Changed Body 381

Chapter 381 – Clue (8)

Just as there are no nobles in occupations, there are no nobles in characteristics.

Although there may be a difference as to whether it is suitable for battle or not, my theory is that there is no one in this world who has awakened a completely useless trait.

However, there are some people in the world who are unfairly criticized or treated as useless even though they did not choose the characteristics and awakened.

That’s the guy in front of me right now.

“Dead body, that’s a bit harsh.”
“At all.”

Dead body.

A disparaging term for necromancers who fight by raising the bodies of those who have fallen into eternal sleep.

Those who acquired characteristics related to the resurrection of the dead have long been the object of hatred.

It was something that could not be helped.

A one-man army that fights by raising corpses.

This only looks cool in comics or novels, but there’s no way a person controlling hundreds of moving corpses would look cool in real life, right?

As I said before, I don’t think there are any special characteristics.

But that’s only for those who use their characteristics for their professional activities, not for crimes.

“It would be more of a shame to call a villain like you a corpse.”

A criminal necromancer who uses unauthorized corpses as he pleases.

I only call them disparagingly.

What can we say to these damn bastards who freely use the corpses of those who have died and are in eternal sleep?

As if he was offended by the expression ‘dead body’, he glares at us with harsh eyes.

“You have to have a certain amount of cockiness to be considered cute.”

What is it that makes you look cute?

“There will never be anything that will make you look cute, so wake up from your dreams.”

Then the guy smiled, curling up one corner of his mouth.

“Won’t it really be okay if I die… “I’m curious.”

Taaak!

When I snap my fingers again, the corpses begin to move.

Little by little, speed is added to the weak walking that cannot be considered human.

Tuktuktuktuk!

Zombies who look about fifty years old swing weapons with arms that are shaking with rotten flesh.

Whoo!

Whisk!

Teok!

It’s insignificant.

Both the perceived power and speed are at the level of an ordinary person.

But their fear lies in something other than their strength or speed.

The first is that they always fight from the majority’s perspective.

There is a saying on the battlefield: beware of blind swords.

No matter how good your abilities are, in a fight where many people are involved, you may die due to some variable, so be careful.

That’s what dealing with zombies is like.

Even if the attack is tediously slow and weak, the pressure that comes when it comes in dozens or hundreds of ways from all directions is not something that can be easily overcome.

Guwaaaaa-!

Krrrr… !

Arururururu!

Gather magical power by dodging dozens of weapons pouring in with minimal movement.

The most suitable attribute to deal with corpses is fire.

The accumulated magic power instantly maximizes the sleeping fire particles and scatters them in the air.

「Fire Rain.」

High-level fire attribute magic that scatters rain of fire within a certain range rains down mercilessly on their heads and shoulders.

Grumbling!

Pow!

Whoop-!

The fire from the torn clothes and rotten flesh spreads throughout the man’s body.

The alter ego that leads to the most painful death for humans.

They pay no heed to attacks that would have killed an ordinary human being screaming in pain.

KyaKyaKyaKya!

Ulalalalala!

… In fact, it seems like he likes it.

That’s the second reason why Necromancer’s zombies are scary.

That you can’t feel pain because you’re already dead.

And it has excellent regenerative power.

The burnt rotten flesh comes back and sticks to the bones as if it never happened before.

The same goes for torn clothes.

Not only the flesh that was not completely rotted away, but even the hem of clothes that were worn and torn.

The moment a zombie is revived by the necromancer’s ability, it will retain its appearance forever.

Because of this, zombies can return to their original form over and over again as long as the necromancer’s magic power is sufficient.

Okay.

As long as you have enough magic attribute, that is.

“Let’s see how long we can keep it going.”

Push more magical power into the rain of fire pouring down on the area.

Zombies fell to the ground, unable to withstand the thick, intense rain of flames.

However, in the meantime, in order to follow the owner’s orders, it crawls across the floor and tries to come to me.

Loyalty is thin, but that’s not enough to get out of the rain…

Pajik!

“… !”

Light and noise flashing inside the warehouse.

As I instinctively twisted my body, a ray of blue lightning passed by where I was standing just a moment ago.

Quad deuk!

One side of the container’s wall is accidentally torn off, revealing its contents.

Just like in the container a moment ago, dozens of zombies are waiting for orders, curled up in their bodies.

An ominous thought passes through my mind.

More than ten large containers placed inside the warehouse.

“… “Is everything in the container?”

When I looked at him with a puzzled expression, I saw him smiling humorously.

“Oh no, I got caught.”
“…”

The number of zombies packed into the container was approximately 50.

If so, it means that there are at least 500 zombies prepared in this warehouse.

“Umm… , That might be a little dangerous.”

Actually, dealing with 500 regular zombies is not that difficult.

No matter how large the number is, the number of attacks coming at once is less than that.

However, someone who would make me very picky ended up participating in the war.

“Combining zombies and wizards is against the law.”

Baek Hyun-ah is a class A hunter and advanced wizard.

Her presence, which announced her participation in the war by throwing lightning a little while ago, was now the biggest nuisance.

To be precise, the compatibility of the zombie front line and the wizard back line is itself a problem.

Fazijik!

From her fingertips, another blue current surges in all directions.

Eventually, the blue sphere was completed.

Electric Nova.

“…”

The sphere thrown with an emotionless gaze stops in front of me and explodes.

An enormous amount of electric current poured out from the exploded sphere.

To block this, draw on the magic power of the earth attribute and build a shield.

「Earth Shield.」

Electric currents scattering as soon as a thick shield rises from beneath the ground.

It’s a joke -!

Kwazijic!

The electric current pouring out in all directions destroys and burns everything it touches without distinction of friend or friend.

Gwerrrr-!

Kirrrr!

Zombies whose entire bodies are exploded by electric current and then regain their original appearance.

“You are merciless.”

This means that you can always attack with maximum firepower without adjusting your allies so that they do not fall into the damage range.

That’s why the combination of zombie front line and wizard back line is scary.

Kwaang!

Bang!

Quadang!

Meanwhile, zombies break down the container door and wander around inside the warehouse.

“Okay…”

The smell of rotting corpses wafting from all directions to the point where I don’t want to breathe.

An onslaught of zombies rolling in like waves and lightning cutting sharply through them.

Maintain your concentration by narrowly surviving an attack that is more difficult than expected.

Inside a spacious warehouse.

Connect your consciousness with all the magic flowing there.

Particles that are revealed if you dig a little deeper.

When you increase the size of the fire particles to the maximum, the area before your eyes turns red.

“… “It’s spectacular.”

A seemingly beautiful yet cruel landscape that only I can see.

This completes the preparation.

“Hey, dead body.”

I make a suggestion to the guy who is smiling and hiding among about 500 corpses.

“I promise that if you just follow my words now, there won’t be any pain.”

The first and last offer I made out of kindness.

Then the guy laughs.

“Puhahaha… ! Running away and doing it in the end is bluffing… “Isn’t it better to be a promising comedian rather than a promising hunter?”

The intention to refuse is clearly revealed.

Actually, I thought it was a bit funny.

A subject who had worked so hard to run away is suddenly encouraged to surrender.

But it was something that had to be done at this time.

Only then will he not accept the offer, and it will remain as a timely warning to someone else.

Emphasis is placed on the moves that have been prepared.

A thick string of consciousness connected to all magical power within the factory.

This is the fuse.

If you light a spark here for just a moment.

Hwareuk!

All the magic power in the factory that enlarged the fire particles burns.

Another way to manifest magic that only I can do.

「Ignition.」

A huge flame envelops the inside of the factory.

Zombies dance in it.

Graaaaa-!

Kiyaaaaa!

While I was crying and burning, I didn’t even know that my master’s magic was leaking out.

“Oh, no… !”

Whisk!

A guy who collapses, unable to handle the amount of magical power that is lost in an instant.

In particular, there was no fire around him.

The situation was a little complicated, but anyway, he was a member of the organization higher up than Baek Hyun-ah.

Even if there are restrictions, you can ignore them and extract information.

I don’t know about other people, but that guy can do it.

As the supply of magical power is cut off, the zombies dancing in the flames turn to ashes one by one.

When all the magic power in the factory burns away, there are only three people left.

Me, Corpse Park, and Baekhyun.

She quickly caught on to the implied warning and wrapped a protective shield around her body just before it caught fire.

If only she had ignored my words like the guy sitting there with a devastated expression on his face… , By now it has probably disappeared without leaving any trace.

“You have a good sense.”

A word given to her while smiling at her.

The reason she saved her life… , Well.

It’s shameful that you betrayed me, but it’s not enough to burn me to death, right?

Anyway… , Put off her treatment until later.

All the mana in his body has drained out and he approaches the panting man who is on the verge of exhaustion.

“I know… , Didn’t I tell you? “Follow me obediently.”

A humorous way of speaking that pricks the stomach of someone who is already bitter.

A guy who looks like he’s having trouble even breathing due to magical exhaustion asks me.

“Huh, huh…” , What on earth did you do… ?”

Well.

I can’t tell you that because it’s a trade secret.

“From now on, I will ask the questions, so you just answer.”

Then the guy laughs.

“Tsk… , That sounds funny. I think I’m going to steal the organization’s information… , Wow!?”

Quack!

Before he can even finish speaking, the hand that supports his floor is strongly stomped on.

From the feel of it, it looks like at least a couple of fingers have been shattered.

“Let’s see…”

He crouched down in front of the guy who was moaning in pain and touched the hand that he had trampled on a moment ago.

The bones, broken into pieces, are secretly sticking together like the N and S poles of a magnet.

Also.

“These body bastards always do strange things to their bodies.”

Surprisingly excellent playback performance confirmed in person.

Nevertheless, the life felt in his body is extremely rare.

To use an analogy, it is similar to the vitality felt by an elderly person who is close to death.

“Hey.”

He looked up at me through his hair, soaked in sweat, as if he wasn’t used to pain.

There is only one reason why the alive creature has so little vitality.

That his life force resides somewhere other than his body.

“Where did you hide the bowl?”
“… !”

The guy was Half Lich.