Awesome Shut-In Necromancer

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Exactly one week after the fight with Lee Ji Cheol, I finally regained the power that had disappeared.

‘…The penalty period probably means about a week.’

At this point, to be honest, it’s not really a technique I would use openly.

However, I thought of it as having gained one hidden move.

– I am incredibly pleased to welcome your true form, Master. How about eliminating the lesser humans and ruling at the pinnacle of this planet?

“Why would I bother? And I haven’t even used my real power yet. What I used last time was barely 40%.”

– Ooh…

Seeing Gordon, in his soul state, surprised, made me feel inexplicably smug and a slight laugh escaped me.

Even if it’s a flawed technique, it’s still a significant boost to have a way to regain some power.

First and foremost, there was a sense of stability.

Now, even if a formidable enemy appeared, I could just endure a week of inconvenience and smash them if things went wrong.

There was no longer a need to cower before anyone.

The rumored founders of Hades? The top S Rank Hunters from various nations?

They were all insignificant. If they encountered me now, they would be utterly crushed without being able to resist.

“Are you listening? No matter how tough you are, if you mess around now, you’ll just return to the dirt.”

“…….”

Creak.

Creak.

Chaeng.

Watching Chae Hwa In popping out from the Book of Death today and casually sharpening her weapon, I began to vent my frustrations.

“From the get-go, not recognizing the master and acting like that is disqualification. Who saved you from groaning in your grave without any sense of gratitude…”

As I continued to grumble while pointing fingers at her, Chae Hwa In suddenly sprang up from her spot.

“Why, why? Are you really going to try it? You know that’s going to backfire hard, right?”

“…An unusual energy.”

“What energy?”

Upon hearing Chae Hwa In’s words, I widened my senses and indeed felt a familiar aura approaching our home.

Thud.

Thud thud.

“…It’s me.”

That was Lee Ji Cheol, who had become a spirit and formed a contract with me, now my subordinate.

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Lee Ji Cheol is an S Rank Hunter.

He has been a Hunter for six years, but he only reached the S Rank a year after his awakening.

No one could stop him, brimming with youthful eagerness, and he established himself as one of Korea’s representative Hunters.

The upheaval occurred at that time.

[Um, Guardian. Please don’t be shocked and listen carefully. The patient has contracted a disease that has never existed in this world. I’m not sure, but it may have arisen after the Day of Change.]

Lee Ji Cheol’s only family, his younger sister, had come down with an unknown incurable disease.

After that, Lee Ji Cheol lost his composure. His actions became more reckless, and he even resorted to illegal activities to find a cure for the disease.

Three years passed, and he became known as a tyrant, instilling fear in the public.

‘…….’

However, even after reaching that point, his sister’s illness did not improve. Instead, a prognosis from the attending doctor indicated that the end was nigh.

Thus, Lee Ji Cheol allied himself with Hades. They assured him they could provide what he desired.

Ironically, he ended up defeated in a way he never anticipated. Just when the plan was about to unfold, everything crumbled in an instant.

“Damn it.”

In a situation with no more options.

But Lee Ji Cheol still had one possibility left.

That target was Baek Eun Ha.

‘…I hate to admit it, but that guy’s power is truly abnormal.’

During his battle with Baek Eun Ha, Lee Ji Cheol did not fully grasp the meaning of having become a spirit.

Yet, after some time had passed, he could only marvel at the changes in his body that were completely different from before.

‘Both physical abilities and magical usage are far superior now.’

When he raised his magical power, his skin became tougher, akin to a mythical dragon’s scales, granting him high defense.

‘Is it really possible to pass on this kind of tremendous power to others at will?’

It was a moment where everything Lee Ji Cheol thought he knew about power collapsed.

Even in the moment he unleashed his strength, he felt it; Baek Eun Ha’s strength was already beyond compare.

At least, it wasn’t something that could be categorized as B Rank or A Rank, like the Hunters who babbled about their grades.

‘If I borrow his power, perhaps…’

I might find a way to save my younger sister, who is dying from an unknown illness.

Understanding Baek Eun Ha’s power, the first thought that came to Lee Ji Cheol’s mind was just that.

Therefore, he didn’t hesitate to seek out Baek Eun Ha. No more enemies or whatever, it didn’t matter. Even if it was a slim chance, he had to grasp it.

“…It’s me.”

“Why are you coming over when I didn’t even call you?”

“I have something I want to ask you.”

Glancing sideways, a fearsome Death Knight radiating immense power was staring at him from behind a mask.

‘Did he have more underlings? This one is quite strong, maybe even stronger than me…’

Feeling a chill, Lee Ji Cheol paused for a moment before continuing.

“Is it possible for you to heal a disease with your power?”

“A disease? It depends on the type. For most, there’s a method.”

“If that’s the case, I beg you. Please help me just once. If you do, I promise I’ll wholeheartedly become your servant afterward.”

Baek Eun Ha, sensing Lee Ji Cheol’s serious demeanor, changed her gaze and began to consider for a moment.

The result was an approval.

“Okay. Since you’re my subordinate now, I have no reason not to help.”

Baek Eun Ha called over the nearby Death Knight and, after a bit of back and forth, shoved him into the Book of Death.

“Get in there quickly. Oh, for Pete’s sake…”

With that, Lee Ji Cheol guided Baek Eun Ha to the special patient room of the large hospital where his sister was confined.

Beep.

Beep.

Bleep.

The sounds of medical devices echoed in his ears, and in the clean room, a girl was lying down.

The girl was deeply asleep with various small devices attached to her body. Lee Ji Cheol spoke as he looked at her.

“Since the Day of Change, my younger sister has been receiving treatment for an unknown rare disease. However, there was no improvement; she’s been unable to go outside until now.”

“…I get the gist of it.”

Baek Eun Ha, intrigued for a moment, approached the girl lying in bed to check her condition.

Tap.

Drip.

Hooong.

“Oh, is that so.”

“…Is treatment possible?”

“Of course. For something like this, it shouldn’t be difficult.”

Lee Ji Cheol flinched for a moment but still couldn’t completely trust those words.

It was something he had desperately sought for without success until now.

Yet Baek Eun Ha, without any hesitation, raised her magical power and lifted her hand.

Then, without warning, she grabbed Lee Ji Cheol’s forearm and inflicted a wound with her hand.

Sliiiiiip!

“…What are you doing all of a sudden?”

“Hold on. I just need some of your blood.”

After about twenty minutes of work by Baek Eun Ha on the spot, she produced ten small glass vials filled with a red-hued medicine.

“Give one every 24 hours for a total of ten days, and she’ll recover on her own.”

“Is that really true?”

“Believe it or not, it’s up to you. Just don’t ask for more later.”

Baek Eun Ha then took her leave, and Lee Ji Cheol followed her instructions, giving his sister the medicine once a day.

Remarkably, something astonishing occurred.

“…It’s strange, oppa. I felt like I was going to die just the day before yesterday.”

His sister, who hadn’t been able to stay awake for more than a few hours a day, suddenly regained her vitality.

The attending physician, unable to hide his agitation after conducting an examination, conveyed the results to Lee Ji Cheol.

“…I’m not sure how to tell you this. All the indicators are normal! We’ll need to observe her a little longer, but it’s safe to say she’s basically cured. What on earth happened?”

“Is that so…?”

Hearing the doctor’s words, Lee Ji Cheol felt the anger that had been bottled up for years melt away in an instant.

Without hesitation, he went back to find Baek Eun Ha, kneeling in front of her in gratitude like he had never done in his life.

“Thank you sincerely. As promised, I will follow you. You can give any command.”

“No, commands? As if I was capable of that to begin with? Just hurry back. Seo Ha will be…”

Beep. Beep. Ding.

The sudden sound of the door lock being activated made Lee Ji Cheol and Baek Eun Ha stop talking and turn their heads.

And then.

“……”

Splat.

Crash.

Soon, from the sight that Baek Seo Ha beheld, an avalanche of packaged crabs tumbled out from her hands.