Weed was able to see the scene from afar. Skeletons ran, getting rammed by Morghis and Nukalis, flying in the air. Morghis and Nukalis ware very vicious gigantic grey beasts! They stomped skeletons and lifted them with horns. But as long as their body isn’t completed crushed, they stood up again and ran in!
“What the, a battle?”
“The quest started already? I’m not even prepared…”
About 450 skeletons, all Necromancers players, reacted as well. It’s hard to see a single Necromancers in a castle and village but when all of them from the Versailles Continent are gathered, they are relatively many. They didn't even get to see each other. They only knew or heard some famous Necromancers. While they were busy talking about Undead and Necromancers, the skeletons already started a battle.
“Shouldn’t we fight as well, for the quest?”
“Let’s go!”
Necromancers joined the battle at the river.
“I’m unable to cast any magic…”
“It’s because we are skeletons now. What should we do?”
“Let’s slice them with swords.”
Necromancers were in the form of standard skeleton Undead, therefore they have to fight with basic swords. Necromancers had characteristics of normal magicians. But because they fight alone along with golems or skeletons under their orders, they learn basic swordsmanship. Because it’s hard to get the very first corpses and sometimes enemies break into the rank of Undead, Necromancers were also excellent in running away!
Necromancers was once a best occupation because they could quickly hunt but monsters were adverse to Necromancers. Because enemies swarm in with such a hostility with intent to kill, Necromancers required combat skills and responsiveness.
“Chaaaa!”
Players attacked but they got rammed in and flew for a moment due to the Morghis and Nukalis. Some succeeded giving damages with swords and the monsters were soon surrounded by players and skeletons.
“Block them!”
“If they get through, we all die!”
On the other side, unsurrounded Nukalis were going rampage. Out of chaos, skeletons were swinging long swords!
“They are fighting pretty well.”
Weed didn't join the Necromancers group rashly. It was more convenient to fight alone and it was advantageous in picking up items. He hated non-party people having to compete for drops with each other.
“If I accepted Lich Shire’s quest…”
It wouldn’t have turned out like this. He would have lead Undead Army’s overall strategy and tactics as Lich the commander not joining the battle as low rank skeletons of Undead Army.
Maybe he shouldn't step into a battle like this.
“Regardless, I should participate in this quest.”
Weed picked up the rusty long sword as if it was a treasure and stepped out
“Kieeehk!”
Following other skeletons, he moved toward the monsters. One thing he was different from others is that he didn't leave the other rusty long swords lying on the ground! Rusty longsword’s attack point varies by monsters and active poison or curses. But they valued at least 3~4 golds. If Weed uses his smith skills to melt it, cleanse with fire and forge a new sword, he can get 1000 golds.
- You obtained a Rusted Long Sword.
- You obtained a section of a Skeleton's rib.
- You obtained a Rusted Long Sword.
- You obtained a bone from a lower limb.
It was vital to pick up any items around. From his past experience as a skeleton, he knew that when you take damage, your life gets reduced along with losing bones. By filling in with other skeleton’s bone you can heal some portion of heath, and it can be used for a unique skill, Bone Throw. It’s nothing compared to arrows of archers but in a short range, it’s very powerful!
Weed ran next to the monsters, butting them from sides and slashed with the Rusted Long Sword. Morghis and Nukali become more violent when they take many damages but they get narrow sighted at the same time. Watching how other Necromancers players and skeletons fight, figuring out monsters’ weakness, and attacking Morghis with their life barely gone was hunting 101 for Weed.
- You gained experiences.
- You obtained a Morghis' skin.
Weed didn’t stop, he continued moving. These monsters are fast and rammed a lot so it’s important not to face them from the front. This place was flat area near the river but because there were so many skeletons, it wasn’t so smooth for the enemies.
“Quadruped Run!”
Even if he ended up a skeleton, he was still able to use his movement-type skills. Circling around the outskirts instead of being at the centre, Weed assaulted the damaged monsters! He joined the battle a bit later but achieved the most. Not to mention 120 Rusted Long Swords and bunch of bones.
In a place only known being closed to the Undead Army. Skeletons succeeded in killing all Morghis and Nukalis.
“Kwaao!”
“For our father, Balkan!”
Skeletons picked up rusted swords, broken swords or pebbles and roared in triumph.
Weed followed the skeletons, and Necromancers did so as well.
Immortal Legion Outskirt Guard Successful
Monsters wandering around the wasteland has been eliminated.
Skeleton’s can get some rest now while standing guard.
-Fame risen by 71
-Power of Undead risen by 19
-You gained a bit of experience.
-Promotion of rank in the Undead Legion.
Your new rank: Rotting Skeleton
Depending on your rank it is now possible to get weapons, armours, and magic skills.
As Weed completed his quest with the other skeletons, a captain skeleton appeared.
“Well….Done… A new…. Battle….. will….begin….”
With his jaw clattering, the Captain Skeleton spoke annoyingly slow. He said that until next battle begins, they could rest.
Necromancers players sat down on the ground.
“Phew. We barely won.”
“I thought I was almost dead, although physically I’m dead since I’m Undead.”
Even though you get used to the battle, it’s hard to adapt to the energy used during a fight where your bones got crushed in close range. Although it’s was piece of cake for Weed.
“Based on position, I can get better items huh.”
Weed was interested in the item itself rather than his new rank Rotting Skeleton. Of course he can create his own weapon, but who wouldn’t like free weapons?
Even after the battle was over, Weed scouted the movements of other skeletons. Most of them were roaming in certain range but some entered a crater leading to a basement. Dragging his rusty longsword, Weed infiltrated in the group and walked toward the crater.
‘Even if I put my head into lion’s mouth…”
As long as you focus, you can get lion’s skin. That’s a famous quote among Dark Gamers.
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