The Third Return of the Necrotic Magic Swordsman

[14th Everdusk 2103], Verdant Hollow dungeon, CGA branch.

{You’ve killed 5~ Lv.6 Forest Wolves. You’ve gained 150 Exp points.} [220/250 EXP]

[You’ve gained 20 Evo-enchant points, being stored in talent.]

”Oh, quite a good one number of points, if I say.” I said as the points was getting higher as time goes and maybe I will get more as time goes by. And even check my MP bar to see it getting higher as time goes. [31/200 MP]

”Perhaps I should attempt to rush through this stage; if my progress continues at this rate, I’ll only manage to clear the second stage by the time all students complete their tests,” I mused, even though I wanted to hurry, my low stamina stat was more of a foe in disguise than an ally.

The reason is that the stats displayed on our bodies may appear identical in number, but their values differ significantly.

Take, for instance, two individuals who both have a strength stat of 12. It might seem they are equal, but that’s not the case, as each person’s stat conversion rate is unique. The first person with a strength of 12 might actually possess higher or lower strength in that particular stat area.

To put it simply, his strength of 12 could be equivalent to 14 or 15 when compared to another person’s 12. In other words, one person’s 12 in strength could match another person’s 14 in the same stat.

In my case, it’s straightforward: my stamina stat might be equivalent to 17, but it’s actually comparable to the 12-13 of an average person.

This is why my stamina remains low, even though it’s twice the stat of a normal, unawakened person.

{A/N: Let’s pause the theoretical discussion here, or you might become bored. I have many theories, but I wouldn’t want you to abandon this novel, dismissing me as a writer who overindulges in scientific explanations.}

, I said as my talent energy come from inside and hover above all the bodies of wolves.

[Talent have detected 2~ Lv.7, 3~Lv.6 Forest Wolf bodies. What do you wish to do: Plunder, Dismantle, Store.]

”Plunder it, can’t you do it by yourself until I got the necessary skills for the following.” I said but no answers as always.

[No talent, skills, or abilities, bloodline detected. Stats identified.]

[You’ve gained +3 Agility, +2 Intelligence, +1 Endurance, + 1 Stamina]

”Yoooo~~~, nice stats huh.” I said as check the stats screen to find increase in my strength.

”If I can increase with this much speed, maybe I can reach Tier 1 strength while still being in Peak Tier 0.” I said as I also tried to see what my summon skeletons stats look like now.

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Status

Name: Skeleton

 Familiar Type: Undead Creature

Grade: Basic

Level: 4

Stats:

[Health]: [85/85]

[Mana]: [0/0]

[Strength]: 8

[Agility]: 11.5

[Intelligence]: 0

[Vitality]: 8.5

[Attack Power: 23]

[Defense: 14]

Skills: None

Undead Constitution: Passive

Increases resistance toward poison, curse, and status effects by huge amount. 

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”Okay, so if I’m not mistaken, if I am strong, then my skeletons are half as strong as me since their stats are half of mine. Just think, if mine are 100, then they have 50, and if I have 500, then they have 250, and so on. So maybe this class isn’t so bad, and perhaps I can improve my grade.” I mused, envisioning myself trampling over numerous enemies with my skeleton army, but the fantasy was interrupted when I saw the disappearance timer.

Shelving my dream for the moment, I began to venture deeper into the forest in search of wolves, and as if on cue, like wishing for something and receiving it as a gift.

I had been walking for a while when I started to hear a chorus of howls and the sound of footsteps.

I couldn’t pinpoint their origin, but once the enemy revealed itself, it became clear. More than a dozen wolves had encircled me, eyeing me as if I were a juicy chicken leg.

”Ooo ohh~~~~,” I uttered, but before I could finish, several wolves leaped towards me.

However, I was not your average Joe who could be taken down by being outnumbered. I readied myself and swiftly delivered a fiery slash at one of the nearby wolves, dodging many others that were lunging at me.

I began running in one direction to break free from their formation, knowing that standing there would accomplish nothing and that breaking their circle was the only way to gain the upper hand.

I dispatched a few wolves that stood in my line of sight and broke free from the encirclement, which marked the beginning of my onslaught. I engaged the wolves attempting to bite or claw at me with a simple combat pattern: parry, dodge, block, and strike when the opportunity arose.

I was becoming adept at it, and to ease the pressure, I even summoned my allies.

Instantly, an undead skeleton wielding a rusty yet sharp blade materialized behind me. I commanded it to guard my rear until I had eliminated all the wolves in front of me.

Deeply engrossed in the battle, I still kept an eye on my summon, wary of any issues that might arise, such as a wolf attacking from behind. However, my concerns may have been unfounded, as the skeleton capably handled three wolves that sought to flank me.

Minutes later, I had nearly vanquished all the wolves before me, with two fleeing upon witnessing their pack’s defeat. Turning around, I saw my skeleton locked in combat with one wolf, another lay defeated, and a third was looking for an escape opportunity.

But I guessed it and used my long-range skill to kill it.

Instantly, a fang made of bone swiftly pierced the wolf and exited from the other side, killing it in the process.

”Now that’s what you call a bullseye,” I shouted, after which my summon finished off the wolf it was battling.

”It looks like those few wolves who ran away from me back then brought quite a pack to kill me,” I said as I found some bodies of wolves with previous cuts from the earlier confrontation.

”Well, what can I do about this? Hi Skelly, collect all the bodies for me,” I said, after which the skeleton put his sword down and started collecting the bodies of the wolves from around the field.

And there I was, wondering how a slim skeleton could carry the heavy bodies of those wolves. It seemed like a lie happening right in front of me, but I couldn’t deny it as it was real.

”Okay, let’s not go off-topic, and where the hell is... oh, it looks like I need to remind the system every time about the notifications.” I was about to yell at the system, but before that, the notifications started appearing in front of me.

{You’ve killed ....}

-- To be continued --

A/N: Hey you, if got here while reading, then must’ve liked the novel, come join with us in this adventure which will become more refined as time passes through.