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Chapter 1383 - 992, Indeed Bringing Calamity to the Nation_2

Chapter 1383: Chapter 992, Indeed Bringing Calamity to the Nation_2

Wu Heng said, "I feel it’s out of fear that one day I might end up the same way, collecting Special Items in advance as a precaution."

"You have a point." Glenda agreed, then shifted the topic, "Speaking of which, the progress on Lady’s side is still too slow."

Wu Heng shook his head, "There’s no helping it. After thousands of years, just being able to barely continue is already difficult."

"Indeed." Glenda’s tone was indifferent, "I’m just afraid The Holy Court is planning something. I always feel they’re too low-key recently, not like their usual style."

"The radio and Lilith on that side are keeping an eye on The Holy Court. If they make any moves, we’ll know in advance." Wu Heng said.

Glenda nodded, "Anything else? If not, I’ll go read."

"Nothing else."

Glenda headed towards the courtyard, while Viola also made a bow and then stood up to leave.

Wu Heng sat on the sofa, still staring at that letter.

Suddenly, he thought of when Lu An landed on the island to challenge him, Xi Ligui had introduced the Celt Kingdom to him.

Their king’s succession is quite special; one generation is mediocre, while another is remarkably outstanding in childhood.

Back then, Xi Ligui said it was their Royal Family’s curse.

The teacup stopped at his lips, Wu Heng’s pupils slightly contracted.

So that’s how it is!

The so-called ’outstanding generation’ are the former kings perpetually reincarnated using Special Items!

And the mediocre successor is just a puppet for the transition period.

The ministers would willingly wait for the ’Destined Child’ to arrive, while the mediocre king is powerless to change anything and dares not take risks.

A perfect cycle.

"So... Lu An is the reincarnated king?" Wu Heng muttered to himself.

No wonder a Mage could exhibit near-advanced sword skills in battle; it’s all accumulated experience from several lifetimes!

Suddenly, he realized something and put down the teacup abruptly.

If Lu An continues to circulate within the Royal bloodline.

Using a daughter-in-law to give birth to himself...!

Goodness, how perverse!

Wu Heng decided not to dwell on it anymore, just to pay more attention to The Holy Court’s movements.

...

Afternoon.

Sunlight streamed through the voile curtains into the living room, Wu Heng sat near the window, and on the phone on the wooden table in front of him, appeared the face of the Yeko Kingdom’s Queen, ’Brittany’.

The former Fifth Princess was no longer the naive girl they once met.

Wearing a crown woven with silver threads, her face bore a dignified poise, with an air of authority that belied her age.

"I’ve already reached an agreement with Sister Wen Mansha." Brittany’s voice was soft, "With Seterde Fortress as the boundary, anything south will be returned to the Yeko Kingdom, and anything north will belong to Lundham City! This way, I can consolidate my political achievements and ensure Sister Wen Mansha receives her deserved gains. I will compensate Sister Wen Mansha for the ceded territory."

Wu Heng nodded, this boundary point was quite well-chosen.

Historically, Seterde Fortress was the border between the two. Back in the day, the Yeko Kingdom expanded past the fortress relying on its strength. Now with Lundham City being powerful, making this location the boundary, both sides could agree on a dignified solution.

"As long as you both have it figured out." Wu Heng smiled like a mediator, "Work together more in the future; we’re all family."

Brittany chuckled lightly, her eyes glancing subtly, "Don’t worry, Master!"

The call of "Master" sent a tingle down Wu Heng’s spine.

"Aren’t you afraid of others laughing, you being a queen?"

"There’s no one, and even if there were, I wouldn’t be afraid." Brittany tilted her head back, as if reverting to that young girl.

Goodness, the queen’s majesty is all used here.

Wu Heng continued, "The Holy Court hasn’t caused you any trouble, right?"

"Not for now." Brittany twirled a strand of her hair around her fingertips, speaking with ease, "I didn’t directly close all churches, just increased the number of Spirit Awakening Sect churches. Once they’re built, I’ll observe the situation and decide the next step."

"The Holy Court is currently busy with the Celt Kingdom." Wu Heng went on, "The Royal Family there has been completely suppressed by the association."

Brittany’s pupils constricted sharply, clearly indicating she hadn’t received this information yet.

Her slender fingers unconsciously clenched the hem of her dress, suddenly realizing that if she had followed The Holy Court’s plan and fought Lundham City head-on, it might have resulted in the same outcome.

"Because of what?" Brittany asked.

"The association must’ve found evidence of the Royal Family’s crimes; they wouldn’t just replace a whole Royal Family randomly." Wu Heng paused slightly, then continued, "But The Holy Court also has its reasons; they have their eyes on a Special Item of the Royal Family."

"Alright, I understand." Brittany’s voice trembled slightly.

Wu Heng nodded, "If anything comes up, contact me anytime."

"Yes, sir."

The two chatted for a while, then the call ended.

Wu Heng also got up and headed to the training room, summoned the Skeleton, and trained with the spear.

...

Two days later.

Wu Heng was sitting in the living room reading a book when there was a knocking sound at the courtyard door.

Mini trotted to check, had a brief conversation outside, and then quickly returned.

"Master, the association has delivered the puppets! There’s also a letter." Mini waved her hand, and five wooden containers were neatly arranged on the ground in front of her.

Three standard-sized wooden coffins, one slightly smaller, and a flat wooden box.

Wu Heng said, "Go and call Xiao Xiao and the others down, and also Lady."

"Alright!" Mini turned nimbly and went upstairs.

Wu Heng picked up the letter, tore open the envelope, and glanced at it.

It was in the Deceit Puppet Master’s handwriting, the content was concise and clear.

It essentially said that the custom-made puppets were completed, and the extra wooden box contained the fox tails of the Fox Clan.

He hoped Wu Heng and the users would be satisfied.

The newspaper promotion would continue as usual, and he looked forward to the next cooperation.

After reading, he set the letter down, and four ghosts floated gracefully through the ceiling.

Lady floated at the forefront, the frequency of her flickering soul fire clearly accelerated, her gaze swept towards the wooden box ahead, eyes full of anticipation.

She was the only ghost in the house without a puppet.

She was somewhat envious.

"Uncle! Are these the new puppets?" Xiao Xiao dove into the wooden box, eagerly examining each one, suddenly pointing at the flat wooden box with a gasp, "Wow! It’s the tails! Aunt’s tails have also been made!"

The maids from the courtyard and training room direction also came over, curiously waiting for the boxes to be opened.

"Let’s open them and take a look." Wu Heng gestured.

Xiao Xiao immediately waved at the Skeleton Guard at the door, "Come over and help us open these, please."

The skeleton strode over and opened the wooden coffins one by one.

Xiao Xiao, Glenda, and Bella eagerly possessed their new bodies, sitting up from the coffins.

Unlike the ivory white bodies of the past, these puppets were entirely dark iron gray, with a metallic sheen, and no mechanical stiffness in their movements.

The Level 19 Deceit Puppet Master’s craftsmanship was indeed impeccable.

"They’re like robots!" Xiao Xiao marveled, flexing her wrist.

Wu Heng turned to Lady, "Would you like to try as well? Once a ghost possesses this kind of puppet, it records the first user, and other ghosts can’t use it."

Lady’s puppet retained the original ivory white base, carved exquisitely and beautifully.

Letting out a gentle "Hmm," her soul plunged into the puppet.

Next, a palace-dressed beauty sat up from the coffin.

Her hair was elegantly coiled high, bejeweled hairpins lightly trembled, and her skirt, embroidered with intricate patterns, spread out, making her appear beautiful and dignified, like a favored concubine stepping out of an ancient painting.

The style and patterns of the clothing, however, seemed more like a fusion of Shang Dynasty and Otherworld attire.

"How do I look?" Lady examined herself, her tone unusually nervous.

Wu Heng stroked his chin, sincerely admiring, "Beautiful, no wonder they say you’re a femme fatale."

"You!" Lady’s face flushed instantly, clenching her fist, poised to strike.

"Aunt, how do you attach your tails?" Xiao Xiao approached, hugging the flat wooden box, which was taller than her.

The new puppet indeed had enhanced body strength.

With a thud, the box was dropped to the ground again.

Curiously, she began to play with the nine fluffy fox tails inside.

Lady turned and touched her lower back, "I’m not sure either..."

A group of ghosts and maids immediately gathered around to study.

Wu Heng watched with folded arms, only hearing a light "click," and the nine fox tails spread open like a peacock displaying its feathers.

"Wow!"

The whole living room was instantly drowned in exclamations.

...

At the association’s headquarters, a leader’s conference.

Five figures sat silently around a heavy, ancient oak round table.

Religious Leader Saidu slowly lifted the puppet’s arm and said, "Today, I have gathered everyone to announce the decision of The Holy Court."

The air around the round table suddenly froze.

"A new Religious Leader will soon take my place." Saidu looked up, "After all, now I... am not fit to sit in this position."

In his tone, one could hear the loss, unwillingness.

This elicited slight sighs from the others.

A leader, ending up with such a fate.