[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-damn-necromancer":3,"chapter-damn-necromancer-damn-necromancer-chapter-51":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},1212553,1580,"Chapter 51","damn-necromancer-chapter-51",51,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Proks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 51: Human-faced Spider (2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sky Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking there would take ages, so they secured a carriage for transportation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the carriage started moving, a system message appeared:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Special mission field within the Gate has been unlocked!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You can now travel to Sky Mountain!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It works.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The range of movement within the Gate wasn’t unlimited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one moved beyond a certain point, the region would turn into a gray misty area, signaling the boundary of the Gate’s limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering that zone meant being trapped in an endless corridor with no exits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a bleak experience—one he had learned the hard way by dying of starvation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for special missions, exceptions could be made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the Gate opened a path to Sky Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under normal circumstances, reaching this location would take a week by carriage and was in the opposite direction from the Dragon Phoenix Gathering’s location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, special mission-related conditions sometimes allowed these inaccessible areas to become accessible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the carriage traveled toward Sky Mountain, they had to dismount every six hours to rest and perform maintenance checks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During one of these breaks, Seo Yerim approached Kim Minwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can I spar with your skeleton?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you mean Cedric?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, that one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure, go ahead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo summoned Cedric, his skeletal summon, and Seo Yerim began sparring with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Kim Minwoo glanced toward Jang Sam, who was crouched in a corner, reading the martial arts manual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jang Sam, have you memorized it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, I’ve got some of it down.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Recite the mnemonics for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jang Sam began reciting but quickly trailed off, his voice becoming smaller and smaller until it was barely audible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like you need some incentive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? What do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jang Sam replied, not quite understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo threw a punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jang Sam’s face dented from the impact, and his nose started bleeding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up at Kim Minwoo with a mixture of shock and resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why’d you hit me like that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you’d used Ghost-Slaying Steps, you’d have dodged it”.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I just got the manual! It’s only been six hours!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know. If you’d learned martial arts in six hours, you’d be doing well in some prestigious sect somewhere.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But still, that’s too fast.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We don’t have time. You need to take the fast route. Here”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo said, tossing a suitable sword from his inventory to Jang Sam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a new sword in hand and a bleeding nose, Jang Sam quickly understood the urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No time for slow learning or hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mission ahead required immediate readiness, and he’d have to adapt quickly to survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is… for me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jang Sam asked, looking at the sword Kim Minwoo handed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, it’s yours. Now use it to stab me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stab you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry; you won’t hit me anyway.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What followed was the sound of a pig being slaughtered—the brutal noise of Jang Sam getting beaten like a dog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was strong enough to trigger his survival instincts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Getting hit is part of the learning process.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, martial arts were designed for fighting, and the best way to learn was through real combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Jang Sam, who lacked practical experience, this was the quickest way to get him up to speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jang Sam collapsed, unable to endure the beating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo tossed a potion at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Drink it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Jang Sam’s wounds healed, and his strength returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Feel better?” .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! I thought I was dying, but I’m totally fine now. Thanks, master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. Now let’s do it again,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cycle of beatings and healing continued for nearly a week.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the end of it, Jang Sam had improved enough to offer some semblance of resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He no longer crumbled under Minwoo’s attacks, showing a bit of grit and determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re getting better.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe, I used to be the street boss when I was a kid, I was pretty good at fighting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. At least you won’t die on the streets anymore. Now, go back down the mountain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? What do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jang Sam’s eyes twitched in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go back down. If you go to Sky Mountain, you’ll die.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can I just stay here and wait?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you go to the Dragon Phoenix Gathering, you’ll die. If you stay here in the Sado Alliance, you’ll also die.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master… isn’t there any other way?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look, Jang Sam, remember the notice on the wall? It said anyone who interferes with our mission will have their entire family executed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I remember.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That means anyone plotting against us hasn’t made a move yet. You have a narrow window to leave safely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry. The elders might be watching, but they’re not going to kill you for learning a B-rank martial art. Just leave quietly. No one will bother you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sky Mountain mission was crucial for the leader, and it was expected that they would assign someone to monitor the progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Likely, an elder-level individual was overseeing the operation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, killing Jang Sam, who had only learned a B-rank martial art, would not benefit them in any way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go as far away as you can. Keep a low profile, and don’t flaunt your skills. If you train quietly, you can become a local lord in time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could I ask you to protect me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know I don’t have a clan. I can’t protect you 24\u002F7.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite their brief encounter in the Gate, Jang Sam had shown loyalty and had been helpful with information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the least Minwoo could do for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But beyond this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be a distraction from his mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’m barely surviving as it is.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking care of Jang Sam while also managing the mission could lead to failure, or worse, death before they even reached the mid-tier levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo tossed a pouch to Jang Sam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I packed some preserved food and a few gems. It’s time for you to go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Thank you for everything, sir,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jang Sam replied with a bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks for your service.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo waved his hand to dismiss him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now was the perfect moment to send Jang Sam away while he still knew nothing about Minwoo’s plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Proks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he stayed any longer and learned about the scheme involving the ‘ascension,’ he wouldn’t be able to leave, even if he wanted to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was best to part on good terms now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jang Sam’s figure gradually disappeared into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo turned to Seo Yerim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the past week, she had been sparring with Cedric during their journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered her receiving quite a bit of criticism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it okay to summon Cedric again?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are you asking? Just do it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just didn’t want to bother you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft! It doesn’t bother me at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, then,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeletion appeared, casting a glance at Seo Yerim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Is it time for more sparring? I’ve told you, your swordsmanship has reached its limit. It’s a matter of talent, distinguishing the real from the fake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim visibly flinched at the harsh words, then shot a glare at Minwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who does he think I am? Some kind of fighting chicken? Tell him you didn’t summon him for that!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, She’s not sparring. We’re going after the monster. That’s why I called you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Ah, that makes sense. It would have been a waste of time otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim bowed her head, annoyed by the summon’s rudeness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could you be a bit more polite?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—It’s better to be straightforward. Otherwise, you’ll just waste time. I don’t want you to fall into that trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh, shut up,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo said, smacking Cedric on the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Cedric wasn’t one to back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—You overestimate your talent while lacking real ambition. I’ve seen many like you crumble under their own inflated egos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric said, his eyes burning with criticism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension in the air was palpable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo rubbed his temples, wondering how to defuse the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Boss, you’re not going to throw out some cheesy platitudes, are you? That would be dishonest, and you’re not the type to do that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah this bastard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The summon was pushing his limits, forcing Minwoo to make a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Cedric’s bluntness had a purpose, but it was clear this was not the right time for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What am I supposed to do with this guy?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere was icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sending Cedric back might make things even more awkward since they’d be left alone with the uncomfortable silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to find a way to change the mood without worsening the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric fixed his gaze on Seo Yerim, his eyes unyielding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Let me give you some advice. If you’re going to wield a sword, don’t aim too high. There’s impatience in your movements, and it will eventually consume you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s enough, the Sword Saint must’ve mentioned something like that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sword Saint? You mean the one who brought my head?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, that’s him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Then he should’ve already warned you about these things. Or did he not?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim’s shoulders slumped as she lowered her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-–I understand your situation, once you’ve chosen the path of a swordsman, you’re bound to feel a sense of urgency. But it leads to a dead end. There’s only one way for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s enough, Cedric.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric nodded as if he had said all he needed to, leaving Minwoo in an uncomfortable position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Damn it, is this really the right time to go after the Human-faced Spider? The mood is completely ruined.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t offer any platitudes or comforting words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem Seo Yerim faced had no easy solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once your career path is set, there isn’t much that could be done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The game had five characters, with only two offering flexible career choices—Park Siwoo and Han Siah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their starting screens suggested recommended jobs, allowing players to choose freely based on their skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, Park Siwoo’s talent led him to be a sword genius, while Han Siah was a mage prodigy, making them perfect for swordsman and mage roles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the other three characters were different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From three stars onward, their career paths were predetermined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This discrepancy in alignment often explained the steep difficulty increase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo, a five-star character, was an odd case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no talent whatsoever, making him the hardest to work with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim was different; she had talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a prodigy in archery—an artisan with a bow—but her career path was set as a swordsman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, her swordsmanship was not entirely without talent, unlike Minwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, she ranked among the top among Cedric’s “fake” swordsmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The problem is her ambition to aim higher than she should, to achieve that, she’d have to abandon the sword and pick up a bow. But she’s already on the swordsman’s path. It’s not like she can just switch without consequences.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Changing her career would mean losing all the progress she’d made with swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her achievements, skills, and future skill books would become worthless since they were tied to her current career.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she’d be restricted from learning archery skills due to her current class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So why would switching to archery be the better choice for advancement?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True geniuses could create their skills without skill books.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could create something new from scratch, just like Han Siah, who learned magic by simply reading books at the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim had similar potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she couldn’t rely on skill books, her talent could enable her to create archery skills from scratch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could learn new techniques and eventually reach new heights with a bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only catch was that it would require abandoning everything she’d built as a swordsman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that wasn’t a choice one could make lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo hesitated before he spoke, knowing that Seo Yerim wasn’t just a game character controlled by a player—she had her own personality and autonomy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Telling someone who idolized their sword-wielding mentor to suddenly drop their sword and pick up a bow could lead to resentment or rejection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t want to bring this up, but the recent interaction with Cedric had opened an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a lot riding on Seo Yerim’s eventual career shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she could let go of the sword and embrace her talent with the bow, it could unlock a wealth of achievement points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget it, I know what you’re going to say. You don’t need to sugarcoat it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, that’s not it. I just think… maybe you should pick up a bow instead of a sword.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[PR\u002FN: Why is this trope so popular, making a swordswoman drop the sword to pick up the bow?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excuse me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to face him, her eyes showing confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look, you’re trying hard, but it’s clear the sword isn’t your strong suit. Why keep hurting yourself when you could be amazing with a bow?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shallow consolation is nothing more than deception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he had no choice but to throw a straight fastball now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Proks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",2176,"2026-06-03T14:21:21.387Z","2026-06-03T14:21:27.249Z",1,"novelbin.me","d8d2e50cedf71efe7f510bbd81f9b351b7b98d48a6af1c1a6aec8de70db58770","damn-necromancer-chapter-270","damn-necromancer-chapter-269",362,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdamn-necromancer-cover.jpg"]