The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse - Chapter 924

Chapter 924: Chapter 738, Seterde Fortress Chapter 924: Chapter 738, Seterde Fortress Damn!

After hearing Xi Ligui’s analysis, I felt that the religious hero would definitely visit the island.

Given the current prestige of Gold and Silver Island, anyone passing by would want to come up and see what all the buzz is about.

They want to see for themselves the novel things featured in the newspapers.

Xi Ligui smiled and said, “Are you worried he’ll come to the island and cause trouble for you?”

“You’re joking, all my assets are on the island, of course I’m worried!” Wu Heng said helplessly.

Xi Ligui went on, “When he comes to the island, I’ll follow up close by. Let’s have the skeleton appear less, and since the Yeko Kingdom is also waiting, he won’t be able to stay on the island for too long.”

“Some key locations, like the factory, the Island Lord’s Mansion, the power plant, don’t let them get close to those. Just say I instructed it.” Wu Heng thought for a moment and decided to say it.

“Alright, I will pay attention to that,” Xi Ligui promised.

There wasn’t really a good way to deal with the religious leader.

He represented one of the ruling heroes of their headquarters and possessed considerable authority. Besides, he was only passing by Gold and Silver Island; there was no reason to refuse him a visit.

If we were to forcibly stop them from visiting, it might only pique their curiosity.

Just as Xi Ligui mentioned, compared to visiting the island, the Yeko Kingdom is more anxious.

At most, he will stay for one day and won’t have time to find any fault.

Besides, there isn’t much on Gold and Silver Island to scrutinize.

“By the way, I’ve written to the Hongwen Alliance at the headquarters. Any reply or anything, it will be sent to Gold and Silver Island, keep an eye out for me.”

Xi Ligui casually asked, “Wrote what?”

“I asked about some knowledge on Engraving Scrolls.”

“Have you started working on Magical Scrolls again? What are you planning this time?” Suddenly, Shi Yali’s voice came from the other side, her tone significantly raised.

“You gave me a scare,” Xi Ligui complained, then asked into the microphone, “What are you working on this time?”

In the eyes of the elf sisters, Wu Heng was not a qualified Necromancer; he performed no experiments nor did he study magic and books.

On the contrary, in areas like Mechanical and Array Patterns, he had developed astonishing products.

It was hard to say whether he was neglecting his duties or simply chose the wrong profession.

Now he was looking into Engraving Scrolls again, making one wonder what new thing he was up to.

There was still some anticipation in their hearts.

Wu Heng said, “Can’t tell yet, I only have some ideas at the moment. Once I’m sure I can proceed, I’ll inform you.”

“Always so secretive!” Xi Ligui muttered.

Checking the time, Wu Heng also said, “I can’t chat anymore, remember to notify me if there is any news.”

“Okay.”

After ending the call, Wu Heng opened the door and walked out.

When he went downstairs, dinner was already prepared.

Wu Heng sat down at the dining table, and the dinner was fully served.

Wen Mansha asked, “Who were you talking with for so long?”

“The steward of Gold and Silver Island, just checking on the situation there.”

“That female elf?” Wen Mansha looked up at him, then asked, “Master, do you also have some feelings for her?”

“What do you mean ‘also,’ as if there are many.”

Wen Mansha continued, “Will she be our lady?”

“We haven’t gotten that far. She has an older sister, there seems to be something off about her,” Wu Heng spoke as he ate.

Hearing something like a secret, Wen Mansha’s eyes lit up, “Tell us, what’s wrong with her?”

Wu Heng recounted other’s circumstances.

Of course, he didn’t mention any of the subtle moves from the back when things were going well with Xi Ligui.

After listening, Wen Mansha put down her utensils and said softly, “She must like you too. If she’s also good-looking, you could be more bold next time, she likely won’t refuse you.”

“This ‘likely’ sounds a bit risky.”

“A woman’s intuition, what’s there to fear? If she disagrees, just say you mistook her for someone else. After all, they are sisters and look alike,” Wen Mansha said with a laugh.

Good grief, she even thought of the excuse for me.

Wu Heng glanced at her, “Forget it, I have enough on my plate with all of you.”

“You really are easily satisfied. Those rich businessmen have more women than you.”

…

The next day, early morning.

Hartel came down from upstairs, holding some packages.

“Master, the luggage and some necessities are all ready.”

Wu Heng nodded and stored the items in the Space Ring.

Having stayed in Lundham City for a few days, and after having the Ghost confirm that there was no danger in the city,
he planned to leave today.

With her child cradled in her arms, Wen Mansha’s voice contained a hint of despondency, “Master, when will you come back next time?”

“I’ll come to see you whenever I have the time,” Wu Heng said.

Wen Mansha smiled tenderly and bounced the child in her arms, “Say goodbye to daddy!”

The infant in her arms stared with big eyes, looking at him curiously.

Wu Heng touched the cheek with his hand, “Goodbye my sweet daughter, grow up quickly.”

Then, he kissed Wen Mansha on the cheek, “I’m leaving now.”

“Come back soon, master, Hartel and I will serve you,” Wen Mansha straightforwardly said.

Wu Heng was taken aback, glanced at the respectful female butler beside him whose cheeks reddened and body remained straight, she subconsciously pushed up her glasses.

“Always talking nonsense!” Wu Heng pinched her face.

He walked out of the hall and put on the Train Captain’s Hat in the courtyard.

The Phantom Train appeared, he waved goodbye to Wen Mansha and boarded the train.

Disappearing from sight.

…

Deep into the night, the sky was pitch black.

Seterde Fortress.

The Skeleton Army surged like a tide, setting up siege ladders against the walls, and, holding shields, began climbing the wooden ladders.

Hoo~!

Burning oil poured down from the top of the wall, forming a dazzling fire waterfall.

The climbing skeletons, as well as the gathering horde below, were enveloped in a vast sea of flames.

On top of the walls, the human defense forces continuously ducked from bullets fired upwards, glanced down occasionally, and then threw down rocks, logs, boiling oil, and bombs.

The entire battlefield was covered in thick smoke.

Curses, the commander’s orders, explosions beneath the walls, and the crackling sounds of bones burning filled the area.

The fight lasted a while longer; the skeletons’ assault began to slow down, then, holding shields, they started to retreat bit by bit.

The skeletons retreated once more.

The walls erupted in cheers again, and the humans showed their delight.

On one side of the wall, the elderly commander with a white beard looked at the retreating skeletons and walked downward.

“Do not let your guard down, beware of the undead launching another attack.”

“Yes,” the soldiers responded.

Then, several commanders followed the elder commander down as well.

Someone said, “They’re just a bunch of brainless skeletons, only knowing to charge forward.”

“How many waves is this now? Once these bone frames have been mostly consumed, we can counterattack and take Lundham City in one fell swoop.”

“Don’t be careless,” the elder commander remarked, a smile still on his face, these undead were, after all, just that.

Then, he continued, “Have those refugees who came over go and collect arrows and dropped weapons outside the city.”

“Sir, some people died last time, and those remaining are reluctant to go out.”

“Reluctant? If the undead breach the city, no one will survive, everyone must go out, let them back in only after they gather enough.”

“Yes.”

…

Outside the fortress.

The Lundham City coalition forces stood in the distance, looking towards the towering fortress.

Standing between valleys, like an imposing giant stone, unbreakable.

The smoother the previous battles, the more challenging it was here.

Moreover, their military strength was continuously decreasing with each attack.

“Has the order from Lady Wen Mansha not come yet?”

“Continuing the attack in this manner will only keep consuming our forces, go tell that Skeleton Commander to stop fighting.”

“Yes, let’s take a detour, even though it’ll take longer, it’s still better than being stuck here.”