The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse-Chapter 432 - 358, Skeleton Ronin (One More)
Chapter 432: Chapter 358, Skeleton Ronin (One More)
Wu Heng went to his office with Xi Ligui.
He produced the Space Ring obtained from the Dwarves.
This time, capturing the Dwarves involved Xi Ligui and various squads, plus there were several who suffered minor injuries.
The spoils of war needed to be divided.
Items were taken out one by one.
Two Big-head Puppets, three Humanoid Puppets, some materials and parts, carving tools, daily necessities, Gold Coins, Silver Coins, a book “Types of Ghost Puppets and Detailed Runes,” and the Space Ring.
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“Are these puppets valuable?” Wu Heng asked.
The two Big-head Puppets, one could spray oil, and the other could breathe fire.
Their modes of attack were quite strange, and within the parts set aside, one could also see a device for firing Crossbow Arrows.
It seemed they could be changed out.
The other three Humanoid Puppets were probably meant to imitate “Wu Heng” to assassinate the Stag Manager.
One of them even had a long-handled hammer made of wood.
It was relatively rough.
“Puppet Masters are quite rare, so they might not be easy to sell. We could hand them over to the guild in exchange for some Merit,” Xi Ligui stood up and checked the construction of the puppet.
She lifted the outer layer of Armor.
The inner construction of the puppet was indeed more complicated than that of a Skeleton, which only had a simple skeletal structure.
Eroded runes could also be seen on the puppet’s framework.
It was a profession that required high manual and intellectual abilities.
“We’ll ask the squads about it later; if no one wants them, we’ll exchange them for Merit.”
Xi Ligui also nodded in agreement.
The two gathered the remaining items.
They divided them according to value, to share with the squads later on.
This Dwarf Puppet Master did not lack money.
Even though there were quite a few participants, everyone could get a share, which was more than the reward for a common Fugitive.
It turned out to be worth the effort.
After the spoils were distributed, Xi Ligui also left immediately to continue with her own matters.
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Afternoon.
The squad sent to capture Captain Ewald returned.
As expected, the person was missing.
No trace of him was found, neither in the cabin where he resided nor on his ship.
It was as though he vanished from the world altogether.
The ship’s Vice-captain and some key members were taken to the guild for investigation.
The merchant fleet’s ships were also temporarily seized and were not allowed to leave their posts.
Imilo was very assertive in this matter, and if they really found the captain, he would probably kill him and perform Wenshi.
The investigation continued.
Of course, they would never find this person.
He had already been killed by Kalemah, and unless Wu Heng killed him to perform Wenshi himself, it would be hard to find out where the person was with the local investigative methods.
And Wu Heng wouldn’t do that.
If he really did, he might easily get himself involved again.
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Steward’s Office.
“Steward, you wanted to see me?” Wu Heng walked in as he pushed the door open.
Putting down the documents in his hand, Imilo said, “We didn’t find that person. If he’s not on the run, he’s been silenced. He will appear on a wanted poster, so he won’t be much of a threat to you.”
“I rely on the Steward’s arrangements.” Wu Heng replied, and then continued, “I want to investigate Captain Ewald’s background; I’m curious about his motive for harming me.”
Imilo said, “I’ll have someone look into his family and background. An assassination attempt on a Vice-executive of the guild doesn’t just end because the person can’t be found.”
“Alright, thank you, Steward.”
“With this investigation, the case of the Stag Manager’s murder is closed, and the body will be returned to their merchant fleet in time.”
The body had been in the morgue for several days already.
It was indeed time to send it back.
“I have no objections.”
“Let’s leave it at that for now. I’ll notify you if there’s any progress on this matter.”
“Okay, I’ll head back then.”
Imilo nodded, “Go ahead!”
As Wu Heng walked out of the Steward’s Office, he headed back.
On the way, it just so happened that he ran into Xi Ligui.
“Where are you going?” Xi Ligui asked.
“Heading home. Have you just finished your work?”
“Yes!”
Wu Heng thought for a moment and said, “How about I treat everyone to dinner tonight as a way to thank all of you?”
“The guild is quite busy now. It wouldn’t look good to go out for a celebratory dinner as a group,” Xi Ligui bluntly replied.
“Then let’s do it another day, when there’s time.”
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Xi Ligui nodded.
Wu Heng continued to ask, “When is Kalemah leaving?”
“I just heard him tell the Steward that his ship ticket is for tomorrow.”
“Oh, I thought he was planning on settling down here.”
“I don’t really like him either.”
The two chatted as they walked; Xi Ligui returned to her own office.
Wu Heng, on the other hand, left the guild and headed to his residence.
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Upon returning to his residence.
Mini and Andre Willow came out from the room to greet him.
Mini asked, “Master, how did it go today?”
“It’s settled, the matter has been investigated clearly. Wei’er, you can return to the guild tomorrow,” Wu Heng replied.
“Okay, Master,” Andre Willow nodded.
Mini, hugging his arm, asked, “What about the bad person who framed you?”
“He’s no longer a threat.”
“Was it a former enemy?” Mini continued to probe.
“I don’t know him, a captain of a merchant fleet, it’s very likely related to the Secret Cultivation Hall or Pirates,” Wu Heng explained.
“Oh! I thought it was an old enemy!”
“It’s unlikely.”
The three of them entered the living room together.
Mini brought some fruit from the kitchen and said, “Then, can I go out to buy some things tomorrow? It’s not good to always trouble Shanaela to help.”
Wu Heng nodded, “Sure, when you go out, take the skeleton attendant with you. If there’s any danger, run back home.”
“Hehe, got it!” Mini chuckled and forked two slices of cut fruit into his mouth.
