The Necromancer is amassing troops like crazy in the apocalypse

Chapter 455: Chapter 374, Occupational Bias

Evil Swords are not unique.

Each one has its own unique effects and side effects.

The effect of the ‘Nebula Evil Sword’ in Kerim’s hand is that it allows the user to instantly appear behind the enemy within the fog, serving as a sudden attack.

However, the Evil Sword in front of him attacks all living beings within a 10-meter radius.

The side effect is that it cannot distinguish its user.

This point is indeed quite special.

By ‘activity,’ does it mean walking, or does it mean that no part of the body can move?

If no part can move, then how is the sword sheathed after it is drawn?

Just stand there and be drained alive by a sword?

This side effect seems too harsh.

No wonder swords, such a popular weapon, did not see too fierce a competition at the auction.

If it can’t be used after purchase, and the price is too high, naturally no one will buy it.

“This is money down the drain!”

Wu Heng muttered to himself and temporarily stowed the Evil Sword away.

…

Then, he turned his attention to the items laid out on the ground in order.

First are the magical items purchased from the trade meet.

[Thunderstrike Warhammer][Cloud Mist Ring][Sharp Longsword][Agile Plated Armor]

[Thunderstrike Warhammer]

(Description: A long-handled warhammer with an engraved lightning effect, capable of delivering a powerful electrical shock upon striking a target.)

[Cloud Mist Ring]

(Description: A magical ring engraved with the Fog Skill, capable of releasing a cloud of fog within a 3-meter radius.)

[Sharp Longsword]

(Description: A fine iron-forged longsword, engraved with sharp runes to enhance its cutting effect.)

[Agile Plated Armor]

(Description: This type of armor, with metal plates linked flexibly over chainmail and engraved with agility runes, reduces the overall weight of the protection.)

There are a total of four items.

Among them, ‘Thunderstrike Warhammer’ and ‘Cloud Mist Ring’ are one of each, twenty Sharp Longswords, and five sets of Agile Plated Armor.

The longswords and armor are just samples to be tested for their usefulness.

If they prove useful, more can be ordered from those stores later.

After all, he had noted down the addresses and names of the shops.

“Skull Crusher, Kerim, come here,” Wu Heng said.

The two skeletons stationed at the doorway walked over immediately.

“Skull Crusher, this weapon is for you, it comes with a lightning effect,” Wu Heng handed the Thunderstrike Warhammer to him and briefly introduced it.

Skull Crusher took the warhammer and gripped it in his hand.

The original warhammer was then stored away by Wu Heng back into the Space Ring.

Continuing, he said to ‘Kerim,’ “This Cloud Mist Ring is for you, to be used in combination with the Nebula Evil Sword.”

Kerim took off his gloves and placed the ring on his bony finger.

Necromancer Attendants are able to trigger magical effects of items, but cannot use Space Rings.

The explanation in the Book of Necromancy is that necromancers do not have an independent soul and cannot really communicate with the objects in another space.

However, they can directly trigger the effects of magic items.

After distributing the items, he instructed the two skeletons to return to their original positions.

He then continued to look at the remaining items.

…

[Guardian Gauntlets][Martial Phantom Blades][Wind Tread Garment][Lion Armor][Holy War Radiant Armor].

These four were purchased at the auction.

The price difference between them and the items above is like night and day.

Each one has an asking price of several hundred Gold Coins.

[Guardian Gauntlets]

(Description: Gauntlets engraved with a variety of rune effects, increasing the wearer’s reaction speed, physical attacks, greatly enhancing mental and spiritual resistance; Engraved skill ‘Cang Mountain’s Protection’ allows the user to enter the skill state voluntarily, forming petrified skin that increases defense and resistance to blows.)

Wu Heng examined the introduction to the gauntlets, frowning slightly.

The description on the panel is more detailed than the introductions at the auction hall.

There are two types of runes.

One amplifies the wearer’s abilities and increases resistance, while the other is an engraved skill called ‘Cang Mountain’s Protection,’ which petrifies the skin when activated.

The magic item seems to be quite impressive according to the introduction.

He has three Fist Masters under him, Shark Teeth is Level 13, Bawudong is Level 12, and Mini is Level 5.

Handing the gauntlets to ‘Shark Teeth’ would naturally maximize their effect.

But it’s uncertain whether skeletons, which lack flesh, can activate the skill on them.

As for giving them to Mini, he had thought of her when he first purchased them.

But her level is too low, and it would be hard for her to make use of them for a while.

He continued looking down the list.

The second item [Martial Phantom Blades].

[Martial Phantom Blades]

(Description: Blades from the ‘Arutunga’ region, engraved with ‘Illusion’ runes, capable of creating multiple illusions to attack simultaneously, and possessing effects such as ‘hard to heal wounds’ and ‘armor breaking’.)

It sounds like it can create clones.

The item can coordinate with the user’s real and false moves, making it a tactical weapon.

Its additional effects of hard-to-heal wounds and armor breaking are also excellent.

Moreover, as a magical item, it does not have any side effects, really making it a rare find.

The use of twin blades is widespread among professions.

Common users are thieves and warriors.

However, professions like Rangers and Investigators also opt for such a weapon when facing close combat.

He still has a pair of Special Item twin blades, the [Bloodthirsty Twin Blades], previously ‘Bloody Hand’s’ weapon.

After Bloody Hand was killed by ‘Kerim,’ the Bloodthirsty Twin Blades have been left in the bag.

Now there’s one more.

Anyway, there are no side effects, and the effect is not bad either, so we’ll see who to give it to when the time comes.

Continued looking down.

[Wind Tread Garment]

(Description: A martial arts uniform made from segments of real silk interlocked together. Punches and kicks can create air currents, releasing Qi and enhancing the effects.)

A martial arts uniform made of very good materials.

Moreover, judging from the name and size, it’s a women’s model.

Just what Mini could use.

[Lion Armor]

(Description: A tough half-body armor, many parts of the armor body are forged into lion heads, giving off a majestic presence. With strong and protective runes etched in, and when paired with the Lion Shield, the shield’s lion head can bite enemies, while the armor’s lion head produces a roar that can stun and instill fear in the enemy.)

A piece of heavy armor.

It’s all gold, with lion head imagery on the chest and shoulders.

It looks rather dominant.

Heavy armor requires a certain level of physical constitution and strength, or else the defense will be up, but if it slows down movement when worn, it will just become a sitting duck.

From the description, it seems to be part of a set of armor.

The armor itself is only etched with runes that increase defensive protection, but with another piece, the ‘Lion Shield,’ a special effect is produced.

The shield can bite enemies, while the armor releases a roar.

Just need to pay special attention to the Lion Shield.

The last piece, the [Holy War Radiant Armor].

[Holy War Radiant Armor]

(Description: The radiant armor of the expeditionary force’s Holy Warriors, etched with religious patterns and sacred texts. Wearing the armor will bless the body, enhancing states such as strength, and self-healing.

If worn by Necromancy or dark units, they will suffer from positive energy damage.)

Nice job.

I’ve bought a piece of equipment that specifically targets Necromancy.

If it’s worn by Necromancy units, they will incur positive energy damage.

This positive energy, it’s rather peculiar, full of prejudice.

…

Finished examining a few pieces of equipment.

Although the effects of two items are not entirely satisfactory, overall it’s still pretty good.

Gold Coins can be obtained in the modern world.

What needs to be done is to figure out a way to transform this gold into my own strength.

I have quite a few enemies here.

If you hesitate to spend money, and the enemy comes knocking, the money will go unspent, and that would be a shame.

Packed away the few items.

Drank the last of the tea in my cup in one gulp, then went straight through the boundary door to the Zombie World.

On the other side, it was still the manager’s office of the mall.

Stepped out of the room.

The four-legged Big Head Skull and several Skeletons holding iron swords were guarding outside the door.

Went up to the glass wall on the side of the corridor to take a look; the whole mall beneath had checkpoints and fences set up.

Vehicles from some shelters passed through the checkpoints and entered a side parking lot under directions.

A few people got out of the cars, carrying backpacks, and walked towards the interior of the mall while talking.

It seems that this mall has already been put to use.

All the shelters are coming here to exchange goods.

After glancing out the window,

Wu Heng withdrew his gaze, took out the long-handled Warhammer that had been retired from Skull Crusher, and handed it to the ‘four-legged’ one beside him.

“This will be your weapon,” Wu Heng handed it to him.

Four-legged was four meters tall, with a broad skeleton and four conspicuous legs.

He took the Warhammer and stood aside.

Then he picked up the walkie-talkie and called for Qi Hancai.

After a while, Qi Hancai came up from downstairs.

Underneath was a stab-proof vest, and she was draped in a tired-looking coat.

She had the air of a corporate female executive.

“Great King!”

“Hmm, come inside and talk.”

Entering the office, the two sat down in chairs.

Qi Hancai immediately said, “The market has been moved over here, but we have only opened up the first and second floors. The other floors need to be replanned for different uses.”

The mall is divided into five floors.

But speaking with the current population and demand for goods, even two floors are not needed, as the first floor alone can fully meet the needs of being open to the public.

So, there’s no need to open up the higher floors.

“Are there many people coming here?” Wu Heng asked.

“The number of convoys coming to exchange goods is clearly more than at the old factory district. Some shelters, because of the long distance, have to stay overnight outside after exchanging food at the old factory district. Now, trading here, they can almost make it back before nightfall,” explained Qi Hancai.

It seems that moving the market here was indeed the right choice.

However, there are still some problems.

From the prison to the old factory district, there are too many dispersed bases.

Given the current number of survivors, so many bases are simply a burden.

Transportation is inconvenient, and in case of an emergency, it’s difficult to support each other.

The best option would be to keep one or two after a count is made.

But there’s no rush, we’ll discuss it with everyone later.

“Good, that’s good,”

Qi Hancai continued, “The military came by yesterday and seemed to be dissatisfied with our pricing again. They talked to me about the price, wanting to increase the amount of food exchanged, said a lot about the bigger picture. If it wasn’t for the fact I have no say, they might have agreed.”

Nice one.

They’ve come to talk again.

But Wu Heng immediately thought of something and asked, “Are they about to leave?”