Necromancer Survival

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Sometime after ‘Gates’ appeared in this world, humanity was divided into two: [User] and [ordinary human beings] Lee-kyung was able to awaken into a user and choose a [Class]…but, in momentary misjudgement, chose to be a [Necromancer], the worst of all classes.

Lee-kyung, searching for the materials to evolve his skeletal servant, ‘Lackey,’ was barely able to participate in a high-level raid for [Tower of Command] Dungeon. In an accident, he falls down alone to uncover a hidden conspiracy.

Injured and desperate to survive, Lee-kyung called out to anyone…and reached a vengeful spirit. “Please, I’ll do anything….Please form a contract with me and save me!”

–-You’ll do anything?….

[Will you accept the ‘oath’ offered by ‘Seo Dawon’?] –-You’ll do your best to help me achieve my revenge. And, I will do my best to save you wherever, whenever you are in danger. Is that acceptable?

[Initiating a new contract with ‘Seo Dawon’] Junior Necromancer Choi Lee-kyung and Ranker Mage Seo Dawon’s delightful revenge play!

TW: Depictions of mental health

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Sự Sống Sót Của Kẻ Chiêu Hồn
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11/06/21 Foxaholic c151
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ryoba
July 17, 2023
Status: c325
3.5/5 (so far)

I like the world-building, the concept, and the mystery. Translation is also very good. The villains are also intriguing- I really want to know what the deal is with BJM. I also love the horror aspects of this novel- I love eldritch monstrosities! It's well written, and I was in on the revenge but lost interest halfway through. I also like the side characters, but after the fifth summon I also lost interest in the last two members. I think it's because it's too slow burn for... more>> my taste and the pacing drags noticeably in the flashbacks.

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I liked the arc with RHR and KOL. I just felt that KOL was a WLW!! I also felt bad for RHR whose circumstances were bad (but also a bit of world building that shows how child rankers can be exploited) and was so unstable that she ignored KOL genuine attempts at a connection with her. It's also interesting how she believes it's her lack of status that makes her think SDW doesn't see her as attractive. I also think her insecurity reflects a bit on the main couple.

RHR was so infatuated with what SDW represents to her that she forced a fake PR relationship with SDW. CYK, only through time and effort and standing up to SDW that they get together (according to spoilers that I read). I still don't like them as a couple though.

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The romance IMO is the weakest part of the story. I feel like it was initially going for an opposites attract thing- but their lack of communication and the unhealthy parts of their relationship isn't even entertaining- it's just frustrating!

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Hamchi had more chemistry with Woo Ragi and Han Kiseok.

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The MC is endearing to me and his inner dialogue is so real that it hurts fr. However, I feel like the MC takes too many Ls (which is fine) but he doesn't even gain any sense of agency 300+ chapters in. Not only do I think his companions look down on him, I don't even think that the author respects him. Not saying that kind and timid characters need to transform into someone ruthless to be "improved", but he's so weak that he can't even move the plot along by himself.

The ML is an interesting character. In fact, I usually love the cunning, possessive, and morally grey type. He also has his vulnerable and insecure moments that makes him more "real". But I can't see why anyone would be in a long-term romantic relationship with SDW even if he is handsome and high-spec. Especially CYK whose self-confidence is weakened tenfold around him. I hate how CYK loses common sense around SDW.

In the first place, SDW is supposed to be charismatic but scummy (also a character setting that I usually like) - but he's so ambiguous and frustrating that I've long forgotten the charming parts about him. His secrecy (while it has its reasons) feels like he's treating CYK as an unreliable person. It's improving so far, but it still feels like SDW cares for CYK but he never treats him like an equal. Maybe it's because CYK's POV is biased tho.

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SDW is so calculating but he never considers the MC's dignity or health. (see: pretending CYK has a BD*M harem to drive HKS away, hiding the insomnia from CYK, etc.)

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They're never at the same page, their personalities are incompatible, their power dynamics are complicated, and at this point I'm not even looking for a healthy relationship or good communication- I just want a reason to root for them other than they're supposed to be endgame. They have their sweet moments but they don't even have any common ground beyond the master-servant contract!

IMO it's fine to portray unhealthy relationships but I feel like there's a disconnect... I'm really not sure what makes their romance not work for me. I heard that this gets even more addressed later- I'm excited to eat my words if that's the case. This review was made in the 300th chapters so I'll probably wait for more chapters so I can binge it in one sitting. <<less
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forget_me_not
forget_me_not
July 17, 2023
Status: c338
4.5/5

this was my first korean bl (unless you count orv ;)) and it did not disappoint—I want to look into more kr bl. Honestly wasn't expecting to finish it, but I'm enjoying it much more than I thought. It was strangely addictive, so I binged it over a weekend. I will say that anytime you think someone in the novel isn't gay, think again cause I swear like 90% of them are.

I like the MC and ML together, they're super cute and I love how you can see how much... more>> they care about each other even as their feelings kind of miss each other/they have misunderstandings. Also think it's cute how weak the MC is to pretty faces and how his type (SDW) never wavers. Super interested to see their relationship and the plot develop.

for a minute in the beginning I was getting slight harem vibes, which I hate, so I'm glad that was nipped in the bud (kinda).

I'm kinda confused about Bae Jaemin's character, though, like is he foolish and greedy or masterful and manipulative (I thought I had him but the backstory confused me).

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I will say that I get annoyed at how every time MC does a Vengeful Ghost Summon or something he faints for like 20 chapters. Each time I'm just like 'okayyy, can we go back to the plot now?' also I didn't realize they were going to raise this many ghosts, are they trying to kill him?? He's just a 3-digit leveler. Tbh they can stop at Choi Kyungshik, I don't need to meet Jo Chanyeong. I feel like the more characters they add, the less they are able to be developed, also who needs 7 ghosts + Koo Huiseo??

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mavzell
mavzell rated it
April 27, 2023
Status: c157
I love this novel so far! I started over with the novel after reading the manhwa and it was definitely worth it even though I really wanted to know what happened next. Unreliable narrators are always so fun to engage with and it comes across so much more in Yikyung's 1st person POV. I also didn't expect to love the whole cast. All the characters are intriguing and after being successfully swayed by the new characters every time, I'm very excited to eventually met the rest of Red Lotus!! (Also... more>> the translation from foxaholic is very good and I love all the little info footnotes~) <<less
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Goldenrabbit
Goldenrabbit rated it
November 13, 2022
Status: --
As much as one could say the MC is s*upid, I think it's not that. You should definitely give it a try and I really like the plot!

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I don't think he's s*upid, he's just badly affected by the summons. Think of it as a side affect of summoning too many vengeful spirits, he begins to wither into a weakened mental state, making him forget to eat and not sleep properly, it makes his emotion take over him more than his thoughts, however with his thoughts he tend to ovething. But the worst part is he doesn't even remember /know about it :' (

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I came from the manhwa now reading the novel, I honestly came here just to comment so you would change your mind and give it a try! <<less
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HealthMe
HealthMe rated it
November 3, 2021
Status: c71
it's good, although right now the MC isn't powerful yet, he's still a funny guy. He doesn't really act cowardly or strong, he's just normal. And I like that. It's also hilarious how he's unknowingly growing a harem haha. The characters actually feel like they have personalities rather than characters that are just there to support the MC. Yep also, I accidentally mis clicked, I meant to give it 4 stars but for some reason it won't allow me to change the star ratings, sorry.
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Emphyteuta
Emphyteuta
August 20, 2021
Status: --
I am on the fence with this one, the novel has some good points, but unfortunately I find the characters and the story lacking in some ways.

the story:

  • the story supposed to have some uber strategic genius ppl in the MC’s group, but they are not really good at strategy at all.
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for example they are invisible and the only one who can see them are the MC or someone with really specific skills. Soo why does it neccesary for the MC to search with them in the hospital arc? The whole thing just gives unnecessary risk for the whole operation. I understand the this is a novel and you can’t just leave the MC behind but maybe try to find some clever ways that you can include him. Deus ex machina and convenient plotlines are not cute

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  • typical problem with this type of novel is that it does not have a flow. It will go on and on in some scene and totally ignore others.
the characters: I found that almost all of them are not really likable characters.

Spoiler

we have a stundere boy character. As a tipical stundere he can’t have any normal interaction with the MC.

we have a yandere boy character (but it is actually understandable why) if someone can’t deal with crazyness one whole arc will be a no for them.

we have an agressive rude “strong independent woman” character, but unfortunately I don’t think that just because someone is a female they can get a pass with the omg she is so strong that is so rare for a woman card. Rude and agressive is rude and agressive regardless of gender.

the ML he is not terrible but because of the supposed strategic mastermind setting which he can’t provide, his whole character is looks a little fake

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pros:

  • Huge thank you for the translator. They translate really fast and the quality of the translations is amazing.
  • I like the MC.
  • I like the world building and the skills/classes, I played MMO for some years and it is really nostalgic to read this story.
  • It reads itself (I am curious about the story and will continue)
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Whimsyinthemundane
Whimsyinthemundane rated it
August 3, 2023
Status: Completed
I loved this translation by foxaholic, such a wonderful gift to be able to read. I finished the last of it manually translating so I feel like I lost some of the overall impact but I still really enjoyed it. I'll probably reread once the translation is finished. The dynamics between the MC and the red lotus guild members is so good. The story really uses a lot of dark and horror moments to talk about what actions we can forgive in others versus what we can't forgive, which I'm... more>> a fan of thematically in fiction. Overall, a lot of very flawed and sad (and f*cked up) but interesting characters. <<less
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Inertia
Inertia rated it
November 28, 2022
Status: c279
I was interested because I liked other novels this translator has done and they did not lead me wrong!

I found this and read 279 chapters pretty much every spare moment even forgoing sleep. Some arcs are a little long but they do develop the story so I'm okay with it. There's a lot of interesting characters and I am curious as to how it all comes to a conclusion.
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