[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-damn-necromancer":3,"chapter-damn-necromancer-damn-necromancer-chapter-44":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},1212676,1580,"Chapter 44","damn-necromancer-chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 44: Debut (1)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep beneath the earth’s surface lies a colossal smithy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang! Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless skeletons wield hammers, tirelessly crafting items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bubble, bubble!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In another corner, a cauldron brims with ingredients, where alchemy is at work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Real-time replicas of + items materialize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The production process is shrouded in secrecy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After bulk purchases of materials, transportation is conducted discreetly via subspace rings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through multiple transfers, the materials arrive at this hidden underground smithy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once a sufficient quantity of items is produced, they are stored in subspace rings and delivered to the Ilsung Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wonder who’s behind it all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hottest topic of late revolved around the craftsman who replicated + items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumors abound that corporations are burning the midnight oil, desperately seeking out this enigmatic Blacksmith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impressive effort, though misguided.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The irony lied in their pursuit of a craftsman, oblivious to the fact that they’re dealing with a necromancer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo, unassuming as ever, continued his rounds, raising no eyebrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought of a necromancer wielding skeletons to produce such a massive output is simply inconceivable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, a heap of equipment piled up on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo picked up one of the items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lettman’s Spine Blade]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank: Normal+]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Required Level: 10 or higher]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A beginner’s weapon crafted by a skilled artisan. Its presence instills a sense of reassurance.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect 1: Strength +2, Agility +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect 2: Low chance of causing minor bleeding on hit]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mass-Produced Items with Extraordinary Stats\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the skeletons’ mass-produced items, one stood out with exceptional stats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They sold this for 9 million won?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acquiring a similar weapon would cost at least 20 million won in the auction house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The higher price was due to the 10% auction fee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was practically half the price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more shocking was the fact that they still made a hefty profit at this price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The materials used were nothing more than Lettman’s spine, a few monster byproducts, and some finishing agents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The cost can’t be more than 200,000 won.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The labor cost of the craftsman and other miscellaneous expenses inflated the price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Awakened were aware of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, they still bought it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one skims on their own life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the crafting equipment was cheaper than buying from the auction house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is why large corporations were flocking to the equipment market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they established a foothold, the money would flow in like a river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a familiar figure descended into the underground workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Park Siwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hyung, I’m here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, just dump the materials over there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. And I also got a bunch of attribute items. There were more listings at the auction house this time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siwoo unloaded the contents of his subspace ring with reckless abandon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This transport job was paramount to security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entrusting it to an untrustworthy individual could expose their operation and cause chaos worldwide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo chose Park Siwoo for this job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were in the same boat, so there was no reason to be suspicious of each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also trusted Siwoo’s character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Siwoo had been maintaining security very well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was also diligent enough to collect items even while he was busy hunting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, Whitey, it’s time to eat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— Coo, coo\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Minwoo pointed to the attribute items, Whitey like an excited dog immediately flew towards them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whitey opened his mouth wide as he approached each item with an attribute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The fire attribute in the sharp flame sword has been completely absorbed!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The wind attribute in the wind-filled armor has been completely absorbed!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Lightning attribute in the static staff has been completely absorbed!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fire attribute increased by 0.05%…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Wind attribute increased by 0.06%…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lightning attribute…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo had been feeding Whitey a lot of attribute items for the past few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, the color of Whitey’s feathers on his neck had become a variety of colors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Fire, wind, Lightning, earth.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo planned to feed Whitey the ice attribute fragment he would find in the next gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already raised four attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A total of five attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would be enough to handle most gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would decide on the remaining two attributes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, it’s amazing every time I see it. The item’s rank drops to normal every time it absorbs an attribute… It looks like it’s going to cost a fortune.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo was impressed by Whitey’s ability to absorb attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he was also concerned about the cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attribute items were expensive, and they would need to be purchased in large quantities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo knew that he would need to make a lot of money to support Whitey’s growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was determined to make it happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would become the richest man in the world and use his wealth to support Whitey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would make Whitey the strongest creature in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was Minwoo’s dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siwoo pointed to the items that had turned into cans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the attribute items, which were close to rare in terms of magic, were absorbed, they all turned into common items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Of course they would.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s the essence of an attribute item?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it’s the attribute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was natural that they would turn into cans after that was extracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You have to think of it as an investment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hyung, does eating like this increase attributes a lot?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Retrieving Whitey’s status window!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Whitey]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Race: Rainbow Phoenix]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Possessed Attributes: Ice 20%, Fire 0.52%, Wind 0.51%, Lightning 0.5%, Earth 0.53%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All four attributes have increased to about 0.5% so far.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? 0.5%? The value of the items You’ve fed him so far must be around 200 billion won…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was already prepared for that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fragments of winter that froze the entire northern part of the continent only filled 20%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a rough idea from then on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Ah, I guess I’ll have to spend a lot of money to raise attributes.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But I can’t go around finding hidden gates for all seven attributes.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew how to open a few hidden gates, but they are not all connected to attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they are, it’s uncertain whether he can fill 100%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he had no choice but to spend money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, he can somehow get the money to spend, but the problem was that he couldn’t get attribute items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘They’re not common, so…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are currently feeding Whitey items from the auction house as much as they can.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Coo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whitey, who had absorbed hundreds of billions worth of items this time as well, flew over with a groan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you enjoy it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Coo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay, okay. Daddy worked hard and made some money, so I’ll find some more for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Coo, Coo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bird whimpered as if it was happy when Minwoo stroked its head gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Park Siwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What level are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m level 93 now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, you’ve leveled up a lot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was aiming for level 101, but…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Minwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed he wanted to join the guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you sure? As I said, if you come to my guild, you’re probably going to have a lot of hard work.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve been through a lot of battles, both air and ground. I’m confident that I can even take on assassins now! Really!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, Siwoo had also been through a lot since his cool debut with Sword Saint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not only gained fame as Sword Saint’s disciple, but it had also received recruitment offers from all the top 10 guilds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From what he heard, they had offered all sorts of sweet deals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that it had rejected all of them and stuck with Minwoo showed that he was definitely loyal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay. Come to our Money Talks Guild.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, that’s good. I was about to stop crafting anyway. Let’s have a press conference. We need to get some spotlight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, before that. Your younger sister. For now, send her to the Black Tower. I’ll contact them in advance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, that’s the plan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Park Siwoo nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was true that if he joined the guild, he couldn’t predict what would happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was especially true in a situation where the chaebol families were being criticized for everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would those spoiled brats blame him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were specialists in blaming others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were probably criticizing Kim Minwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘My sister and I will be fine, but…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t an ordinary person..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even an expensive apartment didn’t have perfect security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why he readily agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Tower was known as one of the most secure places in Korea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the perfect place to entrust his sister’s safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[TL\u002FN: This is how it was in the raws, so context might change further down the story as more information is provided by the author]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But isn’t it better to keep crafting? You said it was like copying money.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve already accumulated about 100,000 in stock. I’ve also gained as much proficiency as I can. It’s time to go hunting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He checked the skeletons’ crafting skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skeleton Summon (F) +9]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A skill that has been strengthened to the limit.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Consumes 10 mana to summon 2 (1+1) LV51 skeletons.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Proficiency in melee weapons (F), Dwarven crafting (E), Elven alchemy (E)]*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Melee Weapon Skill (F): Increases the damage of all melee weapons by 10%.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dwarven Crafting (E): Can craft equipment with additional effects using Dwarven crafting techniques.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Elven Alchemy (E): Can craft alchemy items with additional effects using Elven alchemy techniques.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There had been many changes as he crafted numerous items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The average level of the skeletons had skyrocketed to 51.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The two crafting skill levels have each gone up by one.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t take long for proficiency to rise as he churned out tens of thousands of items a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, the skeletons could now create + items even for low-level items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he had already crafted equipment suitable for the skeletons’ level 51.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they had the equipment slot, he could equip them without any burden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also exchanged two bone pieces through the bones he had purchased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t a great success, but he settled for a success, and the increase in ability values was still enormous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had even finished setting up for the next hunt while trying to craft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The mages level is a bit behind, though.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would think about that later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was much more advantageous to summon a large number of ordinary skeletons for crafting, so there was no helping it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had accumulated a lot of so-called stock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he didn’t make any crafted items for a while, there would be no shortage of items to sell at the equipment store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time to start moving for the next hunt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already decided on his destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘A new gate will appear in Gyeonggi-do soon.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process of a gate popping up is simple. Mana explodes into the surrounding area before it appears, and soon after, the gate pops up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The difficulty is B-rank.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A-rank is a bit too tough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>C-rank is too easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a gate with just the right difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I have to get the first clear reward, right?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anything with the word “first” has meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same was true for gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Parties that were the first to enter a gate were often given special missions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The difficulty level is higher.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It feels more like B+ than B.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In return, the rewards were also higher than those for clearing a normal gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They give special rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s similar to a hidden gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, as soon as there were signs of a gate being generated, guilds and all sorts of organizations would flock to it like a herd of wildebeests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t just rush in for the guaranteed jackpot of a first clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rank of a newly generated gate is initially shown as a question mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rank becomes clear after investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the groups that gathers after the investigation is selected to attempt the clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Originally, this gate was cleared by Dorim Guild.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the game story, several years from now, the Dorim Guild Master reveals some of the rewards he received.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The Ring of Yuger.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normal – Magic – Rare – Unique – Legend – Ancient – Mythical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ring that belongs to the legendary tier, one of the seven tiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still vividly remembered the words of the guy who bragged about it at a lecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know many of you are curious about my ring. I was really lucky. Do you remember the B-rank gate that appeared in Gyeonggi-do a few years ago? I got a starting item from there…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said that if you join the guild, you will have the opportunity to get such items, so please support Dorim Guild a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, some of the options were revealed and it was a big deal for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s because the performance was amazing, as befitting a legendary rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guy was definitely lucky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He got something that was way too good for his skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I never got to buy it after all.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he played as Kim Minwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, he started at a much later time than now, and the legendary ring was already on the guy’s finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even refused to sell it even after he offered him a ridiculous amount of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that he didn’t disclose all the options must mean that they were that good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’m going to get it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn’t be unfair for the guild master of Dorim Guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, Kim Minwoo would use it to block the foreign powers, not for his own personal gain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the guildmaster should make a concession for the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s time to make my move.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation is very different from when he cleared the ancient tomb in the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He has gained enough strength to protect himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘To get what I want…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was ready to make the world noisy again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>",2354,"2026-06-03T14:21:21.107Z","2026-06-03T14:21:26.970Z",1,"novelbin.me","53765b05814b2fbcbe8fcb6d371923d701898459b1eb3152dba2eccd5dee28a8","damn-necromancer-chapter-45","damn-necromancer-chapter-43",362,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdamn-necromancer-cover.jpg"]