[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-damn-necromancer":3,"chapter-damn-necromancer-damn-necromancer-chapter-215":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},1212697,1580,"Chapter 215","damn-necromancer-chapter-215",215,"\u003Cp>[Translator - Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 215: The Third Trial (3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Long blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Did I just hear that wrong?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He's going to ask Paimon where Vulcan is because he doesn't know where it is?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this the common way of thinking of the human race?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If so…….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Who spread the rumor that humans are weak?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was really curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And why wouldn't he be? Paimon is no ordinary demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is one of the 72 demon lords, out of hundreds of millions of demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his rank is not low either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He's not 72nd, he's 7th.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, he's the great demon of the great demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even he, a Balrog who is revered in the Demon Realm, cannot dare to belittle him and must always address him with the honorific title of \"nim\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's who Paimon is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Are you really, really going to meet him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You talk too much, shut up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Ah, no...... I'm just worried that Kim Minwoo might be in danger.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who's worried about who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I guide you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for such a trivial reason!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Then I'll be in big trouble!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how respected a Balrog is in the Demon Realm, it doesn't mean that all their sins are forgiven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasting the time of a busy demon lord is a serious crime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a single gesture, he would be turned into a bloody mess. That's why he was desperately trying to stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―It's really dangerous! Paimon doesn't live in the middle of nowhere......! He lives in a castle in Batalian, one of the seven major cities of the Demon Realm......! There are a lot of demons there!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―There are a lot of demons there with a keen sense of smell! They'll probably drool over Kim Minwoo's scent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like you did earlier?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―......The vulgar ones with nothing but instinct left will rush right in! I'm telling you this because you're too reckless! With all my heart!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're a Balrog, aren't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Yes? Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're respected in the Demon Realm, right? Because you're strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Th-that's right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then you can protect me if I go to Batalian or whatever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―......Yes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If some trivial demon comes at me, you can turn them into a bloody mess. It's not that hard, is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Th-that's.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it's hard, tell me. I'll correct your thinking right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just the sound of a small finger bone in his fist cracking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was his body trembling?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once 'corrected' body was reflexively spitting out fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Th-that's.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―That's easy! Who am I? I'm a popular Balrog in the Demon Realm! Haha.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Yes, that's right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get ready. Oh, is it far?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―It won't take long if we fly. About a day?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Long carefully slipped away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―A city in the Demon Realm.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―You don't trust Minwoo?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―No, it's not that. The master will do as he pleases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Exactly. Paimon or Pie or whatever, he's just asking a question, right? If he's not an idiot, he'll answer. Right, Minwoo?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. Absolutely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paimon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seems pretty strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, he had something he can rely on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The future Vulcan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw his power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I rolled and rolled and gouged out his eyeballs back then, but......’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo back then and Kim Minwoo now are worlds apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Back then, I was level 200. But now?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Over 500.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The equipment and skills are also incomparable. Honestly, He didn't think he would die to a demon lord even without using a nuclear bomb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Going in circles is not my style.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to find out where Vulcan is anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To do that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to meet a demon related to Mr. Pa or ask him directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That means my actions will be exposed.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he's going to confront him anyway, it doesn't matter how he goes about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not, it's better to just go and ask him directly and be done with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chose to go straight ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should do some sightseeing while I'm at it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let's see what a demon city looks like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Balrog's wings roared powerfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On top of the giant Balrog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo was riding with the reins in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Comfortable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Hehe. Did you have a comfortable flight?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Satisfied.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Do you see that giant city over there?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that Batalian over there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―That's right. Ah, we can't fly there. There's a barrier. We'll have to land soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Balrog landed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo got off comfortably and looked at the huge castle gate. And the enormous queue in front of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his inventory and took out a jet-black robe. A robe that completely covered his entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a must-have item for entering the city, prepared at Long Long's tearful request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo, with his hood pulled over his head, asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do we have to wait?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Humph. Of course not. I may look like this, but I'm a Balrog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Free pass?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Free...... What's a pass?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just passing through without a line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Ah, that's right. Free pass. Absolutely possible. Let's go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump. Thump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time the Balrog took a step, a slight tremor echoed through the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eyes of the demon guards at the gate were immediately drawn to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were demon-like creatures equipped with decent helmets and armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Guards!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Yes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―It's Long Long. I'm passing through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Of course. Bu, but...... what's that next to you.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―What's 'that', you bastard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Balrog, who had forcefully struck the demon guard's helmet, said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―This is a great person. Much greater than me, Long Long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Is, is that so? But...... sniff, gulp.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as he spoke, the guard could be seen drooling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a look in his eyes as if he were looking at a perfectly cooked steak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Long, startled, immediately set his body ablaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Long glared at the guard with a menacing look in his eyes, like a neighborhood bully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Hey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―......Yes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―If you don't want to die, keep your eyes straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―......So, sorry.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―We're passing through, okay?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Ye, yes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Balrog bus was quite sweet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They entered the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The architecture is similar.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The architecture was similar to that of a medieval city. The only difference was that the buildings were all huge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the trees growing along the streets were all twisted in a spiral shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I've seen this before.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he was with Merhen in the second trial. The trees were in this shape just before the passage opened and the monster wave poured out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adult demons and child demons were holding hands and walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Food was being sold at street stalls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of that was similar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only difference was that the food was all made of blood and had a bizarre appearance.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Welcome to the show!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that a street troupe was putting on a very gruesome show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that normal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Ah, the stabbing show?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. And the food too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―It's perfectly normal in the Demon Realm. That's cute. It's like...... a big city, so they have a small amount of manners?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, he respects that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone has their own culture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He doesn't care what the demons do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they passed by the main street, they could see the demons drooling and staring at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Really, what would he have done without the Balrog bus? Hecould have gotten through anything, but it would have been a pain in the ass.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's when it happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Oh, isn't that Lord Long Long?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle-looking, young master-type demon stepped forward and spoke. He was so happy to see him that he waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Are you...... Lord Elmantra?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Haha, that's right. I saw you once before, didn't I?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Yes, I remember. You came to the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―But, Lord Long Long, what brings you here......?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―What about you? Have you finished your test already?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Yes! I was lucky. Thanks to you, I was able to serve my father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Huh. Already?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two demons seemed to know each other and were talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He seems to be high-ranking?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he was a nobody, Long Long would have ignored him. But the fact that he was responding to the conversation means.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must be someone important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Long carefully approached and whispered in my ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Elmantra. One of Paimon's sons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘......He's a bigger shot than I thought?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's when it happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Sniff. Sniff. But, I smell something delicious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guy, who had been sniffing and licking his lips, stared at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―This is… a human smell? Right? Why is Lord Long Long with a human? Ah! Could it be!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guy clapped his hands and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―I see! Is this a tribute to my father? Right? Humans are very precious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Uh...... it's not like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Haha! There's no need to be shy! Come to think of it, it's been a long time since my father had a special meal. The passage hasn't been opening lately...... Neither have I.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled and approached them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could see him reaching out to take off his hood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Let me see your precious face...... Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed his wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, he broke it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Argh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Long's eyes immediately became sad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Balrog.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Yes.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does Paimon have a lot of sons?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Quite a few. Great demons are known for their fertility.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I guess he eats a lot of humans too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, is he a precious son?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―He's just...... a son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's what I thought. Then I've made up my mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drew his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, he swung.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood splattered everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The headless corpse fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―What the?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―He killed him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Oh, that guy's pretty hot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the demons on the street gave him a thumbs up as if to say he was admirable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is the thumbs-up a universal language?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I don't think he knows he's Paimon's son.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave him a thumbs-up back with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Long may have drooled, but he never actually ate a human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't matter if it was a rare, precious treat or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this guy was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy was a cannibal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could tell just by looking at his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Then I have to kill him.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, that's good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Paimon is also a demon who enjoys eating humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn't be a bad idea to give him a warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―You're really hot.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―......You, you're going to the castle, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't think that's necessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A huge castle in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looks like Paimon's house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A jet-black shadow was flying towards them from there. Long Long's face turned pale when he saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, the shadow that had been rippling approached them and a voice came out of it. It was as if it was being hammered into his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―My son… is dead…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, are you Mr. Paimon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Yes. I am Paimon. And you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm a human named Kim Minwoo. You need to teach your son some manners.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rippling shadow transformed into an eyeball shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A huge eyeball blinked on its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Long Long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―......I am in the presence of Paimon, one of the seven great lords of the Demon Realm and one of the great demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―What is going on here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―......Your son… was rude. To Kim Minwoo, here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Is that really true?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―......I believe it is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a Balrog with more backbone than he thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He decided to help him out a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you acting like this? You're a fertile man, so don't be petty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―I've lived a long time. I've seen everything.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've lived a long life? Congratulations. By the way, I came here because I have a question for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Huh.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eyeball, which let out a tone that was either admiration or frustration, blinked once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Humans drink tea when guests visit, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Probably.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―I have some good tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can talk here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―I need to prepare to welcome you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, the eyeball became blurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really wants to serve him tea, doesn't he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like he would have to go inside the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator - Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader - Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>",2032,"2026-06-03T14:21:21.387Z","2026-06-03T14:21:27.249Z",1,"novelbin.me","d3a65fa26f176afbc29e240d69863a8d92ce1f1a5d982470b3d60af97501bb09","damn-necromancer-chapter-216","damn-necromancer-chapter-214",362,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdamn-necromancer-cover.jpg"]