[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-damn-necromancer":3,"chapter-damn-necromancer-damn-necromancer-chapter-311":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},1212393,1580,"Chapter 312","damn-necromancer-chapter-311",311,"\u003Cp>Chapter 312: Heavenly City (2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[From the Heavenly City, the Diamond Sponsorship Certificate sent by 'Kim Minwoo' has arrived!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee Seoyoon looked at the sponsorship certificate placed on her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What is this?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A suddenly appearing sponsorship certificate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Namgung Min also tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, Noona. Wasn't this supposed to be given later?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, there must have been some circumstances.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, Lee Seoyoon's eyes sparkled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a place she had only heard about in passing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The information she knew wasn't much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place Kim Minwoo had visited first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An unreasonable place where the starting line changes depending on the sponsorship certificate. But at the same time, it is a place where numerous opportunities that do not exist on Earth lurk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could tell that just by looking at Seo Yerim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because after returning from the Heavenly City, her momentum had become twice as sharp as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If it's such a fun place......’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is no reason not to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I'm using this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I use it first, follow after that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, whatever you say.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Lee Seoyoon used the sponsorship certificate like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surroundings turned entirely into a pure white space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Checking qualifications......]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You possess a Diamond Sponsorship Certificate.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current Level 689.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[No previous record of taking a test.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[......Calculating.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The test will begin when the target 'Namgung Min' participates.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While she was tilting her head, Namgung Min was summoned next to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Please select the difficulty of the Initiate Test.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Phase 1, Bronze]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Phase 2, Silver]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Phase 3, Gold]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Phase 4, Platinum]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Phase 5, Diamond]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>〈Tip 1. The difficulty you select first will be fixed as your maximum difficulty.〉\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>〈Tip 2. If you select a difficulty and fail, the same difficulty will never be activated again.〉\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>〈Tip 3. Once a difficulty is selected, the test will proceed with the same difficulty until you fail.〉\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>〈Example. Upon passing the Gold Grade Initiate Test → Proceed to Gold Grade Trainee Test〉\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Obviously Diamond. What about you, Noona?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why even ask such a thing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless they were shot in the head, there would be no idiot who would choose a lower difficulty here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Both have selected the Initiate, Diamond difficulty test!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, a certain teddy bear popped out into the pure white space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Eh? What is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small teddy bear began to look around as if assessing the situation, and before long, its eyes met the two people's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―What the, you didn't use a Job Change Ticket? Hey, you two!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......What are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Me? I am the Re-evaluation Inspector Popo. You look like guys trying to enter the Heavenly City...... Who are you related to? How did you summon me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We never really called you, though?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Namgung Min shrugged his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Liar. If you never called me, there's no reason for me to pop out here! Did you guys mess with something in the test or what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, we don't know either.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee Seoyoon retorted cynically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Hmm. Wait a moment. Let me grasp the situation. Hello? This is Popo. I would like to contact Lord Jiphael. Ah, he is busy right now? Then how long should I wait......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wondering what a ‘Diamond’ difficulty would be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a single teddy bear pops out and that's it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The anticipation that had swelled up was only for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Namgung Min cracked his neck as if bored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How annoying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was before he even finished speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Namgung Min's figure disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, it didn't disappear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just too fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―......Eh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Popo turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His dagger had already approached right before his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just die.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving only a black afterimage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twin daggers crossed toward Popo's neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It will tear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Popo's small body swelled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure that was a small teddy bear expanded in an instant. The brown fur was dyed pitch-black, and the cute eyes blazed blood-red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soft plush skin split open, and the darkness of the abyss leaked out from the gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kururururu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space itself vibrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Popo's voice echoed in overlaps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dissonance of dozens, hundreds of voices overlapping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―The sin of pointing a blade at an examiner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enlarged shadow pounced on the two people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Execution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peo-eok.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Namgung Min's body bounced away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he blocked by crossing his daggers, his arm bones screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Keu-heup.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee Seoyoon's shadow blade grazed Popo's flank. However, the moment it touched the darkness, the blade itself melted away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What is this?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were dyed with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darkness was swallowing darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadows she had wielded as a Shadow Walker were nothing but prey in front of that existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peo-eok―!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the form of condensed darkness struck her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee Seoyoon's body flew up all the way to the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Warning!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Difficulty changes from ‘Diamond’ to ‘Murderous’!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[‘Murderous’ difficulty is applied.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“.......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Namgung Min stood up while spitting blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His broken arm drooped limply, but his eyes actually brightened even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brain had already started spinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘0.3 second delay after a left attack. The right is instant. The shadow arm deployment pattern has three branches―.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shuak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Namgung Min kicked the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, it wasn't head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Digging into the flank, he squeezed in between Popo's shadow arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tip of the blade grazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single strand of fur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was merely a single strand of fur, but.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Namgung Min smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He read the pattern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could see where the next attack would come from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Top left. In 0.2 seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he twisted his body to evade and tried to thrust his dagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Popo's voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Are you learning in real-time? Then how about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pattern changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow arm that had three branches split into seven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speed doubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The predicted 0.2 seconds dropped to 0.1 seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shit―.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peok.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Namgung Min's flank was pierced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood burst out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, a laugh leaked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha, crazy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time he read it, it switched to a higher pattern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An opponent where learning became meaningless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Lee Seoyoon revealed her form from within the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darkness condensed in both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twelve Shadow Blades floated up into the empty air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You said they all get eaten, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seueuk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twelve blades fired simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right before plunging into Popo's body, they all melted away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an expected result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So.......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow expanded explosively from beneath Lee Seoyoon's feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint darknesses cast over the entire pure white space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all began to be sucked into her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Oh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Popo's blood-red eyes took on interest for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don't usually fight like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee Seoyoon's body was dyed black as if encroached by darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three clones popped out simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main body and the clones, the four of them surrounded Popo from all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But there's no reason to keep the rules in front of you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four charged simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Popo's shadow arms were swung.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two clones melted away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the remaining two dug in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―To attack with darkness in front of darkness that eats darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peo-eok.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee Seoyoon's main body flew away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she was smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who said I only fight with darkness?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Namgung Min was behind Popo's back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had dug in while Lee Seoyoon drew attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twin daggers crossed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thin wound was engraved on Popo's back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hairline mark without a single drop of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Popo slowly turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Namgung Min was smiling while covered in blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A broken arm, a pierced flank, cracked ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, only his eyes shone madly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scratched it once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today's goal is achieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘A single piece of this bastard's flesh. I'm satisfied with that.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Popo's blood-red eyes looked at the two people alternately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee Seoyoon stood up from among the remains of the melted clones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Namgung Min, who did not let go of his sword even while dripping blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Right. Emotion was mixed into the overlapping voice for the first time. It has to be at least this much to be a ‘Murderous’ Initiate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Popo's blood-red eyes fixed on Lee Seoyoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remains of the melted clones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Popo's blood-red eyes fixed on Lee Seoyoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remains of the melted clones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar smell rising from between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―......Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive figure tilted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―This smell...... you are not a living being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Popo's gaze moved down as if licking Lee Seoyoon's chest. The mark of the strike from earlier, crossing where the heart should be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black smoke was leaking out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―You are an undead, aren't you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee Seoyoon chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah. I am not human.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Even so, I see one more soul string.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Popo's gaze swept across the empty air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if following an invisible thread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―The thing tied behind...... is a summoning circle. Traces of being connected to someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Popo's pupils grew round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Could it be, a Necromancer? Wait a minute. By any chance, is your master ‘Kim Minwoo’?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......Why him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee Seoyoon narrowed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Oh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Popo's blood-red eyes widened in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Are you truly an associate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive figure that had been dyed pitch-black shrunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The darkness of the abyss lifted, and the brown fur returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small teddy bear stood in front of the two people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Man, if that was the case, you should have told me beforehand! Hehe, if I had known, I would have gone easy on you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Namgung Min spat out blood-mixed saliva with a ptooey, as if dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You, are related to that guy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Of course! We are in such a wonderful relationship where we help and guide each other. Ah, I heard Kim Minwoo is quite active in the Heavenly City these days...... so he sent you to supplement his guild members!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Popo, clapping his hands with a smack as if he understood everything, grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Then I cannot just let you go. Since it has come to this, shouldn't you all receive better rewards as well! So.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Popo's figure swelled up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Try struggling properly once. To the point where I am surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>＊ ＊ ＊\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forest of Mist, the deepest part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a forbidden realm where not even Amteron had set foot. Thick mist swallowed the vision, and a white veil where one couldn't see even an inch ahead surrounded all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, the large army of one thousand eight hundred did not scatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was only one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because of the man standing at the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Phew.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo shook off the black blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath his feet, tens of thousands of hybrid corpses were piled up like a mountain. Twisted limbs, crushed skulls, torn innards. The traces of slaughter faintly shone in the mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mist became even thicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, it wasn't just becoming thicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It began to wriggle as if alive and condense into a single point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kururururu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth resonated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have hunted a certain level or more of hybrids in the Forest of Mist!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Ruler of the Mist appears!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place where the mist lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive figure revealed its form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twelve pupils stared in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of tentacles stretched out from the torso made of mist, and at the end of each, a mouth full of teeth flared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A form that could not be defined, truly a crystallization of bizarreness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear spread among the guild members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Kim Minwoo was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze pierced the monster's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was faintly visible between the mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single stone statue in the shape of a human was embedded there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stone statue that looked to be of the exact same material as the Statue of the Vagabond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh. Do you give enhancement materials if I catch you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of Kim Minwoo's mouth went up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I finally found it.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1984,"2026-06-03T14:21:21.388Z","2026-06-03T14:21:27.249Z",1,"novelbin.me","e4e26d2a4d59fdb1bfde3da49c20b4bc98f7ef92f722bd563df0446bc689d6ba","damn-necromancer-chapter-312","damn-necromancer-chapter-310",362,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdamn-necromancer-cover.jpg"]