Undead Mage: I Have a Skeleton Clone-Chapter 465 - 339: Why Should the King Act? Enslave Verus! (Part 2)

This was a sign that the Berserker Heroic Spirit, Olaf, was about to awaken within it.

Finally, amidst a deafening roar, Olaf’s figure gradually materialized upon the frame of the Giant Shield Skeleton. Its body was larger than that of an ordinary skeleton, its bones sharply defined as if forged from pure strength. The giant War Axe clutched in its hand was incredibly sharp; even in the darkness, one could feel the cold, murderous intent radiating from it.

"Olaf, lead the Charge! Cripple that Mutated Skeleton Divine Archer!"

Upon receiving the order, Olaf did not hesitate in the slightest. Like a moving mountain, it burst from one side of the encirclement with unstoppable momentum, charging straight for the well-prepared Skeleton Divine Archer.

At the same time, dozens of skeleton minions, led by Tidamia, swarmed forward from all directions, forming an unstoppable torrent that converged on the center. The Mutated Skeleton Divine Archer clearly felt the immense pressure bearing down on it. The Berserker Heroic Spirit Olaf, with its overwhelming presence, became the greatest threat in its eyes.

It quickly raised the Longbow in its hand and drew the string taut, the arrowhead aimed directly at Olaf. Olaf’s bones began to crackle, a precursor to the activation of its ’Fury’ skill. An uncontrollable rage and power erupted from its Soul Fire. It was as if an invisible flame engulfed its skeletal frame, causing its combat power to skyrocket.

Yet, it did not attack immediately. Instead, from its fiercely burning Soul Fire, it released a provocative pulse, as if mocking its opponent’s powerlessness. The Skeleton Divine Archer seemed to perceive Olaf’s disdain and challenge. Its Soul Fire flickered with a hint of anger as it released the bowstring without hesitation.

Volleys of sharp bone Arrows flew toward Olaf like cannonballs. The air grew thick with the aura of Death, each Arrow whistling as it flew toward Olaf’s body. Faced with such a dense assault, Olaf immediately adjusted its stance, switching from offense to Defense.

Its Skeleton Double Axe spun into an impenetrable whirlwind, with each swing precisely Blocking the incoming bone Arrows to form an unbreakable barrier. Although the Skeleton Divine Archer had successfully halted Olaf’s Charge, the Berserker’s tactical objective had been achieved. It had successfully drawn all of the Skeleton Divine Archer’s attention.

With Olaf acting as a distraction, Tidamia and the other Skeleton Squads were able to seize the opportunity to close in. They surged toward the Mutated Skeleton Divine Archer from all directions, forming a complete encirclement. The real offensive force was not Olaf, but the Skeleton Warriors attacking from every angle.

Despite its astonishing Attack Power, the Mutated Skeleton Divine Archer was ultimately isolated and fighting alone. It had focused all its attention on Olaf and was naturally unable to deal with the charging Tidamia and the other Skeleton Warriors.

Under the tutelage of the Skeleton Clone, Tidamia’s combat intelligence had improved significantly. It keenly perceived the state of the battlefield and let out a silent roar to the sky. Its speed and strength peaked, its form becoming a bolt of azure lightning as it circled to the Mutated Skeleton Divine Archer’s flank. The Beheading Giant Sword in Tidamia’s hand carved a perfect arc through the air, precisely striking the opponent’s ribs.

With a sharp CRACK of colliding bone, powerful Death Energy burst forth from the wound.

Immediately after, dozens of other melee skeletons joined the Battle Group, swarming the isolated Mutated Skeleton Divine Archer from all sides. Having been easily surrounded by the Skeleton Army, the Mutated Skeleton Divine Archer began to panic. As a ranged attacker, it was accustomed to one-on-one battles and clearly lacked experience in dealing with an encirclement.

Thinking on its feet, it swung its massive bone Longbow in a desperate attempt to Block. However, under Tidamia’s frenzied assault, it struggled to parry, failing to effectively fend off the attacks from all sides. Each swing of its Longbow felt weak and was unable to stop the onslaught.

Trapped in the overwhelming siege, the Mutated Skeleton Divine Archer could no longer fire an Arrow Rain to halt Olaf’s advance. Seeing its chance, Olaf swiftly joined the fray. It swung its huge Skeleton Double Axe, each swing whistling through the air, giving the Mutated Skeleton Divine Archer no room to breathe. The sound of axe striking bone echoed in the night sky, and every clash made the Mutated Skeleton Divine Archer’s frame tremble.

In the distance, a savage grin spread across Fang Zhou’s face. He knew victory was at hand. He had originally planned to step in himself and test his newly mastered ’Battle Qi Slash’ skill, but now it seemed unnecessary. The coordination between Olaf, Tidamia, and the other skeleton minions was more than enough to handle this powerful Mutated Skeleton Divine Archer. Fang Zhou just needed to quietly observe and savor the impending victory.

Fooled by Olaf’s simple, off-the-cuff feint, the recently sentient Mutated Skeleton was utterly defenseless.

Just as Fang Zhou predicted, under the combined assault of Olaf, Tidamia, and the other Skeleton Squads, the Mutated Skeleton Divine Archer did not last long before being decisively defeated by Olaf’s ’Bloodthirsty Strike’. Olaf’s Bone Battleaxe streaked through the night sky like a meteor, piercing through the Divine Archer’s layered defenses and embedding itself deep in its chest. An irresistible force pinned the Skeleton Divine Archer to the ground, rendering it immobile.

Olaf had acted with great restraint. It knew Fang Zhou’s goal was to enslave this rare Mutated Skeleton Divine Archer, so it had held back. Although the Skeleton Divine Archer was completely incapacitated, the Soul Fire in its skull still burned brightly, its essence having suffered no serious harm.

Seeing Olaf’s effortless victory, the Soul Fire of Fang Zhou, who had been observing silently, flared brightly as he sent a thought of approval to the Berserker.

After confirming that the Skeleton Divine Archer posed no further threat, Fang Zhou slowly stepped onto the battlefield. Above the head of the Skeleton Clone, an invisible force began to converge, gradually outlining a crown sculpted from pure bone. This crown, seemingly formed of pure Energy, emitted a gentle glow. It was the symbol of a powerful ability derived from the Blood Moon, one capable of commanding all Skeleton Series Undead Creatures—the ’Skeleton Monarch’ skill.

Fang Zhou raised his hand slightly. The crown, as if responding to a Summoning, released even stronger Spiritual Waves directed at the Mutated Skeleton Divine Archer on the ground.

The flickering Soul Fire of the Mutated Skeleton Divine Archer trembled violently under the power’s assault. It began to struggle, attempting to break free from the invisible force, but it quickly realized resistance was futile.

Finally, with an almost inaudible soft sound, the Soul Fire of the Mutated Skeleton Divine Archer was completely subjugated. As if having undergone a baptism of the soul, it transformed from an arrogant Hunter into a formidable warrior under Fang Zhou’s command.

The Mutated Skeleton Divine Archer bowed its head. The Soul Fire within its skull stabilized, indicating its complete submission and readiness to follow Fang Zhou’s orders.

Pleased, Fang Zhou examined this powerful new addition to his forces. It was a rare harvest to find such a unique skeleton minion. He decided to follow the precedent he set with Tidamia and give it a name. After careful consideration, he finally decided to bestow this newly subdued combatant with a resounding name—Verus.

Then, Fang Zhou closed his eyes as his entire being emitted a nearly tangible soul vibration. This was another demonstration of the ’Skeleton Monarch’ skill, establishing a direct, soul-to-soul link between him and Verus.