Necromancer Survival

anded over the body, I think we’ve covered our tracks pretty well.
Besides, I’ve also heard that Lim Jisoo still angrily breathes fire when someone mentions Lim Jiho in her vicinity…”

     “Ah….”

     Seo Dawon calmly said, “After we killed Lim Jiho, a rare skill appeared, like a reward dropping from a monster.
No one could utilize it in Red Lotus, and there was a high chance Lim Jisoo would recognize the skill if I were to sell it.
So, I just kept it.”

     I suddenly felt like an old woman after hearing such a grim story.
“….Can Kim Sangyoon really use this skill?”

     “Since he’ll be running Dungeons alone with us, there shouldn’t be any rumors.
Later on, we can use Kim Sangyoon as bait for Lim Jisoo; the Warrior can be used in various ways.”

     It seems as if Seo Dawon had already created a plan to trap Lim Jisoo.
I considered asking if the plan included killing Kim Sangyoon, but I couldn’t vocalize my question.
I was a little scared to hear the answer.

     My silence seemed to broadcast some complicated feelings to Seo Dawon.
He suddenly looked at me and called out to me softly, “Why don’t you sit next to me?” When I hesitated, he added, “Hmm? Do you feel uneasy?”

     It was hard to deny his accusations.

     I sat obediently next to him and responded, “Don’t say it like that.
I don’t feel uneasy at all.”

     “Yeah.
You should get used to this.” He said in an impudent tone, as if he was purposefully provoking me.

     I knew what he had meant by ‘getting used to this.’ I wanted to agree without hesitation, but I couldn’t.
Instead, I asked a rather stupid question.
“You…Did you kill a lot of people before you died?”

     Seo Dawon vaguely hummed, “Umm….” and averted his eyes.
He seemed to be seriously considering the question.

     After about a minute, I finally stopped his wandering thoughts.
“It’s fine….”

     “It’s fine?”

     “Just tell me this.”

     “What?”

     “You didn’t kill people according to your mood….right?”

     “Hey.
Of course not.”

      But that means he must have killed for benefit and his own interests.

     Of course, during the contract period, there would be no reason to kill me…But what will happen when the contract ends and he’s free from my control? Such worries flooded my mind.

     Seo Dawon, as if he read my mind, said, “I’m your servant.” Servant…what a magical word that brings both anxiety and relief.
Seo Dawon had the gall to complain, muttering under his breath, “Hey, I *did* kill a few people, but….that doesn’t mean you should be so wary of me.”

     “Can’t you hear how unbelievable your own words are?”

     “Have I ever done anything to you that could justify your fears?” Seo Dawon leaned his head on my shoulder, “I’m disappointed.”

     His head was too heavy, and the situation was too awkward; I wanted to escape.
But, after hearing that he was disappointed, I found it hard to steel my heart and abandon him.
Ah, damn it…Why does he have to be so good at pretending–there’s no way my words scarred him.
Why must I feel guilty?

     “Hey, just now you made Kim Sangyoon wet himself…..” I eventually pushed at Seo Dawon out of spite, but he did not budge.

     Instead, he closed his eyes and brazenly said, “I mean, would I ever do something like that to you?”

     “……”

     “Hm? Why aren’t you saying anything?”

     “…….I don’t think you would.”

     “Right?”

     “I got it, so move your head.” I stepped to the side and slowly slid my body across the sofa.
However, Seo Dawon continued to lean on me–body gradually changing to a horizontal position.

     Then…

     “Why do you indulge Lackey with hugs but hate it when I just lean on you? We’re both servants….” Seo Dawon complained.

     His teasing words raised goosebumps all over my arms!

     “You crazy jerk!”

     “Isn’t your affection too lopsided?”

     “Ha…I guess I was a fool to accept your feelings at face value.” Furiously, I rose from my seat, shoved Seo Dawon off of me, and stomped into my room.
From behind, I could hear him giggling.

     I was swindled again.
Again!

     No matter what happens in the future–even if he may cry that his feelings are hurt–I won’t care about him anymore! Resolution firm in my heart, I slammed the bedroom door shut.

TL: Thanks to LeoHP for the kofi~ This bonus chapter is for you >.