Awesome Shut-In Necromancer

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When Baek Eun Ha first made her mark during the Hunter registration test, the unprecedented figure caused an uproar in the world.

However, within a day, most of that din subsided. This was due to some behind-the-scenes manipulation taking place.

“Oh, that? They say it was an error.”

“Well, those numbers are ridiculous. Saying it’s the highest record in Korea? Even a dog passing by would laugh.”

“Ugh, I thought a big shot was coming, and I got all excited for nothing.”

As soon as the rumor about Baek Eun Ha began to spread, the higher-ups ordered a thorough cover-up. They deemed it necessary to gather time to sort out the situation.

“…First of all, it’s hard to believe the numbers themselves.”

“Isn’t there a chance it was an equipment error?”

“According to the checks, that’s extremely unlikely.”

But while those numbers were shocking, it was Baek Eun Ha herself who became a larger problem.

“She was definitely a B-type Returner, right?”

A B-type refers to a Returner who barely came back alive without any special powers after being sent to another world.

“A B-type Returner awakening…?”

As far as they knew, it was the first case. That alone provided ample reason to keep the truth hidden.

“According to the initial diagnostics upon her return, she exhibited numerous signs of mental instability and repeated incoherent testimonials. However, that content…”

Lord of Death, a Necromancer with an absolute position in the other world.

And even now, Baek Eun Ha proclaimed her title as the Lord of Death.

“How should we interpret this?”

“For now, we can’t say. There’s a lack of information.”

“Due to her mental state, she might only be using that title, and the actual title could very well be different.”

“However, given the circumstances, we can’t dismiss it outright as 100% false, can we?”

“…Hmm.”

In the end, for better or worse, they needed to keep an eye on the situation.

At the same time, Choi Da Hye, the Vice President of the Hunter Association, spoke up.

“Clearly, Baek Seo Ha’s request was for her not to be a cause of disturbance simply because she is a Returner, right?”

“That was it. But now, it’s become a difficult situation to manage.”

No matter how much they controlled the information, eventually it would leak to both domestic and foreign ears.

It was just a matter of time, but nonetheless, delaying it as much as possible was also something they had to do.

“…For now, I ask everyone to do your utmost. We must prevent talent drain, and incidents like Chae Hwa In’s from happening again.”

“That’s something that goes without saying.”

“We should also try to have a conversation with Baek Seo Ha soon. Her role has become increasingly important in numerous ways.”

Thus, those present at the meeting couldn’t hide their tired expressions as they returned to their respective duties.

It seemed that yet another massive wave was beginning to take shape.

#
Ding.

[So, that. Your Master is a Returner who appears on TV?]

[Yeah.]

After parting ways with Song Ha Yeon, I finished the conversation we hadn’t concluded via messaging app.

It was definitely more comfortable than talking in person. It brought me a sense of stability.

[Really?]

Song Ha Yeon appeared incredulous, but it was something she could deduce herself upon reflection.

In various ways, it all made sense.

I briefly outlined my current situation and future plans.

Since she was formally my disciple now, there was no need to hide it, and it would surely be more convenient.

‘Song Ha Yeon is useful.’

At least she wouldn’t betray me unless it was a matter of life and death.

For now, there was no shortfall in having her around.

[So, to summarize, you are currently in a state of weakened power? And you’re looking for clues to regain it?]

Song Ha Yeon easily accepted the situation.

Explaining why I was a level 1 Hunter despite having such vast knowledge and why I had to run through low-rank dungeons could be summed up quite well with that.

[Yes! Don’t worry! As your apprentice, I’ll help you out!]

I had expected that response. It made me grin as if I had regained a lost ally.

Then I began to ponder more seriously.

‘Regaining strength is just a matter of time, but…’

At this point, I needed to think about it at least once.

“…How infuriating.”

I wondered what had brought me to this state.

‘…….’

Initially, I thought I had simply been affected by some inherent laws without anyone’s intervention.

Like a sort of protective system or self-regulating mechanism.

From the standpoint of this world, I might have appeared as a virus from the outside.

However, from listening to Helena, it didn’t seem to be that simple.

What should I say? It seemed artificially orchestrated.

At the very least, if there wasn’t someone’s intention behind it, it wouldn’t make sense.

‘Serejia… surely not.’

There was no way that a godlike figure of such little worth could exert such control. At the very least, she couldn’t arbitrarily restrain my power.

In that case, it was certain that someone who reached out to me existed in this world. That much was clear.

‘…Of course, I still don’t know what that entity is.’

Perhaps it could be related to the emergence of Returners and dungeon crises happening on Earth right now.

That was one of the main reasons I chose not to disclose detailed information to Seo Ha.

In fact, at this point, I could sufficiently prove that my words were true. I could easily acquire testimonies from Song Ha Yeon and Helena if needed.

But there was no need to do so. If Seo Ha realized that, she would get her usual worrywart tendencies, spending the entire day mulling over it. That wouldn’t be desirable.

‘…Honestly, I’ve said it several times already.’

It was Seo Ha’s fault for not believing me. Now that it had come to this, I wouldn’t tell her the truth until she figured it out herself. I was surprisingly patient in that regard.

‘Anyway, for now, this situation is just fine.’

I felt a bit mean, but ultimately this was something I had to solve myself. I didn’t want to involve anyone else in this.

To put it simply, an unknown entity had declared war on no other than me.

And I was the type who would never back down from such a challenge.

To an opponent, I would bring enough fear and death that they’d regret facing me. That was the way of the Necromancer.

It didn’t really matter who my opponent was.

‘If only I regain my strength.’

I would definitely make them pay in one way or another.

#
The task ahead was quite simple.

Using the qualifications of Song Ha Yeon, a B-rank Hunter, we would continue to run low-rank dungeons in a party of two.

That was all.

Ding.

[How about this one? There’s a D4 Rank dungeon that opened near Songdo.]

[D4 is too weak.]

Ding.

[Then how about here? It’s a D3 Rank in Busan. It was just registered 20 minutes ago.]

[Busan is too far.]

As I continued to reject options, Song Ha Yeon, who had gone quiet for a moment, sent another message.

[So, when are we going to clear this? Can’t we just run through whatever is possible?]
‘…….’

She wasn’t wrong.

But it truly couldn’t be somewhere too far.

Given my current condition, using public transportation was nearly impossible, and even if Song Ha Yeon offered to drive, if it took too long, I would surely be unable to endure the side effects.

When I pointed that out, Song Ha Yeon hesitated before replying.

Ding.

[You’ve got a bag, so can’t you just throw up while on the way?]

[Then you’d also be expelled and would have to go your way.]

[I’ll look for another place…….]

Back in my time, I would have done whatever my Master told me without question.

I clicked my tongue and got back to the game. This round was a mid-lane fight. I had to carry no matter what. Dungeon reservation and everything else could wait.

[Shine again before death!]

“Why are you using that now!”

Bam.

Watching the enemy barely survive thanks to my ally’s ultimate, I simmered in frustration.

And thought to myself. I was right to team up with Song Ha Yeon.

If I had entered the dungeon with a typical party, I would have been seething because of the useless Debuff Totems.

‘…Well, Song Ha Yeon is still a bit inexperienced.’

But if I guided her well, there shouldn’t be any problems.

I hadn’t had a chance to showcase my prowess in person until now, but that moment wasn’t far off.

‘We have to establish dominance to ensure there are no disruptions.’

And now, two days later.

At the entrance to a D1 rank small dungeon located near Ilsan.

“Excuse me. I’m sorry, but without your Hunter Qualification Certificate, you can’t enter.”

“…….”

“Even if you look at me like that, it’s the rule…”

Faced with the temporary entrance staff, I felt the piercing gaze coming from Song Ha Yeon, unable to decide what to do.

‘Uh-oh.’

It was as if her eyes said, “I went through all this trouble to get in, and this is what I get?”

‘This isn’t how it was supposed to be…’

The majesty of being a Master was crumbling.

This was the moment I was paying the price for playing games until dawn and then rushing out.