Chapter 107: Seems Like a Wanted Criminal
Chapter 107: Seems Like a Wanted Criminal
The killer specifically targets these women, so their class level shouldn't be too high.
They're likely a psychopathic killer, or maybe just mentally deranged.
The female orc nodded and said, "Alright, I'll arrange for people to be ready. If there's any sign, we'll catch them immediately."
Every shop has its own enforcers.
Or rather, these shops are backed by gangs.
The main issue is they don't know who the killer is.
Wu Heng just arrived and already found some clues. Maybe if they keep investigating, they'll get somewhere.
"It's fine to arrange people, but don't let any information leak."
"Understood!"
They left the tavern and returned to the guild.
Duke asked, "Captain, what's that move called? How can you make the dead talk?"
"It's a Necromancer skill."
"Oh, can I learn it?"
"Every class has its own specialties. Focus on developing your own class. A person's energy is limited."
Back then, when he asked where to buy skill books, Otruluk had said something similar.
Now, Wu Heng could say the same to Duke.
"Alright!"
Wu Heng continued to ask, "By the way, how do I go about furnishing a house?"
"You can hire someone to craft things, or you can buy ready-made furniture."
"Is there no renovation team? One that can handle everything at once?" Wu Heng asked again.
There were shops selling furniture, but he didn't want to buy everything piece by piece.
Plus, he wasn't good at arranging things.
"Oh, you'd be better off posting a commission and having the guild oversee it. Otherwise, if the renovation is bad, they could just run off."
Wu Heng thought that made sense and went to the front desk to post a commission for renovations.
...…
The sun set, and the sky gradually darkened.
A cloaked figure appeared outside the tavern, whispering to a woman who was drawing in customers about the price.
Soon, the woman smiled, affectionately linking arms with him as they flirted and walked toward a nearby alley.
As they ventured deeper into the alley.
The man held the woman tighter around the waist, while his other hand reached for the dagger at his waist.
Wu Heng sat in the tavern, listening to the noise and drinking beer.
Suddenly, Xiaoxiao flew back to him and entered his body.
Wu Heng's eyes narrowed. He stood up abruptly, grabbed Duke, and rushed outside.
At the same time, the female orc behind the counter turned pale and knocked on the doorframe behind her.
Several strong orcs rushed out and followed them outside.
A large group of them moved in unison.
Everyone in the tavern stared in surprise at the sudden commotion.
In the dark alley.
The man was on top of the woman, one hand gripping her neck, while the other slowly pressed the dagger towards her throat.
"A little more fear... Good, I love that expression," the man whispered feverishly.
The woman's eyes were full of terror as she struggled desperately, but she couldn't stop the dagger from closing in on her.
Just as the blade was about to slice her throat.
Suddenly, four spinning orbs of light flew into the alley, illuminating it brightly.
Then came several deafening gunshots.
Bang bang bang~!
After the gunfire.
The man looked down at his body in confusion.
His leather armor had several holes in it, with blood trickling out.
Hiss~!
The man hissed like a snake toward the figures at the alley's entrance.
His body shot up into the air, leaping more than three meters high.
His cloak spread open like wings as he swooped down from the air.
His speed and strange attack method.
Were completely unlike those of a low-level adventurer.
"Captain, be careful." Duke raised his battle axe, ready to charge forward.
Wu Heng pulled him back, "Stand aside."
Then he said to the side, "Kill him."
Bang bang bang~!
Bang bang bang~!
Barson and Bagdong raised their rifles, firing at the figure swooping down from the sky.
A barrage of bullets roared out, pouring into the air.
The figure halted abruptly in midair.
Under the hail of bullets, he fell straight out of the sky.
The rifles pointed downward, continuing to fire into the alley.
The man in the black robe staggered to his feet.
He looked down at his chest, which had been turned into a mangled mess.
Blood was gushing out.
"Damn it!"
The man cursed as his body slowly knelt down, unable to stay upright.
Wu Heng took aim and fired a shot through his forehead.
[Gained Experience +25.]
At that moment, the sound of heavy footsteps came from behind.
A large group of orcs crowded into the alley.
They looked at the body, whose chest was a pulpy mess, and each one was visibly shocked.
It had only been a few seconds.
And this guy had been shot to pieces?
Duke walked up to the body, took off his hood, and examined it. Scratching his head, he said, "Captain, I think he's a wanted criminal from the guild."
A wanted criminal?
Those are people who are difficult to capture in any city.
Are guild members now killing wanted criminals this efficiently?
Faster than killing chickens.
"Drag the body out."
Duke dragged the body out.
He threw it under the oil lamp, and both Wu Heng and the female orc from the tavern took a closer look.
They didn't know if he was a wanted criminal, but he was definitely the one who killed the women from the tavern.
His clothing and features matched.
"Is it him?"
"It should be. Thank you all for your help," the female orc immediately expressed her gratitude.
"You're welcome."
After thinking for a moment, the female orc looked at Wu Heng and the others and said, "From now on, whenever you come to the tavern, drinks are on the house."
Wu Heng nodded without saying much.
He had Duke carry the body, and they returned to the Upper District.
They went to the guild and informed the members on duty, placing the body in the morgue.
It was late, so Wu Heng said goodbye to Duke, and they each went home.
They'd return tomorrow to claim the bounty.
...…
Back at his residence.
Wu Heng returned to the zombie world.
Skeletons filled the entire district, those with souls constantly training.
At that moment, a short, gnome alchemist emerged from the stairwell.
His shriveled hands holding a white plastic box.
He quickly approached Wu Heng, bowing slightly as he handed over the plastic box.
Wu Heng accepted it and opened it. Inside were healing potions, mental potions, and a bottle of antidote.
Ever since the incident with 'Yazde.'
Wu Heng hadn't consumed a zombie core for some time.
Part of the reason was the problems that arose after consuming a second-level zombie core, as the pain and symptoms were different. He decided to wait to relieve the pressure on his body.
Now that the gnome skeleton could produce 'special antidotes' regularly.
He could continue consuming them.
"Yes, keep making antidotes for first-level zombie cores, and stockpile some more." Wu Heng took the potions and continued speaking.
The gnome skeleton bowed again and retreated.
Wu Heng returned to his room and took out all the [Special Antidotes] from his space ring.
Including those he hadn't used before and the ones the gnome skeleton made today.
He had three bottles in total.
He took out three first-level zombie cores, consuming them one by one with the antidotes.
[Agility +1.]
[Agility +1.]
[Strength +1.]
The notifications appeared, and his attributes increased.
But the attribute gains had decreased.
Before, each consumption increased two attribute points, but now it's just one.
This seems to be related to the improvement of his constitution. After reaching a certain value, the increase becomes slower.
[Name: Wu Heng]
[Class: Necromancer]
[Level: 5 (9622/14000)]
[Attributes: Strength 23, Agility 24, Constitution 25, Intelligence 25, Perception 15, Charisma 18.]
[Proficiency: Spear Specialization (Novice), Arcane Training.]
[Abilities: Enhanced Will]
[Skills: Raise Skeleton, Raise Corpse, Dancing Lights, Acid Splash, Grease Spell, Ray of Enfeeblement, Corpse Preservation, Speak with Dead, Cursed Blast, Fireball.]
After confirming his attributes, he went to bed.
...…
Morning, Steward's office.
Steward 'Gomez' looked at the report in his hand, then at Wu Heng.
"You killed a wanted criminal?"
Early this morning, he received the autopsy report.
The identity of the corpse was confirmed—a wanted criminal with a level above 9.
Considering the small size of their team and the fact that they were newly formed.
He assigned a simple task, but they ended up killing a wanted criminal, and it was completed in just one day.
Before Wu Heng could say anything.
The steward continued, "Alright, you did well this time. Go to the front desk to register and claim your bounty!"
"Oh, okay!"
Wu Heng left the steward's office and headed straight to the front desk to submit the task and collect the bounty.
Back when he was just a member, Otruluk handled these things. Now that he's a captain, he realized there are all these procedures.
After collecting the bounty, Wu Heng returned to the lounge.
The orc Duke was sitting in a chair, waiting.
Wu Heng handed him half of the bounty.
Duke scratched his head awkwardly, saying, "Captain, I should take less. I didn't really help much, and I even got a free meal. It feels a bit embarrassing."
Wu Heng chuckled and tossed the money pouch to him, "We're a team. Any achievement is a collective honor."
"Captain, you're really cultured."