After returning from the realm of the undead, Link found himself still lying on his luxurious bed.
At this moment, the entire room was empty.
Taking a moment to assess his physical condition, Link discovered that a hard, magical crystal had indeed appeared in his mind!
This was the source of power for all magic professions in the Roland Continent—the "Magic Core"!
Although a "Summoner" was not a "Mage," both classes cultivated mental strength!
This was because a "Summoner" needed to use magical energy to communicate with otherworldly beings, establishing a mental link before selecting a creature that resonated with their spirit from the vast multitude of otherworldly entities, and then summoning it through a portal to aid them in battle!
Now, Link was already a Level 3 "Summoner Apprentice." Though the magical energy stored in his Magic Core was limited, it was enough to sharpen his senses and quicken his thoughts.
He jumped off the bed, yawned, and then pushed open the door, stepping into the courtyard outside.
A wave of intense drowsiness washed over him, making Link long to fall asleep immediately.
Yet he stubbornly stood tall, eager to test the power he had just acquired.
After a moment of contemplation, Link's eyes lit up.
Almost instinctively, he snapped his fingers!
"Come forth! My 'Skeleton Warriors'!"
Buzz!
In the next moment, three "Hexagrams" arranged in a triangular formation appeared before him, shining with brilliant light!
Crack, crack!
Accompanied by the unsettling sound of bones grinding against each other, three tattered "Skeleton Warriors" crawled out from the three Hexagrams in succession!
"Haha, it really works!"
Link was overjoyed, dancing with excitement!
Through the memories he had fused with, he knew that even the legendary "Dragon Riders" of the Roland Continent could only summon one creature at a time to fight for them!
Yet he had managed to summon three "Skeleton Warriors" all at once!
Not only that, but Link had a premonition that as his strength grew, the number of undead creatures he could summon would increase tenfold, hundredfold, or even thousandfold!
This was far beyond the limits of a typical "Summoner"!
Of course, this was also because Link was not a traditional "Summoner" at all, but rather a "Necromancer," an ancient profession that had vanished from the Roland Continent for tens of thousands of years!
The records about "Necromancers" were so ancient that people had long forgotten just how terrifying this profession truly was!
They had also forgotten the indelible scars they had left on the continent!
Link was unaware of these complexities, so he naively considered himself a "Summoner"!
At the same time, with the appearance of the three "Skeleton Warriors," a peculiar memory suddenly surged in Link's mind!
"The Embrace of the Skeletons," a Level 1 necromancy spell, could summon six skeletal hands from the ground to restrain the enemy's movements!
"This must be the 'necromancy' that the Great Eye Demon mentioned, the innate ability of the 'Skeleton Warriors.' I can't believe I can actually learn it!"
Link murmured to himself, and suddenly, an idea struck him!
"Embrace of the Skeletons!"
In the next moment, a series of explosive sounds echoed as the ground was violently pierced, and six skeletal arms burst forth, entangling the legs of one of the "Skeleton Warriors"!
"Not bad at all!"
Seeing this, Link nodded in satisfaction.
Although this "necromancy" lacked offensive power and could only restrict the enemy's movements, he already had undead creatures to assist him in battle. If he were to suddenly unleash "The Embrace of the Skeletons" while his minions charged into battle, the enemy would undoubtedly suffer a significant blow!
With this thought, Link couldn't help but laugh triumphantly!
After controlling the three "Skeleton Warriors" to spar for a while, Link quickly lost interest.
As the Great Eye Demon had said, these "Skeleton Warriors" were only equivalent to Level 1-2 "Warrior Apprentices" in strength, barely stronger than an average person.
Fortunately, as undead beings, "Skeleton Warriors" were not afraid of death and felt no pain, which enhanced their combat effectiveness!
After yawning, Link was about to dismiss his "Skeleton Warriors" and return to his bed for a good sleep.
Just then!
Clang!
A tray filled with food crashed to the ground!
Link turned to see his servant, Ron, standing at the courtyard entrance, staring at the three "Skeleton Warriors" with a mix of excitement and trepidation!
"Young Master... are these creatures... your summoned beings?"
Seeing that the three "Skeleton Warriors" did not attack him, Ron cautiously inquired.
"Hmm?"
Link raised an eyebrow.
He had initially intended to deny it, but then he thought about how hard he had worked to build the realm of the undead and enhance his power—wasn't it all to better enjoy a life of leisure?
If his father found out about his newfound strength, perhaps he would be in a good mood and allow Link to continue living as a slacker, which was exactly what he wanted!
With this in mind, Link proudly nodded!
"Indeed!"
Ron was momentarily stunned, then suddenly turned and bolted away, like a wild dog unleashed, shouting as he ran!
In the next moment, high-pitched cries echoed throughout the entire Lawrence Manor!
"Help! The Young Master has leveled up!"