Chapter 106: Only Kills Women

Chapter 106: Only Kills Women

Damn!

Wu Heng looked up at him, exclaiming in his heart.

Just now, when he was sitting, Wu Heng only thought this orc was burly, but now that he's standing, it's like a small mountain blocking his view.

Almost as big as the Corpse Troll of the 'Scapegoat' Necromancer.

"Sit down!" Wu Heng said.

"Oh!" The orc sat back down, grinning, "Captain, my name is Duke, I'm an Orc Warrior."

Wu Heng walked around him and sat down inside.

"Alright, my name is Wu Heng, you can call me by my name or Captain, whichever you prefer."

"Got it, Captain Wu Heng." The orc glanced at the figures standing beside him and asked, "Captain, are these two also our team members?"

He was referring to Barson and Bagdong, who had followed them in.

Wu Heng replied, "My class is Necromancer, these two are my undead servants. You can consider them part of the squad, but they don't take up member slots."

Both Barson and Bagdong have souls.

They're not much different from regular members, and they're absolutely loyal.

They'll be joining in on missions in the future, so considering them as part of the squad is perfectly fine.

Plus, on the first day, he brought four skeletons, and today he brought two.

No one in the guild questioned it or asked about the undead servants.

This means that 'Rentam City' doesn't pay much attention to Necromancers, and there are no specific requirements.

This confirms that he made the right choice.

It also proves that 'Yazde' carefully chose this place for him.

"So the Captain is a mage," the orc commented, then continued, "Is it just the two of us in the squad?"

"For now, it's just us two, but more members will be added to fill the ranks," Wu Heng replied, glancing at his file.

Duke, Race: Orc.

His class is Level 5 Orc Warrior, specializing in battle axes.

He joined because he assisted in capturing wanted criminals twice and has good combat talent, recommended by the Deputy Steward.

He lives in the Lower District and is a local.

The file was detailed enough, and having a local on the team is actually quite convenient for future missions.

"How old are you?" Wu Heng asked.

"Fourteen."

Wu Heng looked at him again, thinking orcs sure grow fast.

After getting to know each other, the conversation became more casual.

Wu Heng asked about the local situation.

The orc, on the other hand, was more interested in the Necromancer class.

He kept glancing at the two skeletons standing nearby.

The round helmets and the strange weapons hanging in front of them.

According to Duke, Rentam City is a mixed bag with many people of special classes.

But they usually keep a low profile, so he's only heard about them, never interacted with them.

As they chatted, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in."

The door opened, and a staff member walked in, glancing at the two of them, "Which one of you is Captain Wu Heng?"

"That's me!"

"The Steward wants to see you."

"Oh, alright!" Wu Heng stood up and followed him out.

He returned to the steward's office.

The steward handed him a mission slip, "Someone died at the 'Windweaver Tavern' in the Outer District. You need to go over there and assist with the investigation."

He had mentioned earlier that he would give them a task to help them get used to the area.

It didn't take long for the task to be assigned.

"Understood."

Wu Heng nodded, returned to the lounge, and called for 'Duke' to head straight to the Outer District.

...…

The duties of a squad in Rentam City differ from those in Blackstone Town.

There's no cooperating with the guards to capture criminals; their main duties are just two.

One is to capture wanted criminals listed by the guild, those who committed crimes in other cities and fled here. If you're not on the wanted list, no one cares, but once you are, they'll hunt you down, earning bounty and merit.

The second is to ensure the safety of guild members and perform rescues.

This priority is also dependent on the individual.

Typically, only those with status receive special attention from the guild.

Most ordinary members aren't given much consideration, as the guild doesn't have the manpower.

Wu Heng and Duke left the guild.

Heading towards the Outer District.

The city is divided into three areas.

The Inner District, Outer District, and the Outskirts.

The Inner District is the safest, housing local wealthy merchants, nobles, the City Lord's Mansion, the Adventurer's Guild, and organizations like the Serpent Crest Consortium.

Law enforcement is handled by the Iron Guard Knights, who are directly under the City Lord's command.

Their role is essentially the city's security force.

The Outer District is filled with shops and entertainment industries, managed by various gangs.

The Outskirts are where the shops, factories, and residential areas are located—crowded and chaotic, also managed by gangs.

The entire city may seem chaotic, but it follows its own unique set of rules.

Wu Heng was unfamiliar with the area, but Duke, being a local, led him straight to the tavern.

At this time, the tavern wasn't open yet, and some people were cleaning up.

"Guests, we're not open yet." A green-skinned female orc swayed her hips as she walked over.

"We're from the Adventurer's Guild. Did you request assistance from the guild?" Wu Heng asked directly.

The female orc looked at the two of them, her smile fading, "Show me your crest."

Wu Heng took out the captain's crest and showed it to her. Confirming they were from the guild, she said, "Yes, we need your help. Follow me."

They passed through the hall and entered a room that looked like a basement.

In the corner, two bodies were covered with shrouds.

The female orc looked grim, "Someone posing as a customer took the girls out of the tavern and then brutally killed them. We haven't been able to identify the culprit. Maybe you can help."

A murder case?

"Do you have any leads?"

"You should know how it is here—lots of customers, and it's always chaotic. People die often enough, but this time, the killer targeted only the girls, causing a panic." The female orc explained.

Wu Heng nodded, "I need to question the bodies. Do you have any taboos?"

"Huh?" The female orc was stunned, "No, as long as you can catch the killer."

Wu Heng nodded and cast [Speak with Dead] on one of the bodies.

The corpse suddenly sat up, the shroud falling off, revealing a pale, blood-drained face.

There was a gaping wound on her neck.

Wu Heng asked directly, "Who killed you?"

"It was a man, I didn't recognize him."

"Was he alone?"

"Yes, he was alone."

"What did the man who killed you look like?"

"A human, slender build, wearing brown leather armor, always carrying a yellow cloth bag on his back."

Wu Heng glanced at the female orc, who shook her head, indicating she had no recollection.

Wu Heng continued to ask, "What did he say to you?"

"He said he'd take me to the alley and promised double the payment."

"Did he kill you directly, or did he do it after the transaction?"

"He killed me right away."

After saying this, the corpse fell back onto the ground with a thud.

Wu Heng continued to question the second corpse, which also had a neck wound, and the answers were similar.

It's confirmed—a human male.

Slender build, with the intent to kill rather than relax.

After questioning the bodies, they didn't gather much useful information.

The female orc grew even more anxious, not just for the women here but also for her own safety.

Plus, the business couldn't be halted.

"What do we do next?"

Wu Heng looked at the bodies on the ground and said, "We'll come back tonight and see if we can catch the killer."