The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse
Chapter 870

Chapter 870: Chapter 702, I'm coming over. Chapter 870: Chapter 702, I'm coming over. After five questions, the body was laid back on the deck.

Wu Heng waved his hand and a skeleton attendant nearby rolled up the corpse and carried it down.

“Elder, have you heard of the Venerate Saint Sect?” Wu Heng asked.

In this region, he had come into contact with several sect names.

Just like the last time when he encountered the Heaven Destiny Cult, 18th-level professionals had formed sects, using this method to elevate their reputations.

It sounded like there were quite a few sects.

It was just unknown if the association had heard of this sect.

Tapani shook his head, “Many sects are quite famous in certain areas, making it difficult for the association to have comprehensive contact with them.”

Gianvito said, “In other words, the mastermind behind this incident is a Sect Guardian of this sect.”

“Mhm.” Wu Heng nodded, sorting through the entire event in his mind, he said, “City Lord Daxier is a supporter of the Crown Prince faction of the Yeko Kingdom, and the Crown Prince has received support from the sect, which arranged for a Sect Guardian to come to support Netalee City.”

“After this Sect Guardian became the Commander, for some reasons, he was discovered by the local Steward, either regarding his sect identity or some other matter. Once the news got back to headquarters, they would be designated as an Evil Cult and be eradicated; the other party went straight to murder to silence him.”

“With the local Steward dead, Daxier, whether willing or not, had to help cover up the incident.”

“Afterwards, we arrived and obtained accurate clues; the other party planned to kill again, buying time.”

“So, in this incident, 'Daxier' was coerced into the act, and after taking the first step, he had no choice but to continue.”

Wu Heng sorted through the case and also recalled what 'Daxier' had said before his death.

Looking back from his perspective, there was only one path, and he was forced to follow it.

The association members also nodded in agreement, and Tapani said, “Record what Wu Heng has mentioned.”

The investigators quickly took notes.

All was written down.

Tapani continued, “We will write the report; Wu Heng, you take the Fifth Princess directly to take over the city, the Patrol Association will proceed first.”

“Alright!”

Thump thump thump~!

Wu Heng knocked on the door.

“Come in!” Inside, the Fifth Princess's voice came through.

Wu Heng pushed the door and entered; Brittany and the small Maid were both in the cabin.

“The case has been sorted out; it involves an Evil Cult.”

Brittany asked, “What happened?”

“From the current information, the Crown Prince received support from the Evil Cult, the one who killed the local Steward, was that Sect Guardian arranged by the Evil Cult…” Wu Heng repeated the gathered intelligence to her.

“He really colluded with an Evil Cult.” Brittany was somewhat surprised but also somewhat expected this outcome.

Wu Heng said, “You said Daxier wouldn't do something stupid like killing the Steward, and you were right, but the problem is, in some matters, he doesn't get a say and can only clean up for the Evil Cult.”

Brittany took a deep breath and sighed softly.

The small Maid also sighed along.

Wu Heng continued, “I've spoken with the association, allowing you to manage this city. Prepare yourself. I'll escort you to the City Lord's Mansion. You'll need to visit city hall to have a meeting with the officials, so be spirited, get rid of this despondent look.”

Brittany looked up, her eyes showing hesitation, “I'm afraid I might not do well.”

“Anything is better than the current state of Netalee City. Perk up a bit,” Wu Heng said.

The small Maid also encouraged, “Princess, Island Lord Wu Heng will assist you. If the Pirates' Gold and Silver Island can be developed so well, Netalee City can too.”

“Let's go, we'll discuss any issues when they come up,” Wu Heng added.

Brittany nodded, “Okay.”

The three left the room together, taking some skeletons with them to the City Lord's Mansion.

City Lord's Mansion.

When they arrived, the entire City Lord's Mansion was deserted.

Servants, guards, even the family members were nowhere to be seen, leaving only the empty house.

The easy-to-carry valuables had been mostly taken; what remained were items that were difficult to transport.

Fortunately, the chandeliers, tables, chairs, and cabinets were all still there, making it livable.

“We're late.” The small Maid looked around each room and said annoyedly.

“It's better these people left, saving us the trouble of driving them out and complicating things,” Brittany said.

Wu Heng said to the small Maid, “The Fifth Princess and I are going to the city hall to meet with the local officials. I'll leave some skeletons with you to clean up a bit.”

“Ah? I'm scared!” The small Maid lowered her head.

“What's there to be afraid of? They're all dead.”

“I'm not a Necromancer.” the little maid muttered.

Brittany then said, “Come with me, we'll clean up together when we get back.”

“Mmm-hmm, I'll listen to the princess.”

Wu Heng didn't say much more, and arranged for skeletons to stand guard here, to prevent people from moving things again.

He then went to the city hall with the others, summoning the local officials for a meeting.

Elsewhere in the city, Philippa had occupied the naval port, the city wall had been taken over by the association, and skeleton patrols roamed the city streets.

The entire city gradually became quiet.

At dusk, after dinner.

Wu Heng sat in a study within the City Lord's Mansion, stuffing his written letters into envelopes.

Opening the door, he called out, “Philippa!”

Tap tap tap~!

Philippa came running, “What's up?”

“Take these letters to the association, and send them together with the report from Elder Tapani and the others to headquarters,” Wu Heng instructed.

“Oh, okay!” Philippa took the letters and then asked, “Are we staying at the City Lord's Mansion tonight?”

“We'll stay here, to avoid any danger,” Wu Heng said.

It wasn't about his own danger, but that of Fifth Princess Brittany.

She had shown her face in the city today, planning to formally take over governance.

But he was also worried that there might still be supporters of the former City Lord or members of the Evil Cult within the city.

If they killed her at night, that would be the end of it.

Therefore, Elder Tapani and the others stayed at the association's premises, with level 15 professionals and various teams rotating to guard the city and patrol.

Wu Heng stayed at the City Lord's Mansion to search the former City Lord's residence for any additional evidence and to ensure the safety of Fifth Princess Brittany.

“Alright, I'll be back soon.” Philippa ran off at once.

After exiting, she took out her bicycle and rode off, a skeleton attendant jogging behind her, heading to the association.

Wu Heng returned to his room.

He took out a wireless radio, quickly assembled it, picked up the microphone, “Mini, can you hear me?”

After a short wait, Mini's voice came through, “Master, where have you reached?”

According to the plan, he was supposed to return today.

“Some unexpected changes occurred this morning; we discovered new leads involving the City Lord and the Evil Cult, and a battle broke out with the local army.”

Ah~!

Upon hearing this news, a commotion erupted on the other end.

Not just Mini was there, but he could also hear Robey, Annette, and even Shanaela's exclamations.

Then Shanaela's voice came through, “Is it safe now?”

“It's safe now. The city is now under the management of the Fifth Princess of the Yeko Kingdom, well, actually it's the association that's in control,” Wu Heng briefly explained.

Shanaela then said, “Tell us more about it.”

“Alright!” Wu Heng went on to give a detailed account of what had happened along the way.

After a while,

Shanaela finally spoke, “So you're saying that the population of Netalee City has dwindled, with many dead or fled?”

“Yes, I estimate it will take more than a few years to recover,” Wu Heng said.

Different from Gold and Silver Island.

Gold and Silver Island had pirates die; the island's population themselves did not suffer such heavy casualties.

But Netalee City was different, having fought the country's other armies before, now clashing with the association.

Many people died.

“Most valuables from the City Lord's Mansion have been moved out, and all that's left of the entire city is just the city itself. No money, no people,” Shanaela confirmed once more.

“I feel like you're making it sound worse than it is, but it seems about right,” Wu Heng said.

Shanaela spoke again, “I'll come over tomorrow.”

“Huh? Why come here? It's quite dangerous.”

“I'm bringing money to purchase local assets. You don't understand, just wait for me to get there.”

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