Not All Heroes From Earth Are Bad-Chapter 112

[Congratulations! You have reached the target combat power of 92,880!]

[Hero Quest completed]

[As a reward, your title changes from ‘Hero Candidate’ to ‘Regular Hero’]

A system alarm sounds.

As expected, raising the combat power by 10 was ridiculously easy.

While training as usual, my strength stat increased by 1, and with that, the combat power rose as well, achieving the goal.

Upon closer inspection, it had increased exactly by 69, reaching 92,936.

“So I’ve finally become a regular employee too.”

“What nonsense are you suddenly talking about?”

“Well, it feels that way. It’s like being converted from a contract worker to a regular employee.”

Choi Hyun-seok shrugged his shoulders.

Although he didn’t know why the title was specifically ‘Regular Hero’, it didn’t feel bad since it was just like being converted to a regular position.

“By the way, what’s good about upgrading the title?”

“There are several benefits. Most importantly, leveling up becomes faster.”

“What? Leveling up becomes faster?”

Choi Hyun-seok’s eyes grew so wide they looked like they might pop out.

In one swift motion, he grabbed Rachel by the nape of her neck and lifted her up.

“Hey, you! Why are you only telling me this now!?”

“Ah, well, I forgot about it too!”

“There are other things to forget!”

“To begin with, titles are upgraded through system quests! It’s not something I could intervene with!”

Rachel’s words weren’t lies.

Even if she had mentioned the title beforehand, there was nothing that could have been done.

Rachel was just a part of the system after all.

It was impossible to adjust the system itself.

“Haa, in the end, because some blockhead up there forgot, I suffered a huge loss.”

“That’s right. When you become a Regular Hero, I believe you receive about 25 percent more experience than before.”

“25 percent…?”

Choi Hyun-seok’s face suddenly crumpled.

He clutched his stomach with a pained expression.

“If I had gotten it earlier, my level would have increased by at least forty more!”

Choi Hyun-seok lifted his head to look at the sky.

“If it was their mistake, they should compensate! Experience points, hero points, anything!”

“Sigh~ Hero. You think the system would give you anything just because you say that?”

Just as Rachel was shaking her head…

Ding!

A system alarm rang.

[Uncalculated compensation will be paid!]

[500 Hero Points will be awarded]

[Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!]

Choi Hyun-seok blinked at the alarm.

While it said uncalculated compensation on the surface, anyone could see it was compensation due to negligence.

“It really came through?”

Rachel, who couldn’t see the system, tilted her head.

“What came through?”

“The compensation. 500 points and 10 additional levels.”

“What? The Hero System really listened to that tantrum!?”

“What tantrum! And ‘unreasonable demand’ is the right expression.”

“Anyway! How can the system give in just because you made some demands!?”

Rachel jumped up and down while shouting.

For the system to change rewards according to user demands.

In her common sense, this was absolutely impossible.

“Being with Hero, I’ve seen many strange things, but it’s always surprising.”

“Watch your language!”

Choi Hyun-seok gave her a finger flick.

“Tch… You’re one to talk when you always curse.”

Rachel pouted while grumbling.

Of course, Choi Hyun-seok simply ignored it.

“Huh. The compensation isn’t particularly satisfying, but I guess it’s better than nothing.”

“Of course!”

“By the way, are there any other benefits to becoming a Regular Hero?”

“Hmm… When you become a Regular Hero, more Hero Quests become available!”

“Is that beneficial?”

“You can collect more Hero Points!”

Choi Hyun-seok made an expression that showed something was bothering him.

“That doesn’t seem particularly necessary at this point. Honestly, I don’t even look at the Hero Shop anymore.”

“That’s only because you’re being stingy and just thinking about saving points. If you look carefully, there are endless ways to use them in both combat and daily life.”

“Hmm… Well, I am saving points for now.”

Choi Hyun-seok nodded.

However he wasn’t using points now because he was saving them to buy inventory space.

He remembered there were quite a few items he wanted to buy if he had extra points.

“Are there any other benefits?”

Rachel continued to list more benefits of becoming a Regular Hero.

However, from Choi Hyun-seok’s perspective, none of them were particularly impressive.

Even though there was talk about system synchronization rates increasing or whatnot, what he actually felt was similar.

“That’s fine. Actually, just the 25 percent increase in experience is enough.”

Anyway, the increase in experience alone is already an incredible gain.

“Well then, shall we start activities as an official hero?”

“Yes!”

Just as the excited Choi Hyun-seok and Rachel raised their fists energetically.

“You’ve got guts to say you’ll do hero activities within the Demon King’s army.”

A murky voice that seemed to scrape the bottom of the abyss was heard.

When they turned around, there was someone ranked first on the list of demon folk they least wanted to meet.

“Ahaha…! Isn’t it Lord Motem?”

A knight in black armor carrying a greatsword.

It was Motem.

***

Choi Hyun-seok forced a smile.

Due to the intense facial movement, the corners of his mouth trembled.

‘I thought it was too quiet.’

Even though he was busy understanding the Corps Commander’s duties, Motem had been too absent.

He was thinking it was about time for him to show his face…

The timing isn’t good.

“Hero activities, huh? I hear that heroes are God’s apostles who kill demon folk?”

Motem, who rarely engaged in outside activities, was lacking in common sense of this era in many ways.

Part of the reason he hadn’t shown himself for so long was to learn such common sense.

“While it’s true that I’m a hero… I don’t kill demon folk or anything like that! No matter what anyone says, I’m Lord Hemis’s loyal dog! The 3rd Corps Direct Regiment Commander Choi Hyun-seok! Hahaha…!”

“That’s right! Our hero is trash who cuts down humans!”

They were an official hero and dedicated fairy who voluntarily chose to be dogs of the Demon King’s Army executives.

Motem waved his hand with an indifferent attitude.

“I was joking. Lady Hemis already gave me a word about you, so don’t worry.”

“Thank you!”

“Right. As you say, you’re an executive of the Demon King’s Army. A Regiment Commander.”

“Of course, that’s right!”

“But what exactly do you do?”

“Pardon…?”

Motem’s already low voice dropped even lower.

“You’re supposed to be a Regiment Commander, but all you do is stay stuck in the training ground doing drills. Training isn’t bad, but a commander’s role isn’t just about training, is it?”

“Uh… Well…”

The flustered Choi Hyun-seok continued.

“Lord Motem. I’m sorry, but even if I wanted to perform that commander role, I don’t have any troops.”

Currently, Choi Hyun-seok is a Regiment Commander in name only.

This is because he has no subordinates at all.

He had heard that there would be a large-scale troop reinforcement soon and that the unit would be reorganized then, but he hadn’t been informed of the detailed schedule.

“That’s why I’m thinking of reinforcing your troops now.”

“Ohhh…”

Some expectation appeared on Choi Hyun-seok’s face.

He is a Regiment Commander, after all.

Under a Regiment Commander are 5 battalions and several direct companies.

In other words, a Regiment Commander has roughly three thousand subordinates.

Three thousand.

It might seem small at first glance, but when you actually see that many gathered, you realize it’s more than you can imagine.

‘Am I finally becoming a proper commander?’

A commander with countless soldiers!

It’s a position every man must have dreamed of at least once.

Although the soldiers in the Demon King’s Army are demon folk, so what?

Choi Hyun-seok’s mentality had become strong enough to laugh off such trivial matters.

“I’ve arranged a place for interviews, so let’s go there.”

“Excuse me? Interviews?”

“… Do I need to say it twice?”

“No! Haha! Recruiting soldiers through interviews. That’s even better!”

Choi Hyun-seok showed a good-natured smile, but his inner thoughts were different.

‘What’s this nonsense about interviews?’

Recruiting soldiers through interviews.

It’s three thousand, for crying out loud.

To recruit that many through interviews would take at least several months.

‘Or maybe it’s interviews for Battalion Commanders?’

Choi Hyun-seok followed behind Motem, unable to resolve his doubts.

***

The interview location was the largest parade ground in Gardrak Castle.

Hundreds of demon folk were gathered there, and when Choi Hyun-seok and Motem appeared, all eyes immediately focused on them.

The pressure was somewhat threatening, causing a streak of cold sweat to run down Choi Hyun-seok’s back.

“Are those gathered over there the ones who came for the interview?”

“Yes.”

“If I’m not mistaken, everyone seems quite capable.”

“You have good eyes.”

“Are we perhaps selecting a Battalion Commander here?”

“No. This is for recruiting unit members.”

“What…?”

What kind of Demon King’s Army unit could be made up of such monstrous individuals?

Just as Choi Hyun-seok was wondering this,

Motem clapped his hands in an exaggerated manner.

It felt awkward as it was completely different from his usual dignified demeanor.

“Ah, I forgot to mention.”

He turned to Choi Hyun-seok and said.

“While officially you’ll be a Regiment Commander, your unit will be structured somewhat differently.”

“Different how…?”

“You could say it’s a kind of special forces unit. We’re thinking of making it about company-sized. We’re going to test run it and scrap it if it’s no good, so don’t worry too much.”

“Ah, that’s a wonderful idea! Hahaha…!”

Wonderful idea my foot.

I’m getting a bad feeling already.

A feeling that I’m going to be pushed around in unpleasant ways!

“Who came up with such an excellent plan?”

“I did. It’s a plan that came from thinking about how to push- no, how to utilize your power.”

“I see…”

He had many things he wanted to say but held back.

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Choi Hyun-seok vowed to definitely smack Motem on the back of his head once he become stronger than him.

“Let’s stop with the unnecessary talk and get started.”

Motem climbed onto the platform.

“Everyone, attention. We will now begin interviews to select special mission members directly under the 3rd Corps.”

Threatening demonic energy flowed from him.

Though not a large amount, it was enough to overwhelm everyone.

Refined demonic energy qualitatively different from the demons of this era.

The demonic energy that gave goosebumps just by touching it felt like a sharp blade hanging below one’s neck.

“This human here is Choi Hyun-seok, who will be the unit commander. Choi Hyun-seok, step forward.”

At Motem’s words, Choi Hyun-seok stepped forward.

“Uh… I’m Choi Hyun-seok, who will be serving as the unit commander.”

As soon as he finished speaking, rough demonic energy began rushing in from all directions.

The applicants were emanating demonic energy as if they might pounce at any moment.

It felt just like combat was imminent.

“These are quite aggressive fellows, haha…”

Choi Hyun-seok said, turning to Motem.

“I brought in every demon in the vicinity who was said to be powerful. They’re rough, but their strength is certain.”

“I see.”

“In the demon world, power represents everything. If you make them recognize your strength, they will follow you.”

“What?”

The sudden flow of conversation feels strange.

Making them recognize strength to make them follow?

Isn’t it natural for subordinates who came for an interview to follow their commander?

“Get ready. We’ll start the interviews now. After the interviews are over, you can accept whoever you want as unit members.”

“Lord Motem. Don’t tell me these interviews are…?”

“Of course, they’re combat trials. Why do you look so surprised?”

“Yes… Well… Of course,e I knew that… I was just asking to confirm! Haha!”

“Time is precious, so we’ll do five at a time. About sixty or seventy rounds should do it.”

“…”

“You who were so confident against me should be able to handle this easily.”

There was laughter mixed in Motem’s voice.

Choi Hyun-seok closed his eyes for a moment.

‘This little bastard…’

To torment him like this just for playing one prank.

He would definitely pay him back someday.

On the day he becomes stronger than Motem, he would hit him mercilessly on the back of his head.

Just as he was making this vow.

‘Wait a minute… There’s no need to wait, is there…?’

Choi Hyun-seok had a flash of insight.

He opened his eyes and turned to Motem.

“May I ask just one thing?”

“Speak.”

“What happens to those who get injured or die during this?”

At Choi Hyun-seok’s question, Motem snorted.

“This is the Demon King’s Army. Don’t worry about injuries. As long as they don’t die. Even if they do die, I won’t hold you responsible as long as it wasn’t intentional.”

“Ah… I understand.”

Choi Hyun-seok turned his head back to look at the applicants.

In a direction where Motem couldn’t see.

On his face was a smile darker than ever before.

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