Not All Heroes From Earth Are Bad-Chapter 173

You cannot use other fighting techniques while using Plomot.

This was common sense that everyone knew.

However, Choi Hyun-seok knew this common sense was wrong.

In the past, though only once, he had used a fighting technique during Plomot.

Of course, he barely survived that experience.

After that, Choi Hyun-seok wondered.

Why?

Why can’t other demons use other fighting techniques during Plomot?

Why was he the only one capable of it?

Is there no way to use this more safely?

If it could be done, it would have tremendous power.

These concerns continued for a while, but soon got buried under other duties and were forgotten.

Choi Hyun-seok naturally stopped using other fighting techniques during Plomot.

The memory that had disappeared to the edge of consciousness.

For some reason, it was coming back to him in this moment of crisis.

“There’s a limit to how much magical power you can use in one spell.”

“You use fighting techniques too, so you should know? If you pour too much magical power into one technique, there’s backlash.” 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

As past memories overlapped with Park Hyun-a’s explanation, a hypothesis emerged.

‘There’s a limit to how much magical power one can handle at once. So it makes sense that you can’t use magic or fighting techniques while using Plomot.’

Plomot extremely activates the body using demonic energy.

Because of this, it required processing and using an enormous amount of demonic energy just to maintain Plomot.

To activate additional demonic energy to use fighting techniques in this situation?

It was nothing short of suicide.

‘But I’m different.’

Choi Hyun-seok has overwhelmingly higher limits for magical power and demonic energy usage at once.

‘Maybe… I might be able to use other fighting techniques even during Plomot.’

□ Plomot

‧ Proficiency: 52%

A Plomot proficiency exceeding 50%.

Plus a body that can withstand large amounts of magical power and demonic energy.

Finally, one of Choi Hyun-seok’s strengths – excellent magical power control.

With these, wouldn’t it be possible to use other fighting techniques during Plomot?

His prediction proved correct.

“I succeeded…”

Choi Hyun-seok looked down at the spine and head in his hands.

Even in death, war commander Ivan’s eyes were wide with disbelief.

It must have been baffling for him.

Even though it was a surprise attack, to be defeated by Choi Hyun-seok who was only half his size.

This was no different than a grown adult losing to a young boy.

[You operated magical power and demonic energy nearly perfectly!]

[Magical Power Control level increased from A → S]

[Demonic Energy Control level increased from B → A]

Hearing the pleasant alerts, Choi Hyun-seok finished by stomping on Ivan’s head.

Then the level-up alerts started ringing.

[Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!]….

The endless level-up alerts.

‘Insane! I gained 38 levels.’

He went from level 852 to 890 in one go.

It seemed he gained almost all the experience points from killing war commander Ivan.

Choi Hyun-seok quickly distributed his ability points.

He couldn’t leave them unused when every point was precious.

Just then, a roar that shook the plains rang out.

“Ivaaaan-!”

It was the supreme warrior Liam.

His eyes were bloodshot.

“You wretch!”

His lifelong comrade, war commander Ivan.

He had died with his spine ripped out.

Liam charged forward looking ready to tear everything before him to pieces.

‘He’s fast…!’

Choi Hyun-seok tensed and took his stance.

Liam moved faster than him even though he was using Plomot level 1.

“I’ll kill you!”

Just as Liam’s sword was about to fall on Choi Hyun-seok.

Clang-!

A sword appeared from somewhere and deflected Liam’s blade.

“Would you like to play with me?”

Park Hyun-a said with a smirk.

And then…

“Uwaaa-!”

The hero-level undead, the First Warrior Squad that had been following, rushed at the group.

***

Choi Hyun-seok’s eyes moved rapidly.

Wherever he looked, there were enemies.

Each one was a hero-level undead that couldn’t be taken lightly.

Their skills were extraordinary as well.

‘Six directions in total.’

Six swords swung at once with Choi Hyun-seok at the center.

A perfect attack route that minimized blind spots while blocking escape routes.

This wasn’t the work of those who had only practiced together once or twice.

“Hup!”

Choi Hyun-seok inhaled sharply and tilted his head back.

The incoming sword barely grazed past his face.

He immediately grabbed the enemy’s wrist and switched positions with them by turning his body.

Swoosh, shwick-!

The following attacks pierced through the chest and stomach of the switched enemy.

They showed no hesitation in thrusting their swords into their own comrade.

As if they didn’t care what happened as long as they could kill Choi Hyun-seok.

‘Farewell.’

Choi Hyun-seok finished off the one who took the sword hits by breaking its neck.

[Level up!][Level up!]

The level-up alerts rang out.

Without a moment’s rest, swords kept swinging at him.

It felt like swords were coming from at least three directions at every moment.

If he stopped moving for even a moment.

If he made a mistake and his body got tangled, countless swords would pierce through Choi Hyun-seok’s body in that instant.

‘Don’t break the flow. Keep it fast and smooth.’

Choi Hyun-seok split each second into fragments, making the best decisions and movements at every moment.

If there was one fortunate thing, it was that he was faster than the other hero-level undead while using Plomot level 1.

Choi Hyun-seok actively used this advantage to reduce the number of enemies one by one.

‘There’s not much time. I need to deal with those two quickly.’

Though he was steadily reducing the enemies, Choi Hyun-seok’s heart grew more urgent.

He didn’t know how long he could maintain Plomot level 1.

Even if his proficiency had increased to maintain it longer, Plomot would eventually release when his demonic energy ran out.

Before that, he needed to deal with the semi-legendary undead, supreme warrior Liam, and war commander Mohan.

Fwaaah!

Just then, light from somewhere swept across the front.

The skin of the undead touched by the light rapidly burned away.

They jumped back in surprise, moving away from the light.

‘Now’s my chance.’

Thanks to Abelson’s support, he had a very brief moment.

Choi Hyun-seok quickly approached Liam and Mohan.

“You wretch!”

Recognizing Choi Hyun-seok, Liam swung his sword with bloodshot eyes.

Though he thought he dodged perfectly, it grazed his skin.

Feeling the stinging pain, Choi Hyun-seok extended his fist.

“Useless!”

Liam sneered and turned his head.

‘That’s a feint, you bastard.’

While withdrawing his extended fist, Choi Hyun-seok simultaneously kicked out his leg.

Though she was still growing in this area thanks to her excellent potential for magical power, she could see the end of this too.

At this rate, her magical power would reach its limit once it passed around 600.

From then on, Park Hyun-a would struggle to get stronger even with level-ups.

Her combat power would increase with her stats, but what meaning would it have if she couldn’t properly handle it?

‘But you’re different. You can go much higher.’

Today, Park Hyun-a became certain.

Choi Hyun-seok could become much stronger than her.

Even if his stats exceeded 400.

500, 600, maybe even at 700, Choi Hyun-seok would fully control that power.

“What are you doing? Focus!”

Park Hyun-a snapped back to attention at Choi Hyun-seok’s shout.

“I’m finishing one off now!”

Choi Hyun-seok was trading blows with war commander Mohan, having approached at some point.

Park Hyun-a sensed her awaited opportunity had come.

‘Here I go, bastard!’

She kicked off the ground while activating her magical power.

Advanced Combat Magic

Point Explosion

A small orb shot out quickly.

War commander Mohan couldn’t dodge the magic coming from directly behind him.

Bang!

Mohan flew back with the explosion.

Choi Hyun-seok didn’t miss this opening.

He grabbed Mohan’s flying neck, spun once using centrifugal force, and slammed him into the ground.

Then he brought his fist down toward the skull.

Reidrun-style Fighting Technique

Form 7 – Crushing Strike Wave

The head shattered with a thunderous sound under his fist.

Though flesh and entrails stained his clothes, Choi Hyun-seok smiled.

“Level up…”

Park Hyun-a was right.

Hunting undead was the best experience point event.

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