Chapter 61: Development
Chapter 61: Development
At daybreak.
The armored sergeants were cleaning the battlefield. Lothar rolled up Banu’s sleeve, looking at the scorched, curled skin underneath, and said with some heartache, "Let me bandage that for you."
Banu shook her head, placed her hand on her arm, and rubbed gently. A layer of skin sloughed off, revealing new skin beneath, as tender and white as a newborn’s. Seeing Lothar’s astonished expression, a slight smile touched the corners of Banu’s lips. "I’m fine. Go do what you need to do."
Lothar, seeing Banu’s rare smile, subconsciously reached out, pressed her cheek gently, and her cute little canine teeth were revealed. Banu’s appearance easily made one overlook her actual role.
"Thank you. If it weren’t for you, I don’t know how many times I would have died already," he said with heartfelt gratitude.
"Y-you don’t need to be so polite." She uncomfortably lifted her hand, wanting to remove Lothar’s, but stopped halfway. "Go quickly. Protecting you is my inherent duty."
Lothar nodded deeply and began to direct the soldiers in collecting the spoils from the bandit camp. The bandits who had laid down their weapons were tied together in a long line. A Winged Hussar guarding them announced loudly, "Our lord is a holy person beloved by the Heavenly Father! He has made a promise not to harm your lives and will not break this sacred oath! As long as you are honest, all of you will live!"
Some armored sergeants were looting corpses, while others rummaged through chests and cabinets searching for wealth. In last night’s battle, casualties had been minimal; this was the effect of their night vision.
The power of spellcasting retainers was evident.
Just then, someone shouted, "Milord, I’ve found their treasury!"