Not All Heroes From Earth Are Bad [EN]: Chapter 208

Several days passed.

Choi Hyun-seok and Sidriel arrived in the 3rd Corps’ jurisdiction without any major incidents.

“It begins now.”

Sidriel wore a determined expression.

“From now on, we have to subjugate a total of five divisions, from the 6th to the 10th.”
“By subjugation, do you mean eliminating the division commanders?”
“Killing them is not an option. Division commanders are valuable resources. We may need to use force, but for the future, we must keep the division commanders alive.”

“Hmm.”

Choi Hyun-seok began to envision what lay ahead.

‘It’s definitely going to be a brawl.’

Considering the nature of the demons, subjugating them through words is nearly impossible.

Most of them prefer conversations with their bodies rather than with language.

Conflict is inevitable.

‘Still, dealing with division commanders shouldn’t be too difficult.’

Currently, Sidriel’s combat power is 460,000.

Choi Hyun-seok’s is 410,000.

Compared to the average division commander’s combat power of the high 100,000s to 200,000s, it’s an overwhelming difference.

‘At this level, I can handle all five division commanders at once.’

It’s unlikely, but even if the division commanders join forces and attack, it wouldn’t be a problem.

“Where are we going first? Should we go to the 6th Division in order?”
“Well, first we need to know the exact location of each division headquarters. I only know the general direction, so I need more information.”

She pointed to a village not far away.

“Let’s go to that village and get information.”

Just as not all humans are soldiers, not all demons belong to the Demon King’s army.

In fact, the number of ordinary demons who build villages or cities and live like humans is much larger.

“Since that village is within the 3rd Corps’ jurisdiction, they might know news about the corps.”
“Then let’s go right away.”

Choi Hyun-seok and Sidriel passed through a crude wooden fence and entered the village.

***

“Raidrun became the commander of the 3rd Corps?”

Choi Hyun-seok asked, his eyes wide with surprise.

Around him, orcs covered in blood were sprawled out. It was the price they paid for rushing at Choi Hyun-seok, thinking a delicious human had walked into their territory.

“That’s right… Raidrun is now the commander of the 3rd Corps…”

The orc village chief, whose face was swollen, said.

“Raidrun. He won against the division commanders. A strong one. He becomes the corps commander.”
“He defeated all the division commanders?”

The orc chief nodded, his face full of pride.

“He took care of them all at once.”

“Hoo…”

Admiration escaped him without him realizing it.

He only became a division commander recently, and now he’s already a corps commander.

Even fighting and defeating four other division commanders at once was truly remarkable.

Like himself, Raidrun had clearly achieved great growth in a short period.

“That’s good. If it’s Raidrun, we’ll be able to communicate.”
“Are you personally acquainted?”

It was Rachel who answered Sidriel’s question.

“Hmph. That blockhead is head over heels for our hero!”
“Well, you could say we’re close friends.”

Raidrun was the demon who had provided the most help when he was in the Demon King’s army.

It had been quite some time since he left the Demon King’s army, but he didn’t think he would have changed.

He would probably greet him with a bright smile.

“First, we’ll meet Raidrun and subjugate the 3rd Corps. Then, we can move on to the 2nd Corps.”

“Good.”

Sidriel stood in front of the orc chief.

“Old orc. Where is the 3rd Corps Commander Raidrun?”

“8th Division Headquarters.”

“Where is that?”

The orc chief used gestures and even his feet to explain diligently.

In his mind, he only wanted these thugs to leave the village as soon as possible.

“I see.”

After the orc chief’s passionate explanation,

Sidriel nodded and stood up.

‘Are they finally leaving!’

Just as the orc chief was smiling brightly,

Sidriel, who was heading out, suddenly turned around.

“Old orc. Thank you. I won’t forget this favor.”

“I understand.”

The orc chief nodded with a sullen face.

“Then, goodbye.”

Sidriel stepped out the door.

He thought they were really leaving this time – but.

“Ah, I didn’t reveal who I am.”

“…”

“I am Sidriel. The one who will become the Demon King.”

“Demon King?”

“Yes. Remember my name.”

“I understand.”

For some reason, Sidriel nodded with a determined expression.

She left through the door again.

The moment he thought he was finally free.

“Ah, old orc. There’s something I didn’t say.”

Sidriel came back in and started talking again.

“I’m still not fully grown, so I look like this, but in a few decades, I’ll definitely have the majestic appearance of a king…”

The orc chief, already exhausted from severe beatings,

He was forced to listen to the story even though he was struggling to keep his eyes open.

“I have a question, how was this village created? What kind of exchanges do you have with other villages…”

“P, please stop…”

Was she too happy to meet a demon after so long?

Sidriel’s story didn’t stop until the orc chief collapsed.

***

Knock knock-

“Commander. It’s Roiger.”

A voice was heard along with the knocking.

“Come in.”

As soon as Raidrun’s permission was given, the door opened.

A demon with a tall height and sleek appearance, Roiger, entered.

He was currently the acting commander of the 8th Division, taking over the division commander duties that Raidrun had previously held.

“What’s the matter?”

“That is…”

Roiger’s expression wasn’t good.

He was always clear about what he had to say, but this time it seemed difficult to bring up the story.

Raidrun calmly waited for Roiger’s words.

“Choi Hyun-seok has come to find you. He’s with a demon who claims to be the Demon Lord’s daughter.”

“Is that so.”

Unlike what he had struggled to say, Raidrun didn’t show any particular reaction.

He had an attitude as if he already knew.

Raidrun got up from his seat.

“Guide me.”

Following Roiger’s guidance, they moved to the reception room inside the 8th Division headquarters.

When he opened the door, a familiar face and an unfamiliar demon were waiting.

As soon as Raidrun saw Sidriel, he realized that she was the daughter of the Demon King Tegrad.

‘She’s not fully ripe yet, but she resembles the Demon King’s powerful magic.’

Raidrun had seen the Demon King while following Hémis.

The shock he received when he first faced the Demon King.

Feeling the different level of magic was still vivid.

The young demon in front of him was so similar to that Tegrad’s magic that it could be said to be a carbon copy.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Raidrun, temporarily in charge of the 3rd Corps commander position.”

Raidrun introduced himself as the ‘temporary corps commander.’

Originally, the corps commander was a position directly appointed by the Demon King.

“I am Sidriel.”

Sidriel introduced herself indifferently.

“Raidrun. I’ve heard stories about you from my father. He said you were a brave and clever demon.”

“Thank you.”

“Let me get straight to the point. I intend to become the Demon King, following in my father’s footsteps. To do that, I need your help.”

At that moment, Raidrun’s eyes flashed.

“If I may be so bold, the weight of the crown that the Demon King must wear is not so light.”
“I’m already prepared for that.”

The two’s gazes collided in the air.

The two looked at each other silently for a while.

Soon, Raidrun opened his mouth.

“Demons are loyal to the strong.”

At those words, Sidriel stood up from her seat.

She stood in front of Raidrun.

“Are you telling me to prove it?”

“I want to know if you are fit to be the next Demon King.”

“Good.”

Choi Hyun-seok nodded as he listened to their conversation.

‘This isn’t bad.’

He had expected a sparring match with the division commander anyway.

Unexpectedly, the atmosphere of the conversation was proceeding darkly, but it wasn’t a bad situation.

‘Outwardly, Raidrun is overwhelming, but appearances aren’t important in a fight.’

From the outside, it seems like a match wouldn’t even be possible.

Raidrun’s height alone is over 2.5m [approximately 8 feet 2 inches], and with the huge horns, it’s almost 3m [approximately 9 feet 10 inches].

His entire body is filled with red muscles, giving off a sense of intimidation just by looking at him.

On the other hand, Sidriel is about 170cm tall [approximately 5 feet 7 inches] and has a delicate physique.

Those two are going to spar.

It was an absurd thing by Earth’s standards, but in this world, there is something much more important than physique.

Choi Hyun-seok took out a combat power measuring device from his inventory and put it on.

[ Combat Power : 273,055 ]

[ Combat Power : 463,210 ]

Raidrun’s combat power is 270,000.

Sidriel’s combat power is 460,000.

‘As expected. Sidriel is overwhelming.’

It’s a sparring match where they’re not using their full power, but Sidriel’s easy victory was expected as the difference in combat power is overwhelming.

***

As Choi Hyun-seok expected, Sidriel was fast and strong.

Overwhelming physical specs.

Whether she hadn’t neglected training while living alone, her movements were clean and without unnecessary actions.

The magic skills she activated from time to time were also top-notch.

‘But why…’

However, the sparring was flowing in a completely unexpected direction.

Despite having all the conditions in her favor, Sidriel was unable to overwhelm Raidrun.

Rather, she was gradually being pushed back as time went on.

‘The difference in combat experience is overwhelming. Raidrun is too seasoned.’

What had happened in the meantime?

He originally knew that Raidrun possessed extraordinary skills.

However, the current Raidrun was so amazing that he could be said to be a completely different demon from what he remembered.

‘The level is different. He’s become much stronger.’

It’s not just that he’s become stronger because his physical specs have increased.

Of course, it’s true that he’s become faster and stronger because his combat power has increased more than twice as much as before.

However, the martial prowess that Raidrun is showing now is not at a level that can be explained simply by an increase in combat power.

Raidrun, who used to fight Mortem, the best swordsman in the demon world, every day.

He was in a state close to the extreme of martial arts.

“Cough!”

Sidriel, hit by a fist, spat out blood and fell.

Once the momentum began to tilt, a one-sided beating followed.

Crack! Thwack! Pow!

Ruthless violence flew at Sidriel.

She was able to endure as much as her combat power was high.

That’s why the time of pain is even longer.

“Kuh-heok…! Heok!”

How much time had passed?

Sidriel looked up at Raidrun, breathing heavily.

Her face was so swollen that it was difficult to recognize her original appearance.

“I can still… fight…”

However, her eyes were still burning with competitiveness.

Even though she couldn’t reach Raidrun no matter how much she reached out.

She didn’t seem to have any intention of giving up.

“I’m still…!”

Just as Sidriel was trembling and shouting,

Raidrun’s fist was once again embedded in her face.

Crack-! Kwang!

Sidriel flew dozens of meters and crashed into one side of the training ground.

She didn’t move anymore; it seemed like she had lost consciousness.

“Hoo…”

Raidrun regulated his breathing.

Anyway, he seemed quite tired as he fought against an opponent with overwhelming physical abilities.

“Choi Hyun-seok.”

He turned his head and looked at Choi Hyun-seok.

“It’s been a while.”

There was no emotion on Raidrun’s face as he spoke.

Icy cold eyes.

Choi Hyun-seok swallowed hard.

‘This isn’t it…’

This is not the picture he expected.

Even if it wasn’t a warm welcome, he thought he would at least express some minimum level of joy.

“I couldn’t even greet you earlier because I was being polite to Sidriel.”
“Haha… It’s okay.”

Even if he tried to speak with a forced smile, Raidrun’s expression was still stern.

He didn’t even give a glance to Sidriel, who had collapsed in a near-death state.

“You’ve become much stronger than before. It seems like you’ve surpassed me now.”
“I’m still at a shameful level to be compared to Raidrun.”

Oil was applied to Choi Hyun-seok’s tongue after a long time.

He thought the atmosphere would ease up because Raidrun was weak to this kind of lip service.

“Excessive humility is no different from arrogance.”

His expression was still cold.

Choi Hyun-seok had an ominous feeling that he might become like Sidriel as well.

And for some reason, ominous feelings never go wrong.

“I heard the news about the Demon King.”

Choi Hyun-seok’s eyes darted around at the word Demon King.

“That… there were unavoidable circumstances.”
“There’s no need to make excuses. It’s the law of nature that the weak are eaten by the strong.”

At that moment, a strange heat was contained in Raidrun’s eyes.

“However, there’s something I want to ask you.”

“What is it…?”

Instead of answering, Raidrun raised his hand and took a stance.

“I’ll ask questions with my fists.”

“Yes…?”

“You also answer with your fists.”

It was the moment when a true conversation of the body began.