The Wizard: Starting as a Corpse Burial Man - An Infinite Side Hustle

Sandru had noticed Ansu while observing many people burying corpses.

At first, they would occasionally bump into coffins containing corpses while shoveling soil.

But in a short time, Ansu became extremely skilled.

If Sandru hadn't witnessed Ansu's growth firsthand, he might have even suspected that the other party had been digging up corpses outside the academy for several years.

Therefore.

Sandru wondered if Ansu's talent could be applied in other areas.

For example, in the manufacture of [zombification suppression bandages].

Click...

Accompanied by the clanging of chains, the lantern with the human head hanging from it came to Ansu's side along with Sandru.

Two pairs of eyes were fixed on his every move.

Even so, Ansu remained unmoved.

Continue to focus all your energy on drawing runes.

He had no idea what this slightly eccentric dark wizard was thinking.

However, this does not impede the efficiency of gaining proficiency.

Moreover, during my previous work at the Rose Cemetery, I had seen many strangely shaped corpses of varying degrees of completion.

Therefore, one would not feel fear because of a single head.

Seeing this, Sandru nodded slightly.

"His level of focus is pretty good."

Moreover, it seems that because they work in a cemetery, they are not particularly averse to corpses.

They can be included in the candidate list of potential breeders.

Sandru commented on this.

Then he began to observe the [Zombie Inhibition Bandage] that Ansu was manufacturing.

"His hand holding the paintbrush is very steady."

The process of drawing runes was also quite smooth.

Ansu's actions once again caught Sandru's attention.

These two points almost surpass those of all the reserve burial workers in the cemetery.

But it wasn't just these two issues that truly caught Sandru's attention.

In addition to this, there is another reason.

There are no errors or omissions.

It was clearly the first bandage.

Moreover, more than ten runes have been drawn without a single mistake.

Even while drawing multiple runes, there's no need to look up at the rune examples I left.

In Sandru's eyes.

Ansu's learning ability, practical skills, memory...

Both are of the highest quality.

It is precisely because of these three points.

Sandru decided not to include Ansu on the shortlist.

Instead, they directly included him in the list of trainees.

"If you want to participate in the wizarding academy's assessment, you need to master at least one systematic piece of extraordinary knowledge."

Later, when there is time, I can teach one or two extraordinary skills.

Let's test this mortician's other talents.

Sandru thought to himself.

Then they stopped there.

Continuing to carry the lantern and the severed head, accompanied by the clanking of chains, he walked towards the other reserve body-burying men.

...

"Finally, we got the head."

Ansu thought to herself, and quickened her pace in drawing the runes.

He certainly didn't feel fear and tremble like others did when faced with the sight of human heads.

But having a head swaying gently in the wind beside you still creates a slightly strange feeling.

"Your proficiency level is probably about right."

Thinking of this, Ansu glanced at the knowledge section of the panel again:

[Knowledge - Zombie Inhibition Bandage Crafting Lv.0 (95%)]

"The efficiency of improving proficiency was faster than expected."

It is estimated that after becoming more proficient in drawing runes, the efficiency of gaining proficiency was also further enhanced.

Soon... I'll be able to unlock my first class.

With these thoughts in mind, Ansu slightly increased the speed at which she drew runes on the bandages.

A series of pleasant proficiency notification sounds rang in my mind once again.

A short while later.

Before the first [Zombie Inhibition Bandage] was even finished, the proficiency level reached 100%.

More information then appeared on the panel:

[Knowledge - Zombification Suppression Bandage Crafting Lv.0→Lv.1]

[The job requirements for "Corpse Burier" have been met]

[Will you start work immediately?]

"Take up your post immediately."

Ansu silently recited it in her heart without hesitation.

[Job Successful]

[Constitution +1, Spirit +1]

The moment the inauguration was completed, a warm current surged through Ansu's body.

At the same time, I felt my body becoming stronger.

Even sight and hearing have become clearer.

In addition, it seems to be due to the influence of the 'mental power' attribute.

Ansu also felt that her energy had become more abundant.

Immediately afterwards, the blank space in the occupation column distorted for a moment.

Then, a new profession called "corpse buryer" was immediately created.

[Acquired the entry - Legacy of the Dead (Blue)]

[Effect: Limited to once per month per corpse]

You can gain free attribute points after burying a corpse.

There is also a small chance of obtaining knowledge that the deceased possessed during their lifetime.

[Note: Under certain conditions, the "Profession - Corpse Burier" can be upgraded to a higher-level profession.]

"Will I continue to gain attribute points just by burying the bodies?"

Seeing this, Ansu put away the panel.

He longed to immediately dig and bury the bodies with a shovel, just as he had done before.

But Sandru is still here.

Other reserve burial workers are drawing [zombification suppression bandages].

If I were to bury the body now, it would probably make Sandru feel uncomfortable.

Let's wait until Sandru leaves before testing the entry's effect.

Ansu made a decision.

But I'm not prepared to waste this time.

"This is a good opportunity to gain proficiency in the [Knowledge - Zombie Inhibition Bandage Manufacturing] skill."

This will test whether career advancement requirements are related to knowledge level.

With that in mind, Ansu continued to draw runes on the bandage.

Before long, the first [Zombie Inhibition Bandage] was finished.

Then he immediately prepared to pick up the second bandage.

Before he could even draw the first rune on the new bandage, Sandru returned to Anzu's side.

Then he let out another hoarse sound:

"I need an assistant to help me mix various alchemical pigments."

Three days later, the gravedigger of Rose Cemetery will take you to my workshop.

Alchemy pigments?

Upon hearing this...

Ansu immediately realized that Sandru's previous actions were an assessment of extraordinary talent.

So he immediately responded to Sandru.

"Yes, Wizard."

We will certainly live up to your expectations.

Sandru didn't say anything and continued to observe the movements of the other reserve body buryers.

Ansu also picked up his paintbrush and began drawing runes on more bandages.

With continued drawing, my skill level improved.

After completing five drawing tasks, the proficiency level of the corresponding knowledge reached Lv.2.

Soon after, the one-hour assessment time set by Sandru came to an end.

However, not everyone was like Ansu, who managed to draw all five [Zombie Inhibition Bandages] completely.

Even those who managed to draw a "zombie-inhibiting bandage" only barely reached one-third of the total.

Seeing this, Sandru was slightly disappointed.

He knew that these trainee burial workers were mostly recruited from outside.

The quality varies.

But I never expected that so many people would fail even when drawing a low-level alchemy item.

"Fine, this will also allow us to increase the number of test subjects."

Sandru thought to himself.

He then glanced at the numerous gravediggers, dressed in black armor, guarding the edge of the cemetery.