Chapter 243: Leaving Tomorrow
Wen Mansa sighed softly and explained, "This child's sister worked as a servant at the City Lord's mansion. Today, they sent her back like this, claiming she accidentally fell to her death. They gave two silver coins for burial expenses."
Even though Wu Heng wasn't skilled in forensic examination, he could tell she definitely didn't die from a fall.
Moreover, two silver coins couldn't even buy a slave, let alone an iron sword.
Two silver coins seemed more like a casual dismissal.
Wen Mansa glanced at the child beside her and continued, "This child dragged her sister's body, kneeling before half the gangs in the city. Finally, someone told her that I'm not afraid of the City Lord, so she came here."
Deaths weren't uncommon in Rentam City.
People who died in gang wars didn't even receive burial expenses.
Wen Mansa let her in, knowing that this was a body from the City Lord's mansion; perhaps they could obtain some information.
Bang bang bang~!
The little girl kowtowed again, her eyes filled with tears as she cried, "Please, Captain and Madam, avenge my sister. I will repay you."
She continued kowtowing and sobbing.
It seemed the sisters had a deep bond.
"Help her up," Wu Heng said.
Two gang members stepped forward and lifted her.
"How do you want us to help you get revenge?" Wu Heng asked her.
"I don't know; as long as I can avenge her," the little girl bit her lip, her tone firm.
How to avenge?
They didn't even know who killed her sister.
But she was unwilling to accept it; she just wanted to avenge her sister.
Wu Heng thought for a moment and said, "We need to discuss this. Can we give you an answer later?"
"Okay!"
Wu Heng said to the gang members, "Take her to the tavern across the street to eat something, and bring her back later."
The little girl broke free from their grip, "Can't I wait here?"
Wen Mansa walked over, patted her head, and said, "We need to discuss internally; we can't have outsiders here. Go eat something first, come back later, and we'll tell you the result."
"Then... okay."
The girl looked back at her sister's body and was led out of the courtyard.
......
After the girl left,
The two of them turned their gaze back to the corpse.
Wu Heng walked directly to the body and cast [Speak with Dead].
The already cold corpse suddenly sat up, eyes open, looking blankly ahead.
Wu Heng asked directly, "How did you die?"
The corpse answered, "A lord named 'Athef' came to the City Lord's mansion; he killed me."
A new lord at the City Lord's mansion?
Wu Heng thought for a moment and continued to ask, "Do you have any information about Wu Heng?"
The corpse paused briefly and then said, "That day, Lord Elno planned to, after 'Wu Heng' left, take back the half of the city he had given away with Lord 'Athef'."
Wu Heng and Wen Mansa both narrowed their eyes.
The news of his departure was announced within the guild; it would surely reach the City Lord's mansion and other factions.
This 'Athef' was someone the City Lord had invited for help.
They planned to take back the city directly after he left.
Without directly clashing with him, the guild wouldn't intervene, and internal conflicts in the city weren't within the guild's jurisdiction.
"Do they have a detailed plan?"
The corpse answered, "They will seize the city immediately after Wu Heng leaves."
Hmm?
Repeating the same answer, it seemed the corpse didn't know any further details.
Two questions remained.
Wu Heng pondered and continued to ask, "What level is Lord Athef?"
"I don't know; the City Lord is very courteous to him."
Wu Heng asked, "Did Athef bring troops?"
"Yes, they have already entered the city."
After answering the fifth question, the corpse fell back.
The whole situation was now clear.
After learning that Wu Heng was being transferred, the City Lord's mansion planned to collaborate with someone else to reclaim the half of the city they had given away.
As for the girl's death,
Perhaps she overheard this information, or maybe it was Athef's cruel habits.
In any case, she died young in the City Lord's mansion.
"What should we do?" Wen Mansa asked.
She already felt pressured staying behind to manage half the city; now, knowing their plan, the pressure was even greater.
Wu Heng sat aside, thought for a moment, and replied, "Just as well; I was worried about not having a reason to eliminate him!"
......
Creak~!
The courtyard gate opened, and gang members brought the little girl back.
"She wanted to come back after just a few bites," the gang member said.
Wen Mansa nodded, indicating they could come in.
The little girl walked in, tears falling again as she looked at her sister's body.
"What's your name?" Wu Heng asked.
"Tern, my sister gave me that name," the little girl said, looking up with hope. "Captain, I will repay you in the future; please help me."
Wu Heng ruffled her messy hair, "You don't need to repay me, but you have to promise me one thing."
Hearing this, the little girl's eyes lit up, "What is it?"
"Don't tell anyone about coming here today. If anyone asks, you can't say anything. Also, don't go to other gangs for help. Can you promise me that?"
"Then, are you going to avenge my sister?"
"If you can keep this secret, I'll help avenge your sister."
"I can; I won't say anything," the girl said earnestly.
"I believe you. Go back and give your sister a proper burial; leave everything to us."
"Alright!" The girl knelt down and kowtowed to everyone present.
She wiped her tears, lifted her sister's body, and left, looking back with every step.
Watching the girl leave, Wu Heng gave a look toward the door, "Assign two people to watch over her; don't let other gangs trouble her."
Wen Mansa nodded and instructed the members behind her.
Someone immediately followed.
"Do we need to do anything?" Wen Mansa asked.
Wu Heng shook his head, "Spread the word that I'll be leaving Rentam City tomorrow."
Wen Mansa was momentarily stunned but quickly understood.
"Alright!"
......
After leaving the Spikes Gang's headquarters,
Wu Heng went to the guild to apply for a departure ticket and also let this matter be known.
The girl bringing the body to the Spikes Gang might have been orchestrated by 'Elno'.
After all, he was a necromancer, and a corpse with internal information was sent out.
It was highly suspicious.
But after considering everything, regardless of whether the information was true, he decided to step into it.
It depended on how the other side would act.
After applying for the ticket, Wu Heng checked the lounge.
The atmosphere of Squad 12 was really lacking.
Not a single person had come.
He closed the door and left the guild.
He walked straight toward the 'Snake Emblem Consortium' across the street.
......
In the lounge.
Looking at Laixia in a blue dress with exquisite makeup, he asked, "Are you going out?"
"Just a boring banquet," Laixia sat down beside him, the slit in her skirt revealing her fair and shapely legs. "Why did you think of coming to me today?"
"Wanted to see you before I leave."
"Leaving? Didn't you say it would be a while?" Laixia propped her chin, looking at him.
"Some things came up, and the journey is quite far, so I'm leaving a few days early," Wu Heng said.
Laixia knew the importance of his guild identity but still said, "The value of half of Rentam City isn't less than that of a Deputy Steward; you could consider staying."
"Without this identity, I wouldn't have gotten half the city."
"So, you've set the date and came to say goodbye?" Laixia picked up a fruit tea and took a sip.
Wu Heng lazily leaned back on the sofa, arms stretched out along the backrest. "Before I leave, I wanted to ask one of my few good friends how much gold she needs to meet her quota this year. Maybe I can help before I go."
Pfft~!
Laixia spat out the fruit tea she had just sipped.
"Wu Heng!"
She wiped her mouth and shouted angrily due to her ungraceful behavior.
"What? The water wasn't hot; it's not my fault."
Laixia quickly composed herself, looked at him suspiciously, "I'm still 200 grams short this year; can you help me?"
"You startled me just now."
Laixia paused, then immediately smiled.
She walked to the sofa, sat close to him, half-leaning on him, and said, "Who told you to suddenly mention gold?"
Wu Heng didn't tease her further. From his spatial ring, he took out a cloth bag with an open mouth.
Revealing a glittering golden glow.
Laixia's eyes widened in disbelief.
Since Wu Heng came along, her performance this year had skyrocketed.
She thought that after a few exchanges, his reserves would be about exhausted.
Yet he still had so much.
Wu Heng took out a thin gold chain with a red pendant from the bag.
He lifted her fair foot and placed it on his leg.
"What are you doing?" Laixia was startled and tried to pull her leg back.
Wu Heng held on, fastening the chain around her white ankle. "Even prettier now."
Laixia didn't expect him to do this; her face reddened as she shyly withdrew her leg. "Is this for me?"
"Yes. Choose a couple more items if you like."
"No need; I'll just take this one." Saying that, she sat back down.
Knock knock knock~!
There was a knock on the door, and a man's voice came from outside, "Miss, it's time to depart."
Laixia's expression became serious. She said directly, "I'm not going. Let Mufila and the others come in with the gold testing equipment."
"Understood, Miss."
Shortly after, there was another knock, and several staff members entered.
They glanced at the two sitting close together and bowed slightly.
Laixia said directly, "Test this gold, then exchange it for silver coins at a 10% higher rate."
"Yes, Miss Laixia."
......
After leaving the Snake Emblem Consortium,
Wu Heng returned home.
No one was home; Minnie and Andviel probably didn't know he was leaving.
After a quick wash,
He opened the portal directly and headed to the zombie world.
Going downstairs,
The survivors were still busy with their tasks.
The convoy that used to be parked in the courtyard was gone; they had probably gone to the plaza cleared yesterday to scavenge supplies.
"Boss!"
Someone passing by greeted him.
Wu Heng looked at him.
Military helmet, wireless earpiece, bulletproof vest, holding a crossbow, electric baton, and flashlight at his waist.
Except for not carrying a gun, he looked more like a special forces soldier.
He walked with his head held high.
Probably feeling quite impressive.
"Where's Li Yanhong?" Wu Heng asked.
The man didn't answer but adjusted his earpiece and asked, "Checkpoint, has Sister Hong's convoy returned?"