Episode 32
Death always gathers in the dark places of the city.
From the carcasses of animals left over from eating, to the carcasses of mice and animals that are dying.
Or even a tramp who was stabbed or starved to death.
So it was only natural that there was a guild of necromancers deeply involved with death in Lowtown.
“I want to see the skill book first.”
“There are many skill books.”
Most of the job guilds located in the capital are operated on a large scale.
The Necromancer Guild was the same, so there were quite a few items for sale.
“Let’s see. What are you looking at? Who says what?”
– Bourne month
– Bone Spear
-fever
– Dehydration
-weakening
-fear
– Summon Imp
Fafnir’s eyes, which were looking at the skills, stopped in one place.
‘Magic ministry… … .’
It is a must-have skill to see the effect of the vampire aura.
The problem is, that skill alone isn’t enough.
‘Even if you learn only one monster ministry, it’s just a burden, and you have to learn all of the buffs and training skills to become useful.’
Just like Skeleton Soldiers get stronger with skills like Skeleton Master or Hard Bones.
Magic beasts also have various strengthening skills.
If you don’t fully learn these buffs, the skills themselves aren’t that useful.
‘The extent to which a corpse that will cause skeleton disease is obtained… … It takes more mana to escape.’
If you were going to learn it, you had to learn all the skills, but if you did, it was obvious that your growth would lag behind.
‘I can’t. Let’s take these instead.’
– Purchased Fever Skill Book.
– Purchased the Weakening skill book.
– Purchased the Dehydration Skill Book.
Fafnir had the rudimentary curses.
Although it belongs to the school specializing in summoning the undead, this level of basic curse falls under the category of common skills.
“Do you have any other business?”
“Ah, please pass the word on to the branch manager.”
“yes?”
“Gould’s disciple came. There is something I want to discuss with you.”
If Gould’s level is known, a response will surely come.
Fafnir’s prediction was correct.
“Hoo… … .”
A short while later, a blonde haired young man came out and stamped his cane into the ground.
“A disciple of Gould? It’s amazing that he’s taking on disciples.”
“It’s an overstatement.”
“I am Nuatak, the head of the capital city branch. Nice to meet you.”
A young man who appears to be in his 20s or 30s.
He was Nuatak, the head of the capital and a level 400 necromancer.
“Okay, what happened?”
“First of all, I will tell you why I came to the capital.”
Fafnir explained the situation to Nuatak.
“Orcs and monsters like warlocks are trying to attack all over the kingdom. If that succeeds, not only the provinces, but also the capital will be in danger, and if it is known that there are black magicians involved in it, we will be in danger as well.”
Currently, necromancers are operating with permission, at least superficially.
If the capital on which it is based collapses, they will be persecuted again as before.
“That’s why I want to stop the conspiracy of the orcs in Aden City.
“It’s going to be hard on your own, so you’re hoping for our help.”
Nuatak continued.
“Okay, I’ll give you a map of the slums and a map of the sewers. But it’s not free.”
“Is there anything you want me to do?”
“We Necromancers have a close relationship with the thieves’ guild and criminal organizations in the capital. It was a choice we had to make in order to survive.”
The capital’s necromancer guild has become quite secularized.
Now, rather than a black magician or cultist organization, it looked more like a gangster or criminal organization.
“But recently, the organization we are supporting has been pushed back. But if we directly support it, it’s difficult because it’s a situation where it can be caught.”
“You want me to do that for you.”
“Since he is an outsider, he will not be a target, and since he is a disciple of Gould and an adventurer with a high reputation, his skills are trustworthy. How can I do it?”
– Nuatak wants to request the quest ‘Question for Territory’.
-Do you accept the quest? (Y/N)
The necromancers who lead the corps are actually more familiar with life in an organization than anyone else.
The same goes for hierarchies and domain management.
This was a story about helping to put order in the realm of such necromancers.
‘Nothing bad.’
“Is there any other reward?”
“All we can give you is information and maps of the sewers. You can take care of the rest.”
Looting or trading means no matter how much you do!
Fafnir grinned.
“Quest, I will accept.”
* * *
Athens Rowtown.
This district, where 2.5 million ordinary people live, was hiding numerous slums all over the place.
An old bar in one of the slums.
When Fafnir arrived in front of the bar and opened the door, white smoke burst out.
“after… … .”
“Big… … .”
The place was full of cigarette smoke, alcohol, and saggy men.
Fafnir broke through the gap and headed to the counter.
“Alcohol, the most expensive one.”
“hmm.”
The clerk at the counter offered cheap rum instead of an answer.
Fafnir emptied the sip and held out the empty glass.
One of the giants in the corner, who had been watching the scene, came this way.
“Hey, it’s the first time I’ve seen this face.”
The giant placed his violent hand on Fafnir’s shoulder.
“Where are you from?”
Instead of answering, Fafnir grabbed that rough hand.
The moment the giant frowns and tries to spit out abusive language.
Grabbing the giant’s hand, Fafnir slammed the giant, literally a giant man, to the floor.
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“Damn it! What is this bastard?”
Gangsters nearby crawled out with blades.
Fafnir wiped his hands.
“This is Clan Ignis, right?”
The gang didn’t answer
Instead, a man walked through them.
Unlike the dirty-dressed gangsters, he was a decent man.
“What are you?”
“me? The one who came to take care of you.”
“what?”
The gang snorted.
The man who stood in the middle of it silently said.
“Are you from the guild?”
“Similar, but slightly different.”
Fafnir grinned.
“I got a request from the guild. I want you to sort things out on your behalf.”
“As expected.”
The man sat down next to Fafnil and poured a drink into a glass.
And held it out to Fafnir with both hands.
“Then, I’ll have a drink for Armand.”
“Now we can get to the point.”
Fafnil’s laugh deepened.
* * *
Bar, VIP room in ‘Blazing Flame’.
There, Fafnir was treated to a delicacy prepared by Ignis.
“Here, Valentine’s 10 Year Old.”
“hmm.”
Rare wine and vodka, as well as dishes made with rare ingredients.
“This is my last name… … .”
– You have obtained 2 gold checks from the Central Bank of Baran Kingdom.
Even a service that will fill the 2% that is lacking only with alcohol and food.
“How do you like it?”
“Not bad.”
Fafnir leaned back in his chair and said.
“But now I want to get to the point.”
The reason the Necromancer Guild sent him.
It was also the turn to hear who the Ignis clan was in and what their situation was.
“What is the situation of this clan now, and what can I do?”
“I will tell you.”
After emptying his glass, Armand spoke up.
“Actually, this place has its own rules and order. No matter how low town is, it’s like garbage, but it’s like everywhere where people live.”
“however?”
“As you know, monsters sometimes come out of the sewer. The capital’s guards regularly subdue them, but even so, demonic beasts come out and roam endlessly. It is a dangerous place even for our slum gangs.”
Aden City is a city built on ancient ruins that existed before the establishment of the kingdom.
As slum gangsters roam the city, they knew keenly the dangers of those sleeping beneath the ground.
“Most of the combatants are clearing out the beasts there.”
“That’s why there weren’t many people.”
“If we remove our combatants now, the very existence of Clan Ignis may be in jeopardy.”
“Aren’t you guys playing with each other? Wouldn’t it be normal gangs to get this much support from behind?”
“that is… … . Originally, this place was divided between Ignis and Blackthorn Clan. Most of them are rogues who have broken away from the mafia or mercenary work. But this time, someone appeared and the balance of power collapsed.”
“What kind of guy?”
“The Blackthorn Clan collapsed and a new organization came in… … . That boss is no ordinary guy. He’s like a wall window that I can’t communicate with… … . They are trying to attack our clan, but if there are no members, it will be a big deal. So, I think it would be good for Fafnir-nim to help us a little.”
“Who is that?”
“This is Kindorhan. And there’s a reason you can’t stop him.”
Kindorhan?
For some reason, I felt like I knew the reason without hearing the reason.
“You are an adventurer.”
“Yes, because he is an adventurer. So even if you kill them, they come back alive and attack us.”
An adventurer who wants to take over the back alleys based on immortality.
When PVP content came out from an unexpected place, Fafnir licked his lips.
* * *
“Hey, general store owner, do you know what this is?”
The shop owner, who was forcibly dragged by the gangsters, only shook his head with a frightened face.
“Look Carefully. It’s made by our kids. Have guests wash their hands as they enter. uh? You can give it as a service when you leave. how nice It’s good to wash and use again. That’s why we made this Lax.”
The man flicked and shook a bottle of cheap lacquer.
“Who will do the laundry for you? my kids do it how good is it The store is clean and the customers are thrilled with the trivial service. Wouldn’t all three of them get better if you just take this box of wet towels once a week and pay the protection tax?”
The general store owner felt like spitting. For that service, I had to pay a week’s worth of 1/4 of the store’s income.
Not only that, but all nearby shops were receiving the service, so it was practically unprofitable.
In other words, it is just a call to pay a protection tax.
“If I keep coming out like this, then I’m going to become a real gangster, you know?”
“Yes, yes.”
“Let’s do well in the future. Wouldn’t it be nice if we got along well with each other? yes?”
“… … yes.”
“Ha ha ha, yes yes.”
It was then.
A sharp object stuck in the head of the laughing gangster.
“Huh, huh!”
“chopsticks! Chopsticks stuck!”
“older brother!”
When the gangsters on both sides were frightened, someone’s voice was heard.
“Is this guy setting up with my friend again?”
“Key, Kindorhan!”
“Are you okay? I will save you now!”
“Kindorhan-nim!”
The general store owner’s expression was thrilled.
The gangsters next door raised their weapons.
“I thought you would crawl in, soak it!”
“Hey, diced radish dumplings or something like that soaking me up?”
A young man called Kindorhan stepped forward.
“You guys don’t have anything to use. Just come.”
“Whoa!”
Kindorhan, who entered the crowd of gangsters, made a fist.
one at a time.
Kindorhan, who defeated all 10 people in an instant, approached the general store owner.
“Are you okay?”
“Yes, yes, thanks… … .”
“Sorry, I’ve been a bit busy lately, so I didn’t pay attention to this. The protection fee will be refunded.”
“Oh no! Just because you saved me like this… … .”
Tears welled up in the eyes of the general store owner.
The slums of Lowtown.
In this place where all sorts of gangs are set up and it is difficult to survive day by day, is there anyone else as gentlemanly as this man?
The protection fee is 10% of the net profit.
For less than half the price of other gangs, they do everything they can.
That’s all.
Whenever something like this happens, he comes and subdues other gangs.
In this city where public power does not reach, Kindorhan was the apostle of justice itself.
“Then let’s go. I’ll leave my kids here, so call me if anything happens.”
“Yeah! Take a look!”
Kindorhan turned around after the store owner lowered his head gently.
One of his subordinates politely held out both hands to Kindorhan, who had come out of the general store street.
“Brother, here’s a cigarette.”
“Mmm.”
Hook, asked Kindorhan, who had lit a cigarette.
“So, did you destroy all the shopping streets there?”
“Yes, I have taken the oath of allegiance. The land contract and ownership of the shop were all taken away.”
Upon receiving the documents presented by the gangster under his command, Kindorhan gave a satisfied expression.
-Increased sphere of influence.
– The level rises.
“Oh, what medicine did you bring?”
“I gave some to rich people and burned the rest.”
“Don’t take drugs. A bastard who violates my creed does not deserve to be in Umigan.”
“All right.”
“good.”
Kindorhan gritted his teeth and quickly relaxed his expression.
“What are you doing, let’s go get a drink.”
“yes.”
“Ha ha ha, it feels good! Open all the wine cellars today!”
“Yes, brother!”
Kindorhan chuckled, thinking.
‘In real life, I’m insignificant to get such a hidden class.’
Not too long ago, Kindorhan was just a normal Horizon player.
His chosen profession is a thief.
In the PC games I played as a kid, rogues were usually flashy melee damage dealers who would do burst damage in an instant.
But in Horizon, it was different.
A thief was literally a thief.
Picking up treasure chests, exploring traps, and finding paths.
Melee attacks are possible, ranged attacks are possible, and related skills are possessed.
It seems like an all-round job, but in fact, everything was halfway there.
Close-range combat was no better than a swordsman or warrior, and long-distance combat or pathfinding was no better than a ranger.
It was a job that I often found at parties, but I couldn’t pass the life of a nerd or a lower class person.
-no! Rogues, just wear bandages! What kind of heels are heels!
-Ah, it’s aggro, so don’t go too deep! The dildo doesn’t come out much either.
Fed up with Kindorhan, he even thought about cassacking and starting a new job.
But before that, would the king, who is rumored to be beautiful, go out to see… … What he did changed his game.
Gangsters appear to rob Kindorhan’s pockets, who were trying to tour from bottom to top.
– In real life, my boss ignored me, but in the game, people who spent a little money and were strong ignored me. Now even the nasty NPCs are ignoring me!
His anger surged to the point of his head, and he decided to simply wipe out all the gangsters before ending the game.
While wiping out the gangsters, a unique system window came to mind.
-Special conditions have been met.
-Hidden Class: Do you want to change your job by defeat?
defeat.
It was the moment when Lady Luck, hiding in the Horizon, reached out to him.
“It was really good to hold hands back then, hahahahaha.”
Kindorhan chuckled and looked at his men.
It was then.
“Oyabung! Oh yabung!”
A rat-like thug came running.
“It’s a raid! The Ignis gang are in our territory… … .”
“Those worms have lost their coward heads!”
Kindorhan jumped up and shouted.
“It’s good for me, I’m eating dinner at their hideout tonight!”
“Ooh!”
“let’s go!”
The gangsters cheered in unison.