The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse
Chapter 1254 - 932, Banquet_2

Chapter 1254: Chapter 932, Banquet_2

The Fifth Princess maintained her smile, "That’s too kind of you. Just send it over there, and someone will register it."

"Alright!" The crowd, carrying gifts, moved to another location.

The Fifth Princess said to Shanaela, "They’ve gone all out. Even on my father’s birthday, it wasn’t like this."

Shanaela laughed and said, "They’re just merchants. If you invited some kings or clan chiefs, they could give even better things. Attending a hero’s banquet is not an opportunity everyone gets."

"You are right."

Shanaela continued, "Use the leader’s title to expand your network."

"Yes!" The Fifth Princess nodded again.

The two spoke softly, both of their gazes simultaneously landing on the two figures entering through the door.

Their eyes narrowed at the same time.

Priests from The Holy Court...

The Fifth Princess immediately said, "The one leading is called Nasir, an 18th-level priest, and the woman is Adrienne, slightly lower level, both clergy from the association. I did not invite them.

Both approached and bowed slightly, "Your Highness."

The Fifth Princess smiled and said, "Priest Nasir, welcome."

"During the investigation team period, I had the honor of investigating with Leader Wu Heng; this time, I also came to join the fun," Nasir said.

The Fifth Princess raised her eyebrows; it didn’t sound like they were here to cause trouble.

Besides, it wouldn’t be rational for a priest to cause trouble for a hero.

"You’re too kind, please come inside," the Fifth Princess continued.

The female priest glanced around the hall at the many men and women, asking, "Princess, which one is the Leader?"

"Alright!" The two priests nodded and headed straight into the hall.

Some members of the association immediately approached them and started to converse.

Shanaela turned back, glanced around, and took out her phone to send a message to Wu Heng, informing him that two priests had arrived, and from their words and demeanor, they didn’t seem to be looking for trouble.

...

Upstairs in the study.

Wu Heng glanced at his phone’s text messages and then turned off his phone again.

Across from him sat the Elf Elder Tapani and the veteran mage Gianvito; the three had been chatting for a while.

Tapani sighed and said, "In just a few months, you’ve become a hero."

Gianvito took a sip of tea, "Right, some people have lived for so long and are still Elders..."

Tapani glared at him, "Wu Heng becoming a hero, what are you boasting about?"

Wu Heng said, "I just had some opportunities; my actual strength isn’t that high."

"Being able to become a hero speaks for itself, the rest doesn’t matter," Tapani said, continuing to ask, "The Fifth Princess mentioned you establishing a church in the city?"

"Hero Hall, initially being established," Wu Heng said.

Gianvito curiously asked, "What about The Holy Court...?"

"I’ve reported it to the headquarters; there are no issues with the process," Wu Heng said casually.

Seeing that he was well-prepared, the two didn’t press further.

Tapani looked at Gianvito and said with a smile, "You old guy, hesitated back then and didn’t take Wu Heng as your apprentice. Now you probably regret it immensely!"

When this was brought up, Gianvito’s face showed a hint of embarrassment, "If I had taken him as an apprentice, maybe it would have hindered his advancement, so it’s fine now."

"Easy for you to say. You probably regretted it for a long time!"

"I’m too lazy to argue with you, sword-wielding guy."

Listening to the two bicker for a couple of sentences, Wu Heng continued, "Is the investigation in Yeko Kingdom still ongoing?"

The two who were arguing looked over at the same time, and Tapani said, "It’s still ongoing, but a bishop from The Holy Court is leading the investigation. There has been little progress since the Leader left."

Wu Heng directly asked, "Is there an issue with the Crown Prince?"

Tapani took another sip of tea, "There definitely is an issue, it’s just about how it will be characterized in the end. But I feel the headquarters might not have the intention to replace him."

That does make sense; if they wanted to remove the Crown Prince, the association would have done so long ago; there’s no need to wait this long without a result.

It’s likely they’re optimistic about the Crown Prince, hoping he’ll sever ties with other sects and continue to manage Yeko Kingdom.

The two on the opposite side also didn’t want to reveal too much.

The royal dispute in Yeko Kingdom was connected to Wu Heng, the Fifth Princess, and the Second Prince, and discussing it too much could easily invite trouble for themselves.

Wu Heng didn’t pursue further questions; his gaze fell on Gianvito, "Dean!"

Gianvito squinted his eyes warily and said, "I don’t meddle in these matters; you can ask Tapani."

"What are you thinking?" Wu Heng chuckled, "Do you have any Skill Books? Lend me a few to take a look."

"Why would a Necromancy Sect person like you need Skill Books from me?" Gianvito countered.

"To arm my mind," Wu Heng replied.

Gianvito pondered for a moment and then said, "I can lend you some Skill Books, but I have one condition."

"Please, go ahead..." Wu Heng said earnestly.

"Join our Magic Research Association and prepare a place on Gold and Silver Island as our association’s venue," Gianvito stated directly.

Previously, upon hearing that Wu Heng became a hero, he had wanted to write a letter mentioning this.

But sending a letter right after hearing the news seemed overly eager, so he hadn’t sent it.

Now, with the topic brought up, he could bring it up casually.

Wu Heng glanced at him; last time, when he himself volunteered to join, Gianvito had hesitated. But now, after becoming a hero, Gianvito was eager for him to join.

After careful consideration, Wu Heng said, "Alright, I have a strong interest in magical knowledge too."

"Good, then I will notify people to head to Gold and Silver Island to handle this matter; at that time, you can freely access the association’s Skill Books," Gianvito said.

Wu Heng nodded in agreement.

At this moment, a knock came from the door, "Leader, guests have mostly arrived."

"Alright, I will come down now," Wu Heng said and looked again at his two companions, "Elder, Dean, everyone’s here; let’s not spoil the fun, let’s head down early."

The two nodded and followed him downstairs.

...

The three went downstairs.

The hall was bustling, full of men and women dressed in different, flamboyant, and wealthy outfits.

As the three descended the stairs.

The guests in the inner hall glanced up casually but couldn’t look away, their eyes fixed on the three.

Tapani, they all knew, even Gianvito, but the other person....

The hall fell silent, everyone just stared.

The Fifth Princess stood up and slightly bowed, "Leader."

Whoosh~!

Everyone’s gaze instantly turned excited and thrilled, craning their necks to take another look, all followed by bowing.

A scattered chorus of, "Leader."

Wu Heng surveyed everyone, also noting the two priests not far away, having remembered the male priest from the investigation team.

He withdrew his gaze and said with a smile, "Alright, everyone is here to join the banquet, feel free, let’s start with dinner."

Having said that, he sat in an upper position with Tapani and Gianvito.

The others followed suit and took their seats.

Wu Heng raised his wine glass and made a gesture below, prompting the hall to bustle again, officially starting the banquet.

...

After a few glasses of fruit wine.

The Fifth Princess began introducing her local officials and Chamber of Commerce representatives, offering toasts and presenting gifts.

Some noble women’s charming expressions were deliberately or unintentionally expressed.

The nobles acted as if they hadn’t noticed, continuing to introduce themselves and their Chamber of Commerce.

"Leader Wu Heng!" Two priests approached and bowed slightly.

"Priest Nasir!" Wu Heng smiled as well.

Although his relationship with The Holy Court wasn’t favorable, he had fought alongside Nasir and even saved his life.

Nasir introduced, "This is Priest Adrienne, accompanying me in garrisoning this area."

"Leader," the female priest greeted with a bow.

"Hello!"

Nasir sat beside him and spoke softly, "Leader, are you going to establish a church in the city?"

As expected, the topic still came around to this.