Chapter 487, Skeleton Cavalry Unit
While on Gold-Silver Island.
Wu Heng conducted a brief investigation into the identity of the golden-haired girl.
Although there wasn't definitive evidence, his guesses seemed close to the truth.
The old king of the Ekow Kingdom had fallen into a coma again, causing internal turmoil. Ministers and the military each supported different princes.
Once the old king passed, the Ekow Kingdom would descend into civil war.
Unlike others vying for power, this person seemed more interested in extending the old king's life.
Wu Heng thought for a moment and said, "A vampire, ghoul, or specter would be far more effective than relying on medication."
The woman sighed. "Those options are not allowed."
Wu Heng continued, "Medications can only provide temporary relief, and excessive use will eventually reach a limit, ultimately changing nothing."
"Then… can you develop a more effective potion? I can continue gathering artifacts for you," the woman asked, looking at him with some hope.
"If I create a new potion, I'll let you know."
"Thank you. Will you return in five days?" the woman tentatively asked.
She was aware that the artifact she brought this time wasn't very useful.
Wu Heng considered and said, "Alright, I'll still come here."
"Great!"
The conversation ended.
Wu Heng opened the door and walked out.
Leaving the city, he put on the [Conductor's Hat] and set his itinerary to 'Lopez City.'
...…
Lopez City, Snake Emblem Consortium.
Inside the VIP room.
Four coffins were carried in.
They were opened one by one, revealing the corpses inside.
The beautiful elven woman in charge, 'Raitily,' sat across from him, her straight, fair legs visible beneath her skirt.
She spoke softly, "Two Level-15 blacksmiths, one Level-15 artisan, and one Level-15 chef. They all died accidentally or of natural causes, so you can rest assured."
Previously, Wu Heng had requested Level-15 corpses of special professions.
The efficiency was impressive, far exceeding that of Gold-Silver Island.
It seemed that Raitily's abilities were slightly superior to those of the person in charge on Gold-Silver Island.
At the Consortium auction near Gold-Silver Island, the auction had been hosted by Raitily and an old man, rather than the island's manager.
"Settle the balance and draft a new commission for acquiring more corpses," Wu Heng said.
"Understood, sir." Raitily summoned a few staff members.
They began calculating the balance while drafting the new commission.
Sitting across from Wu Heng, Raitily glanced at him before asking, "Sir, do you need cavalry corpses? We can sell them in bulk at a negotiable price."
Wu Heng looked at her in surprise. "Cavalry?"
Raitily nodded with a smile. "Some arrogant bandits looted a batch of Consortium goods, so we dealt with them. Among the spoils were several cavalry corpses, which I thought were decent."
"Where are they? Take me to see them!"
"Once the commission is finalized, I'll take you there."
Soon, the balance was settled, and the new commission was completed.
Wu Heng stored the four coffins and followed Raitily out of the Consortium building.
They took a carriage to a location resembling a cremation site outside the city.
Human and horse corpses were scattered across the ground.
Clearly, a large number of people had been killed.
There had always been rumors that the Snake Emblem Consortium operated in gray areas and was as powerful as the Guild.
However, no one had seen them take such direct action before.
Now, with so many people killed in one move, it seemed credible.
At least their methods were far more ruthless than the Guild's.
They didn't bother investigating or identifying the instigators—they just wiped everyone out.
No one could escape.
"How do you plan to sell them?"
"One Level-15 corpse for 600 silver coins, four Level-10 corpses for 300 silver coins each, and the remaining corpses and horse corpses for a total of 200 silver. How about it?" Raitily asked with a smile.
Wu Heng looked at her. "No commission required?"
"Let us earn some side income too!" Raitily leaned slightly closer.
Ah, now he understood.
These corpses, originally meant for cremation, were being sold to him instead.
"Alright, you've worked hard enough," Wu Heng agreed.
Raitily beamed and immediately instructed, "Bring some straw mats to wrap all the corpses."
The staff dispersed to handle the bodies.
Wu Heng paid the agreed amount.
Then he stored all the corpses in his spatial pouch.
After completing the transaction,
they rode the carriage back together.
Raitily returned to the Consortium, while Wu Heng wandered the city, buying some grain and storing it.
He then found a secluded spot and took the train back to Gold-Silver Island.
...…
Back at his residence.
The four Level-15 special profession corpses were converted on Gold-Silver Island.
The artisan was placed in a room on the fifth floor, the chef in the kitchen, and the two blacksmiths were temporarily on standby with no tasks assigned.
After having dinner with Minnie and others,
he headed straight to the Zombie World.
Taking the returning train,
he traveled overnight to 'Xinfu City,' preparing to occupy the military factory in the province.
...…
Provincial highway.
Inside a rest stop.
Barbed wire was hung on the walls, and pairs of vigilant eyes peered over the wall's edge, scanning the distance.
Zombies on the highway weren't as concentrated as in cities, so some survivors had established a settlement here.
At this moment, roars of zombies echoed from afar.
On the snow-covered road.
A dense horde of zombies slowly advanced.
Ahead lay the survivors' area.
"Have these zombies detected us?"
"Doesn't look like it. If they had, they'd charge straight at us. They're probably just wandering this way."
"There's an evolved zombie leading them."
"I counted about a few hundred. If they attack, we don't have enough people to hold them off."
"Should we retreat? Quietly slip away."
"Bullshit! Without these walls, we'd die even faster. And in this weather, we'd freeze or starve to death out there."
"What about Brother Chuang? What does he say?"
"Brother Chuang said to keep watch and attack if there's danger."
Roar~!
As they spoke,
the leading evolved zombie seemed to notice something and let out a roar toward the walls.
The previously aimless zombies froze momentarily, then all roared in unison.
The deafening noise was overwhelming.
"Damn, we've been spotted!"
"We're screwed!"
Thud, thud, thud~!
The zombie horde began to charge at the walls.
The survivors scrambled to ready their weapons for a final stand.
Just as the horde closed in within 200 meters of the walls, their charge abruptly halted.
In unison, they turned their heads and looked toward the sky.
The survivors froze, then also looked up.
Suddenly.
Skeletal wyverns, bone-white, appeared in the sky.
They quickly reached the area above the horde.
Their chest cavities opened, seemingly releasing something.
From the sky, they rained destruction.
Boom! Boom! Boom~!
Deafening explosions erupted.
The ground shook violently as if the world was flipping over.
The terrified survivors huddled, covering their heads.
"Look! Cavalry! Damn it, skeletal cavalry!"
All the survivors looked out beyond the walls.
Skeleton cavalry, clad in leather armor and wielding lances, charged forward.