[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-damn-necromancer":3,"chapter-damn-necromancer-damn-necromancer-chapter-125":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},1212507,1580,"Chapter 125","damn-necromancer-chapter-125",125,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 125: Preparation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A total of 50 people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after subtracting the five who were already sacrificed and the three Chinese Awakened, there should be 42 people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the current number of Awakened gathered was only 27.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are probably 15 people scattered around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first priority was to find them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Awakened split into two groups and searched in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Hayang who helped them a lot in the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[TL\u002FN: I had forgotten to give a tl\u002Fn last time ;-; but yes Whitey->Hayang]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Awakened were unaware of Hayang’s presence as it followed them in a transparent state, but Park Si-woo and Seo Ye-rim were different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap, tap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feeling of a beak on the shoulder. As if guiding them in the right direction, it not only stroked them with its beak but also kindly informed them of the number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As expected, very clever.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim admired quietly as she received the signal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had a high level of intelligence that would make even the most ordinary summoned beast blush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excellent reconnaissance ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even shared her attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So cute.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because it’s still young, but its appearance is adorable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its abundance of charm was an added bonus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time Kim Min-woo called himself “Dad” and showed affection towards Hayang, she felt very envious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I wish I had a pet like this too.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She desperately wanted to get one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was that it wasn’t easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was just an ordinary pet, she could adopt one, but a pet with abilities was a completely different story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had to find it inside the Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mystical abilities + very high intelligence + cute creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If such a thing were found easily, everyone would be walking around with pets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a tiny fraction of Awakened, those with exceptional skills and luck, owned such a pet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gently, her hand caressed Hayang’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Coo\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice was heard in her ear as if in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Uu…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shivered slightly at the cute sound and then held out her finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Ahem! Let’s go that way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Awakened nodded their heads without a word. Not only did she have a wide field of vision as an archer, but Awakened were being discovered exactly where she pointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just once or twice, but it kept happening, so there was no room for disagreement. In just one day, all 15 people were found\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A total of 42 people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their occupations and races were also very diverse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process of getting in sync was essential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now we will be your training instructors. We will start with individual lessons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Ye-rim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Park Si-woo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even Merhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two humans and two undead took on the role of instructors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, until then, the awakened had felt more than skeptical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, they were skilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But teaching is a different story, isn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We are skilled in our own right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, a summoned creature as an instructor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was roughly the feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they didn’t voice their concerns because they wanted to observe first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First was Park Si-woo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took charge of one of the close combat groups divided into ten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Called Group 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most eye-catching figure in Group 1 was Thompson from the United States.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bald African American paladin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the muscles of his arm holding the mace were swollen as if they were about to burst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether by appearance or reputation, he could be considered the most eye-catching awakened in Group 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Will Mr. Thompson take charge of the group there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure thing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thompson shrugged his shoulders and replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, what’s the training content? If it’s about coordinating with everyone, there’s not much point in gathering just us…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First, we’ll look at the basics. We’ll coordinate after that. For now… just spar with me and hold out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thompson, having said that, stepped forward first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising his pure white tower shield, he said with a serious look in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won’t go down easily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thompson spoke while taking a solid defensive stance. Park Si-woo tilted his head at the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you up to?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“….?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why is it just Mr. Thompson?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Hey Park. Just in case, are you saying all ten of us should attack you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Okay. What are you guys waiting for? Come on out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At those words, the Awakened, with hesitant expressions, all came forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Well, experience doesn’t guarantee anything.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how young and new Park Si-woo was as an Awakened, in the end, this world revolved around skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a record of defeating an S-rank Awakened in ten moves. And in this test, he placed third, so there was no denying his ability. Even so, they couldn’t help but feel a little uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Get ready. We’re not that easy to deal with….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a huge noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Argh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awakened were seen flying in all directions..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric, the close combat instructor of Group 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time the summoned creature swung its spear among the Awakened, explosions erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’ve already started. I’ll go too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his hand, suddenly a holy sword gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the distance closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thompson’s eyes gleamed as he raised his shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’ll endure!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without a provocation skill like a warrior, a paladin’s vitality and endurance were superior to a warrior’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he could use healing skills, though not as well as a priest. If he could just withstand the attacks, the rest of the group members would take care of the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his shield towards Park Si-woo, who was about to swing his sword with full force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An impact was felt on the shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the Awakened started rushing in from all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thompson furrowed his brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Too light?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering his posture as if he had exerted all his strength, the attack felt too light. Could it be that in that moment, all his strength was taken away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A scream erupted from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Renoir, the French assassin he had briefly greeted earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flat of his sword was hitting Renoir’s solar plexus like a bat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Awakened began flying in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Could it be, he intended to get close?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was definitely a downward strike stance with full power. The more power you put in, the more gaps you create.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The awakened aimed at those openings like pros.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, naturally, the sword deflected off the shield, sweeping away all the awakened nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What kind of monster is this….’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, all nine were swept away. Suddenly, he found himself standing alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he couldn’t win in a ten-to-one, let alone a one-on-one, it was pointless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Argh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just two moves, the sword was at his throat..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s over. Everyone gather around.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Members of Group 1 gathered one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Renoir, you put too much force into your arms when attacking. It makes it hard to counter smoothly, you know? And Viktor, it seems like it’s a habit for you to twist your waist when attacking….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Park Si-woo pointed out the bad habits of each member one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The awakened thought deeply and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…He seems to be right?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thompson also received criticism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Thompson, your body is too stiff. Shouldn’t you hunch more for defense? How about trying it like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Approaching Thompson, Park Si-woo corrected his posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How’s that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Definitely….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thompson nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he had only adjusted a few parts of his body, Thompson felt his field of vision widen significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed his head politely and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I apologize. I underestimated you. We were in no position to act arrogantly…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, it’s okay. It happens. To be honest, I’m nothing compared to my brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Park Si-woo grinned modestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Awakened tilted their heads at the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By brother, do you mean Guild Leader Kim Min-woo?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, that guy’s summoned creature is indeed amazing. But we each have our own fields of expertise. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. Don’t be too humble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thompson encouraged him, patting his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Different fields? But my brother is better at swordsmanship than me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Awakened blinked their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene he had just shown was monstrous enough to instantly understand why he was the Sword Saint’s disciple…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Park, you’re saying he’s better at swordsmanship than you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. I’ve never beaten him in a spar. Not even once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Park Si-woo’s eyes were so serious it couldn’t be taken as a joke. The awakened looked at him with question marks in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. What would I gain from lying? The basics I’m using now, I learned them all from him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Not from the Sword Saint?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, that too, of course.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Huh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They already knew that Kim Min-woo used a sword. They also knew that he was quite skilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, to the extent that this genius swordsman, Park Si-woo, had never beaten him with a sword?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Is he really that good?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, just how much of a monster was Kim Min-woo?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other instructors were relentless in teaching their members as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, the most intense atmosphere was…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Takeru uses Flame’s Fury (A)!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Jackson uses Flame Lance (A)!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Are you guys idiots? Why would you use them like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Er….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—No, you have to think before you use magic, don’t you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Merhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her arms crossed, she looked continuously at the mages as if displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Fire is hot, right? It burns, right? But why do you just stand still when you use magic?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“B-Because it activates even if I do this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Japanese mage Takehiro’s answer made the Canadian mage Jackson nod in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Ah, this is frustrating. Just activating it isn’t the end, you know? Use it like this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merhen stomped her foot with annoyance and extended her hand forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Merhen uses Flame’s Fury (SS)!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Merhen uses Flame Lance (SS)!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same skills as before were activated in her hands in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the power was vastly different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two spells could be seen flying, melting everything around them with their intense heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—You have to activate it with an image in mind. Mana doesn’t just move, it has to move like it’s burning, flickering. Is this difficult?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Uh, uh….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Ah, seriously. You two, stand still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merhen reached out her hand towards the two mages. Instantly taking control of the mana in their bodies, she started moving it as if remotely controlling them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Memorize it. Like this. This way. Bubbling. Moving up your hand…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Takeru uses Flame’s Fury (S)!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Jackson uses Flame Lance (S)!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Shoot it like this. Got it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How talentless could they be that even with her directly manipulating their mana, the output was only that level?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was truly horrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she couldn’t give up on teaching them. Kim Min-woo had personally asked her to do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a situation where communication was impossible, even though they were clearly having a conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could she do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had no choice but to force them to memorize it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two mages nodded their heads frantically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The A-rank spells they had been using for a long time were suddenly being activated as S-rank overnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their nationalities and ages were all different, but they shared one thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This is crazy…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only magic they had ever used was what they learned from skill books. Honestly, they still didn’t understand most of what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they realized they had to change. The two desperately tried to remember the flow of mana that Merhen had just guided them through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—-Now go to the temple and practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, ma’am!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many mages were already gathered at the place Merhen had pointed to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mages were sweating profusely, practicing magic relentlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, the two joined them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophia, the American mage, clicked her tongue as she stared at the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’m considered a promising talent in the US…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her magic skills were outstanding, to the point that it was said she would rank among the top 10 American mages once she reached S-rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But compared to that summoned creature, she was like a firefly in front of the full moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They said she used magic cancellation as easily as breathing…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘She’s a real monster.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her replicate and cast magic right after witnessing it made her head spin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crazy summoned creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How on earth did Kim Min-woo obtain such a monster?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intense curiosity mixed with awe for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Instructor! Is it my turn now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked eagerly, her eyes shining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such skill, she was sure to gain something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Yes. Go ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sophia uses Escape Drop (S)!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her only S-rank spell, Escape Drop, was activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive waterfall crashed down, carving away the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How was that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—It’s a total disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Yeah. Still better than those guys earlier, though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least she seemed to be considering and using magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How does it compare to Angela?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—…Angela?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, the mage who used the Water Dragon Summoning. The one Merhen took the skill from.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Hmm…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merhen furrowed her brows as she pondered. It was quite a dilemma for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ants were already small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she had to compare the sizes of those ants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—You both seem similar…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But still. There must be someone who’s a little better.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophia kept asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had a competitive spirit towards Angela.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rumored that she would be ranked among the top 10 American mages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, wouldn’t that mean she would be in fierce competition with Angela, who was already in the top 10?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why she wanted to hear good things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things like, you can win, and such.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And those words didn’t just have the meaning of encouragement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merhen was already famous for her blunt remarks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone like her, known for her honesty, said that Sophia had the potential to surpass the 10th rank…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It carried a different weight than the rumors of the gossipmongers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was akin to a kind of guarantee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her value would skyrocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a completely different story between rumors circulating and being confirmed to enter the top 10.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was one of the reasons why Sophia was clinging to her so persistently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merhen frowned at the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Annoying.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was the point of worrying about which of the ants was better?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She answered casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—I don’t know. Maybe you’re a little better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Yeah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t Merhen’s concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>",2427,"2026-06-03T14:21:21.387Z","2026-06-03T14:21:27.249Z",1,"novelbin.me","65469e5136a321549747b67b4ec4415b0deb4d0912a20100176693ee55926d63","damn-necromancer-chapter-126","damn-necromancer-chapter-124",362,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdamn-necromancer-cover.jpg"]