Chapter 115 : Undead Army

Undead Army

The evolution process was not considered long. Before long, the first one had completed its evolution.

Skeleton Lancer!

Its appearance did not change, but after evolving, Na shifted from being an ordinary to a bronze elite unit, its endurance potential also slightly improved, and na's level rose by two.

Soon after, the other Skeleton Warriors completed their evolution one after another...

4 Skeleton Lancers, 4 Skeleton Shield Warriors, 2 Skeleton Swordsmen, 1 Skeleton Heavy Warrior, and 2 Skeleton Archers—after evolution, they were still Skeleton Warriors. However, these skeletons had now become special individuals among them, all uniformly bronze elites, pushing their average level to 18, which was already touching the threshold of entry-level.

But among them, there was a silly-looking Skeleton Warrior who, despite continuously absorbing the power of death, simply did not evolve.

Looking at this strange Skeleton Warrior, Serea found it a bit odd.

System: Special individual detected, evolution requirements met. Can evolve into a rare special type—Skeleton Mage, but requires more Death Crystals. Proceed with evolution?

Staring at this special Skeleton Warrior, she looked down. The burnt single-handed sword in na's hand caught Serea's eye.

It was na! The Skeleton Warrior who could cast Fireball!

Na could evolve into a Skeleton Mage? Of course, she had to evolve na!

"Evolve him."

System: Additional 20 Death Crystals needed, proceeding with evolution.

Serea spent the Death Crystals as if they cost nothing. Twenty Death Crystals were deducted, and the added power of death triggered the Skeleton Warrior's evolution.

Faint purple soul fire lit up in na's eyes. Then, with surprising intelligence, Na looked at the queen, and after evolution was complete, Na dropped to one knee before Serea.

"Thank you for your grace, queen!"

Na's voice was hoarse, with a distinct feeling of evil. After evolution, as Serea looked at the Skeleton Mage with the purple soul fire, she received na's information.

Role: Skeleton Mage (undead, silver elite)

Level: 18

Status: Loyal

Spirit: B+

Strength: B

Agility: C

Endurance: C

Constitution: B

Charisma: B

Luck: B

Skills: Fireball (Tier 1), greater Fireball (Tier 2), firewall (Tier 2), fire Ring (Tier 2)

Introduction: A special individual rarely born among Skeleton Warriors.

"Although you're called Skeleton Mage, you're basically just a fire mage wrapped in skeleton skin. Then you'll be called 'Little Red.'"

"Thank you, queen, for granting me a name."

Little Red seemed very happy because, in na's eyes, being named by the queen was a great honor.

Looking at Serea's serious expression again, it was clear she wasn't joking...

The birth of Little Red meant that Serea's elite troop had taken shape. Apart from the two left behind in the elven village, all the others had evolved into special individuals.

System: The current undead followers eligible to generate Death Crystal income: 28. Daily production is 48.5 Death Crystals.

"The daily production of Death Crystals is needed to maintain the normal operation of the Plague Graveyard, it's still balanced."

Serea said, scanning over the evolved Skeleton Warriors. Now, they could truly be considered her best of the best. Against human soldiers, while not exactly one versus ten, as a group, taking on forces several times their size posed no problem.

But that alone was not enough. To take on a human army, it required not just elites but also a skeleton horde. That would depend on another building...

Plague Graveyard: Undead—capable of converting corpses into skeletons and Skeleton Warriors, also able to control a large number of normal units (skeletons, zombies, etc...)

If Plague Graveyard: Destruction was focused on the elite route, then Plague Graveyard: Undead was the main battle line for the future, as it could supply large numbers of low-maintenance soldiers: skeletons!

Hundreds! Thousands! Tens of thousands! Even hundreds of thousands, millions, tens of millions of skeletons!

None of that would be an issue, because constructing Plague Graveyard: Undead had very low requirements, could hold lots of skeletons, but required little upkeep!

When the battle started, a skeleton didn't need more—just pick up a sword and charge, fighting life with life!

Just imagine it: such a fearless army, even if their fighting power was lacking, as long as they could trade two or even three for every one soldier of the enemy, they'd be making a killing!

And as for why—that answer was simple...

"Construct 'Plague Graveyard: Undead'!"

As Serea finished, a system prompt sounded.

System: Requires prerequisite building 'Cemetery', cemetery requires 50 corpses to be buried. (Takes up 400 m².)

"Build two."

She selected two ring-shaped zones around the altar, the regions just enclosing the altar (Plague Graveyard: Destruction) in the center.

System: Construction will use 100 Death Crystals.

"Build!"

System: Under construction...

Death Crystals turned into the power of death and infused the land, and the altar's surroundings underwent an attributes change.

Building: Plague Graveyard: Undead (Green)

Level: 15

Sturdiness: D

Durability: D

Magic: B

Introduction: The initial building of the undead tribe, symbolizing death. Can resurrect corpses into large numbers of skeletons, also a resting place for the undead. Can be upgraded to the second-tier building, 'Undead Necropolis.'

The power of death erupted once more, this time as two massive currents. Celia looked worried, but ultimately said nothing, while Lola and the others quietly watched from the side.

What happened next stunned everyone.

Click, click, click!

The previously dormant skeletons were awakened again. Each looked toward the newly completed Plague Graveyard: Undead, attracted by the deathly aura within, and rushed over one after another.

System: Skeleton has entered Plague Graveyard: Undead (1/50)

System: Skeleton has entered Plague Graveyard: Undead (2/50)

System: ...

Of the survivors, over 40 skeletons remained, all rushing into the Plague Graveyard. But since Serea had gone a bit too far earlier, only this many skeletons remained.

But it didn't matter—don't forget, plague Graveyard: Undead could generate skeletons on its own!

System: Corpses can be converted into skeletons, each requiring only 0.5 Death Crystals.

So cheap!

"Max it out!"

System: Converted 56 corpses, used 28 Death Crystals.

Click, click, click!

Death Crystals were infused into the ground, and scattered bones above the cemetery began to reassemble, shakily rising and joining the Plague Graveyard: Undead.

Two cemeteries, a total of 100 skeletons. Their average level was only 10, but the sheer number was enough to frighten anyone to death.

System: Non-direct undead can only follow simple commands. For more complex orders or enhancement of individual units, please unlock the second-tier building 'Undead Necropolis' of Plague Graveyard: Undead.

"No problem, simple instructions are enough, nothing too complicated."

Again, a skeleton with a sword—sending them out meant trading life for life. Skeletons could be revived if killed, but the enemy's soldiers...

System: Plague Graveyard: Undead, for each undead controlled, consumes an additional 0.2 Death Crystals per 24 hours. If the undead are asleep, consumption is halved.

Maintenance was still required, but the fee was so low! Even if the skeletons weren't put to sleep, 100 skeletons would only cost 20 Death Crystals per day.

Of course, this was a daily number and would add up!

Fortunately, Serea's direct undead followers were also generating Death Crystals for her every day, effectively covering the cost.

After reviving the Skeleton Swordsmen once under Addis's command, the vacant spots in Plague Graveyard: Destruction—left by Skeleton Cavalry's transfer—were once again filled.

100 skeletons + 47 Skeleton Warriors (special individuals) + Little Black + Little White + Little Red + Vina = Serea's current total undead battle power.

Looking now, it made perfect sense that Serea could previously make such "big talk"...

Don't forget, this was an army of the undead!

(To be continued...)