Money-grubbing Necromancer (181)
Mikhail broke out in a cold sweat.
My body didn’t move at all.
He saw the necromancers staring at him and Kim Min-woo with their mouths wide open. He bit his lips hard as his pride was crushed.
Mikhail screamed as if he had exploded at the sight of Kim Min-woo smiling hatefully.
“You son of a bitch! What kind of spell did you cast on me? Release me now!”
“What if you don’t like it?”
Mikhail’s eyes gleamed.
This is Korea. In other words, it was Kim Min-woo’s home base. Of course, he knew that there was nothing good to be gained by fighting. But at this moment, all the complicated calculations in his head flew away.
[El Monte summons… … .]
[Sikkarone summons… … .]
In the follower skills, there were ‘powerful summons’ that could be summoned at each level range. El Monte and Sikaron were among those summons.
The appearance of the two summoners was unusual.
One was a skeleton.
But it resembles a locust.
If a large locust were made of bone, it would look just like that.
Another one was Specter.
However, it had the unique characteristic of having a much blacker body than other Specters.
These were definitely heroes among Mikhail’s summoned creatures.
“oh.”
Kim Min-woo let out an exclamation.
I’ve seen summoners like that before.
Varian summoned by Liang Xiaojun.
‘He was probably a servant of the knight.’
Given their unique appearance, they seemed like entities that followers could use.
Yet his attitude was calm.
To begin with, a summoner of that level can be easily defeated with just one sword.
“nice to meet.”
Bow.
Mikhail’s two summons bowed their heads respectfully.
“Can’t you speak?”
Nod.
“Ah, no! What are you doing! Attack! Attack!”
Mikhail screams in terror.
He had already given the order a long time ago.
Attack that guy.
But, not only did he bow his head in greeting, he also seemed to be communicating with Kim Min-woo.
It was mind-boggling for him.
That was when.
Kim Min-woo asked the two summoners calmly.
“Who is your master?”
The two summoners bowed their heads respectfully, pointing at Kim Min-woo.
The surroundings were enveloped in silence by the expression that was so clear.
“Oh, no! Why aren’t you listening to me!”
Mikhail shouted in horror.
That was his own summon.
Those summoned creatures that faithfully followed orders while reaching level 200!
Loyalty was also very high at 80, meaning there was no reason to refuse an order.
‘But why on earth!’
That was when.
Kim Min-woo slowly turned his head towards Mikhail.
The moment he pointed his finger at Mikhail.
The two summoned beings began to slowly approach him.
“Hey, stop!”
Not only did they approach without stopping, but before I knew it, they were each holding their weapons to Mikhail’s neck.
Goosebumps ran over Mikhail’s body.
This was a clear betrayal!
Still, there was nothing he could do.
“What should I do? Do I want to die here? Or, should I continue to have a pleasant conversation?”
“… … I’m going to tell you a story, so please… … .”
“Yeah, I thought about it well. How nice would it be if you took it easy?”
The summoned creatures retreated.
Mikhail sat up, unsteadily.
“Sit down. In your place.”
“……yes.”
Mikhail sat down in his seat with his head bowed miserably. The other necromancers did the same.
“Well then, shall we get to the main point?”
Kim Min-woo said with a big smile.
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‘Tsk tsk.’
Liang Xiaojun clicked his tongue.
Idiot.
He has a fiery personality and his skills are reckless.
That’s what he thought.
At least, he should have been careful and not rushed in like other necromancers. He would have lost his initial investment if he rushed in for no reason. The sight of his life being threatened by his own summons was pitiful, if not pathetic.
‘No, is it better?’
That was kind of an example.
It was also a warning to other necromancers. A warning that if they rushed in without thinking, they would end up with nothing.
Following Mikhail, other necromancers also went through the verification process.
The verification process was simple.
It shows the process of Kim Min-woo giving an order and not being able to refuse it. Everyone was startled for a moment, but the group seemed to have completely figured out the situation and became more calm.
‘If you had a brain, you would have figured out the trend.’
Seeing the necromancers sitting with their backs straight, as if they were new recruits, it seemed like it was true.
“In the end… … we are your followers and cannot refuse your orders. Haa… … .”
“That’s right. You saw it earlier, right? It’s roughly that kind of structure.”
Mikhail knelt down immediately when told to do so. And the summoned creatures also offered their loyalty in return.
I wouldn’t know if it was just Mikhail, but when I checked, it turned out that it was a story that applied to them all as well.
So, I can’t help but feel heavy-hearted.
Until I came to the conference, I had a light heart, thinking that I would take this opportunity to learn some know-how.
But in reality, they are slaves.
It was inevitable that the atmosphere would become solemn. The necromancers’ heads began to roll busily.
What is the scope of the command?
Is there really no way to escape this imprisonment? Is it necessary to follow Kim Min-woo’s orders?
Kim Min-woo continued speaking amidst complex calculations.
“Why do you think I held this conversation?”
“… … Aren’t you trying to grab our leashes?”
Sakura asks cautiously.
Kim Min-woo shook his head at her words.
“No. Isn’t this a world where we live together? Let’s go together. In a good way.”
“… … Let’s go together? In this situation?”
Don’t you feel like you want to run away from this place right now?
That was when.
Kim Min-woo said with a serious face.
“If you can’t avoid it, enjoy it. There’s a saying. I don’t intend to treat you like slaves. If we want to last long, we have to coexist.”
“If it’s coexistence, then how… … .”
“Liang Xiaojun was also very confused at first. Wasn’t he?”
“Haha, of course. Anyone would be embarrassed. Of course, I didn’t feel good at first either.”
Liang Xiaojun answered calmly and looked around at everyone.
“But now it’s different. Think about it. We’re in a situation where we have to follow orders anyway. In other words, we’re a useful tool to Kim Min-woo.”
“… … So?”
“I think everyone here knows that Kim Min-woo has a lot of connections.”
Liang Xiaojun looked at the group nodding and said with great encouragement.
“Overwhelming information. I guess we can also provide financial support. When you say Kim Min-woo, you mean Ilseong Group?”
“Money… is it possible to get support?”
That was when.
Kim Min-woo said with a grin.
“What if I could give you something much more appealing than money? Take a look at this.”
Kim Min-woo pulled out the Shadow Sword.
Everyone looked at the sword placed on the table. Soon their eyes grew wide.
It’s an ancient item, and the grade is high as well.
Most crucially.
“… … Rune?”
“What is this?”
“What options… … ?”
Rune of Cutting, Rune of Absorption, Rune of Punishment.
The necromancers looked at the three rune options and asked in shock.
In the first place, I had never heard of anything called a rune.
But the problem was that it was not only embedded in the equipment, but the options were so good that it was difficult to just pass over.
“If you equip something like this and hunt, don’t you think your hunting speed will change?”
“… … That’s true… … But there’s something bothering me. Isn’t it stuck in the sword? Even if you’re a special being who’s good at using a sword, we… … .”
“There are many other options, such as increasing mana regeneration or increasing magic power.”
“… … !”
The group’s eyes grew wide.
Are there any ‘valid options’ related to necromancers? If so, then the story is different. In the first place, the awakened ones were beings obsessed with becoming stronger.
This was especially true in the leading ranks.
Moreover, the people gathered here are those who have achieved SS-level achievements.
My throat couldn’t help but feel parched.
“How many of these runes can I put in?”
“Up to three per device.”
“Then, Mr. Kim Min-woo… … .”
“I’m wearing it all over my body right now.”
“her…….”
The group revealed their complicated eyes. If they had been afraid of becoming no different from slaves until now, it was different now. They were also starting to pay attention to the benefits that would be given to them in the future. At that time, Sakura raised her hand and asked.
“I have a question. This rune. Is it continuously available?”
“it’s possible.”
“How? If you get it from the gate, then the quantity is limited… … .”
“I got a relevant technician. I was lucky.”
“Related technicians?”
Sakura gulped at the sight of him nodding.
The overall level of the Korean Awakened was rising due to the supply of plus equipment and potions from the Ilseong Group.
The mortality rate decreases because the equipment and potions are good. As the number of specimens increases, it is natural that the number of awakened people who rise to the top also increases.
Is that all?
Recently, the relationship between the major powers and Korea has been very strained. In particular, Korea and the United States have been cooperating closely as if they were on a death knell.
Because we were sharing slime batteries. And that was just between two countries.
The gap between Japan and Korea is already widening, but with this rune technology added, it’s like a video you don’t even need to watch.
‘The difference will become more extreme… … .’
The outlook for the home country was bleak.
“… … Then, are you thinking of selling this rune… … .”
“I plan to do so. Of course, I plan to provide the best runes to those here first.”
Then the benefit was right.
Doesn’t that mean you’re giving me a high-end rune that you can’t buy with money?
‘If you give your loyalty… … .’
‘This kind of rune gives advanced information… … .’
It was definitely attractive.
At that moment, I remembered what Liang Xiaojun had said earlier.
―Do you think you can choose whether or not to be loyal? From the moment you came here, it was already decided. To be loyal to this person.
It’s probably not for nothing that he reacted that way.
They had to see that there was a means to control them, not only in this place, but also outside of this place.
Unless the leash is really tight, they won’t react like that.
‘Once you give an order, you have to assume it will continue.’
Betrayal is something you can’t even dream of.
The most critical problem was that even if they betrayed Kim Min-woo, it would be a loss for them.
At best, they spread information from the conference and emphasized the dangers of Kim Min-woo.
Would it be to their advantage to reveal that all high-ranking necromancers are nothing more than slaves to Kim Min-woo?
Not at all.
First of all, support from countries will be cut off.
Why would I raise them if they end up becoming someone else’s slave?
Revealing this information would not have been beneficial to them.
‘It’s fortunate that they are all followers… … .’
If there hadn’t been even one follower, it would have been a problem.
In the end, Liang Xiaojun was right.
From the moment I came here, the choice was already decided.
That was when.
Liang Xiaojun raised his hand and said.
“I think everyone has made up their minds. Don’t you think so?”
Necromancers nodding their heads.
Liang Xiaojun saw that and said confidently.
“Then let’s create a group while we’re at it.”
“If it’s a group… … .”
“You all saw the memories related to your past life, right? Wouldn’t it be good if we created a group like that and worked together closely? Pushing and nurturing each other. That’s how we do it. Mr. Kim Min-woo. What do you think?”
“Oh, that sounds good.”
The format didn’t matter.
The important thing is to create an organization that includes all members.
A sense of belonging will develop over time, and it will serve as a common denominator that will unite the necromancers.
Liang Xiaojun said, gaining courage from Kim Min-woo’s agreement.
“From now on, we are all in the same boat. Ultimately, it will be beneficial for everyone if we help each other and grow together. Death Cult. How about that as a group name? I think it’s okay.”
“The Death Cult. That’s not so bad.”
Kim Min-woo nodded in agreement.
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