[{"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-228":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},41152,69,"Chapter 228 228 Back to the capital","evolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-chapter-228",228,"\u003Cp>The earth shaman raised her hands, and the ground trembled in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep rumble echoed through the clearing as the soil cracked and shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael watched as the earth shaman focused, her magic sinking into the land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, the ground caved inward, forming a massive pit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process wasn't instant—it took time for the shaman to carefully displace the dirt, ensuring the hole was deep and wide enough to accommodate the sheer number of corpses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The armored orcs stood by silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael took a moment to examine the hole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was at least ten feet deep and wide enough to fit the entire pile with room to spare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael nodded in approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now came the next step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to the fire shaman. \"Burn them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, the shaman raised her hands, and flames surged from her palms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of heat washed over the clearing as the fire leaped toward the pile of corpses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dry blood and clothing caught fire immediately, and within seconds, the entire pile was ablaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thick, acrid smoke rose into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stench of burning flesh filled the air, but Michael ignored it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His undead didn't react to the smell either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched the fire for a moment, ensuring it burned hot enough to reduce the bodies to ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn't be perfect—bones and charred remains would still be left behind—but it was better than letting the corpses rot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael took one last glance at the flames before turning away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*******\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lia leaned against the carriage, arms crossed, his eyes fixed on the path Michael had taken earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace sat on the other side of the carriage, idly kicking at a small rock near his boot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How long do you think he'll take?\" he asked, her tone weary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The driver let out a slow breath. \"Depends. Bandits could've had traps, hidden allies. Or maybe he just—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden blur of movement cut him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something—or someone—appeared in their line of sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was fast. Inhumanly fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace's breath hitched. \"Did you see that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The driver, usually composed, gripped the reins tightly, his knuckles white. \"What in the world…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liq didn't answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sharp gaze scanned the area, searching for any lingering trace of the movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his eyes locked onto something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A missing body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the bandits' corpses had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Ace, his voice low. \"Tell me you saw that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace nodded slowly. \"I did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The driver exhaled sharply. \"He just… took the body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lia spoke immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not he just took it. He moved like a damn phantom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They fell silent, each processing what they had witnessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace was the first to break the quiet. \"That thing, no, that person—it was one of his guards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lia turned to him sharply. \"Obviously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then no one spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each wanting to just leave the damn area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like that they all watched as Michael undead came and left each time leaving with a corpse until it didn't come again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something the three all felt was because of the lack of corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the corpses dealt with, Michael dismissed the shamans back into the Netherworld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The armored orcs, however, remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at them, their hulking forms standing silently like statues, their armor gleaming under the midday sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satisfied, he strode toward the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lia, Ace, and the driver stiffened when they saw him approached, their gazes flickering over the blood splattered across his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't say anything, but their wariness was obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael ignored their reactions. He climbed into the carriage, settling into his seat before giving the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Return to the capital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The driver hesitated only for a second before snapping the reins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a while, no one spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rhythmic clatter of hooves and the creaking of the carriage filled the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The journey continued with only a few stops here and there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they reached the capital, the sun was beginning to set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The towering walls of the city loomed ahead, guards stationed at the gates. The line to enter was long, as expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael opened his eyes, stretching slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a moment to observe the capital as they approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the wilderness, it was lively—people moving in and out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the carriage rolled forward, a guard stepped up, his eyes scanning them. \"Purpose of visit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for the guard to continue, Lia flashed the token Michael had given him.it,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard barely glanced at it before waving them through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once inside, the city unfolded before them—stone streets, several numerous buildings, and the unmistakable hum of civilization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael exhaled, taking it all in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it was time to plan his next move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael tapped the side of the carriage as they rolled through the streets. \"Find an inn,\" he told the driver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man nodded, guiding the carriage through the crowded roads. Eventually, they pulled up in front of a modest but clean-looking establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael stepped down first, stretching his legs. He reached into his pouch and pulled out a silver coin, tossing it to the driver. \"Nice job. See you again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The driver caught the coin smoothly and nodded. \"Safe travels.\" With that, he turned the carriage around and drove off in a dash as if running, disappearing into the evening crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael turned to Lia and Ace. \"I'm going to bathe. You two go buy me some clothes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't allow the two to refute, not that they could and handed them a gold coin which made the two drool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Lia and Ace could leave though, Michael held out a hand. \"My token.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lia sighed but handed it back without complaint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A part of him had wanted Michael to forget.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a fool could sense the usefulness of the token.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Michael took it, chased them off and strode inside the inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entry caused a Ruckus due to his slightly bloody appearance but no one spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After paying the inn owner, Michael strode towards his room under the owner's lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the room, he wasted no time and entered the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>",1021,"2026-05-28T17:47:38.197Z","2026-06-01T04:28:28.562Z",1,"novelbin.me","3e35bacc4f6e36cadf911bfefc4b8c97850343ea3f1553f0a690f7738e6c9ca0","evolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-chapter-229","evolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-chapter-227",970,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fevolving-my-undead-legion-in-a-game-like-world-cover.jpg"]