After waiting eight days.
Bruce finally arrived with his large infantry force.
With a large infantry force at hand, Charles could finally spread his wings.
He summoned Bruce and Tyler and said, "Now that our infantry has arrived, begin drilling these captured infantrymen."
"Take them and seize every settlement in these two counties."
Tyler asked, "My lord, are we keeping all these soldiers?"
Charles shook his head. "Screen them as usual. We do not need too many old, weak, sick, and disabled men."
"Also, select those with decent riding skills and add them to the cavalry recruits."
Bruce had no doubts about Charles's orders. Instead, he asked, "Master, after taking these settlements, what should I do?"
Charles smiled faintly. "First, collect the stores of these wealthy half-elven households. Do not let the wealth already in our grasp slip away."
"Gather all craftsmen and all half-elves with the potential to become wizards, then transport them to Greenshade City."
Bruce nodded heavily at that.
Tyler was somewhat surprised. He asked Charles, "My lord, are you going to train these half-elven wizards?"
Charles nodded, but did not elaborate.
There were quite a few half-elves in this plane, and they were currently the main force of the Avenor Elven Court.
Charles could even tolerate and take in orc civilians after defeating their armies.
Let alone these half-elves.
On the battlefield, one could slaughter without restraint, but beyond the battlefield, one could not commit such an act as exterminating an entire race.
Establishing rule was enough. These half-elves might even bring him profits in the future.
Only after Tyler left did he come to a realization. No matter what, Charles was a Sun Elf. Though all his subordinates were now humans, he could not possibly abandon the half-elves entirely.
More importantly, there were many temples