[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-damn-necromancer":3,"chapter-damn-necromancer-damn-necromancer-chapter-252":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},1212534,1580,"Chapter 253","damn-necromancer-chapter-252",252,"\u003Cp>Chapter 253: Planetary Alliance (2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oval Office, White House, USA.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>President Robert wrestled with a pile of documents, his brow furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the recent increase in gate occurrences, the national defense budget had to be reorganized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Did they say the cause of all this was the Shadow...?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An evil organization that moved so covertly that even he, the President of the United States, had only recently caught their tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he found out about them was shocking, to say the least.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden Triangle Syndicate in the Philippines was just the tip of the iceberg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drug cartel 'El Sombra' that controlled the Mexican border.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 'Red Bratva' that monopolized the arms trafficking market in Eastern Europe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Italy's Mafia 'Nero Famiglia' and even the African warlord group 'Black Ivory Corps'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who gained notoriety across continents were actually nothing more than hands and feet serving a single head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were not a simple criminal alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They completely dominated the world's underworld, as if mocking even national intelligence networks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And was it just the underworld?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Germany, a powerhouse ranked 4th in awakened strength, was practically a branch of the Shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Kim Minwoo hadn't tipped him off about the Shadow, he probably still wouldn't have caught their tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It makes sense, considering even our intelligence agencies were corrupted...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The CIA, FBI, and even the NSA's surveillance network were in the palm of their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reports were cleverly manipulated, and key information was omitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eyes and ears of the world's strongest superpower were thoroughly covered, playing right into the game the Shadow had set up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This is really a headache...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's more, their tyranny didn't end here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hokkaido, Japan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had heard from Kim Minwoo that the Fire Spirit King incident that erupted there was also the work of the Shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The enemy is strong and hidden very well. We've dealt with the lower ranks, but how on earth should we solve the rest...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was when he was about to sign the budget plan, deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding―!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with a clear notification sound, a blue hologram window appeared in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reflexively tried to call his bodyguards but stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the content of the message was unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Planetary Alliance Proposal]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sender: Kaisar Continent Manager (Kim Minwoo)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Recipient: Earth's Representatives]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A 'Planetary Alliance' has been proposed between your planet (Earth) and the Kaisar Continent.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Upon concluding the alliance, safe exchange and resource trade between both dimensions will become possible.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Please hurry to elect a General Representative for Earth and inform us whether you accept or reject this proposal.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The deadline is in 3 days.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alliance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robert's brow furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaisar Continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a glance, it wasn't a continent on Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like a place inside a gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Was an alliance even possible?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was also quite a capable awakened individual himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, he had never heard of such a thing happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside a gate was a place full of monsters to subjugate, not a place to go and make friends with enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, it wasn't just Robert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the Prime Minister's residence at 10 Downing Street in the UK, the Élysée Palace in France, Zhongnanhai in China, to the Kremlin in Russia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same message appeared before the eyes of the leaders of the 120 countries registered with the UN.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only natural for the world's top leadership to be turned upside down by the System's sudden intervention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The repercussions didn't end there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awakened beings all over the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From F-rank to S-rank, messages also appeared before the eyes of everyone blessed by the System.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The content was slightly different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[System Notice: The Opening of a New Era!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Voting for an alliance with the Kaisar Continent is in progress.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kaisar Continent Manager: Kim Minwoo]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Earth Representative: Undecided (There is currently no one ratified by the permanent member states.)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Depending on the result, exchanges will begin, opening up new hunting grounds, new resources, and new opportunities!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact of this single line of message was nuclear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'GateNet', which boasted the largest scale among hunter communities worldwide, was truly on the verge of exploding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Hey, do you guys see it too? Something about a Planetary Alliance [shivering]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Wow, crazy lol. I just dropped my spoon while eating. Thought something happened lmao;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Where the hell is the Kaisar Continent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Dunno. Anyone seen it in a gate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Seems like no one has?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Is it a place inside a Hidden Gate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Was forming an alliance with a place inside a gate even possible?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Grandpas, has this ever happened before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―No, it's the first time I've seen a message like this since I was born. (83 years old)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―But is this Kim Minwoo possibly that Kim Minwoo? Necromancer Kim Minwoo?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―...Seems like it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Kim-men....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Kim Minwoo is a god! Kim Minwoo is a god! Kim Minwoo is a god!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Damn, I believed in you lol\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―No black cranes who didn't believe in Kim Minwoo here, right? Kyaa lol\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bulletin board was instantly paralyzed with thousands of posts regenerating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reaction was not just passionate but explosive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made sense, considering the System was the one presiding over this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever the System guaranteed could be trusted 100%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, that had always been the case so far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant this exchange would be a tremendous opportunity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the reason awakened beings all over the world began to go into a frenzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because gates and resources were woefully insufficient compared to the number of awakened beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the higher up you went.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing at the center of that chaos, Robert pressed firmly on his throbbing temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding his phone, he made a call immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the Awakened of upheaval, Kim Minwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ringtone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Robert. By any chance, is the Alliance Representative really you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―That's correct. I think I need to have a talk with you, Mr. President. Shall I go there? To where you are.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the voice coming calmly over the receiver, Robert nodded with a bewildered face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>＊ ＊ ＊\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The White House, USA.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo, who visited receiving treatment truly fit for a state guest, faced Robert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice to meet you. It's been quite a while, hasn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Phew. Every time I see you, you bring me big problems. It really gives me a headache.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Headache? Why is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his innocent gaze asking as if he truly didn't know, Robert gritted his teeth and answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alliance with another planet, do you think this is an easy task? If any problem arises, I have to take all the blame, but the problem is I, who has to take that responsibility, don't even know what kind of place this Kaisar or whatever is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, so it was because of that. But, there's nothing to worry about. It'll be a tremendous boon. For you, Mr. President.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...A tremendous boon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grinning and nodding, Kim Minwoo took something out from inside his jacket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus Items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a tattoo shown by rolling up his sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus Items and Runes were things he was already well aware of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilsung's monopoly supplies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what is that small bear tattoo?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Bear Tattoo (C)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A tattoo depicting the image of a brave bear.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect: Strength increased by 12%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robert blinked his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So, right now...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he saying this tiny picture boosts strength by a whopping 12%?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is crazy... What on earth is this?! I haven't heard of something like this existing...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think? It's a skill you can obtain from the Kaisar Continent. It's called Tattoo Art.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He explained simply to the appalled President.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Runes were easy to sell, Tattoo Art required skeletons to engrave them directly, so they were only engraved on guild members to maintain security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued speaking to the surprised man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not all. You could also craft runes...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Kim Minwoo's explanation continued, Robert's jaw began to drop endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you mean not just tattoos, but all the exclusive crafting technologies utilized only by Ilsung will be released?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right. If that happens, what do you think will happen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Awakened beings will become stronger. Probably.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If supply overflows, prices are bound to drop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prices of relatively high-rank equipment would also decrease little by little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Price stabilization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was one of the representative achievements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The benefits don't end there. The Shadow. You know about them too, right Mr. President? It will also be helpful in keeping them in check.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Helpful. How so? They will also benefit from this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Shadow is only a tiny minority compared to the total number of awakened beings. If the skills of the absolute majority improve, it can also act as a check against the Shadow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm... That does make sense, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Kim Minwoo's face became serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the introduction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was time to stimulate Robert's desire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. President, I heard the next presidential election isn't far off. I heard that man Johnson from the Republican party has quite the momentum.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That is correct. My staff also said this election would be tough. Ahem... But that... honestly, isn't that because of you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well... half of it is, yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though they had cemented their relationship by developing Slime Batteries and selling them jointly with the US, ultimately, the flow of American hegemony slowly slipping away couldn't be stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The fact that the highest-grade elixirs are slowly being released, too...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the fact that he swept away items at the Sky Auction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the outside, Robert looked like an incompetent president who was just getting beaten up endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And by none other than Korea, which was considered a weak awakened nation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, Johnson, a die-hard Republican, was shouting spiritedly, using his youth as a weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Korea? Those people aren't allies, they're leeches! If I come into power, I'll bring the Money Talks Guild headquarters to the middle of New York immediately. If they refuse, I'll drop a 500% tariff nuclear bomb! We can no longer have our wealth stolen. Only America First! Make America Great Again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―I will impose tariffs on the whole world! For our stolen wealth and jobs!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A truly extreme America First proponent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Robert was closer to a moderate, Johnson was a hardliner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If such a person became the US President, how tiring would things become in the future?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That had to be stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robert was also an America First proponent, but at least he was someone he could talk to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One of the permanent member states becomes the representative. It would likely be the US, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Make this my achievement?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earth's Representative. How cool is that? Plus, if accepted, all sorts of benefits will pour in, and you will receive all the spotlight in the future, won't you, Mr. President?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robert, who had been clearing his throat, suddenly had a dreamy look in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'If all that is true...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be a tremendous achievement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, he would be the representative of the first-ever planetary alliance contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His name would be passed down for generations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Are there any side effects that might arise from the alliance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, let's see. Rather than side effects... well. Just that other races might come over to Earth a bit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If a problem erupts...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know the System too, Mr. President. It's an alliance guaranteed by none other than the System, so you should trust it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem. China probably won't stay still. That man Li Zemin has great greed, so he won't easily yield the representative seat...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robert sent a subtle signal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo nodded as if he understood immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It would be a bit difficult for the US to control alone. I'll help too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm curious. What was the reason that greedy old monster stayed still in the middle of Beijing back then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'll get hurt if you knew. You just have walk on the flower path, Mr. President.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since negotiation was his specialty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his grinning face, Robert shook his head as if he couldn't help it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I'll leave Chairman Li to you. We'll handle the rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sounds good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With America's power, being selected as the representative would be a piece of cake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more so if China was out of the picture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the behind-the-scenes coordination was finished...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's schedule a press conference right away. Is your time okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. Even if I don't have it, I have to make it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The President, standing up with sparkling eyes, called his Chief of Staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the alliance to become an achievement, shouldn't they clearly announce what benefits this would bring right away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gather reporters from all over the world. Right now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Robert's spirited shout, the Chief of Staff hurriedly ran out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dying ember of re-election was burning into a huge torch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vitality returned to his wrinkled eyes, and his bent back straightened naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Johnson, that brat.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robert looked out the window and let out a fishy smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he was with Kim Minwoo, the master of the White House would be him forever.\u003C\u002Fp>",2174,"2026-06-03T14:21:21.388Z","2026-06-03T14:21:27.249Z",1,"novelbin.me","7fee947cbc1757a702bb4d731729b27e299cfe1f98a5c0c4f7521f6d3a7a1a73","damn-necromancer-chapter-253","damn-necromancer-chapter-251",362,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdamn-necromancer-cover.jpg"]