Awesome Shut-In Necromancer

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Murmur.

Murmur murmur.

“What’s going on?”

“What happened?”

“What’s going on right now…?”

That strike was intense.

Even those who were impressed by Choi Sung Cheol’s brazen attacks could only acknowledge that something was different this time.

In the midst of it all, someone pointed at the girl and shouted in surprise.

“It was definitely a sword energy! It was surely sword energy!”

At those words, chaos erupted among the people.

“Sword energy?”

“It did look similar.”

“But that skill requires a magic level of at least 2000 to use…”

The man, who had been speaking, quickly averted his gaze and fell silent.

Because the answer was embedded in what he had just said.

‘Oh my God, does that mean her magic level is over 2000?’

‘An unranked hunter still hasn’t even been evaluated?’

‘That’s impossible!’

People rummaged through their memories, trying to find anything that might help them understand the situation.

“I’m pretty sure Ivan, the S-Rank from Russia, recorded a magic level over 1600 starting from level 1…”

“Yesiel from France had surpassed 1400 as well.”

“But still, no one has ever reached 2000…”

As far as they knew, not even one person existed. If that were true, it would be a first.

Choi Sung Cheol, who was also recognizing that fact, looked at Baek Eun Ha’s back with a bewildered expression.

‘No way. That tiny brat?’

But Choi Sung Cheol also remembered. He recalled the events from their recent dungeon tour.

‘…That lizard boss was definitely strong. There’s no way a mere novice hunter could take it down.’

However, by the time Choi Sung Cheol regained his senses, everything was already over.

The boss had been slain, and the dungeon was cleared.

He heard that the one who played a central role in that was the Baek Eun Ha standing right in front of him.

“Damn it.”

Choi Sung Cheol didn’t want to accept it.

Since the moment he earned the title Guardian of the Earth, he had been the best among the candidates aspiring to be hunters.

He couldn’t just let something like that be taken away by some kid who couldn’t even hold a proper conversation.

“Ah, no. But isn’t this strange?”

Just when everyone was uneasy, one of the novice hunters posed a question.

“Isn’t the title Lord of Death? At the very least, it shouldn’t be swordsmanship-related. But how could she use sword energy?”

“Isn’t using a skill in the first measurement against the rules? What’s going on here?”

That was certainly true. However, the fencing examiner, after checking the analysis results, finally spoke up.

“…According to the device’s records, the skill use was not confirmed.”

Hearing the examiner’s words, people began to descend further into confusion.

‘So what was that?’

‘Was it not a skill but pure technique?’

‘What kind of nonsense is that?’

Questions remained unanswered and only spiraled deeper into a labyrinth. However, such matters were private for hunters and could not be casually inquired about.

“W- Will there be no more attacks?”

“…That’s sufficient.”

During the first test, aside from that one strike, Baek Eun Ha hadn’t touched any targets.

At a glance, her demeanor could be seen as arrogant, but the results were astonishing.

“W- What is this? 2192 points in combat proficiency?”

At the examiner’s astonished exclamation, everyone fell into complete chaos. It was an unprecedented figure.

But that wasn’t the end. There was still the most crucial second test, the maximum power measurement, left for Baek Eun Ha.

“……”

While people were still reeling from the shock, Baek Eun Ha did not wait and boldly approached the defensive barrier of the magic stone.

And she raised her right hand while muttering something.

Whoooosh.

‘What in the world is that?’

‘Those dark eyes? Black wisps?’

It was a sight that novice hunters had never seen before. In fact, even the fencing examiner, who had worked here for a long time, was in the same boat.

From Baek Eun Ha’s hand, something formless began to flow out.

It resembled dark wisps, or perhaps it looked like a hazy fog.

One thing was certain: everything felt incredibly ominous.

Gooosh.

‘W- Why is my body trembling?’

‘I feel like I shouldn’t get too close…’

‘It feels ominous for some reason.’

What they were experiencing was an instinctive sense as living beings.

That dark wisps had the property of naturally evoking the survival instinct that every human possesses.

And indeed, it was the Death Energy of Baek Eun Ha, albeit at a faint level.

Swoosh.

The ominous energy was quietly contained within Baek Eun Ha’s palm.

Then, Baek Eun Ha leisurely placed her right hand on the magic stone’s defensive barrier.

With just that, everything in front of her crumbled.

Crash!

Smash─!

“Impossible!”

“T- The magic stone.”

“…That could break, too?”

Things were happening that no one had seen or heard of before. People struggled to accept the reality unfolding before their eyes.

Meanwhile, the fencing examiner somehow fulfilled his duty.

“F- Final power measurement results… 2500 points.”

Both the targets from the first test and the defensive barrier’s magic stone for the second test were set for novices.

Naturally, their limits weren’t that high.

However, no one on Earth had ever reached that maximum level with just a novice hunter’s body until now.

“It’s a new record.”

The crowd fell silent, and the fencing examiner stared blankly at the sky, pondering.

A lineage of hunters that had continued from the first generation.

In the third generation, an unbelievable mutation had appeared.

And the one who accomplished all this turned to look at the dazed Choi Sung Cheol with a sly smile.

“Pathetic.”

At that cocky remark, no one could challenge her.

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After the tests concluded, it was absolute chaos.

The novice hunters who tested together gossiped excitedly, while guild scouts and reporters waiting to cover the event immediately rushed toward the center of the commotion.

If I hadn’t anticipated this and quickly left the place, I would have surely ended up in hell, caught in the crowd.

“…Home really is the best.”

This unbearable comfort. The surging sense of stability in my heart. Nothing else could replace it.

I took a sip of cola while continuing to move the mouse.

Gulp. Gulp.

Clink.

【Who is the new hunter who suddenly appeared and recorded unprecedented figures?】

【Measurement results establish multiple world records. Signs of S-Rank show.】

【Novice hunter Kim remarked, “Clearly, the level was different.”】

These were truly sensational articles.

Thankfully, my personal information hadn’t leaked out, but given my distinctive appearance, rumors would undoubtedly spread quickly.

‘…Just thinking about it is bothersome.’

But it couldn’t be helped. If I was truly going to regain my power, I would eventually have to face it someday.

I continued to observe people’s reactions while holding a potato chip in my hand.

– A single-digit level hunter setting such records?

– Isn’t it just more media hype? I don’t believe it. Last time it was about measurement errors and what not.

– There’s definitely some exaggeration. A world record is way over the top, lol.

The overall atmosphere suggested that they didn’t entirely believe the content, but there were also some who were excitedly speculating about my identity. Honestly, finding that reaction quite amusing.

– I think it’s not a measurement error but that they were hiding their level. The center hasn’t messed up in three years, so I doubt they’d do it now. Maybe someone who awakened got caught up in a dungeon generation or illegally leveled up before taking the test.

┗ What’s your proof?

┗ If it was a measurement error, it wouldn’t have been this high. There’s a significant gap from the S-ranks back then, so should they be given SS-rank later?

Occasionally, some pretty plausible opinions emerged, but sadly, they were all far from the truth.

As I was passing time with some ego-searching, hurried footsteps were suddenly heard from the front door.

Seo Ha returned home after finishing her work.

Bang!

“Oppa, you got a D-Rank assessment?”

“That’s what they said.”

“It’s rare to start at D-Rank from the get-go…”

Seo Ha seemed confused about how to accept the situation.

“What’s strange about that? They said you were the Lord of Death.”

“…I know that. Yeah.”

Though she said that, her eyes didn’t quite seem to believe it. I sulked and continued.

“There’s a delicious smell coming from outside.”

“It’s just a celebration for the test day. Have you eaten?”

“I’ll wash my hands and go.”

When I arrived at the dining table, a mouthwatering lobster set was laid out.

The glossy appearance looked expensive at first glance.

When I cast a questioning glance at the rare choice, Seo Ha returned a gaze filled with anticipation for some reason.

Realizing her intention, I hesitantly spoke up.

“I-I don’t know if I can pull this off since I’ve never done it before.”

“Oh… really?”

Seeing her face looking a bit disappointed, I couldn’t just give up out of annoyance. Reluctantly, I raised my hand and focused my mind.

“…I guess I’ll give it a try.”

Whooosh.

Snap.

Snap.

To my surprise, the lobster shells peeled off very easily.