My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 199

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Episode 199

A familiar name embedded on the first page of the research journal.

My gaze naturally turned toward Sir Isra.

“Hmm. These ruins. They really were made by Necromancers, I see.”

“You must have been quite hated by the Necromancers.”

This was like a public enemy level for Necromancers.

Sir Isra crossed his arms and replied with a displeased tone.

“It is my eternal regret that I could not completely uproot those wicked ones.”

“Ack.”

What a brutal sentiment.

「Ordinary undead cannot defeat the detestable Emperor’s dog.」

「A being who has reached the realm of Grand Master. A monster who splits mountains and rivers with a single sword swing—undead are no match for such a foe.」

「How can we defeat him? That fearsome and mighty one!」

Rather than a research journal, it seemed more like lamentations or curses.

Sir Isra.

Just how much did you torment the Necromancers?

「While pondering the limits of necromancy, I found the answer.」

「The strength of the creation depends on how powerful the corpse used as the spell medium is.」

「To defeat Isra, we needed the corpse of someone equally strong from when they were alive. But where could we obtain such a thing?」

A chicken-and-egg level dilemma.

「After much deliberation, we found the answer. If there are no corpses of the strong, couldn’t we just make them ourselves?」

「Among the lost knowledge of alchemy, there were materials about homunculi.」

「Artificially created humans! We just need to create bodies suitable for undead creation from the start!」

Creating strong humans with their own hands.

Then killing them and reviving them as undead.

“Creatively wasteful.”

“Not necessarily.”

“Wouldn’t enhancing body parts be more cost-effective?”

“Ordinary Necromancers, unlike my Lord, have limits in strengthening undead.”

Right.

Enhancing or connecting each part was a Necrosmith’s specialty.

Still, it doesn’t feel efficient.

Let’s see the next content.

「We succeeded in cultivating and creating homunculi.」

「Performance improves rapidly. At this rate, we might be able to mass-produce up to Dullahan level, if not Death Knight level.」

….

「The limits of homunculi were clear. We cannot create anything beyond aura users.」

「Even though we made them based on the design philosophy of Doom Knights, why can’t they exhibit power beyond that?」

「We believed this could solve our aspirations. But that cunning nemesis Isra also died, so we lost motivation for further research.」

「There’s no reason to continue homunculus research. We’ll dispose of the facility and keep only the research data… Wait, what’s this? Space is distorting?」

The research journal ended with that passage.

“It seems the entire research facility was transferred.”

【Interesting. To be sucked into a dimensional rift.】

Ingrid and Meigers’ eyes were unusual.

On the other hand, Sir Isra seemed unconcerned.

Well.

Looking at the research journal, only the homunculus laboratory disappeared.

It wasn’t like the entire continent he had roamed in life had flown over.

His position was different from the two vassals who were excited to analyze the structure of the Cross Gate.

[You have thoroughly read the Homunculus Research Journal.]

[The user’s understanding of necromancy is high.]

[Homunculus Creation skill is added.]

[Homunculus Creation]

Category: Alchemy / Necromancy

Grade: A

Type: Passive

Artificially cultivates life. The talent and disposition of homunculi vary according to crafting materials and understanding.

A skill was added just from reading a research journal.

Even though it wasn’t an official skill book, the effect was tremendous.

Epic grade is truly different.

“I’m not sure if this is a necessary skill for Master.”

“Right.”

Homunculus creation attempted to overcome the limits of Necromancers.

Usefulness aside.

With just the Necrosmith’s [Corpse Processing] and [Corpse Crafting], I can create stronger undead.

Even with the same undead.

When they go through my hands, their specs become nearly twice as strong.

“The combat power of undead is slightly lower than conventional standards. However, the dead touched by my Lord’s hand are an exception.”

Sir Isra also agreed.

Homunculi.

The grade is high, but I’m not sure if they’ll be useful.

“What does the Grand Alchemist think?”

【This method of creation is far from orthodox.】

Meigers slowly shook his head.

【While there’s no set path in alchemy, this is clearly heretical.】

“Doesn’t it matter as long as you reach your destination?”

【The path to truth cannot be taken through shortcuts. It’s only possible by walking the righteous path.】

Solemnity swirled in his telepathy.

He was usually an old man who only shouted ‘Alchemy is the best! I, the Grand Alchemist, am the best!’

But when viewing the homunculi researched by Necromancers, he generously displayed the dignity of a Grand Alchemist.

“A bit disappointing.”

All items obtained from the ruins were related to homunculi.

The research journal provided skills.

The anatomical diagrams recorded structure and design methods.

For ordinary Necromancers, there would be elements to use for power enhancement.

But for a Necrosmith like me, it was like chicken ribs.

[A skill researching necromancy mediums has been added.]

[Compatible with Corpse Crafting / Corpse Enhancement skills.]

[Homunculus Creation skill integrates with the two skills.]

[This skill is an advanced form. Its grade increases under the influence of Homunculus Creation.]

[Understanding is adjusted to the limit according to the user’s grade.]

[When promoted to a higher level, the grades of Corpse Crafting / Corpse Enhancement automatically increase.]

“Whoa.”

I take back calling it chicken ribs.

The Necromancer’s research journal. It’s the best!

It wasn’t a flaw that the A-grade skill appeared and then disappeared.

The skill’s function was incorporated into Corpse Crafting / Enhancement, so I can create homunculi with just knowledge and facilities.

Rather, homunculi made through Corpse Crafting even receive spec increase bonuses.

It would be fair to say it was improved.

Well, that doesn’t mean I’m likely to make homunculi though.

“Then this anatomy diagram would be useful too?”

The homunculus blueprints that the Necromancers had researched.

Reading them might spark inspiration for creating new undead.

With an excited heart, I unfolded the homunculus anatomy diagram.

[Necromancy understanding is too low.]

[Corpse Enhancement / Corpse Crafting must be A-rank or higher to read the anatomy diagram.]

The black things were letters.

The white background was paper.

I could definitely see something, but I couldn’t understand it.

“A-rank, huh.”

Corpse Enhancement and Corpse Crafting had reached 100% understanding thanks to the research journal.

Once I get promoted, both skills would rise to A-rank.

Then I’d be able to understand the homunculus blueprints.

“There’s one more reason I need to get promoted.”

“You’ll have to work even harder.”

“We’ll help you with all our might, Master!”

The two vassals’ eyes blazed with enthusiasm.

They’re so excited about the thought of working me to the bone. So excited.

“I had expectations about replicating the strong, but it’s disappointing.”

“They say aura users are the limit.”

【The true value of homunculi isn’t as weapons. Later, this old man will show you their real worth.】

“Good. I’ll look forward to it.”

Meigers’ alchemy was extremely useful.

It improved the performance of structures inside the Death Forge.

It also helped with undead creation.

Who knows, maybe seeing a homunculus made by a Grand Alchemist would give me some insight.

“Would it be alright if Schne explores the ruins a bit more?”

“Do as you please.”

“Kyahoo! I smell treasure and my nose is tingling!”

“They say even a thief can be patient for a while.”

Ingrid clicked her tongue.

“Haha. It’s more like saying a dog will stop eating shit.”

“That’s more accurate.”

“Schne isn’t a dog!”

Stop teasing the kid.

Any treasure she finds will be mine anyway.

How nice to see her being so enthusiastic.

“Hmm?”

Suddenly, Sir Isra emanated a sharp aura.

“What’s wrong?”

“It seemed like someone was hiding nearby.”

Sir Isra shook his head.

“I must have been mistaken.”

“Cross Gate is enemy territory, so it doesn’t hurt to be tense.”

“Haha. I’m always watching over my lord’s safety, so don’t worry.”

Sir Isra’s protection was certainly reliable, so I nodded.

“I’m counting on you going forward too.”

“Master! The girl is confident in alarm and automatic defense magic too!”

“Schne will throw her body like a dog to block attacks!”

These guys, really.

Anyone watching would think I’m making them compete for loyalty.

“Protecting my lord is my job.”

“Iron Head, I won’t let you monopolize Master alone.”

“As an assassin, Schne knows that feeling well!”

The vassals bickering among themselves.

…

Please, just keep it to one verse, guys.

* * *

Rustle.

The woman hiding in the bushes let out a long-held breath with a “phew.”

Ears several times longer and more pointed than a human’s.

They were the symbol of the forest race, the elves.

‘Did he notice me?’

Her heart pounded.

Even though she thought it impossible.

Recalling the moment her eyes met Sir Isra’s made fear well up again.

‘That can’t be.’

The woman suppressed her instinctive fear.

The distance from Min-ho’s group was over 1km.

With the forest’s protection, an elven racial trait, wrapped around her, there was no way they could notice.

Their eyes meeting must have been just a terrible coincidence.

Having somehow convinced herself, the woman let out another big sigh.

‘I’ve completed my mission.’

The order given to her was to observe the stronghold in the basin.

The dimensional barrier generator.

[Gaia Former] was receiving attention from various races with footholds in Cross Gate.

An intersection of multiple dimensions.

Only a very few races could form safe zones in Cross Gate.

It wasn’t some kind of technology.

It was suppressing Cross Gate’s nature with the powerful authority possessed by superior races.

However.

Humans had succeeded in suppressing monster regeneration with some kind of technology.

‘If we could get our hands on that technology!’

The woman calmed her excitement.

The order from above was surveillance only.

She shouldn’t go any further.

But why was it?

The woman felt an impulse to get closer.

‘Is it because of the familiar mana pattern?’

While observing Min-ho’s group.

She had detected a strange wavelength flowing in the air.

The mana pattern of her own kind.

No.

Mana with even more depth than that stimulated the woman’s ears.

‘It must be my imagination.’

The elf shook her head vigorously.

The woman also held quite a high position among the forest race.

The only beings who possessed mana deeper than hers were High Elves.

There was no way such wavelengths could be felt from a group of humans.

‘Let’s stop having idle thoughts and go report.’

Snap!

Even though she was running and stepping on tree branches, not a single sound was made.

The Elf who had been observing Park Min-ho’s Group disappeared into the Forest like that.

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