I Raided the Demon’s Treasury

Chapter 15

Cure Light.

It is the most basic healing spell that can be manifested using mana.

While it doesn’t have the extreme effect of instantly healing all wounds,

when Se-woon’s spell glowed, the condition of a patient who might have otherwise died from blood loss or needed a leg amputation significantly improved.

“Please, over here as well!”

“I can’t use too much.”

“Yes! We’ll prioritize only the most critical patients, right?”

Se-woon nodded lightly.

As soon as the battle ended, Se-woon restored his mana by revolving his mana circle, but there wasn’t much time, and as a 1st Circle mage, the number of times he could cast magic was limited.

They picked out only the patients who seemed to be in critical condition.

“Th-thank you!”

“If my mana recovers, I can use it once more, so for now, just focus on emergency treatment.”

“Yes!”

A woman, who seemed to be taking the place of Yoo Seo-ah, answered energetically and left to continue treating the patients.

‘This is more than I expected.’

He had considered the worst-case scenario, where there might be casualties.

Not only were there no fatalities, but even those with severe injuries improved considerably after receiving Se-woon’s magic.

Though they might not realize it themselves, they were already becoming proper ‘players.’

If they rest well tonight, minor wounds should heal quickly.

‘First, I need to recover my mana…’

Se-woon escaped the busy center, where he was treating patients, and leaned against a tree on the outskirts.

If he could replenish his mana and go one more round, he could probably heal all the injured.

At that moment, a large shadow fell over Se-woon.

Looking up, he saw Kang Han-cheol, the man who had been fighting at the front line with Yoo Seo-ah, standing before him.

“What do you need?”

Kang Han-cheol’s body, which had been throwing punches at the front line with Yoo Seo-ah, bore numerous wounds that were difficult to compare to others.

However, all those numerous wounds appeared to be nothing more than small abrasions.

He hadn’t avoided the wolves’ attacks skillfully like Yoo Seo-ah did.

‘The wolves must have failed to penetrate his muscles.’

Thick muscles showed through the torn clothes.

They must have been impressive on Earth, but having become a player in this world, his muscles had solidified to an almost incomparable extent.

Even so, if the wolves had attacked properly, there would have been no avoiding it.

The wolves likely knew what would happen if they got caught in Kang Han-cheol’s robust hands.

So naturally, they couldn’t launch a proper attack and opted for hit-and-run tactics to target Kang Han-cheol.

All those abrasions were proof of their attempts.

‘Even so, his stamina must be depleted.’

Given his wounds, Kang Han-cheol would recover faster than most, but he should still rest like everyone else due to the sheer number of injuries.

So why had he sought out Se-woon?

After silently staring at Se-woon for a moment, Kang Han-cheol seemed to come to a decision and slowly spoke.

“Let’s fight.”

Right after the wave ended, he approached without any introduction and said, “Let’s fight.”

It was an utterly ridiculous suggestion.

But,

‘That’s just like Kang Han-cheol.’

Se-woon couldn’t help but chuckle at Kang Han-cheol’s behavior.

Other people wouldn’t understand this situation at all, but Se-woon wasn’t like other people.

More importantly, before his regression, Se-woon had already tackled the tutorial with Kang Han-cheol.

“Alright.”

Stopping the process of replenishing his mana, Se-woon stood before Kang Han-cheol.

To communicate with this guy, you first have to clash fists and prove yourself.

“Take up a weapon. Even your magic.”

“No need.”

Crack.

For the first time, an expression appeared on Kang Han-cheol’s face.

Se-woon, who relied primarily on his sword and magic after the first wave when there were no weapons available, choosing not to use a weapon was seen as an insult by Kang Han-cheol.

Despite Kang Han-cheol’s obvious displeasure, Se-woon’s stance didn’t change.

“If you want me to take up a weapon, you’ll have to beat me barehanded.”

“…Understood.”

Taat!

The moment the words left his mouth, Kang Han-cheol charged at Se-woon.

Despite having witnessed Se-woon’s overwhelming prowess against monsters, there wasn’t an ounce of hesitation in Kang Han-cheol.

His confidence in his physical abilities was evident—he believed he wouldn’t lose to anyone.

Whoosh!

Kang Han-cheol’s fist whizzed just above Se-woon’s bent form.

The sheer size and power of his punch displaced the air with an audible rush.

However,

‘The openings are too big.’

With that kind of strength, even a light jab could have had a significant impact. But Kang Han-cheol’s movements lacked any form of restraint or finesse.

Even though he possessed an incredibly superior physical build, his technique was absolutely lacking.

‘He likely never felt the need for skill given his natural strength.’

Born with an exceptionally powerful body, no matter how skilled others were in martial arts, they would have faltered in the face of Kang Han-cheol’s monstrous physique.

Smack!

Remaining bent, Se-woon swiftly spun his body and kicked at Kang Han-cheol’s ankle.

It was a blow capable of breaking an ordinary person’s ankle. Thanks to the Power of Gluttony, Se-woon’s stats had risen to levels far beyond that of a normal human.

Nonetheless,

‘His physical capabilities are outstanding.’

Even though he took a direct hit to his ankle, Kang Han-cheol didn’t falter; rather, it was Se-woon’s own leg that throbbed painfully from the impact.

Despite hitting a clear opening, it had no effect on him.

On the contrary,

Whoosh!

Kang Han-cheol’s arm came swooping down menacingly over Se-woon’s head.

This seemed to be his combat style—leaving openings, enduring the attacks, and then grappling with his opponent.

Even for Se-woon, if caught in Kang Han-cheol’s grip, escaping wouldn’t be easy.

Fortunately, Se-woon had already anticipated the attack and quickly pulled back his leg to create distance.

“Still not going to use a weapon?”

“I told you, if you want me to use a weapon, you’ll have to beat me barehanded.”

“Fine.”

From the previous attack, it was clear to Se-woon that Kang Han-cheol’s body, which had become even stronger and sturdier after becoming a player, was beyond what he could handle.

Even targeting vital spots wouldn’t make a substantial difference.

In that case…

– Opened the Treasury of Greed.

[ Tai Chi Chuan (太極拳) ]

– A martial art developed in the Nanpai (南派) region of China, it is one of the two major traditional martial arts of China, along with Shaolin Kung Fu. It is a representative form of Chinese martial arts.

He could use Kang Han-cheol’s strength against him.

Swwiish—

Following Kang Han-cheol’s movements, Se-woon extended his arms, lazily drawing circles in the air.

His movements were slow, like a turtle crawling.

Seeing this, Kang Han-cheol swung his fist without hesitation.

Smack!

But his fist never hit Se-woon.

With relaxed but precise movements, Se-woon grabbed Kang Han-cheol’s sleeve, using his force and speed to redirect it in the opposite direction.

Crash!

The tree Kang Han-cheol collided with and shook precariously, the vibration causing dozens of leaves to fall.

Tai Chi Chuan.

Unlike external martial arts that emphasize physical strength, Tai Chi Chuan is a representative internal martial art that focuses on internal energy. Its essence lies in handling not only one’s own power but also the forces around them.

Drawing the Taiji symbol with his arms, he controlled the surrounding forces as he wished.

That is the true subtlety of Tai Chi Chuan.

“…It’s not over yet.”

Despite the strong impact that made the tree tremble, Kang Han-cheol stood up unperturbed.

Then,

Rrrrip!

He roughly tore off the shirt he was wearing and threw it to the ground, likely thinking about how his sleeve was grabbed earlier by Se-woon.

Thump!

Kang Han-cheol changed his attack strategy. Clenching his own wrists tightly, to prevent being grabbed again, he thrust his right shoulder forward.

A shoulder tackle.

With the momentum of his charge, it seemed as if he would trample Se-woon beneath his feet.

His approach resembled the reckless charge of the ‘Boar that Rips the Hill’ he had encountered on the hillside.

However, Se-woon did not dodge.

With legs spread wide, he continued to rotate his arms slowly.

As Kang Han-cheol got closer, Se-woon’s arms stopped.

Or rather, they didn’t stop. They moved with such extreme slowness that it was almost unnoticeable.

Extreme precision.

It wasn’t just that his body was moving slowly—it felt as if he were slowing down the very flow of time around him.

And the moment Kang Han-cheol stepped into that field.

Whoosh!

Se-woon’s body moved lightly, as if carried by the wind, like a piece of paper.

His rotating arm touched Kang Han-cheol’s opposite shoulder and effortlessly twisted it in the reverse direction.

Unable to control his unnaturally twisted movements,

Crash!!

Kang Han-cheol was slammed into the tree once again.

Creeeeak—

The tree that had already groaned and shed leaves at the first impact couldn’t withstand the second blow and finally snapped.

The thick trunk splitting and falling was an astonishing sight.

This time, it seemed Kang Han-cheol had taken a significant hit and couldn’t get up easily.

“Ugh…”

For the first time, a groan escaped his lips.

Clutching his right shoulder in pain, it appeared he had dislocated it.

Even with muscles as strong as armor, his bones had given way—proof of how severe the impact had been.

Se-woon approached the agonized Kang Han-cheol.

“I lost…”

“This will hurt a bit.”

Pop!

“Aaargh!”

With a calm expression, Se-woon reset Kang Han-cheol’s dislocated shoulder.

Kang Han-cheol let out a loud scream he had been holding back, drawing everyone’s attention.

Still sweating from the previous impact, Se-woon’s shadow loomed over him.

“There’s no need to be in such a rush. Even without that, you are already strong enough.”

“…….”

Impatience. That was the real reason Kang Han-cheol had sought out Se-woon.

For the first time in his life, someone named Se-woon had risen above him, even though he had never been beneath anyone before.

Despite trying to follow Se-woon, not only was he failing to see any results, but a new figure, Yoo Seo-ah, had emerged above him.

This was the source of his impatience.

For the first time in his life, he felt the sensation of ‘falling behind’ repeatedly.

“Twice a day.”

“……?”

“Twice a day, come here and spar with me.”

“What do you mean by that…?”

“I don’t plan to teach you. Just watch and learn from the experience.”

Se-woon extended his hand to Kang Han-cheol, who was sitting beneath the broken tree trunk.

While Se-woon encouraged his campmates to foster their own will and grow, sparring with Kang Han-cheol wasn’t a bad experience for him either.

Moreover, if Kang Han-cheol, who could be considered one of the camp’s strongest assets along with Yoo Seo-ah, became even stronger, it would be a welcome development for Se-woon.

The stronger the camp, the more time Se-woon would have to freely search for hidden pieces.

Snap.

“…Understood.”

Kang Han-cheol grasped Se-woon’s hand.

At that moment, a Constellation observing all these events began to show interest.

-The Constellation, ‘Old Man Riding a Crocodile’, closely watches the player ‘Kang Han-cheol’.

The Old Man Riding a Crocodile.

The only one among the 72 Demon Lords who could stand shoulder to shoulder with Baal, a Grand Duke of Hell. He was Agares, the second-highest-ranking Great Demon Lord.