Necromancer Academy’s Genius Summoner – 353



Chapter 353

Pentamonium.

The 40th floor of a tall spire.

Two men were sitting face to face in a clean reception room drinking tea.

[That’s surprising.]

The one who spoke first was a man dressed in a butler’s uniform.

[Despite such a disruptive situation I did not expect you to remain undetected and stay as a Crow.]

The man speaking was actually not human.

He was one of Magnus’ Ancient Undead commonly known as the ‘zombie butler’.

“This is a surprise.”

Replied the man facing him wearing a feathered cloak of Kizen’s ‘Crows’.

“I didn’t know the Magnus Legion was interested in a boring conference like this.”

This man’s name was Evangelos Alphonia known by the alias ‘Needle’.

[My Legion is only interested in Simon Polentia. Other than that how are the preparations?]

“They are perfect.”

Said Evangelos leaning his back against the sofa.

“I have sabotaged the device so now even I can’t stop it. The Pentamonium Conference will soon turn into a living hell.”

[I am looking forward to it.]

“Yeah. By the way speaking of Sir Magnus…”

Evangelos rubbed his forehead and sighed.

“Isn’t he going too far? Especially the attack on a student in Roke Island. There’s a limit to how much I can cover up.”

[That is why we decided to use a method that involved the Legion as little as possible this time.]

Replied the zombie butler.

[Deploying natural-type undead. This was the soundest plan I could convince my Commander to follow.]

“I see.”

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[Please continue with the briefing. What strong people could interfere with the plan?]

“This is Pentamonium. There are many strong people. Of course the biggest obstacles in retrieving Simon Polentia would be…”

Fwip.

He pulled out some portraits from his pocket.

“Kajann Edvalt and Serene Aindark. These two will stick with Simon Polentia like glue.”

[We’ll be careful.]

“It’s better for your mental health not to get involved with this human called Serene.”

Evangelos stroked his chin.

“And there is one more person. A monster of a man.”

* * *

“This way.”

Simon and Serene were walking down a long corridor guided by Kajann.

“Where are we going now?”

Serene was clinging to Simon’s side and glaring at Kajann’s back in dissatisfaction.

“I need to go and enjoy my date with Simon as soon as possible!”

“…Serene.”

Simon gave her a look telling her to get off of him but she just squinted like a sly fox.

“It’s our routine to act like lovers during events happening outside! Have you already forgotten?”

“…What routine?”

“Come on now. Many elders from the Ivory Tower are here at Pentamonium! We need to show them that we’re doing well. So that I who support you will have a greater influence in the Ivory Tower!”

It was that strange logic again. But Simon logically pointed out too

“There’s no one here.”

She smiled brightly and rubbed her cheek against Simon’s arm.

“It’s not good to let your guard down~”

“…”

“Enough with the lovey-doveyness. We’ve arrived.”

The three arrived at a huge door.

“Who’s here?”

Asked Simon. Kajann turned to the two and answered in a low whisper.

“The president of Kizen’s student council wants to meet you both.”

“!”

At that the two became serious.

“Oh~ In that case…”

A smile appeared on Serene’s lips as well. Kajann stared straight at her and said

“He’s the student council president and a third-year senior student so show some respect. And Serene if you use your feathers because you get annoyed the consequences may be irreversible.”

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“I know~ I know~ When have I ever been an issue?”

Serene quickly added

“I was already curious about what kind of person that rumored man was so this is good.”

Her eyes were like those of a hawk locked onto its prey. Because the third-year students were nearing graduation there was a chance to scout them for the Ivory Tower.

“And let me warn you. No matter what happens beyond this door…”

As Kajann approached the door his voice became extremely serious.

“Do not scream.”

The two nodded and Kajann opened the door.

“This is Kajann President.”

Brrrrgh.

The room was filled with water.

Black water like the deepest parts of the sea.

However the water didn’t spill out even when the door was opened. It simply acted like a solid wall. Kajann took a deep breath and entered first.

‘It can’t be real water can it?’

Brrrrrrgh.

The moment he entered the room he realized.

This was real water.

As his body was about to float due to the buoyancy he concentrated jet-black into his feet to maintain balance and looked around.

It was hard to believe what he saw even as he looked at it. Sofas tables and all sorts of furniture were floating around and schools of toothy fish he had never seen before darted between them devouring each other.

Brrrrrrrrrrrgh!

Next to him a giant shark that seemed to be of a monster species swam by.

When it revealed its teeth after spotting Simon he almost let out a sound. He barely managed to cover his mouth and held back.

‘…!’

And in the middle of this water in the darkest and deepest part…

Something enormous was sitting.

He was leaning back on a sofa his chin resting on his hand. Blueish lights glowed from his eyes illuminating the darkness in a way that still left his face shadowed.

He was bigger than Hector but smaller than a half-giant like Chatelle. He seemed to be as big as a human could be.

‘So this person is the…’

Simon gulped.

‘The strongest necromancer in the school.’

As if used to this kind of situation Kajann swam to find the light switch and clicked it.

Zap!

As the lights turned on and the room became bright the water filling the room disappeared without a trace.

Simon fell straight on his butt as gravity suddenly took over.

Thud! Slam! Crash!

The sofas tables and other furniture returned to their original positions too.

“Gasp! Phew…”

Simon finally let out the breath he had been holding. His hair and uniform were dripping wet but within seconds they dried completely.

‘That person is?’

The student council president was slumped forward still resting his chin on his hand.

Srrrrrrrrrrnk…

A strange sound came out from his nose.

“President.”

Kajann approached him.

Another srrrrrnk sound was heard.

“The juniors are here. It’s the appointed time.”

Pop!

The sound of a bubble popping was heard from his nose.

“Hmm?”

The giant man opened his eyes and looked around.

“Ah I see. I nodded off for a moment.”

Kajann frowned.

“Dreaming in a place full of people like this… Are you insane?”

It was a slightly cautious voice unlike Kajann’s usual demeanor.

“Hmph! Do you think I can control whether to dream or not?”

“Be aware your dreams are more terrifying weapons than anything in this world. If you’re tired go sleep in some remote desert or something.”

“Hahahaha! You never change Kajann!”

The student council president laughed heartily and raised his head.

“I see so these are the ones! Hmm!”

The student council president stood up.

He looked even more huge when he stood up. Echoes filling the room with each step he approached Simon.

“Fantasus Hue Ickel! That’s my name!”

“My name is Simon Polentia.”

The moment Simon grabbed Fantasus’ outstretched hand he immediately felt dwarfed by the massive arm. When Fantasus shook his hand up and down Simon’s entire body vigorously shook along.

After shaking hands with Simon Fantasus turned his head. Serene smiled up to her eyes and reached her white hand with the back facing up.

“My name is Serene Aindark President~”

At her boldness Fantasus laughed pleasantly and bent forward. He kissed the back of her hand lightly and Serene looked very satisfied.

“Mhmm! Have a seat!”

Fantasus turned his back.

Soon the three sat down side by side on a sofa and Fantasus occupied an entire sofa by himself. Even then it looked too small for his huge physique.

“S.A.1 and 2! I’ve heard that you are the best male and female students of the first-years this time!”

“And the best couple as well.”

Added Serene leaning slightly toward Simon.

“Yes! Yes! The best couple as well! Hahahaha! I don’t dislike people with a clear intention like you Junior!”

“Oh my~”

Serene covered her cheeks pretending to be shy. Surprisingly the two matched well. Perhaps monsters recognized each other.

“The president will soon graduate from Kizen.”

Said Kajann.

“He plans to join the Crows after graduation. He will be one of the youngest ever along with Professor Bahil. But before that he wanted to meet you guys and—”

“Kajann! Sorry to interrupt but I declined the Crow offer!”

Kajann frowned and looked at Fantasus.

“Why did you decline? Wasn’t becoming the strongest man your dream President?”

“Mhm! That’s also true but I felt I needed a journey to find my true self!”

Listening to their conversation made Simon’s mind go blank.

It seemed like the saying that there were no ordinary necromancers was true. Of course the strongest necromancer in the school couldn’t be normal.

“Enough about me in front of the juniors! Other than that why did you come to the Pentamonium Conference?”

At Fantasus’ question Simon answered.

“To present a thesis to—”

“Hmm! A thesis?”

Interrupted Fantasus. He shook his head as if doubting his ears then leaned forward and opened his eyes wide.

“Did the professors send you!?’

‘Did he become bigger?’

Simon felt that Fantasus’ already huge physique seemed to have doubled in size.

A supernatural ability? Dark magic? Or was it just an illusion? His face blocked Simon’s view.

Simon stammered out

“Well it wasn’t just for the professors. Haha…”

…He felt like it’d be better to be honest.

“I came to make money.”

Clap!

Fantasus clapped his hands.

Clap! Clap! Clap! 

His every clap sent waves of vibration spread out causing nearby objects to rattle.

“Mm! Excellent!!”

Said him in a deafening voice.

“Securing capital for your dreams in advance is important! You’ve got a strong sense of what’s right Junior!”

“I-Is that so?”

“Then what about you? Did the professors send you to present a damn thesis too?”

This time Fantasus looked at Serene. She said with a smile like a fox.

“I came to pick a guy up.”

“Perfect!!!”

Thud! Thud!

Fantasus stood up and gave a standing ovation.

“Very excellent! That’s the spirit! Hmm! Now I see why you guys are the best in the first year!”

Then he looked at Kajann who was sitting in the third seat.

“Learn from your juniors Kajann! Stop just doing your assigned missions day in and day out!”

Kajann didn’t respond just scratching the scar on his eye.”

Hmm! Remember this juniors!”

He continued while pounding his chest

“The world exists for your existence! You guys aren’t just masters of a single life. The whole world belongs to you! Paying attention to circumstances the past backgrounds or others’ opinions won’t get you anywhere!”

He pointed his large finger at Simon’s face.

“You! What do you plan to do with the money you make!”

“Uhm… I’d like to create a lich.”

“Hmm! Why do you want to create a lich? That’s too great a task for a first-year!”

Simon looked embarrassed. He wondered if he really had to share something like this with a stranger but…

“Because it’s something I want to do.”

Fantasus’ movements stopped. Then his huge eyes began to shake.

“Absolutely!”

He stood up all of a sudden and approached. Assuming that another handshake was coming Simon stood up as well. Then…

Squeeze!

“Excellent!!”

This time it was a hug. Simon felt one of his ribs pop.

“That’s it! Hmm! A first-year should at least be able to create a lich! The size of your dreams determines the size of the world you challenge!”

He let go of Simon and snorted.

“And because you were able to set such a goal you get to visit places like this while others play around!”

“Th-That’s certainly true.”

“Indeed! Keep running toward your own dreams from now on as well! Regardless of the walls in life if you look up and run you’ll eventually overcome them!!”

He spread his enormous arms out wide.

“Whatever the barrier is don’t let it control you! Smash the world and drag it along for your dreams! That is!”

Slaaaaaam!

He pounded his chest and grinned.

“The way to become the strongest!”

The moment Simon heard those words he felt a fire ignite in his chest.

‘Woah this person is so cool.’

Seeing Simon’s eyes sparkle Serene and Kajann chuckled inwardly. Simon was still a boy after all.

“My dear junior you make me proud! On that note I have a question for you!”

Fantasus spread his arms out wide.

“Do you have any intentions to become the next student council president?”

“…What?”

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