The Insurrection of the Inept Hero

The witch sat down and huddled herself as I sat on a dead trunk.

"There are rare times when those that die are resurrected as ghouls," She began saying. "When they come back, they are tasked by the reaper to fulfill the wish of everyone in the cemetery that they are placed in. Troubled souls that won't rest until their wish is fulfilled. Everyone in this cemetery... wants their murderer slain."

"I see. So you were tasked to avenge them."

"Yes... and I know exactly who. But..."

She gritted her teeth and then placed her hands over her head. A terrified expression would then show up on her face.

"They're scary! I can't! How am I able to kill those that killed me!?"

She was shaking and hugging herself. Suddenly her eyes flashed and large thorns made of bones protruded from the ground. Luckily they were nowhere near us, but it did make me a little cautious.

"The ones that killed them is the one that killed you?"

"Yes..."

"What're their names?"

"I... I don't remember... but they are currently in this mist right now. They should be dead but it's impossible if they are being protected by that mask," She said, pointing to the mask that was wrapped around my neck. It was broken now since it was replaced by Osiris.

"Can you at least tell me what they look like? I'm sure you are able to do that."

"Well... one was large and he looked menacing while the other had glasses."

It was pretty obvious who those two were. I just had to make sure if I was correct and this witch definitely proved me right.

"Simon and Kyle. Are those two the ones you are talking about?"

"Yes. You know them?"

"Know them? Well, let's just say that Simon really pisses me off and Kyle would make a bit of a good liar. Yes, I do."

The witch glanced at the floor and she stopped shaking. She then stood up and walked towards me. She would bump into me and I tilted my head a little confused.

"Please... for the sake of everyone in this cemetery crying for revenge... and me, kill them. And if you can't do that, at least give them the punishment they deserve for murdering these people from town. I don't want my older brother to be their next victim. I'll give you my life in exchange for their deaths."

"Is that so...?"

"They aren't near the cemetery and due to the Reaper's Favor, I am unable to leave this place due to my mission to help everyone here. But that doesn't prevent me from asking others. As long as they are gone, my mission here will be completed and I may be able to rest."

So this witch wants me to do the dirty work for her. Well, I can't blame her since she can't leave this place. But it's also a good thing for me...

After all, I'll be the one spilling the blood.

"If that is what you wish, then consider it done. I already have one person on the job, however, I don't think they will be able to take out two at once."

The witch looked up at me and there was a smile on her face. Damn, now that I look at her up close, she's actually a little cute.

I grabbed her shoulder and nudge her off my chest.

"I'll take them out. But first, tell me who killed the most."

"I... I think it was Simon."

Well, now I know who to definitely kill first.

"Thank you. Now, I'll take my leave. After I take them out, please withdraw your mist. I reckon you know how many lives you've already taken."

The witch nodded as she dropped back on the ground.

Before I exited the graveyard, I asked her what her name was.

"My name...? It's Ravyn. Ravyn Jaeger."

My eyes widened at that answer and a smile appeared on my face but it was probably covered by Osiris' mask.

"I see..."

I left the graveyard and pondered down the road.

Tyid's little sister, she died after being murdered by those two and she is supposedly dead, but she was resurrected by the reaper. Hmm, the weird thing is they look nothing alike though.

Isn't that interesting... and to think her level is higher than Tyid's. I wonder what her level cap is. I didn't check so I might as well do it now. On top of that, let's see her talent rate.

[Level 369; TLR: 61%; Level Cap: 369]

Well, looks like these siblings have something in common. They both already reached their max level and can't level up any further. I wonder...

"How long has it been since you've died?"

"It's been..."

Ravyn got up and ran towards a grave. She knelt and looked at it closely. Then she turned to me.

"What day is it?"

"Hmm, let's see... it's the 18th of the 6th month. The year is 1201."

That is what the year in this world is. They started counting years after the appearance of the first group of heroes.

"Then it's been almost 3 years since I've died."

I walked over to the tombstone and took a look.

[Here lies... Ravyn Jaeger]

[1180 - 1198]

That was what was written on the tombstone. So this is her grave. Well, the here lies really didn't apply to her.

"It's been almost 3 years since I've separated from my family. I hope they are still doing ok."

"One thing I can say is that Tyid is doing alright."

"You know my brother? I-is he alright!?" She said as her expression lightened.

"Well, I've met him and he's definitely alive. We're on good terms."

"What about my father? My mother?" She said with an excited tone.

"Calm down, I haven't met them yet, but I'm sure they are still alive."

"I hope so..."

Hmm, she really turned friendly pretty quickly. But judging by the years on her date, she died at the age of 18. Since she is still alive, she is technically now 21 years of age.

"Let me ask a question. Were you always born with dark powers? Or did this happen to you after you came back from the dead?"

"My dark powers? Well, I was always born with them. It was fun since I was able to resurrect a few skeleton pups or two. I could also manipulate shadows and make them do whatever I wanted to. But gradually as I kept on growing, my powers eventually became a threat."

She looked over at the skeletal thorns.

"My Unique Skill formed."

"Your Unique Skill... the Reaper's Evil Eyes?"

"Yes. My eyes were formerly green before they were replaced with these cursed white eyes. Everyone saw me as a creep whenever they saw my eyes. Whenever I was nervous or excited, I'd lose control of my energy and this would happen." She said pointing to the bone spikes. She then tapped the spikes, sending them sinking back into the ground.

Green eyes, I recall Tyid having green eyes as well. Maybe they have one thing in common...

Cursed eyes... I wouldn't really call them that, considering I sense significant power in them.

"I wouldn't call them cursed."

I crossed my arms and turned my attention to the empty field in front of me.

"What?"

"They are lovely, considering they hold immense power just waiting to be noticed. I've also never seen such beautiful eyes in my life. Well, second."

I like Kiyomi's eyes more; they are just like ice, but Ravyn's eyes are completely white, like snow.

Once I said that I noticed that there was a glint in her eyes. They weren't empty anymore, and her eyes were much prettier than before.

"N-no one has ever complimented my eyes like that. My family has said similar things but not like that..."

She began to hide her face with her twin tails. I grabbed her hands and gently took them away from her face.

"Don't hide your face, you're beautiful. Were you always this beautiful before you became a ghoul?"

"W-well... I really don't know..."

Her face began to redden and I couldn't help but want to make fun of her more.

"Hehe, so cute."

"D-don't say that about me...!"

After fooling around with her a little longer, I eventually remembered what I was supposed to do.

"I will be back. You stay- well, I don't think I really needed to say that."

As I walked out of the graveyard, Ravyn called out to me.

"Wait!"

I turned and asked what's up.

"What's your name? You already know mine so... I want to know yours in exchange!"

"My name huh?"

I cross my arms and thought about it. Should I give her my name? Well, I already know hers so I might as well give her mine.

"Just call me Nero. Now, I have two people to kill. See you later, Ravyn."

I would then leave the vicinity, leaving Ravyn alone in the graveyard. I'm sure she'll be talking to her undead companions while I'm off to kill those two.

I haven't spilled human blood ever since that day and to be honest, I am a bit excited. My hands were aching. I licked my lips as I could already see the outcome of this fight.

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