A Realistic Mount & Blade Game

And he was a man of action!

At noon, the castle's kitchen and the village's kitchens all started fires to cook.

The thick wheat porridge mixed with cabbage and pumpkin, along with toasted sliced bread, was distributed.

After everyone in the village had a hearty meal,

Shen Mu began to summon the soldiers.

"The combat force entering the underground garage this time will consist of 32 Swadian sergeants, 30 mercenary crossbowmen, 25 experienced Lake Rat Gang thugs, 30 Swadian militiamen, 30 bandits, and 200 villagers."

Shen Mu issued the order.

"Understood."

Immediately, a Lake Rat Gang saboteur responsible for relaying orders bowed first and then turned to convey the message.

Outside the castle, faint shouts could be heard.

Those were the soldiers gathering.

"Bandak, you go arrange for the remaining 20 mercenary crossbowmen, 10 experienced Lake Rat Gang thugs, 10 Swadian militiamen, and 200 villagers to garrison the village."

Shen Mu made another arrangement.

"Alright, Lord Shen Mu, I'll go arrange it now." Bandak, who had woken up and eaten lunch, looked solemn and, after understanding, turned to arrange it.

Of course, Bandak would also be going on this exploration of the underground garage to eliminate the undead monsters inside.

But their departure did not mean that there were no defensive forces in the village.

On the contrary, careful arrangements had to be made.

After all, leaving was easy.

But if they came back and found their home had been stolen,

That would be a big joke!

Shen Mu and Bandak would not make such a low-level, foolish mistake.

Soon, 30 minutes passed.

Bandak returned to report: "Lord Shen Mu, the sentry posts and patrols for garrisoning the village have been arranged, and the gate has been successfully built. Also, the torches needed for lighting the underground garage and the bonfire materials for determining the illuminated area are all prepared."

Bandak himself was a meticulous person.

"Very good." Shen Mu nodded in satisfaction.

This was why, whether in the game Mount \u0026 Blade: Warband or in reality now,

Shen Mu was extremely satisfied with Bandak.

"Then let's set off," Shen Mu ordered.

"Yes," Bandak replied.

The two left the castle and came down the zigzagging ramp staircase.

The soldiers were already lined up.

The 32 Swadian sergeants and 30 Swadian militiamen, as frontline infantry, took the lead.

The 30 mercenary crossbowmen were behind them.

The 25 experienced Lake Rat Gang thugs and 30 bandits were distributed on both sides to protect the flanks of the frontline formation.

As for the rear, it was the 200 villagers.

If, as the system said, these villagers could all be trained to Swadian recruits, then they would all automatically be promoted to Swadian militiamen.

This versatile Tier 2 unit.

Indeed made Shen Mu very tempted!

"Let's go."

Shen Mu did not ride a horse but walked, leading these assembled troops towards the east gate.

As the gate made of door panels was slowly opened by a dozen villagers,

They formed a long snake and came outside the city gate.

The external entrance and exit of the underground garage was located on the auxiliary road about a hundred meters ahead.

Vehicles coming to the apartment could enter the underground garage by turning onto the auxiliary road in advance.

Leaving would also be convenient, as they could directly enter the auxiliary road and then turn onto the main road.

Everything was very convenient.

According to the previous regulations, there were security booths and guards on duty at the entrance and exit of the underground garage.

However, it was now three years after the advent of the undead rules.

The former security booth was still there.

But the security guards had long disappeared.

"Prepare the torches and have the Swadian sergeants and Swadian militiamen go down first to open up the battlefield."

Shen Mu made arrangements.

"Understood!" The Swadian sergeants immediately raised their nearly four-meter-long spears and rushed towards the eight-meter-wide double-sloped garage entrance.

And behind these fully armed Swadian sergeants, 30 Swadian militiamen holding spears, wearing cotton armor, looking relatively downcast, but equally capable of cooperating with these sergeants to form a spear formation, also followed without hesitation.

They were all melee frontline units.

The training they received in the Swadian kingdom was to try their best to hold the battle.

Not allowing the enemy to defeat them.

Then, like the most stubborn chopping board, they would gather the enemy.

Waiting for the arrival of the Swadian cavalry units, like a cleaver.

And then completely defeat the enemy!

Now.

Although the charging power of the 10 Swadian heavy cavalry was indeed very strong, the complex environment limited their combat effectiveness after entering the underground garage.

It was better to bring these lightly armed throwing infantry, the experienced Lake Rat Gang thugs, for a better effect!

"25 experienced Lake Rat Gang thugs, 30 bandits, enter the underground garage now!"

Shen Mu spoke again.

Then, these well-known Lake Rat Gang members, known for their high attack and low defense, as well as throwing javelins before charging, immediately moved forward, picked up their woodland axes, and rushed down.

And those bandits, either bare-chested or wearing fur coats, tightly gripped their butcher knives and followed behind.

With a few shouts, they quickly disappeared into the entrance passage of the underground garage.

"Now, it's our turn."

Shen Mu then gently shook his shoulders and nodded to Bandak next to him.

Then he waved to the 30 mercenary crossbowmen.

And walked towards the passage.

"All villagers! Stand in place! Await my orders!" Shen Mu finally issued his order to the 200 villagers.

"Understood!" The villagers immediately responded.

At this time, they were all holding their pitchforks and wooden sticks, honestly lining up at the entrance of the underground garage.

Their faces were filled with nervousness and eager excitement.

Not one of them was afraid.

Being able to make up their minds to come to this alien world from the continent of Calradia and join Shen Mu, this legendary figure.

In itself, it showed that these immigrants were resilient and prepared to die.

Now, personally being led by Shen Mu to accumulate experience.

And then complete their promotion.

For these villagers, it was like an ordeal to reach the peak of their lives.

If they succeeded, they would reach the peak of their lives!

If they failed.

Then they would accept death calmly.

Anyway, for the villagers who were almost unable to survive being ravaged in the chaotic, endless wars.

It was all the same.

Only now.

If they followed Shen Mu, this legendary figure, perhaps they would have a better chance…

To reach the peak of their lives!

Thinking of this, the eyes of these villagers from the Swadian kingdom became much more eager.

They would not have to wait too long.

Because in the passage of the underground garage, the crushing battle had already ended briefly.

The Swadian sergeants, charging down first, advanced cautiously, their four-meter-long tapered spears thrusting or hacking forward, instantly impaling several undead monsters wandering in the passage.

'Whoosh!'

Behind them, the Swadian militiamen didn't hang their old fan-shaped shields on their left arms.

Instead, they held torches in their left hands and spears uniformly in their right hands, trying to position themselves behind the Swadian sergeants in front.

This allowed the light from their torches to illuminate the sergeants!

It also dispelled the surrounding darkness and gray fog.

Illuminating the undead monsters lurking within!

These were mostly skeleton monsters seen before, or zombies resembling jerky.

Their eyes flickered with the fire of souls.

Bearing hatred for all living beings, the lowest-level undead monsters lunged forward.

Of course, they were still no match for the spear formation formed by the Swadian sergeants and militiamen!

Moreover, behind the passage.

The experienced thugs of the Lake Rat Gang, along with the robbers, also rushed down with torches, yelling and shouting.

After traversing a rugged, uneven passage, seemingly fractured due to pressure but still barely passable, they finally arrived at the underground garage.

A space shrouded in inky darkness, the gray fog as thick as walls.

Only the light of the torches could dissipate some of it.

The underground garage space, filled with great terror, appeared before their eyes!

And within this darkness, many strange sounds began to emerge slowly.

As if their intrusion had truly disturbed the countless terrifying entities that had been lurking silently in this underground garage!

"It really does give one a chilling feeling," Shen Mu said as he arrived at the underground garage.

Looking at the darkness and gray fog that even twenty or thirty torches couldn't dispel much of.

His expression became slightly grave.

Because Shen Mu sensed the chill that rushed over him the moment he entered this underground garage.

It wasn't just affecting his physical body.

It was also affecting his soul!

Even the location on Shen Mu's chest, where the fragment of the will of nature resided, brought him a sense of…

…foreboding!

"This place is indeed not right."

Even Bandak subconsciously raised the heavy crossbow in his hand, looking at the darkness just ten meters away that was completely impenetrable, and frowned deeply.

But Bandak, still driven by his excellent tactical skills, said in a low voice: "Hire crossbowmen, spread out!"

Then, around him, 30 hired crossbowmen immediately began to spread out to both sides.

They dispersed behind the spear formation formed by the Swadian sergeants and militiamen, raising their crossbows, their eyes shining brightly as they looked towards the darkness and the edge of the light shrouded in gray fog, as if sensing something.

Archers and crossbowmen often have the strongest sixth sense.

At this moment.

They had already faintly sensed the terrors lurking in this underground garage, awakened and watching them!

However, Shen Mu, with the dialogue box appearing before his eyes, was even more sensitive to this.

【Ding! The temporary mission system has detected an event!】

【Mission issued: Clear the Underground Garage】

【Mission introduction: You and your troops have arrived at the underground garage, an area shrouded in darkness and gray fog, concealing countless undead monsters even during the day.】

【Mission requirements: Kill 90% of the undead monsters within.】

【Mission rewards: ① 5000 Denars; ② Silver-grade random draw × 5 times.】

"Clearing the underground garage rewards 5000 Denars and 5 Silver-grade random draws! ?"

Shen Mu's expression faltered slightly.

The gravity in his eyes was now replaced with a hint of excitement, as if he had seen a sweet deal.

This temporary mission came at the right time!

But looking at the underground garage in front of him, which was no different from night, equally shrouded in darkness and gray fog, Shen Mu's expression changed slightly, and he issued a loud command:

"Swadian sergeants and militiamen! Deploy the spear formation! Stand your ground! Establish a defensive position!"

"Lake Rat Gang veterans and robbers! Cover the left and right flanks!"

"Hired crossbowmen! Obey Bandak's orders!"

With each order issued.

The troops brought by Shen Mu immediately began to operate skillfully according to the orders.

This was the professional quality of veterans.

An order was issued.

And then they knew what they should do!

'Crack… crack crack crack!'

And behind these Mount \u0026 Blade soldiers, who had prepared for battle.

More strange noises began to appear in the darkness.

More and more.

Closer and closer.

And seemingly more and more dense!

Appearing beyond the ten-odd meter range illuminated by the torches, at the edge of the darkness shrouded in gray fog!

Then the countless strange cracking sounds slowly stopped.

But more strange noises grew louder and louder in the back.

The entire underground garage was activated by these cracking sounds.

And there were faint, muffled cries, or sobbing wails, that also appeared in the depths of the darkness.

"They're coming!"

Bandak whispered softly next to Shen Mu at this moment: "At the edge where the darkness and torchlight meet!"

Bandak had noticed this.

"Mm."

Shen Mu nodded, agreeing with Bandak's statement.

He reached out and took a simple torch from the hand of a Lake Rat Gang veteran next to him.

He took a few steps forward, came behind the spear formation already formed by the Swadian sergeants, squeezed forward again, and came to the front of the formation.

Looking at the complete darkness in front of him.

Shen Mu narrowed his eyes slightly.

Then, he actually reached out and threw the torch directly into the darkness in front of him!

'Whoosh!'

The torch burned in mid-air, releasing its light.

The surrounding darkness and gray fog seemed to encounter a natural enemy, instantly beginning to dissipate and disappear.

And at the same time.

One by one, skeletons with bones all over their bodies, wearing tattered clothes or armor, wielding tattered weapons, or simply large leg bones or arm bones.

Appeared there!

Staring with pairs of ghostly blue soul fires, devoid of any emotion, flickering in the eye sockets of their pale skulls.

As if angered by the torch that had been thrown over.

"Ka-ba ka-ba!"

Then they raised all kinds of weapons in their hands, staggering, hobbling, and began to charge towards this side.

And in the darkness of the entire underground garage.

The ka-ba ka-ba sounds grew louder and louder.

As if.

A legion composed of countless skeletons had launched a general attack!