Awesome Shut-In Necromancer

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I said that, but I had no intention of leaving Song Ha Yeon unattended either.

In fact, I found it commendable that she was training day and night, and in this situation, she blocked Gideon’s path to buy me some time.

Moreover, there were words I had thrown out during that process, so I intended to elevate her skills to at least a level where she wouldn’t be disregarded by others.

“You’ve accumulated quite a bit of experience by now, so I actually have more to teach you.”

“Really?”

“It’s up to you to decide what you want to learn and develop from what I’m offering.”

Like those who have reached a certain level, it was now time for Song Ha Yeon to start carving her own independent path.

And right beside her was a senior with excellent credentials—Helena.

“To be honest, I was surprised this time. It seems you’ve grasped most of what I taught you?”

“I appreciate your kind words.”

Helena was, in fact, already moving on to the next level beyond my teachings.

And upon hearing that I was training Song Ha Yeon, she suddenly came all the way to Korea to join.

“I’ve already surpassed the leader of Hades, so I thought it was about time I could afford to focus on my research.”

“……”

Of course, she was no match for Gideon, but honestly, that part required some leniency.

If you think about it, it was like a modern-day philosopher challenging the resurrected Socrates head-on.

The fact that a mere six-year Necromancer could achieve that much was impressive in itself.

‘…In terms of talent, isn’t she even above me?’

I had countless teaching aids and lessons learned, and at the same time, I had developed over a century in Thebes.

No matter how rapidly her growth was due to the accumulated energy of Earth, Helena’s talent was truly exceptional in every aspect.

“Well, just do what you want. Help out Song Ha Yeon a bit on the side.”

Spending my days like that, I somewhat lethargically awaited the emergence of a new type of Dungeon.

It was actually unavoidable. After regaining the power I had long sought, what came to me instead was another emptiness.

‘Not much different, I guess.’

It was the same over there. There was no one capable of opposing me, who had already become far too strong, and all I faced, no matter who it was, were the same predictable results.

No longer was there anything in Thebes for me to take action on, nor was there a need for me to intervene. Whether it be the elite of various nations, the common folk, or ancient beings; everyone wanted this.

‘Not exactly thrilled about that.’

In fact, even after returning to Earth, I was just unhappy that someone had taken the power I originally possessed, but I didn’t exactly plan to do something with that power.

Of course, if you weighed the pros and cons, the former would win out, but at the same time, the feeling of dissipation that accompanied it was, in a way, a natural emotion.

‘…Well, it doesn’t really matter.’

Unlike in Thebes, there were many things I could do on Earth without having to resort to Necromancy.

And to comfortably enjoy such days, I had to completely resolve this Dungeon situation and ensure Earth became a safe planet again.

Right now, that was all I needed to think about.

#

Beatrice, the S Rank Hunter from Italy, fidgeted with her teacup in front of Samuel, the head of the Florence Guild.

With a sigh, Samuel said to Beatrice, “I understand more or less how things went down.”

Through the recent incident in Mallorca, the Florence Guild had to endure considerable losses.

All because of Fabio, a guild member who had acted on his own and involved himself with Hades without anyone’s knowledge.

“I didn’t have the slightest clue; when did he start doing such things…?”

Fabio, the S Rank Hunter known as a killer in the world, was quite a promising talent, to put it mildly.

In Italy, other than Beatrice, there wasn’t anyone who could match him, so that said it all.

“…Perhaps something inside him had been unfulfilled all this time.”

Beatrice had maintained a pretty good relationship with Fabio, so I couldn’t say I felt at ease with the current situation.

Fabio, sent to a special prison, would no longer see the light of the outside world.

However, ultimately, that was his own karma.

And now, it was time to discuss something else.

“Right, Baek Eun Ha… I’ve really been hearing that name a lot lately.”

The reason Beatrice joined the confrontation with Hades this time was entirely due to Baek Eun Ha’s personal request.

And there, Beatrice witnessed Baek Eun Ha’s true strength.

“Honestly, it was on a whole different level.”

“I heard it over the phone once, but is it really that much?”

“Yes. What you think does not even begin to grasp it.”

In Beatrice’s opinion, Baek Eun Ha had already transcended the concept of Hunter or rank itself.

While she felt pure admiration for the extent to which she had developed her strength, Beatrice still had to say it.

“She is too dangerous of a being.”

Modern defense systems? Agreements and rules between countries?

All those things were essentially meaningless in the face of overwhelming power.

And Baek Eun Ha had that power. If she so desired, she could manipulate the entire world.

“If she truly crosses her mood, it wouldn’t be a big deal for an entire nation to fall.”

“…Hearing that gives me chills.”

“It’s not wrong though.”

At Beatrice’s words, Samuel tapped the table and thoughtfully opened his mouth.

“Then what do you think our Italy should take in terms of attitude toward her?”

“Blind support and thorough disregard.”

If trouble occurs, always stand by her side and thoroughly abstain from other matters.

That was Beatrice’s solution.

And it wasn’t only Italy concluding similarly.

“So you’re saying Mr. Sanada that we should bow our heads to just her?”

“It seems my words aren’t getting through. We must not create a situation that would upset her.”

Having joined the Mallorca Dungeon strategy team at the request of the Spanish authorities, Sanada had witnessed Baek Eun Ha summon the underworld into the present world.

That was why he couldn’t help but be concerned. Japan and Korea occasionally clashed on a national level, after all.

“Just avoid such actions from now on, if you have any sense.”

“…It’s rather surprising to hear someone known for their pride say something like this.”

“If you had seen that scene, anyone other than me would have said the same.”

Shinjo, the aide to the current Prime Minister, knew. The Sanada in front of him was not someone who spoke empty words.

So, he had to believe. If the testimony that Sanada had given was true, then Baek Eun Ha was, in fact,

‘Already a beast no one can oppose.’

A power beyond human reach, she was the strongest Hunter of this era.

#

“W-why would you do this…?”

In a deep forest where one could not discern their location, a man bleeding in terror asked someone before him.

“I-I know your face.”

“Oh? Is that so?”

“Hudson, the former association president of the U.S.! But why…?”

With that shout echoed, Hudson’s hand, sharp as steel, pierced the man’s abdomen.

With a gasp and a sound of boiling blood, the man eventually fell silent.

Looking at the corpse of the man, Hudson took out a handkerchief from his pocket to wipe his hands.

“I don’t hold any grudge against you.”

Yet, it was necessary. A sacrifice to carry out His orders.

The corpse of the once high-ranked Hunter would serve as a sort of coordinate intertwined with the power of the orders he received from Him.

Even just the coordinates created from that would amount to a dozen armies.

While not all would bear significance, surely a few among them under the right conditions would be reborn as sacred pathways for His will.

“Soon, the true day of salvation shall come…”

Commonly referred to as the Second Gate.

A dimensional passageway to call forth higher beings possessing powers beyond the previous levels.

Imagining the scene humanity would soon face, Hudson suddenly gritted his teeth at the thought of someone who came to mind.

“Baek Eun Ha…”

The fact that his great homeland of the United States would bow to just one girl was truly displeasing to him.

Yet on the other hand, it was also frightening. Hudson, too, had hidden in Mallorca that day and witnessed that scene.

‘Her power is not normal.’

Perhaps this Second Gate itself was something that Baek Eun Ha would be capable of clearing.

‘But…’

That very Baek Eun Ha has but one body.

Recalling a certain trick he had set up during the coordinate-setting process, Hudson smirked quietly.

He vowed that he would make her pay for the price of having dared to mock his homeland.