My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 129

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Episode 129

The method to strengthen one’s forces is very simple.

Create many powerful undead!

“Wow. It’s so simple that I can’t help but be amazed.”

Sir Isra yawned widely as he replied.

This guy.

This is a secret weapon I haven’t told anyone about.

The crafting methods I currently possess are as follows.

*Warrior Class

Tigris[B+] / Armed Zombie Enhanced[C+] / Skeleton Knight[C] / Armed Zombie Warrior[D+] / Ghoul[C] / Returner[D] / Dustman[D] / Skeleton Archer[D] / Skeleton Warrior[D] / Zombie[E] / Skeleton[E]

*Magic Class

Dark Hood[C] / Skeleton Mage[D]

*Special Class

Draco[B] / Revenant[C]

Looking at these three categories, don’t you get a feeling?

“It’s heavily skewed toward close combat types.”

“Magic types aren’t usually common though.”

Still, this is a bit extreme.

Tigris is B+.

Armed Zombie Enhanced is C+.

On the other hand, Dark Hood, the highest level magic type, is C-rank.

Even then, the production cost is so expensive that I haven’t made a single one.

“About how much does it cost?”

“400 million, I think.”

Each material was originally expensive.

Even Revenant could be resolved within 100 million since it only required common materials except for [Banshee’s Lament].

But mass-producing D-rank Skeleton Mages felt disappointing.

After consulting with the two vassals.

The conclusion I reached after pondering during work was as follows.

-Tigris 30 units.

-Armed Zombie Enhanced 15 units.

-Dark Hood of the Witch Coven 5 units.

-Skeleton Mage 20 units.

“You said Dark Hood’s unit cost is too high compared to its performance.”

“There’s no choice.”

Dark Hood was like a white elephant.

About 400 million per unit.

Considering that Tigris costs around 50 million, it was truly an enormous amount.

But what can I do.

The firepower of warrior-class undead is limited.

The number of enemies that can be defeated at once is restricted.

On the other hand, ranged attacks can deliver one-sided damage as long as mana and stability are secured.

“Why are you making so many Skeleton Mages?”

“To assist Ingrid.”

Skeleton Mage is merely a D-rank monster.

The spells it can learn are at most D-rank.

In B-rank Gates, it’s difficult to even create variables.

However.

Ingrid can combine even low-level magic to maximize destructive power.

“Dark Hood will be the main force and deterrent. The remaining Skeleton Mages will all assist Ingrid.”

A bold investment trusting in Ingrid’s unique technique!

“I’ll definitely repay the trust you’ve shown me!”

This is the result of holding a hammer for 5 days, excluding time for sleep and meals.

Phew.

I’m tired.

Looking at my reflection in the mirror, I couldn’t tell if this was a person or a panda.

Has there ever been a time I was this tired since inheriting the Heavenly Martial Body?

“You feel less fatigue, but it’s not complete liberation.”

“I know. I’m just complaining.”

No one threatened me with a sword to make undead.

It was none other than myself who got greedy before entering the Tower of Chaos.

What can I do.

I’ll have to suffer a bit more.

“But something seems to be missing.”

“The preparations are almost finished though?”

“The Gale Knights are all vacant!”

“You caught me.”

All Armed Zombie Enhanced were excluded from the Gale Knights.

I assigned them to guard me.

“Shall I make Skeleton Knights? It’s a crafting method I’ve used effectively for your modification too.”

“That’s not enough.”

【Too. Much. Talk.】

“To ignore Master’s feelings like that. Knights these days are no joke.”

【I think you’re in the wrong here, sir.】

“I’m merely speaking frankly. What use is the lord’s sword if it loses its edge!”

Sir Isra shouted proudly.

Oh.

Not backing down even in a three-against-one situation.

When his conviction is firm, there’s no bending.

“Then how about this guy?”

Thud-

The remains of the dead summoned to the Death Forge fell before the familiars.

Abyss Revenant.

A formidable enemy that gave us trouble in the trap gate created by Black Heaven.

“You knew how to craft this undead too?”

“I’m planning to figure it out from now.”

[Corpse Processing]

[Spirit Eye]

I projected mana to learn the structure of the Abyss Revenant.

[Analysis of the corresponding undead is complete.]

[Abyss Revenant Crafting Method – 12.8%]

I obtained the Ghoul and Skeleton Knight crafting methods this way too.

A B+-rank undead.

And it’s a monster that can even use aura, albeit limitedly.

Wouldn’t it be suitable as a new knight order member?

“As expected, Master had it all planned!”

Sir Isra’s voice trembled softly.

He shouldn’t get moved already.

“It might fail.”

My general knowledge about Abyss Revenant is zero.

Just because I learn the crafting method doesn’t mean I can make it right away.

First, proficiency is an issue.

Second is whether I can obtain the materials needed for crafting.

“My Lord will surely succeed.”

“I’ll have to work hard to repay that trust.”

I smiled lightly and analyzed the next Abyss Revenant’s corpse.

[Analyzing the corresponding undead.]

….

[Abyss Revenant crafting method has been added.]

[Abyss Revenant]

Grade: B+

*Materials required for crafting.

[Banshee’s Lament 6 pieces]

[Large-type corpse 1 body]

[B-Grade Magic Stone 10 pieces]

[Ashen Herb]

[Spirit’s Sigh]

….

[Battlefield’s Scream]

“Every single one is a formidable material.”

Ingrid crossed her arms.

Banshee’s Lament is at least somewhat obtainable.

It’s the core catalyst for Revenant crafting.

It was about 60 million won each, so let’s cleanly estimate 300 million.

Obtaining a large-type corpse is also a task.

For it to function properly as an undead, the limbs must be intact.

But would it be easy to obtain an intact large-type corpse?

Large-types like Ogres and Trolls were exceptionally strong for their grade due to ability bonuses.

During the hunting process, they don’t discriminate in their methods.

It’s not easy to find an intact corpse.

“This is troublesome.”

“Actually, it’s not that troublesome.”

What was the B-rank Gate we conquered before?

It was a place where Trolls appeared.

The corpses we obtained during the conquest were stored frozen through President Baek’s help!

“The Girl cannot fathom how far ahead Master sees.”

“As expected of my Lord. There was a reason you didn’t dispose of the large-types!”

【Great Master! You’re amazing!】

【As expected. My. Master.】

If their plan was to kill me with embarrassment, they’re about half successful.

“Let’s place an order with President Baek.”

I’ve also used most of the byproducts piled up in the large trailer.

Suddenly.

A streak of anxiety swept across my chest.

“The money, it’s really okay, right?”

Hmm.

Let me discuss this with the President too.

“What will you do if military funds are insufficient?”

I’ll have to try within the allowable limits.

I can earn it back and repay!

“That seems a bit dangerous. Master.”

“A ruler of a nation should not manage with a gambling mindset.”

【How about stealing?】

【Sacred. Purification.】

Sigh.

I’ll handle it myself, so don’t worry.

* * *

“We’ll take a small loss, but it’s possible.”

President Baek’s hearty answer.

Since I’m planning to craft 5, I need 30 Banshee’s Laments alone.

Considering the possibility of failure, I should buy 40 to 50 with some leeway, right?

That’s already 3 billion.

The word “billion” comes out naturally.

“Hahaha. This is really interesting.”

I’m sorry, President.

I didn’t mean to make you experience corporate life like this.

“It’s fine. I feel refreshed as if I’ve become younger.”

So you’re saying it’s not fun.

Sob.

“We’re not touching the Agency’s operating expenses, right?”

“It will be resolved with the money Hunter Park earned.”

Damn. At least that’s fortunate.

I left the disposal of magic stones to President Baek.

Since there’s no fixed market price, he said he’d sell at the appropriate timing and transfer the payment.

“I think we’ve spent over 5 billion.”

“Didn’t you bring back an enormous amount of C-Grade Magic Stones?”

Still, he says that purchasing Abyss Revenant materials will use up most of the money I’ve saved.

It’s fortunate that we won’t be short on money.

“For Banshee’s Lament, twelve pieces as initial stock, and the rest should be possible tomorrow morning.”

Twelve pieces remaining in the domestic Hunter Market.

The rest will be purchased with GGG’s cooperation.

“Wow.”

The contract made with Sofia and the Executive Director.

They say they’ll deliver through the global network as quickly as possible.

Excellent.

GGG is reliable!

Second most trustworthy after President Baek.

As soon as I received the materials, I immediately attempted to craft an Abyss Revenant.

“Open your eyes.”

[Corpse Crafting]

[Completion is insufficient.]

[All materials consumed in crafting this undead are destroyed.]

The first attempt failed cleanly.

I analyzed the collapsed Troll corpse closely.

“Let me concentrate.”

I rolled up both sleeves and picked up the hammer.

Clang!

Clank!

[Bone Metallurgy]

[Bone Alloy]

[Mana Forging]

[Spirit Circuit Installation]

[Corpse Processing]

[Skin Suturing]

A high-difficulty task that required utilizing all the Necrosmith skills I had learned so far.

The troll corpse collapsed on the first attempt because it couldn’t handle the mana circulation.

I made the bones that would serve as passages for spirit circuit installation even sturdier.

And installed the circuits more densely as well.

“Open your eyes.”

[Corpse Crafting]

[You have crafted 1 Abyss Revenant.]

[Completion is insufficient. All stats are reduced by 15%.]

Success on the second attempt.

It wasn’t perfect, but it functioned.

“Master. I serve.”

“Good. Good. Listen well.”

“Master has. Blood scent. Enemy?”

Look at this fellow.

The blue ghostfire dwelling in its eye sockets blazed fiercely.

Perhaps because it was made by cramming in deep resentment, the control wasn’t perfect.

“Blood scent. Breath of the living.”

“You have quite the nerve for a watchdog.”

Sir Isra, who had leaped up to grasp the Abyss Revenant’s shoulder in one bound, growled low.

“Do not bark at your Master.”

“Dead one. No. Living one?”

“Since ancient times, they say this is the medicine for those who won’t listen to reason.”

Thwack!

Sir Isra combined a newcomer welcome with establishing strict discipline.

Ouch.

Even I feel pain just watching.

[Deploying Abyss Revenant to the Gale Knights.]

[Gale Knight Order Member – 1/5]

After succeeding on the second attempt, everything proceeded smoothly.

I began additional crafting with the catalysts and materials Boss had brought.

The remaining four were also completed without failure.

Though their stats varied due to experimenting with this and that during the crafting process.

Since the most important skillset was fixed, there wasn’t a huge difference in combat power.

“Hraaaaaaaa.”

When about five hours remained of Ingrid’s residency period at the blacksmith shop.

I was able to fill the knight order completely with Abyss Revenants.

Preparations for climbing the Tower of Chaos were complete.

“Please look forward to it. Since I’ve reinforced the order members, I shall show you performance beyond your expectations.”

“Let’s warm up a bit before engaging in real combat.”

I should test how much combat power this strengthened undead army possessed.

“President Baek. Would it be possible to contract a Gate?”

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