NOVEL NEXT Chapter 262 - 220, Let the Sun Hang in the Sky_1
Chapter 262: Chapter 220, Let the Sun Hang in the Sky_1
Knocking on the door lightly, after receiving a response from within.
Immediately pushed open the door and walked in.
Gomez, the executive, was sitting behind the desk, holding a flyer in his hand, looking at the content on it. As he saw Wu Heng walk in, he put the flyer down.
“Exexcutive!” Wu Heng was the first one to speak.
“Hmm, I heard that you assisted the Knights in handling the Hammer Party.” Gomez spoke straight to the point.
“Just doing what was expected of me.”
Seeing Wu Heng’s admission, a touch of surprise flashed in Gomez’s eyes.
Yesterday when he returned, some news had reached his ears.
It wasn’t just that the Hammer Party hadn’t succeeded.
The most surprising thing was that Wu Heng had gathered tens of thousands of carrion, defeated the Hammer Party, and had seized half of Lundham City.
He had become a City Lord with half of the city’s governing rights.
Due to the short time, he hadn’t had a chance to verify this matter.
Now that Wu Heng had admitted it, it solidified the authenticity of the event.
Having been absent for a few days, the latest team captain to join the association had not only survived the battlefield, but had also solved this incident, and gained control of half the city.
Even having confirmed that it was true.
It still seemed a little unbelievable.
Gomez took another look at the flyer on his desk and said, “What exactly happened on that day? Tell me about it.”
Wu Heng roughly explained the situation at the time and the issue of the City Lord giving up half of the city.
As for Gomez running away for several days, Wu Heng didn’t want to comment on it.
He somewhat disapproved of this approach, but if it were him and he knew in advance that the Hammer Party was going to attack,
There was a high probability that he would also choose to escape from the city and return after a few days.
“Quite a few things really did happen.” Gomez expressed some emotion.
Wu Heng continued, “Executive, our team killed the leader of the Hammer Party and two of its key members. Since the bodies were turned into undead attendants beforehand, the coroner mentioned that it would still require your confirmation.”
Hearing that Wu Heng and his team had killed Skull Crusher, Gomez’s pupils shrank once again.
Skull Crusher died by his hand?
He had the power to kill a Fourth-tier Strongman?
Gomez was also doubting in his heart whether Wu Heng’s identity and resume were genuine.
Having killed even the leader of the Hammer Party, how could he be just a captain from a small town?
With various thoughts in his mind, he kept a straight face and said,
“Hmm, let your undead attendants in.”
Gomez called over the coroner, and Wu Heng had the three beastman skeletons come in.
After a series of comparisons,
Gomez said outright, “There’s no problem, report it to the association, attribute it to Team 12.”
“Yes, executive!” The coroner nodded and left right away.
…
Gomez motioned for Wu Heng to sit down by his side.
And continued to ask, “Now that you’re a City Lord, do you have any plans?”
Wu Heng didn’t expect the other party to chat with him, so he replied directly, “I don’t have any plans, we’re playing it by ear.”
Gomez nodded, “The association doesn’t interfere with members’ lives, but as a captain and a City Lord, you need to manage both roles well.”
“Understood!”
“Hmm, we’re all from the association. If you need any help, just let us know.” Gomez continued.
It felt like Gomez had become a completely different person.
In the past, when he spoke to Wu Heng, it was basically about giving out tasks, and it was always in a commanding tone.
Even though Wu Heng had led his team to kill many wanted criminals, it didn’t attract his attention.
Now he seemed more like a leader who cared about his subordinates, appearing to be very kind.
This made Wu Heng feel a bit uncomfortable.
“Thanks, executive. If I need anything, I’ll ask for it.”
“With two tier two meritorious services, I can recommend you to the association later for promotion, enough for you to become a Vice-executive. Any place you’d like to go?” Gomez continued.
Wu Heng glanced at him, and didn’t expect him to bring this up.
Recommendation from the executive was also a very important promotion channel.
“I haven’t thought about it yet. Besides, my level and strength haven’t met the requirements yet,” Wu Heng said.
“Hmm, take your time, you’re all still young. The world ahead belongs to you.” Gomez continued.
The two made some small talk.
Then the captain of another team knocked and came in.
He glanced at the two people in the room.
“Executive, Captain Wu Heng.”
Gomez nodded, “Wu Heng, you can go. If there’s any task, I’ll inform you.”
“Alright.” Wu Heng responded, nodding to the captain in the room before leaving.
After closing the door, he could faintly hear the discussion about wanted criminals inside.
…
He returned to the team’s resting room.
The other two members were also sitting in the room.
“Captain, how did it go?” Duke asked directly.
“Nothing, I’ve already told the executive about the Hammer Party, the merit will be credited to our team later,” Wu Heng said.
Hearing this, the other three were overjoyed.
Two tier two meritorious services and two tier three meritorious services were impressive, even if they were only records of joint kills. It was enough to make their resumes look very good.
There would be no problem in being promoted to team captain in the future.
“It’s all thanks to the captain, we’re just basking in your glory,” Duke said as he scratched his head and flattered Wu Heng.
The other two concurred.
“Alright, everyone has done their part,” said Wu Heng, then he turned towards the swordsman in leather armor. “Galo Berley!”
“Chief!”
Galo Berley got his merits in a lucky draw.
Originally, he joined the team with a purpose and hadn’t been on the team for many days, but he had collected a bunch of merits.
He must be the fastest one to accumulate merits in the guild.
It’s so unbelievable that no one would believe it if he said it out loud.
“The bereavement payout came in, pick it up at the front desk and send it to Burke’s house. As for the rest, just give them money,” says Wu Heng.
“Yes, Chief!”
Wu Heng looked at everyone and said, “Alright, there’s nothing else in the guild, go home, share the good news with your families, have a good time.”
“Thank you, Chief!”
After thanking Wu Heng, everyone left the guild.
…
After leaving the guild,
Wu Heng headed straight for the Snake Badge Consortium across the street.
Entering the break room,
Laisia followed in.
She raised her embroidered eyebrows and said, “Lord Mayor, what brings you here today?”
“Came to see you!” Wu Heng said with a smile.
“I don’t believe you.”
“Any news on the Skill Book procurement commission?” asked Wu Heng.
Laisia sat down beside him, the gold necklace that Wu Heng had given her was visible on her slender neck.
It made her skin look even whiter.
“The Hammer Party matter just concluded, it can’t be this fast. Wait a little longer, I will notify you if there is any news,” said Laisia.
Wu Heng nodded, not surprised.
Gomez just came back, so the collection of items is even slower.
“I wanted to ask you about someone.”
“Hmm, information costs money.”
“Alright.” Wu Heng leaned a little closer and said, “Mumloda, I believe he is a notable person from the inner city.”
Laisia wrinkled her brows and considered for a moment, then shook her head, “I’ve never heard of him, I can post a notice for others to gather some intel.”
If she posts it, then everyone will know, including ‘Mumloda’ himself.
Wu Heng didn’t want him to know about it yet.
“No need. I was just asking, it doesn’t matter if you don’t know. You shouldn’t charge me since you don’t know, right?”
“No charge, really! You’re a Lord Mayor!”
Wu Heng kept the conversation going and chatted with her for a while.
He then changed the topic, “Can I look at the city map that you showed me last time?”
“The map?”
“Yes, the map of Lundham City.” Wu Heng said.
“Sure.” Laisia opened the door, gave instructions to someone outside, and a map including both the inner and outer city areas was spread out on the table.
Some details might be slightly off, but the overall layout and roads of the city were accurate and clear.
Wu Heng took a careful look.
Laisia sat next to him, crossed her legs, sipped her tea, and her fair and delicate leg lightly swayed mid-air, “Looking at your jurisdiction?”
“Yes!”
Wu Heng stood up, took out his tablet, and took a picture of the entire map in the air.
Laisia frowned and stood up to look at the tablet screen.
She had never seen anything that can directly imprint maps and it’s so clear.
Wu Heng put away his tablet and said, “Do you think extending shop opening hours would help the development of the city?”
“You mean, you want shops to do business for longer hours?”
“Yes, what do you think?” Wu Heng asked.
Laisia smiled, “Unless you can make the sun hang in the sky all the time.”
“What if it’s possible?”
“Then this place will become the most prosperous city among the beastmen and humans.”
“Hmm, that makes sense.” Wu Heng nodded in agreement.
“By that time, you will be in control of the sun, and do you still care about whether these shops open or not?” Laisia added.
Wu Heng shrugged his shoulders without saying anything.
He spent some time in the consortium before deciding to take his leave.
…
Returning home,
he had a rest in his room.
At dusk, Mini and Andre Willow returned home.
When they saw Wu Heng at home, they chatted away about the day’s shop reopening activities.
Wu Heng sat and listened.
The night fell.
Mini and Andre Willow went to prepare dinner in the kitchen, and Wen Mansha also returned home from outside.
Seeing Wu Heng, she also smiled.
After dinner,
Mini and Bawudong practiced boxing on the side.
Wu Heng sat on the sofa, “Wen Mansha!”
Wen Mansha poured herself a cup of tea and sat down close to him, “What’s the matter, Master?”
Wu Heng opened his tablet, brought up the map he took a picture of earlier, and said, “I need you to arrange for people to dig some deep pits along these two main streets and erect metal iron pipes in them.”