The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse
Chapter 1087

Chapter 1087: Chapter 857: I Have Money Now (One update today.)_2 Chapter 1087: Chapter 857: I Have Money Now (One update today.)_2 “`

The noise of the discussion abruptly silenced.

Right, the Leader has been staying on the island for several days now.

Swapping in anyone with a normal mind, they'd never do this, let alone a Great Detective!

“You do have a point there.”

“I definitely trust the Island Master, but it's strange how these rumors got out.”

Since Wu Heng became the Island Master, the changes on Gold and Silver Island have been clear for all to see.

He truly transformed the lives of everyone on the island, so when locals talk about the Island Master, their words are filled with pride.

As if it were they themselves who built the island into what it has become.

Naturally, they are reluctant to believe there are really any problems on the island.

But people are always suspicious, and when such a large-scale rumor spreads, it also causes them to doubt whether there's an element of truth to it.

Inside the Church's grand hall.

Archbishop 'You An' sat behind a desk, with a group of local clergy before him.

A Priest stepped forward, indignation in his voice: “Archbishop, the whole island is abuzz with talk of a Necromancy experiment base, and with the sightings of strange Skeletons, we can be certain he's conducting Necromancy experiments in secret.”

Someone else chimed in, “Necromancers are by nature an evil profession. Prolonged research in this field will darken his heart further, disregard life, and he should be detained immediately.”

“And then there's the incident from last time; our men are still locked up in the dungeons.”

“The local Steward is utterly weak and incompetent, actually fraternizing with a Necromancer. She must also be held accountable after the fact.”

The hall was in disarray, everyone expressing their dissatisfaction with the Island Master and the local Steward.

At this moment, the door opened, and an Attendant hurried in, whispering into the Archbishop's ear.

As the other spoke, a pleased expression began to emerge on the Archbishop's face.

After the conversation, the Attendant stepped aside.

The wooden staff in the Archbishop's hand tapped the floor twice gently, and the hall instantly fell silent.

Scanning over everyone, a smile appeared on his face as he said, “The Church fleet has arrived. Follow me to the harbor to welcome them, and tell those who remained in the Church that they can come out now.”

Everyone displayed a look of joy and nodded in response.

Before leaving, the Archbishop added, “Oh right, ring the bell!”

Dong~!

The sound of the bell resonated, spreading immediately.

At the Island Lord's Mansion.

Wu Heng was on the phone, Mackintosh's voice transmitted from the other end, “My Lord, we've investigated thoroughly. It was a harbor worker gang that spread the rumors, someone paid them to disseminate the information, we're tracking down the person who posted the commission.”

This morning, rumors about the Necromancy experiment base began circulating on the island.

Wu Heng had already heard some of the news.

In fact, he didn't need to look into it to know, emphasizing the Necromancy experiments was definitely laying the groundwork for the Holy Court's Investigation Team.

“No need to investigate further, detain the management of that labor gang,” Wu Heng said directly.

“Understood,” Mackintosh responded and then fell into a brief silence before continuing, “My Lord, a Church fleet has appeared at sea, a total of five large ships.”

As expected, as soon as the Necromancy experiments rumor spread on the island, the Church's fleet followed closely behind.

“I'm aware. I will arrange for someone to deal with them,” Wu Heng replied directly.

“Very well, my Lord,” Mackintosh paused, then added, “Please be careful, sir.”

“Mm, don't worry.”

After hanging up the phone, Wu Heng leaned against the edge of a desk, his eyes slightly narrowed as he opened his panel.

[Reputation: Level 19 (65642/66000).]

Only a little over 300 reputation points to go.

Almost there.

Wondering if the Church's hero is on the fleet.

If not.

If I can stall them for a few days, then I'll almost be considered a hero.

At the Association.

The room where the Church Knight was detained seemed like a standalone resting chamber.

The room was tidy, with only one guard standing watch by the door.

It was more like keeping an eye from afar than guarding, as a Level 18 Knight on the entire island could only be stopped by Wu Heng.

Inside the room, the Church Knight lay in civilian clothes on the bed, eyes closed in meditation.

Suddenly, his eyes snapped open at the sight of a sparrow perched on the window.

Then, it spoke in human tongue, “Sir, the Holy Hall Investigation Team has arrived; Archbishop has instructed you to handle matters here and then proceed to the harbor to welcome the fleet.”

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Having said that, the sparrow, as if losing its spirit,

Uttered a couple of chirps with a puzzled look, then flew towards a distant tree.

Watching the departing sparrow, a smile appeared on the Church Knight's face.

The Investigation Team has arrived.

The days were numbered for Gold and Silver Island and Wu Heng.

After a brief pack up, he stepped out directly.

Heading towards the distant dungeon.

At the dungeon entrance.

The guarding guard suddenly stood up, warily watching the burly man who appeared out of nowhere.

After recognizing the face carefully, his expression grew even uglier.

A Church Knight, who was imprisoned a few days ago for attacking the Island Master.

How did he get here?

Both guards swallowed hard and saluted, “Sir Knight.”

The Church Knight nodded in satisfaction, “This knight has just recalled some details that require questioning the prisoners. During this time, no one is allowed to approach, or they will be equally charged.”

Having said that, he went straight inside.

The two guards exchanged glances, and one of them hurriedly ran outside.

They couldn't handle this matter.

They had to notify the Steward immediately.

No, they must inform the Island Master.

Only the Island Master could stop him.

The Church Knight covered his mouth and nose, walking through the dungeon corridors.

After covering some distance,

He stopped in front of a cell door, applied a little force, and the door opened; he walked straight in.

Glancing over the room and the disheveled man on the iron bed, he said with a smile, “You seem to be quite adaptable to the environment.”

Fear flashed in the disheveled man's eyes; after swallowing saliva, he struggled to get up. “Sir, what are your orders?”

“I came to see what kind of person dares to slander a member of the Church.”

The disheveled man shivered and took half a step back, “Sir, I have nothing to do with this matter, I just spoke what I knew. If there's anything you are unsatisfied with, I will change it. Please don't hold me accountable.”

The Church Knight stepped forward two paces.

The disheveled man's face drastically changed and he shouted towards the outside: “Guard, where's the guard?”

“You should indeed thank Wu Heng; at least he allowed you to live a few more days.” As he spoke, the Church Knight took out a hemp rope, flicked his wrist, and looped it around his neck, tightening it gradually, “Colluding with the Necromancer, trafficking people for experiments, discovered by the Church, committing suicide by hanging. How do you find this script?”

“Tell me, do you think the Great Detective will avenge you?”

The disheveled man struggled violently, but the difference in level made all his efforts futile to break free.

Then, his eyes bulged, and his tongue slowly protruded.

In the final moments of his life, his past rapidly flashed through his mind over and over.

Soon after, he left the dungeon.

The generous Island Master gave him a large sum of money, and Mrs. McIntosh praised him for completing a daunting task.

With the money in hand, he headed towards his home.

The road he had walked countless times felt especially long today.

Bang bang bang~!

He knocked on the door forcefully.

The door opened, and the man straightened his hair, revealing a smile, “I have money now. I said we could live a better life…”

The body stopped struggling.

The Church Knight released a spell and pulled out a confession letter from his bosom, stuffing it into the corpse's chest.

After an unknown amount of time, a loud bang broke the silence.

Xi Ligui, in full armor, clutching a longsword, charged into the dungeon.

Behind her followed two Vice-executives, a team of squad members, an Investigator, and the assistant Shi Yali.

The Investigator trailed at the end, gasping for breath due to his civilian job, leaning on the wall with breaths like thunder.

As several people entered the cell, their expressions changed.

A body was hanging in the dimly lit room.

Xi Ligui took a deep breath and said coldly, “Investigator, record everything truthfully! Church Knight forcibly entered the syndicate prison and after his departure, the witness died.”