Making a sound, the lion beast’s eyes rolled back into its head.
The four-legged beast that had been granted wings had its legs maimed and its wings torn.
The opponent was bare-handed. He hadn’t used magic.
And yet, it was utterly unreasonable.
“If I can earn this much in the first match, this might go better than I thought. Thanks, Nifl.”
A beast strong enough to remain unscathed in a Level 6 Secret Realm had vomited blood without dealing a single blow.… Read more
Corpse King Volume 2 Chapter 2 part 3
“Hey, did you hear?”
“Yeah, I already placed my bet.”
“We got lucky. To think the [Disciple of Corpses] would be here…”
“Idiot! Don’t say the name!”
“S-sorry…”
An unusual atmosphere permeated the Sleepless City Tokijo (Fighting Arena).
Everyone behaved distantly toward others while secretly laughing among their own groups.
[The Disciple of Corpses].
That was the name of an information broker whose resourcefulness was known worldwide.
Elusive and widespread.
A sage sometimes called the “Apostle of God” due to the accuracy of her information.… Read more
Corpse King Volume 2 Chapter 2 part 2
“……Nifl.”
“Yes.”
“Come here.”
“……Pardon?”
Tilting her head in confusion, Nifl hesitantly stepped toward me. I placed both hands on her head and gave it a firm, vigorous rub. While stroking her silky hair, I cupped her face near her ears.
“Good girl! Good girl, good girl! As expected of Nifl!”
“……!”
As I kept patting Nifl’s head, I told them about reuniting with Zeno at the Senoskar Company, that we had a lead on the auction, and that I’d accepted Zeno’s request to investigate the nightmare incident.… Read more
Corpse King Volume 2 Chapter 2 part 1
Chapter 2: The fighter, Hizaki
On a secluded island at the northern tip of the continent, severed from the mainland of Xenoma. The edge of the world.
In a room within a towering ancient castle, a boy stared listlessly at the ceiling, having nothing better to do.
“I’m so bored… Hey, Lyara.”
“……Nn.”
He called out to the girl who shared his daily life, but she remained absorbed in a massive tome atop her bedding.
Unlike him, she had found a way to skillfully stave off the boredom.… Read more
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“Hey, um… everyone.”
It was Garm who spoke up hesitantly, scratching her cheek with a troubled look.
“Just now, well…”
Gurba took over for Garm, who was finding it hard to speak.
“Yes, the source of that magic was Hresvelg. That wind magic was likely Level 3 at best. To be able to release it with that output, it must be that child or someone who has received her protection. There is no doubt.”
“I thought as much.… Read more
Corpse King Volume 2 Chapter 1 part 10
“—You’re in the way.”
“Eh? Guwaaaaah!?”
A violent wind erupted.
The two Explorers who were bothering Nifl were blown toward the request board. As they fell to the floor with a grand crash, the parchment that had been posted fluttered through the air above their heads, and splinters from the board scattered around.
“Stop exposing such a pathetic sight. It’s embarrassing as a fellow Explorer.”
The source of the sudden wind—the wind magic—was a single young man, Aleu-Carry.… Read more
Corpse King Volume 2 Chapter 1 part 9
“Garm, let’s try to follow that scent before the Young Master returns. This is a perfect chance to earn some merit.”
“…? …! Garm can be useful to the King?!”
“It is frustrating, but for intuitive matters, a search led by Garm is vital. We’re counting on you.”
Perhaps Nifl’s words—accompanied by a soft smile—were the deciding factor; Garm shivered with joy, put her hands on her hips, and puffed out her chest. She wore a bright smile, showing off her proud fangs.… Read more
Corpse King Volume 2 Chapter 1 part 8
[…As a merchant, I am grateful… but as a friend, I wish you would doubt me a little more.]
I couldn’t help but smile at the sight of the skeleton shaking his head in exasperation.
“Don’t be stupid. What profit would you get out of this as a merchant? What’s wrong with believing in a friend’s kindness?”
Next, Zeno hung his mouth open as if dumbfounded. Since the inside of his mouth is just a hole, it was a very surreal and amusing sight.… Read more
Corpse King Volume 2 Chapter 1 part 7
“This is an ancient relic containing Space-Time Magic, which is unique even among Ancient Magic. Its level as a spell is 3, but its level as a Treasure is 8. It is extremely rare.”
“I figured. It wouldn’t be strange for this to be a national treasure.”
When I think of Space-Time Magic, Nifl comes to mind, but normally it’s not a magic you can just pop off like she does. In fact, it’s doubtful if there’s even a human in the modern era who can handle Space-Time Magic.… Read more
Corpse King Volume 2 Chapter 1 part 6
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“Hi-Hizaki-sama… th-thank you very much for coming today!”
“Ah, yeah.”
Once we entered the door marked “No Staff Beyond This Point,” a dimly lit corridor stretched out ahead.
As we moved further in, the glasses-wearing beauty, who seemed to be the Branch Manager, looked back at me with a trembling voice.
I was honestly bewildered by this level of hospitality, which was far beyond anything I had imagined.
In her eyes was—I think—not respect, but awe.… Read more