[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in":3,"chapter-the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-396":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse",{"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},358320,620,"Chapter 396: 332, Skeleton Cavalryman","the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-396",396,"\u003Cp>Chapter 396: Chapter 332, Skeleton Cavalryman\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chatted with the woman for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andre Willow came back with the deed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said, “Master, I’ve bought a shop at the newly built commercial street on Lighthouse Street; the location is pretty good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm, that area is quite nice,” Wu Heng took the deed and continued to look at the woman, “Come, I’ll take you to have a look.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, my lord.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lighthouse Street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside a newly completed shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng put on an ‘Illusion Veil’ and transformed into the form of a plump woman, entering the shop with ‘Millicent’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shop was empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the floor space was not small at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A total of five floors, four above ground including the hall and the private rooms above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The architectural design appeared to be that of a tavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng handed the deed to her and said, “Now this shop is yours. If you have any troubles, come to me, but don’t mention your relationship with me to outsiders. I am the Deputy Steward of the association, with many enemies around me; that would put you and your daughter in danger.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand,” the woman nodded, then gave a solemn bow again, “Thank you, my lord, for saving me and ‘Philippa’ from the cell and for giving us this opportunity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, it’s good that you know what you should do!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, my lord.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them took a look around the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng continued, “First, find someone to renovate the shop; don’t worry about the money.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, my lord!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After looking around,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they closed the shop’s door again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest would be up to her to handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting on the carriage,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the woman returned to the association, while Wu Heng got off halfway and went back to his residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lunch,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng found a secluded place, put on the [Conductor’s Hat], and boarded the Phantom Train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the schedule book, he wrote ‘Netalee City’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The train vanished quickly, and when it appeared again, it had already arrived at this port city in the Yeko Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps due to the recent instability in the kingdom’s political climate,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the port’s streets had become much quieter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng walked straight into a weapon shop he’d never visited before, glanced at the weapons around, and asked, “How much for the strong crossbow?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The owner said with a smile, “This type of strong crossbow is 40 silver coins.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price really had gone up quite a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How many do you have in the store?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you need a large order?” The owner pondered for a moment and said, “Customer, the store only has a bit more than 10 strong crossbows. If you order in bulk, we can arrange a supply order for you, and deliver within 10 days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng frowned and thought it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a few pieces weren’t of much use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he had ordered a thousand elven strong crossbows from ‘Starflower’, along with a large amount of food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In ten days, the goods from Starflower should also be about to arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So there was no need to order from here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Never mind, I’ll look around some more!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng left the shop and strolled through the nearby stores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price of food had also increased, but not by a large margin, and there was a quite ample supply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He directly bought more than two hundred bags of flour and some legumes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether for the passenger station or for trade, it would all come in handy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a round of shopping,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>finding nothing else in need of purchase, Wu Heng continued to walk outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He came to a rather desolate place outside the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to put on the hat to leave,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clop clop clop~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The urgent sound of horse hooves suddenly rose from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng put away his hat and turned to look back, only to see a group of armored cavalrymen quickly approaching from that direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A line of 12 men followed by billowing clouds of dust kicked up in their wake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng stood aside, waiting for them to pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the leader of the cavalry yanked the reins, and the squad came to an abrupt halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seated high on his horse, the man in charge looked down and asked, “What are you doing here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just passing through. Is there a problem?” Wu Heng replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man sized up Wu Heng, his gaze sweeping over the ring on his hand before scanning the surroundings, “Recently, there’s been a surge in banditry within the city. Lay down your weapons and submit to an inspection.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, the cavalrymen encircled them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng’s eyes narrowed slightly as he took out the Deputy Steward emblem and hung it on his chest, “Scram!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the cavalrymen were taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes widened a bit as they looked at the emblem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To randomly encounter someone who is a Deputy Steward out here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What are the odds!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain of the cavalry was also taken aback, he scrutinized the man before continuing, “I know all the Deputy Stewards of Netalee City; how come I’ve never seen you before? You didn’t just pick that up, did you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he continued to command the cavalrymen, “Go, take him down.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng stood his ground, having realized the other party’s intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what identity he claimed, here in this desolate place, they intended to have their way with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the identity of a Deputy Steward wasn’t enough to deter them; it seemed clear they didn’t intend to leave any survivors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap, tap, tap~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heeding the captain’s order, the cavalrymen charged straight at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng immediately took out a heavy machine gun from his Space Ring and pulled the trigger relentlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang, bang, bang~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The violent explosions rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The approaching cavalry squad was instantly engulfed by bullets, and both men and horses lay scattered on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain, who had just moments ago been indifferent and disdainful, suddenly changed in complexion pale, tugged the reins, and attempted to ride away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash, Wu Heng cast a spell, and a cage of bones imprisoned the lone cavalry captain within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s complexion turned exceedingly ugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d hoped to profit from a lack of witnesses, but he had kicked an iron plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only were all the members of his squad dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself might also die here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Wu Heng approached, the man hastily said, “Deputy Steward, it was our eagerness to apprehend bandits that led us to offend you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dismounted and bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng’s brow furrowed; the man truly knew how to be submissive when necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just moments ago, he had ordered his men to kill, and now he was promptly apologizing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng spoke plainly, “There’s no need for apologies. Just don’t be so arrogant in your next life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, he dismantled the bone prison, and the Skull Crusher crushed the captain’s skull with a single blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clean and efficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng searched the bodies on the ground, finding some coin pouches, elixirs, and a sealed letter on the captain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon opening it, he saw it was a letter requesting troop movement to capture someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It appeared those cavalrymen had been on a mission to deliver the letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, he had genuinely suspected that it was a blank letter meant to deceive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took all the straw mats from his Space Ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wrap up the bodies, use one mat for every two human corpses,” Wu Heng ordered plainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were still too few straw mats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After rolling up the bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng collected them into his Space Ring, then continued to pick up spent cartridges from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He put on the “Conductor’s Hat” once more and returned to Gold and Silver Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Zombie World, at an old factory district.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng was in an open space at the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out several cavalrymen’s bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Corpse Battlefield] was released, and bright white skeletons rose from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition to human skeletons, there were also 12 skeleton horses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>",1360,"2026-05-30T04:42:17.489Z","2026-06-01T04:30:19.980Z",1,"novelbin.me","7f7d600c7aae5315598f616d7c3c40dd87680efb797538eeb3d8df552697a6f4","the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-107","the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-106",1714,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-cover.jpg"]