Awesome Shut-In Necromancer

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Creak!

Kuh-woong.

Sanada, the temporary leader of the current strategy team and known as the Sword Master of Japan, let out a labored breath as he delivered the final blow to the Sand Eater right in front of him.

“Haah, haah.”

Although he had taken on the role of leading the strategy team after it had dwindled down, the S Rank Large Dungeon was nothing like any of the places he had tackled before.

Every time he engaged in battle, he felt utterly drained, especially while trying to push through to the depths.

‘…Damn it, I really didn’t expect no one to join the fight.’

His eyes flicked over to Baek Eun Ha, who was sprawled out on an Undead she had summoned, sound asleep.

When he received the unilateral notice earlier, he doubted it would come to this, but Baek Eun Ha was indeed completely absent from the battle, resting comfortably even amidst the chaos.

For Sanada, who was already struggling with a diminished force, this was infuriating.

‘No signs of waking up at all.’

He had silently pleaded multiple times with her companions, Baek Seo Ha and Lee Ji Cheol, but they merely shook their heads in resignation.

There was practically no way to control the situation.

‘…I hate to admit it, but she’s definitely strong.’

Just earlier, she had displayed such prowess against numerous S Rank Hunters.

Of course, there were several reasons why Baek Eun Ha had been able to hold off the members of the strategy team.

She had entered the dungeon ahead of them to prepare thoroughly, and the Hunters were also holding back, thinking of the future.

But even so, to have held her own, even if just for a while, was nothing short of amazing.

Moreover, with her abilities as a Necromancer, she was sure to excel in such a large-scale battle.

That made it all the more puzzling for Sanada to understand Baek Eun Ha’s actions.

‘She doesn’t seem that pressed, so why is she being so stubborn?’

With just her help, they could reach the Boss Room much more easily.

But despite Sanada’s intense gaze, Baek Eun Ha showed no sign of responding.

Sanada reluctantly gave in and clicked his tongue before issuing orders to the team’s Hunters again.

“We’ll advance to the Boss Room without any rest from now on. Team 1 and 2, switch roles.”

The Hunters followed his lead without complaint, but it was clear that exhaustion was written all over their faces.

The healing skills once praised by Saintess Yesiel were no longer an option, and Sanada sighed deeply while observing the Hunters.

‘Perhaps there might be some casualties after all.’

Indeed, the most dangerous part of an S Rank Large Dungeon was the boss battle.

Once they stepped into the Boss Room, retreat was impossible, and as befits a dungeon of this scale, they would be facing numerous enemies inside.

‘Moreover, the boss itself will be incredibly powerful.’

That’s why, he had heard, they had suffered the highest casualties during this part of the raid seven years ago.

If things continued like this, it was clear that some of them would surely never set foot in their homeland again.

‘But……’

Knowing that, they still had to push forward, and that was the nature of being a Hunter.

Everyone here had faced death countless times, and they had long since steeled themselves for it.

With that, Sanada ordered them to advance without faltering, preparing to face death once more himself.

Finally, when they reached the entrance to the Boss Room, most of the Hunters looked visibly worn out.

It was no surprise, given the succession of intense battles they’d faced.

However, there was no time to leisurely rest here.

‘…It can’t be helped. The situation isn’t great, but we have to push ahead without delay.’

Since they were moving so quickly, there might be some Plants they hadn’t found. If they took a break and monsters replenished in the meantime, the strategy team would truly be in dire straits.

“…We will enter now. Does anyone have any objections?”

The Hunters all nodded silently. Of course, there were no counterarguments.

Having come this far, they had no choice but to tackle whatever obstacles lay ahead, no matter the cost.

And at that moment, as if waiting for the cue, Baek Eun Ha finally stirred from her sleep and began to move.

Yawning, she approached the Boss Room with a carefree demeanor, catching everyone’s attention as she opened her mouth without a hint of tension.

“What are you doing over there? All of you look so sour.”

Then, without hesitation, Baek Eun Ha stepped forward and began to open the door to the Boss Room.

When Sanada quickly intervened in shock, she said to the Hunters of the strategy team:

“Just watch. I’ll handle the boss myself.”

What a truly arrogant and foolish thing to say. Yet, Baek Eun Ha spoke as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

As the Hunters of the strategy team stared at her in bewilderment, the door to the Boss Room finally opened.

The path to the final battleground revealed itself.

Squeak.

Kugugung.

Without hesitation, I stepped into the Boss Room, and Sanada dashed in behind me, shouting.

“Hey, what do you mean you’ll take down the boss alone? What are you talking about?”

“I’m saying it straightforwardly. You just urged me to fight before, and now you’re asking me to backtrack?”

“The situation now isn’t the same! It’s complete nonsense. Do you really think that’s possible?”

Behind Sanada, the Hunters of the strategy team looked on incredulously, having missed their entry timing.

But the reproachful looks didn’t last long.

Inside the Boss Room, which resembled the bottom of a deep cliff, a massive eye pierced through the darkness, glowing menacingly.

“This is…?”

“I can feel a strong magical energy. Everyone, get into defensive formation!”

With scales that could rival a dragon, a long body exceeding 15 meters, and white patterns carved on its forehead like a crown—

The mythical monster Basilisk revealed itself before us.

Fhuwaak!

Chak!

“Materialization.”

I wasted no time, unfolding the Book of Death and summoning Kan, whose massive Totem split open to reveal him.

“You called, my lord.”

“Start immediately, as I said.”

“Hehe. As you wish.”

As Kan commenced the necromantic ritual, the Basilisk, sensing something off, let out a thunderous roar and lunged forward like a stretched elastic band.

Sshiiik─!

To block that attack, surprisingly, Sanada stepped in front of me.

“Damn it! Enough with the idiot talk! Quickly form ranks and cooperate! We need your help if we’re to deal with that monster!”

“Who are you calling an idiot?”

Bomm!

Sanada, who had dashed forward, seemed to use a counterattack skill, but it wasn’t long before he was sent flying back, outmatched by sheer size.

Kwagak!

“Ugh! I couldn’t block it all! Get out of the way!”

But that was enough. I already felt my soul’s shackles slowly loosening as Kan’s ritual progressed.

Sshiiik─!

Once again, the Basilisk thrust its enormous fangs toward me, and I nonchalantly faced it, raising only my right hand to touch its snout.

Tuhruung!

Kwagakak─!

Though pushed back slightly, it was enough. The Basilisk halted in its tracks as if it had slammed on the brakes after colliding with me.

The eyes of the Hunters, who had been rushing in to exploit the opening, lit up in astonishment.

“…Amazing. You stopped that charge with just one hand.”

“Now’s our chance! We need to hit it solidly!”

I let the Hunters act without intervening. After all, to highlight my own power as planned, it would be better to make them aware of the enemy’s strength.

Sure enough, the Hunters’ coordinated strikes only grazed the Basilisk’s scales and didn’t penetrate deeply.

Kwagak!

Chuqachak!

“Damn it! It’s tougher than I anticipated!”

“…It seems one strike won’t be enough. We need to build up damage to break its defenses.”

With S Rank Hunters around, they would likely be able to overcome the Basilisk and clear the dungeon. They all possessed that level of skill.

However, it was hard to expect there would be no casualties along the way.

That meant it was finally time for me to make my grand entrance.

Sshiiik!

Before the Basilisk, which was beginning to sense that something was wrong and flinching, I chuckled and fused the soul of the Dragon Nox with my finger through the Book of Death.

And, in an instant, I unleashed my magical power and quietly recited the incantation.

“Dragon Breath.”