Necromancer School’s Summoning Genius Chapter 537
I rode the teleport magic circle and arrived at a new place.
Even in broad daylight I could see the gloomy sky thick fog the earth without feeling the energy of life and the trees with bare branches remaining.
‘This is…’
[To Death Land.]
Peer’s alter ego said abruptly. Simon lowered his gaze.
‘Coming here?’
[hmm! Still it seems to be quite far from the center where Prince’s mansion is located. It seems that the natural undead like zombies have been removed in advance!]
There was a large mana screen installed here and Keygen headquarters staff were busy walking around. Seeing that headquarters is involved it seems to be a big test.
When all the students arrived Aaron came forward.
“Attention. I will now explain the subject of this test.”
dripping-
Teaching assistants approached pulling wheeled carts. Students scrambled to get a closer look sticking their heads out or raising their toes.
Three trays were placed on the cart each covered with a lid. The assistants lifted the lid in unison.
“This….”
“what?”
I saw broken dishes and shards of pottery with dirt on them. The light was faded and the surface was worn as if it were very old.
“The subject of this test is the ‘battle to secure artifacts’.”
relics?
Question marks appeared in the eyes of all the students.
“There are rare artifacts buried in the ground of the test site. You guys participate as a Treasure Hunter team and you must secure more rare artifacts faster than other competing teams.”
Simon straightened up and smiled.
‘Didn’t I say it was buried in the ground?’
First of all it seems highly likely that this test will use the ghoul’s developed sense of smell and detection ability to find buried artifacts.
Aaron activated the device in his hand. The power of the screen turned on and the appearance of the large test site came into view at a glance.
“This is the test site. It forms the shape of a square and the part displayed now is your starting point.”
Four marks flickered around the edges and below the vertices of the rectangular test site.
“And there is a structure called ‘Altar’ at the starting point.”
This time the screen projected the image of the altar. It was a structure with a large skeleton with its mouth open.
“You must use the ghoul’s detection ability to acquire ‘relics’ buried throughout the test site and bring them to the altar.”
This time countless blue and yellow signs flickered across the exam hall.
It was the location of the artifacts shown as an example.
“As soon as the test is over the points of the artifacts in the altar are added up. The group with the highest score wins the final victory.
Lorraine who had been listening intently put a hand on her chin.
“It’s a simpler rule than I thought.”
Simon nodded and said “Yes.”
“The following is the score for each artifact.”
1 point for blue artifacts scattered throughout the test site.
3 points for a slightly rarer yellow artifact.
And there was a red artifact on the altar at each starting place which was worth 15 points.
Immediately a female student raised her hand.
“This is Asheraz Mikel! What is that red artifact?”
“It is an artifact kept in each starting place.”
Aaron answered plainly and raised the corner of his mouth.
“Every pair of you starts with this 15-point artifact.”
The quick-witted students noticed right away.
It’s a very intentional device.
“To sum up find the artifacts buried in the ground of the test site and put them on the altar of your formation. The moment the test ends the group with the highest score wins. Do you have any questions?”
“doesn’t exist!”
Aaron crossed his arms.
“The big picture has been explained. The rules themselves are simple but as always ‘detailed rules’ are important in Keygen’s tests.”
As if the teaching assistants had waited they dispersed and handed out pamphlets to the students.
“Be sure to thoroughly understand the detailed rules. All of your movements are being watched as observers at the headquarters. The moment you violate the rules the first is a warning the second is considered cheating on the test and we will send you out with an F grade.”
Simon also accepted the pamphlet.
“Next is test matching.”
Aaron opened a new screen. Simon checked his own group first.
[Game 1: Group 1 Group 4 Group 10 Group 13]
‘It’s the first game…! There.’
Simon’s head turned. Likewise there was a student who turned his head and looked at Simon.
It was the 1 trillion Hector.
“Ahh! It’s the first match!”
Eshu jumped around recklessly. Lorraine next to him said in a subdued voice.
“I don’t think the first turn is bad either. Being awkward and confused is the same condition for us and the opponent.”
“That’s right right?”
Then the head assistant’s voice was heard.
“It’s a 30-minute break from now on! You can roam around freely but if you go too far you may be attacked by the natural undead so be careful.”
It’s a rest period it’s a 30-minute operation time. All four members of group 10 quickly moved to their seats and took out pamphlets.
“Let’s familiarize ourselves with the detailed rules first before planning a strategy.”
“good!”
There were many details of the detailed rules but the main points are as follows.
– The tester cannot be directly involved in this test.
-The tester can only use the skills applied to ghouls.
– The tester can control up to 3 ghouls at the same time. Once taken out the ghoul cannot be returned to the subspace.
– The tester’s ghoul must be maintained at least 1 period.
“I think these four are the key.”
Simon said. Toto was also concentrating as he read through the pamphlet then raised his head.
“Yeah it’s a test to evaluate ghouls so you should thoroughly use only ghouls.”
“That’s right. Can you tell me the number of ghouls left? I’m in the 9th.”
Lorraine raised her hand.
“I’m also in ninth.”
Eshu and Toto said quietly.
“Fourth period. President.”
“…Sorry Simon. There are 3 episodes left.”
On average students from other summoning departments had about 3-4 left. If you lose one of them your power will drop immediately. There were few students who had 9 or more live ammunition like Simon.
Simon spoke again.
“As far as I remember Hector is also in 9th grade.
Hector lost more ghouls than Simon in Funeral Class but started with 13 Ghouls in Materials Class.
Eshu is also salty! and raised his hand.
“Me! Me! I’ll report one too! Pierre Buckler has 7 ghouls!”
Simon who has now adapted to her overtension received it with familiarity.
“How did you know that?”
“I picked it up during a talk time last night while we were up all night! Everyone was talking about how many ghouls were left. Oh is there a possibility that it’s a fake?”
“I-I’ll write it down.”
Toto took out a notebook and meticulously wrote down the expected number of ghouls for the other party.
Simon opened his mouth.
“Okay let’s go back to the detailed rules. There are other things I want to point out.”
-All artifacts in the test site can only be moved by ghouls.
– The red artifacts in the ‘Altar’ cannot be moved arbitrarily by the owning team.
“Here’s the last one. The 15-point red relic should still be left on the main altar.”
Lorraine’s expression became serious.
“Someone must stay at the altar and guard this.”
“yes.”
The value of the 15-point red artifact is considerable.
You need to collect 15 blue artifacts worth 1 point and 5 yellow artifacts worth 3 points to get the same score.
“Hmm – if this happens everyone will prioritize relic protection so wouldn’t it just be a relic search battle?”
Eshu said abruptly.
“Looking for artifacts near your formation and sometimes going far away fighting the opposing team’s ghouls and kicking them out I think it’ll end just like that.”
“no.”
Simon shook his head conclusively.
“Hector will come.”
* * *
“Strike Simon Pollentia.”
Hector declared in a bloody voice.
Pierre Buckler nodded and the other two students stiffened slightly.
“Gu do you really want to fight student council president Joe?”
“There’s no need to take such a huge risk it’s exaggerated. To safely eat the 4th or 13th group and win first place…”
“no.”
Hector shook his head.
“Strictly speaking this exam is a battle between our 1st group and our 10th group. After all since it is a 1st place battle no matter how the test goes we have no choice but to fight each other at least once. “
“Well if that’s the case if we hit the 4th and 13th groups first and then attack Simon’s 10th group…!”
“As you said while we are fighting the weaklings what if Simon’s 10th group attacks our altar?”
“….”
Upon hearing these words the faces of the two members became complex.
“Only our strength fighting them first is drastically reduced. And even if we rob one of the 4th and 13th groups within two hours it’s worth it if the main base is robbed.”
“Then how…”
“Do the opposite of what I said.”
Hector’s eyes lit up.
“At the beginning of the test when everyone is scattered and looking for artifacts this side surprises and attacks Simon Joe’s altar with full force.”
“Well then wouldn’t Simon come to our altar to get back what was stolen?”
“It’s enough to block it and there’s little chance of that happening.”
Hector snorted.
“He always thinks rationally. Considering the remaining time you’ll know that it’s more reasonable to play 4th or 13th group than to fight us with high power.”
“…Hmm.”
“You don’t have to think hard.”
Hector pressed his forehead with his fingertips.
“Think of this fight as a true swordsman match between 1st group and 10th group not 1:1:1:1.”
* * *
Simon’s 10th group was also working hard during the strategy meeting.
However Eshu was more engrossed in snooping around and looking at the situation of other teams with his head poked out rather than the strategy.
“ah!”
Eshu lowered his head and spoke in a breathless voice.
“Hey Pierre! Pierre! Pierre Buckler is on the move! What should I do? I’m going to Team 4!”
That’s good information.
Simon pretended to be talking and skimmed through section 4. I saw Pierre and the group 4 students talking.
“It must be an alliance proposal.”
Toto shook his shoulders.
“What if three groups attack us at once? If it’s Hector we’ll put pressure on those two groups…”
“I don’t think that’s going to happen.”
Simon shook his head coldly.
“Team 4 and 13 are definitely keygens. They’re not kids who will succumb to Hector’s coercion and more than anything Hector won’t put pressure like that.”
“…That is that so?”
“Yeah. I don’t know if it’s that fiery personality in the first year.”
Simon rubbed his chin and smiled.
“Now you’re the department representative who leads the department. I won’t do anything to intimidate or intimidate the department students. I’m sure you’re just talking about not interfering with the fight.”
Lorraine chuckled.
“Is it because we’re in the same class? Don’t we know each other too well?”
“…haha.”
Eshu who was watching the other group’s movements like a meerkat turned his head back.
“Hey guys! New news! This time Hector Moore himself in Section 13! Ugh shouldn’t we do something too? I’m so nervous!”
“Okay. So what?”
At Simon’s words everyone widened their eyes to see him.
Simon said with a grin.
“Unlike Hector’s side let’s make an offer we can’t refuse.”
* * *
After the operation time was all over the chief assistant shouted out loud.
“All students participating in the first game please come to the teleport magic circle.”
Because it was the first game all the departments’ attention was focused.
Four groups including Simon’s party moved forward and four teleportation magic circles were prepared in front of them.
Articles 1 4 10 and 13.
The students of each group gathered and stood in front of the teleport magic circle in turn.
“I believe you have fully understood the rules.”
Aaron walked out and said.
“Now I don’t have to worry about this or that. Compete fiercely and focus on getting the highest score.”
“yes!”
“I’ll start the test now.”
The minion activated the magic circle and the bodies of all 16 people floated up.
‘Okay first large performance appraisal. I have to finish in first place to keep the top spot.’
Simon’s head turned.
He looked ahead and saw Hector with a sullen smile on his lips. He also seemed quite confident in his ghoul performance evaluation.
of course.
‘If it’s my new ghoul I can beat any opponent.’
Simon didn’t even think about losing.
