85 Chapter 85 (1/2)
”If that is your wish then I would gladly comply, master! You need only to command me and your will shall forever be my will also.” Zhao Qiu knelt in place along his reply.
”Very well. That is indeed what I wanted you to do, Zhao Qiu. You don't have to change anything in your handling of the city. Treat it as business as usual but I have only one prohibition.” Clark paused.
”Enlighten me, master.” Zhao Qiu prodded gently.
”You can only accept missions that target the most evil scum of society. You don't need to worry about it because you will know who is good and bad in the missions that you will receive from now.”
”I know that you are the best man for the job, Zhao Qiu. I have high hopes for your performance.” Clark smiled as he lent some generic positive reinforcement to his summon.
He really did not want to stay here and continue to manage this piece of land personally. He could just easily do that remotely and everything would be okay and comfy on his end.
Especially since he has more other plans intended on this small hub of mortals.
”I will not fail you, master. Even death could not separate me from your bidding!” Zhao Qiu kowtowed in place to show his subservience unto his new owner.
Clark of course had none of the doubts that accompanied this set of flowery words. For this was his very own undead. Someone that no longer has a soul and in consequence human no more also.
If he could not trust this person then there was really no one else out here he could trust.
'Except perhaps for Lai Peng.' Clark smiled when he thought of his faithful servant.
”Halt the creation of more skeletons for now, Nancy. I want you to focus on resurrecting the fallen dead of the city first. Then after that is done, notify me at once.
I have special plans for this city and perhaps Nexus too for that matter.”
Clark ordered the system as he wanted to enact something he had already planned from the moment he had the lands and territories to play with. This place would serve as a great start for expansion indeed.
”Affirmative, master.” Nancy responded calmly.
”Thank you, Nancy. Now all I have to do is nothing but wait some more.” Clark mused in satisfaction.
”Zhao Qiu.”
”Master!”
”Bring me some of your oldest wine.”
”At once, master!”
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Knock
Knock
Knock
Three soft knocks rang upon the not so humble doors of a residence. In one glance, it could be concluded that the owners in this home were definitely rich and able people.
The pillars were huge and majestic. Even the multitude of paintings and antique furniture only added further grace and authenticity to this old wealthy household.
”Who's that?” A terrified voice answered from behind the doorways. This person knew that there were guards outside so this could only be one of them or worse.
The sun has yet to rise and this family waited here in hope even though much of their neighbors has already ran away from their homes since the disturbance happened almost an hour ago.
”It's me, Su Yang. Open up.” A cold voice answered.
”Husband!” Su Yang screamed out loud. She could not imagine that there would come a time when she would be too happy to see Li Yi.
This was a cruel despicable man who has raped her over and over again and even went as far as murder her true love ten years ago. But now the circumstances are already different.
They had 3 children already and the bitter years had only ever taught her to accept this fate. Wishing for a different life would only be a futile attempt that left her in painful depression time and time again.
At least for now, Su Yang was alive because of her children.
They lived a good life but she was also aware of how things could change drastically fast if misfortune were to somehow befall upon her wicked husband, Li Yi.
'Just like what happened to my family.' Su Yang thought bitterly.
”CREAK!” The doors were opened and the beautiful Su Yang saw her husband, unwounded and unharmed by the events that took place on this fateful night.
”What happened out there? I heard the cries of agony and the panic of the people. Even some of our servants went back to their families in fear for the worst.” Su Yang asked.
A strong temptation to hug her husband surged out from nowhere primarily because of the extreme relief she felt but Su Yang held the impulse back with sheer will alone.
Although she wanted to be comforted but Su Yang doubted that she would ever get that from Li Yi ever.
”It was nothing but sneaky thieves. The fools had set the gates on fire and that's it.” Li Yi shrugged before he continued.
”Where are the boys?”