Reincarnation of a Hunter Chapter 49.2 - Pyramid

If I resolve that resentment, it might weaken him, so I should try talking to him first.

 

“Can you tell me your story? Why are you trapped here?”

 

―The Celts! Those damned Celts came swarming in like a tide! My family and neighbors were all killed!

 

The Death Knight surprisingly answered quite readily.

 

To summarize his story, invaders attacked, the city and port were set ablaze, and the survivors took refuge in this lighthouse, the only Maritime Affairs Bureau facility left standing. 

 

But no matter how long they waited, rescue never came, and trapped in the limited space, they died from starvation and plague.

 

‘So, they were abandoned, in the end. Either Marseille wasn’t worth defending strategically, or they simply didn’t have the resources.’

 

I suggested to the Death Knight that they return home. A diversion is better than a fight that would cause casualties.

 

“I will send you all back to your homeland. Follow me outside.”

 

―Outside? Have the savage Celts retreated?

 

“Yes. I will provide ships, so you may leave.”

 

―Ooh! My homeland, Ra-Kedet!

 

Ra-Kedet is the ancient name for Alexandria.

 

And then, the Death Knight’s voice wavered, and the black flames on its head disappeared.

 

‘He’s weakened. I need to keep talking.’

 

“Hey, Sir Knight. Is the lighthouse’s luminous crystal here?”

 

―Yes. It’s an important item, so we gathered them all.

 

Good. Now, to send these guys home and—

 

―But your appearance, knights. It’s exactly the same as the Celts.

 

Ah. I’m screwed. I might have gotten away with it because my maternal side is of Germanic immigrant descent, and I look the part, but the knights’ appearance is purely Celtic.

 

Of course, it’s because they are descendants of the Celts who once occupied all the land in this area.

 

―You scum! So it is a trick to get us out of here. I’ll kill you all!

 

The creature’s head burst into flames again.

 

As expected, it seems fucking strong.

 

“Hey, calm down. Don’t you want to go home?”

 

―Home my ass, I’ll kill all you Celtic bastards.

 

Sigh. That’s undead for you.

 

Let’s just fight.

 

“Prepare to charge.”

 

I placed my hand on the stone slab on the ground.

 

‘It’s well-built, so it shouldn’t collapse.’

 

“Golem Synthesis.”

 

―Grrrrrr

 

I synthesized two Stone Golems.

 

Since they’d get instantly wiped out if pitted against the Death Knight, I plan to have them deal with the zombies.

 

―A mage! Resorting to cheap tricks!

 

“I’m not a mage, and it’s not a cheap trick. Now die, you skull-head. Oh, you’re already dead.”

 

―How dare you! You lowly servant of the primitive Celts!

 

Ignoring the furious Death Knight for a moment, I looked back and saw the witch Winnie nod her head.

 

It was a signal that she had finished preparing an attack spell while I was talking to the Death Knight.

 

“Winnie, now.”

 

“[O Flowing Lava].”

 

It’s not actual lava, just an attack using fire elements.

 

The spark that shot from Winnie’s palm grew larger and larger before falling right in the middle of the undead horde.

 

To compare it to a game, it was similar to a [Fireball] skill.

 

―Kaboom!

 

Zombies and Skeletons sent flying, shattered to pieces by the blast.

 

I shouted loudly at the same time, “Charge!”

 

“Waaaah!”

 

―Grrrr

 

I stood at the very tip of the vanguard, with the knights following behind.

 

The stone golems scattered left and right to deal with the small fries. Their level was low, but their mass was considerable, giving them a good matchup against trash mobs like zombies or skeletons.

 

―Whoosh, thud, thud, thud

 

As the stone golems swung their arms, the undead flew away like leaves falling in the autumn wind.

 

―Taming stone monsters! Not bad, mage! But I’ll make that stone monster mine!

 

He intends to use a mental attack on the golem. I just gave a slight smirk.

 

“Give it a try if you can.”

 

There’s no way a mental attack would work on the AI equipped in the golem. It was like that in my past life, and it will be the same now.

 

While the guy was distracted by the golem, I instantly broke through the zombies and skeletons in front.

 

The soul stack of the item 《Soul Reaper 》 is increasing. (21/100)

 

The soul stack of the item 《Soul Reaper 》…

 

And together with the knights, we completed the encirclement. Well, calling it an encirclement is a bit of a stretch— it’s more like we just surrounded them. 

 

But anyway.

 

The best way to deal with a master is to gang up on them.

 

“Don’t risk your lives, hit-and-run!”

 

“Yes, my lord!”

 

We repeated attacking and retreating with short time intervals. No matter how high-level the monster is, it can’t withstand being ganged up on.

 

And the Death Knight, having failed in its attempt to mentally dominate the golem’s AI, became angry.

 

―No, why won’t that stone monster listen to me! Does it not have a mind!?

 

Underestimating the AI.

 

I charged head-on at the Death Knight. I swung my Soul Reaper and pushed him back. Likewise, I intended to distract him with the most flashy swordplay possible.

 

The direct damage could be left to knights like Axel.

 

―Clang, clang, clang-clang!

 

My Soul Reaper and the Death Knight’s longsword clashed and grated against each other.

 

―You’re quite something for a youngster!

 

“You talk too much, old man!”

 

―Tsk! You insolent brat!

 

As the provoked foe charged at me, the knights who had been waiting for an opportunity rushed in and launched a combined attack.

 

In that brief moment, dozens of slashes came in, so he swung his longsword wide to parry them.

 

But that’s the advantage of a gang beat down.

 

He can’t block them all.

 

―Slash, thwack! Thud-thud-thud!

 

―Gaaaaah!

 

Seeing him scream, I also seized my chance. I thrust my Soul Reaper into his torso.

 

―Thump!

 

―Uwaaaaah! You uncivilized Celtic brats! Cowards!

 

“Whatever. I clearly said I’d take you back to your hometown, didn’t I?”

 

―…

 

“Now, find peace.”

 

Then, as if sensing his end, the Death Knight ran towards the rear.

 

“Hey! Don’t run away!”

 

Ignoring my shout, he ran and grabbed the handle of the large door at the back.

 

“Huh? Don’t tell me.”

 

―Creeeeak…

 

―Clomp, clomp

 

Two more Death Knights were walking out of the open door.

 

‘Ah. This is trouble.’

 

There were now three Death Knights. We need to retreat.

 

“Everyone, run to the entrance we came in from! We’ll block them there!”

 

“Yes, my lord!”

 

The knights ran away at full speed, and I used the stone golem as bait, following closely behind.

 

‘How do we stop it? Damn it!’

 

I just came to light the back torch.

 

Suddenly, it’s a boss raid. The knights who had run to the iron gate set up a defensive formation outside.

 

I, who had arrived right after, operated the code input device to close the door.

 

―Grind…… Thud.

 

Considering it hasn’t come out through this gate for 3,000 years, maybe we can hold it off here.

 

―Bang! Bang!

 

Guess not.

 

The door’s going to break at this rate.