The Necromancer in The Novel Picks up Bones - Chapter 143



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Episode 143

As Baek Sa-jun had guessed, there was a place in the perpetually frozen soil where the strays of the Apocalypse Force resided.

A cave that looks like it was created artificially.

As we passed through the snow-covered entrance, an interior filled with various magical devices was revealed.

And the people who were there.

“What, what?!”

“Waaaaaaah!”

Baek Sa-jun quickly subdued them.

There weren’t many of them. About ten. They were in a state of panic because they couldn’t grasp the situation on the ground due to the sudden snowstorm.

“therefore.”

Iria brought her enemies to their knees.

Among them, there was one guy who had been influenced by , so I decided to get information from him.

“Is this what you were watching Namgung Yeon?”

“…okay.”

That’s what he said.

The Apocalypse Faction already knew that the apocalypse was going to happen on Jeju Island. So one of the executives came with his subordinates to check the situation.

“The Executor said that there is nothing for them to do here. The apocalypse that will appear here will take care of it, so it would be better to go somewhere else.”

That’s right.

The predator’s apocalypse does not discriminate between allies and enemies. Its principle of behavior is ‘hunger’. When it is hungry, it will eat anything it can get its hands on.

I thought it would be better to withdraw since I might get caught up in the Apocalypse faction if I stayed here for no reason.

So the bailiff withdrew.

“Why did you stay?”

“Just before we left, we got information that Namgung Yeon was coming here. He was doing something stupid on his own and then he collapsed on his own. So… … .”

“I was going to feed it to a predator.”

It was an order given by the bailiff after hearing the report.

Baek Sa-jun looked around at the magical devices around him. Among them, there was one object that was bothering him.

‘Is this a device that destroys magic stones?’

A device equipped with expensive magic stones was seen.

This device destroys the equipped magic stones when activated, releasing the magical power inside the stones.

It’s something that is generally of no use.

Just one.

‘Except for luring monsters.’

Among monsters, there are some that are drawn to magic. This is often used to lure them.

Predators are one of them.

“I don’t know for sure, but the bailiff said that this would be enough to lure the apocalypse.”

“What specific orders did you give?”

“Keep an eye on Namgung Yeon here. Report to me when he comes to his senses. If he continues like that, after the end appears… destroy the magic stone.”

“So you’re trying to lure the predators here?”

Predators can sense the presence of their prey.

If a huge amount of magic power is released, they will become interested. Then they will learn of Namgung Yeon’s existence.

Namgung Yeon, who has lost consciousness, will be eaten by predators without being able to put up much of a fight.

Actually, that’s how it was in the original.

“Who is the executor who gave you the orders?”

“Army, Commander… … .”

“Yeah, I guess so.”

He is a guy with a special gift.

We won’t meet here since we’ve gone somewhere else, but we’ll meet at the next apocalypse.

In the area where the ‘Seeds of Evolution’ will occur.

– Ooh, oh.

“Oh, yeah. I know.”

Iria pulled Baek Sa-jun’s arm.

It was a warning that the hints would end soon. Once the hints end, what to do is simple.

“Deal with it.”

Iria revealed her sharp teeth.

A scream echoed throughout the cave. Baek Sa-jun looked at the magic stone destruction device and became lost in thought.

“Now, how do I write this… … .”

A few methods came to mind.

Baek Sa-jun used the sound of Iria sucking blood as background music to organize his thoughts.

* * *

Baek Sa-jun returned to the snowy field where a snowstorm was sweeping over him.

I saw Namgung Yeon covered in dirt that looked like a gochi, and Gaiad watching him.

“What are the exposure conditions?”

– I’m weak. As I said before, I’ll recover with time. The only problem is…

Gaiad checked Namgungyeon’s condition.

– I think it’ll take some time for me to come to my senses. I’ve been working myself to death for too long. I can’t say for sure when I’ll come to my senses.

“It’s good to hear that you’re recovering, but unfortunately, we don’t have the luxury of waiting until you recover.”

– It looks like the situation is urgent.

It was exactly as he said.

There are many things to prepare before the predator comes here. We can’t wait for Namgung Yeon to recover, not knowing when he will.

– Hmm, then… … .

Gayard was lost in thought.

With the Ice Spirit King gone, Namgung Yeon’s magical powers can now be used freely.

It’s not like there was no way.

– I guess I’ll have to wake you up by force.

“Is it possible? No, is it okay before that?”

– I’m sure I’ll suffer the aftereffects later, but isn’t it better than dying here?

“That’s true.”

Gaiad raised both hands high.

Even though they were just small pebbles, a warm energy flowed out from both hands and touched Namgung Yeon’s heart.

and.

– Boom!

“Ugh!”

A warm breeze hit Namgung Yeon’s heart. It was as if a defibrillator was being activated.

Namgung Yeon was shaking up and down. His body seemed to be shaking as if he was in a lot of pain.

– Kwah! Kwah!

“Ugh, ugh… ugh!”

The warm energy that had struck his heart spread throughout Namgung Yeon’s body, soon breathing life into him.

That process was repeated several times.

“Ugh!”

Namgung Yeon opened his eyes.

The mysterious blue eyes stared blankly up at the sky. After a while, they suddenly came to their senses and looked around.

“What, what is it? What happened, what happened?”

– Are you feeling better?

“Hey, Gaiad? What is this… … .”

Namgung Yeon blinked his eyes.

My memory is hazy. The last thing I remember is being rejected by the Ice Spirit King. After that, I think I tried to force myself to sign the contract.

He clutched his head.

“Ugh, my head… … .”

“Are you ashamed of what you did?”

“Ugh, that’s not it. My head… feels like it’s going to burst! It feels like someone is pressing down on it!”

“I would have a headache just thinking about running around the snowy field naked like a madman.”

“What, what did you say?”

Namgung Yeon was taken aback by Baek Sa-jun’s words.

Who walked around the snowy field naked?

“Who could it be? You.”

“What, what’s going on…?”

– You tried to force a contract with the Ice Spirit King and incurred his wrath. That’s what you were punished for.

Namgung Yeon blankly stared at Gayard.

“Tongue, punishment? Come to think of it… … .”

I vaguely remembered it.

I remember walking somewhere in vain while hearing someone’s laughter. I think they said I had to atone for my sins.

I wanted to get away, but I couldn’t.

“Damn, was it just too much greed?”

Namgung Yeon covered his face and sighed.

At that time, my head was hot, but now it has cooled down. I remembered my mistake.

I did something I shouldn’t have done.

“…You saved me? Thank you.”

“Yes, but there’s no need to thank me.”

“What does that mean?”

Namgung Yeon frowned.

What do you mean there’s no need to be thankful?

“You asked for it anyway, expecting a price. Now you have to pay the price.”

“A price? Gayard, what do you mean by that?”

– I had no choice but to save you. I couldn’t do anything because I couldn’t use your magic. I swore on this child’s name and mine.

“Your name… … .”

Namgung Yeon blankly stared at Baek Sa-jun. Baek Sa-jun’s eyes looking at him were cold.

It was annoying enough to save the one who was captured by the Spirit King by doing useless things, but now I’m doing this too.

His eyes couldn’t help but turn cold.

“The end has come to this land. There is a monster called the Predator, and it devours everything it sees. It will come after you and me.”

“Didn’t the end happen in Busan?”

“I figured it out.”

“You solved it?!”

Namgung Yeon shouted in surprise.

Baek Sa-jun took out a dagger from his bosom. It was the dagger that the Sword Emperor had entrusted to him. It was a dagger that guaranteed his status and symbolized his protection.

Namgung Yeon’s expression changed when he saw that.

“Really? The Sword Emperor is alive?”

“Yes, I am alive. A lot has happened while you were wandering around the snowy field naked.”

“I don’t know what happened… … .”

Namgung Yeon let out a deep sigh.

It’s been a while since he’s been wandering around here. It’s impossible not to know what happened.

“If Gaiad swore his name, then I, as the contractor, must comply. But… … .”

Namgung Yeon looked down at his heart.

Because Gaiad forcibly awakened her consciousness, her body suffered significant damage. Her body felt heavy, and even the movement of her magical power felt different than before.

“I don’t know if I can help you because you’re not in perfect condition yet. What should I do?”

“You’re walking around the snowy field naked.”

“what?”

Baek Sa-jun said so right away.

We need to create an environment where predators can’t escape. Namgung Yeon and Gaiad will do that.

“You have to act as bait.”

Namgung Yeon blinked his eyes.

* * *

Around that time.

The predator has become active.

“Ugh, euaaaah!”

“Hey, what’s that? What is that!”

There were many tunnels underground in Jeju Island.

It was a tunnel created by a magic stone mine. The predator used the tunnel to quickly move to a place with a lot of food and began to satisfy its appetite.

– Crunch! Crunch, crunch!

“Ugh… … .”

Strength, strength must be regained quickly.

The predator thought as he recalled the face of Baek Sa-jun that he had met earlier. If he eats him, he will be able to gain great strength in an instant.

You have to eat a lot for that.

– Kkwadkku!

The first victims were the weak warlords.

Warlords who owned a few mines, or no mines at all. They were devoured by predators without much resistance.

Next came the monsters.

– Ghhhhhhh!

– Crunch!

There were many monsters in Jeju Island.

These were monsters created in various places, such as magic stone mines, dungeons, and fields.

To be honest, monsters weren’t exactly the preferred prey for predators.

It didn’t taste good, and for some unknown reason, monsters didn’t feel full even after eating it.

Not to the point where you would go out of your way to eat there.

– Still, there’s no reason not to eat it.

If it’s on your way, there’s no reason not to eat it.

The predator grew by devouring things on the ground.

– A little more, a little more… … .

More food is needed.

But there was less food than expected. To be exact, the food was gathered in one place.

This was because the Jeju Liberation Union, Outlaws, and the Pay Mercenary Group were retreating to the city.

The three major warlords quickly realized that the situation was strange and retreated after receiving Baek Sa-jun’s warning.

– It’s nice that you’ve gathered everything together so that it’s easy to eat.

After eating a lot of food for several days, the predator also grew. It started attacking the city.

The city had anticipated and prepared for predator attacks, but the predators were beyond expectations.

“The magic weapon works! But!”

“Are you recovering? What kind of monster is that!”

“Attack! Don’t stop shooting!”

The city’s defenses, including its magic weapons, were immune to the predator, but it quickly recovered from the damage and continued to attack the city.

Black mud approaches, surrounding us from all sides.

The hunters guarding the barrier were terrified.

“Can you stop that?”

“How would I know! If I can’t stop it, I’ll end up like them! Even the sea is blocked, so I can’t escape!”

“Fuck, fuck!”

There was nowhere to run.

The predator, having swallowed a large amount of prey, divided its own body into pieces. It left the divided bodies in the sea, and even swallowed those who tried to escape.

The plane couldn’t take off in the first place because of the monsters in the sky. There was no way out.

Except to stop that monster.

– I’m hungry… … .

The predator that had been slowly attacking the city felt a strong hunger. The city would eventually fall, but it would take time.

I needed something to satisfy my hunger.

– Delicious, I need food.

The food I’ve been eating lately has been large in quantity but poor in quality. I wanted to eat something of good quality.

The predator sensed movement from all directions.

And at that very moment.

-Whaaaaaaah!

The east of Jeju Island.

A strong magical response was felt in the permafrost. The predator’s senses were drawn eastward.

It was a place he had no interest in because there were so many monsters there, but he felt something there.

– In a place like this, there was food hiding.

That’s also a very tasty treat.

The predator smirked and moved its body. As it attacked the city, it tried to figure out what the sound was from the permafrost to the east.

And if possible, to eat the bastard.

– Gulp.

The hungry predator’s body vibrated.

As if he couldn’t stand the hunger any longer.