“—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
Corpse King Volume 2 Chapter 1 part 5
“Can’t we… do something?”
As I covered my mouth and racked my brain, I saw Nifl trembling out of the corner of my eye.
Looking closely, she seemed to be trying hard to keep the corners of her mouth from turning up.
“Wh-What is it?”
“N-No… I just thought, you really are the Corpse King.”
“What does that mean…”
Setting aside her inner thoughts, Nifl usually doesn’t change her expression much. Seeing her looking at me with her cheeks visibly softening made me feel restless.… Read more
Corpse King Volume 2 Chapter 1 part 4
“Waaaaaaaahhh!! “
Garm’s eyes sparkled brilliantly as her tail thrashed wildly, slapping my legs over and over.
The Zard Plains surrounding the Sleepless City, Shechem.
Illuminated more by the magical lights of Shechem than the stars of the night, the plains were enveloped in a suspicious, artificially created atmosphere.
The swarms of people being sucked into the city like moths to a streetlight were, without exception, those enchanted by a demonic charm.… Read more
Corpse King Volume 2 Chapter 1 part 3
“Well, it doesn’t matter to me. Not the explorers, and not Laika. I just want to live freely.”
It didn’t matter to Aleu.
Even if he made a name for himself in the Sleepless City Tokijo (Fighting Arena) and succeeded as an explorer, if those people who mocked him tried to cozy up to him now———it’s already too late.
Hresvelgr, peering into Aleu’s dark, stagnant eyes, bared her fangs and smiled.
“Yes, that’s right. The people in Onii-san’s hometown must have looked down on you.… Read more
Corpse King Volume 2 Chapter 1 part 2
On the way, I saw Nifl, who had changed into her sleepwear, walking toward me while carrying Nid, who had transformed into a small dragon.
Nifl looked exasperated as she held the completely exhausted Nid to her chest.
“Nifl, good work.”
“Ah…… you’ve caught me at an embarrassing moment.”
Looking truly embarrassed, Nifl lowered her face and hugged the Nid in her arms a little tighter.
“……Uguuu…… don’t shake me……”
“You drank too much, you stupid dragon.”… Read more
Corpse King Volume 2 Chapter 1 part 1
Chapter 1: Reunion in the Sleepless City
“Gurba, here, take this.”
“Ooh…… This is……”
After the commotion in Gagiur, we had returned to our base in Helheim, [Eljudnir], via Nifl’s teleportation, and were taking a moment of rest.
No matter how strong you are, mental fatigue is inevitable. Taking care of my subordinates’ mental health is part of my duty as the one who, for better or worse, claims the title of King.
What I handed to Gurba was a material left behind by Ose, the Greater Demon who held the title of “President,” whom we encountered when we stopped by the explorer city.… Read more