The Necromancer Who Was Despised - The Necromancer Who Was Despised chapter 156
It seemed the 6 Kingdoms Alliance, as well as the Non-Human Alliance, considered the visit important.
So, I initiated the conversation.
“What if we do it like this?”
“Those searching for Anelis must be the Dark Elves, right?”
“I’m guessing, but it’s not like they’re trying to make a big deal by saying they want to see Anelis. They just want to discuss the current situation.”
“That’s right.”
“Then, how about sending one person to observe Anelis’s condition separately, to this desert fortress?”
“I’ll bring Anelis here according to the schedule. This place isn’t exactly safe, but…”
“The Linatea County will also hire mercenaries and start moving, and around that time, the danger of the barren land will decrease significantly. Besides, with just one person, we won’t need that many guards…”
It was a reasonable proposal.
I could make such a suggestion because I had earned recognition.
“It doesn’t seem too difficult, then.”
I felt relieved with Griang’s consent.
If it didn’t work out, I would have had to send Anelis alone, which I didn’t want to do.
“I know too much.”
I wanted to conceal my information as much as possible.
So, I hoped my request would be accepted, and Griang didn’t disappoint me.
“Then, I’ll inform you of the schedule through the Linatea County.”
“I’ll make the arrangements.”
“I’ll come back again. I’d like to meet regularly, but… it seems difficult, considering the situation.”
It was hard to come all the way here, and it was too risky to ask someone to come to where I was.
“There’s no choice. Let’s wait and see how the situation unfolds.”
It was comforting to have settled many things.
In this world of social hierarchy, it was unusual for someone like me, a commoner, to receive such consideration.
Moreover, as a nominal commoner, receiving such favors was a kind of privilege.
Originally, I would have had to greet them every time they came, considering the situation.
So, I expressed my gratitude to Griang for his many considerations, and Griang responded with a courteous gesture, acknowledging that he was worthy of such favors.
As I had told him, I had to return to the tower immediately after our conversation ended.
Tia had an uneasy feeling, but until the Renneta Earl’s family properly established themselves here, she had no choice but to keep an eye on this place.
With Tia and Knight Banaret Entin’s escort, I headed back to the tower.
“Multiple forces are moving at the same time.”
I nodded in response to Kayla’s words.
“The Earth Mother Church is also moving faster than expected.”
“The royal family may be hiding our lord, but it’s unlikely they can keep it under wraps from the Goddess Church’s eyes forever.”
“Maybe that’s the case.”
Especially with the current interspecies union’s envoy.
They may be moving secretly, but the empire is no fool.
What they’re most wary of is the interspecies union.
Even if they move secretly, they can’t completely conceal their visit.
“Especially since we’ve invited one person, our existence will be properly acknowledged, won’t it?”
The words were an invitation, but it was almost like an expression of gratitude.
“The dragon’s corpse, which you mentioned, needs to be secured as soon as possible. Specifically…”
“Before the visitor arrives, that is.”
The visitor was likely from the family that Annelis belonged to.
‘Dark Elf.’
My previous mentor was a Dark Elf.
The number of Elves is extremely small.
Moreover, if it weren’t for the interspecies union, Elves would be hard to find.
Dark Elves are even rarer.
In the past, they had a similar number to the Elves, but now their numbers have significantly dwindled, I knew.
“Therefore, even within the interspecies union, the Dark Elves’ status is not what it used to be.”
I knew they were being pushed out by the Elves.
That’s why Dark Elves are a rare breed, and I had hardly seen any except for my previous mentor.
“Even if they exist, they’ll be secretly traded as slaves.”
Most interspecies are affiliated with the interspecies union, but that doesn’t mean there are no interspecies in human kingdoms or empires.
Most are in a slave-like position.
You could see it with Mutr.
“Excavation… will it be possible?”
I was secretly in agreement with Kayla’s opinion. No, to be honest, I knew it would be like this from the moment we invited the visitor.
However, since it’s moving faster than expected, I’m unsure if it will be possible.
Once the Renneta Earl’s family starts moving, I can’t leave my post, no matter what.
That’s why the actual force I can mobilize is relatively small compared to the whole.
“It’s difficult to pull out many people, but since the number of monsters in the barren land has decreased recently, we can operate with a relatively small number.”
“Mutr’s escort is also necessary.”
Mutr was absolutely necessary.
The dragon’s corpse is buried underground, and it’s a dangerous region, so we need to finish the work as quickly as possible, considering the time constraint.
That’s why the help of the Dwarf, Mutr, was essential.
“If we go with Golun, how will it turn out?”
“It’s unavoidable. As you said, we need to secure the dragon’s corpse as soon as possible.”
The underground research facility had been completed for a while, but we hadn’t been able to use it properly.
Although I didn’t have a feeling of being pushed by the situation, I had made the best choice in response to the rapidly changing circumstances, so I was convinced.
I discussed with Kaila and selected the minimum number of personnel.
Kaila and I would definitely go, and Atina would likely come with us as well.
“Golrun, Ori, Muter…”
I was thinking of taking one more battalion commander from Gagaru.
“It’s also a good idea to attribute a large number of skeletons to the artifact.”
I thought I should bring some specters under Ori’s command.
Meanwhile, we arrived at the tower and gathered all the personnel I had planned to bring.
“Excavation… That’s what you mean.”
Muter looked thoughtful, having heard about the excavation and the approximate location.
“If we have Golrun and attach skeletons, it won’t be difficult, but I can’t guarantee how much time it’ll take.”
“We need to find it as soon as possible.”
“The location is the location, so that’s how it is. But what are we looking for, anyway?”
“A dragon.”
“……What?”
“The dragon’s corpse will be there.”
Muter looked surprised but soon regained his composure.
“A dragon… That’s relatively good news. If a dragon is in this area, it means there must have been a rare dragon nearby, and the size of a rare dragon is considerable.”
It was possible that the dragon had died in battle nearby, but there was no reason for the dragon to come all the way here and fight, so Muter’s words were likely true.
“If it’s a rare dragon… We might be able to find it quickly.”
“In extreme cases, we might be able to find it within a day.”
“…Is that possible?”
“Yes. It’s possible. But please don’t get your hopes up too high.”
Although I said it was possible, Muter’s eyes showed confidence.
“How is that possible?”
“It’s simple. If it’s a rare dragon, it’s likely that dwarves created it.”
“Dwarves?”
“It’s embarrassing to say it out loud, but our dwarves were not only human slaves but also dragon slaves.”
“If our kin created it… There should be some remnants left.”
“…It’s a very old place, isn’t it?”
“It doesn’t matter. Even if it’s a thousand-year-old rare dragon, the dwarves’ fundamental technology hasn’t changed much.”
It was a sad story, but in my current situation, I could consider it fortunate. I had to find the dragon’s corpse as soon as possible.
It would only be possible if it was a real rare dragon.
I informed them that I would depart early the next morning, and Muter agreed to prepare immediately.
I also searched for a way to gather the powers from other oases.
“Gagaru’s side will be the Blood Lake… And we’ll have to take Golrun around.”
That night, I used the Blood Lake to summon Gagaru, and at dawn, we departed for the third secured oasis.
It’s already July…
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“-Master, I’ll follow you. I’ll kill anyone who comes our way.”
“That’s right, that’s right.”
Golrun was overjoyed at the prospect of being trusted and following me.
He seemed to think that he was trusted.
“The dragon’s corpse… I’ve heard about it before, but it’s amazing to see it with my own eyes. I wonder what it looks like?”
Atina’s words sparked my curiosity as well.
I had only heard about it, but I had never seen it myself.
“According to legend, it’s as big as a house. When it spreads its wings, it’s said to fill the entire field of vision.”
Kaila’s words were met with nods from Atina.
“Yes, I’ve heard that too. But what about its wings, are they just decorations?”
“Maybe. They do help with flight, but they’re considered auxiliary organs. After all, legends say that even if the wings are torn, the dragon can still fly.”
They’re a species known as the rulers of magic. I think the presence or absence of wings wouldn’t have a significant impact on their flight.
I silently listened to their conversation.
To be honest, I wasn’t born or raised in this world, so I didn’t know much about legends or folklore.
All I knew was the rumors that spread along with the news that the Supheten Kingdom had found the dragon’s corpse, as well as stories about the dragon’s appearance.
Most of that information matched their speculations.
“I’ve heard that the bones and scales are incredible too.”
“That’s recorded in history. Armor and shields made from dragon bones and scales are said to be impossible even for masters to penetrate. Currently, they’re stored in the treasuries of several kingdoms.”
“Then do robes made from dragon skin exist too?”
“That’s what they say. If you think about it, your dagger and Master’s staff are also made from dragon bodies, right?”
“That’s true, but to be honest, it’s hard to feel any sense of reality.”
“…Yeah. From the outside, it just looks like equipment made from unusual materials. It’s hard to tell what kind of material Master’s staff is made of just by looking at it.”
It’s difficult to confirm with the naked eye.
“Inha, what will you do if you secure the dragon’s corpse?”
At that moment, Atina asked me.
“I’ll make an undead.”
“…A dragon undead?”
It’s true that I can create multiple equipment. However, what I desire the most is still an undead.
‘If possible, I want to make it after reaching the 7th class…’
Like in the previous episode, if I couldn’t seize the opportunity to reach the 7th class at the end of the 6th class, I could try making it in the 6th class.
I’ll use that as a chance to create an opportunity to reach the 7th class.
My desire to research the dragon’s corpse wasn’t just out of curiosity about the dragon itself, but also because I wanted to create a more perfect undead dragon, and at the same time, it was an insurance policy in case I couldn’t easily reach the 7th class like in the previous episode.
“If possible, I want to make it a legion commander.”
“A legion commander…?”
The necromancer’s dream, a legion commander.
Originally, it was something that could only be achieved by reaching the 8th class, the highest undead that a necromancer could create.
However, it was possible to create and possess a legion commander even in the 7th class.
But I couldn’t fully utilize its power, and at the same time, it was dangerous, so I knew that creating a legion commander after reaching the 8th class was the norm.
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The 7th class is on par with the Master and is also referred to as the Necromancer’s realm.
Despite being an extraordinary realm, the undead created by the Necromancer’s power is not easily controlled, and even the Corps Commander’s ability is not enough to surpass it.
In the past, I heard from my teacher that even if a Necromancer of the 7th class creates a Corps Commander, it’s impossible to control it properly, and even if they succeed, it’s difficult to dominate it.
Some people cannot handle the Corps Commander and end up destroying themselves, and once they become a Corps Commander, their ego grows stronger, making it difficult for the Necromancer to command them.
However, if the Necromancer’s power surpasses that of the Corps Commander, it’s possible for the Necromancer to dominate the Corps Commander, which is an impossible feat in the original relationship between the undead and the Necromancer.
If the Necromancer resists the Corps Commander head-on, they will also perish, but there are records of people who have resisted despite knowing this.
Despite this, the Corps Commander is an extremely attractive undead.
As its name suggests, the Corps Commander’s power is on par with that of the Necromancer, and depending on the individual’s abilities, it can even surpass the Necromancer’s power, commanding numerous undead and strengthening its own combat capabilities to the point where it can create a true Corps Commander of the 8th class.