In the early spring of the Desert, the wind at dawn was still piercingly cold.

The scent of blood lingering in Shattered Scale Valley continued to draw the low growls of wolves and wild dogs.

Vultures circled, occasionally swooping down toward the monster remains.

Rein led the Hunting Team, roaming the area, turning these beasts, drawn by the scent of blood, into food and "assets" for Frost Leaf Town.

The day's fighting had left the soldiers exhausted. Luo De specifically urged them to rest well.

The task of clearing bodies was entrusted to the slaves who had rushed overnight.

Led by Luo Fu, the slaves wrapped their faces in coarse burlap and dragged the corpses into large pits dug at the foot of the opposite hill.

Luo De personally inspected the bodies, and found that these Lizardman monsters had almost no Magic Power left, with only perhaps some usefulness.

Thousands of corpses were far too many to use all at once and couldn't just be left to rot.

Composting was their only value left.

In the future, for the snow wheat and herbal gardens, fertilizer made from the decomposed bodies of Lizardman monsters could be used.

The most valuable part was the flesh and blood of the giant Lizardmen. Their organs and blood had more value than those of ordinary Lizardmen.

"Move faster, stop slacking!"

"There are still piles of things to do in the town!"

Luo Fu cracked his whip in the air, pointing and scolding at the slow-moving slaves who shrank their necks:

"The heroes slaughtered these beasts, and you still cower doing some odd jobs?"

"Keep dawdling, and I'll throw you to the Lizardmen in Razor Plain for feeding!"

This time, Luo Fu's curses were more effective than his whip. The slaves, gritting their teeth, grabbed the ankles of the Lizardman monsters, speeding up their movements.

They would rather go back to the town and stir manure than fight these deformed and ugly monsters.

At the border post camp.

Inside the wooden house, the lights were bright.

"The intentions of those Lizardmen are unclear; we can't relax."

Luo De pointed at the map and commanded, "Send two more scout teams to the northeast side, take Eagles, and intensify the patrols."

"Additionally, send two more teams to the Ice Blade Valley to check if there are any overlooked Lizardman monsters."

Luo De thought for a moment and added, "Also visit Ice Blade Town, clear any usable supplies and bring them back, and bury any corpses."

"Understood, Baron, I will go make arrangements immediately."

Durant bowed and withdrew.

Vivian stepped forward and draped a cloak over Luo De's shoulders, "Baron, you should rest now."

Luo De looked out the window; the sky was getting brighter.

"Send someone to relay a message to Lawrence, telling him to prepare some fur coats and cloaks."

Luo De instructed Vivian, "The Lizardmen are up to something. Once spring plowing is arranged, find a chance to wipe them out completely."

The Lizardmen's repeated provocations had to be eradicated for Luo De to have peace of mind.

"Understood."

Vivian nodded, stood up, and went to pass on Luo De's orders.

Luo De stretched lazily and followed Vivian out the door.

Vivian paused for a moment.

She was just about to ask what was wrong when Luo De spoke first,

"The day is breaking; let's go check on the injured soldiers."

Other tasks could be arranged by Durant and Rein, but this required Luo De himself.

Even before reaching the tents of the wounded, Luo De heard the rising and falling groans, mixed with the scent of herbs and blood.

Thirty-nine critically injured.

Compared to the scale of five hundred or a thousand, this number seemed small.

But when Luo De actually stepped into the wounded camp, he found that several tents and wooden houses couldn't accommodate them all.

Healers were coming and going outside the tents, tending to soldiers' wounds and changing their bandages.

The Lynxwoman Nessa and her clan were also busy among them.

Luna was there too, and she was the busiest of all.

She had just finished cleaning the wounds of a soldier with an amputated limb and was visibly surprised to see Luo De as she stepped out of the tent.

"My Lord..."

Luna hurriedly knelt to pay her respects.

Luo De raised his hand to stop her.

"Luna, you may rise."

Luna stood up and looked at Luo De, somewhat surprised,

"Lord, you don't need to come to a place like this."

"I've charged onto the battlefield; what's this in comparison?"

Luo De shook his head slightly and asked, "How is it? Do you need any supplies? Are there enough Potions?"

"It's sufficient."

Luna solemnly nodded, "Fortunately, we stockpiled some military kits as you instructed earlier; we're well-stocked with hemostatic bandages and suturing threads."

"Pain relief is a bit short; Nessa is already working on producing more with her tribe."

"That's good. Do everything you can to save the soldiers' lives."

Luo De earnestly instructed.

From a practical standpoint,

Slaves can be driven to work with whips.

Because they are watched over by overseers and soldiers.

But for soldiers willing to risk their lives, they must be treated well sincerely.

From the heart,

Luo De would rather not see these loyal soldiers lose their lives.

After speaking, Luo De bent over and entered the tent.

The smell of blood and herbs was even stronger inside.

The wounded lay on makeshift beds, and even with pain relief and ice compresses, they couldn't help but groan softly.

After the war ended, stripped of the enchantments of magic, they were just ordinary people.

A young soldier lying on the outermost bed was staring blankly but his eyes changed drastically upon seeing Luo De,

"My Lord!"

His exclamation instantly interrupted the groans in the tent, and all the soldiers turned their heads to look.

Some even struggled to get up and pay their respects.

Luo De hurriedly waved them off,

"Stay in bed and focus on recovering."

The gentle voice carried a commanding tone, making the soldiers all lay back down.

"I'm sorry, Lord Baron,"

The nearest soldier's shoulder trembled slightly, his expression pained as he looked at his right arm wrapped in bandages with a missing portion,

"I can't fight for you anymore..."

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