Not All Heroes From Earth Are Bad [EN]: Chapter 207

The promised three days had passed.

During that time, Park Hyun-ah’s magic circuit had fully recovered.

The vessel containing her magic also possessed the minimum stability to withstand spatial movement.

With preparations complete, all that remained was to move.

“Then let’s head straight to the Marriott Kingdom.”
“Wait a moment. There’s somewhere I need to stop first.”

At the mention of a place to stop by, a question arose in Sara Dunphy’s eyes.

Park Hyun-ah continued her explanation.

“I need to report to Ultimum Pes.”

“Ultimum Pes?”

“It’s the organization I belonged to. Their hideout isn’t far from here. Judging by the fact that I haven’t received any contact yet, they probably haven’t moved it.”

If they had moved the hideout, they would have contacted her in some way.

Or, they would have left a message at the location where the hideout used to be.

In any case, it was necessary to return and check.

“Move to these coordinates.”

“Understood.”

Spatial movement magic wasn’t particularly difficult for Sara Dunphy anyway.

Detouring to one place in the middle wouldn’t be a problem.

Shortly after, the group gathered.

Sara Dunphy cast her spatial movement magic.

Whoosh-!

A slight dizziness washed over them.

When they opened their eyes, they saw another forest.

Choi Hyun-seok, looking around, turned to Park Hyun-ah.

“Where is this?”
“A movement point a little away from the hideout. If you go in that direction for about 30 minutes, you’ll find it.”

Park Hyun-ah took the lead, and the rest of the group followed.

About 10 minutes passed.

Suddenly, Sara Dunphy stood side by side with Park Hyun-ah.

“Should we increase our speed? I don’t sense any magic or divine power nearby.”
“Don’t let your guard down. The Gatren bastards have many magical tools that nullify detection.”
“Does the organization you belong to also use such magical tools?”

“Not really.”

Sara Dunphy’s expression subtly distorted.

“Then that’s strange. There’s nothing in the direction we’re moving. I only sense the energy of insignificant creatures.”
“Well, there might be a barrier. Or they might have already moved the hideout and left a message.”

“I see.”

Sara Dunphy had a somewhat unconvinced expression, but she didn’t say anything more.

They would find out when they arrived anyway.

There was no need to argue.

“This is…”

More time passed.

Finally, the group arrived at the location of the hideout.

Park Hyun-ah was speechless at the sight of the ruined hideout.

“Kuhwaaaack!”

“Krrr, krrr…!”

The demonic beasts devouring the corpses growled.

Stronger individuals were already having a feast, so the ones eating the leftovers were of a lower level.

To put it simply, they were like forest scavengers.

Park Hyun-ah glared at them with blazing eyes.

“You sons of bitches!”

“Kkaeng…!”

Startled by the sharp energy, the demonic beasts scattered in all directions.

Sara Dunphy approached and placed her hand on Park Hyun-ah’s shoulder.

“Calm down. If there are any enemies left, we might be discovered.”

“Haa… okay.”

Park Hyun-ah took a deep breath and looked around the hideout.

Judging by the traces, it seemed like they had been attacked on a large scale.

Thousands of people had surrounded this place.

The scars of battle indicated that multiple Legend-class individuals had participated.

“Are there… no survivors…?”

Park Hyun-ah bit her lip.

Ultimum Pes.

It had been eight years since she had become acquainted with them.

They weren’t quite like family who had gone through thick and thin together, but they were close enough that the word ‘comrade’ didn’t feel out of place.

Naturally, she had grown attached to them.

“Shit…”

Park Hyun-ah cursed and lowered her head.

In this cruel world, the word ‘comrade’ held more meaning than one might think.

The fact that all of them were dead pained Park Hyun-ah, no matter how tough she was.

Choi Hyun-seok cautiously approached her, sensing her mood.

“Sister, are you okay?”

At his question, Park Hyun-ah raised her head.

She was smiling.

“Of course, I’m okay, you little punk. It’s not like people dying is a new thing.”

“Still…”

“Listen carefully. People like us, who live by killing others, always have to be prepared—to know that someday, I might die too.”

Park Hyun-ah burst into a hearty laugh.

“This time, it was just their turn.”

“…”

“Yeah. That’s all it is.”

Her eyes held an unreadable emptiness.

In this unfamiliar and brutal world, she had wielded a sword for nearly 20 years and witnessed countless deaths.

Death can come to anyone.

She had seen enough of it to be sick of it, so she wouldn’t be shaken by something like this.

“However…”

For a moment, anger flashed in Park Hyun-ah’s eyes.

“Still, because they were comrades, I should at least get some revenge.”

Choi Hyun-seok silently nodded.

He had also received help from Ultimum Pes while working with them for a short time, so he wasn’t feeling comfortable either.

Since they had to face the Holy Empire of Gatren anyway, it wouldn’t hurt to sharpen the blade of revenge in his heart.

“Enough, let’s go. Staying here with a gloomy face won’t bring the dead back to life…!”

Park Hyun-ah stretched her arms wide and yawned.

“Let’s go.”

She smiled and spoke as if nothing was wrong.

The group nodded and prepared to move.

“Now, we will go to the Marriott Kingdom.”

Shortly after.

Sara Dunphy’s spatial movement magic was ready.

Park Hyun-ah waved her hand in a final farewell.

“Eat well and live well.”

“Sister, just a moment!”

Choi Hyun-seok bought a high-end communication device from the Hero Shop and handed it to her.

“Contact me if anything happens.”
“What work? You take care of yourself, you little punk. Don’t go dying somewhere.”

She spoke gruffly, but a smile was on her lips.

She received the communication device and approached Sara Dunphy.

“Then I’ll move.”

Sara Dunphy’s magic stirred.

Soon, with a flash, the two women disappeared.

They had moved to the vicinity of Skolbon, the capital of the Marriott Kingdom.

Normally, a considerable amount of preparation would be required for such a long-distance move, but Sara Dunphy easily completed the move with a little time.

It was a glimpse of her outstanding magical skills.

“Well, shall we get going?”

Choi Hyun-seok said, looking at Sidriel.

From now on, the two of them had to go to the 3rd Corps’ jurisdiction.

They didn’t know the exact coordinates, so they had to travel on foot.

As they walked, Choi Hyun-seok asked.

“About how long will it take?”
“If we move quickly, we can arrive within five days.”
“That’s quite a long time.”

Five days at their speed, which was faster than most cars, was a very long distance.

“It can’t be helped. We have to go while watching out for enemies that might be along the way.”
“Well, okay. Let’s go!”

Just as they were about to pick up speed.

Sidriel, who had been walking ahead, suddenly turned around.

“Choi Hyun-seok.”

“Why?”

She hesitated for a moment before continuing.

“Heaven. Can’t we go again?”

Choi Hyun-seok grinned.

“Of course, we can go! Let’s have a real good time when this is over.”

“I understand.”

Sidriel smiled brightly at Choi Hyun-seok’s words.

Then Rachel, who was sitting on his shoulder, jumped up.

“Hero! Why are you leaving me out!”
“Okay, I’ll give you some too.”
“I didn’t get a single bite last time, so you have to give me a whole one next time! Got it!?”

Rachel said with a determined expression.

Choi Hyun-seok couldn’t help but laugh at her seriousness.

“You’re greedy even though you can’t eat it all.”

To ask for a whole fruit the size of her body.

He wondered if her greed was a little too much, but Rachel was firm.

“I can eat it!”

“Okay, okay. Let’s go since I understand.”

“You promise! You promise!”

“I said I understand!”

She must have been really upset that she didn’t get to eat the fruit this time.

Rachel asked five more times and got a definite answer.

“I get it. I’ll give it to you, so stop asking!”

***

8th Division Commander’s Office.

Leidrun, who was now a corps commander, was still using this place as his office.

“Umm…”

How long had he been wrestling with the documents?

His head throbbed from the long hours of labor.

It was a daily routine since he became the corps commander, but he still hadn’t gotten used to it.

“I need an adjutant.”

He couldn’t do everything alone.

Leidrun needed someone he could trust and entrust his work to.

“Don’t look at me like that. I’m not one for wielding a pen.”

Motem said, slightly turning his head.

An expression of his intention to never share the work.

Leidrun didn’t give up.

“If you want, you can sit in the corps commander’s seat. I will become the deputy corps commander and assist you.”

It was a radical proposal.

To give him the position of corps commander.

Motem’s response was to scoff.

“Leidrun, I didn’t think you were like this, but you have a cunning side. Do I look like I’m interested in power?”

“Ahem.”

Leidrun cleared his throat.

Even so, his gaze never left Motem.

He said he was not one for using his head, but Leidrun knew that wasn’t true.

If he could get help from someone he could trust, his workload would definitely be greatly reduced.

Then Motem stood up from his seat.

“I should get going.”

“Where are you going?”

“Something came to mind that I need to take care of.”

Leidrun’s eyebrows twitched.

To tell such a blatant lie without batting an eye.

Leidrun was the only demon who talked to Motem here.

What business could he possibly have when he was practically a loner?

“Hoo…”

But he couldn’t stop him.

Leidrun sighed and nodded.

Thump-

Motem coldly left the office.

Leidrun was buried in the pile of documents again.

About a minute passed.

Suddenly, the office door opened and someone entered.

Leidrun frowned without raising his head.

“Is your business already over?”

He could tell that the person who had entered was Motem without even looking.

But even if it was Motem, it wasn’t right to act so rudely.

Even if he didn’t help with his work, he shouldn’t interfere.

“As I’ve said before, it’s basic to knock when entering the office. Please be mindful.”

Leidrun said without raising his head.

Then he heard a familiar and welcome voice.

“Oh my~ I’m sorry. Did I upset our corps commander?”

Leidrun’s eyes widened.

He slowly raised his head.

“Hemis… nim…?” [Nim is an honorific suffix in Korean, similar to ‘sama’ in Japanese, used to show respect.]

Motem and Hemis were standing there together.

Hemis was not a giant lip monster, but a beautiful demon.

It had been decades since he had seen her in that form, so it was even harder to adjust.

Hemis grinned and waved her hand.

“Long time no see, Leidrun.”

Leidrun tried to calm himself as much as possible.

“You’re alive…”
“Oh my~ am I that easy to kill?”
“That’s not what I meant.”

The Holy Empire of Gatren had put all its efforts into eliminating Hemis.

Frankly, it would be stranger if she had survived.

Everyone believed she was dead.

“If you were alive, why didn’t you come? The corps was on the verge of collapse because Hemis-nim wasn’t here.”
“Sorry. I had my reasons. But you took over the 3rd Corps, didn’t you?”

At the mention of taking over the corps, Leidrun lowered his head.

“I’m sorry. I never dared to covet Hemis-nim’s position.”
“No. You did well. Rather, I believed you would do this.”

Hemis approached and continued.

“By the way, do you know why I came back today?”
“To… save the demons?”

The demons were now facing an absolute crisis.

Not only was contact with the Demon King’s castle cut off, but the entire command system had collapsed.

Was Hemis here to fix this situation?

Disappointingly, it wasn’t.

Hemis shook her head and said.

“No. I have a few things to tell you.”

“Tell me…?”

“First. The Demon King is dead.”