[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-damn-necromancer":3,"chapter-damn-necromancer-damn-necromancer-chapter-73":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},1212609,1580,"Chapter 73","damn-necromancer-chapter-73",73,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 73: Shadow (1)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arms and legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a tank-specialized warrior, legs were much more crucial than arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if one arm was chopped off, they could still hold a shield with the other, but without one leg, they couldn’t function as a tank at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weak lower body meant defense was practically nonexistent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if it was a single leg, it was as good as useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even prosthetics wouldn’t suffice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This moment was a complete ruin for Cho Pilwook, the awakened warrior’s life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it wasn’t Kim Minwoo’s doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who was the one trying to break his shoulder first?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take him away.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon these words, the guards waiting outside rushed in and surrounded Cho Pilwook, carrying him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of them were seen carrying his shattered leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘There’s no use in trying to fix it anyway.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system had already judged it as a broken leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if a healer were to come, it wouldn’t help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The awakened witnesses stepped forward, their eyes filled with astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had witnessed the battle with their own eyes, not through a broadcast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the intensity of the moment to the palpable tension, it was beyond anything the viewers could imagine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Honestly, I didn’t think it would be this overwhelming…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I never expected it to be this one-sided…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An awakened fighter who had performed in A+ grade gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he readily accepted the duel, they naturally assumed he had his own strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo had proven his worth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summoning a number of creatures that was unbelievable for someone who was barely level 100.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they were just juvenile skeletons, the situation changed with numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just reaching a thousand would be staggering, but two thousand?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an overwhelming sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly, a textbook example of an immense horde by a necromancer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is that all?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition to skeletons, Kim Minwoo had some special summons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A giant golem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer stats were unimaginable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It astonishingly blocked Cho Pilwook’s charge head-on with incredible force!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Cedric, an undead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Even if I went one-on-one, I’d struggle?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Displaying terrifying spear skills and mastery, Cedric truly toyed with Cho Pilwook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the observers, it seemed like the right call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, to deal with summoners, you’d go after the summoner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The issue was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…A monster.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘His swordsmanship is just…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ironically, this necromancer was actually the strongest summoner himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cho Pilwook, a seasoned awakened fighter who had rolled through gates, was just played with like a toy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when he moved faster than expected after seeing the warrior’s skill motion and countered, it was so astonishing that he almost fell over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was one of the top skills that even most S-grade awakened fighters couldn’t display.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the awakened fighters realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why the Sword of Justice insisted on a 5:5 attack ratio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was clear, Kim Minwoo wasn’t just a simple necromancer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His main body was the strongest aberration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s even scarier is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…He wouldn’t have shown his all, even to someone like Cho Pilwook.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even summoning so many creatures might have been just part of his plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the start, he probably had the skill to handle things without them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe it wasn’t to dispel doubts about this incident, but to show his intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I really enjoyed the duel.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your swordsmanship is truly impressive. You didn’t just tackle A+ grade gates for nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Remarkable. Here’s my business card…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awakened fighters crowded around, striving desperately to build even a slight rapport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given time, this top-tier awakened fighter would undoubtedly rise to the top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn’t hurt to establish even a small connection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo also smiled and handed out his business card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re too kind. I’m still a beginner, really.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conversation continued amidst a cheerful atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Now all that’s left is to supply the goods through production…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly a month had passed since the gate expedition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, they had made a substantial amount of stock before leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to that, they could continue selling without interruption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the uncertainty of how much time the second wave of Death Road would consume, it was wise to supply the stock smoothly before departure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The profit from supplying 100,000 pieces of equipment last time was roughly around 600 billion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a feasible structure to consume all the margins except for material costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, this time, they were producing equipment not for F-grade novices but for E-grade awakened fighters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the skeleton crafting skill had improved, the quality of the products had also increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the increase in material grade, the proportion of magic would also be quite high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’ll make a fortune with just one equipment crafting.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The equipment sales of Ilsung were reported to be extremely successful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some awakened fighters even camped out, waiting to buy, and resold them at the entrance afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because buying and reselling once could yield a profit of at least several million won.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It far surpassed the daily income of most lower-grade awakened fighters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it’s no wonder there was such a frenzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding such resale, there was no particular resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s not like I told them not to do it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, they were selling cheaply to stir up such issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the market expands later, they might even attract awakened fighters from overseas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or they could open their own branches overseas to sell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The size of the equipment market was infinite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they produced it, money would simply duplicate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the training center, they headed to the workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The materials were already piled up like mountains, thanks to Park Siwoo steadily moving them while they weren’t looking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sent a quick message on his phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kim Minwoo]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>― At the workshop. You moved a lot of stuff. Well done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Park Siwoo]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>― Hehe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Thumbs up emoji)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kim Minwoo]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>― What’s your level?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Park Siwoo]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>― It’s 127.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Seo Yerim]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>― Huh? Already 127? You were in your 90s last time we talked. That’s fast?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Park Siwoo]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>― Unnie, that was a month ago, you know… I have to level up if I want to keep up with hyung.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kim Minwoo]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>― I see. It’s not that fast, actually. Keep up the good work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Park Siwoo]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>― 😭…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Sad face emoji)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Seo Yerim]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>― But what’s the workshop again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Park Siwoo]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Hyung, can I tell her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kim Minwoo]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Sure. I already mentioned it inside the gate. It’s irrelevant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Park Siwoo]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―It’s where we make equipment, unnie. I’ve been moving materials with the spatial ring hehe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Seo Yerim]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Okay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kim Minwoo]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Then I’m off to make equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Vroom vroom emoji)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before entering the martial arts gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a significant difference in abilities between then and now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[New Title List]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[1. Monster of the Beginner Level]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect: All abilities increase by 20]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new title obtained at the trial site this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s top-notch.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was satisfaction in clearing the deadly difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, with all abilities increased by 100 due to the Ring of Ascension, all abilities increased by 50 due to the consumption of high-grade potions bought last time, an additional 20 from the Gold Dragon Medal given by Sado Leader, and even the Sword Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo began to remove his equipment one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the best feeling.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accessories practically never needing to be replaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Releasing all other equipment and checking the abilities that were close to pure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the moment when he felt the strongest sense of accomplishment, risking his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His current abilities were…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Status.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Kim Minwoo (24)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Occupation: Necromancer]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: 151]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mana: 7,150\u002F7,150]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Titles: 24]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Owned Skills (9\u002F72): Death Lord (EX), Summon Cedric (SSS), Land of Death (S), Original Golem Summon (A), Bone Exchange (B), Weapon Equipping (B), Curse of Aging (D) +9, Skeleton Mage Summon (E) +9, Skeleton Summon (F) +9]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Strength: 596 (+59)] [Agility: 596 (+59)] [Stamina: 572 (+57)] [Mana: 650 (+65)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All abilities were comfortably surpassing an average of 600.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, due to the Unarmed Combat Title, Strength and Agility were higher, but now it was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The highest figure was indeed mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That makes sense.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An increase of 50 in mana due to the Four Sages’ Ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, it rose by 10 as the master of divine beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not strange that mana was skyrocketing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I already have three decent accessories.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ring of Ascension was a given.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Four Sages’ Ring obtained from defeating Veltus, or the Shadow Tracker Ring obtained from capturing Lee Seoyoon, were all top-notch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But wait, there’s more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The necklace obtained after completing the Orc Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The necklace, which allowed re-entry at 251, had two slots carved inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Capture a witch and an ice dragon, insert some gems?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Jackpot confirmed.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four premium accessories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foundation for leaping beyond the upper echelons to the top echelon was established.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been just over two months since Kim Minwoo’s body was possessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the progress, it would be close to a tutorial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evaluations so far were…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Top-notch.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sweet reward for risking his life was truly satisfying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until now, other Kim Minwoos had an average ability level around 400 at level 151.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, it took them another two or three months to reach level 151.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to that, it’s like starting from a devilish starting point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the change wasn’t the only thing that happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he also reached level 151, he gained a new skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadow Spear (SS).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It duplicates a spear made of shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looks like he’s just wielding one spear, but the shadow spear follows and strikes again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a 10-minute attack power doubling event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an SS-grade skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo put on each piece of the level 151 setup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Eerie Necromancer Set equipped!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Strength +50, Agility +40, Stamina +50, mana +100 increased!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stats were boosted once again due to the newly equipped gear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the bonus of 10% from the Indomitable Spirit, the total mana was 825.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana: 8,250.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[3,300 skeletons are summoned!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>3,300 summoned creatures stared intently in this direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you doing? Aren’t you going to make something?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clatter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeletons began to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was only a moment before the items started pouring out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whitey, let’s eat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Cooo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whitey, who flew in with a flutter, greedily absorbed the elemental items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll earn a few more days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once 60 trillion is deposited, I’ll have to go shopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the past few days, he has been making new equipment and supplying it in bulk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With both the quality and quantity of the supplied equipment increasing, he could earn a tremendous profit margin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost close to fifteen hundred per equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the tier rose, the price of the equipment also skyrocketed, making it possible to sell cheaply and still make a lot of profit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would make it, hand it over immediately, and receive the margin as an advance payment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he had been buying C-rank skill books little by little each time he made money copies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About three days had passed since then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the auction house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone started approaching this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He’s coming now.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only peculiar thing was a long scar on his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an awakened, it was a common wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Kim Minwoo could recognize him at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s because he was one of the infamous villains in Gate Hunter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Leader of Shadows, Han Baekgil.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conditions for his appearance were simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just build up a certain level of fame within the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then this guy would quietly come one day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To propose a scout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, if you have an extreme evil tendency, you might just attempt assassination instead of scouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But I’m not in that kind of mood right now.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, you need to show some evil tendency for that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not like a scoundrel’s turning over a new leaf would be recognized as an evil tendency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had to express a tendency, it would be something close to chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Baekgil then smiled brightly and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Kim Minwoo! I’m a big fan. Could I possibly get an autograph?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure. There’s no reason not to.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a simple scout offer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So far, Han Baekgil reached out with the paper and pen for my autograph.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange sight appeared between the papers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked like a bizarre phrase, as if hundreds of worms were crawling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Han Baekgil’s face stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Kim Minwoo, you’re a very talented awakened, aren’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What’s this?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He has encountered Han Baekgil hundreds of times before, but this pattern was completely new to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Showing him a strange drawing and then acting alone like he’s on cloud nine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What kind of pattern is this?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared fixedly at Han Baekgil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Gun]\u003C\u002Fp>",2138,"2026-06-03T14:21:21.387Z","2026-06-03T14:21:27.249Z",1,"novelbin.me","8564053a1923ec733c6681bbbdf29f7ae97236a4a6b5e9dae12d96be9759d8e0","damn-necromancer-chapter-74","damn-necromancer-chapter-287",362,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdamn-necromancer-cover.jpg"]