There are hundreds of thousands of demons in the 3rd legion.

And captain Hemi is the supreme commander at the very top.

So what would happen if she were to go unannounced to the barracks where ordinary soldiers lived?

“Captain H-h-h-h-Hemi!”

The barracks became as noisy as a beehive due to Hemi’s sudden visit.

“Everyone, get off your ass and do what you have to do. I know all you bastards only know how to eat.”

It was quite the harsh tone.

But no one shows signs of being offended.

It wasn’t wrong in the first place.

“Where’s Kurken?”

Hemi found Choi Hyun-seok’s opponent, Kurken.

“You’re here! Captain!”

“Oh, were you training?”

“Yes!”

Kurken was soaked in sweat.

“Ever since the day you gave me the chance! I’ve been training without a day off!”

Kurken spoke in an uncharacteristically clear tone.

“Yeah~ You’re definitely stronger now.”

Choi Hyun-seok wasn’t the only one who has grown in the last month.

Kurken was also quite stronger than before.

‘He barely broke through.’

At some point, there will be a stagnation in growth.

This is the same inevitability that all beings cannot escape.

The same was true for Kurken.

When she picked Kurken as Choi Hyun-seok’s opponent, he was blocked by that wall.

He seemed to have found a way to break through with hard training recently.

‘It’s pretty good, but…it’s not enough.’

Hemi’s huge lips twisted.

Compared to Choi Hyun-seok, Kurken is much stronger.

No matter how strong Choi Hyun-seok has become recently, the gap between the two was still wide.

Still, Hemi found it hard to say Kurken would win.

‘Reidrun is an exceptional man. He’ll make certain that Choi Hyun-seok wins no matter what.’

Just below the rank of captain is division commander.

And it was Reidrun who was not far off from being one.

In other words, he is one of the ten strongest demons in the 3rd Legion, which has hundreds of thousands of demons.

‘Especially when it comes to Reidrun’s mana release talent, it’s the best.’

Primal fights.

Reidrun was outstanding when it came to fighting with one’s hands and feet.

The very same Reidrun who was guiding Choi Hyun-seok, a hero with exceptional talent.

It wouldn’t be strange if he won.

So Hemi needed to make Kurken stronger.

For a more fun game.

“Kurken. Do you remember what I said I would give you if you win this duel?”

“You said you would let me eat delicious meat until I die!”

“Yes. I did. But…”

Hemi put her hand on Kurken’s shoulder.

“At this rate, it looks like the meat will forever be out of reach.”

“Captain! I’m sure I’ll tear that man apart in an instant!”

Kurken shouted with a fluster.

“That’s what you think.”

A cold voice came from Hemi’s mouth at that moment.

Realizing his mistake, Kurken trembled.

His large muscles were trembling pitifully.

“I understand.”

Suddenly, Hemi’s voice brightened up.

Her mouth, which tore horizontally, was perhaps smiling.

“Kurken. I’ll give you power.”

“P-power…?”

Kurken’s eyes rolled backwards.

He couldn’t believe she was suddenly saying she would give him power.

It was hard to know what her intentions were.

“Yes. I’m going to share my magi. Can you handle it?”

“Your magi…”

Magi is the demon race’s version of mana.

It can be easily described as mana.

If a demon as strong as Hemi were to injects magi, Kurken will become stronger instantly.

The question was whether he can take it.

As soon as a demon is exposed to Hemi’ magi, they’ll either go crazy or explode.

In other words, one has to risk their life.

“So? Will you do it?”

Hemi’s lips came close to Kurken’s ears.

“The choice is yours.”

A soft whisper.

Kurken gulped down his saliva.

‘The choice is mine…?’

Actually, he knew it well.

It was a demand.

Kurken’s choice was already set.

“I will…”

* * *

Reidrun, who left Hemi’s office, was lost in thought.

‘There is already a considerable amount of mana in Choi Hyun-seok’s body.’

All living things have some form of mana.

However, Choi Hyun-seok has exceeded that level.

If he had to compare him, his mana is that of a low ranking human knight.

The problem was that Choi Hyun-seok has that kind of mana but doesn’t know how to handle it at all.

‘Well, that’s not the strange thing.’

It’s the rapid growth that happened in a month.

So it was understandable that his skills couldn’t keep up with his pace of growth.

‘Hmm…How can I get Choi Hyun-seok to awaken his mana power?’

Reidrun’s forehead creased.

There are four days left until the duel.

Choi Hyun-seok has to be able to use mana by all means before then.

‘I have no choice but to resort to extreme methods.’

There’s only one way to awaken the dormant mana in a short time.

It was to use his magi to hit Choi Hyun-seok.

If he repeats this, Choi Hyun-seok’s survival instinct will naturally draw out his mana.

‘It’s been a while since I have to control myself.’

In theory it was simple, but to do it is a whole different matter.

To hit someone who can’t use mana while using mana and without them dying.

This required constant magi control.

It was an unthinkable method if someone other than Reidrun were to do it.

‘But there’s still a problem.’

It was a separate problem altogether.

Simply put, it’s Choi Hyun-seok’s talent.

No matter how well Reidrun control his mana, it’s useless if the person isn’t talented.

If he’s not talented, he can forget about mana no matter how many times he’s hit.

‘I can only trust in Choi Hyun-seok…’

There’s no other solution.

Just trusting and training Choi Hyun-seok was the only answer.

“Well…we’ve arrived.”

While agonizing over it, Reidrun arrived at their destination.

Choi Hyun-seok, who was dragged without even knowing what was happening, had a puzzled look on his face.

“Where are we?”

“My private training ground.”

“What? You have a private training ground?”

“The captain made a special arrangement for me.”

“I see!”

Choi Hyun-seok admired the spacious training ground.

He couldn’t believe a training ground of this size was being used by an individual at the demon army.

“By the way, sir Reidrun. Why are we here?”

“I’ll teach you how to use mana.”

“Oh! Thank you!”

Choi Hyun-seok said with a smile.

Somehow Reidrun’s heart became numb when he saw him smiling brightly without knowing what was about to happen.

‘Hmm…! I have to focus.’

Without being able to use mana, Choi Hyun-seok cannot beat the orc Kurken.

If he loses, the pain will be worse than death.

‘Choi Hyun-seok, if you want to live, you’ll have to awaken your mana.’

Reidrun approached Choi Hyun-seok with tears in his eyes.

“Choi Hyun-seok. Bite down.”

“What?”

“The fastest way to learn is to get hit.”

Reidrun’s training has begun.

* * *

Reidrun lightly kicked off the ground.

A huge amount of dirt rose.

‘Here he comes…!’

At the same time as he thought so, Reidrun was already in front of him.

Reidrun’s fist was coming.

‘I have to stop it.’

Choi Hyun-seok raised his arms to block.

The fist and arms collide lightly.

Pa.

However, the outcome was not light.

“Keuk!”

Choi Hyun-seok vomited blood and flew like a cannonball.

“Choi Hyun-seok. You’ll die if you don’t wrap yourself with mana.”

Reidrun didn’t stop.

He quickly ran and caught up with Choi Hyun-seok, who had flown away in an instant.

“You already have a considerable amount of mana in your body. Pull it out.”

He kicked while talking.

Choi Hyun-seok instinctively raised his arms to protect his torso, but it was no use.

“Keuk!”

He felt like every bone in his body was breaking.

Reidrun continued.

“It takes a long time to form mana if you have to think. Leave it to your instincts to use mana. Then it will also be possible to control it naturally.”

Choi Hyun-seok was losing his mind.

Reidrun has been acting like that for a while now.

He just suddenly attacked him and told him to use mana.

Otherwise he’ll die.

He didn’t know how many times he has crossed this huge training ground.

‘To be honest, it’s amazing that my body can still move.’

It wasn’t strange even if every bone in his body shattered right now.

But strangely, his body can still move.

Reidrun never fatally attacked him.

He simply beat him to the point where he felt like he was really going to die.

“You’re distracted. I guess you can still take another hit?”

“No…!”

Choi Hyun-seok couldn’t finish answering.

Before he knew it, Reidrun’s leg had kicked him in the back hard.

“Kahaak!”

He threw up blood again.

‘It hurt like fuck…’

Is this how a child feels standing up to an adult?

No, it was more than that.

It was so overwhelming that he couldn’t even guess what to do.

A stream of blood flew along Choi Hyun-seok’s flying trajectory.

“Don’t think. You have to instinctively use mana to stop it.”

Reidrun’s voice penetrated his ears.

“Me too…I’d love to…Keuk!”

Choi Hyun-seok, who was laying face down on the training ground, coughed up a mouthful of blood.

“If you can’t use your mana here, you’ll die to Kurken anyway. I don’t have to remind you that, do I?”

“Heuk…heuk…!”

Choi Hyun-seok gasped.

He wanted to answer, but he didn’t have the strength.

He could only think.

‘Lose the duel…’

What happens if he loses the duel?

He knew well what would happen.

[I’m sure you’ll know what it feels like to truly die.]

Hemi said as such.

If he loses the duel, he’ll really wish he was dead.

She will surely keep her words.

[Choi Hyun-seok. I assure you, if you’re going to lose the duel, it would be better to die here.]

Reidrun was probably well aware of that fact.

“Use your mana if you don’t want to die.”

Reidrun moved again.

Swoosh!

Choi Hyun-seok couldn’t even see his movements.

And he doesn’t even have the strength to lift a finger now.

He was clearly defenseless from the side.

“Did you give up guarding?”

Pak!

“

A crazy amount of pain poured in from his side.

He instinctively groaned.

“Keuh!”

He flew into the sky.

Reidrun looked up and watched the scene.

‘It fucking hurts…’

This time it was clear.

His ribs were broken.

‘Maybe three of them?’

He wasn’t sure.

Maybe his entire left rib was broken.

Reidrun didn’t stop and jumped up.

‘He’s still continuing in this situation…? Doesn’t he know the word moderation…’

His anger rose.

‘I’m really going to die, you son of a bitch!’

He could tell instinctively.

If he gets hit once more, he’ll die.

If he was an ordinary human, he would have died dozens of times over already.

‘At least explain properly if you’re going to teach me…How are you going to teach me by killing me like this!?’

He was resentful and angry.

‘Blonde noblewoman! I haven’t even seen my bunnies yet…’

What retiring in a mansion, more like the dog house of the captain’s pet.

He can’t die like this…

The moment when his consciousness gradually became blurred.

“

‘I can see…?’

How come?

Reidrun’s movements, which he could not see so far, suddenly caught his eyes.

A bullhead approaching slowly.

His fist was clenched.

He will throw a punch in the back.

‘If I get hit by that, I’m sure I’ll be impaled in the ground.’

Like a meteor, he’ll crash into the training ground.

And he’ll die.

‘Fuck…mana or whatever. Please move for fuck’s sake…’

At the same time as he had that thought, Reidrun’s fist struck his back.

Pak!

“

Choi Hyun-seok, who was punched, fell down at an incredible speed.

Swoosh!

The view of the training ground became clearer and clearer.

Choi Hyun-seok closed his eyes tightly.

‘Please fucking move…!’

With his last prayer.

The mana that had been asleep in his body began to stir.