Not All Heroes From Earth Are Bad [EN]: Chapter 87

“Sigh… Haa…!”

Choi Hyun-seok took a deep breath.

He couldn’t help but be nervous.

From now on, he had to meet with Rotark, the commander of the 2nd Corps, alone.

Considering that Hemis had called Rotark in and reprimanded him, and that Choi Hyun-seok himself was the cause, he would break out in a cold sweat even in his sleep.

“Let’s think positively! What’s done is done.”

Choi Hyun-seok lightly tapped his cheeks with both hands.

Let’s go out confidently!

He had made an enemy of the corps commander, but there was nothing to be gained by being anxious now.

Rachel, who was next to him, nodded as if agreeing.

“That’s right. Let’s not worry about that rat bastard since the Lip Monster [referring to Hemis, known for her large lips] is holding him tight!”

“I guess so.”

He can’t change Rotark’s mind now.

Rotark is bound by the Magic Covenant [a magical contract].

The key to unlocking it is hidden by Hemis.

“I’m going to milk this for all it’s worth.”

Since things had turned out this way, Choi Hyun-seok decided to use Rotark as much as possible.

“Good idea! Isn’t it enough to just not run into him again after this is over!?”
“That’s right! Once I get treated and wipe my mouth clean, what can he do?”
“He’s just a rat bastard who’s scared of the Lip Monster anyway!”

Choi Hyun-seok and Rachel strengthened their resolve throughout the journey.

As time passed.

Finally, a huge tower appeared before them.

The 2nd Corps headquarters, the Magic Tower.

***

Choi Hyun-seok was immediately guided to Rotark’s personal laboratory.

“Welcome. Squeak!”

Rotark, whom he met there, looked surprisingly calm.

He didn’t seem particularly uncomfortable.

Choi Hyun-seok didn’t let his guard down and examined Rotark.

‘Is he in a good mood?’

He wasn’t as excited as when they first met, but he didn’t seem particularly upset either.

He wasn’t being unfriendly either.

It was a bit strange.

It wouldn’t be surprising if he was being cold or contemptuous.

“Human. Do you know why your body is changing?”

Choi Hyun-seok snapped out of his thoughts at Rotark’s question.

“Isn’t it because of magic energy?”
“Then what is the reason why magic energy changes the body?”

“Um…”

He was at a loss for words.

Come to think of it, he had only said that his body was changing because of magic energy, but he had never thought about the reason.

‘Is it because magic energy belongs to the demons? No, even magic beasts use magic energy. Is it because it doesn’t suit humans in the first place?’

He didn’t know.

When he thought about it, humans are constantly exposed to magic energy.

There is only a difference in degree, and magic energy exists everywhere on this continent.

Not only humans, but all living things live with magic energy.

Just as demons live with divine power and magic power, which can be said to be their polar opposites.

Then why is this change only happening to Choi Hyun-seok?

“To put it simply, it’s because magic energy chose to live inside you.”

Rotark circled around Choi Hyun-seok.

“You know that humans can’t originally handle magic energy, right?”

“Yes.”

“But for some reason, magic energy chose you and settled inside you. Squeak! Here is the reason why your body is changing.”

Rotark brought his face close.

The distance between them was only 10cm.

Rotark stared as if he was looking inside Choi Hyun-seok’s body.

“It’s creating an environment. To stay more comfortably, it’s changing the environment called you to suit magic energy.”

It wasn’t a difficult story.

Magic energy, which originally didn’t live in the human environment, is now changing that human into a body (environment) suitable for itself.

Here, Choi Hyun-seok had a question.

According to Rotark, this change is virtually a natural phenomenon.

Can a natural phenomenon be stopped?

“Is there a solution?”
“You can’t stop the change.”
“Then the meaning of treatment is….”
“However, you can seize control of the change.”

“Control?”

“Yes. If you succeed, the current crisis will rather become an opportunity. Squeak!”

Choi Hyun-seok’s brow furrowed.

He had just said that his life was in danger, but suddenly it was becoming an opportunity.

“What do you mean?”

“The bodies of demons and magic beasts are much stronger than those of humans. You will be able to obtain such a body whenever you want.”

“Ah…”

Choi Hyun-seok nodded.

Rotark’s words were quite plausible.

If you can’t stop the change, control it in the direction you want.

Thereby obtaining a stronger body.

If he succeeds, it will really be a blessing in disguise.

“What should I do?”
“Control is impossible at your current level. The beginning should be in the direction of opening the floodgates.”

Rotark turned around and waved his hand.

Then, a black river began to flow in the air.

He created a three-dimensional 3D image using magic energy.

“To control the changing flow, you need a strong force.”

A dam was built on the river.

The flow of magic energy was blocked, and the river gradually transformed into a huge lake.

“But if you’re not careful, a backlash can cause a more dangerous situation.”

Then the dam collapsed and a huge amount of magic energy began to pour out.

‘This is no joke…’

Choi Hyun-seok opened his mouth without realizing it at the realistic scene.

What’s even more surprising is that the scene he’s seeing now isn’t just an illusion or trick.

Choi Hyun-seok could feel it.

What he saw before his eyes was highly concentrated magic energy itself.

He condensed the magic energy to the point where it was visible and then moved it freely to create an image.

Rotark waved his hand again and everything disappeared in an instant.

And in the air, a calm river was flowing again.

“It’s not about brute-force control. The beginning is from guiding the change in the direction you want.”

This time, instead of blocking the river, he made a waterway.

Naturally, the water began to flow in a different direction than before.

“You have to twist and use the changes in the direction you want like this. Did you understand? Squeak!”
“Yes. Thank you for the kind explanation.”

As expected, the best researcher in the Demon King’s army was not overrated.

It is an intuitive explanation that even Choi Hyun-seok, who has no knowledge of the subject, can easily understand and accept the situation.

“Then let’s move.”

“Yes.”

“First, we go to the training ground.”

Rotark said as he stepped onto the magic circle.

Choi Hyun-seok tilted his head at the incomprehensible words.

Why suddenly the training ground?

“Are we going to the training ground instead of the operating room?”
“Yes. I heard you use Aura [a technique that enhances physical abilities] that uses magic energy and magic power at the same time, right?”
“Yes. It’s called Nobilis.”

“A needlessly grandiose name. Squeak! Anyway, I have to see that Nobilis thing myself. There will be an answer to treating you there.”

The answer was in a completely unexpected place.

***

Underground of the Magic Tower.

He arrived at a huge training ground that used an entire floor.

Rotark operated a computer-like device, and then a mannequin-like object about 2m tall rose from the floor.

“This is specially made training equipment. It won’t budge even if you do your best, so you can run wild as much as you want. Squeak!”

Choi Hyun-seok nodded and operated magic energy and magic power.

Soon, purple energy flowed from his body.

He used Aura, Nobilis.

At the same time, the corners of Rotark’s lips twitched.

He was desperately holding back the laughter that was about to burst out.

‘Squeak, squeak! I expected it, but it’s really something!’

He says it’s still an incomplete Aura, but in Rotark’s eyes, it looked more complete than any other Aura.

‘It stably and efficiently produces high output. It draws out only the advantages of magic energy and magic power to reach a higher level!’

Unbelievable.

What he had thought was impossible was happening before his eyes.

Using magic energy and magic power at the same time.

When he heard the story, he thought it was a lie, but now that he saw it, he couldn’t help but believe it.

Moreover, the effect was better than expected.

‘Ahem, he made that Aura himself, right?’

Even the Nobilis that Choi Hyun-seok uses is a self-made Aura.

Reidrun helped, but Choi Hyun-seok made it anyway.

It was a great thing.

Of course, creating Aura itself is not that great.

Rotark can make as many Aura as he wants.

He can even mass-produce them like they were made in a factory.

If he wanted, it wouldn’t take him 5 minutes to create an Aura.

However, the completeness of the Aura created in this way is a separate matter.

Moreover, to create such completeness while using magic power and magic energy together.

‘It’s a heaven-sent talent. Squeak!’

The ability to sense and control magic power and magic energy must exceed the level of ordinary people.

Rotark guessed that Choi Hyun-seok would have outstanding abilities in that area.

‘Lastly, the body and mind that manage and endure all of this. This is also a mystery.’

Magic energy and magic power.

Using these powers consumes considerable mental and physical strength.

But using two opposing forces at the same time?

It was clear that mental strength would be consumed at least 5 times more.

Maybe even more than that.

Even while wielding such power, Choi Hyun-seok didn’t show any signs of difficulty.

Rotark, who was stroking his chin and watching, opened his mouth.

“That’s enough. Next, operate Promot [likely a combat state or skill].”

He had seen enough of Nobilis.

Now it was time to find out how magic energy itself affects Choi Hyun-seok.

“Sigh, hoo…!”

Choi Hyun-seok’s breathing became rough.

His skin turned pink and his eyes were bloodshot.

He had entered Promot Stage 1.

At that moment, horns began to grow from Choi Hyun-seok’s head.

It was like a demon.

Rotark’s red eyes twinkled as he watched the scene.

‘The body change starts with the horns. I don’t know if it was intentional, but it’s wise. It’s an efficient and stable change.’

Rotark watched everything without even blinking.

As if he couldn’t miss anything.

Tatat, Kwang!

Choi Hyun-seok, who jumped out like an arrow, struck the training mannequin.

The shockwave reached Rotark, who was far away.

Rotark’s eyebrows twitched at the power that exceeded expectations.

‘Magic energy and magic power are clearly insignificant… but his combat ability is considerable.’

The more he continued to observe, the more Rotark’s thoughts became firm.

‘As expected, that human needs to be properly researched.’

It hasn’t even been a year since Choi Hyun-seok appeared.

In the meantime, he has achieved such growth and ability.

What if a large number of chimeras with such potential were mass-produced?

‘20 years at most. Maybe he can dominate the world in 10 years.’

He is not simply becoming the leader of the Demon King’s army.

He will wipe out all human forces and reign as the king of the world.

At the same time as feeling joy, Rotark was furious.

‘To monopolize such an excellent test subject. And that too, as just a source of entertainment!’

His anger towards Hemis soared.

That monster has not only ignored him for hundreds of years, but now he is trying to monopolize such valuable resources.

‘Once this treatment is over, I will research Choi Hyun-seok no matter what.’

He is holding back for now.

First, he finishes treating Choi Hyun-seok and receives the Magic Covenant back.

When he tears it up and regains his freedom, that’s when he starts acting.

‘I could move right away, but there’s no need to take the risk.’

In fact, even if a powerhouse at Rotark’s level violates the Magic Covenant, he will not be subject to fatal penalties.

It would be at a level that he could endure enough.

However, the plan he has to carry out in the future must be perfect.

He had to pay attention to even the smallest details to create the best condition.

‘If necessary, I’ll tear that bitch’s lips off and take Choi Hyun-seok. Once I get everything in my hands, no one will be able to ignore me, Rotark, anymore! Squeak, squeak!’

A deep smile appeared on his lips as he imagined what would happen in the future.