Su Yue looked at his troops and casually opened the status bar of a caveman.

"Level 1 Cave Dweller (Moderate injury, requires treatment)."

"Tier 1 Thief (Hungry.)"

"Minor injuries," "exhausted," "severely wounded and near death," "bleeding," "starving," "wanting to fertilize the wild trees and weeds by the roadside"... After a battle, the soldiers in the territory need rest and resupply. So now, even if he doesn't want to go back, he has to, because if he doesn't leave now, the casualties of the troops will increase, and their combat effectiveness will decrease by more than 30%.

"Europa, should we burn the remaining two hundred dwarf corpses?"

There are several methods to destroy evidence of a body.

One method is to dig a large pit and bury the body, also known as earth burial.

The second method is open-air disposal, but this method is prone to outbreaks of disease; the third is composting, where the corpse is buried and fermented as plant fertilizer; the fourth is burning the body into ashes, although this method may cause forest fires, but it is the fastest way to dispose of the body.

Europa said, "My resurrection spell has a two-day cooldown... After two days, the souls of these corpses will not be enough to resurrect them."

Su Yue said, "Then let's cremate him."

More than 200 corpses were piled up like a human pyramid. Just then, Su Yue raised a torch and ordered his men to light it, but then there was a loud bang!

Dark clouds gathered, and lightning flashed and thunder roared in the grove.

The prepared firewood and cotton wadding were all soaked by the rain...

"It's raining..."

Su Yue looked at the lord's log.

"Your soldiers have been caught in the rain, morale -3."

Rain would expose wounds, making the already armored soldiers even heavier and more difficult to move. The soft forest terrain also posed a limitation and hindrance; the thin, loose layer of decaying leaves absorbed moisture, slowing down their pace.

The probability of encountering landslides or mudslides on mountain tops also increases.

"...This is so real."

Su Yue's hair was also wet from the rain, and streaks of rainwater streamed down his face.

Europa, on the other hand, seemed to be completely evaporating when the rain approached her.

"I'm sorry, Master... I'll cast the spell for you right now."

Su Yue laughed and said, "No need, I'm already soaked."

Seeing that he had wasted some time and effort, Su Yue didn't dwell on it; it was a minor matter. He said, "Abandon these corpses and go back..."

Cremation was definitely out of the question, and Su Yue naturally didn't want to waste too much time on such a trivial matter as disposing of the corpse. However, he now realized something else: the military advisor accompanying the army and the person in charge of internal affairs were very important.

It would be great if he had a secretary who was proficient in military and domestic affairs and could help him handle some trivial matters.

Europa is an archangel.

He wasn't a hero, and he had virtually no knowledge of military operations, corpse disposal, or basic necessities like food, clothing, and shelter. He wasn't a competent lord, nor a competent official in charge of internal affairs…

Su Yue couldn't help but think to himself, "Of the 1,652 refugees who entered the territory today, I wonder if any of them will become talents in internal affairs?"

If we have talent in internal affairs, management will be much easier in the future.

A lord should approach problems from a strategic perspective, not get bogged down in such trivial matters. Of course, this is unavoidable, given that Turin is an incredibly realistic world.

"This is so real..."

The firewood and cotton wadding were soaked by the rain, and Su Yue's linen undershirt clung tightly to her skin, feeling sticky. A fresh, earthy scent filled the air, and raindrops pattered on the half-rotten maple leaves.

"Let's withdraw and go back to rest."

"The lord has ordered us to return and rest."

As Su Yue and the soldiers prepared to abandon the corpse, he unexpectedly spotted a cloaked woman walking towards them through the rain and mist in the forest.

The cloaked woman was hunched over, perfectly embodying the image of the witch from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

"A witch?"

Su Yue looked at the woman in front of him with curiosity.

She began, "Your Excellency, the Supreme Lord of the Divine Lineage, I suggest that you take these two hundred corpses back with you, instead of leaving them to rot in the wilderness..."

Su Yue reined in his white horse, his six hundred-plus troops scattered haphazardly in the dense forest... He surveyed the surroundings, wary of potential attacks, and gestured for Europa to scout the area as well. Due to the rain, the detection rate was reduced by nearly 20%. Europa was also on guard against possible attacks and dangers; witches, creatures of medieval legend, were never benevolent.

Rumor has it that they like to concoct green and black bubbly potions in crucibles, which can cure all sorts of stubborn ailments. With little fairies and apprentices by her side, and given the many dangers of the world of Turin, who knows if there are any troops attacking Su Yue behind her?

Who can guarantee that what she said wasn't a lie?

What intrigued Su Yue even more was how she knew he was the Great Ruler of the Divine Lineage? How did she know his name?

"You know me?"

The silver-haired, hooded witch knelt respectfully, disregarding the filth and slickness of the rain, and prostrated herself before Su Yue, performing a deep bow.

“I am the servant of the great Abraham von Heinrich Anatos… sent by Lord Abraham to inform him of the news.”

"..."

It's Abraham again, the sixth son! Su Yue was shocked. Let's see what he's up to. Surely it's not some kind of magic pill for six monkeys.

The silver-haired, cloaked witch said, "Lord Abraham requests that you take these two hundred corpses back. The souls of these corpses have not yet dissipated and are of great value to Lord Abraham."

"Wait a minute?"

The silver-haired, cloaked witch recounted these details, then suddenly transformed into wisps of powdery silver dust before Su Yue… Her body had dissipated? Was this an illusion or magic? Or did this silver-haired witch truly exist?

Su Yue subconsciously opened the Lord's Log.

The lord's log doesn't lie to itself.

"You have encountered a witch sent by Abraham who advises you to bring back 200 dwarf corpses to supply the great devil with their souls."

"soul?"

Su Yue was stunned. Europa could resurrect the dead... Abraham was manipulating souls?

Is this the difference between angels and devils?

Although Su Yue's thoughts were wandering, no matter how much Abraham was a scoundrel, he was still his companion and subordinate... Although Su Yue complained and often expressed his dissatisfaction with the other party, he had to admit that many of his extra profits came from the other party.

There's a feeling of "mentally resentful, but physically obedient."

If we compare Abraham to Liu Bang's advisor, then Su Yue is the lord who relies on his wisdom. A true ruler doesn't need absolutely formidable strategic abilities or overwhelming military strength, but rather someone like Liu Bang.

Su Yue felt that Abraham was a man with exceptional wisdom, capable of skillfully using his subordinates who possessed both extraordinary strategic acumen and formidable martial prowess.

This guy's plans extend 100 years into the future.

"Who knows what Abraham, that sixth brother, is thinking? If he wants the body, then so be it... This way of notifying him is quite peculiar."

It was impossible for Su Yue and Abraham to communicate by phone from a distance.

So Su Yue ordered his troops to start moving the bodies in the heavy rain.

Goodness.

Originally, the combat strength was reduced by 30% due to the rain and injuries, but now more than half of the 600-plus people are carrying corpses. Some cave dwellers carried the corpses by their arms in front and their legs behind, but because the injuries in the middle were too severe, the corpses were broken in two. A second-tier blind warrior could carry two corpses by himself.

Those clad in armor, unable to carry the corpses, could only listlessly follow the main force, advancing step by step through puddles.

The overall combat effectiveness of the troops has been reduced by at least 70%.

If another two hundred dwarves came now, they could probably wipe out this group of defeated soldiers without leaving a single one alive.

If another mudslide or some kind of rockfall were to occur, Su Yue would definitely be forced to flee... This is the most realistic aspect of the Turin world.

"Europa, check the map of the area."

"yes."