I Became The Academy Necromancer
Chapter 308: Divine Punishment From The Goddess

“…”

A heavy sense of fatigue lingered as I slowly opened my eyes. I had heard that even sleep didn’t relieve tiredness as you aged.

As someone whose body had been aged rapidly through constant abuse of drugs and alcohol, I was experiencing that a little earlier than most.

Before I knew it, I found myself lying in the bed prepared for me in the royal palace. Sunlight streamed through the window, creating a cozy atmosphere.

I have caused trouble.

I had fallen asleep at the banquet prepared for me. Even if I was tired, it was definitely something I shouldn’t have done.

[Umm.]

I tried to get up carefully, but I heard a faint voice beside me.

The Dark Spiritualist, buried deeply in my embrace, was sleeping curled up, and my hand was holding a staff.

I loosened my grip on the staff, which I had been holding so tightly that it almost seemed obsessive.

Uncomfortable due to the unpleasant feeling of sticky sweat on my body…

I should wash up.

I left the Dark Spiritualist alone and I thought about the events that had transpired yesterday while showering.

I had provoked Victor Wellington from the Wellington Trading Company, and after sending him off, I had a conversation with the Dark Spiritualist.

- Do not leave.

- Do not confuse me as well.

- It is too short a time to forget you.

“Damn it.”

The words I had uttered while half-asleep now stabbed at my chest like a dagger.

I wasn’t ashamed of the sincerity I had conveyed, but just thinking about how the Dark Spiritualist would gloat made me furrow my eyebrows.

And as expected.

[Deusssss…]

A voice with a nasal tone, trailing at the end of the sentence, could be heard from outside.

With a sly smile adorning her face, the Dark Spiritualist quietly entered the shower.

[Why did you go all by yourself? Let’s wash together.]

“…”

[Oh dear, should I help you? Don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere.]

The Dark Spiritualist, with her shoulders held high, almost as if they would touch the ceiling, was covering her mouth with a hand.

“Stop messing around.”

I released mana and sent her flying outside.

[Puhwahk!]

The Dark Spiritualist rolled on the floor and flew backwards. In all the time we had been together, not once had she entered the shower or bathroom.

This is why I did not want to say anything.

Watching her puffed up with pride and crossing boundaries as she pleased, I couldn’t help but sigh.

Having finished my morning shower, I dried my hair with a towel and stepped out, and the Dark Spiritualist was sitting on the bed with her back turned.

It was a clear sign that she was sulking.

“Get ready; we will be leaving soon. And where is Stella?”

[Don’t talk to me.]

“…Stop acting like a child.”

[I told you not to talk to me!]

She shrieked and thrust her head sharply between her thighs, clearly upset.

[You were so kind yesterday! What did you say? You asked me not to go anywhere! That it would be hard to forget me! You jerk!]

Putting on my clothes, I replied to the Dark Spiritualist as she screamed at me.

“I meant every word.”

[Huh?]

“But that does not change anything. As my observer, your sole duty is to ensure that I do not misuse the souls for personal reasons.”

[Why doesn’t it change anything?]

“…”

I suddenly found myself at a loss for words.

My hands, which had been fixing the cuffs of my shirt, froze as I slowly turned my gaze to her.

The Dark Spiritualist, who was now staring at me intently, tilted her head and asked.

[Weren’t you confessing that you liked me? At least that’s how I heard it.]

“I meant something else.”

[Oh, come on, even Owen and Stella agreed it was a confession.]

“…Did you already go around spreading that to so many people?”

If she had one more day, she would’ve probably gone and bragged about it to His Majesty as well.

[But why doesn’t it change anything? It’d be nice if I could… uh, date you.]

“I am engaged.”

[And I’m a ghost?]

Every word the Dark Spiritualist said left me speechless. And though we were having the same conversation, it felt like we weren’t talking about the same thing.

It was the feeling of knowing her arguments were flawed but being unable to refute them at the same time.

[Did I ever say that we should get married? Can’t I just be your lover? And it’s not like it will be a big problem since I’m a ghost.]

“You are…”

The dead should not cross the boundaries of the living.

That was what I intended to say, but—

[Also, I have to stay awake constantly to watch over the Land of Eternal Rest within you, right?]

“…”

[So why can’t I have a lover while I’m at it? It just doesn’t make any sense.]

I couldn’t come up with a response.

Yesterday, I toyed with Victor from the Wellington Trading Company, but for some reason, I was the one being toyed with today.

And the reason for that—

I knew it stemmed from the contradictory actions that my existence took.

[Deus, are you afraid of loving multiple people?]

“Dark Spiritualist, the Griffin Kingdom does not allow polygamy.”

[But polygamy is allowed in the Jerman Kingdom and the Han Empire.]

“I am a citizen of this kingdom. Besides, polygamy was not permitted even in the land where I originally lived.”

[I told you, I’m a ghost.]

What sort of unbeatable logic was this?

“And I am a living person.”

I grabbed the staff.

The Dark Spiritualist naturally followed me as we headed out of the room, but the conversation continued without a break.

[But why is it like this? Be honest, am I not attractive?]

She stopped abruptly in the hallway and puffed out her chest confidently.

[Stella is also beautiful, so I don’t really understand why it’s not okay.]

Her words struck me as heavy questions. And while I was grateful for the affection shown by various women toward me…

I had no intention of accepting it.

I believed it was only natural.

I remember the time Findenai threatened me, saying that she would tolerate my relationships with multiple women.

However, even then, I had rejected the idea.

I believed it would be wrong to harbor feelings for multiple women.

[Why is that?]

Looking genuinely clueless, the Dark Spiritualist tilted her head. I opened my mouth to reply but closed it again.

I couldn’t come up with any response.

[You’re so fucking passive.]

“Watch your language.”

In the end, I had to listen to her swearing at me as we stepped outside.

There were no official tasks for today, but I had some things to take care of. A servant mentioned that a meal had been prepared, but I politely declined, saying that I would like to skip it.

[Oh, you’re awake?]

Once we reached the garden, we could see Stella basking in the sunlight.

It was a sight that suited Stella, who was now a demigod of fire and the hearth.

“Let us go. I have much to do.”

At my words, the two seemed puzzled but followed me regardless—or so I thought.

With a bright smile on her face, Stella sidled up to me and asked.

[Deus, by any chance, do you believe in the god Velas?]

“Hm?”

It was a completely out-of-the-blue question.

Why was she suddenly asking me if I believed in Velas?

There was no way Stella didn’t know I didn’t believe in any gods.

“No.”

However, knowing that Stella wouldn’t ask without purpose, I shook my head. She maintained her smile as she posed another question.

[Then, have you perhaps retained the memories of Deus, the original owner of the body?]

“…That is not the case either.”

Unsure of what she was trying to say, I slowed my steps and stared at her.

Her ever-present smile seemed to carry a slightly different meaning now.

[What’s going on? This is starting to scare me.]

The Dark Spiritualist clung to my arm, and I, too, wondered if Velica was up to something—but there were no signs of horns.

Stella continued with her questions.

[Then, when you were living as Kim Shinwoo, what was your occupation?]

“I was just an ordinary office worker…… What exactly are you trying to find out?”

[Oh, nothing.]

Stella smiled brightly and gestured with her hand.

[I just wanted to suggest that you keep your sexual desire in check.]

“…”

God Velas. The original Deus.

If there was a commonality between them—It was their indulgence in women and luxury.

[I was a little worried after hearing what Senior told me yesterday.]

Gradually, Stella’s faint smile started to fade.

Slowly, very slowly.

Like hot iron cooling and hardening into sharp steel, her gaze pierced right through the Dark Spiritualist and me.

[So… you can also say things like that, huh?]

“…Are you angry by any chance?”

[No, no! But it did make me think—oh, so with Senior, you confessed so boldly, but with me, it just ended with touching my breast.]

“I did not touch it.”

To be precise, it was Velica who forced me to.

[Ah, is that so?]

Perhaps I shouldn’t have said that.

Stella’s gaze grew even colder.

[So, since it wasn’t intentional, it wasn’t really you who touched me. I see. Well, I don’t know what I was mopping about, but fine, I’ll take it that way.]

[What the heck, she’s really scaring me! Deus, apologize quickly!]

“That was not what I intended to say.”

Since I had clearly made a mistake somewhere, it made sense as to why Stella was acting this way. So, the best course of action here was to apologize cleanly.

“I am sorry.”

As I extended my hand to apologize, Stella puffed out her cheeks slightly but took my hand sullenly.

[…I’m a god now, so I suppose I should show some mercy. I’ll try to let this slide.]

“Thank you.”

Cheering up Stella could wait until the evening; for now, I had tasks to complete.

If anyone was wondering whether I was heading straight to deal with the Wellington Trading Company, the answer was no.

What I needed to do now was—

Dante.

I planned to hunt down the Dark Mages who had attacked Griffin and somehow managed to escape alive.

Just then—

[Eeiiitt!]

Whack!

A faint impact landed on the back of my head, making it tilt forward slightly.

It didn’t hurt or feel unpleasant—if anything, it felt more like a push.

Glancing back, I saw Stella, with a flushed face, gripping her nun’s habit tightly with both hands as she shouted,

[But it seems I can’t let this slide.]

“…”

[Divine punishment!]

Once again, Stella clenched her fist and charged toward me, throwing punches.

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