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nTranslator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

nHe gained 10 Desert Bandits without having to do anything, which made him incredibly happy.

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nWith the six Desert Bandits resting in the lair added to the fray, as well as the building’s trait allowing him to recruit one Desert Bandit every week, he only needed to wait for a month to gather 20 Desert Bandits. At that time, he would have the ability to build a cavalry platoon.

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nHe would have a platoon of cavalry units created with bandits, who were known for their ferocity.

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nAll of them were armed with spears and pilums.

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nAs such, when the group of Desert Bandits grew to a certain size, he could use them to shock troops crashing down onto enemy lines. As auxiliary units added to the mix, they could harass enemy formations.

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nFor those bandits used to living in the desert, they were all familiar with these tactics.

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n“Very nice.”

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nKant smiled.

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nAnticipation was seen in his eyes.

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nHis first draw gave him a lofty reward. He wondered what he would come from his second draw.

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nHe quietly muttered, “Continue drawing.”

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nThe system confirmed the command.

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nThe dialog box refreshed on his retina. A new treasure chest appeared.

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nIt slowly opened.

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nThe rainbow lights gradually turned golden.

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nDing… You have acquired item pack.

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nYou opened the item pack and found Intimidation (Banner).

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nAcquired: Intimidation’ (Banner)

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nAt the same time, Kant saw a card with a banner-like image appear in the dialog box on his retina.

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nHis pupils slightly contracted.

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n“Well… Umm…” Kant mumbled.

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nHe quickly realized something and said, “System, open introductions of the item.”

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nIntimidation (Banner)

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nAttribute: 1. Reduce enemy morale within a 500-yard radius. 2. Put enemy forces in mass panic when killing enemy leaders. 3. Disperse enemy forces easily due to panic and fear. 4. Boost your forces’ morale when the enemy suffers casualties.

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nIntroduction: This is a legendary banner. Victory belongs to you with the banner by your side.

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nHe was dumbfounded.

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nHe was truly dumbfounded.

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nIf the first draw surprised him, the second draw nearly terrified him.

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nThat was because of the attributes of the item he had drawn.

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nIt was capable of reducing enemy morale, which meant tearing down the will of the enemy to fight and making the bravest of warriors into scared recruits. It even allowed him to cause them to suffer mental breakdowns, forcing them to leave the battlefield in fear.

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nThere was more to it than that.

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nThe banner also enabled the death of enemy forces, which would boost his forces’ morale.

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nThis is some goddamn sacred tool of the battlefield!

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nThe banner’s effects meant that even the weakest and most timid of sissies would be effected. It enabled his forces to fight the enemy while roaring at the top of their lungs.

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nIntimidation, eh…

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nHe gulped.

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nKant’s pupils contracted as he considered what it all meant.

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nHe quickly recovered from the dazed state, which had been caused by the shock of learning about such an item being in his possession.

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nThe card with the image of the banner was still on his retina.

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nKant felt his throat become rather parched.

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nBy then, he had recognized the origins of that item. It, of course, had a lot to do with the system.

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n“Light and Darkness.”

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nKant’s eyes brightened as he muttered, “The name of the mod—Intimidation.”

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nThe Intimidation banner was actually from one of the system’s mods, Light and Darkness. It was a title acquired when the player fulfilled some strict and unforgiving requirements.

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nThe effects were also similar.

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nHowever, that intangible title had become a real banner.

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nIts effects were modified to affect the entire battlefield with that specific radius from the flag.

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n“Materialize.”

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nKant linked his mind to the system. The data started flowing about.

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nWhen the data streams dispersed, the banner fell onto his hand.

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nIt was the Intimidation banner.

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nIts staff was made from a yew tree, and its thickness felt exactly right. It enabled a grown adult to firmly clinch it.

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nThe top of the staff had a banner, which was woven using the finest of linen, hanging from it. It was dyed in crimson colors that resembled blood. A majestic lion was sewn onto the middle of the banner.

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nThe banner swayed even when there was no wind as if to intimidate anyone who was up to no good.

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nSo, this is Intimidation.

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nKant felt his mouth become dry.

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nHowever, his eyes had gotten increasingly bright as he looked on with passion and surprise.

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nIt was not just because he had acquired an item that could have been considered sacred.

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nKant’s thoughts went further than that.

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nHe had discovered that the system, which had come into the world with him, was not a regular version. It had carried a mod that came with mystical items and powerful troop classes.

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nIt was just like the Light and Darkness mod.

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nThere was more than just Intimidation. There was also Commanding Power and Supreme Commander’s Might.

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nThere were also all manners of truly sacred items.

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nWell, well, well…

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nKant held the banner firmly and asked the system, “If I acquire ample honor and draw in the System Mall, would I be able to summon these sacred items from the mod?”

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nThe System gave him a short, concise answer. “You could.”

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n“This is great!”

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nKant nodded slowly. His eyes were filled with excitement.

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nHe had been in that world for 16 years. He knew that in a world of swords and magic, everything was not what it seemed to be on the surface.

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nMysterious mages.

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nFerocious alien races.

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nNone were the same as that on Earth from his previous life.

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nDue to the system providing troops that only used cold weapons, from Kant’s perspective, he was bound to meet unusual powers that would be difficult to resist.

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nThat problem was now solved.

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nThe prize drawings had given him sacred items with special attributes. They were on par with those unusual powers.

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nIt was just as Kant knew the place to be.

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nThe Dukedom of Leo worshipped Edmund the God of War, who bestowed his worshippers with divine spells related to war. However, divine spells like Intimidation were only accessible to top-class priests of the Warrior Faith.

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nAt the moment, Kant was able to easily get his hands on items that equaled high-level divine spells in terms of power.

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nI sure look forward to the future.

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nHe lowered his head and snickered.

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nJackalans? So what?

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nI could get rid of them using zero-level peasants working with a small group of first- and second-level low-class troop classes.

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nWith Kant coming into possession of Intimidation, which worked like a sacred item, he saw no need to fear threats from the primitive race.

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nThe power he had come to possess was even more powerful.

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nKant held onto the banner and headed into the Oasis Lookout.

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nThe smell of food in the air immediately hit his nose. It was lunchtime in Drondheim.

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nThe refugees, who were done showering and neatly dressed in new clothes, gathered to enjoy a simple lunch. All of them had smiles on their faces. They had all become subjects of Kant’s fief. They planned to live a good life there as Swadian Peasants.

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nThe builders also stopped working. They gathered around the watchtower, which was more than half-finished, and ate with their heads hung low.

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nAll of them enjoyed protection.

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nSwadian Recruits and Swadian Militia took turns eating and standing guard on both ends of the street and the roofs.

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nAt the top of the dunes, on both the northern and eastern sides, militia members were carrying hunting crossbows. They served as guards, vigilantly eyeing the desert before them and guarding their home against possible Jackalan forces.

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nMany people appeared in the Desert Bandit Lair.

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nSuddenly, 16 fierce-looking Desert Bandits emerged. All of them were well-armed and looked like manifestations of the term “ferocious.”

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nThey were all true ruffians.

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n“This is my village, Drondheim.”

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nKant smiled.

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nMany stood and bowed to him respectfully.

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nIt was a gesture of respect paid to their lord.

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nKant nodded to all of them one after another. He did not look arrogant. He simply remained quiet and composed.

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nA militia member offered to hold the banner for him.

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nKant arranged for the Intimidation banner to be erected at the door of the Council Hall. With its ability to extend 500 yards, it was just about enough to cover the entire Oasis Lookout. The banner itself was able to be moved at a moment’s notice as well.

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nThe smell of food had grown increasingly thick.

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nFood that had been prepared specifically for Kant was brought to him.

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nKant took a deep breath. He looked very contented.

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n“Let’s eat.”

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