The Boundless Necromancer Chapter 249

249. Necromancer (2)

The moment you cross the 21st floor ordeal entrance portal.

In an instant, everything that came into view changed.

Sunlight filtering through the leaves, the swaying wind brushing our skin, and the chirping of birds on the vegetation.

Before I knew it, I was in the middle of the forest.

“… … .”

Since it was the first floor I entered after coming to the 20th floor, I thought that a fierce battle could break out right away… … .

I never thought the 21st floor ordeal stage would be such a lively forest.

To be honest, it felt like I was at a resort, so somehow I felt like a corner of my heart was being purified.

However, there was no time to feel that deep emotion.

That would be too… … .

“Enter the 21st floor of the Tower of Trials.”

「Difficulty – Hard」

「The subject of this ordeal is ‘Necromancer’.」

“I hope that the challenger will have a satisfactory result at the end of his or her chosen penance.”

Before I knew it, a system message announcing the start of the ordeal appeared in my field of vision.

「The trial on the 21st floor begins.」

「Remaining time – 1 month」

「Condition to break through the trials – kill the apostle serving the god of despair, fall, and madness within the remaining time」

「Trial Failure Condition – Challenger’s Death or Remaining Time End」

「Reward for Breaking the Ordeal – The Sheath of a Swordsman Who Pursued Mystery (SS-)」

「Trial Failure Penalty – Death」

The moment I read all the system messages that immediately popped into my view.

“Now, can personal trials be assigned to something like this… … .”

Looking at the phrase written in the ordeal, I calmed my eyes coldly.

It was worth it.

It’s not different… … .

One of the Ancient Godheads was entangled in this personal ordeal on the 21st floor.

That’s very important too.

‘An apostle serving the god of despair, fall, and madness… … .’

The first candidate selected by TOP.

Beginning with the final layer of the giant tree labyrinth, a being that constantly shows hostility toward me.

There are many other words that could describe this ancient deity, but… … .

One thing was certain.

“It will be an ordeal where you may really die.”

It means that at the current growth rate, it is an opponent that can never be defeated.

Of course, the contents of the trials are not to deal with the god of despair, fall, and madness, but to deal with the apostle of the ancient deity… … .

Still, the individual trials on the 21st floor could never be underestimated.

It was confirmed in the Giant Tree Labyrinth that the Ancient Goddess could fight even the poorly ranked Godheads.

‘Aria, the apostle of the god of darkness, also won a landslide victory against the incarnation of the god.’

Perhaps the apostle who served the god of despair, fall, and madness had power comparable to that of a god.

So, it must have been assigned as a condition for clearing the individual trials on the 21st floor.

Continuing my thoughts like that, I soon stepped away, grabbed the sword wave of the Blood Heaven Demon Sword, and spoke.

It was because he thought that maybe Dam Chun-wu knew something.

“Come to think of it, do you know anything about the Apostle of the Ancient Godhead?”

Even though he is currently nothing more than a soul ego dwelling in the Blood Demon Sword, he is a challenger who has climbed beyond the 40th floor.

Considering the condition of information disclosure in the tower, which became somewhat lower as you climbed the floors, there is a possibility that it could tell you something.

Soon after, I looked down at the Blood Heaven Demon Sword with eyes filled with anticipation, and soon the blade rang and the answer came back.

– Do you know to some extent? I haven’t seen too many of them, so I can’t say for sure. It will serve as a reference material.

“The tower has placed restrictions on that part… … .”

-No. Perhaps you thought you deserved this much information. It won’t do much harm to me if I reveal this.

“Is that so.”

At least it was good news.

This means that you can estimate the opponent’s strength in advance through a conversation with Damcheonwu.

Knowing even a little is the difference between not knowing at all.

It would be of great help if you could learn about the Apostle of the Ancient Godhead before the battle.

I smiled lightly at him and immediately asked a question.

“Well done, then. Apostle of the Ancient Godhead. How strong are you?”

―It depends on the grade. As you know, the ranks that determine the rank of an official apostle range from 1st to 4th. I have only seen a level 2 apostle.

“If that is fine, please let me know.”

and… … .

—… … I had encountered the devil’s apostle before. The official apostle rank was 2nd grade. I can roughly describe the power he possesses.

next moment.

―Enough to destroy a planet at the end of a fierce battle.

Hearing those words, I could only stop and be stunned.

***

“… … .”

The moment I heard that the power of the apostle of the ancient godhead was enough to destroy the planet after a fierce battle.

Shocked at the power that seemed to deviate from common sense, he asked Dam Chun-wu again.

About whether what I just heard is true.

however… … .

“… … The power of a second-class formal apostle is enough to destroy a planet?”

The expectation that it might have been misunderstood soon collapsed like a sand castle.

―That’s right. At that time, I killed the devil’s apostle. However, the dimension that served as the battlefield collapsed as it was. It’s also very miserable.

“… … .”

―It was not a power that mortals could handle. It was definitely a power that touched the realm of divinity. In fact, we also dealt with divine powers.

“What is that… … .”

It was absurd.

To be honest, I can barely comprehend that it would destroy a planet.

Despite being an apostle, it is difficult to understand that he is dealing with divine powers that can be possessed by a god.

That would be too… … .

“An apostle is not a deity. There’s no way you can handle divine powers, right? It doesn’t even have a unique divinity.”

Divine power is to deal with the inherent divinities in the heart.

Even though I have used divine authority by using apostle painting before, it is always because I originally had a unique divinity.

Divine <death> and <immortality>, only my own unique divinity.

But, how could such divine authority be used by a mere official apostle?

It was understandable that it was difficult to understand.

but… … .

-okay. An apostle is not a deity. But to put it the other way around, isn’t it true that even an apostle can use divine authority if he touches the realm of divinity?

“… … .”

―That apostle had already escaped mortality and was clumsily constructing a divinity. It’s just that, even though he met the qualifications to become a god, he just claimed to be an apostle.

“… … At least, the apostles of the ancient deities are beings close to deities.”

I felt my head pounding and started walking again.

‘… … This is not an apostle at all, but a godhead.’

As befits an individual ordeal on the 21st floor, the difficulty level had risen to an absurd level.

This is what I felt when I battled against the usurper before… … .

It occurred to me that maybe by the time I reach the 30th floor, I might even compete with the incarnation of the ancient deity.

It was worth it.

Even though I had just reached the 21st floor, the ordeal level was so crazy that I was running rampant.

‘Still, I think I can win… … , I don’t know.’

But it never occurred to me that I couldn’t win.

No matter how powerful he is, his enemies are only apostles.

Even if it is an apostle of an ancient deity, it will be this side that wins the battle at the end.

There are still many cards hidden.

‘If we fight later, we’ll know more accurately.’

As I was walking down the street, organizing my thoughts, I suddenly felt a strange energy.

It’s not different… … .

The land, which had been full of life before I knew it, became a dry land beyond a certain section.

That wasn’t all.

“What is this again?”

magic.

The energy that can only be felt in places where monsters live began to be felt all over the place.

It’s like the demonic scene seen in <Savior of the End>, the alternative ordeal quest on the 16th floor.

Of course, it hasn’t completely encroached on the forest yet, but it’s clear that the situation isn’t very good.

It was then.

「Satisfying special conditions.」

「※ Facing a special situation, the provision of information to challenger Han Seong-yoon is permitted.」

「※There is a point where you can create special assignments beyond 100 km.」

「※ When you clear the special task, you can obtain information related to the 21st floor ordeal.」

「※However, if you do not reach the special task creation point within 10 minutes, the special task creation point will disappear.」

Suddenly, a system message appeared saying that the conditions were satisfied, and then a message appeared.

But since I’ve been in this situation a few times, I didn’t panic.

Instead, I quickly read the system messages and finished assessing the situation.

“It’s been a while since a special assignment was created… … .”

Of course, strictly speaking, it’s still before the creation of the special task… … .

In any case, if you reach beyond 100km, you can create a special task, so it is as if a special task has already been created.

At that, I raised the corners of my lips and gave a small smile.

Even if it wasn’t, a special task appeared appropriately at the time when it was necessary to acquire information about the 21st floor ordeal.

‘Still, the Tower doesn’t have no conscience at all.’

Thanks to T.O.P’s consideration, not consideration, there is no need to bother playing detective.

In response, I immediately kicked off the seat while activating various skills.

very quickly too.

Paaang-!

The body accelerates in the blink of an eye, and the scenery changes in less than a few seconds.

The moment they arrived at the land stained with rotten energy, even the vegetation disappeared.

I could see why it was said that if I didn’t come here within 10 minutes, the creation of the special task would become impossible.

Kiaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-

A rogue bird with a size that exceeded 10m was screaming and running amok.

“To rot… … ! Does this worm-like monster not recognize even those who serve death!”

“Heh, heh! Gee, watch it! Only by protecting the shrine maiden can we keep the prophecy of the clan!”

“Damn it, damn it, damn it! At least protect Miko with corpses!”

Even against people in black clothes.

Each of them was carrying a black wooden staff, surrounded by undead.

Probably a tribe of corpses… … .

Despite his excellent skills, dozens of corpses were destroyed at once with each blow of the monster bird.

‘Is that why I said that you have to reach this place within 10 minutes to receive a special assignment?’

I rolled my eyes for a moment and looked at the monstrous bird, it doesn’t look like an ordinary monster.

Like the monsters that were baptized in the giant tree labyrinth, the rogue bird had divine power in its arms.

It is also a very muddy divine power.

I grinned at the divine power that reminded me of the despair, fall, and madness I had seen before.

I’m sure.

“I can get information about the 21st floor personal ordeal right away.”

If you save those local guides (?), you can learn about the apostles who serve the ancient gods.

In response, I immediately jumped while activating my skills, and the moment I fired the spirit sword as it was.

Just like that, the monster’s body was cut neatly in half.

Chow-!

And at the same time, I landed where the rogue bird fell and took off the mask of despair (B+) from my face.

「You have absorbed the spirit of the monster “Despairing Limikar.””

Although shock absorption and power efficiency increase are salty items in their own way.

In this situation, isn’t it better to show your face to give people friendliness?

After the ordeal, there was nothing to see each other anyway, so there was no reason to hide their faces.

At that, I took off my mask and smiled and opened my mouth.

“hello?”

However, without knowing why, he smiled as much as possible to give a friendly feeling, so the enemies put more caution in their eyes.

That wasn’t all.

Unlike before, he seemed determined to die for real.

The corpse masters in black robes quietly manipulated the corpses and began wrapping them around them to protect themselves.

Seeing that, I squinted my eyes, and soon the Blood Heaven Demon Sword rang out.

—… … You really didn’t think that if you greeted with a smile in this situation, the enemy would be less vigilant, right?

“… … .”

– Crazy guy. Even Samcheok-dong would not think so. After climbing the tower for a long time, isn’t something in your head weird?

“… … .”

I had nothing to say about that.

‘… … He’s more picky than I thought.’

I could never have thought that seeing such a kind smile would inflate such vigilance.

Even though he appeared out of nowhere, he was the one who defeated the enemy and saved them.

The moment you seriously think about whether you should use a skill to raise your favorability.

Suddenly, a childish voice was heard among the corpse magicians who had formed a circle around something.

“Ah, ah… … ! Uh, how can such a domineering aura… … !”

and.

“What, Ms. Dangerous! Do you know who that man is and say this!”

“That is the existence that the ancestors prophesied about… … !”

“yes? what is that… … . That, then that man, no, that… … ?”

“yes. So, everyone, please get out of the way. This is not a request, it is an order!”

There was a commotion for a while, and soon the corpses cleared the way.

In the meantime, a black-haired woman appeared, hiding her eyes as if she had just become an adult.

She suddenly looked in my direction and then shed tears and said tearfully.

“Aura like death itself… … . iced coffee… … . You are the being of the prophecy.”

“… … yes?”

“You don’t have to say anything. The clan’s prophet told me in the past.”

“… … No, what is that—”

“One day, when the end of the world comes, a god who deals with death will appear to stop it.”

“… … .”

As I watched the situation with my mouth shut because I was dumbfounded by that, a system message suddenly came to my mind.

“The special task ‘Savior of the Clan’ begins.”

“Currently, the Hermian clan, who serve death, are obsessed with the spirit of prophecy.”

“They believe that the spirit of death will save the family and the world.”

“Be recognized by the Hermian clan and be worshiped by them as a divine spirit.”

「When you achieve the goal of the special task, you will know where the apostles serving the god of despair, fall, and madness are.」

「When the goal of the special task is achieved, additional settlement will be made to all types of breakthrough rewards.」

And after reading the system message in a split second, I finally understood the situation.

Death, prophecy, spirits, salvation, worship, etc… … .

After looking at the keywords, I got a sense of what to do.

Originally, I knew this because I had done this a few times.

“… … It’s quick to notice. That’s right. I am the spirit of the Hermian clan.”

As a matter of fact… … .

“So from now on, please rely on me.”

-her. Now you don’t even spit in your mouth and you’re cheating.

‘It’s a scam?.’

—… … ?

‘It’s true that I’m a god, no, a god. It’s okay to save the world, right? I didn’t lie at all.’

—… … .

It is not reasonable to refuse to put rice on a spoon.