The sudden turn of events made the Investigation Team quickly draw their weapons and prepare for battle.
But when they heard that the newcomer was Wu Heng,
everyone frowned and stared at the figure ahead.
Behind the Investigation Team, joy flashed through Shiraque, Andeviel, and the others' eyes, only to be immediately replaced by unease.
The conflict with the Church had yet to ease. Were they going to clash with this Dwarf Leader again?
"Wu Heng! How dare you? The Leader is here, and you still dare to—"
An Association Member shouted, but before he could finish, Wu Heng casually waved a hand, and the man's mouth vanished.
His eyes filled with terror as he stood there, frantically feeling around where his mouth had been.
Wu Heng's status as a hero had not been publicly announced outside, and there were many conflicting rumors about related matters.
But what had just happened made the Investigation Team's expressions turn ugly.
Casually sealing the mouth of a high-level professional—perhaps only Leader Lilith, who excelled at transformations and curses, could accomplish that!
The Dwarf Leader looked at him, surprise flashing through his eyes as well.
That was Lilith's Edict of Deprivation. The skill itself was not difficult to obtain, but very few could learn it.
His gaze returned to the tall figure that had sent the Association Member flying. Beneath its fluttering cloak, a skeletal body could be seen.
A Necromantic Servant?
A Necromantic Servant that could easily send a level 19 professional flying!
And Wu Heng had two more skeletons beside him that were not much weaker.
He truly was different from ordinary professionals.
"It seems Island Master Wu Heng harbors some hostility toward the Investigation Team!" the Dwarf Leader said in a deep, imposing voice.
The Seekers held a different position within