A Realistic Mount & Blade Game

Compared to accelerating the growth of crops, the other rule power that can speed up the round trip time of caravans, 'Caravan Acceleration,' requires a separate price.

But it's not expensive.

Consuming 1000 faith points can accelerate the caravan's travel speed by one day, which means it can increase the caravan's travel distance by one day in a short period.

"If I remember correctly, my caravan has been gone for more than a week, so it should be back in two or three days."

Shen Mu pondered in his heart at this time, thinking of the two caravans he had sent out before, and he was also thoughtful.

The first caravan sent out was Narlot's caravan, the bankrupt merchant who was also a bandit.

It was a caravan going to Calradia, smuggling goods and ironware between Dhirim and the Kingdom of Vaegirs. At that time, the estimated weekly income was about 2000 denars.

At that time, the number of denars was still good, and the income was still considerable, but now it is not much.

Only a mere 2000 denars, of course, is not a small amount, but it is better than nothing.

After all, Shen Mu's current denar balance is only 57, which is almost exhausted.

However, what Shen Mu values more is the supplies that Narlot's caravan brings back to him from Calradia, such as arrows and bolts needed by ordinary ranged archers, as well as food and tools, which are what he is most concerned about.

However, the second caravan is quite important.

Because the second caravan was led by Torres to the White Tower area of Middle-earth in the Lord of the Rings, transporting the corpses of abyss demons in exchange for precious mana scrolls.

And those mana scrolls are the most important tools to activate the torch tower of the Holy White Council with various effects.

"If I remember correctly, using the mana scroll to activate the torch tower of the Holy White Council will directly dispel other rules except for the Mount \u0026 Blade rules, and completely restore the area covered by the torch tower to normal."

Shen Mu murmured softly at this time.

At the same time, he also had some desire in his heart for the second caravan, the caravan going to the White Tower area of Middle-earth.

After all, if he can completely turn the surrounding area into normal land, and no longer be harassed by the necromantic rules, then it means that the 20,000 to 30,000 Blue Star humans he has gathered can live and reproduce normally in this area, and carry out normal social activities.

Moreover, this change can also attract more Blue Star humans to come and join him. The taxpayers on the land that will not be harassed by the necromantic rules and completely under normal rules are surprised just thinking about it.

In this terrifying place that has been reduced to a place where necromantic monsters run rampant by the necromantic rules, it is like a ray of dawn has appeared, and an Eden has been born.

How could it not be sought after by those Blue Star humans who have completely despaired of this world and are just lingering on and eking out a living?

Therefore, Shen Mu was quite excited when he thought of the purification effect of the torch tower of the Holy White Council.

After all, as long as Blue Star humans come to join him now, it means that he can have more faith power.

Then he can obtain more food, more caravan supplies, and more town buildings through the land of faith.

And in the end, it also means more strength.

Thinking of this, Shen Mu's thoughts once again communicated with the system, and then a new dialog box began to appear on his retina.

[Ding! Do you want to activate 'Caravan Acceleration (Special Rule Power)'? Currently, you have two caravans, and accelerating the travel speed of each caravan by 1 day will consume 1000 faith points.]

[① Narlot Caravan (Smuggling Caravan): This caravan is a smuggling caravan organized by bandits, quietly shuttling between the Swadia Kingdom and the Vaegir Kingdom in Calradia, smuggling precious ironware and iron ore. Estimated income: 2000 denars (per week).]

[② Torres Caravan (Trade Caravan): This caravan is a caravan going to the White Tower area of Middle-earth in the Lord of the Rings, and because it has a trade license, it can directly go to the White Tower unimpeded and carry out special trade. Estimated income: 5000 denars (per week).]

[Tip: Estimated income is the income under ideal conditions. If your caravan needs to purchase some supplies or special items for you, then it will be deducted from the income.]

The content in the dialog box is about the brief introduction of the two caravans.

Shen Mu is no stranger to this, after all, he had already understood these two caravans before.

Moreover, he also knows that the estimated income shown on the brief introduction of these two caravans cannot be measured by the estimated income at all. After all, he also needs various daily supplies from Calradia and those mana scrolls from the White Tower area in Middle-earth.

If he wants to buy these supplies, then the acquisition of these denars will definitely not be able to enter his pocket with the most ideal number.

Of course, for Shen Mu, what he cares most about are those supplies.

"Especially the mana scrolls."

Shen Mu turned his head at this time and looked at the towering white tower in the castle area of Dhirim.

It happens to be in the corner of the southeast corner, extending upwards, and the whole body is white, which is very different from the gray stone from a distance, so it is quite conspicuous.

Especially looking at the top of the torch tower, which is about two meters high, there are still two or three vague figures standing there.

Shen Mu knew that the two or three figures were all Rhodok sharpshooters holding sniper crossbows.

From a high position, they can accurately snipe and kill any enemy who dares to approach the city wall of the castle area or the town area, even at a distance of two or three hundred meters, they can use the sniper crossbow in their hands to shoot the heavy crossbow bolts and kill the enemy alive.

After all, as a fifth-tier ranged archer, the Rhodok sharpshooter's ranged sniping ability is absolutely unquestionable.

And they shoot far and accurately.

It is also quite qualified to arrange them at the top of the torch tower of the Holy White Council.

Because the torch tower of the Holy White Council has not yet exerted the lighting effect of the torch tower, it is only used as a simple arrow tower, and stationing sharpshooters is also equivalent to increasing some early warning effect.

And the reason why the torch tower of the Holy White Council has not exerted its due effect until now is because there are no mana scrolls.

"Now the mana scrolls are coming."

Shen Mu's lips curled up slightly, and then he simply instructed Manid to continue taking care of this wheat field.

Then he strode towards Dhirim.

Of course, the Holy Tree Knights who served as bodyguards immediately followed, and the Swadian sergeants who followed behind also hurriedly followed.

Although Shen Mu already had bodyguards, namely those Holy Tree Knights, he also needs ordinary guards or imperial guards at ordinary times, and these Swadian sergeants also serve this duty at ordinary times.

Following Shen Mu, they are not only responsible for protecting Shen Mu's safety, but also equivalent to clearing the way for him.

After all, there are still many Blue Star humans living in Dhirim now.

At this time, they are all afraid of blocking the road due to the majesty of the creatures. They are all restraining their spiritual creatures and looking at Shen Mu passing by with curiosity and reverence, but inevitably there will be a few guys with ulterior motives, and there may even be dangerous behaviors.

Think about it and you can understand.

Shen Mu had just destroyed the Diesel Company not long ago, and there were many people who had received favors from the Diesel Company before.

There are even some Blue Star humans who have relatives or brothers in it.

There may even be blood feuds with Shen Mu because they were directly killed by Shen Mu's troops in the Diesel Company during the previous conflict.

Therefore, there must be sufficient guards to protect Shen Mu's safety. This is also why Shen Mu's noble residence is directly cleared and no Blue Star humans are allowed to approach.

Of course, these are all things considered by these Holy Tree Knights and Swadian sergeants.

It didn't bother Shen Mu.

This is also the reason why Derchrem has developed, with everyone dividing their labor according to their respective systems. Therefore, not only is the division of labor clear and orderly, but also conscientious and responsible.

It is no longer necessary for Shen Mu to spend part of his time thinking about these trivial matters.

Now he is more concerned about the arrival of the caravan.

Passing through the town area.

“Open the city gate!”

As the Lake Rat gang destroyers on top of the city gate in the castle area shouted, they lowered the baffle.

It just slammed down on the land in the town area.

Forming a steep slope.

At the same time, with the clattering sound, the iron gate had also been rolled up. With the inner door opened, the castle area truly opened its doors to welcome Shen Mu in.

Just below the baffle, there was a ditch three meters wide and two meters deep. At this time, on both sides of the city gate, there were two springs gushing out vigorously.

With a哗啦啦 sound, it fell into the ditch, quickly filling the ditch and flowing towards the moat outside the city wall, forming a moat about two meters deep.

And this is also an important source of water for the town area.

Basically, the water source in the town area now is supplied by the fresh water gushing out from these two springs that appeared in the rock formations below the castle area.

If these two springs were cut off, then the entire town area would not have a drop of water.

It can be said that the town area would immediately become a dead place.

As Shen Mu walked into the castle area, those Lake Rat gang destroyers walked over quickly at this time, respectfully saluting and greeting Shen Mu.

Shen Mu just nodded calmly in return, his gaze looking towards the Crescent Spring in front of the main building of the castle facing the city gate, his eyes filled with some gratification.

That was one of his methods, transferring the Crescent Spring, which was originally in the town area, to the castle area.

Not only did he control the water source, but he also protected the Holy White Oak tree, which had already begun to sprout and shimmer in the sand around the Crescent Spring.

“It seems that everything is growing slowly.” At this time, Shen Mu’s face also showed a smile.

The Holy White Oak tree is also one of his foundations. As long as it can grow up, then various rewards from the Holy Tree Knights will come, and even in the end, he will be able to control the Holy Tree Knights to work for him.

Even the Noldor elves behind the Holy Tree Knights may support him.

After all, the Holy Tree Knights from the Pendor world are supported by the Noldor elves. Moreover, as a low-magic world, the Pendor continent also has various artifacts and special extraordinary powers.

If he can master them, it will obviously bring a stronger increase to his strength.

Of course, these did not make Shen Mu stop.

Instead, he continued to move forward, and turned right, walking towards the southeast corner.

Because there, there was the white, outstanding-looking Holy White Council’s Torch Tower, located there.

There were also about 10 Swadian light infantrymen guarding there. At the same time, from the direction of the library on the 2nd floor, one could occasionally see the figures of Aedengarde devotees.

“Lord Shen Mu!” At the location of the warehouse on the 1st floor, the Swadian light infantrymen saw Shen Mu coming and hurriedly bowed respectfully.

The warehouse on the 1st floor was full of wood. It can be said to be an alternative warehouse. When the Holy White Council’s Torch Tower cannot use these woods, then the wood used in the castle on weekdays is all here.

It also requires the Swadian light infantry, these soldiers who have now been reduced to doing odd jobs, to be responsible for guarding and managing the materials.

“Yes.” Shen Mu just nodded lightly in response, without saying much, and then walked up the stairs towards the library on the 2nd floor.

Inside, James had also returned here and was discussing the structure of spells with those Aedengarde devotees.

At this time, they also noticed Shen Mu coming.

One by one, they immediately stood up respectfully, bowing their heads, with a very respectful appearance.

“Lord Shen Mu!” They all greeted in unison.

“Yes.” Shen Mu also nodded in response, and then looked at James and asked: “How is your discussion of spells with these Aedengarde devotees?”

“I have gained some insights, and I also have some ideas about the spells that are faintly present in this Torch Tower.” James replied truthfully.

And he also briefly introduced to Shen Mu some of his gains from this Holy White Council’s Torch Tower.

After all, the Holy White Council’s Torch Tower is equivalent to a mid-magic world.

And it is faintly close to high magic.

Of course, for these devotees from the Aedengarde Kingdom, which comes from a truly high-magic world, the mid-magic world is not so awe-inspiring, but the spell structure and spell concepts that exist in this Holy White Council’s Torch Tower can indeed be used for their reference and learning.

In particular, the use of the power of light that exists in the Holy White Council’s Torch Tower is highly recognized by the devotees from the Aedengarde Kingdom, which is full of infinite worship of light.

This is the same source.

As long as everyone believes in the light and the power of the light, then everyone can be trusted partners and friends.

So it is only because of this that they can live in harmony here.

“Yes, very good.” In response, Shen Mu also praised.

Then he sat in the main seat, slowly closed his eyes, and then communicated with the system with his mind.

He directly activated his power of rules.

“Caravan acceleration!”

“Choose, Torres Caravan!”

Then, in front of Shen Mu’s eyes, the dialog box began to appear, and the content in it was quickly refreshed.

【Ding! You have activated the special power of rules ‘Caravan Acceleration’! And chose ‘Torres Caravan’!】

【You have consumed 1000 points of faith value, speeding up the ‘Torres Caravan’ by 1 day! Now, they are closer to you!】

At the same time, in Shen Mu’s mind, white light began to flicker.

And a stream of data also poured out from between his eyebrows, and then instantly dissipated into the void, as if passing through the obstacles of time and space, and pouring towards another time and space.

Of course, no one knows where it went.

But he also understood that this must be acting on the Torres Caravan, speeding up the caravan’s progress.

“It seems that one day is not enough to allow the Torres Caravan to return to Derchrem.” Shen Mu murmured to himself at this time.

Only in his heart did he communicate with the system again.

“Speed up another day!”

‘Buzz!’

The data stream poured out again.

On Shen Mu’s retina, a new dialog box was refreshed again.

【Ding! You have activated the special power of rules ‘Caravan Acceleration’! And chose ‘Torres Caravan’!】

【You have consumed 1000 points of faith value, speeding up the ‘Torres Caravan’ by 1 day! Now, they are closer to you!】

Only Shen Mu was stunned for a moment.

“Still not working?” Shen Mu pursed his lips at this time, and communicated with the system again with his mind, and directly made a decision: “Speed up 3 days!”

In this way, it directly speeds up 5 days.

Counting the seven or eight days that had already passed, Shen Mu believed that the caravan that came back every half month would definitely be able to return.

Sure enough.

Just as Shen Mu made the decision, the dialog box that appeared on his retina immediately got refreshed again, and the refreshed content was brand new.

【Ding! Your ‘Torres Caravan’ has passed through layers of obstacles and successfully returned from the distant Magic Ring World!】

At this time, Shen Mu also heard a noisy sound in his ears.

At the same time, cheers from the soldiers guarding the city wall also came from the city wall.

“Our caravan is back!”