The following day, Asther started things off by hunting for his breakfast. This came easy since he’s still near the river. Allowing him to catch a couple of fishes again. He needs enough nutrition if he wants his new body to grow stronger because, aside from the status points that he gains, he also needs to put in an effort of his own.Hence he caught three big fishes. This will be enough protein for the morning. As for the aftertaste of the fish, Asther took some apples from the trees. Thankfully most of the fruits in Jhinn are like the ones on earth as well. This allowed him access to a wider variety of food.Asther feasted on these. Filling his hungry stomach until he can’t eat anymore. He then laid his back on a tree and rested. Closing his eyes for a couple of seconds as he felt the wind’s breeze caress his skin.“If only that kid wasn’t so scared of the villagers, he would’ve found more food for him and his mother to eat.” The necromancer thought. “But then again, I can’t blame
“What is your name?” The female knight asked.The male soldiers immediately pointed their weapons at Asther. Something which the teen found to be a bit irritating after what he just did. Nevertheless, the expression on his face remained static as he began to approach them. Throwing down his weapons to show that he means no harm.“A thank you would be a better way to start this conversation don’t you think?”“What did you do to those bandits? Why did their corpses suddenly disappear?” The female knight continued.“Oh.” Asther glanced back and realized what has happened. He is still not used to the fact that his passive skill takes away the corpses of anything that he kills. True enough, the bandits aren’t there anymore. Instead, what’s left are a couple of items and coins.“This part of the forest has monsters inside of it. Nobody would willingly go here. Much less go through this area alone.” The female knight added. “Then there’s the fact that the bodies disappeared after you dealt w
“Are you sure that it’s okay for you to ride there sir Asther?” Claire asked the assassin who, decided to sit on top of the carriage.“It’s fine. This way I can have a better view of the surroundings. It’ll also be easier for me to kill anyone who attempts an ambush.”“It’d also be easier for you to give a signal to the bandits.”“Octavia.” Claire reprimanded, making her knight scratch the back of her head.“Fine.” Was all that Octavia said as she entered the carriage.“We’ll stop moving once it begins to get dark. You don’t have to worry about doing anything. My men will prepare a suitable sleeping space for you.” Claire added.“I appreciate the offer but, like I said, I already have my own things prepared.” Asther touched his bag with his left hand.It’s a good thing that Asther’s own camping spot isn’t far from where Claire and her guards were. This made it easier for Asther to get his things, all while the carriage was being fixed by the male soldiers.“Please, this is the least t
As Claire mentioned, the group only stooped once the sun was about to set. They chose to camp near the river. This is done upon Asther’s request. Something which Octavia didn’t like herself but, could do nothing about it since Claire willingly heeded to Asther’s request.As such the group rested there. The two male soldiers began to set up tents where they’d sleep in while Octavia began preparing food. Meanwhile, Asther is left with nothing to do. After all, he is specifically instructed by Claire to lay back and relax since this isn’t part of the contract he has been hired for.Asther took this offer willingly of course. Without getting distracted by these things, Asther can focus more on surveillance around the perimeter. But, even before he began this, he decided to use some of his time to gather some hints on the bonuses of his missions. Things which he asked Claire herself.“The bandits?” Claire repeated the words sounding puzzled about the question raised.“Yes. Do you know of a
“Boss!” Dylan screamed as soon as he reached the bandit hideout.Never has he been as excited in coming back there as he is at that moment. And why wouldn’t he? When he has just escaped certain death from a foe whose powers does not seem human.His heart still thumped loudly and, the bandits left in the hideout looked at him funny. Especially his boss. But Dylan doesn’t care. All he cares about is that he is finally safe.There would be punishment for him of course. But whatever this may be, as long as it isn’t death, the archer knows that he can take it. Being beaten up, cut, or not given food for a whole day. Dylan can take any of these. But before his sentence could be given, he first needs to deal with explaining everything to his boss. A man who began to walk towards him.Agathos. This is the alias used by the boss of the group of bandits since he has taken over the gang. Nobody knows what his real name is and, nobody dared dig into what this is. They’ve learned quickly after the
An inch, that is the space left before his dagger could reach Dylan’s throat. He immediately changed the course of his weapon. Throwing it outside the base as he dropped the unconscious bandit to the ground.The bandits didn’t understand what was happening. That’s why they looked towards the direction where the dagger went and, this finally cleared things up. All because of a teenager who emerged from the darkness, holding Agathos’ dagger in his hand.“To think that you’d notice my presence, I must say you’re quite impressive.”“You let Dylan escape and tailed him until he got here. I would say you’re smart but, showing your face to me? I think your idiocy is at an equal level.”“It’s only be idiotic if I end up dying.”“I guess that’s right.” Agathos leapt from where he stood. Just like that, he closed the distance between him and the intruder. His other dagger already in his hand and in striking motion.The teen dodged this attack easily which surprised Agathos. What surprised him e
Asther wiped out all of the bandits in the hideout. Right after he made an example out of Agathos, he quickly took down the others that were there. Even the ones who were running away aren’t able to escape Asther’s undead.After ten more minutes, everyone is dead except for Asther. He stood there all by himself, welcomed by the silence that he is very familiar with. The same silence that comes after the chaos of brutal killing and murder.Asther looked around and, he saw the items that have been dropped. He’s going to sort through this later because, there is something of a higher priority for him at that moment. Namely, getting Agathos’ soul.“System, what are my chances of turning a human into an undead?”[That depends on the gap between your ranks master. The wider the gap, the more difficult it would be for you to turn them into an undead.]“But it’s possible right?”[Yes master. Any living things besides plants, as long as they had a corporeal body, these can be turned into undea
Asther continued to go through the area. There is still something that he needs from this place. Something connected to his mission. Specifically, the intel on who it is that hired the bandits.“Now…if it were me, where will I put useful information like that.”Asther was just about to make another step when shadows suddenly formed on his foot. At least that is what it seemed at first. This is actually his own dark mana and, the particles of this quickly crept up his body. Reaching his head and, soon enough a new effect began to take place.Asther’s eyes glowed with a bright red tone. Aside from this visual appearance change, Asther also felt something happening to his mind. He could see memories. Not his own but that of Agathos.This made his head throb and sent another wave of pain that surged across Asther’s body. The teen was almost reduced to curling to the ground if not for the fact that he’s already familiar with the pain that he was experiencing. It’s almost the same as the on