Not All Heroes From Earth Are Bad
Chapter 161

Demon King’s Army Temporary Corps Commander Meeting.

Demon King Tegrad and three Corps Commanders gathered.

1st Corps Commander Dorithugs.

4th Corps Commander Onyx.

5th Corps Commander Ozges.

The former 4th Corps Commander was Park Hyun-a, but after she left, Vice Commander Onyx reclaimed the commander position.

The 2nd and 3rd Corps Commander positions, previously held by the deceased Rotark and Hemis, remained vacant.

“I called this meeting today to begin the all-out attack.”

A declaration of all-out attack without warning.

1st Corps Commander Dorithugs turned to the Demon King with crossed arms.

“Is this the all-out attack I’m thinking of? The entire Demon Army moving?”

“Yes. We will exterminate humans.”

“I object. The Demon Army’s forces are unprecedentedly weak right now.”

5th Corps Commander Ozges interjected.

“Two Corps Commander positions are vacant, and one of them was Lady Hemis. It’s clear that Lady Hemis held a massive share of the Demon King’s Army’s power.”

“…”

“If I may say so, I believe an all-out attack in this situation is reckless.”

Dorithugs nodded at Ozges’s words.

Even he, with his arrogant nature as 1st Corps Commander, acknowledged Hemis’s strength.

When the all-out attack begins, the human legends who had been hiding will crawl out.

Facing them without Hemis is too great a risk.

‘Perhaps they’ve already started moving.’

He had just received reports that several legends had begun to stir.

Originally, legends rarely showed themselves, but Hemis’s influence was a major factor in their complete disappearance over the past hundred years.

With Hemis dead, it was only natural that legends would appear more frequently.

‘I’ve been feeling this for a while, but he seems out of his mind. Has he gone senile with age?’

An all-out attack when they should be focusing on defense.

Dorithugs couldn’t help but doubt the Demon King’s mental state.

Then 4th Corps Commander Onyx spoke.

“It’s not true that there’s a gap in our forces.”

“What do you mean?”

“Necromancy. Rotark and I have long been preparing to use necromancy across the continent.”

At the mention of necromancy, Ozges frowned.

“Necromancy is taboo. You should know best why we keep away from necromancy, Onyx.”

“Necromancy is taboo? Who decided that? First I’m hearing of it.”

“Are you playing word games now!”

“How long will you stubbornly treat necromancy as taboo?”

Onyx’s face was hidden under his hood.

However, his increasingly sunken voice revealed his displeasure.

“Ozges. As you say, the Demon King’s Army’s power is weakened now. We don’t know when the vacant commander positions will be filled.”

“…”

“Before spouting old-fashioned words about necromancy being taboo, why don’t you first suggest how to fill the power vacuum?”

Ozges clenched his fist.

Though he wanted to object, he had nothing to say.

There was no immediate way to fill the Corps Commander power vacuum.

Moreover, Ozges didn’t know exactly why necromancy was taboo.

He had only heard from the older generation that necromancy was a dangerous and dishonorable power.

He hadn’t heard the detailed reasons.

This was true for all demons of this era.

A power they naturally avoided because it had been taboo since the past.

‘There must be a reason the previous generation kept away from necromancy. No matter how urgent the situation, using that forbidden power isn’t right.’

Ozges looked at Demon King Tegrad.

“Have you already permitted this, Your Majesty?”

“I didn’t tell you in advance because I thought there would be resistance like this.”

Ozges closed his mouth at the Demon King’s words.

After organizing his thoughts briefly, he spoke again.

“… I understand the reason. But isn’t an all-out attack somewhat hasty?”

“Humans have noticed and are preparing against necromancy. If we delay longer, the operation we prepared for decades will be scrapped before it even begins.”

“…”

“This is our first and last chance to eliminate humans, Ozges.”

Ozges sighed.

The flow was already beyond his ability to stop.

“I understand.”

“Good. Dorithugs. What do you think?”

After Ozges agreed, the Demon King asked 1st Corps Commander Dorithugs.

“I had no reservations to begin with. Rather, I’m excited at the chance to eliminate humans.”

“It’s decided then. We begin the all-out attack now.”

Demon King Tegrad smiled for the first time.

His eyes glinted with strange madness mixed with various emotions.

“Exterminate the humans.”

***

Inessimot.

This is the region where demons first appeared on the continent.

Naturally, it was a major stronghold of early demons, but now after much time has passed, only demon beasts remain as residents.

“Kuaaaa!”

“Kyaaak!”

Humans and demons

A land abandoned by all.

The remaining demon beasts killed each other.

Demon beasts killing demon beasts.

The stronger demon beasts are killed by even stronger demon beasts.

This place, which was originally rich in demonic energy, became an abnormally rich area in demonic energy as demon beasts endlessly died.

It’s said that numerous undiscovered demon beasts still live in the depths of Inessimot, and new demon beasts continue to be born even now.

“Please! Die already!”

Choi Hyun-seok let out a roar.

His forearms were covered in angry muscles and bulging veins.

“Krarara!”

“Uaaaa!”

The demon beast’s jaws, opened to swallow Choi Hyun-seok, gradually tear apart.

Crack… Slash!

Finally, the jaws completely tear apart.

The demon beast and Choi Hyun-seok both collapse simultaneously.

“Huff, huff…”

His breathing is rough from the intense battle.

At that moment, an alarm rang in his ears.

[Level Up!]

After fully confirming his victory, Choi Hyun-seok lay down on the ground.

“Damn… This is really unbearable.”

It’s been a week since entering Inessimot.

Choi Hyun-seok devoted himself to battle without proper sleep.

It was all because of Park Hyun-a.

“Right now, mindlessly grinding levels is the best thing for you.”

“What?”

“Just fucking grind, kid.”

She suddenly threw him into Inessimot and told him to survive on his own.

Since then, he hasn’t met Abelson or even Bobo.

His only conversation partner was the dedicated fairy who only knew how to talk.

“Hero! Congratulations! Your level is rising steadily!”

“Haa, it’s good that the level is rising, but I’m not sure if this is the right thing to do.”

Choi Hyun-seok spoke with a mix of complaints.

Rachel responded with round eyes in objection.

“What are you saying!? You’ve risen 30 levels in just a week! Do you know how difficult it is to achieve such growth at your current level!”

“Still. Is just raising levels like this, the right answer?”

Choi Hyun-seok was worried.

It’s true that you get stronger as your level rises.

But is that enough?

‘There’s more than just one or two things to do.’

The biggest concern is fighting techniques.

None of the fighting techniques Choi Hyun-seok currently uses are properly completed.

Although Plomot has high proficiency and can be used up to level 3, that’s the ultimate secret technique.

The Reidrun-style Fighting Techniques and Nobilrace that he uses regularly are still incomplete.

‘I heard there are up to Form 10 in Reidrun-style Fighting Techniques.’

‘Reidrun-style Fighting Techniques’ , the most fundamental skill, has ten forms in total.

Among them, Choi Hyun-seok can use seven forms.

He’s only seen demonstrations of Forms 8, 9, and 10 by Reidrun.

‘Even the forms I can use lack proficiency except for a few main ones.’

While Raidrun-style fighting techniques are in relatively good condition, Nobilrace is even more serious.

He can only use three forms.

The rest haven’t even been created yet.

‘Besides that, whether it’s Reidrun-style Fighting Technique variations or techniques to change the body with demonic energy. I haven’t fully learned any of them.’

As a result, all fighting techniques except Plomot are either incomplete or have low proficiency.

It’s ironic that Plomot, the most difficult one, has the highest completion rate.

“And that technique I used at the end… I realized something while using it.”

“What do you mean?”

“You know, when I poured everything into that one shot.”

“Ah! That super powerful ultimate strike!”

Choi Hyun-seok and Rachel recalled the battle with Kiaran from a few days ago.

At that time, Choi Hyun-seok combined magical power and demonic energy to use Reidrun-style Fighting Technique with tremendous power.

“Combining magical power and demonic energy. This is the direction I need to go forward.”

“That’s really difficult though.”

“True.”

The problem is that this is too difficult.

Combining magical power and demonic energy boasts extreme difficulty and consumes intense mental power.

Because of this, he can’t properly utilize that power except with Nobilrace.

Choi Hyun-seok always worried about how to solve this problem, but the answer was surprisingly simple.

“So I was thinking, couldn’t we store them in a combined state from the beginning?”

“Is that possible?”

“We won’t know until we try.”

Store it in the body as a single power from the start using magical power and demonic energy.

Then the complicated conversion process disappears, making it much easier to use the power.

Whether it’s possible or not, it was worth trying.

“With so much to do, isn’t it frustrating to just hunt all day without proper sleep?”

Honestly, he had expected to learn various things if Park Hyun-a became his master.

However, reality was the opposite.

It’s been a week since coming to Inessimot.

He hasn’t learned anything from Park Hyun-a.

Naturally, since he hasn’t even seen her face except for the first day.

“I should find some kind of hideout and train separately.”

Just as Choi Hyun-seok was planning his future training direction.

A voice came from above his head.

“What bullshit.”

“Oh, you’re here…?”

Looking up, he saw Park Hyun-a looking down at him with her arms crossed.

She descended from the air with a deeply furrowed brow.

“A weakling with a paper-thin body who can’t even use power properly, what? Fighting techniques? Techniques? You’re really talking shit, kid.”

Choi Hyun-seok shut his mouth at Park Hyun-a’s ruthless words.

“From what I hear, our great hero with SSS-rank potential seems to be unhappy with my methods.”

“That’s, that’s not it…”

“What do you mean that’s not it? Your complaints were reaching the heavens.”

Choi Hyun-seok stayed silent while rolling his eyes around.

‘She’s not a pervert, so why was she eavesdropping…’

He couldn’t even sense her presence, how long had she been there?

Perhaps she had been watching the whole time.

“Now, I’ll tell you why you need to put everything aside and focus on leveling up.”

Park Hyun-ah raised her hand and beckoned.

“Come at me.”

“What?”

“I said come at me.”

“How could I…”

“Tch! Just use whatever you’ve got, fighting techniques or whatever, and come at me, kid.”

“…Understood.”

Choi Hyun-seok clenched his teeth.

She told him to attack, so he won’t be responsible.

‘She wouldn’t kill me just for complaining a little, right?’

He kicks off the ground while manipulating magical power and demonic energy.

Nobilrace

Form 1 – King’s Step

Choi Hyun-seok accelerated, leaving purple afterimages.

He circled around her to dizzy her field of vision.

Though the movement was flashy, Park Hyun-a’s response was cynical.

“What a show you’re putting on.”

Watching Park Hyun-a standing still, Choi Hyun-seok launched his attack.

Nobilrace

Form 2 – Expression of Respect

Along with a feint punch, he launched an unexpected fighting technique.

Choi Hyun-seok’s leg kick hit Park Hyun-a’s leg precisely.

Kwaa!

Choi Hyun-seok, who was about to continue his attacks with purple flashes, hesitated.

‘What’s going on?’

Park Hyun-a didn’t move.

She didn’t even defend, just took the attack.

But the real reason that made Choi Hyun-seok stop was different.

‘Why is she completely fine!?’

She didn’t even flinch despite taking a direct hit from the technique.

Being close, Choi Hyun-seok could tell.

Park Hyun-a didn’t even defend with magical power just now.

She just stood there taking the attack with her bare body.

“Done with the massage?”

“…”

“Your turn to receive one.”

Park Hyun-a launched the same leg kick.

Choi Hyun-seok instantly surrounded himself with magical power to prepare for the impact.

Crack…!

Pain rushed in like his knee was about to shatter.

‘Damn! What kind of power…!’

It wasn’t a fighting technique.

She didn’t even use magical power.

This much power was packed in an attack using pure physical ability alone.

“Now do you understand why you need to level up?”

Park Hyun-a said nonchalantly.

“I know what you’re thinking. Until now, you’ve only fought against those stronger than you, and you could win because you had technical superiority rather than physical specs.”

“…”

“But no matter how excellent your technique is, it means nothing in front of overwhelming physical specs.”

Park Hyun-a raised her hand and pointed at Choi Hyun-seok’s chest.

“No matter how hard you try, do you think you can beat someone with 300,000 or 400,000 combat power? Not a chance, kid.”

It hit home more deeply after experiencing it firsthand.

As she said, nothing matters in front of overwhelming specs.

Flashy techniques only work when attacks can actually do some damage.

What use are techniques when you can’t even leave a scratch no matter how much you attack?

“You’re in the best condition to level up right now more than anyone else. So first reach level 1,000. Learning fighting techniques comes after that.”

Choi Hyun-seok was surprised at the mention of level 1,000.

“Can I really level up that much?”

“It’ll be quick. From what I’ve seen, you’ll probably hit it within a year?”

“A year…”

“If you understand, get to it. While you’re at it, raise your additional stats by sweating blood and tears.”

“Yes!”

Choi Hyun-seok answered energetically.

After hearing her explanation, it seemed best to focus solely on leveling up for a while.

‘Let’s rest a bit and then hunt again.’

He had just finished hunting.

He needed some rest, so he was thinking of continuing the hunt after Park Hyun-a left, when…

“Ah, wait.”

Park Hyun-a came closer.

Coming right up to his face, she reached her hand toward his chest.

“Don’t move and stay still.”

“If, if you suddenly do this, I’m not mentally prepared yet…”

“What the hell are you talking about, crazy kid?”

Magical power flowed from Park Hyun-a’s hand and was engraved on Choi Hyun-seok’s chest.

“It’s a magic circle that attracts demon beasts. It’ll last about five hours.”

“…”

“You probably can’t erase it anyway, but hey, dedicated fairy in there.”

At Park Hyun-a’s call, Rachel, who was hiding in Choi Hyun-seok’s embrace, poked her head out.

“Yes…?”

“You’re dead if you erase this.”

“Oh my! How could I! Thank you so much for always taking care of our hero! Loyalty, loyalty!”

Park Hyun-a smirked at Rachel’s flattery and turned around.

“Now go run yourself ragged.”

With those words, she disappeared.

Soon after, growling sounds started coming from one side of the forest.

“Grrrr…!”

Not just one or two. At least five.

Choi Hyun-seok sighed while wiping his face.

“Would it kill you to let me rest a little…!”

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