[Death’s Reward]This is the name of Asther’s fourth skill. A skill that continually went active in Asther’s fight against the high ogres. His allies weren’t able to see this because of how far Asther was from them. However, they were able to notice the anomalies during the fight. Instances where Asther wouldn’t even bother dodging, yet would not get hit by an attack.“This is my fourth skill. Basically, this gives me a shield that nullifies all damages on the next attack that would potentially hit me.” Asther said, leaving his allies with their jaws almost dropping.“Can you repeat that? I think I heard you wrong.” Claire commented.“My skill activates every time I kill four enemies. Upon killing the fourth enemy, I’d gain a nullifier. A shield that would block the incoming damage no matter how powerful or how weak it may be.”It didn’t sound right to Asther’s allies and this is clearly evident in their expressions. The necromancer can’t blame them for this as well. After all, how ca
Claire didn’t actually walk up to the necromancer to meet him. Nor did she even give him a notice that she’d like to talk to him in private. That is why the necromancer thought that it’s okay for him to leave already. Yet, even before he could step out of the forest, he felt a presence staring at him.The necromancer knew that he was a second too late in noticing this. This made him grin a bit as he already knows who the coming up to him would be and, he didn’t waste any time calling this person out as well.“Is that a new skill of yours? You’re getting quite good at sneaking up to people.” Asther commented.“I have my methods.” The saintess replied, coming out of the shadows. “Anyway, I know that you already have an idea why I’m here right.”“Actually no. I have no clue why you’re here.” Asther replied. “I thought everything was already settled earlier.”“It was.” Claire said. “But that’s only on the part of the questions that I’m permitting everyone to know about.”Asther already kn
“Reaper?” Claire repeated the word with shock and anxiety being evident in her tone.“That is what they called me when I was still alive.” Asther nonchalantly added.The term Reaper isn’t foreign to the world of Jhinn. That’s because this is also the role of the right-hand man of the demon king. The strongest general of the demon also held the title of reaper and, this isn’t just for show.The greatest general of the demon lord is said to be on par with the said creature. It is said that their level of strength is so equal that, if they fight, it would only end in a stalemate every time. That is why there is a lot of mystery surrounding this beast. Why he let himself become nothing more than a pawn and, why he has such loyalty to a creature as strong as he.This monster is responsible for the countless deaths of other races. The Reaper of Jhinn has even once gone on a fight all alone against a thousand enemies. And even with the numbers greatly against his favors, he is still the one
The necromancer is now caught in the situation that he wanted to avoid from the start. He is now without any options and his hands are tied. He needs to give the saintess the answers that she wants. This is the only way the night is going to end. All because he is also bound by a contract that would end his life once he lies to Claire. And so, Asther, began narrating his life. Not everything though, just the parts that Claire wanted to hear of.“I am originally an assassin. The best assassin to ever live in my world at that.” Asther said.“That explains how you were able to save us when we first met.” Claire replied.“You seem to be taking all of this quite well. I’m impressed.” Asther replied.“Oh believe me. I’m already at my wit’s end.” Claire responded. “But if I don’t take your words at face value, then there would be no other logical explanation that I can use.”“Fair enough.”“Yeah so keep talking.”“Right.” Asther scratched his throat. “I started off my training at a young age
The conversation that the two of them are having is nothing more but the tip of the iceberg. This is nothing more than the very basic and, Asther is glad because he is able to break everything down properly to Claire. He doesn’t need to give her the whole iceberg after all. Only the parts that she needs in order for her to better understand who he is.Currently, the details that he has already given out are as follows. His real origins, which is earth. The life he lived before he became Asther. As well as the “technology” which he is applying to that world. But this is still incomplete. There is one last piece of the puzzle that has yet to be put into place and, this is nothing else but the reason as to why Asther has been reincarnated. The very same topic that they are about to discuss.“It doesn’t make sense.” Claire said.“What does?” Asther asked.“Nothing about what you said explains how you’re able to come to our world at all.” Claire said. “Sure you gave me information on how N
Everything happened quickly after that point. Claire stood up and went straight for Asther. She had her weapon drawn out and had a large amount of mana being released as well. This being accompanied by the same [Judgement] spell that she can only use once a day.But Asther already knew that all of this was coming. That’s why he activated Chronostasis right before he gave Claire the answer. This allowed him to see everything in slow motion. Enabling him to use a combination of spells that went against Claire.The first that he used is [Null]. The skill that he first gained after defeating the giant centipedes is a defensive skill. This skill basically cancels out any spell that is aimed at the user. Hence, [Judgement] has been completely erased and since it can only be used once a day, Claire can’t cast it anymore. A good thing because Asther’s [Null] can only be activated once a day as well.Anyway, after Asther made use of this, the next thing that he did is raise his undead. Making
There is something about the history of Jhinn that just doesn’t sit right with Asther. As he read through the pages, there are a number of inconsistencies and questionable events that just didn’t add up no matter how much he thought about them. Furthermore, when he asked these things from Boreas, the juror gave him a hearty laugh.This old juror who has existed for a long time in that world and has also witnessed the war with his own eyes. This same juror laughed at the statement of Asther. But not out of thinking how stupid Asther is. Far from it, the juror made this laugh because he completely agrees with Asther. And he made it because, out of all the people who exists in Jhinn, he didn’t think that he’d be hearing this logical argument from someone who might be executed.This is the exact same thing that Asther wants to bring up at that point. He wants to ask Claire just how much she knows about the events. How much she truly knows about these things and not just the things that sh
Everything is finished. There is no need for Asther to contain the saintess anymore because, he knows that reality has finally hit her. That is why he restored the sensed back to her nerves. Allowing her to move once again and, as soon as she could, she slapped Asther’s cheek.“If you want to let out your anger, I know a better way.” Asther said. Not even showing any signs of shock from what hit him.How would he when he activated Chronostasis as soon as he gave Claire back her senses. He was able to see the slap coming from a mile away and simply decided not to dodge it. A decision that he made because, he knows that this would be a lot helpful in ensuring that she would calm down. Even if it is just a bit. And surely enough, the slap that was given did do the magic that it was intended to.“No. That should be enough.” Claire replied. Retracting her hand but still having an irritated look on her face.“We can stop this conversation now if you want.” Asther commented.“No. That is not