The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse
Chapter 637

Chapter 637: Chapter 519, Untainted Holy Radiance (One update, guaranteed two updates tomorrow.)_2 Chapter 637: Chapter 519, Untainted Holy Radiance (One update, guaranteed two updates tomorrow.)_2 As for taking something out from around his waist, how strange it was had become irrelevant.

He looked up and saw 'Shi Yali' still watching him.

He smiled and nodded, “Go on!”

“The belt's side effect is weakness, and the severity of the weakness is related to constitution,” Shi Yali continued, looking at the next item and introducing, “The second item is also a special item, called Untainted Holy Radiance. It has two effects, one is to protect the bearer's spiritual power and divine sense, capable of blocking attacks from most fifth-tier professionals.

The second effect is to summon a Light Elemental Knight Attendant, whose strength will increase by killing necromancy creatures and dark beings, and who is currently at the fourth tier.

The side effect is that people with deep sins will spontaneously combust upon wearing it.”

After introducing it, Shi Yali paused, and even Xi Ligui frowned and looked over.

There was something odd in her gaze, along with a hint of inquiry.

Shi Yali glanced at the introduction again, “I didn't read it wrong; that's what's written.”

Clearly, this item was not something that should be given as a reward to a Necromancer.

Xi Ligui came back with a teacup, placed one in front of Wu Heng, and asked, “What was before this, I didn't pay attention, why did they give you this?”

Wu Heng shook his head, “I'm not sure, maybe they were short on rewards and just picked something at random.”

From his understanding of the association, they wouldn't do such a thing.

Even if they had suspicions about him, they would arrange for an inspector or someone to investigate him, rather than directly giving him such an item.

“How could that be possible?” Xi Ligui exclaimed in surprise.

Wu Heng thought for a moment and asked, “What's the standard for deep sins? Profession? The number of skeleton attendants? Or having done some evil deeds?”

Shi Yali looked at the provided information again, “It's unrelated to profession, it's about personal acts of good and evil.”

“Then you should be fine,” Xi Ligui said.

But Wu Heng was still unsure about this matter.

How are good and evil determined?

He had killed many people himself, especially having killed an inspector special envoy from the association.

Does that count as an evil act?

“Can I exchange it?”

“You can write a report to headquarters, applying about this matter, but it might take a bit longer,” Xi Ligui pondered for a moment and suggested, “You can try it out, see if you can use it.”

“How can I try it? It causes spontaneous combustion!”

Xi Ligui took out a Heartguard Mirror, handed it to him, “I'll lend this to you for now; I feel this emblem won't affect you.”

[Heartguard Mirror (Special Item)]

[Effect: Scapegoat.]

[Side effect: 3 uses.]

(Description: A Heartguard Mirror that abides by the knight's last wish, it will protect the bearer.)

“Your reward?”

Xi Ligui nodded.

This Heartguard Mirror looked much better than his own, at least the effect was simple, with the side effect being only the number of uses.

Wu Heng didn't hesitate and immediately took it, wearing it on his body.

Then, he took the emblem that was on the table and placed it on his chest opposite to the mirror.

The moment he put it on, he could clearly feel a warm flow enveloping his spirit.

All three focused and waited for a while.

Nothing happened.

The spontaneous combustion mentioned in the side effects didn't occur, either on him or on the Heartguard Mirror.

“See, I told you there's nothing wrong with you; you've passed the inspector's examination. What's there to worry about?” Xi Ligui remarked casually as she sipped her tea.

She seemed to have forgotten how anxious she had been just a moment ago.

Wu Heng cautiously took off the Heartguard Mirror; again, there was no reaction.

His spiritual power and divine sense could still feel protected by an energy.

Leaving aside the side effect of spontaneous combustion, the effect of the special item was quite good.

Wu Heng took it off again, “How about I let you use it? You give me something in return the next time you get a reward.”

Xi Ligui's eyes widened, and she pushed it back, “I don't want it, it's too dangerous.”

“Damn it!”

Laughing, Xi Ligui said, “No worries. Spontaneous combustion doesn't happen immediately. If there's anything wrong, just take it off right away.”

“I'll exchange it when I have the chance,” Wu Heng said.

“Okay.”

Continuing on, Xi Ligui took out the rest of the rewards.

A total of seven second-level merits, lined up on the table.

[Elf Magic Carpet (Special Item)]: Effect: Carrying people in flight. Side effect: Sensation of weightlessness.

[Companion Yin Jade (Special Item)]: Effect: Increase Necromantic Power, nourish Spirit Servants. Side effect: Chilling cold.

[Soul-Whip (Magical Prop)]: Effect: Deters and attacks soul entities and void creatures.

[Troop-Support Jade Talisman (Magical Prop)]: An item crafted by heroes, which can provide assistance in combat when used.

[Iron Puppet (Model)]: A mechanical construct that can serve as an Attendant attacking the target.

[Corpse Explosion Technique (Skill Book)]: Plants magic within a corpse to produce an explosive effect.

[Grave Injury Spell (Skill Book)]: Inflicts grave injuries on the living target, and those with insufficient Constitution will suffer severely.

In total, seven items: two Special Items, two Magical Props, one construct, and two Skill Books.

[Elf Magic Carpet] is a rolled-up wool blanket that looks quite stylish, adorned with patterns of Rolled Leaf Grass, feathers, Floral Crowns, and some other designs favored by elves.

Based on the description, it sounds somewhat like those magical carpets in movies.

It can carry people and fly in the air.

Now, I indeed lack a flying prop, as I obviously can't carry a Bone Dragon with me everywhere.

It adds another capability to myself.

The side effect is a feeling of weightlessness; after experiencing spontaneous combustion, this is nothing.

[Companion Yin Jade] is the size of a typical pendant, appearing a bit dark, and when slightly shaken, there seems to be water moving inside it.

Its effect is perfect for a Corpse-Core Necromancer, as it can enhance Necromantic Power and nourish Spirit Servants.

It seems to be naturally formed Special Item.

The side effects aren't significant either, just a chill.

The two Magical Props consist of [Soul-Whip], which can attack the Soul.

The second one, [Troop-Support Jade Talisman], is also a hero-crafted prop, and it sounds quite impressive with its bolstering attributes.

[Iron Puppet] is a Magical Energy Construct, what's in front of me is just a model.

Usually, I heard it reaches a height of four to five meters and can provide protection or attack enemies.

The remaining two are Skill Books: [Corpse Explosion Technique] and [Grave Injury Spell].

Both are level 15 Skills.

It seems the Association has done some investigation on me, aware that I lack these two Skills.

They awarded them to me as rewards.

Having finished his review, 'Shi Yali' also completed her presentation on the features and characteristics of Second Level Merit.

Once confirmed there are no issues, he put away the materials and resettled into his own seat.

Xi Ligui continued, taking out two bags of Gold Coins and handing them over, “This is the last of it, the bounty.”

Over 700 Gold Coins, not a small sum at all.

Wu Heng accepted them all.

“Are you satisfied?” Xi Ligui asked with a smile.

“It's passable. I thought you would give us dozens of first-tier rewards.”

“There will be opportunities in the future. If you take too many items, you might also attract unwanted attention,” Xi Ligui seemed more open-minded.

Wu Heng nodded and continued to ask, “What's the effect of your other first-tier item?”

Xi Ligui replied, “An Armor, better than the one I'm wearing, with defensive capabilities.”

“Yours is quite practical.”

“Yours isn't so bad either. If you're worried, don't use that Emblem yet, it's safe enough on the island.”

“Yeah, you've got a point,” Wu Heng agreed and glanced at the time before continuing, “How about we celebrate tonight? We agreed to have dinner together a long time ago, and there hasn't been much opportunity since.”

“That's not a good idea!” Shi Yali hesitated.

“Is it okay?”

“What's the harm? We're not doing anything wrong.”

Shi Yali turned to look at herself, “Shall we go?”

Shi Yali smiled, “I won't be joining, to avoid interrupting you.”

Xi Ligui frowned, “What are you talking about?”

Wu Heng joined the encouragement, “Come along, otherwise she'll always be worrying.”

Shi Yali looked at her sister, then at Wu Heng, “Then, thank you, Island Master.”

Wu Heng nodded with a smile, “It's still early in the day. I will have a carriage pick you up in the evening.”

“Great!”

Having left Xi Ligui's study.

Wu Heng didn't rush to leave and headed to the conference room instead.

He asked the Association's staff member to call over the island's dwarf designer from the city hall.

Upon entering the room, the dwarf bowed deeply, “Island Master.”

“Sit and let's talk.”

The dwarf clambered onto the chair, his attitude proper.

Wu Heng brought out the island's blueprint and said, “I need you to choose a location on the island to build a factory, with the requirement that it conveniently provides energy to Lighthouse Street and the Central District.”