Lv1 Skeleton - Chapter 22

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Chapter 22

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Name: Chompy (Johra) Gender: N/A Status: Average Race: Golden Lich/ Undead Class: Wizard Rank: E+ Level: 50/50 HP: 4421/4421 MP: 12024/16771 Attack: 3411 (+2499) Defense: 2832 (+2) Agility: 256 Intelligence: 3133 Luck: 10 Charisma: 9 Unique Skills [Resurrection Lv 1] [Night Vision Lv1] [Falling resistance Lv1] [Magic Chanting Max] [Fire Shock Max] [Lesser Slow Max] [Fireball LvMax] [Acid Resistance Lv2] [Identification Lv1] [Sage's Wisdom Lv2] [Weapon Enchant Lv4] [Armor Enchant Lv3] [Sunlight Resistance Lv1] [Physical Resistance Lv2] [Inferno Lv9] [Water Sphere Lv4] [Necromancy Lv7] [Lifesteal Lv3] [MP Regeneration Lv3] [Corpse Explosion Lv8] [Possession Lv1] [Stun Resistance Lv2] [Telepathy Lv1] [Mind Reading Lv1] [Spiritual Connection Lv1] [Death Stare Lv4] [Gravity Control Lv3] [Physical Immunity Lv4] [Magic Research Lv3] [Meteor Lv5] [Flame Mastery Lv3] [Chain Lightning Lv4] Titles [Rat Trapper] [Hit-and-Run] [Savior Lv3] [Coldhearted Lv2] [Dragon Slayer Lv1] [Ant Exterminator Lv14] [Spider's Bane Lv3] [Giant Killer Lv2] [Wizard of the Pit] [Specter's Grief Lv5] Skill Selection [Avatar Lv1] [Polymorph Lv1] [Meditation Lv1] Evolution Choices [Golden Arch Lich] [Golden Lich King] [Golden Slime]

'Let's first choose which new skill I want . Hmm… Polymorph and Meditation seemed to have come out again, but what is Avatar? I need to get some learn some more about that skill . Sage's Wisdom, explain the skill Avatar . '

'Wow just one life… it's like some game character in hardcore mode . '

I had experienced many life and death situations in this world, so the Avatar skill was very attractive for me .

'Um… but if I used the polymorph skill I could likewise visit a human village . Avatar or Polymorph… how to choose between them!'

Visiting a Human settlement in a Fantasy world was right up there with my dream of being a Dragonrider . When I first reincarnated it seemed impossible, but now polymorph would give me this one chance . If I were to give it up, it wasn't clear I'd get another opportunity .

Conversely, Avatar is like an ultimate insurance, giving me an extra life and raising my survivability .

Romance versus survival, this was the dilemma!

'Ugh, I don't know! Damn, let's just try to pick my evolution first . Sage's Wisdom, explain Golden Arch Lich, Lich King and Slime . '

<Arch Lich is the result of an advanced mage sacrificing his personality to become an undead and gain eternal life . Only if it has received the blessing of the World's Roots could it achieve Golden status . It specializes in Magic Research and the creation of a Life Vessel .

If a Life Vessel is selected, the ArchLich can be resurrected within the Life Vessel>

'What, the last option Golden slime is unknown?'

'Hey, does that last one even count as an answer?'

<… . >

'Damn that stupid Sage's Wisdom . I had so many questions I wanted to ask it, but one was just wasted . '

My mind was set . In order to defeat Soleste, my path of evolution was clear .

'Yes, it has to be this one . '

[You have evolved into a Golden ArchLich]

My body was immediately bathed in a golden light .

"This… what's this! Aggggh!"

At first I was incredibly happy to learn that I could speak, but what followed was an sudden wave of emotions, giving me a splitting headache . I held my head while rolling around on the floor in pain .

'My Lord!'

'Lord!'

The insects seemed very worried about me, but at the same time they feared my presence at such a deep, primal level that they couldn't approach .

"Leave me! Now!"

I barked out, causing them all to flee the room in panic . All my emotions which had been suppressed since I first woke up in this strange world, rushed into my mind at the same time . The longing for family, fear of death… all my human emotions returned .

"Damn it! Damn it! Why now?"

I couldn't understand, the life which I had been living and thought to have been quite nice, suddenly felt so incredibly bleak . I felt only suffering and rejection towards this world .

After a longtime of rolling around the floor in pain and sadness, I sat up with my arms hugging my knees, staring at the World Roots .

"Have my emotions returned?"

I finally understood why I had adapted so easily to the new environment and wouldn't so much as blink when faced with countless deaths . As an undead, my feelings were completely suppressed . But an Arch Lich is considered a high ranking undead so they would have their own unique personality, opening the floodgates of my bottled emotions .

I looked at my hands which were only bones .

'My mind can't seem to accept that this is now my body . '

A fear of my new being, as well as all my recent experiences filled my thoughts . Also, the fact that I led an army of insects and was the owner of this strange territory wasn't something my human mind could comprehend .

"Damn! I'm all alone with no emotional support, why did this have to happen now?"

The fear of everything that was new and strange left me weak and vulnerable .

"If I had been a human I would be crying, but I had no tears to shed . "

I don't know how much time had passed before I chose to move . I had decided to see Gwyn and Ian, so I walked out of the termite nest and went towards the teepee .

"Ah… was this place always so beautiful?"

It felt like I was seeing the landscape of the Pit for the first time . As if I had been watching television in black and white my whole life, and suddenly it was upgraded to color . The world was bright and wonderful, which unfortunately only contrasted with my existence even more, making me gloomier .

"Ian…"

"Huh, Sir Johra? You can talk now?"

I nodded .

"Congratulations!"

"You still can't come over, remember?"

"Well…but…"

I took a step back to avoid Ian who was rushing towards me .

Kueeeeek!

When Mallepi caught sight of me, he began rolling in my direction . These days, he had gained a new rolling skill and never missed the chance to show it off .

Puuuk

He finally arrived and bumped into me .

"Hey little guy!"

I grabbed it by the tail and lifted him up .

'Kueek? Sluuurp

His tongue got to work and was furiously licking my face . I held him to my chest, feeling my affection towards it for the first time . Looking at Ian, I began .

"Well… I remember many things . "

"Congratulations…oh?"

Ian noticed I was feeling anxious, that's why her tone became questioning towards the end .

"Previously I was not myself, I had lost a lot of memories and emotions . "

"Are you feeling ok?"

I shook my head .

"I've lost the absolute confidence in myself I used to have . "

Ian and I shared a soul link, allowing her to glimpse the many complex emotions which I was facing . Her facial expression became complicated .

"But since I've talked to you, I feel a lot better . "

Ian's face became gloomy, she was suffering from our link .

"Sorry, I just remembered something I needed to do . "

"Johra, wait a minute!"

But I didn't respond, I left without looking back, leaving Ian in the teepee .

'I can't burden Ian with these dark feelings . '

Everything I thought about caused me pain, and it wasn't something I wanted to force upon her because of our Master-Familiar bond .

I walked for a little while before arriving to her stream .

"Hey, Chompy came!"

Gwyn was still a bit upset, she wanted to stay in my skull but I had refused her because it was dangerous, that's why she was still pouting .

"Well…Gwyn . . ?"

"Ohhh?? Chompy! Can you talk now?"

I nodded .

"Tch! Seems like I'm not needed then, was that what you came to tell me?"

"No Gwyn, I need you more than ever . "

"Really? Do you need pretty me? Really? Ehehehehe"

Gwyn flew around me, sprinkling her golden pixie dust .

"Yeah, I felt like I was falling into a deep abyss because Gwyn wasn't there . "

"Yes Yes Yes! I will always stay by your side! But… I feel depressed when you try to push me away . "

"No, it wasn't my intention, I just wanted to protect you . "

"Why do you want to protect me?"

"Because you're Gwyn . "

"For real? Don't go taking your words back later! I really liked it when you said you'll protect me because it's me! From now, I'll never get upset, even if you scold me . "

Gwyn who had been circling above began shouting loudly as she zipped into my skull .

"Chompy has now been promoted from my mount to my guardian! Hehehe… time for a little nap . "

She cried playfully and then lied down, pretending to sleep .

"Uhm… Gwyn?"

Although it started off as a joke, she actually fell asleep .

'Huh… this guy . Still, I was worried she would also be influenced by my emotions because she had the mind reading ability . '

Unlike Ian, Gwyn was like a bottle of sunshine, always positive, which helped relieve some of the burdens on my mind . Maybe It was just my newfound emotions, but her actions felt more exaggerated than usual, as if she was trying to cheer me up .

'Maybe not, such a childish mind couldn't entertain such complex thinking . '

Regardless, I had never felt such simple and honest emotions as when I spoke with Gwyn .

'Gwyn, my greatest fortune in this world might have been to have met you . '

It was always Gwyn who saved me from the brink of darkness, so it was natural for me to appreciate her existence in my heart .

'So, let's decide on a skill . '