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Chapter 83 What will the angel do?
Night falls and the moonlight is like water.

Deep in the Bone Forest, a leaping bonfire ignited. The flames cast mottled shadows among the trees, tinging the surrounding scenery with an orange-red halo.

The air was filled with the burnt aroma of burning wood, mixed with the scent of grass and earth, mixed with the aroma of barbecue and wine, forming a primitive and rough fragrance.

The bonfire crackled, and sparks popped out from time to time, like meteors falling from the night sky.

The guards of the Green Shade Territory's Southern Army were gathered around a bonfire, eating meat, drinking, dancing and celebrating their great victory in the battle against the zombies.

The human singing echoed in the forest of bones and could be heard from far away.

Even the villages outside the high walls of Greenshade Territory could hear it.

In sharp contrast to the reveling guards were the high-ranking officials in the lord's tent who were filled with hatred and resentment.

"What would you do if your followers suddenly dropped by half?"

Father Seamus looked at the young Lord of Greenshade, Li En.

"I'll—fill it in."

Li En gave the answer that shocked everyone.

If the number of believers were reduced by half, what would the angels do in order to maintain their strength?
The answer is obvious: attract new believers.

The forest spirit wants to keep the southern army to replenish the believers of the Bone Forest.

So the good luck they have now is all meant to trap them and assimilate them into believers of the forest spirit.

This confirms the ancient legend that if you kill a tree monster, you will become a tree monster, and if you kill a corpse monster, you will become a corpse monster. Goblins and skeleton monsters can never be killed.

"That's just your guess. Perhaps forest spirits don't exist at all."

Jerry said nervously that he didn't want to stay in the Bone Forest forever.

Should he follow Robson's example and marry four or five goblin girls at once? Well, that sounds good, but what about his original wife and children?
"Yes, we killed those tree monsters before, and we weren't cursed. We were just infected with the tree man disease. Weren't we rescued by Lord Li En?"

Robson also said that although he married four or five goblin girls at once, he still preferred the life in Green Shade Territory, where his parents and sister were waiting for him at home.

Everyone looked at each other and talked about it.

Some mentioned their unborn children, some mentioned their fiancées, and some mentioned that they would be single forever but couldn't bear to leave Miss Jenny from the pastry shop in Green Shade.

Li En waved his hand, interrupting their discussion.

"It's too early to make a decision now. Father Seamus's words need to be verified."

"Yes, although Father Seamus is indeed knowledgeable, he is not necessarily correct."

The guard captains said.

Cobb looked at Jerry, the team leader of the investigation team. "Jerry, this matter should be handed over to the investigation team. Send a team of guards to leave the Bone Forest immediately, record what happens along the way, and report back to me."

Jerry swallowed, put his hands on his chest and gave a standard military salute.

"As you command, sir!"

The investigation team needs to do the most dangerous things most of the time, and is also known as the death squad in the legion.

When encountering such a thing, they must be prepared to sacrifice at the first moment.

After all, compared to the life and death of more than a dozen guards, the survival of the entire legion is more important.

The atmosphere in the tent suddenly became depressing.

The joy of victory was largely diluted because everyone knew that if what Father Seamus said was true, then this team of investigators would never return.

"Jerry."

Li En patted Jerry on the shoulder and said, "The Southern Army is proud of you. You are the protagonists tonight."

Jerry nodded heavily and saluted Li En again, "Yes, Master Li En."

Li En led everyone out of the tent and put his hand on Jerry's shoulder so that everyone could see the scene.

The investigation team is actually the least favored corps in the entire Green Shade Territory's military organization, because most of these people were born in the lower class and are children of civilians living in the outer city.

They are assigned the hardest and most tiring tasks, but do not receive the rewards they deserve.

Both the Southern Army and the Northern Army had internal structures modeled after the Holy Empire's Royal Army, divided into three parts: the Patrol Corps, the Garrison Corps, and the Investigation Corps.

The Patrol Corps held the highest status, typically assigned to the sons of nobles who had joined the army. Their primary mission was to maintain security within the inner and outer cities, receiving the best pay in the Southern Army. It was the highest-ranking corps, second only to the Knights. However, most of these sons of nobles joined the Patrol Corps not to protect the residents, but to gild their rank and secure promotions to higher-ranking officers.

A Southern Army captain like Cobb has the rank of a Level 6 officer.

A squad leader like Jerry has the rank of a Level 4 officer.

Ordinary guards are only at level 1, but the patrol corps is also the fastest-leveling corps because only the patrol corps can come into contact with the powerful.

The most important thing is that the patrol team does not need to go out of the city for missions, nor does it need to participate in foreign wars. The probability of encountering danger is very low, with a mortality rate of 1%.

The garrison has a medium status, generally consisting of well-off middle-class people, wealthy business families, or fallen aristocrats. It also includes elite guards. Guards who show excellent physical fitness in the recruit test will be selected to join the garrison.

The Garrison Regiment was the main force of the Southern Army and the largest in number. They were responsible for guarding the high walls and were the main force in the battles. Their treatment was second only to that of the Patrol Regiment.

The lowest-ranking investigation team is responsible for external exploration and investigation, as well as collecting various intelligence. They have the worst salaries and benefits, but the highest mortality rate.

Li En decided to change this abnormal situation.

He took Jerry to the center of the bonfire party, stood next to the huge bonfire, and said to all the guards,

"Everyone, please pause the revelry for a moment."

Hearing Li En's voice, the guards stopped singing and dancing, put down their wine glasses, and all turned their eyes to the young lord.

Li En gave Robson a look, and Robson immediately drew his sword and cut down several large trees on the spot and piled them at Li En's feet.

Cobb once again understood why Lee En valued Robson so much. This guy reacted too quickly.

Lee En and Jerry stood on tall wooden stakes so that everyone could see them.

Jerry was a little excited because it was an honor for him to be able to stand next to Li En.

In particular, Li En put his hand on Jerry's shoulder, letting everyone realize that they were highly valued by the lord.

"Isn't that Jerry, the captain of the investigation team?"

"Yeah, why is he standing next to Lord Li En?"

"It seems that Lord Li En admires him very much."

"I really envy this kid."

The guards were talking in groups of three or four. Jerry felt everyone's envious eyes and stood up straighter.

"Everyone be quiet! The Lord has something to say."

Cobb yelled at the top of his lungs, and everyone fell silent.

Robson stood beside Cobb and repeated Cobb's words.

"Everyone be quiet, the Lord has something to say."

Cobb glanced at him, and he tilted his head, not meeting Scar Cobb's triangular eyes.

The guards all looked up at Li En expectantly, waiting for the young lord to speak.

(End of this chapter)