Chapter 99: Captain of Team 12

Chapter 99: Captain of Team 12

"Are they all your companions?" Wu Heng asked.

"Yes!"

Wu Heng continued, "What was your destination?"

"Rentam City."

"You said you're a caravan, so you should have carriages, right?"

"We do, they're in the back."

Wu Heng nodded and said, "Bury them, then we'll head to 'Rentam' together."

The man took a deep breath and began to struggle as he moved the bodies.

"Sword One, Sword Two, help him with the bodies," Wu Heng ordered.

In his current state, moving the bodies might be too difficult for him.

Helping him speed things up while keeping an eye on him.

He probably wasn't with those old hags, but it's always better to be cautious.

"Thank you."

The man dressed himself and then, together with Sword One and Sword Two, began moving the bodies.

Wu Heng, meanwhile, returned outside and went around to check the backyard.

Three carriages were parked there.

He lifted the cover to reveal cloth and some pottery underneath.

It really was a caravan.

"Too young, there's no such thing as a free lunch in a place like this."

"Even the brothels in the crowded area wouldn't let you off without paying. And here, you think you can just play with nuns?"

"You'd be throwing your life away!"

Soon, the man returned with Sword One and Sword Two.

While untying the horses, he said, "I must have made a fool of myself. The hag's shape-shifting abilities are too powerful; ordinary people can't detect them. We were in a rush to make the delivery, so… sigh~!"

"Hmm!"

Wu Heng didn't say much.

The hag's shape-shifting was merely a surface-level illusion combined with seductive language.

It was meant to trigger certain instincts in men.

The impact of a seductive nun was indeed powerful.

But with Wu Heng's increased abilities, coupled with unlocking [Strengthened Will],

his perception and resistance to abnormal conditions had also improved.

Even though his eyes saw a voluptuous and seductive nun, his perception registered a hunched figure.

If he hadn't known, it would have been fine, but knowing it was an ugly old hag and still going for it would have been strange.

So he thought about leaving and not getting involved.

But the nun clearly didn't want to let him go, persisting, so he had no choice but to shoot first.

The carriage set off.

The man led the way while Wu Heng sat in the rear carriage.

They kept a certain distance between them, effectively having him bring up the rear for protection.

...…

They traveled on.

As dusk approached, the convoy finally reached Rentam City.

From a distance, they could see a dense cluster of buildings.

It was unlike any other city they had seen before.

Rentam's city structure was a dense cluster of buildings, followed by city walls and watchtowers. On the walls, armored guards in silver patrolled.

"These are the outer districts. Originally, the city plan didn't include them. People who couldn't live inside the city built temporary homes outside, and as more people gathered, it became what you see now," the man from the caravan explained from the front.

"The people inside don't care?"

"Why would they? The outer city also pays taxes, and the large tracts of land allow for expansion. No one cares," the man continued.

Even houses built outside the city had to pay taxes.

It seemed no one would bother about it.

As they approached, the city walls loomed larger in sight.

The city gate was wide, capable of accommodating three carriages side by side.

It was much wider than the gate at Blackstone Town.

A large crowd gathered at the city gate, including not just humans but also some tall, strong races.

Their arms were as thick as thighs, they stood over two meters tall, with green or gray skin, large mouths, and tusks, forming a stark contrast with the humans.

"Are those orcs?"

"Yes, this place is home to both humans and orcs. Don't provoke them; they're tough fighters and tend to stick together."

The convoy entered the city directly.

The man said, "I need to deliver these goods to a shop in another direction."

"Oh, alright, then we part ways here."

"Where are you staying, friend? Once I'm done, I'd like to properly thank you for saving my life."

"No need, I'm from the Kingdom of Yeco as well. We should look out for each other when we're out here."

"At least tell me your name."

"Wu Heng."

"Thank you, Mr. Wu Heng, for saving my life. I'll repay the favor if I get the chance."

"No need for thanks." Wu Heng waved his hand as they parted ways.

After splitting from the caravan, he inquired about the location of the guild and headed straight there.

The city was unusually loud and lively as Wu Heng, along with several skeletons, made their way to the guild.

Upon reaching the central district, Wu Heng was surprised by the grandeur of the buildings.

It seemed the less regulated the place, the more extravagant the architecture became.

The Adventurer's Guild here was far more luxurious than the one in Blackstone Town.

Across the street was an even more ostentatious building bearing the 'Snakehead' emblem of the Snake Emblem Consortium.

Well, well, the Snake Emblem Consortium was right out in the open here.

Inside the guild hall, the floor was bright white marble, and many adventurers were gathered inside.

There were humans as well as strong orcs wielding battle axes and war hammers.

Wu Heng had the skeletons wait nearby and went directly to the reception desk.

"Sir, how can I assist you?" The receptionist was a female orc.

Her skin was green, and two tusks protruded from the corners of her mouth.

Her muscles were more prominent than her chest.

Wu Heng said, "I'm the newly appointed team captain from the guild. Here's my appointment letter from the main office."

The receptionist carefully examined it, then smiled and said, "Please wait a moment, I'll inform the steward."

"Alright!"

Shortly after, the receptionist returned.

She said, "Please follow me; the steward is waiting for you."

Wu Heng nodded and followed her to the third floor, stopping in front of a room.

After a light knock and receiving a response,

they entered the room.

Inside sat a robust middle-aged man with a well-groomed beard and slicked-back hair.

It was evident that he took great care in his appearance.

The middle-aged man held Wu Heng's appointment letter, carefully examining it, then looked at Wu Heng.

He said softly, "Wu Heng, profession: Necromancer, from the Kingdom of Yeco, correct?"

"Yes!" Wu Heng stood before him.

"You've been an External Special Agent for less than a month and already have two Level 3 merits. You were recommended by a steward for promotion to captain."

The man scrutinized him further.

He directly said, "Alright, since you're here, you're now the captain of Team 12 in Rentam City. My name is Gomez, the local steward. If you have any issues, you can come to me."

"Yes, Steward Gomez."

"Alright, you have two days to settle your living arrangements." He said, pulling a nearby bell rope.

The bell rang, and the receptionist from earlier walked in.

The steward said, "This is the new captain of Team 12. Help him with his identification registration."

"Yes, Steward."

Wu Heng was led out, filled out a form, and received his local captain's ID.

This signified that he was officially employed and had a legal identity.

After discussing property deed procedures and processes with the female orc receptionist,

Wu Heng left the guild and headed to the city hall.

The property deed process was simpler than expected.

With the guild's endorsement, they merely checked the deed, asked for his name for registration,

and the entire process was complete.

...…

Following the location on the property deed, Wu Heng went directly to his new residence.

It was a three-story house located on the edge of the inner city, though the land it occupied wasn't large.

Each floor was about sixty square meters, with small courtyards in the front and back.

It was quite a decent living arrangement.

Wu Heng used the key to unlock the door. The interior was empty, with no furniture.

The floor was covered in dust, with some footprints visible.

It seemed that others had visited occasionally.

After checking the upstairs and downstairs,

he had Sword One and Sword Two clean the place.

Wu Heng then went out to a nearby tavern to get something to eat.

After filling his stomach, Wu Heng returned to his residence.

He opened the gate and returned to the zombie world.

...…

In the zombie world.

Wu Heng checked the situation within the residential area.

Then he took out the walkie-talkie and contacted Li Yanhong.

He waited at the crossroads for a while.

Li Yanhong came running up quickly.

She looked at him, wanting to say something but hesitated.

It had been three days since they last met.

The trucks had been modified, and many spears had been made.

But they hadn't been able to reach him.

If not for the skeletons still being around, Li Yanhong would have thought he had abandoned them.

"Are the trucks ready?" Wu Heng asked.

Li Yanhong nodded, "Three trucks and a bus have been reinforced. There shouldn't be any issues."

"Good, contact the prison, and we'll head over tomorrow."

"Alright."