[{"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-412":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},358380,620,"Chapter 412 - 345, 3 People","the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-412",412,"\u003Cp>Chapter 412: Chapter 345, 3 People\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was just 10,000 experience points away before, but I’ve been so busy with market affairs these past few days that I didn’t have the chance to level up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, after two volleys of solid iron bullets, my level directly jumped to 14.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One step closer to the goal of level 15.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I opened the panel to check the experience points needed at this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Wu Heng]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: 14 (2724\u002F165000)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attributes: Strength 34, Agility 28, Constitution 37, Intelligence 37, Perception 24, Charm 28.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 165,000 experience points still gave me a shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But on second thought, it didn’t seem like that much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Zombie World was like a dungeon for farming experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>165,000 might seem like a lot, but considering the volume of zombies now, reaching it didn’t seem so difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just about reaching level 15. As long as killing zombies continued to yield experience, level 18 and even level 20 were just a matter of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At level 18, one becomes one of the top existences in the Otherworld, where even those who have committed heinous crimes would be forgiven by various powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And level 20 is the pinnacle for professionals, known as heroes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s said that the leaders of the association are at level 20, having become heroes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s enough for the association to become a world police force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, in the Otherworld, strength is the ultimate truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All sorts of thoughts flashed through my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng closed the panel and glanced at the horde of zombies charging at us again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave the command, “Archers, fire!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rain of arrows fell from the sky, clattering as they plunged into the zombie crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large number of zombies turned into hedgehogs, falling to the ground in droves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The zombies that had made it near us by now were only about a thousand in number, mutilated and hanging with arrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Spear Array, advance!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle rustle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The standing Spear Skeletons marched neatly forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing any zombies that hadn’t fallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng followed from behind, starting to cast [Corpse Battlefield] to convert the corpses strewn all over the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each step, he turned most of the bodies into skeletons before giving the order to move on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heading to the next section of road to continue clearing out the zombies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing to open up the entire road as quickly as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t until dusk approached that Wu Heng finally sat back in the truck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the old factory district.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hancai said, “I estimate that in another two or three days, we should be able to clear out the entire road.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mhm, let’s get this road cleared out in the next few days,” Wu Heng said directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hancai nodded and continued to make conversation, “In the past couple of days, we’ve recruited a few special skilled workers, including doctors, electricians, and equipment repair technicians. We’ve brought in a total of six people and provided them with some food according to the terms.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, no Superpowered Men joined us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, Superpowered Men are scarce, and I guess most of them have established their own small powers and become leaders,” Qi Hancai replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, that makes sense!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In today’s world, superpowers hadn’t shown overwhelmingly lethal effectiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More often, it represented the luck of the few, given the extremely low success rate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once a superpower was awakened, one’s thoughts wouldn’t just be about surviving and seeking basic needs; undoubtedly many would want to establish their own power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being a local emperor was definitely much better than living under someone else’s roof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The likes of Qi Hancai, who brought their entire shelter to join another, were in the minority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least for now, Qi Hancai was the only one who had joined me; other shelters were trying to collect Gold to exchange for food and had no intention to join.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two continued to talk about the market and base matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The convoy finally made it back to the old factory district.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Skeleton Army and the vehicles entered the yard through the back gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hancai directed others to arrange some work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng also reorganized the patrolling duties of the skeletons and only when evening deepened did he take his skeletons back to Gold and Silver Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had a simple dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping out of the courtyard, it had already grown dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of habit, I glanced at the neighboring house, where a faint light still shown behind the curtain of ‘Sha Naila’s’ study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was burning the midnight oil again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I folded a paper crane and, casting [Animate Object], sent it flying toward the window where it slipped into the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the disheveled ‘Sha Naila’ poked her head out of the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked over in this direction and then gestured towards the rooftop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng nodded and quickly climbed up to the roof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching the rooftop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha Naila took two steps back and with a running start, leaped forward, jumping directly to the opposite roof, staggering a few steps and crashing into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng opened his arms and tightly enclosed her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no intention of letting go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha Naila broke free from the embrace, slapped the back of his hand hard, then sat down on the roof with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Staying up late to work on your drawings again?” Wu Heng asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha Naila leaned into his embrace, “Just checking the accounts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng continued, “You haven’t come over here for meals for several days now, Mini misses you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only Mini misses me?” Sha Naila said, “I saw you today, didn’t I! And I can’t always be running over to your place anyhow, it wouldn’t look good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong with that? It’s perfectly normal for neighbours to interact frequently!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha Naila glanced askance, her hand on Wu Heng’s that was around her waist, “You call this normal neighbourly interaction?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No one else knows!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha Naila pointed at the house across the way, “That over there is where that adultery scandal broke out, and the husband caught them in the act. I don’t want people starting rumors about me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we’re discovered, I’ll just marry you,” Wu Heng’s hand around her waist tightened again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha Naila’s cheeks turned a shade rosier, and she rolled her eyes at him, “You’re quick to work out such convenient plans.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? You’re not willing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha Naila gave a doting look, speaking softly, “Of course, I am. Hearing you say that makes me so happy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng smiled, his hand caressing her chin, turning her face toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing down into her beautiful jade-like eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha Naila’s gaze became evasive, “Wh-What are you doing? Just talking is fine, you can’t just—…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, Wu Heng leaned down and kissed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The struggling ‘Sha Naila’ gradually began to grow limp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave the other’s shoulder a light tap and then wrapped her arms around their neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng gently lifted the sleeping gown and softly explored the other’s body, smooth and silky, like caressing polished silk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, he grabbed a fistful of soft flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha Naila felt uncomfortable being touched all over, turned her head away, and said, “Alright, we had an agreement, don’t go too far.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But you just said you were willing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha Naila said with a smile, “I am willing, but given my status, the Wood Elves will never agree to me really marrying you, so I said I’d be your lover when I reach Level 15.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to make sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha Naila largely represented the official commerce bodies of the Wood Elves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could they possibly permit her to divorce her current husband and be with a human man?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha Naila had thought of this earlier, hence the suggestion to be lovers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng thought for a moment and nodded, “No matter, it’s enough that we have each other in heart.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm, you’re such a good boy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha Naila complimented, lifting her head to peck his lips lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two leaned against each other and chatted for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gently feeling each other’s bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha Naila’s face grew redder and her body softer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the two were about to come together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stern-faced housekeeper also arrived on the rooftop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without speaking, she looked towards the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha Naila’s face flushed, she adjusted her sleeping gown, and said, “It’s late, let’s chat next time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sha Naila leapt back across and, along with the housekeeper, descended from the rooftop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng watched them leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And went downstairs to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a private room of a tavern on Lighthouse Street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Steward of the Stag Cross-sea Commerce Association was on top of a woman, vigorously moving his hips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muttering at the same time, “Who knows where Starflower found such a rich patron, bringing in so much merchandise, damn it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman on the bed hummed softly, her hands pressing against the man’s chest, “My Lord, focus, stop thinking about other things at this time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man nodded and said, “Then scream louder, I like to hear you scream.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blush spread across the woman’s face as she said, “It’s so dark, screaming too loudly will disturb others.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s there to fear, the other rooms are filled with people from our association, scream loudly, I like to hear you moan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop it!” The woman gave a light punch and then, moving with him, began to scream loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the two were in the heat of passion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the sound was getting louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice came from the living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such good spirits!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man, caught up in the moment, quickly withdrew and turned to grab the weapon by the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of cold light passed, and a dagger precisely pierced the man’s wrist, blood gushing forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahh~!” The woman screamed loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another dagger was thrown, piercing the woman’s throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The completely naked woman, in a face full of horror and shock, fell into a pool of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man looked at the woman’s corpse, fear beginning to show in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did three figures emerge from the darkness, standing in the silver moonlight at the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gentlemen, we can talk slowly about whatever it is, are you facing some difficulties? I can offer a substantial wealth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice from beneath the cloak said, “No need, your death is the best outcome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the man was about to shout, the voice fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three figures rushed forward, immediately killing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wiping the weapon clean, they leapt out of the window and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, early morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud, thud, thud~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of knocking followed by Mini’s voice, “Master, someone from the Association is here, please come over now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng sat up and glanced at the clock beside the bed – it was a little past 6 a.m.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the association had encountered an issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, I know!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting ready, he came downstairs to see ‘Andre Willow’ already dressed and waiting at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two didn’t stay for breakfast but went directly to the association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching the association’s main hall, they saw team leader Olin approaching quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Vice-executive, the Stewards are waiting for you in the morgue!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wei’er, you go to the study first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andre Willow nodded and headed to the study, Wu Heng continued to ask ‘Olin’, “What happened?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked, Olin said, “A Steward from a commerce association died in a tavern on Lighthouse Street. The association wants our help investigating.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A commerce association’s Steward? They stay in that part of Lighthouse Street?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olin explained, “Many commerce associations are just docking temporarily, staying in nearby inns is the most time-saving method.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, I see,” Wu Heng nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They made their way to the morgue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the chilly room, filled with the association’s personnel, Steward ‘Imilo’, Vice-executive ‘Xi Ligui’, Inspector Special Envoys, Coroners, Investigators, and several team leaders were present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were more people than dead bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Steward!” Wu Heng entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imilo nodded and said, “Two people died last night, it’s quite serious, you perform Wenshi to see what’s going on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng nodded, motioning the Coroner to step aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned towards the first corpse and cast [Communicate with the dead].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The body on the iron bed slowly sat up, the white shroud falling away, revealing the naked body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng glanced at Imilo, indicating that he could start questioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imilo looked at the body and asked directly, “Who killed you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The body answered, “I didn’t see them, they covered their faces.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scratch, scratch, scratch~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The several Investigators present started taking notes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imilo continued, “What traits did your killers have?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There were three people. The leader was a man in a black cloak, of medium height, his hair was black through the gaps under the cloak, there were two others, one had a human build with Shuangdao, and the other was tall, holding a long-handled Warhammer.”\u003C\u002Fp>",2164,"2026-05-30T04:42:17.488Z","2026-06-01T04:30:19.980Z",1,"novelbin.me","ae81e8e1bc08c29532a73baf64e703e228e9e5a50ebe46e722bf7b688b86dae9","the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-413","the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-411",1714,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-cover.jpg"]