The Barbarian Became a Necromancer

096.

There is a passage in front of you that you found by collecting clues.

Artifacts must be overflowing beyond this presumed ancient city and ruins.

The five men and women standing in front of it could not control their expectations.

“This is the dawn of the desert… .”

“Patrick. If we safely get the artifact here, our goal is halfway accomplished.”

Man, Patrick smiled at his fellow mage’s words.

“that’s right. Jane, as long as we can get out safely as much as we arrived safely… It’s a happy start for everyone.”

He was the leader of this party.

He meets the eyes of his colleagues one by one and reveals hope without any doubt.

A smile did not leave their lips, as if they were also envisioning a bright future in their heads.

“I guess my role ends here.”

A man approached them.

He was an unusual person who covered his eyes and ears with a cloth.

“Oh, there was a guide, too.”

It was thanks to this person that I was able to safely reach the aisle.

This is because he guided them while avoiding the many dangers of the desert.

So Patrick thought of his merits and paid the balance with a premium.

“I added more. Thanks for guiding me this far.”

“What. It’s all about eating and living. I hope you achieve what you set out to do in it.”

“hahahaha, you should get it. I will definitely get it and go back to my hometown.”

After being handed a map showing the way back to the city.

Patrick’s party parted ways with the guide.

He disappeared like the wind, just like when he first came.

“It’s Kiin. How can you be a guide even with such abilities?”

“He is someone who has no regrets in the world. Come on in, Patrick. Everyone is waiting.”

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Jane tapped him on the shoulder.

As she said, everyone is in front of the aisle.

He hurriedly joined them and was able to take the first step with his colleagues.

“This is the dawn of the desert… .”

“Isn’t it beautiful? As I was looking for you guys, exclamations came out naturally.”

They were scattered under the influence of the aisle and then gathered again.

To the admiration of his colleagues, Patrick unconsciously agreed.

The quiet and secret city was such that even a person with no discerning eye would nod their heads.

“good. Let’s start with the search.”

It is the last place to put an end to the unwanted role of a warrior.

The five men and women embarked on a city exploration with high expectations.

Soon, they secured clues one by one and gathered at the appointed place.

Patrick put together what his colleagues had brought to his conclusion.

“So, you mean maps and other objects all point to the center?”

“Yes, the roles of this city are all centered.”

“Hmm, then let’s try to catch the strand by going there.”

“good.”

At the last word, everyone’s heads turned.

It’s not the words they uttered when they put their heads together.

A third person stood at a distance from them.

The guy wearing the robe was accompanied by a large number of people.

when did you come

Where did all these more people come from?

All of their outfits, which were in close proximity without any premonition, were grotesque.

Wearing a black mask, he doesn’t even move.

Only one, the robed one, moved.

Slowly flip the hood back.

Patrick Party was shocked by the appearance that was revealed only then.

“Hey, guide you… !”

You cannot recognize the cloth covering your eyes and ears.

He met Patrick’s gaze.

Even though I couldn’t see through the cloth, I felt that way.

“Your curiosity hastened your orders.”

“Was it a trap? There’s no bounty on our heads, right? Why did you do such a worthless thing?”

“Why? Because it’s all part of the plan. don’t resent me Blame it on your ignorance.”

The guy stretched out his hand.

What was built on his lips was an obvious sneer.

“Even a party of low-ranking warriors would be useful. Now, how do we manipulate the memory?”

Black magic blooms.

Patrick swallowed dry saliva at that innocent yet strong energy.

‘At least a 7th circle warlock.’

A party of low-ranking warriors was a group that could not be helped.

It was because the guys he led also felt the momentum of surpassing B-class mercenaries individually.

Because there was no way to back out.

“All ready for battle!”

Patrick Party pulled out the weapon and raised the momentum to face it.

***

This is the passage I finally found.

But we didn’t go straight in.

“I analyzed the rune language, right? Once the passage is clear. However, it seems that there are several devices behind it.”

“Device?”

It is a rune word written on the edge of a huge stone gate.

I deciphered it too, but it was all clumsy sentences.

Still, Elten succeeded in interpreting it.

She explained in detail to my question.

“Once we enter, we will be scattered.”

“Is it a defense device for fear of invasion by foreign enemies?”

“that’s right. So, it is necessary to determine the joining point at the same time as entering.”

“What if there are already passengers inside?”

“Are you a sailor?”

I don’t know.

It was the same with Seira.

Well, I have no choice but to know since I didn’t tell you about the shards and the great bow in Alcardo.

“Do you think sandstorms are really natural phenomena?”

“is not it?”

“I don’t think so. They see it as a magic someone used to enter an ancient city like us.”

“So, are you saying there is a wizard beyond this door?”

“Maybe he’s not just a wizard.”

At my confident words, Elten swallowed in vain.

“I can’t believe the black magician is in here… .”

Frankly, it’s dangerous.

So, we want to give you a choice.

“Can you protect yourself? if not go back If you really want to go in, I won’t stop you.”

“I am… .”

Elten, who alternately looked at Moon and me, bit his lip.

I took my eyes off her at the soon-to-be-determined look in her eyes.

“If you’re by my side, I’ll help you, but when I’m not there, protect your body.”

“yes. Then make a detailed plan. From confluence to how to find Del Sernello’s tomb, assuming there are enemies inside.”

“I will.”

She must have a place to protect herself.

That clear magic that was visible when looking for a passage.

Even though it wasn’t divine power, it was magic that stood at the opposite point of black magic.

‘Come back.’

I retrieved the degrease that was wandering around and discussed it with the two.

As a result, I was able to come up with a decent plan.

“You mean to go to the center as soon as you arrive, and if there is a variable, leave a mark around it whenever you have a chance, right?”

“I will adjust the plan when other situations arise.”

“What are you going to do?”

After tidying up, Seira blinks.

It was an expression that seemed to have no sense of the adjustment method.

“Shout. I will use the artifact.”

“aha. If that’s the case, even in an environment where you can’t use the discs of whispers, you might be able to convey your thoughts.”

Seira pulled out the Disc of Whisper as if it was all right.

“It shouldn’t have been before, but wouldn’t it be better to be in the yard where we came to accompany you?”

“I refuse.”

I can’t say it’s because of black magic.

So I just cut it with a single knife.

“Is it still for the same reason?”

“Because even a single variable cannot be ignored.”

“… all right.”

Seira, who had captured the disc with a sullen expression, looked at the stone gate.

“Then are you entering now?”

“It should be.”

I got up and stood in front of the door.

It slowly opens to see if it recognizes life.

I looked at the two following behind me and said calmly.

“I’ll see you live.”

“yes.”

Unlike Seira, who is full of confidence, Elten follows with nervousness.

Now that she has come this far, her usefulness has been exhausted.

There is only a weak interest, and no bond has been built up, so I am not interested in her life or death.

It’s a little bit, but I hope it doesn’t die.

Paha!

A halo of light swallows the body.

Transitioning sensations covered the body.

When I instinctively opened my closed eyes, a different world was spread out.

‘This is the dawn of the desert.’

It is an interior with soft blue light.

Luminous stones embedded in the far-high ceiling were the cause.

It was like looking at a city submerged in the dawn.

The city built inside a huge cavity has various architectural styles, as if elves and humans lived together.

I walked there

It is an ancient city that has been preserved as it is.

This place, immersed in silence, did not seem to harbor any danger.

On the face of it, it makes sense.

‘Five.’

Five red dots on the map.

It is something hostile towards me.

It seemed that he had intelligence to do that at a certain distance.

That is, he is a passenger.

That, too, is highly likely to be the black magician’s trick.

“When are you going to attack?”

asked quietly.

Still, they don’t even move.

What are you aiming for?

I hope I get caught in that magic trap that gets caught by my mental power.

Or wait for him to go to that building where he drives like a rabbit.

Whatever it is, I have no intention of playing with their intentions.

“Altheon.”

“Did those who want to harm your lord appear?”

“Can you feel it?”

The skeleton knight with blue eyes snapped his jawbone.

“Five in total. Looks like they called in reinforcements.”

As the saying goes, five points on the map.

But it’s strange.

I thought it would be red, but it was blue.

Something neutral is coming.

At the same time, I made a judgment.

‘Just as I recognized them, the warlock also noticed our entry.’

In the 5th minute after entering, what I feared happened.

There was no reason to wait, wondering what else could be here.

I used the artifact while watching the five points of neutral gradually getting closer.

Shout, voice burst out at the loud cry.

“Variable! Move like I said before!”

It is so powerful that it extends to the corners as if echoing in a large space.

To the extent that the red dots flinch at the moment.

I commanded Alteon while glaring at their location.

“Go and bring just one person under your breath.”

“Lord. What do you plan to do with reinforcements?”

It may not be an augmentation.

So, he passed by Alteon and said.

“I am not dealing with you.”

“… All right.”

Alteon has disappeared.

Soon, I lost interest in the feast of dots and dots intertwined in a dizzying way.

I put the map away and looked at the five running this way.

‘It’s not a team either.’

You can see their faces full of urgency.

They appear to be running as if being chased by something, but nothing threatens them.

If you catch it and ask why, you’ll find out.

“stop.”

It is a shout that is still being maintained.

Even though it was recited quietly, the meaning was conveyed to them.

It comes to a close stop in front of the magic trap.

One of them, who saw me and swallowed, exclaimed.

“Come on out! This place will collapse soon!”

“I’ll die crossing that hatch before then.”

“What is that… .”

The man, who was speechless, glanced at the woman who seemed to be a colleague.

He wields his wand like a wizard.

The magic of visualizing mana unfolded.

They were horrified to see the hidden magic trap.

“Huh! Eh, magic trap. Everyone back off!”

I take a few steps back at his cry.

A lot of doubt disappeared from the eyes they looked at me.

It’s like you owe me your life.

The man spoke in a calmer voice than before.

“thank you. I live thanks to you.”

“Turn around and come. I will be here.”

It seems that Alteon lured the enemies with ease.

There was no metallicity or noise.

When you reach your goal, you will return again.

In the meantime, I was thinking of sharing it with them.

“Whoa, thank you again.”

Approaching them by detour, they bowed their heads.

I don’t feel any black magic.

If so, is it a group of adventurers who discovered the passage?

But it takes a bit of talking.

If you’re an adventurer, you’re not in a position to treat someone you’ve never met right away, right?

‘That’s not important right now.’

I asked about the most important thing right away.

“You said it would collapse soon, what do you mean by that?”

“Ah, I found out while researching this place. There’s a huge hole in the middle of the city. The vibration that started there is gradually getting bigger, did you not know?”

“I’m sure it was confirmed by magic. Vibrations of unknown cause start at regular intervals. Sooner or later, this place will collapse in the aftermath.”

The wizard added strength to the man’s opinion.

Others seemed to agree.

Is there a sinkhole in the center?

They were on their way to check it out and run away.

But, it’s not just one or two odd things.

“Have you seen any outsiders besides you on the way out?”

“Is this the first time I’ve seen you? This is an empty city.”

“is it.”

“Yeah, but how did you get here… .”

check my clothes

He, who seemed to be the leader, tilted his head.

“Did you cross the Leheld Desert in that state?”

“I borrowed the power of magic tools.”

“aha… Oh, by the way, we were talking without introducing ourselves.”

The man who nodded as if he understood, then rolled up his sleeves.

“As you can see, I’m not an adventurer, but a warrior who wandered here and there to make a profit. Call me Patrick. You look like a wanderer, but in return for helping the hero, I’ll turn a blind eye to the fact that you just spoke comfortably.”

The pattern engraved on the wrist he showed.

I was silent as the copper-colored diamonds flashed.

It is an unexpected encounter.

I can’t imagine meeting a warrior who is hard to encounter at a party in such a hidden space.

But from before, the way he spoke was annoying.

‘Am I looking down on you?’

It seems that he is familiar with the quasi-nobility treatment he can enjoy as a hero.

At this rate, it seemed that he would not be able to smoothly obtain the information he wanted from them.

‘It’s difficult to resist after subduing it by force.’

It seems difficult to take the initiative while hiding one’s identity.

I wanted to put down the appearance of the mercenary Locke in order to freely wield this party of low-ranking warriors.

“Dara closed her eyes… That sounds like something I should say.”

“what? hahahaha! Does this look fake? Is it because he is also a wanderer? I don’t know much about the hero.”

“You seem to know that well.”

frown at my words

Help was received, and he seemed to be offended by the Drifter’s continued presumptuous behavior.

But what about

I guess it’s me who should be offended.

“How should I call this situation?”

I loosened the front island to reveal the pattern.

A golden flame pattern that sparkles more vividly than the same color.

Seeing this, their frowns are instantly colored with astonishment.

Looking at them shivering, he asked quietly.

“Is it correct to call it a hypocrisy?”

The sound of swallowing hiccups was heard over and over again.