Money-grubbing Necromancer (204)
Hansia has been living in the Griff family since she was young.
A father who tries to exploit his talents and even the people in his family who follow him.
It was an environment where she had no choice but to grow up while being aware of the opinions of those around her. That’s why her perception was quite extraordinary.
The only exception was the case of her mother, Kim Ha-eun.
He was my only savior during my childhood.
He was the only person who told me he loved me.
Although her heart ached every time, Hansia never dared to doubt her mother.
That was absolute faith.
Because I never thought that someone would love money instead of me.
The family was cunning and actively exploited that fact, a sort of ‘bad cop good cop’ strategy.
But now that there was no gaslighting, Hansia was able to accept the situation as it was.
‘It’s changed.’
I saw it for a little while.
Seo Ye-rim’s slightly reddened face.
Trembling pupils.
It was an attitude that had never been seen before.
‘Why did you suddenly change?’
The only thing Seo Ye-rim has experienced is sparring. They say the abyss stimulates trauma, but did that change her attitude toward Kim Min-woo?
Anyway, what was important was that the sight caught his interest.
Kim Min-woo was a good person.
He saved her from being oppressed by her family. Seo Ye-rim was a blunt but affectionate younger sister.
If the two of them get along well, there is nothing wrong with it… … .
Stinging.
Something prickled my skin like a needle.
It was a familiar feeling.
My mother was abandoned by my father.
Even when living in a family home.
Even when living in Korea.
The author’s father never had a proper conversation with his mother.
At that time, Kim Ha-eun looked very lonely.
Instead of that trashy family, I thought it would be nice to meet another good person. Even then, my heart would ache. Even though it was a short time, my colleagues must have become very precious.
To the extent that it can be compared to Kim Ha-eun.
The frown lasted only a moment.
Hansia smiled.
A smile as if painted in a painting.
Facial expression management was one of her specialties. She approached Seo Ye-rim, who had finished talking with Kim Min-woo.
“Yerim, shall we take a walk? I have something to say.”
“Yes, just a moment, Sister.”
Seo Ye-rim appeared.
Two people walked through the gray space.
“What’s going on?”
“Um… … By the way, is there something bothering you?”
“……yes?”
“You seem to have some worries. I’m a priest after all. If you have any worries, feel free to tell me. We’re colleagues.”
Hansia said with a big smile.
Certainly, her appearance, wearing pure white robes and using holy relics, resembled a priest from a fantasy.
Soft eyes and smiling lips.
She was also the only woman in the guild.
Of course, there was Merhen in the chatroom, but her exact affiliation was not a guild member.
It’s just Kim Min-woo’s summon.
There are no humans there.
A person who lacks something to share common ground with, or rather, an undead. On the other hand, Hansia was different.
A friendly smile always lingers on her lips. Perhaps because she had a hard time since she was young, she naturally has a mature air about her. Seo Ye-rim was particularly vulnerable to this kind of atmosphere.
Because there is no space in Korea that is as disciplined as Geomhae-gak.
A leisurely mom smile?
There is no such thing.
This was especially true if she was an older woman. In a life where she was always surrounded by sweaty teachers and frontline students, this was a precious thing.
“……that is.”
“Yeah, yeah. It’s okay. I’m tight-lipped. Seriously. You can talk comfortably.”
“That’s why. It’s just that. I, I was wondering if maybe I’ve been too indifferent up until now.”
“what?”
“If you look at Siwoo, you’re really close with Minwoo. How should I put it? Not only in business but also in personal life.”
“Hmm. Right?”
It certainly was.
Even though it hasn’t even been two months since I saw it, it wasn’t hard to get to know Park Si-woo’s character.
It’s just a puppy.
He would often display a unique friendliness even to people he met for the first time.
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In my case, as soon as I found out her age, I called her ‘Sister Sia’.
It was a very different attitude from someone who still called me ‘Ms. Hansia’.
“I thought of old memories. I had a really hard time in the past. I am now at peace, and it is all thanks to Kim Min-woo. But I also thought that maybe I was distancing myself too much.”
“Keep your distance?”
“That’s because of the title. Except for the last time I went to the martial arts gate, it’s all just work-related talk. Does it seem too unloving… ?”
“Oh, that’s why I was worried. I was worried that it might seem too indifferent.”
“Yes… … But I don’t think I could ever do it like Siwoo… … by clinging to him like that… … So I thought about changing my title… … but my mouth wouldn’t open. Maybe it’s because I’m just too unfamiliar.”
Hansia’s eyes narrowed.
Since she was quite close to the tent, she was able to confirm everything about Seo Ye-rim’s attitude earlier.
‘Then that oh… … that kind of thing too… … .’
A title that starts with oro?
Is there anyone else besides you?
I kind of understand it.
“Just call me oppa. What’s so difficult about that?”
“Oh, no! That’s because you don’t know. I’ve never been called that before.”
“There must be a lot of men older than you at Geomhae-gak. They’re not all uncles. But is this your first time?”
“… … There, everyone had their own titles. Master, student. Something like that. It wasn’t a place where age mattered, but rather a place where rank based on skill was important… … .”
“Yerim, this is what I think.”
Hansia said softly.
“You probably know more about the gate than I do. But there is a common perception. It is a dangerous space. Minwoo also always challenges difficult gates.”
“… … That’s right.”
“The skills are great, but Gate is a place where it wouldn’t be strange if you died at any time. It was the same in the family. I’ve seen too many people leave for raiding and never come back.”
Seo Ye-rim nodded.
The gate is overflowing with rewards.
But it was a dangerous space.
As a high-ranking Awakened person, Seo Ye-rim knew that fact very well.
“In other words… … Minwoo could be in danger too. Adventures are always full of the unknown. Right?”
“……yes.”
“That’s why I think the sooner you can be honest, the better. Don’t keep your feelings to yourself. No one will know that… … .”
Hansia’s face darkened a little.
That was a kind of experience.
Her experience of feeling uncomfortable with Kim Ha-eun, but still wanting to believe that she would love her.
-Does Mom love me?
I wanted to ask, but I never asked even once. I just kept telling myself that I would always love you.
That’s why I fell into fantasy.
Kim Ha-eun is under the illusion that she loves herself more than anything else.
People sometimes say that ignorance is bliss, but is that really a good thing?
If only I had figured out Kim Ha-eun’s feelings quickly. If only I had realized that she would take bribes from her family and throw herself away as a sacrifice.
At least he wouldn’t have lived his whole life helpless. He would have tried to do something to escape the clutches.
At least I didn’t grow up like an idiot, only looking to my mother’s love.
“Of course, this could be because you trust Minwoo more than me… … .”
“… … That’s not it. It’s just… … I don’t think I ever thought about it like that. Like it’s dangerous, or that one day I might not be able to come back, things like that.”
Seo Ye-rim hurriedly shook her head and said. She definitely never thought that Kim Min-woo could die. Even though he was a total idiot when they first met, he was Il-seong’s eldest son.
As time passed.
It might be because I secretly thought that I absolutely did not have the skills to just go somewhere and die.
“… … Anyway, thank you, Unnie. Thanks to you, I think my perspective has broadened… … .”
“No, what? With something like this. But… … Is that all?”
“yes?”
“I’m just curious if that’s the only reason you’re trying to change it. It seems to me like there’s more to it.”
“yes yes?”
“Honestly, Minwoo is pretty good. He’s handsome, a world-class ranker, and Yerim helped you a lot too. It wouldn’t be strange if you started to like him a little bit.”
“Huh?! No, that’s not it!”
Seo Ye-rim hurriedly waved her hand.
He looked as if he had never thought of it that way, as if he was strongly denying it. However, his face was quite honest.
It’s as red as a flower in bloom.
There is a strong negation there, an affirmation.
“Do your best. This older sister is always there to support you.”
“That, that’s not it… … .”
That was when.
Kurur!
The inland sea shook violently.
In the distance, I could see the swirling fog. It was much darker and denser than before.
Seo Ye-rim and Han Si-a’s faces instantly hardened.
* * *
Hansia and Seo Ye-rim.
He is a SSS-class awakened person.
There was nothing to worry about, as it was just a space where the fog had disappeared, so he could just wander around a bit. In the meantime, Kim Min-woo had called Merhen and Cedric to train their summoned creatures.
It’s something I always do whenever I have time.
They say that training won’t make any progress, but it’s different for summoned beasts that are growing rapidly.
I have to study hard, okay?
‘By the way, I’m getting close to level 500… … .’
Maybe it’s because so many rats came from the open sea, but my level, which was 491 before I came, rose to 497. If there were monsters in the inland sea, it would have risen even higher.
But we never met.
To be exact, we could not meet.
The monsters here lived in the fog like fish, but the fog had been sucked up by Hayang. Just as fish die without water, the monsters in the fog died a natural death.
Level 500 was one of the important turning points. First of all, it was the starting point for S-class Awakenings in terms of level alone.
The second is… … .
‘It’s a condition for activating the item.’
A long time ago.
I got one interesting item.
[Forgotten Dragon’s Jewel]
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[This is a jewel that the ancient dragon treasured. The shape of a dragon is reflected through the beautiful halo of light.]
[Effect 1. It is a medium that can transfer to the ‘Age of Dragons’. However, the user must have the appropriate qualifications.]
This was the jewel.
The item was obtained by clearing the dungeon and giving all the byproducts including the ancient dragon, as he was told that the dragon’s corpse was needed. In return, he gave enlightenment to the other three elders.
‘That realization was actually given to me by Geomseon.’
Anyway.
At that time, it was a low level range far from level 500, so I put it in my inventory and forgot about it.
But now we’re getting a lot closer?
There were also changes to the qualification requirements.
[Qualifications]
[1. Level 500 or higher]
[2. (New!) Hunting dragons of the level above]
[3. ???]
Originally, the qualification requirements were only written as level 500 or higher, but the second list, which was covered with question marks, had been unlocked. The requirement was to hunt dragons of the Aryong level or higher. This had already been achieved a long time ago. This was because I had defeated Bingryong and Seongryong at the Orc Gate.
The remaining three conditions are not yet known.
‘It’s the age of dragons… … .’
There will be a lot of dragons, probably.
There, dragons were extremely useful monsters. Dragon blood could be stored in the Bloodstone to strengthen summoned creatures, and byproducts such as dragon corpses could be used to make valuable items.
The corpse of the ancient dragon obtained in the past was also still stored in the inventory.
‘Because the skeletons are still not skilled enough to handle the materials.’
Production grade C.
You can make level 250 equipment at level 151, but compared to that, the ancient dragon corpse is a high-quality material that you can only handle if you make it at S-grade.
So I was saving it.
‘I also have to hunt a dragon there… … .’
Cedric’s friend, the divine dragon Gleipnir.
To make that summoner, the last ingredient was the corpse of an ancient dragon that was over ten thousand years old. Seeing that it was the Age of Dragons, I thought that there might be an ancient dragon as well.
When you consider all the factors, this is one of the gates you absolutely must go to.
Level 500 was also important in that it allowed you to utilize gems.
Lastly, if there’s one thing you’re looking forward to… … .
‘Unsealed.’
That too, the seal of the legion commander is released.
This was it.
A demon dungeon attacked by shadows.
There was a time when the shadow group including Han Baek-gil was swept away there, and the seals of the two legion commanders were released.
[Cedric reaches level 201!]
[The first seal is released!]
[Ability values adjusted… … .]
‘The message was something like this.’
Cedric has all his stats pumped from 1 to 2 per level.
Merhen’s magic power multiplier per level jumped from x3 to x4.
Since the first seal was released at level 201, I thought the second seal would be released at level 401, but I remember it passing quietly at that time.
‘Then how about level 501?’
Since it says 1st, there will be 2nd and 3rd.
Then wouldn’t the second seal be released at level 501?
In that sense, it could be said that there is quite a lot at stake in the 500 level range.
‘I might be able to make an S-class skill book level 9, but, by the way… … .’
When are these Americans going to give me the Grade A 9 Skill Book?
The US President clearly promised to create it, but he only took the education and did not provide compensation.
Of course, it was a bit ambiguous whether he was intentionally not giving it to me. No matter how big and wide the United States is, it would be difficult to create a Grade A 9-power skill book all at once.
There are no items for sale, and once a skill book is destroyed, you have to collect it again, so it’s a virtuous cycle of hell.
Anyway.
I guess I’ll have to urge you again sometime…
That was when.
The ground shook violently as if an earthquake had occurred. Seo Ye-rim was seen running at high speed while carrying Han Sia on her back.
Even the black fog that was chasing after it like crazy.
Seo Ye-rim, who was running, shouted urgently.
“Oppa! He’s here! That guy!”
huh?
Kim Min-woo looked around.
Park Si-woo was also seen blinking. Surely he wouldn’t have said something like that to Si-woo.
“… … Me?”
“What are you doing, brother! You’re not taking out your weapon!”
She shouted with a slightly red face, putting Hansia down as she spoke.
