The Necromancer Who Was Despised - Chapter 308



“…It’s impressive, indeed.”

This meant that Makye judged me to have such potential.

That’s why, even though my current level was lower than Elroset’s, I was making such good offers.

Of course, I didn’t have any immediate thoughts about becoming Makye’s guardian.

I didn’t think my current life was bad, and I was feeling satisfied.

But I didn’t plan to stay here forever.

There was a higher path to climb, and I didn’t need to avoid it.

Moreover, the dimension was not completely safe yet. The hole in the dimensional wall was still open, and the Bright Church was still causing trouble.

If I could get stronger to protect my current life, I needed to get stronger.

I had been weak before and got hurt.

The stronger I got, the safer I would be, and I couldn’t be satisfied with my current power.

“…I’ll accept it.”

It was a long-term task anyway.

Going to Makye was only possible after Elroset guaranteed my safety.

But I didn’t plan to move according to his expectations.

“What kind of results will you show in 200 years? Who knows.”

I planned to become strong enough that Elroset couldn’t underestimate me within that time.

Of course, Elroset would also become much stronger over 200 years. He said that in 200 years, he could establish his position in Makye.

This meant that even the demon kings wouldn’t be able to touch him.

To reach that position in Makye, I wondered how strong I needed to be.

It was possible because Makye provided an absolutely safe territory, as he said.

In that case, I didn’t lack anything.

I had a dimensional gap, and there was no power on the continent that could touch me.

Moreover, I could receive the necessary guidance from Elroset, and Makye’s will respected and cooperated with me.

“It’s worth a try.”

So, I accepted the deal with Makye and the deal with Elroset.

As I accepted, Elroset seemed to have expected it.

―”The guidance itself is a reward for giving me the opportunity to trade with Makye. The distribution of the spoils from the abyss will vary depending on your appearance at that time.”

If my level was low and I received a lot of help from him, I would need to distribute the spoils for a longer period. If not, there was no need to distribute them.

This was the result of Makye’s mediation and simultaneously the result of Elroset establishing his position while I learned my limits.

In a way, it was a reasonable thought.

Even Elroset himself had only partially succeeded in researching the abyss.

From his perspective, it was impossible for me to reach that level in just 200 years, so it was a promise he could make.

“From the beginning, I said that after learning for about 200 years, I would need 100 years to help myself, so I think I can take out at least 100 years.”

This means that I have judged that I can learn everything in at least 100 years.

“Then, let’s talk often. First, learn everything you can from the dragon. My teachings will start after you’ve learned everything.”

This means that I will teach you when I’m stuck and can’t find a way forward.

He said that the period I would learn from Tinus wouldn’t be that long.

Tinus, the gold dragon, didn’t use dark magic when he was alive, so there’s not much to learn from him now that he’s a 9-class, and besides, I’m already a 9-class, so I can learn quickly.

On the contrary, he said that the time it takes for me to teach Tinus what I’ve learned would be longer.

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“Well, if we think together, we can learn faster. It’s not like we can’t teach what we’ve learned again.”

From the beginning, we couldn’t avoid it.

So, the deal was made, and I told the others about it.

There was no need to hide it.

They were the parties involved.

They were family, too.

When Tinus heard the news, he had a serious expression, then let out a sigh.

“…It’s not bad. Although the parties involved are Eloset, and the demon realm is in between……I didn’t know they would propose a deal to you.”

Moreover, he knew that I could open the door to the demon realm, and he let out another sigh.

He didn’t have much regret about not realizing it earlier.

Although he was a dragon, he was now an undead, and besides, he had a direct contract with the demon realm, so it was unavoidable.

“I’m glad we shook hands. I’m relieved that you didn’t shake hands with the demon king or get a little crooked……”

“What’s with the crooked talk? You’re not even a cleaner.”

“It’s not just kids who get crooked. Adults can get crooked too. Anyway, I’m really relieved. Especially when Eloset tried to take over your body, I’m glad I was able to stop it.”

“That’s true.”

Now, he’s the one who will teach me, but in the past, he was the villain who tried to take over my body.

If I had lost my body back then, the current continent wouldn’t exist. It would have just become a colony under the demon realm’s control.

“What’s more, a guardian……”

It’s clear that I can’t become the guardian of the continent. From the beginning, I don’t use the mana that is the source of the continent.

I’m a being that receives and processes the pure magical energy of the demon realm, so if you think about it, I’m more like a guardian of the demon realm than the continent.

“I did convey that intention, but it’s too far in the future. There’s no need to worry about it.”

“That’s… true.”

On the other hand, the wives had subtle expressions.

The distant future, and it’s going to the demon realm, at least 200 years from now.

Moreover, it means that not only will I live that long, but they will too……

Especially Prina seemed to have a lot on her mind.

Kailla and Atina will live a long time.

Even if they just become masters, they’ll live longer than ordinary people.

However, the two of them have already surpassed that, so they might live a long time even without my help.

Kailla said she would protect me even if she died and became an undead, so she doesn’t seem to care, but Prina was different.

In Atina’s case, it seemed like she was reminded of Tia, but ultimately, the decision was up to Tia. If she wants to live longer, I’ll help her.

So, Kailla was the only one interested in the demon realm’s intentions, Eloset, and the like, and even she didn’t say much, considering Tinus’s words that the demon realm was in between.

It was a decision that respected my choice and trusted me at the same time.

“Even thinking about that time, I couldn’t stay still.”

“…But can we also follow you to the demon world? There’s no mana there, is there?”

That’s something we need to figure out.

We need to either store a lot of mana and take it with us or create a connection with the continent like I do now.

“Then do we need to make a contract with the continent?”

I directly connected with the demon world because I fit well with them, but they might not be able to do that.

Anyway, I don’t think about separating, so we’ll find a way eventually.

It’s not like we’re going to leave each other behind, and I don’t want to separate either.

Besides, as I said before, we still have a long way to go.

After finishing the story, I sent everyone back.

Suddenly, the second world tree and the fragments of the abyss caught my attention.

“Is the demon world more important than the Bright Church?”

The second world tree is doing well, but it’s only to a certain extent. It can’t deal a decisive blow.

“Can we destroy the dimension of the Bright Church if we learn Elroset’s teachings well?”

I’ll have to learn and see, but it would be great if it’s possible. The Empire was annoying even after it fell, so…

Anyway, the continent itself has become quite safe.

I’ve obtained a way to grow even more.

When I first returned, I thought I had achieved my goal to an overwhelming extent.

I also got a family and a safe life.

I don’t think about being satisfied and resting here, but I’ve achieved my initial goal.

I don’t know if I’ll really become the guardian of the demon world in the future. It’s too far away, and there are things I need to do before that.

I’ll destroy the dimension of the Bright Church and surpass Elroset within 200 years.

Thinking about my new goal, I looked down at my city, Necropolis.

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◈ Scene – Prina

After Prina became part of my family, she was busier than ever.

First, she went down to her territory and handed over the lord’s position to her younger brother, announcing to the surroundings that she had become my wife.

Even in the midst of chaos, the lords of the surrounding territories came to visit her directly, I heard.

Of course, she almost single-handedly took care of everything, so I indirectly showed her my affection by attaching a large number of high-ranking undead to her.

The reappearance of the undead, who had almost disappeared from the human forces after the Empire’s fall, would have revived my presence, which had become somewhat faint.

After safely handing over the lord’s position, Prina continued to move busily.

She had formal talks with the interspecies alliance and made herself known to my allies.

They welcomed the appearance of my proxy, who could engage in external activities, and respected her even more than I did.

Of course, she couldn’t do everything alone, and she needed someone to assist her.

She didn’t bring anyone from her territory.

That’s natural. The Linate Territory is currently lacking in talent. If she were to take someone away, it would be convenient for her, but her younger brother, the next lord, would face difficulties.

Considering Prina’s reputation and achievements, there was no one who wouldn’t want to follow her.

Yet, the fact that she came alone means she left all those people behind.

She didn’t want to do anything that could have a bad influence on her family, territory, and younger brother, considering her personality.

Therefore, she needed to select a new person, which I also agreed with.

Currently, we were in a situation where we needed to make ourselves known to those around us, and later, we would have to communicate with the human forces as well.

She was alone, after all.

With all sorts of busy things happening, it became a bit late for us to spend the night together.

I didn’t have any particular thoughts about it.

From the start, our marriage was one of necessity. So, neither she nor I thought this situation was strange, and instead, it was more awkward to be together in this room at night.

“…….”

We sat on the same bed, not saying a word for a while.

In fact, we could have not shared a room at all.

As I mentioned earlier, our marriage was more like a necessity.

Moreover, we didn’t need a child either.

Prina never intended to have a child, and I didn’t have any big plans for that either.

However, we ended up sharing a room because we weren’t the only ones living in this castle.

Although there were few, we had servants, and through them, our lives could be somewhat exposed.

No matter how much we tried to keep it under wraps, it was inevitable, and it was only natural.

And to them, it would seem strange that Prina and I, who had been married for a while, were still using separate rooms.

That didn’t mean I wasn’t having a sex life at all. I was almost always spending the night with Kayla and Artina, and Prina was the only one left out.

If this situation continued, there would be rumors, and neither I nor Prina wanted that.

And from the start, it wasn’t a relationship that we couldn’t have, but I didn’t plan to keep it that way forever.

If that were the case, I wouldn’t have accepted her as family.

It was just a bit late, and she was someone who needed to be cherished as much as Kayla and Artina.

I just needed a little time.

“…I didn’t expect you to welcome me so much. Is it thanks to you?”

“Even if we didn’t act together, you, Prina, were someone very close to me. You weren’t just anyone, and we had a good relationship with the interspecies alliance, didn’t we?”

“That’s true.”

The interspecies alliance didn’t welcome her for no reason. It was true that I needed a representative, but if I had brought just anyone, there would have been suspicious eyes. However, she was a verified person, and that’s why everyone welcomed her.

“So, have confidence.”

“…Thank you. I had some doubts, but I guess I was just thinking negatively.”

Prina said so and carefully leaned her head on my shoulder.

“To be honest, I thought I might be isolated. Even if I had a good relationship with Kayla and Artina, I’m weak and just a rolling stone, after all….”

Especially, even the Dark Elves, my greatest allies and almost my subordinates, welcomed her, which I didn’t expect.

It was a needless worry, but it was a reasonable concern.

At the same time, I was surprised.

She had prepared herself to be isolated, and yet, she still entered the castle alone.

It was a difficult thing to do without great courage.

‘After all, she came all the way here alone from the start.’

I gently wrapped my arm around Prina’s shoulder, which was leaning on me.

Prina’s body trembled slightly at my touch.

However, she didn’t refuse. Instead, she seemed to expect more from me, and at the same time, she felt embarrassed by her own behavior, so she hung her head.

She gently lowered her hand from my shoulder and scanned my body.

Then, Prina swallowed slightly and muttered in a small voice.

“Just a moment…”

As soon as I released my hand, Prina got up and headed to the small table beside the bed.

She opened the small drawer on top and took out a small incense stick, lighting it.