Plans for What Comes Next

Hartel had arrived.

Dressed in professional attire, she gave off an impression of solemn competence.

Wu Heng came downstairs. "When did you get here?"

"I arrived this afternoon," Hartel answered respectfully.

Unlike Minnie on Treasure Island, Hartel carried herself more like a professional butler.

Minnie, on the other hand, had been a slave and did not understand much about such matters.

She had been learning while taking care of the Island Master's Manor.

"What arrangements does Wen Mansha have for later?" Wu Heng asked casually as he sat down.

"Madam said that if you leave, I will temporarily take over Serted Fortress. The army will remain stationed in the city for now, and we will proceed with the next phase once headquarters has reached a decision," Hartel answered seriously.

He and Wen Mansha had discussed this matter together.

It seemed nothing had changed.

Wu Heng continued, "Do you know about what happened with the Transport Team this morning?"

"On my way here, I saw Jeffrey. He told me about it," Hartel replied.

"Mm. We killed the Transport Team members. They may send more people to investigate later, so keep an eye out."

"Yes, Master!" Hartel nodded.

With that settled, Hartel would be responsible for this place from now on.

"Have you eaten?"

"Not yet."

"Neither have I. Have something prepared, and we'll eat together," Wu Heng said.

Hartel glanced at the skeleton guarding the doorway between the hall and the living quarters.

Wu Heng understood as well and said to the skeleton, "You don't need to stop her from entering from now on."

The skeleton stood guard at the main gate between the hall and the residential building, preventing anyone from breaking in while he traveled to the Zombie World.

Hartel had been sitting in the hall, barred from going