The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse
Chapter 903

Chapter 903: Chapter 722, Complete Set Chapter 903: Chapter 722, Complete Set It seemed that the letter I had sent to the headquarters had an effect.

The reward issuance was not arbitrary this time, it specified the “Hundred Soldiers” set.

Including the piece before me, the set was almost complete.

If there were any more components, I wouldn't even have any place to wear them.

Sitting back on the sofa, I examined the shawl closely as the properties appeared along with it.

[Hundred Soldiers Shawl (Special Item)]

[Effect: Adapts to body changes, Engraving Exorcism.]

[Side Effect: Heavy.]

(Description: A shawl woven from special materials, seemingly an accessory part of some set.)

Unsurprisingly, it was one of the set's accessories.

The effect was “Engraving Exorcism,” and the side effect was simply described as heavy.

The specific effects still needed some trial.

Shi Yali came over, opened her notebook, and leaning against the sofa, explained, “The Hundred Soldiers Shawl, an accessory of the Hundred Soldiers Robe, possesses the effect of 'Engraving Exorcism'. According to the special items archive of the headquarters, it provides protection against pests, immunity from curses, and resistance to possession from diseases.”

Wu Heng raised an eyebrow and looked at the shawl again.

It sounded more like a protective tool, and its effects were quite broad, not only driving away pests but also preventing various other abnormal effects.

It functioned more like a protective amulet.

An amulet with many kinds of protections.

After a brief pause, Shi Yali continued, “The side effect is a sense of heaviness that doesn't match the material, almost the weight of full plate armor. For mages, that's quite a burden.”

Armor was divided into three categories.

Light armor, medium armor, and heavy armor.

Light armor referred to cloth armor, single-sided leather armor, and other lightweight protective gear.

Medium armor included scale armor, leather armor, and chain mail, among others.

Since becoming the Vice-executive, the InkScale Armor issued by the association fell under the category of medium armor.

It had good defense but was heavier than light armor.

Heavy armor often referred to iron armor or other types of protective gear made from thick material, requiring a considerable level of physical strength to wear.

For a mage's piece of equipment to weigh as much as heavy armor meant that the majority of mages could not wear it.

Or rather, wearing it would hinder their ability to fight normally and instead act as a burden.

Wu Heng nodded, then asked, “Does the list mention how many pieces the Hundred Soldiers set has in total?”

Shi Yali flipped through her data and said, “The Hundred Soldiers Robe, Hundred Soldiers Boots, Hundred Soldiers Belt, and this Hundred Soldiers Shawl make up the four pieces– one main piece and three accessories. You must be almost complete then, right?”

Wu Heng nodded. That meant he indeed had almost the whole set.

“Is there no added effect for completing the set?”

“There is. The records say that wearing the full set cuts the side effects of all its components in half,” Shi Yali continued.

Halving the side effects was quite practical.

“Not bad, I'm quite satisfied with this shawl.”

“Let me help you put it on to see if you can handle the weight,” Shi Yali suggested.

Wu Heng stood up, and Shi Yali took the shawl and helped him slip it over his head, draping it over his body.

The shawl was roomy, covering most of his upper body, and even had a hood that could shield against wind and sand or simply obscure the face.

As soon as he donned it, Wu Heng felt a significant weight press down on his shoulders.

But it wasn't as heavy as he had imagined.

It was like having half a bag of rice on each shoulder, and with his current constitution being very strong, he even surpassed close-combat professions.

Wearing this piece of equipment was no problem at all.

He hadn't yet worn the entire set; after donning it, the side effects would be halved.

“How is it?” Wu Heng turned around.

“It looks good,” Xi Ligui said with a smile from behind her desk.

Shi Yali adjusted his attire, “It's nice, and the hat adds a mysterious touch.”

“I think it's pretty good too,” Wu Heng walked over to a mirror to take a look.

Confirming it was fine but unable to test the special item's effects right now,

he took it off and put it in the Space Ring.

Having dealt with the matter of the first-level reward,

Wu Heng sat down again on the sofa, picked up his teacup, and took a couple of sips.

Shi Yali seated next to him asked, “Are there any new movies?”

“In a few days. Once new ones are out, I'll call you guys over.”

Wu Heng had indeed collected several movies suitable for this world to watch, but they were still in the phase of translation.

To be able to showcase them still required some time.

“Is it the same story as before?” Shi Yali pressed.

“There's a sequel to The Lord of the Rings, and a few other types of movies,” Wu Heng said. “Don't worry, when they can be shown, you'll be the first to see them.”

The two women also nodded with a smile.

Xi Ligui then asked, “Is there any news from the investigation team?”

“No, after I came back, there hasn't been any information coming from there. I guess Elder Tapani might know something.”

After returning, there had been no news from the investigation team.

Moreover, according to the journey, they probably hadn't arrived at the Royal City of the Yeko Kingdom.

“The investigation team should go to each city along the way first, to provide a sense of security for the local associations, and then head to the Royal City,” Xi Ligui analyzed.

“That makes sense,” Wu Heng replied. “Let's hope everything goes smoothly for them.”

“It's not necessarily a bad thing that you weren't asked to go along,” Xi Ligui remarked.

“I didn't want to go anyway, nowhere is as comfortable as Gold and Silver Island,” Wu Heng said, then glanced at the time and added, “If there's nothing else, I'll head back now. I'll come to see you again when I have time.”

“Alright, go back then!” Xi Ligui nodded.

Shi Yali also stood up and walked him to the door, saying, “In a few days, the elf fleet will bring some Flower Nectar Wine. I'll call you over to have dinner at our house then.”

“Sure, just let me know. I'm off now.”

After waving goodbye, Wu Heng put on a simple hood and walked straight out of the study.

Heading outside.

Upon leaving the association building, he called a carriage and returned to the Island Lord's Mansion.

He had wanted to spend some time alone with Xi Ligui.

But since Shi Yali was also in the room, he couldn't do anything in front of her, so he would have to wait for another time.

Back at the Island Lord's Mansion.

Wu Heng walked into the living room.

Mini came over, helped him take off his coat, and hung it up before saying, “Master, Sister Veera just called to ask if you were home. The local representative from Starflower wants to come over to discuss the Plant Growth Potion.”

“Tell her I'm back and have the Starflower representative come straight over!”

“Very well, Master,” Mini replied affirmatively and walked over to the phone to dial.

Once the call was connected, she relayed Wu Heng's message.

“Master, the people from Starflower will be here shortly.”

“Good,” Wu Heng nodded.

Mini went to attend to her own tasks, and Wu Heng took out the newly acquired Hundred Soldiers Shawl again.

The shawl was dark grey with some intricate embroidery.

It was a bit different from the bright colors of the Hundred Soldiers Set, making it much more understated.

In fact, it was better that its ordinary color didn't attract attention.

The effect of the shawl was “Engraving Exorcism.” According to Shi Yali, it could repel insects and protect against curses and possessions among other abnormal effects.

Unlike other accessories, it didn't amplify spells but rather seemed to increase defense.

Ensuring personal safety and maintaining a good condition for casting spells was indeed something mages needed to consider.

The effect of blocking curses and possessions was somewhat similar to the previously obtained “Untainted Holy Radiance,” but it was certainly better than the “Untainted Holy Radiance.”

Wearing that thing might actually set you ablaze, which was rather frightening.

As for the idea of repelling insects to protect the body, it could block the effects of repelling mosquitoes, useful for wearing while sleeping to avoid the buzzing in one's ears.

“No, that's not right! This must refer to the Pestilence Skill, or perhaps some tamed swarms.”

Wu Heng immediately remembered this detail.

The Necromancer's Pestilence Skill, the Spider Tribe's spider swarms, and the item he had seen in Black Stone Town that could unleash swarms all fell under the category of insects.

“It must be this kind.”

“How could that be, for ordinary insects to be related to a special item.”

The more he thought about it, the more convincing it seemed.

At that moment, voices came from the courtyard.

The cat maid Robey led a Wood Elf over.

Wu Heng put the shawl back into the Space Ring as the two entered the living room.

“Master, the representative from Starflower is here,” Robey said.

“Lord Island Master,” the Wood Elf bowed slightly.

“Take a seat!” Wu Heng said with a smile.

The Wood Elf sat down across from him, sitting up straight.

Robey brought over tea and placed it before the guest.

“Lord Island Master, Miss Andre Willow told me you would like to order some Plant Growth Potions,” the Wood Elf spoke again.

“Yes, how do you sell these potions?” Wu Heng inquired.

The Wood Elf responded, “Which kind of plants do you need them for? There are different types of this potion, they are not all the same.”

“Explain all of them.”