Not All Heroes From Earth Are Bad-Chapter 69

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After the match ended.

Motem returned to Hemis’s office.

As usual, Hemis was sitting on her desk with her legs crossed in an alluring manner.

“How was it?”

Hemis asked abruptly as Motem entered.

Motem knew her question was about Choi Hyun-seok.

“As you said, my lord, he was an interesting human.”

“In what specific ways?”

“…He was so unique that it’s difficult to list everything.”

“Tell me slowly. I’m curious about your thoughts.”

Motem closed his eyes for a moment to think about Choi Hyun-seok.

Hemis waited for Motem’s response while resting her chin on her hand.

Soon, as if his thoughts were organized, Motem spoke.

“At first, I wondered how a human could manipulate demonic energy.”

“…”

“But not only did he operate demonic energy at a proficient level, he even used magic power together. It was incomprehensible by my common sense.”

“That’s understandable. Even I couldn’t understand that phenomenon.”

Hemis nodded, agreeing with Motem’s words.

Using demonic energy and magic power simultaneously was that mysterious.

Even Hemis, who had lived longer than anyone else, didn’t know how such a thing was possible.

She asked again.

“Is that all? Nothing else?”

“That guy…”

Motem hesitated for a moment, as if reluctant, before speaking.

“He has talent for combat. He instinctively knows how to fight, and his mental strength is also strong.”

“Oh? For you to praise someone’s mental strength – that’s unexpected?”

“Although I hate to admit it, he was quite a decent warrior.”

Motem honestly acknowledged it.

Looking back, Choi Hyun-seok had done everything he could.

He devised the best strategy using his teammates.

He perfectly showed off his abilities.

No, he poured out more than what he had to achieve victory.

‘Especially that alien fighting spirit he used at the end. That was completely a technique that carved away at his own flesh.’

There’s no power in the world without a price.

The magic explosion technique that Choi Hyun-seok used by colliding demonic energy and magic power.

It was a power that shouldn’t have been possible at his level.

Though the exact operating principle was unknown, it must surely put intense strain on the caster.

‘His body must have been more battered than mine who took the direct attack…’

You could tell by looking at Choi Hyun-seok who collapsed on the ground as soon as the match ended.

He was exhausted from using such strong power.

He must have been in a state where he couldn’t even move a finger.

Even in that situation, Choi Hyun-seok’s eyes remained clear.

He accurately snatched the flag attached to Motem’s back.

“His will to achieve his goal without losing focus until the end… That alone made me think that although he’s human, he’s better than recent demon folk.”

“I see.”

Hemis pondered while mulling over Motem’s words.

Soon she nodded.

It seemed she had organized her thoughts to some extent.

“Anyway, good work.”

“Not at all. It was an honor to receive your command, my lord.”

“Ohoho! What honor? I’ll call you again if there’s another task.”

“Yes. Anytime.”

Then Hemis clapped her hands as if remembering something.

“Come to think of it, how are the others doing these days?”

‘The others’ referred to the other vassals inside Hemis.

“Everyone is waiting for you to call them, my lord.”

“I see. Send them my regards. Tell them to wait as there might be work soon.”

“Understood.”

“Shall we go back now?”

Hemis beckoned with her hand.

It meant to come closer.

It was time to go back inside Hemis again.

There exists a vast world inside her body.

All contracted vassals live in that world.

However, for some reason, Motem hesitated.

After contemplating for a moment, he spoke as if having made up his mind.

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“Um… May I make one request to you, my lord?”

“A request?”

“Yes. If possible, I’d like you to call me again soon.”

Hemis’s lips formed a surprised O at Motem’s words.

This was the first time he had made such a request.

“Is there a special reason?”

“That human… I think I need to teach him a lesson.”

Motem said as if spitting out the words.

Hemis laughed loudly.

“Ohoho!”

“…”

“Ohohohoho!”

“My lord…”

“You must have been quite upset about losing to Choi Hyun-seok.”

Hemis’s words hit the mark.

Motem lowered his head deeply.

He couldn’t forget Choi Hyun-seok’s face smiling at him at the end.

‘I’ll give you a proper lesson…’

Despite his calm appearance, Motem had a personality that couldn’t stand losing.

Therefore, he was extremely frustrated by the fact that he had lost to Choi Hyun-seok, who was far weaker than himself.

“Alright. I’ll call you again soon, so don’t worry too much.”

“Thank you…”

Soon after, Motem approached Hemis.

*CHOMP*

Hemis’s lips opened wide and swallowed Motem in one gulp.

“…”

Motem disappeared without a trace, just as he had appeared.

Left alone in the office, Hemis silently walked to the window.

“For Motem to praise someone to this extent… I knew it, but he really is quite extraordinary.”

From the beginning, Hemis knew well that Choi Hyun-seok’s talent was beyond common sense.

Especially when it comes to handling demonic energy, his growth rate is so tremendous that even she was amazed.

In other words, she knows better than anyone that Choi Hyun-seok’s talent is exceptional.

Yet, there was a reason why she deliberately sent out Motem and questioned him.

It’s because Motem’s eyes are that discerning and demanding.

Even Hemis admitted that Motem was better at evaluating qualities that aren’t simply visible on the surface, such as combat sense and mental strength.

The result was, as expected, the highest score.

“Choi Hyun-seok. What should I do with you?”

Hemis pondered seriously.

In fact, Choi Hyun-seok was nothing to her.

Just a toy.

She only wanted to play with him moderately and see how long he could last.

But not anymore.

The situation that started as her small game is changing.

Hemis was certain that as Choi Hyun-seok grew, things would become more and more interesting.

“Didn’t someone say a new wind needs to blow…”

Words that someone used to say habitually passed through her mind.

“Well, that could be fun too.”

Hemis smirked, thinking that wouldn’t be bad either.

***

Lying on the floor, Choi Hyun-seok groaned.

“Oh god… I’m really dying here.”

“Hero, you look fine, why are you exaggerating?”

“What? Fine? Someone who knows nothing about fighting shouldn’t talk!”

Though he snapped, he actually understood Rachel’s reaction.

From the outside, Choi Hyun-seok didn’t have a single wound.

What was ailing him now wasn’t external factors, but internal problems.

“Using too much demonic energy feels like my whole body is being twisted.”

“Like wringing out a wet rag!?”

“Yeah, that’s how it feels.”

The reason for his body pain is simple.

First, his insides were shaken when using the Reidrun-style Fighting Technique.

It was because he forcefully output power that his body could barely handle.

Then without rest, he immediately used the magic explosion technique.

Thanks to that, his body, which was already damaged, was completely shattered.

It was a natural result, considering he used two techniques in succession that would make his body creak even if used alone.

“If the magic explosion technique had been registered as an official fighting technique, it would have been somewhat better. Looks like it needs more time.”

“But you won! That’s what matters, right!”

“That’s true.”

Choi Hyun-seok grinned.

In the end, Choi Hyun-seok captured the flag and advanced to the next match.

With ten days of ample rest time given until the next match, recovering his body won’t be a problem.

“Did they say 6 teams advanced to the next match?”

“Yes.”

“With 4 people per team, that means 24 people total advanced.”

“That’s right.”

“Then the number that still needs to be eliminated…”

Choi Hyun-seok organized the approximate situation.

“Eight positions to fill the vacant battalion commander positions, five battalion commanders needed for the newly established regiment, and one regimental commander. Fourteen in total, right?”

“That’s right!”

“We’re almost there. Only 10 more people need to be eliminated, right?”

It’s simple arithmetic.

Currently, 24 people remain.

14 people need to be selected.

Naturally, the competition ends when 10 more people are eliminated.

However, Choi Hyun-seok’s case was slightly different.

“No, no! The lip monster said it, remember? Hero, you must absolutely make it into the top 10.”

“Ah?”

“So Hero, you need to take down fourteen more guys!”

Hemis’s condition was to make it into the top 10.

With 24 people currently qualified, he needs to defeat 14 more people.

“This has become troublesome…”

The remaining matches can’t be passed by luck like before.

Now is the time when they truly need to clash with pure strength.

“Did she say the next match is individual survival?”

“Yes. She said we fight until the last person remains.”

“The match contents are really crazy.”

It was the worst.

Among the current qualifiers, Choi Hyun-seok’s individual strength was definitely last place.

Furthermore, being the only human makes him an easy common target.

“And they say there will be many magical beasts too.”

“Yes.”

“So I need to worry about the magical beasts too, not just the participants.”

The next match takes place in a different location, not near the Black Giant Star.

Inessimot.

That place, nicknamed the Land of Magical Beasts, is said to be teeming with powerful magical beasts.

Although the competition will be held at the entrance rather than the center,

The difficulty was likely to be extreme.

Looking at Hemis’s actions so far, it was obvious.

“Be careful. Other participants can blow off magical beasts’ heads while picking their noses, but you can’t do that, Hero.”

“I don’t want to do that either!”

Choi Hyun-seok shouted with disgust.

He didn’t understand why she had to use such a comparison.

Then Rachel puffed out her chest.

“But don’t worry!”

“Huh?”

“Others are alone, but we’re two! I’ll show you my true worth in survival!”

“Rachel. One plus one doesn’t always equal two.”

“What does that mean?”

“Nothing… I’ll look forward to it.”

Choi Hyun-seok said reluctantly.

He was too tired to argue with Rachel anymore.

Rachel looked at Choi Hyun-seok with suspicious eyes before grinning.

“Look forward to it! It’s time to show Rachel’s real power!”

“Wow… I’m so excited…”

“React properly!”

“Wow. Looking forward to it.”

“Tch, forget it!”

Rachel is confident.

Although she’s being treated coldly now…

Once the match starts, even that arrogant hero will have to acknowledge her superior abilities.

“Just you wait and see!”

“They say those who say ‘wait and see’ are never scary.”

“Oh come on!”

“Sorry. It’s like an instinct.”

Choi Hyun-seok couldn’t go a day without taking a jab at someone.

***

At the same time, in the Holy Empire Gatren.

Pope Orban was receiving a report from his trusted Cardinal Elrond.

“The Demon King refused the request to remove the Grotesque Eater from the Black Giant Star.”

“I see…”

“Yes. It seems that as the Demon King, creating more friction with the Grotesque Eater beyond the current level would be burdensome.”

The Pope intended to attack the Black Giant Star and foil the tournament.

The Demon King’s Army must not change.

It’s better to stamp out the seeds of change early.

There’s also the benefit of reducing Hemis’s standing within the Demon King’s Army.

However, for this operation to be executed, one prerequisite was needed.

Hemis must not be at the Black Giant Star.

Hemis’s estimated power level is beyond hero-class, reaching legendary-class.

Those called legends are not people that even the Pope can move carelessly.

Most of them live in seclusion, and there is only one legend who actually follows the Pope’s orders.

Such an important card couldn’t be deployed for such a dangerous task.

Therefore, the key to this operation was to move Hemis, but…

It seemed the Demon King had no intention of cooperating.

“There’s another problem. There’s currently a traitor at the Black Giant Star.”

“By traitor, do you mean that escaped woman?”

“Yes. It seems the Demon King broke his promise to stay neutral and made a move.”

“The Grotesque Eater and a traitor… A direct confrontation would be difficult.”

The traitor refers to Park Hyun-a.

Although considered one step below Hemis, Park Hyun-a is also evaluated as bordering on legendary-class strength.

Two powerful individuals with legendary-class strength.

Entering such a place would be nothing short of suicide.

“Perhaps it would be best to cancel this operation…”

Cardinal Elrond carefully suggested.

The Pope firmly shook his head.

“This matter started when the Grotesque Eater kidnapped the next Saint, Abelson Mariette.”

“…”

“From the beginning, the demon race was only kept alive as a necessary evil. Now these creatures are running wild without knowing their place. This absolutely cannot be overlooked.”

The Pope will not let this matter slide.

Hemis was too big of a troublemaker and variable.

Previously, they left her alone because the Demon King was controlling her, but now that the reins are loosening, they have no choice.

A wild colt that can’t tell right from wrong must be killed by cutting its neck.

Pope Orban thinks.

Perhaps the Demon King had sent Park Hyun-a to the Black Giant Star after sensing these thoughts of his.

“Come to think of it, I remember there was a report from our new spy about the competition venue being changed.”

“That’s correct.”

“God is helping us.”

A smile crossed Pope Orban’s face.

The insects are crawling out of their nest on their own.

Though he had abandoned God, it seemed God had not yet abandoned him.

“This is perfect. Let’s use this opportunity to test the hero. And…”

The Pope explained the detailed operation contents.

As his words continued, admiration spread across Cardinal Elrond’s face.

“That’s all. Can you proceed with this well?”

“Yes. Leave it to me.”

The Demon King’s Army’s biggest troublemaker, the Grotesque Eater.

As she’s quite a big shot, confronting her head-on would be foolish.

First cut off her hands and feet, make her unable to do anything, then take her life.

The operation about to begin was more than sufficient as a start.

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