[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-evolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world":3,"chapter-evolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-evolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-chapter-224":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Evolving My Undead Legion In A Game-Like World",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},41148,69,"Chapter 224 - 224 Unexpected","evolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-chapter-224",224,"\u003Cp>With Purple's evolution, Michael's evolution streak had come to an end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any other undead he wanted to evolve would have to wait a few more hours—assuming he even had the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still feeling a wave of mental exhaustion from repeatedly using Undead Summoning earlier, Michael wanted nothing more than to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was exactly what he did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Placing all his undead back into the Netherworld, he took off at a speed notably faster than before, racing back to the campsite where his sleeping companions rested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he arrived, everything was just as he had left it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace, Lia, and the driver remained asleep in their tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His four armored undead orcs still stood guard, their massive frames motionless in the dim light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing unexpected had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not bothering to linger any longer, Michael stepped into his tent, shut his eyes, and finally let exhaustion take over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few hours later, a pair of green eyes opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere was now a little brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael sat up and stretched slightly. His mind felt clear, his body refreshed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn't because of the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, he hadn't even fallen asleep. Instead, he had been in a strange, motionless state—one where he could turn his body's activity on and off at will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't rest that made him feel better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was his incredible recovery system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Michael stepped out of his tent, he immediately noticed movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace, Lia and the Driver were all awake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them paused when they saw him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord,\" Ace greeted first, giving a respectful nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lia followed with a small bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael glanced at the sky. The sun had risen a little higher, casting soft light over the landscape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they had camped out for the night, the decision had been purely for safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Traveling in the dark, to the people of this world, was risky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with just three hours left in their journey, they couldn't afford unnecessary trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that morning had come, it was time to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael gave a slight nod. \"No issues last night?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he knew what the answer was, Michael felt the need to play his part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace shook his head. \"None. Your Guards kept watch the entire time. We were undisturbed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael shifted his gaze toward the orc guards. They remained in position, unmoving and vigilant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" Michael said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his words, the group subtly straightened, awaiting his next command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without wasting time, Michael spoke. \"We move out immediately. Prepare the carriage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, my lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within minutes, the group was ready to depart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael stepped toward the carriage while the others finished stowing away the last of their camping supplies in the storage compartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only three more hours remained until they reached their destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would depend entirely on what awaited them there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alone in the carriage, Michael retrieved the map he had gotten from the Hunter Guild and studied it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was just a map, he didn't need any language proficiency to understand it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of language issues, even without the translation perk that came with being an Awakener, he had begun to recognize some of the native words. His accent had also improved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this rate, he estimated that within a week, only a faint trace of unfamiliarity would remain in his speech—something he couldn't immediately change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was a foreigner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael refocused on the map.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to their journey the previous day, he could now recognize the routes. If he wanted, he could navigate to the marked location without the old driver's help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he wasn't in a rush, nor did he have any plans of leaving this group behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the receptionist who had given him the map, the marked location was only the suspected site of the bandits' camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the red circle was close to the insignia marking the village—his actual destination—it was clear that the Hunter Guild's target wasn't the village itself but the surrounding area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The huge red circle was the focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, while Michael didn't know exactly how powerful the Hunter Guild was, he believed they had people capable of dealing with a mere bandit group with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same should apply to the kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it was likely that such individuals had more important matters to handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not that eliminating a bandit group wasn't important—but it was similar to how one wouldn't expect the army to handle something the police could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Hunter Guild was aware of the bandits, then there was no way the kingdom wasn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of this led Michael to believe that the large red circle wasn't just a suspected location—it was the actual campsite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were only a suspicion, there would be multiple marked spots on the map.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this wasn't the only route the bandits attacked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Michael also felt it didn't make sense for bandits—actual criminals—to have a base in such an open spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must be their recent campsite, which would explain a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the carriage began moving again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The driver had taken the time to feed and check on the horses before departure, ensuring they were in good condition for the remaining journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace and Lia sat on opposite sides of the driver, their eyes scanning the road ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael remained inside the carriage, still studying the map, but his thoughts had shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three more hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was all that separated them from their destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The journey so far had been uneventful, but that could change at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether the bandits were still in the area or not—those were questions only time would answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, he simply waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael had already gone over the map several times, memorizing the routes and terrain. Now, there was little else to do but meditate to pass the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shut his eyes, sinking into a state of controlled stillness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not true sleep. Just an awareness turned inward, where his mind remained sharp and his energy naturally replenished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a voice pulled him out of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord,\" the driver called, his tone respectful yet steady. \"We should be arriving in the village in about half an hour.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael's eyes snapped open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his patience, he was sick of sitting in one place for so long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sooner they arrived, the better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stretching slightly, he pushed the curtain aside and glanced outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The road was the same as before—quiet, empty, lined with trees. But beyond those trees, he could faintly make out the rising smoke of chimneys in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The village was close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just thirty more minutes, and this tedious journey would—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought was cut short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden pressure filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael's expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The driver barely had time to pull the reins before—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whizz!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An arrow tore through the air, embedding itself into the wooden frame of the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heartbeat later, figures emerged from the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Men clad in ragged armor, wielding crude weapons, their faces covered in cloth masks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bandits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had expected to deal with them eventually—but not like this.\u003C\u002Fp>",1193,"2026-05-28T17:47:38.197Z","2026-06-01T04:28:28.562Z",1,"novelbin.me","b334891954a43f174f4fd13861d44b104a975717fd9dd3b172596bd0d53366c9","evolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-chapter-225","evolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-chapter-223",970,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fevolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-cover.jpg"]