[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-damn-necromancer":3,"chapter-damn-necromancer-damn-necromancer-chapter-287":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},1212608,1580,"Chapter 288","damn-necromancer-chapter-287",287,"\u003Cp>Chapter 288: Ranking Battle (8)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zone C, District 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the middle of the wasteland, green fog was rising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Build another mine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom waved his hand. From his pale fingertips, pale green energy crept out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no barriers or wooden fences at his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only dry soil and poison puddles dotted the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Immortal, aren't you going to build defense facilities?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One proxy asked carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of Goyeom’s mouth twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Barriers?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Instead of wasting time sitting around building things like that, it's better to plant another solid mine. Resources are defense and power. And……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he snapped his fingers, the soil beneath his feet bubbled up. Jet-black mud surged, and a single poison flower bloomed. Acrid poisonous energy flowed from the purple petals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is my barrier.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom spread his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same flowers were blooming all over the wasteland. Poison puddles pooled like swamps, and a light green fog hung thick over the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A concentration that would rot one's lungs just by breathing in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When the wave swarms in?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He muttered slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The moment they step, they melt. The moment they breathe, they suffocate. Nothing reaches here alive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten Thousand Poison Immortal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man harboring over a thousand types of poison within his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A monster capable of inflicting fatal wounds with mere contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him, barriers were a luxury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As expected of the Immortal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other proxies bowed their heads and busily flattered him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was understandable, as although there were five participating proxies, Goyeom was the figure who could truly be called a powerhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is enough without barriers. No, rather, barriers would only hinder the spread of the poison.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Naturally.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom raised his chin arrogantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A system window appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Insurance System has been opened!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Each proxy can bet on the ‘Survival\u002FCollapse’ of other zones.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom’s eyes flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s finally open.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snapped his fingers to open the insurance window. The status of other proxies' zones was listed in a row.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s see. Who looks the easiest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zone B, Zone D, Zone E.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom’s hand, which was scanning the dividends, stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zone A, District 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current Status: Lord's Castle Stage 2, Multiple Tower Deployment, 4 Mines.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Estimated Survival Rate: 99.7%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Option 1: Collapse before 3rd Wave ― Dividend 47.0x.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Option 2: Survive until 3rd Wave ― Dividend 0.7x.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom’s brow furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>0.7x.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant that betting on survival was actually a loss. The system had judged that ‘this guy will survive almost certainly.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What kind of monster is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scrolled down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The record of the 1st Wave appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Zone A District 1 ― 1st Wave Results]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Total Kills: 10,000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Damage: 0]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Defense Facility Damage: 0%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Clear Time: 8 minutes 12 seconds.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom’s expression hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He annihilated ten thousand enemies in 8 minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero damage. Zero damage to defense facilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he did it alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t he a crazy bastard?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A proxy cut in from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Immortal, they say that Zone A proxy is the winner of the Lower Ranking Battle. That he handled all the Demon Lord proxies by himself…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew. The name Kim Minwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster who won the Lower Ranking Battle solo. The rumor that half of the 72 Demon Lords had placed a bounty on his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But odds of 0.7x?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That basically means there’s no way to kill him, right?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, one could aim for a jackpot by betting on his failure to withstand the wave. But if one bet like that and invaded, they might end up getting their own throat slit instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least Goyeom had absolutely no intention of opening a gambling table against such a monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom ground his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time taken for him to clear the 1st Wave: 25 minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, his pride was scratched a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Hmph.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed the insurance window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, it doesn't matter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom grabbed a poison flower and crushed it. Poisonous liquid flowed from his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter how strong that guy is, he won't be able to touch this place. Because there's no reason to fight a losing battle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, Kim Minwoo was the hottest target among the participating proxies this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There would surely be those aiming for his zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He wouldn't dare empty his spot easily. Even if Andromalius is there…… it would be difficult to defend against everything.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conclusion was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not touching each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a rational judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, Goyeom himself thought so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Time remaining until 2nd Wave: 12 minutes 33 seconds.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The numbers were ticking down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom leisurely spread poison fog and waited for the wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Certain that his poison wouldn't be breached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>＊ ＊ ＊\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Notification: Insurance has been registered in Zone C District 1.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Subscriber: Zone A District 1 Proxy.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Betting Content: Collapse before 2nd Wave.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What did I just see?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His finger trembled as he pressed the notification again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Zone C District 1 ― Insurance Status]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Collapse Betting: 1 case.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Subscriber: Kim Minwoo (Zone A).]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Betting Resources: 500]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Expected Payout upon Betting Success: 2,200]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This crazy bastard?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom’s face turned red with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a moment ago, he thought ‘it’s fine as long as we don’t touch each other.’ That it was a rational judgment. That there was no reason to fight a losing battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the opponent drew his blade first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he bet on ‘Collapse’ no less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He dares empty his main base to bring down my zone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The subordinates stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Immortal, it means that man is coming personally. According to insurance rules, if you bet on ‘collapse,’ you can invade that zone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know, fuck!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom ground his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster with 47x odds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That guy is coming to invade personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Venom filled Goyeom’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just try coming. Let’s see if you can survive in my poison field.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All sorts of poisons flowing from his body spread stickily throughout the entire zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a deadly poison potent enough to make one foam at the mouth and collapse just by touching it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kugugugu―!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth rumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The 2nd Wave begins!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black tide surged from beyond the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A scale that appeared to be double that of the 1st Wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, I’ll deal with this first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The poison fog thickened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A green curtain shrouded the entire wasteland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hounds at the forefront screamed as soon as they touched the fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their skin melted, eyeballs burst, and limbs collapsed into mush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“See that? This is the power of the Ten Thousand Poison Immortal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom laughed arrogantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black shadow appeared beyond the poison fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure walking through the fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was unscathed even as the poison brushed against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, rather, he was absorbing the poison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom was appalled at the sight of his extreme poison being sucked in like dust into a vacuum cleaner whenever it touched him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What the?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absorbing poison?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And my poison at that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black figure strode forward, parting the poison fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Kim Minwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, Ten Thousand Poison Immortal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your poison tastes pretty good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You crazy monster bastard…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pitch-black poisonous energy rose from Goyeom’s fingertips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't a simple poison mist. Condensed energy swirled violently above his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The true martial art of the Ten Thousand Poison Immortal that melts flesh and rots bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There have been many bastards who came to devour me until now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom’s eyes shone gloomily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you know what their end was? Every single one of them died foaming at the mouth at my feet. You are the same…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Save your last words for the afterlife.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo’s hand cut through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue magic circles bloomed in succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman with fluttering silver hair and a skeleton knight clad in jet-black armor revealed themselves simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom’s eyes flashed upon seeing Merhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A summon to watch out for. A monster with a notorious reputation among mages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’ll kill that bitch first.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I'll finish you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom shot out like a lightning bolt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand, laden with poisonous energy, reached for Merhen’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of Merhen’s mouth twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Hmph, idiot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A barrier made of bone soared up in front of Goyeom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magic didn't end there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold air froze his body, and earth jutted out to bind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did a strong wind push his figure back, but scorching heat covered his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom hurriedly drew up his mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he circulated his poison arts to strengthen his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kkuu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘W-What?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His poisonous energy dried up in an instant, and his body became frail like tofu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kuaaak!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Goyeom howled in pain from being hit directly by magic, Cedric’s spear struck down like lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo’s sword aimed for his flank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attacks rushing in from both sides simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom gritted his teeth and extended his poison palm once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kkuu―!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bundle of pure white feathers jumped into the middle of the poisonous energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hayang’s beak opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The jet-black poison disappeared into that small mouth as if being sucked through a straw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the hell…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom’s face twisted in astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seogeok―!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear pierced his body, and the blade slashed at his immobilized form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom hurriedly swung his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A palm strike, now merely packed with raw mana rather than poison, clashed against the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiiing―.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gloomy metallic sound tore at the eardrums.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ulkeok―!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the noise that seemed to rise from hell, Goyeom coughed up a mouthful of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a split second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merhen’s magic froze the atmosphere, and Cedric’s spear dug into the opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't think straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kuh-euk! What kind of sorcery―!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no one to answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the two Legion Commanders, beating down a single martial master was all too familiar a task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took less than a minute for the spear to pierce his chest and the sword to sever his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten Thousand Poison Immortal Goyeom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A proxy who would have been treated as a powerhouse in the Middle Ranking Battle instantly turned into a headless corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo sheathed his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Deal with the rest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merhen and Cedric moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goyeom’s proxies screamed and fled, but there was nowhere to run on the Land of Death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massacre ended quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Zone C District 1 has collapsed!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Acquired Insurance Dividend of 2,200!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>System windows appeared one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That was easy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first outing went smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>＊ ＊ ＊\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Andromalius in Zone A…….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Why isn't anyone coming?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because, although he had been somewhat tense due to the insurance element, Zone A was peacefully quiet to a suspicious degree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when waves swarmed in, the well-reinforced defense facilities and towers were performing their roles surprisingly well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, it was to the point where defense would be possible even without him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Really, no one is coming.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like that, the 2nd Wave ended peacefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andromalius slumped his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I really intended to show you this time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He muttered toward the empty air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dignity of a former 72nd Demon Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combat skills honed over hundreds of years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The proof to clear the stigma of so-called 'getting a free ride.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had prepared everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……But what use is it if there are no guests…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andromalius let out a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>",1907,"2026-06-03T14:21:21.388Z","2026-06-03T14:21:27.249Z",1,"novelbin.me","537535b62a740828c14fba36d126a2f232c62811a09364eac6646d764c9722c9","damn-necromancer-chapter-73","damn-necromancer-chapter-72",362,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdamn-necromancer-cover.jpg"]