[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-rebirth-in-another-world-as-the-undead-queen":3,"chapter-rebirth-in-another-world-as-the-undead-queen-rebirth-in-another-world-as-the-undead-queen-chapter-11":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Rebirth in Another World as the Undead Queen",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1821865,2424,"Chapter 11 : Surprise Attack","rebirth-in-another-world-as-the-undead-queen-chapter-11",11,"\u003Cp>Surprise Attack\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the queen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those were the shouts from the few Skeleton Warriors charging in the front. They cried out loudly, their bodies shrouded in a swirling black mist—it seemed they had charged forward only after being buffed by the Bone Warrior's 'Fear Roar'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leading Skeleton Warrior thrust his sword into a mercenary's chest. With a sharp pull, the mercenary fell, his life ended on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other mercenaries had intended to help, but three Skeleton Warriors had formed a wall to split the battlefield. Fearful of the undead, none dared cross over to support their companion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now directed by Serea, the Skeleton Warriors used divide-and-conquer tactics to pick the mercenaries off one by one. In just a minute, more than six mercenaries had already fallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhh! Help us! Monsters!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst their wails and terror, the mercenaries were plagued by a single thought as they fled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are these really just skeletons?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Low-tier skeletons shouldn't have such strength or speed, let alone such disciplined movement or coordinated tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Odura stepped out of the leading carriage. When he saw the five skeletons, shock overtook his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nether Undead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Odura cried out in alarm. Others might not know, but he certainly did—these monsters were no ordinary skeletons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the apprentice of Imperial Great Mage Desert Gale and a disciple of the Ailera Empire, he had once read about the undead in a tome from the imperial library.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That book had specifics about the 'Nether Undead', which was why he recognized these creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the book, ordinary undead skeletons and Nether Undead looked similar, but were in truth, entirely different beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former attacked the living on instinct alone, undeveloped and low-tier monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the latter were different. They were born from the power of death, and it was said that only mighty undead sovereigns could have such formidable Nether Undead as subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Nether Undead, they were the undead race's main combat force: loyal, tireless, and born for battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wasn't even the most terrifying part. What made them legendary was their ability to grow and evolve without end; ordinary undead skeletons were nothing but trash compared to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since the last demon invasion, this extremely rare monster had scarcely been seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So why had five of them appeared all at once today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Odura's confusion gave way to greed as his gaze upon the five skeletons filled with possessiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And why did these monsters spark this desire...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Nether Undead possessed tremendous combat power and potential for evolution, making them the ideal choice for a mage's familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though using undead familiars would surely draw the displeasure of the 'Church of Light', Odura wasn't from the Holy Empire. To become stronger, he was willing to try anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, there were five Nether Undead. If he could bring a few back as offerings to his master, his standing in the old man's eyes would skyrocket—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, should his teacher feel pleased, bestowing him with a forbidden spell or an advanced meditation technique would be more than possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, these were extremely rare members of the undead, and every mage dreamed of such a tank-type familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Capture them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This thought seared itself into Odura's mind. It was his opportunity to advance as an apprentice mage—his road to great fortune. He had to seize it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Mage, save us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cry for help pulled Odura back to reality. He saw as the five skeletons charged forward once more, cutting down three more mercenaries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Serea controlling them, the five Skeleton Warriors worked in perfect concert, cutting through the mercenaries like chopping vegetables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the coordinated fighting of the Skeleton Warriors, Odura's greed grew even stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect synergy. With such a powerful unit of familiars, none of my master's other disciples could compete with me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immersed in the undead's organized slaughter, Odura cared nothing for his mercenaries' lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they were only tools—trash he'd hired for the price of a single potion. Their lives meant nothing to Odura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, to ensure there'd be no witnesses to the attack on the Otto Kingdom's princess, he'd planned to clean them up himself afterwards. Now, the skeletons were saving him that trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Mage, please help us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mercenary had escaped to Odura's side, his lips trembling in terror, but his pleas only irritated Odura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But those monsters—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished, Odura kicked him aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mercenary fell to the ground, only to see the Skeleton Warriors charging swiftly toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those monsters had already killed many of their companions, most in a single strike. They had no power to resist, and the seven survivors now retreated over the corpses of their comrades to Odura's side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the mercenary desperately tried to crawl behind Odura for cover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of you, charge forward!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with that single command from Odura, the mercenary and the rest of those seeking his protection froze in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serea glanced up at Odura, then showed an expression of 'so that's how it is'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He merely saw these people as tools; he'd hired them just to frame them for the attack on the royal family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was an imperial agent sent to disrupt the alliance marriage, aiming to prolong the war against the Otto Kingdom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truth was revealed. Serea started looking for an opportunity to end him with one blow. In her view, any potential enemy must die—especially one who might expose her whereabouts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before that, she needed to remain hidden—a last resort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Serea took a step back and held her breath. If no one turned around, no one would even notice she was standing there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Master Mage, those monsters...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Charge! Ten gold coins each, paid immediately after the battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mage looked at the Skeleton Warriors, his voice cold as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the mercenaries froze. That number rocked them to the core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten gold coins—what did that mean? Their original payment for this job was only one gold coin each, enough to live well for half a month, maybe a whole month if they were frugal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten gold coins was an astonishing fortune to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, on hearing this, the fear faded from the seven remaining mercenaries, replaced by greed and desire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When a heavy reward is offered, there will be brave men to take it—and with a mage's support, perhaps they wouldn't die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With reckless hope, the seven stood before Odura, willingly forming a human shield for him. That was exactly what Odura needed in order to cast spells with peace of mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(To be continued...)\u003C\u002Fp>",1106,"2026-06-09T05:46:32.089Z",1,"novelbin.me","4f46126fdac30ca957c3d504239fdf523c5cfb9d145d9c9e288d2e7c2a86a7d2","rebirth-in-another-world-as-the-undead-queen-chapter-12","rebirth-in-another-world-as-the-undead-queen-chapter-10",226,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frebirth-in-another-world-as-the-undead-queen-cover.jpg"]