After giving the centipede monster Jiroone a good beating, I handed it over to the guild that was in the middle of a raid.
They expressed their gratitude and tried to give me something in return, but I didn’t accept.
I didn’t really need experience points or money right now…
“At least I’ve received something.”
“Good thing I’m not the original owner.”
The Joker Card.
It’s an item that can flip any game the guild master of the medium and small guild was trying to use.
Just before activating the Joker Card, I shot a holy blast to forcibly draw the card up and blinded them with light.
Then I grabbed the card and appeared in that spot.
The Joker Card isn’t something that should be used right now.
From the guild master’s perspective, it might be a bit unfair, but his goal is to successfully finish the field boss raid.
In hindsight, since I showed up and literally served it to him on a silver platter, wasn’t it all okay?
I’ll have to investigate this card safely with Lasty later on.
There must be a way to control the “randomness.”
The guild master and guild members who leveled up significantly after defeating Jiroone came over and bowed their heads.
“Thank you!”
“Oh, it was nothing. I wasn’t doing anything anyway.”
“Phew~ Thanks to Lady Lily, we cleared it super easily. Thank you!”
“Truly, Great Lily.”
“Ah, don’t mention it.”
The guild members laughed heartily and fired multiple questions at me.
Though I’ve had more opportunities to meet them compared to the past, it’s still not easy to meet me unless you’re a student at the academy or a ranker.
They seemed eager to clear their curiosities this time, and I spent some time answering appropriately.
“Aha, you’re from the Koryu Guild.”
“Yes, yes. I’m the Guild Master Kim Maesan.”
“I honestly didn’t expect this to happen. Even without broadcasting… wow…”
“Uhm, but you were the one who came with that card, right?”
Guild Master Kim Maesan asked with a skeptical expression.
Other guild members could naturally assume since light burst forth and I popped up from the sky.
But the guild master is the user of the card.
Even if he’s not the original owner, he must’ve felt something strange.
I chuckled softly and nodded.
“Of course. I came ‘thanks to’ the card.”
“Hmmm… is that so.”
“Yes.”
“Why? Guild Master?”
“Uh, never mind.”
The guild master shook his head.
Whatever the case, the card has already been used, and they gained more than they expected.
There was no reason to spoil the vibe over something uncertain.
The guild master seemed to think so as well and shouted out to the totally hyped-up guild members.
“Alright, everyone! Time to start heading back!”
“What? We’ve just met Lady Lily!”
“Seriously.”
“No way, I didn’t get to ask my question, bro!”
“What, are we going to stay here forever? We need to check quests and get some extra rewards.”
“Ugh… just a little longer…”
“But Lady Lily has to go too. She’s a busy person, right?”
The Guild Master turned to me and asked.
Normally, we would have talked for about 30 minutes, so it makes sense to leave.
However, the main purpose of being here is still unfulfilled.
‘Couple Zombie. Is it really not going to show up?’
According to the Knight’s examples, a Couple Zombie appears within 10 to 30 minutes after capturing one.
It’s been 30 minutes, so it seems like it won’t show this time, but…
“…Hmm. I’ll only take questions from these folks.”
“Oh! Sounds good!”
“Me, me, me! Then let me ask. I’m practicing mana applications, and this mana…”
Just in case someone doesn’t know.
Maybe it’s because I’m here that it’s showing up late.
The Guild Master told me to do as I please and sat down to wait until the questions were over.
Finally, after another 30 minutes, all the Guild Members had finished their questions.
“I’m not ranked number one, you know?”
“What? In the community… I mean, on the internet, they say Lady Lily is number one.”
“That’s true in strength, but… I’m not number one in PvP rankings. I’m currently ranked 6th, and the first is the Lord Sword Saint.”
“Ah.”
At my bland remark, the female Guild Member covered her mouth with her hand.
It’s been a while since the Sword Saint disappeared, but the points he accumulated over three years are certainly not insignificant.
Even considering the decay of points on dormant accounts, he still holds the unyielding first place.
But eventually, time will push him out.
“I’ll take just this much for questions. It’s fun for everyone.”
“I had fun too!”
“Thank you!”
“Not at all. I should be the one thanking you.”
I lightly tapped the surprised female Guild Member on the shoulder and floated up into the sky.
Heh~ The Guild Members looked up at me with mouths agape.
Once I completely vanished, they packed up their things and left the gorge.
Sparkle.
Now it’s time to wait.
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“……”
It was a long time ago.
So long ago it can’t be counted.
The day when…
She, who I thought was dead, stood up alive that day.
…Though not entirely alright, she certainly walked the earth with a clear will that day.
Finally, I gave up on everything.
I gave up on the girl.
‘How do you resist.’
I put down my pride, letting go of the reputation and achievements I had built up during my life.
Finally, I became a being just like her.
‘Life is unclean. The true principle lies beyond the borders of death. Do not fear death.’
The Evil God in the form of a skull gave one task to both her and me.
‘Act upon the principle I have shown you.’
Death.
“Uh oh?”
“Why?”
“Guild Master, something is coming over there!”
“What is it?”
Death to all living things.
“Undead?”
“Are zombies coming out here? I’ve never seen that monster before.”
“It looks…dangerous…”
To those who dare to call themselves ‘immortal’, I shall bring the loss of life.
The touch of the dead turned black.
Feeling an ominous presence, they panicked and tried to escape, but before them stood ‘her’.
Nowhere to run.
Graaah…
Boom!
“Hey hey! Get down!”
“Mir!”
He leaped in an instant, about to pierce the heart of the woman at the back.
!
A faint light burst from the woman’s shoulder.
A sinister light warning not just from the long-dead body, but from the depths of the soul.
Sensing danger from the light that blocked the touch of the dead, he tried to leave immediately, but couldn’t.
Graaah…!
“Hello?”
The light appeared behind ‘her’.
■
“What, what is this?”
“Lady Lily?”
“I was hoping this wouldn’t happen…”
I thought maybe the couple zombie would show up, so I planted a small mark on one of the guild members.
After that, I completely exited the gorge and returned to Elbrite, waiting for about 20 minutes.
Just until about 15 minutes ago, I was wondering if they would ever show up, but…
“I really didn’t think they would appear.”
After talking for about an hour, I started feeling something strange.
I couldn’t be sure it was exactly the mark of the couple zombie! But I could feel the unique aura of the undead.
However, no matter how long the conversation dragged on, they did not show up; I thought maybe they’d appear if I disappeared.
Undead tend to avoid owners of the holy.
Though it was not a 100% guarantee, it fit well enough…
Graaah…
Finally, I faced the couple zombie.
“Lady Lily? What on earth…”
“They’re undead related to a disaster. They’re really strong, even rankers can’t beat them.”
I pointed at the trembling female zombie.
And I indicated the male zombie, who looked like he was ready to pounce at any moment due to his anger.
“Since I’m investigating these undead, if you don’t mind, can I take them on?”
“Excuse me?”
“I’m not disrespecting Koryu Guild, but those zombies are tough. If it’s not me, catching them is nearly impossible.”
“Uh…”
The Guild Master was deep in thought.
The Koryu Guild was the first to discover the monsters, so of course, the disposal rights belonged to them.
Monster stealing isn’t exactly a crime in Deoen, but it’s certainly classified as ‘bad manners.’
Since the opponent isn’t just a regular user but a broadcaster, if this was an ordinary guild, they would probably say they would try to catch it first.
But…
“…Then, yes. Since you’ve offered help, I’ll let you.”
“Absolutely! Please take it, Lady Lily!”
The Koryu Guild permitted it without reluctance.
They had already received help, so there was no need to stir things up for more benefits.
‘It’s true that Koryu Guild can’t catch them.’
I turned my head.
First, I needed to send the Koryu Guild to safety and subdue the zombies…
“!”
Dun dun dun dun!!
It erupts.
As magic surged from the female zombie, the sky ominously began to change.
It transformed like a night sky…
‘Magic?’
With the sudden amplification of magic, the entire Koryu Guild began to cough up blood, and I used holy magic to heal them before pulling back.
“Gak!”
“I’ll send you to a safe place first.”
Whoooosh!!!
Ten members of the Koryu Guild were transported to the nearby kingdom.
They seemed eager to watch, but you can’t leisurely spectate on a battlefield.
In no time, the male zombie took the magic-spewing female zombie as if to protect her and kept her as far from me as possible while leading the way.
It’s been a while since I saw an undead with this much ‘emotion.’
I summoned my spear and rose into the air.
“Shall we do this again?”
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