Chapter 477 - 426 : Overkill (1/2)
”What brings you to this land, traveler?”
Neither of the two parties held a grudge against the other which made their conversation less likely to end up in a dispute or a battle.
”Let me introduce myself first.”
Arthur bowed again and said:
”Arthur MoonStar.”
The Lich King listened to his guest without saying a word. As for Arthur, he collected his thoughts then started speaking:
”I came here seeking your help. I'm in need of a good commander, someone who can help me win a war.”
In response, Aborak let out a chilling laugh before replying:
”Me? A good commander? I don't know who told you that but that's completely wrong. Furthermore, I'm in no position to involve myself in a war.”
Arthur didn't give up yet, he smiled at the undead lord and stated:
”Perhaps you'll change your mind if you hear what I have to offer.”
”Your trip was futile, I can't help yo-”
Arthur interrupted the Lich King by saying
”Three hundred and sixty million undead and it's still growing. That's how big the army I need you to command is.”
Such a number, even for the Lich King, was outrageous because if you combine all the undead in the Underworld, they'll barely reach fifty million. That number is constant, more or less, because necromancers from many worlds are summoning undead day and night, causing the number to plummet then rise.
Aborak studied Arthur's expression, quickly discovering that he didn't like a person who was joking. After a long silence, the Lich asked:
”How did you get your hands on such a big army?”
Arthur answered by raising his hand and summoning a normal skeleton warrior which sprung from a bottomless hole that appeared on the ground.
”You see, I'm a Necromancer and…”
A red light emanated from Arthur before a silhouette exited his consciousness and appeared before the Lich King. Feeling the thick Death Energy emanating from the figure before him, Aborak was truly shocked.
”A creature of death?”
”The name is Radolf.”
The red-haired youth bowed his head to the Lich King before he faced the motionless skeleton warrior. A red fog was released from the tip of the youth's index, it enveloped the undead for a few seconds before it disappeared.
Not only did the undead's appearance change, it became much stronger, equaling a person at the Heavenly Realm. The skeleton was clad in blood-red armor and it seemed to be more sentient.
”Radolf? The Mythical death creature?”
Seeing Aborak's expression, Arthur's smile widened. A few seconds later, another youth appeared next to Radolf, his appearance was similar to the creature of death but the aura around him was totally different.
Midolf felt pretty uncomfortable in this death infested castle but he still held himself from cursing outloud.
”If you accept my offer, these two will be your direct subordinates until the war is over. I'll also hand half of the remaining Undead to you.”
For a long time, the Lich King maintained his silence and glanced at Arthur and the two youths. He seemed to be pondering about something.
”With almost four hundred million undead and two mythical creatures, just who are you planning to face?”
There was no need to hide the truth from a potential ally so Arthur spilled the beans the moment that question was asked.
”My main target is the White Specter Clan but there's a strong chance many other powers will join in.”
”What?”
As if he couldn't believe what he heard, Aborak spent some time processing what he just heard before he sighed and said:
”I can see that you're determined to begin this war but even if it was only the White Specter Clan, it won't be possible to defeat them. An advantage in number won't do you any good against Overgods.”
The Lich King paused for a slight second before resuming:
”Even if you stand a chance, no one will tolerate the presence of such a huge army of death in the Divine Planet. I doubt even Death will tolerate your actions. You're asking me to wage war against the whole world…”
”Yes, I am but… you don't have anything to lose, after all, they won't dare attack the Underworld.”
Hearing this, Aborak flinched, focused his eerie gaze on Arthur while chuckling
”Hohoho it seems you know a few things. While it may be true that I have nothing to lose, I also have nothing to gain.”
”I told you I'll give you half of the remaining undead army.”
”That is still not enough for all the trouble I'll have to go through. The enemies I'll make will surely cause trouble in here, one way or another.”
”Then, what do you want?”
”Why don't you tell me the reason behind this large-scale war?”
Aborak dodged Arthur's question by switching the topic, choosing to know about the whole matter before giving a definitive answer.