[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-damn-necromancer":3,"chapter-damn-necromancer-damn-necromancer-chapter-85":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},1212632,1580,"Chapter 85","damn-necromancer-chapter-85",85,"\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 85: Second Trial (11)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merhen reached out to Death Lord. The intangible pressure disappeared, and Kim Minwoo fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time stopped as messages began to appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Merhen manifests magic!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Partial completion of clear conditions! (1\u002F2)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Two options are given!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[1. Escape.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[2. Resolve Merhen’s ‘grudge.’]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Partial completion….’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the moment Balrog and Death Lord appeared, he had some suspicions that her manifesting magic would be a clear condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It makes sense, they must be quite strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Player skill is important, but it’s not the only factor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the two options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Resolve the grudge.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing what Death Lord did, he understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, he was a lich for whom threats and deceit were commonplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He probably used coercive means to find Merhen and turn her into an undead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems like her grudge still remains….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If I’m just given as a summon by leaving, there’s no need to offer choices.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he leaves without resolving the grudge, it’s obvious there will be problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merhen, who hates Death Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was the one who inherited that power?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he gained some points in the past….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Whether she really comes in as a summon is unknown.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she does come in, there’s a high chance she’ll glitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remembering the message seen when obtaining Cedric, he recalled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Perfect escape condition!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cedric has overcome his regret!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Comparing that with the current situation, it was still unsettling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I should probably resolve it, right?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was how to resolve the grudge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Merhen’s magical abilities will be outstanding.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merhen’s abilities were enough to pique Death Lord’s interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to expect that the power emitted while casting spells would be considerable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘And she’s worth facing off against Death Lord.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps by fighting each other, some of the grudge will be resolved?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least he wanted to believe that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surely, if it meant intervening in Death Lord’s fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I absolutely can’t back down.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Death Lord and Balkan were fundamentally different. Just a gesture from them could tear him apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a difficulty level where conquering it was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s something Merhen has to take care of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What I’ll take care of is….’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked squarely at Balkan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed, Merhen and Death Lord would clash, and Balkan would inevitably join the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It must be him.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, he had to somehow stall Balkan from participating in the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the best he could do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have chosen option 2!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Merhen’s hatred: 100%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A message popped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo immediately gulped down potions. His battered body began to rapidly heal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dazzling array of light rose above Merhen’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Merhen casts Acceleration (SSS) !]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Merhen casts Lightning Strike (SSS) !]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Merhen casts Water Hell (SSS) !]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Merhen casts Wind Blade (SSS) !]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Die!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of spells poured towards Death Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―…This is getting annoying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if annoyed, a formidable barrier rose above the lich’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mage and the lich above the void began to unleash hundreds of spells at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The difference in power is just too much.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merhen, suddenly rampaging as if she had taken some kind of doping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Death Lord, retaliating while blocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s obvious they’re evenly matched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interfering would just be asking for trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They can handle it themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a group of undead summoned, he rushed towards Balkan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―…Huh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balkan, looking disdainfully at the charging Kim Minwoo, wielded his whip as if mocking him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―To think you’d dare to challenge again, you have quite the courage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In previous fights, he had no idea how Balkan fought. While trying to figure it out, he was bombarded with attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balkan’s mastery of the flame whip was astounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the overwhelming difference in abilities, he handles weapons well too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he’ll have to take the hits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But things were different now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body, rejuvenated by drinking potions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after facing him once, he had some idea of how he wielded his whip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It bought me some time.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wound he inflicted earlier still hadn’t healed. Targeting it could disable one of his legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Just up to that point.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He won’t win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that’s okay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His goal from the start was to buy time. So, Kim Minwoo and Balkan clashed once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Merhen’s hatred: 90%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dodging the fiery whip, he focused solely on attacking his legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With overlapping attacks, the command’s sword tore through skin and muscle, reaching the bone of the creature. The sword plunged deeply into him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balkan grimaced in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s when it happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Command’s sword absorbs the blood of a formidable enemy! (5,020\u002F10,000)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Huh?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t the hunt about completely killing the enemy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps Balkan was too strong, causing this unusual phenomenon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a fortunate phenomenon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Backing away while dodging the whip, he thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I only hit one leg properly and it’s already at 2,000.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The numbers from hunting in the Wave were roughly around 3,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, after feeding Balkan’s blood once, it jumped up by a whopping 2,000.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I do well, I’ll fill it up to 10,000 no time, won’t I?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, fighting is inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might as well power up the command’s sword while he is at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―Oh, you worm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balkan started to rampage as if in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Merhen’s hatred: 65%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kim Minwoo smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In battles, the one who gets emotionally overwhelmed first tends to lose halfway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s because unnecessary movements gradually increase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balkan was like that now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of sharp attacks, he began to unleash wide-range attacks, sweeping the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just preventing him from approaching like that is already buying time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to that, there was plenty of time to drink potions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Warning!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have consumed too many potions in a short period! Overload is beginning!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t avoid the state of overload.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summoning minions to block the way, deftly dodging around to exploit openings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whip has a long range but slow recovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he dodge properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘One more hit.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found an opening like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the blade went deep enough to shatter part of the backbone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Merhen’s hatred: 41%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Command’s sword absorbs the blood of a formidable enemy! (7,020\u002F10,000)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately backing away with a bone-crushing blow and dodging the whip, the human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balkan’s face gradually grew serious. Clearly, his physical abilities were lacking compared to his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he thought it would end easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Until Lord takes over, it was definitely manageable…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous battles were definitely like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swinging the whip five times, at least one hit was always certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each time, he would vomit blood and gulp down potions as he rolled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, it was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if his opponent could read his movements, dodging attacks with incredible agility. Even after swinging ten times, it was difficult to land a hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the frequency was increasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His movements were completely anticipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Damn it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already suffered severe injuries to his leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no room for complacency anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To think he would have to exert himself against such an insignificant human!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His pride was wounded, but what choice did he have?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mere whipping wasn’t the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balkan stomped his foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Balkan casts Hellfire Descent (EX)!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding terrain twisted wildly. Lava with terrifying heat flowed in between.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly summoned a golem and mounted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was just a brief respite. The heat was too much for even the golem to withstand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a cruel smile, he swung the whip once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surroundings were entirely flooded with lava.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nowhere to dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Bone Golem is melting!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The body of Dolsoe began to melt rapidly in the terrifying heat. It was clear what would happen when its feet touched the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Consuming Flame Resistance Potion (Supreme)!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before being roasted by the scorching heat, he drank even more potions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least this would buy him some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I have to engage in aerial combat.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Summoning ‘Skeleton Mages’!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of mage skeletons was summoned over the Stone Golem’s shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[‘Miley’ issues instructions!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skeleton Mage 2 casts Bone Shield…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skeleton Mage 3 casts Bone Shield…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bone shields were summoned into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric was summoned, leaping onto the shield, casting various skills towards the whip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief respite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon the Bone Shield, Skeleton Mages began to rise, spreading all around like a virus infecting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Approaching the enemy while stepping on the shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balkan seemed startled, perhaps not expecting this approach. He swung his whip urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Merhen’s hatred: 21%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance between them closed as the partially severed leg would surely start to ache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Using Command Swordsmanship (S)!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a swift motion, he drew the blade and leaped towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whip, seemingly aimed to protect the leg, shifted its trajectory downward entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His focus was solely on the leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had been relentlessly targeting it from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I can’t afford to lose the leg.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already on high alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he kept going for it, he might end up being the one caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Merhen’s hatred almost at an all-time low, he thought it was the time to deliver a big blow before retreating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midway towards the creature’s leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he stepped on one of the summoned Bone Shields and changed his course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>―…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balkan’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because the audacious human was charging towards his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He urgently swung his whip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was already a step too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eye that had never been attacked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, the Command Sword was deeply embedded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Command Sword evolves!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A new effect is unlocked!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It is infused with the blood of a formidable enemy!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The effect is greatly enhanced!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment that made Balkan squint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Numerous messages flashed before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no time to read them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the sword deeply lodged in his eye, Balkan glowed with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the whip brushed past, a blaze engulfed his entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was sent flying far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘A small price to pay.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering the caliber of beings like Balkan, it’s nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newly created Bone Shield manifested its physical form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even a trace of faltering in his indomitable spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, messages appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Perfect Escape Condition!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Merhen Overcomes Her Regrets!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Merhen’s Potential Unfolds!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Now, she can use not only death magic, but also a wider variety of spells!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[She has gained the heart of the Legion Commander and the Banshee Queen!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Merhen will now fight for you!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have acquired the power of Death Lord, Summon Merhen (SSS)!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have acquired the title, ‘Master of the Banshee Queen’!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have acquired the title, ‘The One Who Took Balkan’s Eye’!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have acquired the title, ‘The One Who Stopped the Grudge’!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[New entries in the ‘The Beginning of a Legend – Part 1’…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Exiting the past!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With numerous messages, the surroundings became blurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Translator – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Proofreader – Prøks]\u003C\u002Fp>",1832,"2026-06-03T14:21:21.387Z","2026-06-03T14:21:27.249Z",1,"novelbin.me","857509151efea73c8a18c0b7b9945560330946a5a847d73017c1839e58d946f8","damn-necromancer-chapter-23","damn-necromancer-chapter-293",362,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdamn-necromancer-cover.jpg"]