The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse
Chapter 1282 - 945, Pre-War Preparation_2

Chapter 1282: Chapter 945, Pre-War Preparation_2

The women at home were collectively training in the training room, with the sounds of their movements echoing through the house.

Wu Heng sat down in the living room, and Mini walked over to brew tea for him. She then said, "Master, Mrs. Mackintosh called you this afternoon."

"Did she mention anything?" Wu Heng took a sip of tea.

"She didn’t say; she just asked you to call her back when you returned. But I heard something happened at the harbor during the day." Mini said casually.

Harbor...

"I got it." Wu Heng nodded.

Mini smiled, "Master, I’m going back to training. Call me if you need anything."

"Don’t overstrain yourself."

"Got it, master!"

Mini left with a smile while Wu Heng took out his phone and dialed Mackintosh’s number.

After two rings, Mackintosh’s voice came from the other end, "Master!"

"You called during the day?" Wu Heng asked.

"There are two matters I need to report to you." Mackintosh paused, then said, "Rumors are beginning to spread on the island, saying that you killed a Church Priest at the banquet and mentioning necromancy experiments in various places, and that Gold and Silver Island is about to plunge into chaos. We’ve identified several suspects and can arrange for the guards to arrest them at any time."

Wu Heng’s eyes narrowed as he listened.

The Church orchestrated this.

"What’s the second matter?" Wu Heng continued.

Mackintosh said, "The second matter is that a fleet docked today. The people on the ship claimed that their fleet was raided by a ship holding an Association search warrant, resulting in serious losses of goods and personnel. They were later taken to the Association for Deacon Hela Gui to handle."

Wu Heng nodded, thought for a moment, and said, "Arrest those spreading rumors tonight and interrogate them to ascertain their motives."

"Understood, I’ll arrange it now." Mackintosh said directly.

"Alright, call me if there’s any news." Wu Heng said.

After hanging up, Wu Heng took another sip of tea.

It’s highly likely that the Church orchestrated the rumor-spreading, although it may not be directly their doing, but the root is definitely connected to the Church.

Creating public opinion or causing chaos on Gold and Silver Island.

The second matter, the harbor incident, the search warrant was concocted by the new flag-bearer, and it was anticipated that there would be problems.

And sooner than expected.

I’ll remind Hela Gui about the Church’s matters when I visit the Association tomorrow.

After sitting for a while, Wu Heng returned to the study.

In front of the Demon Soul Pot, he played ’The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers’, with wisps of ghosts floating out and watching the content on the tablet.

Wu Heng then chatted with Glenda and Bella about the island’s events.

...

Under the inky night, several shadows quietly moved through the streets of Gold and Silver Island.

Mackintosh personally led the team, followed by a squad of fully armed skeleton guards.

Glancing at the list in hand, he whispered, "Capture them alive."

The skeletons moved swiftly, and in the midst of the noise and shouts, the suspects were taken to the dungeon.

Wu Heng received Mackintosh’s call.

Only then did Wu Heng return to his room to rest.

...

The next day!

Wu Heng headed to the Association, standing in front of the Steward’s Office and knocking lightly before walking in directly.

Inside the office, the elf sisters were at their respective desks reviewing documents.

Seeing Wu Heng enter, they both smiled faintly.

Hela Gui said, "I was just about to discuss something with you."

"The harbor incident?" Wu Heng sat down nearby.

"Yes, a trading fleet’s ship was inspected along the route and then attacked." Hela Gui said solemnly.

At this moment, Shi Yali brought some elf pastries and placed them in front of him.

She didn’t interrupt their conversation and went back to her seat.

"Who is the fleet formerly holding the search warrant that conducted the robbery?" Wu Heng asked.

"The victims can clearly describe the fleet’s flags. It shouldn’t be difficult to check against the fleets issued search warrants in various places and identify them." Hela Gui continued, "The main problem is what steps we should take next. What we’ve been concerned about has already happened. If we don’t curb it, it will likely get worse."

After Wu Heng arrived at Gold and Silver Island, the maritime route had become a golden path for various locales, speeding up trade and increasing income.

In Hela Gui’s point of view, she absolutely doesn’t want to see such incidents occur.

Wu Heng said, "Bring that flag-bearer here."

Shi Yali nodded and left directly. When she returned, she was following the elf flag-bearer.

The flag-bearer walked into the room with a proud stance, saw Wu Heng sitting there, was stunned for a moment, then saluted, "Greetings, Leader Wu Heng."

Wu Heng also looked the flag-bearer up and down.

Although Hela Gui had mentioned him several times, it was his first time meeting this individual.

A typical elf appearance, tall and elegant.

Wu Heng nodded and said, "There are reports that private fleets holding search warrants have started plundering fleets at sea. You issued the search warrants. Was this planned?"

The flag-bearer touched his sleeve and said, "Leader, the plundering incidents are indeed regrettable, but reform always comes with a price."

As he spoke, he unfolded a paper and handed it over, saying, "I recommend that Associations increase the deposit for ships holding search warrants, hold them accountable for any violations, and concurrently expand the patrol range of Gold and Silver Island fleets."

It was clear he had come prepared.

Wu Heng glanced at the document handed over and looked at him again, "You want Gold and Silver Island to expand its patrol range to reduce the chances of robbery by ships holding search warrants?"

"Yes." The flag-bearer replied.

Hela Gui said directly, "By your suggestion, we might as well have the island’s ships patrol and forget about issuing search warrants altogether. Moreover, dispatching all the island’s ships wouldn’t be sufficient to patrol the entire Emerald Sea."

"This is to mitigate the current crisis. Eventually, the focus will still be on search warrants." The flag-bearer continued.

After listening to him, Wu Heng folded the document and said, "I’ll discuss this with Hela Gui and give you an answer later."

The flag-bearer glanced at Hela Gui, then nodded, "Understood, I’ll take my leave now."

After he left.

Shi Yali was caressing her teacup, "Both Hela Gui and I dislike him. Although he’s an elf, he’s annoying."

Hela Gui asked, "Dispatch the island’s ships? Spread across the entire Emerald Sea? How could that be possible?"

"Of course not." Wu Heng said, "Let me tell you another matter."

The sisters calmed down, curiously looking at him.

Wu Heng said, "The Church might be planning to attack Gold and Silver Island. Lilith has been sent away. We also need to prepare for potential danger."

The sisters’ faces changed drastically.

"Again? Why?" Hela Gui said, then immediately realized, "The matter with the female priest?"

"I suspect so; moreover, this time they are undoubtedly ready to kill me. I’ve already arranged things with Mini and the others. The Church likely won’t harm Association members, but you should still be cautious. Use the tickets I gave you to escape if there’s danger." Wu Heng quickly said.

Shi Yali added, "Then we mustn’t dispatch the ships now."

Wu Heng raised an eyebrow at the sisters, "Besides, isn’t it a bit too coincidental to send away the fleets now?"

"You mean...?" Hela Gui’s face turned even grimmer.

Shi Yali cursed, "No wonder all the orders are so strange since he arrived."

Wu Heng said, "Don’t spread this matter."

"Understood!"

...

Netalee City, City Lord’s Mansion.

The little maid ran back hurriedly, said urgently, "Your Highness, the bishop of the church has left the harbor with most of the clergy, along with several warships."

The Fifth Princess frowned and asked, "Do you know where they’re headed?"

"I couldn’t find out, but from the departure supplies, it looks like they’re going to participate in a battle." The little maid said.

The Fifth Princess narrowed her eyes immediately, "Keep investigating, I’ll report this to the leader."

"Yes!" The little maid turned to leave.

The Fifth Princess continued, "Be careful, I have a bad feeling."

"Understood, Princess."

...

Island Lord’s Mansion, study.

"I see you come from a prestigious family, how come you followed that rascal?" A ghost floated out, speaking to the guard beside.

Glenda raised her head, her tone calm, "He’s alright! Except for being a bit lustful, I haven’t found any other flaws."

"Humph! Such desires are enough to prevent great achievements."

Glenda retorted, "You should get to know him. Maybe the ’great achievements’ you talk about, he has accomplished them all."

The ghost narrowed its eyes, repeatedly scrutinizing Glenda.

Accomplished them all.

Quite the boast.