[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-damn-necromancer":3,"chapter-damn-necromancer-damn-necromancer-chapter-22":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},1212628,1580,"Chapter 22","damn-necromancer-chapter-22",22,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 22: Commanders\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the skeleton horde equipped their gear, Minwoo looked at Cedric, who had grown alongside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cedric]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Occupation: Dragon Knight]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: 51]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills: Master of Spears (S), Dragon’s Strike (S)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Loyalty: 100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Special Notes: Most skills and abilities are sealed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Strength: 84(+42)] [Agility: 82(+41)] [Vitality: 84(+42)] [Mana: 86(+43)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric, a summoned being who shared his master’s level, had also reached level 51, unlocking a new skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragon’s Strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reading its description, it seemed like a finishing move that increased damage by 700% with a single strike, completely different from basic skills like slashing or thrusting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SSS-grade summons were indeed on a different level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cedric.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>― Yes, master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But why hasn’t your appearance changed like that golden skeleton before? It’s not cool.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The appearance of a summon would gradually change as their level increased. However, Cedric’s change was not significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t like his bones started gleaming gold, nor did his size significantly increase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At most, the spear he held became a bit darker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―…The body from back then was created by the Death Lord. Even if my level rises, I can’t return to that body. It’s been long gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He created it himself? With what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>― The bones of the Gold Dragon Lord. He used it to make the skeleton.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow. You hit the jackpot with a golden spoon, huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just any dragon, but the Gold Dragon Lord. It seemed like a monster that wouldn’t be easy to encounter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>― And he also processed the Abyssal Lord’s bloodline and the feathers of a rainbow bird…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, he poured in everything he had?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>― Yes. On the other hand, now I’m being summoned without any special mediums. It’s natural that there’s a difference in the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s difficult to do something about it right away.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>― I understand. The current master doesn’t have any skills related to undead creation. Even if he did, capturing the monsters I mentioned would be difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For now, okay. I’ll make your body later. Do you trust me, bro?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―…I trust you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Put these on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tossed the ‘Barbarian’s Roar’ set items to Cedric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were rare set items, like the Harvester of Destruction Set he wore, extremely useful items up to level 101, the next stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―…Master’s gear looks awesome, but why does mine look like such a ragtag?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric complained as he looked at the leather armor full of holes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These are what fierce barbarians used to wear. Despite their appearance, they’re top-notch. Hurry up and put them on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―… …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric reluctantly put on the Barbarian’s Roar set made of leather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, when the leather items full of holes were put on the body of the skeleton that was full of holes here and there…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He looks like a homeless person.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His appearance was that rough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘As long as the performance is good, that’s all that matters.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it wasn’t like he was the one wearing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Appearance wasn’t important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep within the forest, in a clearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Boss of Ulpaulu Forest, ‘Thunder Priest Ulupalu’ appears!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Woohoo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A giant gorilla stared at the skeleton army. In his hand was a purple staff with electricity flowing through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder Staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An item that drops with a very low probability when hunting Ulupalu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its effect was to amplify the power of lightning-related magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woohoo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ulupalu, who is visibly excited, points the Thunder Staff at the skeleton army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning danced around the staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ulupalu casts Thunder Strike (E)!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a massive lightning bolt began to strike the skeleton horde.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were the skeletons from before, they would have been helpless against the lightning barrage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now it was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skeleton Mage 1 activates Shield (F)!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skeleton Mage 2 activates Shield (F)…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skeleton Mage 150 activates Shield…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A feast of shield magic performed by a whopping 150 skeletons! The thunder strike hit the brightly shining blue magic barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shuuwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoke billows up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, the shield was only about 1\u002F3 broken and still maintained its integrity. The mages are only level 1, but the equipment they wear is a luxury item that can be used up to level 40.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the increased power of magic, it wasn’t difficult to block the boss monster’s attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let the hunt begin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skeleton Mage 151 casts Ice Bolt (F)!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skeleton Mage 157 casts Poison Cloud (F)!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>–\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>–\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining 150 mages cast their attack spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From all sides, the attack spells rained down on Ulupalu’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric rushed towards the bewildered gorilla.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Stab and kill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cedric uses Dragon’s Strike (S)!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pitch-black spear struck Ulupalu’s body with a thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Woohoo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ulupalu’s body staggered backward from the tremendous impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gorilla screamed in agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skeleton soldiers surrounded him unnoticed, piercing and slashing at his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, hundreds of spells rained down from a distance, gradually wearing down Ulupalu’s health.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being a boss monster, it didn’t mean he was invincible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ulupalu was quickly being overwhelmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I guess I don’t even need to participate.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a boss from a low-rank Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric and the heavily armed soldiers were more than enough to take it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Ulupalu fought back with lightning strikes, but he couldn’t reverse the tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Gate’s boss Ulupalu has been defeated!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The combat experience of the Skeleton Army greatly increases! Level up to 17…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The combat experience of the Skeleton Mage Army greatly increases…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level up…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From 51 to 55 in one go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Skeleton Army’s level rose to 17, and the mages jumped from 1 to 10 in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cut.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took 15 minutes to defeat the boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The automated battle was successful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff clenched in Ulupalu’s hand fell to the ground with a weak thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Huh?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, it disappears with smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Why is the staff still here?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff remained on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s happening today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An item with a 1% drop rate fell unexpectedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a jackpot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up the Thunder Staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ulupalu’s Thunder Staff]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grade: Rare]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Class Restriction: Mage]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Required Level: 10 or higher]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect 1. Increases lightning magic damage by 20%.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect 2. Allows use of Static Cloud (E)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect 3. +20 Mana, +10 Vitality.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such performance, the level restriction is low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s a reason why expensive things are expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a luxury item that was difficult to obtain even with money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Myra. Come here for a bit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mage number 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he called for Myra, Skeleton Mage 1 came running.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From now on, use this. It’s expensive, so don’t lose it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clank!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have given a valuable item!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skeleton Mage 1 is pleased with his master’s favor!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You can appoint him as the commander of the Skeleton Mage Corps!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Would you like to appoint ‘Myra’ as the commander?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So far, he had been equipping the skeletons with considerable gear, but this message was new.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cedric, did you get a message about appointing Myra as a commander? Do you know anything about it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―It was the same for Death Lord’s army. A few favored undead used to hold positions of responsibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you get it if you give it something expensive?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—An ordinary necromancer wouldn’t get it. Skeletons don’t have the ability to learn. They don’t really have emotions either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why can’t this guy understand? So, are you saying that I get it if I give it something expensive?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―…Probably. However, the number of positions available for appointment is limited, so appoint carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He roughly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The supply of standard equipment to the skeletons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all magic items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the equipment distributed this time was of rare grade. Moreover, each piece was a luxury item worth 3 billion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That seemed to be the benchmark for favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay. You’re the commander for now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[‘Myra’ is appointed commander!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Myra’s learning ability increases dramatically!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myra gave a sharp salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Oh.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seems like he got a bit smarter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like it’s effective.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rummaged through his inventory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finding a suitable rare item…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hail, come here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He called Skeleton Soldier 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aka Hail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed him the rare item he retrieved from the inventory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll give you something good too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have given a valuable item!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skeleton 1 is pleased with his master’s favor!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You can appoint him as the commander of the Skeleton Corps!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Would you like to appoint ‘Hail’ as the commander?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You too, become a commander.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hail salutes vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Unit command formation is complete!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Unit level: Novice Skeleton Unit]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Supreme Commander: Cedric]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Commanders: Hail, Myra]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The unit’s movements become slightly more organic!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The unit’s movements become slightly more organized!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Hail and Myra rushed to Cedric and saluted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—So, you’re the newly appointed commanders. I’ll be counting on you from now on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clank!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight of the two skeletons rubbing their palms together as if they were flattering Cedric made him laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, it’s not bad if they get smarter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He called out a few more skeletons and gave them rare items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The unit size is very small!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You cannot appoint more commanders!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could no longer appoint any more commanders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, it’s still a profit if I just take care of those two guys.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to finish picking up the junk items that had dropped from Ulupalu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Gate clear rewards are being given!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Special condition achieved!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have the old necklace in your possession!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ankh of Osiris is given!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[TL\u002FN: Arrangement of Osiris -> Ankh of Osiris, Tho this still might not me the final name as i am not yet sure what exactly the trial is and how mythologically accurate it is]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with the message, a gem in the shape of a dragon appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Unique Gem]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grade: ??]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A gem that seems to fit perfectly into a slot.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect 1: Placing it somewhere may trigger something special.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You acquired a unique gem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately put the small gem into the slot of the necklace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The old necklace starts to activate!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mysterious Necklace]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grade: ??]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A necklace with a mysterious power flowing through it.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect 1. You can open a portal to a special gate (D). If you go there, you may be able to perform the Ankh of Osiris there.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect 2. This gate has an entry limit of 1.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘A hidden gate item?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, gates are known and open to people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the permission of the state, you can enter and exit freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, some gates are hidden deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gates that cannot be entered without finding some connection point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are usually called hidden gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Is this good?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The advantages of hidden gates are not one or two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, there is no need to keep a record of entry and exit. It’s perfect for growing up without others knowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Of course, the rewards are much better.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it’s not all advantages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike typical gates, which stay open even after clearing, most hidden gates are disposable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once cleared, they close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, their difficulty level is usually higher, with more gimmicks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The problem is the unclear clearing method.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re not sure which monsters will appear, the map’s layout, or how the gimmicks are set up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s all guesswork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rushing in blindly for the rewards could lead to a taste of hell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I need to prepare.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, after clearing a hidden gate, you will come out to the place where you used the medium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you use a necklace at home to open a hidden gate and enter, you will come out in the form of going home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if you use this item here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, after clearing, you will come to this Ulupalu Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem is, he just killed Seoyoon here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow will soon learn of her death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’ll start searching for the culprit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The investigation will narrow down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I shouldn’t linger here too long.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not yet time to confront the Shadow\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, for now, he’ll return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Activating the gate will have to wait for another day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>",2010,"2026-06-03T14:21:21.107Z","2026-06-03T14:21:26.970Z",1,"novelbin.me","8006d03f4623cdb27424f22dab9a528b8c1e3f9f6413e942f8ba674ef57c8d7b","damn-necromancer-chapter-83","damn-necromancer-chapter-82",362,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdamn-necromancer-cover.jpg"]