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

"If you learn how to mix healing alchemical pigments in the alchemy workshop..."

I hope you can make one for me.

Of course, I'll provide the raw materials for the pigments.

As he spoke, the gravedigger took out a small booklet with crumpled edges, which looked like it had been read many times.

It has a skull painted on it.

There are long, thin arcs near its nasal bone.

It looks as if the skull is breathing.

"good.

If I get the allocation method, I will come to you.

Ansu nodded and accepted the "Death Breathing Method".

For him, this wasn't a bad thing.

After all, it doesn't require any resources.

You can also get opportunities to increase your proficiency.

"That's wonderful, Mr. Ansu."

The gravedigger's words were tinged with excitement.

They seemed to be happy that they could live a little longer.

At the same time, the knight commander not far away began to call out "Ryan".

He was ordered to quickly return to his patrol post.

Seeing this, the man named Gravekeeper immediately quickened his pace:

Please do not disclose our transaction to anyone else.

If you can't tell our armor apart and need to find me.

"You can call me by my name, Ryan."

As he spoke, Lyle, clad in heavy black armor, jogged away from the spot.

Watching the way the Gravekeeper Knight Ryan ran, Anzu noticed something unusual.

The way he ran was a bit stiff.

Even if it didn't turn into a true living corpse, it probably wouldn't be much different.

Ansu's interest in the potion that Ryan mentioned waned somewhat.

But we are not prepared to give up the "Death Breathing Method".

Even ordinary people who stay in a cemetery for too long may fall ill due to the corrosive influence of the spirits of the dead.

If it's absorbed actively, it probably wouldn't last even a week.

No wonder it's called the "Death-Announcing Breathing Method".

Fortunately, I have a way to block out pollution.

Thinking of this.

Ansu took out a [Zombie Inhibition Bandage] coated with runes.

However, it was not used on the corpse.

Instead, he placed it on his nose and wrapped it around and around.

Until half of his face was covered by bandages.

Immediately afterwards, Ansu picked up the book "The Death Breathing Method" in her hand.

And following the instructions on it, I adjusted my breathing rate little by little.

So try practicing breathing techniques.

at the same time.

A mortician carrying a lantern and searching for corpses passed by.

Then I noticed Ansu, whose nose and mouth were wrapped in bandages.

Upon seeing this scene, the person burying the body was momentarily stunned.

He couldn't understand what the other person was doing.

But just moments later, the person burying the body understood Ansu's intention.

Use the [Zombie Inhibition Bandage] to filter out the presence of the undead in the cemetery.

It only absorbs the filtered, pure energy.

[Zombie-Suppressing Bandage] It can actually be used like this!

Having grasped the key to the matter, the burial man immediately set aside the soul lantern that emitted a ghostly blue light.

At the same time, he opened the handbag he was carrying.

Next, the [Zombie Inhibition Bandage] that had been made during the assessment was taken out.

Then, imitating Ansu, she wrapped the ribbon around her nose and mouth again and again.

A short while later.

The putrid smell, belonging to the spirits of the dead, immediately disappeared.

Instead, a fresh breeze carrying pure energy filled the air.

"It really worked!"

Seeing this, the person burying the body looked at Ansu with a grateful expression.

Then he picked up the Soul Lantern again and continued patrolling the cemetery.

Ansu also noticed the expression and behavior of the other person who buried the body.

But they didn't pay much attention to it.

Then continue to devote all your energy to practicing the "Death Breathing Method" to adjust your breathing rate.

A short while later.

The aura of the dead emanating from beneath the cemetery immediately ceased to waft in all directions around Ansu.

Instead, they all drifted towards Ansu.

Then, after being filtered through the [Zombie Inhibition Bandage], it transformed into strands of pure energy.

This nourished Ansu's body.

At the same time, the long-dormant panel immediately flashed.

Then, more characters appeared.

The job requirements for "Gravekeeper" have been triggered:

Knowledge - Death Breathing Technique Lv.1

Half-living corpse body / Constitution attribute reaches 5 points (choose one)

Aetheric perception

"The breathing technique at level 1 is not difficult."

Moreover, as long as one practices the breathing technique and absorbs the pure energy transformed from the aura of the dead.

This will continuously improve physical strength.

Therefore, it's not difficult to reach a constitution attribute of 5 points.

But besides that... do I also need the ability to sense the ether?

Ansu vaguely sensed that the "ether" mentioned on the panel was likely the mist that the Gravekeeper Knight Ryan had mentioned.

But he didn't know how to acquire this ability for the time being.

After all, he wasn't the Gravekeeper Knight.

Sandru's assistants also wouldn't give him the corresponding potions.

"Since I'll be heading to Sandro's alchemy workshop in a few days, perhaps I can try to subtly probe for some information after meeting Sandro's other assistants."

Ansu included it in its plan.

Then, like the other burial men, he picked up the soul lantern and searched for the locations of the various wizard corpses.

Whenever the Soul Lantern sends an unusual signal, Ansu digs away the thin layer of soil covering the coffin.

Next, replace the damaged bandages on the wizard's corpse with normal [Zombification Inhibition Bandages].

After that, the panel will display a notification that you have gained free attribute points.

As the night of the blood moon approaches, the aura of the dead grows stronger over time.

As a result, the frequency of bandage damage also increased.

Ansu was also able to dig out and bury more corpses, thereby gaining more free attribute points.

Moreover, the proficiency gained from burying a corpse is not always 0.01.

In addition, there are occasional extra boosts.

Even after reburying the corpse of a half-human, half-dragon wizard, he directly received 0.1 free attribute points.

This significantly improves the efficiency of gaining proficiency.

"Perhaps the free attribute points are not only related to the number of corpses, but also to the strength of the corpses?"

It's a pity that so many corpses were buried, yet no extraordinary knowledge was discovered.

I estimate I'll have to wait until I return from Sandru's alchemy workshop before I can try to farm for transcendental knowledge.

Ansu thought to herself, then glanced at the [Free Attribute Points] section on the panel:

【0.97】

"Only 0.03 points are needed to reach 1 free attribute point."

Then you can try adding free attribute points to the Mystic attribute.

With that thought in mind, Ansu picked up the Soul Lantern again and searched for more corpses.

Soon after, the Soul Lantern responded again.

Without hesitation, Ansu immediately picked up a shovel and dug down into the ground, then casually lifted the coffin lid.

What came into Ansu's view was a body wrapped in somewhat torn bandages.

Ansu's face also showed a slight smile.

Time to open blind boxes!