The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse-Chapter 541 - 450, It Really Is You

Chapter 541: Chapter 450, It Really Is You

Wu Heng was not in the mood for jokes either.

“No, I suspect there’s something problematic with her death. Go take a look,” he said.

Glenda didn’t say much. She concealed her form and left directly through the wall.

It wasn’t long before Glenda flew back.

Hovering to one side, she said, “The coffin is empty, nothing was left behind, and I specifically checked the outside—no recent soil disturbance.”

Just as expected.

Mackintosh hadn’t truly passed away.

She had feigned death to escape.

“She must have faked her death and then left this place,” Wu Heng said.

“Faked her death? How? I wish I knew how to do that back then,” Glenda muttered to herself.

Wu Heng did not continue to speak.

Instead, he fell into contemplation again.

To deceive both the Association and the Gold and Silver Island Guard Team, she must have employed a very risky method to fall into a state of apparent death.

Wasn’t she afraid that someone would perform an autopsy?

If her body was damaged, there would be no way to bring her back.

At that time, what exactly happened that made her leave in such a manner?

Wu Heng furrowed his brows as he recalled the past events.

Back then, in that period, what actually happened?

Following the timeline and thinking back, suddenly, an image emerged in his mind.

The Island Master returned to the Island.

It was during that time when the Island Master led his team back that Wu Heng stood at the port, listening to his speech.

“Mackintosh was avoiding the Island Master, hence she chose to leave, otherwise she might never have been able to get off this island,” he concluded.

“What does this have to do with the story?”

“Unless… the Island Master is the Pirate King, the one who led the fish in a rebellion and obtained the treasure as the new Pirate King.”

“Damn! He’s not a warrior; he is a Prophet.”

Wu Heng suddenly shivered.

Even though he had previously suspected that the other party was behind the blank envelope, peeling back the layers now still sent a chill down his spine.

And at the time of Mackintosh’s departure, she didn’t know that his side had already found out about the Pirate King’s intelligence.

Therefore, she subtly told the story of the fish seeking the treasure, indicating to him that the Island Master had obtained the treasure.

Moreover, monitoring all the fish in the sea was intelligence from the blank envelope.

“If the other side can monitor the seas, how could they wait for the Association’s reinforcements to come over?” he said.

Squeak~!

The door opened, and Andre Willow walked in from the outside.

She said, “Master, the front desk couldn’t find the address where the letter was sent. To trace it back step by step will take some time.”

Wu Heng stood up and said, “There’s no need to trace the letter anymore. Go inform ‘Xi Ligui’ to go to the Steward’s Office.”

“Ah? You want ‘Xi Ligui’ the Deputy Steward, to go to the Steward’s Office?”

“Yes, I have a matter to discuss; just let her come over,” Wu Heng said.

Glenda, in her concealed state, immediately re-entered his body and walked outside.

Andre Willow replied affirmatively and also headed to Xi Ligui’s office.

…

Steward’s Office.

Wu Heng tapped lightly on the door and walked straight in.

Imilo looked up at him and asked, “What’s the matter?”

Thump thump thump~!

The door was knocked on again.

Xi Ligui followed closely behind and also walked in.

Both Imilo and Xi Ligui, as well as Moya who was not far away, looked at him with confusion, waiting for what he was going to do.

“I just received a letter with a story about a school of fish searching for treasure…” he began.

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A story about a school of fish searching for treasure?

Imilo, Xi Ligui, and Moya, who was nearby, all looked at him with confusion.

Wu Heng relayed the story in full detail.

He did not ask them to analyze its content—that would be too time-consuming.

Instead, he directly said, “The school of fish in the story represents the Pirate Group, and the treasure refers to the Pirate King’s treasure. Someone is using this method to inform me about the matters in the Emerald Sea. The Pirate King, who has obtained the treasure, possesses a professional characteristic similar to, or exactly like, that of a Prophet.”

Following his line of thought, Xi Ligui analyzed, “Are you suggesting that we can use the Prophet’s ability to find out who the Pirate King is among the pirates?”

“No,” he countered.

Xi Ligui’s eyebrows shot up, her eyes filled with confusion.

Wu Heng spoke gravely, “Originally, the only Prophet on Gold and Silver Island was Mackintosh from the Old Barrel Tavern. I’ve just checked her tomb, and there is no body in the coffin.”

Imilo and Xi Ligui’s pupils contracted sharply.

Even Moya, who was making tea at a distance, turned her head to look over.

“Continue,” urged Imilo, his interest piqued.

Wu Heng went on, “There are two possibilities: either Mackintosh is the Pirate King, or she saw the danger coming and chose to fake her death to flee.”

“Mackintosh is only level 15; she could at most be a captain,” Xi Ligui remarked.

Mackintosh was exposed in everyone’s view.

She worked with the Association and local powers, and also controlled the port’s intelligence.

Both Imilo and Xi Ligui paid attention; she couldn’t be a high-level professional.

Wu Heng agreed with a nod, “Therefore, she took the second route, perceiving the danger, and that moment in time was…”

“Occam leading the fleet back to the Island,” said Imilo.

“Correct,” Wu Heng added, “If our line of thought is accurate, the Island Master’s profession isn’t a warrior, but a Prophet. He has turned Gold and Silver Island into a chessboard, planning to take down the Association and various major trade representatives in one fell swoop, emerging as the new Pirate King of the Emerald Sea.”

Xi Ligui’s eyes widened in disbelief.

The normally calm-faced Imilo’s expression grew increasingly grim.

So it means that the Island Master, holding a blank envelope, controlled the pirates and put on a show.

Such ruthless pirates.

Planning to use the association and all the major trade groups as stepping stones to become the Pirate King.

“Let me see that letter you’re talking about,” Imilo said.

Wu Heng handed the letter to Imilo.

After glancing at it, Imilo handed it to Moya behind him, “Go and compare it with ‘Mackintosh’s’ handwriting.”

Moya took it and quickly left.

Imilo continued, “The association’s reinforcements are still on their way.”

Wu Heng advised, “Steward, the opposing side knows the location of all ships in the Emerald Sea. What if the association’s ships are also part of their plan? We can’t just dance to their tune.”

“What are you suggesting then?”

“Kill him now. Once he dies, the situation on Gold and Silver Island will immediately collapse.”

Xi Ligui remained silent all this time, but her eyes were still on the two discussing their plans.

Uncertain of how to join the conversation.

Just then, the door was pushed open again.

Moya walked in, his face grim, and said, “Steward, there is nothing wrong with Mackintosh’s handwriting.”

As expected…

Imilo immediately stood up, took out his armor from the Space Ring, and began to put it on, “The association enters battle readiness. Wu Heng, take command at the association, fully take over defense and security deployment. Xi Ligui, choose your own team, seize the port, and kill anyone who resists.”

The expressions of Wu Heng and the others became immediately grave.

Xi Ligui asked, “Steward, what about you?”

“I’m going to take a look at the Island Master’s Manor to see what he’s up to.”

Wu Heng said, “Steward, leave Shiraz at the association. I have some experience in dealing with pirates.”

In the ranks of professionals, Xi Ligui was not low.

But Gold and Silver Island will definitely strengthen the port’s defenses. It might be difficult for Xi Ligui to take it by force.

Wu Heng had more ranged weapons, and he could summon necromancy with every enemy he killed, which would be somewhat easier.

Imilo glanced at the two, “If your analysis is correct, once the battle starts, the association will face greater difficulties. You staying here can play the maximum role. If your analysis is wrong, then there won’t be much danger at the port, and Shiraz can also cope.”

Xi Ligui also glanced at Wu Heng, “Don’t worry, I can handle it.”

Wu Heng continued to take out three wireless earphones, handed them to the two, and put them on their ears.

Xi Ligui, who had seen them before, adeptly put them on, while Imilo, a bit puzzled, also tried them on.

Wu Heng explained how to speak and listen, and Imilo, amazed by the communication effect, immediately stored it in his Space Ring.

After putting on the armor,

Imilo said directly, “Moya, issue a notice. Everyone listens to Wu Heng’s deployment.”

“It’s already written,” Moya said, holding the announcement and walking out directly.

“Alright, prioritize safety above all,” Imilo said.

The others nodded.

They walked out of the Steward’s Office together.

Imilo left the association directly, Xi Ligui called her team and left as well.

Wu Heng immediately ordered the doors shut, and all members entered battle readiness.

…

In a dimly lit room.

A figure quickly moved into the room.

“Boss, the Tamed Beast has spotted Imilo leaving the association and is heading towards the manor,” they reported.

In a corner of the room,

The Island Master, a burly figure draped in a robe covered with stars and moons, holding a wooden staff, looked at an ocean sand table to one side.

“The Black Dragon won’t arrive until tonight. Have Imilo and his people received some information?”

The reporting figure shook his head, “It’s unclear, they might have sensed something.”

The Island Master smiled, “Good, notify them to proceed as planned.”

“Yes!”

The person quickly left.

And the entire small island began to boil over as if.

Countless Tamed Beasts took to the skies, massive numbers of the Guard Team and those dressed as pirates rushed onto the streets.

…

At their residence.

Mini, with Millicent, was transplanting a few plants from under the armored car in the courtyard.

“We and Sister ‘Sha Naila’ have taken so long to grow these; it would be a pity if they just died,” Mini dug them out and planted them into pots.

Millicent was also helping on the side. As they were both women, they had a fondness for such flowers and plants.

“‘Sha Naila,’ is that the elf lady from yesterday?”

“Yes,” Mini immediately replied, “Have you heard of Starflower?”

“The trade group, quite famous.”

“Yeah, the largest Wood Elf trade group, that’s Sister ‘Sha Naila’s’. She’s really wealthy and always brings us nice things to eat,” Mini said with a slight puff of her chest.

Millicent’s eyes widened, realizing that the person in charge of such a huge trade group had dined at the same table with them last night.

They had even chatted for a while.

This was her first time receiving such treatment.

She wanted to inquire about their relationship,

But felt it wasn’t her place to ask and just nodded, continuing to help fill the pots with soil.

Ding-ding-ding~!

At that moment, someone knocked vigorously on the door.

Both paused in their actions, and Mini’s brows furrowed slightly.

“Who is it?”

“Deputy Steward Wu Heng sent me to pick you up. He says it’s dangerous on the island lately and wants you to come to the association,” the voice outside said.