The Necromancers
Ch. 17:Found the Dark Knight Hero

Exerting all of his abilities and powers, Regard activated his magic and abilities in increasing the defenses, attacks, and magic to be used.

Around his body were four black spheres that had been strengthened with a high-voltage flow of electricity, accompanied by a wind that was around the black sphere blowing strongly within a small range, coupled with the five spears raised by the Regard on both sides prepared to end it all in an instant.

"[Dark Aura]."

Dark Aura, a fog of darkness capable of shrouding the body of the user who was able to increase his stats by twice as much as usual.

His entire body that was filled with a large amount of black mana made the area around within a wide range feel a strong vibration and intimidation.

This power...

Are there other monsters?

Even in Juria Village, some of the Colorful Adventure groups could feel the aura of intimidation being emitted more powerfully beyond their abilities and strength.

"Friya, Reita, do you feel it?"

"Yes. This aura of intimidation..."

"It's not wrong, Regard will do it quickly."

The three girls who were still watching them were startled by the strong intimidation that it was difficult to make them breathe for a moment making them sure this was none other than their colleague, Regard.

Elsewhere, the Regard that detonated as a large area around made the four mysterious people able to survive his terrifying rampage.

Regard, knowing that they were protecting themselves, proceeded to the next attack.

In his hand were four small stones attached to a large rock in the middle. Directing the stone over the ceiling, Regard began to use the [Meteorite] that Friya had previously used.

Shortly after the stone floated on the night ceiling, several large stones immediately lunged towards them from behind the cloud.

Regard who was still hesitant to let it happen jumped up immediately close to [Meteorit] was. He with both of his eyes activated [Dark Soul] in large numbers which caused the curious spirit that was successfully wiped out by his hand to envelop [Meteorite].

[Meteorites] that were previously not so dangerous that could be withheld were now entirely impossible.

Not missing another opportunity, Regard raised one of his arms to the ceiling. The high-voltage electricity that shot directly into the ceiling turned the weather slightly dark.

Shortly after dark, a thunderous roar of lightning sounded loud. Accompanied by lightning strikes in large quantities that hit the ground surface causing the ground to become charred and black.

[Thunder Hummer]

In the relentless flash of lightning, the thick and long high-voltage electric current caused a huge explosion accompanied by a blaze of flames.

[Ice Cavern] which had previously disappeared had completely made them confused in anticipation of various things.

Now what are you guys gonna do?

Chuckling and smiling, Regard was sure that sooner or later they would vanish. The only hope for Regard apart from eliminating them is that he wants the mastermind behind their control who turns themselves into Marionette out of hiding.

A violent thump that shook violently, followed by a scream from a curious spirit that was in pain, despair, and suffering filled the ground surface.

Not only that, the endless lightning strikes caused a fire in the area around the forest, accompanied by a loud rumble that caused the other adventurers who heard it, to feel fear within them.

For adventurers, victory has been achieved. But somehow they don't know what's going on, and why it feels so gripping and scary around him.

In contrast to some adventurer groups, Shilphonia, Friya, and Reita protect themselves using [God Blessing] which makes them not feel the creepy and frightening aura of the curious spirit that envelops the surface.

God Blessing, the blessing of a god who is able to neutralize any darkness that exists in humans and other living things that can become completely holy within 15 minutes. This ability only expended sufficient amount of mana in order to activate the God Blessing.

"Friya, do you feel it?"

"Yes, so far there's no sign that Regard's losing."

"I'm the same. I don't feel that he's been defeated by them."

Noticing the distant area that Shilphonia said was extremely dangerous, her heart and mind were worried about Regard's condition.

For Shilphonia, the existence of Regard meant a lot to her. He who saved his life, freed himself from impenetrable confinement, and gave a meaningful daily life made Shilphonia fear that he would lose Regard.

Unlike her, Friya and Reita are convinced that currently Regard is able to overcome it.

Friya who was able to sense a large amount of mana and magic around Regard's body thought that she would not be defeated so easily. Neither did Reita, she did not worry about Regard at all but was fully convinced that she could handle it without any problems, including in desperate situations.

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The Regard POV

There was no sign that he would show up.

It is a pity that those who have been absent do not show the mastermind who controls them.

I can actually feel the existence of the mastermind controlling them through the [Special Rope] that was on their bodies before it was cut off due to nothingness, yet I did not want to decide to go to the enemy's place because it was dangerous.

Sooner or later I will meet him. My first priority now is to end it without any further action.

Taking blood from my pocket, I drank it and walked away from this place and disappeared. Before I could disappear to the other me, I told [Mind Reading] to them to be careful that the mastermind controlling Marionette had not been seen at all.

There is no progress.

After some cloning was removed, I looked up to the night ceiling filled with stars in the sky and the high moon illuminated the darkness of the night.

I hope that when we meet later, you and I will fight to the very last point of blood.

Taking out the [Black Sword] in one of the arms and pointing it at the starry sky, I smiled at the wait that I hoped would happen without the two of us noticing.

"alright. It's time for me to go."

Jumping down and rushing to where the others are, I will make sure that we will not be known of their existence.

It's a real hassle if they know that we're interfering in their business. Not only will they be angry and hateful, I'm sure they'll think we'll take the payoff.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

"It's okay."

"Regard...."

Suddenly unwittingly, Shilph hugged me tightly. Her anxious and worried expression made me believe she was afraid of losing me.

"Thank you for worrying about me."

"It's okay. I. I was just relieved when I saw you were okay."

"Don't I tell you he's okay?"

"That's right. He won't be easily defeated by his opponent because we know his abilities and powers are far beyond the limits of what we have."

They're correct.

As far as I'm concerned, the limits on each living being in terms of which are limited to themselves. No matter if they had the class Enchanter, High Wizard, Beast Tamer, Summoner, and so on, as long as they lived off their respective descendants, the mana within them was limited.

If successfully developed, they will grow slowly without maximum results.

Well, I can tell because I often read other books I've bought before.

According to the information available, the creatures in this world have their own limitations, except for Liberators.

Liberators who can be interpreted as freedom are reincarnations of other worlds, worlds where I was once that I have now left completely.

Each Liberator has abilities and powers that are beyond the intellect and the bodies of other beings cause them to be equivalent to Heroes in the legends told in each book that existed when we were small-time.

Well, I don't know if I'm gonna be bad or not. As long as I have a firm stance on something, I can run smoothly without any obstacles.

If the situation turns difficult, it is likely that my soul and mind will turn into a demon that can change my attitude and mindset in the future.

About that, let's think about it later.

All you have to do now is pick up a gift and go to bed at the inn.

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In the darkness in the middle of the forest, a black-robed figure came close to the existence that was previously his Marionette had shattered nothing left.

Drogging the surface of the ground several times, the figure smiled then stood back up and moved away from the magic circle that appeared in a bright purple color.

Slowly the circle grew brighter. Inside the magic circle, the bodies that should have been destroyed could return to their original condition without any injuries. Not only returned, the gaze and attitude that was on them had been empty uninhabited like an empty body that had no soul.

"I'll avenge what you did to us, man."

Chuckling and laughing in satisfaction, the figure looked forward to his arrival at another time as the two of them met each other.

He could not wait to know what his true form would be like in the fight so he hoped to be able to avenge the deeds he had done to his beloved Marionette without the slightest mercy.

In the Adventurers Guild, adventurers were partying to the fullest on their respective desks with their comrades in their groups.

At one of the tables, the three girls waiting for the arrival of the Regard drank the pre-ordered juice while enjoying the melody of the harp played by the Poet, and the tone of the song performed by Minstrel.

"Here's the pay, sir!"

"Thank you."

"Yes, you're welcome."

Taking a special payment card that specialized Resihei City in any transaction, Regard pocketed the card and walked towards the direction they were.

"Have we got the reward?"

"Yes, let's take a break."

"You're right."

"We've been staying up too long so we should rest as much as possible."

Reita, who agreed with Regard's words in their break, Friya thought the same, so she decided to go with him, and Shilphonia, who stretched her arms up, he was already unable to withstand the drowsiness that plagued him making it difficult to stay awake from his sleep.

"Wait a minute, Regard!"

"What's wrong?"

"Thank you for your help."

"Help?"

"We didn't do anything."

"That's right. But, we are grateful for the help of you who have secured the surrounding area without anyone coming towards us."

Hearing the explanation from their group leader, Yuta who explained that there was no danger whatsoever that made them trouble be it monsters or demons, they did not find it at all, on the contrary, everything went smoothly as they wished so they decided to return to the city while waiting for the circumstances of the Regard Group.

"That's what it looks like."

"Thank God they survived unharmed."

"Yes. Thanks to your help, we were rewarded by them so we wanted to share this result with you."

Opening the bag of money to them, Regard and the others were shocked at how much value there was in it.

"Is it okay for us to accept it?"

"Yes. After all we've been given some food enough for the next few days."

Pointing towards the table where they were, Regard and his members were surprised at how much fruit and vegetables he had on some wooden boxes he could see.

According to the four of them, the wooden box containing food for everyday can last for a whole month so they feel natural if the Yuta Group gives a prize money to them.

"Thank you very much."

"I'm also grateful."

"We hope we can see you again."

"I hope so."

After waving hands at each other, the Regard Group went to enter the inn and rested in their respective rooms.