I thought this when I was hunting the undead with Mister Lazars group too, but it seems like the person whos been sending in the dead this time is devoted to Skeletons. Wraiths also appeared in the second half, but their numbers were obviously different. Though, neither of them pose any obstacle for me currently. Since it was my first time fighting Wraiths (Not counting the Lords ghost, of course, but that was an exception) so, I was a bit worried, but Ive learned about them too.

The various abilities that the Wraith species possess are aimed at living beings. They wont work on me, whos already dead. Even if I hear the repulsive cries that terrify the living beings, it wont cause even a slight disturbance in my mind. And, the Lords heritage can cut through ghosts as if they were real.

I avoid the big swing attack from Huge Skeleton and run up on its smooth arm bones. Ive already gotten used to my ridiculous athletic abilities. My opponent is strong, but because of its size, it lacks flexibility. While its big frame might be suitable to scatter countless soldiers, from my point of view, its a good target.

I strongly rotate my body and swing my machete with all my power. The flesh on my arms squeaks and the jet-black blade conveys a dull impact.

Its hard.

Perhaps because its bones are harder than a humans, the blade that I swung down at its neck has stopped at the middle. The Skeleton Giant strongly shakes its body, trying to shake me off.

But its useless resistance. I use Sharp Claw to sharpen my claws, pierce its bone body and endure. I can already use power as easily as breathing.

And, if I cant cut it off at once, all I have to do is slash it as many times as needed.

I pull out the machete by force and hold it aloft. The blade that I aimed and released properly hit at the neck of Huge Skeleton where I had cut till the middle a while ago.

A dull sound echoes and the giant skull wrapped in a shell tumbles through the air.

As soon as I jump off its shoulders, the towering giant body crumbles down. The ground shakes strongly, probably because even if its just bones, when it gets to that size, it acquires an appropriate weight.

Looks like the core of the Skeletons is in their heads. Theyre already moving without a brain, so I think its better if their core was at the side of their body, but I probably wouldnt be able to move with just a body either so thats probably the way it is.

The number of the Skeletons has considerably been reduced. The remains of countless Skeletons are rolling around the site of the old castle. I also buried a countless number of them too, but most of them were dragged into the broad attacks of Skeleton Giant.

I guess I already took care of the big gun? I sigh quietly while warily keeping an eye on the surroundings and calm my uplifted spirit.

Theyre only at this level, huh?

I was wondering how strong a regular Necromancer was, but the Lord mustve been a fairly high-ranking caster. This time, the opponent was careless. They didnt know my identity. But if the average Necromancer is only at this level I wont have any problems.

I can win. I can attack them first. I can steal their knowledge, techniques, and power. Senri surely wouldnt stop me from defeating a Necromancer either.

As I finished my silly fantasies, I frowned.

Its time to end things.

I stayed for too long. I didnt see the caster among the undead. Necromancers are cautious, Im sure that person is watching this battle too. I should leave the town before they come up with a countermeasure, before the Necromancers main force arrives.

And Ill travel with Senri again. I have Night Crystals this time. I dont have to worry about the pursuers as much as before. Well go to a town where there isnt much garlic and live in hiding there.

Things have been going so well lately that I cant help thinking about reprehensible things. But I shouldnt forget that Im on the hunted side.

Night Crystals are attractive to the undead. You can never have too many reserves. But no matter how you look at it, if a Necromancer starts attacking with all their forces, theres too much risk. I should consider myself lucky this time.

The problem is Senri. Would she accept the option of leaving the town while knowing that a Necromancer is here? Senri is on my side, but her core is still undoubtedly that of a Death Knight. If she chooses to stay behind, I will have to fight.

As I was heartlessly swinging my machete while thinking about such things, there was nothing left moving around me before I knew it.

The ruins of the castle at night, with broken bones and armor scattered around, was like a scene from hell. If theyre not purified by Death Knights, the corpses of the undead usually stay where they are. According to Mister Lazar and his group, the town will hold the memorial service for the corpses of the undead. The townspeople will surely be surprised tomorrow when they see this scene.

There wont be any more attacks tonight. Its quality aside, they not only released such a big army, they even put out the irreplaceable Black Bone and Skeleton Giant which take time to evolve or need special ingredients. As youd expect, I dont want to think that this was a test trial.

Ill go back to Senri.

The moment I decided to turn on my heels, I suddenly heard a familiar voice.

As expected from you, Ancestor.

I open my eyes wide and reflexively ready my machete. I search the surroundings. I can feel the negative energy that the undead emit. Even without that, I can even discern the undead from their scent. But for some reason, I couldnt catch this presence. The presences of the undead that I just fought are permeating, but its not like theyre indistinguishable either.

It was the same last time too. She suddenly appeared.

The cold voice was praising me, but it didnt sound happy at all. She couldnt have appeared at the worst time.

We do indeed not feel fatigue, but to think that youd destroy it so beautifully its hard to imagine that youre still a Lesser.

Hiding and peeking? You sure have bad hobbies.

Sable. The retainer of the Stake King, the vampire Demon King. The vampire who tried to control me and was supposed to be burned by Senri.

She was alive just as I expected. It might be conceited of me to say this, but the toughness of the undead is abnormal.

During our journey, I heard the information from Senri.

Stake King seems to be the longtime enemy of the Death Knights. Hes one of the most terrifying Demon Kings in this world, who has a myriad of dark armies and many former Demon Kings as his subordinates. That Demon Kings power is already understandable from the fact that he still maintains his might even now, when absolute heroes like the Order of Death Knights exist. According to Senri, the battle between the Stake King and the Order of Death Knights has been going on for a long time and it hasnt concluded yet.

The power of the Death Knights is something that the undead cannot resist. Even if a powerful vampire fought them head-on, they wouldnt be a match for them, but I can understand the reason why the fight hasnt been settled yet.

The Order of Death Knights is weak against the living army. Just like how 3rd class knight, Dell Gordon, was captured by Demon King Rainel, in an extreme case, if you can gather some monsters of that level, you will be able to fight with the Order of Death Knights.

Various thoughts pass through my mind in an instant.

Sable is strong. First of all, she has evolved more than me. She can use the special abilities of vampires that I cant use yet and she most likely also has a lot of combat experience. Senri failed to shoot her down. Its pretty unlikely that Ill be able to kill her. Shes genuinely above me.

My heart beat hard. Cold heat runs through my whole body.

But Sable is an enemy. She tried to control me by inserting her blood in me. I dont feel like it, but I must get rid of her. I dont know how she followed us or why she appeared just now, but its too bothersome. It was the same with Rainel too, is she not satisfied unless she butts in?

Its not her vampire abilities that I should be wary of. Its this hiding of her presence. Sable is a vampire that was changed by the Stake King, shes not an Ancestor. In other words, she shouldnt have the abilities of a Ghoul and Dark Stalker and shes hiding herself with a power other than Silhouette.

Luckily, my weapon is special. Theres no way a weapon made for killing the undead wont be able to kill a vampire. I have a chance to win.

I ask cautiously.