Not All Heroes From Earth Are Bad-Chapter 51

“Ugh…”

Choi Hyun-seok gritted his teeth and stifled a groan.

Black sweat continued to drip from his body.

About an hour passed like that.

“Phew… It’s over.”

Abelson said with a tired expression.

Choi Hyun-seok lowered his head.

“Ah, thank you again.”

“You don’t really need to thank me. It was your own willpower that allowed you to overcome this.”

It wasn’t a lie.

It was clear that Choi Hyun-seok’s recovery was due to Abelson’s abilities, but it would have been impossible without Choi Hyun-seok’s willpower.

“In fact, I think Choi Hyun-seok’s obsession with life created this miracle.”

“Haha…”

At Abelson’s words, Choi Hyun-seok smiled awkwardly.

“Having so many things I still want to do is what helped in this way.”

The things Choi Hyun-seok constantly talked about – the blonde-haired girl, the rabbit-like children, the mansion in old age.

Choi Hyun-seok truly wanted to achieve all of these.

That’s why he couldn’t die yet.

This kind of sticky will seemed to have ignited the spark of life.

“But don’t be too at ease. Your body hasn’t stabilized yet, you see.”

“It hasn’t stabilized?”

“Yes. Right now, Choi Hyun-seok, you could die at any moment and it wouldn’t be strange. You have to receive treatment like this every day until your body reaches a perfect stabilization period.”

“Every day?”

“I don’t know when your body will stabilize. It could be as soon as today, or it may never happen.”

In other words, it meant that from now on, Abelson would have to come visit and suffer through this every day.

“I’m sorry…”

“No, it’s fine. I didn’t have much to do anyway. And…”

Abelson muttered softly.

“You’re also my only hope…”

“Pardon?”

“It’s nothing. The treatment is over, so I’ll be going now.”

Abelson stood up from her seat.

“You’re leaving already!? If you’re alright, let me at least treat you to a meal…”

“No, I might get too tired from just moving around.”

“I see…”

“Then, I’ll be going.”

Choi Hyun-seok watched the departing Abelson with a look of disappointment.

“She’s gone…”

“Yes! She’s gone!”

At that moment, Rachel suddenly popped up and stood in front of Choi Hyun-seok with a smile.

“Hero. How are you feeling?”

“I’m alright, but this is quite tiring.”

It must have been difficult for Abelson, but for Choi Hyun-seok who was receiving the treatment, it felt like he was about to die.

This was because every time Abelson’s sacred power entered, Choi Hyun-seok’s magic would rebel and cause him excruciating pain.

“So I have to receive this kind of treatment every day from now on…”

The corners of Choi Hyun-seok’s mouth lifted slightly.

“That’s great!”

“Huh?”

“Being able to see Abelson every day. Isn’t that a stroke of good luck?”

“Wha-! Are you saying something like that right now!?”

Rachel kept punching Choi Hyun-seok’s chest.

“Ow, it hurts! Didn’t I say I need to rest!?”

“I don’t care! Just die!”

In this moment, Rachel was truly earnest.

***

Some time later.

Choi Hyun-seok, leaning against Bobo’s back and resting, was just about to fall asleep again when the door suddenly burst open.

“Choi Hyun-seok! You’re finally awake!”

The intruder was Reidrun. He rushed over with a bright smile.

Choi Hyun-seok awkwardly smiled and got up from his seat.

“I’m alive thanks to your concern.”

“No, it’s all my fault. I should have been more mindful that you’re human…”

“No, it was my own foolishness.”

The atmosphere was quite warm.

“By the way, are you really okay?”

“Yes. I still have to continue receiving treatment, but I’ll eventually fully recover.”

“I see…”

Reidrun scrutinized Choi Hyun-seok’s body as if to check if he was truly alright.

He narrowed his eyes.

“By the way, you’ve gotten stronger, haven’t you? Especially your magic and magical power have increased quite a bit.”

“Huh?”

Suddenly stronger?

Choi Hyun-seok tilted his head, unable to understand these incomprehensible words.

“So you still don’t know… Well, it doesn’t matter. Anyway, don’t even think about training or anything like that for a while, just rest.”

“Understood.”

“Ah, I almost forgot. Choi Hyun-seok, I was on my way when Hemis summoned me.”

“Ah…”

“She originally said to bring you along if you’re doing well, but… If it’s too difficult, just rest more. I’ll inform the Corps Commander myself.”

At Reidrun’s words, Choi Hyun-seok shook his head.

“I think I’ll be fine just moving around.”

“Is that so.”

To be honest, he just wanted to lie down again right away.

Although not as severe as before, the pain that felt like his whole body was shattering still lingered.

‘But since the Corps Commander is summoning me, I have no choice.’

What if he said he couldn’t go because his body was a bit sore?

He might get gobbled up in one bite, told to rest forever in her arms.

“Let’s depart right away then.”

“Ah, um… By any chance…”

At that moment, Reidrun spoke in a careful tone.

“Would you like me to carry you on my back?”

“Huh…?”

“If it’s difficult, you can ride on my back!”

It might be embarrassing.

Reidrun’s red skin tone seemed even darker than usual.

“Come on, hurry…”

“No, I-I’m fine… Haha!”

Choi Hyun-seok couldn’t help but shudder, feeling a chill down his spine.

***

Upon entering the familiar office, a beautiful figure with her back turned was seen.

Hemis stood gazing out the window without turning around.

Still with her back turned, she spoke.

“You’re here?”

“Yes.”

“I have a question, what’s your relationship with Reidrun?”

“Pardon?”

“I saw you being carried by Reidrun.”

Reidrun kept his mouth firmly shut.

Choi Hyun-seok sighed and pressed his forehead.

‘Shit… She saw it.’

If there was a mouse hole, he’d want to hide in it.

‘I couldn’t help it either…’

Choi Hyun-seok had absolutely no desire to be carried on a man’s back.

Maybe if it was Abelson’s back, but…

However, when he tried to refuse Reidrun’s kind offer to carry him and ended up walking, his legs just gave out.

‘Urgh…!’

‘Choi Hyun-seok! Are you alright!?’

Even though his physical condition was not normal, he didn’t expect that he wouldn’t even be able to walk properly.

In the end, Choi Hyun-seok had no choice but to be carried by Reidrun.

If he stubbornly insisted otherwise, that would just be a nuisance.

‘I thought I could get off at the door and she wouldn’t know…’

But she was watching from the window.

An unexpected turn of events.

‘Should I just commit suicide… No, more importantly, where the hell are that monster’s eyes located?’

He couldn’t help but think about the useless question of how she could see without any eyes.

Just as Choi Hyun-seok’s thoughts were wandering around as usual,

Reidrun spoke up.

“Choi Hyun-seok’s body was not well, so I had no choice.”

“Ah, I see.”

Hemis turned around.

Finally revealing her face.

Her enormous lips were split wide across her face.

“I understand! Ohohoho!”

Her usual way of covering her mouth while laughing, but for some reason it seemed more infuriating than usual today.

‘I don’t know what kind of imagination she has, but that’s not it. That’s not it at all!’

It was humiliating.

He felt like he was being used for some inappropriate desire.

“Enough with the jokes. The reason I summoned you two today is that I have something to convey.”

Hemis returned to her usual self and spoke.

“I’ll be away for a week starting today.”

“A week means… The regular Corps Commander meeting?”

“That’s right.”

Reidrun stroked his chin, seeming to ponder something.

“This year’s timing is quite early. Normally, the meeting would be held in December.”

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The regular Corps Commander meeting.

A meeting where the Demon King and the five Corps Commanders gather periodically.

It’s usually held in December, with the main purpose of reporting on the past year’s affairs and planning for the next year.

“Yeah. There was a non-regular meeting just a while ago, too.”

Not long ago, Hemis had attended a ‘non-regular’ Corps Commander meeting.

The main agenda was about who would get the rights to Bobo, but regardless, various discussions took place in the gathering of all the Corps Commanders.

And now, barely a few months later, they’re suddenly having the regular Corps Commanders meeting, and even moving up the schedule?

It was strange.

“Well, there’s nothing to be done. Even if it’s not a non-regular meeting but the regular one, I have to attend.”

While you can refuse to attend a non-regular meeting, the rules state that you must attend the regular meeting.

“That’s why I called you two here to ask Reidrun to take care of the division while I’m away.”

“Understood.”

Reidrun nodded without much hesitation.

The 3rd Division of the Demon King’s Army, led by Hemis, did not have a Vice-Commander, and Reidrun was the most trusted one, having taken on similar duties several times before.

“And Choi Hyun-seok.”

After finishing her business with Reidrun, Hemis turned her gaze to Choi Hyun-seok.

Choi Hyun-seok nodded with a tense expression.

“I heard the story. Not only did you gain magic, but you also used a demon race-exclusive martial art, huh?”

“Yes…”

“You and Reidrun both seem quite smart, yet you become idiotic in strange places. Ohohoho!”

Choi Hyun-seok and Reidrun silently bowed their heads.

There was nothing they could say, even if they had ten mouths.

“Anyway, I was going to give you your next mission right away, but…”

Suddenly, Hemis’ voice lowered.

“Looking at your condition, it seems unwise.”

“Is that so…?”

He doesn’t have to take on a mission.

Choi Hyun-seok pretended to be disappointed on the outside, but inwardly he was cheering.

Then Hemis continued speaking.

“This is a first for me. It’s strange that you’re even still alive.”

“…”

“So that’s why the humans call her a saint.”

Hemis looked at Abelson with newfound respect.

She had simply thought of her as a fool with an abundance of sacred power, but it seems she had more ability than expected.

“Hmm~ Shall I help you a little?”

Suddenly, Hemis’ lips split open wide.

She approached, smiling.

The enormous lips drew closer and closer.

“Corps Commander…?”

“Since dying would be inconvenient for me, I’ll give you a little help this time.”

Ssssss…!

Hemis’ lips parted, and something tentacle-like emerged from within.

At the end of the tentacle were numerous grotesque-looking teeth.

“W-Well, that’s…”

Just as Choi Hyun-seok was about to step back, a suddenly darting tentacle latched onto the back of his neck.

Chomp!

“Ugh… Ugh…”

Along with the excruciating pain, his consciousness began to fade.

“It’s fine… When you wake up… You’ll feel refreshed…”

The voice sounded distant.

‘Ah… How long was I out this time…’

After being unconscious for a long time, he had just barely regained consciousness, and now he’s about to pass out again.

“Consider it an honor.”

With those final incomprehensible words,

Choi Hyun-seok’s consciousness was completely severed.

***

Several days had passed since Hemis left.

Fortunately, the fallen Choi Hyun-seok was able to get up and move around vigorously again.

He even seemed healthier than before.

“Are you really alright?”

Reidrun looked at Choi Hyun-seok with a worried expression.

“Yes. I even got permission from Abelson that as long as I don’t use Magi or magical power, I should be fine.”

Choi Hyeon-seok asked Reidrun to start training him again.

No matter how abnormal his body was, he couldn’t just lie around forever.

With the possibility of something happening at any moment, he couldn’t afford to waste a single day.

“In that case, I have no choice…”

Reidrun conducted the training while emphasizing the avoidance of using Magi or relying too much on physical exertion.

As a result, the training naturally became more theory-based.

“…That’s how it can be said. That’s the end of the explanation on Plomot.”

Today’s training was about the demon race-exclusive martial art, Plomot.

It was an education on how to deal with demons who use Plomot, not for Choi Hyun-seok to use it himself.

“Thank you.”

“If you even think of using Plomot, stop it. Your body hasn’t stabilized yet.”

“Of course! Haha!”

Choi Hyun-seok himself had no desire to commit suicide.

Seeing him laugh, Reidrun had a different thought.

‘Choi Hyun-seok has indeed grown stronger.’

Reidrun thought.

For some reason, Choi Hyun-seok was gradually growing stronger.

He seemed unaware of it himself.

‘Is his body developing and adapting to the Magi?’

Perhaps Choi Hyun-seok’s body was undergoing changes as it adapted to the Magi.

Just as he was pondering the cause of this growth,

Reidrun’s expression suddenly hardened.

‘This is… Sacred power?’

He could sense sacred power emanating from the Black Giant Star, the headquarters of the 3rd Division of the Demon King’s Army.

It was an unusual occurrence.

Of course, this place housed the next Saint, Abelson Mariette.

Her sacred power was so formidable that it could be felt anywhere in the Black Giant Star.

But the sacred power he was sensing now was not Abelson’s.

‘They’re hiding their sacred power. Three of them? No, four?’

Concealed sacred power.

If Reidrun, who was unusually sensitive to sacred power, hadn’t been here, he would never have detected it.

“It seems trouble is brewing.”

Choi Hyun-seok was taken aback by Reidrun’s sudden statement.

“Huh? Trouble?”

“I don’t have time to explain. You stay here and wait!”

Leaving the bewildered Choi Hyun-seok behind, Reidrun hurriedly rushed off somewhere.

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