The stench of burning bodies constantly assaulted the senses, and soldiers wearing masks couldn't help but frown. Not far away, a group of bandits, protected by bayonets, finished their prayers. After making the sign of the cross over their chests, they watched quietly as their comrades' remains disappeared in the flames.
They had few objections to this disposal method. Although the traditional way was burial, there wasn't enough time or energy to bury hundreds of bodies one by one. Leaving them unattended could cause an epidemic. Furthermore, the prisoners didn't wish for their compatriots to be buried in foreign soil. Therefore, the final compromise was to cremate the fallen and have the prisoners transport the ashes away on the prisoner transport train.
