Awesome Shut-In Necromancer

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After that, I spent my time doing things I hadn’t been able to do for a while due to the restrictions of dimensional travel.

Very trivial tasks that I could not do with the costly Mental Stabilization Ring.

Although I didn’t show it, these were things I had wanted to experience at least once after returning to Earth.

【S Rank Hunter Baek Eun Ha, sighted at Suwon Hwaseong! Purpose: Cherry Blossom Viewing?】
【Baek Eun Ha appears at a concert of a famous artist, what is the truth behind it?】
【At the center of attention, we explored the daily life of Baek Eun Ha.】

Now, it seems that being famous truly draws a tremendous amount of press, as if being a celebrity alone isn’t enough to escape the flood of articles.

“No, isn’t that just because Master forcibly conjured cherry blossoms at the wrong time…?”

“Well, we can’t just wait for time to pass and hope the flowers bloom.”

Setting aside such trivial matters, my impressions after experiencing all that were quite simple.

‘…It’s not as great as I thought.’

It was odd because I had moved my body on purpose while feeling empty, but strangely, it didn’t quite match my taste.

Actually, it felt too strong that I had done things contrary to my body.

“The concert venue in particular was really not it.”

“Didn’t you say all the side effects have disappeared?”

“That’s true, but still, this is a bit…”

Perhaps I had become too accustomed to such feelings, as it still felt like remnants of it were engraved on my body and soul.

There was no longer any unnatural emotional upheaval like before, but being in crowded places was still uncomfortable, and I felt an inexplicable aversion to group activities.

“…So, to put it simply, you’ve just become a naturally awkward person now?”

C-can it really be that way?

Having witnessed this shocking fact, I opened my eyes wide and hurriedly walked around the living room.

“Come to think of it, you still seem to stutter when there are too many people around.”

“Sh-shut up, that’s just a habit!”

As much as I didn’t want to admit it, it was clear that both my personality and lifestyle habits had changed compared to before.

Of course, it didn’t feel unpleasant; it was more like the sensation of changing food preferences as one ages.

“Well, if you’re not uncomfortable with it, does it really matter?”

“…That’s true.”

So now, except for the occasional times I hang out with Seo Ha, I’m back to holed up in my room, immersed in games like before.

After all, when it comes to people, nothing is more comfortable than being at home, and among them, one’s own room is the most cozy.

I nodded and asked Song Ha Yeon, who was peeling an apple beside me.

“By the way, aren’t you doing broadcasts these days? You seem to be around here all the time.”

In fact, lately, I had observed that Song Ha Yeon’s lifestyle consisted of only two things: training or sticking to my side like a gum on a shoe.

In response, Song Ha Yeon answered while deeply thinking about something else.

“I actually got a proposal for a joint broadcast recently. From a big name, too.”

“Who is it?”

Since I was quite immersed in internet broadcasting after coming to Earth, I knew most industry figures.

She mentioned a name, thinking I might know it.

“An S Rank Hunter from Japan. Saya-san, who also works in the entertainment industry.”

“Ah.”

Indeed, that was a name I had heard often. A celebrity who sometimes streams her personal internet broadcasts.

“Then just go for it. After all, it’s your main job; you should show your face occasionally.”

With my free time, watching Song Ha Yeon’s broadcast while munching on snacks would also serve me as delightful entertainment.

However, Song Ha Yeon shook her head as if pondering something about me.

“I had my doubts, but I think I won’t do it after all.”

“Why not?”

“It seems she’s a huge fan of Master…”

In other words, if I ended up appearing on her broadcast, the chances of her wanting to contact me were high.

“You don’t like annoying things.”

“That’s true.”

In the past, I might have cared, but now that I had regained my strength, the title of S Rank didn’t really excite me much anymore.

Aren’t ants and locusts just the same kind of insects to humans?

To me, there was only a slight difference.

But on the other hand, a faint curiosity, so that night, I lay in bed and scrolled through Saya’s broadcasts.

And then the next day, I told Song Ha Yeon again.

“If you want to, call her and do it together.”

“Why all of a sudden?”

“Just because?”

To be honest, Saya’s broadcasts were quite entertaining.

No, in fact, I had even stayed up all night watching her videos, deliberately ignoring my fatigue.

Seeing my reaction, Song Ha Yeon seemed to realize it and asked me with a shocked expression.

“Wait, does that mean you actually liked her broadcasts?”

“…Maybe a little?”

“You, you never even watched them once since becoming my pupil…”

Song Ha Yeon sighed in despair, promptly sitting down and lowering her head.

Even if she pretended otherwise, it seemed like she cared quite a bit about that.

‘No, I’ve been watching them regularly; I just changed my account.’

Surprisingly, I actually liked Song Ha Yeon’s broadcasts. After all, that was what led me to become her pupil in the first place, wasn’t it?

Therefore, after forming a master-student bond, I deliberately didn’t show that I was watching out of fear of negatively affecting her.

As I awkwardly conveyed that, Song Ha Yeon murmured to me, almost on the verge of tears.

“I thought you would be completely bored of them by now…”

“If you knew that, then make sure you broadcast actively from now on. You should accept those offers as much as possible.”

Song Ha Yeon nodded and returned home to plan.

And I, remembering the figure I saw in the videos from yesterday, nibbled on some chestnuts that Song Ha Yeon had peeled for me.

‘Pretty interesting.’

It wasn’t a lie that I liked her broadcasts, but honestly, I didn’t feel the need to invite her just for that reason.

The real reason I had developed an interest in her was that I had discovered something rather peculiar in the videos.

‘Who put the sigil on her?’

The girl was currently acting as some sort of coordinate due to an extremely intricate spell.

I couldn’t tell if she was aware of that state or if she was the one who engraved the sigil, but one thing was clear: the complexity was anything but ordinary.

‘Moreover, I have an inkling about her purpose for it.’

If I hadn’t seen it, I might not have been concerned, but having confirmed it, I couldn’t just ignore it. So, I thought I would directly meet her through Song Ha Yeon.

With that, I continued to nibble on the chestnuts while pondering the future.

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“Wait, really? You’ll meet me directly…?”

Saya, the S Rank Hunter active in music, acting, and broadcasting, expressed her joy with her mouth covered, as she received the news from Korea’s Song Ha Yeon, who is also in the entertainment industry.

“Y-yeah. Thank you. Then let’s meet at that time.”

I can’t tell you how many times I contemplated making this simple proposal; to be honest, I thought there was a high chance of being rejected.

‘But she’s even willing to meet me in person…’

In a dreamlike reality, Saya rolled around on her bed while fiddling with her smartphone.

She could now confront the figure of Baek Eun Ha, which she could only see in photos and battle videos that occasionally surfaced.

That was a tremendous honor for her.

‘N-no, this isn’t the time for that.’

Gathering her belongings, Saya quickly opened the window and flew into the sky using her spells.

She had no need for a manager or bodyguards. After all, no one would dare to touch an S Rank Hunter like her.

“…So, is that all you came to brag about at this hour?”

“It’s not just bragging! This is amazing!”

“Just go to bed. It’s annoying.”

Sanada, referred to as the sword master of Japan, pushed his forehead as he stared at his chattering companion.

“I said I’m not particularly interested, just that we happened to meet.”

“Didn’t you boast about how you went through a dungeon together the last time and met each other during this incident?”

“You’re the only one who feels it’s worth boasting about.”

Looking at the other person who showed no sign of leaving, Sanada sighed and asked.

“What exactly do you find so appealing about Baek Eun Ha?”

“Well, she’s cute, pretty, and strong. Plus, there’s a certain charm about her.”

“I just can’t understand it.”

From Sanada’s perspective, Baek Eun Ha was simply a lone wolf.

Now, with the powerful strength he witnessed this time added to her personality, it honestly brought a slight sense of fear.

“She’s a dangerous monster. It’s best to avoid provoking her unnecessarily.”

“Hey, you shouldn’t carelessly call a person a monster.”

“……”

While it was a valid point, Sanada frowned but didn’t counter it.

On the other hand, he thought that even that description was a ridiculous word to truly label Baek Eun Ha.

‘I don’t know what that girl will do in the future…’

But he hoped he wouldn’t find himself on the opposing side.

Thus, Sanada turned back and busied himself with whatever he was making.

The next day, what Sanada handed over to Saya, who was preparing to leave, was a high-quality set of handmade sweets.

“I’ve heard that she likes these. Please, don’t provoke her temperament.”

“…If I give her something this extravagant, won’t she find it strange?”

In short, it was a somewhat peculiar bribe.