The Saint Who Levels Up Through Necromancy

Chapter 37: I am a Saint (1)

[Translator - Hestia]

[Proofreader - Kaya]

Chapter 37: I am a Saint (1)

Arriving at the Pantheon, Yoojin crossed his arms and observed Kronos' star.

The starlight was subtly stronger than before.

'A constellation that raises its rank through my achievements.'

A decaying fish is still a fish.

Kronos' decision to not just give blessings, but also appoint him as a saint to gain practical benefits, was the right choice.

Stronger blessings.

And if he obtained divine spells, it would be advantageous for Yoojin.

Kronos could also return as a proper constellation, so it was a win-win situation for both of them.

'I wonder what kind of divine spell I'll receive this time.'

[Divine Spell - Giant's Strength has been added.]

◎ Skills

▷ Giant's Strength

Category: Divine Spell

Consumes vitality to greatly increase strength and invigorate the body.

〔Khahahaha! How is it? The new ability that I have bestowed!〕

'What a trivial spell.'

〔What?!〕

Kronos was enraged.

Yoojin sighed deeply and continued.

'Giant's Strength? The name of the divine spell itself is too blatant.'

Don't forget.

Even if Kronos became the ruler of the undead domain, his essence is that of a Titan.

A word that has become synonymous with giants.

'You should create skills that are helpful to me. Who told you to self-indulge?'

〔How impudent. Shouldn't there be at least one divine spell that symbolizes me!〕

'This incompetent constellation. Creating something useless.'

Yoojin pressed his temples.

Even if Kronos abandoned all his past glory, his essence wouldn't disappear.

The Giant of the Age of Gods.

The usurper who castrated Uranus to steal the throne and the great giant who ushered in the Age of Titans.

'That's probably why Giant's Strength came out.'

A divine spell created by mixing Kronos' presence and the domain of 'defying death'.

Since the domains of giants and immortality overlapped.

Even though it's a buff-type spell, it's a strange skill that reduces the target's vitality.

'Asgard Cluster's Berserk is similar, though.'

Reduces vitality but increases vigor.

Isn't that complete doping?

Kronos was discouraged by Yoojin's intense reaction.

〔I-Is the spell I bestowed that much of a mess?〕

'It's premised on consuming vitality. I can't even cast it on guys like Fafnir.'

Do the undead even have something like life force?

They are the dead raised by the energy of the dead, spirit power.

He wasn't sure how much it would increase his strength, but it wasn't very useful to Yoojin, whose main force was the undead.

Hmm.

Yoojin stroked his chin and nodded.

'It might be unexpectedly useful.'

〔Are you daring to give me cheap pity?〕

'Life Drain could offset the penalty.'

A divine spell that steals or instills vitality.

Perhaps if he first replenished vitality with Life Drain and then consecutively used Giant's Strength, it might be effective.

'Though it's a bit bothersome.'

Yoojin ran a hand through his hair.

To cast one buff, a healing spell had to precede it.

The conditions for use were quite tricky.

'No, wait. Do I need to limit the target to the undead?'

By becoming the [Saint of Midnight Sun], his job class also changed to a priest.

If he had to work as a priest instead of a necromancer, it might be useful.

Unholy Blessing is based on the mana of the Yin dimension, that is, spirit power, so if used on a Hunter, it acts as a debuff.

〔Are you being sincere?〕

'Yes. I'll take back what I said about it being useless.'

〔Khahahaha!!! As expected, my insight is correct, isn't it?〕

‘Yes, yes. Of course.’

Giant's Strength.

Yoojin reflected on his narrowed perspective.

'I should utilize the abilities I gained as a priest.'

This life had far more options than before.

Thanks to his physical abilities enhanced by Life Drain, he learned spear techniques.

And he became able to use divine spells.

'I need to broaden my awareness.'

The more cards in hand, the better.

The Romanov Clan.

To fight against such a powerful force, one that competes for the top spot among the seven great clans that influence the world, he had to use everything he could.

"Ha, hahaha. There's some exaggeration, but it's true!"

Oh dear.

With his face flushed, he was quite a sight.

If left alone, he seemed ready to spill even his intermediate potion recipes.

Madam winked at Yoojin, who clicked his tongue in disapproval.

"I thought you would just throw the request at me and not show up."

"That wouldn't be polite to the chairman of Seongcheon Group. I vouch for both of you."

"Do you have some connection with them?"

"A little, yes."

Seongcheon Corporation wasn't some neighborhood supermarket. They wouldn't let just anyone into their house, even for their daughter's treatment.

Although the Arhan Guild had their eyes on Yoojin, the spar he had within the guild a few weeks ago was kept secret from the outside, so this was an exception.

'I didn't know Madam had a connection with Seongcheon Corporation.'

〔Is there something even the Regressor doesn't know?〕

'Regression isn't omnipotent. I don't know everything.'

Like the fact that the Mirror Hunter had an accomplice.

‘Come to think of it, Madam Oh Hyunjeong's past was notoriously unknown.’

The same went for the old bartender.

A 6 Star Awakened working as a bartender in a pub?

The head of the Red Spider, who divides Ground Zero into three, was also currently a 6 Star.

'I don't like that she investigated Shin Joonseok, though.'

This was about treating the youngest daughter of the CEO of a mid-sized company.

Since Madam had revealed her past connection and taken responsibility for the request, he overlooked the background check.

As he sipped the tea provided in the reception room.

Click—!

A middle-aged man in a suit stepped through the double doors that opened to both sides.

The man was wearing a black tuxedo.

He wore white gloves with a pentagram on his hands, emitting a strong mana wave.

From the moment the middle-aged man entered the reception room, a sense of pressure weighed down on their shoulders.

'As expected of a 7 Star mage.'

Jin Seonghyun, the current chairman of Seongcheon Corporation, was also one of the few 7 Star magic-type Hunters in Korea.

Yoojin lightly nudged Shin Joonseok's side.

"Hick."

He deserved praise for not screaming out loud.

"Chairman. Thank you for your valuable time."

Madam, who had endured the 7 Star mage's energy wave, bowed elegantly.

"I am Cheon Yoojin."

"S-Shin Joonseok."

The middle-aged man, ignoring the two, turned his gaze to Madam.

"It's been a while."

"Yes. I trust you've been well, Chairman?"

"You can call me 'ahjussi' like you used to."

"Perhaps you could save the personal chatter for later."

"Oh. My apologies."

The man cleared his throat with a short cough.

"My name is Jin Seonghyun."

"Can we take it that you've called us here to entrust us with the request?"

"Whether you know it or not, quite a few people have approached me for the purpose of treatment."

Jin Seonghyun's expression contorted.

It was a disease so little known that it had only recently been named.

Their connection with Seongcheon Corporation.

Or perhaps the reward itself had attracted enough people to fill a truck.

"They were all talk."

The energy wave emanating from Jin Seonghyun intensified.

The treatment for Muscle Contraction Sclerosis, which wouldn't be known for years to come.

This was the face of a man whose hopes had been dashed countless times.

"I don't want to see my daughter suffer anymore."

"If the treatment is successful, that won't happen."

"You're confident. Can I trust you and proceed with the treatment?"

"If you have no alternatives, you have to."

Yoojin replied calmly, meeting the Chairman's intense gaze.

‘Threatening me won't change anything, Ahjussi.’

He knew the man was desperate, clinging to any hope of a cure.

Even with Madam's guarantee, it was a gamble to bring in two relatively unknown individuals for such a critical task.

'He must be grasping at straws.'

Though Jin Seonghyun seemed ready to lash out if they failed, Yoojin remained unfazed. He had no doubts about his ability to cure the man's daughter.

He possessed knowledge far beyond this era, including a complete understanding of how to treat Muscle Contraction Sclerosis.

Yoojin's unwavering confidence seemed to finally reach the Chairman.

With a heavy sigh, Jin Seonghyun relinquished his aggressive stance.

"...Please do your best."

He abandoned his stern demeanor and bowed deeply in a show of respect.

"Please lead the way to the patient."

"Follow me."

Yoojin and his party followed Jin Seonghyun deep into the detached house.

[Translator - Hestia

[Proofreader - Kaya]