Immortal Monarch.
Wu Heng was somewhat surprised by the other party's background.
Before becoming a hero himself, he had learned about several famous heroes.
Aside from the heroes governing the Association, those specially mentioned included the "Dragon" of the Serpent Emblem Conglomerate and the Immortal Emperor of the Endless Desert.
Rumor had it that this emperor was a Necromancer who had transformed himself into a hero and ruled the entire desert region.
Had he heard of Wu Heng's exploits as well?
Wu Heng considered this inwardly, but his expression barely changed. He gestured with one hand. "Have a seat."
The man sat down across from him again and removed his hood, revealing a face in his forties. He had a crew cut, deep-set eyes, and darker skin.
It was a deep brown, darker even than the usual complexion of residents around the Emerald Sea.
After sitting down, he remained respectful and polite. "Please forgive my abrupt visit. I came to the Town Hall as soon as I arrived on the island, so as not to cause trouble here."
"As long as you have no criminal record and do not disrupt the island's order, Treasure Island welcomes all guests," Wu Heng said calmly.
"Hero!" The Necromancer, Kurt, lowered his voice, his expression turning serious. "The great monarch has heard of what happened to you in the Association, as well as the Church's prejudice and discrimination against necromantic professions. The Endless Desert, as fellow members of the Necromancy School, is likewise angered by such unfair treatment."
Wu Heng raised an eyebrow, roughly guessing the man's purpose.
Kurt continued, "In the Endless Desert, Necromancers are neither taboo nor evil. They are... the foundation of civilization and knowledge."
Wu Heng had not expected him to say that.
It sounded as though Necromancers held a