Necromancer Survival-Chapter 370
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Necromancer 370
As we headed to Busan Port, we decided to operate the [Dummies] to provide feedback on their weaknesses and movements.
And, crucially, we eventually split into different cars based on the number of people, and I, thanks to Seo Dawonâs strong insistence, rode with the Mage. Honestly, I had wanted to see these [Dummies] up close. It looked fascinating, and I wanted to observe how the servants moved.
ButâŠ
âHe doesnât even need to say anything⊠Something is shady.â
Therefore, I decided to let Dawon-ie do as he pleased. Iâm sure he wasnât hiding anything, but there probably was some good reason for him to insist on being left alone with me.
However, Dawon-ie kept leaning on my body, patting me all over on our way to Busan Port. Now that I thought about it, Seo Dawon might have just wanted to be with me without any interference from the other servants.
In any case, I started to relaxâsomething I hadnât felt for a long whileâas Seo Dawon stroked my head. Suddenly, a stray thought popped into my head, and I asked, âYou know, Iâm curious about something.â
âWhat are you curious about?â
âWhy donât you have a Dummy?â
Dawonâs eyes opened wide, as if he didnât expect me to ask this question. However, he awkwardly smiled, and replied obediently, âThat ugly doll⊠I donât really want to operate it.â
âWhat??â
â~Secret~.â
I eventually couldnât help but laughâI was reminded of Jung Garamâs grumbling face. Dawon-ie laughed along with me.
Meanwhile, a bridge came into view, piercing through the cloudless, blue sky. Then, we could see the sea looming beyond the bridge.
* * *
Because our car departed first, I couldnât see the [Dummies] in action. However, my eyes grew bigger as I watched the servants step out of the sedans that arrived, one after the other.
This time, we were disguised as Koo Hui-seoâs bodyguard, so we wore black suits. However, I was still startled to see the servantsâ formal dress in their [Dummies]. At first glance, they looked like humansâŠ
âWhat happened? They look like real peopleâŠâ
There wasnât a hint of unnaturalness.
Everyone was elegantly dressed in tailored suits with black gloves, sunglasses, and earpiecesâtheir aura was definitely different. Even though they wore masks that covered much of their faces, they absolutely did not look like dolls. It was like night and day compared to when the dummies were first activated.
âThey added a bit more âcolorâ to the dummiesâsome post-processing.â Dawon-ie whispered in my ear.
I nodded slightly and tried not to stare at the servants, as much as possible. From the moment we stepped out of the car, we entered the area controlled by the [Sun] guild, and there were many watchful eyes.
Rustleâ
Finally, Koo Hui-seo unboarded last. Koo Hui-seo had dismounted in the arms of a buff man while surrounded by the other bodyguards. Soon, a wheelchair appeared.
âHe seemed to be able to walk around on his own in the mansionâŠâ
I was a little worried that his health had suddenly deteriorated, but Koo Hui-seo passed me by without glancing at me.
Whooshâ
When Koo Hui-seo appeared, the space around us warped and distorted. Simultaneously, burly men popped out from behind the container boxes that filled the docks.
I was taken aback since I was unaware of the presence until just now, but a cold hand held mine, as if to calm me down. Therefore, I was able to peacefully and silently lower my eyes. fre enovelkiss.com
âYou must have suffered by coming such a long wayâthank you for indulging in our rude request.â
ââŠâŠâ
Just then, a bald man with a full beard walked before us, grinning widely. He was at least as big as Kim Sangyoon rugged tattoos adorned his tanned skin.
I couldnât take my eyes off the tattoos that extended sharply up to the manâs jawline. It wasnât until I heard Jung Garamâs voice through our earphones that I snapped back to reality.
[Thatâs the Sun guildâs guild master: Sung Yi-hwan.]
âIt couldnât be helpedâŠâ Simultaneously, Koo Hui-seo responded to Sung Yi-hwanâs apology.
Even though I couldnât see Koo Hui-seoâs face because his back was turned towards me⊠The volume and the creeping, trembling tone⊠Compared to Sung Yi-hwan, Koo Hui-seo felt too fragile.
The guild master, Sung Yi-hwan, seemed to share similar thoughts, and the tension that permeated his expression began to loosen as he looked down at Koo Hui-seo, arms crossed over his chest.. A fleeting smirk passed over the burly manâs face.
Without bothering to hide his expression, Sung Yi-hwan exaggeratedly bowed his head; the corners of his lips curled up. âThank you for your understanding. Then, let me guide you inside.â
With that said, Sung Yi-hwan walked ahead, but Koo Hui-seoâs wheelchair didnât move. Just before Sung Yi-hwan turned back again, Koo Hui-seo nodded subtly, and the man pushing the wheelchair began to walk.
And, we followed quietly.
* * *
[We were incredibly surprised to hear that you wanted to initiate trade once more.]
[While searching for distribution networksâŠ]
While listening to Koo Hui-seo and Sung Yi-hwan talking through the ear jacks, the Servants and I positioned ourselves around the building like we were truly bodyguards.
The members of the [Sun] guild continued to monitor us, as if to keep us in check. However, our aim was to find Lee Seolhwaâs whereabouts, so we feel too much unnecessary tension from them and their actions.
[Iâm starting âChaser.â]
At that time, Bang Eunjiâs long awaited voice filtered through to my ears.
We were scattered around the exterior of the building, but thanks to the special devices we had installed on the dummies, we could share our perspectives. Of course, I couldnât see, but the servants could share their views with each other, allowing us to quickly locate any suspicious areas.
[Can you see the blue building at 7 oâclock? I think Lee Seolhwa is over there.]
Perhaps my nerves were to blame, but my palms were slightly clammy. Now, at the right time, we had to pull ourselves out from this situation, and find Moon Issak and Lee Seolhwaâs whereabouts.
Just thenâ
There was a sudden loud noise from where Koo Hui-seo should be.
[âŠWhy donât you slowly start being honest now?]
And, I heard Sung Yi-hwanâs ominous voice.
Following that, faint gaspsâKoo Hui-seo?âreached our ears. Dawon and I simultaneously exchanged glances. However, before we could come to any decision, a deafening boom emanated from within the building.
Crashâ!
âGet him!â
The explosion was like a signalâthe members of the [sun] guild that had been keeping watch over us suddenly began to run. A man with a massive axe charged toward me, and, following the training I received, I swiftly rolled on the ground to evade the first attack.
âDie!!!â
However, my opponent was a User who worked for a drug peddling gang. He followed my movements skillfully, and, when I tried to stand up, I slightly twisted my wrist. However, I didnât panic and summoned my first Servant, Lackey. â[Lackey]!â
[Clack Clack!!!]
As soon as it was summoned, Lackey intercepted the incoming axe with its jaw. Then, power surging through its body, the skeleton immediately swelled. It had changed into [Skeleton Soldier] mode.
âW-What is that!â The man seemed bewildered when the baby-sized skeleton suddenly transformed into something 160 cm tall. He eventually lost his balance, stumbled, and was disarmed. Immediately, Lackey threw away the axe, rushed in, and tore into the manâs neck.
âGaahhhaghh!â
I took my eyes off my former attacker and turned towards Seo Dawon, who was watching me in return. The golden magic circles spinning behind the Mageâs hands, slowly faded as our gazes met.
âIâm alright. Letâs go,â I said.
ââŠOkay.â Dawon-ie held my outstretched hand before looking behind us momentarily. At the same time, Lackey spat out the manâs broken neck and followed us closely.
âEveryoneâs listening, right? First, leave this place to us and secure Lee Seolhwa.â I grabbed my earjack, which had fallen out in the scuffle, and spoke into it.
[Got it. Stay out of sight and be careful.]
[Weâre already on our way!]
[Just in case, try to stay as quiet as possible.]
A few servants answered immediately, and others didnât answer at all. However, I wasnât too worriedâI was more concerned about Koo Hui-seo at the moment. By my rough estimate, Sung Yi-hwan didnât appear to be an easy opponent.
âKoo Hui-seo-ssi! Can you hear me? Are you alright?â I spoke through the security channels, but I heard no reply.
Boomâ!
With Lackey leading the charge, we broke through the buildingâs front door. When I entered, I immediately saw Sung Yi-hwan holding and lifting Koo Hui-seo by the neck.
TL: Iâm so proud of Lackey, yaâll.
Also Iâm going on a break since itâs my finalâs period. (Actually, that started last Wednesday, but I had enough stockpile for today). As it stands, Iâll have to skip Fridayâs upload T_T