Volume 23: Chapter 1: Low Class Skeleton
“Tak! Where is
this place?
Weed grabbed
his rusty long sword and woke himself up.
In the waste
land where even weeds couldn’t survive, there were skeletons wandering around.
“Chuckle.”
“Kooehhh.”
Skeletons just
passed Weed without attacking him because his body was also turned into a skeleton. Balkan Demoph’s
Summon brought him here as an Undead.
“So I finally ended up here.”
Weed was pretty
used to Undead regardless of its figures.
As he looked
around calmly, he caught voices of surprised skeletons.
“Whoa, what is
this place?”
“How did we
even get here? I was hunting with my golems…”
“Skeletons? Who
can summon this many skeletons?”
Similar to
Weed, these skeletons near the graveyard were having a conversation.
“I came from a
graveyard near Vitum Castle, you?”
“I came here
while hunting in Xerathium forest.”
“I got dragged
suddenly from Bisbek dungeon.”
“Xerathium
forest… Is your name perhaps Jeanne the Necromancers?”
“That is
correct.”
The skeleton
with a little bit of hair claimed her name to be Jeanne. Jeanne was the
first one to choose an occupation after Weed enabled Necromancers occupation. She was a
famous user as a corpse summoner in Xerathium forest.
Jeanne admired Necromancers. The power of
raising up so many dead bodies and commanding them.
She fell in love
with the Undead plays of Weed, that she recorded the quest and watched them over
and over. After changing
class as a Necromancers, she turned small animals into Undead and swiped the hunting
grounds. As an advanced Necromancers, summoning abundant Undeads and ruthlessly hunted.
“My name is Bohram
the Necromancers.”
“Wow, all
celebrities. My name is Otem. Anyone perhaps know me?”
“Who wouldn’t
know about the golem of Otem? You are one of the best Necromancers as well.”
“I’m Rashi,
just turned Necromancers only one month ago. Nice to meet you all.”
Skeletons
having cheerful conversations often be seen in a coffee shop!
The short,
narrow skeleton introduced herself.
“Hello, my name
is Harien.”
“Didn’t expect
to see you here.”
Harian, was a
female user, who had different bone structures from male players.
“Why do you
think we are all gathered here?”
“We were
summoned for some Undeads out of sudden… But I don’t know what’s really going
on either.”
“Whoa, there is
something wrong with status. Class changed, stats all different. Everyone check
yours.”
As Otem
finished his sentence, skeleton players brought up their status window.
Weed checked
his as well
“Stat window.”
Character Name
Weed
Alignment
Undead
Level
390
Affiliation
Undead Legion
Class
Resurrected Skeleton
Health
87,389
Mana
41,821
Strength
1,453
Agility
1,293
Vitality
766
Wisdom
663
Intelligence
655
Fighting Spirit
541
Endurance
453
Perseverance
753
Physical Resistance
455
Charisma
414
Leadership
706
Power of Undead
165
+Death Aura is Active
When becoming Undead, Weed’s
Art, Faith, Charm has been converted to combat related stats.
‘Class seems
understandable…’
Gathered Necromancers
must be surprised.
Because Weed is
the only one with ‘Power to Reject Death’, a skill only higher Blood Necromancers
can get. Weed have revived a lot from death enough to not be surprised at having his class changed.
“Death Aura,
huh.”
One of Balkan’s
three skills.
The might of
enhancing Undead is active in him.
A skill that
shares a part of life, giving monstrous power!
“What’s with
the class? It says Resurrected Skeleton.”
“Isn’t this
some kind of a quest?”
Then a message
popped out suddenly!
Undead Legion
Outskirt Guard
In the Navir’s wastelands there are many
monsters looking for food.
To protect the Undead Army, take care of the
monsters.
Difficulty: D
Limitation: Undeads Only
- Quest cannot be refused.
You have accepted the Quest.
“Balkan?”
“Isn’t Undead
Army the most powerful group among Undeads?”
“Oh, it’s the Undead
Army from Weed’s adventure. Balkan is a man, no, a Lich known as the best among
Necromancers.”
“Before I came
here I saw a message saying that Balkan is calling… We must be summoned by Balkan.”
Necromancers
finally realized why they were all gathered here. He couldn't blame them
for being so slow. They were fine having fun and hunting, then out of sudden being
dragged to this place as Undead because of Balkan’s summon. It would sounds
absurd to anyone!
Instead of chatting with them, Weed scouted around on the hill of the wasteland.
‘There are so many
monsters wandering around’
The place where
the Undead Army resides is full of atrocious monsters. Monsters like
sharp beasts, rhinos are moving around in a lane. Not far from
the waste land is a river. Way past the
river, there is Vargo Fortress where Undead Army stays.
Witches, Death
Knights, Ghosts, army of Slayers born to battle. Order of
Bentler, once a glorious order that came back from the grave after being
abandoned by the king and annihilated. Because Undead
Army was the best army among the Undead, they consisted of many legendary
knights, sorcerers, and monsters from Versailles Continent.
In Vargo
Fortress, the Bone Dragons from the Valley of Death were seen. 3 of them!
‘Anyways, what
I should do right now is…’
Monsters as big
as rhinos. Morghis and
Nukalis were drinking from the river, and some were moving to the place where Undead
Army fortress stood.
‘It must be to
block them.’
Skeletons near
the river found monsters. Raising up their rusty long swords, they ran towards
Morghis and Nukalis.
“Kueeehhh!”
As they
advanced roaring out loud, other skeletons ran toward the river as if something
was swaying them.
“For the great
Balkan!”
“Undead Army,
kill them!”
Weed was able
to see the scene from afar. Skeletons ran,
getting rammed by Morghis and Nukalis, flying in the air. Morghis and
Nukalis ware very vicious gigantic grey beasts! They stomped
skeletons and lifted them with horns. But as long as
their body isn’t completed crushed, they stood up again and ran in!
“What the, a
battle?”
“The quest
started already? I’m not even prepared…”
About 450
skeletons, all Necromancers players, reacted as well. It’s hard to
see a single Necromancers in a castle and village but when all of them from the
Versailles Continent are gathered, they are relatively many. They didn't even get to see each other. They only knew or heard some famous Necromancers. While they were
busy talking about Undead and Necromancers, the skeletons already started a
battle.
“Shouldn’t we
fight as well, for the quest?”
“Let’s go!”
Necromancers
joined the battle at the river.
“I’m unable to
cast any magic…”
“It’s because
we are skeletons now. What should we do?”
“Let’s slice
them with swords.”
Necromancers were
in the form of standard skeleton Undead, therefore they have to fight with basic swords. Necromancers
had characteristics of normal magicians. But because
they fight alone along with golems or skeletons under their orders, they learn
basic swordsmanship. Because it’s
hard to get the very first corpses and sometimes enemies break into the rank of
Undead, Necromancers were also excellent in running away!
Necromancers
was once a best occupation because they could quickly hunt but monsters were adverse to Necromancers. Because enemies
swarm in with such a hostility with intent to kill, Necromancers required
combat skills and responsiveness.
“Chaaaa!”
Players attacked but they got rammed in and flew for a moment due to the Morghis and Nukalis. Some succeeded
giving damages with swords and the monsters were soon surrounded by players and
skeletons.
“Block them!”
“If they get
through, we all die!”
On the other
side, unsurrounded Nukalis were going rampage. Out of chaos, skeletons were
swinging long swords!
“They are fighting
pretty well.”
Weed didn't
join the Necromancers group rashly. It was more
convenient to fight alone and it was advantageous in picking up items. He hated
non-party people having to compete for drops with each other.
“If I accepted
Lich Shire’s quest…”
It wouldn’t
have turned out like this. He would have
lead Undead Army’s overall strategy and tactics as Lich the commander not
joining the battle as low rank skeletons of Undead Army.
Maybe he shouldn't step into a battle like this.
“Regardless, I
should participate in this quest.”
Weed picked up
the rusty long sword as if it was a treasure and stepped out
“Kieeehk!”
Following other
skeletons, he moved toward the monsters. One thing he
was different from others is that he didn't leave the other rusty long swords
lying on the ground! Rusty
longsword’s attack point varies by monsters and active poison or curses. But
they valued at least 3~4 golds. If Weed uses
his smith skills to melt it, cleanse with fire and forge a new sword, he can
get 1000 golds.
-
You obtained a
Rusted Long Sword.
-
You obtained a
section of a Skeleton's rib.
-
You obtained a
Rusted Long Sword.
-
You obtained a bone from a lower limb.
It was vital to
pick up any items around. From his past
experience as a skeleton, he knew that when you take damage, your life gets
reduced along with losing bones. By filling in
with other skeleton’s bone you can heal some portion of heath, and it can be
used for a unique skill, Bone Throw. It’s nothing
compared to arrows of archers but in a short range, it’s very powerful!
Weed ran next to the monsters, butting them from sides and slashed with the Rusted Long Sword. Morghis and
Nukali become more violent when they take many damages but they get narrow
sighted at the same time. Watching how
other Necromancers players and skeletons fight, figuring out monsters’
weakness, and attacking Morghis with their life barely gone was hunting 101 for
Weed.
-
You gained experiences.
-
You obtained a Morghis' skin.
Weed didn’t
stop, he continued moving. These monsters
are fast and rammed a lot so it’s important not to face them from the front. This place was
flat area near the river but because there were so many skeletons, it wasn’t so
smooth for the enemies.
“Quadruped Run!”
Even if he
ended up a skeleton, he was still able to use his movement-type skills. Circling around
the outskirts instead of being at the centre, Weed assaulted the damaged monsters! He joined the
battle a bit later but achieved the most. Not to mention
120 Rusted Long Swords and bunch of bones.
In a place only
known being closed to the Undead Army. Skeletons
succeeded in killing all Morghis and Nukalis.
“Kwaao!”
“For our
father, Balkan!”
Skeletons
picked up rusted swords, broken swords or pebbles and roared in triumph.
Weed followed the
skeletons, and Necromancers did so as well.
Immortal Legion Outskirt Guard Successful
Monsters wandering around the wasteland has been eliminated.
Skeleton’s can get some rest now while standing guard.
-Fame risen by 71
-Power of Undead risen by 19
-You gained a bit of experience.
-Promotion of rank in the Undead Legion.
Your new rank: Rotting Skeleton
Depending on your rank it is now possible to get weapons,
armours, and magic skills.
As Weed completed
his quest with the other skeletons, a captain skeleton appeared.
“Well…Done… A
new… Battle… will…begin…”
With his jaw
clattering, the Captain Skeleton spoke annoyingly slow. He said that
until next battle begins, they could rest.
Necromancers
players sat down on the ground.
“Phew. We
barely won.”
“I thought I
was almost dead, although physically I’m dead since I’m Undead.”
Even though you
get used to the battle, it’s hard to adapt to the energy used during a fight
where your bones got crushed in close range. Although it’s was
piece of cake for Weed.
“Based on
position, I can get better items huh.”
Weed was
interested in the item itself rather than his new rank Rotting Skeleton. Of course he
can create his own weapon, but who wouldn’t like free weapons?
Even after the
battle was over, Weed scouted the movements of other skeletons. Most of them
were roaming in certain range but some entered a crater leading to a basement. Dragging his
rusty longsword, Weed infiltrated in the group and walked toward the crater.
‘Even if I put
my head into lion’s mouth…”
As long as you
focus, you can get lion’s skin. That’s a famous quote among Dark Gamers.
--- Tombstone:
Soldiers’ Graveyard ---
It was a huge
graveyard these skeletons were entering! Inside the
grave, skeleton guards were standing as well as skeletons selling stuffs.
“Hurray for the
great Balkan! You are skeletons with sands still sticking.”
If you are
looking for something, come and look.”
Weed looked
around.
Traditional Rusted Spear:
Durability: 13/23
Attack: 9~31
Sword that survived over 100 years.
The body is bent a little, the centre of gravity isn’t balanced.
Because of low durability, don’t be surprised when it breaking
suddenly.
In the hand of an Undead user it will gain poison attributes.
Restriction: Undead
Option: 3% poison damage.
Dugged up Axe
Durability:
6/33
Attack:
6~11
This
axe was discovered after it has been buried in the ground for a long time.
The
blade is as old as it can get and no longer function as a weapon.
Perhaps
you are better without this.
Option:
When you have dual handed axe skill attack will increase by 230%
Power
of Undead 4%
Rusty
Shield of Misfortune
Durability:
17/29
Defence:
14
Still
usable shield.
As
long as you can watch out for the holes, you can still block arrows.
Though
unknown there is a feeling of misfortune coming from the shield.
Restriction:
None
Option:
-15% Luck
Decrease
resistance against magic
Weak
Rusty Armour
Durability:
17/44
Defence:
19
Wrinkled
and full of cracks
Can
be equipped for battle but not safe.
Will
become the laughing stock of all.
Restriction:
20 Strength
Option:
Decrease reputation, charm and charisma.
Of all the
shops he’s been through, he has never seen such useless items.
Despite all
those garbage, there were some better-looking weapons with unexpectedly strong
poison and curse attributes on them.
‘It really is
for skeletons.”
As Weed went in
without buying anything, a ghost handed him a breastplate.
-You must be the
skeleton with most contribution. Take this.
The breastplate
these ghosts gave was little bit better than what can possibly bought from
these store.
Besides rusty
parts, the steel shined a bit!
‘I guess I’ll
be given better items if my position elevates more.”
For now he is a
skeleton but if you can at least become Dullahan or Death Knight, you can get
much valuable equipment sometimes.
Since Weed can
melt, remove impurities and recycle, this can be a business beneficial in many
ways.
“So this is the
shops?”
“Let’s see if
they hand out some materials.”
As Necromancers
players came in, the shops became crowded.
Some players
saw Weed wearing a breastplate and pointed out with fingers.
“He already has
a breastplate. Is that skeleton a player as well?”
There were no
reason to keep distance between them, so Weed tried to say hi to them.
Suddenly,
DING!
Continuous Battle at the Outskirt
- More
enemies appeared at Navir’s wasteland.
- Either
kill the monsters looking for prey or drive them out.
- This is
a tough mission for skeletons but if you kill many monster you will be acknowledge
more in the Undead Army.
Difficulty:
D
Restriction: Undead Only
- Quest cannot be refused.
- You have accepted the Quest.
Another battle!
With his
breastplate, Weed swung his rusted long sword and fought among the skeletons.
At first, he
only knew Death Aura but around this area, Balkan’s Undead summon magic Dark
Rule was widely spread.
Taking corpses
as nourishment, more and more skeletons arose.
“Bone Throw!”
With waves of
monsters coming, Weed gained substantial experience. Because this
was not some hunting party in a safe dungeon with teammates, you need to look
at the whole forest, not a single tree. To obtain a
lot, one needs to figure out either the formation of skeletons or monster’s
main attack paths.
While busy
fighting and picking up items, Weed saw Necromancers players taking an active
role with decent achievements. They took out
monsters by forming a party among themselves, protecting each other, attacking
together. Although their
appearances looked all the same, these Necromancers players spent money on
almost every rusty equipment in the shop!
When they
succeeded driving these monsters out, Weed’s position got promoted. Not only was he
able to obtain a bit bigger sword, he picked up a cape.
“It’s going to take a lot of sewing to fix this.”
He didn’t get
any hopes up for skeleton equipment. It is
impossible for lower rank skeleton to be wearing high class equipment.
But because
monsters continuously came to Navir’s wasteland, it was overflowing with
monsters.
Monter’s levels
varied from late 200 to early 300 and it was well distributed.
Every time he
succeeded the quests, he gained decent experience and rewards so it was
becoming a better hunting ground for Weed.
Also he was
able to get information about Undead Army that went to Morata, which he had
vested interest.
“Enough
strength to turn human city into a ruin right away.”
“Undeads with
about 4 armies’ worth.”
“Sufficient to
make sure humans breaths doesn’t touch the great Balkan’s land.”
Relatively well-shaped
skeletons talked easily about what he knows.
Their pride as Undead
and loyalty to Balkan was extraordinary.
“This is going
to be a pain.”
Thinking about
all the Undead that went to Morata made him sigh.
According to the skeletons, about 4 armies worth. Then it was going
to be approximately 120 thousands Undead. Even though
most of them are going to be skeletons or zombies, it’s still huge. Too much army
for trying to punish a single individual Weed.
“But Morata will
be able to defend.”
They had Sculpture
Lifeforms and an army guarding the area. Players will be
safe and by the time the Undeads arrive, the Holy Knight from Freya order
should be there too. As long as highest rank monsters like Hasilis isn’t
coming, it’s fine.
Hasilis who is
the same rank as a weakened Balkan, is currently leading battles against united
army of dwarves, elves and fairies.
“Undeads are
super strong when gathered together, but without a Necromancers to command them,
they are bound to fall apart easily. With priest and holy knights at the
centre, they will be able to defend.”
Weed was
relieved. If Morata turns
into ashes by Undeads, he wasn't the only one that would be doomed. Thousands of players
will fall all together and the trade network in the northern continent would be destroyed.
Hermes Guild’s
combat army stayed more than a day’s distance from the Undead Army. Even for them,
keeping a close distance between Undead Army is too risky. They sent a
scout to see their movements from an unnoticeable distance.
“So Weed isn’t
coming?”
“We haven’t
heard from him yet. If he went past, someone would have noticed him.”
“The lord said
he hasn’t come out for two days now.”
“Two days… it’s
too short to be certain.”
Since he’s
class is a sculptor, he could be stuck in a small room making a sculptor, or
wandering around continent focusing on his pieces. Leaving straight
after the order from the Hermes Guild’s executives, Polon was worried if he was
wasting his time as afterwards he heard news about Weed travelling the
continent, making sculptures.
After
all Weed didn’t have to accept the
quest from Undead Army.
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