Not All Heroes From Earth Are Bad-Chapter 115

“Aaaaaaah!”

Choi Hyun-seok let out a piercing scream.

He was sprinting across the training ground at an incredible speed.

“This is too fast!”

“Hero! There’s a wall in front…!”

Just as Rachel shouted urgently, Choi Hyun-seok collided with the wall.

THUD!

In the end, he was plastered against the wall in a spread-eagle position.

He slowly slid down to the ground.

Choi Hyun-seok writhed on the ground for a while, unable to get up.

The impact was severe due to the considerable speed at which he had crashed.

When he wiped his nose due to the unpleasant sensation, blood was on his hands.

“Damn… Got a nosebleed.”

When Choi Hyun-seok got up, his appearance had changed significantly.

There were crater-like holes all over his body, from which demonic energy was erupting like explosions.

“This is harder than I thought.”

Actually, this wasn’t the first time Choi Hyun-seok had crashed into a wall.

He had been running around the training ground all morning, crashing into various places.

Rachel, who couldn’t bear to watch anymore, tried to dissuade him.

“Why don’t you give up for today? You’re going to break something at this rate.”

“No way. I need to complete one more to finish the hero quest.”

There was a reason Choi Hyun-seok was enduring such hardship.

He was trying to create a new Fighting Technique using body modification.

A few days ago, he had completed a technique called Fulminium that involved blades and electrical current, but to achieve the hero quest, he needed to create one more technique.

“Not only is the control difficult, but the flow of demonic energy is too unstable. I don’t know what’s wrong.”

His goal was to create a technique based on the form of a demonic beast called ‘Crepitus’.

The now-extinct Crepitus was characterized by its ability to create explosions using demonic energy.

It was said that the beast not only attacked enemies using explosions but also flew through the sky.

“They say no one could match the speed of Crepitus as it flew through the sky using explosive demonic energy… This could be good?”

The first thing Choi Hyun-seok thought of when reading the materials was a jet engine.

So he tried modifying his body and manipulating demonic energy based on his intuition, but it was much more difficult than expected.

“This seems like the right way to move, but what’s wrong?”

As Choi Hyun-seok was attempting various modifications while adjusting the flow of demonic energy, a familiar voice was heard.

“Looks fun?”

A beautiful voice that could make one’s mind hazy just by hearing it.

However, Choi Hyun-seok’s mind became clearer than ever.

“Corps Commander!”

His waist bent automatically in a bow.

Hemis approached with a smile.

“It’s been a while. Have you been well?”

“Yes! Have you been well, Corps Commander?”

“I’m always good~”

Hemis’s tension was higher than usual.

She seemed strangely excited.

She approached and placed her hand on Choi Hyun-seok’s shoulder.

“Let me see…”

Hemis’s demonic energy flowed in.

He forcibly maintained his consciousness despite feeling dizzy from the immeasurable powerful force.

“This is based on Crepitus, right?”

“Y-yes…! That’s correct.”

Although no explanation was given, Hemis accurately grasped Choi Hyun-seok’s situation.

“I know Crepitus well since I ate a few of them in the old days.”

She began guiding Choi Hyun-seok’s demonic energy.

More precisely, it was closer to forcibly grabbing and dragging the demonic energy.

As a result, the flow of demonic energy changed, and Choi Hyun-seok’s body began to transform again.

“Hmm~ This should do it.”

The back of Choi Hyun-seok’s calves transformed to look like jet engine exhaust pipes.

Both his palms changed similarly.

“I modified Crepitus’s organs. This way you’ll be able to move stably.”

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“Ah… Thank you.”

Just as Choi Hyun-seok was giving thanks with a dazed expression.

System notifications rang out.

[Congratulations! You have completed a new form of Fighting Technique!]

[Please name your technique! It will be registered as an official skill]

[As a reward, body modifications by demonic energy have been stabilized]

[You have completed the hero quest]

[You have acquired 1,000 hero points]

Normally the notifications would have ended here, but not this time.

[This is a Fighting Technique boasting overwhelming completeness!]

[Special rewards will be given!]

[Ability score Strength has increased]

[Ability score Agility has increased]

…

[Hidden ability score demonic energy has increased]

Choi Hyun-seok blinked at the consecutive notifications.

‘What just happened…?’

Only about 5 minutes had passed since Hemis had intervened.

Yet not only was the hero quest completed, but additional rewards were given.

A Fighting Technique boasting overwhelming completeness.

It was the first time since creating his very first unique technique that the hero quest had given such praise.

“How is it? Did that solve the problem?”

“Ah… Yes! Thank you!”

Choi Hyun-seok bowed 90 degrees once again.

‘I knew she was a monster… But this is really on another level.’

It was a moment that showed just how amazing Hemis was.

‘This is a huge win anyway!’

Thanks to Hemis, not only was a long-standing problem quickly solved, but he even got additional rewards.

Choi Hyun-seok shouted energetically.

“Thank you so much! This is all thanks to you, Corps Commander!”

“Ohoho! I’m glad it worked out. However.”

Hemis suddenly grinned.

“Where in the world do you get something for nothing?”

“Huh…?”

“Since I helped you, shouldn’t you help me too?”

“Ah, that’s absolutely right! Of course! Nothing in this world comes without a price! Hahaha…!”

Choi Hyun-seok laughed with all his might.

He felt like if he let his guard down even a little, his face would twist into a grimace.

“Don’t be so tense. What I want is very simple.”

“Yes! Just say the word! I’ll do my best at anything!”

“Good.”

Hemis raised her hand.

And poked Choi Hyun-seok’s chest with her long, pale finger.

“Don’t trust anyone.”

“Pardon?”

“Remember that the only one you can trust in this world is yourself.”

“Understood!”

Though the words made no sense, Choi Hyun-seok answered energetically.

“That’s all I needed. You made a promise, so you must keep it. Understand?”

“I’ll engrave it in my bones!”

“Oh~ Should I engrave it right now?”

“Th-that’s…”

“Hohoho! Just kidding.”

Hemis turned around with a smirk.

“I have some business to take care of. See you next time~”

“Yes! Take care!”

Watching Hemis’s retreating figure, Choi Hyun-seok wore a complicated expression.

“Hero, doesn’t the Lip Monster seem strange today?”

“Yeah, something’s different from usual.”

“They say when someone suddenly changes, it means they’re about to die. Maybe she’s going to die soon?”

Choi Hyun-seok burst out laughing at Rachel’s words.

“Die? Talk sense. Who could possibly kill that monster? She’s not even human to begin with.”

“Ah, that’s true.”

“Anyway, let’s continue training.”

He needed to practice the new Fighting Technique he got thanks to Hemis.

Just being able to use a Fighting Technique wasn’t the end of it.

There was no end to learning and mastering Fighting Techniques.

Though he started energetically, the training didn’t last long.

‘The more I think about it, it really is strange.’

For some reason, Hemis’s departing figure kept flickering in his mind that day.

***

Every nation on the continent was in a state of emergency.

The appearance of the Gourmand.

She who hadn’t shown herself for nearly a hundred years was stirring up the battlefield again.

As a result.

The damage suffered by the human side in just one week was unspeakable.

Among them, the Holy Empire Gatren suffered the greatest damage, with as much as half of all casualties coming from Gatren.

“We need countermeasures. Countermeasures!”

Gatren’s commander, Brian Balkats, shouted.

He passionately addressed the generals and commanders of other Allied nations.

“Are we just going to watch while the Gourmand runs wild!?”

Those attending the meeting heaved deep sighs.

“You think we want to suffer either?”

“That’s right. We have no countermeasures.”

“There’s no one who can face the Gourmand.”

“So we’re just going to watch!?”

Brian Balkats’s face was flushed red.

At that moment, the Supreme Commander of another major nation, the Drason Empire.

Orlaben Grimier raised his hand.

“Gatren doesn’t have a countermeasure?”

“What do you mean?”

Brian Balkat’s eyes narrowed.

The Holy Empire Gatren and the Drason Empire had been in a power struggle for a long time.

As a result, the relationship between the two commanders couldn’t be good, and Orlaben Grimier was particularly disliked by Brian Balkat.

‘What is that snake-like bastard trying to say now…’

Sure enough.

As feared, Orlaben Grimier threw out a sharp question.

“Don’t you have the legend of the Holy Empire, Lord Asahel Bald? I think he could fight the Gourmand.”

“How can you call that a suggestion?”

“Why not? It’s only natural that a legend should face a Corps Commander, isn’t it?”

Brian Balkats gritted his teeth.

Orlaben Grimier’s words seemed reasonable at first glance.

To face a Demon King’s Army Corps Commander, a legend must step forward.

The problem was that legends shouldn’t be used carelessly.

A legendary being was a strategic weapon.

They were nothing less than ultimate weapons that could change the course of war.

If compared to Earth, nuclear weapons would be an example.

Like saying ‘Should we launch it? Are we going to launch it!?’ They threaten but don’t actually launch.

Similarly, there were rare cases where Legends actually moved into action.

This was because it was difficult to handle the ripple effects when a Legend actually took action.

An even bigger problem was when a Legend died during an operation.

Then the nation’s military power would instantly drop to less than half.

No kingdom wanted to take such a risk.

To begin with, a big reason was that beings called Legends didn’t move according to orders.

Brian Balkats, who had been thinking, slumped down in his chair.

“Let’s drop this meaningless power struggle. You know we can’t call Lord Asahel Bald, right?”

“I don’t understand why.”

“Then let me ask you the opposite. Can the Drason Empire call upon their Legend, Lord Basel Scott?”

“Lord Basel Scott only moves when the Drasen Empire is in crisis. Even the Empire’s Emperor cannot command him frivolously.”

“The same goes for Lord Asahel Bald.”

Orlaben Grimier tilted his head.

“That’s strange. I was under the impression that Lord Asahel Bald absolutely obeys the Pope’s commands. Is that not the case?”

“… Only in cases where our Holy Empire is in danger.”

Brian’s voice was calm, but he couldn’t hide the trembling in his eyes.

‘How does that snake know about this fact…?’

There are quite a few Legends on the continent.

Most of them live in seclusion or complete isolation.

Even with orders from kings or emperors, they wouldn’t move easily.

The only time they move is when their affiliated nation is in danger.

However, Asahel Bald is different.

Due to some agreement, he must absolutely follow Pope Orban IV’s commands.

It was questionable how the commander-in-chief of the hostile Drason Empire knew about this fact, which was classified even within the Holy Empire.

Brian Balkats secretly clenched his fist.

“Hmm, I understand. If that’s what you say, there’s nothing we can do.”

Orlaben Grimier smiled as if he knew everything but was letting it slide.

Brian Balkats was furious, but letting this flow pass was the best option.

Right now, he had to act the part of a commander frustrated by an impossible situation.

“Anyway, we can’t leave things like this. We must stop the Gourmand somehow!”

At Brian’s words, everyone at the meeting threw out their opinions.

“Let’s pull the front line back further.”

“Are you suggesting we abandon territory!?”

“It’s a temporary retreat. There’s no need to increase casualties unnecessarily, is there?”

“Are you saying that after knowing how far we’ve already pulled back the front line?”

“Then let the Kingdom of Domis step up and face the Gourmand.”

“What did you say?”

“What? Too scared to face the Gourmand directly? I guess the Knights of Domis Kingdom were just empty names.”

“How dare you! You boat people who just fish in the sea dare to disrespect our kingdom’s knights!?”

“Did you just call the Agros Kingdom’s navy ‘boat people’!?”

“That’s right! Since Agros Kingdom is in the rear anyway, you have nothing to lose, right!?”

The meeting had completely devolved into chaos.

The level was far too low for a gathering of generals and commanders from different kingdoms.

Soon it reached the point where commanders were insulting each other’s parents.

When someone started drawing and swinging their sword, Brian Balkats stood up and dusted off his seat.

‘Pathetic bastards…’

From the perspective of the Holy Empire Gatren, it was infuriating to watch these mere small kingdoms raising their voices and fighting each other.

Brian Balkats, who had returned to his tent, suddenly smiled.

‘This idiotic farce will end soon.’

The day to sweep away these incompetent fools all at once wasn’t far off.

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