episode_0076

Having created a Skeleton Mage and Skeleton Knight with special objects, I immediately prepared to move the Mage first.

Although it was not attached to the Skeleton Mage like the previous Skeleton Mage, a dedicated Skeleton Mage was created. It may have been because it used the battle horse that died in the battle over Viscount Deputy’s territory, but it boasted tremendous majesty. It seemed like he would look quite good if he had a skeleton knight on his back instead of a skeleton mage.

“First, go to Viscounty Defuty. I’ll give you a letter, so give it to Viscount Deputy.”

“I understand.”

“Oh, I really need to get a reply.”

After making a skeleton mage and a skeleton horse for him to ride, I immediately started writing a letter for him to take to Viscounty Defuty.

I first wrote questions about how preparations were going for the franchise store that will be opened in the Deputy Territory and requests for orders for products to be sold once opened. It also contained information about conducting a blood collection project and was lightly sealed with candle wax.

I wish I could use special wax like other nobles, but unfortunately, that was something I didn’t have. If I had to write a letter, I would have prepared it, but it was actually my first time writing a letter. Of course, I was confident that it would not be a form of disrespect since the rhetoric favored by nobles was heavily discouraged.

Anyway, after finishing writing the letter, I sent the newly created Skeleton Mage to Viscounty Defuty. Since I had already been there once, it wasn’t difficult to give directions. There was no need to pass on my memories, all I had to do was pass on the memories of the Skeleton Mage I first took with me.

“I will come.”

The Skeleton Mage bowed, carefully fastening the letter I had given her to her ribs, and quickly ran away. Perhaps because the cart skeleton was not tied down and because it was riding a skeletal horse made from the corpse of a war horse, it disappeared from sight very quickly. It was really quick to get from the blacksmith shop to the village entrance, which was some distance away.

If we went at that speed for 24 hours without stopping for even a second, it seemed like we could arrive there in four or five days, not a week. Even if I did a round trip, I was wondering if it would be possible in 10 days.

After looking at the skeleton mage moving away at high speed for a moment, he returned to the studio again. And, there, the Skeleton Knight created right after the Mage was standing firmly in place.

“Hmm, you… … .”

After looking at the Skeleton Knight for a while, I couldn’t help but think about how to use the Skeleton Knight.

Although it is a skeleton belonging to a type of knight class in human terms, there is no reason why it cannot be used to make things. No, on the contrary, if we invest more money into making things, we will produce things of superior quality. Things that are even better than the premium line items made by Orc skeletons.

But at the same time, because of what Count Carbone said, I was worried that it might be better to use him as a special entity to protect me. As I am a warlock, I can respond basicly, but I have many shortcomings in the physical aspect.

Since there was a way to strengthen the body using dark magic, he was superior to ordinary people in his own way. However, if someone was targeting me, I couldn’t think that someone was an ordinary person. It was clear that he was at least an assassin or someone with the physical ability of a knight.

And, it was impossible to compete with them with a physical ability that was slightly better than that of ordinary people. However, with the Skeleton Knight, it was a different story. As a human being, he possessed knight-level abilities, which is why the skeleton had the word knight attached to it.

Also, the word “knight” was not given to the Skeleton Knight for nothing. There are cases where only the body is used, such as the troll skeleton knight who makes iron plates in a blast furnace, but in the case of special entities, it is also possible to use mana or dark magic, hence the word knight.

Trolls, known as disasters solely because of their strong strength and overwhelming resilience, cannot use mana or dark magic, but goblin warriors are a little different. Since only goblins that had steadily strengthened their bodies using mana or dark magic became warriors, it was possible for the Skeleton Knight to use mana or dark magic by using them.

“Can you use mana or dark magic?”

“You mean this? My lord.”

As soon as I finished my question, something like black smoke rose from the Skeleton Knight’s body. But it didn’t dissipate, and took on a shape that seemed to surround the guy’s bones. It could be seen with the naked eye that the black magic was becoming tangible and strengthening the skeleton’s body.

“Oh! Are you lucky?”

I couldn’t help but feel joy when I confirmed that it was a Skeleton Knight that went beyond simply using dark magic and was in the process of becoming a type. Being able to use black magic in a tangible way meant being able to unleash tremendous power.

With just this guy and a few mages to assist, it might be possible to hunt down a troll without difficulty.

Therefore, I decided not to use the Skeleton Knight in front of me to produce items, but to use it as a dedicated entity to guard me. It was obvious that if I used all the dark magic I had, it would be powerful enough to overwhelm most knights.

“Hehehe.”

I couldn’t help but laugh at the idea that such an outstanding individual had become my skeleton. If you think far into the future, just one Skeleton Knight is not enough, but it was good enough to protect me right now. It was strange that I didn’t feel any satisfaction or satisfaction.

“Ay, what a surprise! Boss, why are you smiling so darkly? Doing that here makes you look like a really bad warlock… … .”

At the moment I was laughing uncontrollably, I caught sight of Jienna looking very startled in front of the studio door.

Only then did I realize that I was smiling sinisterly while looking at the Skeleton Knight in a place full of monster corpses. To me, it was a happy laugh, but for some reason, I thought it was a sinister laugh. Even the candles that had been lighting up the interior of the studio were slowly going out, so it felt even more gloomy.

“Skeletons are good at making… … . no no. Why did you come here so suddenly? Wasn’t it busy because there were a lot of customers?”

The moment I realized that it wasn’t for nothing that I felt that Jienna was a bad warlock, I almost made an excuse. But he immediately stopped talking and changed the topic. And, it worked just fine. Jienna clapped her hands and opened her mouth, as if she had forgotten what she had seen a moment ago.

“Father Thomas, whom the president mentioned, has arrived.”

“Really? Did you lead me to the reception room?”

“Yes. Then I’ll go pay the bills. There are still more customers left. Father Thomas and his group decided to look after it for a while, but they just wanted to see who was stealing it… … .”

After explaining the reason for her visit, Jiena immediately ran towards her seat at the counter. Every time he walked, he was humming an incentive~ incentive~ song, and even though he was busy, he seemed to be in a good mood.

Anyway, when I heard that Father Thomas, whom I had been waiting for, had arrived, I headed straight to the reception room. Father Thomas, who had taken his seat first, was sitting there in an upright posture.

I don’t know if it was because we hadn’t seen each other during the winter, or because he would have brought a large amount of blood this time, but I felt very happy to see Father Thomas. So much so that he waved hello first with a bright smile.

“Father Thomas, it’s been a while?”

“Ah, Warlock Andrew. Yes, it’s been a while. that… … But, that skeleton in the back… … ?”

Likewise, Father Thomas, who had greeted me brightly, looked puzzled when he saw the skeleton knight following me. It seemed as if he was asking why on earth the skeleton had followed me to the living room.

“There’s a bit of a problem this time. I was advised that it would be a good idea to secure a means of protecting myself. So, it is a personal escort skeleton.”

“I don’t know what’s going on, but I hope you’re okay.”

“Thank you. Oh, so… … . By any chance, if I kill those who attack me, it would be okay to turn them into skeletons and use them, right?”

“Yes. Since you were attacked first, in that case it is okay to turn the opponent into a skeleton. Instead, we ask that you please report this. Additionally, if you always wear an artifact that can record sounds or sight around you, it will be especially helpful when reporting.”

Maybe it was because Father Thomas was convinced that I was a harmless warlock, but he told me things that might be helpful.

There are some priests who absolutely hate even certified warlocks, so when making a report through them, it is easier if there is clear evidence, and they also told me about very trivial things that can be easily overlooked.

“No matter how much the church restricts the actions of warlocks, it does not force warlocks to be killed. Wanting to protect oneself is not just a human instinct, it is an instinct that even small insects have.”

“Thank you, I feel relieved. From now on, we can be a little more proactive in defense.”

“Thank goodness. By the way, Andrew Warlock. Are you asking to meet me to ask me this question? Or do you have anything else to say?”

“Oh, the reason I asked to see the priest was for another reason.”

As I was thinking about the assassin who would threaten me, the conversation took a turn for a moment. The reason I asked to see Father Thomas was to expand the blood collection business.

I told Father Thomas that I was planning to start a blood collection project in the city of Carbone and Viscount Deputy’s estate, and that I was asking for his help in that regard.

“Really? Several branches have already expressed the idea of starting a blood collection business, but many times it was canceled due to opposition from the nobles of the territory to which the branch belongs. This is a very welcome story because if this waterway is opened, more poor people will be able to receive relief, and our denomination will also be able to spread its mission more broadly.”

Father Thomas was very happy, saying that the blood collection project would save the poor and further expand the church’s strength. Since I had said that I would do the blood collection business without any word to Father Thomas, I thought what would happen if he refused, but fortunately, that did not happen.

Anyway, perhaps because it was a good suggestion for me and Father Thomas, we talked about it very amicably. Starting with purchasing blood at the same price as before, we discussed the location and method of blood collection, transportation, etc. Although there were some differences of opinion, an agreement was easily reached with each side making small concessions.

After only talking for about 30 minutes, not an hour, we reached an agreement on expanding the blood collection business.

“Now, how about Father Thomas transporting blood using our Logis Skeleton? We can transport even in winter.”

“Are you saying it is possible in winter? In that case, I think we should actually ask for it. Even so, there were many people trying to sell blood this winter, but we were in trouble because we couldn’t bring the blood here.”

“Soon, we will provide a service to purchase necessary items on your behalf, so it will be convenient.”

“I have high expectations. Thank you for your continued support.”

We concluded a conversation that we were both satisfied with and shook hands as we signed a contract to transport the Logis Skeleton.