Yes, the Holy Tree Knights, the only 10 remaining, all believed that Shen Mu's current protection was far too little.
"It doesn't matter," Shen Mu, however, didn't care about this at all.
He was like a commander with everything under his control; everything was his chess piece, and the current Deherim was the chessboard.
"Ha?" Zhang Bo, however, was inwardly delighted. Looking at the defensive forces in this Castle District, the powerful Lake Rat Gang Destroyers originally stationed here had all been transferred to the eastern wall of the Town Area because of his words.
Including the even more powerful Holy Tree Knights, they had also withdrawn from around Shen Mu.
Not to mention the large number of troops originally in the Castle District, all of them had been concentrated at the edge of the Castle District's walls to guard against the east and west walls.
As long as there was any movement in the Town Area, they could advance to support.
When retreating, they could cover the troops on the eastern wall as they withdrew to the Castle District.
At a glance, there were absolutely no problems.
And the arrangements were reasonable.
For conventional, very ordinary, and normal military operations, it had a very good effect.
But for the Spiritual Realm's combat style, where a portal is directly opened to deploy a large number of troops deep into the position opened by the portal, which is now Deherim's most undefended and vulnerable hinterland.
How could it not feel ridiculous?
Moreover.
The time was almost up.
The Green Leaf Group's Wood Elf assault troops were about to appear in the Castle District.
His Zhang Bo's grand plan was about to succeed!
"Let's go, let's take a look from the balcony," Shen Mu calmly instructed, leading them towards the spiral staircase nearby.
The balcony was on the third floor.
It offered a good view of the entire Castle District and the Town Area outside, especially the east and west walls and gates, all of which were visible.
The reason for coming here, of course, was also because this balcony was relatively safe.
Though called a balcony, it was actually a crucial position previously used to place Crossbowmen to attack the Castle District's gate and to monitor the castle's central and front courtyards.
There was a barrier in front, and extended wooden boards above.
Therefore, as long as there were archers or Crossbowmen stationed here, the Castle District's walls and gate, as well as the entire central and front courtyards, would become their killing range.
This third-floor balcony was a good spot.
However, now, because the Crossbowmen had all been moved to the front walls, there were not many archers and Crossbowmen stationed here.
"This place is really nice," Zhang Bo said upon arriving, looking at the scenery in front of him, especially focusing on the direction of the Holy White Council's Holy Light Torch Tower's library. He narrowed his eyes slightly, watching the burning Holy Light Torch Tower at the top, emitting white Holy Light fluctuations, feeling extremely excited.
Zhang Bo knew that this was actually the maintenance power of the Human Mages from Eden Garde below.
As long as he could sign these Human Mages, he would be able to obtain this Holy Light Torch Tower and gain the favor of the powerful Human Empire behind it.
Perhaps then.
He could also become a powerful authority figure like Shen Mu, controlling a large force.
Just thinking about it made him extremely excited.
"Master Zhang Bo," Shen Mu placed his hand on the edge of the barrier, looking at the stalemate battle in the east and the increasing black mist that had spread outside the entire eastern wall.
It covered the entire area, almost becoming one, completely dyeing the space outside the eastern wall black.
Therefore, one could see how many Skeleton Skeletons were hidden within the black mist.
"Ah? I'm here, Lord Shen Mu," Zhang Bo, who had been looking at the situation in Deherim, quickly came back to his senses and responded when he heard Shen Mu call him.
"Do you think we will pass safely tonight?" Shen Mu asked.
"Of course, of course we can pass!" Zhang Bo immediately replied, "Tonight is an important stage. As long as we can pass, it will be a brand new beginning with a beautiful future!"
Zhang Bo said this.
But as he spoke, a faint smile appeared on his face, and his eyes revealed a certain excitement.
He was talking about his grand plan.
He was also talking about the Green Leaf Group, Wood Elf Village, a beautiful future, and a brand new beginning.
"Very good, I like this divination result," Shen Mu chuckled.
In Zhang Bo's view, it was clear that Shen Mu had already regarded this matter as Deherim's outcome.
A hint of mockery appeared in Zhang Bo's eyes.
In Zhang Bo's opinion, Shen Mu, this high and mighty Spiritual Realm Lord, was actually too arrogant.
In the past, letting the Blue Star Humans manage themselves was one thing; he didn't even bother to distinguish or screen the Blue Star Humans who joined Deherim, letting them join the management team directly.
Some even became Spiritual Realm Commanders directly.
It was simply a joke!
This might suggest that Shen Mu trusted people he used and didn't suspect them, which was a very carefree attitude.
But one should know.
It was precisely because of the current situation that he didn't doubt others' words, didn't need to verify them, and even fully supported and adopted everything Zhang Bo said.
So much so that he was still so arrogant on the tower now.
There were not many protective forces.
Isn't this seeking death due to arrogance?
Foolish.
He deserved to die!
At least, that's how Zhang Bo saw it.
Now, flattering Shen Mu was just to ensure that the final grand plan would not have any problems.
It was not out of sincerity.
"Hurry up, hurry up," Zhang Bo was truly impatient.
Just beside them, on this balcony, no one spoke, only silently watching the bloody battle still ongoing on the eastern wall outside.
The raging Skeleton Skeletons that rushed up impacted the top of the ramp, but even after so long, they hadn't even broken through the ramp, nor could they break through the barriers placed on the wall.
Even with the addition of Swadia troops and Holy Tree Knights.
They couldn't even get close to the barriers.
If before, these Skeleton Skeletons could use the weapons in their hands to smash against the barriers, making clicking sounds.
Adding some scratches and dents to the thick barriers.
Now.
As soon as they approached, they were directly stabbed to death on the ramp by Swadia troops with long spears from over two meters away, scattering into a pile of useless bone fragments that clattered down the ramp.
Making it even harder for more Skeleton Skeletons to climb the ramp.
However, this section of the wall was still relatively dangerous.
Because below the wall, the Skeleton Archers were still continuously shooting, firing their few arrows to embed them in the barriers, then shattering into fragments with crackling sounds, scattering everywhere.
Carrying a portion of lethality, the resulting shrapnel also posed some threat to the Mount & Blade Soldiers behind them.
But the threat was only so-so.
Unless directly shot in the eye, it could basically be ignored.
After all, one should know that whether it was Lake Rat Gang Destroyers, Holy Tree Knights, or Swadia-system troops, they were all armed to the teeth.
They all had complete armor.
As long as they lowered their heads, they could effectively block the splashing arrow fragments.
When Mount & Blade Soldiers reached the intermediate level and above, they would become heavily armored, with quite luxurious equipment.
With luxurious equipment, the defensive effect would naturally be excellent.
So, with Swadian Sergeants and Swadian Infantry leading the way, and Swadian Light Infantry behind them, they were like a thick wall, a thorny wall, no matter how the Skeleton Skeletons charged, they couldn't get very close.
Moreover, don't forget, among these Swadia soldiers, there were also Holy Tree Knights and Lake Rat Gang Destroyers.
Just standing here.
How dare those Skeleton Skeletons come forward?!
Even facing the continuous shooting of these Skeleton Skeletons below, with crackling arrow fragments splashing everywhere, they remained fearless.
"These Human soldiers are truly brave," even Zhang Bo couldn't help but exclaim.
"Of course," Shen Mu's mouth curved slightly, "My soldiers will all be so brave; if not, they wouldn't be as they are now."
"Yes," Zhang Bo nodded.
This was the truth.
It wasn't Shen Mu's arrogance and haughtiness; this was the truth, the fact.
Even Zhang Bo admitted it.
The current Deherim was truly too powerful, whether it was the city built, or the castle constructed from the Diesel Company ruins, and the troops that appeared within it, including the quality of the troops, and the terrifying cavalry.
They were all incredibly strong.
"So good," Zhang Bo said enviously.
"Those Eden Garde Mages, you've always liked them, haven't you?" At this moment, Shen Mu looked at the battle outside, his mouth curving slightly.
"Yes," Zhang Bo wanted to appear excited at this moment to continue deceiving Shen Mu, but for some reason, he always felt that Shen Mu now... was a bit strange.
Very strange.
So much so that Zhang Bo subconsciously glanced at Shen Mu, pursing his lips, unsure of what to say.
It was this strangeness that brought a feeling of being stripped bare next to Shen Mu.
Being seen completely.
"Could I have been discovered?" This thought appeared in Zhang Bo's mind, making his heart pound twice.
But soon, Zhang Bo's current thought was overturned by himself.
After careful consideration.
His plans had basically all emerged in secret, some simply discovered by fanning the flames.
How could he possibly be discovered now, or rather, how could his conspiracy be detected?
After all, the Wood Elves and Blue Star Humans in the Wood Elf Village had already gathered and were quite united, making it impossible for information to leak out.
This was because even the Diesel Company had failed to infiltrate spies or similar things back then.
Now.
How could Deherim, which had only been established for a short time, possibly achieve it?
One should know that even now, Deherim and the Green Leaf Group had a verbal alliance, and were allies at an alliance level.
The Green Leaf Group's Wood Elf Village could not openly clash with Deherim, or with Shen Mu.
That would be foolish.
This led to the current situation where the Green Leaf Group outwardly had no involvement with Deherim whatsoever.
Nor did it show any signs of opposition.
Zhang Bo was certain that from his external arrangements to the relationship between Deherim and the Green Leaf Group, there had been no missteps.
"Zhang Bo, what are you thinking?" Shen Mu suddenly spoke, interrupting Zhang Bo's contemplation.
"Ah? Oh, nothing," Zhang Bo came back to his senses, a wry smile on his face, "It's nothing, I just feel that once those Human Mages follow me, it will definitely allow my caster level to rapidly improve." He pursed his lips and added, "Your Human Mages truly surprise me. It is my honor to have them as followers."
"Hmm, very good," Shen Mu's mouth curved slightly, and he gave him a deep look, "Do you know? Those Human Mages, including James, also approve of you very much."
"That makes me feel so honored," Zhang Bo bowed his head in thanks.
However, in his heart.
That feeling of unease was growing heavier and heavier, making him feel a faint sense of apprehension in his heart.
"Hmm," Shen Mu still smiled calmly.
He looked towards the eastern gate.
The battle continued.
Fatis stood at the top of the tower, commanding the Mount & Blade Soldiers, still preventing the Skeleton Skeletons outside from crossing the Skeleton ramp and reaching the wall even one step.
Both bone ramps were the same.
Coupled with the Crossbowmen from the Castle District assisting in shooting towards the wall, volleys of arrows poured down.
The entire wall of Deherim's Town Area.
It was as solid as a mountain!
"Has that threat outside not arrived yet?" Shen Mu slowly spoke at this moment, seeming a little impatient.
"Lord Shen Mu, you must be careful. That terrifying enemy outside is still lurking and coveting Deherim. We must not let our guard down," Zhang Bo's tone was solemn, and he spoke to Shen Mu very sincerely.
Moreover, at this point, there was nothing else to say.
Zhang Bo was also very anxious internally.
Time was still ticking by, but there was still a while until the most important beheading operation in the grand plan.
So, during this time, Zhang Bo also planned to further weaken Shen Mu's defensive forces in the Castle District.
"Lord, I always feel that the eastern wall needs further strengthening of defenses. I don't know what's going on, it feels very strange," Zhang Bo said.
But before he could continue, a Holy Tree Knight immediately interrupted him, "Wait, Master Zhang Bo, Lord Shen Mu's defensive forces are already very few! If we send out more troops from here, what about Lord Shen Mu's safety?!"
"Therefore, Master Zhang Bo, you must understand Lord Shen Mu's importance to us!" Another Holy Tree Knight, realizing his companion's tone was too aggressive, said, "You understand."
Shen Mu said nothing about this, apparently acquiescing to the Holy Tree Knights' words.
"Yes, I apologize, I misunderstood," Zhang Bo quickly apologized. It was too much, and besides, the Green Leaf Group's Wood Elf beheading unit was about to open the portal.
Zhang Bo was waiting.
However, at this moment, in a place Zhang Bo couldn't see, Shen Mu also glanced at him.
A mocking smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.