Absolute Necromancer Chapter 426

Episode 426

“… … That’s ridiculous.”

Dennis Walter.

He was almost at the pinnacle of the many awakeners in America.

Of course, there were those who were similarly strong, and those who were stronger than him, but in a life-or-death battle, even that kind of difference could easily be overturned, so he knew very well that he was one of the strongest in the United States.

Those who sit in high places tend to hear a lot.

‘… … I think the money spent on building the Rothschild Governor’s residence was probably about a third of the cost of restoring Rothschild County.’

Hundreds and thousands of magic circles drawn under thousands of square meters of land.

The official residence was built to be a work of art in itself, while also incorporating all sorts of alchemy, magic, and modern science for safety.

There is a stone fence that surrounds the official residence like a castle wall, and a magic engraving on it.

The iron gate leading into the official residence was also an object created by combining various things.

Finally, the defensive magic that was deployed throughout the entire Rothschild Province was so powerful that even if a nuclear bomb were to fall on their heads, the palace would remain unharmed.

and-

“It’s completely destroyed. I wonder how much it’ll cost to repair it… … .”

All those arrangements were ruined by one person.

The defense that cost billions of dollars has gone down the drain.

Of course, the man who created all of this in return wasn’t all right either-

“… … Why? Do you want to play a game?”

“… … I’d like to decline. Even for me, it’s impossible to take on five people by myself.”

He was not alone.

Five men and women gathered around Jinhyuk, who was panting with exhaustion and pale faces.

Even Dong-wan, who was not even a punch away from Dennis Walter, was wary of him in a completely different way than when he was comforting him.

It was amazing that the Death Star was not alone, but Dennis Valter couldn’t help but raise his hands in amazement at the fact that it was so trusted and loved.

He looked ahead and said with an obvious sign of surrender.

“I would rather fight them than fight you. You opened the door, so I will open the way.”

“Who wouldn’t be honored?”

“I would rather have my reputation tarnished than be in debt.”

Dennis Walter’s blond hair froze stiffly in the cold air as he smiled and lightly kicked the seat, and his golden eyes turned a sky blue that gave off a pure white feeling.

In front of him were the private soldiers from the governor’s residence who had appeared upon hearing the commotion.

“Colonel Dennis! This action will be a great stain on your future actions.”

“I know. But it’s better than feeling this dirty, useless feeling.”

“… …Fire the cold suppressant!”

Boom!

At the shouts of the captain leading the soldiers who sensed that Dennis Walter was not communicating, a cold suppressant was fired to suppress his abilities.

Dozens of cold suppressants developed by the Rothschild family explode in the air, taking away the cold air from the surrounding area.

Dennis Walter felt the atmosphere around him change to the point where he felt it was hot, and he stamped his foot, looking at it as if it was not the same.

“Ice age.”

Boom! …

Despite dozens of cold suppressants scattered around, the mana that spread through his feet instantly froze the ground.

Naturally, the same was true for the soldiers standing on it.

“… … Kkaaaak!”

“Hot… hot!”

“All… …legs!”

Their legs, startled by the extreme cold as if they had been burned, were covered in pure white ice up to just below the knees.

He tied up dozens of soldiers with just a single stomp of his feet, and then lightly tapped them on the shoulder and passed by.

“I don’t have any hard feelings… … but I still have to do what I have to do.”

It started with fear.

There was also the fear that the one looking for him was ‘that’ crazy dog, Cha Jin-hyeok, so he helped him.

That’s how Dennis Walter remembers Jinhyuk.

But just now, the moment I saw Jinhyuk, I realized that the Jinhyuk I knew and the Jinhyuk now were a little different.

‘Or maybe he was that kind of person from the beginning. He just had no one to reveal his feelings to.’

In the past, Jinhyeok was someone that every climber would have admired at least once.

Overwhelming strength.

Cold-blooded and heartless.

Crazy guy.

A crazy talent that even gods and demons are interested in.

Although there was something strange in the middle, it could not be denied that it was one of the words that defined Jinhyeok.

Dennis Walter also once looked upon Jeongdon Jinhyeok as an object of admiration.

If you don’t admire and look up to the pioneer who set foot on the tower before you and the magician who was more powerful than you, then who would you admire and look up to?

However, the place of such longing and admiration was taken by fear.

‘I think in Korea they call this a Sungdeok thing… … I’m not sure if that’s true.’

It is clear that it is not an exaggeration to say that a former fan of a celebrity actually hangs out with that celebrity, but Dennis Walter, who became known as ‘Dangdang-i’ in return, felt depressed for a moment.

But that was only for a moment.

“There’s still a lot left.”

As he watched the second and third reinforcements approaching in waves, Dennis Walter lightly brushed the dirt off his uniform and left his seat.

They were close enough to be considered his subordinates, but now they seemed like nothing more than a cleanser to wash away his helpless appearance.

And Dennis Walter did a great job of washing away his debts with detergent. * * *

“Let’s go.”

“… … It was handled very hotly.”

“My ability is in the ice realm, so please tell me it’s cool.”

“Even jokes are so cold. Is that because it’s ice cream?”

“… … .”

The sight of the soldiers lying around in a miserable state was miserable, but Dennis Walter’s face became even more miserable at Jinhyeok’s response.

Looking at his frowning face, Jinhyeok, who had been trying to calm his mind, which had become distorted due to the excessive effort, smiled lightly and patted his shoulder.

“Good work. It feels refreshing.”

“… … Big. Coolness is an advantage of ice magic.”

“It’s also a disadvantage. If it’s too cool, it’s cold.”

“… … I got wrinkles in front of the pupa.”

“Do you know that proverb?”

“Isn’t this your hometown? The country of K-climber Cha Jin-hyeok.”

“… … Don’t ever say something like that in front of me again. Before I break your spine in half.”

Dennis Walter couldn’t hold back his laughter at the sight of Jinhyuk covering his flushed face and his eyes shining.

Because he was embarrassed by the funny nicknames used to refer to him on the Internet, he was no different from any other ordinary person.

‘There was something like that too. It’s much better than just seeing that stiff, frozen face all the time.’

He looked at Jinhyeok, who looked more like an ordinary cat than a stray cat who was counting the days, wondering if he might betray his weakened self, and comically reached out his hand toward the official residence.

“Then shall we go, sir?”

“… … How sarcastic. You little dog Walter.”

“Yes, I will guide you.”

Dennis Walter knew that Jinhyuk’s words, which insisted on calling him ‘Ddaengdaengi’ even though he knew his last name for sure, were drawing a line between him and Jinhyuk, so he did not try to cross that line.

All he did was carefully guide him and his party along the empty road to the official residence. * * *

Workers were repairing the mansion, which had been left in disarray.

Considering that only about ten minutes had passed, their speed was strangely fast.

They looked at Jinhyeok and his group for a moment, then quickly returned to focusing on their work.

Jinhyuk was momentarily dumbfounded by the sight of her seemingly confident that no one would touch them.

“… … I am Allen Rothschild, the owner of this house.”

A middle-aged to elderly man with a ratio of 3 to 7 or 4 to 6 white hair to blond hair appeared before them.

Jinhyuk stepped forward and laughed at the voice that had already been conversing through the iron door via magical communication.

“It would have been better if you had opened the door earlier.”

“Because I didn’t think it would break.”

“Thank you for breaking my mold. Oh, no. No thanks. I’ll have to borrow your storage unit now.”

“… … Nothing has changed at all since the past.”

“Don’t you know the saying that when a person changes, he or she dies? I’ve barely come back to life, but I don’t want to die.”

“… … Not a single word. Not a single word.”

“If you lose once and then lose again, that’s what will happen.”

“… … .”

Allen Rothschild, who was eventually pushed out even to the last word.

He quickly turned around and walked into the wide open door, as if he was at a loss for words.

“Come in. I know you’re a natural disaster, so I don’t feel like stopping you.”

“There’s also alchemy?”

Allen glanced at Jinhyuk, who shrugged his shoulders as he felt Alchemy peeking out from behind him. He nodded with a sigh.

“I don’t want to destroy the remaining official residence either.”

“Good choice.”

Satisfied with his answer that he knew very well that if he said he would not bring in Alchemy since he had come this far, the residence under rapid renovation would be completely obscured, Jinhyuk stepped into the residence that could be said to be in the middle of enemy lines. * * *

There were quite a few people inside the residence.

What was unusual was that everyone, regardless of age, had blond hair and golden eyes.

“Is it dyed?”

“To be exact, it’s because of the family elixir made with alchemy. It’s an item that makes your mind clear and allows your talents to bloom. It’s not as good as the Philosopher’s Stone, but it would cost the price of a building to make one bottle.”

The answer to the question posed to the blonde, golden-eyed figure with only a slightly different face came from Alchemy.

Her answer was excellent, as she was from this family and was an accomplished alchemist.

“But why do you have black eyes?”

However, Jinhyuk, who had asked a question because one of his questions remained unanswered, had no choice but to bow his head at the answer that followed.

“Because it’s only half a penny.”

“… …I apologize.”

“It’s okay. It’s true, isn’t it?”

Jinhyuk nodded as if he understood, looking at Alchemy, who shrugged her shoulders as if she was used to it, and the Rothschilds, who looked at her as if they were displeased.

It was clear how Alchemy had been treated by the Rothschild family since childhood.

‘There’s nothing I can do about it.’

Even if you have the power to destroy the world, there are things that are impossible.

From Jinhyuk’s perspective, Alchemy’s family relationship was like that.

Even if Jinhyuk were to pressure Alchemy into accepting him as part of their family, nothing would change.

So, leaving their gazes behind, Jinhyuk brought up the purpose of his visit(?) here.

“I will make a philosopher’s stone, so I would appreciate it if you could provide me with a workshop and materials.”

“… … I don’t think this is something to talk about in a place with a lot of outsiders, so let’s go to my office for now.”

“It won’t be bad.”

At the mention of the philosopher’s stone, the faces of the Rothschild family, including Allen, hardened, but Jinhyuk, who had created this situation, paid no attention to it at all.

Jinhyuk followed Allen, who was beckoning for him to follow him, and walked slowly. * * *

The place we followed Allen to was a huge conference room.

I see a large room behind a small door next to the conference room, so I guess that’s Allen’s office.

When I finished thinking that far.

Everyone except Dennis Walter and Dong-wan stepped into the conference room.

“From that side, my aunt, uncle, aunt, great aunt, cousin, cousin… … .”

“… … You don’t have to explain your family relationships in detail. You won’t be seeing them for long anyway.”

Jinhyuk interrupted Alchemy, who was naturally explaining, and waved his hand lightly.

Their needs are limited to providing materials for the creation of the Philosopher’s Stone and assisting Alchemy.

It was nothing more, nothing less.

“Let’s talk about it now. The Philosopher’s Stone… … You’re quite a materialistic person. But wouldn’t it be better to ask for money instead? The materials that go into making the Philosopher’s Stone are quite expensive. It might be worth a billion dollars.”

The Rothschild family members sitting on either side of Allen nodded slightly at his words from the seat at the head of the table.

Only then did Alchemy raise his hand, realizing that they were thinking something wrong.

Allen frowned slightly at the silent protest for a voice, then nodded.

“Speak.”

“Guild Master, you don’t need a Philosopher’s Stone prototype.”

“… … prototype?”

“What we made is not the original. So it’s right to call it a prototype. Do you think that what we made is the original?”

“… … Ahem.”

Prototype.

The fact that it was a prototype rather than a finished product meant that the Rothschild family’s capabilities were far from being able to create a real philosopher’s stone.

But since it was an undeniable fact, there was nothing Allen could do but frown.

In that reaction, Alchemy lightly told Jinhyeok what she thought.

“The guild master has the final ingredient needed to create the Philosopher’s Stone.”

“… … !”

“And thankfully, he agreed to let me do the job.”

“That’s ridiculous. How can an illegitimate child who can’t even set foot in the family… …!”

According to Alchemy’s introduction, the woman who was her aunt screamed.

Philosopher’s stone.

Jinhyuk smiled bitterly at the cry that he could not tolerate the fact that his illegitimate child, Alchemy, was achieving an achievement that could fill in their last remaining flaw of only being able to make something that could not even remove the prototype tag.

“At least I think I’m a better alchemist than you guys.”

“… …Unlike us, she does not have pure alchemist blood flowing through her.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes. So if you give us the last ingredient, we will complete the Philosopher’s Stone by mobilizing everything in our family-”

Before Allen, a natural born alchemist, could finish speaking, Jinhyuk, who had the final material to complete the Philosopher’s Stone, naturally bent his back and asked with a smile in his voice.

“Is it possible that only someone with pure alchemist blood can make the Philosopher’s Stone?”

“No. I tried making it too.”

Jinhyuk smiled crookedly as he watched Alchemy respond while recalling his childhood.

“So… … Is it that only the Rothschild family alchemists can complete the Philosopher’s Stone? Or is there an additional effect, like the effect being amplified if you guys make it?”

“… … That’s not true.”

“Then all you have to show is your useless bloodline. And I don’t need bloodlines. All I need is ability. If you don’t intend to prove that you are superior to Alchemy, just give me the materials and manpower. Then I can at least watch the completion of the Philosopher’s Stone.”

“… … ”

The only thing better than alchemy was the pure alchemist blood flowing through their bodies.

And it doesn’t help at all in completing the Philosopher’s Stone.

Naturally, Jinhyuk had no intention of wasting his precious energy on something like that, so he firmly drew the line.

Allen, the governor of Rothschild State, the head of the Rothschild family, and a great alchemist, looked at Jinhyeok and asked him such a firm answer.

“Then, if we prove that we are better alchemists than that child and can create a more perfect Philosopher’s Stone, will you hand us the materials?”

Jinhyuk felt the gaze pointing directly at Alchemy and glanced at Alchemy, who seemed slightly nervous.

“Are you sure?”

“… … Yes. When it comes to alchemy, I can’t beat anyone.”

“That’s right. Then I’ll give you some time, so you guys can choose the best alchemist among yourselves. It’s beneficial for me because I can entrust the production to the best alchemist, and it’s beneficial for you because you can create the original Philosopher’s Stone that you couldn’t even create before.”

“… … Good, I accept.”

Both Alchemy and Allen agreed to choose the best alchemist.

But Jinhyuk wasn’t completely satisfied with that.

“By the way, if you’re the head of the household, are you the greatest alchemist?”

“… … At least that was the case until I got to Gaju.”

“The most outstanding alchemist in the family is the one who ascends.”

“That’s what it is.”

“Then, it would be right to hand over the position of head of the household to the best alchemist selected during this selection process.”

“… …What are you talking about?”

Allen felt something creepy at the question that was steeped in playfulness, but-

“Obviously, if Alchemy is determined to be the best alchemist, shouldn’t the position of head of the household be passed to her?”

“… … !!!”

“Gi… Guild leader?”

It was already too late.

Even Alchemy was surprised because he had never heard of it, but the person who made the bombshell statement looked at him and asked mockingly.

“Shocked?”

“… … I don’t accept it.”

As always, the magic words succeeded in eliciting an answer from the other person in an instant.

In this way, the subject of creating the original Philosopher’s Stone and the selection of a new head of household began.