I Defeated the Guide Angel and I Became a Necromancer ~ I Feel Like I'm Playing a Different Game from Everyone Else, but I'm Doing Fine ~ - Chapter 1

Chapter 1: Prologue

To all gamers in this world, nice to meet you. And for those who aren’t into gaming, nice to meet you too. I’m Amane Rindo. Let me get straight to the point.

Don’t you all have things you can’t stand? Everyone has something that irks them to some extent, right? I, too, have quite a few dislikes. Among them, I have a strong aversion to “angels.” Whether it’s a fairy tale praising the heroine as “just like an angel” or “a smile like an angel,” whenever something cute is being adored, it’s always angels, angels, angels, angels, angels, angels. That’s why I dislike angels.

“Error, serious error, error code unknown—cheetahmoultlabyrinthrapturetissuetear…”

Getting right to it, the stage was set for me to dive into the much-anticipated “Meltis Online,” a new VR online game, in a rather peculiar fashion. I received avatar creation rights and a direct invitation from a close friend as a bonus, I didn’t waste any time and decided to jump into the game. However, as soon as I logged in, ready to set up my avatar, the guide who appeared in front of me happened to be an angel, and is the one who is currently rolling at my feet. Naturally, I attacked her.

Yes, I did. Seriously. In real life, I would never engage in such violent behavior, but when it comes to games, it’s a different story. If I don’t like someone, I’ll hit them, and even if they happen to be an important character, I’ll take them down if I have the chance. Naturally, when an angel appears, there’s no room for negotiation. It’s an absolute certainty.

“Welcome to Meltis Online! I’m Navi-chan, the angel who will embark on a journey with you! But first, could you tell me your name?” The angel said that. It’s quite rare to have a game where you can move before avatar creation, but as the catchphrase “Free adventures in the land of Meltis, for you” suggested, I could move from the character creation stage… It really is free. So if I could hit her, I couldn’t resist the urge to do so.

“Cheetahmoultlabyrinthrapturetissuetear…”

“Shut up.”

“…”

So, that’s why the game ended before it even started. It spat out a serious error, and avatar creation didn’t progress. No way, I ended up unable to touch such a talked-about new game… What should I say to my real-life friend who was supposed to join me? Like, my system didn’t meet the requirements, or something? No, that’s ridiculous. This VR dive machine, limited to one lucky person! I applied for the prize, and I miraculously won the “Gothic&Lolita Premium Black Model,” a capsule-type dive machine with an extremely cute gothic lolita design, and its performance is at an unbelievable level… And it came with the installation package for Meltis Online and avatar creation rights!!!

Ohhhhh, what should I dooooo!!! I should’ve just waited until the character creation was finished. I should haveeeee!!!

“…Are you the crazy girl who knocked down Meltis’ angel?”

…What should I do? My breath stopped.

“Wait, who’s this gothic lolita girl? The one with black hair twin drills, that ultimate princess-like gothic lolita girl— who is she? When did she appear? Now? Just now? Perhaps, maybe, is she here as compensation for hitting the angel and causing an error?! Yes, yes! It’s divine! The game gods predicted this and incorporated such a scenario, amazing!”

“It seems so. Once again, nice to meet you. Welcome to the land of Meltis, you, the crazy girl who knocked down our angel. What’s your name?”

“I-I’m Amane Rindo!!”

“Is that the real name of the crazy girl? Do you plan to use that name even in the land of Meltis?”

“N-No! No, no, no!”

Oh no, what should I do? I’m really weak against this S&M-filled loli… While I dislike angels, on the flip side, I love devilish and demonic things, gothic, lolita, and such! If there’s an ideal S&M-filled gothic lolita twin-drilled princess in front of me, what should I do? I want her to make me kneel! No, more importantly, I didn’t think about what to do. I didn’t think about a name to use here! What should I do, what should I do, what should I do…?

“Rinne, just took the first and last parts of my name. How about it?”

Rinne, is that a good nickname?!

“Yes! I’ll go with that!”

“Good, then from today, the crazy girl’s name is Rinne. Now, about her appearance… Her body information… Height 168 cm? She’s gonna be tall. Bust 102, waist 62, hips 89… Let’s make the hair color navy, extend the hair a bit, and change her hairstyle a little. Rinne ended up quite cute, this should be fine, right?”

Also, even after the avatar settings and all, it seems like it hasn’t really changed much from reality, you know! The real module avatar judgment is still there. Isn’t that the one that activates when the appearance deviates by 95% or more from reality? I remember reading about that in the pre-information!

“So, about your profession…”

“Huh?”

“Oh, you don’t have any issues with the appearance of my avatar?”

“No!”

Ah. Ahhhh. I succumbed to the irresistible charm of the ideal S&M-filled gothic lolita girl. From now on, I’ll be playing this game with an avatar that’s almost like the real thing… Well, well, the hair needs to be a bit longer, doesn’t it? And it should be navy, right? The eyes should be red, like that it’s good… It’s good…

“Necromancer, what do you think?”

“Necromancer.”

“While you don’t have much combat ability yourself, it’s a profession where your followers do the fighting. In the early stages, you get experience point bonuses, and it benefits the party. You’ll likely level up quickly and become stronger. Oh, but keep in mind that this ring will occupy one accessory slot. How about matching with me?”

Matching… Matching!?! Matching with this super cute gothic lolita girl…!

“I’ll go with that!”

“Oh, there were various other things, but… you already decided. Do you need detailed explanations?”

“I-I prefer exploring things at my own pace!”

“Alright, it’s a hassle, so let’s skip the tutorial too, okay? By the way, my name is Babylon. If you dare to worship anyone else, like Meltis, I won’t forgive you ♡”

“Yes!!”

This matching ring, is it more like an engagement ring now? Yes, I’ve married Babylon-chan. This game is truly divine, undoubtedly. Even if the game content isn’t that captivating, it doesn’t matter. Most likely stumbling upon the encounter event with Babylon-chan, a hidden element, without any hints, and acquiring matching rings. That alone brings satisfaction. I could log out now—no, my friend is waiting. Let’s play properly…

◆ Rinne, starting in the land of Meltis ◆

“Meltis Online is what you’d call an open-world RPG in the ‘another world’ fantasy genre. You can battle slimes and goblins, wield magic and skills, or take on the role of a merchant to make some coin. Opting for a production-oriented profession is also a valid choice. Beyond your initial profession, you have the flexibility to switch professions by visiting the church. If you find that your initial choice doesn’t suit you, you’re free to transition to another profession. Just so you know, you can make these changes until level 45. After that, if you advance to a higher-level profession, it becomes irrevocable or requires a fresh start (utilizing a system known as reincarnation).”

“…Am I excluded from this?”

So, checking the constraints listed in my status, I was taken aback.

*You are favored by the demon god Babylon.

*You worship the demon god Babylon.

*You cannot change jobs at the Holy Meltis Church.

*You have the undead attribute (Equipment Effect) (Cannot be removed).

I don’t really know much about features like reincarnation… But this is… Babylon-chan, the demon god… She was a demon god… Yeah… She was super cute… I want to meet her again…

“Well, the details are not important, Babylon-chan was cute, so it’s all good…”

Anyway, Babylon-chan was cute, and even though I have the undead attribute, it’s not like I’ll instantly die if exposed to sunlight. Plus, it’s currently daytime in the game, it would be too absurd if I just died instantly. Anyway, even with that undead attribute, I should be able to manage somehow without the tutorial…

Look, the user interface (UI) is well-designed, and it’s easy to discern which icon brings up which window! In addition to the status, there are item inventories, quests, maps, equipment slots, various in-game purchases, channel switching, game exit, etc. Yeah, yeah! It’s clear and convenient, and the arrangement is easy to understand! The arrangement of a game’s user interface is quite crucial to the game’s quality, and when it’s done well, it makes for a stress-free and excellent user experience!

“I appreciate this stress-free design…”

“Squeal!”

“Huh?”

“You took 1 damage from the slime (LV.1).”

So, I mentioned enjoying a stress-free experience, right? The moment I said that, this gooey creature pulled something like this. Did it believe it could be pardoned with a cute, deformed face? I’ll incinerate this trash monster…

“Take this…!!”

“You inflicted 2 damage on the slime (LV.1).”

“You took 1 damage from the slime (LV.1).”

“You inflicted 2 damage on the slime (LV.1).”

“You took 2 damage from the slime (LV.1).”

“Critical! Rinne dealt 4 damage to the slime (LV.1).”

“You took 1 damage from the slime (LV.1).”

“You inflicted 3 damage on the slime (LV.1).”

“You vanquished the slime (Lv,1). Earned experience points: 2.”

“You obtained a low-grade life potion.”

…Experience points, 2. Such an intense battle and I got just 2 experience points…

“Pant… huff… huff… phew… Not bad, huh… Well, I was stronger, though…!”

I get it. This is the weakest monster in the game. And against this weakest monster, I barely won. In short, I’m probably the second weakest creature in this world. Seriously? Is this for real?

“…Potion.”

For now, I picked up a potion. Potions are recovery items, alchemical concoctions, usually a small bottle of medicinal stuff. Let me check the item inventory… Potion…

“Hmm… The Art of Necromancy, The Art of Dark Magic…? Maybe this was the book with the content that was supposed to be covered in the tutorial. If I don’t read this, could it be that I won’t learn any magic…? Oh, there’s the potion…”

“HP has been restored (10/10).”

“Ten… health points, ten…”

HP stands for Health Points, and when it reaches 0, you become incapacitated in battle. If not revived with a resurrection item within a certain period, you die. My maximum is just 10. If the slime’s attack lands, I could die in 5 hits. I’m way too weak… Is being a Necromancer a job for players who are already quite experienced?

Definitely not a good choice for a beginner, right? But, I already used the avatar creation ticket… Besides, I don’t want to let go of the ring that matches Babylon-chan… Oh, what kind of information does this ring have? Let’s see, equipment slots… Accessory slot, number 1… there it is!

*【Death Urge】Empty Slot 1

*【Curse】Cannot be removed under any circumstances.

* Turns the wearer’s attribute into undead attribute.

* Basic attack attribute becomes undead.

* A ring bestowed by the demon god Babylon.

* Irremovable, indestructible, weightless.

“So that’s the source of the undead attribute, huh… Because it’s made absolutely irremovable, I might be stuck unable to change jobs… Ah! What about the book! If I can’t learn magic with this, it seems like my adventure won’t really begin! Help me, Babylon-chan!!!”