The Late Game Healer Is Way Too Strong – Chapter 341

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟒𝟏: 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐝 2

“F*ck. . . that bastard. He came too early. . .”

Choi Dae-soo tried to rouse himself, clinging onto Siwoo’s voice in his fading vision.

He didn’t want to call his former rival his savior, or to praise him too much.

But he could not deny that he was mankind’s hope.

Because even Choi Dae-soo himself was placing his hope on Siwoo.

KWAJIIING!!

Siwoo cut down the fangs of the monster charging at him and manifested magic in front of him.

Dark clouds flashed in the pitch-black sky.

An mass of formidable magical power split the pitch blackness and descended precisely onto the coordinates that Siwoo had calculated.

KWAAAANG!!!

A deafening roar rang out, and the world was bathed in a bright yellow flash.

It was a gruesome sight, as if divine punishment had descended.

Amidst the acrid smell and the grayish smoke rising into the air, a loathsome voice could be heard.

“I was late because I had to do this and that. Why are you lying on the ground, beaten again?”

Siwoo frowned, looking down at Choi Dae-soo.

As far as he knew, it was the first time he had seen Choi Dae-soo in such a state.

Choi Dae-soo had an expression as if he had swallowed a bug.

Of all the people he didn’t want to see him like this, it had to be the one he hated the most.

“Ha. . . Even if I die, I. . . didn’t want you. . . to see me like this. . .”

“It’s too late. Can I take a picture? I’ll keep it as a souvenir.”

“Kill me. . . Kill me. . .!”

Choi Dae-soo bared his teeth at Siwoo, lifting only his head.

The cool middle-aged man was nowhere to be seen, and instead, there was a pitiful-looking beggar before him.

A muscular beggar.

“It seems like you don’t even have the strength to stand, let alone kill me. Don’t waste your energy.”

“Ugh. . . Just heal me. . .”

“Alright.”

Siwoo decided not to tease him any further, considering his condition.

WHOOSH!!

A grand magical power surged from his dantian and flowed into Siwoo’s fingertips.

A fearsomely concentrated power blossomed from his palm and soon manifested a bright yellow magic circle.

A brilliant golden flash beautifully illuminated the surroundings and warmly enveloped Choi Dae-soo’s body.

It naturally healed everything from serious wounds to minor cuts and abrasions.

“Whew.”

His pale face regained its color, and his depleted stamina and energy flooded back into his body like a rising tide.

Choi Dae-soo checked his condition with a clear mind.

Everything had returned to normal.

No, it wasn’t just back to normal. It felt like he had been restored to his prime, and he could even feel a faint heat in his body.

It was as if his blood had become hotter, unable to contain his overflowing power.

“Amazing, really.”

Choi Dae-soo said, looking at Siwoo with surprised eyes.

This was beyond healing, closer to regeneration, or even revival.

“Is this the true power of a Vitalist?”

“Something like that.”

“I’ve seen wound recovery before. . . But this is far beyond human capabilities.”

“Because you can’t just use life force recklessly.”

Siwoo replied with a shrug.

He usually used Heal to treat urgent injuries.

There weren’t many situations where he had to infuse ‘life force’, and even if there were, he didn’t use a lot of it.

Unlike magical power, life energy was the very source of life.

Therefore, Siwoo didn’t use such treatment on just anyone.

“Is it okay to do it now?”

“You’ll need your strength, so it’s easier for me if I replenish it.”

“Replenish. . . I don’t like the sound of it, but I’m in debt, so I won’t argue.”

Choi Dae-soo smirked, suppressing the heat that was flaring up.

In fact, this ‘Vitality’ was one of the reasons Siwoo had gone to the other world.

To handle ‘Vitality’, one first needed the energy of another living being, which had to be done using a technique called [Life Steal].

However, there was no living being on Earth with higher energy than humans.

Under normal circumstances, he wouldn’t have bothered to move to obtain ‘Vitality’, but he needed that power to fight the Demon King.

Fortunately, there were many life forms other than humans in the other world, and thanks to that, Siwoo was able to replenish enough energy there to return.

“I’m going to take on that monster.”

Choi Dae-soo said, glaring at the Fallen Angel that had blown him away.

The monster seemed to have taken considerable damage from Siwoo’s lightning strike, but it was now baring its fangs again.

It was disgusting beyond imagination.

Choi Dae-soo’s gaze turned to his sworn enemy.

“Older Brother! Are you alright?!”

At that moment, Uljibataar exclaimed in joy as the thick dust settled.

Seeing his overjoyed expression, Siwoo couldn’t help but smile.

“Older Brother!!! I was so worried when you disappeared!”

“Thank you. I came back safely thanks to you.”

“No, what did I do? I just waited, hoping that Older Brother would solve this problem quickly.”

“Really? Thank you for waiting.”

“Do the others know that Older Brother has returned?”

“Hmm, I’ve met a few. I should meet the rest now. Anyway, I’m glad to see you alive.”

Siwoo patted Uljibataar on the shoulder and infused him with Heal and Vitality, just like he had done with Choi Dae-soo.

His body, which had not received proper food or water for weeks, was nothing but skin and bones.

A golden magical power surged through Uljibataar’s emaciated body, invigorating the muscles all over his body.

“Wow. . . T. . .Thank you, Older Brother. . .”

Uljibataar had been healed of his injuries by Siwoo’s recovery ability before, but this was the first time he had experienced such recovery.

Uljibataar was stunned by his own vastly improved condition.

He felt like he could fight and defeat a devil all by himself right now.

“I will stake my life to protect Older Brother!”

“I saved you, so why stake your life, you idiot? Stay alive, no matter what.”

“Yes? Yes. . . I understand.”

“I’m going to help that big guy.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Siwoo rushed straight to where Choi Dae-soo was fighting.

The ‘Fallen Angel’ was lashing out with its dozens of fangs like whips, blocking Choi Dae-soo’s approach.

SWISH SWISH SWISH!!

In the blink of an eye, over a dozen exchanges took place.

Wherever the fangs grazed, they left a trajectory as if they had been cut with a sword.

It was a precarious situation where a moment’s carelessness could cost him his life.

However, Choi Dae-soo was not floundering in a pinch like he had been a while ago.

He looked as if he was enjoying this situation, a ferocious smile on his face as he prepared to strike the monster.

“It seems you want revenge. I’ll cover you.”

“Heh heh heh. It’s easier to work with someone who’s quick on the uptake.”

Choi Dae-soo chuckled and gathered his magical power.

It was understandable that he would want to get a hit in, as his pride as the world’s strongest Battle Hunter had been scratched.

━KILIILI, HIHIHHI

A strange sound came from the monster’s split face.

It sounded like laughter, or perhaps the sound of scratching its throat.

The monster’s split fangs pierced like awls.

“It’s really fast.”

Siwoo muttered and drew Muramasa from its sheath.

The blade, which was swung at a speed like Lightning Flash, sliced through the air like a single ray of light, cutting off all the fangs that were flying towards him.

This was the first time the Fallen Angel had ever experienced anything like this.

To think that there was a being who dared to damage its body.

And so easily at that.

The monster’s gaze turned to Siwoo.

It had thought that Lightning Strike was an extraordinary attack, but it had never expected swordsmanship.

The monster had been wary of Choi Dae-soo, a close-range Battle Hunter, rather than a mage who needed time to cast spells.

Blood tried to gush out from the severed surface.

However, there was something that moved even faster than that.

“First of all, a hit!!”

A huge hammer newly manifested in Choi Dae-soo’s hand was swung as if it would crush the monster.

BANG!!!

The heavy iron, which cut through the air, struck the Fallen Angel’s forehead directly.

━KUGHUAAAAK!!

Along with an enormous roar, black blood spewed from the monster’s mouth.

The face that had been split in half merged into one, and blood dripped down from under its chin.

The monster glared at Choi Dae-soo with its bulging blood vessels.

Its eyes were chillingly fierce.

“Heh heh heh, this isn’t the time to be glaring at me.”

However, Choi Dae-soo laughed at the monster’s attitude.

The monster turned its head abruptly, feeling an ominous sensation.

“Too late.”

There, Siwoo stood, his hand clenched with the power of ether.

Siwoo’s fist, surrounded by a pointed and hard outer layer like dragon scales, headed for the monster’s head.

━KIHIII

The monster let out a strange sound that was neither laughter nor anything else.

CRASH!!!

A flash of light burst from the tip of the fist.

The ground was crushed, and the flow of air was distorted.

A wave of sound enveloped the surroundings.

“It’s over.”

Siwoo released his power and looked around.

The Fallen Angel was gone without a trace.

“Wherever you go, you end up becoming a monster.”

Choi Dae-soo frowned, taking out a cigar from his pocket.

A true monster who was always ahead of him, even when he thought he had caught up.

To Choi Dae-soo, Siwoo was more than just a rival.

“A monster? That’s hurtful to hear.”

“You don’t even deserve such an expression. You’ve already transcended the realm of humans.”

“As if you’re still in the realm of humans.”

“Hooh— I’m human enough. Don’t lump me together with the likes of you.”

Choi Dae-soo exhaled a long stream of cigar smoke and moved on.

“Older Brother! Are you alright?!”

Uljibataar asked, running towards Siwoo.

He, too, looked very surprised by Siwoo’s momentum.

“Just one monster, what’s the big deal?”

“No. . . That one monster could destroy an entire country. . .”

Uljibataar trailed off, his face pale.

After all, what could he explain to someone who had just killed a Fallen Angel in a single blow?

“What are you planning to do next?”

“Hmm. . . I should go to another region now.”

“I’ll follow you!”

Uljibataar exclaimed with a determined face.

If he didn’t get excited after seeing such a thrilling battle, he wouldn’t be a warrior anymore.

Siwoo, who saw his strong determination, chuckled lightly and patted Uljibataar on the back.

Just his attitude alone was encouraging and empowering enough.

However, he was still ‘outside the main force’.

“Uljibataar. I appreciate your enthusiasm, but you have something else to do.”

“What. . . What is it, Older Brother?”

“What else? You have to guard this place.”

Siwoo planned to deal with the Fallen Angels and higher-ranking demons soon.

Of course, he wouldn’t be doing it all by himself. The imperial soldiers and ‘Misteltein’ would be with him.

However, that could leave some areas unguarded, so hunters like Uljibataar were needed to guard people in various regions.

“I want to fight on the front lines too. Can’t I?”

“I’ll be more at ease fighting on the front lines if you safely protect the shelter.”

“That’s. . .”

Uljibataar tried to answer but closed his mouth and fell into thought.

Then he felt ashamed of himself for making such a rash judgment.

“I’m sorry, Older Brother. I was shortsighted.”

“No, I understand your true feelings. Just the thought of fighting with your life on the line is great.”

“No, Older Brother.”

“Later. . . You may have to fight on the front lines a little later. Until then, hold out here.”

Uljibataar nodded at Siwoo’s words.

“Well, then, shall we proceed with the next plan? Hey, Choi Dae-soo. Can you move?”

“Where to?”

“To find another ‘Misteltein’.”

Translator’s Blog

Blog

• Loid Forger: The Ultimate Husbando?
• Naruto and Sasuke: Bro-mance or True Love? The Ultimate Anime Bromance Debate
• How to Know If You’re Cringing Your Classmate: A Guide to Social Survival
• My Brain on UFC: Why I’m Convinced I Could Totally Take on Adesanya (I’m Lying, Don’t Tell Dana)
• Hidden Villages, Hidden Countries? Where’s the Rest of the World in Naruto?