Popularity? !
Sauron glanced at his property page, and found that there was an extra line of legend data, which showed 1 point of folk legend. The role of this reputation is quite special, and it is very difficult to obtain, but it does not improve the strength much. Its current greatest use is that it can affect the ability of negotiation, deceit and intimidation. 1 point of popularity can be used as 1 point of basic skills to superimpose the effect. Only after entering the legendary field, the popularity will really start to have an effect.
And it is very important and decisive!
Sauron looked at the battlefield in front of him, and suddenly a row of data appeared continuously:
"Unlock combat records."
"Automatically count the current battle!... Data simulation statistics activation!..."
Before Sauron could react, a new row of data had been generated, showing:
"Battle of the Bonebreaker Ogre [Legendary Battle]: In September 1675 of the New Moon Era, the Southern Principality, Whitehorse City launched a battle to expel the Bonebreaker Ogre, and you assisted the Whitehorse City army to defeat the Bonebreaker Ogre, And killed an advanced ogre warlord (level 14) on the battlefield. The story of this battle will gradually spread, and the whole south will know this legendary battle over time. [Legendary +1]”
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Soldiers began to sweep the field.
The casualties in Baima City reached more than 600 people. War must pay a price. These professional soldiers did not have time to grieve, so they took a short rest and began to collect the corpses. The corpses of comrades-in-arms must be transported back intact, and some missing arms and legs must be recovered as much as possible, because these brave fighters must be given a decent funeral. The wounded need to be transported back for treatment. Priests' magic spells have limited effects, and the cost of high-level magic spells is high. The lifespan of legendary priests is far less than that of other spellcasters.
Legendary wizards can easily live for hundreds of thousands of years, but legendary priests only have a lifespan of less than one or two hundred years.
Even if druids live for hundreds of years, it is very easy. Both of them use divine magic, so there must be a reason for the difference in lifespan.
It's just that this reason is rarely pointed out.
After all, for true priests, returning to the embrace of the gods they believe in is also a path that must be experienced.
The casualties of the adventurers were also not small. Most of the people who came had a little injury on their bodies. Those with teammates would help them collect the corpses, and those without teammates would be cremated on the spot and buried nearby. Cremation is the belonging of adventurers, not to say that they cannot be buried in the ground. In fact, people in this era also attach great importance to burial in the ground. It's just that there are too many scavengers in the wilderness. If they are buried in the wilderness today, they may be dug up and eaten clean tomorrow.
Therefore, most of the people who died in battle in the wilderness were cremated.
After all, these corpses should not be fed by wild beasts, this is definitely the ending they did not deserve.
With the help of others, Sauron cremated the body of the half-elf ranger, wrapped the ashes in a cloth, and dug a pit to bury them. He didn't know what epitaph to write, but the other party was a third-rank ranger after all, such a person should not die in obscurity, at least there should be a tombstone after death. He chopped off a piece of wood and painstakingly carved words on it with a machete. First he carved his name, and then he thought about what should be left behind.
"Ath. A valiant half-elf ranger, defender of the War of Gray Hills, and slayer of ogres, who in his last moments defeated an ogre warlord. May his soul rest in peace."
Sauron really couldn't think of what to write.
So he simply left a sentence on the tombstone, and then put the broken longbow and boning knife into the tomb together.
Weapons are the second life of a warrior.
These equipment should be buried with him. It may be a bit wasteful, but it is the tradition of this world. Traditions should always be respected sometimes.
Just like the soldiers in Baima City, those soldiers who died in battle will be buried together with their weapons and armor.
The city hall has disagreed with the army more than once because of this matter. Politicians believe that this is a shameful waste, and those weapons and equipment should be taken back and given to new soldiers. But the army always stubbornly refuses, and some people with hot tempers will fight because of it, and there is no reason to refute it that makes people speechless. They just stubbornly think that these equipment used during their lifetime should be buried with them. They, too, died in battle, and were buried with arms and armor better than any gold or jewels.
This may be the stubbornness of the soldiers.
It took a long time to clean up the battlefield, and the injured were making arrangements to return to Baima City.
A lot of loot was found in the ogre's fortress, but it had nothing to do with Sauron, and the adventurers at most would get a reward later. The unfinished fortress was covered in fire, and in order to prevent other creatures from occupying it, the commander ordered everything to be demolished and then burned to the ground. Sauron also returned with the team, and the others had some simple battles, such as the lizardmen who migrated from the Black Gas Swamp.
If they knew that the ogre horde had been wiped out, they might retreat elsewhere.
If they don't know, the army of Whitehorse City will drive them away. It is obviously much easier to deal with the lizardmen, leaving five or six hundred troops is enough.
The way back was relatively quiet.
After defeating the ogre, everything else is a minor problem. Even if there are scattered monsters, the guards of other caravans can deal with them.
Before returning to White Horse City, the army was cheered and greeted. From time to time, civilians gathered on the roadside near the village to watch, pointing at the corpse of the ogre and exclaiming. These monsters with arms as thick as their thighs are not common. Near the city There are not many chances for commoners to encounter gnolls, at most they see traces of goblins and kobolds occasionally. After all, Jackals are very dangerous. If they are found to be active near the territory, the guarding militia and army will be dispatched soon.
Soldiers with lesser injuries walked with their heads held high as much as possible. This was their moment of glory.
Their strength, their bravery, and their sacrifices constitute a relatively safe living environment near Baima City. This is the mission they must accept. Since there are sacrifices in battle, there should be glory after victory. As they gradually approached the range of Baima City, there were also more grief-stricken cries among the cheering crowd. The army selects fighters from nearby villages and towns. So many casualties have caused many people to lose their husbands and sons.
Sauron seemed very silent along the way.
He just watched quietly, like a bystander, watching the surviving soldiers hugging their relatives, and watching the elderly parents throwing themselves on their son's body and crying bitterly.
This is a very common thing.
War does not necessarily bring wealth, but it will definitely leave pain. It may be that he has really seen a lot in the past, and now he doesn't have so many mood swings. Whitehorse City paid him an additional 50 Kindlers. It seems that this time there are a lot of valuable spoils in the ogre's fortress. Because of his cooperation with Whitehorse City, the city hall awarded him a medal. If he wanted, he could become a citizen of Baima City and settle here.
A medal is a bronze medal, more of a symbolic meaning!
After Sauron got his reward, he left and threw the medals into the dimension bag. He had gotten hundreds of dollars for such things before, and there were even noble medals among them.
If he accepts, he can be made a lord of honor.
Although it can bring corresponding benefits and power, it must also fulfill its own mission, which is tantamount to completely joining a certain camp.
After returning to White Horse City, Sauron first handed over the task.
Because of the difficulty of defeating the ogre, his mercenary level was raised to E level, and there was no additional reward authority, only the mercenary union recognized his strength. He finished some bits and pieces, and then went to a doctor. The broken bone in his right arm needed to be reattached, after all, his medical ability was not high. After the bones were taken back intact, Sauron went to the temple area and spent 30 Kindler to ask the priest to treat his moderate injuries.
The bones that grow back naturally may leave hidden dangers. It is best to use divine magic to restore them, so as to avoid affecting his future battles.
It wasn't until the next morning that Sauron saw Vivian that a smile appeared on his face.
He picked up the little girl and spun around in the air. Amidst Vivienne's crisp giggles, he kissed her pink and tender cheeks hard.
I don't know if it is an illusion!
The little girl is a little fatter than before, and she no longer looks thin and small. There is a trace of baby fat on her red face, which looks very cute.
The hostess of the caravan took a deep look at him. The news that Baima City sent troops had been spread for many days, and many people were very concerned about the outcome of the battle. The Sauron in front of her was obviously a little different than what she had seen at the beginning, her aura seemed to be more aggressive and settled, and her strength seemed to be much stronger than before. If he once looked like a fierce gangster, now he looks like a soldier who has been on the battlefield and experienced bloodshed.
The more people killed, the momentum will naturally come out.
Sauron glanced at Gloria in front of him, and nodded with a slight smile. Although he didn't say anything, the caravan hostess knew that the other party already had the idea of taking Vivienne away.
She sighed faintly, not knowing why Sauron was so stubborn to leave.
During this period of time, she has learned a lot from Vivienne, knowing that they are orphans without father and mother, she really can't understand why a human with a small amount of half-elven blood insists on going to those proud elves After all, elves are very exclusive, and they don't like real half-elves.
So, she finally decided to try again.
But it wasn't Sauron in front of her. She cast her eyes on Vivienne next to her. This little girl is really smart. Although she looks innocent and cute, she is not ignorant. Affect her pure heart. This is a rare quality, a pure heart represents a pure soul.
This spiritual power can help her go further!