Necromancer 21

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21. Gaining The Sword And Flame Power

“My skills have increased...”

[Flying Sword] is Tanaka’s skill, and [Fire Buster] is Suzuki’s skill.

Some of the abilities of the undead servants are added to my status, and I can use some of their skills as well— It seems that’s the same even when 'former humans' become undead.

In addition to Mirage’s [Slash] and [Shield], Tanaka and Suzuki’s skills have also been added, which will be useful in battles.

Mirage’s skills are powerful too, but they’re for close combat. On the other hand, Tanaka and Suzuki’s abilities can attack from mid-range to long-range.

This expands the way I can fight.

“I might actually be getting stronger…”

To be honest, I was happy.

“Oh, right. Don’t tell anyone that you two were Tanaka and Suzuki when you were alive, okay?”

“Understood, Master.”

The two nodded respectfully.

Hmm... Their attitude is completely different from when they were alive.

“My abilities get stronger the more powerful servants I have. You two, work hard... until you find peace.”

Will these two ever really rest in peace?

Or will they stay like this forever—?

I don’t know, but for now, I’ve decided to have them work under me.

“Well, let’s head back. First, I need to report on the subjugation mission.”

I said to my classmates.

“Shigure.”

One of them walked up to me.

They stared at me intently.

“I... thank you.”

Looking closely, I could see their eyes were watery.

Probably from a mix of fear and relief.

It’s true, this enemy was on a completely different level from the demons we’ve faced before, and on top of that, we lost two people.

The others could’ve been killed too.

...Of course, even I might’ve died if I’d made the wrong move.

“Thank you, Shigure.”

“If you hadn’t been there, we would’ve been killed...”

Everyone else had tearful faces. It seems they’re all grateful to me.

“Well, I’m just glad everyone’s safe.”

I said, feeling a bit awkward.

It was the first time my classmates had ever thanked me, and I wasn’t used to being treated like this.

Well... It didn’t feel bad.

And so, we returned to the royal castle.

Despite the losses, since this was our first time defeating an intermediate-level demon, we were to be rewarded by the king.

As the one who defeated the intermediate-level demon, I was to receive a particularly generous reward, and I was scheduled to have an audience with the king alone.

I was a bit nervous.

“Did I come too early...? Well, I’ll wait in the lounge.”

We’ve been given a room inside the castle as a special space for us ‘Heroes from another world.’

I decided to pass the time there until the audience. Just then,

“Shigure-kun.”

“Nayuka—”

I bumped into Nayuka.

“Oh, you’re about to receive a reward from the king, right? Congratulations.”

“Haha, thanks.”

“The enemy this time... was strong, wasn’t it?”

“Yeah, they were...”

For the first time, we had two casualties. And those two became my new power.

“To protect the class and the villagers from such an enemy... you fought with everything you had, didn’t you?”

“...Well, yeah.”

“You’re brave.”

Nayuka looked at me.

“That’s amazing.”

Hearing it from Nayuka made me especially happy. At the same time, I felt a bit embarrassed.

Being with Nayuka always puts me at ease.

It’s my only moment of peace in this other world.