Grave Keeper of the Fallen Kingdom

The sword that passed over my head is bent at a right angle again and comes down toward my shoulder.

As much force was applied, if the sword was forcibly broken, there would be a rebound and a gap would inevitably be created.

‘A spell of weakness.’

The Eternal Stone embedded in Chohon burns red.

ugh-

The red evil spirit that flowed out of the sword body covered Joel’s chest and covered him.

“Ugh!”

For the first time, he groaned in bewilderment.

The sword, which had been bent down, stiffened on the spot and could not move.

He had been wielding it with great strength and stamina, ignoring the rupture of his muscles, but his physical ability had plummeted, so he couldn’t stand it.

With a smile on his lips, he breathed spiritual energy into Chohon and swung it vigorously upwards.

Awesome!!

Cheak-!

The arm that had been cut off in the first marriage fluttered in the air and landed on the ground.

“Kuaaa!!”

The one who lost his right arm in an instant screams and steps backwards.

Blood flowed from his arm and soaked it everywhere.

His red eyes trembled in fear.

“Live… , help me!”

If a moment ago he was an invisible killer, now he trembles like a frightened child.

Seeing him slump back and push himself away with one arm and both legs makes me feel as if I have become a villain.

“Tsk.”

“please! please save me… … .”

“Did you save the people who asked for it?”

“I don’t know! I don’t know! Save me!”

It sounded like a screw was missing somewhere.

abnormal physical abilities.

Where the hell did this guy come from and why is he here?

‘Well, you’ve already experienced that there are all kinds of people in the world, haven’t you?’

It’s not once or twice that I’ve seen really crazy people before returning.

Thinking back then, wouldn’t this level be crazy?

“I’ll let you go comfortably.”

Chew!

Took.

The head separated from the body and rolled on the floor.

The wriggling limbs soon drooped.

“I’m sorry, but let’s rest here for a while. Could you help me?”

Becca, Leela, and the people of the Travis family, who came to their senses at my words, moved to dig a hole in the mountain and put Joel’s body in it.

He cut a thick piece of wood and put it there and engraved his initials in small letters so that others would not notice.

“I don’t know why I came here, but I hope you live well in your next life.”

“Len-sama also makes graves for these guys.”

Becca didn’t understand why they made a grave for the madman who tried to kill them.

“hmm… … , there is nothing to wonder about. It’s not because I like this person either.”

“Then why are you doing this?”

“Because this is my job. That’s all.”

It is true that I am more motivated because the system gave me the job of a gravekeeper and gave me the strength I deserved, but I would have done this even if it had not been for that.

“A person’s karma will come back like an echo someday. I just want to give them a chance to erase that karma.”

“karma returns… … . That’s a good word.”

Becca purrs and murmurs.

“Can you erase karma by entering the grave?”

Lila asked with her eyes twinkling.

“When life dies, it leaves behind a corpse, which is buried in the ground to support the spirit of the earth and awaken the spirit. Only then can the ghostly souls be able to repent of their karma. Gravekeepers honor the souls of such specters.”

“Then what about those without graves?”

“They have to wait until they rot naturally and are buried in the ground. Burning a corpse over a fire to make ashes is similar. However, if the ashes are scattered and disappeared, they will never be able to erase their karma. That karma will be carried on in the next life.”

As if in shock, she closed her mouth and rolled her eyes.

“It is scary. The karma of this life is carried over to the next life.”

“So, don’t accumulate karma. But even if you have accumulated karma, you can erase it.”

She nodded vigorously.

Then, he pays a silent tribute to Joel, who is buried in the grave.

[Spiritual power increases by 0.1.]

The tomb is completed and Joel’s spirit awakens.

I thought it might turn into an evil spirit, but unexpectedly, his soul was clean.

“Wait, can everyone come down? If I make a tomb, I have to do a ritual.”

“yes!”

“I’ll go down and wait for you.”

Becca and Leela went down.

Left alone, I faced Joel’s ghost floating in the air and tried to talk to him.

“Joel.”

– Are you seeing me?

“okay. I am the one who made your tomb.”

– You killed me? But why?

“Because that is my job.”

– He’s a funny guy. Is it your job to build the tomb?

The ghost’s tone was no different from that of a normal person.

The slurred tone of speech he had when he was alive had disappeared.

“Because my main job is a graveyard keeper. But if you are so good at talking, why is it like that when you are alive?”

– It’s because of that damn swordsmanship.

“That swordsmanship? A nang-a sword?”

– uh? how do you know that That’s right, it’s because of the sword.

When I read the description of the nang-a sword, there was no such ability.

What is the problem?

– The first time I learned the swordsmanship called Nang-a Sword was because of a man who was visiting the village for the first time. He saw my talent and offered to teach me swordsmanship.

“I guess you had a talent for swordsmanship?”

– I didn’t know either. He was simply strong and had strong stamina, but I never thought that he would have a talent for swordsmanship. Anyway, that’s why I learned swordsmanship, and that was Nang’s sword.

“so?”

– While learning the nang-a sword, I became very strong very quickly. I started to feel the prayer… … , As you can see, most guys have become strong enough to win lightly. But there were side effects.

“… … Was that making you speechless?”

– It would have been fine if that was all. But not only that, but my mind slowly collapsed. Even though I felt that, I couldn’t give up the sword, and eventually became the madman you met.

He bowed his head sadly.

– Too many people died at my hands. Thank you, thanks to you, I got out of that hell.

“Swordsmanship that drives people crazy… … . Is that possible?”

– I must have been like this because it was possible. That man was like a human who wandered around and taught me how to use the sword. Help me. Besides me, there must be others who have learned the sword and suffered damage.

[Sub Quest – Master of the Nang-A Sword]

[Wander around the continent to find and punish those who teach you the sword.]

[Reward – All stats +2, Fang Sword]

Such a reward for a sub-quest.

I was so surprised for a moment that I let out a laugh.

– what’s the matter?

“Oh, no. What does the person who teaches the nang-a sword look like?”

– He was a man with long white hair that reached his waist. My eyes were always wide open and my body was skinny. He didn’t look that old.

“Would that be easy enough to spot?”

– that’s right. So, even in town, he was a good looking person wherever he went.

“thanks. I will look for it wherever I can.”

– I am. Oh, and I have one more request.

“What?”

– Can you check on my brother and see if he’s doing well? He lives in a town called Lydline in the north-central.

[Subquest – Regards from my younger brother]

[Joel Holmmels left the village to prevent damage to the village after realizing that he was getting more and more insane while learning the sword. Since then, he has been unable to return to the village and is worried about his brother’s safety. Please give my brother’s regards.]

[Reward – Strength +1, Stamina +1.1]

“What is your brother’s name?”

– Adeline Holmmels.

“okay. Don’t worry.”

– thank you!

He jumped at me with great joy.

“Then wait patiently until then.”

After accepting two unexpected quests, he headed down the slope.

Downstairs, the wagons and people who had finished preparing for departure were waiting for me.

“Let’s go.”

* * *

Arriving in Brilliant, I met my family and saw Rayman, who was left alone in the Decane.

“Are you here!”

For some reason, it seems to be overflowing with power.

“what? Anything good?”

“Ah, that… … , Princess Jane is here.”

“Princess Jane?”

“yes. You said you came to see the shooter.”

What else did Princess Jane come to here for?

Are you trying to show your gratitude for saving Louise in the desert last time?

If that’s the case, you don’t have to.

Jane still lacks strength and ability. Later, when Louise ascends to the position of king, it is not too late to go and help her.

Right now, other people’s eyes may fly to me just by her movement, so it’s more appreciated to just leave it alone.

“so?”

“The shooter said he went to Cormir for business, so he regretted it and said he wanted to invite the shooter to his mansion.”

“what? why me I don’t really want to go there.”

“Still, it’s the princess’s mansion, aren’t you curious?”

“very?”

“Ah, why don’t you think about it one more time?”

“… … Come on?”

If I had told him that I didn’t want to go, the usual Rayman would have said yes without saying anything.

But why are you so soggy today?

“It’s a request from the princess, aren’t you going?”

“Haa, next time I go to report, I’ll have to tell Lord Khalid. I’m afraid it won’t work.”

At those words, Rayman’s eyes quickly turned.

‘This guy… … .’

I can hear the sound of my head rolling from here.

Come to think of it, I was in a good mood earlier… … .

“By the way, why did you say you were in such a good mood earlier?”

“ah! In fact, the protocol aide told me to return to the base once I had done enough.”

“Oh yeah?”

It’s just too bad that a faithful secondary shooter named Rayman is gone.

Still, I can’t get in the way of this guy, so I’ll have to let him go.

“Good. At this point, I also need to ask Prince Louise to get some support for Decaine.”

“What are you talking about! I’m not going back!”

“what? You said to come back?”

“Oh, that’s what I told Princess Jane and she said she’d let me stay here.”

“aha? Do you?”

He turns his eyes away from me.

It’s just that there’s something bothering me.

By looking at Rayman’s personality and behavior, you can roughly guess what kind of deal has been exchanged between Princess Jane and this guy.

“So you sold me and stayed here?”

“hehehe! uh, how about that… … , no! I didn’t sell it…”

“Huh, do you know that I sold it?”

Rayman stuttered in embarrassment and fell flat on his face.

“Sorry!”

“wake up.”

“yep!”

“Now, tell me in detail.”

“that is… … .”

The whole story was like this.

Jane came to Rayman while he was guarding Decaine, and she couldn’t refuse Jane’s request because she accepted Rayman’s request first.

“… … is this?”

“yes.”

“But you said you were doing a favor, didn’t Princess Jane actually keep you from going back?”

“Ah, that was when the escort named Shika had already left to speak to the protocol aide on Princess Jane’s orders. so… … .”

“her… … . Are you stupid?”

I laughed out loud because it was absurd.

“Why is that?”

“Sika left Princess Jane there and went to the protocol aide? Do you believe that?”

“But it went down there and never came back up.”

“You couldn’t see it with your own eyes.”

In frustration, I gently pressed my forehead with the palm of my hand.

Well, with this guy’s skills, can he notice Shika’s stealth?

“Did Princess Jane persuade me?”

“yes… … .”

“done. I can’t help it. I’m glad you’re still here.”

“yes? Are you sure?”

He asks with his eyes shining brightly.

“okay. So, work hard in the future.”

“Okay! I will give my all to work!”

I’m glad Rayman stayed.

However, the thought of going into the castle again, where Jane is staying, makes my head dizzy.

Where eyes and ears are laid everywhere.

A place where you have to be careful with every word, gesture, and gaze is the royal castle.

Especially for someone like me who hides a lot and draws attention from others.

“I can’t help it.”

“When are you planning to go?”

“It would be better to finish it sooner rather than later. I have to go right away tomorrow.”

“You said you could come anytime, so it’ll be fine.”

Yes, I thought positively while it happened like this… I want to, but… … , what is this anxiety?

Considering this terrible fate of being always involved in an incident, the road to the royal castle feels like a road to hell.

‘I hope the strange guys don’t get into trouble.’