CH 75

I used my magic power to strengthen my lower body and started running like the wind.

In an instant, I stood in front of the skeleton who was about to use magic, and swung my Holy Sword down.

I was caught by the staff, but the curse did not erode it, and on the contrary, the curse was purified. When I put my weight on it so that he couldn’t escape, the crescent decoration on the tip of the wand broke.

「!!!!」

He’s taken by surprise! Now’s the chance!

If I increase the power to swing down further, the wand can be cut in half so easily.

Without stopping, I scoop it up from the bottom this time. With a slight flick of my hand, his arm spun around and flew through the air.

「A person who is nothing but material hurt me ……?」

The skeleton, unable to hide its surprise, tried to use flight magic to escape to the air.

I don’t think you can easily get away!

『Holy Lance!』

「Get out of the way!」

Sophie unleashes a lance made of holy light, but it’s blocked by barrier magic, while the skeleton’s consciousness leaves me.

It’s the first time we’ve fought together, but you’ve been so precise in your support.

There’s no way I’m going to miss the opportunity you’ve taken the trouble to create for me. I’m going to knock him down!

『Air Hammer』

I dropped a mass of air from above the skeleton’s head.

The magic barrier didn’t work in time and he was slammed into the ground in a hapless manner. If there was a physical body, at least the internal organs would have popped out.

As I took a step forward to finish him off, I felt a chill and stopped.

I felt goosebumps all over my body, and my body was complaining of discomfort as if I were starting to catch a cold. What’s going on with ……?

「I never thought I’d be this far behind! I love it.」

The skeleton stood up and in his hand was a book.

The cover was made of the bones of various creatures. The book itself seemed to be alive, pulsating and emitting a strong magical power.

The paper used did not seem to be parchment. I think they use a special material, but I’m sure it’s not the best.

「I’ll use this grimoire —[Sacrifice]— to kill her.」

By putting magic power into a book, you can borrow the power of a higher being such as a [Demon], a [Servant of God], or a [Spirit], or you can summon the being itself. That’s what a grimoire is.

They are extremely valuable, and are usually kept in national treasuries or sealed away if they are dangerous.

This one is definitely the type that should have been sealed.

『Use the sacrifices I’ve prepared in my dungeon to create a new creature!』

A magic circle emerged from the ground, and evil magic contaminated the surroundings. It would be difficult for someone without a Holy Sword to get close to it.

I had to destroy it right away, but I had other things on my mind.

That skeleton had said 「My dungeon」 when he used the grimoire.

There is only one existence that fits that description.

The ruler of the dungeon that no one has ever seen before— the monster known as the [Dungeon Master].

It’s so well known that there have been gossip when I was just starting out that, you can rule a Dungeon just by defeating the [Dungeon Master] and get rich from the hidden treasure.

「Lars! I don’t care what it is, get me the proof that there was a Dungeon Master!」

I looked at Zelma, who had given the order, and she had that wild smile on her face as an example.

So she’s one of the people who know about the rumor?

Well, I know what I’m aiming for.

They’re probably trying to use the [Dungeon Master] as bait to attract people. Once word gets out, Yang’s profile will skyrocket, and the lustful adventurers will flood in. The Nobles and the Church will send soldiers and Knights. Since the [Dungeon Master] is undead, the Church will probably move fast.

If people who can fight are gathered, Yang will be safer and ordinary people will start living there. I’m sure they’re thinking about the future.

It’s a very difficult and rewarding request that Zelma can’t refuse because she knows why she has to achieve it…..