The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse-Chapter 579 - 475 Development Direction
Chapter 579: Chapter 475, Development Direction
Chapter 579: Chapter 475, Development Direction
Entering the Stone Castle.
Firstly, the spacious and towering hall is revealed, with its exquisite carpets, ornately carved wall reliefs, and the massive chandelier dripping from the ceiling, adorned with plenty of Illuminating Stones.
Valuable paintings and gold and silver utensils are placed around the area.
The impression it gives is one of magnificence and solemnity.
“Wow~! This must be a palace!” Mini couldn’t help but exclaim.
At that moment, Andre Willow didn’t argue with her, echoing the sentiment, “How much money did this cost.”
Wu Heng was also surprised.
This Pirate Leader really saw himself as a king.
He had adorned his residence in such a way.
Thinking about it differently, on Gold and Silver Island he really was like an emperor of the land.
“Let’s go upstairs and have a look, remember which room you like; this place is quite big,” Wu Heng whispered.
“Yay!” Mini cheered, grabbing Andre Willow and running towards the upper floors.
There are many rooms here, counting from the outside.
There are six windows, which should correspond to six floors.
With the few people they had now, it felt rather empty.
Wu Heng took a look on the first floor; on one side of the hall was a separate dining room, connected to the kitchen.
The other side was a massive training room.
Inside, a lot of training weapons and equipment were placed.
It seemed quite complete.
Ta ta ta~!
Mini ran down from the rooms again, “Master, there are so many floors. Which one will you choose, should we take the one beneath yours?”
Wu Heng thought for a moment, “The fourth floor, too high is not convenient for going up and down.”
“Okay, then we’ll take the third floor,” Mini said excitedly, hanging onto his arm. “The bedrooms inside are so big, and there’s a study and bathroom. No need to go outside for a bath and then go back to the room.”
“Anyway, it’s just the three of us; you can take turns if you like.”
“Sure!” Mini nodded.
Andre Willow also came down from upstairs, “Master, are we moving in today?”
Wu Heng thought for a moment and said, “Let’s do it tomorrow. We’ll have the skeletons move some equipment over early and set up the solar panels and devices ahead of time.”
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“Makes sense.”
The trio took a quick look around and walked outside together.
“Willow, have the renovation team come tomorrow to do some repairs.”
“Right, is the last team we used okay?” asked Andre Willow.
“Yes, for some repair work. The Array Pattern on the fountain probably needs to be redrawn; we can have them find someone to do it at that time.”
“Understood.”
The inside of the building was well preserved, and items had not been much disturbed.
But in the courtyard, many traces of the fight could still be seen, especially the sword marks tearing through the stone tiles of the central fountain.
That must have been caused by ‘Imilo’s’ sword Qi.
There were also broken stone sculptures, and trees uprooted and fallen to the ground.
It was evident that the battle had been fierce.
After walking out of the mansion, Wu Heng glanced at the time.
It was still early to return, so he casually said, “Mini, you go back first. I’ll take Willow to the city hall.”
“Okay.”
The trio separated at the entrance.
They went their different ways.
…
City Hall.
Built in the second row of buildings in the Central District.
With the upheaval on the island, the entire city hall was at a standstill.
The Association investigated these people, and many who were not implicated stayed.
“Deputy Steward, Assistant Andre Willow,” the guard stationed at the door said with a slight bow.
These guards were the local guards of the Association.
They had also defended the Association’s buildings with Wu Heng before.
Their attitude was very respectful.
“Mmm, notify the people inside to gather in the hall; I have something to tell them,” Wu Heng instructed.
“Yes, Deputy Steward!”
The guard left promptly, and soon, a scattered crowd came down from upstairs.
Men and women, they stood in a loose line.
The Deputy Steward’s killing of the Island Master had spread throughout the island.
Being suddenly summoned, they were anxious, wondering if they would be implicated.
Wu Heng addressed the crowd directly, “Starting today, I will manage all the administrative affairs of Gold and Silver Island.”
The people opposite were somewhat surprised but refrained from any discussion.
Wu Heng continued to ask, “Who is the manager here?”
“Deputy Steward, I am,” a dwarf in smart attire stepped forward.
“What is your name?”
“Wilkins, sir,” responded the dwarf in a high-pitched voice.
“Mmm. From now on, Andre Willow will take full charge here. She will assign you tasks, and you can consult with her if necessary,” Wu Heng said.
Andre Willow stepped forward, smiling, “Hello, Mr. Wilkins.”
“Hello, Miss Andre Willow; I am honored to work for you.”
“Good, Mr. Wilkins, I need you to compile the scope of City Hall’s work and the list of its members, and hand it to me tomorrow,” Andre Willow quickly fell into her role, giving out her orders.
Many things in this world are not difficult.
It’s like being an assistant; sitting in that position, some things slowly become familiar.
“Yes, miss.”
“Hmm, that will do for now. You can all return to your posts. From now on, Gold and Silver Island is within the Association’s territory, and your lives will continue to get better,” he said.
Everyone exchanged looks and disbanded, heading upstairs.
They waited until they were out of sight before a wave of discussion broke out.
After giving the instructions…
The two of them left again, returning to their residence.
…
Back at the residence,
Wu Heng locked himself in the study room.
He poured himself a cup of tea and sat at his desk, pondering.
Becoming the Island Master of Gold and Silver Island was a good thing for him.
He no longer had to be transferred around, and he now had a territory to develop in the Otherworld.
As long as he stabilized development and utilized the advantages of both sides, he could accelerate his own development pace.
There were currently three main directions for the development of Gold and Silver Island.
The first was to ensure a stable sea route by establishing a maritime fleet, preventing pirates from proliferating rapidly while also securing the island’s commercial environment.
The second was the extension and development of the pirates; the wastelands were too vast, and the pace of construction too slow.
The third was having a powerful occupant. Imilo’s departure was not good news for Gold and Silver Island.
He took a sip from his tea cup.
“Assembling a fleet isn’t difficult. If we could get modern world battleships, dealing with the pirates would be too easy, but even if we could get them, not everyone would know how to operate them,” he mused.
Continuing to hold his tea cup, he pondered the second issue of pirate development.
“We could bring over excavators and bulldozers, and with the skeletons working day and night, the construction speed should greatly increase. That shouldn’t be a problem.”
“As for a powerful figure to preside over the island… getting that 18th-level Fist Master’s corpse from the Church of Divine Punishment is a must.”
He fell into thought again, “I can also open another Money Cat branch. I’ve promised to exempt my own trade group from taxation for three years, which definitely can’t be retracted. I’ll need to find ways to recoup the costs through some avenues.”
While thinking about this, the concepts of farming and building a military factory also came to mind.
Now that he had his own territory, he could consider allocating space for some facilities that previously lacked placement.
Knock, knock, knock~!
At that moment, there was a knock on the door.
Mini’s voice came through, “Master, your bath is ready.”
Wu Heng finished his tea in one gulp, opened the door, and walked out, “Let’s go!”
Mini said with a smile, “Master, everything has been packed away. Only your room is left with a blanket. Tonight, the three of us will have to squeeze in together.”
Wu Heng put his arm around her shoulder, “When selecting furniture for the manor, pick a larger bed.”
“Alright.”
The two of them entered the bathroom where the white-haired, fox-eared Xiao Xiao was already waiting eagerly.
…
The next day, morning.
Mini directed the skeletons to make final preparations. The solar panels on the roof, the armored car in the courtyard, as well as the fruit trees and flowers that Mini and Shanaela had planted were all ready to be moved.
The entire residence was a bustle of activity.
Andre Willow had headed to city hall early in the morning, and Wu Heng went to the Association with the skeletons.
Upon entering the Association hall,
there was a large crowd of mercenaries and team members around the notice board on the side.
A buzz of discussion filled the air.
“Such a big reshuffle on Gold and Silver Island? Wu Heng appointed as Island Master, with both him and Shiraz becoming local Flag-bearers, and Shiraz promoted from Deputy Steward to Steward. Oh man, both Deputy Stewards, newcomers at that, got promoted so quickly.”
“What are you saying? He killed an 18th-level professional and practically wiped out most of the pirates in the Emerald Sea. With such merit, he deserves an exceptional promotion anywhere.”
“So Shiraz is a Steward now, but what about Imilo?”
“Nothing has been announced yet. As the local Steward, the greatest merits must be his. I think he will also be promoted.”
“No, what I mean is, with Imilo gone, can the two of them really hold Gold and Silver Island?”
“You didn’t see it at that time. The power of the weapon he used to kill the pirates was tremendous. A streak of fire passed through, turning people to blood mist.”
“I heard it’s a family heirloom of Deputy Steward Wu Heng, a weapon combining strange contraptions and Runes.”
“Isn’t he a Necromancer? Is it really okay to give such power to a Necromancer?”
“The Association will definitely monitor him. The more power they give him, the stricter they will watch. Those who want to stir up trouble quietly won’t show their face so openly.”
Wu Heng stood in the corridor, watching the contents on the notice board and overhearing the conversation of a few people through a small opening.
The changes on the island were being communicated through the notice board.
It wouldn’t be long before the news spread throughout the island.
He had become somewhat famous.
Tap, tap, tap~!
The sound of footsteps approached as an old Mage with his Attendant walked past.
He smiled and said, “Congratulations, to be so young and already an Island Master.”
Wu Heng also smiled, “For Gold and Silver Island, I will rely on the Dean for more guidance in the future.”
The old Mage stroked his beard, “You, you really don’t act like someone from the Necromancy Sect. You chose the wrong profession.”
“Where is the Dean off to?” Wu Heng asked.
“I was planning to visit Imilo, but now that I’ve met you, how about we have a chat?” the old Mage looked at him.
“Sure, I don’t have an office anymore, I’ve returned all the keys,” Wu Heng agreed.
“Then let’s go to the conference room. After a sit-down, I’ll head over to Imilo’s,” the old Mage suggested.
“Alright!” Wu Heng nodded in agreement, and they headed towards the conference room together.
…
At the Conch Tavern,
Bang~!
Philippa kicked open the door, startling Millicent who was inside doing the accounting.
Just as Millicent was about to scold,
Philippa stood proudly with one hand on her hip, announcing, “Wu Heng’s become the Island Master. I dare anyone to call me a pirate now. I’m the legitimate military of Gold and Silver Island.”
