The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse
Chapter 627

Chapter 627: Chapter 515, The Black Robed Team and the Stone Coffin Chapter 627: Chapter 515, The Black Robed Team and the Stone Coffin “This is Xingfeng City, when is the base from Xinfu City coming over to our side?”

“I'm bowing to you all, thank you for the supplies you sent over.”

The channel was buzzing with activity.

There was much more liveliness than before.

It felt like the excitement one would have only during the New Year.

…

Military factory.

Wu Heng looked at the growing reputation and felt it was still a bit too slow.

He wondered if other people were also gaining reputation this slowly, or if it was just his own approach that was incorrect.

But such things were impossible to confirm.

After all, other people didn't have a panel and couldn't provide accurate information.

For now, it seemed that reputation could only be accumulated little by little.

He sat in a chair and waited for a while.

Qi Hancai came over, “The supplies drop-off went smoothly. Everyone's discussing it on the radio; we've become quite famous.”

Suddenly, all the frequencies were discussing their own shelters.

It gave everyone inside the base an indescribable thrill.

“Yeah, our rate of development indeed needs some fame,” Wu Heng said off-handedly.

Qi Hancai nodded, handing over the backpack he was carrying, “Here are some components you ordered before, all inside.”

Wu Heng opened it and looked inside.

Axles, bow limbs, adjustment bolts, and various other components were all there.

These were the parts he had sketched out for a compound bow and had Qi Hancai arrange for their production last time.

“Hmm,” Wu Heng nodded and packed the items away.

“Are you going to join us for the New Year's Eve countdown tonight?” Qi Hancai continued to ask.

“I won't be there, just make sure you organize some activities,” Wu Heng said.

“Alright, that works,” Qi Hancai went on, “Yahong has been planning to come over these past two days, probably missing you.”

Indeed, it had been a while since he had seen Li Yahong.

“Let me know in advance when she's coming.”

“Will do.”

“I'll leave this in your hands then. Wish everyone a Happy New Year for me.”

Qi Hancai smiled and nodded, “Happy New Year to you too.”

Wu Heng stepped out of the room and went upstairs back to his own dormitory.

Then, he opened a boundary door and headed to Gold and Silver Island.

…

Coming down from upstairs.

Wu Heng called out, “Mini!”

“Master, what is it?” Mini, dressed in small steps, ran over from a distance.

“The bow limbs and bowstring I ordered last time, are they not ready yet?”

Components for the compound bow had been divided into many parts for fabrication.

Axles, bow limbs, and bolts were produced in the modern world, while bow limbs and bowstrings were ordered from the Otherworld.

Especially bowstrings, in the post-apocalyptic Otherworld, it was hard to find ones meeting the standards.

But it was different in the Otherworld.

There was a variety of bowstrings with different strengths available, even more types than one would imagine.

“I'll go check, they should be ready.”

“Hmm!”

Mini changed her clothes, taking a skeleton attendant with her, and left the Island Master's Manor in a carriage.

Before long, Mini returned in the carriage.

“Master, they're ready,” Mini presented the items.

Wu Heng glanced at them and handed over the previous components, “Take these to the Mechanist upstairs, tell them to assemble and test it.”

“Okay, I understand.” Mini nodded and ran straight up the stairs.

Shortly after, the Mechanist came down from upstairs.

He began testing the assembled compound bow.

Thud-thud, the sound of arrows piercing the wooden target echoed continuously in the courtyard.

The Mechanist stood by, taking notes in a notebook.

Wu Heng continued back to his room.

He took out two books and began reading at the table.

…

As dusk approached.

The door was knocked on once again.

Immediately after, Mini's voice came through, “Master, Steward Xi Ligui is here, in the downstairs living room.”

Xi Ligui is here?

“I'll come down now.”

Wu Heng promptly went downstairs, only to see the golden-haired elf Steward sitting quietly on the living room sofa, waiting.

As he came down, she smiled.

“Good evening, Steward,” Wu Heng smiled and sat down opposite her.

“It's not evening yet,” Xi Ligui gave him a glance and then said, “I'm here on official business.”

“What official business?”

“Have you heard of Deer Antler Island?” Xi Ligui looked over.

Wu Heng raised an eyebrow and shook his head.

He had thought she was coming to talk about the pirate friend 'Philippa'.

It seemed he had overthought it.

Xi Ligui explained, “I've received some intel, suspicious individuals are gathering on Deer Antler Island, and there appear to be some behaving like slaves or refugees.”

“Haven't you arranged for an investigation?”

“No, according to the information sent over, the opposition has high-level professionals. For ordinary squad members to go and investigate, it would be dangerous.”

“What are you thinking?”

XI Ligui looked him directly in the eyes, “We should go take a look together, just to be safe, so no problems arise.”

Wu Heng was somewhat speechless.

Xi Ligui was a Steward, while he was the Island Master of Gold and Silver Island.

A potentially dangerous situation that would require the two of them to go out.

Why does it feel somewhat off?

But when I think about it carefully, the only ones on Gold and Silver Island with high-level professions are the two of us.

“Aren't you afraid this is a stratagem to draw the tiger away from the mountain? To lure us off the island and then occupy it?” Wu Heng counter-asked.

“No, this matter was secretly passed on to me, and besides, Deer Antler Island is not far from Gold and Silver Island. The skeletons you have on the island are enough to hold out until we can rush back.”

Seeing her serious demeanor, Wu Heng directly asked, “When do we leave?”

“Tonight. Don't tell anyone; we'll leave the harbor quietly.”

“Okay, we'll meet at the port.”

“Then I'm going back first.”

After saying that, she stood up and left.

Wu Heng also explained his departure to Mini and asked her to prepare some things for him.

Late into the night.

Wu Heng, accompanied by his skeleton attendant, arrived at the port and boarded the prepared ship.

Philippa's face showed excitement, and seeing Wu Heng boarding the ship, she came over and asked, “When do we set sail?”

“Where's Xi Ligui?”

“She's with two squads, inside the cabin,” replied Philippa.

During this exchange, Xi Ligui, cloaked in a mantle, walked up and said, “There is nothing to worry about; let's depart. Staying too long will draw attention.”

“Alright,” Philippa responded, starting to instruct the skeletons to get moving.

The ship slowly left the harbor and headed into the depths of the sea.

Wu Heng and Xi Ligui then entered a cabin on the ship.

“You see, having separate ports for official and civil use has its advantages; we won't have to be so careful next time,” Wu Heng brought up the subject again.

“Your considerations are thorough. That's enough,” Xi Ligui said, taking out a blanket and beginning to make a bed.

Wu Heng continued to inquire, “Are you going to rest?”

“I'll chat with you a bit, then rest.”

“Right, our last reward, why hasn't it been distributed yet? It's been quite some time,” Wu Heng asked straightforwardly.

Xi Ligui took a moment to think, her tone somewhat uncertain, “Maybe it's because there's so much to distribute; none has come down yet.”

“If it comes through, we'll be making a fortune.”

“Yeah, if it's as generous as the last reward, it would be great. It's a significant help to personal combat ability,” Xi Ligui agreed.

“Steward Imilo definitely has it easier; being at headquarters, he can pick directly.”

“What, envious? You could apply to be transferred to headquarters,” Xi Ligui teased.

Wu Heng shook his head, “Forget it, it's quite nice staying on the island. Over there it's all heroes and chiefs. It's not as comfortable as being the Island Master here.”

“You've thought it through quite a bit.”

Seeing that she had finished preparing her bed, Wu Heng also stood up, twisting his neck, “Go ahead and rest, I'm going to retire as well. There are several Level 15 skeleton attendants on this ship; you don't need to worry about anyone boarding.”

Xi Ligui smiled, “Who would dare to board your ghost ship, with it full of skeletons glowing blue in their eye sockets?”

“Isn't it cool to have a ship manned by skeletons?”

“Necromancers truly are different from the rest.”

“Alright, you rest.”

“Mhm.”

After saying their goodbyes, Wu Heng also left the room.

He went to his own cabin, made his bed, and prepared to rest.

Before he could rest.

There was a knock at the door, and Philippa poked her head in.

“I've given the orders. The skeletons can handle the ship's navigation.”

After speaking, she removed her coat and leather armor and crawled onto the bed, into Wu Heng's arms.

“It's too cramped, let's go on the floor!” Philippa said directly.

Wu Heng laid the blanket on the ground, and Philippa lay on her back with her arms wide open, “Come on, let me show you what I've got.”

She placed the “Soundproof Pot” to the side, forming a barrier.

This item hadn't been used much since she got it.

And she had not expected to use it in this kind of situation.

Wu Heng gently pressed on her body, still a bit anxious he said, “Don't talk; it wouldn't be good for others to hear us.”

“So what if they hear? What are we afraid of?”

“Behave, keep your voice down,” Wu Heng softly coaxed.

Philippa blushed, “When you say it like that, it makes me feel strange inside.”

“You like to hear it?”

“Daddy, I love you so much.”

The next day, in the afternoon.

Several people gathered on deck.

Philippa pointed towards the islands at the edge of their vision, “That's Deer Antler Island.”

Wu Heng picked up a telescope for a look; two ships could be seen near the island.

They bore no flags, making it impossible to discern their identities.

“Release the Tamed Beasts,” Xi Ligui said to those behind her.

Tamed Beasts took flight, one after another, soaring towards the distant island.

Wu Heng likewise secretly sent out Ghosts, one to keep watch around, and another to investigate the situation on the island.

The Ghosts were noticeably faster than the Tamed Beasts.

After Glenda returned and merged into her body, the scene from the island was also shared.

The vision started from the sea surface.

First, a check was done on the ships; they were in disarray, with no flags found.

But they had the characteristics more akin to Pirate Ships.

Leaving the ships, following the coastline, Glenda flew towards the interior of the island.

The first thing seen was guards dressed in leather armor, draped in black cloaks, watching the pathways.

Behind them were numerous slaves in shackles, both men and women, nearly a hundred in number.

Then, Glenda followed several figures in black robes into a building.

In the center of the building was a circular Array, and a Stone Coffin engraved with patterns.

A Stone Coffin?

The next second, it was as if Glenda sensed danger.

Without staying any longer, she immediately returned.