[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-damn-necromancer":3,"chapter-damn-necromancer-damn-necromancer-chapter-4":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},1212559,1580,"Chapter 4","damn-necromancer-chapter-4",4,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 4: Above Everyone\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo’s eyes fluttered shut as he lost consciousness. His mind swirled, everything becoming hazy like a dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Did I faint?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t surprising. He had been on the verge of collapsing from exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a message appeared before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Calculating Achievements]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The body possesses the worst possible talent. All achievement calculations will be adjusted accordingly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Achievement ‘The Duel of One Hundred Billion’ Achieved!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Truly an extravagant display of wealth!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank: B]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Achievement ‘What the Hell Are You?’ Achieved!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[One of the main characters in the game is now closely observing you!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank: B+]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Achievement ‘Overpowering Battle Continuation’ Achieved!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You’ve demonstrated extraordinary fighting spirit despite your pitiful body!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank: A]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Achievement ‘Swordsmanship Prodigy from the Start’ Achieved!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You’ve brought great enlightenment to over a hundred outstanding swordsmen!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank: A+]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Achievement ‘Crazed Ordinary Person’ Achieved!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You’ve engaged in a fierce duel with an S-Rank Awakened!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank: S]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Achievement ‘Master of the Sword Saint’ Achieved!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Sword Saint has begun to face the wall that was blocking his path!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank: S+]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Achievement ‘Founder of a Swordsmanship Style’ Achieved!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You’ve created a swordsmanship style of astonishing caliber during your Awakening!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank: ??]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Calculating total achievement value]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Calculating… ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[This is an unprecedented achievement that defies all categorization]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The existing ranking system is incapable of expressing its value]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A new achievement rank must be created]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo’s eyes widened as more messages appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The highest achievement rank he had received so far was S.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, he was seeing phrases that he had never seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Could it be… higher than S?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart pounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could achieve achievements above S rank from the start!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would be able to far surpass the previous E-rank Kim Minwoo who had learned the Spinning Slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But what’s this meeting about?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Minwoo tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike before, blue messages began to appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This is… .’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only seen it once while playing the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the message that had appeared before he moved to the 6th stage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, messages of various colors began to appear alongside the blue ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[2. Is there really a need for that? That human is just a special exception.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[3. 0 and 1 are different. The fact that one has appeared means that there could be two, three, and more. The possibility is important.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[4. If we intervene, ??? will start to exert his power as well. It’s dangerous.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[3. I agree with her. We’ve been stagnant. It’s time for a bold decision.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What the hell?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The messages were conversing as if they were alive. It was a sight he had never seen before in his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[2. But I still object… Wait. Is that human… eavesdropping on our conversation right now?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Warning!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The beings inside the barrier have become aware of the anomaly!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo shivered at the sudden chill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[3. I’ll put my faith in humanity. I agree.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[4. …They’ll probably find out about us. Fine. I suppose we can push them a little. I agree.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2. Do you guys have the confidence to back this up? Are you crazy…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Votes: 3 in favor, 1 against.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Motion passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world line is changing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transcendence of the Species!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The potential of all ‘humans’ is greatly increased!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Achievement: ‘He Who Opened the Horizon’ Achieved! This achievement will be added to the existing achievements!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warning! Warning! Warning!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>??? senses the anomaly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>??? begins to search for the cause!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Be careful. ??? will not take this situation lightly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo opened his eyes to the fragrant smell of herbs. He was inside a vat filled with a warm, brown liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This is… .’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the Tears of the Sword, a legendary healing potion passed down through the generations of the Sword Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its main effects were to relax muscles, improve blood circulation, and cleanse the blood vessels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This must be a pretty expensive potion.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The potion was made by mixing the byproducts of monsters, herbs, and magic stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing how much they had used, it seemed that he had definitely made a good impression on the Sword Saint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Feels light.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His muscle pain was gone, as if it had been washed away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been a long time since he had felt so refreshed. As he stretched his arms, a message appeared before Minwoo’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[All achievement calculations have been completed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Calculation result: EX]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You will be given a Job Skillbook (EX)!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Choose your desired job.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘EX rank!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the same rank that had been attached to the skills used by the Dragon Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He turned all the top-tier artifacts into scrap metal with just one breath of the dragon.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a rank that was overwhelmingly better than S. This was the best possible start he could have hoped for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a knock on the door of the bathhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you’re awake, get dressed and come out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trembling voice came through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a voice that sounded strangely familiar. Soon, a few memories surfaced in Kim Minwoo’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim, the granddaughter of the Sword Saint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the way he had been leering at her shamelessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Ugh.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t like he had done anything wrong anyway. It was all that bastard Kim Minwoo’s fault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need to feel intimidated. He just had to make sure not to do it again, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dressed in the clothes hanging in the bathhouse and stepped outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you want?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grandpa told me to bring you over once you woke up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim’s heart felt complicated as she watched Kim Minwoo walk ahead of her with an air of nonchalance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a while ago, he couldn’t even meet her gaze, but now he was suddenly talking to her casually, as if it were nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘His eyes are different.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was not a hint of malice in the dark pupils that were staring at her. Had he polished them up somehow in the meantime?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked in silence, Seo Yerim spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Where did you learn that swordsmanship from?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I never learned it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re lying!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The graceful and perfect distribution of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the consecutive combination of basic moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he had no mana and his body was in poor condition, there was no doubt that the swordsmanship Kim Minwoo had displayed was a sophisticated one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was even a high-level swordsmanship that surpassed her grandfather’s Wind Sword Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had never learned it, then could it be…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you saying you created that swordsmanship on the spot?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just swung it however I wanted, so what kind of swordsmanship is that…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim, who had mustered up the courage to ask the question, was utterly dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just swinging it however he wanted resulted in something more excellent than her grandfather’s swordsmanship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did that even make sense?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pupils trembled wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How, how is that… possible?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even she couldn’t do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She swallowed the rest of her words with superhuman patience and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can’t do it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo’s question, followed by him tilting his head in genuine puzzlement, made her feel an overwhelming sense of despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t think she could have a conversation with him any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like that, they arrived at the inner room where the Sword Saint was waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Thank you for treating me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t mention it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Saint laughed hollowly and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Congratulations on your Awakening. Your brilliant talent will finally be able to take flight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim gritted her teeth secretly as she listened to the Sword Saint’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been swinging the sword every day without fail from the age of seven to twenty-two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the praise and admiration she received from those around her, her grandfather was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never heard the Sword Saint say that she was talented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t thought much of it before, since no one her age had ever heard the Sword Saint say such a thing to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Saint handed him a small box. Minwoo took the box and opened it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fragrant aroma wafted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside was a small, red pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a Sword Shadow Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was one of the best pills made by the Sword Sect. A treasure that was difficult to obtain even with money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems to be a precious elixir…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slipped the box containing the elixir into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no reason to refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had done enough to deserve this much, in return for the enlightenment he had given to his friends in the Sword Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I will use it well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. Oh, right. Minwoo, have you ever thought about becoming my disciple…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, of course not…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Saint’s words trailed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you not plan to become a swordsman?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why not?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why not…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Saint was making a grave mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only seemed like a genius because he was using the swordsmanship created by the future Sword Saint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the best expert in the world controlling his body, of course he would look like a genius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But the shelf life is short.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What about after he became an Awakened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A swordsman was a profession that relied heavily on the physical body. His growth would eventually hit a wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Kim Minwoo’s physical talent was the worst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo, you’re better off as a Necromancer than a swordsman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the conclusion reached by a pilot who had experienced countless battles in the air and on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t have to explain all that to the Sword Saint…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have seen my limits.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You have seen your… limits?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Saint’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What did you see?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The illusion and the boundary between it. The realm of ‘no-self’ that exists between them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was he talking about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, he didn’t know either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he created the Wind-Lightning Sword Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was only repeating the words that the Sword Saint had uttered after breaking through the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This old man did talk a lot about catching clouds.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An excruciating silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Illusion, boundary, no-self…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Saint closed his eyes as if he had sensed something and muttered quietly to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I realized it instinctively. That I can’t go any further than this. But I don’t want to set limits on myself just yet. If it’s in a different field other than the sword, maybe I can.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Saint closed his eyes quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At times like this, catching clouds was the best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll be going now. The donation will be sent over soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo left the inner chamber, leaving the silent Sword Saint behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye-rim, who had been unable to do anything as she watched her grandfather with his eyes closed, plopped down on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Illusion? Boundary? No-self? What on earth is he talking about?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t understand a thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the Sword Saint opened his eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…It’s too far away.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s not just a brilliant talent, Kim Minwoo is a genius!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is he… really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim’s voice dropped as she asked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. He’s a genius you’d only see once in ten thousand years! A monster has appeared at Ilsung Group. This is not the time for this. Bring me my phone! Quick!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment ago, even the Sword Saint didn’t know exactly what Kim Minwoo’s words meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he was able to grasp a few subtle clues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an enlightenment of the heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could just flesh out this itchy feeling a little more!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might even be able to see the next and the next level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why the Sword Saint made a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To build a stronger relationship with Ilsung Group, which had been kept neutral until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he did that, wouldn’t he have more contact with Kim Minwoo?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had long since abandoned the ridiculous desire to take him as a disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Kim Minwoo was already a complete swordsman who had seen the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He doesn’t have to be a swordsman.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the Sword Saint just wanted to talk to him a little more. No, if possible, a lot more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehehe, Chairman Kim? It’s Seo Jinchul. I’m calling because…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On his way out of the Sword Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards’ gazes were drawn to him. Their eyes were filled with countless questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Please bear with me, friends.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was time for the most important and sacred task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t have the time to spare on private conversations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the guards seemed to have noticed his mood and were professionally holding back their questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he got into the back seat of the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take me to the main house.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed all the windows with the curtains. The interior turned into a darkroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was time to create the EX-rank skill book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Using the Job Skillbook (EX)!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have selected the job, Necromancer!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Warning: Once you choose a job, you cannot go back!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Would you like to create your first EX-rank skill as a Necromancer?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Of course!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A light burst out and…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You are transferring to Necromancer.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Stats are being generated.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Inventory is being opened.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You are being granted an EX-rank skill.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A message appeared before Minwoo’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>",2263,"2026-06-03T14:21:21.107Z","2026-06-03T14:21:26.970Z",1,"novelbin.me","cf9db59417b2f9a3084698e20e0285bc5f7fdccd816cf04719311a7dce6295dc","damn-necromancer-chapter-272","damn-necromancer-chapter-52",362,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdamn-necromancer-cover.jpg"]