[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-damn-necromancer":3,"chapter-damn-necromancer-damn-necromancer-chapter-296":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},1212643,1580,"Chapter 297","damn-necromancer-chapter-296",296,"\u003Cp>Chapter 297: Upper Ranking Battle (3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pure white head rolled onto the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden blood soared like a fountain from the neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fallen Angel Rafaela.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she was a powerhouse among powerhouses, her neck was cut futilely easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Kim Minwoo's hand movement shaking blood off Hell Rhapsody.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The proxies standing behind dropped their jaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything felt like a dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Easy.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holy Barrier. It was a storm of light that would melt the bones if one were an undead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But light does not work on the Death Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light Attribute Immunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an absolute effect applied not only to Kim Minwoo but to all undead under his command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pretending to be in pain, pretending to stagger, pretending to be slowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inducing carelessness, and decapitating at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rafaela in Priest Form was slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her neck opened without even being able to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now what's left is―.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seureureuk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The head that had fallen moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden blood that had soared like a fountain flowed backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was sucked into the severed section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flesh connected like threads, then squirmed and began to suture itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Does she resurrect too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rafaela’s body slowly stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wound on the neck disappeared without a trace, and beyond healing, it began to mutate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pure white wings rotted black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every single feather turned sharp like a blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black patterns covered her pale skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pupils that were golden burned blood-red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was deceived. To think you wouldn't be affected by light. Do you perhaps pray to a god?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice had changed too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tone that sounded like clear bells disappeared, and dissonance like scratching metal mixed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The one who gets fooled is at fault.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo retorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rafaela nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right. It is my fault.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black wings spread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six wings covered the sky. Corrupted divinity poured down like a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pressure of a different dimension from before crushed the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood-red pupils blazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won't let my guard down this time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A low declaration rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―You, undead. Your mana shall be sealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rafaela uses Divine Tongue!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Target, Merhen’s mana is significantly sealed!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merhen’s brow twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Minwoo, I think it will take some time to undo this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could even finish speaking, Rafaela’s second attack stormed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rafaela uses Judgment Feathers!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swishhh―!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of black feathers poured down like heavy rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sounds of tearing air burst from all directions. Every single feather flew in faster than an arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo swung Hell Rhapsody.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three or four feathers flying in were deflected. However, that was an extremely small part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feathers flocking from all directions pierced through two Dragon Tooth Soldiers as is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black smoke scattered in the empty air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rafaela raised her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For the warriors, I bestow blessings.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden halo rose above her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A twisted halo. Corrupted divinity spread out like ripples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gray patterns were engraved on the bodies of the fifteen proxies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gazes changed at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously with the command, the proxies rushed in all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bodies laden with buffs moved at a speed incomparable to before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’ll need some quantity.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo snapped his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth split. Black mana soared like a fountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't call back the reverse-summoned Dragon Tooth Soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Dullahan Knights drove their horses and popped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dolsoe raised his massive body. A swarm of Specters pushed out like waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Undead Legion and the buffed proxy group collided head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwang! Kwang! Kwang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pandemonium unfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I just need to buy a little time.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are those who climbed up to the Upper Ranking Battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a limit to completely blocking them with just ordinary summons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cedric.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Skeleton Knight jumped out to the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On top of the bone armor, golden dragon scale patterns pulsated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear traced the empty air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuuung―!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three proxies flew away at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a Dragon Strike carrying Drakan’s power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shockwave spread in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is that―!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Drakan! It’s that bastard Drakan’s power!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Agitation spread across the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric did not stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear extended like lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stabbing, slashing, and swinging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Proxies fell spewing blood at every passing trajectory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kill that undead first!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five rushed in at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric’s blue eye glint shone coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Futile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hoof crushed the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground caved in deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rotating spear shaft deflected attacks flying from five directions simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puuk―!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear tip pierced one guy’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Keo-eok―!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled it out while slashing sideways. Another one split and fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, Cedric’s spearmanship was flashy, but his strength and stats were lacking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after absorbing Drakan’s soul, it changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he obtained a body to support his technique, his spear began to run wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seureureuk―.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rafaela had approached right in front of his nose before he knew it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Necromancer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood-red pupils pierced Kim Minwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I shall take your neck.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black wings struck down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwang―!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo received it with his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His arm went numb. Wings struck consecutively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blocking, deflecting, and dodging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was gradually pushed back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do not run away.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spear of chaos formed in Rafaela’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu-ung―!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Javelins poured down like rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo rolled to the side and dodged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One spear brushing past cut his shoulder. Blood splattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merhen’s magic bound Rafaela’s limbs, but it was insufficient to bind her completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fallen Angel’s magic resistance was extremely high. Even more than Drakan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, in terms of strength and technique alone, the previous Drakan was a much more complete monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo caught his breath and stood up. His eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I see the pattern.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a wing attack, exactly 0.5 seconds of stiffness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After throwing a spear of light, the right wing droops slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Merhen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a short instruction through the Heart of the Legion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Okay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver hair fluttered in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rafaela swung her wings again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo blocked from the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stiffness came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment―.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Freeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merhen’s low voice overlapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blue magic circle bloomed beneath Rafaela’s feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ice soared up her legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just this much!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rafaela spread her wings, attempting to shatter the ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before anyone realized, Cedric had charged from behind, his spear striking like lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kuaaaak―!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fallen Angel’s scream rang through the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric’s spear tip protruded through her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her balance collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body tilted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo dug into the opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hell Rhapsody harbored darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword tip fell toward her neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rafaela’s eyes opened wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seogeok―!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, her neck was severed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, it didn't end there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Soul Bind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Secret Book opened wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black chains soared from the empty air, wrapping around the red soul trying to escape from the severed neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soul screamed as if being torn apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regeneration did not begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flesh squirmed and then stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bound soul could not return to the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Merhen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fallen Angel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A High-ranking Being utilizing a mix of physical and magical abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether Cedric or Merhen, it was a useful soul regardless of who received it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I should give one to each. Fairly.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merhen stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver hair fluttered in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo snapped his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Secret Book unfolded, and the golden soul was sucked toward Merhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuuung―!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merhen’s chest opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fallen Angel’s soul seeped between her ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light, in which divinity and demonic nature were twisted, flowed along every one of her bone joints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Devouring the soul of a High-ranking Being.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Legion Commander ‘Merhen’s’ status rises.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her blue pupils fluctuated violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden patterns bloomed over her pale skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patterns resembling angel wings wrapped around her collarbone and spread out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her shoulders became solid, and her arms became sturdy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fallen Angel’s power was engraved on every fingertip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuuung―!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air resonated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just from the wave of mana spewing from Merhen’s body, the surrounding earth caved in deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merhen looked down at her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faint golden radiance flowed over her pale skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clenched and unclenched her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just that action made the sound of the air being crushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Merhen inherits a portion of authority.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Divine Tongue: Mana Seal.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Temporarily seals the target's mana.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Physical and magic resistance increase significantly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merhen’s eyes grew round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden patterns shimmered on her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Minwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A low and calm voice. A minute tremor was mixed within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Now I am…… solid too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver hair swayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue pupils looked straight at Kim Minwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Before, I was only behind Minwoo. Only helping with magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clenched her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of air tearing rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Now I can stand in front too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy spewing from Merhen’s body had definitely changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The depth of mana, the density of the body, both felt like they had gone up a notch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Try using it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merhen raised her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden magic circle bloomed in the empty air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the same pattern Rafaela had used.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―You, don't move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Divine Tongue rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a nearby proxy froze on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana was sealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole body hardened stiffly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Complete restraint where not even a fingertip could budge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo admired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is usable?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of Merhen’s mouth went up slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a rare smile for her, who barely had any change in expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Should use it when catching mages.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Yeah. I think it will be useful. It’s stronger than my blocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric obtained Drakan’s power and became a physical monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merhen obtained Rafaela’s authority and equipped mana sealing, magic resistance, and even a solid body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The status of the two Legion Commanders rose simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Cedric is the spear opening the battlefield.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He became a vanguard piercing a path and gathering enemies’ gazes through mighty power and Drakan’s Dragon Strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merhen was the mage planning the board from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Since her body became sturdy, she won't be easily reverse-summoned.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having obtained the Divine Tongue ability, Merhen, who was already a nightmare for mages with magic blocking…….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Now she must have become the ultimate counter.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo looked at the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Now three remain.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled the content he had overheard from Andromalius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iron Blood King Carnos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A berserker satisfied only when staining the battlefield with blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Witch of the White Night Elise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A monster of ice magic freezing the entire night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Formless Sword Wraith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An incarnation of killing intent reaching the target the moment the sword is drawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have to devour them all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Necromancy Secret Book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rise in the Legion Commanders’ status due to it was extremely useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If I hunt these three, what kind of abilities can I obtain?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of Kim Minwoo’s mouth slowly curled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final hunt of the Upper Ranking Battle was just beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>",1794,"2026-06-03T14:21:21.388Z","2026-06-03T14:21:27.249Z",1,"novelbin.me","92efdb6bd0339c89a5243e2bc6f75b6e9da96e68d9cba93ac962cf9496183692","damn-necromancer-chapter-91","damn-necromancer-chapter-90",362,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdamn-necromancer-cover.jpg"]