Ding! Congratulations! You have analyzed a 'Light Magic Item'. This item can combine with your magical building—the Holy White Council's Holy Light Torch Tower—and generate a new amplification effect.
The new amplification effect is—the coverage area of your Holy White Council's Holy Light Torch Tower will expand by another 100% to reach 2 kilometers.
Ding! Congratulations! You have analyzed a 'Nature Magic Item'. This item can combine with your magical plant—the holy white oak—to promote plant growth and the integration of Natural Consciousness fragments within it, generating a new amplification effect.
The new amplification effect is—your holy white oak will directly grow to a height of one meter in a short period. With this, you can gain the allegiance of the Holy Tree Knight Order, and because the Holy Tree Knight Order has noticed your holy white oak, which is filled with more natural aura and growing vigorously, they will dispatch a batch of troops to provide support.
And so, on the morning of the second day, a dialogue box appeared before Shen Mu's eyes.
"Oh, has the analysis been completed?" Shen Mu gently rubbed his face, sat up from the bed, and at the same time reached for a prepared glass of cool boiled water on the nightstand, gulping it down to let the cold sensation completely awaken his mind.
This was very good; he had originally hoped to gain new amplification effects by analyzing these two magic items.
Now that the Mount & Blade System had completed its analysis, he naturally obtained brand-new special effects related to light and nature.
Moreover, the light-type effect could directly act on his magical building, the Holy White Council's Holy Light Torch Tower, directly expanding its range by another 100% to reach 2 kilometers.
One must know that previously, the Holy White Council's Holy Light Torch Tower only covered a little over 1 kilometer.
Now, a 100% expansion means the coverage area doubles.
The effect was already excellent.
"So, this means my Holy White Council's Holy Light Torch Tower can produce effects within a 2-kilometer radius, and everything within that 2-kilometer radius will belong to my Deherim."
Shen Mu nodded slightly, his face growing increasingly satisfied.
Although a 2-kilometer radius might not seem like much, one must remember that this is a circle with a 2-kilometer radius. As long as it is within this 2-kilometer range, all death spirit rules and Undead Monsters will continuously be attacked and repelled by holy light.
This means that within this 2-kilometer radius, his Deherim can move freely, even at night.
Furthermore, this also means that his Deherim can extensively cultivate more land for planting within this surrounding 2-kilometer radius. Although the fields around Deherim have already been cultivated, with the increasing population, Deherim needs more and more food. It cannot rely solely on Faith Power to accelerate the growth of caravans and a small portion of farmland, as that would be like drinking poison to quench thirst.
It would be better to cultivate more fields and let them grow freely, following the Natural Consciousness, slowly growing and then slowly harvesting. This aligns with normal development patterns and can satisfy the increasing population.
Now that the range of the Holy White Council's Holy Light Torch Tower has become 2 kilometers, it means Shen Mu's idea can succeed.
"And I also need to figure out a way to activate the magic orb for terrain modification, that would be even more convenient. After all, there are so many apartment buildings and residential complexes around, taking up a lot of space. Destroying them all, then burying them underground to turn the surface back into arable land, that's the real priority."
Shen Mu came to the window at this moment, drinking the water from his glass, and looking at the towering, dilapidated Blue Star World native buildings, a hint of helplessness on his face.
In the past, those dilapidated Blue Star World native buildings, such as high-rises, residential complexes, and apartments, provided many hiding spaces for Blue Star Humans. After all, like small grids, small rooms, as long as they lit a fire, they could hide inside without being discovered by Undead Monsters.
At that time, these Blue Star World native buildings seemed like the blue star rules themselves, still trying their best to protect these Blue Star Humans.
But now that Shen Mu has developed, he no longer needs these Blue Star World buildings.
Or rather, Shen Mu, this native Blue Star Human, has been replaced by Shen Mu from Earth, and has become a strong individual capable of self-protection under Mount & Blade Rules.
There is no longer such deep affection when talking about blue star rules and the protection of Blue Star World native buildings.
After all, Shen Mu does not need these male native buildings that have begun to hinder his development. What he needs to do now is to quickly dismantle all these buildings and turn them into empty land. Not only can he develop agriculture and animal husbandry, but if enemies attack, his cavalry can also launch a stronger charge in this plain.
Simply put, the current Mount & Blade Rules can already replace blue star rules. At least in this area, blue star rules can no longer keep up with its development speed.
"Besides, I'm not really a Blue Star Human, and I don't have such a strong desire to protect the Blue Star World. Moreover, even the local humans don't have any desire to protect the current Blue Star World, so what am I worrying about here?"
Shen Mu felt a bit ridiculous at this moment, couldn't help but smile, then shook his head and turned to withdraw his gaze.
Then he opened the door, nodded to the Holy Tree Knight still on guard at the entrance, and walked towards the first floor, casually saying, "Notify the Halflings in the kitchen to start preparing breakfast."
"Understood." A Holy Tree Knight immediately nodded, then quickly walked down the stairs ahead of him.
He was going to the kitchen to inform the Halfling chefs to quickly prepare breakfast.
And by the time Shen Mu arrived at the first-floor dining room, the Halflings had already served the prepared breakfast.
"Respected Lord Shen Mu, today's breakfast is sweet pumpkin sauce with white bread, then there's savory lamb leg stewed with honey, flour, and small lamb legs, and finally a bowl of borscht as soup." The Halfling respectfully served all the food. It didn't look like much, but it was quite exquisite. It was enough to show that they had put thought into it.
"Very good, thank you very much." Shen Mu nodded, then picked up his knife and fork, and began to feast on the food on the plate.
And the Halflings' cooking skills were quite good, making him very satisfied.
Enjoying the delicious meals prepared exclusively for him by these Halflings every morning, noon, or evening, and sometimes even for a late-night snack, was also one of the reasons he kept his mood pleasant.
As for the Mount & Blade Soldiers on duty outside, they usually only ate food that the Mount & Blade Soldiers themselves prepared.
Although they all had meat, and plenty of vegetables and bread, the taste was definitely incomparable to what these Halflings could make.
Halflings were renowned culinary masters in the spirit world. Although they were not skilled in combat, their appreciation for certain aspects of life and their pursuit of art were almost indistinguishable from those of High Elves.
And High Elves disdained cooking, so the Halflings' culinary skills were even superior to those of High Elves. In the entire spirit world, all races with a sense of taste would greatly enjoy these Halfling chefs.
Now, Shen Mu was naturally very happy to have these Halflings as his personal chefs. Of course, all of this was also because of Liu Na.
The little druid he had first met.
"Lord Shen Mu, Ms. Liu Na wishes to request a meeting." Just as Shen Mu thought of Liu Na, a Holy Tree Knight walked in from outside.
"Liu Na wants to meet me? Yes, let her come over." Shen Mu nodded, agreeing to the meeting request.
"Understood."
The Holy Tree Knight saluted, then withdrew, and soon led Liu Na in.
"Lord Shen Mu." Liu Na came before Shen Mu, still respectfully extending her hand and bowing to him.
She bowed with her hand on her chest, looking just like the Mount & Blade Soldiers did.
This also indicated that Liu Na had indeed learned the proper etiquette.
"Hmm, no need for formalities, Ms. Liu Na, you and I are old friends." Shen Mu smiled, looking at Liu Na, who was still wearing a black robe, holding a vine staff, with a delicate and slightly pale face, and a joyful smile: "Speaking of which, we've spent the longest time together, and we met at the very beginning."
"Thank you for your kindness and generosity, which allowed me to live so wonderfully under your protection until now." Liu Na's small face also blushed as she gently and respectfully bowed to Shen Mu again.
Just as Shen Mu said, they had indeed spent a long time together.
At least in Liu Na's impression, Shen Mu, from being a lonely individual at the very beginning, rapidly developed into the powerful human lord who now ruled Deherim, which truly astonished her.
And even so, Shen Mu had no other thoughts about Liu Na, who could be considered an eight-out-of-ten beauty.
He even strongly supported her research into the druid legacy.
He didn't interfere with any of her daily life or work, and he even entrusted her with the important task of illuminating magical plants. It could be said that he expressed the deepest trust in Liu Na.
That's why Liu Na was so respectful to Shen Mu.
"What brings you here this time?" Shen Mu asked with a smile.
"It's like this, Respected Lord Shen Mu. When I was maintaining the holy white oak just now, I suddenly discovered that the holy white oak had more abundant Natural Consciousness. It was as if it had received the grace of the Natural Consciousness, and it grew rapidly."
Liu Na knew it was time to get to the point, and with a smile, she said, "If there are no surprises, I think it will grow to a height of one meter within just one week. And as it grows taller and more robust, the natural aura it releases will become richer, and it will promote the accumulation of natural energy in the surrounding water sources and the area where Deherim is located."
"What does that mean? I don't quite understand." Shen Mu frowned. He was still a bit confused by these academic terms, after all, he wasn't a druid, nor did he have much understanding of the concept of a spellcaster.
"Oh, it's like this: it means that once the holy white oak grows to one meter, it can release more natural power, adding some natural energy to the water sources. Drinking it can relieve fatigue and restore spirit and physical strength. Even irrigating farmland with it can make the plants in the fields grow more luxuriantly."
Liu Na continued, "And as long as this natural aura appears in the air, its concentration will also increase within Deherim's range, the natural power it possesses. This way, it can also promote everyone's mental clarity and make them less prone to illness, and even accelerate the growth of various plants."
"So, in summary, it means that drinking the water can relieve some fatigue and exhaustion, enhance spirit and physical strength, and within the Deherim area, plants will grow faster." Shen Mu concluded.
"Exactly, that's it, Respected Lord Shen Mu." Liu Na nodded, her face filled with joy, as a druid she understood that this meant the Natural Consciousness was expanding, growing, and strengthening.
And precisely because the Natural Consciousness was strengthening, the treatment she received within this task would also continuously improve with the increase of Natural Consciousness.
Of course, the 'treatment' Liu Na spoke of was not the treatment Shen Mu gave her; the treatment Shen Mu gave her was already very good. It was safe and provided research guarantees, and she could even upgrade.
The treatment she spoke of was actually the Natural Consciousness gradually recovering, and then through the growth of Natural Consciousness, this credit was attributed to Liu Na.
This would allow Liu Na to gain more druid legacy and more druid insights.
This truly made Liu Na extremely excited and happy.
"That's not bad either." Shen Mu smiled and nodded, saying to Liu Na, "Then you should take good care of the holy white oak during this time. When it grows to about one meter, come and tell me."
"Understood, I will take good care of the holy white oak with those 100 Holy Tree Forest Guardians." Liu Na also nodded excitedly, then added a few more words before leaving.
Compared to reporting to Shen Mu, she preferred to stay by the holy white oak.
This truly had a positive promotional effect on her druid legacy. (End of Chapter)
