Reborn Soul Master: The Rogue's Counterattack

Chapter 291 Liberation

"Liberation?" Cardin asked, tilting his head as if he didn't understand. The utopia of all necromancers.

The residents of the legendary city "Death City" can live forever without losing their memories even if they become undead.

Why would they want liberation? No, what do they mean by liberation?

“What do they mean by liberation?”

"Freed from the curse of the Dead City."

"curse?"

"Cardan, do you think it is a blessing to live here forever?" While creating the City of the Dead, the ancient necromancers became beings that did not allow death.

"Initially, they thought it was a blessing to be an immortal soul, to live forever." But as time went on, as the centuries changed, their ideas changed.

They wanted to leave. They wanted to lose their memories like everyone else and disappear. But the Dead City would not allow them to be free.

They cannot commit suicide, nor can they leave the city. The ancient necromancers seem to be one with the city, immortal and without losing their memories.

"So what they want is destruction?" Cardin asked in panic, and Charlotte nodded calmly.

“The new residents of this city will also lose their freedom if they live here for a long time, but they will not lose their memories or be destroyed.”

"So, what about dad too?"

"I'm still okay. I've only been here for 3 years. I'm not bound by this city's curse yet."

"Me too. Cardan." Fortunately, Charlotte and Isaac did not seem to be troubled by the curse of the Dead City.

"We're leaving soon. Slowly losing your memories and wanting to wander in the world of the dead." Charlotte smiled worriedly and stroked Cardin's head.

“That’s great.” Saddened by the fact that without their memories, Charlotte and Isaac’s souls would be destroyed. Already the souls of the dead.

The soul must follow the rules of the soul, and even if Cardan felt sorry, he could not change it. Therefore, Cardan smiled and nodded.

"But dad. What's the connection between me becoming king and the liberation of the ancient necromancers?"

Then Cardin asked a question, and the answer to that question came from somewhere else.

"Let me tell you about this." From the open door, the ancient necromancer captain slowly approached Cardan and continued.

"Let me formally introduce myself. I am one of the founders of the City of the Dead. My name is Alfred."

"Yes."

“Only the master of the city of dead souls can lift the curse of the city of dead souls.” The captain of the ancient necromancer "Alfred" told the story in detail in order to make Cardan understand.

In short, only with the king's permission can the souls bound to the City of the Dead be freed from the city.

"Liberation..." Cardin listened to the story calmly and fell into deep thought for a while. Then Alfred, who noticed what he was thinking, chuckled and continued.

"The king came here because he needed power, right?" Although he had not yet officially received the title of king, Alfred already treated Cardan as a king.

"Yes. The world I live in now is fighting against the demons."

"Yes. I heard it from Wolfe." Alfred nodded and spoke again.

"There is only one agreement. If you do that, all the residents of the Dead City, including me, will lend you their power."

"Lend me strength?" Frankly speaking, I didn't understand what he meant by lend me strength.

He had come here, learned the knowledge of ancient necromancers, practiced various necromancy and magic, and finally reached the ninth star.

Now that he has become the king, all the precious necromancy materials in the Dead City belong to Cardan. Doesn't this mean that he has obtained the power of the Dead City?

"But can't everyone here go to the human world?"

"Of course. Yes. But there is a way." Alfred took out a piece of parchment from his arms and handed it to Cardin.

Snap. Cardin immediately unfolded the parchment.

"Soul Contract."

"What are you saying?"

"Didn't we learn the technique of 'possession' in Nine Star Necromancer?"

"Yes. But how do you do this..." Cardin tilted his head and Alfred chuckled and snapped his fingers.

Crack! At the same time, a skeleton soldier with a black glow appeared, and Alfred pointed at the skeleton soldier and continued.

"Other skeleton soldiers might be difficult, but the dragon tooth soldiers can possess the residents here."

"So, does that mean I'm going to attach you to the Dragon Fang Soldiers and fight?"

"Yes. The contract period is what the king wants. So it will probably last until the war with the demons is won."

"Sign the contract?" Alfred said, pointing at the dagger on Cardin's waist.

"If you want to sign the contract, just bleed with the king's dagger and drip your blood on this contract."

"Before that, I have a question." Cardin drew his dagger and continued asking questions.

"What will happen to this city after the ancient necromancers leave?"

"Your Majesty's property. It will not disappear. You can accept souls and become a resident here as you wish."

"That is to say, after the contract ends, all we have to do is accept the wishes of those who want to be liberated."

"Yes. It's not difficult." In an instant, Wolfe's face flashed through Cardin's mind.

"That guy didn't make me king out of boredom. Wolfe, that guy also wants to be liberated."

Cardan nodded and immediately cut his palm with the dagger. Blood immediately flowed out, and Cardan carefully dripped the blood on the soul contract.

Woohoo. At this time, the soul contract emitted a bright light, gradually became transparent, and finally completely concealed its appearance.

"The contract is concluded. Now shall we go and greet His Majesty's subjects?" Alfred waved his hand easily. Cardin nodded and started moving.

Wow! The souls cheered as Alfred led them to the huge balcony.

"The new king of the Dead City has appeared!"

"Finally! We're finally going to be free!"

"Kadan! Cardan! Cardan!" Cardan's name echoed throughout the City of the Dead, and Cardan silently looked at the cheering souls.

"Cardan Ingmar. The new king of the Dead City." Alfred, who followed, knelt on one knee and handed the glowing black crown to Cardan.

"Please wear this crown and show yourself as the king of the Dead City." Cardan stared at the crown blankly for a while, finally nodded and grabbed the crown.

Woohoo! The black crown gave off a bloody aura, and Cardin swallowed his dry laugh and raised the crown above his head.

Instantly, a strong wind blew from Cardan's body, and the residents of the Dead City fell silent.

The huge power, the unknown power, made everyone shut up.

"I will be the first king of the Dead City. Just one sentence." Alfred pointed at the residents with an easy smile, and Cardin nodded and walked to the end of the balcony.

"I promise you will be liberated. But..." Cardan paused for a moment and glanced at the residents of the Dead City.

"I need your strength now. If you help me, I will definitely give you the freedom you want." Cardin paused and carefully observed the reactions of the souls.

"of course can!"

"To borrow our power is to summon us to the human world again!"

"It's been so long. I miss the human world so much!"

"Okay! Even though they're dead, we will do our best to help!" Fortunately, the souls' reaction was not bad.

Everyone cheered enthusiastically, and no one objected to Cardin's opinion.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty." Cardin stared at the souls blankly, and Alfred came over to talk to him.

"Is it over now?"

"Yes. Your Majesty is now the master of the Dead City."

"So can I go back now?"

"Of course. With the key, you can come in here anytime." Cardin nodded and immediately looked at Charlotte and Isaac who were standing behind Alfred.

"Dad. Professor."

"Cardan. I'm sorry I have to leave without saying hello properly."

"No. Dad. I understand."

"As I said before, Cardan. You are the only necromancer I recognize. The name of the Ingmar family suits you best."

Charlotte slowly walked over and hugged Cardin tightly. This was her last hug with her father.

"If you were my son, you would be able to do it. So don't be afraid, don't shrink back, do what you want to do."

"Yes. I understand." After Charlotte let go of Cardin, Isaac stepped closer this time and held out his hand to Cardin.

"Have you surpassed your teacher, Cardin?" He still had a kind smile and spoke in a pleasant voice.

"It's all because of the professor."

"Still very humble. I don't have to worry. Because I believe Cardin will do well."

"I will definitely protect the Kingdom of Libera. I will carry on the will of my father and the professor."

"Very reliable. Ah, please say hello to the people in the academy for me when you get back."

"Of course." Isaac let go of Cardin's hand and took two steps back. Then Cardin hesitated and asked the two people.

"Are you two going to leave now?"

"Yes. Even though we won't see each other again, don't be sad, Cardin."

"Yes, son. People must die, and the soul must follow the rules of the soul."

"I wish you two happiness in the end." Cardin said this and smiled. Charlotte and Isaac smiled kindly and waved goodbye.

"Goodbye, then. Dad. Professor." Cardin bowed respectfully to the two. Tears were about to fall from the corners of his eyes, and Cardin could not look up for the time being.

"Huh..." Cardin finally sorted out his emotions and waved with a bright smile. He took out the key from his pocket and walked towards the door.

"Finally, I'm going back. It's been about 3 months here, and about 6 months there?" I hope nothing happened.

Cardin took a brief, deep breath and inserted the key into the door.

Click! The door opened immediately. Unlike the deserted city of the dead, this world was full of life.

Cardin looked at the world on the other side of the door happily and immediately moved.