Skeleton Master - Chapter 17: Taking Down an Orc Great Warrior with Summons Alone?

It was nearly impossible right now.

"Haa."

A sigh escaped him naturally, but he couldn't just give up.

He calmly examined his summons' status in detail.

That's when he noticed that Skeleton Summon's experience bar had filled to 98%.

Just 2% more, and the summon skill would hit level 3.

That meant he could summon up to three skeletons.

Zombie Summon was at level 1, 95% too.

It would probably reach level 2 around the same time.

Then he'd have three skeletons and two zombies—a total of five summons.

With that many...

He might just be able to take down one great warrior somehow.

Item swaps were essential too.

Swords and shields for the skeletons.

Knuckles for the zombies.

He decided to craft the three swords himself first.

He headed straight to the blacksmith in the Arsen Kingdom.

Luke, who was dealing with a customer, spotted Mu-hyuk and clicked his tongue.

"You said it'd take a while."

"Ah, well..."

Mu-hyuk just gave an awkward smile.

"Kl, what do you need?"

"Gonna make some weapons."

"Make 'em?"

"Gotta go back."

Luke nodded.

"Use 'em well."

"Thanks."

With permission granted, he entered the workshop.

He took an empty spot.

"Skeleton Summon, Zombie Summon."

He started working with his summons out to grind skill proficiency.

He placed the iron ore.

Swoosh.

He gripped the hammer and brought it down.

Clang!

Two in a row.

Three more.

Clang! Clang, clang!

In less than 30 minutes, one sword was complete.

Not bad at all.

But it fell short.

Right now, he needed every bit of stamina he could get.

Mu-hyuk crafted another.

Clang!

One sword, two, three.

The pile grew.

After three straight hours of work...

Finally, the option he wanted.

Low use restriction and solid attack power.

Nice!

It felt like all that labor had paid off.

Mu-hyuk smiled and bought the sword.

As mentioned before, he just paid material costs to claim his crafts.

Two more to go.

Time didn't matter.

He planned to prep as much as possible before hunting.

That was the only way to bag an orc great warrior.

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Three days passed.

Six swords with options complete.

The last one had a stamina option, finishing the three for his skeletons.

The two with strength and one with agility? Auction them.

But first...

Shields and knuckles.

Mu-hyuk listed his swords first.

24 hours, starting at 5 gold each.

Then he shopped.

A bit pricey.

He checked more.

Better than the wooden one.

But the restriction was the issue.

Hmm...

Skeletons, focused on stamina, couldn't equip it.

Others were similar—same level, same price.

No choice.

He searched and bought two stamina wooden shields at 20 gold each.

60 gold down already.

Knuckles left.

Mu-hyuk paused to check his listed swords' bids.

All over 10 gold.

No restrictions, so...

Probably 50+ each.

Total around 150 gold.

He grinned.

Making money was easy.

But not for long.

At crafting level 4, use restrictions spiked.

Didn't matter.

Goal achieved.

Level 4 meant two options per sword—still sold well.

Needed high strength, but no issue for him.

If no restriction by miracle? Jackpot price.

That moment.

Skill leveled up.

Perfect!

Finally level 3—three skeletons now.

Skill window.

Zombie Summon level 2 soon.

Total five.

Great.

Mana drain was the issue.

2 per 10 sec...

Doubled. Five summons? 10 per 10 sec.

60 per minute, 600 per 10.

Regen helped, but still heavy.

He knew this, yet it stung.

He shook his head.

Can't complain yet.

Would get tougher.

Back to shopping.

This one's good.

Yes.

Two knuckles for zombies bought.

Zombie level up too.

All prepped.

Now, take one orc great warrior with summons only.

Thud.

To the orc village.

*

At the orc village entrance.

Skeleton and zombie summons out.

Kiririk, kirik!

Krrrng.

unequipped old gear, equipped new swords, shields, knuckles.

Overall attack, defense, stamina up—plenty of potential.

Let's go.

Dismissed and advanced.

Orcs, archers, shamans respawned.

Mu-hyuk ignored them. Users pulled aggro as expected.

After 20 minutes deeper, vibe shifted.

Users seemed higher level.

Kroooaaar!

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A roar.

He turned.

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Green monster swinging massive sword wildly.

Users ganged up on it.

"Urk!"

"Hold on a bit longer!"

From afar, the difference was clear.

At least 3.5 meters tall.

Users looked like kids.

Armor-like muscles, massive sword's whoosh.

Overwhelming presence.

Orc great warrior.

His target.

Swoosh.

Turned away.

Scouted empty spot.

That looks good.

Positioned.

Waited briefly.

Krrrng...

Soon, orc great warrior respawned.

"Skeleton Summon, Zombie Summon."

Five summons appeared.

Kiririk!

Now, focus on commands. No personal intervention.

Direct only to fell the great warrior.

Normal necromancer at his level? Impossible.

But his high stats meant summons got strong 30% share—possible.

Or so he thought.

Crack.

Three sword swings, and one skeleton dismissed.

Insane...!

Dodge command.

One zombie hugged thigh.

Other bit opposite ankle.

Skelly One and Three swung swords; blocked incoming greatsword with shields.

Still, orc roared, endless motion.

Shields blocked, but shock built up.

Skelly One dismissed.

Then one zombie.

Two summons left.

Orc still fresh.

No chance...

Finally understood.

Why Gangster Necromancer quest warned to quit if orc great warrior appeared.

But...

He was different now.

Grown fiercely on info.

Can't quit.

Find a way.

Crack.

Last two gone.

Mu-hyuk frowned, faced orc himself.

Fierce fight, barely won—but face grim.

Take this with summons only?

No, there was a path.

Stepped away from hunting ground, rested, pondered.

How?

Then Valsian's words hit.

Make impossible possible. No holds barred.

Info flooded mind.

Right, those who grew as necromancers were desperate.

Post-level 100.

Necro combat was pitiful.

Viewers cheered their grueling hunts.

Some mocked.

Yeah, do it.

Everything possible.