A Realistic Mount & Blade Game

The sudden appearance of the dialogue box gave Shen Mu a slight pause.

But he didn't reveal any extra expression.

"Well, very good magical power. I hope that Miss Liu Na can become an excellent druid in my territory."

Shen Mu was still praising Liu Na.

"Th-Thank you!" Liu Na's face turned even redder upon hearing the praise, as if her earlobes were about to drip blood.

Shen Mu smiled at the sight and didn't say much to this shy and promising girl of his age.

Instead, he briefly instructed Polo, the halfling elder who was in a practical leadership position, about the care of the wheat fields and the maintenance of the remaining half of the six-story stronghold buildings, such as storage rooms, granaries, and livestock pens. Then, he led the Swadian infantry back to the castle hall.

Now, upgrading his character template was more important.

"Because Liu Na used the power of the druids, it attracted the response of the fantasy-themed Mount \u0026 Blade: Prophesy of Pendor world."

Shen Mu sat on the lord's stone chair in the castle hall, pondering.

His mood was somewhat excited.

Immediately, he communicated with the system: "Start character template upgrade!"

【Ding! You have started upgrading your character template!】

【Given the special rules you have obtained, and the special response from the "Will of Nature"... Congratulations! You have obtained a new character template—】

【Holy Tree Knight Character Template!】

【This knight template comes from the G version of the Mount \u0026 Blade: Prophesy of Pendor world, a powerful knight protected and blessed by the sacred White Oak. Under the shade of the White Oak, they diligently practice horsemanship and combat skills, so that they can spread the glory of the White Oak throughout the chaotic world of Pendor.】

【Hint: This character template has combined the power of the "Will of Nature (Fragment)", you will be healthy and strong.】

【Hint: If you can obtain the seed of the 'White Oak', perhaps the "Will of Nature (Fragment)" within you will be more pleased, and its blessings to you will be more generous.】

A new dialogue box immediately appeared before Shen Mu's eyes.

And at his brow.

'Buzz!'

Streams of data surged out, directly enveloping his entire body.

"Ugh." During this process, Shen Mu found that his whole body seemed to be undergoing a special transformation.

It brought an extreme sense of refreshment.

'Buzz!'

The white light formed by the data stream became even more turbulent, washing over his entire body like a wave.

At the same time, countless combat skills that the Holy Tree Knights had comprehended from childhood training and battlefield combat were perfectly instilled into Shen Mu's mind.

Moreover, while instilling, within this egg-like white light, there was also a subtle, almost imperceptible green light point that was washed out by the white light formed by the data stream.

It was as if a homeless person temporarily lodging in someone else's home was discovered when the owner cleaned the room and was forced to leave.

'Buzz!'

But before that subtle green light point could escape the white light for even a microsecond.

Countless tiny data streams surged out instantly.

Like tentacles, they wrapped the subtle green light point completely, and then little by little, forcefully, as if impatiently, pulled it back into the white light formed by the countless data streams, fixing it in Shen Mu's chest area.

'Buzz!'

Then it bloomed with an even more dazzling green light!

And at this time, more data streams began to spread out, extending around Shen Mu, as if simulating something.

When the white light dissipated.

The data stream returned to Shen Mu's brow.

Shen Mu, who was immersed in that refreshing feeling, slowly opened his eyes at this time and felt the changes in himself.

"The Prophesy of Pendor G version, the Holy Tree Knights of the Holy Tree faction."

A thoughtful look appeared in Shen Mu's eyes.

He slowly lowered his head.

He discovered that the equipment he was wearing had also undergone a complete change.

From the cotton robe and chainmail worn by the Swadian light infantry, it had directly been replaced by a velvet robe and the Holy Tree Heavy Chain Armor, with iron rings arranged more closely, which could be called a strengthened version of three layers of chainmail.

His left arm was equipped with a Holy Tree fan-shaped shield made of superior oak, with the edges and shield surface wrapped in iron sheets.

His right arm held a Holy Tree spear about 4 meters long, with the front end about 1 meter in range also wrapped in iron sheets.

At his waist, there was also a Holy Tree Knight sword forged from refined iron.

Coupled with the Holy Tree helmet that seemed to shimmer with silver on his head, the silver-shining heavy chain armor and chainmail boots, and the chainmail gloves on his hands, everything indicated that the Holy Tree Knight that Shen Mu had now obtained, this fourth-tier unit from the Prophesy of Pendor, possessed the most top-tier equipment it could have!

'Neigh!'

Just as Shen Mu was looking down at the changes in his equipment, a large head nudged over from the side.

Shen Mu turned his head, it was a strong and pure white horse!

On its back was a fine white saddle.

There wasn't a single stray hair on its body.

It stood next to Shen Mu, who was also silver and bright, shaking its big head as if affectionately nudging his arm.

"Good boy." As if telepathically connected, Shen Mu took off his chainmail gloves and stroked this superior Holy Tree warhorse with his hand, which he felt extremely close and familiar with in his mind due to the instillation of the Mount \u0026 Blade system, feeling the smooth skin and mane, and the smile on the corner of his mouth widened.

Because when he came back to his senses, he found that not only had his fighting skills greatly increased.

His horsemanship and combat skills while riding were also extremely proficient!

【Ding! You have completed the upgrade of the fantasy-side character unit!】

【Congratulations! Because of the gift from the "Will of Nature (Fragment)" during your character upgrade, you have obtained a special skill condensed from the power of nature—'Recovery Spell'!】

【Recovery Spell (Level 2 Natural Magic): Because you have received the special blessing and attention of the 'Will of Nature', you can cast the Recovery Spell 3 times a day without consumption. The effect of this spell can restore 30% of consumed stamina and spirit. If you obtain more blessings from the Will of Nature, the effect and number of casts will increase.】

The dialogue box popped up again before Shen Mu's eyes.

"Skill, Recovery Spell."

Shen Mu subconsciously covered his chest, feeling a special coolness spreading within his pounding heart, filling his whole body with each heartbeat, and thought to himself:

"This is the so-called Will of Nature, the natural magic that it bestowed upon me?"

Shen Mu could clearly sense that as long as he wanted, he could directly use the coolness in his chest.

That would become a skill.

And then produce the natural magic with recovery effect!

"Huff—"

Shen Mu gently exhaled a breath of stuffy air.

At the same time, he slightly moved his body wearing this heavy chainmail suit, and a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes:

"Wearing this equipment doesn't feel that heavy, but rather feels comfortable, it's really wonderful."

Just wearing this set of Holy Tree equipment on his body was more and heavier than the Swadian heavy cavalry equipment.

He didn't feel anything.

Thinking about it, he knew that it was the blessing of the Will of Nature that had exerted its absolute effect.

Shen Mu's mood became increasingly happy.

Therefore, he communicated with the system.

"Now that I have time, let's open the remaining two silver treasure chests."

Then, before Shen Mu's eyes, the dialogue box appeared.

【Ding! You have opened 'Silver Treasure Chest' × 2.】

【Congratulations! You have obtained—】

【① Breeze from the Suno Plains (Rule). Introduction: This is a breeze from the Mount \u0026 Blade: Warband world, which will continuously appear for 5 minutes every 30 minutes, making people feel refreshed and their spirits fully soothed. Effect: The breeze can enhance mental resilience and +3 basic morale.】

【② 5000 denars.】

"...This."

Shen Mu stared blankly at the rewards that appeared from the two silver treasure chests.

But the corners of his mouth slightly turned up:

"A breeze that can increase three points of morale, and it appears every once in a while every day."

Doesn't this mean that every once in a while, about every 30 minutes, there will be a 5-minute increase of 3 points of morale?

And there are also 5000 denars.

Just right.

Shen Mu is still worried about not having money to upgrade these soldiers who urgently need to be upgraded!

"Lord Shen Mu."

Just as Shen Mu was in a happy mood, a report came from beside the lord's stone bench.

A Swadian infantryman walked over, respectfully extending his hand to clench his fist and hammer his chest to report:

"Our drinking water has all been used up, and the farmers in the kitchen hope I can relay this bad news to you."

"Hmm?" Shen Mu opened his eyes and looked at the Swadian infantryman: "Drinking water, all used up?"

But before the Swadian infantryman could answer, he also estimated the recent consumption in his mind, pursed his lips, and said a little helplessly:

"Indeed, all the drinking water I stored before has now been drunk, and it's still because we saved it."