Chapter 264: Metal Golem
Seeing the skill description, Wu Heng was somewhat surprised by the effect of this staff.
Using the eyes as a medium to release skill effects.
Targets with Intelligence below 15 will suffer three effects.
Sleep counts as a control-type skill. When the time comes, just by looking at the opponent, they'll fall asleep—it seems very useful.
Panic causes a certain level of fear; even if the target doesn't flee, their morale and will to fight will be greatly reduced.
The last one, "Afflict Disease," is a common method used by necromancers, including sudden illnesses, old ailments, or wound infections.
Offending a necromancer is indeed quite troublesome.
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The Steward and the elf assistant beside him watched Wu Heng flipping through the Book of Necromancy.
They didn't say much.
Considering Wu Heng's age, only in his twenties,
Being able to hold the position of Deputy Steward already indicates exceptional talent.
Consulting books temporarily on some matters is quite normal.
After Wu Heng closed the book and returned it to his spatial ring,
Steward Imiro smiled and said, "Did you find the relevant content?"
"Yes, I did."
"Would you like to hear about the second item?" Imiro asked.
Wu Heng's gaze fell on the second palm-sized iron doll.
No attributes appeared, so he didn't know what it was.
"Yes, please. I haven't seen this thing before," Wu Heng said.
Imiro nodded and said, "What you see is just a scaled-down iron figure, which is itself a magic item—a metal golem nearly four meters tall. Its defense and strength can reach the level of a fourth-tier Professional, making it a very good defensive guardian within the Guild."
He paused slightly and continued, "Its body is made of special materials, making it more robust in defense than your undead servants, and it can be repaired if damaged."
No wonder the metal lump in front of him didn't show any attributes.
It turns out it's just a figurine.
Listening to Imiro's introduction, this kind of golem is indeed quite powerful. The strength of a fourth-tier Professional is already top-notch.
Placed within the Guild, it surpasses the level of resident Stewards in many places.
Any profession—not just mages—would choose this golem in the absence of better options, as it adds a powerful bodyguard.
Wu Heng was also somewhat tempted.
But it wasn't enough to occupy this reward slot.
As for a fourth-tier guardian, he already had the level 16 Skull-Crusher, so he didn't lack another one for now.
After thinking it through,
He put the iron lump back and said, "Steward, I've made up my mind. I'll choose this staff."
Imiro raised an eyebrow and said, "Actually, I hoped you'd choose the iron golem. You know, Gold-Silver Island is not a safe place."
"Thank you, Steward. Next time I earn merits, I'll exchange for the iron golem," Wu Heng smiled.
Imiro didn't continue to persuade and directly put away the iron golem. "As long as you've decided. Register it for him."
The assistant recorded it in the documents, and Wu Heng grabbed the staff and put it into his spatial ring.
The merit rewards were concluded.
Imiro stood up and returned to his desk, casually asking, "You've been here for a few days; are you getting used to life?"
"Still getting used to it."
"The island is different from your inland areas. It's a mixed bag here, so be careful when doing things and investigating cases," Imiro continued.
"Understood. Thank you for the reminder, Steward."
Imiro nodded, "Alright, I have nothing else. If you encounter any trouble, you can come to me."
"Okay, I'll be going then."
Wu Heng stood up and left directly.
......
Returning to his own office.
Andviel was sitting at the desk, organizing documents.
Seeing Wu Heng come in, she immediately smiled and asked, "Master, were you satisfied with the rewards?"
"Two of them are quite good."
"That's good." Andviel smiled, her fluffy tail gently swaying.
Wu Heng placed the items he had obtained on the table.
Looked at them one by one.
Andviel also leaned over to take a look.
He had chosen two artifacts and one magic item exclusive to necromancers.
The one that most affected his own strength was definitely the Spinal Bone Serpent Staff. The skills and magic amplification it provided could be used immediately upon equipping.
The Tracking Pendant is characterized by its ability to find people.
It's considered an auxiliary-type artifact.
The Instructor longsword can help him practice swordsmanship, and the cost is hardly even a cost.
It's a very good artifact.
Even after he's done using it, he can let Andviel, Wen Mansa, and the others use it.
Rangers also use daggers or single-handed swords.
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Picking up the Instructor iron sword, he held it in his hand.
The next second, his body seemed to be controlled by a force.
He suddenly stood up from his seat, turned around, and thrust the longsword straight.
Clang~!
With a crisp sound, the copper glowstone stand on the desk was struck and toppled over.
Andviel was startled and quickly grabbed the falling candlestick, saying, "Master, don't practice swordsmanship here; if you break something, you'll have to pay for it."
"Oh!"
Wu Heng regained control of his body and put the artifact away.
This longsword wasn't quite what he imagined.
He originally thought that by letting the sword control his body,
He could use it to handle some close-combat situations.
After all, his swordsmanship was just at the beginner level, and this artifact could reach master-level swordsmanship standards.
But now it seems there's still some gap.
When the sword controls the body, it cannot discern the surrounding environment.
It can only subconsciously control the body to perform some swordsmanship practice.
So even if an enemy gets close, he can't rely on this longsword for combat or counterattack.
No wonder it's called [Instructor]; it really is only for training.
He sat in the office for a while.
Seeing that there was nothing else, he left the Guild and headed outside.
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After leaving the Guild, Wu Heng didn't take a carriage.
Instead, he walked along the road toward the port.
Along the way, he browsed some shops to get an idea of local prices and bought some seafood and fruits from street vendors.
As he walked toward the port, there were more and more people on the road, and it became exceptionally noisy.
Wu Heng walked and looked around.
His gaze was attracted by a cargo ship docked at the port.
It seemed to be about to set sail; rows of workers were loading goods onto the ship.
Someone was also standing on a wooden box, loudly introducing to the crowd about workers needed to go to sea with the ship.
"What's going on over there?"
"It seems some lord is going to hold a banquet on the ship; they've been preparing for it these past two days. I heard they've even hired some famous chefs to go to sea with them."
"How many people are dining to need so much stuff?"
"Maybe they're going out to sea for a long time; half a month could pass while sailing around, so they definitely need to bring more supplies."
"These guys really know how to enjoy themselves."
"Let's go; it's got nothing to do with us."
The few people chatted softly for a couple of sentences and left together.
Wu Heng curiously glanced at the cargo ship.
On the deck railing stood a slender figure, a person wearing a large cloak, looking down from the deck.
Goodness, wearing a cloak in this hot weather.
Wu Heng muttered a complaint and didn't continue watching.
He left with the crowd.
......
Near dusk.
Wu Heng returned to the Guild to pick up Andviel from work.
The two of them returned home together.
Wu Heng took out the fruits and ingredients he had bought on the street today.
On Gold-Silver Island, lobsters as thick as a forearm and big crabs are not expensive ingredients. Wu Heng bought some to try together.
Even in his original world,
Wu Heng had only seen some food bloggers eat such big ones in videos.
Now he could eat them anytime.
The few of them, who came from inland, could also try something new.
Soon, Minnie brought up the steamed food.
Wu Heng and Minnie started picking out shrimp and crab meat, while Andviel was even more direct, cracking the shells and putting the meat directly into her mouth.
The three of them had a hearty meal.
Wu Heng took the two to the training room.
Taking out the [Instructor] longsword, the next second, his body began to move on its own.
There was no need for others to correct his posture.
Naturally, it was the standard sword-drawing posture.
The moves and stances were all very precise, but it brought about the pain of muscles and tendons in his hands and feet being forcibly stretched.
While performing very standard movements, he was grimacing in pain.
After training for a while, Minnie and Andviel rested their chins on their hands, watching him continue to practice.
Occasionally chuckling.
They practiced until late at night.
The three of them returned home, took a bath together, and went to bed to rest.
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The next day, at the Guild.
In the office.
Wu Heng sat behind the desk, facing Team 3's captain, the dwarf Orlin.
Andviel poured tea and brought it over.
Orlin thanked her, then looked at Wu Heng, "Deputy Steward, I've brought you the bounty from last time and the money from selling the two magic items. The Level 3 merit will take some time."
Wu Heng gestured for Andviel to put away the money.
He said, "No rush; follow the Guild's procedures."
The dwarf continued, "Deputy Steward, I'd like to report to you about those hostage girls."
At that time, after killing the Sharktooth Pirates, they rescued four girls.
They were all quite young.
"Were they sent back?"
"They were sent back." The dwarf stroked his beard and continued, "We found that other girls are missing, and they haven't been found yet."