It has been a week since Grim have been pursued by Brutes.

Adventurers Guild was like always,filled with people.Some of them sit at the tables,discussing things or looking at the board to pick quests they qualified.Attendant Demi was like always at her table,taking care of the people who took and completed quests.Suddenly,front door of guild opened and a frantic man directly rushed towards Demi,shouting''I found it!''

Everyone stared at the man,a bit baffled.Of course everyone knew that man,he was a bit mischievous,he was a trusted man with calm temperament.''Big monkey what happened?You look like you saw a ghoul.''Man didn't answer to the question and directly got near the Demi.He took out a bloody parchment and directly layed it on the counter table.

''We need to gather all adventurers above 8th rank.I found a dungeon with 12 floor!''He said with ragged breath.It was appearent he came from a long way.As he said it,everyone became shocked.12 floor meant high rank dungeon,possibly a hero level!Everyone was no longer calm,and burst into an uproar.There were only a handful hero level dungeon,which most of them were still not found.Even the ones they found were not completely explored.

''Big monkey,you are not lying right?!''Asked Demi,with an uncertain voice.Man put his hand into his left chest,where his heart was and said''I swore on my mother's name i'm not lying!''Now everyone was sure he was not lying.He was a man who deared his mother,daring to go against a 5th rank when he was 8th rank because man insulted his mother.

''What do you know about it?''Asked Demi.All staff and adventurers were alerady gathered around the counter,some of them couldn't even see the map because of the crowd.''I only gone to the bottom floor,easiest one.First floor is filled with 8th and 7th rank automatons.I'm not sure but this is probably a dungeon made by Giant Ulfric.He was a person very close to dwarven people and loved playing with their inventions.I'm still not sure though,it may also be from one of his subordinates.''

Everyone was once again shocked.Just lowest difficulty was filled with 8th and 7th rank,Which indicated Floor Master was a 6th rank.It has to be known that most Floor Masters are several times stronger than average people at their level.This was the reason most people would enter with 4 or 5 person parties.And this was a possible Hero level dungeon,difficulty was at another level.

''2nd floor is filled with 7th ranks,i didn't dare to go further,because they were even stronger than the first floor.We need to explore and seal it immediatly,Or this will be a troublesome matter.''Everyone was in silence,deep in thought.This was a very rare chance,but also very risky.Most people at this city were near 6th rank,there were very few 5th rank,and only one 4th rank,which was a gang boss.

''We can only explore first 3 floor,with great difficulty at that.We can clear the mobs and leave the Floor Masters.Let me contact the headquarters.''Demi said and took out a void stone,sending the message.After 2 minutes,void stone shined a little and Demi put it back.

''Guild approves.Every party who attends will be rewarded by 10 gold coins per person and 4th rank equipment.Also 5 merit point will be given to each person.''Demi said excitedly.Even she was fired up by now.Even though 10 gold looked a little,thinking that most people stayed at taverns ar 30 or 40 bronze cost,it was a very huge sum.10 gold coins were equivalent to 100 silver,while 1 silver was 100 bronze.It was 10000 bronze!

And there was a more important thing,Merit points!Most precious materials and weapons were not selled by coins,they could only be purchased by merit points.Especially gear above 2nd rank.There were only 5 ranks for gears,4th 3rd 2nd 1st and 0th.So it was appearent this was a very big opportunity.

As everyone was dreaming about merit points and money,a sound boomed and brought them back to reality.''All parties only have an hour to prepare,then we will get going!''Demi said.Then turned back,going upstairs to the staff room.This Branch's owner was out to the fiery hell,because it was nearing to the closing time so she didn't need to get any permission or something,especially when HQ itself gave it.

...

After everyone dispersed,big monkey directly got out of the building and rushed towards his house,and got in.When he entered,he saw 3 men in front of him,one of them was a bald man with densely packed muscles,Chris.Other 2 were Uni and Hans,the 5th ranks under him.

Suddenly,Big monkey's body started to melt and in a moment disappeared.What left was a pale skinned short man with a cunning look.He was Tarraon,the last 5th rank under him and his most trusted subordinate.''It's done boss,now it's their turn''He said and looked at the Uni and Hans with expectation.They also looked back at Tarraon,and nodded.They have already readied themselves for this day.

''Then let's get going,this will be a long day.''Said Chris and leaded them towards a back door.Before they got out,Uni took out a big bag,it's lid a bit open.He looked at the face inside,filled with terror and fear,then chuckled.He took Big monkey's body and threw it into a container outside.

...

30 minutes later.

''Where is Big monkey?''Asked a man.''He is probably at the dungeon,ahead of us.He always gets out earlier.''Other man didn't look convinced but still followed the group to the city gate.With a bit of fear.Of course benefits were immense,people were excited.But still,There were lots of danger at dungeon,not just monsters but traps and puzzles.One could lose their life without knowing what happened.

''Don't worry,we won't go far,only lower poritons.''Said a man with a fearsome scar at his face.He was looking like a veteran who got past many difficulties.Other man calmed down a bit,then continued his way.Nearly all people at 7th rank and above have came to the expedition.8th and 9th rank people were generally hunting near the city so there were near to no people at the guild building.

...

6 hours later.

''Boss,take care of my lil bro would you?''Said Hans.He was not a good person,but he still deared his brother.He didn't want him to go through difficulties.So he just left a miscellaneous goods shop for him to live peacefully.''I don't have any relative,so at least you take care of yourself Boss.''Said Uni,he was determined.He didn't have anyone to take care of him since he was child,he grew in a harsh environment so he didn't trust anyone.Other than his brothers at the gang of course.

''I promise.I won't let you guys down.''Said Chris grimly.His face was solemn while was conflicted.He still didn't like the idea of sacrificing his brothers but this was neccessary.He swore in his heart that he would take care of Hans's little brother till he died.They rose from trash to this position together,but couldn't reach the peak without separating.

Tarraon's face was filled with expectation,but he was hiding his sorrow at his heart.This was a crucial step,if they still failed then all of their sacrifices would be in vain.He took out a dark green cube out of his little bag and held it in front of the two.Hans and Uni sit down croslegged in front of each other while a small pentagram slowly appeared beneath each of them.Then a big circle appeared around the floor and started to rotate,slowly increasing the speed.

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Tarraon closed his eyes and put the cube in the middle of the circle,where two of them sit.He started to mutter something,each time words got out of his mouth floor shook and a dark aura slowly seeped.''We have given the most precious things we haveVery Happy [https://forum.royalroadl.com/images/smilies/biggrin.png]ungeon,my 2 brothers and lives of the hundreds of people.All for the sake of this.Is it worth?''Said Chris solemnly,seemingly conflicted.

Tarraon slowly opened his eyes.His eyes were now deep green,looking like a posionous snake.His pupils were at the shape of pentagrams,like the ones at the ground.He lifted his both hands and placed them on the two's forehead.His hands started to turn green,his veins could be seen,while they started to shake.After a while,both man started to scream at top of their lungs,but Tarraon didn't stop.

After 10 minutes,screams dried and Tarraon turned fully green,like an ancient tree's leaf.He got to the center of the circle.Green mists started to get out of him,which then became balls of green light.8 green ball were slowly floating around him while his body turned back to normal,his face looking like he was tired to death.With his last scraps of energy,he sent them flying upwards,directly passing the anicent walls of the cave and appearing at the graveyard.

Balls flied towards 8 different corners of graveyard,where 8 honorable people lied in peace.As they got near the tombs,some light barrier appeared around them,rejecting this vile aura.But it was futile,Green balls directly pierced the shields and got into the bodies of the tomb owners.The moment balls entered,8 pillars of green light rose from the tombs,increasing the aura of death around the graveyard.At the same time,all Tomb owners opened their eyes,fully green.

Some of their bodies were filled with wounds,some already skeleton.One of them had a huge wound coming from back of his head to his left leg,while another one had only a head.They all broke out of the tombs,directly crushing the whole building,and started to fly towards a certain place,where green balls got out.

Chris supported Tarraon,who was falling down.He took out a little crystal,pulsing with white light and pressed it on his chest.Crystal fused with Tarraon,then his already pale skin gained some color back.He slowly stood up and looked upwards.After half a minute,a boom sounded and whole ground above them were cleared,showing 6 corpse flying above,with a human head and a single arm.They slowly descended and kneeled in front of Tarraon,saying''Master.''

''Take as many people as you can,then create chaos.Kill if you want,spare if you want.I don't care.''He said with coldness.His eyes were like a icy sword,piercing your soul.All corpses bowed down deeply,then stood up and flied towards the graveyard,starting to revive the undead.Tarraon coughed a little then,his arm at Chris's shoulder,got out of the place.

...

It was a peaceful night,Central district was not as lively as other days because of adventurer expedition,so most tavern's were silent.Songs were not moving,but slow and calm.Most people only sit down and ate their meal,while talking in low voices to not disturb other people,with a few exceptions.

Suddenly,whole sky rumbled and lightning started to fall down.Deafening roars of Thunder sounded through the whole city while rain started to pour in huge volumes.The unusual things were the 8 pillars of green light,rising from the graveyard of city.People were dumbfounded,while some started to shout.

''What is that?It gives me creeps!''

''I don't know,but we need to check out.Raise the alarm and evacuate the citizens near Graveyard!''

''I know what it is!''Shouted someone in the crowds.Everyone directly looked at him,wanting to figure out what was that.''That's a sign of necromancy!There are necromancers at Graveyard!Quickly move adventurers to the site,we need to protect people!''He was a old man with long beard,carrying a wooden cane.He raised his cane and pulled it from the bottom,taking out a short sword from it.''Be quick!''He said and directly leaped towards a roof,then rushing to the graveyard at high speeds.

Most people were suprised at man's speed,but still took man's words seriously and alerted people,spreading the news to the people in the city.Guards directly moved to the graveyard,blocking all the enterances and creating light barriers to block the air,for the purpose of restraining flying creatures.

All adventurers who got the alert also moved,supporting the guards and helping with formations.As people were getting ready,a sudden blast from the north side of graveyard shook the whole earth,shockwaves even reached the other enterances.As people looked,they saw a middle aged man with short hair,his face a bit rotten and eyes green.He still had some simple clothes on him,filled with flowers.

''That's the Sage of Southern's!Damn bastards,they dare to use his corpse?!''Everyone was cursing and shouting with hatred.They wanted to tear apart the necromancer.Sage of Southern's was a man with great heart,even to the point of sparing the man who killed his wife,brutally.Man didn't spare him and killed him in an underhanded way,which resulted in him being hanged for a whole month at the gate of city.

''Damn bastards!''As crowd was in a frenzy,man slowly lifted his right hand and pointed his index finger to the crowd.With a surge of air,a deep red light started to swirl around his index finger,radiating huge heats and burning even his own clothes.Slowly cyclones of air started to appear around his finger and with a boom,it turned into a long light,piercing the crowd.

Some people reacted in time and dodged,but most couldn't.With a whizzing sound,light directly cut the crowd to two,parting the way and burning everyone near to the light death.It only took 5 seconds to kill 12 person,but this was only the start.

Huge roars and shrill screams echoed through the other gates and big numbers of undead rushed towards the barriers,trying to break it.Among the crowd,a head and a hand slowly got near to the barrier,without people noticing.Hand started to make seals,which turned into tens of runes.All runes imprinted themselves to the head and head started to grow bigger.In 10 second,Head became as big as a human and people finally saw it.Head directly bit towards the barrier,which cracked under the great force.People turned pale at the sight and gathered more mana,sending volleys of lights to intercept his attack.But it was futile.

Head bit two more times,which broke the whole barrier and sent huge surges of wind flying.People at the front were pushed back while some people lost control of their weapons,which were sent flying.This was the time to panic.Whole group of ghouls,corpses and skeletons rushed to the crowd,slashing and sweeping with their claws and weapons.A banshee directly screeched,stunning the frontier while a giant skeleton,near to 5 meters,sent a huge fist to the stunned man,directly smashing them to a bloody pulp.

Everyone was frightened and was pale with fear.People started to retreat while some still struggled,trying to hold down the little sized army of death.Even as they took down 5,10 would come.If they took 20 down,40 would rise.It seemed like an endless wave,which pressed on them,wanting to drown them in it.As people were falling in despair more and more,a wised and old voice came at their back''Why are you retreating!Do you want these to kill your childs and family?!Do you want them to die in despair wihle you live in another city happily,with no remorse?!''

It was the same man who spread the news,who had a long beard and a wooden cane.He directly got past the crowd,and leaped on the skeleton.With a slash,he cut it in two,breaking the whole bones it had.He didn't stop and stabbed his sword to the ground,then roared''BLESSİNG!''

A pillar of light fell down from the heavens,clearing the confused emotions of the men,purifying the evil aura undead has and directly eradicating them.As they fell,little white souls slowly got out of them and ascended towards the heavens,waving their hands towards the old man with smiles and laughs.It was a spectacular scene,filling one with emotions.

People got up,took their weapon,steadied themselves,used their magics,hardening their gazes.They slowly got to the back of old man,who was standing like a huge pillar protecting the sky from falling,giving them hope to survive and fight,letting them show their last ounce of fighting spirit.Old man laughed,then spoke without turning around.

''Do not fear from dying,fear from dying useless.Now,let's show them what we are made of,Shall we?''Everyone Shouted with excitement,and steeled themselves.Just 30 minutes into the action,they were already close to dying,so what would happen if they left?What would innocent and powerless people do if they were not there?With these thoughts and encouragment coming from knowing the results,they took a step and rushed towards the undead in front of them,numbered in thousands.