[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-my-harem-of-dangerous-and-crazy-women-as-a-reinc":3,"chapter-my-harem-of-dangerous-and-crazy-women-as-a-reinc-my-harem-of-dangerous-and-crazy-women-as-a-reinc-chapter-38":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","My Harem of Dangerous and Crazy Women as a Reincarnated Necromancer",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},751489,997,"Chapter 38: Excursion Through the Haunted Forest","my-harem-of-dangerous-and-crazy-women-as-a-reinc-chapter-38",38,"\u003Cp>Mark and Yuki made their way through the dense forest, moving farther and farther away from the safety of their own dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrain was uneven, covered with twisted roots and vegetation so thick that barely any sunlight reached the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mark walked with the history book tucked under his arm, occasionally glancing sideways at the woman accompanying him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuki moved with an unnatural grace; her feet barely made any sound on the dry leaves, while her gaze constantly scanned their surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It’s strangely relaxing traveling with her.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuki didn’t constantly try to get his attention. She didn’t ask every five minutes if he was okay or if he needed anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She simply walked beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This is... nice.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Mark decided to break the silence, more out of habit than necessity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The forest is pretty dense, don’t you think?\" he asked, looking up at the treetops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Yuki replied curtly, without even turning her head toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mark simply nodded to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked in silence for several more minutes before Mark asked another trivial question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How long do you think it’ll take us to reach the Demon Lord’s dungeon at this pace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three days,\" she answered, maintaining her steady pace with her eyes fixed on the path ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuki didn’t try to continue the conversation, didn’t ask why he wanted to know, and didn’t make small talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She simply answered and returned to the comfortable silence that had settled between them since they left the dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Mark, it was a blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t have to try to be the charismatic Master or the imposing leader Ely expected him to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t have to pretend to be the perfect figure Aria adored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could simply be himself and think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What’s the best thing I can do from now on?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question kept turning in his mind as he ducked under a low branch and jumped over a particularly large root.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staying locked inside his dungeon forever wasn’t an option, no matter how comfortable it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outside world was dangerous, and if any kingdom or the Guild decided he was a real threat, they would send someone after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And next time, he might not be so lucky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could send someone neither Ely nor Yuki could stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or worse, they could send an entire squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mark frowned at the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I need levels... a lot more levels.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Demon Lord’s dungeon was as dangerous as Ely and Aria claimed, the experience potential had to be enormous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monsters there were probably Rank A or even higher from the first floor, and if that was the case, the experience he could farm would be astronomical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His goal was simple: level up until no one in this world could even dream of laying a finger on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Power was the only real guarantee of peace in a place like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If I’m strong enough, no one will dare attack me. And if they do, I’ll crush them before they can even blink.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mark smiled faintly at the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Yeah... that sounds good.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first day of travel passed without any major incidents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked for hours, stopping only occasionally so Mark could drink water or rest briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuki never complained, never asked for a break, and never showed any signs of fatigue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I guess that’s one of the advantages of being undead. She doesn’t need to eat, sleep, or rest. It’s like having the perfect bodyguard.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the sun began to set behind the distant mountains, Mark decided it was time to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s find a place to camp,\" he said, looking around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuki nodded silently and began scouting the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few minutes, they found a small clearing protected by several large oak trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground was relatively clear of underbrush and there was enough space for Mark to comfortably spread out his sleeping bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mark dropped his backpack and let out a tired sigh, feeling the weight of the day in his legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll camp here,\" he announced, starting to unpack his things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t need to worry about making a campfire or setting up a defensive perimeter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Yuki nearby—who didn’t need to sleep or eat—she could stay on watch twenty-four hours a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mark spread his sleeping bag on the ground and sat down, pulling some dry bread and cured meat from his inventory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t the most appetizing food in the world, but it was enough to keep him going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuki remained near the edge of the clearing, her red eyes constantly scanning the dark forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t you going to sit?\" Mark asked between bites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m fine like this,\" she replied without taking her eyes off the woods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mark shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Well... makes sense. She’s fully in bodyguard mode.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mark finished eating in silence, put his things away, and slipped into his sleeping bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground was hard and uncomfortable, but after walking all day, anything felt like a luxury bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wake me up if anything happens,\" Mark muttered, closing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Master,\" Yuki replied in her monotone voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with that, Mark fell asleep, fully trusting that Yuki would keep him safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somewhere in the same forest where Mark slept peacefully, the agonized screams of a man shattered the silence of the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please! Please, stop!\" the voice begged, broken by terror and pain. \"I’ll give you whatever you want! Money, magic items, anything! Just let me live!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his pleas fell on deaf ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scream turned into a muffled groan, and then silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The area was illuminated only by the pale moonlight filtering through the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten corpses lay scattered across the forest floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten bodies that had once been adventurers—men and women dressed in armor and carrying weapons—now reduced to empty shells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their faces were frozen in expressions of terror, eyes wide open and mouths stretched in silent screams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the most disturbing detail was their physical appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of them was deathly pale, their skin almost translucent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And every one of them had two puncture marks on their neck—small, perfectly round holes where blood had once flowed, now dried into dark stains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, an eleventh body joined the collection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing over it, licking her lips with satisfaction, was a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or at least, something that resembled one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was of medium height, with a slender figure partially hidden beneath a dark purple outfit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a pointed witch’s hat of the same purple shade, tilted slightly to one side, giving her a playful air despite the death surrounding her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hair was short and black, cut unevenly just below her ears, with a few strands falling over her pale face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the most striking features were her eyes and mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes glowed with an intense red in the darkness, and when she smiled, she revealed a pair of sharp fangs still dripping with fresh blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, what a delicious feast these companions have given me,\" she said in a soft, almost amused voice, wiping a drop of blood from the corner of her lips with the back of her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stretched lazily, like a satisfied cat after a good meal, and observed the corpses around her with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This should keep me full for a few days,\" she murmured to herself, counting mentally. \"Ten Rank A adventurers and one Rank S... not bad for a night of hunting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman walked lightly between the bodies, showing no trace of remorse or disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her, this was as natural as breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stopped beside one of the corpses—a young woman in light armor—and tilted her head curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though I must admit, the blood of young adventurers always tastes better,\" she commented with a smile. \"It’s sweeter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She straightened up and looked out into the dark forest, her red eyes gleaming with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I wouldn’t mind a little appetizer,\" she said, licking her lips again, savoring the last traces of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tongue slowly ran over her fangs, cleaning them meticulously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all... the night is still young.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1351,"2026-06-02T12:17:11.678Z",1,"novelbin.me","a4474cf2167ecd1a6783845c198022290c29c88a226fce0ce3cbb27f24b6551c","my-harem-of-dangerous-and-crazy-women-as-a-reinc-chapter-39","my-harem-of-dangerous-and-crazy-women-as-a-reinc-chapter-37",190,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmy-harem-of-dangerous-and-crazy-women-as-a-reinc-cover.jpg"]