The Necromancers
Ch. 19:Fuzikumibaru Trap

The Tyrant herd attacked towards us.

Shilph who shot arrows in large numbers hit them. Tyrant who was hit by an arrow shot fell to the ground, helpless and then gone.

Reita who used her sword, advanced and charged straight towards Tyrant. The stalk-by-stick is done from Tyrant's claws which I think is very dangerous if we get hit by those claws. While Tyrant was off guard, Reita slashed his body with the sword I gave him, while Friya, he was in the middle of the line between us, protecting and strengthening us with his magic.

Well, it could be said Friya functions as a supporter at the moment, not an attacker.

The reason was simple, the three of us who already included me were attackers so it was only natural that I make it as a supporting role in helping our battle.

Dodging Tyrant's claws, ramming from his head and wagging tail, I parried as much as I could and held him back.

It's not too difficult to do but it would be very dangerous if I underestimated it, which is why vigilance and caution are needed at this time.

"Regard, watch the back!"

Looking back, a large fire was leading to me.

I jumped away speechless over what was really happening, but it all vanished once I knew who did it to me.

"So that's almost yes, man."

"....."

It seems that the figure we were waiting for had revealed itself.

The hood of the robe that covered her face had been removed so we could see the appearance of the real form of the mastermind of the Marionette Living Being.

It was Fuzikumibaru.

With the appearance of black hair, a pair of black-colored eyes, and his skin that turned to wood could be seen by us. Not only him, there were five people I thought I had destroyed before. Yet somehow, he was able to easily resurrect and revive them.

The skills I really want.

"Strike them!"

"....."

A muscular man ran towards Shilph.

Shilph who quickly dodged his fist jumped as far away as possible to keep his distance from him. Unlike Shilph, Friya is faced with a red-haired woman who I suspect is a controlled demon, who is issuing a barrage of magic in the form of [Fire Ball], [Ice Lance], which is a, and the [Magic Sword] made it difficult for him to be in a defensive position.

Reita, he easily dodged the attack from the bearded old man who was carrying an electrified hammer smashed onto the surface countless times without stopping.

And I, myself, have trouble coping with the unnatural.

Facing a vampire who used a swarm of bats to swarm around, attacking my body and fending it off, I was completely cornered by it.

Hid. It's really a difficult situation.

Apart from ourselves, there are others who are fighting Tyrant.

"Don't worry, I won't intend to kill them. I'm only interested in you guys on a mission with them."

So apparently yes.

It seems that he thinks we are adventurers he is after and wants.

If from the beginning he wishes to be our enemy, I am ready to face him without worrying about my condition. What worries me is not their condition but the ability I have as a Necromancer.

I fear it will cause bad rumors to spread among humans.

Not only will they lose their homes, trust, and jobs, I will also probably end up like a Necromancer in general who will lose control of the body and mind that I have that can be controlled by the darkness within my body.

Dodging a few bright red scythes, I got as close to her face as possible.

That woman who had no expression, vanished in the swarm of bats then appeared in an unexpected place. Once again I fended him off, he this time split himself from a flock of bats that numbered four on him.

It's critical.

I have to admit it would be difficult if they settled here.

The only way was to tell Uncle Veru this so he told his troops to get the hell out of the place.

"....."

I'm counting on you, Uncle.

"Everyone, I want you to leave us!"

"Leaving the Chief of Forces?"

"Yes." Yeah."

Uncle Veru who had repeatedly repelled the attacks from Tyrant, smiled and directed his serious expression at them.

"Give everything to us and come back here with reinforcements from other forces."

"Good."

The troops who initially had difficulty defending themselves in a defensive position began to go following the direction of Veru.

Yet...

"I'm not letting you get out of here!"

Damnit. It'll be dangerous if they don't.

Pushing with all my might at the attack from the vampires I was fighting against, I sacrificed myself before them from the attack of the terrifying-faced man carrying the dagger in both hands.

"....."

So hurt.

"Are you okay?"

"Yes. Run and get as far away as possible!"

"Good."

Those who are afraid of my condition, go and get away from this place.

Damnit. How many injuries did this man have?

My body suddenly fell, unable to move and numb. I don't know what caused it, but the only possibility is that the dagger in both hands is none other than...

"It seems you understand it, man."

"....."

Fuzikumibaru who approached my body, looks happy for his victory.

Hid. Don't pretend that you've won, you arrogant bastard. Know that I did it on purpose because I wanted to look cool in front of them at the expense of myself.

"You're really weak huh."

Kicking my body so many times, I endured the pain of the poison coated on the dagger belonging to the man who attacked me earlier.

Should I use [Booster Heal] against my body or better like this?

Thinking so many times, he ruthlessly kicked my body. The pain running through my body made me repeatedly vomit blood.

Damnit. Think on!

Affirming myself, I rose from the slump over the pain I had experienced before.

"You're really great huh. But do you really think you've won?"

"Eitherway. I don't know myself, but..."

"I can win without doing anything to you right now."

The people who had previously attacked them turned towards me.

Starting from the muscular man who hit the stomach made me bounce far back many times hitting the tree. Continued by the demonic woman who launched her attack using a mound of earth to tie my movements, accompanied by the vampire woman who slashed at my body several times from her sickle slash.

Then the bearded old man with an electric hammer in his hand hit the surface causing a high-voltage flow of electricity making my body difficult to withstand.

And lastly, the man who had previously stabbed me with a poisonous dagger threw a barrage of knives at me making my body again be struck by the pain all over the body.

"How does it feel? Are you angry, resentful and frustrated?"

"....."

Staring sharply at him with an annoyed expression, he knew that talking was useless so he deliberately removed my hair and turned to the three people I was with before.

"alright. If you really don't feel the pain, I can do something to your friends."

Moving both of his arms, the several magic circles stepped on by them shone brightly.

"It's..."

"Impossible."

"Could he..."

"Absolutely. I have prepared this fully for the sake of obtaining another important pawn in order to conquer man."

Conquering yes.

Once again, I spewed blood many times.

Damnit. How much poison was directed at my body? Why didn't he kill me?

My body that was not strong withstanding the pain made my gaze faint. I could not see it clearly in their direction but heard the words of those who called my name many times and then vanished.

Will they be new pawns?

Unable to hold it in any longer, I closed my eyes as it was not strong enough to withstand too much poison that had managed to spread into my body and the slash that the scythe from the vampire girl carried.

•••••

Really weak.

Fuzikumibaru who approached Regard, held his face that had paled and then released it.

He thought that Regard was the perfect person who could fight him but his conjecture had been wrong. Instead of fighting him, Regard himself was unable to withstand the poison that spread rapidly in his body.

"Regard!"

Veru who repeatedly called out to him while slashing at some Tyrant was shocked at his departure.

For Veru, his mistake could be seen. The dead Regard and his comrades controlled by Fuzikumibaru signify that this is the end of everything.

"Now let's see!"

Flicking his fingers, Fuzikumibaru tried out some of the abilities possessed by the three girls who managed to become a Living Marionette for him.

Starting from Friya who is able to make high-level magic many times, Shilphonia who is able to throw a barrage of arrows as she wishes, and Reita who is able to make elements around her into power.

Everything is absolutely perfect for Fuzikumibaru.

"alright. Let's go, Everyone!"

Feeling that no one is able to defeat the number of pawns, Fuzikumibaru decided to ignore Veru who is alone against the herd Tyrant in large numbers to fight.

"Regard! Regards!"

After successfully confirming that Fuzikumibaru was away, Veru seriously took out a slash many times until it finally caused the Tyrant around him to be wiped out in an instant.

"Conscious, Regard!"

Running straight towards Regard, Veru repeatedly hit him in the face but he was unconscious.

Her cold body, as well as her pale skin made Veru sure that she was gone. His sudden death makes Veru regretted thinking that Regard can do something without needing to know.

Alright. Now let's get serious.

Behind the tree in the distance, the black-robed figure who noticed the moving atmosphere made him unable to bear to see it for longer.

His main priority at this time was to catch up to where Fuzikumibaru was with the few pawns he had, that figure would as much as possible end it all in an instant.

Elsewhere inside the inn, the three girls were resting their backs on a hot spring that was reserved for the women.

"Is it okay to leave him alone?"

"certain."

"That's right."

Although both of his friends tried to convince him, a doubtful expression could be clearly seen on the face of the long blonde girl.

Letting their friends go is a mistake. Not only would it cause terrible and frightening damage, there was another possibility that Regard would become enraged over the plan he had drawn up earlier.

Back to a moment ago.

Inside the inn room, Regard gathered everyone to talk about the dangerous mission he was about to face.

"Are you sure you're going to leave yourself alone on this mission?"

"Yes, I'll do it myself but I need your help."

"Our help?"

Nodding to Reita's question, Regard explains his plan to everyone who takes them by surprise for his new idea which is definitely not an ordinary idea to put forward.

"I understand. We just need to do what you're asking, right?"

"Yes. Please help, guys!"

The three of them who knew that his idea was really brilliant made them want to do it.

Starting from Reita who used the wooden surface she was on turned into a human appearance that resembled the three of them, Friya who transferred a certain amount of mana into their fake body, which was a fake, as well as Shilphonia who poured all sorts of abilities against her fake self made them look perfect.

The last touch is that Regard provides the necessary information that will be received directly by the three of them so they do not have to worry about unexpected conditions that occur later.

"alright. This way it's all done."

"Yes." Yeah."

"true."

"I agree."

After all the preparations were done, the only thing they needed was to let Regard along with their fake selves carry out the mission together unnoticed by Veru as well as the other Royal Knights.