Back in the crypt, a figure was dimly illuminated by crystal torches. This figure was Ed sitting on his throne.
The situation in the crypt had quickly stabilized and even with the constant influx of adventurers Ed was still able to make new outposts. This was all thanks to Trench and the other named skeletons.
'They did a good job managing everything' The regular white skeletons they used in battle were also the skeletons they had gathered for Ed. It was unfortunate that a good chunk of them perished in the recent battle but there were still more than enough for 10 or so outposts.
That was because there were 143 skeletons left over even after that short encounter. As for what types of skeletons these were turned into… A good chunk was turned into the bone brutes, but these brutes were also properly supported by armament skeletons.