My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 27

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Episode 27

 

Empty Spirit Staff.

 

An item obtained after defeating the Orc Mage.

 

【That thiiiiiing!!!】

 

The Otherworldly Soul let out a shriek.

 

“Can you come here?”

 

【It’s possible. I’m a Half Elf!】

 

What does being a Half Elf have to do with switching to a staff.

 

【It’s a place where a spirit once dwelled. Even if it’s not quite this staff, it’s very compatible with me!】

 

Even if it’s not Undead.

 

It can become a vessel to contain a soul.

 

It seems like a special case though.

 

I should take note of this.

 

No.

 

Rather than that.

 

Should I carry around a spare Undead or two to prepare for situations like this?

 

【Krhrhm.】

 

Sir Isra showed his displeasure.

 

This is only because I told him to hold back.

 

He looks ready to settle things with an opponent he can’t even see.

 

“However, you’ll need to make an oath.”

 

【An oath?】

 

“I’m getting you out of there, so I should receive compensation, shouldn’t I?”

 

【I’m just a soul so I don’t know what I could give you. Fine. Tell me what you want.】

 

“You.”

 

【Huh?】

 

“I want you.”

 

When I met Sir Isra, Orc Zombie Mk. 42 was next to me so I could forcibly stuff him in.

 

But I don’t have a vessel to immediately contain this soul.

 

Even if I transfer it to the Empty Spirit Staff.

 

There’s a possibility it could switch to somewhere else.

 

【Hmm. Alright. I’ll make the oath.】

 

That was unexpected.

 

Even Sir Isra was so stubborn when I first met him.

 

I don’t know how strong the soul dwelling in the staff is.

 

Even so.

 

After exchanging a few words, I could tell he had quite a bit of pride.

 

He didn’t seem ordinary, but he readily agreed to the deal.

 

【Do not trust the words of a mage.】

 

Sir Isra interjected.

 

【A mage?】

 

【That’s right. A mage who delights in using cunning tricks!】

 

Along with that ominous reputation as a Necromancer slayer.

 

Sir.

 

You really hate mages, don’t you?

 

【They are a tribe that twists and deceives the laws of the world.】

 

“I’m technically a mage too though.”

 

【You are different!】

 

We have a social consensus to call that kind of thing double standards.

 

“Let’s try trusting him once.”

 

This is a precious and rare Otherworldly Soul.

 

The second soul I’ve seen in my entire 5 years of Hunter life.

 

This is way too valuable, you know?

 

I lightly waved the Empty Spirit Staff.

 

Other people started looking at me with ‘what is he doing?’ expressions.

 

I must look strange.

 

The embarrassment is only temporary.

 

Since I’m getting an Otherworldly Soul, let me endure it a little.

 

The blue light mass surrounding the [Talkative Sage’s Staff] was gradually drawn toward me.

 

【Just a little more!】

 

This is actually working.

 

Half embarrassed, half reluctant, I waved the staff around.

 

The light mass seeped into the staff.

 

【Yahoo! Finally escaped!!】

 

Even after the Otherworldly Soul broke free.

 

There was no particular change in the Talkative Sage’s Staff.

 

Phew.

 

That’s a relief.

 

I waved my staff at thin air like a crazy person

 

What if the displayed Hero’s Weapon had broken at exactly that timing?

 

I’d definitely be under investigation.

 

【Really thank you! Thanks to you, I’m free!】

 

The Otherworldly Soul chattered away non-stop.

 

It was difficult to respond here.

 

“Wait a moment.”

 

【Huh?】

 

“I’ll call you later.”

 

Before the Otherworldly Soul could respond.

 

I quickly shoved the staff into the subspace carrier I had opened earlier.

 

Phew.

 

Finally, it’s quiet.

 

Leaving behind the strange looks from other people.

 

I moved my legs quickly and came out of the National Central Museum.

 

Phew.

 

Now I can finally breathe.

 

【Do you truly trust the words of that chattering soul?】

 

“Trust my ability.”

 

When it comes to Otherworldly Souls, that is.

 

Having absolute influence over them is the Necrosmith’s ability.

 

In fact, didn’t Sir Isra possess the zombie regardless of his own will?

 

【Then there was no need to dance with that staff, was there?】

 

“The distance was too far.”

 

Damn it.

 

My face burns just thinking about it again, so let’s not talk about that anymore.

 

Hah.

 

I calmed down while taking a deep breath.

 

Now it’s time to welcome a new subordinate.

 

As I gripped the staff in my hand again.

 

【Kyaa! It’s outside!!】

 

The sound echoed through my mind.

 

Since I was prepared this time, the impact wasn’t as severe.

 

I tapped the staff with my index finger.

 

“Let’s introduce ourselves.”

 

【Ah. Right. I haven’t properly introduced myself to my benefactor.】

 

The blue mass that had been spinning around the staff stopped moving.

 

As if.

 

Politely greeting me.

 

【I am Eclipse Witch Ingrid Yggdrasil. I offer my gratitude to my benefactor.】

 

* * *

 

Walpurgis Witch Council.

 

A powerful group of witches that surpasses the Magic Tower.

 

Among them.

 

The title ‘Eclipse’ is said to be given only to special individuals.

 

―Single Inheritance.

 

―Those who inherit mana and knowledge through generations.

 

Powerful mana and vast magical knowledge.

 

Among the various ‘colors’ of the Walpurgis Witch Council, the most powerful and fearsome black color.

 

In the sense that she stands at the pinnacle.

 

The witch called Eclipse…

 

“That would be you?”

 

【Hoho. You catch on quickly.】

 

The otherworldly soul attached to the staff smiled brightly.

 

Following the Continental Greatest Sword, now the strongest witch.

 

Really.

 

My luck is too good, isn’t it?

 

Or maybe my luck has been too bad until now.

 

“Sir Isra. Have you heard of this before?”

 

【The Walpurgis Witch Council is a name I’m hearing for the first time.】

 

“There must have been mages on the continent where you lived too.”

 

【There were the Four Great Magic Towers.】

 

Hmm.

 

I thought since they’re both otherworldly souls, they’d be from the same place.

 

But that doesn’t seem to be the case.

 

【Since this is also fate. I shall serve you as my master.】

 

Excuse me?

 

You’re moving quite fast there.

 

Just a moment ago she was speaking casually.

 

Now she immediately switched to respectful speech.

 

【Cunning witch. Do not try to bewitch our lord with your silver tongue.】

 

【Pledging loyalty is bewitching?】

 

【Who knows what schemes you’re hiding behind that tongue of yours!】

 

【My. Knights really are the same even in different dimensions. Exactly the same.】

 

Please stop, both of you.

 

My head’s about to hurt again.

 

【Forgive my disloyalty.】

 

【Don’t let that iron head give you a headache.】

 

Lady Eclipse the witch.

 

She doesn’t back down from a single word.

 

Rather, she’s quite skilled at subtly provoking Sir Isra.

 

“Um, Miss Ingrit?”

 

【Please speak comfortably. Master.】

 

“I’m going to put your soul into an undead. Will that be alright?”

 

【Of course. The grace of freeing me from that staff, I’ll repay until my bones turn to dust.】

 

That might happen sooner than expected.

 

A witch.

 

Rather than an Armed Zombie Warrior.

 

A Skeleton Mage would be more fitting.

 

I’ve already confirmed the materials are available at the Hunter Market.

 

I can craft it right away at the workshop.

 

【Can you make it to the afternoon schedule?】

 

“I’ll have to cancel.”

 

I viewed the 12 Heroes’ weapons exhibition.

 

And unexpectedly met an Otherworldly Soul.

 

If I buy the necessary items at the Hunter Market and craft the undead.

 

I won’t have time to make it by one o’clock.

 

[Melee Dealer]

 

―That’s fine. How about tomorrow?

 

[Park Min-ho]

 

―Yes. Sorry for changing the schedule.

 

[Melee Dealer]

 

―We’ll find one more person and do a dungeon run, I guess.

 

Phew.

 

I’m glad they were understanding.

 

When we do the raid tomorrow, I should bring ten more magic stones or something.

 

[Obsidian]

 

Grade: Magic

 

Classification: Minerals

 

Durability: 30/30

 

A catalyst that reacts to the mana of the Dark Dimension.

 

*Mana + 21 when creating undead

 

[Black Orb]

 

Grade: Magic

 

Classification: Magic Tool

 

Durability: 120/120

 

An orb forged with dark mana. It amplifies the power of dark magic and necromancy spells.

 

*Mana Amplification Lv 14

 

*Concentration Lv 8

 

A medium to circulate spiritual power.

 

I had to treat the magic casting tool as one body and match it accordingly.

 

Originally, I was going to use the [Empty Spirit Staff].

 

But because some soul had settled in, I quickly switched to Plan B.

 

What else I need to get is…

 

[Fire Elemental’s Crown]

 

Grade: C

 

Classification: Miscellaneous

 

Durability: 56/60

 

The essence of flame that sits atop a Fire Elemental’s head.

 

*Mana +17 when creating Undead

 

*13% reduction in rearrangement speed when creating magic-type Undead.

 

[Goatman Parchment]

 

Grade: D

 

Classification: Miscellaneous

 

Durability: 23/30

 

Parchment made from refined Goatman hide.

 

*8% reduction in rearrangement speed when creating magic-type Undead.

 

This should be enough.

 

They said they’d give a 10% discount for cash, so I paid everything by bank transfer.

 

It cost over 40 million won, but it was fine.

 

The money I made from selling D-rank Magic Stones exceeds 100 million.

 

What is there to fear!

 

“Kehehehehe.”

 

Money really is the best.

 

I put all the purchased items into the Subspace Carrier.

 

Back at the New Workshop.

 

With only the bare minimum of items placed, it felt empty.

 

【Master. What are you trying to do?】

 

“I’m going to make Undead like I said earlier.”

 

【Were you a Necromancer?】

 

“Similar. It’s called Necrosmith.”

 

【How interesting. It’s a concept that doesn’t exist in Eclipse’s knowledge either.】

 

Wait a minute.

 

“Do you also know knowledge related to Necromancers?”

 

【Yes! Among the knowledge of the Walpurgis Witch Council, there’s also the Method of Commanding the Dead.】

 

In that case.

 

Through the witch lady, there might be a way to make Undead Servitude possible.

 

【It would be difficult with a Skeleton Mage.】

 

A sharp answer.

 

Still, I learned about a new possibility.

 

Thinking that I might not need to fiddle with corpses one by one every time.

 

Motivation welled up.

 

“Shall we begin?”

 

I released the Orc Mage corpse from Death Space.

 

[Corpse Processing]

 

After placing it on the work table, I quickly separated the flesh and bones.

 

【This requires more work than the Armed Zombie Warrior.】

 

“At least I don’t need to use a hammer.”

 

Skeleton-type monsters require all flesh to be stripped away.

 

It’s tedious work, but there’s no choice.

 

How nice would it be if there were mages among the zombie types too?

 

By reaching a higher level.

 

Or through development, it might be possible, but not right now.

 

[Spirit Circuit Installation]

 

I carved additional spirit power circuits throughout the bones.

 

And placed all the catalysts and materials I had bought earlier.

 

“I need to add this guy too.”

 

【Isn’t that the Mutant Underground Dweller’s heart?】

 

“It has good compatibility with magic-type undead.”

 

I placed the heart I had been saving inside the ribcage.

 

Through additional processing and spirit circuit installation, I connected it as one body.

 

“Open your eyes.”

 

[Corpse Crafting]

 

Mana drained out steadily.

 

The corpse, now nothing but bare bones, suddenly stood up.

 

Red light slowly emanated from its empty eye sockets.

 

Whitish energy surged from the orb held in its hand.

 

[You have crafted a Skeleton Mage.]

 

[Abilities increase due to the effect of Corpse Processing.]

 

Unlike the Armed Zombie Warrior, a new type of undead wasn’t born.

 

Rather than bold modification, it was probably because I adopted some enhancement elements within the existing framework.

 

“Ingrid.”

 

【Yes. Master.】

 

“This is the body you’ll be using from now on.”

 

【To directly create an Undead and integrate it with a soul. That’s quite a rare skill.】

 

“Already analyzing my abilities?”

 

【Hoho. It’s a habit.】

 

The flickering mass of light in the staff approached me.

 

【May I make a suggestion?】

 

“By all means.”

 

【I’d like to use this staff for the body composition as well.】

 

The staff?

 

“You mean the Empty Spirit Staff.”

 

【I mentioned earlier that I’m a Half Elf, didn’t I?】

 

“You did.”

 

【With your abilities, you should be able to unravel the tree branches and arrange them like muscles.】

 

The staff’s structure looked like it was tightly wound like a ball of thread.

 

She was asking me to unravel this and insert it here and there throughout the bones.

 

“But if I do that, the staff will break.”

 

【My soul will hold it together.】

 

【You said you’d serve as master, but it was all just smooth talk!】

 

“Sir.”

 

With just that short word, Sir Isra fell silent.

 

Sorry.

 

But this is an Otherworldly Soul I obtained with difficulty.

 

Whatever happens, let’s give it a try.

 

Swish!

 

I applied just a little force and the staff unraveled like thread, becoming limp.

 

The Empty Spirit Staff divided into five branches.

 

What was now better described as tree branches, I twisted around various parts of the bones using [Corpse Processing].

 

[You have breathed an Otherworldly Soul into the created Undead (Skeleton Mage).]

 

[68% match with the soul’s living form.]

 

[Skeleton Mage → Name changed to Ingrid Yggdrasil.]

 

[Skill: Eclipse has been added.]

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