Holy Emperor’s Grandson is a Necromancer - Chapter 111
Episode 111 〈 Adventurer’s First Beginning 〉
The Forest of Demonic Beasts located in the Kingdom of Airans.
A carriage passed along the rough road.
An old man holding a cane glanced inside the carriage.
Inside the carriage, everyone is locked in iron bars, including young men, women, old people, and children.
Also, the eyes and mouth were blocked.
The old necromancer smiled as he looked at the offerings.
These people were kidnapped from a nearby village.
These are the riches of this ‘experiment’.
The carriage stopped in the middle of the Demonic Forest.
When he waved his hand and gave a signal, the necromancers walked out from the forest.
They guided the carriage into a cave in the middle of the forest.
-Kaaaaaaaaaa!
In the cave, all kinds of monsters were locked in iron cages.
Orcs, ogres, minotaurs, etc.
The ferocious monsters scream with red eyes.
The necromancers ignored the monsters and imprisoned those they had kidnapped from the village in iron cages.
“It is time for the ritual.”
Necromancers gathered together.
They gathered in a chapel deep in the cave.
There is an altar there, and around it are sacrifices hanging and bleeding.
In the middle, there was a lot of runes carved in blood, and in the soft light of candles, they knelt and prayed toward a portrait.
“Successor of Yudai, the great god of death.”
Painting on a portrait.
A being with a goat’s head, a cloak that looks like it’s wrapped in sheep’s wool, a long staff in its right hand, and a magic book in its left hand.
The King of Death who covered the old continent with death and destroyed half of the Holy Empire.
“May the glory of the great Amon shine…!”
Demon King Amon.
And they were cultists who served that existence.
They struck down their staffs.
The runes engraved in blood glowed red.
The souls of the sacrificed humans were pulled out and gathered together into one ray, distorting the space.
The screams of souls rang out in the expanded space.
Hands made of bone reach out.
I struggle to get out of the distorted space.
The necromancers’ eyes lit up.
They looked at the ecstatic world connected to ‘death’.
A dimensional space opens.
A world of the dead that is different from this world.
Numerous souls trapped in ‘Purgatory’ are coming out.
Dozens, hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands.
In a space that was only 3 meters wide, the screaming souls stretched out their hands and tried their best to squeeze out of the space.
But even for a moment, black shadows attracted the souls.
The god of death controls the dimension and had no intention of letting them go.
Maintaining dimensional balance. That’s what God was supposed to do.
The expanding space disintegrated and disappeared.
The cultists were silent with their eyes wide open.
“Damn it!”
He clenched his fist and hit the floor.
“Is this a failure?”
“More offerings are needed.”
“Slaves and people kidnapped from border villages are not enough. Even monsters have their limits.”
The four Cromancers shook their heads.
“But it’s not like there’s no way.”
The necromancers looked at each other.
“The dimensional wall is gradually weakening. It’s natural since we’ve broken it so many times. It’s not that difficult to bring the soul.”
“It is possible as long as you bring in the dead who do not have a body.”
A mission they have been carrying out for the past 50 years.
That is to spread ‘death’ in this world, a mission that the Four Spirits King could not do.
“Use the Elusha territory.”
“We can use the sacrifices in that city.”
It was a magical city boasting a population second only to the capital of the Kingdom of Elusa Airans.
As there are so many wizards there, energy will also be overflowing.
“There.”
“Open the warp gate.”
They are a group called ‘Nemesis’.
They were pseudo-believers who inherited the will of the Demon King Amon.
**
Alchemist Hans, who was in the Forest of Demonic Beasts, collected firewood.
‘Oh my, what kind of trouble am I going through here?’
This time, the 7th prince said he was going on a trip.
The destination is the magical kingdom of Airans.
In that regard, Hans was curious and inquisitive, but he did not bother to think about going with the prince.
Wherever the prince went, there was no end to incidents and accidents.
It was clear that something big would happen this time too.
So, I wanted to decline going with you, but I wanted to.
-This time, I would like to go to the tomb of Ordin, the first emperor. There must be a lot of treasure there, right?
…I couldn’t refuse.
‘It’s the first success. ‘First success!’
The first pioneer known to have unified the will of old Gaia.
A person who performed numerous miracles and gathered believers to establish a nation of faith.
The ‘Noble Phantasm’ possessed by that being was also enough to stimulate Hans’ desire for exploration.
It’s an honor just to look at it, but it would be great if I could just touch such a Noble Phantasm.
‘I’m crazy. Have you forgotten what happened at Aslan’s tomb?’
I came close to death several times.
I met a giant golem, fought mummies, and met a dragon.
It was like a fairy tale, but it was also a terrible experience.
But it was also a charming memory.
Because it was my first time on such an adventure.
‘…good. Let’s not show up this time.’
All you have to do is not get excited and lose your temper.
As long as you follow behind the prince and do the chores, you will be fine.
so.
thud-!
It was then.
The ground shakes slightly.
Hans, who had been collecting firewood, stiffened and raised his head.
-Koooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
….
Brown fur covering the entire body.
A being with the head and hooves of a cow with long horns.
Hans dropped the firewood.
“My Minotaur!”
Why are you here? This time, you didn’t show up and just quietly did your chores!
The Minotaur screamed and lowered its head.
Put your legs down on the floor and run away.
Hans quickly turned around and ran.
“As expected, I wasn’t following you!”
Hans screamed.
***
The cardinal’s granddaughter, Ellis, was very nervous.
Sleeping bags are placed nearby and a fire is lit with firewood.
In front of me, I saw a boy who was my former enemy and now my benefactor lighting firewood and placing a pot on it.
She watched the 7th prince with a stiff face.
I’m cutting up vegetables I don’t know where they came from and cooking them.
It was originally something that she, as a maid, should have done, but the prince stopped her and said he would do it himself.
‘When did you learn to cook?’
He is quite dexterous.
Moreover, the cooking method is also unique.
Ellis watched him with curious eyes and opened her mouth.
“What about the escort driver who always follows you around?”
It was meant to break the awkward atmosphere, but it took a lot of courage.
Unlike Ellis, who was nervous, the prince answered leisurely.
“He also got a vacation. “That girl’s adoptive father lives in the north.”
The prince smiled and poured the vegetables into the pot.
“Winter is coming soon and we need to prepare for it. “Also, an acquaintance of mine is staying at a monastery, so I sent him a greeting to say hello.”
The prince smiled bitterly as if he was remembering something.
Ellis was truly amazed by the prince in front of her.
The person called the madman has changed so much.
Cardinal Raphael once said that
the man who used violence and tried to rape women now has the support of the people and has ‘the right to a prosperous succession.’
As evidence of this, it seems that the Holy Emperor’s Kingdom is currently preparing to give him the title of ‘Seong King’, one level below the Holy Emperor.
The prince didn’t know it yet, but something surprising would happen when he returned to the palace.
It is a surprise gift from the prosperous Celts.
Ellis was curious about the expression on the prince’s face when he received the title of Holy King.
‘It’s definitely worth it.’
Looking at his past achievements, the prince had enough qualifications to become a successful king.
The prosperous Celts will also be able to hand over the throne to him with peace of mind.
‘furthermore.’
Ellis frowned.
‘You knew about me too.’
A being that possesses a fragment of a god and can also fight against vampires.
A saint.
This was a fact that no one in the Holy Kingdom knew.
It was also something she had deliberately hidden.
Not only does she have many shortcomings, but if the vampires find out about this, they will become a target.
-Is this what happens when a saintess likes fighting sports?
A word uttered by the prince when he blocked the blow of the Sword King’s heir Kasim.
The prince knew that she was a saint.
‘That means so.’
It occurred to me that the real prince might be a saint.
Because the only person who can distinguish between a vampire and a saint is a saint.
Could it be that the 7th Prince is also someone who inherited a fragment of God?
Abnormal growth rate, unreasonable magical abilities, etc. When we looked at it in many ways, that was the most likely possibility.
More than anything.
‘Incidents and accidents continue to occur.’
It was happening centered around the 7th prince.
It seemed as if he was acting as an ‘agent’ under the guidance of God, judging those who disobeyed God.
In reality, saints and saints act as coordinators created to subdue those who disturb the balance of the world.
If the 7th Prince is a saint, he is playing his role accordingly.
As Ellis was thinking deeply, her shoulders felt weak.
‘…but fighting is just a hobby and for self-defense.’
It was regrettable that she was perceived as an extreme woman by the prince.
“Now that I have a new identity, shall I enjoy my life?”
Ellis smiled awkwardly at the prince’s words.
After leaving the Seonghwangbeopguk, he seemed strangely in a good mood.
I guess you’re enjoying your vacation.
“I wanted to travel this world. Get away from the disgusting imperial palace and vampires and look around the outside world. “I definitely wanted to enjoy what this world is like.”
In short, I wanted to go sightseeing.
Ellis also agreed with that statement.
She also wanted to leave the imperial palace, and when she heard the story of the first emperor, she had a desire to explore.
The prince made a lot of preparations for this trip.
He bought all kinds of travel supplies, looked at travel maps, and created a new identity to completely hide his identity as a prince.
“There is a profession called adventurer here. They say you explore dungeons and deal with monsters, but if you compare it to dealing with vampires, it’s probably on the level of goblins and slimes. So, I’m thinking of registering as an adventurer. Then…”
It seemed like he was looking forward to the trip like an innocent child.
Ellis smiled at that sight without realizing it.
at that time.
“Run away!”
Hans ran out from behind Ellis.
Ellis looked back in surprise, and the prince pulled out his musket with startled eyes.
thud-!
A Minotaur cries.
Throw away the horns of the cow.
A curved and sharp horn about 1 meter long attacked Ellis.
“Oh!”
Ellis reflexively took his body back.
Still, he stretched out his hand.
He draws his holy power into his entire body and grabs the horn with his left hand.
He planted his feet on the ground and blocked the Minotaur’s charge.
The Minotaur’s eyes were filled with astonishment.
He probably couldn’t believe that a small girl had stopped him.
Ellis raised his right hand.
“Sigh!”
I caught my breath and struck down with all my might.
Kwasik!
Blood spurted out with a terrible sound.
The horn shattered and a huge body measuring 4 meters fell to the ground.
The body twitched, but that was all. Instant
death.
4 meters . The monster that reached was killed in a single blow.
As Ellis was catching her breath, she felt strange gazes on her and looked back.
The 7th Prince and Hans were looking at her in fascination.
“Oh, that… this is… ..”
Ellis hid her hands behind her back, forgetting about her bloody face.
She smiled and said,
“I see. I’m looking forward to it too. Trip!”
It was Ellis who belatedly agreed, but the prince and Hans expressed different sentiments:
“Do you know that it is a fighter of the wind?”
It was the 7th prince’s question:
“I heard that the goddesses of the Holy Emperor’s Kingdom are fearsome, but their power is everything!”
These were Hans’ admiring words.
Listening to them, Ellis had a gloomy expression.
**
The territory called Elusa was famous as a city center for adventurers.
As it was a territory located near the capital of the kingdom commonly known as the Magic Kingdom, it was a considerable wizard. It was a place where mercenary adventurers and countless travelers came and went.
It was also a place where monsters frequently appeared next to it, so much so that it was called the ‘Forest of Demonic Beasts.’
Maybe that’s why adventurers flocked to Elusa even more.
“Did you hear that story? Rom. “The kingdom’s civil war.”
“I heard that Prince 2 was in cahoots with vampires?”
“They say that thanks to this, he was executed by beheading during the heresy trial.”
“It seems like the civil war has disappeared thanks to that person.”
“They said it was him again.”
“that person?”
As the mercenaries looked puzzled, one adventurer nodded,
“The 7th prince of the Holy Emperor Kingdom.”
The mercenaries fell silent.
“I heard. He went around slaughtering vampires all by himself.”
“Is that all? They say they subdued an army of tens of thousands of undead.”
“…I always think about it, but it must be an exaggerated rumor.”
The mercenaries laughed helplessly.
They too had heard it.
The story of the Holy Emperor’s Kingdom. The story of Aslan. The story of the Kingdom of Rom.
The source of the rumors that shook the continent was the 7th prince of the Holy Emperor’s Kingdom.
There were many quite exaggerated rumors.
The Cursed Prince He saves a woman, puts an abandoned princess on the throne, saves a kingdom that is being destroyed by a civil war, etc. It is
literally an adventure story from a fairy tale.
It is a very common story. But that makes the stories even more fascinating.
Adventurers where mercenaries and adventurers exchange stories. A guest has arrived at the guild.
A rattling noise turns their attention.
A clanking metal sound is heard.
The adventurers’ eyes widen.
A silver knight wearing white armor from head to toe is standing there.
Runes engraved on the white armor. The adventurers who recognized the text exclaimed in exclamation,
“Is that… a magic weapon?”
“Are you from a rich family?”
They glanced behind them.
There was a girl and a young man following behind.
The girl was in her late teens, with long golden hair and wearing a priest’s uniform, with gauntlets on her hands.
The other was in her late twenties, and the young man had a slim build and was quite tall. It was a man carrying a backpack.
A white knight, a monk, and an unknown miscellaneous merchant.
A combination that did not fit at all.
The adventurers were curious, but their interest did not last long.
They turned their gaze again and spoke.
The silver knight who came in at the front was an adventurer. He headed to the guild counter,
took out a Minotaur horn that he didn’t know where he got it from, and said,
“Do you want to register as an adventurer?”
The guild’s sturdy guide at the counter widened his eyes at the sight of the Minotaur horn.
Then, he glanced at the silver knight and asked,
“What’s your name?”
The 7th prince wearing dwarven white armor.
Allen is not a prince, but an adventurer.
“My name is Allen Allen Lupus.”
I wanted to enjoy the magical city of Elusa.