A Realistic Mount & Blade Game

Of course, Shen Mu already knew about the seed of the Sacred White Oak from the task released in the system dialog box.

But now, as the Holy Tree Knight took out the small, exquisite box from his bosom, Shen Mu immediately pushed aside the tempting salted meat porridge, sat up straight, and nodded with an extremely serious attitude:

"Then let's talk."

With the system's reminder, Shen Mu clearly knew that this seed of the Sacred White Oak was definitely extraordinary!

It not only possessed special mysterious rules and magical power from the Mount \u0026 Blade: Prophesy of Pendor world.

Moreover.

As long as the seed was cultivated to germination and grown to the corresponding stage.

There would be additional rewards from the Holy Tree Knights!

The Holy Tree Knight then began to speak:

"...Our founder of the Holy Tree Knights survived the Titan War, which almost destroyed the ancient Pendor world, thanks to the protection of the Sacred White Oak. Therefore, he created the Holy Tree Knights and vowed to maintain its existence and inheritance, and to maintain the harmony of the world and the operation of nature."

"As the breath of nature flows, your name, Lord Shen Mu, also circulates in the continent of Pendor."

"A few days ago, the Sacred White Oak bore a sacred oak seed and gave us guidance, instructing us to take this seed to find the legendary you, so that the Sacred White Oak could bathe in the breath of nature and be reborn."

"And what is contained in this box is the sacred object of our Holy Tree Knights, the seed of the Sacred White Oak for you."

The Holy Tree Knight earnestly recounted the reason.

As for the box.

It had already been taken by the Lake Rat Gang Destroyer beside him, who personally handed it to Shen Mu.

"The seed of the Sacred White Oak."

Shen Mu carefully observed the small box made of thin but strong wood, covered with blue velvet, and with patterns outlined on the surface with gold and silver threads.

Then he gently opened it.

'Swish!'

Inside the box, a pure white oak seed, about the size of a cat's eye, was placed on several layers of extremely soft red velvet.

As Shen Mu opened the lid and shook it slightly, it released a faint white halo for a moment.

There was also a fresh oak scent permeating the air.

At the same time, on Shen Mu's retina, rows of content also emerged from the pop-up dialog box.

[Ding! You have discovered the 'Seed of the Sacred White Oak (Unsprouted)'!]

[Item Name: Seed of the Sacred White Oak.]

[Item Description: This seed comes from the Sacred White Oak of Ironoak Castle on the continent of Pendor. It contains part of the power of the Sacred White Oak, which has grown since ancient times and possesses the true might of the magical era. At this time, this seed is full of vitality. If planted in a suitable location, it will germinate and grow quickly.]

[Item Effect ①]: Direct consumption can increase 3 points of Constitution / 3 points of Agility / 3 points of Strength, and obtain a special beneficial state of lifelong health.

[Item Effect ②]: Can be used as a raw material for special magic potions. (No recipe)

[Item Effect ③]: Plant and carefully care for it, and it can grow into a "Sacred White Oak Sapling".

[Hint: As the "Sacred White Oak Sapling" grows, this item will have more mysterious power, and the "Holy Tree Knights" will provide you with more help, until they are completely loyal.]

The content above made Shen Mu raise his eyebrows slightly, and his expression was somewhat surprised.

The effect of this seed of the Sacred White Oak was really strong.

There were actually 3!

"Even the most useless direct eating can directly add 9 basic attribute points. If it were in a game, that would be equivalent to leveling up 9 levels!"

Shen Mu clicked his tongue slightly.

Of course, eating it was impossible, and even the second effect of becoming a raw material for magic potions was impossible.

Not to mention that he didn't have a magic potion recipe now.

Even if there was a recipe.

Could it compare to the effect of effect ③, directly planting and cultivating it, and growing it into a "Sacred White Oak Sapling"?

Even the system directly added a hint at the end, marking the benefits of choosing effect ③!

It could directly be said to be a clear indication from the Mount \u0026 Blade system!

"The system had given an additional hint before." Shen Mu immediately communicated with the system with his thoughts.

The dialog box immediately popped up.

[Hint: If you can cultivate the seed into a white oak sapling, then they will be completely loyal to you.]

[Hint: If the sapling grows to 1 meter, the Holy Tree Knights will receive a constant +5 legendary reputation, and you will be allowed to recommend Tier 4 cavalry to enter the Holy Tree Knights training and complete the Holy Tree Knight's job advancement.]

[Hint: If the sapling grows to 3 meters, you will receive the title of Honorary Deputy Head of the Holy Tree Knights and be allowed to establish a Holy Tree Knights stronghold.]

[Hint: According to legend, the Sacred White Oak is a sacred tree that has survived from the ancient magical era. If you have a 5-meter-tall young Sacred White Oak, certain hidden forces will be your allies and give you special ancient inheritance. (The activation conditions have not been met yet)]

"Different effects are unlocked according to the height of the sapling." Shen Mu's gaze swept over the content above, and his face became even more delighted.

1 meter tall, 3 meters tall, 5 meters tall.

There were actually different effects.

"1 meter is to allow Tier 4 cavalry to enter the Holy Tree Knights to advance into Holy Tree Knights."

"3 meters is to obtain the title of Honorary Deputy Head and be able to establish a Holy Tree Knights stronghold."

"5 meters directly unlocks ancient inheritance."

Shen Mu pursed his lips slightly at this time: "This is really good." This was more than just good; it was practically equivalent to the effect of many special buildings.

The first one was similar to the Lake Rat Gang Training Camp, which could upgrade low-quality bandit units like robbers into Lake Rat Gang recruits, which were considered the top three secondary faction units in the Mount \u0026 Blade world. They could fight in close combat and throw fish darts, with amazing lethality!

The second one was directly equivalent to establishing a new Holy Tree Knights stronghold.

Shen Mu wasn't clear on the specifics.

But now, thinking about his Swadian stronghold, which could directly upgrade villagers into Swadian recruits, similar to recruitment.

Shen Mu secretly clicked his tongue: "Wouldn't it be obtaining the promotion route of the Holy Tree system units in the Pendor world?"

You had to know that the Holy Tree system units had a complete promotion route.

No less than the kingdom system units!

"As for the last third effect, certain hidden forces will become allies, and you will also obtain ancient inheritance…"

Shen Mu thought of the Noldor elves in the Mount \u0026 Blade: Prophesy of Pendor world, who could be considered the only hidden force, a kind of elf race that had truly remained since ancient times.

As for the ancient inheritance, Shen Mu even thought of the artifacts truly possessed in the Pendor world.

"This Sacred White Oak can really bring me too many benefits!" Shen Mu sincerely praised.

"Thank you for your recognition and praise of the Sacred White Oak."

This Holy Tree Knight, who could be considered the captain, had already restored his upright standing posture when Shen Mu raised his hand to support him, signaling him to stand up.

At this time, hearing Shen Mu's words praising the seed of the Sacred White Oak, he immediately leaned forward slightly again respectfully, expressing gratitude and thanks very earnestly.

As a representative of the high-level combat power in the Holy Tree Knights, the Holy Tree Knight.

He himself had the responsibility to maintain the Sacred White Oak.

"Well, no need for so many cumbersome formalities." Shen Mu stabilized his emotions and looked at the seed of the Sacred White Oak, also moved in his heart: "For planting, planting this seed directly in the central residential area, next to Crescent Spring, seems to be just right."

The water of Crescent Spring came from the clear water source in the oasis, sweet and cold, and pure.

Unlike the water source of Blue Star today, which had been polluted by the rules of necromancy and needed to be boiled with fire before drinking, otherwise it would cause vomiting and diarrhea, and long-term drinking would also lead to various negative effects that weakened the body.

Thinking of this, Shen Mu also felt that he wasn't very hungry, and immediately stood up.

He came directly to the side of Crescent Spring.

At this time, a breeze blew.

'Shua la la!'

On the edge of this small, pond-like spring, the leaves of a dozen or so date palm trees were floating with the breeze, making rustling sounds.

Faintly, in this breeze, there was also a bit of the sweet taste belonging to the date palm trees in the full fruit season.

Compared to the east city wall, which hadn't been cleaned up and was in a mess after the war.

The Crescent Spring in the central residential area was incomparably quiet.

"Planting this seed of the Sacred White Oak here is indeed quite good."

Shen Mu nodded in satisfaction.

Behind him, the Holy Tree Knight, who could be considered the captain, was also quite satisfied.

Here, the sand was soft and moist, and the edges of the spring were lined with dense bushes. Together with the dozen or so date palm trees, they made the edges of the crescent-shaped spring lush and green, as beautiful as a town garden.

Especially in Dertherim, a village that was still relatively simple, it was indeed exquisitely beautiful.

"Let's do it here."

Shen Mu walked over, bent down, and dug a small pit.

Then, he took out the seed of the Sacred White Oak from the box, placed it inside, and filled it in.

This completed the planting.

"Now, we just have to wait for this Sacred White Oak seed to sprout."

Shen Mu's heart was filled with anticipation.

"May the lushness of the Sacred White Oak envelop this place."

The Holy Tree Knight watched as the seed was buried, placed his hand on his chest, closed his eyes slightly, and prayed softly, appearing extremely devout.

However, the dialogue box that appeared on Shen Mu's retina caught his attention even more.

【Ding! You have planted a "Sacred White Oak Seed" in your village "Dertherim".】

【The soft sand, the moist spring, the careful nurturing, and the love of nature will all be key to the germination of this "Sacred White Oak Seed".】

【Hint: When the "Sacred White Oak Seed" germinates, it can enter the "Sacred White Oak Sapling" state, bringing special effects to the planting area. (Current state: Seed not germinated)】

'Buzz!'

Then, at the moment the dialogue box appeared, a special wave of power spread from the surroundings.

From Shen Mu's heart, a stream of refreshing sensations flowed out, like a trickle, merging with the warmth that appeared between his eyebrows and into the subtle undulations that emerged around him.

Even the date palm trees around him rustled cheerfully in the wind.

The bubbling spring water rippled in layers.

'Buzz!'

Just then, a stream of warm heat quietly emerged from between Shen Mu's eyebrows.

At the same time, tiny streams of data began to attach themselves to the emerald green light and the surrounding scattering ripples.

It even connected the surrounding date palm trees, the spring water, the breeze, and the layer of sand beneath his feet.

Together, they surrounded the emerald green light and fluctuations, firmly binding them near the spring!

"This feeling... is truly delightful."

For no reason, Shen Mu subconsciously reached out his hand, feeling the breeze playfully passing through the gaps between his fingers, and a smile from the bottom of his heart appeared on his lips.

Bathed in this atmosphere, he felt increasingly happy.

As if there was something to be happy about.

"This! This power... is the aura of nature!"

Just then, as if sensing the emergence of this wave, a crisp female voice filled with surprise appeared behind Shen Mu.

It was Luna, who had been helping in the kitchen, who noticed the aura of nature and exclaimed in surprise.

Of course, she also saw Shen Mu at this time.

Her small face immediately became embarrassed.

She hurriedly lowered her head, her small face instantly turning red to the tips of her ears, and softly greeted, "Lord Shen Mu, I didn't expect you to be here."

"Yes."

Shen Mu saw that it was her, raised his eyebrows, and smiled: "Miss Luna."

"Yes."

Luna nodded blankly.

"If I remember correctly, you also personally cultivated an apple sapling in a flowerpot, right?"

Shen Mu asked.

"That's right, that apple sapling has grown vigorously."

Luna nodded quickly.

She also said with joy:

"It's not just this one apple sapling! I carefully collected all the apple seeds from the basket of fresh apples you sent, and I plan to use the power of the Druids to cultivate these apple seeds into apple saplings in the near future!"

The Druid inheritance itself possesses the knowledge of how to use the power of nature to cultivate plants and animals.

Taking care of apple seeds to sprout and grow into apple saplings is a piece of cake for any Druid!

"That's really great."

Shen Mu couldn't hide the smile on his face when he heard this.

Looking at this small, delicate girl.

He suddenly felt the wonder of fate and the wonder of destiny.

"Lord Shen Mu, is... something the matter?"

Luna suddenly noticed that Shen Mu's smile contained a hint that made her feel... like encountering a delicious little cake.

And Shen Mu didn't hide his current covetousness towards Luna, a girl of the same age.

Or rather.

Coveting Luna's Druid inheritance and her control over natural magic!

If apple seeds can be accelerated to sprout into apple seedlings with the power of the Druids.

Then why can't this Sacred White Oak seed be accelerated to sprout and then become a Sacred White Oak sapling?

"Oh! This! This, this!"

So Shen Mu brought Luna to the Crescent Spring where the Sacred White Oak seed was planted, immediately arousing this inexperienced girl's special sense of natural magic plants.

"How is it?"

Shen Mu asked.

"I seem to sense the joy of an ancient and vicissitudinous species about to be reborn."

Luna looked excitedly at the obvious loosened sand planting marks, tucked the hair beside her ear, and squatted down gently. Her pair of fair hands, still stained with a little flour, were actually placed directly on the ground.

Her delicate, pale face changed from surprise to joy, and then to pity.

"What a lovely little baby."

She exclaimed sincerely.

"..."

Shen Mu pursed his lips and didn't comment on this socially awkward girl who obviously didn't know how to use words and speak correctly.

And Luna didn't feel that she had said anything wrong.

'Buzz!'

In her hand, a wisp of emerald green halo appeared, carrying energy that could accelerate growth, and began to spread into the sand layer below.

'Rustle!'

At this time, the slightly raised sand layer shook slightly.

As if there was something cheering inside.

To this, a sweet smile appeared on Luna's small face: "What a good baby, you will definitely grow up healthy and become an outstanding big tree!"

【Ding! Because it felt the care and amplification of the power of nature, your "Sacred White Oak Seed" is extremely happy!】

Then, a dialogue box still appeared on Shen Mu's retina.

Shen Mu also raised his eyebrows slightly at this.

He also had some understanding of the level of this Sacred White Oak seed.

Just being happy caused the Mount \u0026 Blade system to pop up a dialogue box.

This was the only time since Shen Mu activated the system.

"Miss Luna! Everyone is busy now, why did you run here?"

Just then, the halfling elder Poro, who was covered in flour and had just finished baking bread, also walked over quickly.

He was obviously looking for Luna.

And when he saw that Luna was actually standing with Shen Mu, seemingly admiring the scenery of the pond, his furry face also showed a bit of complexity.

He couldn't help but walk over and said in a tone that was half reproachful and half explanatory:

"Although we just finished and baked the bread, and there's no work to do now, it's not okay to leave your post without permission!"

"Mr. Poro!"

Luna turned around when she heard Elder Poro's words, not caring about the reproach, but said very happily: "My Druid level should be showing signs of leveling up again!"

"Huh?!"

These words immediately stunned Elder Poro, and then his face was overjoyed as he ran over quickly: "What's going on?"

She had just become a level 2 Druid a while ago.

Now, Luna was actually saying that she was showing signs of leveling up again, how could Elder Poro not be excited?

Of course, after coming over, this Elder Poro also respectfully reached out his hand and placed it on his chest, bowing earnestly to Shen Mu: "Greetings, Lord Shen Mu."

"Yes."

Shen Mu nodded in response.

But Shen Mu still looked at Luna: "Your Druid level can be improved again?"

"That's right!"

Luna didn't hide it, gently stretched out her hand and clenched her fist, pointing excitedly at the Sacred White Oak seed that had just been buried:

"Just now, the Druid inheritance I possess made me understand that as long as I can cultivate this seed to grow, I can obtain the blessing and affirmation of natural consciousness, allowing me to obtain sufficient growth and complete the advancement of the Druid profession!"

"So that's how it is!"

Elder Poro also showed a surprised expression on the side.

At the same time, seeing Shen Mu's somewhat puzzled look, she took the initiative to explain some secrets about Druids, this special spellcasting profession.

After all, the natural spells that Druids can cast, or the magic they possess, all originate from the blessings of the collective consciousness of nature.

Compared to those mages who use the magic net to construct spell slots, sorcerers who purify their bloodlines to cast spells, or priests who receive divine spells directly through faith,

Druids need to maintain their relationship with the collective consciousness of nature.

They need to maintain the existence of the will of nature.

Therefore, protecting the flora and fauna of the natural world, resisting the clearing of forests, and hunting animals are things that most Druids will do.

And if they can find a precious magical plant to cultivate,

The collective consciousness of nature will bestow even greater blessings.

Not only will it allow the Druid to accelerate their leveling speed, but it will also allow the Druid to acquire special skills similar to this magical plant.

It can even cultivate this magical plant into its own natural ally!

Now.

It is equivalent to saying that Liuna, as a Druid, has discovered a special magical plant that no other Druid has ever discovered.

She can carefully care for it.

Then cultivate it.

Obtain the affirmation and blessing of the collective consciousness of nature, accelerate the speed of leveling up, and even have the possibility of having her own natural ally!

"This is very good," Shen Mu nodded.

Now Liuna and these halflings are equivalent to his vassals.

Being able to become stronger is also a good thing.

Moreover, this Holy White Oak seed was also a system reward he obtained from the Mount \u0026 Blade: Warband - Pendor world.

If Liuna really binds herself to this seed.

Then, while helping Shen Mu speed up the germination of the seed.

It is also equivalent to indirectly binding Shen Mu's forces!

A Druid.

Although it doesn't seem to have much power at the moment.

But it's still good after all.

At least Shen Mu is very satisfied.

"Miss Liuna, the task of nurturing this seed will be entrusted to you from now on."

Shen Mu smiled and nodded to Liuna, who was still very excited and happy: "I think you won't let me down."

"I will definitely not let you down!" Miss Liuna nodded excitedly: "It will definitely sprout vigorously and become a towering tree!"

"Yes, very good." Shen Mu nodded in satisfaction.

Without continuing to chat much.

Shen Mu returned to the castle hall.

On the lord's long table, the cast iron pot was still there, emitting a fragrant aroma.

Enticing Shen Mu to walk over, lift the lid of the pot as a plate, and take large mouthfuls with a spoon.

He hadn't felt it just now.

Coming back to his senses from the excitement of the Holy White Oak seed, Shen Mu now realized that he was really quite hungry and tired.

Mouthful after mouthful, he ate the white bread that was crispy on the outside and soaked in the salty meat porridge broth at the bottom.

Shen Mu turned his head and glanced out the window.

It was still extreme darkness, and in the darkness, a gray mist was slowly flowing.

A terrifying scene filled with the rules of necromancy.

It's just that although it's called terrifying.

But Shen Mu's heart is now extremely peaceful, and he is eating this meat porridge with dried meat and sausage, full of salty and fresh flavors, as if it were a meal.

"It's still the confidence brought by strength," Shen Mu smiled at the corner of his mouth, understanding why.

Just as Shen Mu finished eating all the food in the cast iron pot.

When his whole body felt full and warm.

At the door, Bandak and Fatis were entering together.

"Lord Shen Mu."

"Lord Shen Mu."

The two quickly came to Shen Mu and respectfully bowed and saluted.

"Yes." Shen Mu nodded.

He also waved his hand, asking the Lake Rat Gang Destroyers, who were still acting as attendants, to simply clean up the table.

The two Lake Rat Gang Destroyers did not hesitate, immediately walked over and took away the cast iron pot.

Another one wiped the table with a rag.

Only then did they respectfully retreat.

They didn't have the slightest arrogance that a Tier 4 top-tier unit should have.

Or rather, they did have it.

But when facing Shen Mu, this extremely respected legendary figure, whose prestige in their hearts was comparable to a chieftain or king, they were willing to become attendants to handle such trivial matters.

This represents closeness.

Many times, the relationship of bodyguards is established in this way.

"We have already counted the casualties of our troops, as well as the number of enemy corpses left behind and the various spoils of war."

Bandak reported first at this time:

"In this battle, we directly killed 7 Swadian sergeants, 13 mercenary crossbowmen, 8 Vaegir archers, 6 Lake Rat Gang Destroyers, 21 Lake Rat Gang veterans, 11 Lake Rat Gang newbies, and 73 Swadian militiamen. Many of the remaining infantry have various injuries."

"Yes." Shen Mu nodded slightly upon hearing the report and said, "It was truly a tragic battle."

A total of 139 people were killed in action.

It seems like a small number.

But you must know that these were directly killed in battle, which is equivalent to saying that more than one-fifth of Shen Mu's previous forces were killed!

The loss cannot be said to be insignificant.

But think about it, the demon army leading 2000+ abyssal demons, plus more than 1000 imps used for harassment, came aggressively.

They were also defeated and completely annihilated by Shen Mu's troops.

Even the demon core was destroyed.

It is enough to explain why the Mount \u0026 Blade system directly classified this battle as an epic victory for Shen Mu.

Few casualties, many enemies killed.

Even if it is a siege battle.

It is enough to be worthy of this epic victory evaluation.

Don't forget.

In this process, Shen Mu also personally killed that demon general!

"However, this glorious victory has also spread to various countries and forces. Those quartermasters have obtained the permission of their leaders, so they are willing to express respect and gifts for your victory, and replenish our troops."

Bandak reported again:

"Currently, we have 10 Swadian knights, 50 Swadian heavy cavalry, 50 Swadian sergeants, and 400 Swadian light infantry."

"As well as 50 Lake Rat Gang Destroyers, 100 Lake Rat Gang veterans, 50 mercenary crossbowmen, and 100 Vaegir archers."

"Including 10 Holy Tree Knights and 50 Holy Tree Cavalry."

And while saying this, Bandak also handed over a parchment scroll that was already full of writing.

Shen Mu took it.

It clearly listed the members and numbers of the teams stationed in the village.

And the final result surprised Shen Mu a little.

"Now I have 870 soldiers?"

This is all of his troops.

"That's right, Lord Shen Mu." Bandak nodded seriously:

"After the quartermasters of various countries and forces have replenished and increased our troops for you, our current troop size is close to a thousand people."

This is no small number.

In the Calradia continent, being able to have such a force of nearly a thousand people.

It is enough to dominate a certain area!

This is also why Bandak called Fatis to come and report to Shen Mu in person.

So many troops.

It is no longer at the level that they can decide and arrange on their own.

"It's really a series of happy events." Shen Mu's mouth curled up slightly, and he was also very excited about this news.

At the same time, he also looked at Fatis, who had a solemn expression, next to him.

"Lord Shen Mu, I am responsible for counting the enemy's casualties and the spoils of war."

Fatis nodded slightly, and then began to report:

"According to statistics, not counting the areas inside and outside the trenches, I have found the corpses of 2378 abyssal demons inside the city walls, as well as their weapons. If we go outside to search after dawn, we may be able to find more corpses and captured weapons."

Saying that, he also handed over a piece of parchment.

The details are also clearly listed on it.

"Yes, perfect." Shen Mu took it, looking at the clear numbers on it, the smile on the corner of his mouth became more and more high.

He found that after experiencing this demon troop invasion incident, it seemed that everything had begun to develop in a better direction!

……

However, for the Diesel Company, the current situation is extremely bad.

Darkness shrouded the world, and countless undead monsters began to descend amidst the gray mist.

And because during this period, the rules of necromancy have accumulated enough power, eroding the entire Blue Star in a more violent way.

This has led to the descent of countless undead monsters, even more, and even more violent.

They are also attracted by the territories of those spirit world lords, like islands, scattered in this terrifying ocean of necromantic rules.

The frenzied and violent undead began their assault on territories governed by both the rules of the Spirit Realm and those of Blue Star!

Among them was Diesel Corporation, which had made preparations in advance.

And at this moment...

The undead world enveloped the land. Diesel Corporation's orc settlement, spanning six city blocks, roughly four to five hectares, and enclosed by mud and wooden walls, was experiencing a surging onslaught of countless undead monsters!

Some defenses were weak, and some fortifications collapsed for various reasons. When thousands upon thousands of undead monsters rushed in, Diesel Corporation felt the pressure.

Because this time, the number of undead monsters they faced was truly overwhelming!

"Hmph, hmph! Smash these rotten bones!"

A pig-orc, about 1.8 meters tall, weighing over 230 pounds, and covered in fat but possessing considerable muscle, swung his flail hammer wildly.

The hammer whistled as he swung it overhead.

He smashed fragile skeletons or zombies, even stronger skeletal warriors, and the clawed, extremely violent ghouls, killing them on the spot!

It could be said that the orc race, inherently violent and fanatical,

especially the pig-orc sub-species, known for their single-mindedness,

excelled at dealing with races and creatures weaker than themselves!

The skeletons and limping zombies were swept away like withered leaves, utterly clearing the undead!

Even when faced with skeletal spearmen, skeletal warriors, skeletal archers, and the like, who barely managed to form a battle line and advance,

the pig-orcs would raise their round shields to defend.

If things looked bad, they would retreat.

Instead, they would let other Spirit Realm creatures with ranged attacks, contract workers from Diesel Corporation's outsourced teams, take the lead and solve the problem.

Then, these official employees would lead their pig-orc followers, seizing opportunities to act!

Even so,

on the first night of the Black Tide, Diesel Corporation suffered immense pressure.

Many team employees and combat personnel, who had experienced numerous Black Tides in the past, reported directly upon encountering the undead monsters that night: the numbers were too great!

Their numbers were so astonishing!

As a result, in the past,

they would subconsciously try to take advantage of the situation.

They would let the outsourced teams and temporary teams, the temporary workers, serve as the main defense force.

They themselves would deliberately conserve their strength.

And then reap the rewards at the end.

This somewhat shady but quite effective tactic

was proving difficult to implement!

Because facing so many undead monsters, and with even more appearing as time went on,

even the official employees had to lead their followers into battle!

This situation, with various opinions and reports flying like paper slips to Xue Zhigang, the general manager of Diesel Corporation and the chieftain of this orc settlement, inside the chieftain's tent,

filled him with rage!

"Damn it! This Black Tide! It's only the first day! And so many undead are already attacking us!"

Xue Zhigang was still lying in the huge long chair, slamming his thick, fat hand heavily on the table, and berating his subordinates:

"I don't want to hear explanations! Now! Your task! Is to block those undead monsters for me!"

All the department heads of Diesel Corporation were now in the tent before him.

Each of them was like a quail, only able to nod amidst Xue Zhigang's fury.

No one dared to voice their dissent at this time.

"Also, the temporary teams that were formed, those Spirit Realm creatures using ranged weapons, make sure they put in more effort!"

Xue Zhigang's tone was extremely ruthless at this time: "If they dare to slack off! Then just kill some! Kill the chicken to scare the monkeys! Let the owners of these Spirit Realm races know! Since they came to our Diesel Corporation for protection! And don't want to contribute anything! Then they will have to become the price to pay!"

"Understood!" In the tent, the department heads responsible for defense in several areas responded loudly.

Their tones also carried a hint of ruthlessness and brutality.

"All of you, go back!" Xue Zhigang waved his hand, signaling the end of the meeting.

But just as they were leaving, Xue Zhigang's voice sounded again: "Minister Zhao of the Quality Inspection Department, and Deputy Director Zhang Bo of the Magic Crystal Office, stay behind!"

Upon hearing this, two figures who had been lowering their heads, intending to leave like quails, quickly stopped.

One of them was Zhang Bo.

He was somewhat thin and looked quite refined, with a timid air.

Compared to the Minister Zhao next to him, the true head of the Quality Inspection Department, who was equally burly and fat, with a pig-orc-like physique, Zhang Bo seemed incredibly pitiful.

But there was nothing he could do. Zhang Bo also understood that he resonated with a group of pixies.

A Spirit Realm race with active minds, adept at learning and recording, and possessing magical talent.

After soul-level resonance,

one could improve their affinity for magical elements and gain a better understanding of the shattered magic web fragments.

But in terms of temperament, one would indeed tend towards the rather wretched, wrinkled-faced pixies.

"Zhang Bo, why are there so many undead monsters this time?" Xue Zhigang asked, his fat face hidden in the shadows, making it impossible to see his expression.

But his voice did not carry the anger one might expect.

It was as if he were a completely different person from the angry figure who had slammed the table earlier.

"Speak!" Beside him, Minister Zhao, whose soul-level resonance had made him resemble a pig-orc's crude personality, snorted and looked impatiently at Zhang Bo.

"Shut up!" But Xue Zhigang directly reprimanded him: "Let Zhang Bo speak!"

Immediately, the nominal Minister Zhao of the Quality Inspection Department lowered his head, trembling, not daring to say anything more.

He returned to being a quail.

"Alright, Zhang Bo, you may speak." At this time, Xue Zhigang slowly spoke, his angry tone also softening.

"Yes... yes." Zhang Bo also shrank his neck and reported honestly: "It might be because of the Abyss rift that was opened before."

"Hmm? What reason?" Xue Zhigang frowned.

"It's just... the power of the Abyss demons dispelled the undead rules in that area, causing many undead monsters that should have been scattered there to come to our side," Zhang Bo explained tremulously.

"..." Xue Zhigang was silent, not speaking.

Only his fat fingers gently tapped the armrest of the chair, his tone adding a bit of playfulness: "Then, in that case, does that mean the human lord is facing even more pressure than us?"

"That's right, General Manager."

Zhang Bo said flatteringly: "Moreover, the Green Leaf Group in the west is facing similar pressure to us, or even greater because they have many high-rise buildings and underground shopping malls in their vicinity!"

"That's very good." Xue Zhigang's tone immediately contained some smiles.

In the shadows, his green eyes grew even more ruthless: "Originally, I wanted to give this trump card to the Green Leaf Group, but I was afraid they would fight to the death. Now, it just so happens that there is a human territory with no foundation, which can be used to our advantage!"

"General Manager is truly far-sighted!" At this time, Minister Zhao, who only had a nominal position in the Quality Inspection Department, immediately began to flatter him.

"Alright, just do your job well." Xue Zhigang snorted: "Zhang Bo will tell me if anything happens."

"Yes, yes, yes!" Minister Zhao immediately lowered his head again.

Only in his eyes, there was a bit more hatred.