Travels of the Necromancer

"They have returned to the Holy Sword headquarters."

Noah obviously knew who "they" I was referring to, put down his book and looked at me.

So I continued: "They have already passed this trial and become official holy sword mercenaries, and their discovery in Skull City... well, it also caused a certain impact."

In fact, the impact was unprecedented, the whole town was boiling, and almost everyone was discussing the skeleton team and the treasure they found.The skeleton team has become a new legend in the mercenary world. After hearing the news, a large number of mercenaries and adventurers flocked to Juniper Town. The number of them is still increasing.By the way, the Skeleton Squad is Noah's Tenth Trial Squad. After passing the trial, they took this name for themselves to commemorate their outstanding achievements in Skull City.Probably because their achievements were so outstanding that such a trivial matter as changing the team leader did not attract the slightest attention.

"It's good that they can go back safely." Noah's voice was calm, "Chris, why are you still here?"

"I remember we were still companions," I replied.I thought it was one of the general principles in mainland China not to leave an injured companion behind, am I wrong?He was the one who invited me to be his companion at the beginning, and his ability also meets my requirements for a companion, so I will still treat him as a companion before dissolving this relationship.This is like a contract. Although there is no magic power as a constraint, I will take every contract seriously.

"Is that why you stayed?" Noah froze for a moment, "I mean, you still regard me as a companion?"

Well, I stayed because I wanted to capture high-level undead creatures in the Skeleton City and observe the reaction of the temple.I believe that although the temple seems to have completely lifted the blockade of the Skull City, it must still be secretly monitoring the Skull City.Therefore, it is impossible for them not to find that the magic circle in the temple has been closed and the artifact has been taken away. I am very curious to know what they will do about it.But strangely, the temple didn't seem to respond at all.However, it may also be because this news was overwhelmed by the overwhelming news of the skeleton team.

Of course, I can't say the above reasons, so I skipped the first question and answered the second question directly: "We have been companions until the dissolution of the companionship."

"Chris, I am very happy to be your companion." Noah smiled, and then he was silent for a while before continuing, "You should know that I was originally a reserve knight of the Temple of Light before I became a mercenary .”

I nodded. I've heard about this from thieves, but I don't know the details.Mercenaries also have their own rules of survival, one of which is not to delve into the past of others.But now that Noah was interested in telling stories himself, I moved the stool closer to the bed.

"After graduating from the military academy, my companions and I were sent by the temple to the northern defense area of ​​the Kingdom of Rickon in the Western Continent to assist the defenders there in encircling and suppressing the rebellion of the Dark Remnants. But when I got there, I discovered that it was not encirclement and suppression at all, but a massacre. Ordinary orc villages were slaughtered without any evidence of belief in darkness. I immediately reported the situation to the local shrine, but there was no result, and then my companions and I received a transfer order."

"I don't think your departure went well."

"Yes." Noah smiled bitterly, "Before I was transferred, I had a conflict with the local defenders."

I don't think I need to ask the reason for the conflict, so I asked, "You didn't lose, did you?"

Noah continued to smile bitterly: "I didn't lose at the time, but when I returned to the temple, I was disqualified as a knight. Losing my knighthood is a shame to my family, so I was expelled from the family later."

It's really a standard tragic hero template, I decided to sigh.

"What happened at that time made me understand that what I learned in school and what I have always believed in may not be true. But even if I become a mercenary, I still can't forget what I have learned something, I don't want to forget."

I nodded my head in understanding.Just like me, although I am a necromancer, I still love to enjoy delicious food and communicate with natural elemental spirits. Occupation and hobbies should be separated... Well, this statement may not be suitable for Noah.

"Even though I can no longer be a knight, I will use the knight code to restrain my behavior at any time." Noah seemed to have gotten rid of the daze of the past few days. At this moment, his eyes were gentle and firm.Once decided without hesitation, he reminded me of the former owner of the body.Perhaps all knights were made from the same mold?

"So, what I want to tell you is that such...conflicts may happen again in the future."

"I don't think so. Even this time, you didn't intend to force the team members to return their discoveries, did you? As for your own spoils, you certainly have the right to do whatever you want."

In fact, I think this rebellion is the result of Asia's haste.The team's previous confrontation was a bit serious, but in the battle of Skull City, Noah had already begun to gain the trust of the team members.If it can continue like this, and after he has established a certain prestige, he will ask for the return of part of the spoils. Even if the team members disagree, it will not cause the current consequences.

"I think I've already made it clear what kind of person you are, and I've made my decision clear to you." I smiled, "Or, you don't want to continue to treat me as a companion?"

If the temple really restarts the Western Expedition, then the situation on the two continents will become more tense, and I must be more cautious when using undead magic.Therefore, I need to find a companion to make up for the lack of strength caused by not being able to use undead magic. The combination of knights and magicians is a good choice.Of course, a companion with a temple background is indeed beyond my expectations, but Noah looks easy to deceive, so it shouldn't be a big problem.

"Chris, thank you." Noah stared at me and said solemnly.

Uh, don't be so moved.I didn't expect Noah's reaction to be so big. His undisguised trust and gratitude made me a little bit at a loss. It seems that I should say something at this time.So I said to him, "Well, let's have dinner first."

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The wind blows through the ruins, making my robes rattle.I can't feel the wind elves here, only the heavy breath of death, because this is the center of Skeleton City.

The sky was low, but the huge full moon in the sky was blood red.On the night of the blood moon, the magic of the dark and undead systems will have a bonus. It is also a good day for undead creatures to come out and do activities. It is the moment I have been looking forward to for a long time.I stood in the center of the already completed magic circle and waited quietly. When the last ray of sunlight disappeared over the horizon, the air suddenly became cold, and I began to chant spells.

This time the incantation was different from the previous ones, especially long and awkward. I sang it carefully to ensure that every syllable was clear and correct.

While I was chanting, the surroundings were gradually surrounded and eroded by mist, and this mist seemed to be soaked by the moonlight, showing a strange red color, it was magic mist!The appearance of the magic mist made me understand that what I was waiting for was coming.