The Low-Key Life of a Necromancer

The gravel hills are barren and not a place theoretically suitable for survival.

However, there are so many good things here that it’s dizzying.

"Those things are so delicious! I've never eaten anything this delicious in the best restaurants in Starstone Town!"

"As for the wine, I guarantee that if we sell it in the tavern, we can get more than a dozen silver coins per glass!"

Listening to his companions discussing food and drinks, the burping brave man began to think about how to survive in this increasingly chaotic world.

Running around with a group of refugees would definitely make life increasingly difficult.

The hero has experienced being ostracized in various places, and he doesn't want to be looked down upon again.

"We have to build our town here. This is our foundation. We can't go any further north."

There are almost no people living north of the Gravel Hills. The brave man said that he would lead the refugees to open up the territory, but he was not stupid enough to go out into the desolate wilderness to fight against wild beasts and the cold.

"Go gather the refugees who came with us. I have something to say!"

The companions, who had eaten and drunk their fill, saw the hero's serious expression and immediately realized that the hero's call this time was not simple.

"Everyone gather at the square in the center of town!"

As the shouts spread, the refugees who had followed the brave man all flocked to the town square.

This is an important facility in the town. The armory and granary are located here. Normally, outsiders are not allowed to approach.

But thousands of people gathered here, and the residents of the small town wanted to give a reminder, but no one dared to face the gazes of so many eyes.

The hero called everyone to a meeting, and this was not the first time he had done so.

During the long journey, the brave man relied on his prestige countless times to build confidence and give everyone the courage to move forward.

In fact, at the beginning, there were only a dozen or so adventurers who followed the hero to escape, but since some time ago, more people began to travel with him.

The brave man also thought about abandoning the useless people and leaving alone with his companions.

But the refugees would rather support the brave man and his group. The brave man hesitated, considered, and finally became the leader of this team.

In order to stand higher, the brave man's companions opened the granary and pulled out a pile of food to build a platform.

The brave man stood directly on the pile of grain, showing his majesty.

"Everyone be quiet!"

The brave man drew out the dagger he carried with him, and the holy light flashing on the blade instantly suppressed the noisy scene.

"We finally made it to Gravel Hill. The people here accepted us and gave us a safe environment to rest. This has been something we haven't experienced for a long time!"

The gathered refugees all focused their attention on the hero.

As early as when we followed the brave man, he promised to lead us to find a suitable home.

To be able to have enough food to eat, to live in peace, and to own one's own land.

Now, in the small town on Gravel Hill, there is a glimmer of hope.

"The goddess and the holy light guided us here. Here we have food, shelter, and fields. Let us thank the goddess for guiding us to this promised land!"

“The Promised Land!”

There were bursts of cheers from the square. The cheers were like a tsunami, which frightened the residents of the town.

The shouting attracted the attention of many people, and the militia guarding the town found Jack as soon as possible.

"Captain Jack, those people opened the granary without permission. Our food is in there!"

The brave man seized the granary near the square and distributed the food in it to the refugees he brought with him without anyone's consent.

Jack jumped up when he heard the news. Based on Jack's impression of those young people, they should not be so brave.

"How could they open the granary? Who allowed them to do that?"

“…Those people said that it was the militia leader who promised them that everyone would have enough food to eat.”

Jack was furious when he heard the militia's report. He did say something similar, but it was just out of politeness.

Jack came to the square with his javelin and saw the brave men distributing food.

This meeting was different from the previous reception in the big house. The brave man in front of Jack did not flatter him. Instead, he stood high on the pile of grain like a hero and looked down at Jack who was rushing over.

"Sheng Xingyu, how could you open the granary without permission? The food stored in this granary is our food for the next few months. You can't just distribute it to so many people!"

The food in the granary is enough to feed the original residents of the town for four months. Everyone needs this food to hold out until the Freyr family's support arrives.

However, the brave man used the precious food without the consent of others.

"Mr. Jack, I am just doing what I should do. I have filled my stomach at your house, and many refugees have been entertained by the townspeople. But we cannot just have one meal. It will take us a long time to be self-sufficient. These distributed food are considered as loans from you, and we will pay it back in the future."

The brave man finished speaking, and before Jack could respond, he raised the dagger in his hand high.

"I, the Brave Saint Xingyu, swear in the name of the Goddess that I will lead everyone to a better survival!"

The crowd cheered and distributed the food even more enthusiastically.

Jack looked at the light released from the brave dagger, but he only felt a chill in his heart.

"How can you act recklessly in the name of the goddess? You take care of your people, but you want to use our food!"

"You are wrong, Mr. Jack. All the people living on this land are brothers and sisters. Do you have the heart to watch these thousands of brothers and sisters starve while you live in a warm house and laugh at our jokes?"

The brave man's words aroused the refugees' fighting spirit. They were all living people, so why could those who came first live so comfortably while those who came later had to wag their tails and beg for mercy like dogs.

There are many refugee gathering areas around the town. Those who left their homes earlier have already established themselves here, and this situation has caused dissatisfaction among those who came later.

The brave man uses this to inspire the fighting spirit of the people he brings with him. This force will unite the refugees and the brave man, allowing them to burst out with even more powerful strength.

Jack watched all this happen. The brave man borrowed the faith of the goddess and the slogan of justice to carry out the plundering like a tyrant.

This was neither civilized nor just, but Jack had no way to deal with the other party.

“…I was wrong. I thought a young man like you would encounter many difficulties leading so many refugees. I didn’t expect you to be so independent!”

At this point, Jack had to admit his mistake.

Jack shouldn't judge the other person's thoughts based on his age. Being able to lead so many people on a long journey and also obtain the title of a hero, Saint Xingyu must be an extraordinary person.

Lee was right, Jack had let the wolf in!