I Became The Academy Necromancer chapter 107

107. night of monsters

“Wow, look at this. Will this suit you?”

“Wouldn’t this be a better fit?”

The mask festival I proposed on Artists’ Day was actually an event derived from Halloween, which anyone in the world would know.

I had a reason for choosing this, but I had no intention of participating.

But when the time came, Claren City Hall said they had prepared clothes for me, so I brought several sets.

I wondered how he knew the size, but the clothes he sent me were also spectacle.

“The butler’s uniform is a bit boring, isn’t it?”

“why. It seems like a good combination for me.”

In the hotel cafeteria, Illuania tilts her head while holding a slightly exposed butler’s uniform.

Finden-Ai recommended it, saying it went well with the maid outfit she was wearing, but Illuania didn’t seem to like it very much.

no, in the first place.

“I have no intention of participating.”

I had work to do, but I had no intention of even cosplaying. There is no need for me to be part of a festival for artists.

“no way! You have to!”

“Where are you except alone!”

However, Illuania and Finden-Ei hit right in. The two of them already bought clothes saying it would be fun.

Among the artists, there were those who not only prepared their own clothes, but also quickly made things to sell to others.

It was unintentional, but naturally the market was active, so it started to be active.

Artists are not simply painting or sculpting, but now they are starting to think about commerciality.

Going with a better flow than I thought, Mayor Claren sent me this kind of gift.

Illuania excitedly grabs the cloak she is wearing and spins around.

She was wearing a vampire cosplay.

“I’ve heard rumors about vampires in the past. A body that never ages. I have a little longing for that.”

It’s just that she’s had all her hair turned over and put on a cape, but it definitely reminded me of a vampire.

Findenai was wearing her usual maid outfit. She didn’t have to wear anything else, it was enough for her to wear what she always wore.

Rather, it’s strange that I usually wear clothes like this.

“I am ashamed of something.”

“oh! Be cute!”

Owen then enters the restaurant. He was forced to dress as a woman at the initiative of Illuania, and it suited him.

Illuania’s makeup skills were put to good use, and she approached the hesitant Owen and hugged him.

“Did the owner do something like that?”

“Don’t mess around.”

Let’s frown and stare at it, and Finden Eye shrugs too. He knew that he had just crossed the line.

“Then what are you going to do? I sent you so many clothes, but you just ignore them? I heard that you will participate in the opening ceremony of the festival.”

“… … .”

That was right.

I was in charge of the first start of the event to kick off the Artist’s Day, and it was also something I deliberately and half-forced myself to win.

It was also the most important part of today’s event and the reason I did it.

“Still, I have no intention of wearing ridiculous clothes.”

I didn’t want to make a fuss while doing cosplay, so the moment I was about to go outside.

“… … .”

One of the well-organized clothes caught my eye. Even though I wonder why it is here, I miss it quite a bit.

Finden Ai, who was watching from the side, asks what the problem is.

“that? It’s a traditional dress worn in the East. First time seeing it?”

“… … Yeah, I didn’t know.”

The coolness of the cloth that gently touches your hand spreads pleasantly throughout your body. silk beauty.

It’s not exactly the same, but the look that reminds me of hanbok is taken away without knowing.

A design in a form I thought I would never see in this world.

It just felt like a chord ringing in my heart. When you lose something you took for granted and meet in an unexpected situation.

It was more exciting than I thought.

“I will do this.”

* * *

The sun goes down, and the street lights come on.

The street of artists, which was dimly lit, was lined with people wearing bizarre yet attractive disguises.

It was a unique event for the first time, but everyone was enjoying being able to become a unique character while being able to let go of their usual selves.

“Wow, hang out.”

“Is it worth watching?”

And the venue to announce the start of the festival.

Behind them, Illuania and Findeneye exclaimed as they looked at me. The two of them were very interested in it, probably because it was something they didn’t normally wear.

Among the hanbok, if you have to ask, it’s a mubok.

The uniforms worn by the old woman who was a shaman were always gorgeous, which made her eyes hurt and if she continued to look at them, it was accompanied by a bit of dizziness.

My grandmother said that you should dress fancy so that the dead and spirits can find you without getting lost.

‘I’m sure it doesn’t matter.’

What I am wearing now is a uniform similar to him, but painted black.

To be honest, I didn’t really like the clothes at the time.

It was a new feeling to wear it like this, and I felt that it was a perfect outfit for what I was going to do today.

“Ego! Well, before we start this year’s Artist’s Day! The spirits who came up with such a groundbreaking idea! There will be a stage by Deius Verdi!”

“It’s not just a stage! They say they prepared a very special group performance that is no different from the highlight of the day!”

At that moment, the host’s voice came from the stage. Soon it was time for me to go.

Illuania carefully approaches and checks the clothes one last time.

“It won’t help much, but I hope you don’t get too nervous. You are still cool enough.”

Illuania smiled brightly. If I was an ordinary person, I would have been quite cheered by her words.

Unfortunately I didn’t need it.

Because I wasn’t nervous at all.

It’s not that I’m bluffing, I really didn’t have any inspiration. Because it wasn’t what I was doing anyway.

[I feel sorry for the people who support me.]

The Dark Magician helped with a word from the side. It’s not wrong, but I didn’t bother to answer.

Illuania patted my chest and smiled contentedly, saying that it was neat.

Finden-I sees me off with a smirk.

last.

Owen, who unintentionally dressed as a woman, is staring at me blankly.

I said I never thought I’d ever be able to play, but I’ve been feeling a little lost since a few days ago.

Even though the guide told me that I had to appear soon, I slowly turned around and approached Owen.

“What are you thinking?”

“… … Are you planning to annihilate all the monsters when the spirits come back after the performance?”

Owen asked hesitantly. As I stare at him in silence without answering, Owen bites his lip in anger.

“I know it ended up like this because I didn’t make it.”

“You were afraid of monsters.”

“that’s right. But at the same time, I was also pitiful. Now I know why they exist and what they want, but I hate it so much that I don’t have the ability to let them go without being able to listen to them.”

At those words, I burst out laughing.

He slowly reached out and stroked the boy’s hair gently.

“Today, when this night is over, all the youkai in Claren will disappear.”

“… … .”

“But don’t judge that the end will be as cruel as you think.”

“yes?”

I asked what he meant, taking my hand off his head as he looked up at me and tapping my shoulder.

“Today is a festival. When the sun rises and the festival ends, you will be smiling brightly.”

memorial service! Deius Verdi enters!

“So learn, realize, experience. Enjoy this time.”

As if surrendering to the semi-artificial cheers and applause, I head to the stage.

“Wow! The memorial service commander also wore clothes to commemorate this day!”

“It is said that it was borrowed from the traditional costume of one of the eastern countries! You look great!”

The moderators continued the flow quite easily, no matter how many times they had done this.

As I requested, the interview was made as short as possible, and now it’s the last one.

“Then, since you are in charge of the opening ceremony of today’s festival, can I ask you a favor?”

Grabbing the microphone that passed over, I calmly opened my mouth.

“Today’s festival will be a very impressive time for you.”

It will probably be a moment you will never forget. It’s so shocking, bizarre, and terrifying.

It will be just as exciting.

“Whatever happens, I hope you don’t be too surprised.”

The audience seemed a little nervous about my words. However, I did not wait for them to prepare and headed to the piano in the center of the stage.

Put your hands on the keyboard. In addition to the cool sensation, it was surprising that the sound seemed to jump just by putting it on unexpectedly.

It was the first time I sat in front of it with the concept of playing the piano.

He takes out a black jewel wrapped in cloth from his bosom and puts it where no one sees it.

“Are you ready?”

When I ask, another ghost that has been with me all along.

Owen’s grandfather, Oster Baltani, nods determinedly.

[I never thought I would borrow someone else’s hand to play after my death.]

“That was your wish and wish. To play one last time in front of grandchildren.”

[I just wanted to let my grandson know that playing is fun.]

“Yes, you do what you do.”

My hands and feet on the pedals slowly start to feel numb.

A feeling you’ve already felt.

It was a partial possession that did not give away the whole body, but only hand and one foot to Oster.

Hands gently press down on the keys to enter. At the same time, a splendid performance began to spread from my fingertips as if music had been turned on.

It was a mystical experience.

This spectacle, which can only be seen through countless years of skill and effort, was unfolding before my eyes.

I didn’t like the music very much.

The sound of the piano unfolding in my hands is not confined in a prison of sheet music, but spreads out in all directions in infinite creativity and spreads it to others.

‘Impressive.’

An impression that I will never be able to give to anyone else in my entire life spreads from my fingertips.

The audience opened their mouths in admiration for my playing skills, and Owen, who headed to the audience with Illuania and Findeneye, looked at me with an expression of disbelief.

He probably would have noticed right away.

Whose soul am I praying for to continue this performance?

The quiet sound gradually begins to intensify. The tone, which heightens tension like a pouring shower, made even me enjoy playing for a moment.

Not only that.

Did he notice Oster’s playing?

Yokai, who started pouring in from all over the city, fill the sky.

As if they couldn’t miss this opportunity, they tried to disappear while listening to Oster’s performance.

“Don’t be complacent.”

I pour out mana with a fishy smile toward those monsters.

Although the spectators were startled and exclaimed and screamed at the visibly pouring mana.

On behalf of me who couldn’t handle mana because I was continuing to play, the dark wizard took my mana and started connecting it to Remegeton.

The spirit stone emits a bright light.

materialize the monsters.

“Kyaaah!”

“Uh, what is that!”

“Masuda! Witch!”

The monsters that people started to see. I screamed and tried to run away, but the moderator, whom I had spoken to in advance, urgently grabbed the microphone.

The moderator also trembled, probably surprised by the appearance of the monsters.

“This, this is the event prepared for this event by the memorial service commander and his companions! Ho, sorry for the confusion! This is a performance by a professional performance team, so please take a seat for others to watch!”

Some of the confused people look on in disbelief, or sit back down with a puzzled expression.

People will understand that it is not a monster, but a performance team wearing a mask.

Since he had enough of tricking his eyes through mana, he would recognize that his mysterious movements were also thanks to mana.

[You’re so crazy. To make these monsters visible to people.]

I smile at Oster’s words as he continues to play.

“About a day.”

The monsters were also confused as to whether they recognized that they were being seen by people, but I didn’t stop.

“I thought it wouldn’t be bad to give the city to the monster for just one day.”

So, I made people wear masks.

It opened a festival with a bizarre and unique disguise.

They are enjoying the day to their heart’s content, not closing their eyes in the comfort of playing the piano.

Because I wanted to close my eyes satisfied with the joy of the festival.

A smile is slowly drawn.

The surroundings were still illuminated by the soft lanterns.

A splendor that is perfect for a festival of invisible monsters.

The Baekgwiyahaeng had just begun.