The Necromancers
Ch. 18:Dangerous Special Mission

A few days have passed.

Since the Regard and the others decided to settle for a few days in the modern city, Resihei City, the, they exchange some amount of money for special currency Resihei Rupe in the form of cards to make them satisfied in shopping and eating well at the restaurant they want.

They also do not forget to do activities at night as The Necromancer that protects Resihei City from criminals against victims affected by their crimes.

"Today we have earned a lot of money."

"Yes, you're right."

Throwing a small coin bag and catching it, the surprised Reita and Regard saw a familiar figure watching and walking around while watching the townspeople.

What the hell is going on?

Noticing that something was wrong, Regard's gaze was accidentally met which caused him to be surprised and then rushed away to avoid it.

"Wait a minute, Arthen!"

"What's wrong? Do you think that I've committed a crime?"

"No, I don't think so. I'm just surprised to find out that you've had a name in the night activities you've been doing all this time."

"Ugh..."

Realizing that hiding anything was useless from this person, Regard decided to explain everything without being kept secret.

In front of him, Veru who heard the explanation from Regard nodded and understood his words.

According to Veru, Regard has turned into a better person than ever. His initially reclusive and aloof self can now cope with his friends who make him happy for his sweeping change of self.

"Has something happened?"

"Yes, we recently got word that he's been acting."

"Him?"

The nodding Veru walked over and hid in the shadows of the city.

"Follow me!"

"Good."

The two of them followed Veru who was walking down the back of the urban alley towards the restaurant. Going inside while placing the chairs and securing the table, they continued the conversation.

"Him? Who do you mean?"

"Kuzkumibaru."

"Fuzikumibaru?"

"Yes. Have you heard of the Marionette Living Being?"

"Marionette's a Living Being?"

Surprised to hear it, Regard's memories returned to a few days ago.

What he saw at that moment was definitely not ordinary. Where living things such as humans, vampires, and demons are controlled completely like Marionette with a special rope in the form of [Special Rope].

"Based on my observation, you must have seen it, right?"

"Yes. A few days ago, we went on a mission to protect them in Juria Village to immediately move to Resihei City."

"Then?"

"A horde of monsters made up of Trolls, Witches, Undead and Golems, the four of them were in the midst of battle. And also, the five figures that I have managed to annihilate..."

Clenching both of his hands on the table, Regard with an annoyed expression had misjudged it earlier.

"They are the Living Marionette."

"....."

Veru who heard him could not say anything, on the contrary, he did not expect that Regard would meet that quickly at the Living Marionette controlled by Fuzikumibaru.

"Is Fuzikumibaru very dangerous?"

Reita, who did not understand the conversation between the two of them at all, asked him out of curiosity over the figure that Veru called Fuzikumibaru.

Veru nodded, he then explained it to Reita.

"He was a monstrous creature composed of humans and puppets. Not only the shape and appearance, Fuzikumibaru is also an expert in making traps that cause people who are exposed to traps will turn into Marionette Living Creatures."

"....."

In other words, letting him live was a good opportunity for Regard to meet again.

Regard who knew of such an unexpected destiny just now, smiled confidently. He believes this is the right opportunity for him to eradicate any evil without feeling any effect on himself.

Moreover, Fuzikumibaru is an ability that he feels can be used in battle, so Regard was a little interested in killing him quickly and easily without the slightest obstacle.

"So, where is Fuzikumibaru?"

"It's..."

Showing a piece of paper that was torn by Veru on the table, they both saw it.

On the paper there is the writing of Death Forest which is located not far from Resihei City. Although not far from the city, Regard thought that going to that place without any preparation would make it difficult for each of them so he had one idea.

"Will I befriend you?"

Smiling at himself, the offer Regard gave Veru was very tempting.

In a way, Veru purposely explained it to her to go with him. But, he himself was unsure of the abilities of his friends right now which could result in themselves being controlled by Fuzikumibaru easily.

That was the bad side Veru was afraid of.

"Are you sure you want to accompany us?"

"Yes. But before that, I want to talk to them first."

"Speaking?"

"Yes." Yeah."

According to Regard, danger would be met immediately once he entered the Death Forest. Not for himself, but his friends whom he had trusted would be affected by it for Fuzikumibaru.

Not only would they turn into a Living Marionette, they would also finish off and annihilate her enemies mercilessly like a heartless puppet.

That's what Regard was afraid of.

He seems to understand the situation yes.

Noticing his anxious and worried expression, Veru was sure that Regard could think of it easily as a plan to get rid of his enemy.

•••••

"Reita, can you tell them about the conversation?"

"alright. What do you want yourself, Brother Regard?"

"I'll find a way to keep you from being controlled."

"good. I hope we can leave as soon as you find a way."

"Yes, leave it to me."

Leaving me alone, I entered a small alley to think back on how to defeat Fuzikumibaru.

The pawns he had before, they were so strong and powerful that it was difficult for me to deal with them. Coupled with him who was able to set a trap for living things to become his Living Marionette.

Hid. It's really going to be a tough fight to do.

If I am the one assigned myself, I can eradicate them whenever I want as long as I have the ability as a Necromancer.

But this is about my friends.

If they were controlled and turned into Living Marionette, they would definitely annihilate and eradicate anyone who blocked Fuzikumibaru's path.

Yeah, I'm sure that's what happened.

Is there a way to deal with it?

While coming out of the small alley, I walked on the edge of the city, I was constantly looking towards the passing shops.

Most of the shops that have passed are stores inhabited by robot workers who have intelligence like a human and look the same as humans. Not only the same, they are also reliable which makes Resihei City filled with a lot of robots in it.

Robot yes.

Therehewas.

It seems like it would be interesting if I apply new magic and abilities in anticipation of the traps Fuzikumibaru prepared.

•••••

On the path leading to the Death Forest, an army of knights and a group of adventurers who came from The Necromancer walked in their respective places.

Starting from the army of knights leading the way, The Necromancer group followed him in the rear row.

"Are they reliable?"

"Yes, I'm sure we can handle it easily."

"I hope so."

For most knights, relying on dubious adventurers was their biggest mistake. But since Veru said it to them, they could neither refute nor reject it, on the contrary, as long as Veru said it was fine, they were confident they could win the fight easily.

"Will this work?"

"Yes. Don't worry, we'll know after we get into his trap."

"You really prepared it carefully huh."

"certain. I don't want my friend to be his follower."

"....."

Hearing the honest words from Regard about the friendship, Friya and Reita take their eyes off of Regard. Their reddened faces caused them embarrassment over his words earlier.

That's why they were shocked to hear it because they have been trusted and protected so far thanks to the help of Regard.

"Everyone, stop!"

"....."

"Do you feel it?"

"Yes, I feel it."

"I am too."

Before being able to enter the area of the Death Forest, the royal knight army and The Necromancer sensed that something unusual like something was lurking from behind a tree that was in the depths, their views were fully alert over the unexpected things that would happen to them.

"Continue traveling and be careful!"

"Good."

Veru who had sensed the aura emitted was very different from usual, gulping down his saliva as he had not expected that his troops and The Necromancer would be openly greeted by their opponents.

In contrast to Veru, Friya who felt that something was wrong in the amount of mana she could feel felt that her enemy was not just around her, but around her, but it also existed at a great distance from them with a great amount of mana.

As for Reita, she was able to figure it out based on the ground footing she felt. There were about fifty monsters hiding behind the tree, and there were also five figures accompanied by a single figure waiting for their presence.

It's really fun.

Like a toy, Regard can't wait to play his game easily without any loopholes where he has to beat them one by one.

Especially with the many troops brought by Veru, Regard hesitated that if he unleashed all his potential as a Necromancer, he would be considered perverted by all the humans he had met.

He played his own role as much as possible this time.

That was why Regard was not afraid of any danger, instead, he confidently believed that this would be an absolute victory for him.

"It's...."

One by one the monsters that emerged from behind the tree had their own herd.

The shape of the monster is similar to Tyrannosaurus which is referred to as Tyrant prepared to surround and prey on them with the herd they brought.

"Everything, stay calm and let's face it together!"

"Ba-good."

Setting up the shield, the knight troops holding the spear were getting ready to put up a fight. Unlike the knight troops who are in the front row, in the middle row there is a knight army that carries a sword making them ready to hit directly towards the enemy.

"Friya!"

"Yes, leave it to me!"

Sprucing up the magic spell, Friya aimed her magic wand at the knights who were in the front row.

The knight's body slowly shone brightly in golden color. Followed by the shields that appeared around their bodies, they were proudly confident that they would be able to reverse the situation that was cornered just now.

Shilphonia who took out a bow and arrow prepared to aim at the swarm of Tyrants that would attack them. Likewise with Reita, he with the sword that Regard had previously given him prepared to perform his sword ability which was given a little knowledge by Regard through his memories.