The Necromancer Who Was Despised - The Necromancer Who Was Despised chapter 303

Even though the Sufetran Kingdom had fallen, Rina’s value had increased even more because of it.

Rina, who had observed my reaction, Kayla and Atina’s responses, and the atmosphere, showed a relieved expression.

‘You think it’s a burden.’

‘If you’re hurt…’

‘No. I think it’s fortunate instead.’

Rina’s attitude changed.

He showed a rather confident expression, different from his cautious demeanor at first.

“You still think my family and I are useful, don’t you?”

With a hint of hope, Prina smiled.

◈ Epilogue – Prina

I’ve been thinking about this for a long time.

Prina explained the value of the current Linate territory from various perspectives.

She focused on the fact that, no matter how close I was to the interspecies union, I couldn’t attract much attention from the human side.

It was only natural.

Even if the empire collapsed, there were unknown schemes brewing somewhere.

Representatively, there was the Demon King.

Currently, the human forces were showing signs of internal conflict, even immediately after the war.

No, it wasn’t just a possibility. If things continued like this, a fight was bound to break out.

There were those who wanted to prevent this situation, but they were not the majority.

Immediately after the war, when we should be consolidating our power, we had gained so much that our internal affairs were in disarray, and it seemed like we would go to war again.

It wasn’t hard to understand. We wanted to gain more to consolidate our power faster.

The problem was that most forces had this mindset, and since they were weakened, they thought they could take advantage of each other.

In this situation, the Dark Mages were the most advantageous.

Furthermore, the remnants of the Cult of Light might also unite more strongly.

As those who had been suppressing them were now devouring each other, the remnants had a chance to survive.

In this situation, I couldn’t completely ignore the human side, and Prina dug into this point.

I didn’t explain the detailed reasons, but I knew that I couldn’t leave this land for some reason, so I would act as the eyes of the human forces.

However, that wasn’t something Linate territory could do alone. Therefore, Prina explained the value of Linate territory, which she possessed, and how to utilize it.

First, she said that many investments were necessary to ensure the survival and safety of Linate territory.

If I married her, there would be no force around us that could touch Linate territory.

The Kingdom of Supeltran had collapsed, and due to my previous orders, the Kingdom of Ashulin had received significant support, making the surrounding territories too weak to pose a threat.

On the other hand, Linate’s power hadn’t suffered that much damage.

However, if they united, it would be difficult to deal with them, but if she married me, those who knew my power wouldn’t dare touch Linate territory.

At the same time, Linate territory was my closest ally, and the trade route, which was on the verge of collapse, was still functioning. If we didn’t cut off our connection with the interspecies union, Linate territory would never collapse.

It was a true statement.

Moreover, even if I couldn’t move, I could send the undead, so if Prina married me, Linate territory would be guaranteed safety.

Additionally, she talked about her influence in Linate territory.

If she married me, she would stay here, but even if she died, she would still have influence over the territory.

It was true. She was the lord who had dramatically saved the declining territory.

Even in a situation where the kingdom had collapsed, she was maintaining the territory, so the territory’s residents would never forget her, and future lords couldn’t ignore her achievements.

At the same time, Linate territory’s safety was guaranteed by her existence, so future lords couldn’t ignore her demands.

Furthermore, the future lord was supposed to be her younger brother.

Therefore, I said that Linate couldn’t refuse my request.

She also explained about her connections.

“Do you remember Lord Griant?”

“I couldn’t forget.”

As a member of the Supetran Royal Family’s Information Department, I had received help from various quarters and had also contributed significantly to the royal family, maintaining a good relationship with them.

I often represented the royal family and interacted with them, and even after the royal family’s downfall, I still had dealings with them, making it impossible for me to forget them.

“The former territories of the Supetran Kingdom have declared independence one by one, and after Lord Perugin handled the remnants of the royal family, he established a separate information organization. Although their main area of activity is the former Supetran Kingdom, they plan to expand their scope gradually.”

The goal was to eliminate the dark mages who followed the Demon King.

It seemed like an information organization with a certain level of military power.

The Supetran Royal Family’s loyalty was exceptionally strong.

“Wouldn’t it be good if I helped them?”

A self-initiated force that countered the dark mages and the Demon King. Moreover, they were a force that had good intentions towards me. I thought I had obtained valuable information.

“They still maintain a connection with Lord Perugin. Furthermore, I have connections with the Tynario family, who have defected to the Golbalt Kingdom.”

The merchants’ information network was renowned.

It was likely that with such connections, I could obtain a certain level of information even in chaotic times.

“Moreover, they could become a window for conveying Lord Perugin’s intentions to the human forces.”

It meant they could exert a certain level of influence.

“I see, that’s fine.”

But if the Nana Inter-Species Alliance directly intervened in human forces or placed people in key positions, they would likely face collective resistance.

Although they were in a state of mutual strife, prioritizing their own interests, if the Nana Inter-Species Alliance intervened, they would likely lose overall benefits and unite against them.

On the other hand, if I used this to suppress their divisions, they might become enemies.

It was necessary to consolidate my position as well, but there was no reason to do so unnecessarily.

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“Prina has also become an alternative.”

However, if I appointed Prina as the representative of the Ryneta territory, the backlash would be minimized.

Moreover, the Ryneta territory was seen as a peripheral region by them.

It wasn’t just a trivial matter.

All of this was something I could obtain by taking Prina’s hand.

From my perspective, these were undoubtedly tempting conditions.

Moreover, my relationships with Kaila and Atina were good….

“I’ve already said that the story is over.”

There was no particular reason to refuse.

This was beneficial for Prina as well.

Above all, she could ensure the safety of her territory and exert a certain level of influence, and at the same time, secure her younger brother’s future.

It was a mutually beneficial deal.

It was a kind of marriage alliance.

Then Kaila spoke up.

“It’s definitely a mutually beneficial deal.”

“I agree. The conversation went better than expected, and it’s genuinely helpful. In a way, it’s better than our current situation, isn’t it? Even excluding the conditions, she’s someone who can help you, Inha.”

It was true. Prina was once a lord, and among us, she was probably the most helpful person in terms of internal affairs.

However, I didn’t have a great need for internal affairs, as most of my subordinates were undead, making management easier.

But when dealing with the Inter-Species Alliance or human forces, she would certainly be helpful.

However, I couldn’t trust Atina’s reaction.

She had other intentions.

“What’s the help for. It’s just Tia’s thoughts.”

“Hmm.”

Atina flinched at my words.

“Tia?”

Prina’s questioning gaze made me respond calmly.

“She’ll be active in both this place and the Kingdom of Supeltran.”

“…Really?”

Prina’s surprised expression was evident.

“Isn’t it too dangerous on the human side?”

It’s a situation where war could break out at any moment.

In reality, Atina opposed it.

But….

“Tia is being stubborn. She thinks this is a great opportunity to rise to the top. Moreover, her foundation is already on that side, so….”

Aida, who had already chosen her path, said her dream was to create a connection between the interspecies union and human forces.

“She said it would start from the former Kingdom of Supeltran’s territory. She’s trying to maintain the trade route, which has a high possibility of collapsing.”

As a merchant, not Atina’s sibling, she was in the midst of negotiating with the interspecies union.

Even if I asked for help, she would try to do it herself, no matter how simple the task.

Atina wanted to help, but Tia was stubbornly refusing.

However, if I married Prina, that would naturally resolve the issue.

The marriage alliance with the Rienetta territory would help maintain the trade route, and…

“I can ensure Rienetta’s safety and receive real-time information through the trade route.”

Additionally, Rienetta’s influence in the human world would increase.

Furthermore, by going through the Rienetta territory, I could slightly secure Tia’s safety.

If I had the influential Rienetta territory backing me, I could confidently say that no family would dare to mistreat Tia in that region.

And if I sent some undead to assist, that would be the icing on the cake.

In other words, Atina was outwardly acknowledging Prina’s value and permitting the marriage as a helpful alliance, but inwardly, she was actively welcoming this marriage alliance, thinking of Tia.

Of course, what she said outwardly was true, but the latter carried more weight.

As our relationship had already improved, and the hierarchy was settled, it was a feasible thought.

As the two of them welcomed the idea, Prina’s gaze turned to me.

Her eyes, which seemed to hold some confidence, were trembling slightly.

It was a natural reaction, considering our conversation would decide her and the territory’s fate.

However….

“If I accept, you’ll spend most of your life here.”

Of course, it wasn’t forever. As Atina said, her individual abilities were certainly exceptional, so there was a high possibility she would take my place and engage in external activities.

However, it was a fact that she would spend most of her life in Necropolis.

If I reached 9th class, it might improve, but that was an uncertain future.

“Will that be okay?”

In response to my question, she replied calmly.

“I’ve already prepared for it. I think it’s better this way. If the marriage had taken place in the barren land according to the original plan, I might have had to abandon myself.”

As the distance was close, she had thought about how she would become a huge burden to her younger brother, the future lord, if she just existed.

She had considered that as well.

However, it’s not that severe now. We can protect our territory, and Lord Do In-ha is a good person, so we don’t have to worry too much about the environment.

Unlike Kailla and Artina, this was a story where conditions were attached to the deal, but she seemed to like it just the way it was.

“Then let’s get married.”

My words brought a bright smile to Prina’s face.

However, a public wedding ceremony was difficult. Even if we did, Kailla and Artina had done it first, and we didn’t have the luxury to do something like that.

We could only announce our marriage to the inter-species union and the surrounding families of Rinea, but Prina seemed satisfied with that.

“Now that you’re officially my person, there’s no reason to hide it.”

“Yes?”

Prina tilted her head slightly at my words, and I told her the reason I couldn’t leave this place.

At the same time, I showed her the fragments of the abyss from afar, and Prina’s body trembled slightly as she realized the entire dimension was in danger.

She directly felt why I couldn’t leave this place, why I couldn’t abandon the barren land, and understood. And she also understood why I couldn’t tell her, now that she was on the inside.

So, Prina and I formed an alliance through our marriage, and before the year was over, war broke out in the human world.

◈ Epilogue – Elf

“Hmm…”

As I got up, Artina, who was sleeping next to me, stirred.

She was covered with a thin blanket, and her eyes were still closed, as if she was still thinking deeply.

I gently stroked her hair before getting out of bed alone.

After washing up and changing my clothes, I headed to the dining area, where Prina was already finished with her meal and coming out.

“Are you up?”

“Yes. It seems like it’s going to be a busy day today.”

“Yes. The human forces have finally started their internal conflict. There are a lot of things to confirm.”

After announcing our marriage, Prina told me to relax my guard around her.

However, she still maintained her polite tone, and the only thing that changed was the way she addressed me.

“Will you be with Lord Tinos today?”

“That’s right. I need to get my freedom as soon as possible.”

“Hehe. I’ll wait for you. Don’t overdo it, okay? Ah, by the way, didn’t the elves say they were coming to visit today?”

“The elves?”

“Yes. I heard Lord Tinos summoned them.”

The elves, along with the dark elves, had moved their base to the former empire’s territory within the inter-species union.

To be precise, it was only possible after I made a deal with them and formed an alliance with the dark elves.

Originally, the elves were supposed to be endlessly oppressed, but due to certain necessities and their bold decision, they were able to find a way to survive.

Of course, they no longer held the same status as before.