[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-damn-necromancer":3,"chapter-damn-necromancer-damn-necromancer-chapter-67":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},1212596,1580,"Chapter 67","damn-necromancer-chapter-67",67,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 67: Interview (1)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the trials concluded, the scenery shifted abruptly, and both Seo Yerim and Kim Minwoo found themselves back in the hospital room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both spoke at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where did you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you get an archer skill book…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, Seo Yerim nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I got an SSS-rank archer skill book. Where did you go, Minwoo?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I took some trials, but not the kind involving a job change. It seems there’s a way to take tests if you have a sponsorship certificate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A sponsorship certificate? Did that angel help you with it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sort of. It’s something like that. You need a special certificate to take the trials.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh. Then I guess I can’t do that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was understandable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that she had become an archer, her goal was to get stronger and earn her grandfather’s recognition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There might be a way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, but it might take a few months.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had obtained a Celestial City travel pass, which seemed to be a location for higher-level trials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could find more sponsorship certificates there, it could be an opportunity for Seo Yerim to take the trials as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The travel pass required level 300 to enter, which meant it would take some time before he could use it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he figured it might be worth the wait, especially considering the connections with Sword Saint and other prominent figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seo Yerim.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you want to get stronger?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I can, yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then why not join our guild?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The… the Guild Money Talks?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, it’s a prestigious guild that only accepts world-class talents. You don’t have a guild yet, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s true, but…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then join us. We take care of our members.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An SSS-rank archer was a valuable asset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would undoubtedly become more valuable over time, and having her in the guild would elevate its prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, the name “Seo Yerim” could carry weight not only in South Korea but also worldwide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do I have to do guild activities and stuff?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nope. I don’t do those either. Too much hassle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That seemed to ease her concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t a fan of guild politics or mandatory activities, so he made it clear that joining his guild wouldn’t require her to participate in anything she didn’t want to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Necromancers are solo players by nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They don’t typically engage in party play unless there’s a specific reason to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim, noticing this, tilted her head in curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If the guild doesn’t do group activities, what’s the point?”.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo opened his phone and showed her the guild’s group chat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Park Siwoo]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Glad to see you back from the gate! I was really worried. You okay?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(emoticon of someone sweating and chewing their thumb)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[1 hour ago]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kim Minwoo]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Yeah, I’m fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[1 second ago]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s more of a community. We help each other when needed. It’s about supporting one another, not about mandatory group activities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see, but…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We have good benefits too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Benefits?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t I just change your job for you? Do you think that’s a one-time thing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now that you mention it, I’ve been wondering…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s like this. I have a sort of shop where I can acquire things using a different resource instead of money.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s how you got the job change coupon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, and that’s why I’m suggesting you join. So, what do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay, I’ll join.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Welcome to the guild.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nice to be here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Join our group chat. Oh, and you should probably learn from the skill book.”.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right, the SSS-rank skill book.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she used the skill book, a brilliant flash of light filled the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>● The fate of ‘Seo Yerim’—one of the main characters—has significantly changed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>● Achievement points have been awarded!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>● You have an Achievement Vending Machine! Your points are doubled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo checked the achievement shop to see how many points he received.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It jumped from 0 to 100.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wait, that’s it?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only 50 points doubled to 100?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t seem right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Convincing her to practice with a bow had earned 200 points, but unlocking her full archer potential only earned 50?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The math didn’t add up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combining both actions should’ve granted at least 300 points, the same as when he awakened Park Siwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it merely a coincidence, or was there something else at play?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t do much about the points he had received, so he turned to Seo Yerim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anything interesting?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Seo Yerim is sharing her skill window!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Divine Archer Epherin (SSS)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect 1: Summons a divine bow. The bow grows stronger alongside its owner.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect 2: Holding the bow grants significant bonuses.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect 3: Fires magical arrows. Each arrow has a random elemental attribute.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect 4: Can declare a ‘Killing Zone’ in a specified area.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were powerful abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each skill offered versatility and significant advantages, proving that the skill book was well worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo could only imagine the impact this would have on her future as an archer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bow materialized in Seo Yerim’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It resembled Park Siwoo’s divine sword, which was also a unique skill-based weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Is there some connection?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or was it just a coincidence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer wasn’t immediately clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you know what this is?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…My weapon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked her eyes shortly after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, she alternated her gaze between the bow and Kim Minwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What is Death Lord?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cedric.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo summoned Cedric, his skeleton servant, to help identify the bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—What’s going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you happen to know what that weapon is too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric, who had been staring at Seo Yerim’s bow, nodded his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—It’s the Divine Bow Epherin, isn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim’s eyes widened in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How do you know the name of my skill?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric looked at Minwoo, then back at Seo Yerim, explaining,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Because the guy in the master’s guild also had a weapon similar to yours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Similar weapon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Holy sword. That sword was designed to oppose my former master, the Death Lord. This bow, Epherin, is similar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim looked puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why would my bow and the divine sword be connected to your former master?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—They were part of a party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Party??”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The so-called hero party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A hero party?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Yeah. My former master was a formidable undead. They formed a party to stop him. In the end, they couldn’t stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo found the story intriguing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The concept of a hero party fighting against a Death Lord seemed straight out of a fantasy tale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Hero party.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Park Siwoo’s divine sword and Seo Yerim’s divine bow were both weapons designed to oppose the Death Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this be mere coincidence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I don’t think so.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something seemed to be guiding these connections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cedric.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you think your master’s influence is involved in this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—No, even the Death Lord couldn’t control the weapons of a hero party. It must be something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not the Death Lord, then someone or something else was pulling the strings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo remembered Jiphael, the angel, mentioning a higher power she was reluctant to name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps this unknown entity was the one orchestrating these connections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Why?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was the purpose of linking these hero party weapons to Minwoo and Seo Yerim?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it to challenge them, or was there another reason?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The Death Lord wouldn’t have discounted a job change coupon by 99% or pulled someone into a re-examination.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The support from Jiphael and the sudden appearance of these powerful weapons suggested a different intention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this unknown entity was indeed guiding these events, what was their ultimate goal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like there were still many unanswered questions, and Minwoo was determined to uncover the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘All of this, is it really just coincidence?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like someone—or something—was helping him and his allies in a big way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t seem like the kind of situation where a betrayal was in the cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Would there be any reason to backstab us?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t find one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If someone is helping us, what’s the gain?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why attach the hero party’s weapons to the Death Lord’s heir?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could there be some synergy, or was it just random?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answers eluded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How many were in the hero party, Cedric?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Four. There was a warrior, archer, mage, and assassin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That matches up.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swordsmanship genius Park Siwoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic Genius Han Siah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Archery Genius Seo Yerim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Namgoong Min, that last guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He was born with a talent for assassination.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four main characters, all gathered in one place on the 6-star difficulty level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a four-member hero party as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each had skills or talents aligning with the hero party’s composition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed likely that these characters would eventually obtain legendary weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If I need more achievement points, I’ll need to reach out to Han Siah and Namgoong Min.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like someone was orchestrating a grand plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The great presence. Was it the same one I encountered during the awakening ceremony?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thought suddenly came to his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right after sparring with the Sword Saint for the achievement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beings he saw when he passed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Warning!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The entities within the scene have detected an anomaly!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the message that appeared at that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, He saw the phrase ‘You have opened the horizon.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That led me to the Achievement Shop.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because of the Achievement Shop that He approached the main characters, and as a result, the main characters obtained the weapons of the hero party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘1, 2, 3, 4.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four entities, each with a number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, number 1 was particularly peculiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, the parenthesis symbol itself in the message was different from the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was similar to the message he saw right before entering the 6-star stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>〈1. He has shown potential. Should we raise the growth limit of humanity?〉\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the first of the four to express his opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>〈1. We don’t have time for small talk. We need to resolve this issue before that being wakes up. I’m in favor.〉\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the most active in expressing his approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Number 1. This entity is the most likely one to have set up the scheme. Could it be the entity that brought me here?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And one more inference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on Jiphael’s words, there was a possibility that number 1 was a high-ranking angel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this was not definitive information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was because there was not enough information to make a solid inference in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘……Then 200 points and 100 points. This doesn’t seem like a coincidence either.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creating an Archer with Seo Yerim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Assuming that all of that adds up to 300 points, it would make sense to get 100 points first and then 200 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they gave him the points in reverse order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Did they do that to match the exact discount rate for the job change ticket?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or maybe the only time they could offer the discount was then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the results alone, he couldn’t say it was all bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim became a successful archer, and he got an achievement vending machine that he could keep using.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘For now…….’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He decided to keep earning achievement points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The things they sell at the shop are incredibly tempting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enough to make him willing to take the risk, even if there’s some kind of hidden agenda behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you finished thinking?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“More or less.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why do you look so serious? You can’t even talk to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……It’s a bit complicated to talk about right now. I’ll explain it to you later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright. Then, answer one of my questions in return. Is the Death Lord related to you in any way?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can think of me as a kind of successor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“PoPo mentioned that SSS isn’t the top rank. Is that what you’re?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, that’s correct.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He admitted it bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Death Lord was a force that the hero party, even with all its weapons, couldn’t defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t a stretch to imagine him as something beyond SSS.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow… I had a feeling. You didn’t seem like an S-rank at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, there was a knock on the hospital room door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A security guard cautiously entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir, it seems like the reporters have noticed you’re awake. Would you like to leave quietly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, let’s do an interview.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t something he could hide forever, no matter how hard he tried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already made up his mind to make a big fuss in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time to truly show his worth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo glanced at Seo Yerim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go. Time for the interview.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What should I say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now that you’re an archer, why not make a grand announcement? You can also mention joining our guild.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My grandfather will be surprised…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll be there with you, so don’t worry. Let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exited the hospital room, and a barrage of cameras flashed as reporters crowded around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kim Minwoo! The public is eager to hear about the gate conquest. Could you give us a brief overview?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minwoo took the microphone and began to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Inside, it was a martial arts-themed world. The success of the conquest was split 50\u002F50.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fifty-fifty? What does that mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporters were puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, that means he contributed at the same level as the Sword of Justice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does that make sense?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the reporters began to murmur in disbelief at the unbelievable story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seo Yerim, who was standing next to him, spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kim Minwoo’s statement is entirely true. I, the former Sword of Justice, guarantee it. Oh, I suppose I’m not a Sword of Justice anymore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said, raising her bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am no longer a swordswoman. I’ve become an archer, and I joined the guild where this man is the guild master. A lot has changed, but my essence remains the same. I’ll continue to work hard. Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A series of bombshell announcements left the reporters speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>",2334,"2026-06-03T14:21:21.387Z","2026-06-03T14:21:27.249Z",1,"novelbin.me","04638182ba2d0d7eea140a2fbdcc9e5364cedb2df03159d5ed991bd97c5db179","damn-necromancer-chapter-284","damn-necromancer-chapter-14",362,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdamn-necromancer-cover.jpg"]