The Barbarian Became a Necromancer

106.

It is different from the desolate surroundings of volcanic ash and sediment.

Green vegetation and rice fields surrounding the outskirts.

The village, wrapped around the garden like a belt, was like a small paradise.

When I went down the artificially created dirt road, I met the eyes of a resident who was plowing the field.

“A foreigner?”

He didn’t even look at me.

He sticks a pitchfork into the ground and points to the village.

“See the tallest building over there? The village chief is inside, so go find him.”

“Isn’t there a raid here?”

The man laughed at the question with multiple implications.

“Have you looked around? It is the land of the dead. Living things must unite with each other. If you’re a raider, you’d better not make a fuss.”

The last word is significant.

Are there any talented people in the village?

His subsequent remarks aroused my curiosity.

“There are several guys who ran amok here and ended up in the goal due to Sea Dragon-sama’s wrath.”

sea dragon?

Could it be the thunder dragon’s cousin?

It’s a world where dragons exist, but I know that communication with humans is tightly blocked.

That doesn’t mean it’s not a lie.

This cool mana felt in the village from earlier.

Moving organically has the quality of a guardian.

“Thanks for the advice.”

I passed the man and headed towards the center of town.

It is not too late to ask questions later.

Right now, the priority is to find a way to climb Gelea Volcano.

“Welcome. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen an outsider.”

The village chief greeted me as if I knew I was coming.

He is dressed in plain clothes and has an old-looking appearance.

He, like other residents, was calm in dealing with outsiders.

“Are you surprised that the atmosphere is different from what you thought?”

“I thought I would be a little wary.”

“I don’t have to, so I don’t. It’s all a waste of stamina. It is right to ask for tribute at such a time.”

“If it’s an offering, is it dedicated to that sea dragon?”

I followed the village chief into the house and asked.

He nodded slowly.

“A grateful guardian dragon that protects us. Do you have a reason for coming to this hot periphery?”

I sat down in the chair he pointed to.

There is no tea to quench your thirst and no refreshments to soothe your boredom.

It didn’t matter though.

It was because I was thinking of leaving this village as soon as I achieved my goal.

“I have something to do to climb the Geumyeok. Do you know who will guide you there?”

“If that’s the case, you got the timing wrong.”

The village chief, who was sitting across from him, sighed deeply.

“Do you know what the town’s main source of income is?”

“I just can’t get a feel for it.”

“Don’t even do that. All I see around me is barren land. Now I live by digging up sulfur and selling it to merchants who stop by regularly.”

“Does “now” mean that I did other things in the past?”

“Yes. Before the Big Bang, this was a port town. It served as a strong bridgehead as a transit point for the empire and the kingdom.”

But a big explosion erupted.

The Gelea Volcano, which had been slowly pouring lava, erupted magnificently.

“It was an instant that the offshore turned into an archipelago. It was also a moment when the surroundings were dotted with sediment and hardened.”

As if recalling that time, his wrinkled eyes trembled.

“But we survived. It was all thanks to Sea Dragon-nim’s protection.”

“So it must have turned into a town for miners digging for sulfur because of the big explosion.”

“There is a reason why you are explaining things like this. The big explosion is going to explode again.”

that’s a bit difficult

wait for a sec. Didn’t the fire lord’s library disappear because of that explosion?

There must be a fragment of the demon king in there, but it’s quiet.

I asked about the Big Bang just in case.

“Is it true that a big explosion happens at regular intervals?”

“yes. The damage that had been steadily accumulating as it exploded finally reached this point.”

Then the library will be safe.

that fire lord

Couldn’t the strong man who built the kingdom with the golden belt next to him fail to prepare for the big explosion?

Maybe the fragments are hiding with the preparedness he made.

With the light wing beside him, he must be sympathetic to his creation of an artificial demon king.

He said that was the way to escape from the fate of fragments.

“But I must go up.”

“As I said, the Gelea Volcano right before the big explosion is no different from a boiling furnace. It’s hard to get to the beginning.”

“Is there really no way out?”

The village chief met my eyes at my sincere question.

A brief confrontation ensues.

He then slowly closed his eyes.

“There is a way. However, I doubt whether it will be entrusted to an outsider who is new to me.”

“Tell me at once. I will make the decision.”

“You could lose your life. In order to get what you want, you naturally have to fulfill the village’s long-cherished wishes.”

How risky is it that they put so much weight on it?

As he held on silently with his arms crossed, he finally revealed his purpose.

“I just said I was asking for tribute.”

“I heard that it is dedicated to the sea dragon.”

“I said I would give it in words, but… Hae-ryong-nim is currently in a deep sleep. It was Geji who couldn’t avoid the recoil that bestowed blessings on this village.”

“understood.”

“huh?”

I knew what the mayor was going to say to me.

As the saying goes, this was also the long-cherished wish of the village.

“Find a sleeping sea dragon somewhere in the sea and wake it up. I will be protected by him, and you will be able to meet the awakened sea dragon again.”

“Bah, that’s it!”

Undoubtedly expresses intense emotions.

The village chief, who got up from hitting his knee, suddenly grabbed my hand.

“Do me a favor. is it possible You will get the blessing to climb the volcano without difficulty, and we will be able to see the Sea Dragon once again. Aren’t they nice to each other?”

Is it possible?

Whether successful or not, this is something that must be done.

If time continues like this, Gwangik’s plan will be unstoppable.

When I meet them, I can unfold the number I have in mind.

For that, the protection of the sea dragon was essential.

With that power that prevented the extreme heat of the big explosion, even this weak body would be able to climb the Golden Gate.

“I want to hear everything about that sea dragon first.”

The village chief’s face brightened at my permission.

He untied his clasped hands and tapped my shoulder.

“Wake up.”

“Can I speak here?”

“Do you think you are the only outsider in this town? Wouldn’t it be nice to do something like this with someone like that?”

The village chief opened the door and continued with a smile.

“A mercenary with the same purpose as you is staying here for a long time. He said he had to climb the volcano too. Like you, I figured out a way and was waiting for the tribute to be filled.”

Were there any passengers?

The village chief seems to be thinking of tying them together and using them to awaken the sea dragon, but that’s something I don’t know.

If he is not good enough in both his personality and ability, he will go alone without remorse.

‘Because I need to seek help from the undead or Seira.’

But, let’s see your face first.

There must be a reason why the village chief is making such a fuss.

“Hey, have you heard of the wizard who split the sky?”

“It’s the first time.”

“It is a famous anecdote. It’s about a mage who fought against the Silent Cavalry in the Northern Warfront and returned alive.”

The Silent Cavalry knows.

One of the three poles, the demon king’s sword, Gein Evelon.

It was a team of knights run by him.

As a group belonging to Demoniac, each individual is as powerful as a low-ranking warrior.

A wizard who survived against such a group?

“But it is strange. Haven’t you heard of the magic that splits the sky?”

“I heard that wizards have their own magic.”

Are you talking about arcane magic?

After lightly agreeing, the village chief shrugged.

“Isn’t that what you used? What is certain is that he came to this town as a mercenary. that look. Are you sure. I’m not lying because my son witnessed it firsthand while staying in the North as a veteran.”

did it arrive

Standing in front of the door of what was supposed to be a small tavern, the village chief put his hand on the doorknob.

“It’s a faded reputation right now, but it’s sure to help you as well.”

profit. The rusty hinges fold and the door opens.

A pungent scent that pierces your nose in the dark interior.

How many times do you have to open a bottle to fill the inside with this smell?

I just happened to meet the owner of the bar.

He smiled bitterly as he pointed to the man lying on his stomach at the bar table.

He is a middle-aged man who has fallen asleep snoring from a binge of alcohol.

He licked his lips and murmured.

“… I was in the past… huh? Did you really split the sky in the north?”

It’s a pretty decent drunkard.

But now I don’t even like myself.

So when I glared at the village chief, he stole a cold sweat.

“Didn’t I tell you? A faded reputation.”

Did you only wish for light?

It was safe to say that it had rusted to that extent.

***

Circle 6 fire magician.

Wizards basically deal with the five elements, but specialize in one.

He, Daron Ledley, forged the most destructive power among them.

Even though he was in Circle 6, he was able to survive against the Silent Cavalry because of the arcane magic he invented earlier.

I can’t believe the words that split the sky.

That’s because it had to be at the level of an archmage.

I stared at the phony drunkard in front of me.

“Keuuu, drinking before work is even more special. Would you like a bite too?”

“No reservations.”

After sleeping for two hours, he finally came to his senses and went back to drinking.

The strong rum in his hand goes down his neck.

With a breath of anger, I gathered my forehead.

“You don’t eat this delicious food. Can you become a priest? Does that body look like a paladin?”

Even after giggling, take another sip.

Leaning on the backrest, I stared at his ugliness.

It’s not that I’m bluffing.

It’s not that I can’t communicate.

He seemed to just want to cover it up with drunkenness.

‘The pain of loss? no. It’s simpler than that.’

Getting drunk and forgetting is a vicious cycle.

Because when you wake up, you have no choice but to drink again.

What made him escape with alcohol?

Not being a psychiatrist, I said in a subdued voice.

“Do it in moderation. I just want to leave you.”

“Do you think you’re going to find the sea dragon too?”

“The village chief said you would be helpful. So we hold back and talk, but that is the last time.”

“Keuhehehe, I must have acted too frivolously. My apologies.”

After tapping my cheek a couple of times, Daron corrected his posture.

It loosened up quickly, but it was better than before.

“good. The reason why you are looking for sea dragons must be because of the divine protection. He must be thinking of getting it and climbing a volcano. Do you have a purpose?”

“Are you? There must be no silk hidden in the volcano.”

“How many reasons do you think the wizard is moving?”

there aren’t many

Most of them are to satisfy the thirst for knowledge.

Daron licked his lips and shook the bottle.

“I covet the treasure trove of knowledge hidden there. I’m thinking of going there.”

I know the Gelea Volcanic Library.

How did Daron find out about the existence of the library?

“The destinations overlap.”

“hmm? Do you know the library too? Hey, I thought I was the only one who knew this. Isn’t that information that has been put into practice?”

It is.

If it wasn’t for the moon maiden, I wouldn’t have known either.

“Where did you find out that there is a library in a volcano?”

“I’m the kind of person who goes to any place in the world where there is a record. so sorry Among the libraries built by mankind, the only one I haven’t been to was the Moonlight Library. No, does it make sense that it is a library where only saints can come and go!”

thud! Hit the armrest with a bottle of alcohol.

It was a passage that showed how crazy Lee Ja was for knowledge.

“Anyway, I did some research and got some information. Dozens of old books were found in Gelea Volcano. Who would carry a book to climb a mountain, and even to the Geumyeok? So you noticed.”

Did that happen?

I turned around for a similar reason to Daron, who asked the opposite question.

It is a situation where they know each other’s destination without much doubt.

He continued, pointing at me with the rum.

“You? Why do you want to go to the library?”

reason

It can’t be said that it was to get even a little clue about the demon lord’s punishment.

If I did, my identity would be revealed and it would be annoying.

So it was necessary to hide the truth.

“I forgot something.”

After uttering one word, Daron’s face immediately became serious.

As if telling me to continue, I wave my hand and get it wet.

So he continued to express ambiguous expressions while hiding the truth.

“Maybe it’s the truth that everyone has forgotten.”

Since you’re trying to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of the monarch, are you roughly correct?

“So I plan to find the truth in the library hidden in the volcano.”

“Um, you too… .”

Daron, who was speechless, crossed his arms.

“I think we have a lot of common ground.”

Before he knew it, his eyes were wet with pity and were clearly shining.

… why not?

“The tribute is paid in three days. let’s go then Since I have to explore the depths of the sea, leave the underwater breathing magic and water pressure relief magic to me.”

Suddenly, I got his approval.

Daron’s hand was empty when he got up from his seat.

“Let’s see each other after getting ready. Let’s meet again with a sane mind.”

Daron waved his hand and left the tavern.

Left alone, I pondered.

At what point did you like me?

‘The forgotten truth.’

Hearing that, he said that there was a corner where he could communicate.

In other words, Daron was also looking for something he had forgotten.

I don’t know what it was, but things turned out well.

With his assistant magic, underwater navigation should be easy.

‘Shall we rest for now?’

I couldn’t get enough rest because I came here.

I headed to the allotted accommodation to catch some snow.