Chapter 852: Chapter 686, Rotten to the Core (One update today.)_3 Chapter 852: Chapter 686, Rotten to the Core (One update today.)_3 “I don't know.”
Following that, Wu Heng continued to question the three corpses about the White Wings Gang and the internal chaos in the city.
Wu Heng stood in place, organizing the intelligence he had gathered.
Regarding the transport of women and children, he had not discovered the identity of the official behind it, but after landing on the island, he could start with the leader of the White Wings Gang.
The second point was about Netalee City.
The previous turmoil was due to a battle between the forces of the City Lord's Mansion and the City Defense Army, and an invading army trying to take over the city.
In the end, it was hard to tell who was who among the combatants.
The one currently in control of the city was still the original City Lord.
As for the death of the local Steward, these people had no idea; they only knew that the local guild hall had been sealed for a long time.
After organizing the intelligence,
Wu Heng turned to the three level-18 professionals, “Elder, Dean, do you have any questions?”
“Currently not. Don't damage the remaining bodies; we might need them later,” Elder Tapani said.
Wu Heng nodded, “Dispose of the bodies we've questioned, and wrap up the rest in mats.”
The corpses that had been subject to 'Communicate with the dead' were thrown into the sea, while the rest were wrapped carefully in mats.
Wu Heng put them into his Space Ring.
Elder Tapani asked, “How much longer until we reach Netalee City?”
“One more day and we'll see it.”
“Good, we'll head back first. Notify us when we're close,” Tapani said.
Veteran Mage Gianvito cast a 'Teleportation Technique' and returned to his own ship.
Wu Heng, with Philippa, also went back to the pilot house.
Fifth Princess asked with a frown from behind the door, “What happened? Why did you kill the navy?”
Philippa put her hands on her hips, “What do you think?”
Confronted with Philippa's assertive retort, the Fifth Princess frowned even deeper, her confidence wavering.
She said, “I trust Island Lord Wu Heng. I just want to know the reason.”
Philippa plopped down nonchalantly to the side and said, “Your officials, in collaboration with gang members, dressed in navy uniforms, trafficked women and children.”
The Fifth Princess's frown deepened, her eyes filled with doubt, as she sharply turned to Wu Heng, “Lord Island Master, is that true?”
Wu Heng said, “That's what we've learned so far.”
The Fifth Princess fell silent, sitting down on a nearby chair and bowing her head.
Wu Heng also fell into contemplation.
They would arrive at Netalee City tomorrow, and the purpose of this journey would begin.
Would the city pose a danger to them?
Would he be able to investigate and find out who killed the local Steward?
These were problems he had to face.
Even if both were resolved, in what way should he intervene in this political struggle to enhance his own reputation?
Difficult indeed.
The next day, at noon,
The fleet arrived in the waters near Netalee City.
The three level-18 professionals, along with Wu Heng and Philippa, stood on the deck of the Escort Ship,
Looking from afar at the orderly, yet oddly deserted, port.
The appearance of their fleet immediately drew the attention of the naval forces opposite them.
The navy at the port reacted swiftly, a line of ships forming a tight blockade, thoroughly shielding the port.
“Send a message first, let's see what they say,” Elder Tapani suggested.
Wu Heng also said, “Send the message over to them.”
A team member took a speedboat to deliver the letter.
Before long, the team member returned rapidly, looking upset, “They say Netalee City is not receiving any ships at the port now, including ours.”
Tapani's eyes narrowed as he asked, “Did you tell them headquarters has sent us to investigate?”
“I did,” the member nodded.
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