Damn Necromancer - Chapter 109

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Extravagant Necromancer (109)
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Second day of the Saudi Arabia trip.
The transfer had gone through quietly and cleanly. No doubt the fact that not just the king but the major members of the royal family had all awakened in one fell swoop had played a significant role.
‘A clean money transfer.’
Just as he was enjoying fine food and taking his ease in the hotel’s party hall.
The executives from Il-sung arrived at the Royal Palace. He’d told them to call the moment the first deal closed, and sure enough, they’d come rushing over the instant they heard.
This was the moment to really taste what oil money could do.
The executives entered the party hall with hesitant, careful steps.
He gestured to them.
“Over here.”
Waiting near Kim Min-woo as he spoke were all of Saudi Arabia’s ministers.
Having already settled everything beforehand with the royal family members who had benefited from awakening, he introduced the executives to the ministers.
“These are the executives from Il-sung. You can discuss business matters with them. I’d appreciate your cooperation.”
“Of course.”
“Please trust us completely.”
The ministers approached the executives with broad smiles.
Their faces bore the kind of benevolent smile one gives when offering their very gall.
And no wonder—their bodies had transformed overnight through awakening. The moment they’d consumed the abundant Elixir, a dramatic surge in physical capability had followed, almost akin to rejuvenation.
The dull ache in their lower backs.
The sharp pain in their knees—both gone now.
It was a transformation that bordered on revolutionary.
The king himself had let it be known that all of this was thanks to Kim Min-woo’s help. And with explicit instructions that Il-sung be given priority in business assignments.
‘I need to really reward him generously.’
‘We should load him up with projects.’
Il-sung Group was no fly-by-night operation—it was one of the companies known by name across the globe.
If you gave them work, they’d do their part well, at minimum.
The ministers’ eyes gleamed as they looked at the executives.
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“……Good heavens.”
Was this a dream or reality?
That was what the executives felt.
Ordinarily, landing even a single contract in the Middle East required mounting all manner of lobbying efforts.
But this was different.
Those arrogant ministers didn’t just approach first with bright smiles—the moment the executives opened their mouths, these men spat out approvals like automatic vending machines.
“Ah, you’d like to take on a plant construction contract? Wonderful. As it happens, we have a place that needs building…….”
“Actually, we’re just about to undertake new construction—how would you like to take on a skyscraper project?”
“We’re looking to develop a new residential complex…….”
The Saudi side was planning to carpet everything—construction, appliances, furniture—all through Il-sung.
Was this a dream or reality?
After wrapping up a brief meeting, the executives sought out Kim Min-woo.
“S-Sir. How on earth did this happen?”
“Did it all work out?”
Gulp.
The executives swallowed hard as they spoke.
“……The Saudi royal family is apparently going to award all of their new construction projects to us. The estimated total alone comes to roughly 200 trillion won!”
“Well, that’s not bad. No need for kickbacks—just give them some courtesy gifts. I’ve already arranged everything with the king.”
This was fair compensation for awakening the king and the other members of the royal family. Since he was receiving rightful payment, there was no need to resort to kickbacks.
Though it was only proper to exchange modest gifts as a human courtesy.
“……Phew.”
The executives stared at Kim Min-woo as though they were looking at something beyond comprehension.
When he’d first said he was going to Saudi Arabia, they’d wondered what on earth it was for.
In a single day, he’d landed contracts worth nearly 200 trillion won. He was practically a sales god incarnate.
And with the protection of the royal family, any troublesome obstacles in business would be eliminated from the start.
‘He shouldn’t have become an Awakener…….’
‘He should have inherited the company instead.’
If Kim Min-woo were to lead Il-sung.
It wouldn’t be merely a company dominating Korea, but a global enterprise commanding the world—that was the kind of potential he seemed to possess.
There was a reason they felt this way. Since Kim Min-woo had begun his real activities, Il-sung’s growth had been nothing short of dazzling.
Market dominance in equipment.
Dominating the home appliance market.
Even the newly launched Il-sung phone was a massive hit, and now they’ve won construction contracts in Saudi Arabia too?
‘…This is becoming a problem because things are going too well.’
If he were just an average Awakener, he might actually focus on the company instead.
But because he was so exceptional as an Awakener, he seemed largely indifferent to the business side.
“Everyone, thank you for your hard work. I’ll be heading out now.”
“A-already?”
“I need to Level Up and develop myself a bit more.”
He’d left the young birds at the water’s edge. Surely they wouldn’t be helpless enough to forget how to drink water.
The executives at Il-sung weren’t so incompetent that they couldn’t manage.
Left here, they’d secure deals and work diligently all on their own.
It was like setting up automatic hunting, in a sense.
‘Time to go, then.’
The money should have been deposited by now.
The introductions would have been made smoothly enough.
There was no reason left to stay in Saudi Arabia.
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Kim Min-woo’s trip to Saudi Arabia.
The public’s attention was already at fever pitch due to the Guild War and advertising.
News of meeting the king pushed interest to its peak. Why on earth was he suddenly meeting the Saudi king?
[(Breaking) Five fighter jets dispatched in extraordinary protocol! Kim Min-woo’s overwhelming presence in Saudi!]
[(Breaking) Special Saudi protocol! King Abdullah, known as “Mr. Everything,” personally came out to the Royal Palace to greet him….]
[(Breaking) Kim Min-woo reportedly made the move to discuss Saudi business projects on behalf of Il-sung….]
―What’s with the fighter jets? Are they spraying colors that symbolize the Taegeuk flag?
―Looks like it;; State-level protocol though ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
―Kim Min-woo’s basically Korea’s representative Awakener ㅋㅋㅋ
―But is there really reason to welcome him like that just to discuss business?
―He went representing Il-sung. Plus he’s a successful Awakener. That makes it reasonable, doesn’t it?
―Even accounting for that, it’s overkill ㅋㅋㅋ State-level protocol like it’s nothing ㅋㅋ Korea’s president doesn’t even get that much protocol?
―There’s no way they’d treat him like that unless he’s discovering oil or something and telling them about it;
―The fact that he met the king directly suggests they have something to discuss? What exactly did he propose?
Then reports flooded in one after another.
[(Breaking) Kim Min-woo hitting a Middle Eastern home run?]
(Photo: Kim Min-woo beaming with his arm around King Abdullah’s shoulder)
[(Breaking) Insane connections from Kim Min-woo!]
(Photo: Kim Min-woo at a party hall surrounded by Saudi ministers, all smiling together)
―What? He built all those connections in just two days?
―What;; Looks like he’s best friends with the king ㄷㄷ;
―All the royal family are swarming around Kim Min-woo at the party ㅋㅋ
―Is this what they mean by super social butterfly? ㅋㅋ
―How do you get everyone that close in a single day? ㅋㅋㅋ Did he use some hypnosis sword?
―Is this Mr. Everything? Compared to this he seems so approachable ㅋㅋㅋ
(Photo: Korea’s top 10 chaebol chairmen standing respectfully with hands clasped before the king)
―ㅋㅋ Isn’t that from when Mr. Everything visited Korea?
―ㅇㅇ He issued a summons and all ten chaebol leaders gathered in a day ㅋㅋㅋ
―He even asked each of them separately what business they wanted to pursue ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
―Chairman Kim’s there too ㄷㄷ
―(Info) The guy nicknamed “Mr. Everything” can move 3 quadrillion won ㄷㄷ
―Way bigger than Il-sung’s market cap ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
―Four times South Korea’s national budget ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
―So Kim Min-woo is standing with his arm around someone that powerful, laughing?
―With all the royals flocking to him, he’s basically become super-influential ㄷㄷ
―He went to discuss business, but this? Doesn’t make sense ㅋㅋ Il-sung needed to win contracts ㅋㅋ
―Kim Min-woo definitely offered something. Whatever it was. ㅇㅇ.
[(Breaking) Il-sung Construction’s mega jackpot! Saudi Arabia awards construction contracts totaling 200 trillion won!]
―200 trillion? Not 20 trillion?
―Is this real?
―Hasn’t Han-min Construction only received a total of 30 trillion in Saudi contracts so far?
―ㅇㅇ; But Il-sung just cleared 200 trillion in one shot;;‌
―How many construction projects did they take on? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
―Skyscrapers, residential complexes, industrial plants—basically everything’s been handed over to them lol. Looks like even the interior fittings and facilities went straight to Il-sung.
―The Royal Family pushed it through with full force. No way it happens otherwise lol
―And this is what he managed in just two days?
―Yep; on top of that, Kim Min-woo didn’t even stay longer in Saudi—he left right away lol
―Normally you’d stick around a few more days to solidify the relationship, but nope lol
―(Reason for departure) Had to level up smh.
―That’s so cool lol
―Haha can’t resist a level up lol
When Kim Min-woo returned, that is.
The airport was already swarming with reporters.
“Mr. Kim Min-woo! We heard you had a private audience with King Abdullah! Could you tell us what was discussed?”
“As I said before we left, I went to discuss business matters. Fortunately, the conversation went well.”
“But what on earth could you have discussed to secure a 200 trillion won contract…….”
“We simply had a great many pleasant exchanges.”
Kim Min-woo said with a quiet smile.
It was cryptic, more or less.
A plea to ask nothing further.
‘Well, it’ll come out eventually.’
The king and the Saudi royal family.
They’d remained unawakenened despite their advanced years.
But after he paid them a visit and left, they all underwent Awakening?
People would naturally piece together what he’d given in exchange for the Saudi contract.
That he’d helped them Awaken.
He could roughly foresee what a stir this would cause.
Every unawakenened wealthy person on the planet would be desperate.
If he’d truly awakened dozens of them, they’d start wondering if he possessed some special ability to determine the conditions of Awakening.
It was obviously going to become a nightmare.
Unless one was as filthy rich as King Abdullah, there was no point in courting each one individually.
So he’d reached a simple understanding with the king.
The gist was straightforward.
Let him leave, then reveal the Awakening a few days later.
The royal family would then wait and gradually reveal themselves one by one.
The king agreed readily to the proposal.
Of course, this alone wouldn’t dispel all suspicion.
‘At least it’ll be less of a headache for a while.’
The reporters, seeming to catch the hint, shifted their line of questioning.
“How was your meeting with King Abdullah?”
“He was an exceedingly kind and generous man. Thanks to him, I had a wonderful time.”
Kim Min-woo spoke while glancing briefly at his watch.
“I should be heading out now. It’s time to level up for the sake of the nation. Take care.”
If he was being precise, it was more for personal advancement than for Korea—but still, winning first place would bring honor to the country too, wouldn’t it?
‘Guess I’ll grind some A-Rank Gates.’
He needed to hit 251 before the preliminary rounds. For leveling, Gate grinding was the most efficient method.
[You have entered the A-Rank Gate, Scorching Land!]
The Scorching Land.
True to its name, a place teeming with flame-attribute monsters.
‘Plenty of mobs…….’
And most crucially.
―Chirp.
[Ha-yang-i shares your master’s attribute!]
[You can now use the Ice Attribute!]
He could sweep through the monsters with opposing attributes. By the time he was hunting through the Gate after summoning his squad, it happened.
[Your Skeleton Squad has reached an average Level of 101!]
[Your Skeleton Squad grows!]
[You have learned a special technique!]
[The Title ‘Dragon Knight’s Master’ takes effect!]
[You are the first Necromancer on ‘Earth’ to awaken the potential of Skeletons!]
[The Class Advancement System activates!]
‘Huh?’
He tilted his head at the message that appeared before his eyes.

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