Chapter 21: The Wolf King's Demise - I Became a Necromancer Villain in a Game Novel

Two hundred thirty-eight.

That was the number of ordinary skeleton soldiers the wolf king had slain.

It also accounted for ninety-eight percent of the wolf corpses Fafnir had laid out in advance.

Naturally, the wolf king’s condition was far from optimal after such a battle.

Crunch… caw…

Countless weapons stabbed into its body, its flanks carved deep with bleeding wounds.

The eyes that once glowed red had clouded like frozen blood, and the muscles that once bulged with power had shriveled like deflated balloons.

Yet the wolf king still lived.

“You… you damn bastard…”

Of course the wolf king was strong.

But the battle wasn’t over yet, and that was the real reason.

“Next.”

Following Fafnir’s orders, the skeleton soldiers moved.

Skeleton No. 3 easily blocked the wolf king’s weakened strike, then No. 2 drove its spear straight into the opening.

It would have been a simple dodge in any other fight.

But the spear tip connected too cleanly.

Clang!

“The team coordination is starting to click.”

At first, No. 2 and No. 3 had been nothing more than toddlers.

Now they were holding their own against the wolf king, blocking and counterattacking with surprising skill.

After hours of fighting the wolf pack and absorbing the wolf king’s charges directly, they had finally learned.

“Koooh! If you’re a warrior, fight me yourself!”

The wolf king spat blood and roared.

Pulling on the last reserve of strength inside its body, it challenged Fafnir to the end.

Naturally, Fafnir gave no answer.

Instead, he simply moved the ordinary skeleton soldiers to block the way.

…Cough!

The skeleton soldiers’ spears pushed the charging wolf king back.

Then the others tightened their nooses once more.

Victory was certain.

Even so, Fafnir stayed hidden.

Grr…

The nightmare began again, and the wolf king’s eyelids grew heavier.

Time passed.

⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙

Experience obtained. Mystery Longbow (Rare) obtained. Wolf King’s wolf skin obtained. Wolf King’s head obtained. ‍‍‌‌⁠⁠‌‍‍‌⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠‌‌‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠Wolf King’s shin bone obtained. ‍‍‌‌⁠⁠‌‍‍‌⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠‌‌‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠ 80 silver obtained. Level Up! Quest completion condition met. The message finally told Fafnir that the battle was over. ‘A rare bow… Let’s see what you are.’ Status window!

⚔ STATUS ⚔

⚡ Strength: 45

💨 Agility: 65

Fafnir opened his mouth slightly. ‘This is huge…!’ In Horizon there existed items whose properties were unknown. So-called Mystery Items. Only professional appraisers could identify them, and even their name was unknown until then. High risk, but most players valued them highly. Why? Simple. Once appraised, they usually had far stronger or unique options compared to regular items of the same grade. ‘The level limit is also low. Being a bow, demand should be second only to swords.’ It was nothing short of the best item available. ‘At market, it would fetch two million won.’ Depending on the appraisal, two hundred thirty or even two hundred fifty million could be possible. The truly amazing part was that this was obtained at level sixty. Top-tier players who owned two hundred to three hundred level items were talking in the hundreds of millions. ‘I’ll hold onto it for now. I can sell it when the time comes.’ According to the novel’s flow, Horizon would keep rising until the end. Game money and item values would skyrocket. The longer it went, the more expensive things got. No rush. ‘And there were other gains.’ The elite skeleton soldiers were gradually getting used to combat. Ordinary skeleton soldiers and Skeleton Mastery both rose one level to two. ‘If I put on Karshik’s ring, poison will stick to every attack.’ The skeleton soldiers that had only been used for distraction would now act as living chemical bombs. The fight would become twice, or even three times easier, depending on the poison’s effect. ‘Fifty levels soon.’ Fafnir stood up. “Then shall we head back?” They had fought hard and achieved the goal. It was time to collect the ‍‍‌‌⁠⁠‌‍‍‌⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠‌‌‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠promised reward.

◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ “This is the wolf king’s head…! Who knew you would actually succeed…” Guard Captain Jeraer was stunned by Fafnir’s report. Of course he hadn’t underestimated Fafnir. “I always got the feeling Guld was bragging about his disciple, but you did amazingly well. Thanks to you the guard has some breathing room.”

📜 NEW QUEST 📜

Quest Complete: Defeat the Wolf King

📍 Location: Byron City 🎁 Reward: 1 Gold 20 Silver More messages followed. But Fafnir’s preparation didn’t end there. “There is one more thing I would like to mention.” “Hm? What is it?” “While hunting the wolf king, I discovered that the wolf king and the green orcs were allied. Orc warriors and shamans sent by the orc lord were protecting the wolf king.” “What…?” Two monsters that usually hated each other uniting for a reason was obvious. “This is serious. I must report it to the lord at once!” How urgent and important the matter was showed on Jeraer’s face. “Wait here a moment.” Splash. Jeraer ran toward the castle and returned ten minutes later. “The lord says to prepare as well, but I fear that won’t be enough.” “That makes sense.” “To change minds we need solid proof. So, would you join our guard and bring us that proof?”

📜 NEW QUEST 📜

Quest: Omen of War (Magic)

📍 Location: Byron City 🎁 Reward: See details Another Magic-rank linked quest. “I gladly accept. I believe the master would want this too.” “Guld really took care of his disciple. I’m jealous.”

📜 NEW QUEST 📜

Quest Accepted: Omen of War (Magic) Jeraer’s favorability rose by one. After accepting the quest, Jeraer spoke. “From now on you will head to the northern outpost. There are adventurers on scouting duty there. Join them and bring solid proof.” “Understood.” It was not a new quest but an addition to one already in progress. Other players were probably already clearing orc patrols or scouting. ‘Hilde-nim must be busy too, so I have to go alone this time.’ Fafnir stepped outside and scratched his head. ‘Orcs… I think I’ve heard of them.’ A vague, itchy feeling that might have been memory. After thinking a moment, Fafnir gave up. ‘I’ll remember once I start the quest.’ First, he would get supplies at the Necromancer Guild. “Master, I’m back.” “Oh, I heard from Jeraer. You really did well.” Upon arriving at the Necromancer Guild, Guld looked at Fafnir and spoke. “Still, don’t get too happy. Necromancers are a job of the shadows. If you smile too brightly you’ll draw strange suspicions.” Advice born from direct experience. Yet Guld’s face was filled with laughter as he said it. ‘He must be really pleased.’ Fafnir shrugged and asked. “By the way, Master.” “Hm?” “Do you handle equipment here? Simple staffs or hats…” “I’m sorry.” Guld shook his head. “Other guilds sell such things, but we don’t.” Necromancers are a job that draws bad glances by nature. They often have to flee quickly, so besides essential skill books they could only sell simple accessories. “That’s fine. We fight with skeleton soldiers, we don’t fight with our bodies.” “Exactly! Equipment isn’t a problem.” “Speaking of which, Master, did you hear from Captain Jeraer?” “Hm? What story?” “The wolf king and the green orcs have allied. The orcs are guarding the wolf king.” “Monsters allying with each other? Tell me more.” Fafnir explained what he had seen. The smile left Guld’s face. “The orcs have subjugated the wolves. A big fight is coming soon.” “Orc raids…” For a moment lightning struck Fafnir’s mind. ‘Orc Wave! Yes, I remember!’ Orc Wave. Official name: Demon Rampage! A variety of monsters rose in the beginner zones of every server worldwide. Essentially the first world event in Horizon. About seven months before the novel’s start. Later, when the protagonist Flush grew his character, short mentions of the event appeared. ‘This event’s prelude was the orcs. In this region orcs are dominant, so they launched the raid…!’ Mentioned briefly as dialogue in the original novel. And occasionally when naming high-level monsters. ‘Those who stood out here will become named rankers!’ To do that, he needed to grow faster and more than before. No time to chat here. “Then I’ll head out.” “Wait a moment, disciple.” Before Fafnir could leave, Guld asked. “Heading straight to the guard?” “No, there is one thing left to do before that.” “Something to do?” “I have equipment that needs appraisal.” Joining the guard would mean more busyness, so getting it appraised now would save time. “I see. That’s why you came to me.” Yet Guld’s words sounded strange. “Huh? You mean you came to get me to appraise it?” Fafnir was puzzled. Guld smiled wickedly and continued. “Hm? What do you mean hm? Let me see it.” “You can appraise equipment?” “Of course! Creating homunculi, golems, black magic weapons, all enchantments… that’s exactly our specialty.” “I’ll appraise this one for free. Let me see the item.” “Yes.” Fafnir handed over the bow without hesitation. “Hmph…” As Guld examined the bow closely, his eyes sparkled. “A fine bow.”

⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡

Mystery Item Appraisal Completed. A message appeared at the same time.

🎁 ITEM ACQUIRED 🎁

Crushing Red Wolf Spike Longbow

Rare

◈ Physical Attack: 90~133Durability: 75/75Strength +1Agility +7Dexterity +3Critical Damage +30%All Archer Skill Damage +15%Armor Penetration +10Additional Damage on Skill Hit: 35Weak Point Attack: ‍‍‌‌⁠⁠‌‍‍‌⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠‌‌‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠Attack Power +3 (10 stacks)Max Stacks: Next Attack ignores 30% of target’s defense Fafnir smiled. ‘This is an amazing item.’ For archers, the traditional counter was armor or thick hide. An item that pierced enemy armor and dealt damage was what every archer dreamed of. Even including normal and skill power increases. ‘This would fetch three million at least.’ Even though it was a low-level item, its performance was outstanding. Moneyed nobles who had spent their starting capital on decaying wealth. Or people who wanted to invest for big gains. This bow would give more premium than anyone imagined. Sufficient reason to break the mystery. Fafnir grinned. ‘It’s a shame I’m not an archer.’ If I had been an archer and wielded this bow… ‘Sniper Kim Ganghan, finally getting proper content.’ Of course the real Kim Ganghan could shoot this bow without issue. ‘The only problem is not shooting.’ Even a critical hit as a passing noble would be wasted without archer attack skills, making it inefficient. “A skilled archer would make a name for herself with this.” Guld clicked his tongue, thinking the same. ‘If it were Vane-level, it would be perfect.’ Controlling the bow to its full potential would take someone with that level of skill. ‘Anyway, whoever uses it later, I’ll just get paid.’ More important was preparing for the event coming soon! Fafnir took a deep breath. ‘I’ll make a difference in this event.’ According to memory, anyone who stood out here would become a named ranker. There were also those who grew into rankers later. But those who performed in the event were one hundred percent named. ‘A large-scale war…’ A smile appeared on Fafnir’s lips. ‘That’s exactly where a necromancer shines.’

The Wolf King's Demise

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