The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse
Chapter 1394 - 998: Fixing the Passage

Chapter 1394: Chapter 998: Fixing the Passage

The Phantom Train slowly came to a stop outside ’Holt City’.

This coastal city of the Celt Kingdom was still in perfect order, with guards standing solemnly on the city walls, and gatekeepers watching over the gates. The transfer of power from the Kingdom’s Royal Family to the association seemed not to have affected the daily operations here.

Wu Heng released four Ghosts, and Xiao Xiao excitedly floated into the air, "We arrived so soon?"

"No! This is the city from the last time with the ghost ship." Wu Heng spread out a map to confirm the direction, "The Phantom Train didn’t record the location of that village, so we have to make our own way there."

"Oh!" Xiao Xiao replied.

Holt City, the coastal city from dealing with the ghost ship last time.

The location where the ghost ship appeared was not random but close to the area where the Lady originally lived.

After confirming the direction, Wu Heng opened the [Mansion Skill] to let Shanshan out, grabbing its dorsal rib, "This direction, go!"

Buzz~!

The wings flapped violently, soaring into the sky, flying swiftly forward.

The four Ghosts followed closely on either side like an escort formation.

"Auntie!" Xiao Xiao suddenly moved close to the Lady, "Aren’t you the ancestor of the Heavenly Fox Clan?"

The Lady looked at her, "Why does calling me ancestor sound so awkward coming from you?"

"That’s how they do it in the TV dramas!" Xiao Xiao blinked, "Would they carve you into a totem? Like how the Beastmen in Lundham City dance for rituals!"

Glenda and Bella couldn’t help but look at the Lady.

As a Humanoid Beast Clan, the fox people likely have a tradition of ancestor worship.

"In my time, there were indeed ritual ceremonies!" the Lady’s eyes looked adrift, "But now, after thousands of years, who knows."

"If we find them, should we bring them to Gold and Silver Island?" Xiao Xiao continued to press, "There are many empty residential areas we just built."

After The Holy Court launched the Holy War, threatening the Chamber of Commerce that traded with Gold and Silver Island, real estate sales on the island plummeted.

Although the expansion projects continued, fewer people moved in.

The Lady was silent for a moment, "I am no longer the Big Fox Woman, and they have their own lives. I just want to take a look, to fulfill a wish."

"The term Big Fox Woman is really a mouthful." Xiao Xiao muttered, "Why not call it village chief or clan leader?"

The Lady glanced at her, floating a few meters away.

Wu Heng still sat on Shanshan’s back, with the sound of the wind whistling in his ears.

...

The Celt Kingdom, the easternmost border city.

Wu Heng pushed open the wooden door of the tavern, where the noisy clamor mingled with the scent of ale greeted him.

He sat in a corner seat, ordered dinner, and pushed two silver coins in front of the bartender, "I want to inquire about a place."

The bartender’s eyes lit up, flinging the rag over his shoulder, "Sir, ask away! I’m very familiar with this area!"

"Laveswan Village, have you heard of it?"

The bartender raised his eyebrows, "That place is beyond the national borders; are you doing business?"

"Collecting herbs." Wu Heng replied casually, taking out the map, "Which direction is it? Point it out for me."

The identity of a herbalist was the best cover, not attracting attention and explaining why he was going to a remote village.

The bartender pointed at the map, "Roughly this location."

Wu Heng added another silver coin, "Are there any fox people in the village?"

The crisp sound of the silver coin falling into the palm made the bartender beam with joy, "Yes! The women there are beautiful, and they’re not averse to the Human Race, you might find a few lovely companions."

"Alright, I understand." Wu Heng nodded.

The bartender didn’t say more, turning to serve other patrons.

Wu Heng put away the map and started eating dinner.

...

Entering the guest room, four Ghosts appeared from the void.

"According to the map, we should arrive by midday tomorrow." Wu Heng said, unfolding the map the bartender had confirmed the location on.

The Lady said, "When we find them, I could let the village set up a Church for you, for some support."

"First, consider what your tribe wants; if they don’t want it, forget it, don’t force it," Wu Heng said as he made the bed.

A small village, only about a hundred people.

The main purpose of this trip was to fulfill the Lady’s wish.

The relationship between the Ghosts and the Necromancer is quite subtle, not like the absolute obedience of a Slavery Contract; the Ghosts have independent will.

For this reason, maintaining this relationship is particularly important, especially since the Lady also holds ancient Cultivation Techniques and hopefully will teach him in the future.

"Thank you!" the Lady said softly.

"Wow! Auntie is so gentle today!" Xiao Xiao exclaimed immediately.

"Shoo shoo shoo!" the Lady dismissed her with ill humor.

Wu Heng smiled, distributing tablets and game consoles, while he leaned against the bed checking his phone.

Messages from Mini and Shanaela appeared on his phone, everything was as usual on Gold and Silver Island, and the Elders returned to headquarters the day after his departure.

Nothing much else was happening.

After a brief chat with Mini, he locked the phone screen and placed it aside, closing his eyes to rest.

The Ghosts, meanwhile, watched movies or read books, floating around the room.

...

The next day, at dawn.

Wu Heng left the city early, crossing the border of the Celt Kingdom.

Pulling out a motorcycle, he sped along the road.

In the dust kicked up by the wheels, passing caravans and pedestrians all turned their heads, some curiously watching, others shrinking back in fear.

Before they could react, the iron figure had already vanished into the distance.

The four Ghosts spread out even earlier, flying in different directions, searching for the target this time.

Riding all the way till noon, the sun in the sky began to blaze hot.

Whoosh~!

Just then, Xiao Xiao flew back from a distance, "Uncle, we found the village, but a lot of people are outside, feels like a fight is about to break out," Xiao Xiao said while flying beside him.