Chapter 40 The Conquered Halfling
So, when Shen Mu came down the spiral staircase of the tower, all his soldiers had returned to the castle.
15 Swadian infantrymen stood in the front row, behind them were the 30 Swadian light infantrymen, and next to them were the 10 senior Lake Rat Gang thugs, all with their chests held out. , looking arrogant as if he had won the battle.
Shen Mu looked a little confused.
Especially looking at the dome in front of me, which is about 5 meters high and made entirely of stone, as well as the spacious castle hall, and the already opened, four-finger-wide wood and iron nails. The castle gate that was made looks strange.
These buildings were indeed modified by him through the magic ball modifier.
But it’s the first time I’ve seen it.
Especially this spacious main castle, which covers an area of half an acre. Compared to the main house of the stronghold, which is only about 50 square meters, it is simply a world of difference.
"It's really good." Of course, Shen Mu came to the castle hall, looked up at this magnificent building, and couldn't help but nod.
“Salute to you! Master Shen Mu!”
And when Shen Mu came over, these horse-cutting soldiers with their heads raised and chests raised, they all reached out and hammered their chests, and saluted Shen Mu respectfully and boldly.
"Yes." Shen Mu nodded. Of course he knew that these soldiers had won the battle, so he praised: "Well done."
"All for the glory you bestowed upon us!"
These mounted soldiers responded again.
My face was red with excitement.
To be praised by Shen Mu is like the greatest honor to them.
Shen Mu also understands this.
Because right on the retina in front of his eyes, the post-battle settlement dialog box from the mounted slashing system had just dissipated.
【Ding! Congratulations! You and your men fought bravely and successfully defeated the enemy in a short time! 】
【You have achieved a perfect victory! 】
【Perfect evaluation based on battle! You obtained ‘Silver Level Treasure Chest’ x 1. 】
【You have soldiers that can be upgraded. 】
“It’s another silver-level treasure chest. In this case, I have two treasure chests waiting to be opened.”
Shen Mu glanced at the dialog box.
But what he cared about more was the dense list of soldiers at the end who had been omitted from the past and could be upgraded.
It also contains a list of farmers and robbers who are waiting for subsequent upgrades after coming out of the spirit world scene.
[You have soldiers that can be upgraded:]
[①Swadian farmers × 50, which can be upgraded to 'mercenary sentries (10 dinars each)/Swadian sub-recruits (5 dinars each)'. 】
【② Mercenary sentries × 10, which can be upgraded to ‘mercenary crossbowmen (50 dinars each)’. 】
【③ Robbers × 25, can be upgraded to 'Green Forest Robbers (20 dinars per person)/Lake Rat Gang Newcomers (20 dinars per person and require Lake Rat Gang training camp)' 】
[④Svadian light infantry br>"The end of these two battles has really increased my strength." Shen Mu looked at the content in the dialog box, and the smile on his face did not dissipate.
Even though the smile on his face stiffened, Shen Mu also realized that if he really wanted to upgrade these hundreds of soldiers...
The dinars needed would be terrifying!
At least the less than a thousand dinars currently stored in the storage room of the main house of Shen Mu's stronghold are not enough.
"This is extremely embarrassing." Shen Mu felt helpless.
The lack of effective ways to obtain dinars is one of the problems he is facing now.
The only thing we can rely on now.
It is the robber Nalot who was a bankrupt businessman who has left but has not come back yet.
“I don’t know when I will come back.” Shen Mu missed him.
Shen Mu shook his head and didn't think too much.
Instead, he raised his head.
I saw the guests standing there stupidly in front of the two main doors of the castle that were not only extremely thick but also 3 meters high.
My ally and collaborator is Liu Na, who has obtained the Druid profession in the spiritual world.
And her 12 halfling followers. "Let them come."
Shen Mu raised his chin and signaled to the soldiers standing next to him waiting for orders.
"Understood." A senior thug from the Lake Rat Gang responded, then turned around and said he was asking, and he was also monitoring Liu Na and the 12 halflings who were on tenterhooks and were obviously frightened. Please come in front of Shen Mu.
Shen Mu knew that Liu Na and her halflings were affected because she used the magic ball to transform the terrain.
Then he happened to arrive in front of the castle gate and noticed the secret about Shen Mu.
But that’s okay.
Now that he knew his secret, Shen Mu looked at the female druid with a pale face and the halflings next to him who were known for their hard work and dexterity, with a smile on his lips:
< br>"I think I can safely leave my wheat field on the seventh floor to this druid and these halflings."
Shen Mu does not want to let go of these ready-made labor forces.
What’s more, the other party also knows his secret.
"I have seen you, Your Excellency Shen Mu..."
Liu Na walked over tremblingly, followed by the same half-length figure with extremely shocked eyes, looking at the castle and Shen Mu, with a look of surprise and awe on his face. Elder Perot.
I also respect and fear Shen Mu even more.
"Yes." Shen Mu came to the upper part of the castle hall and sat down on the stone bench of the only lord.
It is as if a real nobleman is receiving visiting guests.
Liu Na, who had always been socially fearful of this, and the halflings who were born in the spirit world, didn't feel anything was wrong.
After the apartment floor changes, the sudden appearance of the castle, and the elite soldiers belonging to Shen Mu easily defeated the incoming bandits, these halflings and Liu Na really regarded Shen Mu as a The superior controller.
Putting yourself in a weak position psychologically.
Of course this is indeed the case.
“I have two wheat fields, about two acres of land, and I really need your help in caring for and cultivating them.”
Shen Mu spoke directly at this time.
Looking at these halflings who were obviously shocked, they finally looked at the halfling elder Pero, stretched out his hand to light the chair handle, which was also carved from stone, and said lightly:
"To express my gratitude to you, I will provide daily food and safety protection, as well as provide you with the requirements that I can fulfill and within my capabilities."
Shen Mu is not Asking, not discussing.
In response to this, the elder Pero, who was a follower in name but actually the final decision-maker of Liu Na's decisions, just gave a wry smile.
Then looking at Liu Na who was still confused and didn't know what it meant, as well as the young halflings next to her with panic-like expressions on their faces, she pursed her lips and took half a step forward, stroking her chest respectfully and nodding:
"This is our honor, Lord Shen Mu."
He knew it very well.
This is not a multiple choice question.
"Yes, a wise choice." Shen Mu nodded, and then ordered the Swadian light infantry around him: "Escort them to the main house of the stronghold on the seventh floor. From there, they can Let them rest and move around as they please within the scope of the seventh floor.”
"Understood!" Immediately, 10 Swadia light infantry walked out of the queue and began to act according to the order.
The halfling elder Perro took Liuna's hand, sighed, and without saying anything, he walked to the corner of the castle hall with these soldiers wearing chainmail, long swords and fan-shaped shields. Over there is the tower with the spiral staircase.
At least in Perot's heart, it was a good thing to take refuge in a being who had the mark of a lord and became a lord.
Walking on the half-meter wide spiral staircase.
Pero reached out and touched the thick wooden stair slab and the hard stones next to it, and his furry face was a little surprised:
"This texture and workmanship do not look like the ordinary, tattered, quick-made simple castles found in Border Territories. They are more similar to those found in Kingdom Territories. They were built with a family's efforts and decades of painstaking efforts. "The castle tower."
It has also traveled to the human kingdom.
Informed.
Looking at the front again, the man wearing an iron helmet, a cotton robe and a layer of chain mail, whether it is the long sword at the waist, the fan-shaped shield on the left arm, or the sword in the right hand. The spears can all be seen as standard equipment.
At this time, in Perot's heart, he was even more thoughtful:
"It seems that what this Lord Shen Mu has obtained is the lord inheritance of a wealthy kingdom!"
Then this is really good.
At least if it develops, it will have the power to compete with undead monsters or bad guys with bad intentions.
Being able to protect halflings like them and Liu Na, who she treats as her daughter, is absolutely safe.
(End of this chapter)