Necromancers are frantically stationing troops in the apocalypse.

Chapter 998: Heavenly Punishment for Evil and Rebellion

Several elders stood at the far end of the harbor, looking out at the busy scene in the distance.

The workers shouted as they loaded boxes of goods onto the Snake Emblem Group's cargo ship.

The hustle and bustle of the port and the ships queuing up to dock have a strong visual impact, as if silently mocking the Vatican's "ban on trade."

"I never thought..." the human elder murmured, "Under the threat of the Holy See, Treasure Island was able to get in touch with the Snake Emblem Consortium."

The dwarf elder narrowed his eyes and estimated the number of ships. "Looking at this scale, I'm afraid they will have to sell the goods from Treasure Island all over the continent."

The Elf Elder's brows gradually furrowed, and he was acutely aware of a problem. "The products of Treasure Island have always been popular. I'm afraid this will increase the reputation of the Snake Emblem Consortium in various places."

Several people were stunned, and immediately understood what he wanted to express.

The Snake Emblem Group is known as a small association, and its distribution pattern and internal structure are very similar to an association.

If there is any difference, the association is more official and is recognized by all races and countries, and various tasks are issued regularly.

The Snake Emblem Group, on the other hand, is more inclined towards the grey industry, but also issues tasks and accepts commissions.

It also involves the storage of important items and gold exchange business.

In essence, it is all about entrusting and accepting tasks.

This time, the Snake Emblem Group clearly changed its strategic direction.

The buying frenzy that had initially sparked the purchase of pens and watches had already reached the ears of everyone in this department. If the Snake Emblem Group began selling them, its wealth and influence would surely skyrocket.

It is obviously impossible to surpass the association in status, but it will narrow the gap.

“We have to report to the headquarters!” the dwarf elder said anxiously: “Wu Heng is the leader of the association, he should…”

"Be careful with your words!" The elf elder put his hand on his shoulder, interrupting him, looking around vigilantly, and lowered his voice, "The association has no right to interfere with normal business."

The Vatican threatened local chambers of commerce, but the association did not step in to stop it. Now that Treasure Island has found a new partner, it would be too strange to bring up the matter of the association's leader again.

Moreover, this youngest human leader was not a good-tempered person. The Pope died in his hands. Why should the elders cause trouble for him?

The human elder said, "Let's go back and tell Chief Hadarai the truth."

"Not good. Chief Wu Heng is quite nice to us. If we tell others about this, we will be suspected of trying to gather local intelligence." Another elf elder said.

The dwarf elder suggested, "Why not have the local deacon write a letter to explain the situation? This way, we can fulfill our duty of warning without causing any trouble."

"Okay, let's go back and talk to Xilagu." The elf elder nodded in agreement.

A few people watched for a while. There was a lot of noise all around and the weather was hot and humid. Seeing that there was nothing special, they turned around and left, walking towards the association.

……

In the study room.

Wu Heng casually flipped through the skill book he had obtained yesterday.

【Death knell】.

As the pages turned, the parchment made a slight rustling sound.

The pages of the book were densely packed with annotations and magic array diagrams, and now these words and array diagrams were no longer so obscure and difficult to understand.

Having been a mage for such a long time, I have gradually understood a lot about the construction of necromancy magic nodes and the frequency of mental resonance.

Compared to his initial pursuit of unlocking skills, he now enjoys this process of understanding more.

Maybe one day, I will be able to create some original magic skills.

As the last page was finished, the system prompt sounded at the right time.

[Unlocked Skill: Death Knell]

Unlocked, no surprises.

Close the books and place them on the bookcase against the wall.

Out of the corner of his eye he caught a glimpse of the empress, who was still frowning and recalling her martial arts techniques.

I don’t know if the skills she wrote can be unlocked directly by reading.

But it's a bit choking, as I'd be lucky if I can remember the skills without making any mistakes, and I'm also a little worried that I might develop problems while practicing.

But in my heart, I still have some yearning for the ancient martial arts.

Skills like [Death Knell] can only serve as a supporting role at best. No matter how violent a skeleton is, it cannot defeat a true hero. However, those ancient techniques do possess great power.

The queen seemed to sense something and said without even looking up, "What are you peeking at? Go look at your little maids."

Wu Heng ignored her and sat back in his chair to drink tea.

"Uncle!" Xiao Xiao suddenly flew back through the wall and said in a hurry, "Those elders asked Sister Xilagui to write a letter to the headquarters to report us."

report?

Wu Heng raised his eyebrows.

"Report us for what?"

Glenda, who was reading a book, and the empress who was writing the exercises looked up at the same time.

The several elders must be referring to the elders from the headquarters who came to the island to deliver compensation.

But it seems that there is nothing to report about Treasure Island. All the associations that should know about it know about it.

Xiao Xiao floated into the air, imitating the movements and tone of an elder, and said in a very conscientious manner, "Xi Lagui, the close cooperation between Treasure Island and the Snake Emblem Consortium will inevitably expand the power of the consortium."

Then, he flew to the side and stroked his beard, "We don't think there is anything wrong with Wu Heng, but this matter has a huge impact, so it's better to tell the headquarters."

After performing for a while, Xiao Xiao came over and asked, "Uncle, do you understand?"

"I understand." Wu Heng nodded.

It's just that a few elders feel that their cooperation with the Snake Emblem Group will have an impact on the association.

Why do you worry about anything?

"What should I do~!" Xiaoxiao lay on his shoulder.

"It's okay! We are just doing normal business cooperation and the association has no control over us." Wu Heng told her not to worry.

Glenda and the Empress also withdrew their gazes.

I thought it was some big deal, just a business collaboration.

"Oh! I see those elders looking around, just like spies." Xiaoxiao's impression of them plummeted.

"They will leave in two days, and we won't have many opportunities to see them in the future," Wu Heng said.

"Yeah!" Xiaoxiao nodded.

As he was talking, his phone rang with a message from Shi Yali, "Several elders from the headquarters insisted that Xi Lagui write a detailed report to the headquarters, explaining the details of the cooperation with the consortium."

Since they didn’t call me, it seems that the elders are still in the deacon’s study.

I was so annoyed that I sent a message to ask myself.

Wu Heng quickly replied, "Just write normally, the association will know it sooner or later."

Ding dong.

"clear!"

Wu Heng took a look and put down his phone.

Xiao Xiao leaned on his shoulder and said proudly, "My information is still faster, faster than a cell phone."

"Of course." Wu Heng said with a smile, "You are an expert in intelligence."

"Hehe!" Xiaoxiao smiled happily.

After sitting in the study for a while, as it was getting close to dusk, Wu Heng went downstairs to eat.

……

The next day.

The early morning sunlight filtered through the gauze curtains into the living room. Wu Heng sat on the sofa, reading the report sent from the city hall.

"Half of the cargo ships left the port yesterday, and the rest are still being loaded and unloaded." Annette sat aside and reported softly, "At this rate, all loading and unloading will be completed before tonight."

Wu Heng nodded.

The loading and unloading efficiency in this world is limited. After all, there are no large cranes and all transportation depends on manual labor.

In fact, it can also be installed in the port.

But there are many workers on Treasure Island who rely on the port for their livelihood. If all the work on the island were replaced by machines and skeletons, problems would arise.

Therefore, the port remains as it is, and the workers can still make money. Wu Heng closed the report and said, "Ask the City Hall to keep an eye on it. When this matter is over, you should stop being busy outside and stay at home to improve your level."

Annette smiled, "Yes, Master."

As the two were talking, Xiaoxiao ran down the stairs, "Uncle! Sister Lilith is looking for you!"

Xiaoxiao had a video call with Lilith early in the morning and they have been chatting until now.

I don't know where the two of them got so many common topics.

"I understand." Wu Heng stood up.

Annette said, "Master, I will go to the City Hall first."

"Go!"

Annette left and Wu Heng followed Xiaoxiao upstairs.

In the study, Xiaoxiao pulled Wu Heng and sat down in her own little seat. Lilith's cold and beautiful face was frozen on the phone screen.

"Sister, I called my uncle over." Xiaoxiao said.

Lilith opened her red lips and said, "The wanted order for your subordinate has been revoked. We will notify all places to withdraw the wanted order in the next few days."

"Okay! Wait, I will give the radio to those elders." Wu Heng said immediately.

Viola's affairs were also going relatively smoothly.

Lilith continued, "The Sky Fox tribe you are looking for is east of Erleha Town, in a village called Laveswan. There lives a tribe of fox people there, but they are not the Sky Foxes you are talking about. It is up to you to verify it."

So fast!
I asked yesterday and today I was given an exact location.

It is very likely that the Sky Fox Clan of the Empress is to the east of the original town.

"You are still more efficient." Wu Heng said with a smile.

"It's not as difficult as I thought. I went to ask at Hongwenhui, and they happened to have the record, so they wrote it down for you." Lilith said calmly.

"Thank you." Wu Heng thanked him, and the two were speechless for a moment.

There were too many ghosts around, especially Xiaoxiao who was blinking and staring at the screen, so it was hard to say much to Lilith.

So he said, "You talk to Xiaoxiao first, I have to go downstairs to take care of some things."

"Okay!" Lilith nodded.

After returning the phone to Xiao Xiao, Wu Heng just went downstairs, and the empress followed him down, "Found it?"

"Well, it's in a village called 'Laveswan'. It shouldn't be hard to find it when the time comes." Wu Heng said as he walked, "I'll tell the maids and we'll set off today."

The queen raised her eyebrows, "Leaving today?"

"Go early, so you can feel at ease."

The queen smiled and said, "Your personality is really not suitable for a necromancer. If you don't improve quickly, you won't live long."

"Why does your compliment sound like an insult?"

The queen waved her hand, "When you are ready, come back and call us."

"Ok!"

……

Go downstairs.

Wu Heng said: "Minnie, call everyone over here, I have something to say."

Minnie looked over and asked, "Do you want Annette to come back?"

Annette had just gone to City Hall.

"No need, just tell her when the time comes." Wu Heng sat down in the living room.

"Okay, master. I'll go get everyone over here." Minnie turned around and went to look for the rest of the people.

Soon, Minnie, Robey, Philippa, and Viola all came over and sat around the coffee table.

After everyone arrived, Wu Heng said directly: "I have to go out for a while today, and Treasure Island should continue to operate as normal."

"Master, are you going out again?" Minnie was a little surprised.

I just came back from Rentam City and I haven’t stayed there for a few days yet, but I have to leave again.

"It's not a big deal. Help the queen find her former tribesmen. They will be back soon." Wu Heng explained.

Hearing that it was not a battle, several people breathed a sigh of relief.

Philippa immediately straightened her back and said, "Leave Treasure Island to me!"

She patted her chest, revealing the captain's aura and confidence.

As for Treasure Island right now, there will be no problem as long as the Vatican does not attack.

Moreover, the Vatican should be resurrecting the bodies of religious leaders right now and has been keeping a low profile during this period.

It is also impossible to attack Treasure Island.

Even if a hero really goes to the island, there are several level 20 skeletons on the island, which are enough to deal with the enemy.

If this is true, it will give Minnie and the others time to escape.

Wu Heng turned to Viola, "Your wanted warrant has been revoked."

A hint of surprise flashed in the witch's eyes, "Thank you, sir."

"More!" Wu Heng looked at her meaningfully, "Once the consortium's goods are rolled out, your level should be able to break through soon."

Viola's pupils shrank slightly. Was the bottleneck of being stuck at level 18 for many years finally going to be broken?

She bowed solemnly, "I will definitely not let you down."

Now it seems that it was the right choice to follow the hero in front of me.

They eat well, sleep well, and the living environment is incomparable even to the royal palace.

Moreover, it can help you become a hero.

It's like a dream.

Wu Heng continued, "That's how it is. Don't let anyone know that I'm leaving."

"Yes."

After explaining all this, Wu Heng took out several modified radios and said, "Robe, send these to the association and give them to Deacon Xilagui."

"Okay~!" Catwoman jumped to take it and pulled Philippa along, "Come on, come with me, we can buy some delicious food on the way."

Seeing that Wu Heng had nothing else to say, Philippa walked out with Robert.

After lunch, Wu Heng let a few ghosts fly into his body first.

Stand in the courtyard, put on the [Conductor's Hat], and the Ghost Train will appear.

After saying goodbye to the maids, he boarded the train and disappeared.

……

Temple!

Inside the holy church, the shining stones illuminate the hall.

The ghost that floated out of the magic soul pot slowly condensed into the form of the religious leader Saidu, looked around, and nodded to some familiar priests.

The many clergymen around him looked at him with complicated eyes. The Holy See had always regarded the undead as blasphemy, but the man in front of them was their former leader.

"Your Holiness!" Saidu's soul bowed slightly, his posture much more respectful than when he was alive.

The Pope sat on the throne, his silver robe hanging to the ground, his eyes lowered, and his voice was as distant as a hymn, "Don't worry, the materials and containers required for resurrection are all ready, just waiting for the right time."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Saidu's ghost wavered for a moment, and asked tentatively: "Then Wu Heng..."

The Pope raised his hand and the clergy retreated silently.

When the temple door closed, he slowly spoke, "I have asked Father God for instructions. The oracle says that we should first restore the four holy thrones. Evil and rebellious people will be punished by God."

Saidu was stunned at first, then he understood the meaning of this sentence, and his soul fire suddenly became fierce!

The Father is about to take action personally
That arrogant boy will eventually pay the price!

In the candlelight, the Pope's silver robe glowed with a holy halo, and Sayidu's ghost trembled slightly in ecstasy.

(End of this chapter)