Global Game: AFK In The Zombie Apocalypse Game

“Debbie Matthias.” Debbie gave Fang Heng a slight bow. “I am the Heritage Recorder of the Engmar Empire’s Royal Library. I am here to assist you two on this mission.”

“Brother Fang, I went to the Engmar Empire’s royal family when I arrived. With her help, I found the relevant information, and then I discovered that this place was a bit strange, so I rushed here immediately.”

Ji Xiaobo explained, then led Fang Heng into the hall of the main hall, “I just checked, and found that the magic array here was indeed set up a long time ago, and it has been modified and rebuilt many times since then. The Merck Sanctuary can gather some of the necromantic energy that emerges from the ground. Besides that, it doesn’t seem to have any other function.”

Fang Heng gave a light hum, nodded towards Debbie, and walked into the main hall.

Special alchemic magic array runes were engraved on the floor of the main hall.

Fang Heng then squatted down and carefully checked it again.

Indeed, as Ji Xiaobo said, the function of the alchemic magic array was probably to gather power, able to slowly draw out the necromantic energy dissipating from the earth, which had a promoting effect on necromantic cultivation within the Merck Sanctuary.

But it was very strange.

The power of the undead was gathered and extracted from the earth.

Then where did the source of the necromantic power slowly overflowing from the earth come from?

But with outsiders present, Ji Xiaobo hesitated.

Fang Heng got up and asked again, “What about Merck’s Secret Rune? What is the Secret Rune used for?”

Ji Xiaobo was immediately dumbfounded when he heard about the Secret Rune for the first time, “Secret Rune? What Secret Rune?”

“Are you talking about Merck’s Secret Rune?”

Debbie had been listening to the conversation between the two, and when she heard the Secret Rune at this time, she nodded and said, “Merck’s Secret Rune was left over from ancient times. It possesses special energy and can resonate with the Merck Sanctuary, which can better assist in necromantic cultivation. Books record that there are a total of twelve Secret Runes in the world.”

There are a total of twelve…

Could it be that all twelve Secret Runes must be collected to understand the mystery?

Counting the two previously obtained, and the one that Lord Dani had just sent over, that’s only three.

Fang Heng frowned and took out one of the Secret Runes from his backpack.

Faint ripples appeared on the Secret Rune.

A game prompt flashed on Fang Heng’s retina.

【Hint: Player Merck’s Secret Rune resonates with the Merck Sanctuary. The player can obtain an additional 20% experience bonus for cultivating necromancy in the Merck Sanctuary (limited to high-level and below necromancy)】.

“Merck’s Secret Rune?”

Debbie’s eyes immediately revealed a bit of surprise when she saw the Secret Rune in Fang Heng’s hand.

Fang Heng tried holding the Secret Rune in his hand, but there was no other reaction.

While he was trying, a vampire flew in from outside the hall.

The vampire transformed into a human form in front of Fang Heng, knelt on one knee, and reported, “My Lord, we have discovered several Holy Court legions gathering and moving towards the Merck Sanctuary. They are likely coming for you.”

Fang Heng’s pupils suddenly shrank upon hearing this.

They didn’t come sooner or later, but they rushed over after they arrived.

There was something fishy about it.

Ji Xiaobo became excited when he heard this, “Brother Fang! See, I told you there was a problem here! Good, when the people from the Holy Court come, let’s grab a few alive and ask them!”

Fang Heng thought for a while, and felt that this plan was generally feasible.

People from the Holy Court.

They are very stubborn.

It’s not so easy to pry a little information out of their mouths, not to mention that ordinary Holy Court teams may not necessarily know the secret about the Merck Sanctuary.

Fang Heng then looked up at the high places in the sanctuary.

The internal structure and decoration of the Merck Sanctuary have many concave and convex areas. At a glance, there are many places suitable for hiding.

“You guys take the people and leave first, I’ll stay here.”

“Huh?”

Ji Xiaobo was a little surprised and said, “Brother Fang, let me stay too, I can also give you some ideas.”

“No need, I have concealment skills. I’ll hide in the dark and see what tricks they’re playing. Your staying will only ruin things.” Fang Heng looked at Debbie and said, “The people from the Holy Court will be here soon. You take the Merck Sanctuary’s guards and leave together. There’s no need to stay and clash head-on with the Holy Court.”

Debbie nodded and waved to signal the guards to prepare to evacuate.

“Alright.”

Ji Xiaobo didn’t insist anymore when he heard this. After Debbie and the guards left first, he leaned close to Fang Heng and whispered, “Brother Fang, do you think we should bring the Sacred Greatsword over and take a look? Maybe there’s something here that can be triggered?”

Fang Heng raised his eyebrows.

Indeed, just staying here now doesn’t reveal anything. Bringing the Sacred Greatsword over might lead to special discoveries?

Similarly, the Sacred Greatsword cannot be put into the backpack, and bringing it over rashly would also be dangerous.

“I know, you take them away first and be careful.”

“Okay, Brother Fang, you be careful too.”

After Ji Xiaobo and the others left, Fang Heng gently leaped up, quickly transformed into a bat form, flew to a corner inside the Merck Sanctuary, hung upside down on the ceiling, and concealed his aura.

Judging from the information obtained from the vampires, only a Holy Court team was coming this time.

Their strength was not strong.

Was the Holy Court’s target really the Merck Sanctuary?

If so, why was only a small team coming?

Fang Heng waited in place for more than ten minutes, and soon hurried footsteps sounded outside.

Holy Court Knight Squad Leader Yoel led his team into the sanctuary hall first.

Yoel quickly scanned the sanctuary hall.

The team did not encounter resistance from the Engmar Empire when invading the sanctuary.

It seemed that they had discovered the team’s movements in advance and evacuated ahead of time.

For safety’s sake, Yoel had his men carefully check the hall.

“Check it out! Be thorough!”

“Yes!”

The Holy Court immediately checked the entire interior of the sanctuary.

Fang Heng slowly hid into the secondary space projection, avoiding the Holy Court’s inspection. After the inspection was over, he reappeared and hid in the shadows of the hall corner, silently observing the Holy Court team.

The Holy Court team did not act after the inspection was completed, and continued to stay in the sanctuary for a temporary rest.

Soon, the second and third teams also rushed to gather in the sanctuary.

“Yoel.”

Another Holy Court team leader who arrived waved to Yoel and greeted, “You came so quickly. Has the plan changed?”

“Yes, I heard that Jones’ kingdom has encountered no small trouble. Legion Commander Myles’ team can no longer come to support us, and the operation has been brought forward.”