Absolutely, let's dive right into the next one.
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Chapter 16: Hidden Necromancer Class
The moment Ray was alone in his room, door shut and noise sealed, he let out the breath he'd been holding since the temple.
He flopped onto his bed—well, the hay-stuffed mattress wrapped in rough linen—and stared at the wooden ceiling.
> [System 15]: Time to unwrap your surprise. Welcome to: "So You Accidentally Became a Death Mage." Episode One.
> [System 15]: Spoiler alert—it's glorious.
A glowing screen flickered to life in his vision.
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Class: Hidden Necromancer
Class Type: Forbidden (Sealed)
Affinities: Death, Shadow, Chaos (Unstable)
Domain Link: Active – No-Bark Tree Detected
Special Traits:
Soul Recall (Passive): Every undead you create remembers its last moments—and may whisper them back to you.
Bone Alchemy (Active): Convert skeletal remains into weapons, constructs, or traps.
Undying Will (Passive): When knocked below 10% health, gain 3 seconds of invulnerability and summon a bone shield.
Ego Shard (???): Locked. Warning: sentience may form.
No-Bark Bloom (Domain Effect): Any undead summoned within the Domain regenerates passively. Tree roots spread to strengthen territory.
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Ray blinked. Then read it again. And again.
"Holy... hell."
> [System 15]: Language, young master. You're a noble undead prince now. Start acting like it. Or don't. I prefer chaos.
> [System 15]: Also, Ego Shard? That might become your undead girlfriend. Or your nemesis. I'm excited. You should be too.
Ray rubbed his temples. "Okay, okay, let's be logical. I have passive regen in my Domain, my undead are memorable, and I can build death traps from bones. I'm basically a one-man funeral home."
He grinned. A wicked, slow grin.
"Let's get to work."
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A Few Days Later – In the Forest
Ray walked into the nearby thicket where old bones were buried—a place where hunters had left beast corpses to rot. Perfect.
He knelt beside an old direwolf skeleton. Snapped ribs, massive skull, hollow eyes.
> [System 15]: Let's make this bitch beautiful. Say the words.
Ray raised a hand. The words came instinctively, soaked in chill and power.
"Rise and serve."
The ground cracked. Bones rattled. The skull lifted first, eyes igniting with dull green fire. Ribs snapped into place. Legs reformed.
The creature stood—taller than him, with black mist clinging to its ribcage like smoke.
Ray smiled like a proud dad at graduation.
"Welcome to the world, Bone Doggo."
> [System 15]: You are such a nerd. I love it.
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Domain – That Night
He planted the direwolf skeleton beneath the No-Bark Tree, and it twitched with delight. Roots slithered over the bones, latching in. The undead creature groaned—and then purred.
Ray stared.
"I... may have just invented necro-pets."
> [System 15]: Patent pending. Trademark incoming. New business idea: 'Undead & Unleashed – For All Your Summoning Needs.'
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End of Chapter 16
Next up: Chapter 17: First Kill, First Command.
Ray gets into his first real fight—with a deadly forest beast—and must use his summon in live combat. Blood, bones, sarcasm, and a clever tactical win await.
Want to begin?Absolutely. Let's dive into the next part.
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Chapter 17: First Kill, First Command
The forest air was thick with humidity and buzzing flies. Somewhere deep inside, a predator watched.
Ray stood still—his hand resting on Bone Doggo's cracked skull. His domain influence was weak out here, but he could feel the No-Bark Tree's faint heartbeat pulsing through his summon.
> [System 15]: Incoming. One angry furball. Big teeth. Fast. Might try to use your guts as a skipping rope.
Ray grinned. "Finally."
The bushes exploded as a horned raptor—thrice the size of a normal forest beast—burst out, saliva dripping from its jaws.
> Beast Rank: 2
Type: Predatory Raptor
Weakness: Eyes, legs
Trait: Bloodlust – Gains speed with each kill
"Perfect test subject," Ray muttered.
> **[System 15]: Beast has killed three humans. Wanna say something poetic before you splatter it?"
Ray raised a hand. "Bone Doggo… kill."
With a death growl, the skeletal direwolf lunged.
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Battle Start
The beast was faster. It zigzagged, claws carving trenches in the dirt.
But Bone Doggo had no nerves, no panic. Its body slid low, avoiding a pounce, and slammed shoulder-first into the raptor's side.
Bones cracked.
The beast screamed—and lunged for Ray.
Too close. Too fast.
> [System 15]: Mistake number one, meatball. Ray, duck!
Ray threw himself aside, his elbow scraping bark. He rolled behind a tree and shouted, "Bone Alchemy—Spikes!"
A dozen sharp bone spikes erupted from the wolf's spine—just as the raptor leapt again.
The spikes impaled it midair.
The beast screamed, thrashing, half-skewered. Blood sprayed over leaves, thick and hot.
Ray walked forward slowly, the forest going still.
"Lesson one: never turn your back on the weird kid talking to bones."
He raised his hand.
"Second lesson: Collapse."
The spikes snapped, twisting. The beast was torn apart from the inside—its body falling in chunks of bloody meat and twitching nerves.
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Battle Won
EXP Gained: 112
Beast Core Acquired
Trait Absorbed: Bloodlust (Unstable)
New Ability: Blood Pulse (Cooldown: 3 Days)
> Increase summon speed and aggression by 20% for 30 seconds.
> [System 15]: Who's a deadly little bone witch? You are. Yes you are.
Ray wiped blood off his face with his sleeve.
"Okay. That… that was incredible. Messy, violent, a little traumatizing. But incredible."
He looked down at the pulsing red crystal—the beast core.
"Let's take you home. Daddy's gonna turn you into art."
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Later – Inside the Domain
Back in his Domain, the No-Bark Tree's roots pulled the core underground, pulsing with light.
The tree shimmered slightly, bark peeling to reveal deeper runes.
> [System 15]: Domain expanding. Tree happy. You're officially a good dog owner.
Ray snorted. "Let's see what we can build next. Something with wings, maybe? Or fangs. Or maybe a fangy thing with wings?"
> [System 15]: Or maybe you stop monologuing and start conquering. Your Awakening Ceremony is coming soon, Bone Boy. And the world is not ready.
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End of Chapter 17
Next: Chapter 18 – Introducing System 15 to the Family
Chaos. Sarcasm. Parental confusion. And a system that has zero filter.
Ready to continue?Absolutely.
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Chapter 18: Introducing System 15 to the Family
"Ray, sweetheart, are you talking to yourself again?"
His mother's voice came muffled through the wooden door.
Ray flinched, mid-conversation with System 15.
> [System 15]: Oof. Caught red-handed talking to your imaginary friend. Should I pretend to be a prayer app?
He rolled his eyes and called back, "No, Mom! I'm... practicing spell chants!"
There was a pause. "You're six."
"...Advanced spell chants?"
She didn't sound convinced. But thankfully, the footsteps retreated.
Ray exhaled and sat on the floor, arms crossed. "We need to talk about boundaries."
> **[System 15]: Ray, I don't do 'boundaries.' I do 'chaos with a user interface.' Now, are we showing me off today or what?"
"Yeah... I need to tell my family eventually. I mean, you're technically the only reason I'm not monster food."
> [System 15]: Damn right. I'm the spiritual sugar daddy of your survival.
Ray stood and marched downstairs, where the rest of the family had gathered for dinner.
The table was loaded: roasted root beasts, thick gravy, bread so fluffy it might've come from a cloud, and a stew that definitely blinked once before being served.
His father raised an eyebrow. "Ray? You look like you swallowed a secret."
His sister leaned in, curious. "Is this about that glowing wolf we found in the woods?"
Ray froze mid-step.
> **[System 15]: She saw Bone Doggo? I told you your stealth enchantment was garbage-tier!"
"I—uh—yes," Ray admitted. "And I think it's time I explain… everything."
He climbed onto a stool, cleared his throat like a tiny general, and declared, "I have a system."
His mother blinked. "A what?"
"A system. A talking... uh... companion. From the God of Humanity. His name is 15. And he's—well, he's helpful. Sometimes."
> [System 15 – Public Channel Opened]:
"Hi. I'm 15. I run on sarcasm, monster blood, and caffeine. Ray's soul is technically under warranty, but please don't return him. He bites."
The room went dead silent.
His little brother giggled. His sister snorted. His father nearly choked on his drink. His mother dropped her spoon.
Ray blinked. "...Okay, maybe too much honesty."
His father slowly stood, rubbing his temples. "Ray... are you telling me you're in contact with a divine system?"
"Yes. He's snarky, overpowered, and probably has ADHD. But he also helped me fight a raptor yesterday. I won. Bone Doggo helped."
> [System 15]: That's Sir Bone Doggo, First of His Name, Devourer of Raptors, Breaker of Bowls.
His sister clapped like he'd told her the ending of a good novel. "Can I have a talking system too?"
> [System 15]: Sorry, sweetheart. Exclusive club. Only for reincarnated bone nerds.
His mother finally exhaled. "So... this system... helps you grow stronger?"
Ray nodded.
"And it's safe?"
Ray hesitated. "Define 'safe.'"
> **[System 15]: The boy's honest. I've only caused three minor concussions and one spontaneous summoning so far. Solid record."
The family stared.
Then, his father chuckled. "Well, it is a magical world."
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That night, they sat around the fireplace. The mood had shifted. There was fear, yes—but also pride. Curiosity. Even hope.
His father knelt in front of him. "Ray... you're still our son. System or not. We'll support you."
Ray swallowed hard, eyes stinging. "Thanks, Dad."
> [System 15]: Aww. Group hug? No? Okay. I'll just cry into the code, then.
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End of Chapter 18
Next: Chapter 19 – 15's Gifts
Divine gifts from a chaotic system. What could possibly go wrong?
Ready to continue?Sure!
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Chapter 19: 15's Gifts
The next morning began with a whisper from the void.
> [System 15]: Rise and shine, meat puppet. It's present time.
Ray groaned, rolling out of bed like a dying noodle. "It's too early for your nonsense."
> [System 15]: There's no 'early' in greatness. Just deadlines and dramatic entrances. Now—remember how I said you earned rewards? Congratulations! You've unlocked your first God-Sponsored Loot Box!
Ray blinked. "...Loot box?"
A golden, floating rectangle appeared in front of him with shimmering runes across its surface. It pulsed with divine energy. It also had a tiny sticker on the side that read: "Not responsible for explosions."
> [System 15]: Behold, the majestic rewards of leveling up and surviving stupidity! Tap it. With feeling.
Ray tapped.
The box cracked open—and from within came a rush of glowing motes and divine sound effects that made his little brother fall out of bed across the hall.
A panel popped up.
> [Divine Loot Unlocked]:
1. Necrobrand Ring – Increases Undead Command Limit +3.
2. Scroll of Bone Imprinting – Allows imprinting permanent loyalty into summoned undead.
3. Black Thread Cloak – Semi-living cloak. Can deflect low-tier attacks and insult enemies in seven languages.
4. Pet Egg [???] – Warning: may hatch unpredictably.
5. One-Time Divine Token – Can be used to request any single ability upgrade or Domain item.
Ray whistled low. "Damn."
> [System 15]: You're welcome. Worship me later with dark coffee and sarcastic poetry.
Ray equipped the cloak, which immediately hissed at him like an offended cat. "Okay, that's just rude."
> [Cloak]: You smell like baby mana. Disgusting.
> [System 15]: It's got personality. Like me, but fashion-forward.
Ray stored the scroll, then picked up the pet egg. It pulsed gently—warm, but unreadable.
"What the hell are you, little guy?"
> [System 15]: Not sure. Could be a skeletal kitten. Could be a dragon with IBS. We'll find out together.
Finally, Ray held up the Divine Token. His eyes burned with temptation.
"One wish... huh?"
> **[System 15]: Save it. Trust me. You'll know when you need it. Probably when you're bleeding out and cracking jokes."
Ray grinned. "Sounds about right."
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Downstairs, Ray burst into the family's training room, cloak flapping behind him like he thought he was Batman.
His father raised an eyebrow. "Son?"
"System 15 gave me gifts."
The cloak insulted his father's eyebrows before slithering around Ray protectively.
His sister clapped. "That's so cool! Does it bite?"
> [Cloak]: Only idiots.
> **[System 15]: They grow up so fast. He used to be just a sarcastic nerd with trauma. Now look—he's got sarcasm and fashion."
Ray looked at his family. "I want to share these powers. Not the system—he's annoying—but the benefits. We've got work to do."
His father crossed his arms. "Then let's begin. We've got a future to build."
> [System 15]: Cue the anime opening, baby. The empire begins now.
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End of Chapter 19
Next: Chapter 20 – First Dungeon Run
Time to see what Ray and his growing undead army can do underground. Expect traps, beasts, and a lot of sarcastic commentary.
Ready to continue?Chapter 20: First Dungeon Run
The air was thick with anticipation as Ray stood before the entrance to the dungeon. The dark stone arch loomed overhead, a gaping mouth to the unknown depths below.
The dungeon wasn't exactly scary—it was more like a local supermarket with an emphasis on death traps and unsettling creatures. Yet, for someone who had barely been alive for six years in this world, the whole thing still felt... ominous. And that was without counting his growing undead army, which was a bit like having a bunch of overly-enthusiastic puppies, but with sharper teeth.
"Alright, let's make this quick. Everyone, stay in formation," Ray commanded, glancing over his undead minions. His army was small but growing—only four skeleton warriors and a goblin archer for now. But they were his. And that meant something.
> [System 15]: You've been spending too much time with your creepy minions. You're starting to sound like them.
Ray grinned at the voice that buzzed in his ear like an annoyingly persistent mosquito. "I mean, you did give me all the power. You can't blame me for growing attached."
> [System 15]: And you're totally justifying that, huh? Just making friends with all the skeletons, zombies, and whatever you're naming those goblins now. I bet the skeletons even have names by now.
"Not yet," Ray muttered. "But I'll get there."
With a flourish of his cloak (because, apparently, he was destined to look dramatic doing everything), Ray stepped forward.
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Inside, the dungeon was dimly lit by glowing crystals embedded in the walls. The stone floor was cracked, and the faint sound of distant dripping water echoed in the silence.
"Keep your eyes open. Remember the basics—don't wander, and don't make unnecessary noise. This place is as much about being quiet as it is about killing things."
The goblin archer chattered in his language, a series of grunts and clicks. Ray couldn't quite understand it, but the goblin understood him well enough.
Suddenly, the silence was shattered by a heavy thud. The floor trembled beneath them as something massive shifted in the shadows.
> [System 15]: Oh boy, here comes the fun part. Big, ugly, and totally not going to be a problem at all.
Ray looked down at the skeletons, who stood at attention. "Form up. Goblin, stay in the rear."
A creature emerged from the shadows—its eyes glowing with an eerie, green light. It was a massive Mud Golem, standing at least twelve feet tall, made of thick, wet clay and rock. Its body was a writhing mass of earth, dripping with slime. It roared, and the ground shook.
> [System 15]: Aww, isn't that cute? Mud monster. Let's see if you can kill it.
Ray's eyes gleamed. "Yeah. We can do this."
He raised his hand, and the skeleton warriors immediately moved into action, charging at the golem.
> [System 15]: Oh, please, let's see how this works out. Skeletons against a walking mud mountain. This should be hilarious.
Ray wasn't listening. Instead, he focused. The undead had learned basic tactics in their brief time under his command, and it showed. They encircled the golem, drawing its attention away from Ray and his other minions. The goblin archer, with surprising precision, nocked an arrow and fired, landing it deep into the creature's chest.
The golem bellowed, turning its attention to the goblin. But it was too late—the skeletons had already closed the gap, thrusting their swords into the mud-covered flesh.
Ray observed. "Hit it where the armor's weak."
The skeletons jabbed at the golem's legs, where the mud was thinner, trying to cripple it.
For a moment, Ray felt hopeful—but then the golem slammed one of its massive fists into the ground, causing a shockwave. The skeletons scattered like matchsticks, their bones rattling in the dust.
> [System 15]: Oops. Should've guessed the thing was gonna be tough. But hey, this isn't your first kick in the face battle, right?
Ray grinned, an edge of excitement in his voice. "Just getting warmed up."
With a snap of his fingers, he pulled from the shadows. A new undead emerged. A small, hunched figure with glowing red eyes—a Bone Swordsman, one of the higher-tier undead Ray had just recently summoned.
It raised its sword, the tip glowing with a faint ethereal energy, and lunged at the golem. The blade cut through the mud, cleaving chunks off the golem's body. It was effective—but barely enough to slow it down.
"Golem, meet my undead army. It'll be a short-lived friendship," Ray muttered as he analyzed the situation.
> [System 15]: Oh, so we're going with style, huh? You better start pulling some real tricks soon, or you'll be all style and no substance.
Ray held his breath, watching his undead struggle against the overwhelming force of the golem. He knew it was time to change tactics.
The goblin archer darted forward again, keeping a safe distance as it aimed and fired.
But this time, Ray wasn't relying on the goblin. He was relying on something far darker.
The air around Ray shifted. Energy hummed as he focused inward, calling on a deeper power. His heart raced as he whispered the words he had been taught in his quiet hours of study—the forbidden chant, the one that unlocked his necromancer's heart.
> [System 15]: Oh, are we finally getting serious?
Ray's eyes glowed. "Now."
A wave of shadow erupted from Ray's body, sweeping over the battlefield like a tidal wave. The golem roared, thrashing as it was overtaken by the energy. It froze, and then—like a switch had been flipped—its body started to decay at a rapid pace.
The mud began to wither away, turning brittle and black. The golem's large body collapsed as its life force was drained by Ray's power. The battle was over.
Ray smiled in satisfaction. "Easy."
> [System 15]: Sure. Easy. If your definition of easy includes nearly getting crushed by a walking mudslide.
Ray glanced at the remains of the golem. "I'll take it."
> [System 15]: Yeah, but now the fun part comes. Get your loot before it decays.
Ray nodded. The golem's body crumbled, revealing the treasures hidden within—glowing gems, ancient weapons, and a rare item.
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End of Chapter 20
Next: Chapter 21 – Second Dungeon Run: Double the Trouble
Ray dives deeper into the dungeon, but this time, things are about to get... messy.
Ready for more?