Not All Heroes From Earth Are Bad [EN]: Chapter 175

Sarah Dunphy descended from the sky.

She placed her hand on Liam’s shoulder.

Liam looked at his lord with a bewildered expression.

“Your Majesty… what brings you here…”

“You’ve lost, Liam.”

“No, that’s not true! I can still fight! A warrior never admits defeat until death…”

“Enough.”

Sarah Dunphy raised her hand.

The numerous jewels encircling her slender wrist jingled, creating a pleasant sound.

Liam lowered his head, his lips tightly shut.

“So, it was you. You’re the ones who have been exchanging magic with me all this time.”

Sarah Dunphy smiled as she looked at the group.

“I’ve had quite a bit of fun, thanks to you.”

“This isn’t the time to act so carefree. You’re next, muscle pig.”

“Hahaha! How amusing. Do you truly believe you can defeat me?”

“Your mana is backflowing, and you can’t even use flight magic properly. Such a bluff.”

Park Hyun-ah was certain.

Sarah Dunphy was suffering from mana backflow as a result of using high-level magic excessively.

Mana or magical power backflow is not something that can be easily cured.

You can’t reverse it by using recovery magic or taking a short break.

Backflow requires rest and care for at least a day, or even a week or more.

Even though she looks so relaxed, she’s probably desperately concentrating to control the rampaging mana inside her.

“Well, there’s no need to hide it from a skilled magician like you. You’re right. My condition isn’t very good right now.”

Surprisingly, Sarah Dunphy readily admitted it.

She continued.

“But isn’t the same true for you all?”

Sarah reached out and pointed at Park Hyun-ah.

“The most skilled magician is out of stamina and mana.”

Next, she moved her hand and pointed at Bobo.

“The beast will die if left like that. He’s bleeding too much.”

Then, it was Choi Hyun-seok.

“And the warrior…”

Sarah Dunphy frowned as she looked at Choi Hyun-seok.

“How are you even standing? You could die at any moment.”

“This is just everyday life for me.”

Choi Hyun-seok smirked and said.

Sarah Dunphy shook her head.

“I acknowledge your mental strength. But such bluster doesn’t work on me.”

“…”

“Anyway, given the situation, I have a proposal. How about we retreat at this point?”

“Bullshit.”

Park Hyun-ah spat on the ground.

“Anyone can see that we have the advantage. What do you mean, retreat?”

“Oh, if you really think so, why don’t you attack right now?”

“…”

“If you think you’re so advantageous, then come at me. Even if I’m not at my best, I’m confident I can still take your dying lives.”

Park Hyun-ah bit her lip, seemingly frustrated.

‘Damn it… what should I do?’

She didn’t realize how bad Choi Hyun-seok’s condition was because he was acting too nonchalant, but after hearing Sarah’s words and looking at him again, she could tell he really wasn’t doing well.

The Flomot was already over, and he had returned to his original body, and his fingertips were trembling very slightly.

He was probably in good shape just not fainting right away.

‘I’m about to collapse too. And if we leave that mutt alone, he’ll die soon.’

After Park Hyun-ah’s stamina was depleted, Bobo, who had been blocking Liam alone, had lost too much blood.

“Krrr…!”

His current growling appearance was no different from that of a wounded beast.

‘In the end, all that’s left is Abelson…’

Abelson was tired as well, but she was in better condition than the rest of the group.

In other words, Abelson was the only fighting force left in the group.

‘Can Abelson defeat that lich?’

Abelson Marriott, whom she had taught for a month.

She certainly possesses outstanding talent.

Not to mention her divine power, her movements are also quite excellent.

Nevertheless, Park Hyun-ah couldn’t picture Abelson defeating Sarah Dunphy.

Even if she wasn’t at her best, the opponent was an extraordinary powerhouse.

Judging by the fact that she used flight magic, she wasn’t completely unable to use magic either.

At that moment, Sarah Dunphy opened her mouth.

“I think you’re mistaken, so let me tell you.”

“…”

“The reason I’m proposing a truce is to save the kingdom’s best warrior, Liam. It’s not because I’m afraid of being defeated by you.”

“No! I can’t allow such humiliation to befall Your Majesty!”

“A loser talks too much, Liam.”

Sarah Dunphy’s voice suddenly turned cold.

“… I’m sorry.”

Liam stepped back, clenching his teeth.

“So. What will you do? Will you accept my proposal?”

Park Hyun-ah glanced at Choi Hyun-seok.

‘This bastard… has he fainted…!?’

Choi Hyun-seok’s eyes were unfocused.

He had fainted while standing up with his eyes open.

Suddenly, Sarah Dunphy’s words came to mind.

“How are you even standing? You could die at any moment.”

She thought it was somewhat of an exaggeration, but that wasn’t the case.

Choi Hyun-seok was really on the verge of death.

Park Hyun-ah sighed deeply.

“Haa… Fine. We’ll retreat for today.”

“A wise decision.”

Sarah Dunphy smiled and flew up into the air with Liam.

“Before I leave, I would like to ask. What is the name of the magician who wields fire?”

“Why do you want to know?”

“I simply want to remember the name of the magician who will remain in my memory. Next time, I might kill you without even hearing your name.”

Park Hyun-ah smirked.

“Park Hyun-ah.”

“Park Hyun-ah… a unique name. Remember this name in your moment of death, Sarah Dunphy.”

With those words, Sarah Dunphy flew away with Liam.

Once they were completely out of sight.

Park Hyun-ah quickly ran to Choi Hyun-seok.

“Hey! Wake up! Choi Hyun-seok!”

She shook him, but there was no response.

“Abelson! Heal Choi Hyun-seok first!”

“Yes!”

Abelson hurriedly approached and began to heal Choi Hyun-seok.

“You should have said something if you felt like you were going to die, you bastard!”

Park Hyun-ah screamed as she looked at the unmoving Choi Hyun-seok.

***

“Where is this…”

Choi Hyun-seok looked around with a bewildered expression.

“Where was I…”

The scenery was reminiscent of an old European city.

A carriage passed along the cobblestone road, and people were seen bargaining and buying and selling goods in the row of shops.

He had definitely been here before, but he couldn’t remember.

After much deliberation, Choi Hyun-seok was able to remember where this was.

‘Ah! This is the capital of the Marriott Kingdom, Scolburn. But why am I here? What was I doing…’

Choi Hyun-seok was wondering why he was in Scolburn.

“What are you thinking about?”

A beautiful voice was heard.

Choi Hyun-seok was startled and turned his head.

“Who…”

A woman with jet-black hair contrasting with her snow-white skin.

She sat across the table with captivating eyes and red lips that drew people in.

“It’s not polite to be distracted in front of a lady.”

“S-Sorry.”

She was a beauty who seemed to take his breath away just by looking at her.

Choi Hyun-seok felt his whole body tense up without realizing it.

‘C-Calm down… even if she’s a beauty, there’s no need to be so nervous…!’

The tips of his fingers trembled slightly.

Choi Hyun-seok swallowed hard and faced the woman.

“Excuse me…”

“Yes?”

“You’re really beautiful. Haha!”

Choi Hyun-seok said with an awkward smile.

‘You idiot! Suddenly calling her beautiful!’

Was his brain frozen along with his body?

He blurted out whatever came to mind without thinking.

The tongue that worked so well when flattering someone wasn’t doing its job when it really mattered.

‘She’s going to think I’m weird. What should I do?’

Just as Choi Hyun-seok’s worries deepened.

“Beautiful… so you’re saying I’m pretty?”

The woman said with a smirk.

Unexpectedly good reaction.

Choi Hyun-seok nodded quickly.

“Of course! It’s not just pretty. You’re really beautiful! The most beautiful person I’ve ever seen in my life!”

“Hmph~ But what should I do about this?”

Suddenly, the woman’s voice lowered.

“I’m not human, you know?”

“Excuse me…?”

Just as Choi Hyun-seok blinked.

The woman’s mouth began to tear.

The lips, which continued to widen beyond human limits, were soon hooked on the ends of her ears.

“U-Uh, uh, e-excuse me…”

“Am I still beautiful even like this?”

“Y-Yes… O-Of course…! Haha…!”

Choi Hyun-seok trembled like an aspen tree.

The trembling that started at his fingertips had spread throughout his body.

Only then did Choi Hyun-seok realize.

The reason his body was stiff and tense was not because the woman was beautiful.

The reason his body froze.

It was because of the fear of a prey meeting a predator.

“Am I still pretty even like this? Huh~?”

The woman’s mouth continued to widen, tearing nearly 50cm [~20 inches].

“That’s…”

Choi Hyun-seok trembled, dripping with cold sweat.

The lips, which continued to grow in size, were now large enough to swallow Choi Hyun-seok completely.

“Even like thiiis~?”

“Ugh, Uwaaaaaaah-!”

Choi Hyun-seok screamed and rolled on the floor.

“P-Please save me! I was wrong!”

Choi Hyun-seok sobbed with his head buried in the floor.

“I don’t want to die yet! I haven’t met a blonde noble lady yet, and I haven’t seen rabbit-like children yet, so I can’t die already! Please, just spare my life!”

He shouted in a rapid-fire manner with his eyes tightly closed.

He wanted to live, even if it meant begging for mercy like this.

“…”

A long time passed, but nothing happened.

‘Could it be that I’ve already been eaten…?’

Choi Hyun-seok cautiously opened his eyes.

“Bobo…?”

A smaller Bobo was panting and looking at Choi Hyun-seok.

Lick-!

Bobo came over and licked his face.

Choi Hyun-seok was flustered and picked up Bobo.

As he sat down on the floor and turned his head, there were three women looking at him with pathetic expressions.

“Huh…?”

“What are you doing.”

Park Hyun-ah narrowed her brows and asked with a serious expression.

Choi Hyun-seok’s eyes began to dart around busily.

“Uh… that’s…”

After being dazed for a long time, Choi Hyun-seok suddenly spread his arms wide.

“Tada! This was my new technique!”

“…”

“It’s about inducing the enemy’s carelessness by begging and then catching them off guard. How is it!? My new technique!”

“You’re a moron.”

Park Hyun-ah clicked her tongue and turned her head.

“Warrior. Do you know what?”

“…”

“Rachel is sometimes genuinely embarrassed by you.”

Rachel lowered her head with a gloomy expression.

“Uh… was the healing done wrong?”

Abelson approached with a worried face and held up three fingers.

“Choi Hyun-seok. How many do you see?”

“Three.”

“That’s strange. His eyes are clear and he seems fine…”

“Just leave him alone. Sometimes the warrior acts like he’s hit his head hard.”

“…”

Only Bobo’s panting could be heard in the quiet cabin.

“Hwih! Hwih!”

Choi Hyun-seok, who was watching, got up from the floor and naturally sat down on the chair next to the table.

“Ahem! So, what happened? Did we win?”

Park Hyun-ah sighed.

Choi Hyun-seok wanted to pretend that nothing had happened, so she decided to play along.

“The lich and the muscle pig. They both ran away.”

“I see…”

“It couldn’t be helped. Didn’t you faint while standing up?”

“Huh? Did I do that?”

“Yeah. You even fainted with your eyes wide open.”

“Hahaha…”

“You’re laughing? Next time, tell me in advance if you feel like you’re going to die. I really thought you were okay!”

Choi Hyun-seok gave an awkward smile.

“I originally dreamed of being an actor. I wanted to go to Hollywood and play the main character in a hero movie.”

“Bullshit. What kind of hero slams his head on the floor and spouts such pathetic lines?”

Suddenly, Park Hyun-ah made a crying face and begged.

“Jusht shpare my life! Pleash! I’m a virgin shingle who hashn’t even been able to date! It’sh sho unfair to die a virgin! Sniffle!”

Choi Hyun-seok’s face turned red at Park Hyun-ah’s blatant attack.

“When did I ever do that!?”

“You’re exactly the same.”

Park Hyun-ah smirked and leaned back in her chair.

“Anyway, we missed the enemies. While you were lying down and sleeping, I went to the battlefield alone, but there was nothing there. They ran away very cleanly without a trace.”

“I’m sorry…”

“There’s nothing to be sorry about. What else could we have done but die if we had fought there?”

If Sarah Dunphy hadn’t wanted to save Liam.

The group might have been annihilated on the spot.

“Haa, this is troubling. If we leave that bitch alone, she’s really going to cause trouble.”

Park Hyun-ah muttered with a serious expression.

Sarah Dunphy.

She was truly a monster.

To the point where Hemes came to mind.

‘It’s a slightly different feeling, though…’

If Hemes’s magic itself was in an unknown realm.

Sarah Dunphy’s magic itself was clearly the same system as hers, but how could she show such control?

Her abilities were unknown.

She seemed to have at least one level, maybe two or three levels higher magic skills than herself.

‘Besides, her theoretical and knowledge-based aspects are also outstanding.’

Park Hyun-ah, who knew most of the modern magic theories, couldn’t understand her magic operation.

In addition to that, there were various magics that didn’t exist now.

Her only weakness was that her total amount of mana was slightly less than hers, but even that would gradually increase over time.

When that time came, she would definitely be able to perfectly adapt to mana.

Then Sarah Dunphy would have no weaknesses.

“She’ll become so strong that we won’t be able to touch her as time passes.”

“Then what should we do?”

“… I don’t know, damn it. Something will work out. I’ve done enough. It’s good enough that I wiped out the entire undead army.”

Not only herself, but also Choi Hyun-seok, Abelson, and Bobo.

Everyone had done more than their capabilities.

What more could they have done in that situation?

“Well, if that bitch really goes wild later, the Holy Empire will take care of it themselves. They’re the kind of guys who never let anything get in the way of their work.”

“What if Gatrein loses too?”

“Gatrein won’t lose.”

Park Hyun-ah said with a serious look.

“I know because I’ve fought for years. Gatrein doesn’t lose. Actually, that mouth bitch went into Gatrein and died. No matter how strong that lich is, can she be as strong as that mouth?”

“That’s true.”

Hermes was a completely out-of-the-ordinary existence.

Even if Sarah Dunphy was great, she didn’t think she would be stronger than Hemes.

‘Hmm… come to think of it, it seems like Hemes is alive.’

The woman she encountered in Scolburn, Marriott Kingdom, came to mind.

Why did she dream about her today?

There was no basis, but Choi Hyun-seok was convinced that she was Hemes.

“What are you thinking about?”

“Ah, it’s nothing.”

But this was just his own thought.

There was no need to bring up the story about Hemes now.

“Then let’s go.”