[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-damn-necromancer":3,"chapter-damn-necromancer-damn-necromancer-chapter-48":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},1212680,1580,"Chapter 48","damn-necromancer-chapter-48",48,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Proks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[PR\u002FN: Let the TL cook 🗣️🔥 ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 48: Sado Alliance (2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where can I find these missions?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re posted in the main hall, but… Even if you aim for the top ten, there’s no single mission that would give you enough points in one go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still, I need to see them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, let’s go together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jang Sam opened the door, and they stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene before us was a row of luxurious buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything had a polished, grandiose look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, this place is fancy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, it’s the largest faction in the Unorthodox Alliance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a loud bang echoed from one of the nearby buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An explosion, it seemed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wall was blasted apart, and a man came flying out, spitting blood from his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jang Sam’s eyes widened in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Th-That’s… isn’t that Baek Sagongja?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Someone I know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s Baek Sagongja, the half-brother of the Master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure emerged from the wreckage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman, her fist clenched, radiating a fierce energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who do you think you are, touching me like that, you pervert!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo cocked his head, recognizing the voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at her face and saw a familiar one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seo Yerim?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened when she saw him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Minwoo! You’re here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did he realize who had caused the commotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the Sword of Justice Seo Yerim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What brings you here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I came to save you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because if you died, I think grandfather would be sad,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew she was fond of her grandfather, but he didn’t think it was this serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was inwardly impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Baek Sagongja was staggering to his feet, glaring at him and Seo Yerim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were ablaze with suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, Baek Socheon, you’ve been messing with my new maid? Don’t pretend you don’t know what I’m talking about, you worthless Bastard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maid?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t play dumb, You Bastard! Just because I got slapped by the maid doesn’t mean you can claim her!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to be conjuring up some dramatic love story in his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, several guards came rushing to his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Baek Sagongja! Are you okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m fine! As if a slap from a maid could knock me down!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to play it cool, but Kim Minwoo couldn’t help but think:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, he got slapped, and that’s what sent him flying?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like Seo Yerim’s strength had reached monstrous levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Well, considering she’s an awakened being known for being beyond A-rank, her stats must be off the charts. All those years of training must’ve paid off in unimaginable ways.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seo Yerim, are you a maid?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft. I don’t know. I guess that’s the role I ended up with, but getting assigned to some pervert’s place… it’s a mess.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you’re going to be a maid, why not be mine? It’d be a better option.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t there an option where I don’t have to be a maid at all?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In this era, it’s not that easy to escape a predetermined role.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Sagongja nodded vigorously at his words, agreeing for all the wrong reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You spoke well, Bastard! How dare a mere maid slap me? Insolent! I will break your limbs!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He roared, drawing his sword, his guards following suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo stepped forward, ready to intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s with you calling me ‘Bastard’ all the time? Isn’t it annoying for the listener?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it wrong to call someone a ‘Bastard’ when they don’t even know who their mother is? Doesn’t everyone think so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how true it might be that Baek Socheon, as the fifth child, had little status or martial ability, it’s not like they could openly agree with Baek Sagongja.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was still a descendant of the leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, their silent smirks spoke volumes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, he wasn’t a martial arts prodigy, and yes, he was a drunkard who spent his days at brothels, but they were just some low-level guards, mere foot soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Baek Sagongja was there to protect them, they knew better than to cross certain lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo looked over at Jang Sam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, Jang Sam.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Young Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You saw them laugh at me, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh… well…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jang Sam hesitated, his eyes darting back and forth, clearly caught off guard by the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to apply a bit of pressure, literally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo grabbed his shoulder, and his unexpected grip made Jang Sam’s face turn beet red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You saw it, didn’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked, tightening his grip just enough to make his point clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Y-Yes! I saw them! This is Jang Sam, I saw it clearly with my own eyes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good job.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He released his grip on Jang Sam’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he had a witness, he drew his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When a minion laughs at their master, they deserve to die, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Has this Bastard lost its mind…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Sagongja scoffed, mocking his statement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then, something changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the heck!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly thirty warriors panicked as their legs were suddenly grabbed by hundreds of white bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Urgh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sounds of screaming echoed as multiple weapons pierced from all directions, quickly taking out half a dozen warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop them!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warriors ignited their blades with mana, swinging them in every direction, a display of martial arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Looks like their levels are around 200.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While they might be martial artists from the martial world, they weren’t supernatural; they used mana and swung weapons like everyone else—just with a bit more flair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That’s not enough to win.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His skeleton army, with an average level of 51 and armed with magic-set items, were not only well-geared but had also gained significant combat experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With hundreds of skeletons launching a surprise attack, there was no way a mere thirty warriors could stand their ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the warriors gained more injuries from the relentless attacks, the few who managed to kill a skeleton were in for a surprise—they simply came back to life and continued fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Necromancy! Take out the caster! Kill Baek Socheon!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Sagongja shouted, pointing at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His warriors redirected their assault toward me with menacing expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as they closed in, Cedric, who had been waiting patiently, swung his spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five warriors’ heads burst like fireworks, causing the rest to halt abruptly in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dear God…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s a master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Proks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear-wielding skeleton, towering over the others by half a head, was no ordinary skeleton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His one strike showed them he was a high-level master, far beyond their capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second-rate warriors fell in an instant, leaving only Baek Sagongja standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level increased by 1!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jang Sam.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Y-Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jang Sam, in shock, was staring at the pool of blood around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it okay to kill him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uhh… the leader might not like it…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah. Killing some warriors is one thing, but if you kill his son Baek Sagongja, it could get a bit… complicated…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded and approached Baek Sagongja, who was barely standing, his body torn and bleeding from the numerous attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kneel.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeletons disarmed him and forced him to his knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo grabbed him by the hair, pulling his head back to meet his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“H-heek…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recoiled, an unpleasant stench filling the air as he wet himself in fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground was wet beneath him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why do you think we’re fighting?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he didn’t answer, Kim Minwoo slapped him hard across the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few teeth clattered to the ground, and his eyes widened in shock at the sheer force of the blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t hear me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I-I heard you! It was my fault! I-I was too presumptuous!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not going to act up again, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded frantically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But who told you to just nod your head? That’s disrespectful,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snapped, slapping him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another set of teeth hit the ground, and tears streamed down his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I-I won’t! I really won’t!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, just making sure. So, about that maid you have—I’m taking her. Cool?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“G-go ahead! You can have her!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that settled, Kim Minwoo decided to get some closure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, but you really pissed me off by calling me a Bastard. That wasn’t cool.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I-I know! I was wrong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure, but there needs to be some consequences, right? I think breaking your legs should be enough, and you’re lucky you won’t die.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“S-sure!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, stand still, or it’ll hurt more,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a voice called from behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you really going to crush his legs?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo turned to see an old man watching him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hoho. Have you forgotten me already? I’m the Second Elder,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, Minwoo could sense a significant build-up of mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This guy was the real deal, with a level of at least 400 or higher.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second Elder. If I don’t crush his legs, are you offering me something in return?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, why would I do that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’ll just go ahead and do it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of bones breaking echoed, and his feet flopped limply, as if they had been torn apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Sagongja lost consciousness, his face slumping to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Elder blinked in disbelief at what just happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why do that? This isn’t some stodgy orthodox sect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, and that’s why I did it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, I guess that’s not the main issue here, Fifth Young Master, you’re coming with me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Leader has summoned you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting the head of the Sado Alliance Leader was something he had to do at least once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the elder glided smoothly along the path, he tried to keep up, but he didn’t have his level of movement technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to make do with a brisk walk, using whatever tricks he could to maintain the pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t too difficult, and he managed to follow along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they left, Seo Yerim was left standing alone, her eyes fixed ahead in a daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle had ended before she could even do much of anything, and it was clear she was bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘How is he that strong?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wondered, recalling the utter devastation he had caused with a simple hand gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeleton warriors he summoned, especially Cedric, were of a different class entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric’s skill with a spear was so precise that even she, a high-level fighter, would struggle against him in a straight fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind raced with questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She began to suspect that his entrance into the gate wasn’t just by chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed too prepared, too strong to have been dragged in by accident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Did he plan to enter all along?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wondered, recalling how he had seemingly stumbled his way into the gate but then acted with such control and power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Why’d he leave me here?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a familiar voice interrupted her thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Jang Sam, the servant who had accompanied me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahem! Nice to be working with you. I’m Jang Sam, the only faithful servant of the Fifth Young Master. The Young Master relies heavily on me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim rolled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, sure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since we’re both servants, we should stick together. You can call me Senior Brother, or if that’s too formal, you can call me Big Brother Jang. It has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop lowering your voice like that, and just tell me how old you are.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Um, I’m twenty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not forty?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forty? Why would you—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m twenty-two. Just call me sister or something. Don’t try to act all senior when you barely have any skills.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? How could you—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jang Sam’s eyes widened as Seo Yerim’s hand lightly touched his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a faint hint of sword energy in her touch, sharp and chilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This maid was a true expert, the kind of high-level fighter that he couldn’t even imagine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Am I wrong? Isn’t it true that in martial arts, the strongest is the one in charge?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Sister,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he thought about it, didn’t she send the Fourth young master flying in a slap?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jang Sam’s attitude naturally became polite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim released her hold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lead the way. I don’t know where I’m supposed to go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Sister,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jang Sam replied, swallowing hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked ahead, unsure of where he was leading her, but one thing was clear: he didn’t want to provoke her again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[TL\u002FN: Few things\u002Fchanges to note- 1) Heretic Temple -> Sado Alliance 2) Sado Alliance is the part of the Unorthodox Alliance not the Unorthodox Alliance itself 3) Righteous Alliance -> Murim Alliance (to stay consistent with the original murim terminologies with what everyone is familiar with) 4) Dragon-Phoenix Tournament -> Dragon-phoenix Gathering (Tournament is something which will occur after they go in the gathering) 5) The Dragon-Phoenix gathering is happening between Murim Alliance, Unorthodox Alliance and The Demonic Cult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: I do hope if there are some inconsistencies left, you guys bear it with us, as both me and the pr are not familiar with murim translation]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Proks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",2185,"2026-06-03T14:21:21.107Z","2026-06-03T14:21:26.970Z",1,"novelbin.me","eadab9ce5cc792a08c40c36162a94867380fd807fb17acf7c268e1796286b7b5","damn-necromancer-chapter-49","damn-necromancer-chapter-47",362,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdamn-necromancer-cover.jpg"]