Not All Heroes From Earth Are Bad-Chapter 38

The Holy Gatren Empire.

One of only two nations on the continent that bears the title of Empire.

The Gatren Empire has one unique characteristic that sets it apart from other nations.

That is its system of unified religious and political authority.

The Deusis faith has the largest following on the continent.

The Pope of the Deusis faith is also the Emperor who rules the Gatren Empire.

An empire ruled by the Pope.

That’s why people called Gatren the Holy Empire.

In the deepest part of Gratiam, the capital of the Gatren Empire.

An old man was kneeling with his eyes closed in the place where the Pope worships God.

“You’ve arrived, Cardinal Elrond.”

The old man spoke as he opened his eyes.

He slowly rose from his position.

His pure white robe and golden crown gleamed in the dim light.

“You’ve completed your mission.”

A man also wearing a white robe bowed his head.

“Yes. As Your Holiness instructed, I have discovered the whereabouts of the next Saint, Lady Abelson Mariette.”

The old man was none other than Orban IV, Emperor of the Holy Gatren Empire and Pope of the Deusis faith.

The Pope’s face lit up at hearing the location of the next Saint Abelson Mariette.

“Oh, where is the Saint?”

“The Black Giant Star.”

The Pope’s eyes widened slightly at the mention of the Black Giant Star.

“The Black Giant Star. The Black Giant Star…”

The Pope muttered the same words as if contemplating something.

“Isn’t the Black Giant Star where that gluttonous witch resides?”

The gluttonous witch.

Commonly known as the Gourmand.

That was what humans called the 3rd Corps Commander Hemis.

“It pains my heart. How did the next Saint end up captured in such a dangerous place…”

“I am deeply sorry.”

“No. Cardinal Elrond has nothing to apologize for. Rather, I am grateful to you. It must not have been easy to obtain this information.”

A benevolent smile graced the Pope’s face.

Cardinal Elrond bowed his head and continued speaking.

“Your Holiness. What do you plan to do?”

The Pope closed his eyes briefly in thought before speaking.

“In the hundreds of years of war history, the times humans have set foot in the Black Giant Star can be counted on one hand.”

Between humans and demons,

More than five hundred years had passed since the war began.

During that long time, humans had only conquered the Black Giant Star three times.

“And even those were all when the Gourmand was absent.”

Those three instances were all when Hemis was away.

In other words, humans had never successfully invaded the Black Giant Star while Hemis was present.

“Sending an army to rescue the next Saint would be reckless.”

“Yes…”

“Has there been any contact from the Demon King’s Army?”

“Not yet.”

There must be a reason they kidnapped the next Saint.

However, for some reason, the Demon King’s Army hadn’t made any demands.

“Hmm, then we have no choice but to send a rescue team.”

“A rescue team…?”

The Pope nodded.

“We must call for Lord Oseld.”

Oseld Gefen.

The name of a hero hidden in the shadows of the Holy Empire.

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***

“Gweeeeeek!”

“Stay still! I’m coming right now!”

A giant monster let out a scream.

Choi Hyun-seok rushed forward wielding a massive kitchen knife.

Slash!

The kitchen knife buried itself in the struggling monster’s neck.

Even with its neck half-severed, the monster continued to struggle.

“This one’s got fight!”

Choi Hyun-seok swung the kitchen knife again.

Finally, the monster’s head came off.

The fierce red light in its eyes gradually faded.

‘Imbuing weapons with magic still feels awkward.’

Perhaps because he was used to fighting with his body, handling weapons just wouldn’t become familiar.

‘Should I just stick to using my body?’

As Choi Hyun-seok was seriously contemplating weapon usage.

[Level Up!]

The awaited alert sounded.

“Good. Very good!”

It didn’t seem like much time had passed, but he had already gained 10 levels.

He immediately checked his status window to raise his stats.

▫Name: Choi Hyun-seok

▫Title: Hero Candidate

▫Level: 224

▫Hero Points: 450

▫Abilities: Pickaxe Usage (C), Leadership(D), Cooking(F), Magic Control(D)

▫Skills: Reidrun-style Fighting Technique

2 levels from yesterday and 10 levels today.

A total increase of 12 levels brought him to level 224.

Additionally, his Charisma had risen quite a bit.

‘Charisma has been increasing rapidly lately.’

The growth rate of Charisma, which couldn’t be increased with points, was quite steep.

It had already increased by 5 points compared to a few days ago.

Choi Hyun-seok smiled with satisfaction as he looked at the cooks.

“Good work everyone! Let’s call it a day!”

The gathered cooks collapsed right where they stood.

“So tired… Why do I have to go through this…”

“Hey, Kulkan died here! Can we eat him for dinner!?”

“I’m Kalkun and I’m still alive! You idiot!”

Leaving the noisy cooks behind.

Ten platoon leaders gathered in front of Choi Hyun-seok.

“You all worked hard too.”

The platoon leaders stared at Choi Hyun-seok with fierce eyes.

“Meat. I want meat.”

“I’m first place. Give me meat quickly!”

“I’m first place! The meat is mine!”

It seemed like there would be bloodshed if meat wasn’t provided immediately.

Choi Hyun-seok raised his hands to calm the platoon leaders.

“Wait. The party’s just getting started.”

They had hunted quite a few monsters so there was plenty of meat.

However, Choi Hyun-seok was alone.

He couldn’t grill meat for all 200 cooks by himself.

“First, light the fires!”

“Woooah!”

The cooks began gathering firewood while shouting.

Soon, firewood was piled up like a mountain, and the smell of grilling meat began rising from everywhere.

“You. What’s your name?”

“Wolfken.”

As promised, Choi Hyun-seok planned to personally grill meat for the platoon that caught the most monsters.

“Your platoon is first place. I’ll grill the meat for you myself, so wait.”

“Woooaaah!”

Platoon leader Wolfken let out a victory roar.

The other platoon leaders looked at him enviously for a moment but soon turned away.

“No need to be envious. There’s plenty of meat here too.”

With meat right in front of them, they figured it didn’t matter if they didn’t eat what Choi Hyun-seok grilled personally.

“Delicious! Becoming a cook was the right choice!”

“Mom, I want to send meat to Dad! I’ll hide it at home and eat it all myself when I return!”

The regular cooks were eating meat with absolutely blissful expressions.

However, the platoon leaders were different.

“Khwaak! *chewing sounds* This is the taste! This is it!”

Wolfken’s platoon eating meat grilled by Choi Hyun-seok on one side.

Their eyes kept wandering in that direction.

‘The meat is delicious… But the Head Cook’s grilled meat is even better.’

Those who had already tasted meat full of proper MSG tasteful salt and juices made a resolution.

‘Tomorrow, I’ll be first place.’

No matter how many subordinates died.

They were determined to catch every monster they could to eat meat grilled by Choi Hyun-seok.

“Everyone worked hard today. Now rest well and let’s eat meat again tomorrow!”

“Woooaaah!”

Their morale, which had hit rock bottom the previous day, soared sky-high.

About 30 cooks died today, but no one cared.

‘I’ll need to recruit more cooks before tomorrow’s hunt.’

Choi Hyun-seok returned to the kitchen while pondering where to find replacement soldiers.

***

“Golum!”

As soon as he arrived at the kitchen, Choi Hyun-seok my called for Galum.

Galum came running out from inside the kitchen, out of breath.

“Yes! I’m here.”

“Did you check the meat we brought today?”

“Yes. The condition is quite good this time.”

“Of course! Who do you think caught it.”

Fortunately, Usaru wasn’t present for today’s hunt.

So the monsters didn’t end up as ground meat.

“The officers’ meals will start from today, so prepare in advance.”

“Yes!”

“If anything goes wrong, you’re responsible, so make sure everything’s perfect.”

“What?”

Galum stared at Choi Hyun-seok with round eyes.

“Why are you staring blankly? I’m the Head Cook in charge of hunting, you’re the Deputy Head Cook in charge of cooking. We agreed to this division, right?”

Galum felt wronged.

‘When did you ever say that!?’

Not only was he made Deputy Head Cook without wanting it, but now he had to take responsibility if anything went wrong.

This was absolutely unacceptable.

Galum squeezed out his courage.

“I never heard anything about that…”

“Huh? That’s strange. I’m sure you agreed to it.”

Choi Hyun-seok’ face gradually twisted into a menacing expression.

He brought his face close to Galum’s.

“You really don’t remember?”

“…”

“I asked if you don’t remember. Think carefully.”

“Ah… I think I’m starting to remember…”

“You think you remember? Or do you definitely remember? Hm?”

“I remember.”

“Right? Hahaha!”

Only then did Choi Hyun-seok’s face brighten.

‘He’s not even human. He’s a bastard…’

Even though it was unfair, there was nothing he could do.

The law was far away, but low kicks were close by.

Chiii…!

A moment later.

Choi Hyun-seok was busy grilling meat in one corner of the kitchen.

“Good! Perfect!”

He carefully placed the grilled meat on a plate.

He looked at Galum.

“Well then, I’m counting on you Golum! I’m busy so I’m off!”

“Yes…”

Galum sighed as he watched the human Head Cook walk away.

“I don’t know what the Demon King is doing, not catching humans like him…”

***

“Hmm hmm~”

Choi Hyun-seok was humming while heading somewhere.

Suddenly, Rachel appeared and shouted in his ear.

“Hero!”

“You scared me! Use your turn signal before entering!”

He almost dropped the plate in surprise.

“I almost spilled this precious food!”

Choi Hyun-seok glared as he spoke.

But Rachel didn’t seem to care at all.

Her lips protruded like a duck as she crossed her arms, clearly displeased about something.

“Hero! Where are you going right now?”

“Why do you ask?”

“Again! Again! You’re going to that Abelson or whatever Saint, aren’t you!?”

Choi Hyun-seok’s expression stiffened at Rachel’s words.

She hit the nail on the head.

“W-what about it? Is there a problem!?”

“Hero! Is this the time to be casually dating!? You need to get stronger quickly and escape from the Demon King’s Army!”

“Ahem! I know that too. You’ve seen how hard I train every day.”

“That’s not enough. Go train right now!”

“I’ll go train after I deliver this.”

“No! Go right now!”

“I said I’ll go after delivering this.”

“I said let’s go train right now!!!”

“I said I’ll go after this!!!”

“Go!”

“No!”

“Go!”

“I said no!”

The conversation had devolved beyond childishness into something like a toddler’s tantrum.

Even kindergarteners these days would probably argue more maturely than this.

“Don’t worry. I’ll just talk briefly and come back.”

In the end, Choi Hyun-seok was the winner.

After all, Rachel was bound to Choi Hyun-seok.

Even if her head wanted to go, her limbs couldn’t resist.

Rachel made a frustrated expression.

“Eeek…! The Hero is bewitched and neglecting his training! That woman must be a witch, not a saint!”

Choi Hyun-seok ignored Rachel’s grumbling behind him and continued walking.

“I need to hurry before the meat gets cold.”

Soon it would be the perfect resting time for the meat.

He wanted Abelson to eat the meat when it was at its most delicious.

Splash!

Choi Hyun-seok stopped walking.

“Hm?”

Red liquid was pooled on the floor.

“Blood…?”

Now that he noticed, there was a metallic smell, the distinctive scent of blood rising up.

‘What’s going on?’

Choi Hyun-seok instinctively concealed his presence.

He moved carefully through the corridor.

‘All the soldiers are dead.’

Soldiers were collapsed throughout the corridor, bleeding.

‘All of their throats were cut in a single strike.’

There weren’t even signs of struggle, as if they couldn’t even resist.

Some even had peaceful expressions, as if they died without realizing their throats had been cut.

‘Dangerous.’

This sudden bloodbath.

Choi Hyun-seok instinctively knew this was related to Abelson.

His steps gradually quickened.

‘It’s okay. The bull-heads are guarding Abelson’s room…’

The bull-heads guarding Abelson’s room were Reidrun’s direct subordinates.

When he checked with the Combat Power Meter before, their Combat Power was over 40,000.

Such strong warriors guarded Abelson’s room 24 hours in shifts.

There couldn’t be any problems.

‘It’ll be fine…’

Even as he repeated this to himself, somehow his anxiety only grew deeper.

‘I’m almost there.’

Just one more corner and he’d reach Abelson’s room.

Choi Hyun-seok practically ran across the corridor.

Finally reaching the room, Choi Hyun-seok flung open the door.

“Miss Abelson! Are you oka…”

Choi Hyun-seok’s shout cut off abruptly.

Inside Abelson’s room stood an unfamiliar man.

A handsome man who appeared to be in his thirties.

At his feet lay Reidrun’s subordinates with their throats cut.

Red blood dripped down his pure white sword.

“A human?”

The man looked at Choi Hyun-seok with puzzled eyes.

“Why is there a human here?”

“That doesn’t seem to be the important thing right now.”

Choi Hyun-seok ground his teeth.

“No. It’s quite important to me. Who are you to be in this Black Giant Star? Could it be you’re not human but a demon?”

“Shut up. Get your hands off her first.”

Choi Hyun-seok spat out his words.

His eyes were fixed on one spot.

“Ugh… Kuk…!”

Abelson, dangling in mid-air as the man gripped her collar.

She was letting out painful groans as if breathing was difficult.

“Ah, you’re talking about our next Saint.”

The man looked at Abelson and smiled wickedly.

“Don’t worry. I plan to take her with all limbs intact. Can’t damage such a precious body.”

Choi Hyun-seok didn’t know who the man was.

What was certain was that he was someone related to Abelson.

And that he was far too strong for Choi Hyun-seok to approach.

But whoever the man was didn’t matter.

Only one thing was important now.

That this man was an obstacle blocking love.

“I said get your hands off her, you bastard!”

Choi Hyun-seok threw down the plate and began running.

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