= Death Knight in the Canyon=
Weed had hunted over 45 monsters. Ghosts didn't usually ride down the Canyon with a sword. It was a free ticket to death!
"Who's the death knight?"
"We have no idea who he is. He chose to fight rather than summon undead while we fought up here. Does anyone know who he is? "
"I've also seen him at Skapua. Just by staring at monsters, they were engulfed in fear."
"Ah! That death knight "
People at the end of the canyon had a breathtaking view of the battle. They marveled at the motions of Weed. His sword swung freely from his finger tips to destroy his enemies. A lot of his skills that came from the death knight's job were very useful. With the help of his speed and force, his attack power rose exponentially. He could change up the pace of each attack and differentiate the force behind each strike.
Never the less, using a sword on a horse instead of wielding a sword on the ground was very difficult compared to casting magic. They were in a canyon rather than plains, so the rocks tended to get in the way. They had to hold perfect balance in the body and destroy the monsters coming rather than letting them pull them off.
"How does he fight like that?"
"It looks like he is completely blind when he fights. I can't believe it. "
"The combination of skills and his control is crazy. Is this even real?"
Horses were always helpful, but not in every aspect. Every successful attack, the horse would speed up. If pushed hard enough, anyone could fall off the horse. If the armor fails, shock might come because of confusion or paralysis, and falling off could be even easier. To fight on horseback as a necromancer, you had to be really weird.
Bar street was a formidable Monster. It was as big as a bear, aggressive and could be beyond level 350.It required incomparable battle instinct to destroy the monster. Even parties had difficulty eliminating it, so they always had a way to escape in case it went south. But Weed went after the monster without a thought.
Even if the monster did hurt him, he was not far from Balkan. The effect of Death's aura(death's ohara in first chapter of vol 23) was stronger than ever and the health bar barely decimated.
Eventually, they could afford to take a break and the monsters stopped approaching as it hit dawn. Weed approached Ohtem and they began to talk.
"Hey, hey!"
"Yeah?" Weed replied with his new helmet still on that he received from the fight, masking his face. It was a bit rude to keep the helmet on without monsters. In fact, it was more difficult to see through it. Many people pointed at Weed because of the bizarre spectacle he was making.
"Most of the people chose to spam monsters.. Destroying the way you did was... somewhat... cool...the items?"
"..........."
It was fairly awkward for Weed to receive praise like that.
'It wasn't good to put myself in front of everyone. Now they want my japtem...pieces of s ' ´
He had undoubtedly, collected the majority of the items without remorse.
The truth was that the majority of the monsters Weed fought were already somewhat wounded. The curses and magic shot at the monsters spawning helped a great deal. Finding decent japtem was tough with all the corpses in the canyon. Exactly who killed the monsters wasn't clear. Somehow, two people who could use mana well decided to help him
Bar street raced between the shield he summoned. Weed was on the verge of death as it attacked him. Of course he managed to evade the final hit. However, he was tenacious with each attack, lowering the health bar.
He fought under the canyon to avoid the eyes of any onlookers. However, one person had peered into the battle.
"I've been watching..."
"................"
"It seems like a fairly strong monster. I'm sure if we use the winds flowing through, it will be easier to defeat. Why don't we raise our glasses? "
Ohtem offered to fight with him. The only woman in the entire legion also offered to join.
"That's right! Come join us. You won't even see the damages that the monster inflicts on you. Help is always great, and we should stick together."
Necromancers liked to hire mercenaries because having people to defend them while they summoned was useful. Unfortunately, they couldn't hire well because everyone disliked necromancers. Getting someones to help was always good. Even Weed knew it was impossible to fight all the spawn alone.
The gorge had enough room to fit a seven horse-drawn carriage, regardless of that he had to fight for 24 hours a day.
"In order to defend this canyon, it would be easier if we helped each other. We won't know what will happen in the future, so why don't we battle together?" Jeanne would have never said it himself.
"Alright."
Now the monsters were split up and they were able to fight without much difficulty. It was also the best way to grind monsters.
***
"hehehehe"
Lynn happily wore items from the Hermes Guild, proud to be a part of it. He arrived in the village, Skapua.
"You have a lot of items from the guild, too!"
The Hermes guild's warehouse was stalked with rare treasures and cursef items. Lynn was confident that cursed items were helpful because the wearable stuff was super effective. Instead of spending 140 gold, they could find it at a great bargain because of the whole miasma of corruption spreading. Strength and vitality could be increased with the help of mana. Plus, they could make a necklace out of skeleton dentures! How cool was that? It could easily be a worn atricle. Hermes imported tons of undead articles.
While he lacked magic, he still was confident that he was two times stronger. He looked at the necromancer class item, a stick. It wasn't tough and it did not last long.
'Now I should get started.'
He knew joining the Hermes Guild was a smart choice. A lot of power came from being in a guild. Sticking with them increases your potential. He was confident that he could bull doze tons of ghosts. As long as he kept getting more items, he'd continue.
***
"The crest"
Geomchi-287's sword fell on the ground.
"I give up," he said, exasperated.
They fought him starting from Geomchi-500. With each defeat for the lower ranked students, the top students were getting closer to challenging him.
Fencing Master Ash's dividing sword play!
It skill could go from 1-40 swords, depending on the mana. It was difficult to distinguish whether they were actual hits or illusions. Either way, the whirlwind of mana from a swing hurt just as much. In order to have that skill, they had to prove their commitment to sword mastery.
Every time before each fight, he would say, "My technique, sword mastery is necessary in order to grasp Divinding Swordplay. The technique will teach you how to do so."
It was a great opportunity to learn it..
Ash fought to win each time, but the Geomchis persisted and held on for a while. It was a battle of strategy and improvisation. If they could get Dividing Swordplay, they would continue on. Ash held great respect for them.
"I'll teach you because you can use it well."
There was no denying that stronger skills made a person more powerful.
-Dividing Swordplay has been learned.
Even if their fight already happened, they still wanted to keep fighting. While they were fairly equal, every time Ash won, it hurt their ego.
Soon, Ash was directly hit. His armor absorbed a bunch of the impact, but they still managed to hurt him. However, they were not only proficient with their swords. When he found a window, he attacked him. They all grew up fighting each other on a daily basis. Most of their knowledge of fighting came from real life.
"When you underestimate us, we will defeat you!"
He stabbed his sword into Ash's chest and spun it. Even with his armor, this sort of hit would do tons of damage.
-Ash's sword's durrabilty has dropped 4%.
-Reduced the damage by 11%
-You have dealt a fatal blow!
-Ash received a bloody nose.
Dividing Swordplay hit level 5.
"A great test. I would like to remember your name. "
"Geomchi"
▷ Ding!
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-You have overwhelmed Fencing Master Ash in a showdown!
▷ Because of the battle record, each stat rises by 6 points.
▷ Fame +5800.
▷ All skills increase.
-Because of your low level in comparisson with Ash's armor and stats, each stat rises by 3 points.
-You have acquired Dividing Sword play.
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He managed to lay 6 final blows on Ash. He laid in his armor receiving them. His health depleted. Ash finally acknowledged the Geomchis.
"They're really strong."
It was a great opportunity to learn it..
Ash fought to win each time, but the Geomchis persisted and held on for a while. It was a battle of strategy and improvisation. If they could get Dividing Swordplay, they would continue on. Ash held great respect for them.
"I'll teach you because you can use it well."
There was no denying that stronger skills made a person more powerful.
-Dividing Swordplay has been learned.
Even if their fight already happened, they still wanted to keep fighting. While they were fairly equal, every time Ash won, it hurt their ego.
Soon, Ash was directly hit. His armor absorbed a bunch of the impact, but they still managed to hurt him. However, they were not only proficient with their swords. When he found a window, he attacked him. They all grew up fighting each other on a daily basis. Most of their knowledge of fighting came from real life.
"When you underestimate us, we will defeat you!"
He stabbed his sword into Ash's chest and spun it. Even with his armor, this sort of hit would do tons of damage.
-Ash's sword's durrabilty has dropped 4%.
-Reduced the damage by 11%
-You have dealt a fatal blow!
-Ash received a bloody nose.
Dividing Swordplay hit level 5.
"A great test. I would like to remember your name. "
"Geomchi"
▷ Ding!
『==========================================
-You have overwhelmed Fencing Master Ash in a showdown!
▷ Because of the battle record, each stat rises by 6 points.
▷ Fame +5800.
▷ All skills increase.
-Because of your low level in comparisson with Ash's armor and stats, each stat rises by 3 points.
-You have acquired Dividing Sword play.
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He managed to lay 6 final blows on Ash. He laid in his armor receiving them. His health depleted. Ash finally acknowledged the Geomchis.
"They're really strong."
"Vitality is not all that is important, brother."
"Skills are important too. Even if we are 200 levels apart, skills can overcome that."
If they pushed into the West, they would have even more difficult fights. Geomchi 487 spoke up.
"I don't think that is all." The swords and armor were all tattered from the battle. They forced themselves into a fist fight with Ash. They fought with their lives on the line. They faced high leveled monsters. With a guild or a party, they could have support. People could heal their injuries so they could continue. Because they faced him one on one, it was a victory they were satisfied with.
"What a great experience. I think we should get back to swimming."
They plunged into the water and went back to their continent. It was time to leave Ash. They caught fish and filled their bellies.
"Toodles."
"I think I can do a good job with this new skill."
"The weak could never yield a sword."
"One day we'll come back and face Ash again."
"We'l be sure to defeat him with our swords."
***
They successfully defended the canyon with their group and completed the 11th quest. The contents of the quests changed little by little but it remained unchanging in that they had to defend the canyon.
"We aren't part of the central army in the undead legion."
Anyone could have guessed by the quest information or the current location. Occasionally, new troops would arrive. Originally, even Weed was a skeleton, but he grew at a fast rate unexpectedly. They didn't have high expectations for the troops here. However, any battle that he is in is always successful.
"People, please send the messenger!"
Weed had many subjects and they chose to obey him. With each successful quest they, too, could become a death knight.
"Aye!"
Weed had a soft spot for his subjects. He had grown with them, destroyed with them, and almost died with them.
"Now, it is difficult to even eat alone in this world."
"This upcoming battle will be but an obstacle in our path to victory.
"Yes, commander!"
"Follow the orders of the commander!"
"The Shadow Commander of the Legion's orders will be fulfilled!"
He brings them over to the battle as creatures are beat up.
"Attack, attack, attack!"
Unlike usual, he did not use the same tactics to lead his army. Because of that, the fight was fueled better. He encouraged them. Because of the large army he had and the amazing abundance of monsters, rich hunting opportunities opened up. Even if they died, they were close the Balkan and their reviving point was close as well. There was no need to worry if they died. It did get Weed closer to attacking. Something unexpected occurred.
『======================================
-.As a death knight, you commanded the troops aggressively.
Leadership will increase..
▷ You own the items of the ruler of the continent and you are experiencing the effects.
▷ The Emperor's authority, moral, and loyalty is increased by 25%
▷The attacking skills of the undead increase by 17%
▷ Undead Legion attacks.
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The seal of the ruler of the continent, according to the Jade Emperor, delivers an amazing addition to combat ability. As a sculptor, he was not able to use its full potential as a conductor. However, as a death knight, he was able to get a 100% increase in effect, especially since he was leading the undead.
"I would like to dedicate to allegiance, commander!" [Assuming load=commander.]
"On the command of the leader, power attack!"
Weed's followers had increased. Under the command of Weed, they wrecked terrible Havoc on the monsters and drove them into the ground. All of this was possible with Weed's active command. They only kept to undead attacks, as far as potential went, but it was still stunningly ruthless.
-Leadership has increased by 1.
Sometimes, without fighting his stats would increase, but Weed took these oppurtunities to fight with them. This caused the undead to be very focused. With the prescence of Weed in the army, the were way more powerful. Weed found it delightful when they carried out his commands almost immediately.
"Get behind me."
"Follow the orders of the commander!"
Weed ordered a retreat. As soon as they were out of sight he brandished his whip.
"Your money is mine!"
Weed always wanted the best for himself!
Unlike most professions, sculptor limited his combat ability but he had unusually high charisma and leadership. His fighting spirit was at a ridiculously high level. In addition, the seal of the ruler of the continent was implemented and he was ridiculously revered.. Weed had been modest up until now, and he was able to get tons of great japtem. If he auctioned out all the equipment, he could get tons of gold! For now, he had to wait.
"This wasn't worth much to the undead."
Lion Roar was useful to those lacking intelligence and instinct, thus they followed the commander faithfully. Each command was performed strictly to his words. Just by destroying monsters made them loyal to him.Since they were located at the bottom of the canyon, All the powerful moves were seen by other necromancers.
Every other time he came to the canyon, there was not as much success. Monsters penetrated their defense and the amount of fame that could be gained was lessened. Everyone waited desperately for a chance to succeed and they couldn't believe it was happening with the addition of Weed. They did not expect to be so outmatched in comparison with Weed.
Once they summoned undead and built defenses out of bone, they created plants that could restore their mana. While kicking back, they could watch Weed intently.
Weed responded quickly to each attack. He had the look of a destroyer.Was he one of the undead knight of legend? He had attack power and a powerful defense. He received loyalty and honor. That was because of his current profession. Even if the troop's intelligence was low, the level of leadership ability he had was amazing.
"Gulp!"
"Kyaah~ so great!"
"How can he be that good? Is he the original death knight?"
"He can control them even if they are just npcs. Only a real captain can do this without difficulty and fear. I can't believe such a person is making a that much of a colossal feat."
Listening to their words was pretty good. It required a certain leadership and charisma to lead an army. Figuring out the formations and complex instructions was much easier than coming up with it. However, they saw Weed in combat.The combinations of a death knight, archers, and mages was amazing. Sometimes, they'd burn the monsters alive simultaneously. The attacks destroyed the enemies concentration. They also attacked faster than before.
This battle was the most proficient one they had seen.
"Winning is the best."
"Do you think they'll be able to finish the quest?"
The other necromancers were half envious and half curious. No one knew where the Immortal Legion would lead to at the end of it. Continuing to complete quests allowed them to be higher grade undead.
Being a necromancer was tough. Their guild collapsed and all the history of it, too. There was not a lot of magic written down, even though being a necromancer entailed major magic opportunities. However, being in the Legion under Balkan allowed them to learn new magic skills from the creator himself.
With each achievement in the Legion, they often received a gift of magic from Balkan. [1] It was a competition to be amazing, but Weed had completely blown away the competitors.
"There is a lot of hate growing..."
Synchro was in the bottom of the canyon and watched as Weed unfurled a spell.
"Corpse explosion!" It activates close to the body and deals a lot of damage. It was supposed to only penetrate the body, but Weed was powerful enough that it killed them.
"Take that!"
The biggest damage came from magic. Weed was extremely gallliant while hunting. He was aware of the trends as well. He summoned corpses to keep the fight going. Bodies were piled up everywhere and magic was cast as soon as a monster came through.
Eye brush head Bob where a day or two, nor ever had one, it was obvious to the Weed.
Where nunchitbapeul nor eaten a day or two, Weed who was granted.
***
Finally, after defending the canyon, the quest had changed.
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* Death knight's troop promotions.
There must be 30 skeleton archers, 5 death knights, 15 SS death knights.
If you have reached the requirements, the Immortal Legion will gain confidence.
Reward: loyalty of the Undead.
In the next stage of the immortal Legion, you can choose what to do.
Quest Restrictions: Death Knight
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"These guys don't know squat about the military!!"
Since the quest did not have a time limit, he did not care much for his troops.
"Fight, thrust, thrust!" the death knight ordered around, watching as his troops attacked ruthlessly. The troops were worth every penny, even if they died early.
Anyways, I'll just revive them later.
There wasn't really a limit to summoning the undead. Once they died, they were dead again, so they could be summoned. Really, it didn't matter much if they died. There wasn't really much shame in letting them die. Whether he was careful with them or not, wouldn't he win anyways?
"I would like to follow the Commander's orders!"
"I came here for the fame of this legion."
"Death Knight Tedeura, I want to fight together."
-Skeleton Archer was promoted to elite.
New skills added: "Piercing arrow," "Poison Arrow," and "Heightened Arrow." Agility has increased by 15%.
Every battle, more and more people gained elite status as the quest reached completion.
"Now I understand the commander's orders."
"I blacked out during the fight and went on a rampage with the spirit of the commander."
-2% increase to knowledge and Wisdom.(Weed)
-Dyurahanui horizon expanded.
The ability to gain power. With each battle he won, more and more undead joined him. He had accumulated 142 skeleton archers, 57 elite skeleton archers, 9 death knights and 11 SS death knights. 23 people total out of the entire region were extremely high ranked and fighting with him. Balkan also added addition power with his blessing affecting all the undead. It was a considerable amount of power too. As time increased, the power of the undead did as well. The monsters were also pretty powerful, but their corps were extremely fast at hunting. All the necromancers from the Versailles continent were here.
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