The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse

Chapter 407: Chapter 341, Do you have a grudge?

The Inspector Special Envoy spoke up, directly asking the first question.

Sitting on the other side, ‘Xi Ligui’ paused slightly, her expressionless face answered, “No!”

The middle-aged man continued to ask, “Have you ever sold the association’s internal secrets?”

Xi Ligui answered, “No!”

“Have you ever done anything that has harmed the reputation of the association?”

This question was actually quite broad.

Wu Heng glanced at Xi Ligui, waiting to see how she would respond.

“No!” Xi Ligui answered once more.

Shua shua shua~!

Following Xi Ligui’s responses, the two Investigators standing behind began to make records.

Although it was unclear what they were writing, the sound of writing could be heard.

During this period of contact, there was a general understanding of Xi Ligui’s character.

She was someone with a strong sense of justice, unlike Wu Heng who joined the association just to have a legitimate identity.

She embodied the image of a hero from the tales of adventurers.

Furthermore, she placed a great emphasis on formal justice, taking the rules of the association very seriously.

“When you were promoted to Deputy Steward, did you ever falsely claim merit?” the middle-aged man asked again.

Wu Heng’s brows furrowed slightly.

According to the Short person Olin, there were only three questions in total.

But now a fourth had appeared.

Moreover, it was unrelated to Pirates and was asking about events prior to becoming a Deputy Steward.

Wu Heng glanced at ‘Imilo’, noticing no change in him, and he did not speak.

Even though it was the fourth question, it indeed concerned matters within the association.

Under everyone’s gaze, Xi Ligui spoke flatly once again, “No.”

The four questions were over.

The middle-aged man picked up a handkerchief and placed it over the mud sculpture’s head, the handkerchief draping down and covering the eyes.

He waved his hand to indicate that ‘Xi Ligui’s’ inspection was over and she could leave her seat.

Xi Ligui still had no particular expression on her face.

She stood up from the chair and silently moved to one side.

The middle-aged man was experiencing the side effects of the Special Item.

With four questions asked, it meant he would be without speech for four minutes.

The room fell into a brief silence.

Wu Heng and Xi Ligui exchanged glances, with Xi Ligui shaking her head slightly.

…

Four minutes passed.

The middle-aged man gestured with his hand, “Deputy Steward Wu Heng, please take a seat here.”

Wu Heng got up and walked over to sit down opposite him.

Xi Ligui then sat down in the chair Wu Heng had previously occupied, appearing as if she were there to listen in.

Imilo didn’t say anything further, implicitly allowing her to stay.

“Are you ready?” the middle-aged man asked.

Wu Heng’s eyes swept over Xi Ligui, and he nodded.

“Look into the eyes of the mud sculpture,” the middle-aged man instructed and then lifted the handkerchief from the top of the mud sculpture’s head.

The moment Wu Heng saw the mud sculpture’s eyes, he felt a surge of spiritual power attacking his mind.

But it was just an instant rush, blocked by a barrier, separated outside of his own psychic sea.

He could still feel the continuous barrage, however.

His speciality, “Enhance Will,” was taking effect.

Enhance Will was a superpower unlocked when he consumed the Big Head Corpse Core.

According to its description, it established a will barrier, repelling and dissolving negative effects against personal will.

It seemed that the mud sculpture’s ability effects were also classified as negative effects on personal will.

He kept his gaze fixed, while from the corner of his eye, Wu Heng glanced at the middle-aged man opposite him, who remained calm, apparently noticing nothing.

Then, the middle-aged Inspector Special Envoy began asking, “Do you have any connection with Pirates?”

Wu Heng remained silent for a moment, confirming he was indeed not affected, and felt even more relaxed.

Following ‘Xi Ligui’s’ stiff expression, he calmly answered, “No!”

“Have you ever sold association information to outsiders?”

“No!”

“Have you ever done anything that has damaged the association’s reputation?”

“No!”

The middle-aged man’s brows subconsciously furrowed, then quickly smoothed out as he continued to ask, “Upon becoming Deputy Steward, did you ever falsely claim merit?”

Sure enough, the same questions as those asked to Xi Ligui.

“No!” Wu Heng answered.

Not to mention he was answering now, even if truly controlled by the Special Item, he had never falsely claimed any merit.

All his merits were earned by capturing Fugitives.

Although most of the time he killed enemies using modern weapons, the method used wasn’t important; the association hadn’t stipulated that one must use specific weapons to kill.

Wu Heng felt somewhat relaxed inside.

If he had known there was no threat to himself, there was no need to have been so worried before.

With the four questions answered, he just waited for the other party to conclude the questioning.

So that he could leave the place.

The middle-aged man took a sip from his teacup but chose not to end it there, instead asking another question, “You hail from the Yeko Kingdom, have you ever conducted illegal Necromancy experiments?”

Wu Heng’s heart tensed, this question had already gone beyond the scope of the association.

He controlled his expression, not letting his pupils change.

Wu Heng still answered flatly, “No!”

No?

The middle-aged man’s eyebrows began to crease significantly.

He even glanced at the other party’s gaze to see if it maintained contact with the clay figure.

A Necromancer, so young and sitting in the position of a guild’s deputy executive, could he truly follow the rules that strictly?

How is that possible.

Thinking this, he spoke again, “Have you ever done anything contrary to the guild’s guidelines?”

Damn~!

Wu Heng cursed inwardly.

That question was too broad.

An external affairs operative, even the Steward ‘Imilo’ wouldn’t dare claim to have adhered completely to the guidelines.

Does this man have a grudge against me?

Is he trying to make me confess to a crime?

Wu Heng was just about to answer ‘no’.

Xi Ligui stood up abruptly, covered the clay figure’s eyes with her hand, and said, “Inspector Special Envoy, do you know Wu Heng? Why are your questions so targeted?”

The questioning was terminated. @@novelbin@@

“Wuu~!”

The middle-aged Inspector Special Envoy entered a state of speechlessness, suddenly standing up with his eyes wide, unable to open his mouth while making ‘wuu’ noises.

But staring with reddened face, his anger was evident.

Meanwhile, the two investigators standing behind continued to take notes.

They had no intention to speak up or intervene.

“What are you causing a ruckus about?” said Imilo with a hint of reprimand, then continued, “The inspection for you two has ended, apologize to Mr. Kalemah.”

Xi Ligui apologized with a bow, “My apologies, Inspector Kalemah.”

The middle-aged man was still somewhat angry.

Imilo stated plainly, “That’s enough, the two of you may leave. There will be some personnel changes in the guild soon; you will take turns being stationed at the guild.”

“Yes.” The two bowed and promptly left the room.

…

They hastened away for some distance.

Wu Heng said, “Thank you!”

Though he hadn’t been affected by the Special Item’s influence, he was moved by Xi Ligui’s assistance.

She had covered the eyes of the Special Item cleanly and decisively.

“Thank me for what, we had an arrangement,” Xi Ligui said, then continued to ask, “Do you know that Inspector?”

“Never seen him!”

“Then why did he ask you so many questions?” Xi Ligui inquired.

This was something Wu Heng found strange as well.

He also had his suspicions about the man’s intentions.

His manner of questioning was clearly aiming for him to reveal some wrongdoings.

“If we didn’t pass the inspection today, what would happen?” Wu Heng asked.

Xi Ligui pondered for a moment, “We would probably be subject to an investigation, but certainly suspended for a time.”

Suspended…

Wu Heng’s brows were still furrowed.

Xi Ligui smiled and said, “Anyway, the two of us passed the test. That’s a good thing, isn’t it?”

“Indeed.” Wu Heng thought for a moment and then said, “Let me invite you to lunch at the tavern as a thank you for helping me out.”

“Hmm… Okay, consider it a celebration for passing the inspection.”

…

6 minutes passed.

The Inspector Special Envoy recovered from his speechless state.

His complexion was still somewhat flushed, and he solemnly stated, “Steward Imilo, guild members must cooperate with inspections. Interrupting and intervening does not comply with the rules.”

Imilo glanced at him and replied, “I will discipline the two of them, Inspector Kalemah can rest assured.”

“Discipline? Interfering with an inspection is a serious violation of the regulations,” the man continued.

Turning to him, Imilo said, “Inspector, your questions must not touch on personal life or secrets; otherwise, the person being inspected has the right to refuse to answer. You should know this, shouldn’t you?”

The man’s eyes narrowed slightly, “Do you think there is something wrong with my questions? Don’t forget, it was you and the guild that requested an internal investigation.”

The investigators have recorded everything; whether there is an issue or not, we can have it reviewed by those above.

“Hmph!” The man snorted coldly and then added, “Tomorrow I will inspect the member profiles. Have them prepared in advance.”

“That’s possible!”

The man collected the clay figure and left the study directly.

The two investigators also closed their notebooks and after bowing, departed.

…

In the tavern’s private room.

A variety of sumptuous dishes were brought to the table in front of the two.

Xi Ligui said, “Just eat a little, there’s no need to order so much.”

“It’s rare for me to treat you, eat more,” Wu Heng replied courteously and then asked, “That Special Item’s effect is quite peculiar, somewhat similar to my Wenshi.”

Xi Ligui explained, “Such Special Items are of the auxiliary type, not of much use in actual combat.”

“Indeed, the truth isn’t of much use on the battlefield!”

“Not like that. This Special Item doesn’t control your body but makes you answer with your true thoughts. If you’re unwilling, simply not looking into the clay figure’s eyes or covering your own can easily break its effect,” Xi Ligui stated.

“That’s true!”

“It’s down to the guild’s arrangements, otherwise this Special Item would hardly be effective on ordinary squad members.”