The Necromancer Who Was Despised - The Necromancer Who Was Despised chapter 286
In fact, they were already dead.
A family that had disappeared into history. A traitor.
“…Could it be that they used the name of someone from a family they betrayed and destroyed as their surname?”
“That’s correct.”
It was unbelievable.
“Could it be that they betrayed and killed someone, and then…?”
“That’s not the case. The person had already died before they betrayed their family. They weren’t a great person, but they were special to him, it seems.”
Although it wasn’t very interesting, Kaila had learned about this through the noble’s various stories.
“…How shameless. Did that person hate that family or something?”
“That’s not the case, as far as I know.”
It was understandable why Kaila had reacted with disgust upon seeing that surname.
“Master.”
Kaila looked at me and said.
“Will you go, Support?”
“I have to. It’s the Empire, after all.”
The Red Ogre and Fergin had failed in their continental invasion.
In reality, the only ones left were the Empire, the culprits who had killed me in the past and had the potential to invade the continent.
Although they had lost their main forces, including the Saint…
“There’s still the remaining Cardinal. Forest, the leader of the Holy Knights, is still alive, too.”
The Pope was also alive.
Of course, they weren’t part of the support troops.
If they had been, a traitor like that wouldn’t be sitting in the commander’s position.
But still, it was the Empire’s support troops. They couldn’t be underestimated.
This was something Kaila was well aware of, which was why she could predict what she would say next.
“Then, I beg of you. Allow me to take his life with my own hands.”
Kyleara said this as she knelt on one knee before me.
I remembered what she had said in the past.
That I would eventually have to confront the Empire, and that if I followed her, I would one day face my enemies.
And it became a reality.
Before I knew it, I had cornered the Empire, and Kyleara had finally gotten her chance for revenge.
Considering he had received a title from the Empire and became one of the commanders of the support troops, it was highly likely that he was still working with the traitors.
This was the best opportunity for Kyleara.
So, unlike her usual self, who wouldn’t make a request based on her emotions alone, this time was different.
“You must be very angry.”
I understood.
If you knew that the traitor had risen to a high position in the Empire, a powerful and hostile country, under a new name…
“It’s only natural to be enraged.”
Considering her devotion, I couldn’t refuse.
And besides, these were people we needed to deal with anyway. Moreover, our destination was Malicos, which was close by.
There was no reason to refuse.
With my permission, Kyleara gave a bright, yet simultaneously terrifying smile.
“Thank you, Master. I will be loyal to you for life, even in death.”
…though it didn’t seem like she would only be loyal.
“Malicos is close, so we should hurry.”
After all, Malicos was a place where the Dark Elves, my Undead, and the support troops of the mixed-species union were gathered, making it the best environment to help Kyleara with her revenge.
In reality, it was all up to my command.
“As for the 6 Kingdoms Alliance… they’ll do as they’re told anyway.”
I thought that I would hand over all the old traitors, including Archinade Moroto and Ama, who were likely still around, to Kyleara.
If we were going to help with her revenge, we should do it thoroughly.
But…
“Hmm, then there’s the problem of Maladin…”
The Empire had divided its support troops into two groups and sent them out.
One group, which included Archinade Moroto, Kyleara’s target for revenge, was headed to Malicos, while the other was heading to Maladin.
While I would quickly resolve the Malicos side, I couldn’t divide my forces.
Especially since I didn’t plan to have Tinos act separately.
Based on past experiences, I would ensure my safety to the utmost.
“…Anyway, the conquest of Maladin will be slow…”
The speed of the Malicos conquest had also slowed down due to Maladin, but thanks to our previous rapid progress, there was a significant difference.
“Please send a message to Ashulin’s side.”
“You plan to stop the conquest?”
“We can’t divide our forces. If necessary, we can abandon the occupied territory and retreat to our homeland.”
“It’s regrettable, but there’s no other choice. The enemy is the Empire, after all… I’ll report accordingly.”
It seemed that even the Kingdom of Gobalt didn’t expect us to send support troops in this situation.
So, I was able to quickly grasp what I was thinking and decided to actively cooperate.
This time, the role of messenger was entrusted to Golbat’s side, and we immediately headed towards the Kingdom of Malicos.
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Although there was a supply unit departing, we decided to act separately to gain speed.
As we headed towards the Kingdom of Malicos, we saw the situation of the recovering Kingdom of Ellaeo.
The faces of the returning refugees were filled with anxiety, but a faint glimmer of hope could be seen.
Although they had lost a lot, they were still alive and trying to recover, showing a strong will to survive despite the difficulties.
It was Golbat and Deubel who were supporting the Kingdom of Ellaeo.
“It’s not like they’re doing it for free.”
No matter how strong the alliance of the 6 kingdoms was, they wouldn’t provide such support without expecting anything in return.
It was only a matter of time before they would ask for compensation. It was a natural thing to do.
But…
“The question is whether the kingdom can survive or not.”
Unlike Shupert, the royal family that had been discovered alive had a thin bloodline, they said.
If the kingdom didn’t survive, the lands they were currently supporting might become Deubel’s or Golbat’s territory.
Leaving Ellaeo behind, we crossed the border into Malicos.
The land, which was once a sacred place, only had remnants of divine power left, with most of it tainted by magic and dark magic.
These were the traces of my undead army’s passage.
Although it was one-sided, not all of them were unscathed, and there were undead who couldn’t be revived scattered around.
In reality, I didn’t care about the losses or casualties. I knew it, and most of them could be replaced at any time.
“…Our main force is… over here.”
It seemed like my undead army was more concentrated on the side that was checking the Kingdom of Maladin, but I was going to face the Empire’s support troops anyway.
They would be targeting our main force, so it was right to head in that direction.
As we approached the front lines, the devastated landscape of the Kingdom of Malicos came into view.
Of course, there were no people left.
Most of them had either died or fled.
“It’s similar to the Kingdom of Ellaeo.”
The Kingdom of Ellaeo was in a similar state not too long ago.
Considering that the Empire and the 2 kingdoms were allies, and that they had practically instigated the civil war among the 6 kingdoms, it could be said that they had gotten what they deserved.
But I didn’t feel any sense of satisfaction or pleasure.
The common people hadn’t chosen anything, and they were closer to being victims.
It was just that there was no other way.
Most people had just lived their lives, but as a result, the entire continent was in danger.
And if you looked at it that way, the people of the Kingdom of Ellaeo were also victims.
They hadn’t even caused the crisis on the continent.
“…….”
I knew that thinking about it wouldn’t change anything, so I shifted my thoughts to something else.
After all, from their perspective, I was an invader, a fearsome existence.
My hands were already stained with blood, and I had chosen the path of a dark mage.
Compared to what I had initially imagined, my current situation was like a utopia.
The Empire and the 2 kingdoms were excluded, but I had the alliance of the other races and the 6 kingdoms on my side, and I had a friendly relationship with all the religions except for the Church of Light.
There are many absolute allies.
Kailana and Artina would never betray me no matter what, and Valdur and Anelis, as well as the Dark Elves, are the same.
Freina is also bound to me by fate, along with numerous undead, especially Tinos, who was once a dragon.
They are all tied to me with absolute trust.
“That’s enough.”
I thought I had become numb, but seeing Elrea and Malicos’s faces in a row made me realize that I was wrong.
Of course, I wasn’t shaken. I just thought the Empire and the 2 Kingdoms were like a joke.
The sooner, the better we can crush those guys.
As soon as my undead appeared, the Imperial Army noticed that I was approaching.
They came to welcome me, with a rather pleasant atmosphere.
“It’s been a long time, hasn’t it?” Dark Elf elder Bert said.
I nodded slightly in response.
“I heard you’ve been through a lot. Especially since you’ve been checking Maladin and advancing your strategy…”
“Ha ha, it’s nothing. It was just something that needed to be done.”
He chuckled and asked me, “How’s the situation on the Land of Death?”
“It’s been resolved.”
I told him about what happened on the Land of Death, and how the Demon King had descended, incomplete as it was. Bert’s expression changed to one of surprise.
“…You’ve really been through a lot. If the Demon King had appeared prepared in this situation…”
Bert shuddered slightly.
Yerilia, on the other hand, looked slightly disappointed.
It seemed like she wanted to hear more about it, especially about the contract with Pergin being severed.
I told her I was willing to share more.
After exchanging simple greetings, Bert turned to me and said, “It’s unexpected that you’ve come to our side. I thought you’d head to the Maladin Kingdom to offer your support.”
“I got information from the Govalt Kingdom. The Empire has sent reinforcements to the 2 Kingdoms.”
“…Reinforcements?”
“Yes. They’ll probably be discovered soon. I’ve been told that if the situation doesn’t improve, Maladin Kingdom will retreat from Ashulin Kingdom.”
“Is that so.”
He nodded as if he understood my words.
“There’s… a human on our side who has business with them.”
“Hmm? Are you referring to an Imperial human?”
“More accurately, it’s Kaila’s nemesis. That’s why…”
“Then we should cooperate with Kaila’s nemesis.”
Bert expressed gratitude towards Kaila with a pleasant response.
Then Bert waved his hand and said, “No, Kaila. Just tell us who it is. If necessary, we can assign our warriors to assist.”
He added that his warriors could do a better job than my undead.
It wasn’t a wrong statement.
It is a fact that my undead warriors are superior and fearless, being the best soldiers.
However, capturing enemies alive is a different story, and it’s clear that we’re lacking in that aspect.
Bert, who has fought alongside me, was well aware of this weakness.
After receiving confirmation about Kaila’s sworn enemy, Archinid Moroto, I heard stories about their past achievements and briefly exchanged words with Valdur, Anelis, Tailton of the 6 Kingdoms Union, and Baren.
The Empire’s support troops could arrive quickly.
They were fully aware of the gravity of the current situation in the 2 Kingdoms and knew that the situation in Malicos was even more dire.
Therefore, despite their own difficulties, they sent support troops, and as a result, they rushed to our side as quickly as possible.
We didn’t just sit idly by either.
We slowed down our advance and built a defensive line on our side.
My forces, the Malicos conquest team, and the Empire’s support troops faced off against each other.
Kaila stood at the forefront of our side.
And there was someone who recognized her.
“…Kaila?”
Archinid Moroto.
The traitor stepped forward.
◈ Traitor
“Kaila, is that really you?”
The man who took a step forward called out to Kaila as if he were calling out to an old friend.