[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-damn-necromancer":3,"chapter-damn-necromancer-damn-necromancer-chapter-138":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},1212520,1580,"Chapter 138","damn-necromancer-chapter-138",138,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 138: Isabella\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isabella Lenoir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A martial arts prodigy born in France 25 years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awakened at the age of ten. Over the next 15 years, she set numerous records.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A martial artist representing the new generation of Awakened, the third generation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elegant appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unparalleled skills to match. She was adored not only in France but all over the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Queen of the Awakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A legendary martial arts prodigy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The awakener with the highest advertising value in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she is mocked in Korea with memes like ‘baguette martial artist’ or ‘goth,’ it was merely a spite towards an unreachable ideal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Korea?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A minor country in terms of Awakening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A country where top-ranked awakeners like Isabella herself practically never visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was indeed the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only glimpses Koreans had of Isabella were through news, NewTube videos, or advertisements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Isabella is coming to Korea? Is this for real?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Looks like it is. The private jet is on its way. She should arrive at the airport in about 4 hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Did they mention why she’s coming?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Ah, the news broke. Something happened at the Sky Auction House?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Looks like Kim Minwoo took all her items. She’s probably coming because she’s pissed off, lol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―For real?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―She got outbid on the two special items, going up to 57 trillion won, lol. The last item was lost by a margin of just 5,000 won, lol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―How do they know it’s her behind the mask?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―There’s no one else among the Awakened who could throw that much money around, lol. Plus, her movements when approaching Kim Minwoo were a dead giveaway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Does she actually have 57 trillion won in cash?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Isabella is a queen of advertising. Don’t you know she rakes in trillions from the cosmetics and luxury industries? She’s a global billionaire, lol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Yeah, her fan base is massive. Any product she endorses sells out immediately, lol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―But still, losing by just 5,000 won despite having so much money? Is this real?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―She must have emptied her pockets to try to get that tablet or whatever, lol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―It looked like Kim Minwoo had way more money left. What a humiliation, lol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―It’s truly legendary. 40 trillion in the first half + 60 trillion on the dice + 57 trillion for the tablet. He spent 157 trillion in one fucking auction, damn, lmao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―(FYI) There’s an additional 2% fee. Considering that, he spent around 160 trillion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―(Horrified) Even after spending that much, the auction manager said he still had a lot of money left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Where does he get that kind of money? Even a large corporation couldn’t handle it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―He was relying on Abdullah, lol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Looks like a neighboring country’s leader also chipped in?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―So, are you going to the airport?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―I’m already at the airport, XD.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Yeah, I’m camping out here, waiting, haha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―You guys. You usually trash talk Isabella, but look at you now, lol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Do you think a world ranker is a joke?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already, a massive crowd had gathered at Incheon Airport, awaiting Isabella’s expected arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number had already surpassed 500,000 people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this wasn’t even the final count. More people who had heard the news late were still on their way to the airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, when her private jet landed at the airport, an immense roar shook the surroundings as she appeared from inside the plane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isabella looked at the crowd with an indifferent expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Numerous broadcasters, already smelling a scoop, were clinging on desperately, trying to get an interview.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ms. Isabella! What is the reason for your visit to Korea…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is your schedule during this visit…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite her sturdy bodyguards, the reporters persistently fired questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s just a personal visit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She answered fluently in English as she began making her way through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her usual taciturn, machine-like demeanor, which she was known for, was on full display as always.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Damn it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This won’t do.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was her first visit to Korea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they let this opportunity slip by, there might not be another chance to interview her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I have to show her the spicy taste of Korea.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eyes of some reporters sharpened with determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ms. Isabella! We heard you failed to win the items you wanted at the Sky Auction House!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it true that you lost by a mere difference of 5,000 won?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stopped abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way she narrowed her eyes seemed to indicate that the question had struck a nerve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We heard you aggressively pressured Mr. Kim Minwoo before the auction was over! Could it be that you came here with ill feelings because of that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“… That’s not the case. I have no such intention. Now, if you’ll excuse me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isabella was a very straightforward woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, when people visit another country, they do some sightseeing and spend time leisurely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not Isabella.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as she arrived in Korea, she somehow found his phone number and called, then came directly to his house, even though it was late at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding dong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar figure appeared beyond the doorbell screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Damn, she really came.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow! It’s sister Isabella!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Mrs. Choi to Naye, everyone’s eyes widened at Isabella’s sudden appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Chairman Kim gazed apprehensively at the doorbell screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isabella.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just how famous was she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And how arrogant was her demeanor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Awakened being who generated as much buzz as her skills, if not more. Any product she advertised would sell out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[TL\u002FN: Could this be foreshadowing??]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There probably wasn’t a single company among the world’s top 100 that hadn’t sent her a love call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, Ilsung was no exception, repeatedly contacting her agency, only to be rejected every time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Money?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant nothing to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Befitting her reputation as the world’s best, the companies Isabella chose were all described as the world’s finest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Ilsung was far from being called the world’s best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Korea itself was no different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For someone who had only been around the US and France, this would be her first time setting foot in East Asia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had told his family that she would visit, but it seemed they only realized it when she actually showed up at their doorstep, leaving them all blinking in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She sure is impatient.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would’ve thought she’d rush over in a single day?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that when the two plates would combine, it would become quite a valuable item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, what other reason could she have for hurrying over like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chairman Kim asked with a perplexed expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you happen to call her, Minwoo?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. I have something to discuss with her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it true that you just outbid her by 5,000 won at the auction house?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just because I have money doesn’t mean I should waste it. I need to save every penny. I’ll bring her in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“W-wait a minute!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since she’s here, could you ask her to sign something for us? You know, as a favor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you a fan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, ahem. It’s not just me, it’s for Naye. She’s a fan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right! I want an autograph!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw Naye looking up at him with sparkling eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a scene that truly made one realize just how famous Isabella was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t every day that someone caused such a stir for an autograph on their first visit to Korea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, if they wanted it, he would have to give it to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t a difficult request, so he nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went to the front door and opened it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What brings you here so late at night?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The tablets. Let’s talk.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very well. But provide some fan service first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My family are fans of yours. It’s not too much to ask, is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded, and he led her inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow, even Choi Yuna, who had been living in the basement, had come up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The family’s eyes twinkled upon seeing Isabella, especially Chairman Kim’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[TL\u002FN: I had imagined Chairman Kim to be someone stoick you know because of how he was portrayed till now but after seeing him fanboying after her I can’t stop laughing 🤣]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s my father, and next to him is my mother. Down there is my sister, and next to her is our resident alchemist.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her bewilderment at the explanation was brief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I-I’m Chairman Kim of Ilsung. I’ve been a fan of yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, is that so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. I was particularly impressed by your performance when the gate opened in Marigo. If you don’t mind, could I have a handshake…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isabella calmly offered her hand, and Chairman Kim’s face beamed as he shook it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Th-thank you! And also, an autograph…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me too! Me too! Sister, I want to shake your hand too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, she bent down and extended her hand towards Naye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naye instantly grabbed it with both hands and clung to her arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe, you’re cold.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you an awakener?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re strong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yup! Naye is strong! My teacher said I’m a powerhouse! Sister, hug me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naye’s unique and formidable friendliness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Isabella could not avoid her friendly charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scooping Naye up into her arms, she looked at Mrs. Choi and the alchemist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you two need autographs as well?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ho ho, I’m fine. This fellow is just overly fond of Ms. Isabella. By the way, you look exactly the same as on screen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…if you could…I would be extremely grateful…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choi Yuna timidly extended an alchemy tool. Isabella swiftly signed it with a pen in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chairman Kim got his signature on his golf club.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naye got hers on her kindergarten bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heehee, I’ll show this off to my friends!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The family beamed with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed she had provided ample fan service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let me discuss the matter I came for.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Y-Yes! Please make yourself at home, Ms. Isabella. Since it’s late, feel free to stay the night. Consider this your home.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chairman Kim’s desperate cries soon went upstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after taking a seat, Isabella stared intently and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What shall we do about the Tablet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since I bought it, I should make good use of it. The problem is that you have one piece, and I have the other… Want to sell it? I’ll pay you a high price.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. I’m not selling.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, that was expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she wanted to sell, there wouldn’t have been a reason for her to rush over here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In that case, let me propose this. How about selling it to me instead?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have plenty of money, too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isabella stared piercingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, she sighed and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I obtained the first tablet from a Hidden Gate. It was a dangerous one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we combine the two pieces, the difficulty level will likely increase dramatically. Our lives could be in danger. It seems we may need to cooperate. To be honest, I don’t trust my back to someone I can’t rely on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you questioning my character? Or…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ability.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes settled with indifference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Character? That’s meaningless. If I kill you, that’s the end of it. But if you lack ability, you’ll just be a burden.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve seen me in action…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If that’s all you’ve got, it’ll be tough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Certainly, Isabella had the right to say that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the netizens who criticized her never doubted her skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Way past a thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>World-class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Equipment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to France’s unwavering love, she was decked out in ancient-rank gear with high level restrictions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An awakener who possessed level, talent, and equipment – that’s why she was given the title of World Ranker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a walking strategic weapon. To simply label her combat skills as S-rank would be an understatement, for she had displayed far too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As such, her arrogance was justified by her abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo acknowledged this as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘She’s the real deal.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, if he went up against Isabella right now, he would lose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had numerous Soulbound skills and +9 enhanced skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overwhelming equipment setup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On top of that, her talent was renowned as the best in the martial arts world – a true monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To handle a monster of this caliber, he would need more time to grow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, that didn’t mean the gap was so wide that they couldn’t even form a party together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems you’re making an assumption.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The verification doesn’t just have to be on your side.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Who knows if there’s any exaggeration in your reputed abilities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then we’ll need to confirm each other’s strengths.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And the best way to do that is to spar.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I agree.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Conveniently, there’s a training field right in front of the house. A sturdy one, at that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I noticed. It looked well-made.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No more words were needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two rose to their feet simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>",2156,"2026-06-03T14:21:21.387Z","2026-06-03T14:21:27.249Z",1,"novelbin.me","465cdab5dd115441d57faa49217a36a10422e088c4d38556bcf920ed0ea19d72","damn-necromancer-chapter-139","damn-necromancer-chapter-137",362,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdamn-necromancer-cover.jpg"]