The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse
Chapter 1409 - 1004: Serum

Chapter 1409: Chapter 1004: Serum

The Xiao Xiao puppet propped its chin up, "Villains can be quite charming, okay!"

Bella chimed in, "Unlike your world, this one really emphasizes reputation."

In this world, reputation is equivalent to part of one’s strength; high-level professionals need it to break through to Level 18, while lower-level ones rely on it to earn respect and resources.

Moreover, in the film industry here, it’s not as widespread as in modern times, and nobody wants to play a villainous role.

Even if it’s just voice acting, you can’t see who it is.

Glenda laughed and said, "If it doesn’t work out, you can let your uncle do the villain’s voice. He doesn’t mind these things anyway."

Xiao Xiao tilted her head in thought, then said, "Uncle’s voice isn’t villainous at all; it sounds more like someone who retaliates after being bullied, very honest."

Bella couldn’t help but laugh, "Described perfectly."

The four continued to huddle together, discussing suitable candidates.

Then, several more bards came in one after another to try out.

Some suitable ones had their names and addresses noted down, and they would be notified for a real voice trial later.

Cre-e-eak!

The door opened, and Bard ’Saban’ walked in.

Saban was originally an ordinary bard on the island but gained some fame as one of the first to read the Great Detective stories, and later hit it big by adapting them into stage plays.

Afterward, he planned to make movies, but due to many factors, nothing substantial came of it, so it was shelved.

Upon entering, Saban bowed and said, "Madam, Miss! All the bards have completed their auditions."

"Nicely done." The Lady slightly raised her eyes, offering a bland compliment, and then said, "Now, the role of the Black Fox King lacks a candidate. You shall try for this role in the formal audition tomorrow."

"Huh? Me?" Saban was stunned, not expecting to try for this role, and quietly replied, "Madam! I already have a desired role."

"Those roles aren’t challenging; you should try something more challenging." The Lady firmly concluded, "That’s settled then."

Then, a list was pushed across, "These are the chosen candidates. Bring them here to gather tomorrow morning, and I’ll take you to try out using the equipment."

"Yes, I’ll make all the arrangements." Saban agreed.

The Lady nodded, holding Xiao Xiao’s hand, "Let’s go home now."

The group walked out of the city hall together, taking a carriage towards the Island Lord’s Mansion.

Once the carriage left, a crowd of bards waiting outside surged in.

"Mr. Saban, how did it go?"

"Did I get selected? I was really serious during my audition!"

"Don’t push, don’t push~!"

"Who’s touching my butt? I’ll chop you with an axe...!"

The entrance of the city hall was crowded, plunged into chaos.

Saban led everyone to the side, standing on the stone steps, clutching the list personally handed over by the Lady.

The bards around held their breath, eyes fixed on him, as if he wasn’t holding paper, but a bag full of Gold Coins.

Cough, cough!

Saban cleared his throat, dragging out his voice in Guya La style, "Names mentioned, gather at the city hall entrance at eight tomorrow morning."

Silence fell below.

Saban shouted loudly, "East District of Lighthouse Street, Laines."

"East Street, Toby!"

"West Street...."

Every time a name was mentioned, there was a burst of cheers among the crowd.

When all names were finally read, those selected lifted their heads high, while those not selected left dejectedly.

...

Church!

Sunlight fell on the white stone steps, with sixty-seven clergy members lined up neatly.

Aifulin stood at the forefront, wearing the Priest Robe, holding the tome, "A total of twenty-five priests and forty-two nuns were selected."

The chosen priests stood with straight backs, eyes filled with tension and a sense of mission.

Most of the priests here followed the Wood Elves of Shanaela and were previously members of Starflower Commerce Association, traveling east and west was quite commonplace.

Wu Heng stepped forward and said, "We’ve already clarified things with the Yeko Kingdom, living arrangements have been settled, no need to feel any mental pressure."

"Yes, sir." The clergy nodded.

Wu Heng took out a wooden tray from the Space Ring, with dozens of shining Space Rings arranged on it.

The priests in the back widened their eyes, speculating about the purpose.

Handing the tray to Priest ’Aifulin,’ he said, "Priests going on this journey each receive a Space Ring, nuns get 50 silver coins."

Clatter~!

There was a bit of commotion below.

Aifulin took the tray, distributing the Space Rings to the others, while the silver coins would be given out separately later.

The priests receiving the Space Rings showed delighted expressions.

Space Rings aren’t rare on Gold and Silver Island; nobles and high-level professionals all have them, differences are only in size.

Though not rare, they aren’t something the clergy could have.

Now receiving Space Rings, they felt being selected was indeed lucky.

Wu Heng had accumulated a heap of Space Rings through defeating pirates and various fugitives, getting quite a few, and the smaller ones weren’t very useful.

Given to his priests, they served a purpose.

Even if all were distributed, he could continually order more.

With Gold and Silver Island’s wealth, it’s indeed wise to exchange money for something practical.

Though the nuns beside, having the silver coin reward, still showed envy.

Wu Heng smiled and said, "You too should keep working hard; once you become priests, you’ll receive Space Rings."

"Yes, sir." The nuns immediately nodded.

The Space Rings were distributed.