Not All Heroes From Earth Are Bad
Chapter146

Choi Hyun-seok immediately set out on his journey.

Although his body hadn’t fully recovered yet, he couldn’t waste any time.

“Are we really going the right way?”

“Of course!”

Rachel answered confidently.

Choi Hyun-seok stared ahead with dubious eyes.

“No matter how I look at it, this isn’t a path.”

“I told you already. It’s a simple tracking spell. I couldn’t help it because of insufficient magical power.”

“…”

“That means I only know the direction, not the distance or path!”

He wasn’t sure if this was something to be so proud about.

In any case, there was a deep cliff in front of them.

When he carefully peered over, he couldn’t see the bottom.

It seemed to be at least a hundred meters deep.

“Why are you hesitating? We can just fly across. Don’t overthink it!”

“Sigh, are you sure about the direction at least?”

“Of course!”

Even with a cliff, there were countless ways to cross it.

They could use Crepitus Mode to cross.

Or they could fly using Rachel’s magic.

“Let’s use your magic.”

This time, they chose the latter option.

Crepitus Mode was unstable, and this time they had to move with Bobo too, so they decided to rely on Rachel’s power.

“Rachel. How much further?”

“How would I know? We’ll get there when we get there, won’t we?”

The group continued forward.

They crossed cliffs, mountains, and rivers.

After traveling for some time,

Finally, a huge city appeared before them.

“Hmm, I think it might be there?”

“Yes. The tracking spell is pointing exactly toward the city.”

Choi Hyun-seok circled widely around the city just in case.

It was troublesome but necessary verification.

Abelson could be beyond the city, with only the direction matching.

“It’s definite.”

After briefly circling the city’s vicinity, it became certain.

Abelson was inside the city.

No matter where they moved, the tracking spell kept pointing to the city.

“The question is how to enter the city and rescue Ms. Abelson…”

While muttering and stroking his chin, Choi Hyun-seok suddenly looked at Rachel.

“Rachel. Can’t you use transformation magic or something? Like changing appearances?”

“That’s impossible. Do you know how difficult Polymorph magic is?”

“Is it not just that your skill is insufficient?”

“How can you say something so rude!”

Rachel clenched her fists.

“Although Polymorph is a very high-level magic, I could do it if I wanted to!?”

“Then do it.”

“Well… It might be a bit unstable. The transformation might not be clean, and we don’t know when or where it might wear off…”

“Tch! So in the end, you can’t do it.”

“That’s right. Hehe.”

Rachel laughed awkwardly.

Choi Hyun-seok clicked his tongue and fell back into thought.

“What should we do… We don’t have time for this…”

Meanwhile, who knows what hardships Abelson might be going through?

They needed to enter the city and save her as soon as possible.

‘I lost my disguise identity tag too. And looking like a complete beggar, the city probably won’t let me in.’

Honestly, Choi Hyun-seok’s appearance was so terrible it would be unfair to even call him a beggar.

There was barely anything left of his clothes.

It was essentially no different from wearing rags.

On top of that, he had lost all his money and disguise identity tag.

There was no way to enter the city normally.

“Hmm… There must be some way…”

Just then, there was a rustling sound from behind.

When he turned around, he saw men with fierce expressions.

“Who’s that guy?”

“Looks like a beggar.”

“What kind of beggar is that muscular!?”

“Guys, forget it. We struck out today. Tch.”

They seemed to think Choi Hyun-seok was a beggar and were about to return to the forest.

Choi Hyun-seok quickly got up.

“Everyone stop right there.”

“What? We’ve got nothing, so get lost!”

The guys spoke with deliberately fierce expressions.

Instead of getting angry, Choi Hyun-seok responded with a bright smile.

“Give some charity to a beggar.”

***

At the same time.

After Bishop Tranio left,

Abelson was having a private conversation with an unfamiliar man.

“Pardon my late introduction. I am Korkan.”

“A hound, I see.”

The hounds were the Pope’s direct subordinates.

They were like shadows.

Despite having his identity figured out, Korkan appeared relaxed.

“Since you know, this conversation will be easier.”

Korkan rested his chin on his hand and narrowed his eyes.

“Abelson Mariette. Where is the traitor hero Choi Hyun-seok who was with you?”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. I parted ways with him long ago.”

“Cut the bullshit.”

Suddenly, Korkan’s face turned fierce.

He spoke in a low voice, almost growling.

“The incident that happened in Kiton City just a few days ago. Did you think I wouldn’t know?”

“…”

“We managed to cover it up well, but don’t underestimate the Empire’s intelligence.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“So you’re going to play dumb till the end.”

Korkan furrowed his brow.

“Anyway, you’re a woman I don’t like.”

Due to Abelson’s consistently expressionless face, it was impossible to know what she was thinking.

“The circumstantial evidence is clear, but there’s no physical evidence.”

Actually, what he just said was merely a probe.

He couldn’t find any evidence that Choi Hyun-seok and Abelson were at Kiton.

That’s because Choi Hyun-seok handled things cleanly and left nothing behind.

While he could hear some stories about people presumed to be Choi Hyun-seok and Abelson, he hadn’t caught any decisive evidence.

So he had planned to gauge Abelson’s reaction through her expression, but due to her completely expressionless face, he couldn’t find any clues.

“Well, none of that matters now anyway.”

In any case, having Abelson right in front of him was enough.

His goal was to capture Choi Hyun-seok and Abelson.

Since Abelson surely knew Choi Hyun-seok’s whereabouts, it was practically like having caught the fish already.

“Let me change the question.”

Korkan crossed his arms and continued.

“Tell me everything you know about this necromancy incident.”

“I’ve already explained everything to Bishop Tranio.”

“I’d appreciate it if you wouldn’t irritate me.”

Korkan’s eyes gleamed coldly.

Having worked as a hunter, he had gained extensive experience in murder, various tortures, and interrogations.

He had the power to intimidate others with just his gaze.

“Drop any thoughts of testing your strength against me. Know your place.”

“…”

“What happened there? What you know. Explain everything without leaving anything out.”

Abelson nodded.

As he said, there was no need to engage in a battle of wills at this point.

Necromancy was a crucial matter that the entire continent needed to know about.

Rather, this man needed to convey the story clearly so that all humans would remain vigilant.

“…That’s how it happened.”

Abelson’s explanation didn’t take long.

Having already explained it once to Bishop Tranio, she could convey the story more clearly and concisely.

“Is that all?”

“Yes. I’ve told you everything I know.”

In truth, Abelson doesn’t know the full details of how the necromancy incident occurred.

This is because she entered into combat immediately before having a proper conversation with Choi Hyun-seok, who knows everything.

Therefore, she could only focus her story on the murder cases and demons that occurred before the battle.

Even that alone would clearly be of great help to them.

“Hmm…”

After hearing the entire story, Korkan swallowed.

‘There were already reports of abnormal increases in demonic energy density from various regions. If this woman’s words are true, this is no ordinary problem.’

His mission wasn’t just to pursue Abelson and Choi Hyun-seok.

Gathering information from across the continent while tracking them was also a main duty.

In fact, this could be considered his primary mission.

As such, this information was very important.

It was a matter of much higher priority than immediately capturing Abelson and Choi Hyun-seok.

After all, it could be something that might turn the entire continent upside down.

There was a need to report to the Pope as soon as possible.

“I understand. Let’s stop here for today and continue the discussion about Choi Hyun-seok tomorrow.”

Korkan rose from his seat.

For now, he planned to report about demonic energy and necromancy first.

He looked down at Abelson one last time and said,

“You’ll end up telling everything anyway once you’re transferred to the capital. So it would be better to reveal everything you know here. Wouldn’t that give you at least some hope of survival?”

“…”

“If you keep your mouth shut and pretend not to know anything about Choi Hyun-seok…”

Korkan twisted one corner of his mouth.

“I’ll leave it to your imagination what you might experience afterward.”

He roughly closed the door and left the interrogation room.

“…”

Left alone, Abelson remained in her seat for a long while.

***

That night.

Abelson was tossing and turning, unable to sleep.

Despite lying on a soft bed after a long time, it only felt uncomfortable.

‘Now is the only chance to escape.’

Abelson was planning an escape.

There was no telling when she would be dragged to the capital.

At the earliest, tomorrow morning.

It would certainly be within the day after tomorrow at the latest.

There was no time to hesitate.

‘But how…?’

The problem was that Korkan was well aware of this fact too.

He had placed tight security around Abelson’s room.

Though the room is comfortable and the bed is cozy, it is essentially no different from a prison.

‘It’s impossible for me to quietly handle the guards with my skills. I need to find another way.’

Even if she could break through the security, she couldn’t prevent the commotion that would follow.

If Korkan heard the disturbance and came looking, not only would the escape fail, but any future chances of escape would also vanish.

‘There must be some way.’

As her worries deepened with no solution in sight, at that moment,

Someone opened the door and approached.

‘Who could it be…?’

Abelson deliberately pretended to be asleep and remained still.

If it was an enemy, she planned to counterattack after making them let their guard down.

However, the voice she heard was that of a familiar man.

“Little Holy Maiden…”

“Bishop Tranio?”

“Yes.”

The one who entered was Bishop Tranio.

He carefully approached and grabbed Abelson’s shoulder.

“You must leave right now.”

“Bishop, how did you…”

Bishop Tranio shook his head.

He continued with a benevolent smile.

“There’s no time. Little Holy Maiden, just follow me without worry.”

Abelson silently nodded.

Upon leaving the room, they saw the guards lying collapsed.

“It’s just a strong sleeping drug. They’re not dead, so don’t worry.”

The bishop smiled once more as if to reassure Abelson and moved forward.

Shortly after,

The place they arrived at following the bishop’s guidance was a statue in the center of the chapel.

“Bishop, this is…?”

“Please wait a moment.”

A faint holy power leaked from the bishop’s body.

The statue moved smoothly, revealing a passage leading underground.

“This is a secret passage connected to outside the city. There are no branching paths, so don’t worry and just keep walking.”

“Come with me, Bishop.”

Bishop Tranio shook his head.

“I am the bishop of this place. If I leave here, what follower would truly believe in and follow God?”

“…”

“Here are your belongings, Little Holy Maiden.”

Bishop Tranio handed over several items.

Among them was also a communication crystal that used demonic energy.

Abelson, uncharacteristically flustered, stared at the communication crystal.

“This is…?”

“I believe in you, Little Holy Maiden.”

Bishop Tranio quietly gazed into Abelson’s eyes.

Abelson also stared back at the bishop.

“Everything is according to God’s will.”

“According to God’s will…”

“Now go quickly. We don’t know when that man will notice. Hurry!”

The bishop pushed Abelson.

As Abelson descended underground, she looked back at Bishop Tranio one last time.

He still wore his benevolent smile.

“Take care.”

Abelson bit her lip and turned around.

The statue behind was restored to its original position, blocking out the light.

Though she couldn’t see even an inch ahead, walking wasn’t a problem as the passage was straight.

She could have used holy power to create light, but she didn’t for fear it might be detected.

She couldn’t waste the chance Bishop Tranio had given her with a small mistake.

‘I’ll survive somehow.’

Abelson steeled her resolve.

The only way to repay Bishop Tranio’s opportunity was to survive.

Relying solely on her senses in the pitch darkness, Abelson moved forward quickly.

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