The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse

As soon as he had returned, he saw Li Yahong waiting for him at the door.

She said, “I have found 27 survivors, 22 women, and 5 men.”

Those were all the survivors left in the prison.

Most of the men must have been killed off last night, leaving only women who hadn’t participated in the battle.

“Among these people, are there any subordinates of Chen Jinlong?”

“Still not sure.”

“Let the women who were rescued from that room yesterday identify them, if they’re criminals and they’ve hurt people before, kill them, to prevent any issues,” said Wu Heng directly.

“Okay!”

No one wants to have some unstable elements in their team.

Wu Heng nodded and continued to speak.

“I plan to use this place as a base, what do you think?”

Li Yahong wasn’t too surprised.

She had just done a tour around the prison.

The facility was fully equipped, and water and electricity could be supplied. In this post-apocalyptic world, it was a treasure land.

Only Chen Jinlong and his group hadn’t managed it well.

They had turned it into a den of thieves.

“I think it’s okay, but it’s a bit far from the residential area, scavenging resources will take some time,” continued Li Yahong.

The place was a bit far from the residential area.

Unlike before, they couldn’t just walk around the nearby houses to scavenge resources.

Of course, it was safer here, and the possibility of facing a horde of zombies was less.

Even if there were any dangers, the surrounding walls and machine guns would provide better defense.

“We can drive to scavenge resources, that’s not a problem.”

“Hmm, I have no objections, I’ll listen to you,” continued Li Yahong, appearing to be ready to follow Wu Heng’s arrangements.

“Then it’s settled, start moving the resources from the auto repair shop here gradually.”

Li Yahong nodded, indicating she understood.

At this moment, Qiangzi’s voice came through the walkie-talkie, saying that the convoy had arrived at the prison gate.

“Go and let them in, then you guys tally up the resources in the prison.”

“Okay!”

Li Yahong left and ran toward the main gate.

Soon, the gate opened, and the convoy drove straight in.

Then, Qiangzi, Jia Zheng and a few others got off the vehicle, looking around in surprise.

It was already light outside, but the searchlight was still on.

They were amazed that this facility could be powered, which was much better than their little generator.

They were all saying something in astonishment.

Meanwhile, Wu Heng went into a room and let a few skeletons guard it.

He used the bronze key to open the door and entered Lundham City.

…

He had breakfast at a tavern at the door.

Wu Heng then headed directly to the association.

Upon entering the lounge, he again saw Beastman Duke sitting there.

“Captain, you’re here!”

Wu Heng nodded, “Was anyone looking for me?”

“The steward came to assign a task yesterday, but as you weren’t here, and it was just me, he left,” said Duke.

Oh?

They came to assign a task again?

Lundham City sure was busy.

“I wasn’t there, did the steward say anything?” Wu Heng asked, sitting down beside him.

“I told him you had gone to investigate the criminals, and then he left,” after saying this, Duke asked, “Captain, have we got any leads on the criminals?”

“No, did you get any clues?” Wu Heng asked back.

Duke scratched his head and said, “I heard something, but it’s not exactly a clue, everyone else knows about it.”

Everyone knows about the clue?

“What clue?” asked Wu Heng.

“Ao, there’s a gang of robbers on the trade route who always wander around it, hijacking merchant teams and people. The leaders and key members of this gang are criminals with a bounty on their heads that increases every year. All merchant teams hate them to death,” said Duke.

Actually, according to Wu Heng’s thinking.

Gangs or mercenaries didn’t differ much from robbers.

Some of the robbers they encountered outside were mercenaries. It just depended on whether anyone found out and provided valid evidence.

Those who were directly listed in the wanted list and robbing people in a fixed area.

They were acting like kings of the mountain, doing it outright.

“Has no one tried to eliminate them?”

“I heard some people tried, but the gang is quite strong. They never really got them.”

Wu Heng nodded and continued, “Well, we have a target in mind, let’s keep gathering information to see if there are any other clues.”

“OK.” Duke nodded in agreement.

The two talked for a while.

Then they left the guild again.

Duke went to investigate the wanted criminals while Wu Heng went straight to the ‘Snake Badge Consortium’ opposite.

…

Upon entering the Consortium Hall and showing his badge, he was led to a private room.

Soon, the door opened.

The enchanting female manager who had previously received him walked in.

“Good afternoon, sir!” The woman greeted him with a bright smile.

She wore a low-cut, long dress that revealed a large swath of her fair, plump skin.

“Good afternoon.” Wu Heng nodded and cut to the chase, “Has there been any news about the commission I placed last time?”

“Let me check for you.”

The woman took his badge and sent someone to verify the commission information.

Soon, someone came in with a wooden box and the badge.

“There seems to be a result.” The woman glanced at the commission paper and continued, “You’ve collected two necromancy skill books from the commission you posted. There are still no results for the construction of rune buildings in the Burial Ground.”

Wu Heng was pleased, the efficiency here was really high.

They had already collected two books.

“Hmm, you guys are quite efficient.”

He received the two skill books.

[Life Extension Technique] [Disease Radiation]

Neither of which he had ever studied.

But Disease Radiation had appeared in the skills of the ‘Skeleton Ghost Hag’ he had transformed.

It should not be considered advanced magic.

[Life Extension Technique]

(Description: Touch a dying creature to temporarily stabilize its injuries. This spell is ineffective on undead creatures, mechanical lifeforms, and deceased organisms.)

Huh?

Wu Heng glanced at the skill description, his forehead furrowing.

Whoever said that necromancers only know how to research magic from the underworld? This seemed like some positive energy.

The type could be considered a supporting spell too.

When a teammate or another creature is critically wounded, it can temporarily stall their injuries, buying time for treatment.

This point could play a crucial role at any time.

However, stabilization is only temporary, and treatment is still necessary. If effective treatment could not be provided, death would still occur after the spell ends.

[Disease Radiation]

(Description: Fires a black energy beam, resulting in poisoned status for the target and a chance of triggering lingering diseases.)

Uh…

The second skill returned to the characteristic of necromancy once again.

A skill to poison people and possibly trigger lingering diseases.

This skill isn’t noted for its damaging power but more so for its annoyance.

During a battle, one use of this skill can make someone sick to the stomach, reducing their combat capacity by more than half.

The unpleasant sight at the scene would also affect morale.

“How does it feel, sir?” The woman sat down, her dress revealing her fair legs.

“Not bad!”

“For these two skill books, the price for Life Extension Technique is 45 silver coins, and Disease Radiation is 77 silver coins. The price can be deducted from your previous deposit.” The woman continued.

“No need, I will pay you directly, keep the deposit and continue to help me collect the relevant skill books.”

“Very well, sir.” The woman smiled and nodded.

Following that, the woman called in a staff member, and they began to fill out a new commission form.

Meanwhile, she continued to chat with Wu Heng.

“My name is ‘Laisia’, how should I address you, sir?” She shifted her sitting position, revealing her long legs.

“Wu Heng.”

“Nice to meet you, Mr. Wu Heng.”

“Same here!”

Given the identity of a guild leader, it wouldn’t be a secret for long. Hiding it would only seem like he didn’t trust them.

Furthermore, given the capability of the Snake Badge Consortium, they might already know his identity.

It was only a matter of who spoke it out.

“Does your consortium have avenues to purchase shops in the Lower Town Area?” Wu Heng, suddenly thinking of this, asked.

The woman raised her eyebrows curiously.

Giving him an inquisitive look.

She answered: “Of course, we control some of the shops. Are you thinking of opening a store?”