Awesome Shut-In Necromancer

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As we followed the departing Shin Do Yoon, we discussed the upcoming showdown while assisting with his final task.

“It’s definitely not going to be easy.”

While holding the ceremony in the Underworld, one thing became clear to me.

“To kill that guy, we need to know about him.”

It’s a bit awkward for me to say it, but my current immortality was truly remarkable.

Even if a horde of Tier 3 gods came at me, they wouldn’t be able to scratch me.

So, it was evident that this guy, being of Tier 1 divinity, would be similarly formidable.

It was clear we couldn’t kill him through ordinary means.

“…I understand what you’re saying. It’s just a difficult task.”

With no clues and no way to contact our opponent, we were at a disadvantage in many ways, but there was at least one comforting point.

“We can choose the timing of the showdown?”

“Yes. Right now, Earth is at a critical point. One more step and all the conditions will be met.”

In other words, the moment we grant the Hunters immense power, as per Shin Do Yoon’s plan, would be the time for battle.

“This place will become a battlefield in an instant. If we don’t resolve this quickly, there will be no future for Earth.”

“…It’s already tough, and now we have even more to worry about.”

But it couldn’t be helped. That was the reality in front of us.

Amidst the sinking atmosphere, one voice rang in my head with a heavy tone.

[…You will never defeat that guy.]

“What?”

I gathered my thoughts on that statement and immediately shot a glare at the speaker, Gordon.

“Why are you suddenly spouting nonsense? I’m busy here!”

[That’s not it. I know him very well.]

What that meant was simple.

As I called out Gordon from the necklace, all eyes turned to me in an instant.

“You….”

“Yes. That’s right. My memories have returned. It was probably influenced by you gaining divinity.”

As everyone looked on with urging gazes, Gordon quietly continued.

“That being is one of the nine deities that has existed the longest among the Tier 1 gods. And he governs death.”

Gordon, now looking at me with sincere concern, added one more thing.

“As long as you live as the God of Death, you can never defeat him.”

That was quite a shocking proclamation.

At those words, Shin Do Yoon stiffened, and both Serejia and Rama flinched.

“If what you said is true, then the outcome is already clear. But how do you know this?”

That was indeed a point that needed to be clarified. Gordon hesitated for a moment, then spoke softly.

“I was originally his companion.”

“What are you saying…?”

“I mean I was once a being of divinity myself.”

As I expected, Gordon was no ordinary Lich. And his true identity was only now coming to light.

“However, I eventually parted ways due to his increasingly excessive actions and, after losing, was stripped of my divinity, ending up like this.”

He could have killed me, but it seems he chose to take my memories and body instead, imprisoning me in the dungeon.

“Perhaps it was a means of mockery and punishment. Or maybe he wanted me to witness what would happen afterward with my own eyes.”

In any case, Gordon eventually set foot on Earth as an invader, and after meeting me, he became my subordinate, bringing us to this point.

“He is absolute. It’s not just a matter of simple strength; it’s as if the very scale is different. In my view, there is no one on this Earth who can stand against him.”

“……”

Seeing the serious expression on Gordon’s face, it was clear that this was the complete truth.

“I’m not encouraging you to give up. I faced him knowing this fact as well. I just thought it was important to make this clear.”

Considering he only mentioned it now after holding back all this time showed that he had been carrying a heavy burden.

However, hearing all this, I simply brushed it off with one line.

“I don’t care.”

“……”

“I knew he was a tough opponent; knowing his identity just clears my mind.”

Moreover, at this very moment, I felt a strange sense of fate.

From the moment I chose the path of a Summoner to getting to this point began to unfold in my mind.

And the fact that my final opponent is the god who governs death? It truly reflects a consistent life.

“I’m a bit curious.”

“…About what?”

“All the ‘death’ talk before has fallen apart and scattered, but I wonder if that guy can escape this cycle.”

My attitude, completely unfazed, slightly eased Shin Do Yoon’s previously stiff expression.

He then nodded in agreement.

“Either way, we have no other options. Worrying pointlessly will only bring harm.”

He was right.

Now, whether it works or fails, we just have to try.

With that, Shin Do Yoon seemed to have made up his mind and spoke up to everyone.

“This morning, all candidates have been decided. Tomorrow, we will finalize our plans and summon them for the showdown.”

“…Alright. There’s no need to drag this out.”

The decision was made.

Tomorrow, the final battle would unfold.

And with it, the future of everything would be determined.

‘…….’

Upon returning home, I busily moved about to finish everything I could in one day.

Seeing me in a rush, Seo Ha spoke up in a subdued voice.

“…It doesn’t feel real.”

“I feel the same.”

“Are you really okay with this?”

She seemed to be trying not to show her worries, but I could sense the many concerns lurking beneath.

However, she didn’t try to stop me. After all, she knew full well that if we didn’t win the fight, there would be no future.

I nodded in acknowledgment and replied nonchalantly.

“I’ll definitely win.”

“Now that you’re so confident, I can’t help but be suspicious.”

“Have you ever seen me lose?”

Of course not.

After awakening on Earth, I hadn’t encountered a single defeat in reclaiming my original power.

But thinking inversely, the fact that I couldn’t guarantee victory against this opponent was exactly what made this situation so daunting.

‘…If I do well, maybe I can hit 20%.’

That was my honest assessment upon realizing the identity of my opponent.

The chances of me defeating all my enemies and claiming victory were at best around that.

However, hearing Gordon’s words made me aware of one possibility.

‘I didn’t expect it to help like this…’

If things went according to my expectations, perhaps it could turn into a fight worth having.

Recalling the events from the Underworld, I quietly gathered my thoughts and resumed my busy movements.

And throughout this, Seo Ha merely watched me with a smile, as if she couldn’t stop me.

The next day, after finishing my preparations, I gathered everyone and headed to Shin Do Yoon’s residence.

Seo Ha, Song Ha Yeon, Henesia, and Astrid were all already privy to all the information.

Everyone present was resolved that today would determine the future of Earth.

“And so, the candidates for the plan are these five.”

Pointing, Shin Do Yoon indicated a total of five Hunters.

Julian Chenwiltz, from Germany, a part of the Seven Stars.

Beatrice, the Empress of Italy.

Helena, the Necromancer reigning over the Hunter superpower, the United Kingdom.

My sister, Baek Seo Ha, the S Rank Hunter from Korea.

And lastly, my first disciple, Song Ha Yeon.

Among them, when Shin Do Yoon indicated Song Ha Yeon, she looked perplexed and asked,

“Really, me?”

“Yes.”

“Is this some kind of rural promotion or something?”

“……”

It seemed that since Song Ha Yeon was close to me, she had the thought she was picked for that reason.

To this, Shin Do Yoon said,

“That’s not completely inaccurate. You all, being next to Baek Eun Ha, have unknowingly grown in ability due to that influence.”

However,

“Still, the inherent qualities are what matter the most. Even without Baek Eun Ha by your side, the outcome wouldn’t change.”

“I see…”

In the meantime, when Seo Ha, who had been called by name, stole glances my way, she finally spoke.

“Aren’t you going to stop me?”

“What good would stopping you do? There is nowhere safe left on Earth. It’s better to at least have some power.”

In reality, being next to me was the safest place. And I decided I would respect Seo Ha’s will as much as I could.

“So just do what you want.”

“…Okay. Thank you.”

With that, everyone steeled their resolve.

Then, Shin Do Yoon took out the seed he had used to extract divinity and presented it before us.

“Now, I will initiate the final phase of the plan.”

At last, the moment of no return—the ultimate showdown—was about to begin.