After half a day of fighting, the more numerous Leland County navy had been pinned to death inside the port.
Even those who escaped beyond the outer city walls could not get far before the Blood Ring Knights caught up with them.
Those who refused to surrender were stabbed to death on the spot.
The remaining surrendered naval soldiers were all gathered on the training grounds within the barracks.
At that moment, the training grounds were packed with people kneeling on the ground. There had been nearly three thousand men in the naval camp, and at least two thousand were kneeling here.
None of them had removed their armor, and their weapons had all been thrown aside.
Bruce hurried over and asked, "Master, what should we do with these prisoners?"
"Should we just take care of them all?"
As he spoke, Bruce made a gesture, drawing his hand across his throat.
The meaning of that suggestion went without saying.
Standing on high ground, Charles looked at the mass of prisoners kneeling below and said, "Bruce, your killing intent is too heavy."
"We are conquering Leland County not only for its wealth. Manpower is also important."
"If we kill them, who will work for us?"
Bruce quickly lowered his head. "Master is right."
Charles said, "Have Qiu Qi go ask whether any of the men below are willing to work for us."
"Those willing to follow us should be organized together. I'll have use for them later."
"Yes, Master!"
Very soon, Qiu Qi received Charles's orders from Bruce.
Clad in armor and mounted on a demonic warhorse, he rode at a leisurely pace toward the prisoners.
Qiu Qi swept his gaze over them, his heart swelling with immense satisfaction.
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