Constructing-Style Wizard

Chapter 50: 42. That’s all.

Translator: 549690339

Time reverted to three minutes ago, when Noland Lee had just been escorted into the sea of Skeleton soldiers by Sergeant Piggs.

Noland Lee had been seized by the arm by Piggs.

This bugger was filled with a mix of fat and flab all over his body, and the strength in his palm was quite astonishing, equally matched with Scarred Sin Soldier whom Noland Lee had killed twice before.

Noland Lee couldn’t break free from Piggs’ grasp and could only watch helplessly as the Skeleton Soldiers surrounded the two of them.

The Skeleton Soldiers wielding Bone Swords simply surrounded them but made no move to attack.

Noland Lee knew that the effect of his Grudge Mark had taken hold.

He was empty-handed and hadn’t thrown a punch, so naturally, he hadn’t displayed any attacks.

With the Grudge Mark in effect, the Skeleton Soldiers treated him as one of their own.

It was only because the Biochemical Bait on him attracted the Skeleton Soldiers’ attention that they surrounded him.

But why wasn’t Sergeant Piggs also attacked by the Skeleton Soldiers?

Noland Lee suddenly looked towards Piggs alongside him, his gaze drawn to the amulet in his hand.

This amulet was made of Stone Material, with intricate Undead Runes on its grey surface.

The Undead Runes emitted a chilly grey glow, blending perfectly with the illumination environment of the third underground level, hardly noticeable.

It was this barely noticeable glow that pacified the surrounding Skeleton Soldiers, protecting Sergeant Piggs.

At that moment, a burst of inspiration flashed through Noland Lee’s mind.

Innumerable flashes symbolizing insight raced through him, making him shiver slightly, with goosebumps rising on his skin.

Division Intelligence Unit Two opposes Intelligence Department 4’s research into Undead Runes, taking a firm stance against it.

Yet a Division Intelligence Unit Two investigator had a protective amulet inscribed with Undead Runes.

Judging from Piggs’ relaxed demeanor and proficient movements, it wasn’t his first time using this amulet.

He was very familiar with the Undead Army and the Undead Runes, comfortably using death-related items that the Empire deemed forbidden.

So, there was only one truth.

“Piggs, you’re actually a spy from the Death Notice Guild!” Noland Lee stared at the smug Piggs.

“Hehe, yes, you’re pretty sharp, figuring out my identity so quickly. It saves me the trouble of having to explain everything to you.”

Piggs who had his right hand clasping Noland Lee’s arm, stepped forward to face him, his face full of cunning smiles:

“Sin Soldier No.888, let’s get properly acquainted. I am a mid-level spy for the Death Notice Guild, codename ‘Fatty’, your future contact.”

“Future contact? What do you mean?” Noland Lee pursed his lips, a wary look in his eyes.

“Have you seen the amulet in my hand?”

Waving the amulet, Piggs strolled over in front of a Skeleton Soldier’s face and said leisurely:

among the Army of the Lost without worrying about being attacked. Anyone who has

Noland

go of your hand, you will lose the protection of

apart, and the Big Skeleton will obliterate you with its Bone Hammer.

on the amulet in his hand, letting the pendant swing gently along its cord, entirely the picture

in Intelligence Department 4, or would you prefer

issued on his waist and fired a few symbolic shots,

plain

but with just the right amount of doubt etched onto

No.888, you

gun after shooting the empty magazine, reloading with

specific members are in the team or how far their research has progressed. Out of all the lower-ranking military officers and soldiers, you, Mars, Alvin Stafford, and

Lee felt slightly moved, and the face

the members of this team and keep supplying us with information. When

Runes.”

cruelty rose on Piggs’

Anyone who dares to bypass the Death Herald Guild and secretly studies Undead Runes, touching the mysteries of death, will be crushed by us. The same goes for the Undead Rune

spread the hand holding the

Lee:

us eliminate the enemies within the Empire and solidify

paused and shrugged

not overestimate your own importance. Even without you, the Death Herald Guild can thwart Intelligence Department 4’s plans. We have

some remuneration in advance, Sin Soldier No. 888. This remuneration is a critical piece of information, enough to make you see the reality, to let you know how powerful our Death

the muzzle of his gun to the fire in the

Tomb No. 1079. The one who will kill him is a Death Notice assassin

face a crushing defeat as a result and

in panic. You will be

fine wine, cigarettes, women, and so on. Anything you want, you will receive during

a

Guild can mediate between you

status, return to the world of

you would need to do is to ‘stumble upon’ ancient relics that could prove the legitimacy of the Death Herald

took a pocket watch out of his

been two and a half minutes already. The last time I diverted the undead for the soldiers, it took two minutes. This time, I broke my personal record. That’s not a good

Piggs put away the pocket watch and waved the amulet in front

tell me the answer, Sin Soldier No. 888. Do you want to submit to the Death Herald Guild and enjoy wealth and power, or follow the bullshit Empire and bury yourself

Lee took a deep breath

finally promised me rewards. You deterred me with might, enlightened me with reason, and moved me with benefits. Your procedures are pretty standard, Sergeant

would be easier to talk to someone

there’s one thing I’m certain of; there aren’t any spies from your guild in the Undead Runes Research Group, right? That’s why you’re pinning

hearing this, Sergeant Piggs narrowed his eyes, his

reward I’m offering not enough? I warn you, Sin Soldier No. 888, you are not irreplaceable. Do not try to take advantage of the situation to squeeze more benefits from me. It’s already a huge preferential treatment to be able to deliver cigarettes, alcohol, and women to you, and help you solve

no, no, Sergeant Piggs,

Noland Lee suddenly laughed.

rage burst from his

glory, but just for the pride in my heart! Who the fuck do you think

Piggs cursed:

bastard, you’ll become

released the grip on Noland’s

surprise. He realized that the surrounding undead didn’t show any desire to

big skeleton, looked at Noland coldly,

was not an enemy, not an ally, not one of them, but just

“Impossible… impossible…”

and again that there was no physical contact