Capítulo 23: Chapter 23: An Unwelcome Visitor
With my newly made undead army, it was a breeze to get through the lower floors of the dungeon. Using the priests I created new undead. I also got rid of the two rotten strays because they did fuck all.
My current army was:
10 Skeleton Soldiers, half of them started at level 20 due to my skill level and the quality of corpses while the other half was around 40.
And another was the 5 thieves. They are invaluable. With their concealment in the dark crypt, they can easily get behind the archers and mages and execute them.
There were also my 5 archers. They were pretty helpful being able to pick off enemies from a distance as my warriors stall them.
With those I reach my maximum limit but that's fine. Just these guys are enough to clear most rooms without my input thanks to the wizard and Fido.
It is also a bit embarrassing that my own wizard has more spells than me. Well, that would change very soon because my hypothesis was right. The crypt started dropping the stuff now that I was a Necromancer. Including the spells for the necromancer class.
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[Bone Spear Lv. 4/100]
[Cost: 120CE]
Conjure and launch a spear of bone at your enemies. Dealing (Int x 1.04) piercing damage to your enemies.
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[Detect Life Lv. 1/100]
[Cost: 100CE]
When used spreads a wave of cursed energy that detects traces of life like a sonar.
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There was also another skill book that had dropped which was bone spikes that erupted spikes of bone from the ground but something nice happened when I tried to learn it.
[This skill is compatible with [Grave Buster] add skill to grave buster?]
With this skill fused into grave buster now I could also create spikes with grave buster, making it basically my main method of attack now.
A big reason for this was that Grave Buster as my extension technique of create undead got bonuses from both my sorcerer and my necromancer class.
While it was a tad expensive to cast the spikes they were really deadly and I could use them to pin my opponents while I cast spells at them. There was an unforeseen flaw in that though.
Almost everybody in DxD can fly. Almost effortlessly at that. This meant Grave Buster had limited use against most opponents I will face in the world unless I get a method to force them to the ground.
I can probably find a way to do that eventually.
On another note, the necromancer class is leveling up rapidly although the class itself leveled slightly slower than Sorcerer due to my high level though I dont know how much my current level affected it, it still leveled rapidly due to the fact that it was at level 0. I chose the class I was leveling up by just switching their places in my interface.
Also thanks to the stat gains from the Necromancer class my stats are booming right now.
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[ Necromancer Lv. 25/100 ]
A magician that specializes the in the manipulation of death and raising undead.
Stat Gain:
+2 Vitality
+1 Endurance
+1 Strenght
+1 Dexterity
+3 Intelligence
+3 Wisdom
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With those bonuses and the fact I had leveled up twice against Raynare and the gang for defeating them, my stats were looking quite scrumptious. With my Vitality and Agility breaking the 100 mark, giving me these two perks.
[Sixth Sense]
You seem to have a unique knack for sensing danger.
[Resiliant]
+20% Abnormal Status Resistance
Also I just now realized that there was in fact level-up bonuses for classes that I get for reaching certain levels in the class. For example, unlocking my Innate Technique at level 25. There was also a reward for reaching level 50 which was a random cursed technique that gave me quite a good one, unlike something like propeller hair.
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[ Cursed Speech Lv. 1/100 ]
You can reinforce your words with cursed energy, compelling anyone who hears them to obey your command, limited to simple commands. Infusing your words with cursed energy puts a heavy strain on your throat. The effectiveness of the command and the backlash is proportional to the difference in level between the target and caster. This skill scales with Cha and Int.
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And incredibly useful ability but it wasnt really applicable in combat too much for me. This wasnt MY innate cursed technique so it is less powerful in my hands, though it could make decisive moves for example I can command my enemy to STOP to make them stop for a brief moment so I can skewer them.
It still had its weaknesses though. For example, for it to work the target must be able to understand my words to a certain extent and possess cursed energy. Still, it was a very versatile ability I was very satisfied with.
A little annoying it doesn't affect undead though.
Speaking of undead I also managed to snag some more template cards. Which were:
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[Wight]
[Min. Level: 15] [Maintenance Cost: 2]
An undead that is largely a spirit in form, capable of flying, and is invulnerable to mundane melee attacks. They are capable of regenerating from wounds on their own but are frail and weak as well as vulnerable to magic.
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Wights were alright, they should be very useful in dungeons full of brutes but I had no reason to raise any at the moment. The other on the other hand I couldn't raise for other reasons.
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[Possesed Armor]
[Min. Level: None] [Maintenence Cost: Varies]
[ Requirments: [Full Set of Armor] [Soul] ]
The power and level of a possessed armor depends on the armor and soul used to create it. In general Possessed Armor's possess proficiency in using any weapon to a degree.
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This was an incredibly good and versatile undead summon to get. I already have a soul with me I just need a good enough armor to use it on. Other than that I also got a bunch of miscellaneous loot such as weapons to give to my undead, potions, and even some potion recipes.
But eventually, I reached the final floor.
Now, I was in front of the room that contained the final boss. It should be rather powerful but I am sure I can defeat it with my current abilities. I didn't come here by slacking off after all.
I stepped into the room and felt like I got slapped in the face for daring to become confident.
[Death Knight Lv. 100(Boss)]
In front of me was a 2.5-meter tall monstrosity of an undead clad in black heavy armor carrying a flamberge and great shield.
The moment it saw us the death knight let out a horrifying scream before charging with surprising speed toward us, I had my skeletons go up front and block the charge but the death knight just swatted them away like they were bowling pins.
The arrows of my archers and the daggers of my thieves bounced off of its armor, the wizard managed to deal actual damage using lightning spells as the soldiers tried to keep it occupied. But the knight seemed to shrug them off.
Honestly, my soldiers were like 5 year-olds trying to stop a drunk and angry stepfather.
I on the other hand was looking for opportunities. I tried impaling it with grave buster but it didn't do much, cursed speech is useless against undead and my undead were too close for me to use cursed flames.
I can order them to retreat but the Death Knight is faster, I am already doing everything I can to not draw aggro because the moment that guy locks onto me will be the moment I land 6ft under.
Stalling wasnt an option. My soldiers are already struggling.
I can summon a wight which it won't be able to damage but the wight won't be able to damage it either. Then suddenly the thunder of inspiration struck me.
I created a dozen icicle lances by double casting and launched them all at the death knight as it ignored the icicles as they struck him. The damage itself was nonexistent but then Frostbite activated. And that slowed the Death Knight just enough for me.
"{Grave Buster!}" I called out to increase the output and instead of summoning the several regular pairs of skeletal hands I instead expanded my view of the ability. What exactly was grave buster?
Grave Buster allows me to summon skeletal appendages and bone spikes. So what if instead of creating several pairs of normal skeleton hands I create one giant pair by combining them?
I felt my CE drain heavily but a pair of giant skeletal hands emerged and grabbed the death knight before it could destroy it. The hands won't be able to stop the death knight for more than a few seconds but that is more than a few seconds plenty.
"{Cursed flames}!" I held my hand out and channeled a full-power cursed flame that grew to the size of a beachball before launching it at the Death Knight. Thanks to the grave buster my undead were sufficiently far away as the Death Knight bore the brunt of the attack the moment it broke away.
*Booom!*
The death knight was engulfed in a green inferno while I coughed out blood. The backlash you suffer when your cursed technique gets damaged is pretty real. But now with the Death Knight on fire, my undead had a far easier time as the Death Knight was not able to fight efficiently while being on fire.
I had to hit it a few more times and thanks to the weakness of fire all undead share, the behemoth went down and I leveled up 4 times in a row! After healing all my undead I went over and picked up the loot it had dropped.
[Template Card: Death Knight]
When I saw the words my eyes went wide like saucers. This meant I could summon the guy who was about to chew my ass duke nukem style a few moments ago. There was also a book it had dropped.
[Grimoire of the Lich]
I was about to check it out before I decided that I should exit the dungeon and take a shower first before looking over my loot.
So after retrieving my undead I exited the dungeon and landed in my shower. I decided that going ID create in the shower was wiser than landing on my couch all bloodied up and I was right. So I just threw my dirty clothes into my inventory and took a shower before retrieving a fresh pair from my inventory and getting dressed.
But when I left my bathroom to go back to my room the sight I saw in my living room shocked me.
"Yo! Good Afternoon Akira-kun!"
...Why the fuck is the Governor of the Fallen Angels in my living room?
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Capítulo 24: Chapter 24: Maids Get(?)
First 18+ chapter will be out on Sunday.
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Wow. Great awesome, fantastic even.
The president of the united states of fallen angels is sitting on the singular clean couch in my living room.
I was quite unnerved but not scared. If Azazel wanted me dead I would be dead already. Besides, Azazel is incredibly chill and peaceful. I am fairly certain I know why he is here.
He most likely heard about the Human Magician with unique abilities and the capability to use undead servants from Ratnare and her underlings.
Finding me interesting he came to see me personally. That guy has so much interest and free time at the same time it is ridiculous. If I had to guess he is basically doing what he did to Issei to me.
In all fairness, Azazel could potentially be an ally to me. He is someone who doesn't care about your faction, loyalty, or association. As long as he takes a liking to you and finds you interesting he doesn't care.
But I wonder what exactly he wants from me.
I looked at the handsome middle-aged man with blond and black hair wearing a crimson and black suit on my couch and did a double take for dramatic effect.
"Yo! Good afternoon Akira-kun. I am Azazel, Governor of the Fallen Angels."
"...Since you barged into my house without even alerting my barrier can I assume the hit order on my head is still ongoing?'
He looked at me for a second before laughing quietly that devolved into uproarious laughter.
"...I'm glad you find this amusing."
He held up a hand and took a deep breath, calming himself down from his fit of laughter.
"Right, my bad I was just reminded of how ridiculous this all is. I guess I shouldn't have barged in like that. No, you aren't in any trouble, in fact, I have come to apologize and thank you."
"?" I feigned confusion as I plopped down on the couch opposite if Azazel ignoring the giant patch of blood staining it.
"Right, I should give you an explanation. I had tasked Raynare and her clique to watch over Kuoh for sacred gear users and report them to me to either recruit them or take care of them if they are a possible threat."
Azazel let out a sigh of irritation and disappointment before continuing.
"But it seems my idiotic and overeager underlings decided that observing them wasn't really of any importance and decided to act without informing me and just execute the sacred gear users they do find."
Oh, so that's the real reason they wanted to kill me. How... disappointing. I thought she might have had an actual agenda or something.
"So... I nearly lost my life just because they were idiots?" I asked in disbelief. Azazel simply nodded in understanding as a response.
"Indeed, and since I feel responsible for the actions of my subordinates and as thanks for sparing my idiotic subordinates I have decided to give you compensation."
This, I did not really expect this. Granted even I do not know what I expected but it wasn't this. Maybe just for him to interrogate me about my abilities? How generous.
I don't trust it.
"And since this whole problem was caused by them in the first place. Why not make them pay for their crimes by serving the one they tried to kill? Maybe they will even learn some humility while they are at it." Hearing his words my eyes widened and his grin became more smug.
"Besides, this place really needs a touch up don't you think? Sorry for taking the only couch not stained with blood by the way. Anyways, how about getting some maids? If I was you I definitely wouldn't want to pass up on some hot maids to "serve" me." Azazel said with an honest grin on his face.
"Well, I can't really argue with that can I?"
[+5 Affection with Azazel]
"But there is just one problem, yes, I am very grateful but at the same time how am I going to fit four people into my humble abode?"
"Don't worry about that. I will also give your house a bit of an upgrade after all what kind of mage would live in such a mundane base? I just want you to do something for me in exchange, you don't have to but I would still appreciate it."
"What is it?" I don't like just receiving things. Besides being on Azazel's good side is a no-brainer.
Plus he is very chill and I like him.
No homo.
"Not only did our Raynare disregard my orders but she also offered to take in an excommunicated sister in order to extract her sacred gear and I would feel bad to just leave her on her own like that since it's because of my idiotic subordinates that this happened."
"So you want me to take care of her right?" Hearing my words Azazel smiled and gave me a thumbs up.
"Yep, it's good you are quick on the uptake. If you could do this for me I would really appreciate it."
I guess life finds a way, I was wondering what would happen to Asia once I took care of Raynare and the flock as well as Issei.
Now, I don't HAVE to take care of Asia.
But I feel slightly responsible.
Why didn't I feel responsible for Rias? That's because it was largely the fault of Rias. I just took a very convenient and lucky solution out of the picture. If she was more diligent or smart she wouldn't have the problem.
Rias' problems are at least partially her fault. She deserves them at least to a certain degree.
Asia isn't like that. None of this is her fault. None of this is her problem. All of this was out of her control. She is innocent, good-hearted, and kind so much so that even while being indoctrinated by the church she was still willing to heal a devil.
They ruined her life for being a good person. Worse she was set up for that scenario by living worthless trash. And at the lowest point in her life, she was invited by a group of fallen angels to take care of her.
I may have a very loose moral compass. I would kill someone innocent for my own gain.
But there is something I hate. That I loathe from the very bottom of my heart.
Exploiting someone's kindness and good nature and taking advantage of it is unforgivable for me.
I took away Asia's only chance. She doesn't deserve that. Even if Azazel didn't ask me to I probably would have gone and handled the Asia situation regardless.
I may be willing to kill someone innocent but I am not willing to hurt someone who genuinely means well to me. I may be willing to end them painlessly for my own benefit as there is an afterlife but I refuse to exploit them.
Especially if it doesn't benefit me. Leaving Asia like that doesn't benefit me in any way. And helping her won't hurt me. So leaving her would just be scummy to the core.
"Sure, I can take care of her for you."
"That's great. I will text you her information later. Oh and don't worry my men work fast, your house should be done by tomorrow evening at the latest. I would suggest you find something to do tomorrow in the meantime." How does he know my phone number? You know what, he is Azazel I should know better than to question his capabilities.
he was just about to get up and leave before I had to ask him something.
"Before you go. I'd like to ask you a question." My words caught Azazel's attention and he nodded, gesturing me to go on.
"I'd like to know why you are really here. As the leader of a faction, you had no reason to come here personally even if you wanted to compensate me. In fact, you did not even have to compensate me, yet you still did generously. Why?" Against anybody else, this line of questioning would maybe have been rude but I am vaguely aware of Azael, uncovering his motivations right now would help me later.
[+5 Affection with Azazel] At least it seems like I impressed him.
Azazel smiled and put his hands up in a mock surrendering gesture.
"Haha, I admit I have been caught red-handed. Yes, there is a reason I came here personally. But I promise it isn't anything malicious. It's quite simple really." Azazel placed his chin on his hand and a flash of curiosity appeared in his eyes.
"I was interested in you."
'...'
"Sorry, but I don't swing that way." I replied with a deadpan face. He didn't have to say something so sus.
"Hahaha! No, I didn't mean it like that . I mean I am interested in your powers. A teenage magician being able to defeat 4 fallen is strange enough. But one that can match their strength and even summon what I can only assume are undead? That's unheard of."
"It's my hobby. I like collecting things. I would offer you to join the Grigori but my gut feeling says you would refuse. I wanted to see that unique ability of yours in person. I have to say, from that barrier of yours. I'm impressed, I've never seen anything like it. It resembles the techniques Yokai use but it is also different. As for my gifts just consider them an investment. You wouldn't mind if I were to occasionally come over, would you?"
"Not at all if you learn to use the front door but don't you have a faction to run or something?" From what I remember Azazel was a guy with an awful amount of free time to be playing a teacher in a school and messing with some devil teenagers for a man who is responsible for an entire race.
"Of course I have the time, I just have Shemhazai handle all of that. I just have to make some decisions once in a while is all." I envy to be this carefree. After that Azazel left and I was left by myself to ponder.
I couldn't detect him at all. Seems like I have a long way to go.
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