Chapter 1138: Chapter 878: Have You Conducted Any Experiments? Chapter 1138: Chapter 878: Have You Conducted Any Experiments? The sudden mishap caused the members of the Investigation Team to quickly draw their weapons, ready for battle.
But when they heard that the newcomer was Wu Heng,
everyone's brows furrowed again as they stared at the figure in the distance.
Behind the Investigation Team, a hint of joy flashed in the eyes of Xi Ligui, Andre Willow, and others, quickly replaced by unease.
The conflict with The Holy Court hadn't eased; surely they wouldn't clash with this Dwarf Leader again!
“Wu Heng! You've got some nerve, with the Leader here, you dare to…”
A member of the association loudly berated, but mid-sentence, Wu Heng casually waved his hand and the other party's mouth vanished from sight.
Their eyes filled with fear as they felt around their own mouths on the spot.
Outside, Wu Heng becoming a hero was not made public, and there have been many different rumors about some related aspects.
But the situation at hand caused the faces of the Investigation Team to turn grim.
Casually sealing a high-level professional–in all likelihood, only the Lilith Leader, adept in transmutation and curses, could achieve that!
The Dwarf Leader looked at him with a flash of surprise in his eyes.
The ability he used was Lilith's 'Decree of Abrogation'; it's not difficult to acquire the skill, but not many could learn it.
His gaze returned to the tall figure who had sent the association member flying, under the fluttering cloak, a skeletal body could be seen.
Necromancer Attendant?
A Necromancer Attendant that could easily repel a level 19 professional!
Moreover, beside Wu Heng were two skeletons of not much lesser stature.
Indeed different from ordinary professionals.
“It seems! Island Lord Wu Heng harbors resentment towards the Investigation Team!” the Dwarf Leader said with a deep voice, carrying an authority that incited fear without anger.
The Hunter has a different standing within the association compared to other departments.
Responsible for exploring ruins, uncovering secrets, and hunting down Magic Beasts of significant threat.
The members' personalities are mostly adventurous, direct, and fiery.
Wu Heng looked at him calmly and said, “If it's a legitimate investigation, I'm naturally welcoming, but if those who come are a bunch of robbers, then please leave!”
“Arrogant!” The Dwarf Leader let out a thunderous shout, his face red with rage, his presence rolling out like surging heat waves all around.
It exerted a strong sense of oppression, causing everyone present to tremble in their hearts.
Wu Heng too began to gather Magic Power, and as he released his aura, the sky clouded over and thunder rumbled.
Bone Dragons circled above, while the Skeleton Army was also gathering on this side.
The Investigation Team's eyes took on a solemn look.
If it really came to blows, while the Leader might be fine, they probably wouldn't be able to leave this island themselves.
Wu Heng continued to stare at the other party.
Now with the addition of three level 20 Skeletons, he felt more confident than when confronting the Pope.
“Enough~!”
Just when tensions were at their breaking point and a fight seemed imminent.
After a stern rebuke, Lilith's figure descended from the sky.
Her giant bat wings folded as she stood between the two sides, her voice ice-cold, “Have you two caused enough trouble?”
“Hmph! Attacking a member of the Investigation Team…” The Dwarf Leader coldly stated.
Whoo!
Lilith casually waved her hand, a black scythe cleaving towards him, with the Dwarf Leader's energy erupting to disperse the black scythe.
She understood the Dwarf Leader's temperament, plus what Shi Yali had reported to her when seeking her out, gave her a rough idea of the situation.
Wu Heng was about to speak as well, when Lilith shot him a sharp glance and waved her hand again.
His mouth disappeared instantly.
Wu Heng wiped his face, and his mouth reappeared.
“Are you not making things troublesome enough? Do you really want heroes to go to war?”
Lilith stood between the two Leaders, scolding both sides.
The Dwarf Leader's eyes shifted, then he dissipated his surrounding aura, and the scorching gale around faded away.
Seeing the other party withdraw, Wu Heng also dispersed the dark clouds in the sky.
Wu Heng had a friendly attitude toward this second batch of the Investigation Team since they were helping clear up the fecal accusations thrown by the Church.
Alleging that he was conducting Necromancy experiments on the island.
As long as nothing turns up from this investigation, it would prove that The Holy Court was completely irrational, giving the association a reason to protect him.
But the attitude of this Investigation Team still angered him.
Now, with Lilith intervening, he didn't plan to let things deteriorate further.
“Lilith Leader…”
Lilith's icy gaze darted over, and Wu Heng immediately raised his hand, saying, “Someone has stolen weapons from Gold and Silver Island.”
Saying so, he pointed towards a person at the back of the Investigation Team.
Swish~
Everyone's gaze simultaneously turned.
They saw a person from the rear of the team, eyes wide open, standing there with a panicked expression.
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He thought he was secretive enough, but he didn't expect that though the Investigation Team didn't notice, Wu Heng, who came later, was aware of the incident.
Gold and Silver Island's weapons are rather unique–they are known to be powerful and can only be made on Gold and Silver Island.
“Did you take the items?” the Dwarf Leader turned and asked.
The man's forehead was sweating, realizing he couldn't hide it any longer. He flipped his hand, and a rifle appeared, explaining: “I subconsciously put it in my Space Ring when controlling the Skeletons, please forgive me, Island Lord Wu Heng.”
After speaking, he stepped forward and offered it with both hands.
Seeing him actually produce the item, the crowd was in an uproar.
The previous events could be explained as a misunderstanding.
But the current situation seemed a bit indefensible.
Taking someone else's belongings.
The Dwarf Leader looked coldly at the person behind him, clenching his fists.
Who was Wu Heng? Someone who would directly write to headquarters if he felt wronged. If he hadn't caught this man today and the weapons were found missing afterward, he feared he would be blamed.
The Dwarf Leader gazed at the man, speaking coldly: “Take him into custody, strip him of his Investigator identity, and we will reinvestigate once back at headquarters.”
Wu Heng took back the weapon, while the man who stole it sat paralyzed on the ground, dragged away directly by two others.
The Dwarf Leader looked at Wu Heng again, steering the conversation to the current scene: “The situation has been dealt with; can Island Lord Wu Heng now take us in for an inspection? Or should we wait until you've wasted enough time before taking another stroll inside?”
“Please!” Wu Heng gestured with his hand, and the factory's large door opened, leading the Investigation Team straight inside.
They passed through the courtyard and directly entered the workshop.
Rows of Skeletons stood on both sides of the assembly lines, performing their tasks.
At the end of the machinery, one could see the assembled products, proving that this was indeed a factory.
The Investigation Team stared in amazement, and Lilith, here for the first time, looked around with curiosity.
To think they used a combination of machinery and Skeletons to create this working model.
“The Necromancy workers you investigated are from here,” Wu Heng commented casually.
The Investigators following him started to record non-stop.
Some members of the Investigation Team used Scrolls to search within the facility.
But apart from the Necromantic creatures here, they found no trace or clues of a Necromancer experiment base.
Wu Heng continued to explain: “Gold and Silver Island's products, including pens and watches, are all produced in these factories. They involve commercial secrets of the island, which is why ordinary people are not allowed to enter.”
So this really was a factory.
Before entering, that fox woman from the city hall had mentioned it, but no one wanted to hear it.
Some matters are like this; only when you have the right to negotiate, will the other party be willing to listen to what you have to say.
Without that right, the other party's approach is either interrogation or even more aggressive methods.
After the inspection here, Wu Heng continued to lead the Investigation Team to the remaining factories, just walking around in the factory courtyards and workshops.
Just a glance and not afraid they would steal the technology.
After all, despite much research outside, no real alternatives have been developed.
Nor was he afraid that these people would steal any trade secrets.
Having inspected all intended locations, no clues or suspicious areas were found.
The Dwarf Leader continued, “Island Lord Wu Heng, we also need to visit the association, there are some questions we'd like to ask you then.”
“That's fine! I am willing to cooperate with any reasonable investigation,” Wu Heng said.
Everyone got on carriages and returned to the local association together.
Inside the conference room.
Around the elongated conference table sat several people from both sides.
The Dwarf Leader, Lilith, two association members, and two investigators from headquarters.
From a ghost's perspective, besides the two Leaders at Level 20, there was one Level 19 and the rest, including the two investigators, were Level 18.
Quite a luxurious lineup.
On the other side were Wu Heng, Xi Ligui, Shi Yali, and two local investigators.
In the middle of both sides was a grotesque-looking bronze mask.
[Truth Listening Mask (Special Item)]
[Effect: Detects lies.]
[Side Effect: The user must divulge the same amount of secrets.]
(Description: Point the mask at the target, and you'll see it smile if the speaker tells a lie. After use, the user must satisfy the mask's curiosity by revealing a corresponding number of their own secrets.)
A lie-detecting Special Item.
Looks like they were about to question him.
After the staff brought in tea and left, the Dwarf Leader started bluntly, “Let's begin!”
The Level 19 elf next to him aimed the mask across the table toward Wu Heng's side and said, “Island Lord Wu Heng, we need to ask you a few questions to complete this investigation.”
“Go ahead!” said Wu Heng.
The elf asked, “Have you ever conducted sacrifices involving living beings or Necromancer experiments?”
“No,” Wu Heng replied decisively.
After speaking, he glanced at the mask, which showed no change.
The elf continued to ask, “Why does your island have so many Skeletons?”
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