Chapter 896: Chapter 719, Like a Hero (One more update today, 5000 words.)_3 Chapter 896: Chapter 719, Like a Hero (One more update today, 5000 words.)_3 The more they resisted, the greater the number of skeletons became.
Without resistance, they could only flee.
“Restrict those beastmen, don't let them raid the inhabitants like bandits,” Wu Heng said.
With the situation having developed this way, Wu Heng couldn't possibly suggest a retreat.
If Yeko Kingdom saw their weakness, they might provoke further.
They had no choice but to keep fighting and see what would happen next.
But when facing ordinary residents, Wu Heng still didn't want to make things too terrible.
He didn't truly want to kill that many people.
Once the skeletons received orders, they wouldn't act beyond them, but it was the Beastman Alliance Army who had been following,
they naturally were very rough. If left unchecked, they might be even worse than bandits.
Wen Mansha said, “Master, rest assured, we've formed a monitoring team to investigate and restrict everyone. Once bad behavior is found, we'll control them immediately and bring them back for processing.”
“You think things through well,” Wu Heng praised with a smile.
Wen Mansha also smiled and said, “You've been promoted so fast, I won't let you gain a bad reputation.”
“Good girl.”
Wen Mansha continued, “In two more days, we'll be at Black Stone Town. I'm curious to see the expression on Steward Slyther's face. When I first took the position of City Lord, she used to call me names like 'gang leader' and such.”
“There's some prejudice against gangs over at Yeko Kingdom. Don't worry about it.”
Actually, the gangs in Lundham City were worse.
It wasn't just prejudice.
They really weren't good people.
Wen Mansha stubbornly said, “Then I want to see if she's afraid. When the time comes, I'll have the skeletons surround her association a few times to scare her.”
“Don't,” Wu Heng advised. “Slyther does take things quite seriously. Don't make her think you're really out to get her.”
“You always take her side.”
“No, it's just that I'm afraid you two won't get along.”
Wen Mansha wanted to continue, but then she heard a child's crying from the other side.
She could only say, “Master, I'm going to take the child to rest. I'll report back to you with any new updates.”
“Alright, let's stay in touch if anything comes up.”
The communication ended, and Wu Heng handed back control to the Skeleton Investigator.
He leaned against the edge of the desk, pondering this round of events.
The direction in which the Skeleton Army was advancing, the defenders had begun to flee, taking over cities was not a difficult task.
As they pressed forward, it was a matter of when Yeko Kingdom would gather their forces to resist.
On his end, he also needed to supply Lundham City with ample ammunition.
“Who sent a message?”
As he pondered, Glenda flew down from the ceiling.
“Wen Mansha. Her troops have been pushing forward smoothly, they're almost at Black Stone Town.”
“That fast?” Glenda was surprised as well, floated to one side and said, “Provide more support to Wen Mansha, let her push all the way to the main city. Conquering Yeko Kingdom, would that be faster?”
Uh…
Wu Heng had thought of this question just a moment ago.
“Yeko Kingdom is not small. Even if each city put up no resistance, it would still take months to reach the Royal City from our current position, and that's ensuring an adequate supply of skeletons and weapons.”
From the recent battles, the Skeleton Army did hold an advantage.
But the idea of conquering Lundham City by force still presented a considerable challenge.
The closer they got to the center, the fiercer the resistance would be. It might even result in the scattered forces within the Royal City uniting once again.
That would only prolong things.
There was also the intervention from the association to consider; they might step in to mediate at any time.
It's not as simple as it seems.
Of course, they could try.
Continue pushing forward with the Lundham City forces while still supporting the Fifth Princess.
Whichever side showed better results should be pursued.
Glenda thought there was sense in this, “You are the expert on skeletons.”
Wu Heng looked at her irritably, “How's the new edition of the newspaper doing?”
“The effects are pretty good, especially the part where you, alone, killed the City Lord and then rescued people afterward. The response has been very positive,” Glenda said with a smile.
“You write well.”
“You really did do that. It's not made up,” Glenda responded with a smile.
As they spoke, Xiao Xiao and Bella flew back in.
“Uncle, we're back,” Xiao Xiao cheered.
Then, she stared at him with big eyes.
Wu Heng looked back at her expectant face and repeated his previous question, “How's the newspaper doing?”
Glenda smiled faintly on the side.
Xiao Xiao said, “People think highly of your rescue. They say you killed the City Lord on your own and then came back to save people, just like the heroes in stories.”
Bella added, “No one believes the hero stories in association pamphlets, but your story, everyone who hears it will believe it, and it has a very good effect.”
Ah, this…
To be compared to the stories in promotional pamphlets was a bit too flattering.
“They think too highly of me.”
“Uncle, you're just one level away, don't be disheartened. In my heart, you're the best,” Xiao Xiao comfortingly leaned on his shoulder.
“Xiao Xiao, your words are so heartwarming.”
“Hehe!”
Wu Heng then asked, “Any effect on the electric light project?”
Bella said, “I paid attention. People are willing to accept it. They're just concerned about how to charge for it. Everyone is worried the magical prop will be too expensive to afford.”
“I see. There shouldn't be any issues then.”
Electric lights would be charged based on electricity used, set at a reasonable price, plus with the Flame Furnace powering it and no need for fuel, there would be virtually no costs.
“Uncle, I also went to the port. Newspapers and books have been shipped out.”
“Mm, all quite good,” Wu Heng decided, then glanced at the time and said, “Let's go, we'll head to Zombie World and come back early in the afternoon.”
“Okay.”
The Three Ghosts replied in unison.
They then slipped into his body one after the other.
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