The undead fear light, and the principle of my flash bomb is to utilize the energy inside the light crystal to detonate. When one flash bomb was thrown, I heard several screams coming from upstairs, and the HP bars floating in midair instantly decreased significantly.
"I can't believe there's such a useful item. Where did you buy it from a magic store?"
Melordo exclaimed beside me.
"Well, this was given to me by someone from the church I used to know. It's not for sale."
Well, although that's not the truth, it's not too far from it. After all, I'm the only one who can mass-produce these flash bombs, as I'm the one responsible for making the light crystals.
I wonder if I can still produce magic after transforming into this body. If not, the flash bomb will become a high-level consumable with one less item.
"I see, that explains it. It's a light magic after all."
Melordo nodded as if he understood.
I could only force a bitter smile in my heart. Although I can also use light magic that is specifically effective against undead, using light magic in my current identity would only lead to having to explain to others why I can use it.
It's better to avoid troublesome situations like this. As the saying goes, if you don't ask for death, you won't die.
At the same time, I heard a familiar sound, the sound of battle results.
Battle complete:
Overleveled kill: Hell Skeleton Guard x3, gained 30,000 experience
Overleveled kill: Hell Specter x7, gained 70,000 experience
Battle result: gained 100,000 experience
Obtained advanced bone sword
Obtained ghost stone
Level increased to LV 25
Well, all I did was a small attack and dropped an item, but I didn't expect to level up so quickly. I reached level 25 all at once.
In reality, the level doesn't really help me much, as I have a warrior constitution. Even if my mana goes up, it won't increase by much.
The biggest advantage... is that my HP doesn't look so mysterious anymore. At least it's not the stage where I would die from someone using an ultimate move.
Another good thing is that many level-restricted skills are now unlocked, such as the Great Arcane. But I dare not use it. For example, the Cross of Rending, I used it by directly exploding a magic crystal. If I were to use a different magic, instead of exploding a crystal, it would directly backfire.
"It seems like we've cleared most of the undead on the first floor and in the corridor."
The previous battle results had already informed me of this, and after leveling up, I saw that the second and third stages of the All-knowing Eye also reopened. This means I can see more things now.
The field of view around me has also become clearer, the elements and names of the undead upstairs are directly displayed, not as inconspicuous as before.
This made me feel relieved, as losing something in an instant after getting used to it is truly saddening.
Of course, I'm referring to my abilities, not certain things on my body.
"It looks like we have to clear each floor one by one."
Aliyah sheathed her weapon again and looked at Melordo.
"But your place is so luxurious, and it's quite close to the school. Can I move in here in the future?"
"Hey, hey, hey, Aliyah, you have some nerve, don't you?"
"What nerve?"
Aliyah shrugged and said, "I'm worried that Melordo will feel lonely."
"Well, I guess that's true," I replied.
I looked at Melordo and saw the bitterness on her face.
Indeed, Mother had been turned into a death puppet by Father, and now Father was about to be killed by us. Of course, if we were capable enough, no matter what, this house would become empty.
"Are you okay, Melordo?"
I asked with concern.
"I'm fine...just suddenly had this thought and felt..."
"It's okay! We're still here with you!"
Suddenly, Aliyah burst out with determination beside me.
"I promise to find a group of people to fill your house."
"Who comforts people like you?"
I almost knelt down to this young lady. Your imagination is beyond extraordinary. My nerves are thick, so why doesn't your brain have a big hole?
Just as I was thinking this, I suddenly noticed an additional title on Aliyah's status.
【Big Imagination】.
...
I silently shifted my gaze. It's not my fault, absolutely not my fault.
But...
Somehow, Aliyah seemed proud when she saw this title!
My goodness, have you given up on healing?
I can only silently pray for her future as a girl with such a big imagination.
"It's okay, anyway...it's been quiet at home for a long time...ever since Mother became a death puppet..."
Seeing Melordo's appearance, I quickly interrupted.
"Alright, let's continue. Oyado, you hold onto this."
As I spoke, I handed her a flash grenade.
To be honest, I'm more worried about Oyado now. Since I leveled up, Oyado has the lowest HP, and the enemies are clearly not physical ones. I doubt a dagger would be effective against them.
"It's alright, Lady Sister."
Although Oyado said so, she still took the flash grenade.
"As long as I can see the enemy's weakness, I can still defeat them even if they're undead."
...
Why are you so cocky?
"That's good then, don't force yourself~"
Just as I finished saying that, I suddenly realized a strange feeling.
I have this sense that...my tone is becoming more feminine?
Although it's not a big deal for me as I hide my identity, I can't help but feel worried if I get used to it.
"It's okay, let's go. Let's go up a floor."
As I said that, she started heading towards the stairs.
"Even though I come back to this house every day, it feels completely different today. Even though it used to be so empty, now it's..."
"By the way, do you have any servants in your house?"
I curiously asked.
"No," Melordo replied as she continued up the stairs.
"Since it's usually just my mom and me living here, there's no need for them."
"I see."
Just as Melordo stepped onto the last step of the second floor, I suddenly felt a sense of impending danger!
It wasn't a warning of an attack or anything else, but an instinct that made me rush to Melordo's side, pick her up, and jump down to the first floor.
Next, a green claw suddenly reached out from the floor on the second floor, accompanied by an inexplicable mist.
I landed on the ground floor, carefully setting Melordo down, then looked towards the second floor.
A female zombie, dressed in a white gown covered in substances, emerged from the floor, staring at us with green-glowing eyes.
"Mo... mother..."
Melordo trembled as he spoke.
We were taken aback because what stood before us was no ordinary zombie.
"Um, Aliyah, am I seeing things or is what we're seeing not your average undead?"
"Yeah... I have a feeling... it is..."
"That's right... this is a zombie created through dark magic... a corpse demon, perhaps?"
Indeed, the zombie we saw wasn't the stiff, rigid kind, but rather the kind often seen in martial arts novels, summoned as a corpse demon through necromancy.
The biggest difference between them is... the creature before us still had a soul, even though it was undead!
"I suddenly understand why that dark magic is called the Art of Eternal Life. It doesn't turn people into puppets, but into living dead!" I said bitterly.
