Chapter 132
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Chapter 132: Post-Battle Arrangements
“Commander, are we still pursuing?”
A shield-axeman, panting heavily, asked Luo Yong.
These invaders were simply too good at running.
Even though the Mirror Tribe warriors had daily running training, they just couldn’t catch up.
Luo Yong let out a long breath, then shook his head.
“No more pursuit.”
“The Chief said not to chase deep once they leave the forest as it’s easy for trouble to arise.”
“Let’s head back to camp.”
At this very moment, within the Mirror Tribe’s camp, Luo Ji stood at the entrance, one hand on his hip, his expression complex.
He had initially thought the victory would be easier, but the entire city gate had been knocked down.
The connections between the gate and the city walls on both sides were thoroughly broken.
Simultaneously, when the gate collapsed, it also damaged the pulley mechanism installed on the inside to some extent.
Repairing it would likely take considerable effort.
What made his stomach churn even more was that they hadn’t even managed to kill the guy.
“Sigh!”
Luo Ji sighed heavily.
Just as he was wondering how the pursuit team was doing, Luo Yong returned with his shield-axemen unit.
The result of the chase was clearly written on their faces, it seemed they hadn’t caught anyone.
“Your subordinate failed to catch those outsiders.”
“Please punish me, Chief!”
Looking at Luo Yong, who was ready to accept punishment, Luo Ji felt helpless.
If he could rely on troop types, city walls, and tactics during a defensive battle, then once the conflict escalated into a chase, the pursuers had very few tactics they could employ.
Sometimes, not being able to catch them was simply an unavoidable reality.
“Alright, go rest.”
As he spoke, Luo Ji patted Luo Yong’s shoulder, reassuring him.
“As for these invaders, I have my own arrangements.”
Upon hearing this, the first person Luo Yong thought of was Luo Jin, as the tribe’s tracking and reconnaissance tasks were all handled by Luo Jin’s scout team.
And Luo Ji had indeed recalled his most trusted scouts to the tribal camp beforehand, even before his truce token expired.
Earlier, after Luo Yong and his men set off in pursuit, Luo Jin and another scout, having received Luo Ji’s instructions, had also quietly followed.
However, from the moment Zhou Kai escaped, Luo Ji actually didn’t hold much hope for the pursuit.
The reason was simple, as they simply couldn’t catch up.
After all, they had no cavalry.
Unless the fleeing Zhou Kai stayed in one place for more than a day, it would be impossible to catch him by the time the scouts returned to report his position and he organized a pursuit team.
Luo Ji believed that by now, Zhou Kai, if he hadn’t suffered a brain short-circuit due to excessive blood loss, would choose to run as far as possible.
If he survived these seven days, he would still have a chance to rise again.
The actual situation was indeed as he predicted.
After escaping, Zhou Kai didn’t dare to stay in one place for more than half a day.
Clearly, his experience in escaping was quite rich.
After all, as a player who enjoyed invasion battles, if by chance you encountered a tough opponent you couldn’t beat, you had to escape quickly.
In comparison, invaded players, whose territory was fixed, had nowhere to run unless they wanted their home base plundered clean.
Meanwhile, on the other side, while Zhou Kai was desperately fleeing these past few days, Luo Ji hadn’t been idle either.
A defensive battle had just finished, and he had an overwhelming amount of things to deal with.
“The casualties from the previous defensive battle have been compiled, there’s thirteen light injuries, four severe injuries, and no deaths.”
“All have currently been transferred to the medical department for treatment.”
“The four severely injured soldiers are all from the shield-axemen unit, one of whom is in a more serious condition, his entire arm was completely broken.”
“Even if it can be reattached, it might not fully recover…”
Zhao Pan had taken on more than half of the massive post-battle workload for him.
At this moment, having finished his own tasks, Zhao Pan was reporting the situation to him.
His methodical way of doing things was truly reassuring and saved him a lot of worry.
“The severely injured shield-axeman, is he a veteran?”
“Yes.”
Zhao Pan said, quickly stating a name.
“It’s Xie Ping.”
Luo Ji sighed heavily upon hearing that name.
He was indeed an old veteran, and from the very first batch!
Among the most experienced fighters, according to Luo Ji’s military development plan, each of these individuals could become a centurion or even a battalion commander in the later stages!
This was undoubtedly a significant loss for him.
“How was he injured?”
“It seems he was hit by that axe-wielding outsider while covering Luo Yong.”
Zhao Pan’s voice was relatively calm, but the hint of sadness in his eyes couldn’t be hidden.
After all, the initial batch consisted of his old brothers.
Luo Ji felt the same way.
For this very first group of warriors, they were less like subordinates and more like brothers who fought alongside him.
Such an event weighed heavily on his heart.
“Does Luo Yong… know about this?”
“Yes.”
Zhao Pan nodded.
“He was in the medical department at the time.”
“Where is he now, then?”
“Doing push-ups in the training camp.”
“He’s matured quite a bit then.”
Luo Ji was slightly surprised by Luo Yong’s growth in character.
“Go check on him later, and make sure nothing happens.”
“Understood.”
After nodding in agreement to this, a hint of hesitation flashed across Zhao Pan’s face.
He was deliberating whether he should ask the next question.
After a moment of hesitation, he finally spoke up.
“Then regarding Xie Ping’s arrangements…”
“Have him become an instructor in the training camp.”
“Instructor?”
A hint of confusion flashed in Zhao Pan’s eyes at this unfamiliar term.
“He’ll be the one training new recruits, responsible for teaching those rookie soldiers how to fight.”
Luo Ji briefly explained.
“At the same time, announce this, within the army, every warrior who is injured and retires from defending the tribe will be properly taken care of by me. You have shed blood and suffered wounds for the tribe, and the tribe will never treat you unfairly!”
“Yes! Your subordinate will absolutely convey your words to everyone, without missing a single detail!”
Zhao Pan’s spirit noticeably lifted upon hearing this.
In this era, everyone’s greatest fear was losing their value, because once value was lost, abandonment soon followed.
Yet, just now, Luo Ji had clearly guaranteed he would not abandon anyone who shed blood and suffered injuries for the tribe!
For these warriors, what could be more inspiring than this?!
It was also at this moment that system notifications continuously rang out in Luo Ji’s mind…
[System Notification: Congratulations to Player ‘Luo Ji’ for successfully triggering the military project ‘Retirement System.’]
[System Notification: Congratulations to Player ‘Luo Ji’ for successfully triggering the military project ‘Instructor System.’]
