The Necromancer Who Was Despised - The Necromancer Who Was Despised chapter 302

According to Prina’s personal connections, some species were preparing to move into the empire’s territory occupied by the alliance.

The most active ones were the late-joining Purock and Dark Elf, along with the Elves, who were also involved.

Even Prina was shocked by the news that the Elves, who boasted the second-largest power within the interspecies alliance, might relocate their base.

There were also rumors that the numerous Suin might also move.

Since the empire’s land was occupied but devoid of people, such stories were possible.

In this way, the interspecies alliance was mostly resolving issues through dialogue, whereas the six kingdoms were on the brink of a physical conflict.

Even Golbalt, which was close to a merchants’ union, had each faction extending their influence to various powers, making it a mess.

As things were unfolding, Prina’s reliance on Doinha’s shadow was growing increasingly desperate.

It’s not that Prina was in a situation where she couldn’t survive on her own.

When neighboring countries fell into chaos, this side would inevitably be affected as well. From the start, the entire human realm was a massive prey after the war.

So, even though Do In-ha had handed over the authority of the barren land, Prina’s face was filled with anxiety.

“Still, some powers have approached us, haven’t they?”

“I can’t believe it. And they only think of using me, after all.”

The friendship with the interspecies union, and the engagement with Do In-ha.

Those who wanted to use Linate territory as a shield were watching. That’s why it was hard to trust them.

Of course, if there were more people like them, at least within the former Supertlan Kingdom’s territory, they might be able to achieve peace.

But if the entire continent were to become like this….

After much contemplation, Prina opened her mouth.

“…I think I need to go see Do In-ha-nim once.”

“It’s a long way, and the continental situation is not good.”

“There’s still a trade route left, so we can use it. Although it’s uncertain when it will collapse, it’s usable for now. Our engagement hasn’t been broken yet, so there’s a high possibility of cooperation from the interspecies union side. And…”.

Prina spoke with a complex expression.

“…There are those among the Orcs who want to go to the Empire.”

The Orcs who had settled in Linate territory.

They had also received various news and a considerable number of them had requested to migrate.

Having settled for a stable life, they would naturally think of migrating when the human realm became chaotic, and the Orcs’ position within the interspecies union improved.

Moreover, they were connected to Ritehill, the leader of the Dolgaebaram tribe.

It was a reasonable request, asking for a place to live in the abundant Empire.

According to the rumors, the Empire had a surplus of land.

These people didn’t have enough time to develop an attachment to Linate territory, and Prina, who was on the verge of losing the Orcs, a crucial force in her territory, was in a difficult situation.

Considering the relationship with the interspecies union, she couldn’t suppress these interspecies people, so she had no choice but to accept their request.

That’s why she decided to take this opportunity to visit the Empire.

“I want to go and talk to Do In-ha-nim directly. I really want to know if he has no intention of returning, why he’s abandoning this place, and…”.

Prina paused for a moment before continuing.

“Our engagement, what does he plan to do with it? I need to hear his answer.”

***

Prina Linate refused to leave her territory in the care of her younger brother Diyar, saying she couldn’t entrust it to anyone, and set out alone, accompanied by the Orcs who had once belonged to Linate territory.

Of course, she wasn’t entirely alone.

The Orcs who had been with her had promised to thoroughly protect Linate, out of gratitude.

After all, she was still Do In-ha’s fiancée. Even if she went alone, the interspecies union wouldn’t neglect her.

In reality, the interspecies union showed some reluctance but couldn’t refuse her request, and she was able to arrive at the Empire without any threats.

When she arrived at the Empire, she saw a dark blue forest being constructed, surrounded by fog and magic, and the old capital of the Empire.

◈ Epilogue – Prina

When Prina first entered the Empire, she was astonished by the scale of the forest being constructed.

She had heard that the forest was being built in the realm of the Elves and Dark Elves, but the scope was beyond imagination.

It was too vast for a single species, especially one with a relatively small population like the Elves and Dark Elves, to occupy.

It made her realize how vast the Empire’s territory was and why many interspecies people had wanted to migrate to the Empire’s land in the past.

Moreover, the Empire’s territory had more fertile lands than the interspecies union’s land.

There was a need to overturn the land familiar with numerous sacred sites and divine power, but it couldn’t be denied that this place was a good place to live.

Was it because of this place that the barren land was abandoned?

If that were the case, Prina would have taken a futile step.

Prina, who was praying that it wouldn’t be the case, felt a sense of resignation as she approached the former imperial capital.

The land of the empire was much more livable than the barren land of the Ryneta territory, even if there were no people. At least there was no enemy, and the highest-ranking undead union, led by the Dong-in Ha, was guarding the surroundings.

Moreover, there were people who could be considered her colleagues, who would protect her, so even though she had invested a lot in the barren land, the environment of the former imperial territory was undoubtedly better.

Even the former imperial capital, which she had arrived at, had already become her domain, visible to the naked eye.

Although it was daytime, the fog was thick, and magic was overflowing everywhere.

The city walls, which had become hers, were emitting a strong magical aura, and her undead soldiers were standing guard at the entrance like statues.

Although the interior was almost invisible due to the fog, the sight of the undead soldiers on the city walls suggested that the inside was also completely under her control.

As she arrived at the castle gate, guided by the dark elves, there was already someone waiting for her, having heard the news of her arrival.

A familiar face, not extremely close but someone she knew.

“Long time no see, Prina-nim.”

The person paying his respects was none other than Valduer.

One of the few humans under the command of Dong-in Ha.

Although his martial prowess was inferior to the two women guarding his sides, he was a person who could hold his own against any knight in the world.

Particularly in the human kingdom, he was a person of great renown, almost on par with the two women.

It was only natural, as Kyle rarely left Dong-in Ha’s side, and Athina occasionally took time off but rarely acted with other forces.

However, Valduer was an exception.

He had often moved with the remnants of the 6 kingdoms’ union during the war between the 2 kingdoms, and his skills and teamwork with Anelis and the undead had garnered attention.

As someone trusted by Dong-in Ha, and as Kyle’s disciple, he had gained a considerable reputation in the human world.

Prina, who had lived relatively close to Dong-in Ha, knew well the extent of Valduer’s trustworthiness and was aware that most of the rumors about him were true.

Therefore, when Valduer came out to greet her and showed courtesy, she couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

If she had decided to take root here, her value to Dong-in Ha would have greatly decreased.

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She had thought she might receive a cold reception, but fortunately, it didn’t seem to be the case.

The dark elves who had escorted her exchanged brief greetings with Valduer before returning to the forest.

As she was left alone, Valduer spoke up.

“Do you not have an escort?”

“No, I received help from the trolls and the undead union members who were staying at my previous territory.”

“Then one will do.”

Valduer said so and handed her a necklace from his pocket.

“Wear this and come in. Be careful not to take it off inside, or you’ll have a hard time.”

The received necklace was an artifact that blocked magic.

Looking at Valduer, she saw that he was also wearing a similar necklace around his neck.

After confirming that she had put on the necklace, Valduer led the way, saying that the lord was waiting inside.

The undead guarding the entrance opened the city gate themselves.

Even though she had come alone, they were treating her with such hospitality, and seeing this, she could reaffirm that Dong-in Ha still held a certain level of goodwill towards her.

Next, she mounted the horse that Valduer had handed over to her.

Although she felt a momentary hesitation, the discomfort disappeared in an instant as she sat on the horse’s back.

It was comfortable in its own way, and her gaze was drawn to the surrounding scenery.

The city’s interior was shrouded in a mist similar to the outside, although not to the extent that it was impossible to see.

The buildings were all constructed with a dark, ashy tone, emitting a thick, eerie aura, and undead warriors patrolled the area, armed to the teeth.

Near the entrance, some outsiders were walking around, wearing the same pendant as her, which seemed out of place amidst the ominous atmosphere. The further in she went, the more tranquil the surroundings became.

The City of Death.

It was the realized form of Necropolis, a place only spoken of in stories.

If he hadn’t abandoned the barren land, perhaps it would have become a place like this.

As they wandered around, lost in thought, they arrived at their destination, and upon entering the gate guarded by massive undead warriors, they felt a slightly brighter atmosphere, unlike the outside.

It was as if they had entered a space with a different, almost lively vibe, which felt somewhat disorienting.

“This way.”

But there was no response.

They followed Valduer to the place where Doynha was waiting.

When they met again after a long time, he looked a bit tired.

***

“I didn’t expect you to come all the way here, Prina.”

I really didn’t expect her to come all the way here.

I had sent a message, but I thought it was possible that we might never meet again.

But she came directly, alone.

My casual remark was met with Prina’s smile and greeting.

“Long time no see, Doynha. It’s been a while since I’ve seen Kaila and Atina too.”

Perhaps because there was no one else around.

She spoke comfortably with Kaila and Atina.

Despite not having seen each other in a long time, there was no awkwardness between the three.

They exchanged brief greetings, and then I asked Prina.

“But what brought you on this long journey, all by yourself?”

“I had something I wanted to ask directly and confirm.”

It was something I could roughly guess.

But I really didn’t expect her to come all the way here alone.

‘Ah, I see. The current situation with humans is not looking good, after all.’

I knew that the Continental Academy had come to visit recently and shared various stories.

The reason for their visit was one thing.

The Demon King had died, and nothing could survive in the dead land, so they wanted to purify the land of death and asked for permission.

Since we didn’t have a bad relationship with them, there was no reason to refuse, and the interspecies union was a bit wary, but when they saw Tinus showing goodwill towards the Continental Academy, they immediately granted permission.

It was a bit surprising that Tinus, who had suffered greatly due to the Bright Church, was evaluating the Continental Academy positively, saying that they were a place that kept the balance of the spiritual realm and were helpful to the entire continent.

A place that had existed since the time of the dragons.

‘If the dragons had opposed all gods, they would have destroyed all religions in the past.’

Most religions are said to have a lot in common with other dimensions.

The ones like the Bright Church, who prioritize invasion, are quite rare and strange.

When you think about it, the Bright Church initially didn’t recognize other religions.

Anyway, due to these reasons, the Daechi Mogyo came to find me and informed me of the current human situation, making it difficult for Rina’s territory.

However…

‘I thought that since we had a good relationship with the interspecies union, we wouldn’t be in such a predicament.’

The situation seemed more serious than I thought.

Rina asked me first about the fact that I couldn’t leave this place.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t give her a proper answer.

The current fragments of the Abyss were in an awakened state, under Tinos’ management, situated in front of the dimensional wall’s hole.

Perhaps due to that, or because they weren’t prepared yet, there was no movement from the other side of the dimensional wall.

Since the Abyss’ fragments had awakened, I was in a situation where I couldn’t escape this area, and even if I tried to move to the nearby Necropolis forest, it would be impossible to reach Rina’s territory.

Even Tinos, who had promised to return to the great forest if the empire fell, couldn’t leave Necropolis.

Moreover, Tinos had an avatar.

If they couldn’t move, what about me?

If it weren’t for my promise with the Dark Elf, or if I hadn’t made a new deal with the Elf, I would have been stuck in the nearby forest, let alone inside Necropolis.

However, I couldn’t reveal this fact to Rina.

The matter of the Abyss’ fragments was top-secret, and only a slight hint had been given to the royal families of each country, with the detailed story being almost completely concealed.

Even the Daechi Mogyo hadn’t heard the whole story, and no matter how close Rina was to me, there was a risk of the information leaking out, so I couldn’t easily reveal it.

Therefore, I could only give her an answer that I couldn’t tell her, and Rina, although she tried to manage her expression, couldn’t hide her slight disappointment.

However, she couldn’t press me for more information either.

She seemed to be thinking about something for a moment, then nodded her head as if she had no choice.

‘I understand. If you can’t tell me, then there’s nothing I can do.’

She composed herself and looked at me straight in the eye, asking:

‘Is there one thing you’re certain about? What do you plan to do about our engagement?’

Engagement.

Indeed, we had entered into an engagement out of necessity.

However, since it was a relationship formed out of necessity, it could be easily broken off.

The problem was that her utility was too high.

If I were to marry her in this situation, there would be some advantages.

And…

I glanced at Kayla and Atina.

She had improved her relationships with the two of them in the past. Kayla and Atina didn’t view Rina negatively, which showed that their relationships were good.

If I weren’t in this situation and had returned to the barren land, the engagement would have been fruitful.