Necromancer School's Summoning Genius - Episode 2
Episode 2
After Nephthys passed away, Simon had to go through the busiest week of his life.
My father, Richard, who was always easy-going, also acted like someone possessed.
At his sharp eyes and sharp actions, I asked myself, ‘Do I really have to go to Kizen?’ I had no choice but to let the childish grumbles sink in.
Richard cast a spell on Simon’s body. He said it was a task to create a ‘Core’, he didn’t know anything else and it was just insanely painful.
After staying up all night for three days and completing the construction of the core, Simon got into the carriage with Richard.
It was a very large and luxurious carriage, unsuitable for the circumstances of the estate. Simon’s mouth dropped open at the comfortable cushioning he had never felt before.
“You must be safe, Simon.”
Anna, who was carrying two weeks’ worth of lunch boxes onto the wagon, waved her hands with tears in her eyes.
“If you feel like you can’t hold on, you can always come back to Les Hill.”
Richard, who is known for being a loving wife, got angry and asked what that meant to a child who was just taking his first steps.
Simon, who had never seen a couple fight before in his life, realized that his daily life was really starting to change.
“Then let’s leave.”
When the driver pulled the reins, the carriage wheels started rolling.
This is how the adventure of Simon, who has lived in Leth Hill his entire life, began.
Of course, it was far from a comfortable carriage journey. In the carriage, Richard taught Simon black magic.
“Try breathing.”
By telling me to breathe, I meant to use the ‘breathing method’ that Richard had taught me.
Simon took a deep breath and drew the magical energy in the air into his body. It wasn’t that difficult because I had practiced it countless times.
“Now, slowly move the mana inside and pass it through the core.”
Richard assisted, placing his hand on Simon’s chest. Simon carefully passed the mana flowing like a river into the core below the heart.
Something has changed. It feels like the mana that used to be mushy has become more viscous and solid.
“Now guide the mana to flow through your arms. Yes, just release it out of her hands.”
With the feeling of having the clogged blood cleared.
Black liquid appeared on Simon’s palm like beads of sweat.
As Simon blinked and looked down at his palms, Richard smiled.
“Well done Simon. “This is the ‘jet darkness’, the source of the necromancer’s power.”
According to Richard, there was once a time when knights and wizards ruled the continent.
Of course, it is currently showing weakness due to the Necromancer taking over the mainstream. Knights cannot beat Necromancers in terms of quantity, and Wizards are inferior in casting speed and destructive power.
“The biggest difference between a wizard and a necromancer is the presence or absence of ‘jet darkness.’”
Richard stretched out his left hand. Blue mana rose like a haze above his palm.
“Mana has the properties of a gas. “Due to its low density, it is difficult to bind together and has a tendency to disperse in the air.”
This time I stretched out my right hand. A viscous black liquid gushes out like a fountain and flows down the palm of my hand.
“On the other hand, ‘jet black’ has properties close to solids or liquids. “It is made up of dense magical power, so it is easy to bind and can change shape freely.”
The viscous black liquid that had been flowing down my palm suddenly shot upward. It came together again in the air and turned into flowers, waves, snakes flicking their tongues, and even turning into spinning windmills.
“and… … !”
At a time when Simon was exclaiming with admiration at the spectacular show that suddenly started, the jet black changed its shape to form a ‘magic circle’. From the black magic circle built with countless runes, red light leaked out, as if a bomb had exploded.
I felt a chill and the hair on my entire body stood up.
Something, something big is about to happen… … !
Yep!
When Richard clenched his fist, the magic circle broke. The ashes that had fallen to the floor slowly disappeared.
“We call those who create power based on this pitch darkness necromancers.”
Simon nodded as if fascinated.
“There’s not much I can teach you because I don’t have time. “For the remaining time, let’s focus on practicing the basics of pulling out ‘jet black’ with the core.”
“yes. father!”
Practicing creating pitch black was more fun than I thought.
At first, it was just a droplet pooling in my palm, but as time went by, it grew in size and changed in shape.
Since the results were clearly visible, Simon was so immersed in practice that he lost track of time. Richard, too, was satisfied with his son’s rapid achievements but did not let him feel impatient.
‘… … ‘It’s a monstrous achievement.’
Although Richard didn’t show it, he was actually shocked on the inside.
Just three days from simple release to change of form.
This is really not normal.
Considering that it takes half to two years for a monster to change its form, it was no exaggeration to say that Simon was a boy born for the black world. Although he was his own son, he gave me goosebumps while teaching him.
In fact, Richard already knew about Simon’s talent. The reason he didn’t create a ‘core’ was because he was just waiting for the right time to come.
Talent that explodes when the ego and emotions are not established is poison. Richard was a person who regretted more than anyone else his childhood of behaving like a tyrant, and he did not want to pass that mistake on to his son.
But now, the time has finally come for Simon to blossom. The entire continent will be amazed by the appearance of this child.
Just imagining it sent shivers through Richard’s body, making it difficult for him to sit still.
“father! look!”
Simon created a jet-black light that fluttered like a flame across the palm of his hand. Richard looked at it with a serious face.
“Damcheong. “It’s a beautiful jet black with a slight bluish tint.”
“Joe, is this good? Is that a rare case? “Are you talented?”
“It’s just cool.”
“… … .”
Simon resumed practice with a sullen expression. Richard turned his head and barely managed to control the corners of his mouth that were about to ascend.
‘Managing facial expressions isn’t easy either.’
Time passed so quickly.
From Simon’s perspective, a week passed without him really noticing how time passed.
and.
“This is as far as I can go with you. “Simon.”
Richard suddenly announced. Simon felt like his heart was sinking.
“I thought you were taking me to Kizen.”
“I’m sorry, but my father has some circumstances that prevent him from setting foot in the Kingdom of Dresden. From here on, you have to decide everything and make the moves.”
Suddenly, a feeling of extreme pressure came over me, and I began to drool. She had lived in Leth Hill for 17 years, so it would be a lie to say she wasn’t afraid of these changes.
At that time, Richard held Simon’s hand tightly.
“I assure you, son. You can do it better than anyone else. and.”
Richard smiled.
“I’m truly proud of you.”
Simon felt his heart swell as he heard his father’s recognition for the first time in his life.
“I’ll be back. father.”
Simon, who had parted ways with Richard, lived alone in a spacious carriage. Instead of wasting his remaining time, he focused on training in the blackness.
Another week passes like that.
“and… … !”
Arrived at Langerstine, the capital of the Dresden Kingdom.
Simon’s impressions of seeing a big city for the first time were simply overwhelming.
All tall and large buildings, carriages moving frantically across the road, and people swarming around. My eyes were watering as I saw this sight for the first time in my life.
“Move! Move!”
Simon stepped back in surprise. A very large carriage over 5 meters wide was running down a steep slope. Leading the carriage was a horse made entirely of bony bones.
‘Undead!’
The undead were wandering around in the middle of the city.
From the simple labor of pulling a carriage or rickshaw to the odd job of handing out leaflets in a square.
It was a sight that could only be seen in the era when necromancers became mainstream.
‘Let’s stay alert.’
Simon lightly tapped his cheek, then unfolded a crumpled note in his pocket.
<239 Cammallord, Langerstine SL1E 6AJ.>
‘Are you telling me to go to this address?’
Simon made up his mind.
Whether it’s Langerstine or Les Hill, aren’t they all places where people live? If you go to this address and meet a guide who will take you to Kizen, everything will be resolved.
However, just looking at this information, I had no idea at all.
Eventually, Simon spoke to a woman with rich blonde hair who was standing with her back to him.
“Si, if you’ll excuse me, I’d like to ask you a question. ma’am.”
The moment the woman looked back, Simon was shocked.
One of her eyes was bulging and shaking.
“What’s happen? baby.”
“… … .”
It’s rude to be surprised. It’s rude to be surprised.
Simon desperately tried to calm his startled heart and forced a smile.
“I want to go to the address written on this piece of paper… … .”
“address? Let’s see.”
Simon broke into a cold sweat at the sight of his eyes, which had been fluttering wildly, suddenly widening and scanning the paper. Fortunately, he was biting his lip so that no sound escaped.
“Oh, Cammallord? It is a famous place in Langerstine. If you go around the square you see above and turn right, you will see an alley with golden tiles.”
“ah… … ! thank you!”
Simon bowed and bowed.
The woman spread the fan in her hand, covered her mouth, and laughed loudly.
“He’s a kind-hearted baby that’s rare these days. Good luck in Langerstine.”
Fortunately, something seems to be working out!
Simon thanked us once again and walked briskly toward the square the woman told him about.
‘… … .’
And after a while.
The man who was quietly watching all of this spoke to the woman in the same way as Simon.
* * *
‘You’ve finally arrived at Campbell Road.’
Why on earth is this city so complicated? Simon was able to enter Cammal Road after wandering for 20 minutes. As the woman said, the floor tiles were painted gold.
‘239, 239… … .’
I was walking along, holding a note and checking the addresses posted on each building.
“excuse me.”
Someone appeared from across the street and started talking to Simon.
He was a bald man with sweat beading on his forehead. He took out his handkerchief, wiped his forehead once, and spoke in a polite tone.
“Are you by any chance going to 239 Cammal Road, SL1E 6AJ to be exact?”
Simon’s eyes widened.
How do you even know the details of the address?
“ah! Could it be that the guide sent by Howl… … !”
The man nodded.
“Yes, I am Howl’s guide! “He didn’t come back as time went by, so I was looking for him because I thought he might have gotten lost.”
Simon said with great relief at those words.
“We finally met. “My name is Simon Pollentia.”
“This is Rowley, your Langerstine guide. Now, come this way. “You must have been traveling a lot, so I’ll start by showing you where to stay.”
Simon nodded and followed him.
“You have to walk for about 15 minutes. “I will take the shortcut and get you there as quickly as possible.”
“yes!”
As he left Cammal Road and walked down the winding alley, Simon continued to look around in fascination.
If you look here, it’s a house, if you look over there, it’s a house. It’s so packed that there’s almost no wasted space.
The people in this city alone seemed to be several times more than the people living in the entire Leth Hill territory.
“I was really worried, sir. “It is dangerous for outsiders to wander alone in Langerstine without a guide.”
Rowley told a series of stories.
“They say you open your eyes and cut your nose. The city is overrun with people looking to rip off unsuspecting travelers. Pickpockets, robbers, and even vicious merchants who rip you off. When we get to the lodge, I’ll teach you a few words of Langerstine dialect. “It’s a temporary solution, but it’s better than not knowing how to do it at all.”
“aha.”
Simon grinned.
“So you’re trying to rip me off too.”
“… … !!”
Rowley suddenly stopped walking.
“Well, sir? What do you mean by that… … .”
“You often unintentionally look downward.”
Simon said, extending his index finger.
“Did you even feel the bottom pocket of your vest with your hand to check if you had the right items? “If you look at the width of the pocket and the wrinkles, it looks like there’s an object like a knife in it.”
“… … .”
Rowley broke into a cold sweat and looked back at Simon.
“that… … yes. you’re right.”
click.
He obediently acknowledged and showed the knife handle in the lower pocket of his vest.
“Didn’t I tell you? Langerstine is a dangerous place. You never know who you might meet in such a narrow alley… … .”
“Crucially, the person named Howl I mentioned earlier was actually made up by me.”
Simon smiled and supported the back of his head with his arm.
“When I told him I was Howl’s guide, he accepted it right away. Johnson of Leth Hill’s favorite goat is named Howl. Do you run errands for him?”
“… … .”
Rowley’s face, which had been smiling kindly, hardened.
“Well, then you followed me even after knowing everything? “What on earth are you doing?!”