Necromancer 53

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53. My Skill Evolves Further

"Kenzaki... have you also turned into an undead monster?"

I called out to the headless corpse.

Yes, after the battle with the mid-tier demons, my classmates Tanaka and Suzuki had transformed into undead monsters.

And then, they became my servants.

The abilities of the undead are derived from the capabilities they had in life.

If Kenzaki becomes my servant, he should be a sufficient 'asset' in terms of combat power.

—Thinking so rationally surprised me a little.

I wasn’t as shaken as I expected to be.

Even though this was the first time I had ever killed someone.

Back when I fought the bandits, I had planned to capture them alive and deliver them to justice.

I even felt disdain toward Tanaka and Suzuki when they killed the bandits without hesitation.

And now, here I was, calculating coldly after taking a life with my own hands.

Considering the possibility of being accused by the kingdom later, having more assets at my disposal would only be advantageous.

In that case, Kenzaki should also join as my servant.

[Kenzaki Jin has entered an undead state. Would you like to make him your servant?]

The announcement I half-expected resounded, urging me to decide.

"Yes, I’ll make him my servant."

I answered without hesitation.

[Kenzaki Jin has been resurrected as the undead Assault Rhino.]

Vwoom—

Kenzaki's corpse was enveloped in a black mist, and then, slowly, it stood up.

Thud... thud...

The stumps of his arms bulged and regenerated.

He even picked up his severed head and placed it back on his neck.

It seemed to reattach, as the beastman rhinoceros shook its whole body vigorously.

"From now on, you’re my servant. Fight for me. Understand?"

Vwoom!

Kenzaki—no, Assault Rhino’s eyes gleamed brightly.

It seemed, like the Swordsman and Red Mage, he couldn’t speak.

That was better.

If he could talk, I might be reminded of who Kenzaki used to be.

This creature is an undead monster, my servant.

That’s how I want to see it.

Further...

[Skill [Necromancer] has reached the third stage.]

[The range of undead servitude has been expanded.]

[In addition to lower-tier, mid-tier, and intermediate-tier undead, you can now command higher-tier undead.]

[Furthermore, the majority of the abilities of the undead under your command will now reflect in your own stats.]

"My skill leveled up...!?"

[You can now release and command the Blood Claw sealed within the stone tablet.]

[Would you like to release and make it your servant?]

The announcements kept coming.

This is...!

I felt a surge of potential power.

"Yes, I’ll make Blood Claw my servant."

I responded.

A stone tablet materialized in midair, releasing a black mist.

The mist swirled and gradually took the form of the demon Bloodclaw.

It seemed the Blood Claw sealed within the stone tablet had been released.

"Master, from now on, I am your servant."

Blood Claw knelt before me.

Though we’d once faced each other as enemies, I now sensed no hostility.

He radiated an aura of submission and loyalty.

"You’re a demon, but now you’ll serve me. Is that clear?"

"I was a demon. But now, I am merely your pawn, an undead monster. Command me as you wish."

Blood Claw spoke reverently.

He had been a formidable opponent when we fought as enemies, but as an ally, he felt reassuring.

In fact, when it came to combat ability, he might be the strongest of all my servants.

"Then I’ll count on you in battle."

"I will meet your expectations, Master."

Blood Claw bowed his head.

"That makes six core combat servants now—"

I glanced around at my servants.

The knight in silver armor, Mirage.

The reaper in black robes with a scythe, Death.

The Blue Swordsman and Red Mage.

The rhinoceros beastman, Assault Rhino.

And the mid-tier demon, Blood Claw.

It was becoming quite a powerful lineup.

"Now then—let’s see my own stats."

Previously, only a 'portion' of the undead servants' abilities reflected in my stats.

But now, that had changed to 'the majority'.

My stats might have undergone a significant transformation.

"Status open."

I decided to check my own attributes.