The Genesis Of A Necromancer

A powerful gust of wind howled across the horizon, ripping through the stillness like a herald of doom. The earth beneath their feet trembled violently, quaking as if recoiling from the sheer force of Zamazo's attack. The atmosphere grew dense, almost suffocating, as though gravity itself had intensified tenfold within this battleground.

Alisha's mind raced, her thoughts a whirlwind of fear and strategy. 'There's no way he could've survived that… At this point, my best option might be to grab this little girl and run. The church will surely send a team to check on me soon.' She gritted her teeth, her fists clenching as her eyes darted toward the child trembling beside her.

Never would she believ that a day would come, when the first thing that would be on her mind was to escape.

Despite being young when she became the lady never had she felt such an energy emitting from one person!

More or so, it could've been because of the long lasting peace, but seeing the power from Zamazo, all her instincts were screaming to run, run as far as she could from the demon!

The sheer strength of Zamazo's attack had left her reeling.

The thought of taking such an assault head-on chilled her to the core. She knew she'd be obliterated, reduced to nothing more than a smear on the battlefield.

Even Naon, with all his barriers, seemed shaken, his confidence waning as the force of the impact rippled through their defenses.

Yet, as the towering dust cloud began to dissipate, the sight that emerged left them all frozen in disbelief.

There, at the very center of the massive crater, stood Jack.

Not only was he standing—he was completely unharmed. His posture was relaxed, almost lazy, as if he had casually strolled through the devastation. Even the oppressive pressure that threatened to tear through Naon's barrier seemed to part before him.

Zamazo's expression remained unreadable, but within his cold, calculating mind, thoughts churned. 'If he couldn't survive that, he wouldn't be worth my time anyway.'

Jack glanced down at the blade in his hand, its surface glinting faintly with an otherworldly aura. A flicker of amusement danced across his face.

'The power behind that scythe is no joke. Without Gaus's blade, I'd be nothing more than ashes by now.'

The Blade of Gaus, the legendary weapon of the God of War, pulsed with dormant energy. Its unique ability reflected the strength of any attack it countered, sending the force back tenfold.

Not only that, but with every successful counter, it amplified the wielder's stats: strength, speed, agility, and stamina. Jack could feel the power coursing through his veins, his body practically vibrating with newfound energy.

'The stronger his attacks, the better for me,' Jack thought, a smirk tugging at the corners of his lips. None of them—not Zamazo, not Alisha, nor anyone else—knew the full extent of the blade's abilities. Their ignorance would be his greatest weapon.

Surveying the battlefield, Jack noticed the colossal crater beneath his feet. It was at least ten meters deep, a testament to the devastating power of Zamazo's scythe.

"You're strong," Jack said, his voice calm, almost playful. "But not strong enough."

Gasps rippled through the ranks of demons standing outside the barrier. Their keen senses allowed them to hear every word, and the audacity of the human before them left them stunned.

"Is he really stronger than our lord?"

"Who is this human? How have we never heard of him before?"

Murmurs of disbelief spread like wildfire, and even Alisha found herself staring at Jack in shock. Her thoughts churned with frustration and disbelief. 'Has he lost his mind? Why is he provoking Zamazo even more? He's just making things worse!' She wanted to scream, to curse his recklessness, but the words stuck in her throat.

Meanwhile, Jack's mind was already working three steps ahead. 'If I can bait him into using his strongest attacks, the blade will keep boosting my stats. It's a gamble, sure, but the payoff will be worth it. And besides… I've got a backup plan.' His eyes glinted with determination as he continued his taunts.

"Who would've thought that even in my weakest state, a Greater Overlord can't touch me?" Jack called out, his tone dripping with mockery. "Maybe I overestimated you demons." Experience new tales on My Virtual Library Empire

Zamazo's grip on his scythe tightened. The muscles in his jaw clenched as his fury boiled beneath the surface. "Death will be a mercy for you," he growled, his voice a low rumble that echoed across the battlefield. "I will shred your soul to pieces and claim the essence I seek!"

With a roar, Zamazo swung his scythe again, this time pouring even more energy into the attack. The blade cleaved through the air with a deafening whistle, the sheer force of it creating shockwaves that rippled outward. Jack braced himself, his smirk never wavering.

The clash was catastrophic. The earth split apart, jagged fissures snaking across the ground. Jack deflected the strike, the Blade of Gaus glowing brilliantly as it absorbed and reflected the overwhelming energy. Zamazo retreated, putting distance between them, and raised his scythe once more. Dark arcs of energy burst forth, slicing through the air with terrifying speed.

Jack didn't flinch. He dashed forward, weaving through the deadly projectiles with impossible agility. Each arc left spatial cracks in its wake, a chilling reminder of their destructive power. As he closed the gap between them, Jack unleashed an azure arc from his blade. It cut through the battlefield like a flash of lightning, its brilliance illuminating the darkened sky.

Zamazo's eyes narrowed as he assessed the attack. 'This energy… could he be unlocking his full potential?' In an instant, he vanished, his speed surpassing even the most advanced perception.

Alisha could barely keep track of his movements, her eyes darting frantically. 'Where did he go?' she thought, panic creeping into her chest.

But Jack didn't need to search. He felt Zamazo's presence behind him before the overlord even made his move.

"You know," Jack said casually, turning his head slightly, "appearing behind me every time is getting predictable. At this rate, you won't even scratch me. What will the demons think when they hear their lord couldn't land a single hit on a human?"

Zamazo's composure cracked, his rage erupting in a visible aura of dark energy. The ground quaked beneath his feet as he raised his scythe high. This time, he abandoned all restraint.

From the heavens, it seemed as though an enormous, celestial scythe descended alongside Zamazo's strike. The pressure was immense, a crushing force that radiated outward. Alisha fell to her knees, blood trickling from her mouth as she struggled to resist the overwhelming power.

"This… this is insane," she whispered, her voice barely audible. Missy collapsed beside her, tears streaming down her face as the oppressive aura bore down on them.

Even Naon, who had poured all his energy into maintaining the barrier, found himself coughing up blood. "The… barrier… won't hold…" he managed to choke out before the protective field shattered like glass, the fragments disintegrating into nothingness.

Outside the barrier, the demons closest to the impact were obliterated instantly, their bodies crushed like insects. Those farther away struggled to remain standing, the weight of the energy pressing down on them like an unmovable mountain.

At the center of it all, Jack gritted his teeth, his body trembling under the immense force. His insides screamed in protest, his vision blurring as blood streamed from his nose and ears. But then… the Blade of Gaus activated.

A soothing warmth spread through him, mending his injuries almost instantly. The chaotic energy that threatened to tear him apart was absorbed and reflected back, leaving him standing tall and unbroken.

"Is that all you've got?" Jack taunted, wiping the blood from his face. His voice was steady, but his mind raced. 'The blade's time limit is almost up. If I don't land a hit on him soon, I'll lose everything. My strength, my speed… it'll all be gone.'

[10 minutes, 25 seconds remaining.]

The system's notification flashed before his eyes, a grim reminder of the ticking clock. Jack's expression hardened as he made his decision. 'I'll have to use it now.'

But before he could act, Zamazo appeared before him, his scythe descending with terrifying speed. Jack's eyes widened as he caught a glimpse of the light shining from within Zamazo's hood, an otherworldly brilliance that froze him in place.

For the first time, fear crept into Jack's heart. He could do nothing but watch as the scythe came crashing down on him.