I Have a Date with a Thousand-year-old Female Corpse-Chapter 1330: Filth, Mistake, Necromancer King (Second Update)

Chapter 1330: Chapter 1330: Filth, Mistake, Necromancer King (Second Update)

You nodded and asked, "Have they really become Ig’s servants, just like the legends say?"

"Yes, they can no longer go back. Even if they return home, their families will not accept them. The best course is to leave them here and have them serve the master."

"I don’t need that. I’ve always worked with my own two hands. Having others serve me makes me completely uncomfortable." You smiled briefly, then walked straight towards the hall. As Nicole watched your tall figure disappearing, her heart fluttered inexplicably.

You sat on the chair that Ig normally occupied and smiled at him. "Report to me about the troops under your command."

"Yes." Ig lowered himself onto one knee, his head partially bowed. "Within my domain, there are thirty thousand skeleton troops, more than ten thousand ghouls, and a handful of my clansmen."

"How many clansmen do you have?" Your face retained its steady smile.

"Including myself, a total of thirty people." freeωebnovēl.c૦m

"Thirty people? Why haven’t I seen a single one of them? Did they flee just now?"

"No, they..."

"Are hiding, waiting for a chance to ambush me, aren’t they?" A flash of icy light shot through your eyes as Ming Ye’s blue glow exploded violently. With a sudden roar, you unleashed a blade of sword aura from Ming Ye, launching it directly at Ig.

"Master, please hear me out!"

"Speak." The sword aura dissolved just centimeters before reaching Ig, but even so, a mark was left on his left cheek.

The storytelling hour had come again.

In the Netherworld, there is a legend about the Netherworld Emperor and his divine blade, a weapon so powerful that it could destroy the heavens and earth. This blade was the bane of all Netherworld creatures—the wounds it inflicted were eternally irreparable, even for the Necromancer King, who possessed the greatest regenerative abilities.

However, the Netherworld Emperor perished in battle against the realms of gods and demons several millennia ago, and his divine blade was lost to the Mortal World. Legend has it that only those with extraordinary abilities could wield the blade; otherwise, it would consume its master, leading to an unimaginably horrific demise.

The blade you now hold is none other than the Netherworld Emperor’s divine blade, Ming Ye. Across the entire Netherworld, the only artifact that can rival Ming Ye is the King Ming’s personal sword, Hell’s Heart. The Netherworld Emperor and King Ming were brothers—the Emperor being the elder. After the Emperor’s death, King Ming took his place as the Supreme Ruler of the Netherworld. But now, with King Ming succumbing to age, the Netherworld has plunged into chaos. Three military factions dominate different regions, treating one another as mortal enemies in a precarious balance of power.

But I digress.

Ig, trembling all over from Ming Ye’s power, cherished his handsome face dearly, though he valued his life even more. He hurriedly explained to you, "They were deployed on missions and have not yet returned."

"What missions?"

"To... to the Human World to collect things." Ig’s voice immediately dropped to a lower volume.

"Collect what?"

"Women." Nicole interjected on Ig’s behalf, "That’s just the kind of person he is."

You uttered a cold laugh. "Who would have thought—you’re quite the romantic nobleman."

"Master, I promise I won’t do it again!"

You swept your hand dismissively and said with authority, "Enough of that for now. Are you familiar with the Necromancer King’s military deployments?"

"I only know a little."

"Elaborate."

Still kneeling, Ig’s voice wavered unevenly. "The Necromancer King’s most formidable force is her imperial guards, numbering over a thousand. In addition, she has an almost-turned-demonic Bone Dragon. Among her ranks are four zone leaders—I am one of them."

"And what is the Necromancer King’s most deadly weapon? Surely not just that Bone Dragon?"

"No, the Necromancer King’s true power lies not in the Bone Dragon but in the Forbidden Curse Crystal she wields."

"Forbidden Curse Crystal? What is that?"

"The Forbidden Curse Crystal contains the most ancient and potent banned spells, whose power could destroy the sky and the earth. It’s precisely because of this crystal that King Ming doesn’t dare to make a move against her."

"Where is the crystal now?"

"I don’t know. To date, only the Necromancer King herself has seen it. She keeps it hidden in the most secretive of places. Rumor has it that the Bone Dragon guards the crystal."

"Hmph, intriguing." You let out a cold laugh, then turned to Nicole. "Come up with a combat plan for me. I intend to conquer the Necromancer King’s remaining three zones in a short time."

"Master, given our current strength, I fear this is impossible."

"I’m aware. For now, I plan to visit the Ghost King and borrow some troops from him."

"That is out of the question," Ig said cautiously. "The Ghost King’s forces can barely hold his own territory. If any of his zones show weakness, the other two factions will seize the opportunity to invade. To protect his lands, he wouldn’t lend you troops. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have sent only Nicole to help you." Ig glanced at Nicole, who refused to return even a single look.

"I see. It seems our challenges run deep." You paused in thought before asking, "How can the Netherworld gain entry into the Human World?"

"There are five passages connecting the Netherworld to the Human World. The nearest one is just a few hundred meters away, hidden in a cave behind the mountain."

You nodded and ordered, "Ig, do not confront the Necromancer King for now. Nicole will temporarily conceal her identity. Wait for my return before taking further action."

"Master, I don’t understand." Nicole spoke suddenly.

"What part?"

"Why are you heading to the Human World? The people there regard Netherworld creatures as plagues and avoid us like death itself. They will never aid us. Is this journey not a waste of time?"

You smiled faintly and said, "Humans won’t help us, but animals are a different story."

"Animals?"

"Indeed. The reinforcements I seek are not humans but animals." You rose slowly. "The sole purpose of my visit this time... is the northern Cissirya Prairie in the Human World."

Though Nicole still had questions, you were the leader, and since you had already decided, she couldn’t defy you. Besides, the Ghost King held you in high esteem, and to date, Nicole remained thoroughly impressed by your actions.

Without delay, you began your journey. After escorting you to the hidden cave, Ig returned, leaving you to carry Ming Ye—sealed shut with its seal—steadily into the darkness.

The cave wasn’t deep. You hadn’t walked far when you saw light ahead. Upon reaching the exit, you saw the bright sun high above. The sky’s sun remained its original shade, and the land and flora indicated that you had indeed arrived in the Human World.

Standing halfway down a mountain, you gazed upon the vast surroundings. Dense forests surrounded you, with a meandering path snaking through.

Your instincts hinted at the presence of many fierce beasts within these woods. At the same time, you pondered how the Netherworld might simply be another zone in a cleverly designed game world. Though accessible now, players of inadequate level couldn’t naturally bypass the dense forest to enter the cave.

You glanced back at the hidden cave, marveling at how meticulously crafted this game world seemed.

Smiling and shaking your head, you leisurely started down the winding mountain path.