"No problem."
Xiao Xun agreed readily, of course he didn't care about such a small matter, "But, I can only give you the remaining part after our transaction is completely finished!"
At this time, the battle report had already been delivered to Xiao Xun's desk.
"Your Highness Swain, the battle damage has been calculated."
Xiao Xun listened quietly, then frowned, feeling that the battle damage was a bit too high.
The main reason was the excessive casualties, which were far from Xiao Xun's expectations. In his estimation, the injured should have been kept in the double digits, and the dead in the single digits!
"Is that so... you may go."
Xiao Xun pondered for a moment and finally decided to add an extra layer of security to the camp.
He wasn't sure if he could make it back at night, so he had to arrange these matters in advance.
He had observed for a long time that soldiers engaged in combat could usually maintain perfect defenses.
However, once a soldier died, their corpse would immediately stand up and attack their former comrades, like a zombie apocalypse.
Although they couldn't inflict strong damage, it was enough to cause panic among the soldiers, disrupt their formation and rhythm, and allow the following ghouls to launch more ferocious attacks.
This situation had occurred twice, otherwise, the casualty count would have been even lower.
With this in mind, he got up, walked out of the camp, and ordered a soldier to notify all priests who could use Holy Light to come out and gather before him.
A short while later, a person in dark robes approached and bowed to Xiao Xun, "Your Highness Swain, I do not intend to question your authority. But the priests are currently helping the soldiers with their infected wounds. Is this not somewhat inappropriate at this time?"
Xiao Xun glanced at him, "And who are you?"
Vincent introduced, "This person is named Tang Keli Si. He is also a student of the Grand Priest, and now a very outstanding priest. He is also responsible for training the priests and contacting the Knights of the Unwavering Vanguard."
Hearing this, Xiao Xun nodded in understanding, but then said, "I know your tasks are important, but I have a more important task for them now. Please have the priests who can skillfully use Holy Light come out with me."
"This is a matter that can change the future of combat against the undead. I hope you can distinguish the priorities."
Tang Keli Si pondered for a moment, beckoned, and then about twenty priests who could use Holy Light walked out. They followed Xiao Xun out of the tent, gathered before him, and awaited the prince's orders.
"Alright, priests, I know you've been fighting all night and are very tired, but I have something to tell you now."
"In future battles, this technique will play a significant role, even changing the tide of battle. Do you understand?"
The priests exchanged glances, then nodded.
Xiao Xun called for the Maiden to demonstrate for them this usage of Holy Light...
The Maiden's hands glowed with golden light, "Look, we rely on the repulsive nature of Holy Light against other elemental energies..."
In this way, this group of people, who could only be responsible for medical work after battles, could also play their role on the front lines!
Half an hour later, all the priests had basically mastered this technique, but their success rate was rather disheartening.
After an hour of training, more than half of the priests still couldn't guarantee a success rate of over fifty percent.
But time could not be delayed any longer.
Fortunately, Tang Keli Si had completely mastered this new technique, and Xiao Xun was extremely pleased with this.
He instructed this old classmate of the Empress to supervise the others in training this skill, then returned to the tent and had someone notify Dukal to come and see him.
A moment later, Dukal arrived at the tent.
"Your Highness, why have you summoned me?" he asked, then sat down.
"I have taught the priests a new Holy Light skill, which is very useful against necromancy."
As Xiao Xun spoke, he quickly explained the effect of dispelling, "Do you understand?"
Dukal nodded.
"Good that you understand. I will be leaving tomorrow at dawn..."
"Your Highness, it hasn't been dark here all day." Dukal reminded him.
"I will leave after breakfast tomorrow, and try to return before midnight."
Xiao Xun corrected himself, "If I cannot return, Vincent will command the battle. If absolutely necessary, Plan Number Three may be activated."
Dukal was stunned for a moment, then nodded with a solemn expression.
"Remember, you must teach them dispelling. If the necromancers use necromancy on the battlefield tomorrow night, this skill will be of great use!"
At the same time, in the capital city of Saint Roman...
On the magic sentry towers surrounding the city walls, the guards were dozing off.
Although he tried his best not to fall asleep, his current state was hardly convincing.
Beside him, his watchmate was already snoring thunderously.
He stood up and stretched his body, hoping to dispel his sleepiness with this small movement.
Suddenly, he noticed something moving in the distant darkness.
At first, he thought he was seeing things, but upon closer inspection.
No, there was indeed something moving!
He picked up his telescope and began to observe carefully.
Then, he saw a scene that sent chills down his spine!
It was Orcs!
And not just one!
But how could Orcs appear in the capital?
Their tall bodies and ferocious fangs all announced their true identity to the night watchman!
He swallowed a mouthful of saliva, then with a jolt, grabbed the iron hammer beside him and smashed it towards the alarm bell. However, due to extreme nervousness, his hammer slipped from his hand and hit his watchmate!
"Ah—!"
His watchmate let out a heart-wrenching scream, then rolled on the ground clutching his crotch: "I f***ing..." (with extreme vulgarity).
"No time to explain!"
The soldier growled, then picked up the iron hammer again and struck the large bell with all his might!
The deafening bell sound carried far, waking the residents of the capital from their slumber.
However, before they could even utter words of complaint, the warning bells rang out again and again around them!
The residents realized it was an enemy attack!
But in the capital, who could the enemy be?
With looks of confusion, they all put on their clothes and walked out of their homes.
And then, they saw the enemies that filled them with terror!
Tall Orcs with grayish-blue skin!
"Ah—"
"What is this monster?!"
"It's Orcs!"
"Aren't the Orcs our allies? Why have they suddenly appeared in the capital?"
How could these commoners resist the fierce undead Orcs?
At this moment, from somewhere, another scream rang out:
"The dead... the dead are standing up again!"
"Ah?! What monster?!"
"Undead Orcs!"
A sense of fear spread through this area, and some soldiers with less fortitude even showed signs of collapse.
No, no matter what, this matter must be reported to Her Majesty Empress Selerpheis!
With this thought, one of the old soldiers whispered a few words to his comrades, then strode towards the Fire Shield Divine King's Palace!
This morning, after breakfast, Xiao Xun, along with Aries, Scorpio, and Sasha, led twenty soldiers, as well as Sasha's trolls and ogres, on their journey to find the Star of the Kings.
However, along the way, apart from some ordinary wild beasts, they did not encounter any enemies. The King of Arrogance seemed to be intentionally creating the illusion for him that "the undead can only act at night." At least during the day, they never encountered any undead.
Thus, the journey was completely smooth, and they easily found the cave where the Star of the Kings was hidden.