I'M THE NECROMANCER KING
Chapter 31: Imperial Expeditionary Force
A ripple appeared shortly after the Star cast a magic spell and directed one of its hands towards the horse. The star closed its eyes and concentrated, its mouth continuously uttering complicated words that Mavis did not understand.
Waiting for the Star to finish casting its spell on all the horses, Mavis went around to see the people the Star and Moon had brought in on the trip this time. Mavis wants to see what they are like, what abilities do they have, and most importantly are they good people? Mavis wants to see it firsthand.
"Master?" The moon rose from its seat and came toward Mavis. "Is there anything my Master needs?"
"No-No, I just came to see the people you brought."
"Please sir, they're all gathering." The moon directed Mavis to walk towards where the children were gathered.
Upon arriving, he saw four children who were slightly younger than him laughing and talking to each other. It made Mavis feel relieved by their circumstances.
"They're all kids from the dump?"
"Yes sir."
Moon's voice rang out and made the four children who had been chatting merrily rush back in a calm state. They immediately saluted.
"Master, you're back!" They smiled in greeting to the arrival of the stars.
"You guys, pay your respects to my Master" Moon said as he introduced Mavis.
"I don't understand what you mean, sir." A girl among them said doubtfully.
"You are bound by life to serve me, it means you will serve my Lord. That easy, you should be more respectful and obedient to my Master."
"Good, Sir."
"Our respect to the Great Lord."
Mavis begins to get along with them. Getting to know their names, how they came to finally meet the Moon. And Mavis has revealed her true identity. That made the four children who were initially still a little doubtful of Mavis to prostrate and apologize. They became so respectful and admiring to an extreme degree. This Prince even had loyal followers like the Moon and the Star whom they deeply admired for his strength. The four children had not even seen the abilities of the other members, else if they would already consider the prince a god!
"Master, I'm done in preparation. Sorry for waiting so long, it was because the big Giraldo who had difficulty reflecting so that his body became light and could ride on a horse. Cih, her body is very hard to penetrate with my incantation, she is almost invulnerable with magic spells." The star came up to Mavis and reported while grumbling.
"Okay, thanks for the stars."
"Then let's go."
The journey began, they each rode their horses. It felt like everything was different when Mavis rode it, it felt like he was riding a motorbike at speeds above 60 kilometers per hour, very fast. This must have been the result of a spell from the Star working on the horse.
"Impressive."
In the next day, they immediately tidied up the luggage and lowered the tent. It seemed that everything was working and preparing, while Mavis had just worked her eyes and was still lying under the sky of the tent.
"Early morning?" He woke up and stretched his body.
Then he went out of the tent and was treated to those who were well-dressed and ready.
"Young...." Mavis lost her words for a split second, but she hurriedly continued.
"Why don't you guys wake me up!" Mavis.
"Master, please calm down." Samantha replied in a soft voice. "We wouldn't dare to wake up Mr."
"All right, um, you guys. Give me some time to get ready."
Mavis returned to her tent and immediately put on her robe. Then tidy up the luggage and go back out. Afterwards, the likes of Ozzi, Giraldo, and the four other children cleaned up the tent that Mavis had used before. And as soon as they finished, Mavis gave directions to continue on towards the dungeon.
The horses returned in top shape, having rested and been fed enough. Not to forget the Star had given the same magic long before Mavis woke up, so there was no need for her master to wait.
"Yephey..." Mavis moved using the black colored horse speeding.
About three hours into their journey they arrived in front of a small village gate. No name of the village is known, even the signboard attached to the gate alone has been eroded by age.
The village was actually already under the protection of the Twin Towers empire, but Mavis was very sorry for the residents inside, it was because it was not touched by assistance from the empire. Look, only with the wooden gate already dilapidated and no guards at all in sight. The gate was completely open and people were free to go out and enter the village.
"Samantha and Akio, you go and go inside. Ask which direction we should go from this village," Mavis said as she looked at the passers-by.
"Understand."
If the Moon was not mistaken in obtaining information, it should not be far from this remote village. Samantha also felt faint in her vision that the dungeon's entrance was near running water and under the hills. This place is very close to what is described.
It was not difficult, Samantha and Akio immediately returned and reported.
"Master, the direction we're heading is right. Slightly south of here and we'll soon see the dungeon is located, around the hills."
"But sir, according to the words of these villagers, about two days ago many expedition soldiers from the empire passed through this village and headed towards that dungeon. But there's no sign yet of a single troop coming back."
"Should we wait until the imperial army returns, sir?" Samantha.
Soon, Mavis' brain was working faster than usual. A few seconds later, he replied, "Well, then. There's nothing to worry about, I've come up with a solution to this problem. Besides we don't have much time, I have to raise Mikaela right away. Let's continue entering that dungeon." They continued their journey to the dungeon.