[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-damn-necromancer":3,"chapter-damn-necromancer-damn-necromancer-chapter-108":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Damn Necromancer",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1212490,1580,"Chapter 108","damn-necromancer-chapter-108",108,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 108: Saudi (2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t long before they entered the palace with the guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have something important to discuss, so please step back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Majesty, it’s dangerous…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, I trust Kim Minwoo, the Awakened here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the frosty king’s shout, the guards reluctantly began to leave the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were left alone in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abdullah, who licked his lips as if he was about to cry, said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Is it really possible to awaken?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, would I have flown all the way here to talk nonsense?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t believe it, but he had no choice. If he was going to scam them, there would have\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>been no reason to come here in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s just cut to the chase. I guess Awakening means a lot to Your Majesty?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether the Awakened side or the non-Awakened side is at an advantage. In today’s Saudi Arabia, the Awakened side has the advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not that they are suppressing the non-Awakened, but naturally, the side that is blessed by Allah would have more pride and power in their words, wouldn’t they?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the case of a king, he doesn’t even have to fight directly, so it would be perfect if he were\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to convert to a priest or something like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he just shoots out a halo, he can increase the loyalty of his people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The possibility of subtle deification and idolization. These would be very sweet elements for him as a king.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I need a lot of money.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Money. Is it because of the skill book?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That too. I need to participate in the Sky Auction House as well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king’s eyes widened at his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…You already received an invitation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. My participation is confirmed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s remarkable. Well, with your reputation and financial resources, it’s no surprise you would receive an invitation. So, how much is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“100 trillion won. That’s the minimum.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Are you joking, man?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Does it look like I’m joking?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stared at each other intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed uncomfortable, squinting his eyes as he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh, I guess it’s serious then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not that expensive, is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His exact wealth was unknown. This was because Saudi law prohibited the disclosure of royal assets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in this world setting, the total assets of the Saudi royal family were estimated to be around 3 quadrillion won.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>100 trillion won was a lot, but…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s not an amount we can’t afford.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If only he could awaken, the other side would take care of the money. They would not hesitate to use any means necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Care for a smoke?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure, why not.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Phew.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lit a cigarette after picking one up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…If the people find out about this, there will be an uproar.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Well, I suppose that’s true’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If the king of a country decides to awaken and spends 100 trillion won, who would be happy about it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if it’s his personal wealth, the story is the same.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If this becomes public knowledge, the fallout could be quite significant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then couldn’t we just keep it under wraps?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were plenty of ways to quietly close the deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh, that’s true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I had some business at the Blue House.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I met the president there. He’s in his 70s, but he’s still so energetic. He could pass for someone in his 50s.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued speaking to the silent king.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard he’s been pouring money into bio research lately. Was it 3 trillion won a year? Well, aging is a scary thing, isn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Do you have two hearts?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of answering, he just smiled broadly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saudi Arabia?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t a country that received very high marks as an Awakened nation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, it was treated as a weaker Awakened nation, even worse than South Korea, which was also considered a weaker Awakened nation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it wasn’t that militarily strong, they would probably just negotiate and give in, rather than trying to mess with this country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘They wouldn’t even think of trying to mess with us in the first place.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would just put up a bit of a fuss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they really thought the price was ridiculous, they would have left in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long period of contemplation, he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Just in case, I’m asking. Can you awaken other members of the royal family besides me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are you referring to?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abdullah listed the names of dozens of royals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, I was already aware of the Awakening requirements for the other royals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was because the users had risked their lives to find out. As I heard their names, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of disdain for these rich people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think it’s possible. Of course, I can’t guarantee their Achievement Rank. That’s the same for you, Your Majesty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The talents of the royals, including Abdullah, were closer to the lower end of the spectrum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The focus should be on the fact that they were Awakened at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That alone is a sweet deal.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were one or two rich guys who would shed tears if this wasn’t possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Is it really possible? Then… my wife and children too, maybe…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, it is possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abdullah’s face lit up at these words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not only himself, but also the royals loyal to him, and even their families, could all be Awakened, then 100 trillion won was not such a high price to pay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would mean that he was not spending the royal treasury for his own personal gain, but for the well-being of the entire royal family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, this would make him feel much less burdened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it were to become public knowledge, he would be able to get through it somehow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Majesty. But aren’t you trying to rip me off with 100 trillion won?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…It’s difficult for me to take out any more private funds. Instead, let’s do this. You’re closely involved with Ilsung, aren’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you offering to give me business rights?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Construction is booming in our Saudi Arabia every day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king said with a sly grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Phew…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abdullah let out a sigh of admiration after seeing the Awakening requirements for the royals and their families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know about anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew one thing for sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If these were the real requirements, then there was a reason why they hadn’t Awakened before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A list of bizarre and otherworldly methods was laid out. Among them was a royal who had to eat cow dung to Awaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…For now, stay here and get some rest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, sir.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He probably wanted to confirm that these were the real Awakening requirements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could wait as long as it took.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some time passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abdullah urgently called me over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at him with a truly astonished expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How on earth…!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I told you not to be curious. But, have you saved face?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abdullah nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had chosen a few royals with seemingly easier requirements and tested them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they actually Awakened!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The royal didn’t just express gratitude; he looked at him with eyes of admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This is crazy…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not one or two, but five of them Awakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant that the contents of the document were real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So then I can too…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can I really Awaken?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abdullah swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What kind of Awakening requirement is this…?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had thought that Donny was just a strong Awakened fighter, but it didn’t end there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had the ability to figure out Awakening requirements. It was hard to overstate how valuable this ability was in the era of Awakened people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This is a truly terrifying ability.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t even imagine how high Donny’s potential was, even at this point. It was hard to imagine how far Kim Minwoo would go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Majesty’s Awakening requirement is…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is it? Surely it’s not something like eating poop like that guy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, it’s not that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at him slyly and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You just need to get shot in the thigh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ll Awaken if you get shot in the thigh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a fact that Abdullah, who had once been protected by users as an escort, had learned after being shot in a terrorist attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would Awaken if he was shot in the thigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a crazy requirement, but it wasn’t that difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s not that hard.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just the thigh, not the heart or the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he could even cheat by using rubber bullets or something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was there no other requirement besides getting shot in a way that wasn’t even that dangerous?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Park Siwoo expedition route would have been blocked a long time ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how eager one is to awaken, they wouldn’t risk their life just because some stranger says so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it seems suspicious, the conditions must be tempting enough to prick one’s ears up a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the king was informed of this fact, he sighed with relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…It’s not as difficult as I thought.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Awakening is easy once you know the conditions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just a matter of finding the right conditions. Since people have such diverse conditions, even with helpers for awakening, there were limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could one even consider shooting the king to experiment with awakening?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such conditions weren’t common at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…So, if I get hit by a low-powered gun, does that mean my achievement rank will also decrease?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, yes, it would. But that’s not really important, is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“True.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it’s F-rank or B-rank achievement, from the king’s perspective, both were the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you have any intention of achieving S-rank or something like that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To achieve that, wouldn’t I need to be hit by dozens of bullets? I would have to go through quite an ordeal to reach that level…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just getting hit won’t get you into that realm. For awakening in that rank you would need to get hit by a high-caliber bullet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, after a thorough treatment, the awakening is over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems so simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll give it a try.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abdullah immediately stepped forward, as if in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps he would entrust that mission secretly to a reliable guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He’ll handle it on his own.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if knowing, he walked in with a bright smile after a brief wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha! I never thought I could solve this lifelong problem so easily! It’s beyond my wildest dreams!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Congratulations on your awakening.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, thank you! You are our Saudi hero!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king pats his shoulder with eyes that seem to drip with honey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everything is according to Allah’s will.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As Allah wills. I will transfer the promised amount to you shortly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His assets had increased dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if you add to that the pocket money of Siwoo and Seo Yerin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The game is over.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could almost hear the laughter of the awakened ones who would be participating in the auction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>",1832,"2026-06-03T14:21:21.387Z","2026-06-03T14:21:27.249Z",1,"novelbin.me","8ba99aa1dd1838fe21ddb32bea407781befc1d86fb0ba1ff1b30313c2fd2f876","damn-necromancer-chapter-109","damn-necromancer-chapter-107",362,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdamn-necromancer-cover.jpg"]