Not All Heroes From Earth Are Bad-Chapter 66

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‘Being teamed up with those guys is an unchangeable reality. I need to find what I can do here.’

Choi Hyun-seok accepted the situation.

He has to compete as a team with a goat, eagle, and centipede.

This is already a fact.

What he needs to do now is think about how to lead these demons to achieve victory.

He examined his teammates with the Combat Power Meter.

[ Combat Power: 43502 ]

[ Combat Power: 39396 ]

[ Combat Power: 63201 ]

In order, these were the combat powers of goat Holgot, eagle Ikigly, and centipede Pedisen.

‘Their combat power is higher than I expected.’

Excluding Choi Hyun-seok, everyone had above-average combat power.

Especially centipede Pedisen’s combat power was overwhelmingly high.

Choi Hyun-seok narrowed his eyes and looked at Pedisen.

‘No matter how I look at it, he seems more like a magical beast than a demon…’

Pedisen was literally a giant centipede to anyone who saw him.

Length was about 4 meters.

He had over 50 pairs of legs.

Just looking at his appearance, he seemed closer to a magical beast than a demon.

‘Well, as long as he can communicate, he’s considered a demon… Shouldn’t be a problem.’

The criteria for distinguishing demons from magical beasts.

There are several, but one of the most important factors is language ability.

Since Pedisen is participating in this competition as a demon, he should be able to communicate.

‘If we can communicate, we can somehow devise strategies to fight.’

Either way, this competition is team-based.

Especially for Choi Hyun-seok, who lacks individual power, he needs to utilize the team even more efficiently.

‘First, I need to know their specialties and strengths. I can only devise strategies after accurately understanding the team’s capabilities.’

Choi Hyun-seok approached his teammates.

He clapped his hands to get their attention.

“Now, everyone! Focus for a moment.”

The three demons turned to look at his words.

“From now on, let’s have a strategy meeting…”

“Your opinion is not needed!”

Holgot immediately cut him off.

The way he glared while stroking his beard made Choi Hyun-seok really want to beat him up.

‘This goat bastard…’

Blood rushed up the back of his neck.

Choi Hyun-seok took a deep breath and desperately smiled.

“Goat, first calm down…”

“I, Holgot, will take the role of leader! Do others agree?”

Holgot shouted.

“…”

Ikigly remained silent with arms crossed.

A silent approval.

Pedisen also quietly looked at Holgot before nodding.

Seeing this, Choi Hyun-seok’s eyes widened.

‘Why on earth!?’

While it was understandable for Ikigly who had relatively lower combat power, even Pedisen, the strongest, acknowledging Holgot as leader was unexpected.

Choi Hyun-seok let out a sigh.

‘Phew, let’s think positively. That goat may have no manners, but at least he seems pretty smart…’

He tried to interpret the situation as positively as possible.

Although Holgot was very irritating, it’s true that he was quite intelligent for a demon.

It was better to have a cunning one like Holgot as the leader rather than an idiot who just charges in blindly.

Holgot stepped forward while stroking his beard.

“Huhu. Good! Then let me explain the strategy I’ve thought of.”

“Okay.”

“First, we throw that lowly human as bait! Then we, who are hiding, will ambush those who bite the bait!”

Choi Hyun-seok waited for the next words.

Choi Hyun-seok and Holgot stood still, facing each other.

“…”

“…”

No matter how long he waited, there was nothing more.

Choi Hyun-seok was the first to speak.

“That’s it?”

“What more do you need?”

“Ah, right.”

Choi Hyun-seok answered in a dry voice.

He quietly closes his eyes.

‘I’m the idiot for trusting a demon bastard…’

Why did such trials come only to him?

If there was a God, he wanted to grab him by the collar and ask.

***

Just before the game started.

Holgot handed the team’s assigned flag to Choi Hyun-seok.

It was to make sure Choi Hyun-seok properly played the role of bait.

“You shall wander around with this flag.”

“By myself?”

“Yes. If we do this, other demons will drool and charge at you. Then we’ll ambush them from behind at the right moment.”

“How can I trust those words?”

Choi Hyun-seok frowned.

This plan had many flaws.

The enemies might not stupidly take the bait.

Even if they did take the bait according to plan, if Holgot betrayed him, there was a possibility that only Choi Hyun-seok would die miserably.

“I too need to gather flags to win. I have no intention of abandoning the best bait, so don’t worry.”

“Hmm, even so, I don’t think such a sloppy strategy will work…”

Although Choi Hyun-seok was reluctant, he had no choice but to accept.

After all, this was a team game, and all other team members had agreed to follow Holgot’s words.

Finally, the game started.

As planned, Choi Hyun-seok walked alone through the forest.

All other team members hid underground using the centipede demon Pedisen’s ability.

Choi Hyun-seok waved the flag irritably.

“Walking around basically saying ‘I’m obviously bait~’, which idiot would actually fall for this?”

Choi Hyun-seok grumbled while pouting.

“Unless they’re goldfish, what idiot would fall for such a strategy…”

“Over there! Isn’t that a human!?”

“Kheuh! How lucky! A human.”

Real idiots dumber than goldfish appeared.

Choi Hyun-seok stared with a dumbfounded expression at the four demons who appeared.

‘What? Who are these idiots who look like stupid pigs…’

They seemed to be some kind of orcs, but they all looked strangely stupid.

The creatures surrounded Choi Hyun-seok and started chattering among themselves.

“I’m hungry! I want to eat human stew!”

“No. Unless it’s an accidental killing, murder means disqualification.”

“Then we just need to kill him accidentally!”

“Hmm, not a bad idea.”

The demons surrounding Choi Hyun-seok took no precautions at all.

This was because the magical power they sensed from Choi Hyun-seok was too insignificant.

From their perspective, with an average combat power of 40,000, a lone Choi Hyun-seok was just easy prey.

‘Even so, aren’t they too stupid…?’

He wondered how such creatures had passed the running competition.

At that moment.

Finally, a demon who seemed capable of thinking appeared.

“Be careful. There might be other team members nearby.”

Choi Hyun-seok nodded vigorously at his explanation.

‘Yes, yes! This is a team game! Think logically. Does it make sense for someone to be wandering alone like this right as the game starts? It’s super suspicious!’

Choi Hyun-seok cheered for the relatively smart demon.

However, in the end, he too was a demon.

He was not strong enough to resist the idiot aura emanating from the other team members.

“Zarak. Don’t tell me you’re scared?”

“Kuhehehe! Zarak is a coward! A coward!”

“W-who are you calling a coward! A human like that is nothing!”

Choi Hyun-seok put his hand on his forehead.

In the end, even the sensible demon had devolved into an idiot.

Choi Hyun-seok didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

‘Anyway, they’ve definitely taken the bait.’

The idiot squad was completely off guard.

Now Choi Hyun-seok’s job was to make sure they were completely distracted by him.

That way, when team members ambushed, the effect would be greater.

‘I should pray that the goat comes out at the right moment.’

He desperately hoped that Holgot would be smarter than these idiots in front of him.

Choi Hyun-seok prepared for battle while taking his stance.

“Kuhehehe! The human wants to fight. What a stupid human.”

“Coward Zarak. Why don’t you handle this?”

“I am not a coward!”

The enemy approached without taking even the slightest precaution.

Choi Hyun-seok took a light step and planted his fist in one of their faces.

Kwajik!

“Ku, kuhuk…”

The creature’s head snapped back hard.

Blood streamed from his nose.

The other demons started giggling while holding their bellies.

“Kuhehehe! Coward Zarak got hit!”

“Zarak is weaker than we thought. So he was both a coward and weakling.”

“Kuaaah! This happened because I let my guard dow… Kuhuk!”

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Choi Hyun-seok planted his fist in Zarak’s face again.

‘I should fairly give the others one hit each too.’

Choi Hyun-seok’s movements became faster.

In the past, he was bound by the framework of human limitations and used limited power, but not anymore.

Now he knows how incredible the powers of magical energy and demonic energy are.

‘Don’t set limits in your mind.’

You can do anything if you desire it.

As he became more proficient in using magical and demonic energy, it became possible to implement his imagination directly.

Kwajik! Kwajik! Kwajik!

Choi Hyun-seok showed mysterious movements while quickly throwing punches.

“Kuaak! This pathetic bastard!”

“Nosebleed! I got a nosebleed! I’ll kill you!”

The demons’ faces were uniformly smashed.

The ones who were giggling carelessly had to pay the price with their nose bones.

‘Should I start being careful now?’

The enemies’ eyes started glowing red.

Despite how they look, they have an average combat power of 40,000.

If they start attacking seriously, Choi Hyun-seok would have trouble holding out even for a moment.

“Human! I’ll kill you!”

“Stew! Let’s make stew!”

Four demons charging forward.

Choi Hyun-seok raised his fists while steadying his breathing.

‘Focus their attention.’

He needs to capture their eyes in an instant.

For that, he needs a flashy technique with wide range.

Reidrun-style Fighting Technique

Form 7 – Strike Destruction Wave

Choi Hyun-seok’s fist struck the ground.

Kwang-!

With an explosion, dirt and rocks flew in all directions.

“W-what is this!?”

“It’s magic! Be careful!”

The enemies retreated due to the shockwave.

And due to the rising dust, they couldn’t see anything.

Just as they were looking around in confusion.

Pop!

Centipede Pedisen and team members poked their heads out from the ground.

“Kuaaah!”

The enemies couldn’t respond to the surprise attack from team members who emerged from the ground.

‘The centipede is definitely strong.’

Combat power of 60,000 wasn’t just for show.

Pedisen subdued two of them in an instant.

“Did we already win?”

Shortly after.

Choi Hyun-seok’s team was able to acquire a flag without any damage.

It was an incredibly easy victory.

***

That evening.

Looking at the red-tinted sunset, Choi Hyun-seok wore a dumbfounded expression.

“Why…? Just why…?”

Choi Hyun-seok was looking at his own hands.

In his hands were an amazing seven flags.

“How could such a stupid strategy work!?”

He started with one flag at the beginning of the game.

The other six were all acquired from other teams.

Holgot’s strategy had worked perfectly.

“Mehehehe! Did you see that, human!”

Holgot burst into bizarre laughter.

Although he really didn’t want to admit it, he had to acknowledge it.

‘At first I thought it was just luck…’

It wasn’t luck.

The demons were dumber than expected.

And as Holgot said, Choi Hyun-seok really was the perfect bait.

‘Let’s think positively. After all, the goal is to advance to the next round.’

The situation was going very smoothly.

Choi Hyun-seok reviewed the situation once again.

‘We’ve caught a total of four teams so far. Considering only half a day has passed since the game started, that’s a decent pace.’

They had collected quite a few flags because some teams had multiple flags.

Choi Hyun-seok looked up at the sky.

A magically created scoreboard was showing real-time flag status by team.

1st – Team 5 [14 flags]

2nd – Team 8 [12 flags]

3rd – Team 24 [10 flags]

…

10th – Team 9 [7 flags]

Choi Hyun-seok was Team 9, currently in 10th place.

It could be considered a fairly smooth situation.

After all, they only needed to be in the top 10 to advance to the next round.

At this rate, if they picked up the pace a little, they could definitely secure a safe position.

At that moment, the numbers on the scoreboard changed.

1st – Team 8 [12 flags]

2nd – Team 24 [10 flags]

…

9th – Team 9 [7 flags]

Team 5, which had been in first place, disappeared, and all teams moved up one rank.

Naturally, Team 9, which Choi Hyun-seok belonged to, also moved up from 10th to 9th place.

Choi Hyun-seok noticed something strange.

‘Where did the flags held by the team that was originally in first place go?’

The flags of Team 5, which had been leading until just now, disappeared.

Originally, another team that captured those flags should have risen to first place.

But looking at the current scoreboard, it seemed as if the flags held by the first-place team had simply vanished.

At that moment.

The numbers on the scoreboard changed again.

1st – Team 24 [10 flags]

Following Team 5, Team 8 disappeared.

Naturally, Team 24, which had been in third place, became first place by default.

Choi Hyun-seoks Team 9 also settled into eighth place.

While this was certainly good news, he couldn’t just be happy about it.

‘The number of flags held by other teams still hasn’t changed.’

The situation was developing strangely.

Where did the flags held by the original first and second-place teams disappear to?

Unless they collectively went mad and threw away their flags, surely someone must have captured those flags.

‘Did they perhaps hide the flags? Like digging and burying them…’

Choi Hyun-seok formed various hypotheses.

‘Maybe someone who isn’t a game participant took the flags.’

Like the appearance of an overwhelmingly powerful magical beast.

Or perhaps there was an attack by humans.

That would sufficiently explain why the flags were disappearing.

‘Anyway, I need to be careful. No point telling the goat since he won’t listen anyway. At least I should stay alert.’

Choi Hyun-seok is the only human.

Being the only one who knows how to use his head, he had no choice but to act as an advisor.

Just as he was thinking that.

A strange noise reached Choi Hyun-seok’s ears.

Clank-! Clank-!

The sound of metal hitting metal.

When he turned his head, he saw something bizarre moving in the distance.

“Armor…?”

A suit of armor painted entirely black was approaching.

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