The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse
Chapter 1278 - 944: The Raised Bandit

Chapter 1278: Chapter 944: The Raised Bandit

The bishop’s fingertips gently caressed the golden wax seal on the letter.

This was the unique emblem of a Holy Hall decree, symbolizing an unchallengeable divine order.

We are truly going to attack Gold and Silver Island.

And such orders from the Holy Hall are generally transmitted to all surrounding churches.

After a long moment, the bishop slowly raised his head and said, "Have Tock keep an eye on the church opposite, and also have all priests and knights above Level 15, as well as Nasir, come see me here."

"Yes!" the priest responded promptly and left briskly.

The bishop walked to a chair on the side, his expression darkening.

Very soon, the high-level clergy of the church entered.

Whispering among themselves, speculating on the reason the bishop had gathered them.

The bishop’s gaze slowly swept over the priests before him, raising the letter in his hand, his voice low and solemn:

"A papal decree—prepare for Holy War, destroy the gods and eliminate heresy."

The mere eight words caused the atmosphere in the room to suddenly solidify.

Then he uttered three more words, "Gold and Silver Island!"

Steward Nasir’s pupils slightly contracted, and the church knights standing to the side instinctively gripped their sword hilts.

Gold and Silver Island, which represents Wu Heng.

We are going to war with the newly risen hero.

"Bishop..." An elderly priest couldn’t help but speak, "Is it because of the ’Adrienne’ incident from last time?"

Adrienne died at Wu Heng’s banquet, judging by the timing, it should be because of that.

The bishop’s gaze swept over the crowd like a blade, his voice carrying indisputable authority, "The reason is no longer important, the decree has been issued, the Holy War is inevitable, and Gold and Silver Island along with Wu Heng will pay for their actions."

Everyone’s face turned solemn.

This means... the Holy Court is dead set on wiping out Gold and Silver Island this time!

...

Gold and Silver Island, Island Lord’s Mansion.

At dusk, Shanaela and Philippa had hurried back from outside, sitting at the dining table preparing to eat.

After a few simple bites, Wu Heng said, "Some issues have arisen on the Blood Clan’s capital side, so Lilith Leader has temporarily returned."

Shanaela said, "Lilith Leader has indeed stayed on the island for quite some time, now that she has left, the Association might be reassured and won’t keep monitoring you."

Wu Heng glanced at her.

Shanaela raised an eyebrow, "Did I say something wrong?"

Wu Heng recounted the words Lilith had said to him before she left.

The few who had been chatting happily all changed their expressions.

Shanaela said, "Wasn’t the evidence found sent to the headquarters? How could this issue still arise?"

Philippa added, "The Holy Court will certainly deny it. If I had a grudge against someone, this would be a perfect excuse for war, just insist that Wu Heng did it."

Whoosh~~!

Everyone in the room looked at her.

Philippa paused, scratching her face, "Did I say something wrong?"

Wu Heng took a sip from his wine glass and said, "Yes, Lilith said the same, the Religious Leader refuses to acknowledge the result."

"See..." Philippa said with some pride, completely ignoring the serious atmosphere.

Bella stuffed a piece of meat into her mouth, "Shut up, stop causing trouble."

Philippa mumbled, you stabbed my throat.

Shanaela then asked, "What are your plans?"

"It’s all just speculation between me and Lilith. Whether the Blood Clan’s Chief has anything to do with this, or what action the Holy Court will take, remains uncertain." Wu Heng continued, "If anything unexpected happens, like last time, use the tickets and leave here first."

"Understood, Master." The maids agreed readily.

They knew they were not high-level and staying would only be a burden.

Wu Heng glanced at Philippa, "Philippa, did you hear that."

"I have combat capability, unlike them," Philippa protested.

A wave of eye rolls followed around.

Wu Heng said, "In a fight among heroes, what combat capability do you have? If there’s danger, escape with your mother."

Hearing her mother mentioned, Philippa nodded, "Okay, actually, I don’t think heroes are all that amazing either."

Having given a couple more instructions to the maids, Wu Heng ended the conversation.

The maids went together to the training room, and Wu Heng also went upstairs back to his dormitory.

...

In the study.

With Lilith gone, Xiao Xiao had no reason to go out either.

She and Bella floated in mid-air as ghosts, watching cartoons on the tablet.

Grandaze controlled a puppet, lounging like an elegant lady on a chaise longue, flipping through a book in her hand.

Seeing Wu Heng return, Grandaze shifted her gaze from the book and said, "Have you informed Mini and the others?"

"Leave if there’s danger, just like last time." Wu Heng said as he walked over.

"There’s no intelligence yet. If the Holy Court does take action, send them away in advance; staying here won’t help." Grandaze said.

"I understand." Wu Heng sat down beside her.

Grandaze continued, "Appease that lady, and maybe learning a couple of ancient skills ahead of time will help."

"Why are you calling her ’lady’ too?" Wu Heng was a bit speechless.

’Lady’ was what the corpse responded during the Wenshi session.

Grandaze winked at him, showing a ’I have faith in you in this regard’ expression.

Wu Heng took out the Demon Soul Pot.

He had discussed this matter with Grandaze.

They still believed that easing relations with the ’lady’ ghost was crucial, primarily to obtain ancient skills.