41: The true identity of the corpse keeper

Chapter 41: The True Identity of the Corpse Guard

In Dick's view, rather than calling him a Corpse Guard, it was more accurate to say he was the security guard of the back mountain, specifically stationed there to prevent anyone from entering.

Although the Corpse Guard looked terrifying, he had never harmed any student, at most just scaring or driving them away.

Generally speaking, the Academy's ghost stories were harmless and wouldn't hurt people, just sounding mysterious.

Like Anberer'er, although she was a real female ghost, she was as "honest and proper" as the Corpse Guard, doing nothing other than scaring people.

If Anberer'er dared to hurt someone, perhaps the next day, the Academy would hire professional Exorcists to deal with her.

Having understood this layer of logic, Dick no longer had any reservations and swaggered into the back mountain forest.

Meanwhile, Xiao Nai was still being alarmist, her voice deliberately sharp: "Don't say I didn't warn you, this Corpse Guard isn't some ethereal ghost, he's a real monster!"

"Many students have encountered him, and every single one of them had nightmares for several days after going back..."

Hearing this, Alice couldn't help but interrupt: "But the Corpse Guard doesn't seem to hurt people, at most he just drives people out of the back mountain."

"That's not necessarily true," Xiao Nai blurted out: "Maybe we'll be the first murder case he commits!"

Alice was a bit disdainful. Like Dick, she was full of rationality. After a simple analysis, she knew Xiao Nai was being alarmist.

But Mina was different. She was just a girl whose knowledge was as short as her hair, and she was immediately scared by Xiao Nai.

"Di, Dick, I think Xiao Nai makes sense, maybe we should go back..."

"As a Holy Knight, you should be fearless," Dick looked at Mina beside him and instructed: "You go walk in the very front."

Mina looked up with her watery big eyes, her tone weak: "Dick... I'm scared..."

Dick ignored Mina's plea, ruthlessly shook her hand away, and then pushed her to the front.

"You are the strongest shield. Rather than being controlled by fear, you should control fear, utilize fear, and even become fear!"

Dick's tone was indifferent, and he said in an unquestionable voice: "This is a trial, named Courage. If you fail, you don't need to follow me anymore."

He didn't need useless people by his side. If Mina only knew how to nestle in his arms seeking protection, she would simply be a burden.

Mina's potential was extremely strong, and her will was as firm as a rock, far from being as weak as she appeared on the surface. She just needed someone to push her.

As expected, as soon as Mina heard she would be separated from Dick, she immediately became anxious and quickly trotted to Xiao Nai's side, the fear on her face completely disappearing.

"Di, Dick, don't worry, I will become fearless for you!"

The group continued forward, quickly entering the back mountain and reaching the depths of the forest.

Here, flowers were still everywhere, without even a single weed. A pleasant fragrance filled the air, and the group felt as if they were strolling through a garden.

"What's going on, where is that Corpse Guard?"

Dick was not in the mood to appreciate the scenery. He came here to complete the World Task, so he immediately asked Xiao Nai.

"Emmmm..."

Xiao Nai scratched her head in thought, and soon after, she said with a dry laugh: "It's the middle of the night now, could the Corpse Guard be sleeping?"

Hearing this, Dick was a bit speechless, "Didn't you say he was a bloodthirsty and terrifying monster?"

"Hehe, even monsters get tired sometimes and need to sleep..."

Listening to Xiao Nai's nonsensical excuse, Dick curled his lip and said: "I'm starting to doubt your professional ability. According to the Magic Contract, the final payment should be deducted by thirty percent."

"No, no need! Dick, wait a little longer, maybe the Corpse Guard will come out soon... Waahhh!"

Before Xiao Nai could finish speaking, she was directly lifted up by her legs, hanging upside down, her face terrified, and she cried out in panic.

"Mina, raise your shield!"

"Alice, deploy the barrier!"

Dick immediately issued commands, then rolled behind Mina and used a magic to enhance his vision to observe carefully.

He saw a black-robed giant over two meters tall, holding a giant scythe in one hand and Xiao Nai's calf in the other, lifting her up like a little chick.

Dick noticed that the black-robed giant's face was grotesque, his features twisted together, and there were many festering sores on his body, some of which were oozing pus.

Adding to that the giant scythe in his hand, which was stained with thick red liquid, made his whole appearance incredibly terrifying, sending shivers down one's spine.

"Corpse Guard?" Dick asked in a low voice.

"Leav... e..."

A hoarse voice came, combined with the scene, it sounded very chilling. Alice trembled with fear, her magic power becoming unstable.

Although Mina was also a little scared, she was clearly much better than Alice. Even though she was very close to the Corpse Guard, she was still holding her shield steadily.

"Leav... e!"

The Corpse Guard roared again, then threw Xiao Nai over, who was caught steadily by Dick.

"Waahhh, I'm going to be eaten, help meee..."

Looking at Xiao Nai, who was still screaming hysterically in his arms, Dick felt a bit disgusted and immediately flicked her smooth forehead with his finger.

"Ahhh, my skull is going to be pierced by the Corpse Guard's fangs, ah waahhh..."

"Calm down, you're still alive and well!"

Dick was completely speechless. Was this the person Xiao Nai claimed had rich experience in solving mysteries? On good terms with the Corpse Guard? The ultimate nemesis of all ghost stories?

After dozens of seconds, Xiao Nai finally came to her senses, then left Dick's arms awkwardly, saying with some embarrassment: "The moon is quite beautiful tonight, huh..."

Dick rolled his eyes at Xiao Nai, but didn't say much. Instead, he looked at the Corpse Guard in front of him and said politely: "Hello, my name is Dick Grudia, I am a friend of Warden Tom."

Dick had to be polite, because the Corpse Guard's identity information was somewhat exaggerated.

「Name」: Donald Hans.

「Race」: Elf, male.

「Age」: 435 years old.

「Profession」: Archer, Level 61.

「Talents」: Far Sight (Advanced), High-Speed Rapid Fire (Intermediate), Mountain-Moving Strength (Intermediate).

「Recent Encounter」: Commissioned by Old Tom to guard Ina's tomb here, and also to alleviate the pain brought by the Witchcraft Poison Curse.

A Level 61 Archer, and from the Elf race. Dick didn't expect the Corpse Guard's identity to be so outrageous.

Through "Recent Encounter", Dick noticed that Donald was actually hired by Old Tom, so he immediately brought up his name.

"You... are Tom's friend?"

Indeed, Donald no longer drove them away, and his tone even became much more polite.

"That's right," Dick said shamelessly, smiling: "The Warden and I are friends despite the age gap, we often drink and chat..."

Although he had only met Old Tom a few hours ago, Dick insisted they were close confidants, using this to bridge the gap and propose becoming friends with Donald.

This was a Level 61 Elf Archer! In the barren land of the Aimiya Empire, he was definitely an incredibly thick thigh to cling to.

If not now, when?