Necromancer Academy’s Genius Summoner

Chapter 3

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Rowley revealed his true colors and took out his knife. The well-sharpened blade radiated of brilliance.

Tup. Tup.

At the same time, one from behind Simon and two from the front approached him with brisk steps.

Well, it doesnt really matter who you are. And that doesnt change the fact that you fell into a trap too.

Rowley, having a more relaxed expression on his face as his comrades joined, wagged his fingers.

Put everything you have on the food. Including your bag, clothes, and even underwear.

Even underwear?

Whats there to be ashamed of? You just have to pick up new clothes from the market and wear them.

Rowley pointed at the pile of trash behind him. The other gangs also chipped in with giggles.

Mhm. That place is the specialty of Langerstine. Who knows? If youre lucky enough, you could find a chest.

Youll be able to avoid being sent to prison if you cover your important parts.

Simon answered with a smile on his face.

I refuse.

Rowley and his comrades expression became ferocious.

This bastard.

Looks like you cant grasp the situation because youre a bumpkin. Do you think were joking around right now?

The man to the right of Rowley strode towards Simon.

This kind of bastard needs a bit of a stab to get themselves together.

Hey, wait!

The man who ran off, ignoring Rowleys voice, pulled out a dagger from his waist and thrust it at Simon.

Swish.

Simon twisted his right shoulder, shifting the center of his body like flowing water.

The dagger flashed through the air, while Simon, who moved to the side, quickly grabbed the mans wrist.

Crack!

When he applied the force, the mans hand bent in a direction it shouldnt.

K-Kuaaaaaaaagh!

The man whose dagger missed fell to the floor and let out a terrible scream.

While kicking him in the face, Simon said,

It also happens sometimes in our estate. Scums who mix with good people and do things like racketeering, you know.

Y-You bastard!

Simon lightly shook the dust off his hand.

Its the job of the heir of the lord to clean up such garbage in an estate. There seems to be many people like that in this city too, so I thought Id clean up a bit since Im up for doing the same job.

So, you were noble.

Rowley raised his arm and signaled. Five more gangsters came from the end of the alley.

Then I really cant let you get away.

Simon calmly warmed himself up. He thought it would be two or three at most, but the gang was more numerous and organized than he thought.

A situation where he alone had to deal with 8 men with weapons with just his bare hands.

No matter how strong Simon was, the number of people he had to face was honestly a bit too much.

Im sorry, Father. Getting to Kizen might take longer.

Simon lowered his stance with a serious expression, and the gang members also tensed and strengthened their grips on their daggers.

A volatile situation.

The moment when the fight was about to start, no matter who pounced in.

I found you!

The voice of a third person, who shouldnt have been in this alley, echoed. Everyones eyes moved to the place where the sound was coming from.

Step. Step.

Someone was walking out of the dark shade of the alley.

It was a girl who still had a youthful look. Shiny black hair, as if she had painted the night sky, and wore a blood-red moon-shaped earring.

Simon thought she was around his age or several years older than him. 

And what the hell was that now?

Rowley bit his lip at the third persons appearance.

What was the guy watching his back doing? He couldnt even see where they had gone.

It has nothing to do with you. Get lost.

Despite Rowleys warning, the black-haired girl snorted scornfully.

As she got closer, the gang members took a step back, a tense expression on their faces.

An instinctive and primitive sense of fear. They didnt know the exact reason, but the girl had a very dangerous aura.

Theres nothing to be afraid of.

Rowley said as the gang members were shaken up.

Its 8 vs 2. We just need to get rid of them quickly and leave Langerstine before the guards arrive.

Hearing that, the girl smiled.

8 vs 2? I dont think so.

Up and down.

As if reacting to the girls movements, the garbage dumps and bags scattered all over the alley started moving like they were alive. Soon after, the trash bags' surfaces were torn and bones floated in the air.

Did you guys know?

Rattle. Click.

The bones began to put themselves together. Different sizes and types of bones creaked and slowly formed a body.

That the building in front of you is a skeleton tomb.

Rowley and his comrades faces turned white. 

At this moment, the same word popped into everyones mind simultaneously.

Necromancer!

Rattle! Rattle!

Over 20 skeletons surrounded these gangs in an instant. Petrified, the gang members couldnt even breathe.

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Kuhugh!

Kugh!

The approaching undead grabbed the gang members with their arms and legs to prevent them from moving. 

With a crackling sound, the dead swept the gangs faces down or held them up by their chins with their boneless hands.

Oh my goodness.

The girl let out an alluring smile.

My children need new friends, apparently.

Chatter!

Chatter!

The skeletons made a sound by clashing their top and bottom jaws in agreement. Some gangsters foamed their mouths, and others wet their pants.

Thats amazing.

Simon was surprised too. It was less complete than Richards skeletons, but it was a great feat to create more than 20 instant undead by restoring the remains of the bones lying around. 

I failed to recognize that youre a necromancer! Please have mercy just once!

Rowley lowered his head while trembling. The girl unfolded her arms and asked him with a slightly serious expression,

Tell me your affiliation.

The skeleton that grabbed Rowley started to scratch his neck slowly with its bony hand. Rowley screamed with his eyes shut as five drops of blood flowed down his neck.

Its Claven! Were from the Claven group!

Oh, Ive heard of it. Thats a pretty big organization for the pickpocketing of poor outsiders.

She put her hand on her waist and said in an ice-cold voice,

Tell him directly. Crawl and go to the guards in the form of voluntary appearance with his head on the floor and hands on his back, crawling the moment he leaves the hideout.

Hearing that, Rowleys face turned white.

P-Please have mercy! Just turn me into an undead instead!

The girls face contorted fiercely.

[Are you the one giving orders now?]

Rowleys body stiffened with fear at the sound of a foreign voice that sounded as if it were uttered by an inhumane existence.

She let out a small sigh, returned to her original voice and said,

Pulling off petty tricks like sending a fake wont work. If that bastards face isnt grinded enough when I check, then Ill erase your entire organization from the world in the name of Kizen.

The moment the name Kizen dropped from her mouth, all the organization members dropped their heads in shock. Rowley also responded as if he had accepted his fate. 

Ill make sure to remember that.

Get lost.

As the skeletons stepped back, the gang fled away, as if on cue. She clicked her tongue once, looking at them running as fast as they could.

Thank you for your help.

Simon bowed his head in gratitude. The girl turned her head, saying Ah, and looked at Simon.

Youre Simon Polentia, right?

Fortunately, there was no sign of hostility in her tone of voice when she asked that with a smile. Simon nodded his head quickly. 

Yes, youre right. If you dont mind me asking, who are you?

Who else would I be? Im your real guide.

Simons eyes widened to the size of a lantern.

So, this was the one?

At that moment, she grabbed Simons wrist.

Lets go. Mothers waiting for you. 

Mother?

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Motheeerr!

Behind the square of Langerstine,

The girl who had brought Simon was squatting and wiping the cream off a childs mouth.

The child made a Ooof sound and moved her head like she hated it, but the girl was skillful.

I told you to wait patiently! You always get lost!

Buuut! Theeere was a free ice cream tasting event in the square over there!

And the identity of the child whining while her mouth was wiped clean by the girl was none other than Nefthis Archbold, the apex of all necromancers and ruler of Kizen.

To see a person called the Witch of Death with ice cream all over her mouth Simon was very confused.

And what was even more confusing was that the girl who saved him was calling Nefthis, Mother.

The two of them were in a mother-daughter relationship? No matter how you looked at it, it only looked like an older and a younger sister.

And if you had to choose the mother, it would be that girl rather than Nefthis, who looked like a 10-year-old child

Simon?

Before he realized, the girl was looking his way.

Were you thinking of something funny just now?

N-No.

The girl, who had been glaring at Simon with suspicious eyes, quickly turned her head away.

What a strong intuition.

Good work on your long trip, Simon! Nefthis approached with quick short steps.

Although she had the appearance of an innocent child, her identity was of a monster among monsters who had lived for over 300 years and terrorized the world.

Simon bowed politely.

Im humbly meeting the owner of the Kizen.

Woah, you dont have to be so formal.

She giggled and waved her hand.

Its the first time Ive seen you since Les Hill. Did you learn anything from Richard?

Ah, yes! Its just a little, but

Simon spread out his palm. He activated the core and flowed mana in to draw out the jet-black.

The jet-black passed through Simons arm and was immediately released there.

Swoosh.

Simons unique jet-black with a slight blue tint surged like a fire.

Nefthis and the girl came forward simultaneously and widened their eyes. Looking at them like this, it seemed that their mother-daughter relationship could be right.

Wow.

Both of their pairs of eyes lit up. They gazed like they were appreciating a beautiful work of art.

Its been a while since I saw a jet-black with a blueish color.

But it still has the properties of mana. To see it surging like fire means that it hasnt been able to get out of the gaseous state.

He needs to learn to use his core more effectively.

The mother and daughter exchanged their opinions briefly and then nodded.

Thats enough, Simon.

Simon released the jet-black and stood up straight.

You dont need to be impatient. Since Kizen is clearly a school, youll be able to learn a lot more in the future.

Yes. Ill keep that in mind!

Well then. Lorain?

Nefthis slapped the girls butt and said,

Im counting on you as the guide for our new student.

You always use me like this, mother.

The girl pouted her lips and said sullen words, but Nefthis didnt even listen and turned her back. 

Then, Ill return to Kizen after eating one more ice cream. So, Ill be going on ahead!

Ah, for crying out loud! Mother!

In that way, Nefthis disappeared like she was running away, leaving only the two of them in the square.

The girl let out a small sigh and turned her head to look at Simon.

I guess I cant help it. Well, Ill introduce myself again. My name is Lorain Archbold. Just like you, Im a student from Kizen.

My name is Simon Polentia, from Les Hill! Nice to meet you again!

Okay. Since were running late, lets get going.

Get going for what?

Lorain replied as she brushed her hair back.

Its the new semester, isnt it? Were going shopping.