Raided The God’S Warehouse [EN]: Chapter 15

Episode 15

Cure Light.

The most basic healing magic achievable with mana.

However, it doesn’t instantly heal all wounds.

As Seun’s magic glowed, the patient’s condition, who might have died from bleeding or needed a leg amputation, definitively improved.

“P, please help over here too!”

“I can’t use it much.”

“Yes! We just need to prioritize the patients who urgently need treatment, right?”

Seun nodded slightly.

He had been circulating his mana to recover as soon as the battle ended, but time was short. Seun, still only at the 1st Circle [a measure of magical proficiency], didn’t have many chances to use magic.

He selected only those patients who appeared to be in critical condition.

“T, thank you!”

“I can use it one more time when my mana recovers, so just administer first aid as much as possible for now.”

“Yes!”

A woman, taking the lead in treating patients as if replacing Yoo Seo-ah, answered energetically and left.

‘This is better than I expected.’

I had considered the possibility of casualties in the worst case.

Not only were there no deaths, but even those with serious injuries improved quite a bit after being touched by Seun’s magic.

They might not realize it, but they are all already full-fledged ‘Players’ [individuals with awakened abilities].

If they rest well tonight, even minor injuries will heal quickly.

‘First, recover mana…….’

Seun moved away from the center, where everyone was busy treating patients, and leaned his back against a tree on the outskirts.

If he refilled his mana and circulated it one more time, he could heal all the injured.

At that moment, a huge shadow fell over Seun.

Looking up, Seun saw Kang Han-cheol, the man who had been wielding his fists at the forefront with Yoo Seo-ah, standing before him.

“What’s wrong?”

Having swung his fists at the forefront with Yoo Seo-ah, his body had more wounds than anyone else.

However, all those wounds looked like mere scratches.

It wasn’t like Yoo Seo-ah, who skillfully avoided the wolves’ attacks.

‘The wolves probably couldn’t penetrate those muscles.’

The thick muscles visible through the torn clothes.

They were impressive even on Earth, but after becoming a Player here, his muscles had become so hard that they were difficult to compare to those of ordinary people.

Well, even so, it would have been unavoidable if the wolves had properly attacked.

The wolves probably knew it too. What would happen if they were caught in Kang Han-cheol’s heavy palms.

So, naturally, they couldn’t launch proper attacks and instead targeted Kang Han-cheol by quickly hitting and running.

Those numerous scratches were proof of that.

‘Even so, his stamina must be quite depleted.’

Kang Han-cheol would recover faster than others, but with so many injuries, he should rest similarly to others.

But why did he come to Seun?

After silently staring at Seun for a moment, Kang Han-cheol slowly opened his mouth as if he had finished thinking.

“Let’s fight.”

He came as soon as the wave ended, and the first thing he said without any preamble was ‘Let’s fight’.

It was truly an absurd suggestion.

But.

‘That’s Kang Han-cheol for you.’

Seun couldn’t help but chuckle at Kang Han-cheol’s behavior.

Others wouldn’t understand this situation at all, but Seun did.

Above all, Seun was the one who had cleared the tutorial with Kang Han-cheol before his regression [time travel or rebirth].

“Okay.”

Stopping his attempt to recover mana, Seun stood in front of Kang Han-cheol.

To talk to him, it was necessary to clash fists with him once and subdue him as he wanted.

“Take up your weapon. And magic too.”

“I don’t need it.”

Crack.

For the first time, an expression appeared on Kang Han-cheol’s face.

Except for the first wave when he had no equipment, Seun had always mainly used swords and magic, so Kang Han-cheol thought Seun was ignoring him by not using a sword.

Even when Kang Han-cheol frowned openly, Seun’s attitude didn’t change.

“If you want me to take up a weapon, you can just defeat me with your bare hands, right?”

“……I see.”

Thud!

As soon as he finished speaking, Kang Han-cheol rushed towards Seun.

He must have seen Seun’s overwhelming performance against the monsters, but Kang Han-cheol showed no hesitation.

He seemed full of confidence in his own body. Confidence that he wouldn’t lose to anyone.

Whoosh!

Kang Han-cheol’s fist swept right over Seun, who had bent his back.

The fist was big and strong, and the sound of air being pushed away could be heard.

However.

‘There are too many openings.’

With that kind of power, he could have exerted great force just by throwing a light jab, but Kang Han-cheol’s movements showed no restraint or technique at all.

He had unbelievably excellent hardware, but the software to handle it was truly terrible.

‘Maybe it’s because he’s never felt the need for technique until now.’

A strong body possessed from birth.

No matter how skilled martial artists claimed to be, they would have helplessly succumbed before Kang Han-cheol’s monstrous body.

Thwack!

With his back bent, Seun spun his body and kicked Kang Han-cheol’s ankle.

It was a blow that would have broken the ankle of an ordinary person. Seun’s stats, which had rapidly increased through the Authority of Gluttony [a unique skill or ability], were already far beyond the level of ordinary people.

However.

‘His hardware is amazing.’

Kang Han-cheol, who had been hit directly in the ankle, didn’t fall over. Instead, Seun’s leg felt numb and painful.

He had accurately targeted the weakness, but no damage was done.

Rather.

Whoosh!

Kang Han-cheol’s arm covered Seun’s head violently.

It seemed that this was his fighting style. Giving up openings, enduring attacks, and grabbing the opponent.

Even Seun wouldn’t be able to escape easily if he was caught in his grasp.

Fortunately, Seun, who had already predicted the attack, retracted his leg and quickly distanced himself.

“Are you still not going to take up a weapon?”

“I told you, if you want me to take up a weapon, defeat me first.”

“I will.”

He realized from the previous attack. Kang Han-cheol’s body, which had become stronger and tougher as a Player, was not something Seun could handle with his bare hands in his current state.

Even if he aimed for vital points, the situation wouldn’t change much.

Then.

-The Vault of Greed has been opened.

[Taijiquan (太極拳)]

– A martial art school developed in the Southern School of China. Along with Shaolin Kung Fu, it is a representative martial art that forms the two major martial arts of China.

He just needed to use Kang Han-cheol’s strength.

Swish-

Following Kang Han-cheol’s movements, Seun slowly rotated his arms in a circle.

A slow movement like a turtle crawling.

In response, Kang Han-cheol swung his fist without any worries.

Clack!

However, the fist didn’t reach Seun.

Seun’s hand, which had been moving slowly, grabbed Kang Han-cheol’s sleeve and threw him to the opposite side while maintaining his strength and speed.

Thud!

The tree that Kang Han-cheol collided with shook precariously. The vibration traveled up the tree trunk, causing dozens of leaves to fall.

Taijiquan.

Unlike external martial arts that emphasize strength, it is a representative internal martial art that emphasizes internal energy. Its charm lies in manipulating not only one’s own strength but also the surrounding forces.

Drawing a Taiji [the symbol of yin and yang] with both arms, controlling the surrounding forces at will.

That is the true essence of Taijiquan.

“……Not yet.”

Even though it was a strong impact that shook the tree, Kang Han-cheol got up without any problems.

Then.

Crackle!

He roughly tore off the top he was wearing and threw it on the floor.

He recalled being grabbed by the sleeve by Seun earlier and thought about it.

Thud!

Kang Han-cheol changed his attack method. As if not wanting to be caught again, he tightly gripped his own wrist and thrust his right shoulder forward.

Shoulder tackle.

It looked like he was going to trample Seun with the momentum of his rush.

The sight was like watching a ‘Hill-Digging Boar’ charging headlong on the hill.

However, Seun didn’t avoid it.

He spread his legs wide and continued to rotate his arms slowly.

As Kang Han-cheol approached, Seun’s arm stopped.

No, it didn’t stop. He was moving his arm so slowly that it was difficult to see with the naked eye.

Extreme delicacy.

It wasn’t just moving the body slowly, but it was as if he was slowing down the surrounding time as well.

And the moment Kang Han-cheol entered that space.

Whoosh!

Seun’s body moved lightly like paper blown by the wind.

The rotating arm touched Kang Han-cheol’s opposite shoulder and twisted its direction in the opposite direction so naturally.

Kang Han-cheol couldn’t control his strangely twisted movements.

Crash!!

Once again, he crashed into the tree.

Crack-

The tree, which had made an uneasy sound and sent leaves flying with the first impact, couldn’t withstand the impact this time and eventually broke.

The sight of the thick tree trunk splitting and falling was truly astonishing.

Kang Han-cheol also seemed to have taken quite a shock this time, as he couldn’t get up easily.

“Kugh…….”

A groan flowed from his mouth for the first time.

Holding his right shoulder in pain, it seemed like he had dislocated it.

Even though he had armor-like strong muscles, his bones couldn’t withstand it and came out of their sockets. It was a sight that showed how strong the impact had been.

Seun approached Kang Han-cheol, who was in pain.

“I lost…….”

“It’ll hurt a little.”

Pop!

“Kuaaak!”

Seun put Kang Han-cheol’s dislocated shoulder back in with an indifferent expression.

Kang Han-cheol revealed the loud voice he had been hiding until now, and everyone’s attention was focused on this side.

Seun’s shadow fell over him, who was sweating from the shock.

“There’s no need to be so impatient. You’re strong enough as it is.”

“…….”

Impatience. This was the reason Kang Han-cheol came to Seun.

He had never been under anyone until now, but suddenly, a being called Seun appeared above him.

He tried to follow Seun, but instead of seeing results, a new being called Yoo Seo-ah rose above him.

That’s why he became impatient.

Because he had experienced ‘falling behind’, something he had never experienced in his life, several times.

“Twice a day.”

“……?”

“Twice a day, spar with me here.”

“What does that…….”

“I’m not going to teach you. Watch, experience, and learn on your own.”

Seun reached out to Kang Han-cheol, who was sitting under the broken tree trunk.

Seun aimed for the camp’s companions to have their own will and grow, but sparring with Kang Han-cheol was not a bad experience for him either.

Besides, if Kang Han-cheol, who could be said to be the camp’s greatest force along with Yoo Seo-ah, became even stronger, it would be a welcome thing for Seun.

The stronger the camp, the more time Seun would have to freely search for Hidden Pieces [secret or rare items/skills].

Clack.

“……I see.”

Kang Han-cheol grabbed Seun’s hand.

And one Constellation [a powerful being observing the Players] who had been watching all of this began to show interest.

-The Constellation, ‘Old Man Riding an Alligator,’ gazes down at Player ‘Kang Han-cheol’.

Old Man Riding an Alligator.

The only one among the 72 Demon Kings who can rival Baal, the Great Duke of Hell. The 2nd ranked Great Demon King, ‘Agares’.