Awesome Shut-In Necromancer

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I felt a bit hurt in my pride, but I managed to get Jackson to Korea with Helena’s help.

However, there was still a serious problem looming ahead.

“I saw in the video that A Rank is indeed pretty strong…”

People often refer to hunters above A Rank as the true national power.

If hunters below A Rank are considered excellent fighting machines, then those starting from A Rank are genuinely in the realm of superhumans that can crush mountains and part seas.

“The specs are quite impressive, and their skills are decent.”

In fact, some of the A Rank hunters I had seen in the video seemed capable of easily defeating Hans or Jack, so I couldn’t really argue with that.

Of course, this was largely because I wasn’t able to exert my full power, but regardless, they were definitely formidable opponents.

“They’re definitely not pushovers.”

Compared to my prime days, they were like flies, but that wasn’t the case anymore.

It appeared that even among A Rank hunters, there were significant individual disparities. To be honest, in my current state, I wasn’t confident I could completely overpower Jackson.

“I need to gather a bit more strength.”

Because of that, I called Song Ha Yeon and spent two weeks rushing through as many dungeons as possible.

“If we’re going to keep doing this, can’t you go with that Kwak Min Ji person starting tomorrow? I’m dying over here.”

“…She needs to run a game.”

Song Ha Yeon complained as she was suddenly dragged along for a wild ride, but I stood firm. Eventually, I managed to gain enough experience to reach level 28.

“It’s a bit subtle…”

I wanted to reach level 30, but it seemed difficult to grow any faster in a small dungeon.

In the end, I had no choice but to settle for it and prepare to head to the final confrontation.

“…This petty jerk.”

Now, it was time to pay for the mistakes he had made.

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The plan was simple. Jackson would be coming to Korea to obtain a certain item, and I would find him and eliminate him.

According to Helena, given Jackson’s current situation, he would act secretly without alerting the guild or any surrounding figures, so even if he disappeared, there would be no consequences.

If he was going to do something shady, he should be prepared for the consequences of becoming a corpse.

“The one who possesses the item is Helena’s henchman, and Jackson is coming here to steal it.”

When I revealed that fact, Song Ha Yeon looked at me with disbelief.

“Wait, are you really going to fight? Over a game? What is this, a dirty confrontation?”

“I told you, I’m going to tear him apart. From what I’ve heard, he’s totally worth it.”

“I get that you’re angry, but he’s A Rank! I heard that guy Johan or whatever failed his advancement assessment last time. And you haven’t really changed since then…”

Technically, she was right.

My growth rate was relatively fast compared to others, but I had barely risen even 10 levels since that time.

“…If you’re going to keep nagging, you might as well come with me.”

“Of course I’m going. If something happens to you, Seo Ha will break me in half.”

So, Song Ha Yeon and I headed towards Yeongdeok over several hours.

Eventually, we arrived at a remote valley, where there wasn’t a soul in sight, not even passing cars or pedestrians.

As we waited near the point Helena had hinted at, Song Ha Yeon, slowly coming to terms with reality, voiced her anxiety.

“If we really do fight, what on earth are we going to do next? Are we going to throw him into the sea like gangsters?”

Song Ha Yeon looked as if she couldn’t understand why she was even here.

“Uh, I’m going to make him undead and control him. Since it’s smuggling, nobody will know.”

“…Is it really without repercussions? Like, no headlines the next morning?”

“Helena guaranteed it. Besides, we have a reason.”

“The game ID suspension thing?”

“Yeah, that too. They come to steal items illegally, you think they’ll just take the goods? They’ll want to eliminate witnesses. So we’re doing something good here.”

After considering several chaotic thoughts, Song Ha Yeon finally opened her mouth as if resigned.

“If you’re going to do it, you have to pull it off without any mistakes. Did you see how petty he is? If you slip up, we’ll really end up on the blacklist.”

I expected her to say something about not killing people indiscriminately, but instead, I looked at her with a slightly dubious expression.

“Why? He’s a well-known criminal, right? He’s probably killed plenty of people. If he dies, that’s his fate.”

As expected, this is why Song Ha Yeon earned the title of Necromancer.

Satisfied, I kept my posture of readiness.

Soon enough, I caught the sound of movement.

Rustle.

Tap.

Tap.

A group of people appeared from somewhere, and shortly after, in a different direction, a few others emerged and began their dealings.

Those dressed in black were said to belong to Helena’s side.

The moment they took out boxes that seemed to contain items, I finally spotted my target.

‘There he is.’

The reconnaissance bugs I had set up earlier signaled from between the trees on the opposite side.

And sure enough, something began flying in with a fierce sound from that direction.

Swoosh!

Caw!

“Who the hell is that?”

Thud.

I had roughly expected it, but it seemed the traders also had a capable hunter on their side, as the attack went astray.

Then, a man emerged from the spot where the bugs had signaled, walking casually.

A Western man with blonde hair and blue eyes.

It was Jackson.

“Looks like some hunter trash is mixed in here. How bothersome.”

“…You!”

The traders’ hunters looked at Jackson with surprise.

It was only natural, given how famous he was.

“Why is the Divine of the Wheel of Fortune here?”

“Were you aiming for Black Canopy?”

“This has nothing to do with Fortune. It’s a personal matter.”

The hunters appeared to be quite tense.

The fact that their opponent was an A Rank hunter, combined with revealing his identity like this, meant he was ready to silence anyone with death.

If there was a time to step in, it was now.

I nudged Song Ha Yeon, who was nervously swallowing her breath beside me.

“…What?”

“Yeah, you go out first and draw some attention.”

“……”

When Song Ha Yeon looked at me as if to say what kind of nonsense that was, I responded, sweating a bit.

“…It’s, uh, ten minutes. We have to time this right today.”

Finishing off an A Rank hunter quickly isn’t easy. Therefore, using the ring wisely was a critical decision.

“Geez. You talk like you’re going to handle it all by yourself…”

Song Ha Yeon grumbled but rose up as if resigned, heading towards the crowd.

Plod.

Plod.

“You’ve finally revealed your true self.”

“…Why are you here?”

Upon spotting Song Ha Yeon, Jackson wiped the confident look off his face, showing a puzzled expression.

And rightly so.

He had come to attack the trade site to obtain the items he wanted, but unexpectedly found Song Ha Yeon here?

Jackson was surely spiraling into cognitive dissonance.

“Did you enjoy oppressing others with your status and power?”

Jackson’s face was one of pure confusion as he struggled to respond, not knowing how to reply to Song Ha Yeon’s boldly spoken words.

“…This is odd. This situation is way too strange.”

Whoosh.

Bang!

Then, without a moment’s hesitation, he turned and began to flee.

“Hey?! Master! He’s running away!”

His response was so unexpected that I hastily revealed myself and chased after him while shouting to Song Ha Yeon.

“Bind his feet!”

“How am I supposed to do that?!”

“Do something!”

Upon my words, Song Ha Yeon pulled out multiple catalysts for the Skeleton Masher from her pocket, enhancing them with magical power, and threw them towards a great distance.

“Undead Call!”

Bam!

Boom!

[Gnash!]
[Chomp!]

“Ugh!”

Bang!

Snap!

Ka-Boom!

Jackson smashed through them in an instant, proving his strength as an A Rank hunter. However, it did cause him to be slightly hindered.

Seizing that timing, I decided to bring out what I had prepared for a moment like this.

“Book of Death.”

Bam!

The ominous book with large teeth was in my hand, and I immediately opened the new page I had checked in advance.

“Extraction.”

Swoosh.

“Materialization.”

Shhhh!

The marked page was number 9. What it contained was the treasure that symbolized the Coliseum, once known as the Sky Palace on the Continental Front.

“Ring of the Fighter.”

Whooooosh.

The Ring of the Fighter, recognizing its master’s command, immediately flew and absorbed onto Jackson’s wrist, while simultaneously, a wedge mark appeared on my wrist.

From now on, neither side can escape from the other until one of us dies.

A literal forced death match.

I sensed that the moment I had been waiting for had come, and activated the mental stabilization magic of the ring.

Whoooosh.

“Your divine beast looks splendid.”

“What is this…?”

Jackson was completely caught off guard by the ongoing events, but that was none of my concern.

“I’ve lost sleep every night because of you.”

“……”

At last, the true time for revenge was approaching.