The bodies were left where they lay.
Soon, carrion birds came and fed on the corpses.
Those birds, too, were taken over by the vines, with flowers sprouting from their eyes.
Fortunately, the soldiers on the castle walls reacted quickly and killed the vine-birds in time. Had they flown into Iron Wall Castle, it might have triggered a terrifying Magic Plague.
Leech had no choice but to add another rule: all bodies must be cremated, including the militia members killed inside Iron Wall Castle earlier.
After the flurry of activity, Leech finally had some time to return to the inner bailey and rest.
"Alice?"
"Yes, Lord!" Alice, who was sweeping with a broom, heard Leech's voice and immediately turned her head. "Shall I pour you a mug of beer?"
She didn't really know how to perform a maid's duties, but she was quick-witted, which made her stand out from the other young maids.
Leech asked, "Do you know of the church in Iron Valley?"
