Episode 236
After Doritugs died, the level-up alarm started ringing out loud.
[Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!]… .
An alarm that rings so repeatedly that you can’t even count how many times it rings.
Choi Hyun-seok, who was curious about how much the level had increased, quickly checked the status window.
▫Name: Choi Hyun-seok
▫Title: Legendary Warrior
▫Level: 1249
·Strength: 416
· Agility: 416
· Stamina: 416
·Mana: 522
·Charisma: 133
·Fighting spirit: 127
·Bonus points: 53
‘You’ve gone up to level 53…?’
Level 1,249.
He was level 1,196 right before fighting Dorritugs, so he went up a whopping 53 levels.
It was too high a level to have been achieved through just one fight.
‘No matter how strong Doritugs is, it’s rising too much… Is it because he killed the Demon King and his title changed?’
According to Park Hyun-ah, after passing level 1,000, the amount of experience gained decreases sharply.
She said it took her twice as long to get from level 1,000 to level 1,500 than it did to get from level 1 to level 1,000.
However, Choi Hyun-seok has continued to level up quickly without any plateaus since reaching level 1,000.
If we think about the reasons for this, there are two main ones.
One is the constant battles with legendary powerhouses.
The other is the title of ‘Legendary Warrior’ obtained by defeating the Demon King.
According to Rachel, Choi Hyeon-seok is the only warrior in history to have earned the title of ‘Legendary Warrior’.
It was natural, since this was the first time I had defeated the Demon King.
‘Anyway, it means that there’s a high possibility that the level will continue to rise in the future. I can’t neglect leveling up.’
Of course, handling mana and developing abilities and speculation are also important.
However, if your basic physical ability is not up to par, then whatever technique you use is just an empty shell.
In fact, I had half-let it go because I thought that growth was almost over, but then I realized that I should continue to focus on leveling up.
“Hero.”
While I was busy thinking about this and that, Rachel spoke to me.
Choi Hyun-seok tried to ignore it, but gave in to Rachel’s persistence.
“You are a warrior!”
“why?”
“Look over there.”
Rachel pointed to one side with her finger.
As I moved my gaze, there was Cidriel, giving off a dark atmosphere.
Choi Hyun-seok looked at Cidreel with a trembling face.
“What…? What’s going on?”
Cidriel with her head down and her knees hugged.
He is called the Demon King, but he looks extremely shabby.
Just going near it seemed like I would be infected with the gloomy atmosphere.
“How long has he been like that?” “He’s been like that ever since you caught the acorn.”
“why?”
“That’s obvious! The Demon King was really weak, but he fell into a sense of inferiority because the Hero dealt with him so quickly.”
“ah…”
If you think about it, it makes sense.
Although it was only two weeks, Cidreel put in a really hard effort.
“After all that hard work, in the end the outcome was the same. It’s understandable to be heartbroken.”
Choi Hyun-seok approached Cidriel.
Rather than leaving it alone, I thought it would be better to offer at least a word of comfort.
“Sidriel.”
“…”
Cidriel, who doesn’t answer even when called.
Choi Hyun-seok tapped her shoulder.
“Hey. Sidriel.”
“…”
“When someone calls, answer…!”
At that moment, Cidriel raised his head.
Bloodshot, red eyes.
If you look closely, you can see tear stains.
“You… are you…?”
“I, I… I am the Demon King…!”
Cidriel bites her lip.
Her face, which looked like a crumpled steamed bun, looked like it would burst into tears if you touched it lightly.
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Choi Hyun-seok nodded in embarrassment.
“Oh, yeah. You’re the Demon King.” “But… But why…!” “Oh, I get it, so wait a minute! What’s wrong!? We won, right?”
“I… I!!!”
***
Two weeks of special training.
Cidriel really tried hard.
What specific efforts have you made?
Efforts were made to escape Choi Hyun-seok’s ‘beating’.
Before training begins.
Choi Hyun-seok said.
“You lack venom. Aren’t you weak because you have such a rotten mentality as the Demon King?”
“Is that so…?”
“I will arm your mind thoroughly.”
Arm your mind.
Using that as an excuse, Choi Hyun-seok hit Cidreel without fail.
I was hit even when I was training.
He even hit me while I was eating.
He even hit me while I was sleeping.
I was hit even though I just stayed still.
Because I had unnecessary physical endurance and recovery ability, the pain was even worse.
Even if Choi Hyun-seok hits him with all his might, he’ll be fine after a while.
Choi Hyun-seok just kept hitting him like he was hitting a sandbag.
“This time, let’s try speculation like this. No. This is how it’s done here.” “Are you, are you practicing speculation on me right now!?” “Why? What’s the problem?”
One time, Choi Hyun-seok tried to hit me, saying he was practicing a new trick.
Naturally, Cidriel objected.
“I am the Demon King!”
“So what?”
“Huh…?”
“Am I some kind of charity worker? I’m training you for two weeks, so I should get something out of it, right?”
“huh…”
“Then you should train with your body! How much fun would it be if you trained while you were at it?”
“Is that so…?”
“That’s it.”
That day.
Cidriel fainted five times.
No matter how great her physical abilities were, there was no way she would be okay if she was hit with a straight-up attack.
However, Choi Hyun-seok did not control himself, but instead hit her even harder.
“Hmm, I guess the more you hit, the more you get scratches.”
The pain just keeps getting worse.
What makes me even more upset is the fairy who keeps nagging me whenever I have to.
“Kihihi! Warrior. Every time I get hit by this Demon King, I hear a strange sound!” “The Demon King getting beaten like this. It’s hilarious! Even goblins and orcs would be better than this!” “Hmm, let’s try using ground techniques next time! Like this! Like this! Like this!”
Choi Hyun-seok wanted to beat her until she died, but the fairy just wanted to kill her.
24 hours of repeated beatings, persecution, and ridicule.
In extreme circumstances, Cidriel changed.
It was read just as Choi Hyun-seok wanted.
Got stronger.
He no longer hesitates to commit vile acts.
Because I wanted to beat Choi Hyun-seok!
Because I wanted to kill the fairy!!!
But the reality was harsh.
Despite his painstaking efforts, Cidriel was defeated miserably.
In contrast, Choi Hyun-seok defeated Doritos as easily as if he was taking a walk after a meal.
Cidriel could not help but despair.
If things continue like this, revenge will never be possible.
“Whoaaaaang!”
Finally, Cidriel burst into tears.
The sadness that I had endured for so long came rushing out as if it was exploding.
“Hey, Cidriel…?” “Hero! Hero! The Demon King has become a crybaby! Isn’t it hilarious!? Kkihihi!” “Hwaaaaaaaaaaah-!”
“Rachel! Shut up!”
Cidriel sits down and cries.
Rachel laughs at that.
Choi Hyun-seok kicks Rachel while comforting Sidriel.
It was a common sight to see the Demon King, his dedicated fairy, and the legendary warrior together.
***
It took a long time for Cidreel to calm down.
In fact, rather than saying that she had calmed down, it would be more accurate to say that she had stopped crying because the Duke of the Empire, Olaven Grimire, had appeared.
No matter how sad I was, I couldn’t show myself crying in front of a stranger.
“Thank you for your hard work, Sir Choi Hyeon-seok!”
Olaven Grimier approached with a big smile.
Choi Hyun-seok also nodded with a smile.
“Thank you for helping me.” “There’s no need to thank me. It was something we both agreed on. We’re all winners! Haha!” “That’s right. Hahahaha!”
Choi Hyun-seok, who was laughing happily, brought up a story related to battle.
“I felt this last time too, the Imperial Magic Corps. They’re amazing. To be able to show such power against the commander of the Demon King’s 1st Corps.”
Choi Hyun-seok was truly impressed.
Is this the power of a prepared wizard?
It was clearly thanks to the Magic Corps that Dorritugs, whose power was so overwhelming that he could be said to have died without being able to do anything,
But Olaven Grimier shook his head.
“It’s not that our magic corps is great, but rather that Sir Choi Hyeon-seok is outstanding.” “If it were me alone, I wouldn’t have been able to achieve this result.” “The same goes for us.”
Olaven Grimier explained with a serious face.
“The Magic Corps can be replaced, but Sir Choi Hyun-seok cannot be replaced. To be honest, when Sir Choi Hyun-seok first received the strengthening magic, I doubted my eyes.” “It’s hard to cast the strengthening magic. Isn’t it just a matter of receiving it?” “At the basic level, it is. However, no one can receive high-level strengthening magic in layers like Sir Choi Hyun-seok.”
There is a clear limit to how much strengthening magic can be received.
The limits are different for each individual, but Choi Hyun-seok was completely outside the normal range.
In fact, Olaven Grimire knew better than anyone else the limits of strengthening magic, having conducted experiments on them.
‘Even the legend who received the most strengthening magic didn’t even reach half of what Choi Hyun-seok received today.’
Even at that time, the legend was writhing in pain, but Choi Hyun-seok showed no sign of it at all.
It means that there was some free time.
A strange madness flashed in Olaven Grimier’s eyes.
“I’d like to send you to the Imperial Research Institute right away. But that won’t work. Hahahaha!” “Hey~ Don’t say things like that, even as a joke. Hahaha!”
“I am serious!”
“…”
Choi Hyun-seok swallowed his saliva because he felt goosebumps for no reason.
A man with a brilliant and bright mind, but with something loose.
This duke, who was one of the most powerful and influential men on the continent, seemed very likely to do something like that.
“Ahem! But you know.”
Olaven Grimier coughed in vain, realizing his mistake in that moment.
He looked at Cidriel as if trying to lighten the mood.
“The Demon King doesn’t look in good condition. Are you okay?”
When an arrow suddenly flew at him, Cidriel hesitated and stepped back.
“T-Tell me you’re not feeling well. What do you mean…?” “I saw you crying sadly earlier.”
As Olaven Grimier continued speaking, the color drained from Sidriel’s face.
“Were you watching…?”
“exactly.”
“Since when…?”
“From the beginning.”
“Ugh…!”
Cidreel’s face became distorted again, like a steamed bun.
Olaben Grimire made an excuse, looking uncharacteristically embarrassed.
“I, I’m sorry. I was going to come right away with my subordinates, but the atmosphere seemed ominous… So I watched for a moment.”
In short, it means that he watched Cidriel cry with his subordinates.
Cidriel, who had been holding back tears, suddenly turned around and started running.
“Hey! Where’s Cidreel!”
“Hwaaaaang-!”
A faint sound of crying can be heard from far away.
Choi Hyun-seok let out a deep sigh.
It seemed like it would be nice to have some time alone now.
“Um, did I make a mistake?”
Olaven Grimier said in a trembling voice.
Looking at his expression, it didn’t seem like he was lying, but rather that he genuinely didn’t know what he did wrong.
“Don’t worry about it. It’ll stop if you keep doing that.”
Anyway, goal accomplished.
Now the Imperial Magic Legions will erase all traces of this place.
Then, Cidriel will have defeated Dorritugs fair and square.
The Demon King’s position will become more solid, so he will laugh in the end.
“It may be sad to receive help from humans now, but you will be grateful in time.”
“I see.”
Choi Hyun-seok was also unable to figure out what the real problem was.
Olaven Grimier nodded as if he understood, then suddenly asked a question about where to live.
“Do you plan on returning to the Mariott Kingdom right away, Sir Choi Hyun-seok?” “I don’t know yet. There’s nothing in particular to do, but… Should I go right away?”
For a moment, a wrinkle appeared on Olaven Grimier’s forehead.
“Strange. I thought Choi Hyun-seok’s colleagues were busy right now. Wasn’t I?” “Your colleagues are busy? What do you mean?” “The Holy Empire Gatren is fighting with almost all its might. That’s why we’ve been keeping an eye on the situation.”
“yes…?”
Choi Hyun-seok blinked as if he was hearing this for the first time.
The wrinkles on Olaven Grimier’s forehead deepen further.
“You didn’t know, did you?”
Only then did Choi Hyun-seok realize the seriousness of the situation and nodded with a stern face.
“Please tell me more about that story.”
