Chapter 2863 - 955: Night Amid Shadows

Chapter 2863: Chapter 955: Night Amid Shadows

Nash’s persuasion for surrender was a great success. When Adel along with Lisa and the members of the Silver Moon Group entered the valley guided by the signal flares, what they witnessed was a scene of hordes of Wolf People piling their weapons and armor together.

Those who had given up the fight still stared at them with fierce eyes, but none stepped forward to provoke.

More Wolf People soldiers sat by the nearby rocks after laying down their weapons, showing signs of exhaustion; some had already laid down snoring in slumber, while others softly comforted the frightened young ones.

They told the young ones they could return home soon, causing the naive cubs to cheer.

They couldn’t comprehend why they had to leave their homeland and traverse half of the Dark Mountain Range to this unfamiliar place, nor understand why they had to return home after accomplishing nothing. Such complex issues were beyond their comprehension, but going home was always a good thing.

The days of enduring hunger, fear, and anxiety here were enough.

Of course, there were some Wolf People who didn’t trust the integrity of humans and vampires, but faced with the widespread "Mind Plague", resistance was futile without more companions.

Even the most vigilant Adel, upon seeing these Wolf People’s peculiar demeanor, was convinced they posed no more threat.

However, dealing with such a large number of captives was indeed a problem. Although Governor Murphy had reached an agreement with the Wise Wolf to send these elderly, women, and children to the Plain of Creation, given the current state of malnutrition and mental fatigue among the Wolf People, forcing them on a journey might lead to a significant number perishing on the way.

Hog was still contemplating solutions for this issue.

Until a feasible plan was devised, these captives would be temporarily arranged near the Fortress of Courage. Therefore, their first action after surrender was to build a sufficiently large prisoner camp for themselves. Fortunately, this prisoner camp didn’t require funding from the civil camps, sparing Murphy the worry of inter-national hostility or warfare breaking out over expenses.

"Your soldiers all participated in this Black Disaster. Their hands are stained with blood, thus they will be handed over to the Bloodclaw Clan to be taken to the Polluted Swamp."

At this moment, Adel conveyed Governor Murphy’s orders regarding the captives to Field Marshall Hass, stating solemnly:

"Your soldiers need to help the Bloodclaw Clan build at least five towns in the Polluted Swamp before their war crimes can be cleared. By then, as per the agreement, they will be sent back to the Kingdom of Jackal people.

Given that the elderly, women, and children of the Split Claw Clan did not truly participate in this Black Disaster, they will not endure hard labor. Once the Wise Wolf has paid compensation to Transylvania, they will be free.

We will ensure your people are escorted back to the Plain of Creation once everything is settled.

Do you have any objections to this outcome?"

"Do I have to partake in the hard labor too?"

Field Marshall Hass asked, and Adel nodded, saying:

"Of course, you are one of the war criminals, Field Marshall Hass. However, I have already heard your request from Chief Nash. It is agreeable in principle for you to guard Huggesen’s tomb, and Governor Murphy also plans to build some structures near the Swamp Forbidden Area.

You can complete your hard labor there, while fulfilling your final wishes.

Though the environment there is harsh, you might need to prepare yourself."

"That’s good... I have no other demands."

Field Marshall Hass lowered his head, placing his hunting helmet on the table and handed over the roster of elite warriors under his command to Adel.

The transfer of this item marked the official beginning of the prisoner reception process.

Part of the garrison at Fortress of Courage had already set out for Shadow Valley to maintain order during the transfer of over ten thousand Wolf People. Later, Murphy arrived there accompanied by Maxim.

"Hog is preparing to meet with His Highness Prince Hu Fu. I guess after that conversation is concluded, the ransom for these captives can be fully gathered."

Murphy stood before the heavily damaged Avalon Temple caused by the Wolf People, and said to Adel:

"Milian says she’ll allocate part of this compensation to repair the towns in Shadow Valley, and the Silver Moon Group will also raise funds for reconstruction and expansion here.

If the shadow half-elves relinquish their claim to this area, they’ll receive a substantial transaction fee from the Silver Moon Group, enough for Lisa and her people to build their own town near Ancestral Woodland.

Adel, your people are safe now."

"It’s the best result they earned through arduous warfare, I played but an insignificant role."

Adel shook her head and touched the battle knife at her waist, hesitating before deciding to report the previous events to her master. Upon hearing Adel’s recount of the meeting with Sarifov Shadowblade and learning of his true identity, Murphy frowned.

"So, that fellow is Veylanther’s labeled ’traitor’."

The vampire said:

"The Spider Girl has been suspecting there’s a backstory behind the fall of Mejewa City, and now it seems the main villain of the Shadow Elves’ storyline has emerged. The opponent’s identity as a Twilight follower fits well into the main storyline.

However, my concern now is whether Sarifov’s actions in Mejewa City mark an end, or a beginning?"