Necro Master

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The group stands at their stations and greets the approaching enemies. The skeleton infantry of loyalty leads the way, the infantry of loyalty, the Hell Hound, and the challengers. In the last row, the Skeleton Wizards and Marek take their places.

That's how Mantis appears 100 meters ahead of the first line of defense.

[There are 20 Mantis.]

[Then, I wish you the success of your primary defense.]

Mantis was a family of insect that resembled a wart. It was about the size of a man. But you shouldn't underestimate insects. Those guys were dangerous. They were triple-enhanced.

Loyalty was tempting, so I told him.

“Don't get ahead of yourselves. Fight while assisting the Skeleton Infantry. ”

“Don't worry. ”

“I'll fight carefully. ”

I was able to summon the skeleton again. However, the challengers were finished with a single death. I don't know what the second and third defenses would be like, but I had to save as many others as I could.

By the time the challengers straightened out, Mantis was close.

Their movements were very agile. However, I did not hear any footsteps. I can only hear the sound of the wind.

Zec.

Zec.

Before the distance is any closer, the attack begins with the challengers.

“Wizards. Begin your attack. ”

The Skeleton Wizards use magic against Mantis with their loyal orders. The first skeleton to use magic was Raleigh.

[Magic Promoter Railey flies the maximum charged Fire Sphere towards the Mantis.]

At the end of the sentence, a giant spear of fire flies towards them. It was roughly the size of an adult male. Every time a fire spear passes by, the air around you catches fire.

Aaaaahhhh!

Behind the window of such fire, the magic of the other skeletons followed. In addition, Marek's ‘Dark Arrow’, who had learned attack magic, also followed.

[This Lightning Bolt….]

[Magic Arrow] ….]

[The Skeleton Wizard 3….]

[Marek uses‘ Dark Arrow 'on Mantis.]

The fundamental magic that follows the big magic. They gather and fly towards the forefront of the Mantis. The fire sphere hits Mantis first, and a loud noise sounds.

Kwakwang.

But that sound was not all. The fire-speed that collided with Mantis explodes soon.

Guaguava overload!

And the surrounding area is covered with flowerpots.

Glug-ug-ug-ug.

A powerful flower swept through the area. Three Mantis that were close to the radius of the explosion, including the hit Mantis, oxidized as it is.

[You have killed 3 Mantis.]

[Learn 150 Karma.]

[Mantis Remains: 17.]

The Mantis around the dead have taken quite a toll. But he didn't die. However, Marek's subsequent attacks with the continuing Skeleton Wizards gave rest to those who barely survived.

Phew!

Puck!

[The Dark Arrow of Marek has defeated a burning mantis.]

[The Lightning Bolt of [….]

There were four spells fired, but unfortunately only two Mantis were killed.

[You killed 2 Mantis.]

[Learn 100 Karma.]

[Mantis Remains: 15.]

The ability to intercept the Mantis with ranged skills did not consist solely of wizards and Marek. There was also Abraham, who was a shepherd for a living. Abraham wedges a stone into Sling's elongated hide as the Skeleton Wizards cast their magic. Then he swung it over his head and accelerated it.

Wheeing.

Wheeing.

After a while, as he accelerates, he flies the stone toward the target. It was hard to use unless it was skilled. However, the stone he threw flew towards Mantis, who was pinned between the eyes of one of them.

Phew!

Could the effects of skills have enhanced their destructive power? Mantis' forehead is crushed by a boulder on his forehead at once. Abraham's skill destruction was surprisingly significant.

[Mantis Remains: 14.]

But that's as far as Mantis goes. After a skillful attack between the Skeleton Wizards and Abraham, the Mantis are finally able to reach the foothills of the group. I couldn't get rid of more than I thought.

‘However, the situation became easier. ’

Of course, it wasn't easy. 14 Mantis and four Skeleton Infantries right now. And challengers who specialized in proximity had to be stopped.

You have to deal with two Mantis on your own. It couldn't have been easy.

‘Still, it's better than 20 running. ’

The only relief was that Hiller was on this side. Marek and Howard, who specialize in treating the undead, are able to cure other challengers.

The white sickness began with the healers on their backs.

* * *

I couldn't tell how scary they looked when I saw the Mantis. Although it looked like a wart, it was large enough to exceed a meter and 70 centimeters in size.

But what was really scary was not their appearance, but their means of attack. Their front legs were made of sickles, but they looked very long and sharp. Anything caught on that front foot would have been cut off pretty quick.

The presence that prevented the Mantis from storming the front were Teflon and four skeleton infantry.

[Defense Against Mantis' Charge]

[….]

[….]

…….

But there were too many Mantis. There were only five of us. We couldn't stop them from attacking. Besides, was it Mantis who became three times more powerful? As they cut the skeleton with their long sickles, the skeleton's bones snap easily. Even if you avoid Mantis' first encounter, it is difficult to avoid Mantis' subsequent attack.

[Mantis' attack shatters < Skeleton Infantry 1 > ribs.]

[The Skeleton Infantry 2 is dizzy about Mantis' attack.]

However, the skeleton infantry did not care about their injuries. Even though the bones were broken, I used the gap to fight back. Especially Defron, who stabbed Mantis with his longsword more maliciously than any of the other infantry.

[Mantis' front foot was slashed with a strong, poisoned longsword.]

[Mantis is slowly becoming addicted.]

And then the other skeleton infantry followed. Thanks to you, I was able to kill a careless Mantis. It was originally hard to kill three times more Mantis in one fell swoop. However, thanks to Marek's Attack Buff, we were able to barely get rid of a Mantis.

[< Skeleton Infantry 3 > stabbed Mantis in the jaw with a sword.]

[Enhanced with ‘Dark Blessing’, this attack is deadly against Mantis!]

[Mantis died from a fatal blow.]

[You learned 50 Karma.]

[Number of Mantis remaining: 13.]

However, no matter how bad they tried, they were pushed out of the numbers.

[Mantis severed [Skull Infantry 4] 's spine.]

Disables [< Skeleton Infantry 4 >.]

[Mantis broke Mantis' pelvis.]

[The Skeleton Infantry 2 is down.]

The situation seemed to be deteriorating at first glance. The skeletons weren't the only ones fighting. Other allies participated in the battle. Once the skeletons are able to withstand the attack, Rainer finally steps forward. He slams his shield and shouts loudly.

“You worms! Look here!"

And used a skill.

“Iron and steel defense! ”

As he shouts out his skill, Rainer's body flashes momentarily.

[Rainer used 'Iron Barrel Defense’.]

[Receive Attack against nearby allies for 3 minutes.]

At the same time, Rainer's shield is copied and wrapped around him. The weapon is tightly packed with no room for stabbing. Rainer hides under the impenetrable shields and shouts aloud.

“After 3 minutes, skill sequelae is no joke! Please get rid of them quickly! ”

As soon as Rainer's words were finished, Mantis, who had changed his perception, rushed towards him. Every time I hit his shield, Mantis' front foot bounces off.

Thung!

Fight!

Tupperware!

It was a fantastic skill in defense. But it doesn't just hurt directly. It was enough to cause bruising. The shield itself was strong. However, the impact caused by the Mantis beating softened Rainer's body.

“Damn! That hurts! ”

Marek heals the other skeletons while Rainer catches his eye.

[Marek denies the Sabbath by ‘Death Healing’ to severed vertebrae of Skeleton Infantry 4....]

[To Marek, who broke this pelvis....]

[Disarmed Skeleton Infantry 4] rises again.]

['s broken pelvis has been repaired.]

Again, if Marek isn't crushed in one blow, the skeletons won't be summoned back while he's around. While the skeletons were awakening, Xiaoling was slaughtering the Mantis. She doesn't even use her skills, but the Mantis' neck falls off with a single blade.

Screaming!

Puck!

In the short time Marek was healing the skeletons, it was Xiaoling who defeated two Mantis. Following Shaolin's lead, the Skeleton Infantry joined forces. Of course, the Skeleton Wizards weren't just playing around.

‘Rainer makes things easier. ’

Loyalty strokes Hellhound's neck, waiting by his side.

“You go and help. If you think it's going to be dangerous, go right behind you. ”

* * *

No loss of allies occurred. If you used the corpse explosion, the battle might have ended a little sooner. However, it was not possible to use it without an ally present.

Anyway, Mantis was the last one left. As Hellhound approaches Mantis like that, he takes his head.

A large Hellhound, but his movements were instantaneous. Even Mantis could not avoid a quick movement. Mantis darkens his vision in the mouth of Hell Hound.

“Kieeek!”

However, it was first that the power entered Hound's jaw.

Kwauk.

The head falls from Mantis' body in one fell swoop. One Mantis was handled too easily. In a way, the most stable entity that eliminated Mantis was Hell Hound. It was overwhelming because of the difference in size.

[You have defeated the last remaining Mantis.]

[Gain 50 Karma.]

The system was informed when the last monster was dealt with. But it was not my favourite notification.

[You have successfully completed the 1st line of defense.]

[In one minute, the 2nd wave of defense begins.]

The second wave of defense starts in a minute? The group snatches away their perspiration.

“Madness!”

“Is it starting right away? ”

“Oh my……. ”

But that was all I was complaining about. The group proceeds to check their status as if they missed even a minute. Howard, in particular, points under his shield towards the Rainer who survived the Mantis' blow.

“Rainer, let's start with the treatment. You've got bruises all over you. ”

Rainer's body was covered in blood. It's because Mantis was beaten under the shield.

The group takes care of each other, and their loyalty quickly regroups. I examined Mantis' body, especially this time.

‘Mantis' corpse is boneless. ’

Unfortunately, there was nothing we could use on the skeletons. I wanted to give skeletons the bones of powerful monsters quickly. But even Mantis' corpse was not useless at all.

[Hell Hound wants Mantis' body.]

The sound of the system gives you a nod.

“Eat.”

Hound eats the corpse. There were many bodies of Mantis. But there was a bit of a pity. Unlike when Marvas was ingested, evolution rose poorly.

[Hellhound evolution is increased by 0.2%.]

[Current Evolution: 2.3%]

‘Should I feed the strong one? ’

I didn't know what kind of creature evolved into, but I could see that there was still a long way left to evolve.

By the time each of you has finished repairing so quickly, the time has come for you to start your next defense battle.

[Commence secondary defensive battle.]

[Incoming Monster: 1 Great Worm.]

You hear the presence of the Great Worm, and some time later the group approaches.

“The Great Worm? Who found out about this guy? ”

“I didn't have time to go through the gravestones. ”

“Hmm……. ”

I heard there was a Great Worm, but it was hard to tell where it was coming from. It's because there was no change where Mantis first appeared.

But then, as the group gather in one place to talk, Hellhound turns to his senses. Loyalty was such a quick Hound move that it was hard to react.

Of course, it was not to attack loyalty. It was a door to move the loyalty. Loyalty suddenly turned to him.

“Suddenly, why…? ”

However, Hound was not about to answer. He bites his loyalty and immediately plunges into the ground.

[Hell Hound forces you to move.]

“ ……? ”

When the question of fidelity was in the middle, the ground split with a vibration where there was fidelity just now. Only then could I know loyalty. That something unusual is happening.

Low.

Stupid.

As the ground divides beneath your feet, the group panics for a moment. They never thought about the strangeness of Hell Hound. It was a very short time, of course.

“What the...! ”

“W-well...? ”

The first person to wake up was Xiaoling. She jumps back in an instant to see if she feels strange as Hellhound moves. As soon as Xiaoling left the place, a big mouth popped up from under the ground. The ground that had been torn apart was completely shattered and a huge open mouth appeared.

Kugu Palace!

The owner of the big mouth was the Great Worm.

The size of the Great Worm was enormous enough for the Hell Hound to swallow at once. His mouth had just swallowed up the three Rainers, Abraham, and Howard, who were just talking. The three defenselessly enter the Great Worm's mouth before preparing for anything.

“Ugh… ugh…! ”

“Help...! ”

The Great Worm reaches back into the ground as soon as it has three challengers in its mouth. A big hole emerged from where he came in.

Soon after he's gone underground, the system comes to light.

I'm sorry to hear that.

[Challenger ‘Rainer’, Challenger ‘Abraham’ and Challenger ‘Howard’ were melted into the stomach fluid of the Great Worm and died.]