[{"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-526":6,"glossary-terms-620":24},{"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},358494,620,"Chapter 526: 435, The Head is Gone","the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-526",526,"\u003Cp>Chapter 526: Chapter 435, The Head is Gone\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that ‘Imilo’ intended to kill someone to interrogate the corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greco’s arguing suddenly halted, following which he flared up like a spooked cat, bellowing, “Imilo, have you lost your mind? I am the leader of Gold and Silver Island.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The association has no right to dispose of me in private. Imilo, you must follow the association’s procedures.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gold and Silver Island won’t let you off the hook when the time comes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greco spoke rapidly, and seeing that no one opposite him was speaking, his expression began to show fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Imilo’s presence on Gold and Silver Island was no ordinary residency as Steward, if he said he would kill someone for interrogation, then he truly would kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng gestured, and the skeleton Kerim drew its sword and stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, alright, you’ve won. I admit I was behind this, and I’m willing to offer sufficient compensation to make amends. Just ask whatever you want to ask directly,” said Greco in a pressing tone, glancing at those opposite him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the skeleton’s feet did not stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greco exploded in a sudden burst, breaking free from the team members holding him and attempting to take one of them hostage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But ‘Kerim’ was faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Longsword was swung, and a cold light sliced through the neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greco’s face drastically changed as he clutched his throat tightly, blood spurting from between his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he staggered to his knees, squeezing out gasping, intermittent cries, “Save me, I was wrong, save me, I’ll tell you everything…”.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The association members opposite simply looked on coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waiting as he gradually gasped his last breath. His body collapsed to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng stepped forward and cast “Communicate with the dead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fallen corpse sat up again, its eyes devoid of any emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng directly asked, “Besides you, who else was involved in this matter?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corpse’s voice was hoarse, “Vitajus.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new name had emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After contemplating, Wu Heng continued, “Why did you want to kill me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The body answered, “There’s a high bounty on you outside, I owed a debt, and Vitajus said he could help me collect the bounty from outside if you were dead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blank envelope!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, it was connected to this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng and the other investigators made their notes and continued to ask, “Who is this ‘Vitajus’?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An official in the town hall.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng asked, “How is he going to collect the money?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only one last question remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng could only ask, “Where does he live?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are there any others involved?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m unclear on the rest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where does he live?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Snoburn District, East No. 153 mansion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the five questions, the body lay back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take the body back,” ‘Imilo’ ordered, then continued, “The town hall is not yet open for work. You two, go directly to the residence to make the arrest; before the Guard Team arrives, bring the individual to the association.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!” The two of them nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The body was collected, and the crowd left the ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xi Ligui removed her helmet and set it aside, “Gold and Silver Island really isn’t a good place, the leader in charge of public safety, to kill a Vice-executive of the association over gambling debts, this would be a joke if it got out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I also didn’t expect this outcome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng had not anticipated that the head of the Guard Team would be the perpetrator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, considering how the whole affair unfolded, it made more sense that the assailant was the head of the Guard Team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, the victim would not have been taken so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fortunately, there wasn’t any serious trouble,” said Xi Ligui, looking at him, then continued, “In the future, if such a situation arises again, remember to bring the association’s team with you. Going out on your own as a Mage is very dangerous.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll be more careful next time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng verbally agreed, yet his heart harbored different thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had plenty of secrets himself; possessing Ghost Detection and being able to summon the Skeleton Army actually made it more convenient to be unaccompanied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Xi Ligui had nothing more to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Heng spoke up, “What happened to our first-class reward from last time, why has there been no word?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they killed the Demon’s Hand Pirate Group, they had earned a total of six second-class merits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, the quality of the rewards was mediocre and the quantity insufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, they followed ‘Imilo’s suggestion and applied for one first-class merit with the six.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the quality and rarity of the rewards, a first-class merit was definitely a precious treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, time had passed and the reward had not been issued, nor had Imilo mentioned it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not sure, the process might be complicated, let’s wait a bit longer, a guild can’t possibly cheat us, two vice-executives, out of our reward,” Xi Ligui said in a soft voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That made sense, and there wasn’t a much better option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right, you make a good point,” Wu Heng agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the two of them proceeded to discuss some affairs of the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage gradually began to slow down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The following squad drew nearer and announced, “Vice-executives, we’ve arrived at our destination.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them opened the carriage door and stepped out directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To one side, there was a mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Members of the squad gathered around, converging at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xi Ligui, with one hand on the hilt of Longsword, said, “Knock.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock! Knock! Knock!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A squad member stepped forward and knocked forcefully on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, footsteps were heard, and a middle-aged man peered out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he saw the guild members assembled outside the door, his eyes tightened slightly, “Gentlemen, what brings you here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xi Ligui sized him up, “Whose residence is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This property belongs to Master Vitajus.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And where is he?” Xi Ligui asked as he pushed past the man, leading the team inside while continuing the inquiry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man hurried to lead the way, blocking the path, “Gentlemen, our master is a municipal official, barging in like this seems a bit impolite.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave of Xi Ligui’s hand, someone immediately grabbed the man while others intercepted the guards who were gathering around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of the team entered the residence and began a thorough search.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The living room was empty, with several young maids standing to the side, appearing restrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The search proceeded floor by floor, heading upstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s someone here,” came the voice of a squad member from a fourth-floor bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group quickly moved to the upper floors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before even reaching the fourth floor, a rich stench of blood assailed their nostrils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moving swiftly into the room and looking inside,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the bedroom curtains were tightly closed, the light was dim, and a corpulent figure lay naked on the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the body remained; the head was nowhere to be found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood dripped steadily down the sheets,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>gathering on the floor to form a vivid crimson stream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the person dead?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had they died en route as they were coming?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving the message from Wenshi, they had rushed over,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bring someone up to identify the body,” Xi Ligui instructed those below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man who had opened the door was brought up; upon seeing the decapitated corpse, he staggered several steps backward, nearly tumbling down the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How did the master, the master die?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is he ‘Vitajus’?” Xi Ligui inquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes,” the middle-aged man replied, trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>",1269,"2026-05-30T04:42:23.945Z","2026-06-01T04:30:19.980Z",1,"novelbin.me","fff7b8011fd8bd7d310498cef2be1eaf9b06aad121f9b8ec84df3e3c76a2424e","the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-527","the-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-chapter-525",1714,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-necromancer-is-amassing-troops-like-crazy-in-cover.jpg",{"terms":25},[]]