Episode 134
Sangmin’s eyes sparkled like a girl who had met a superstar.
“Mr. Choi Hyun-seok! Are you Mr. Choi Hyun-seok?” “T-T-You’ve got the wrong person.”
Choi Hyun-seok waved his hands with a trembling expression.
However, Sangmin, upon hearing his voice, clapped his hands and jumped up.
“That’s right! Wow~ How could I meet a Korean here? And Choi Hyun-seok at that! What a coincidence!” “Haa… Do you know me?” “Is there a Korean who doesn’t know Choi Hyun-seok!? A fighting superstar! The strongest man in the world! Every day when Choi Hyun-seok had a match, I drank a bowlful of patriotism! Hahaha!”
Sangmin laughed heartily and shouted.
At the commotion, other warriors behind them approached.
“Sangmin. What is that? Who is that guy?” “Choi Hyunseok! Don’t you know? He’s the WFC Heavyweight Champion!” “A champion in martial arts…?” “Then he’s a warrior.” “I think I’ve heard of him. Well, I think I saw him on the internet as an all-time champion…”
Regardless of what his colleagues were talking about behind him, Sangmin’s gaze was fixed solely on Choi Hyunseok.
“Mr. Choi Hyun-seok! How did the game go!?”
“yes?”
“Isn’t there a 4th title defense?”
Suddenly, Sangmin lowered his head with a dark expression.
“I came here the day before the match… If it weren’t for that damn traffic accident, I would have watched the whole match. Haha!” “The title defense ended safely. After that, I won without losing until the 7th round.” “As expected! You’re worthy of an undefeated legend! Then what happens after the 7th round…?”
In response to Sangmin’s question, Choi Hyeonseok pointed down with his finger.
Sangmin, who understood the meaning, rolled his eyes here and there.
“Oh, sorry.” “It’s okay. We’re all in the same situation. Well.” “But what happened…?” “I was crossing the street when I got hit by a truck. Shit.” “Even the strongest man in the world couldn’t beat a truck.” “I’m human too.”
For a moment, the atmosphere between the two becomes solemn.
As Choi Hyun-seok said, even fighting champions are just humans.
The reincarnation truck is absolutely invincible.
Then a white man behind me came out and extended his hand.
“My name is Nicolo. I’m from Italy.” “Oh, yes. My name is Choi Hyun-seok.”
Choi Hyun-seok held hands.
Nicolo nodded with a soft smile.
“Can I call you Seok? My Korean name is hard to pronounce.” “Well, whatever you want.” “Then Seok. Did you also receive a quest here?”
“Yes, I received it.”
Choi Hyun-seok nodded.
Since we both know that we are warriors, I thought there was no need to hide the quest.
“I see. This is bound to be a competition.”
Choi Hyun-seok’s eyebrows furrowed at the word competition.
“What does that mean?”
“As you know, isn’t it most efficient for a warrior quest to be shared by 5 people?”
Choi Hyun-seok kept his mouth shut.
Is there any efficiency in the warrior quest?
I just found out that you can share warrior quests.
Nicolo took the silence as acceptance and continued.
“We’ve always been able to complete quests with the best efficiency as a group of five. I don’t want to lower our efficiency by adding two more people I don’t know.”
“I understand.”
Abelson was no warrior, but he was left to his own devices.
Nicolo continued.
“I’ll tell you in advance, the average combat power of our party members is 50,000. The highest one is a little over 60,000, and I even received the title of regular warrior. And that’s in less than 3 years.”
Nicolo suddenly starts bragging about himself.
Choi Hyun-seok continued to listen, wondering how much longer he would have to say.
“I have successfully completed a whopping fifty warrior quests so far. I have never failed even once.”
“…”
“So, I recommend that you stop wasting your time and look for other quests. Seok.”
The word “석” that you mentioned at the end sounded exactly like the English word “suck”, which really made me feel dirty.
This is because suck is a word often used as a swear word.
‘Are you proud of achieving 60,000 in 3 years?’
Choi Hyun-seok thought about it for a moment.
Is that idiot bragging right now?
Or is he asking you to take a look at him because he is such a loser?
‘Whatever it is, the important thing is that you give me the quest.’
Choi Hyun-seok shook his head.
Whether the combat power is 50,000 or 100,000.
First of all, I had no intention of giving up the quest I received.
‘This is the only way to level up these days.’
After leaving the Demon King’s Army, it wasn’t easy to find a way to become stronger.
Because I had to keep moving, I couldn’t train properly.
There were no specific events that would level you up, so the warrior quest was the only driving force for growth.
“I’m sorry, but I don’t intend to give up on the quest, so let’s look elsewhere.” “Haa, that’s why I have to deal with Asians…”
The moment when bad words were about to come out of Nicolo’s mouth.
Sangmin quickly came in.
“Haha…! Mr. Choi Hyun-seok. Do you happen to know what his fighting power is?”
It seemed like he had a strong intention to prevent his colleague from making a slip of the tongue, but Choi Hyun-seok also didn’t want to create any trouble, so he let it go.
“My fighting power?”
“Yes. I know it’s rude for warriors to ask each other about their fighting prowess, but… since you’re called the strongest man in the world, I’m really curious.”
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Choi Hyun-seok decided to speak honestly.
Even if you hid it, it would have been confirmed with a combat power meter anyway.
“It’s 100,000.”
“yes?”
“100 thousand.”
“How long have you been here? If you’ve been here since the 7th defense battle, you should have come much later than me…” “I don’t know exactly because I didn’t count, but it shouldn’t have been more than a year.”
The other warriors behind him snorted at Choi Hyun-seok’s words.
“Lies! You’ve reached 100,000 combat power in less than a year!?” “You’re bluffing. It’s a lie that’s going to be discovered anyway.” “That won’t work. I need to check it with a measuring device right now.”
“stop!”
Nicola from Italy shouted.
“Don’t be rude.” “But Nicola! Don’t brag like that in front of us. It’s annoying!” “I told you to stop.”
Nicola pretended to look stern.
Then his colleagues also avoided eye contact and clicked their tongues.
“I’m sorry. I asked something unnecessary and spoiled the mood…”
Sangmin smiled awkwardly and scratched the back of his head.
“it’s okay.”
“Suk. We’ll be going now. The main focus of this warrior quest is to find the culprit, so even though we have low combat power, we should still have a chance.”
Nicolo stepped back with a strange smile.
“This competition looks like it’ll be fun.” “Think whatever you want.” “Haha! That’s all.”
The warrior party disappeared into the second floor.
I heard people say things like, “Does it make sense to have 100,000 combat power while moving?” and “You’re a champion, but you’re just full of pride.”
‘Are you like a frog in a well?’
It wasn’t a pleasant conversation, but it was quite informative.
Choi Hyun-seok found out some information.
Warrior quests can be shared and are most effective when there are five people.
A single event can trigger multiple warrior quests.
Asking about or arbitrarily measuring an opponent’s fighting ability is considered rude among warriors.
Lastly, the growth rate of a typical warrior is not that fast.
‘This is all valuable information to me, who doesn’t know much about this area.’
You might think this is trivial information, but for Choi Hyun-seok, who doesn’t even know this little bit of common sense, it was a good thing.
“Mr. Choi Hyun-seok. I guess you were a famous person in the world you were in before.”
Abelson spoke up.
Choi Hyun-seok chuckled.
“I was a martial artist.”
“A fighter?”
“Well, he made a living fighting other people in the arena for money.” “Oh, he was a famous gladiator, I see.” “He didn’t use a sword, but I guess he was something like that.”
Abelson nodded as if he understood.
At that moment, Rachel poked her head out from Choi Hyun-seok’s arms.
“By the way, warrior! Are you going to leave those bastards alone!?” “Why are you doing that?” “It’s annoying!”
“Then what should I do? Go and beat him up because he’s upset? Kill him? Am I some kind of psychopath?” “Huh!? I wasn’t!?”
Choi Hyun-seok grabbed Rachel’s cheek tightly.
“I’m dying.”
“You, you piece of shit…”
“Tsk.”
He clicked his tongue once and let Rachel go.
“Just complete the quest first and then leave this town.”
I don’t like the fact that my name has been revealed, but there’s nothing I can do about it.
It was something that couldn’t be done by force to silence them.
“Let’s start searching again tomorrow.”
Choi Hyun-seok just works hard at his job.
As it always has been.
***
The warrior party that came up to the second floor gathered again.
Ellis, the only woman at the party, spoke first.
“Do you believe a thing that kid said?”
Everyone’s attention was focused on her words.
“You said your combat power was 100,000 in less than a year? How can that be?” “Leave it alone. It’s all just bluffing anyway.” “If you’re that curious, you can secretly check it with a combat power meter later.” “Don’t worry. You saw the clothes they were wearing earlier. They’re no different from country farmers. What do you mean they don’t even have decent armor or weapons? Puhahaha!”
They each took turns saying a word.
It seemed like no one believed Choi Hyun-seok’s words.
Sangmin doesn’t like the way his colleagues react, but there’s nothing he can do about it.
Because at this party he was secretly being ignored.
“So what are you going to do, Nicolo?”
“what.”
“Are you going to leave those guys alone?”
Nicolo frowned at Ellis’ words.
“What are you talking about?”
“They might get in our way.” “Let them be. What good will it do if they get in our way?”
“still…”
Ellis still had a look on her face that said something didn’t seem right.
At that moment, Yakubu from Nigeria smiled sinisterly.
“You’re saying it’s because of that woman?” “What are you talking about?” “Didn’t you see the blonde woman next to the champ earlier?”
All the men smiled at Yakubu’s words.
“Wow! She was really amazing!” “She was prettier than a movie star.” “She’s a warrior, too, right?” “That’s why she hangs out with you.” “Wow, I envy that champion. Where on earth would you meet a woman like that?”
At that time, Irrfan from India said,
“That woman. Can’t we bring her to our party?” “What are you talking about? We always move as a group of five.” “No, just because you bring her doesn’t mean you have to share the quests. There’s still slavery in this world…”
His colleagues were shocked at the word slave.
“What a piece of trash! No matter what, that’s not right.” “Aw, stop talking nonsense!” “Haha! I was just joking!”
In the face of opposition from his colleagues, Irfan waved his hand and backed down.
“Everyone, just stop there.”
Nicolo sat down on his chair and got up to sort things out.
“Let’s rest for today. Starting tomorrow, we’ll have to work hard.”
***
The next day.
Today too, the group was busy searching the forests around the village.
“Oh, Bobo. Stay still.”
“Wow!”
At Choi Hyun-seok’s words, Bobo, who was in his arms, barked loudly.
He made a baby sling out of cloth and carried Bobo as if he was carrying a baby.
Because I couldn’t carry it around using my arms forever.
“Oh my. I have to be the father of a child who is not even in my fortune.”
Choi Hyun-seok didn’t do it because he wanted to.
I want to put Bobo down on the floor and tell him to follow me, but I can’t do that.
‘I knew what kind of accident would happen if I let it go.’
You had to always hold Bobo in your arms and be careful because you never knew when he would turn into something and eat something.
“Is it time to go back soon?”
Choi Hyun-seok looked up at the sky with a face like that of an old man full of regret.
The forest began to turn red with the glow of the setting sun.
For a moment, I felt sad at the thought of having to go back home today without any results.
“I should eat some grilled meat!”
The thought of dinner quickly put me in a good mood again.
The steps toward the village are light.
“Mr. Abelson!”
After a while.
At the entrance to the village, I encountered Abelson returning.
“Are there any results?”
Abelson shook his head with a sad face.
She also seemed to have been left in vain.
“Don’t be too discouraged. If you keep looking, you’ll find something.”
“yes.”
“In that sense, I’m thinking of eating meat for dinner tonight. What do you think?”
For a moment, Abelson’s head turned around.
He looks at Choi Hyun-seok with sparkling eyes that make it hard to believe he was the same person who had been depressed just a moment ago.
Then suddenly his face turned red and he coughed for no reason.
“Ahem, if Mr. Choi Hyun-seok wishes…”
Even if you pretend not to know now, it’s all already been revealed.
But since she looked so cute, Choi Hyun-seok decided to just let it go.
“First, let’s go back to the inn and take a shower.”
“yes.”
The moment I started moving like that.
“What is this…?”
Suddenly Abelson’s expression hardened, and he started running.
“Mr. Abelson. What’s wrong!?” “I can feel the magic, even if it’s faint!”
People could be heard screaming from afar.
“Whoa! Hey, Hera is back!” “Dorfman is in danger!”
Choi Hyun-seok’s speed has become even faster.
Now he too began to feel the magic.
As he ran past Abelson and the others at a tremendous speed, something finally caught his eye.
‘… Is this the right person?’
Hera, a woman who died a few days ago and even watched the funeral.
She was holding her father, Dorfman.
“Khuuuuuck!”
“Hey, Hera… How…”
Hera replied by biting Dorfman’s neck again.
The flesh is torn off in chunks.
Blood gushed out from the torn artery.
“Gyaaaaah-!”
“Eww! It’s a monster!”
Choi Hyun-seok, who made his way through the fleeing villagers, grabbed Hera’s head and pushed her.
“Kuaaaah!”
Hera struggled with her face covered in blood.
An indescribable, foul odor emanated from her body and mouth.
“Oh, it smells really bad.”
Choi Hyun-seok held onto Hera, suppressing the urge to blow her head off.
Then he glanced around to see Hera’s father, Dorfman.
‘Dead…’
Dorfman remained motionless, his eyes rolled back.
It seemed like he was no longer of this world.
To be killed by your own daughter who died a few days ago.
It was a strange death.
“That’s…!”
Abelson, who arrived late, joined them.
She looked at Hera and seemed surprised, as if she had noticed something.
“Kuaaaah!”
“What happened? This woman is definitely not dead?”
Choi Hyun-seok asked, pressing down on Hera, who was struggling in his arms.
“It’s probably necromancy.” “Necromancy? What is that?” “A magic that uses the dead and their souls. There are records of some demons using it. It’s my first time seeing it in person, though…”
Even while they were talking, Hera continued to scream and run wild.
Watching her struggle, Choi Hyun-seok began to get worried.
It reminded me of the zombies that often appear in movies.
“If I get bitten by this, is it contagious? Like a zombie… I won’t turn into something like that, right?” “There are no records of that. However, since it’s a rotten corpse, there’s a high possibility that it could transmit various diseases.” “Oh, that’s a problem in its own right.” “Yes. Even if the wound isn’t that big, if it’s not treated properly, it could be life-threatening.”
Choi Hyun-seok nodded.
“We’ll have to tie him up somewhere first.” “That would be good. We need to investigate this properly.” “Mr. Abelson, please bring me something like a rope.”
Choi Hyun-seok said as he moved Hera towards the tree.
That moment.
grasp!
Hera’s head exploded from the magic that flew in from somewhere.
Thud!
Blood and flesh clung tenaciously to Choi Hyun-seok’s face.
It’s not as hot as expected.
The smelly cold blood made his head hotter.
“Are you okay?”
When I turned my head, I saw Nicolo and his fellow warriors walking towards me, smiling brightly.
“I helped you because you looked like you were in danger.” “Ugh, what is this?”
“I think it’s been tainted by evil magic!” “Ugh, I don’t like it~ It smells bad!” “Aren’t you a zombie? A zombie!”
The warrior party made a fuss about Choi Hyun-seok, treating him like an invisible man.
Choi Hyun-seok looked up at the sky and sighed deeply.
‘There was an old saying that went like this…’
If you have patience, you can avoid murder.
It was a very famous proverb.
This is what Choi Hyun-seok heard.
‘There’s no need to endure unless you’re going to kill.’
He stretched slightly and tapped Nicolo on the shoulder.
“hey.”
“What’s going on?”
“Be careful not to die by accident.”
