Necromancer Academy’s Genius Summoner - Chapter 77

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Necromancer School’s Summoning Genius Chapter 77
“……?”
Simon’s eyes widened.
An outside instructor? This was a first, wasn’t it?
“Please come in.”
Jane gestured, and a middle-aged man climbed onto the lecture platform.
He wore work clothes bristling with pockets, his face breaking into a warm, easy smile.
“I’d like to introduce Edward Burkbeck, a Hunter,” Jane announced.
She continued her introduction smoothly.
“Some of you may not recognize his face, but he is an industry legend who has discovered over twenty ancient ruins and ranks among the world’s finest Treasure Hunters.”
Applause erupted from every corner of the room. Bigcrum in particular was practically vibrating with excitement, drumming his fingers on the desk.
“Insane! Wow! Is this real? That Treasure Hunter Edward? Professor Jane’s recruitment standards really are…….”
“He’s someone important?”
Merin asked with an impassive expression, and Bigcrum spun around, looking genuinely shocked.
“Hey! How can you not know Edward? That’s seriously lacking in basic knowledge!”
“Who is he?”
“Aaaargh!”
Edward, now on the platform, opened his mouth with a slightly tense smile.
“Ah, well. Nice to meet you all. You’re the first-year students of Kizen, yes?”
“Yes!”
The students answered in unison.
“Hehehehe! The day I’d actually teach at Kizen has finally come! I suppose I have made something of myself after all. The truth is, I owe all my success to my father. Though I was born into humble circumstances…….”
Ahem.
Jane, standing with her arms crossed in the back, let out a small cough. Edward’s shoulders tensed, and he straightened his posture.
“Ah, right! Yes! Anyway, let’s skip the pleasantries and begin! I pride myself on having explored every corner of the Dark Alliance Territory. Or rather, I should say the entire continent—there’s not a place I haven’t wandered through. Even the Sacred Federation Territory, though I had to do it… secretly…….”
“Hunter Edward.”
Jane’s voice cut through, and Edward straightened. “Oh! Ah! My apologies, Vice-Principal! Haha! To put it simply, I’m a survival expert. Unlike you students with your formidable Dark Magic, I don’t possess that kind of power. But the weak have their own methods of survival—thorough preparation, that’s all! Now, let’s begin.”
Edward, who had been rambling, began pulling materials from his bag and taping them to the blackboard.
The materials displayed diagrams and charts detailing the types of monsters and flora found on the island.
Teaching assistants circulated through the room, distributing copies of the materials to the students.
“The place where you’ll take your test is called Kera Island,” Edward explained, surveying the students.
He continued his explanation with growing confidence.
“It’s a restricted zone by order of Kizen, but there are several smaller islands nearby as well. I’ve visited all of them, and based on that experience, I’ve been able to predict the flora and monsters on Kera Island.”
Though Edward had been visibly nervous upon arriving at Kizen and kept glancing back at Jane, once he shifted to discussing his area of expertise, his professionalism shone through.
Edible plants on Kera Island. Inedible plants.
Monsters that couldn’t be eaten, monsters that could, and exactly which parts were edible and how to prepare them.
Weather patterns, dangerous terrain, tides, behaviors that attract monster attention, methods to drive away wild snakes—all of it detailed and practical.
Even the noble students who had been sitting dismissively, wondering why such a person was brought in, found themselves leaning forward with rapt attention. It made sense—they’d be putting this survival knowledge to use in just two days.
Students scribbled frantically with their Quill Pens, taking notes.
“Well! That concludes my explanation. Thank you for listening! Does anyone have questions?”
Hands shot up from all directions.
As Edward answered questions one by one, Simon was carefully studying the material he’d been given.
‘Hmm?’
Among the various monsters listed as inhabiting the island, one creature caught his attention for reasons he couldn’t quite explain. His eyes kept returning to it.
It was a monster whose face was wrapped in something like bandages.
The moment Simon fixed his gaze on that creature, Pier’s shade stirred and moved.
[Hey, boy……!]
‘Oh, Pier. When did you arrive?’
Pier’s shade’s eyes went wide.
[That picture! Bring it close to me!]
Simon held the photograph up to his chest where Pier could see it clearly.
Pier’s shade’s pupils trembled wildly.
[This can’t be. It makes no sense! Why is that thing there?]
“You know what it is?”
[Know it? That creature is an Ancient Undead that once served as captain of the Legion!]
Simon’s eyes widened. A captain appearing here?
[Kheh. Never thought I’d lay eyes on that face again.]
Pier’s shade murmured in a grave tone.
[Boy! You do remember the Legion’s crimes, don’t you?]
‘Yes. Following my father’s orders, I betrayed the Dark Alliance and fought alongside Necromancers to protect my mother……’
That’s right. After we’d been fighting for a while and the Alliance launched a massive offensive that forced the Legion to retreat, there was a creature who threw himself into the breach to hold back their assault and got us to safety across the sea.
‘Surely not….’
Simon’s eyes shifted back to the bandaged monster’s gaze.
This creature’s name is Bigcrum.
Pier’s expression grew serious.
He was the captain of the Legion’s giant unit.
Simon received a detailed explanation from Pier.
An Ancient Undead who had resigned himself to his own obliteration for the sake of the Legion. Despite being Undead, he was remarkably devoted and loyal to the Legion, she said.
I was certain he’d died back then, but who would have thought he was still alive? And on an island owned by Kizen, no less.
…….
Simon rubbed his chin, lost in thought.
Something felt off about this. His father’s Undead just happened to be at the location where they were going for the Practical Assessment? The timing was far too convenient.
But it was too large a clue to simply ignore.
There’s a connection! If you go inland from this place called Kera Island, you’ll eventually reach the port city of Ballot. That’s where Bigcrum went missing during that battle.
I understand. Since he’s Father’s Undead, I’d like to claim him. Would that be alright?
Kehehehe! Of course! That creature is an important asset. If you can bring him under your control, he’ll become a great strength for you going forward.
Sounds good. Worst case, I haven’t lost anything by trying. Let me attempt to make contact.
In addition to taking the Island Survival Assessment like the other students, Simon now had a new objective.
A mission that might be more important than simply achieving a good grade.
Still, a considerable amount of time has passed. The creature’s personality may have changed, or his disposition may have shifted.
Simon nodded.
After all, Erzsebet had initially been uncooperative with the Legion.
So you should take me along too! I need to convince him myself.
Hmm.
Simon flipped through the guidebook with a troubled expression.
It says here that they inspect all students’ Pocket Dimensions right before the Teleportation. Unnecessary items and food supplies are completely prohibited from being brought…….
A Pocket Dimension inspection? That’s become inconvenient.
I’ll work out a countermeasure. I need to stop by the Ruins this evening and talk things over with Erzsebet.
At that moment, the bell signaling the end of class rang. Jane clapped her hands and returned to the lectern.
“Today’s lesson ends here. I hope you’ll prepare thoroughly over the next two days. It would be wise to familiarize yourselves with the detailed rules and how to operate the Thung Pad in advance. That’s all for today.”
“Thank you for the class!”
The students streamed out of the lecture hall like a retreating tide.
A few students, including Dick, seemed eager to speak with Edward and get his autograph, but they quickly turned away at the sight of Jane’s sharp gaze.
“Simon, what are you doing? Want to grab a bite?”
Simon answered Dick’s question with a smile.
“Sorry, but would you mind if I ate with Merin today? I have some personal matters to attend to.”
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“Three minutes and twenty-one seconds remaining in the dining period.”
Edward thought the Vice-Chancellor of Kizen—this woman—was more terrifying than any monster or trap he’d ever faced.
Edward, who had shoved food into his mouth without even tasting it, was now being escorted by Jane toward the Teleportation Magic circle.
In truth, it was less an escort and more of an arrest.
“V-Vice-Chancellor.”
Edward forced out a smile.
He’d decided to at least try saying something. Surely she wouldn’t turn someone into a Skeleton just for speaking up.
“Just five hours! No, even just two hours, please! I’m supposedly a professional Treasure Hunter who made it all the way to the mysterious Rocksum, and I can’t leave like this……!”
Jane looked at her wristwatch with an expressionless face.
“Rocksum cannot be entered by anyone without formal entry permission from Kizen. Your permission, Treasure Hunter Edward, has six minutes and twenty-three seconds remaining.”
Edward broke into a cold sweat.
How could a person be so inflexible…! But he couldn’t give up like this!
“C-couldn’t we simply extend the permission time a bit? Ah, earlier, Professor Bahil mentioned asking to teach Class B as well…….”
In that instant.
Sparks flew from Jane’s eyes.
Edward realized too late that he’d misspoken, and he hurriedly clamped his mouth shut, but it was already too late.
Jane gestured for the teaching assistant who had been following her.
“Tell Professor Bahil to come to my office right now.”
The teaching assistant stiffened nervously.
“W-what should I say is the reason for the summons……?”
“Shut up. Tell him if he doesn’t come running in ten minutes, I’ll go myself.”
At those words, the instructor bolted off like a madman.
Edward’s mouth was twitching uncontrollably.
Adventure was finished. All he wanted now was to escape this island in one piece.
After walking for a few more minutes, they arrived at the Teleportation Magic circle that would return them to the continent.
“Does that even make sense?”
But the trouble wasn’t over yet.
Jane, upon hearing a report from the Teleportation Administrator who approached with a troubled expression, flew into a rage.
The administrator bowed repeatedly, looking like someone who’d committed a grave sin.
“The magic circle is strained because of Island Survival preparations, and you’re calling that an excuse?”
“I-I’ll fix it right away!”
“Have your entire Teleportation Team assembled in my lab by six o’clock.”
“Yes, ma’am!”
Jane exhaled heavily, then approached Edward. With her eyes closed, she bowed her head.
“Due to internal construction issues, the Hunter’s return may be delayed by about ten minutes. On behalf of Kizen, I apologize in his stead.”
“A-ah, haha… I-I’m fine! Really, truly fine!”
What kind of organization was this, anyway? Did they really grab people that forcefully over a ten-minute delay? Was this their normal culture?
“I’ll need to inspect the magic circle myself. Please remain here without moving, Hunter.”
At her words alone, Edward felt his entire body go rigid.
Was this what they called a Curse?
“Y-yes, understood! Please, take your time! Haha!”
Jane left to check on the Teleportation Magic circle.
Left alone, Edward let out a sigh of relief. His legs had gone weak, so he crouched down.
“Hello there!”
Someone called out to him. When he turned his head, a male student in a Kizen uniform was looking down at him with a smile.
“Oh! You’re a…!”
“I’m a Class A student who attended your lecture earlier. It was a really great class.”
Edward felt his confidence rapidly returning and jumped to his feet. Then, with remarkable speed, he pulled a Quill Pen and paper from his clothes.
“Heh heh, wonderful. What’s your name again?”
“I didn’t come to get an autograph—I came because I have a question about the material from today’s lesson.”
Edward’s face fell as he lowered the pen.
What was wrong with everyone at this school, both teachers and students? Why were they all so stiff?
“This monster in your materials, sir.”
Simon held out a photograph of Bigcrum as he continued.
“Do you happen to know anything about it?”
Edward took the photograph. Then, making a “Hmm” sound, he turned it this way and that.
“So there was a photograph of this monster too. Since I compiled everything in bulk, I haven’t had a chance to examine it separately.”
Edward returned the photograph while shaking his head slowly.
“I took the photo because it seemed unusual at the time, but I have no idea what kind of monster it is. I’ve been in this business for thirty years, and I’ve never seen anything like this before.”
“…What do you mean it seemed unusual?”
Edward’s eyes narrowed as he spoke.
“The fog was thick that day, so I’m not even sure I was seeing it properly, but suddenly this monster was wandering around the island in an enormous size. When I quickly pulled out my Mana Camera, it had shrunk again.”
Simon swallowed hard.
“How enormous are we talking about?”
As if recalling that moment, Edward’s face grew stern.
“Large enough to cover the entire island.”

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