The Necromancer Who Was Despised - The Necromancer Who Was Despised chapter 247

I wouldn’t have refused anyway.

“The exchange with Tinus is more valuable.”

After sharing stories about what had happened while I was unconscious, Tinus said he had work to do and left the room.

“Ah, tell the others that you’ve woken up. For now, just rest and check your body condition.”

It seemed like visitors would be increasing soon.

Considering the instruction to check my body condition, it seemed like he was planning to deal with the red ogres as well.

“Is checking my body condition that easy…?”

As he left, muttering to himself, Kaila and Atina smiled slightly.

“It’s not like you wouldn’t have checked even if he hadn’t said anything.”

There was no response to Atina’s words.

Indeed, that was the case. I had slept for a week, after all.

And currently, my body condition felt optimal.

There was no point in resting here anymore, and honestly, I was curious about the changed situation.

As soon as Tinus left, he started advertising that I had woken up, and before long, visitors began to arrive one by one.

Rithild and Kelleto, those Dark Elf elders, came to visit, and Node, the representative of the priestly order, also paid a visit to express his gratitude.

Even amidst their busy schedules, the two Dark Elf elders and Yeriya came to see me, and in the evening, Quhar, the leader of the undead hunters, who had briefly returned, visited me.

The undead, Valdur, and Anelis, who saw my awakened form, were greatly relieved.

It was a bit bothersome, but it wasn’t a bad feeling.

All the visitors knew that I had reached the 8th Circle, and so they treated me with caution, one and all.

Moreover, Quhar and Node didn’t know that it would take a long time for me to master 8th Circle magic, so they were even more cautious.

“No, necromancers can also control the undead…”

Tinus could already use 8th Circle magic, so from their perspective, there was no difference between me and an 8th Circle mage.

“In fact, I’ve become a real army commander.”

If I were to increase the number of undead and adjust the scale, I could single-handedly destroy even a mediocre kingdom.

I could also expand Entin’s knightly order, and if I had corpses, I could establish a Death Knight order.

If I wanted to, I could even create a magical squad filled with skeleton mages.

Tinus’s main body could wield its dominion and magic to an unknown extent, but with Elroset’s staff merged with me and my Circle increasing to 8, I thought I wouldn’t lack magic.

I could determine the direction and size of my army according to my will.

I had surpassed the realm of mages. They said that when you reach the 8th Circle, you’re called a Sage or a Seer, and mages are also knowledgeable, so they’re called that.

As someone who imagined Sages to be virtuous, wise, and overflowing with intellect, I felt a bit awkward.

“But, after all, saints and sages are judged by their divine power, doctrine, and faith.”

Thinking that way, there was nothing strange about it.

In the end, the day I awakened was spent entirely on receiving visitors, and the examination of my physical condition began in earnest the next day.

Kailla and Atina were together, and the purpose was to serve as my escort and for Atina’s training.

Atina was still receiving guidance from Kailla even after becoming a Master, and it seemed she was getting help to better utilize her body.

According to Atina, her skills hadn’t improved much in actual combat, but her training with Kailla and guidance were very beneficial, teaching her not only physical control but also swordsmanship and mana utilization befitting a Master.

“After all, Kailla became a Master much earlier.”

Typical of Kailla, who cherished her disciples, she had prepared this and that for Atina’s future.

Atina was a talented individual who would definitely become a Master someday, so it wasn’t a waste of effort.

It was just that the timing was unexpectedly fast.

The examination of my physical condition wasn’t difficult.

It didn’t take long to confirm the amount of magic I possessed, and how Elroset’s staff, now a part of me, had changed its performance and efficiency.

“My magic… is ridiculously dense.”

It was a secret to how I could increase my overall magic quantity by several times compared to when I had 7 Circles.

Things I couldn’t do with 7 Circles became possible with 8 Circles.

However, the amount of magic stored in Elroset’s staff far surpassed the increased magic quantity, and its density was incomparable.

“This is the Dragon Heart, after all…”

If it weren’t for the constraints due to me, Tinus’s Dragon Heart would also be capable of producing equally impressive efficiency.

The difference between Elroset’s staff and Tinus’s was that Elroset’s staff was already complete and belonged to me, whereas Tinus was reborn as an undead, with constraints placed upon me.

“Still, in the end, this is mine, which means Tinus has also secured an amount of magic comparable to its past self.”

However, I had a middle point that limited the amount of magical power I could unleash at once.

To be precise, I couldn’t unleash that much power in a short amount of time.

“The speed of magic recovery… has slowed down a bit?”

Overall, it’s much faster than when I was at 7 circles.

However, the problem is that the efficiency isn’t showing up.

Originally, I should be at least twice as fast as I am now.

In other words, although the efficiency has dropped, the overall recovery amount has increased, but the efficiency itself has become a mess.

Still, compared to other dark mages, my abilities are on a different level, unmatched.

‘The amount of magic flowing from my seal has increased significantly, and the amount I can take in has also increased greatly. The problem is… my magic’s properties have changed.’

The fire orb. After using it, my magic’s properties changed.

My magic, which didn’t have much difference from pure magic, has changed, so it’s inevitable that the efficiency has dropped.

Before, a little processing was enough, but now it doesn’t work that way.

I’ve survived and even gained the effect of increased circles, so I have to put up with it.

‘I need to adjust my magic.’

It’s not like I couldn’t use my existing magic or that its effects were messed up.

On the contrary, it’s become stronger, not weaker.

Since my circle has increased by one, and the density of my magic is different, it’s normal for the power of my magic to increase.

It’s just that, with 7-class magic, I need to adjust it to fit my own properties, since my magic’s properties have changed.

It’s not like I can’t use it; it’s just that the efficiency has dropped. It’s better to adjust it to be sure.

I could get help from Tinus and do it quickly, but I’m not incapable of doing it myself, and I need to understand my changed properties, so I’m adjusting my magic and getting used to it on my own.

‘This…’

Whoosh.

The power of one of my basic magic spells has changed greatly.

‘Come to think of it, the name “Fire Orb” was fitting.’

A black flame was dancing on my hand.

‘It’s a fire-based magic…’

Fire in dark magic is special.

Originally, dark magic is stronger and more toxic than regular elemental magic.

Among elemental magic, fire and lightning are known for their exceptional power, and dark magic’s fire has the highest power among them.

‘Even among dark elves, those who can use fire properly are rare.’

If you’re not born with it, you can’t use it.

I, too, avoided fire-based dark magic.

It’s not like I didn’t know about fire-based dark magic. I learned various dark magic spells in the past, including fire-based ones.

I knew a few, but knowing and using are different.

If you’re not suitable, you can’t bring out its full power, and using it is difficult, so I knew it was useless and avoided it.

‘But now…?’

It seems like I’ve just gained that suitability.

I tried using fire-based dark magic a few times, remembering it, and after securing additional fire-based dark magic from the dark elf elders and Yeriya, I practiced and became convinced that I had gained suitability.

‘…I couldn’t use it before.’

When I compared before and after gaining suitability, the process of arranging my magic and the amount of magic used in my spells showed the biggest difference.

Before, I had to force magic into my spells like trying to light a wet fire, so my magic was used awkwardly, and arranging my magic was difficult, requiring a lot of focus. But now, my magic is arranged easily, like putting on my own clothes, and even a small amount of magic can bring out a spell.

It was to the extent that even I was taken aback by the spectacle of the Dark Magic of the Fire Attribute unfolding like a breath.

Yeriya, Bert, and Preté couldn’t help but gasp in amazement at my appearance.

They asked if I was born with an affinity for the Fire Attribute when I reached the 8th Circle, even though they knew it wasn’t the case.

“An affinity for Dark Magic of the Fire Attribute… and with 8 Circles…”

“It’s terrifying.”

I trembled slightly, imagining the magic I would show them in the future.

“It seems that in the research notes of the Black Star, there were studies on the Fire Attribute…”

“They had organized information on magic as well.”

Thanks to them searching through the research materials beforehand, they knew exactly what information I needed, and they were willing to share their knowledge of magic without hesitation.

And so, I absorbed the numerous magic and information at an incredible speed.

“…At this point, it’s not an affinity, but rather a talent…”

“I wonder why Tinus-nim said that I would definitely become an 8-Class someday…”

The Dark Elves shook their heads as they watched my growth, and I couldn’t help but feel a sense of wonder at their exaggerated reactions.

“Most magic is below 6-Class. It’s not difficult to learn, but rather, it’s because there’s no affinity.”

The Dark Elves showed a disappointed expression upon seeing my reaction.

As I learned new magic, hunted monsters in the Great Forest to fill the number of Undead, and honed my practical skills, we received news from the demon hunters who were scouting the area and mapping the terrain.

The Red Ogres were approaching us.

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I thought they were already attacking, but fortunately, it wasn’t on that scale.

Still, the fact that there were around twenty of them, which was more than the ten we had encountered before, made me grab onto the thread of tension.

If we could all transform into giants like before, it wouldn’t be a walk in the park.

“But we’ll still win easily.”

From the start, we had designated the entire Red Ogre clan as our enemies, and we wouldn’t have come if we didn’t have the advantage.

“I initially thought of reducing their numbers one by one and then taking them down…”

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But Atnia’s awakening didn’t get that far.

“And then, I had secured some corpses.”

I had forgotten about them, focusing on the Fire Attribute affinity that had developed.

The Undead were just filling up the numbers, anyway.

I wanted to try reviving the demon race’s corpses, but it became impossible due to the fragments of the Abyss returning to their origins.

“The giant’s power was almost fully absorbed, so I wasn’t very interested.”

Atnia had completely absorbed the power, and thanks to that, she could forcibly break through the wall.

So, it wasn’t a big loss. We couldn’t avoid fighting the Red Ogres anyway, and they wouldn’t be able to absorb all of the giant’s power.

“If possible… it wouldn’t be bad.”

It meant that Atnia’s power would become even more overwhelming, and the Red Ogres would have a hard time stopping her rampage.

Atnia wouldn’t betray me, anyway.

Becoming a Master didn’t mean the restrictions disappeared, and even if they did, she didn’t seem to have any intention of betraying me from the start.

“I do have that kind of faith.”

The faith that has been built through the shared experiences and hardships is unshakeable.

Therefore, it wasn’t burdensome for her to become stronger.

“Rather, it’s welcome.”

Although it’s not an attack, we couldn’t help but prepare for the red ogres’ approach.

The main members, including me, gathered and headed towards the border at the same time the red ogres approached.

The Black Star’s territory was, in fact, completely dominated by Tinos, so there was no need to be cautious.

As we headed towards the border of the former Black Star territory, the red ogres’ figures came into view.

“They’re huge.”

The unique aura of the red ogres was palpable, causing a slight sense of tension to rise.

They noticed us waiting at the border and paused for a moment before slowly approaching.

Our side didn’t try to block their approach, but rather waited and observed.

However, in Artina’s case, the dragon’s fangs reacted excessively, so she gave up her guard and kept a safe distance while watching.

The red ogres, our strongest foes, didn’t need to be shown off.

“Isn’t this the Black Star’s territory?”

“The Black Star has been destroyed. You should know that.”

I replied curtly, wondering if they hadn’t already discovered that through reconnaissance.

As I spoke, their gaze focused on me, as if they had judged me to be the representative.

“Then, you must have seen my kin who were staying in this area. I’d like to ask about their whereabouts.”

“It’s as you expect.”

“…Did they all die?”

“They collaborated with the Black Star.”

Even if they hadn’t collaborated, they would have been killed anyway.

“…I suppose so. Lordo was a loyal guy, after all.”

From the way they spoke, it seemed that they were at least on the same level as Lordo, or even higher.

“Looking at the situation, it seems you’re not from this forest. You came from the outside?”

“…….”

They were only asking what we already knew. Confirmation was important, but there was no need to elaborate.

“It seems that the problem was that you joined hands with those religious people or the empire. You did something foolish. The outside power is not ordinary. Even during the war, they sent a force of this scale.”

“So, do you regret joining hands with them now?”

“No, it was necessary. And it’s still the same now.”