The Necromancers
Ch. 23:Fenrir Violence

The Regard POV

Noticing the horrifying sight, I was sure he was a strong opponent.

Turning humans into a herd of Fenrir, destroying the absurd principle of Fuzikumibaru, and living in the mountains, I am convinced that Fenrir is stronger than any creature.

"Is this the place?"

"Yes." Yeah."

Before we could enter the cave, the Fenrir herd realized our whereabouts.

Those who looked annoyed, barked then chased after us.

Yes, it's time to test the new abilities of the weapons I created earlier against them so I'm sure this is fully working.

"You're retreating!"

"Good."

Following my direction, they backed off.

The expressions on their faces really made me believe that she was worried and worried about my own condition.

"Look at this, Stupid Dog!"

Throwing some balls coated by hard and strong iron, the balls lit up while near the herd of Fenrir.

Not missing a chance, I took both guns and fired them at them. Shot after shot was able to pierce through their skin and body causing the bullets that had been installed that were coated by the fire element were able to make a translucent into their skin.

Now let's try this one.

Replacing the bullets quickly, I took out a barrage of unused bullets to the snow surface to be refilled by the bullets with electrical elements.

Bang out!

When the shots hit his body, the high-voltage electricity was able to make him paralyzed for a while which caused a part of the Fenrir herd to fall helplessly without being able to put up a fight.

Now it's time for the next test.

Taking out the four small balls between my fingers, I threw them to both sides. The ball slowly glowed bright red like lava and exploded with a big explosion that was strong enough to be felt by us.

"Let's go!"

"Good."

Staying away is the right thing.

In addition, we cannot approach the entrance of the cave not because Fenrir was in it but the sound of the explosion was able to cause the snowball towards us.

"Recome!"

"Yes." Yeah."

Turning her body, Reita moved her hand forward.

Dum.

In an instant several large-sized snowballs were able to vanish by it.

"....."

When we were sure we had made it through the tension, one of the figures jumped in the middle of a blizzard with the other Fenrir herd.

He's comin!

Preparing for the possibility, we waited for them to come closer to us.

•••••

On the surface of the cold snow, Kanae and Veru decided to take a short break.

During the journey, they were surrounded by a pack of wolves which caused some of the troops brought by them to be easily defeated.

Not only were the herds of wolves dangerous, their strategies and instincts in hunting against humans could actually be said to be quite formidable beyond their estimates.

"Why did they turn into a pack of wolves?"

"Eitherway. There's a possible reason why adventurers disappear is them."

"In other words, it was Fenrir who was the mastermind behind all this."

"Yes, that's it.

Waking up from his seat, the pack of wolves chasing after them made Veru smile.

"Kanae, buy me a drink if I go back to town."

"good. But, are you capable of doing it alone?"

"Eitherway. I don't know what I'm gonna do."

Although his words sounded unconvincing, Kanae understood that her task now was to find Fenrir as quickly as possible.

"Please take my troops with you!"

"Yes." Yeah."

They ran away leaving Veru alone.

Smiling at the existence of those who had felt far enough away, Veru finally brought out his ability as best he could.

On the sword he was holding, the [Light of Wing] could shine a light that was prepared to exhaust them in the blink of an eye without having to worry over his condition before Kanae, his own partner.

Elsewhere, the ground vibrations occurring so strongly produced snow on the ground surface blowing around them making it look like a blizzard.

"Let's not let you do anything, man."

"Yes, I won't do anything."

Fending off the two claws of Fenrir that were moving at high speed, Regard who was holding [Black Sword] back as much as possible knew the extent to which Fenrir had his abilities and strength.

Fenrir quickly pushed the [Black Sword] causing Regard's body to slightly retreat. Not wasting a chance, Fenrir quickly used [Ice Crystal] and [Ice Lance] in large quantities in the air around him making Regard easily use the [Magic Wall] in front of him.

"Is that all?"

"Sad."

Disappearing from where he was, slash after slash was carried out by Fenrir in his agile speed. Regard who predicted he could dart quickly, deflected him many times to ascertain where the next foothold would be.

Now!

Activating the [Death Trap], Fenrir's instincts that felt there was danger quickly twisted his body, turning his body around, dodging the trap set aside for him and darting away quickly using the two claws on both of his arms to shred Regard's body.

In a place not far away, Shilphonia who was aiming at the arrows towards the wolf herd made the arrows that were thrown splitting into arrows in large numbers which then hit their bodies.

Friya who used her magic took out the [Magic Poison] causing the wolf pack that approached her to instantly go without due to the poisonous gas spreading around her.

Reita who easily used a pile of snow as her strength, turning them into swords and spears were then directed at several wolf herds which caused them to be hit by a stab in the body and a puddle of blood that was visible above the snow surface.

"We have to help Regard."

"Yes." Yeah."

Before they could continue their journey to Regard, the other pack of wolves came as if to deliberately let them be preoccupied by the many troops Fenrir had sent to overcome them.

•••••

The Regard POV

The earth sounds loud between us.

Fenrir who relentlessly launched an attack on me, I tried my best to hold him back. We both fought each other without letting either of us out of sight.

"You're really great huh."

"You are the same. Are you not the same adventurer as them?"

"They?"

Kicking her body, I jumped away from her. He's the same. He quickly held it down using his feet and looked at me full of confident smiles.

What the fuck is that smile? Could he think he had won?

"Yes. They are lousy humans who can't resist and attack me like you."

"Other than that..."

This...

Before me, Fenrir's entire body was engulfed by a silver aura that looked like snow. Not only that, he also had time to take out the herd of Fenrir that was at his side.

They were different from the herd of Fenrir we encountered. They have the same look but different colors. At first glance they appear transparent but have a silver white color worthy of snow.

Hid. This can't be allowed.

Activating some of the required defenses, [Absolute Defense] and [Ultimate Barrier] can protect me from the attack it will do.

"Free. You won't be able to hold it."

The ground vibration is getting stronger.

It felt like I was being intimidated by a power and ability that was far beyond reason from him to admit that he was greater.

Alright. Let's first look at the abilities and powers you have right now, Fenrir.

As much as possible I used [Shadow Clone] and [Transparency] to let the other me stay alive. Of course I didn't let him run because it was so dangerous.

Usually Fenrir has a sharp nose and ears so letting go without a second thought will only make the other me be finished off easily by him.

That's why after successfully making [Shadow Clone] and using them with [Transparency], I also let them into the [Dark Dimension] which in an instant fell onto the surface of the snow covered by a black line that was slowly enlarging.

Surely it was probably realized by Fenrir so I wouldn't be surprised if he knew that I had prepared a worst case scenario later on.

"....."

I won't let!

"....."

Before I could hit his body using the [Black Sword], I was unable to touch it at all.

"It's so weak."

Kicks are done many times to each different side.

Damnit. The speed is different than usual.

Could it be that he was using another ability as his body was engulfed by the previous silvery aura?

If this is true, it will be the end for me. I have to do something before he launches a final attack.

"Slow!"

Impossible.

The herd of Fenrir who noticed my movements, bit my wrist and tore my body apart with their claws many times.

Fortunately I was still in a strong defensive status. Starting from [Absolute Defense] which makes my body immune to physical attacks like Fenrir did earlier, [Ultimate Barrier] which is layered used to make myself fully protected can withstand all sorts of attacks from its claws and bites.

Although there was a lingering pain from their bites and claws, as much as possible I used [Booster Heal] to restore everything to its original condition.

This situation is really beneficial for me.

Other than me starting to understand his movements, I can also tell that he cannot be taken lightly by me. Despite his great abilities and strength, he is an opponent that requires me to use every ability and strength I have.

Alright. I'm counting on you guys.

Around Fenrir, he realized that something was wrong so he took out an ice flower floating in the air then directed at both sides.

The flower can make ice crystals in a wide range causing the cloning of me to be unable to hit it due to the barrier it creates.

"You really underestimated me huh, man."

"....."

Not letting the other me go, he easily eliminated one by one of them as if he thought that I had misjudged it.

I myself thought that was what happened.

But, I can't do anything right now because it's not time for me to exert all the strength I have in the fight before she expels all her strength.

"You're really strong huh, man."

"Yes, that's it."

I don't know why the atmosphere turned into talk.

Could it be that he was planning something from me or that he actually acknowledged my prowess as a human being?

"May I know your name?"

"Why do you have to know my name?"

"What if I say that I respect you as a human being?"

Respect me yes.

As far as our previous fight went, I saw no signs that he looked friendly and easy to talk to other humans.

Every time we fought, he seemed annoyed and irritated because it was always difficult to get me hurt. Not only that, he even intended to kill me but failed to do so.

It was all still imprinted in my memory so his words earlier were most likely a mere lie.

"You doubt me yes. Don't worry, sooner or later I'll find out your name."

Again, he brought out something I didn't know.

Around his body was a powerful blue aura that spread enveloping him within the blaze of blue flames. Besides being enveloped by the blazing blue flames, its shape slowly turned into a huge Fenrir figure that was ready to lash at me in a single strike.

This can't be allowed.

If I was constantly in a defensive position, I would die by this powerful attack of his.

I can feel it thanks to [Mana Mastery] that I can have from Friya's abilities, and the [Elemental Mastery] that Reita has obtained really let me know for the dangers that come or not, it depends on my own opponent.