CHAPTER 1795: CHAPTER 864: POST-WAR SUMMARY (PART 3)

"If the lady is willing to share, that would be most welcome. Should we make any discoveries in the future, we will ensure the lady is informed at the earliest opportunity."

"Very well, let us join forces to oppose this evil Half-Plane."

"If one day, the Red Robe Mages cause trouble for the lady because of Sareberth, you can come to us at Laiserman, and we will unwaveringly stand behind you."

"Thank you for your kind intentions, ladies."

Soon, the Laiserman Witches and Philancy reached a consensus on the matter of the Half-Plane of Fear, and concerning the Red Robe Mages, the Laiserman Witches offered Philancy a safety promise. They were among the few in the entire Felen who would never conspire with the Red Robe Mages.

As they began to share knowledge about the Half-Plane of Fear, the depth of expertise considered grew rapidly, encompassing deep secrets of the Ether Plane, the relationships between the Material Plane and the Inner Plane, as well as the nature of the Totem Dreamscape.

On one side was the legacy of the Imasca Empire, refined and interpreted over time, with unparalleled mastery and understanding of elements,

On the other side was the orthodox legacy of Ioleum, the greatest Great Arcanist of the Nesserel Empire, possessing extraordinary insights into the essence and application of spells.

The two distinct knowledge systems collided, immediately sparking brilliant ideas.

Both sides found it hard to stop, their discussions growing deeper, touching on many of their own unshared secrets.

Yet it was rewarding, as they gained knowledge they previously lacked.

This was unexpected for Gaven, but he was pleased to see it happen.

At the strong urging and persuasion of the Laiserman Witches, Gaven and Philancy accepted the Mark Stone of the Earth Spirit Witch.

The combat power of the Earth Spirit Witch’s Totem Body, which they had witnessed firsthand, was nearly invincible whether dealing with formidable foes or large-scale battles, with the potential to decide the outcome of a major conflict within three minutes, proving to be extremely practical.

The Tukan people’s passage across the lake battle was nearing its end after a day and a night.

According to the subsequent statistics, the Laiserman Kingdom invested a total of 150,000 troops in this campaign.

Of them, 80,000 Laiserman Berserkers guarded the Ice Great Wall, 10,000 Water Elves Soldiers, 50,000 Berserkers stationed in Mosantiel City, and 10,000 reinforcements brought by Commander Gaven.

The Tukan people invested a total of as many as 600,000 troops.

Among these, there were 300,000 Slave Soldiers crossing the lake, 200,000 of the Tukan Army, 100,000 Golden Tent Army besieging Mosantiel City, and Dushan Witch’s Nightmare Dream Realm.

The battle losses of both sides were described separately for two battlefields.

Lake Asen battlefield.

18,000 Laiserman Berserkers perished, the War Chariot Legion lost 1,300, with nearly a third of the war chariots destroyed, nearly 1,000 Water Elf Soldiers died, and 80% of 18,000 Quake Bombs and 5,000 Dragon Tremor Bombs were used.

More than half of the Tukan Slave Soldiers were lost, exceeding 160,000, of which 120,000 sank to the lakebed, and 40,000 became prisoners.

The number of Tukan bodies discovered in Lake Asen exceeded 70,000, with only a few thousand prisoners captured.

The casualty ratio of this battle reached a terrifying eleven to one.

Mosantiel City battlefield.

15,000 Laiserman Berserkers fell, 30,000 ordinary Laiserman people died, mostly the elderly, women, and children.

The Golden Tent Army left more than 30,000 corpses here, with the Dark Witch Dushan and her Nightmare Dream Realm sent to the Half-Plane of Fear.

The majority of the losses were at Mosantiel City, but given that this was their main battlefield, they retained the right to clean up the battlefield, making it a narrow victory.

This battle saw the Laiserman Kingdom gain substantial war profits.

The war gains were so abundant that the Haslan Witches had to convene a special meeting chaired by Gaven to manage them.

The Sunrise Witch couldn’t hide her delight as she remarked, "Commander, the assessment of the war gains is almost complete now. According to our pre-war agreement, any spoils from this war that our Laiserman Kingdom doesn’t need, you’re responsible for redeeming. The question is whether you have the capital for it, whether your talents in commerce are as extraordinary as your command capabilities."

Even among these Haslan Witches, there was a division of labor, with each having their primary focus.

The Sunrise Witch was mainly responsible for managing the military supplies of the Laiserman Kingdom’s Berserker Legion, so she led the inventory of war gains after the battle and will mainly handle the subsequent arrangements.

Gaven was well aware of how rich the Laiserman Kingdom’s war gains were and was cautious in his words, carefully asking, "Lord Sunrise, can you give me a rough estimate of the total valuation of this war gain?"

The Sunrise Witch did not answer directly, but there was an irrepressible smile on her lips as she held up one hand.

Although he had mentally prepared himself thoroughly, Gaven couldn’t stop himself from gasping, "Five billion!"

He knew war generates revenue quickly, but he didn’t expect it to be so rapid.

Five billion gold coins is an astronomical figure not just for ordinary territories but even for a fully-fledged country like the Laiserman Kingdom. Their annual GDP might not even reach one billion, with the major portion of it, not regular products, but the various magic items produced by the witches.

This was merely a rough estimate. With proper handling, doubling the value would be normal.

After all, many spoils could be refurbished or further processed; selling them off as junk would be foolish.

"So, do you have the confidence to handle them?" the Sunrise Witch asked with a deeper smile on her face.

With the injection of this massive additional capital, they could promptly repair the damage caused by the Tukan invasion and, in a short time, significantly bolster their national strength.