Not All Heroes From Earth Are Bad - Chapter 32

The courtyard, located at the center of the giant black star.

Choi Hyun-seok was standing there with nervousness.

Boom! Boom!

His heart was pounding wildly.

Maybe it was because he was too nervous, but his hands were shaking and he felt dizzy.

‘How far are we going?’

How long has it been since he had a date with a woman?

He doesn’t remember for sure, but maybe it’s been 29 years.

In other words, it was his first time.

‘Thinking she’ll be aggressive like in the dream is a little bit difficult…’

Of course it’s not that he hates it.

Who would dislike bold women?

What Choi Hyun-seok is worried about is something else.

‘Should I play hardball so I don’t look too easy…?’

It was from a strange dating guideline he had read in the past.

‘Okay, just a kiss for now.’

When Choi Hyun-seok’s delusion was spreading out of control.

Tak!

He heard something behind him.

Choi Hyun-seok turned around with a smile.

“Ah! You came…?”

His face hardened as he was speaking.

This is because two bullheads stood behind Abel.

“Hello.”

Abel stood nonchalantly with her usual expressionless face.

“The….bullheads in the back, no. Who are these imposing demons?”

“My escorts. They said it’s too dangerous for me to go out alone.”

In other words, they were keeping an eye on her.

Choi Hyun-seok was at least sensible, so he could only nod his head bitterly.

“I see…”

He felt pathetic for getting excited at the thought that he would be alone with Abel.

“Shall we take a walk since we’re here? I came out for a walk.”

“Sure.”

The giant black star is enormous.

And this place, one of the gardens in it, is naturally huge.

“Choi Hyun-seok is a hero, right?””

While walking, Abel suddenly asked.

‘Why is she suddenly asking me that?’

Choi Hyun-seok was a little surprised, but nodded.

In any case, Hemi already knew all about it anyway and he didn’t think there was any point in hiding it.

“That’s right. How did you know?”

“Only demons and heroes have black hair. Though, not all heroes have black hair.”

“Ah…”

“Your appearance in yesterday’s duel. It was impressive.”

“Thank you. Hahaha!”

Choi Hyun-seok, embarrassed by the compliment, smiled awkwardly.

“Can I ask you a question?”

“Yes.”

“How old is miss Abel?”

“I’m…21 years old.”

Choi Hyun-seok, who heard it, raised his head.

“There’s an old saying that the eight-year difference is not marital compatible.”

“What…?”

Abelson’s face revealed a deep embarrassment.

It was a very unusual emotional change for her.

‘What is this crazy bastard saying?’

Looking back, she wondered if he was joking, but his face was as serious as ever.

At that time, Choi Hyun-seok, who noticed Abel’s embarrassed face, asked again.

“A Saintess can’t get married?”

Abel simply closed her eyes.

‘Where’s my scripture…’

She began to search for her thick scripture.

‘This black-haired beast will come to his senses if I hit him on the head.’

The scripture containing the holy doctrine is very thick.

She thought if she put all her energy into it and hit his head, this hero would surely come to his senses.

A Saintess who was thinking of smashing a hero on the head with the sacred scripture.

It was a strange situation in many ways.

“Well…you can answer later if you’re troubled. I’m only 29 years old, so I can fully wait.”

The question that she won’t answer for the rest of her life rose to her throat.

‘What the hell is this hero thinking about?’

Abel had no choice but to admit that this man, who broke her composure, was more dangerous than she had expected.

“Choi Hyun-seok. The answer will be later, as you said…”

The moment Abel gritted her teeth and muttered.

A completely unexpected lifeline came.

“Choi Hyun-seok! There you are!”

Reidrun had appeared.

Choi Hyun-seok’s face crumpled by the sudden appearance of the bullhead.

However, his expression soon changed as if it had never happened.

“Sir Reidrun! What’s the matter?”

Choi Hyun-seok innocently greeted him with a smile.

He seems to greet Reidrun with all his heart at first glance.

‘He’s weirder the more I watch him…’

Abel sighed quietly and watched the situation.

Reidrun continued.

“

“Choi Hyun-seok. You won the duel. Isn’t that right?”

“Yes! That’s right!”

“So you have to take over as platoon commander.”

“What…?”

“Follow me. First, the captain wants to see you. We’ll have the platoon commander ordination ceremony tomorrow morning.”

For the second time in a row today, he felt as if he had been struck by lightning during a clear sky.

* * *

Isn’t there a saying that you take after your lover?

Choi Hyun-seok, following the bullhead Reidrun, had the same expression as a cow being dragged to the slaughterhouse.

It seems both sides don’t have to love each other to resemble one another.

Choi Hyun-seok was proof that one can resemble the other with a one-sided love.

‘My dream date…’

“

He couldn’t even hold her hand once yet the date was over.

It was so unfair that he felt bitter.

He has never blamed Hemi and Reidrun more than he did at this moment.

‘It was such a nice atmosphere too…!’

That was what he thought.

In fact, objectively, Hemi and Reidrun were his saviors.

If the date went on as it was, Abel would have slapped him, or in the worst case, smashed him on the head with her scripture.

No matter what he thought, he avoided the worst scenario thanks to Reidrun’s timely appearance.

‘Well, why is the mouth monster looking for me anyway?’

His head gradually cooled down as he walked.

When rational judgment returned, anxiety came over him.

‘Also, platoon commander…that wasn’t part of the plan.’

He didn’t feel good about having an important position.

No, it’s rather depressing.

Just because he beat Kurken didn’t mean he was a real demon.

First and foremost, he’s human.

There’s no way he can stand among the monsters in the demon army.

And he thought that’s why Hemi who knew that made him Bobo’s keeper.

‘Let’s wait and see for now. Maybe she’ll just pick my next opponent and it’ll be over.’

As he was thinking about this and that,

Before he knew it, they arrived at Hemi’ office.

Knock, knock.

Reidrun knocked on the door.

“Come in.”

Hemi’s voice, which is still as beautiful as ever, was heard.

“I’ve brought Choi Hyun-seok.”

“Good job.”

Hemi was sitting on her office desk with her legs crossed.

Looking at Choi Hyun-seok, she opened her lips.

“I enjoyed the duel.”

“Thank you.”

“My, aren’t your performances impressive these days?”

“Oh, it’s nothing…”

“Thrown to death but survived the kennel, survived the Talas Queen, and survived the duel.”

Choi Hyun-seok, who was scratching the back of his head thinking she was praising him, froze.

“I have to admit, our hero is tenacious if nothing else.”

“I’m sorry…”

Choi Hyun-seok said with a grim look.

“Oh my? I’m sorry. I was complimenting you. Don’t be nervous and just make yourself at home.”

Hemi said in a sympathetic tone.

It was all for the sake of a more delicious death.

‘What is she doing…’

Hemi had said it outright.

She threw him to his death when she assigned him to be Bobo’s keeper and when she arranged the duel.

All Choi Hyun-seok could do was try desperately to survive.

Likewise, it was the same as obstructing Hemi’s plan.

And to put it bluntly, she didn’t like it.

She wanted to flick her hand and kill him.

“Do you still remember the deal we made?”

“Yes. I remember.”

How could he forget?

It wasn’t a complicated deal.

“You said you would protect me for a period and I would have to fight someone you choose.”

A duel each month.

In exchange, Hemi will guarantee Choi Hyun-seok’s safety.

That was the deal that Choi Hyun-seok remembered.

“Yes. But do you remember why the deal was made in the first place?”

Choi Hyun-seok wracked his head at Hemi’s question.

He desperately thought.

‘Why did Hemi propose the deal?’

He quickly thought back.

[There are only idiots in the demon army.]
[Don’t you want to be an executive?]
[Wouldn’t becoming a Battalion Commander benefit you?]

Fortunately, he could recall what Hemi had said.

“You said I could become an executive and work under you.”

“You remember it well.”

Hemi nodded as if she was satisfied.

“I’ll tell you now. That was a lie. Become an executive? I thought you’d be long dead before then.”

For Hemi, Choi Hyun-seok is just a toy.

She would think nothing of it if he died.

“But I changed my mind.”

However, she changed her mind when she saw the duel.

Choi Hyun-seok’s talent was more outstanding than she had thought.

Maybe in a really short time he could be a commander or executive.

“I’m going to watch you more earnestly from now on.”

“Thank you!”

“Don’t get too excited yet. Nothing has changed from the way things are.”

As Choi Hyun-seok was smiling, his complexion quickly darkened following her words.

“I’ll be obstructing you just the same, and you’ll have to go through ordeals.”

His current situation hasn’t changed.

Hemi will continue to test him.

Just that when it’s all over she will truly accept Choi Hyun-seok as a subordinate.

‘Should I be happy…’

Choi Hyun-seok, whose goal is to escape the demon army, didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

“Now, let’s get to the point. Why do you think I called you here today?”

“Are you going to name my next opponent?”

“No. Wrong.”

Hemi’s lips ripped open.

“Reidrun. Didn’t you say? Choi Hyun-seok is a man who is better suited than anyone else to be in the demon army and has a talent for leadership.”

“Yes. That’s right.”

Reidrun, who was next to Choi Hyun-seok, replied.

“So this time, I’m thinking of doing something else instead of a duel.”

Hemi came down from the desk and slowly approached him.

“We can’t just use our great hero as a platoon commander, can we?”

Sweeping down Choi Hyun-seok’s chest with her white hand, Hemi continued.

“From now on you’re a company commander. Head of the cooking unit to be exact.”

“What…?”

It was a completely unexpected offer.

Choi Hyun-seok blinked.

“You know our legion has a separate cooking unit, right?”

“I do.”

There’s no way he doesn’t know.

He had hunted with the cooks for quite a long time.

“As you know, the cooking unit was devastated this time. With the current situation, the executives aren’t having decent meals.”

Ordinary soldiers have to rely on themselves for food.

However, senior executives are different.

The executives eat fresh demon beast meat.

They were no different from the picky Bobo.

But because most of the cooks had died, complaints were mounting because they hadn’t had a proper meal since.

“I understand the situation.”

Choi Hyun-seok nodded after hearing the explanation.

“I’ll give you the authority. Recruit cooks as you please. You can do it, right?”

He had to agree without hesitation.

There was no such thing as a choice when it came to the captain’s order.

Choi Hyun-seok straightened his posture and raised his right hand.

“Just leave it to me!”

“Yes. That’s the way it should be. This is more important than you think. I hope you can complete it successfully.”

“I will absolutely not let you down, captain!”

Head cook Choi Hyun-seok!

Suddenly recalling Kulkan, there was only one thing that he wished.

‘Hopefully I don’t die in vain like Kulkan.’

Choi Hyun-seok wanted to live a long life.