"Behold, our mightiest summon! Jack the Ripper!"
As the necromancer was shouting, a figure rose from the ground. The monster was a thin humanoid figure with slender limbs, a distorted face and blades for fingers.
As I thought, it is a really weak one. No, comparing it to the Death Knight, it probably is a very strong opponent for those humans.
Momon pondered upon this fact, until Lakyus gave him a command. "The magic casters won't be able to fight them properly! Evileye, Nabe, please support us. Tia, Tina and Gagaran, you'll protect them! I will take on this monster. Momon, please take care of the necromancer."
Although he was disapproving of this plan, Momon nodded. If it would go haywire, he could still save them and further spread fame and glory.
"Do you really have the time for idle talks?", said Ayama-Veena. "Jack the Ripper, attack them!"
"Giiiii!" With a loud screech the undead abomination leaped towards Lakyus. He swung down his claws, but Lakyus successfully dodged the blow.
"Shit, I can't use my flying swords here.", she cursed. "I need support magic ASAP!"
"[Protection from negative energy]. [Greater Strength].", chanted Evileye and a greenish light enveloped Lakyus.
"Thanks.", said Lakyus and parried another blow. "Bring it on!"
As Lakyus was struggling with the undead, Momon walked casually toward the necromancer. He held one greatsword in his hand, ready to kill him.
"[Lightning].", chanted the necromancer.
Momon dodged effortlessly and continued to walk. Before the necromancer could ready another spell, Momon jumped forward, discarding his sword. Instead of slashing at his enemy as he landed in front of him, he hit his arms quickly, breaking his bones and thus making it impossible to use his arms or hands.
"Ahhh!", yelled Ayama-Veena, with spit running down his chin. He was in pain and soon fell down to his knees. "My arms! You monster!"
As he was called monster by his opponent, Momon snorted. He looked back and saw Lakyus still fighting with the undead killing machine. She wasn't wounded gravely, but still in a bad shape.
"Damn! Leader!", yelled Gagaran. She looked at Evileye and Nabe. "Can't you give some magic support?"
"Considering this rooms layout, it would be too risky. The only thing left is for Momon to help. Tia and Tina could distract Jack the Ripper, but fighting him might be impossible. And your weapon is a hindrance in this place.", said Evileye and pointed at her war pick.
"Damn it all!", cursed Gagaran. She was about to jump into the fight, despite of what she just heard, when the two assassins moved at an incredible speed. They had to help Lakyus before it was too late.
Although they had moved out quickly, they still were too late. After a flurry of blows, the monster finally was able to land a hit. The scalpel-like blades damaged Lakyus' armor and created large gashes. Blood splurted out.
"Leader!", yelled Blue Rose. The twins stopped their attacks. They took Lakyus' unmoving body and pulled her towards the others.
"We have to stop the bleeding! Give her a potion and use the healing spells!", said Gagaran frantically.
"I don't have the necessary skills.", said Nabe coldly.
"I just know a low tier spell, you perfectly know that, too!", said Evileye to Gagaran. The voices of Blue Rose became more desperate, as Lakyus paled and started to pant. As her breathing became shallow, the four women teared up.
I don't have a choice. She needs help. Now.
Momon, who had emerged victorious, grabbed the necromancer and rushed toward the adventurers.
"Take him and secure him!" Momon tossed Ayama-Veena into their midst. Then he grabbed into what seemed to be air. Apart from Nabe and Evileye, everyone looked confused. After a few seconds he brought forth a small flask with a red liquid.
"What...is this?", asked Tina.
"It's a potion.", said Momon calmly.
"Where did you get it?", asked Tina, but Momon just shook his head.
"I doubt we have the time for this.", he said.
"He's right, shrimp.", butted Gagaran in.
"Anyway, you take care of him and your leader. I...will fight." Momon turned around and faced the monster. It had been inactive for a while, a fact that confused and scared Blue Rose.
"Now...bring it on!"
Momon took a stance. He only had one of his swords, but that shouldn't be a problem. However, he wasn't sure how to deal with the undead. Right now, he was still a magic caster, and didn't know if his skills with the sword were sufficient.
Regardless of this, he got ready. "Now...bring it on!"
With a battle cry he ran towards his opponent. Using his speed and strength, he raised his greatsword and brought it down in a mighty swing. The creature, which had been on the offense since the start of the fight, was finally in need to defend itself. Ten small blades blocked a black blade.
"Amazing...", muttered Evileye. She was focusing on the fight, leaving her wounded leader to her comrades.
"Hoh!", yelled Momon and started a series of blows. None landed on the target due to the undead dodging all the time; still, the difference in power was easy to determine. Jack the Ripper had been pushed towards the wall, while Momon was on the offense constantly.
"Abomination...I shall defeat you here and now!", yelled Momon. With a quick strike, he severed one of the arms. Green liquid oozed from the stump. Jack the Ripper screamed in a high-pitched voice.
Momon didn't give him any time to rest and cut his other arm off. Now unable to fight, the abomination just wriggled its torso and let out squeals.
"Perish!", yelled Momon and severed the undead's head with a mighty swing, the blade making a sound as if cutting the air before burying itself and exiting the monsters neck.
"Hoh...he wasn't much of a challenge.", sighed Momon. He turned around and walked to Blue Rose, Nabe and the necromancer. He looked at Lakyus, who was standing upright with no visible wounds. "How are you?"
"I-I'm fine...just what was that potion you gave me?", asked Lakyus bewildered.
"A-ah, the potion...I found it, or something like that.", said Momon insecure.
"You found it, huh...well, if Momon says that, it will be true.", said Evileye. "What about him?"
She pointed at the necromancer.
"Tie him up and then take him to Re-Lantier. I am sure they want to ask him some questions.", said Lakyus. Momon nodded.
"I am fairly sure you can deliver him by yourself. Although it might seem a little early, I'd like to part ways here. The people in E-Rantel have been waiting for me for several days now.", he said.
Blue Rose nodded. "Of course. Stay safe. I hope we'll meet again, next time under better circumstances, though."
After some handshakes and friendly words, Darkness left.
Omake
Blue Rose had returned to the capital a few days ago. They delivered the necromancer to the palace for interrogation, and went to repair their equipment. A few hours ago they had a meeting with the Golden Princess and were now sitting in their usual pub.
Climb had some time to spare and went with them, eager to hear the details of their latest mission.
Evileye, who was equally eager to fill him in, was explaining everything, praising Momon in particular.
"When we departed, he rode on this big monster. It was incredible! And as we were attacked by nearly a dozen ogres, he killed all of them in mere seconds!"
"Unbelievable! Is this the strength of adamantite ranked adventurers?", asked Climb. Gagaran smiled.
"It ain't that easy, cherry boy. Remember the hellish night when we were attacked by Jaldabaoth? We adamantite adventurers fought well, but this man...he stepped into the realm of heroes long ago.", she chuckled.
"Indeed. The way he exterminated all the undead was nothing special, but him slaying the ogres and the last boss? We looked like utter fools. Compared to him, we're copper ranked.", added Lakyus with a bitter smile. "I was mortally wounded, but he saved me with just a potion and casually defeated this monster."
Climb looked at the five female adventurers. If they said so, then Momon was not even human anymore. "I wonder who the real monster is...", he muttered.
"Momon is not a monster!", exclaimed Evileye. She stopped, coughed and proceeded. "He is the embodiment of strength and virtue."
"Ah, well. No matter what we say, it won't change the fact that he is one of the strongest beings known to man. What a shame he serves the Sorcerer King.", sighed Lakyus. "Now, let's focus on the next mission."
A/N: There you have it. The Zuranon arc is completed. Next time I will upload something more funny, and after that I will start a new arc. I have enough scripts for at least eight chapters, so I will update the complete January regularly. I guess one to three chapters a week. Maybe even today another one. See ya!