Victory in battle must be sweetened with rewards, or else the zeal to fight passionately diminishes after the battle. Bruce, recognizing the efforts of his followers, dispensed accolades and prizes based on their contributions.
After his retainers departed, Bruce strode onto the battlefield to harness the essence of the fallen. He absorbed and refined the souls scattered across the land, converting them into substantial gains. Meanwhile, two mighty undead he had resurrected, now formidable forces in the underworld, expanded their dominion by hundreds of miles, effectively becoming lords in their own right.
Bruce then reestablished contact with the Mother Nest, which, in its sixth stage of growth, was now ravenous. Through their psychic link, Bruce could feel the Nest's dire hunger.