The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse

Chapter 335: Chapter 278, Bloodthirsty Twin Blades

“Where is Lady Shanaila?” Imilo asked once again.

“Inside.” Xi Ligui gestured, and someone immediately went to fetch her from the stone house behind.

Soon, ‘Shanaila’ emerged, her complexion much improved.

She smiled, “Steward Imilo.”

“I’m glad you’re unharmed, Lady Shanaila. Please board the ship and rest. We will head back to Gold and Silver Island shortly.”

“Alright!” Shanaila turned to glance at Wu Heng and his companions, nodded with a smile, and followed them onto the association’s vessel.

Imilo continued to inquire, “What about the pirates’ corpses?”

“This way.” Xi Ligui led him to the side.

On the nearby beach, three corpses lay, covered with tattered linen cloth.

The linen was pulled back to reveal the faces of the dead.

“The Bloody Hand Pirate Group!” Imilo recognized the identity of these men at a glance.

The Bloody Hand were already notoriously difficult pirates in the vicinity.

Ruthless and merciless in their actions, they rarely left any survivors.

Their survival to this day sufficiently proved their tenacity.

The fact that the association’s few members, despite being at a disadvantage in both numbers and rank, managed to kill the entire opposing party,

was indeed somewhat unexpected.

“Cover them and take them back. You all did very well this time, head back now,” Imilo said.

Xi Ligui nodded and immediately signaled for the bodies to be carried onto the ship.

Along with the pirate ship, they began their voyage home.

…

On the returning seafaring ship.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Xi Ligui leaned on the railing, enjoying the sea breeze, “This trip, you solved the problem by yourself.”

“The achievement is everyone’s, it’s just that we played different roles.” Wu Heng walked over and stood beside her.

“We just searched around the mountain and didn’t find anyone,” Xi Ligui continued.

The plan for last night’s operation.

They were to ascend the mountain to rescue hostages, which also meant facing combat and danger.

But after the entire battle,

Wu Heng alone had taken care of matters, making it seem as though they had simply taken a detour before running back.

“I didn’t expect ‘Shanaila’ to be on the ship,” Wu Heng paused slightly, then asked in a low voice, “What’s her identity anyway? She seems to have quite a status.”

“The President of Starflower Cross-sea Commerce Association, the largest of the wood elf commerce guilds,” Xi Ligui explained.

“Such a large commerce guild got hijacked by a pirate group?”

“That’s why we’re also surprised. There will likely be further investigation into this matter.”

Wu Heng nodded, saying no more.

According to ‘Shanaila,’ the incident last night occurred due to a leaked itinerary.

The pirates had set up an ambush well in advance.

It seemed that this was also an important factor in the situation.

“By the way, it feels like ‘Shanaila’ treats you differently from others,” Xi Ligui spoke up again.

Wu Heng raised an eyebrow, “Really? Maybe it’s because I rescued her!”

“Yes, that must be it!”

…

In the afternoon, the fleet returned to Gold and Silver Island.

Some of the association’s members stayed to handle the ships, while Wu Heng and others headed straight back to the association.

The operation could be considered quite successful.

The steward had promised that retrieving ‘Shanaila’ would be counted as a third level merit, in addition to capturing the leader of the Bloody Hand Pirate Group and two pirate key members.

There would be a sizeable reward.

Back in the office study,

Andre Willow immediately displayed a joyful smile, “Master, you’re back!”

“Yes.” Wu Heng nodded and sat down, “No issues at the association while I was away?”

“None, everything is normal.”

Andre Willow poured a cup of tea and placed it before him.

Wu Heng took a sip.

He continued, “The steward needs a report about last night’s events. I said you would help me write it.”

“Of course, Master!” Andre Willow spread out a piece of paper, ready to start writing.

Wu Heng thought for a moment and recounted last night’s events.

Andre Willow sat to the side and began to record everything.

The entire operation last night, in fact, wasn’t difficult to analyze.

He just needed to recount what happened, ensuring it was consistent with Shiraz’s account.

Besides, there was nothing particularly special about the events, except for the pirate ship he had commandeered, so there was nothing to hide.

Andre Willow wrote down everything.

Then he briefly organized his notes and copied them anew.

“Master, please take a look.”

Wu Heng picked up the document, read it from beginning to end, and after confirming there were no issues, said, “Take this to the steward then.”

“Yes!”

…

Andre Willow left.

Wu Heng took out last night’s spoils.

He laid them out one by one on the table.

[Bloodthirsty Twin Blades (Special Item)][Space Ring][Stamina Belt].

The first item was the twin blades used by the pirate captain.

Wood handles and iron blades, with a hint of dark red traces on them.

It was as if they were smeared with blood that had not been wiped away.

[Bloodthirsty Twin Blades (Special Item)]

[Category: Special Item]

[Function: The holder enters a frenzied state, wounds become difficult to heal.]

[Side effects: In the frenzied state, sanity decreases over time.]

(Description: A weapon used by a powerful thug, the wielder will gradually be influenced by slaughter, entering a frenzied and insane state, the blade is sharp, wounds inflicted by it are difficult to heal, and the wielder will gradually lose their sanity.)

A Special Item!

It seems that the Bloody Hand captain was indeed extraordinary.

Special items are rare, but weapons that are special items are even rarer.

Plus, twin blades have a wide audience, and they could sell for a sky-high price on the market.

Wu Heng turned his attention back to the twin blades.

The effect they provided was to allow the holder to enter a frenzied state and make wounds difficult to heal.

These two points could directly enhance the user’s combat effectiveness.

The cost was the gradual loss of sanity.

During the fight with the pirate captain, the fact that he turned and ran meant Wu Heng had not noticed any loss of sanity.

But that was not a big problem if he let the skeleton use it.

The skeleton simply obeyed commands without emotional sensory interference, so sanity shouldn’t affect it.

As long as it didn’t turn around and attack him, it would be fine.

Wu Heng readily pocketed the blades and continued to examine the remaining two items.

[Space Ring (5 cubic meters)]

He mentally communicated with the ring to explore the space within.

Some essential supplies, food, fresh water, various grenades, and a delicate little wooden box.

Wu Heng took out the supplies and the little wooden box.

He opened the little wooden box.

Inside, there were neatly arranged Gold Coins, at least a thousand pieces.

They really had money.

On top of the Gold Coins was a note from the Snake Badge Consortium.

He could take the note and go to the consortium to retrieve items stored inside.

The door opened.

Andre Willow came back.

“What did the steward say?” Wu Heng asked.

“Nothing at all,” replied Andre Willow, his gaze falling on the miscellaneous items to one side, “Master, what are these…?”

“Oh, have someone throw them away; they’re of no use,” Wu Heng said.

“Okay.”

Andre Willow opened the door and called some staff to take all the clothes and pants scattered around and throw them away.

Wu Heng continued to look at the third item.

[Stamina Belt]

(Description: A magic belt etched with an enhancement status that can continuously replenish one’s stamina.)