Ang returned to Latvia City with a mixture of exhaustion and satisfaction. After such a long period of intense fighting, he knew that both the warriors and the farmers needed proper rest. Upon returning to the city, he immediately ordered everyone to enter a period of recuperation. Although the farmers had helped excavate the evil demons' corpses, their efforts would not be overlooked. Ang knew Burke would handle the matter of compensation properly, so he did not need to concern himself too much with such trivial affairs.
After making the arrangements, Ang returned to his barracks. The fatigue of battle washed over him like a tide, and a heavy drowsiness overtook him. After a simple wash, he collapsed onto his bed and fell into a deep sleep. He slept especially soundly, as though he intended to dispel all the exhaustion that had accumulated over this time in one go.
The following afternoon, Ang finally woke from his sleep. After washing up and eating a simple meal, he felt that he had recovered much of his energy. To review this operation, he decided to summon several brigade leaders and Instructor Todd for a formal meeting in the council hall. Before they arrived, Ang had already ordered someone to tally all the Black Magic Crystals, and he had formed a clear plan for the arrangements to come.
Before long, the brigade leaders and Instructor Todd arrived at the council hall one after another. Ang looked at these battle-hardened warriors. Their faces were weary, yet they could not hide the joy of victory. Once everyone had taken their seats, Ang said, "Everyone, the battle is over. What we need to do next is conduct a careful inspection and make sure no remaining evil demons pose a threat. Once we confirm that it is