Leveling Up Alone

Chapter 364 – Siege of Nagoya (6)

Historical records mentioned instances when an official delegation from Japan to Joseon[1] would request the then-lord of Daema Island to translate for them.

‘If Craspio was originally a monster that appeared from a dimensional rift meant for South Korea... Then the Black Orcs are monsters from the Japanese dimensional rift... Wow... So Japan has been overreacting until now?’

Of course, all these were just assumptions made by Han-Yeol. To start with, the dimensional rifts could occur purely by coincidence. It wasn't as if there was someone deciding that each country would receive one big and two small dimensional rifts, right?

However, it seemed too good to be true for it to be a coincidence this time. South Korea was the first country for the dimensional rift to appear, and it had the most dimensional rifts globally. A total of 12,825 dimensional rifts had appeared worldwide since the first one, with around forty percent of them (5,130) occurring in South Korea alone.

It was remarkable how forty percent of all dimensional rifts occurred in South Korea, considering it was only half of the already small Korean Peninsula. But was it not so far-fetched this time? No, it made more sense that Craspio was originally South Korea’s problem to begin with.

“Haha... Geez...”

If Han-Yeol’s assumptions were correct, then it was an understatement to say that the Japanese shot themselves in the foot; it was more accurate to say they unwittingly committed Seppuku.

“Chwiiik!”

“Kwiiik! Kwiiiik!”

Vroooooooooom!

The orcs became agitated at the sound of the war horns blaring in the distance.

[Advance forward!]

[March!]

[Kruwaaa!]

Chwik! Chwik!

Surprisingly, the commanders of the Black Orcs spoke the human language, and Han-Yeol immediately recognized it as Japanese.

‘Oh?’

This was Han-Yeol’s first time witnessing a monster speaking a human language. The notion of monsters communicating in human language was unheard of, as they were creatures loyal only to their primal instincts. Although Han-Yeol had seen monsters speak before, it was limited to the Bastro Dimension.

‘Japanese... Do I need to ask for a translator...?’

Han-Yeol was an avid fan of what was known as the ‘Big Three’ anime, so he was capable of having basic conversations in Japanese. However, he would struggle if the other person slurred, spoke fast, or used difficult words. It was evident that he could not understand what the Black Orcs were saying, as their Japanese was far from proper.

‘Hmm... I guess we need to search if any of the survivors know how to speak Korean.’

It was a bit bothersome, but there was a need for him to further investigate the matter upon learning that the Black Orcs were capable of speaking a human language.

It was then.

Ding!

[The rank of Translation has increased.]

[Language Added: Japanese]

‘Huh?’

Translation tended to come through unexpectedly, but this timing couldn’t have been better. Han-Yeol was relieved that his problems were resolved; he no longer had to struggle to find a translator. However, he felt quite flustered seeing everything fall into place so perfectly.

Now, he could comprehend the orcs' grumblings from a distance.

[Hurry up, you maggots!]

Chwak!

Intense whipping was taking place within the horde of orcs.

“Chwiiik!”

“Kieek!”

“...”

‘What the...? It’s just nonsense...’ Han-Yeol grimaced, dismissing the chatter as insubstantial.

It would have been normal to feel disappointed, yet he wasn't dismayed at all.

‘The real investigation starts once I capture them and interrogate them.’

Heh.

Things seemed to grow more complex, but he found it enjoyable at the same time.

‘Hmm... This would've been the perfect situation if Craspio wasn't here...’

The threat of Craspio continued to weigh heavily on Han-Yeol.

[Attack! Conquer the castles built by the humans!]

“Chwiik!”

“Chwiiiiik!”

Two hundred thousand Black Orcs charged toward Nagoya.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

Han-Yeol watched the Black Orcs charge toward Nagoya from atop the tall building and transmitted a command to Kandir, who was on the ground.

‘Kill those Black Orcs.’

[As you command, my lord.]

Key figures of Han-Yeol’s forces, such as himself, Kandir, Riru, Barshell, Taichin, Camelot, Tayarana, Mariam, Sahas, and the others, were all connected through Mariam’s telepathy network. They didn’t require any special communication device, no matter the distance between them.

Mariam might have had her second awakening in the Bastro Dimension thanks to Han-Yeol, obtaining another class, the Monster Tamer, but she didn't neglect her original role as a supporter in large-scale battles. She willingly took a backseat once again, believing it was the best way to support Tayarana.

[All warriors! Charge!]

[Chaaarge!]

Awooooo!

Numerous iron plates were installed around the city, and the Bastro Warriors were merely defending these positions against the Black Orcs. Unsurprisingly, the Bastro Warriors felt disgruntled and frustrated at having to defend against what they perceived as weak opponents.

At that moment, Han-Yeol issued the command to attack, and the eager warriors finally unleashed their fury, charging over the iron plates to massacre the orcs.

Chwak! Chwak!

“Chwiiik!”

The Black Orcs were clearly no match for the Bastro Warriors from the outset. Comparing the two was an insult to these battle-hardened warriors. Within less than ten minutes of the clash, the majority of the Black Orcs had fallen.

[W-What are those monsters?!]

The orc commander couldn't comprehend why its subordinates were being effortlessly cut down.

[Why?! Why are you monsters siding with humans?!]

Chwiiik!

The commander shrieked in anger. It couldn't fathom why the monsters, who should instinctively kill humans, were aligning themselves with the humans.

Chwak!

“Chwiiik!”

[Kill these filthy abominations!]

Awooooo!

Under Bashell’s command, the Canine Warriors performed spectacularly in this large-scale battle, just as expected.

Awoooooo!

Tak!

Han-Yeol didn't bother leading the Canine Warriors, despite it being known that he was Harkan. Well, even back when he was Harkan, he didn't lead them in every single battle.

Currently, Riru led the Canine Warriors while Barshell managed matters on the ground. Harkan was the type to entrust things to his subordinates if they proved better than him, and Barshell was indeed much better at leading troops on the ground. He wasn't called the Young Genius Commander for no reason.

The Bastro Warriors ruthlessly massacred the Black Orcs in a one-sided battle.

[Damn it!]

The Black Orc Commander was furious upon seeing that things were not unfolding as it had imagined. Google seaʀᴄh Noᴠelꜰɪre.nᴇt

Meanwhile, Han-Yeol leisurely watched the battle between the Bastro Warriors and the Black Orcs when movement in the western district of the city caught his eye.

‘Hmm? Those aren’t monsters... Eh? Humans?’

Surprisingly, ten people with rucksacks were attempting to leave the city.

‘What the hell are they doing?’ Han-Yeol couldn't believe it.

While Bastrolings and humans fought desperately for their lives, these individuals were trying to escape to save their own skins.

‘Hmm...’ Han-Yeol pondered what to do with them.

Should he leave them alone, or should he forcefully bring them back? Ultimately, he decided it was best to go and understand their intentions first.

Tak!

He leaped from building to building to intercept the group of fleeing people.

[We need to hurry up! We’re all going to die at this rate!]

[W-Will we be alright? It’s full of monsters outside!]

[Hehehe! There don’t seem to be that many monsters over here, and who knows? Maybe we’ll meet some beautiful furries!]

It turned out that these people were members of Japan’s far-right internet community, 2ch. This online community comprised anime otakus and Hikikomoris, representing one of Japan’s significant social issues.

These ten men hastily decided to flee when they felt their lives were at risk. However, their true motive for leaving was solely due to their reluctance to abandon their homeland.

Initially, it might seem they were reluctant to depart due to attachment to their motherland, but the reality was more twisted. These deranged men, each weighing over one hundred kilograms and emanating a stench like sweaty, rancid pigs due to their poor hygiene habits, believed they were now in a post-apocalyptic world. In their delusion, they saw themselves as kings entitled to claim ownership over these desolate lands.

Notably, they were oblivious to their own overpowering body odor, having grown accustomed to it.

[Wait for me, Fate-chan!]

Despite Japan teetering on the brink of collapse, their primary interest lay in looting abandoned figurine and DVD shops to fulfill their obsession with 2D anime girls.

As they departed Nagoya, heading toward the nearby mountains, their absurd intentions became more apparent.

Whoosh! Tak!

“Hey.”

[H-Hiiik!]

[W-Who are you?!]

The overweight men shrieked in horror when something landed behind them, initially thinking it was a monster. However, upon turning around, they were relieved to see a familiar face.

[What the? It’s just Lee Han-Yeol.]

[That surprised me... Damn it... Why did I get scared of that little Chon[2]? I am an embarrassment to the Great Japanese Empire!]

[I need to commit Seppuku now...]

‘Hmm?’

They assumed they could say anything they wanted in front of him, believing Han-Yeol couldn't speak Japanese. This led them to hurl racist remarks at him, a skill they had mastered due to their involvement in the 2ch community.

However, what they were unaware of was that Han-Yeol had recently gained the ability to speak Japanese thanks to his skill, Translation.

It's important to note that Han-Yeol held a dislike for certain Japanese individuals who dared to downplay or mock the numerous war crimes committed by their country, largely due to misinformation taught by their government in history classes.

Moreover, "Chon" was a derogatory term used by the Japanese to insult Koreans, a meaning any Korean would understand even if they didn't speak Japanese. Han-Yeol didn't require Translation to comprehend what they meant by calling him a Chon.

Frankly speaking, these individuals lacked the basic intelligence required to comprehend the gravity of their words.

1. An ancient Korean kingdom. ?

2. A derogatory remark explained later. ?