Chapter 8, The Body Snatcher

The grave robber Heisen is the target of Marvin

Low-level spellcasters have limited means of engaging in close combat and cannot be approached by warriors

This is an opportunity He must seize it well

This is the full-force strike of a level 5 warrior. The spell of Heisen is not yet prepared. Once struck, the spell will undoubtedly be interrupted

In a corner where he was not paying attention, Marvin was intently staring at the ring on his hand

It turns out that Anna has been a level 5 half-elf warrior for quite some time. Due to her continuous involvement in the affairs of the White River Valley, she has not had the opportunity to return to the half-elf gathering place to seek a qualified mentor for advancing to a more powerful second-tier profession. Her strength is quite remarkable, which is also the reason why Marvin has survived until now

After a few fleeting bytes, a thick layer of pale yellow armor suspended over Heisen's body

Marvin quietly appeared at the southwest entrance of the pauper's cemetery with Anna

Even if he is not the elite model of six months from now, he is still quite challenging

Marvin stepped out of the shadows, crossing over the lifeless body of the sorcerer who died with unclosed eyes, his expression stern as he gazed out the window

The pauper's cemetery has always been quite dilapidated, serving as a gathering place for various thieves, robbers, and tomb raiders

Not long after the server was launched, the first second-tier elite BOSS that was defeated by someone seemed to have this name...

That is a black diamond ring; if Marvin remembers correctly, this is a low-light item

Split and Slash

The black blood gushed forth like a spring!

... ...

Hessen's head fell directly off

Bang

At midnight, the new moon hangs on the branch

Anna moved swiftly, rushing forward, and struck down with her sword!

He is here to find the caretaker of the poor cemetery

In an instant, a strange howling sound continuously emerged

Boom

The tall and agile Hesen unexpectedly managed to evade it and jumped down from the bed

At that moment, a cold voice suddenly echoed in the room

On the other side, Marvin, who had stealthily entered through the narrow window, saw the dark flames and felt a sinking sensation in his heart

Anna attracted the attention of Hessen; the half-elf girl possessed a considerable level of skill, which exerted a certain amount of pressure on him

We are in trouble, cursed zombies, quickly secure the doors and windows

Although Anna possesses remarkable strength, her experience in battling spellcasters is severely lacking

The cabin is actually quite spacious, with several rooms. Hesen escaped to the living room and stood behind the sofa

The cold curved blade was pressed against Heisen's neck, effortlessly slicing through the floating wizard's armor, and then it cut a deep gash across Heisen's throat

He is not a second-tier sorcerer, but merely a first-tier illusionist with a slight inclination towards darkness

The spell slots of low-level wizards are quite limited, and they can ensure a maximum of three protective spells within their spell slots. Both Corrosive Fire and Explosive Blast are considered among them

Its effect is to instantaneously cast a spell not exceeding its own casting level! The restriction is that it can be used once every three days

This is the effect of the black diamond ring. It is delaying time, thereby casting more powerful spells

However, his object of cultivation is a girl with a pale complexion, devoid of any vitality!

You are doomed, fool

In response to Marvin's inquiry, Anna unreservedly shared her qualities, expertise, and various skills with him

Marvin silently assessed his side's strength. A level 2 ranger, yet possessing the experience and memories of the Night Lord; a level 5 half-elf warrior—on the way, he inquired about Anna's level and arrived at a surprising conclusion

Damn it, it is actually [Corrosive Fire!]

The longsword pierced the armor, nearly creating a hole in it

Corrosive Fire is a second-circle spell and a signature ability of sorcerers. The ability to cast Corrosive Fire instantaneously signifies that Heisen has officially advanced to the rank of sorcerer

The grave robber, Heisen, has long exploited his position as the caretaker of the cemetery to usurp the meager remnants of value from the impoverished. He sold these corpses to the necromancers hiding in the desolate hills north of the riverside town, in exchange for a paltry reward. Ultimately, during one transaction, he obtained the necromancer's tome, thus transforming into a blasphemer capable of summoning the dead, destined to be loathed by various deities of justice, the grave robber.

The tombs of the nobility are constructed with grandeur, managed with strictness, and have dedicated guardians. In contrast, the cemetery for the poor in the northern part of the city appears much more desolate

The premise is that Hessen casts the last protective spell.

... ...

It is well known that the protective spells of illusionists are quite limited

Marvin knew that even among second-tier professionals, very few possessed such a high level of swordsmanship mastery. A swordsmanship master means that Anna's sword skills are nearly invincible in evenly matched confrontations

A spherical wave of energy erupted from the location of Heisen, violently overturning everything in the surrounding area

[Racial Trait: Mastery of Swordsmanship]: Your proficiency level in swordsmanship increases by 1

As for one trait and two specialties, in Marvin's view, they are also enviable

Common skills of warriors such as 【Cleave】, 【Basic Block】, and 【Double Strike】 are all very practical techniques in combat. Anna's fundamental skills are quite impressive

Anna rose from the ground, let out a soft shout, and with a swift lunge, thrust her longsword steadily towards the heart of Heisen

Hessen grinned widely, revealing a mouthful of yellowed teeth

It is utterly inhumane

Did your teacher not teach you that during the process of "Void Transfer," it is the moment when the sorcerer is at their most vulnerable, Mr. Heisen?

Hessen's body gradually became ethereal, and his voice was filled with pride: "Enjoy the feast of the zombies; I will relish your soul after your flesh has been torn to shreds..."

Explosive Technique

It is unclear when it began, but suddenly he found himself holding a thick spellbook in his hands

She has reached a state of utter anger

At that moment, Anna rushed over, only to seemingly collide with a wall head-on

Marvin remembers this name

Anna's racial traits are quite rare, and they almost exclusively appear among pure-blooded elves, with half-elves being exceedingly uncommon; one could say she is quite fortunate. The mastery level of swordsmanship is something that is very difficult to improve, requiring years of training and accumulation. Without this racial trait, Anna's swordsmanship mastery level would be that of a [Sword Expert], but with the enhancement of her racial traits, she has directly leaped to the terrifying level of a [Sword Master]

Outside the cabin, a bustling sound could be heard

That is death

Of course, he is not here to rob graves. These poor commoners hardly had a few good days in their lives, and even in death, their bodies often find no peace. Even if Ma Wen is in dire need of money, he would never stoop to the level of those incompetent grave robbers who set their sights on the corpses of these unfortunate souls

The dim candlelight flickered alongside the creaking sound of the trembling wood, as a tall figure was diligently toiling away.

The girl had a vacant expression in her eyes, with even pus flowing from her eye sockets, yet that tall figure remained utterly unmoved

Anna is no exception

Ma Wen took a deep breath, knowing that he must not be anxious

Outside the house, there was a dense mass of darkness, all of which were zombies summoned by the dark forest

The door of the cabin was kicked open, and an enraged Anna completely disregarded Marvin's previous battle plan.

0 Ring of Spells, [Lesser Wizard Armor]

A hint of helplessness appeared on his face, and with a gritted jaw, he turned to the first page of the spellbook

The cemeteries for the poor in each city are all part of urban public welfare projects, and the officials responsible for this area rarely do not engage in corruption, resulting in a severe shortage of personnel.

However, the rebound force of the wizard's armor caused Anna to tremble her wrist, nearly losing her grip on the longsword

He suddenly raised his hand, and a ball of dark flames shot out!

For those who desecrate the dead, she, possessing a strong sense of spiritual cleanliness, will only leave him one path

Indeed, the poor cemetery also has a caretaker, but this caretaker is hired by the city hall for a meager salary, responsible only for daily supervision, and is extremely irresponsible

His face was contorted, filled with anger and astonishment

Anna looked out the window with a mix of surprise and anger

She stumbled and fell to the ground

However, once the distance is increased, spellcasters with a large number of high-damage, low-casting-time spells will undoubtedly hold the advantage

"Poor half-elf girl," Hecen's deep voice resonated. "Since you have disrupted my ritual and rendered this corpse worthless, then let your own life serve as compensation!"

Through the search of his memory, Marvin recalled that the guard's name was "Heisen," an eccentric old man

A level 5 half-elf warrior possesses at least 120 hit points, along with a racial trait, a class feature, and a personal specialty, as well as a considerable number of powerful skills, making them an exceptional combatant

The pauper's cemetery, in a secluded little cabin

It turns out that he cannot instantly unleash corrosive fire

Hessen took advantage of this opportunity, stepping back half a pace, and completed the spell he had prepared earlier

Every city has a cemetery

[Professional Expertise: Resilience]: As long as you do not encounter fatal or debilitating injuries, the effects of injuries will not affect your actions

The young girl, whose corpse had not yet decayed significantly, likely died from some disease. In the eyes of the grave robber Hesse, this was undoubtedly the best tool for satisfying his desires

He did not understand why, at this moment, someone would come to disturb his ritual

Regardless, the strength of his half-elf maid exceeded Marvin's expectations, which gave him greater confidence in the upcoming actions

Personal Expertise: Precision: Your sword is always aimed at the enemy's vital points

If the current historical process continues, the server will not open until six months later. Perhaps at this moment, Heisen has not yet obtained the necromancer's secret tome and evolved into a terrifying second-tier sorcerer

This is worth a gamble

Marvin's eyes lit up; this is the third protective spell

Both the specialties of "resilience" and "precision" are highly practical in combat. The former alleviates the impact of pain on the ability to continue fighting, ensuring sustained combat effectiveness and survival rate; while the latter enables her to more easily strike the opponent's vital or crippling points, resulting in greater lethality

Even Marvin did not expect that when he and Anna found the small house of the caretaker of the pauper's cemetery, Hesse, this guy was actually desecrating a corpse

Outside the window that opens to one side, two figures silently watch this scene.

This evasion, however, provided Heisen with the opportunity to sprint forward, increasing the distance between him and Anna

Anna was taken aback, ducking her head to avoid it, as the corrosive fire instantly melted a hole in the wall with a diameter of over 1 meter