You cannot use other fighting techniques while using Plomot.

This was common sense that everyone knew.

However, Choi Hyun-seok knew this common sense was wrong.

In the past, though only once, he had used a fighting technique during Plomot.

Of course, he barely survived that experience.

After that, Choi Hyun-seok wondered.

Why?

Why can’t other demons use other fighting techniques during Plomot?

Why was he the only one capable of it?

Is there no way to use this more safely?

If it could be done, it would have tremendous power.

These concerns continued for a while, but soon got buried under other duties and were forgotten.

Choi Hyun-seok naturally stopped using other fighting techniques during Plomot.

The memory that had disappeared to the edge of consciousness.

For some reason, it was coming back to him in this moment of crisis.

“There’s a limit to how much magical power you can use in one spell.”

“You use fighting techniques too, so you should know? If you pour too much magical power into one technique, there’s backlash.”

As past memories overlapped with Park Hyun-a’s explanation, a hypothesis emerged.

‘There’s a limit to how much magical power one can handle at once. So it makes sense that you can’t use magic or fighting techniques while using Plomot.’

Plomot extremely activates the body using demonic energy.

Because of this, it required processing and using an enormous amount of demonic energy just to maintain Plomot.

To activate additional demonic energy to use fighting techniques in this situation?

It was nothing short of suicide.

‘But I’m different.’

Choi Hyun-seok has overwhelmingly higher limits for magical power and demonic energy usage at once.

‘Maybe… I might be able to use other fighting techniques even during Plomot.’

□ Plomot

‧ Proficiency: 52%

A Plomot proficiency exceeding 50%.

Plus a body that can withstand large amounts of magical power and demonic energy.

Finally, one of Choi Hyun-seok’s strengths – excellent magical power control.

With these, wouldn’t it be possible to use other fighting techniques during Plomot?

His prediction proved correct.

“I succeeded…”

Choi Hyun-seok looked down at the spine and head in his hands.

Even in death, war commander Ivan’s eyes were wide with disbelief.

It must have been baffling for him.

Even though it was a surprise attack, to be defeated by Choi Hyun-seok who was only half his size.

This was no different than a grown adult losing to a young boy.

[You operated magical power and demonic energy nearly perfectly!]

[Magical Power Control level increased from A → S]

[Demonic Energy Control level increased from B → A]

Hearing the pleasant alerts, Choi Hyun-seok finished by stomping on Ivan’s head.

Then the level-up alerts started ringing.

[Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!][Level up!]….

The endless level-up alerts.

‘Insane! I gained 38 levels.’

He went from level 852 to 890 in one go.

It seemed he gained almost all the experience points from killing war commander Ivan.

Choi Hyun-seok quickly distributed his ability points.

He couldn’t leave them unused when every point was precious.

Just then, a roar that shook the plains rang out.

“Ivaaaan-!”

It was the supreme warrior Liam.

His eyes were bloodshot.

“You wretch!”

His lifelong comrade, war commander Ivan.

He had died with his spine ripped out.

Liam charged forward looking ready to tear everything before him to pieces.

‘He’s fast…!’

Choi Hyun-seok tensed and took his stance.

Liam moved faster than him even though he was using Plomot level 1.

“I’ll kill you!”

Just as Liam’s sword was about to fall on Choi Hyun-seok.

Clang-!

A sword appeared from somewhere and deflected Liam’s blade.

“Would you like to play with me?”

Park Hyun-a said with a smirk.

And then…

“Uwaaa-!”

The hero-level undead, the First Warrior Squad that had been following, rushed at the group.

***

Choi Hyun-seok’s eyes moved rapidly.

Wherever he looked, there were enemies.

Each one was a hero-level undead that couldn’t be taken lightly.

Their skills were extraordinary as well.

‘Six directions in total.’

Six swords swung at once with Choi Hyun-seok at the center.

A perfect attack route that minimized blind spots while blocking escape routes.

This wasn’t the work of those who had only practiced together once or twice.

“Hup!”

Choi Hyun-seok inhaled sharply and tilted his head back.

The incoming sword barely grazed past his face.

He immediately grabbed the enemy’s wrist and switched positions with them by turning his body.

Swoosh, shwick-!

The following attacks pierced through the chest and stomach of the switched enemy.

They showed no hesitation in thrusting their swords into their own comrade.

As if they didn’t care what happened as long as they could kill Choi Hyun-seok.

‘Farewell.’

Choi Hyun-seok finished off the one who took the sword hits by breaking its neck.

[Level up!][Level up!]

The level-up alerts rang out.

Without a moment’s rest, swords kept swinging at him.

It felt like swords were coming from at least three directions at every moment.

If he stopped moving for even a moment.

If he made a mistake and his body got tangled, countless swords would pierce through Choi Hyun-seok’s body in that instant.

‘Don’t break the flow. Keep it fast and smooth.’

Choi Hyun-seok split each second into fragments, making the best decisions and movements at every moment.

If there was one fortunate thing, it was that he was faster than the other hero-level undead while using Plomot level 1.

Choi Hyun-seok actively used this advantage to reduce the number of enemies one by one.

‘There’s not much time. I need to deal with those two quickly.’

Though he was steadily reducing the enemies, Choi Hyun-seok’s heart grew more urgent.

He didn’t know how long he could maintain Plomot level 1.

Even if his proficiency had increased to maintain it longer, Plomot would eventually release when his demonic energy ran out.

Before that, he needed to deal with the semi-legendary undead, supreme warrior Liam, and war commander Mohan.

Fwaaah!

Just then, light from somewhere swept across the front.

The skin of the undead touched by the light rapidly burned away.

They jumped back in surprise, moving away from the light.

‘Now’s my chance.’

Thanks to Abelson’s support, he had a very brief moment.

Choi Hyun-seok quickly approached Liam and Mohan.

“You wretch!”

Recognizing Choi Hyun-seok, Liam swung his sword with bloodshot eyes.

Though he thought he dodged perfectly, it grazed his skin.

Feeling the stinging pain, Choi Hyun-seok extended his fist.

“Useless!”

Liam sneered and turned his head.

‘That’s a feint, you bastard.’

While withdrawing his extended fist, Choi Hyun-seok simultaneously kicked out his leg.

Nobilrace

Form 2 – Expression of Respect

A low kick struck Liam’s leg.

Purple light burst forth.

Liam clenched his teeth at the impact that was stronger than expected.

“That’s all for now!”

Having achieved his goal, Choi Hyun-seok quickly retreated.

Simultaneously, countless swords flew in and stabbed into where he had been.

‘This is more manageable than I thought.’

Despite the continued tense situation, Choi Hyun-seok’s mind somehow became calm.

He was gradually becoming familiar with the enemies’ movements.

‘Even though they’re hero-level, they still can’t demonstrate their full abilities.’

These were certainly excellent warriors.

Their coordination was perfect, suggesting they had worked together for a long time.

However, they fell short of Choi Hyun-seok in crucial moments.

The fact that they were undead.

Those who had handled magical power in life were forced to use demonic energy when they became undead.

They hadn’t overcome the disconnect that came from this.

‘If even the legendary-level can’t easily overcome it, the hero-level doesn’t stand a chance.’

As a result, they were only able to demonstrate about half of their true abilities.

They couldn’t use fighting techniques, and they repeatedly showed their inexperience in handling demonic energy.

‘I can definitely win now!’

This was an opportunity.

A chance to sweep through these hero-level powerhouses!

A chance to gain massive experience points!

[Level up!][Level up!]

Along with the level-up alerts, Choi Hyun-seok fell into a state of flow.

***

Park Hyun-a bit her lip hard.

She is currently facing both supreme warrior Liam and war commander Mohan simultaneously.

‘These bastards. They’re no ordinary opponents.’

Unlike other undead, these two had adapted quite well to demonic energy.

If Choi Hyun-seok hadn’t dealt with one of them first, it would have been truly dangerous.

Clang, chang! Kwaaa-!

Park Hyun-a responded by appropriately mixing swords and magic.

Though other hero-level undead occasionally clung to her, surprisingly, they weren’t much of a problem.

Screech-!

Half-baked heroes who couldn’t even properly use their own strength.

She could handle them easily with pure physical ability alone.

However, that doesn’t mean Park Hyun-a’s situation was comfortable.

‘I’m almost out of magical power. I need to take down at least one more quickly.’

Her magical power was about to run out completely.

Before it was too late, she needed to eliminate supreme warrior Liam.

Or at least war commander Mohan.

That was necessary for any chance of winning this fight.

‘By the way, Choi Hyun-seok. Is that guy really a monster…’

Park Hyun-a glanced briefly at where Choi Hyun-seok was.

Though the situation wasn’t leisurely enough to look away, she couldn’t help but look.

That’s how incredible Choi Hyun-seok’s fighting display was.

‘He’s perceiving the entire space. Does he have eyes on the back of his head or something…’

Choi Hyun-seok was devastating dozens of hero-level undead alone.

Would she be able to show such fighting prowess even if she were in there?

One thing was certain – it would have been impossible with Choi Hyun-seok’s physical strength alone.

Choi Hyun-seok wasn’t simply toying with enemies using strength and speed.

Overwhelming battle sense.

Movements that suggested he could see the entire battlefield at once.

The judgment that made the best choice at every moment.

Everything was perfect.

‘Is this what talent means…’

Park Hyun-a felt she understood the true meaning of ‘SSS-grade potential.’

‘That guy can go much higher.’

In truth, Park Hyun-a had almost finished growing.

Though her level would continue to rise, she wouldn’t get stronger like before.

Strength 423

Agility 401

Stamina 418

This was Park Hyun-a’s limit.

The limit at which she could fully control her body.

Though increasing stats beyond this would make her stronger, that power would gradually escape her control.

This was the limit of S-grade potential.

Magic 580

Though she was still growing in this area thanks to her excellent potential for magical power, she could see the end of this too.

At this rate, her magical power would reach its limit once it passed around 600.

From then on, Park Hyun-a would struggle to get stronger even with level-ups.

Her combat power would increase with her stats, but what meaning would it have if she couldn’t properly handle it?

‘But you’re different. You can go much higher.’

Today, Park Hyun-a became certain.

Choi Hyun-seok could become much stronger than her.

Even if his stats exceeded 400.

500, 600, maybe even at 700, Choi Hyun-seok would fully control that power.

“What are you doing? Focus!”

Park Hyun-a snapped back to attention at Choi Hyun-seok’s shout.

“I’m finishing one off now!”

Choi Hyun-seok was trading blows with war commander Mohan, having approached at some point.

Park Hyun-a sensed her awaited opportunity had come.

‘Here I go, bastard!’

She kicked off the ground while activating her magical power.

Advanced Combat Magic

Point Explosion

A small orb shot out quickly.

War commander Mohan couldn’t dodge the magic coming from directly behind him.

Bang!

Mohan flew back with the explosion.

Choi Hyun-seok didn’t miss this opening.

He grabbed Mohan’s flying neck, spun once using centrifugal force, and slammed him into the ground.

Then he brought his fist down toward the skull.

Reidrun-style Fighting Technique

Form 7 – Crushing Strike Wave

The head shattered with a thunderous sound under his fist.

Though flesh and entrails stained his clothes, Choi Hyun-seok smiled.

“Level up…”

Park Hyun-a was right.

Hunting undead was the best experience point event.

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