[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-damn-necromancer":3,"chapter-damn-necromancer-damn-necromancer-chapter-63":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},1212588,1580,"Chapter 63","damn-necromancer-chapter-63",63,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 63: Aftershock (2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While swinging the sword to get a feel for it, the hospital room door opened, and in walked a familiar face—Seo Yerim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Awake already? You seem fine, swinging that sword around.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What brings you here, Yerim?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Because you were in danger because of me. What’s wrong? Can’t I take care of you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Taking care of me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Have we gotten closer?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe the fact that he was injured trying to clear the area for her had earned him some points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps she’d be more open to some helpful advice from now on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly getting her on his side wouldn’t be a bad thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How long have I been out?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“About 5 hours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she looked at him intently and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, what’s your plan for the interview? People will definitely ask about your contributions and such.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s the public’s opinion?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The general view is that you played a significant role.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing people saw was him coming out in pretty bad shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be hard to turn that into a measure of success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not every day a low-tier awakener walks into a high-level gate and comes out intact, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah. You came straight here? Haven’t you done the interview yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He figured it was because of her usual aloof attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t the type to make a big fuss after coming back from a gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An interview, huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His initial plan had been simple: reveal his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was aiming for the rewards that came with being the first to clear a gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To do that, he’d need to showcase some of his abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>B+ Gate solo clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a lot more feasible than when he was level 1, considering he had leveled up quite a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Is anything different now?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not really.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was now level 151, reaching D-rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering his titles and stat-enhancing potions, he was a powerhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Assassins?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let them come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He now had a decent sword, and he had mastered some sword techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he could even fight back aggressively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>S-rank?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those might be a bit tricky, but nations and organizations wouldn’t easily send out S-rank assassins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not like they could openly assassinate a high-profile awakener without consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they tried, he could deal with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s say we each did about half.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s how it was when he killed the Sado Alliance Leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[TL\u002FN: Do note both the unorthodox alliance leader and the Sado Alliance are the same person]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there hadn’t been that final precise shot, he would’ve taken him down with all his minions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re going to reveal your strength?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I need some cash.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Revealing his strength had many advantages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Successful awakeners always attracted money, whether from investors or recruitment offers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Might as well get some investments now’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manufacturing could bring in money, but it wouldn’t be enough for what he had in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, technically, he could cover it, but…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It would just take a painfully long time’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeletons’ crafting skill was E-rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he wanted to level it up and make money, he would have to spend months locked in a workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Investment, on the other hand, brought in cash instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the fastest way to power up quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On top of that, raising his reputation made it easier for Ilsung to invest without raising eyebrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nobody would say it was just because he was chairman’s son that the money kept flowing in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you planning to do the full 9th level enhancement at C-rank?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, if I can.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>C-rank still had plenty of awakeners, so skill books weren’t too scarce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But B-rank?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a different story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of mid-to-high-level awakeners dropped off significantly at that point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>B-rank’s starting level was 251, and after that, the level gap jumped from 50 to 100, giving him more time to level up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he will cross that bridge when he gets there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, Yerim, what did you get from the reward?”.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I got a different martial arts manual from the Dragon Phoenix Tournament. It was originally A-rank, but now it’s S-rank. It changed from swordsmanship to archery”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seems like the gate is smart, adjusting rewards to match your skills. Good thing you’ve got an S-rank manual now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d used a sword during the Dragon Phoenix Tournament, but she’d switched to a bow during the final chase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, she took down the Sado Alliance Leader with her bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gate must have factored that in when awarding the rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘A real win-win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’S-rank manuals were hard to come by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now she’d be more inclined to master archery, eventually gaining archery skills and becoming more serious about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You should take this opportunity to really learn archery. I think you’re destined for greatness with a bow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you read fortunes or something?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, just a feeling.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I almost believed you for a second… Alright, I’ll give archery a shot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>● The fate of one of the main characters, ‘Seo Yerim,’ is beginning to twist!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>● You have entered uncharted territory! You are awarded bonus points!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>● The storyline is starting to change!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>● You are awarded achievement points!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>● Your total achievement points have exceeded 500!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>● ‘Silver’ rank items are now unlocked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>● As a reward for the first rank-up and for venturing into uncharted territory, limited-time items are now available!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Opening the Achievement Shop!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grade: Silver (Total Achievement Points: 530)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Available Achievement Points: 230]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the 230 points in the shop, Kim Minwoo’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His previous total was just 30.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just by encouraging Yerim to pursue archery, his score had jumped by 200 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Does this even make sense?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing supporting character Lee Seoyoon had given him 30 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Achieving SSS-rank with Park Siwoo yielded 300 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it because of the “mystery territory”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What made this area so mysterious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only guess one reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Park Siwoo was destined to wield a sword, but what about Seo Yerim?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Archery wasn’t even on her radar until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like her path had veered into a completely different direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That might be why he got so many points, but he couldn’t be sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There could be more secrets hidden that he didn’t know about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the list of items in the achievement shop:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— [1. Limit-Break Potion]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Required Achievement Points: 100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— [2. Death’s Cocktail]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Required Achievement Points: 100]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— [3. Necromancer Gear Random Draw (Legendary to Ancient)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Required Achievement Points: 300]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— [4. S-rank Bound Skill Book]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Required Achievement Points: 500]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— [5. ♚♚ Job Change Coupon☆$$ Mega Discount☜☜ 99% Bargain Sale※♜♜ Buy Now￥§§ It’s a Steal§§ Only for This Moment@$# Limited Offer*&^]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Required Achievement Points: 230]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— [6. ???]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was that last one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A job change coupon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had a name like nothing he’d seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it really let you change your job?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He read the description to find out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— [Job Change Coupon]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Allows you to change your job.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Your ‘First Job Skill Book’ will be re-evaluated to match the chosen job’s subject.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Existing skills and titles will be transformed to align with the new job.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Remaining time for purchase: 10 minutes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Valid usage period after purchase: 1 minute.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Huh?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blinked in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Changing jobs was one thing, but re-evaluating the first job skill book?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant you could change the awakening conditions to suit you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even the skills and titles you already had would change to match the new job?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At just 230 points, he could understand why it was labeled as a 99% bargain sale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the kind of item that could easily demand 23,000 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was one problem: it wasn’t intended for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had chosen Necromancer and was very satisfied with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no reason to switch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with a 1-minute usage period after purchase, it seemed like it was meant for someone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s in front of you? Why are you staring at it like that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yerim asked, noticing his intense focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was pretty clear this item was for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seo Yerim.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m asking seriously, so think carefully before you answer. Okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wh-what is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you….Want to change your job?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you want to change your job?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How would I even change my job?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m serious. You just realized you’re talented with a bow, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Yeah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you switch from swordsman to archer, your potential will skyrocket. You’d go from barely making a name domestically to possibly becoming a world-ranking archer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed skeptical but also intrigued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Trust me, there’s a way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t joke about this kind of thing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim nodded, knowing he could be serious when the situation called for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this for real? You really have something that can change jobs?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. If you want, I can give you a job change coupon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A job change coupon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was something she’d never heard of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you get that from clearing the gate?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Does it sound like something you’d get from an A+-rank gate? No, I have my own way of getting things.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can you really change jobs and get a new skill book? And existing skills and titles get adjusted too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s all true. But we don’t have much time. This offer expires soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But… If I just switch, what would I tell my grandfather? He expects me to become a swordmaster…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look, you’re not going to be a swordmaster. Even the Sword Saint himself knows that. He’ll probably be relieved if you switch to something you’re actually good at.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated, clearly torn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you’re worried about your grandfather, I can go with you to explain. But you need to decide quickly. We only have 2 minutes left.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure was mounting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sale would end soon, and he couldn’t risk buying it himself because of the 1-minute usage limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Damn it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to push her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If just getting her to consider archery earned him 200 points, how much would he get for a full job change?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was willing to beg or threaten if he had to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just do it! I’ll handle the rest!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You will take responsibility?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim asked, her voice edged with doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! If it goes wrong, I’ll take full responsibility! So just say you want to be an archer. You wanted to, didn’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…If I do… How do I repay you? I mean, how could I ever make it up to you for something like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did that really matter right now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The achievement points were on the brink of multiplying, and she was worried about repaying a favor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly clicked the purchase button before she could change her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Job Change Coupon purchased!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed the book to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Use it! Now! Pick ‘Archer’!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim, surprised by my urgency, stared at the book for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Job Change Coupon acquired!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Please state the desired job within 1 minute.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face hardened as she read the message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she shouted,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Archer!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Seo Yerim’s job is changing from Swordsman to Archer.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[All titles and skills will be transformed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Initiating ‘Re-examination.’]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Entering the Trial Grounds.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, everything around them shifted into a completely white space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even he was swept into this strange realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was he here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t supposed to undergo re-examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he saw a strange sight: a walking teddy bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Seo Yerim and he tilted our heads in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bear, who introduced itself as “PoPo” declared with authority,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ahem! I am the re-examination overseer, PoPo! Are you the candidate who used the Job Change Coupon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim nodded, though she still looked confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PoPo turned toward him and squinted, looking displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And you… Why are you here if you didn’t use the coupon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How would he know?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this bear seemed to have a bias against anyone who hadn’t spent a lot of achievement points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time to fix that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m the sponsor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Excuse me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I sponsored her use of the coupon. What’s with your attitude? Is this how all overseers behave?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh… Well… I-I… um…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Typical. These days, everyone’s a mess.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PoPo turned to Seo Yerim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is he telling the truth?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, he is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“S-sorry! I didn’t realize you were a VIP! I’m a new recruit, and I-I made a mistake! Please don’t report me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You seem pretty desperate to keep your job, huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This bear was new, which might explain why he had never encountered him before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The “Trial Grounds” and the “re-examination” suggested this was a different realm with unique possibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He decided to play along and see what he could get out of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If PoPo was willing to bend over backward to keep his job, maybe there were opportunities to be had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at PoPo, considering how to use him to his advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>",2163,"2026-06-03T14:21:21.387Z","2026-06-03T14:21:27.249Z",1,"novelbin.me","6967ac2f04511c0113ae6321e8982250c6897677ac4cf83b387801abb46e8869","damn-necromancer-chapter-282","damn-necromancer-chapter-12",362,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdamn-necromancer-cover.jpg"]