Not All Heroes From Earth Are Bad [EN]: Chapter 53

At the same time.

Raiderun was confronting Oseld Geffen.

‘I expected it… but it’s certain.’

Raiderun’s eyes turned cold.

‘At least a division commander… a guy who’d be called a hero among humans, huh.’

Raiderun tried his best to hold all the invaders, but he couldn’t.

Except for Oseld, the other three had already chased after Choi Hyun-seok.

‘To be honest, just stopping that one guy is a struggle for me.’

Oseld’s power was clearly at the division commander level.

Raiderun’s power was slightly below that.

But he had to stop him.

He was the only one who could fight him in this Black Fortress.

“Red Nightmare, huh… doesn’t seem like much compared to the rumors?”

Raiderun smirked at Oseld’s words.

“You seem pretty relaxed. Shouldn’t you be chasing after your subordinates?”

It was a deliberate attempt to provoke Oseld.

He needed to make him impatient.

Impatience leads to mistakes, and such gaps determine the outcome.

However, for some reason, Oseld was full of confidence.

“Not really? I think the mission will succeed as long as I keep you tied up here.”

“…”

“Or are you the one who’s too relaxed? I think you should be rushing to protect the Saintess.”

Oseld grinned.

‘He already knows the situation here…’

Oseld clearly knew that Hemis wasn’t in the Black Fortress.

Perhaps he even knew the composition of the soldiers here.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t be so confident.

‘Information has leaked.’

He had been completely outmaneuvered.

If so, there was only one way to resolve the current situation.

To fight and defeat that man.

“I have no choice. Let’s begin.”

“What’s the rush? Let’s enjoy it slowly. It’s been a while since I’ve had a proper fight, so I’m really looking forward to it!”

Oseld and Raiderun began to clash.

***

Thanks to Bobo’s hard running, Choi Hyun-seok was able to reach the regimental headquarters building, his destination.

“W-What is it!?”

The soldiers guarding the headquarters blocked the way.

They were clearly flustered by the sudden appearance of the giant monster Bobo and Choi Hyun-seok.

“Where is the regimental commander?”

“The regimental commander is in a meeting!”

“He’s inside, then?”

As Choi Hyun-seok tried to enter, the soldiers blocked him.

“You can’t enter!”

“I’m in a hurry, get out of my way!”

“No! Something terrible will happen if you do!”

Choi Hyun-seok held out the cow-head nameplate he had received from the escort captain earlier.

“See this? Get out of the way.”

“What is that? I don’t know. I can’t move! We’ll all die if you go in!”

“You stupid bastards!”

It seemed these guys didn’t know about the nameplate because they were just regular soldiers.

Then there was only one option.

‘I have no choice. I’ll force my way in.’

Just as Choi Hyun-seok was about to force his way through.

“What’s all the commotion?”

A group of figures walked out from inside the regimental headquarters.

The soldiers recognized their superior and bowed their heads.

“Regimental Commander Roiger!”

The regimental commander who appeared had an appearance similar to a human.

Choi Hyun-seok had already seen him before.

‘That’s the high-ranking demon who appeared when Doras was doing the commander selection battle.’

The high-ranking demon who had suddenly appeared and disappeared.

He was indeed the regimental commander.

Behind him stood a row of burly figures, some of whom Choi Hyun-seok recognized.

‘Battalion commanders…!’

They were all gathered, apparently in a meeting.

“You’re the human in charge of the cooking unit. And Hemis-nim’s pet dog. What brings you here?”

Regimental Commander Roiger stepped forward and said.

Choi Hyun-seok held out the cow-head nameplate and quickly explained the situation.

“…That’s what happened.”

After hearing the whole story, Regimental Commander Roiger nodded.

He ordered a soldier.

“Go and bring Regimental Commander Riakiel and the battalion commanders under him. Tell them to come running if they don’t want to die.”

“Yes!”

The soldier who received the order disappeared somewhere.

He was probably going to bring the other regimental commander and battalion commanders.

‘I’m saved…’

Fortunately, he succeeded in completing the mission Raiderun had entrusted to him.

If all the executives gathered like this, even the strongest guys wouldn’t be able to do anything.

Just as he was thinking that, three figures fell from the sky.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

It was the Black Hood Trio, who had been persistently chasing them.

‘It’s already too late. You bastards.’

They had already secured one regimental commander and the battalion commanders on their side.

Besides, another regimental commander and battalion commanders would be joining them soon.

He didn’t know how strong those guys were, but it didn’t seem like they could handle that many people.

At that moment, Regimental Commander Roiger walked forward alone.

‘Is he going to take them all out by himself…!?’

Was the regimental commander such a monster that he could defeat those three alone?

Choi Hyun-seok watched the situation with expectant eyes.

However, the situation did not go as expected at all.

Whoosh!

The three figures passed by the regimental commander and rushed straight ahead.

Their goal was obviously Abelson.

“How dare you…!”

Perhaps he was angry that he had been ignored.

Regimental Commander Roiger roared.

However, he could only hold onto one enemy.

Roiger shouted urgently.

“Stop them!”

The battalion commanders joined in.

They blocked with all their might, but in the end, they missed one enemy and blocked the others.

Confusion spread across Choi Hyun-seok’s face.

‘Huh… shit…?’

The last remaining guy was quickly approaching.

His eyes were full of murderous intent.

At that moment, Choi Hyun-seok couldn’t help but realize.

‘These guys… they’re really planning to kill Abelson-ssi!’

Just like in the Hero Quest.

Their goal wasn’t to rescue Abelson.

It was to assassinate Abelson.

A sharp sword flew in with the momentum to pierce through everything.

Choi Hyun-seok pushed Abelson back.

Abelson flew away powerlessly from the sudden attack.

“Kyaa!”

Choi Hyun-seok didn’t look back and instead ran forward.

‘They should be protecting the beautiful woman, yet they dare to wield a sword!?’

In an instant, anger surged.

‘Why are there so many guys blocking my way…?’

Choi Hyun-seok just wanted to enjoy adventures peacefully in this other world.

And also marry a blonde noble lady.

And have about five children like rabbits.

In his old age, he wanted to see his grandchildren running around in a mansion.

‘That’s not a crime, is it!?’

But this damn other world was hell-bent on tormenting him.

It seemed like it wouldn’t be satisfied unless it somehow interfered and saw him despair.

‘I’ll never let that happen!’

Along with Choi Hyun-seok’s anger, magic power and demonic energy began to boil in his body.

Sss…!

The enemy, who had already approached, was wielding his sword.

Choi Hyun-seok didn’t dodge.

He stretched out his leg.

His leg split 180 degrees, and his right foot soared into the sky.

“…!”

The enemy’s pupils, slightly enlarged as if in surprise, seemed to move in slow motion.

‘It’s already too late.’

Choi Hyun-seok murmured quietly.

Raiderun-style martial arts

Form 2 – Head Kick (頭跋蠫烒) [Pronounced “Du Ba Li Shi” – a fictional martial arts technique]

Head (頭)

Step (跋)

Divide (蠫)

Flame Shape (烒)

Choi Hyun-seok’s eyes glowed red, and his right foot slammed down with terrifying speed.

The foot and the sword collided.

Kwaaaaaa-!

With a roar, dust spread everywhere.

***

Regimental Commander Roiger was an elite demon from a famous family.

Roiger had been incredibly busy lately.

It was because of his subordinate, Battalion Commander Doras, who had died recently.

“Restore everything to normal while I’m away at the legion commander’s regular meeting.”

That’s what Hemis had said before leaving.

‘Time is running out.’

Four days had already passed out of the given week.

At this rate, it seemed like it would be difficult to meet the deadline.

‘That stupid pig. I knew this would happen someday.’

It was all Doras’s fault.

He had not only been pathetically defeated and killed by a human, but had also virtually annihilated the entire battalion.

As a result, the battalion had to be completely reorganized.

Roiger had no choice but to hold meetings with the stupid battalion commanders until late every day.

As they were holding a meeting late today, an incident occurred.

“I’m in a hurry, get out of my way!”

A commotion was heard, and then Choi Hyun-seok and Hemis’s pet dog appeared.

After hearing a brief explanation of the situation from Choi Hyun-seok, the unidentified attackers he had mentioned appeared.

‘I thought I sensed a disgusting divine power. I wasn’t mistaken.’

They were all emitting annoying divine power.

He felt like burning them all to ashes with magic, but it was impossible.

‘Where did these guys come from…’

Each of the humans possessed a similar level of power to Roiger himself.

There were three such enemies.

The situation was not good.

‘I need to buy time somehow.’

He had called Riakiel, another regimental commander in the Black Fortress, so he had to hold out at least until he arrived.

“I am Roiger, the regimental commander of the 3rd Legion of the Demon King’s Army.”

Roiger stepped forward and said.

There was nothing better than conversation to buy time.

“Who are you….”

However, before he could finish speaking, the humans began to rush in.

‘Damn it!’

Roiger prepared for the attack and drew up his demonic energy.

However, contrary to expectations, the guys passed right by Roiger.

The humans were heading straight for the Saintess.

Anger surged at the thought of being ignored along with his embarrassment.

“How dare you…!”

With a roar, demonic energy exploded.

Black demonic energy spread in all directions.

The humans evaded with quick movements, and in the end, Roiger only managed to tie up one of them.

“Stop them!”

The battalion commanders, who had grasped the situation, stepped forward, but they were also insufficient.

They also blocked one, but there was still an enemy left.

The last human who escaped the encirclement.

That guy was reaching the Saintess.

The sword was carrying a sharp edge.

At that moment, Roiger’s eyes flashed.

‘The murderous intent is directed at the Saintess…?’

Why?

The place where the sword’s murderous intent was directed was none other than the next Saintess, Abelson Marriott.

A thought flashed through Roiger’s mind.

‘Could it be that their goal wasn’t to rescue the Saintess, but to kill her!?’

Humans killing the Saintess.

He had never expected that.

That’s why he couldn’t help but be more defenseless.

‘It’s over.’

The only one in front of the Saintess was the human Choi Hyun-seok.

He knew quite a bit about him because he had been a hot topic in the legion recently.

He knew that Choi Hyun-seok had become stronger quickly, but he was still only a company commander.

On the other hand, the enemy was a strongman who was even difficult for Roiger to handle.

There was no way Choi Hyun-seok could hold out.

Just as he was thinking that.

Roiger’s eyes widened.

Clang!

Choi Hyun-seok’s foot, slamming down, collided with the sword.

He naturally expected it to end with Choi Hyun-seok’s leg being cleanly severed, but the result flowed in a completely unexpected direction.

Kwaaaaaa-!

Choi Hyun-seok’s foot pushed back the sword and slammed down on the enemy’s head.

‘That’s Raiderun-nim’s aura…’

Roiger had seen that technique before.

Raiderun’s unique aura, unlike its seemingly crude appearance, required very delicate control.

A human was perfectly executing such a technique.

“Kuh… ?”

The enemy, whose head had been buried in the ground, stood up abruptly.

He was flustered.

Even the person who had been attacked had eyes that questioned why he had been pushed back by Choi Hyun-seok.

It couldn’t be helped.

It was as if he had been soundly beaten by an enemy who was like a child.

In that moment, Roiger’s eyes flashed.

‘Now’s the time!’

He could protect the Saintess now.

“Everyone, protect the Saintess! Their goal is to kill the Saintess!”

Originally, they were about to lose cleanly with the Saintess dying, but the situation had changed.

Thanks to Choi Hyun-seok, he had bought some time, and he also knew what their goal was.

‘It won’t be easy, but I have to do it.’

Roiger was determined to fight with the resolve to give up his life.

A Demon King’s Army executive protecting a human Saintess with his life on the line.

It sounded like a bad joke, but it couldn’t be helped.

Hemis’s voice was still ringing in his ears.

“You have to protect the next Saintess well while I’m gone. Do you understand what I mean?”

If his precious Saintess died, the legion commander might go crazy and run wild.

The legion commander usually seemed gentle, but Roiger knew.

A witch steeped in madness was sleeping inside her.

Roiger didn’t even want to imagine what would happen if that witch woke up.

“Protect the Saintess even if it means sacrificing your insignificant lives!”

Roiger, shouting and emitting demonic energy, was more desperate than ever.