episode_0005
by adminIt was an unexpected situation for Ariel to catch a huge snake, but it could be said to be a pleasant error.
When I caught a deer or a wild boar, I roughly processed the bones and made them into something similar to a wheelchair to support my body, which I couldn’t even move properly, but when I had good materials in front of me, it stimulated my artistic soul, a die-hard necromancer, and a surge of inspiration came to me.
First, the bones and flesh of the snake were separated. In most living things, bones make up only 20 to 25% of the total weight. So, I was going to wrap it around my body and keep it in its original shape, but it would only be heavy for no reason.
Moreover, it was a waste of magic power to continuously cast anti-corruption magic, and there was no room to engrave various engravings.
When I used my magic power to remove the stuck internal organs and small things, only a clean white bone remained.
There is a common misconception that snakes have no bones, but this is not true. You might be mistaken because they are so sinuous, but snakes have hundreds of long vertebrae and ribs that look like fish bones. The spine is only curved because it is segmented into hundreds of vertebrae.
“Phew. Let’s try it.”
My body heats up with anticipation.
From now on, the really fun time begins.
A time when the necromancer’s creativity is displayed to its fullest.
If there are a hundred necromancers, even if they handle one corpse, there are a hundred different results.
Because the person’s personality and taste are revealed in the molding that is created and the gimmicks that are hidden.
“[Corpse Modification]”
A thread of magic extends from the ten outstretched fingers and connects to the white bones.
In fact, it was a burdensome magic for a low-level necromancer like me to use.
At my level, it is right to raise and use corpses as much as possible, and to attempt modification when I have accumulated enough work and skill and my understanding of corpses has reached a certain level.
“Still, how can I turn away when such wonderful ingredients are right in front of me?”
If I failed, I would use up all my magical energy, reach mana exhaustion, and spend a few days lying down sick, but it was difficult to stop my desire to create with such minor problems.
If you fail, ask Ariel to take care of you. Maybe that would be good as is?
Clap clap.
I lightly tapped my cheek.
You need to stop thinking and focus. Because I can’t waste my time creating a creature that will be with me for a long time.
While recalling a specific image of the form I wanted to create, I infused my will into the mana connected to my white bones.
First, the ends of the hundreds of ribs attached to the long spine were sharpened. If you wrap your enemy around and tighten them, you can turn them into a bamboo lady whose entire body is well-ventilated by air. The body of the rib was also trimmed into a diamond shape and sharpened well. The shape was like hundreds of spear blades stuck together.
The joints of the completed ribs are made with round ball joints. Easy to fold and unfold at any time.
In normal times, it can be folded and thickened on the spine to increase defense, and in times of emergency, the folded ribs can be re-opened and used as a blade to sharpen enemies.
Next are the hundreds of vertebrae that make up the spine.
Since it was nearly 10 meters tall, each vertebra was sufficiently large and thick, but it was disappointing to be satisfied with that level. Pour out magical energy to melt and compress the vertebrae. The three compressed vertebrae were combined into one to make them larger and thicker.
After repeating this hundreds of times, the length had already shrunk to about 5 meters, but it had gained a weight that was much more profound than before, overwhelming a person at first glance.
Pop.
Sweat flows down my jawline. The sweat that had already flowed like rain had pooled on the floor.
It’s really fucking hard. After all, it’s not okay to do something that doesn’t fit your budget.
The fountain of magical power was tingling because I was squeezing too much magical energy, and my head, which was handling the excessive calculations, was sore as if it would break.
Still, whatever. Creating creatures with my own hands rather than a keyboard and mouse was more fun than I thought.
So much so that I couldn’t help but laugh.
“Hehe. I’ll make it the best.”
Now that the three have been combined into one to create the thickness I want, it’s time to refine the shape. After pouring in magical power again to melt it, send it with your will.
First, the upper surface, which blocks most attacks, is in the shape of a round oval. When cutting with a sword, finely adjust the curvature so that it slips.
And shock. Since undead are not living, breathing creatures, cutting or stabbing them has little effect unless the part is completely cut off. Instead, it is common knowledge that bones and flesh become soft and weak to shock, so they must be strong to shock because there are many undead who turn around and swing maces or hammers when they see the undead.
From now on, I need to focus more. Since I had to shape the inside rather than the outside, I closed my eyes and poured in even more magic.
Even without seeing it with my eyes, I could feel the structure as if I was licking it with my tongue due to the magic that penetrated inside. The crushed and compressed bone inside the vertebrae is separated into three layers, and the middle layer is made of sponge bone with a lot of empty space. This structure is similar to a turtle’s shell, and is strong enough to impact that it does not break even when struck with a hammer.
The joints connecting the vertebrae to each other are joined together like a puzzle to create a suture line. Even if strong vibration occurs due to shock, deformation may occur along the suture line, but the vertebrae will not be broken. It was made of several layers so that the body could stretch in case of emergency.
Pop.
Write. Now, instead of sweat, my nose started to bleed.
Once your body starts bleeding, it doesn’t stop easily.
Still, I got it all done.
Finally, adjust the skull. Originally, the top and bottom of the snake’s jawbone were separated and opened wide in order to swallow the opponent whole, but now that there is no need for that, the teeth were boldly combined to increase the strength of the jaw and the joints were made thicker.
It also changes the structure of the teeth. There was no need for it to have so many unnecessary teeth. A pair of upper and lower teeth is enough to reliably kill an opponent. Except for the largest fangs, all small teeth are melted down and added to the fangs.
The shape of the fang is like an arrow, with a pointed tip, widening as it goes down, and then narrowing again. The surface is full of finely curved fishhook-shaped protrusions that, once stuck, cut off the entire area. It was made so that it could not be pulled out unless it was.
I wanted to add gimmicks like firing sharpened ribs as if by rote, emitting acid breath, or becoming gigantic, but this is the best I can do for now.
No, on the contrary, I overexerted myself to do my best.
You can add any missing features gradually.
Now all you have to do is get up and you’re done.
“[Animate Dead]”
Even the remaining magical energy is sucked away.
The most basic magic that raises a corpse and makes it move according to the necromancer’s will.
It’s much lacking compared to ‘Undead Rise’, which grants a bit of intelligence, but it can’t be helped.
As I raised my will, my white bones slowly began to wriggle.
“Come here.”
It was so hard that I felt like I was going to collapse, but I was very proud to see it completed. And when I look at it, I think it’s cute, right? No, it’s definitely cute.
The white bone slowly approached me, wrapped around my paralyzed left leg according to my will, climbed up, wrapped around my torso, and poked its head out from behind my left shoulder.
It’s cute.
I stretched out my right hand and gently stroked the guy’s head.
“Avalon. Let’s call it Avalon.”
Avalon. A name that means the last bastion. It will literally be the last wall that protects me.
Now that the form is perfect, let’s check the function.
“Ssotcha.”
When he stands up from a sitting position, Avalon’s long tail firmly supports the floor and its body wraps around tightly to maintain its balance. It’s almost impossible to stand on my own, so it’s safe to say that Avalon is fully supporting me.
When I send out my will to walk in that state, Avalon moves my legs instead.
Bend and straighten from front to back.
Although the movement is creaky, it is good enough.
If things had gone according to the original plan, I would have made a wheelchair out of bone and ridden it.
As much effort was put into Avalon, it consumed quite a bit of control and magic power, but it will not only be used for walking, but will also serve as my shield.
Another idea that came to mind was that if further modifications were made, wouldn’t it be possible to float in the air like the spider robot villain from Spider-Man without the need to walk?
As I practiced walking around the cave while waiting for my magical power to recover, I quickly got used to it. Even if I covered Avalon with a robe, it was clearly the movement of someone with impaired legs.
Then, when I made eye contact with Ariel, who was clearly looking at me, I felt quite embarrassed.
‘But I’m glad.’
To be honest, I was quite worried that if I were a corpse, they would definitely get horny and attack me.
Even if Ariel, who was a very beautiful body, could do that, it seemed like what little human heart she had left would be broken if she rushed at even a snake corpse.
When Avalon was alive, it didn’t show any emotions, and it felt much cuter now that only the bones were left and moving, but this was within the acceptable range.
Fortunately, my sexual values seem to have been maintained. It’s just that the direction is reversed. From living to dead.
“Let’s go. Ariel.”
It was already dark outside, but now the sun is shining brightly. I didn’t even notice time passing.
I have to go and subdue goblins soon.
“Ah. Walk behind me…”
Ariel’s backside is very irritating.
Hehehe… Ariel is nuna…
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