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"Brother, what's wrong with you?"
"Son, are you okay?"
The light was so bright that anyone who wasn't blind could see it. So, the moment they saw the militiamen escalating, their relatives and friends immediately called out anxiously.
"Sorry..."
In just a moment, the light quickly dissipated, and those around heard a horse neighing, making them wonder if they were hallucinating.
But soon, one after another, newly trained kingdom riders appeared before them.
The kingdom's rider wore a helmet that covered his forehead, a rider's chainmail shirt, fur gloves, and sturdy leather boots.
His weapons consisted of a long sword for mounted combat hanging at his waist and a 59x79 knight-shaped shield on his back.
He rode a clean, spirited, and robust white horse, but apart from the reins and stirrups, the horse had nothing else.
Aside from having an extra steed, the equipment of the Kingdom's riders and the Kingdom's regular army is not exactly the same, but it can be said to be very similar. In fact, the Kingdom's regular army even has an extra halberd compared to the Kingdom's riders.
"This, this is a miracle! This is a miracle bestowed upon us by the Viscount on behalf of God! The Viscount is the incarnation of God!"
The upgraded kingdom riders, looking at their brand-new equipment, their stronger bodies, and their immersive skills, immediately shouted.
"What?! A miracle performed by the Viscount? He is an incarnation of a god?!"
Hearing the shouts of the Kingdom Riders, the citizens of Stormwind Territory were shocked, but when they saw the Kingdom Riders, who were now completely transformed and had an extra horse, anyone who wanted to say something was immediately drowned out by the frenzied shouts.
"Long live the Viscount!"
"Long live the lord!"
"My lord, look at me. My family has served the old viscount and you faithfully for three generations. Can you grant me a miracle?"
“Viscount, my loyalty to you is as eternal as a storm. When you were a child, I joined Stormlands under your influence. Do you think I can obtain a miracle?”
Upon seeing the upgrade of the twenty kingdom riders, the militiamen, who were originally helping serfs and free citizens with post-war reconstruction, immediately surrounded Liu Tianyu.
If it weren't for the ten Nord Royal Guards protecting him like an iron wall, Liu Tianyu would probably be experiencing what it's like to be a celebrity surrounded by ashes in his previous life.
"Don't be anxious, everyone. I know you all crave power, but you must understand that gaining power is never something that can be achieved overnight."
As long as you fight bravely on the battlefield and remain loyal to me, I will never be stingy with rewards. These twenty royal riders are your role models!
Looking at this group of fanatical militiamen, Liu Tianyu felt somewhat troubled. However, given the commotion the system had just caused, perhaps becoming a charlatan wasn't such a bad idea after all!
Looking at this group of fanatical militiamen, Liu Tianyu had no choice but to appease them, but in his heart, he had the idea of becoming a charlatan.
There's no other way; the system's upgrade method is just too powerful. Plus, in this world, gods really exist. Becoming a charlatan might be a good way to explain the system upgrade.
"Alright, you may all disperse now. Next time I witness your valiant loyalty in battle, I will absolutely not hesitate to bestow miracles upon you!"
Upon hearing Liu Tianyu's words, the Wang national militia immediately dispersed, but in their hearts they made a solemn vow to fight bravely for the Viscount and obtain a miracle of their own.
"Your Excellency, you..."
After the royal militiamen quieted down, the militia captain came over, looking at the young viscount he had raised with disbelief, his lips trembling, unsure of what to say.
“Uncle Akavi, I can indeed grant miracles, and an exceptional miracle awaits you. The next time I see you bravely fighting the enemy, this miracle will be yours to claim!”
Liu Tianyu placed his hands on the militia captain's broad shoulders and said gently.
"..."
The militia captain didn't know what to say; anyone would find it unbelievable that the twenty royal militiamen, surrounded by light, had suddenly transformed into royal riders.
He couldn't help but turn his gaze back to the ten Nord Royal Guards. Perhaps these soldiers, whom even he was extremely wary of, were the power of his own Viscount's miracle.
The militia captain didn't speak again, but bowed once more, this time a full, kneeling knight's salute, not the usual simple hand-to-chest salute.
This means that at this moment, he acknowledges that his young viscount has grown up!
Chapter Eight: Becoming a Charlatan (Thanks to Pink Man for the 100 Cute Coins reward)
After the militia captain left again to oversee post-war matters, Liu Tianyu turned his attention back to the system screen.
"After upgrading the Kingdom's militia, what remains is the Kingdom's regular army, with two upgrades: the Kingdom's swordsmen and the Kingdom's halberd guards."
The Kingdom's Halberd Guard, an anti-cavalry unit, is not needed for the time being. To counter cavalry, one must use cavalry. Moreover, the Kingdom's militia and regular army can form long spear formations to defend against cavalry.
Perhaps a level 6 decisive battle unit would be more suitable for Stormlands now, after all, it's time to wipe out these goblins!
The reason why Stormlands, despite occupying the vast Storm Plains, remains a wasteland is mainly due to the annual winter storms and the endless goblin infestations.
We might be helpless against Stormwind now, but with the Mount & Blade system, how can I tolerate you goblins continuing to roam freely?!
Goblins generally live in cold, dark caves and burrows. Using the Kingdom's halberd guards' two-meter-long halberds to clear out goblins would easily result in them getting stuck. Therefore, the Kingdom's swordsmen are more suitable.
The system has upgraded four regular soldiers of the kingdom into kingdom swordsmen!
After analyzing the situation in Storm Territory, Liu Tianyu shouted to the system.
[Ding! Upgrade of 4 Kingdom Swordsmen confirmed. 320 Dinars deducted!]
"The loyalty and courage of the three of you, and that one who has returned to Stormwind Keep to rest after being wounded, are beyond question. Therefore, I, Liu Tianyu, the incarnation of a god, will grant you miracles and make you even stronger!"
Upon hearing that the system had deducted the dinars, Liu Tianyu quickly pointed to the three regular soldiers guarding the prisoners of war and said...
"What... what is this?"
"This, this light, is so warm..."
Just as Liu Tianyu finished speaking, both the Kingdom's regular army guarding the wooden fort and the three Kingdom's regular army guarding the prisoners of war were instantly enveloped in light.
"Phew, I feel like I have to come up with a name for this god, create a backstory, and make a statue. A real god is much better than an abstract one."
Looking at the three figures already enveloped in light, Liu Tianyu frowned, feeling that his charlatan plan needed to be perfected.
Not long after, the light vanished without a trace.
The kingdom's regular army, clad in chainmail and wielding halberds, has vanished, replaced by kingdom swordsmen whose weapons and equipment are far superior.
The kingdom's swordsman changed his helmet from one that only covered his head to a flatbread that could perfectly cover his neck.
The chainmail, which offered insufficient protection and was bulky, was replaced by sleeveless plate armor, which provided better protection and was more lightweight.
The chainmail gloves that only protected the hands were replaced with arm armor made of fine iron to protect the entire arm.
The leather boots, which were originally mostly practical but lacked protection, were transformed into chainmail leg guards made of chainmail.
The 1.8m long halberd held in both hands has disappeared, replaced by a 1.4m long two-handed greatsword, suitable for grinding meat.
Behind him hung a heavy fan-shaped shield that covered most of his body, and at his waist hung a 0.8m short sword suitable for large-scale battles.
Besides the changes in weapons and equipment, the height of the kingdom's swordsmen also seems to have increased significantly. If they were previously of varying heights of 1.7m to 1.8m, they are now all 1.9m tall.
If they stood together, they would definitely be even more imposing than that green iron wall from before.
If the Kingdom's regular army at the beginning gave the impression of being competent and usable soldiers, then the Kingdom's swordsmen now give the impression of being a formidable and elite force.
"In the future, the soldiers will probably be mainly local soldiers, with mounted warriors as a supplement."
After glancing at the fully armed and impeccably equipped Kingdom swordsmen, Liu Tianyu turned his attention back to the military section.
Kingdom militiamen earn 1 dinar per week, Kingdom regulars earn 3 dinars per week, Kingdom riders earn 5 dinars per week, Kingdom swordsmen earn 6 dinars per week, Kingdom cavalrymen earn 14 dinars per week, and Nord royal guards earn 50 dinars per week!
Looking at the wages displayed, he felt his heart stop. Although the local soldiers were not as good as the Nord Royal Guards, they were cheaper.
In contrast, while the Nord Royal Guards possessed exceptional combat prowess, they were not superhuman in ability, yet their salary demands were outrageous!
"System, don't you think the weekly wages you're paying my soldiers are a tiny bit too expensive?"
Liu Tianyu felt a surge of skepticism towards the system.
[If the host wishes to reduce their weekly wage, please increase your Command Level and find a treasure that can reduce your weekly wage!]
The system made no comment on his sarcastic remarks, but simply provided two solutions mechanically.
"Worthy!"
Upon seeing the system's message, Liu Tianyu spat in frustration, but there was nothing he could do.
Putting everything else aside, the system is the foundation for my survival in this world. Even if I don't treat it like a godfather, I still have to be honest and respectful to it.
"Then, system, do you have any tasks that I can do right now?"
Look, I'm penniless right now. If it weren't for your help, I'd either starve to death or be killed. We're bound together, you have to help me!
Seeing that the system was unresponsive, Liu Tianyu immediately started crying pitifully. His pathetic appearance, combined with his still expressionless face in reality, made him a strong candidate for the Golden Globe Award.
The system remained silent despite Liu Tianyu's pitiful cries.
Just when Liu Tianyu thought the system had gone offline, a mechanical voice, like heavenly music, reached his ears.
[Ding, a quest has been issued: Accompany Me on My Journey. Recruit a hero. Quest reward: 10000 denars.]
[Ding, mission issued: Witness the extraordinary. In this world, not only ordinary people exist, but also those with magic and miracles. Go and witness their existence! Mission completion reward: Building functions unlocked.]
[Ding, long-term quest issued: Goblin Apocalypse. Goblins have always been a scourge of Stormwind Territory; it's time to eradicate them. For each goblin nest cleared, the reward is 200 soldiers of random levels from various nations. Quest progress: 0/10]
[Ding, quest issued: Destroy the Storm! The culprit hindering Stormland's development is the annual winter storm. End the storm! Quest reward: System upgrade, unlock random mod.]
[Ding, quest issued: Family Continuation. Being a virgin for two lifetimes is too stifling. Become a real man and continue your family's legacy. Quest completion reward: 10000 dinars. Bonus reward for those who are mutually attracted: 10 units of food and 10 units of materials.]
Chapter Nine: Entering a Sage State
"Great, great, system, you really understand me! I declare you my godfather... Wait, what's the meaning of the last task? I'm asking you, what does this mean?"
Liu Tianyu was overjoyed as he looked at the tasks that the system had issued, each one closely related to him. He praised the system repeatedly, wishing he could write it into his family tree.
But when his gaze fell on the last task, his expression changed drastically, and he thought to himself, "I'm furious!"
Upon hearing his exasperated voice, the system's mechanical voice vanished without a trace after issuing the task.
"Don't pretend you can't hear me when I pinch you. This isn't called virginity, it's called being chaste, understand? This is called respecting a woman's wishes!"
"If I wanted to, I could easily regain my virginity in Stormwind Territory, let alone lose it, and live a life of debauchery every night, believe it or not!"
Seeing that the system was not responding, Liu Tianyu roared even louder.
However, it was all in vain. The system completely ignored him and remained silent, as if it didn't exist.
"cut!"
Seeing that the system was truly inactive, Liu Tianyu cursed inwardly and immediately logged out of the system interface in reality.
"Forget it, you guys go and lock these orcs and goblins in the dungeon first. I'll come back to do experiments with them later."
After locking them in the dungeon, just dismiss them. The riders can simply put their horses in the stables, and the grooms will take good care of them.
Now, all Nord Royal Guards, Kingdom Swordsmen, and Kingdom Regulars, come with me back to Wooden Castle. Oh, and remember to have the militia captain give me a damage report when we get there!
After logging out of the system, Liu Tianyu gave a few instructions to everyone and then led the Nord Royal Guards, Kingdom Swordsmen, and Kingdom Regular Army back to the gates of Stormwind Keep.
"Owner?!"
Upon seeing that Liu Tianyu was covered in dark red blood, Lucy, the red-haired maid who had been waiting at the Stormwind Keep gate, quickly ran over and hugged Liu Tianyu's head tightly.
"My God, look at you! Not only are your body covered in blood, but your face is too. Next time you fight, you must close your helmet. Don't open it just to look cool."
Although those goblins are weak, their swords don't discriminate. What if those damned goblins shoot an arrow at your face?
You're only eighteen and not married yet. If something were to happen to you, Stormlord's line would end!
After placing Liu Tianyu's head into her Snow Mochi, she didn't mind that Liu Tianyu was still wearing a hard helmet and had a lot of goblin blood on his body, and immediately started to take care of him.
Her words and actions didn't sound like those of a mature and beautiful woman; rather, they sounded more like those of a talkative old woman.
Feeling the warmth and softness on his face and hearing the caring words in his ear, Liu Tianyu felt a warmth in his heart.
His gloved hands gently embraced Lucy's slender waist.
Even though Lucy was wearing a maid dress underneath a fluffy coat, her soft, boneless touch could still be clearly felt.
Liu Tianyu even went so far as to place his hand on her overly pert, snowy buttocks. Hmm, this dress is really perky, no, this skirt is really bouncy.
"Honestly, this is in public! If you want to say it, wait until there's no one else around!"
As the person directly involved, Lucy could certainly sense that Liu Tianyu was up to no good. However, given the presence of many people around, she could only mutter a complaint under her breath, then calmly pushed Liu Tianyu away and asked:
"Master, who are these guests?"
Just moments ago, a regular soldier in Stormwind Keep suddenly transformed into a Kingdom Swordsman, surprising everyone. Now, seeing three more people turn into Kingdom Swordsmen, Lucy is no longer so surprised.
However, she was somewhat surprised by the ten Nord Royal Guards who suddenly appeared. After all, as the Stormwind Territory's Chief of Internal Affairs, she knew both the militia and the regular army very well.