[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-damn-necromancer":3,"chapter-damn-necromancer-damn-necromancer-chapter-16":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},1212604,1580,"Chapter 16","damn-necromancer-chapter-16",16,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 16: Super Rookie\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting a new world record.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it wasn’t an easy feat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it wasn’t an easy task. Many super rookies had attempted the challenge before, but 99 out of 100 had failed. After all, the previous record holders were also super rookies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The likelihood of failure was very high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Kim Minwoo didn’t boast a modest record renewal like other super rookies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Solo clear at level 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Isabella had only managed to achieve that after reaching level 49. And he was trying to do it at level 1?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was madness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>France, which possessed Isabella, was the first to laugh coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Followed by Japan’s sneering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>China mocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The United States took a jab.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At best, they thought he would clear halfway and then escape with his tail between his legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was common sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was bound to fail anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, apart from his home country of Korea, there wasn’t much attention. Expectations must be met for there to be interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would anyone waste their energy on something that was bound to fail?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a few foreign reporters had visited Korea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To write an article bashing Korea the moment he failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>World record? Japan’s little brother, Korea, was still far behind!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foolish challenge! Go home and drink some more milk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Holy shit…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the, this is crazy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s unbelievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such an unbelievable thing was happening right before their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Korea, a country with a weak awakening, this was happening!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, foreign reporters’ phones started ringing off the hook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousands of text bombs were unleashed. From affiliated broadcasters, family, relatives, to even people in the neighborhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gist of the questions was the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this real?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Are you telling me this is a hidden camera prank?!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While foreign reporters were gaping, Korean reporters in the waiting room rushed to Kim Minwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Kim Minwoo! Mr. Kim Minwoo! Can we ask you some questions?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, move it! Get out of the way!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You move!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every reporter was bloodthirsty to snatch even a single interview. Right now, Kim Minwoo’s value was skyrocketing to the point of piercing through the universe. Probably by tomorrow morning, chaos would erupt worldwide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please ask your questions slowly. I’ll answer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo smiled wryly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve set a world record. What are your impressions?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m a bit taken aback, but also happy. Luck was on my side. I managed to clear it easier than expected by finding hidden elements.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Were there such things in this tomb?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Think about what my occupation is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporters nodded in understanding. It wasn’t strange if he had found a hidden route in the tomb, assuming he possessed a high-rank achievement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m curious if the achievement rank is really S!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, that’s true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporters’ eyes gleamed with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A person with an S-rank achievement awakening was called a super rookie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was officially confirmed that Kim Minwoo was indeed a super rookie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it had been an A or B level, setting a world record would have been impossible. The gap between S and the rest was that significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the foreign reporters raised his hand and asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Um… This is Tanaka from Japan. So, you’re saying that setting the record ultimately came down to luck?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his pronunciation was a bit unclear, the meaning was obvious. The surrounding reporters glared at the Japanese reporter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the atmosphere grew tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a smirk, Minwoo spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, then. Does that mean Isabella had less skill than just a lucky level 1 guy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the Japanese reporter started to sweat and replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Um… I-I can’t understand Korean well. I’ll, I’ll end the question.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Japanese reporter quietly sinking, the Korean reporters chuckled as if to say they found it satisfying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You must be very curious. What kind of achievement skill made it easy to progress through the game?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the reason for not boldly asking questions was because Kim Minwoo’s status had drastically changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, revealing skills was just for showmanship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it could be a problem if it was leaked without his consent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exceptional awakeners were treated as national strategic assets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me clear up that curiosity a bit today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he snapped his fingers…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[300 Skeletons are summoned!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large group of skeletons appeared on stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murmurs arose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“H-how many are there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It looks like there are around three hundred…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But wasn’t it supposed to be around a hundred and fifty, as Kim Minwoo said?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, the skeletons were equipped with gear from the ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The armed skeletons stood in formation, ready for battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is the summoning of so many skeletons related to an S-rank skill?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s similar.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporters nodded in understanding. While skeletons may be weaker than adult men individually, when equipped and in large numbers, it was a different story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wealthy young master had poured over 200 million in costs just to arm a single skeleton soldier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition, Kim Min-woo was a swordsman recognized by the Sword Saint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many skeleton soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hidden route found in the tomb, exceptional swordsmanship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with the support of the Ilsung, he was able to set a world record.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then could they understand how he managed to clear the gate at level 1. If he had defeated the first horde, his level would have increased rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless, it was still impressive. Obtaining an S-rank skill book alone was already proof of his skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cameras started clicking frantically, capturing the solemnly arranged skeleton soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glug glug, glug glug!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beer can slammed down onto the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, dammit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim roughly tore into the squid legs, dissecting them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chew, chew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She popped salted almonds into her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crunch, crunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crunched the almonds thoroughly as if she was chewing on her frustrations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That son of a… How good can he possibly be with a sword!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humans have desires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they also possess the restraint to control those desires for a greater goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of delicious food, tough chicken breast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of enjoyable entertainment, a sparring session.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of comfortable rest, a review of training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim had sacrificed a lot for her swordsmanship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She poured more than half of her life into it, earning the alias “Sword of Justice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This alias was her life, her everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was all denied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And by that damn bastard of all people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was natural that a string of curses would come out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was kicked out of the live broadcast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was thoroughly humiliated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps by tomorrow morning, there would be hundreds of articles mocking her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could just avoid the media.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what really, really pissed her off was…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her inability to outright deny Kim Minwoo’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really was damn good with a sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a kind of direct hit backlash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That brat? That brat? That brat? That brat? That brat? That brat? That brat?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice echoed endlessly like a recording tape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a moment of catastrophic stress, all of her restraint collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Binge-eating, another binge-eating session.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, this is insane!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He really did it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He did it! He really did it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheers erupted from the instructors’ quarters. What were they so excited about on this ambitious morning?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One disgusting face swiftly passed by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This damn…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the overwhelming power of an A-rank awakener, the beer can crumpled in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beer sprayed out like a firework, raining down over her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Argh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing ever goes right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her head slightly cooled by the beer baptism, Yerim’s gaze turned to her smartphone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this unrestrained situation, with her head slightly cooled by the beer baptism, suppressing the urge of curiosity was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He really did it? That?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t a simple assumption based on mere appearances. It was impossible because it was truly impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…But how did he do it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I’m just… going to check a little.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did awakens endure this? Muttering excuses to herself, she opened the news app on her smartphone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[(Breaking News!) Kim Minwoo Shines for Korea! Sets a New World Record!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[(Breaking News!) 40 hours 23 minutes 32 seconds! The world’s greatest necromancer is born!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“….This can’t be real.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>40 hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was nearly 8 hours faster than Isabella, who was at level 49.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What about public opinion, beyond just the news?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hastily switched to YouTube.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Videos filled with nationalistic fervor were already surpassing 1 million views within 5 minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[K-Awakener Kim Minwoo Makes Waves! Why Did Isabella, Kneel Before the Majesty of the Necromancer, and Why Did France Fall Silent?”]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Is Korea Escaping its Weak Awakener Status? Kim Minwoo’s Record-Breaking Achievement! Awakening from All Around the World Astonished by His Talent!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kim Minwoo, Korea’s Star and Hope! Why Foreign Media Are Astonished by His Heroic Feats! Real-time Video Attached!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Channels she subscribed to, often featuring content related to her grandfather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Typically, videos saturated with nationalistic fervor had mixed reactions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were clearly exaggerated parts that even viewers found too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even her own grandfather, the Sword Saint , received about an 80% approval and 20% disapproval ratio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Likes: 999,832\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dislikes: 1,773\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Korea was boiling with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The comment section echoed the same sentiment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Is this for real? LOL Seriously? Admin! Give us a dose of Korean nationalism here too!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-The admin won’t be considered a workaholic even if he dies today LOL\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-He spent 40 hours LOL France must be sinking after all the boasting they did LOL\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Isabella’s bubble burst LOL Understandable, she’s French LOL Is that the best they can do, being the top Awakener in the country? LOL\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Did you see how he shut down the Japanese reporter with one comment? LOL\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-This is the spicy taste of Korea LOL\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Public enthusiasm was palpable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the Awakener community, on GateNet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Is Kim Minwoo overhyped?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Recommends: 123,423]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yerim furrowed her brow as she quickly clicked on the popular post.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-These Unbelievable Guys LOL\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Yeah LOL Everyone who criticized Kim Minwoo is stunned LOL\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Didn’t anyone doubt Kim Minwoo? LOL\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing these comments, Yerim’s expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was undeniable that setting a new world record was impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t surprising for there to be a fervent response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Kim Minwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could he really be this popular?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap, tap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers tapped on the smartphone screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Why is public opinion like this now?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Nick: ㅇㅇ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(An orangutan scratching its head in a drawing)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Kim Minwoo is impressive, but is this really necessary? Are we forgetting he’s a troublemaker? Even the Sword Saint didn’t get this kind of reaction?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-He’s already shown everything he’s capable of, and Kim Minwoo is just a rookie. Why compare them? LOL\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Seriously LOL. This author doesn’t understand the point. The last time Korea had a Super Rookie was 7 years ago LOL\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-…So what? LOL\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-It’s common in Korea for a good Awakener to be usurped and criticized all the time LOL. Kim Minwoo emerged from such circumstances LOL\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-But he’s still a troublemaker, right? Wasn’t everyone against him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-No, they weren’t? Just because he committed a minor crime? Violated some red lines? No big deal LOL\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Seriously LOL. This author always seems to pick fights on good days, huh? Like an intelligent anti-fan LOL\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the post was bombarded with downvotes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dislikes: 3,733]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post quickly climbed to the 8th worst-ranked post. Yerim looked at the worst-ranked posts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[1. It’s laughable how they’re jumping around like this LOL. As expected he is at the level of a weak Awakener LOL]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dislikes: 101,231]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[2. A Super Rookie is celebrated as if they’re the Awakener Kingdom LOL]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dislikes: 78,745]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[8. Why is public opinion like this now?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dislikes: 3,842]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dislikes had increased by nearly 100 in that short time. She felt like she was being ostracized by the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling increasingly irritated by the rising dislikes, Yerim exited GateNet. The fervor only seemed to intensify in the meantime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>",2024,"2026-06-03T14:21:21.107Z","2026-06-03T14:21:26.970Z",1,"novelbin.me","947b0c0400c35f0d0ddffdc0c167eeff7c37911bffc1e9a430580a01ac938e12","damn-necromancer-chapter-71","damn-necromancer-chapter-286",362,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdamn-necromancer-cover.jpg"]