I’M A Max-Level Regressor [EN]: Chapter 110

110.

But Jin Bomi still couldn’t understand.

From the highest-grade magic potion Shinwa created initially to the enhancement potion and Identification Glasses revealed this time, they were all things that would enrich the life of an Awakened.

Why mention the negative aspects of interest first, rather than the positive ones?

“Was there some kind of approach through a dark route that I’m unaware of?”

“I can assure you, the less you know about that, the better.”

“If there’s a dangerous element to Shinwa, I want to know too. That way, I can help in any way I can…….”

“I’ll definitely tell you if I need help. So far, it’s okay. Don’t worry too much.”

Shinwa shook his head.

Jin Bomi’s concern was, of course, appreciated, but there was no need for her to get involved in his affairs.

Magic enhancement, Great Awakening effect, and the ability to identify loot.

In a situation where products that could affect each and every one of these substantial abilities were being created.

Shinwa believed with 100% certainty that these products would attract the attention of organizations known as the axis of evil.

There was no need to look for reasons far away; the three major evils of nearby China were the targets.

In particular, the Oseonghui [Five Stars Association] had a history of sending Joo Youngsaeng to forcibly recruit him, didn’t they?

‘No matter how I think about it, being affiliated with the Yanghwa Guild is a loss for me.’

That’s what Shinwa thought.

It was necessary to distance himself further, not for the sake of the Yanghwa Guild, but for his own sake.

If those guys later took the Yanghwa Guild hostage instead of him, it would be a troublesome matter in its own right.

That’s because it could escalate into a problem between guilds.

He absolutely hated a bloody war breaking out using him as a medium.

‘If I’m going to get blood splattered on me anyway, it’s more comfortable for me to take the hit. The Yanghwa Guild has thankfully fulfilled its role faithfully so far.’

A beautiful farewell is essential, even for the sake of the Yanghwa Guild.

Jin Bomi said.

“Shinwa, are you perhaps thinking about and worrying about our guild?”

“That’s right. It’s not about cutting off our ties with each other. It’s just about cutting off the official connection.”

“Ah…….”

“Officially, we’ll go our separate ways, but private cooperation will always be valid as needed.”

“You mean that, right?”

“Of course. Even though I’m simple, I’m not so thoughtless as to make empty talk about just anything.”

Shinwa smiled brightly at Jin Bomi.

In any case, the connection with the Yanghwa Guild would continue because of the exclusive sales rights for the highest-grade magic potion.

Since they needed each other, there was no reason for the relationship to be severed. It was just a matter of cutting off the burdensome sense of belonging in advance.

“I understand. I’ll talk to my father about it. Actually…….”

“Actually?”

“My father has delegated full authority to me. He told me to hold onto Shinwa no matter how much money it takes for the contract renewal.”

“I’ll just take the sentiment.”

Shinwa smiled and shook his head.

With Jin Sungtae’s fiery personality, he might have given Jin Bomi a blank check.

However, there was also the issue of morale among other guild members, and even if it was a blank check, the price wouldn’t be very groundbreaking.

‘There are plenty of ways to make money anyway.’

He decided not to be impatient.

If his dependence on the Yanghwa Guild increased, it could cause problems when he retired later.

“Shinwa, please promise me just this one thing instead.”

“What is it? I’ll definitely grant it if it’s not an impossible wish.”

“Let’s go on a date.”

“……Huh?”

Why a date all of a sudden?

“If Shinwa leaves the guild, it’ll be hard to meet under the pretense of dungeons or other excuses. I want to spend precious time together so that Shinwa doesn’t forget my face.”

“Okay. Let’s do that.”

Shinwa smiled with an awkward expression at her sudden date request.

A date with the youngest daughter of a conglomerate chairman……. It was a beautiful picture, but he was worried.

However, he didn’t want to ignore her pure heart. He also felt quite a bit of charm from her.

“Is that a promise?”

“Yes. It’s a promise.”

“Hehe.”

Jin Bomi couldn’t openly show her joy, so she just shrugged her shoulders slightly and shyly revealed her emotions.

‘She’s such a cute woman. Except for the fact that she feels too young to me.’

Shinwa sighed inwardly as he newly recognized his actual age – 56 years old.

At times like this, he wished that only the memories of his age in his previous life could be selectively erased.

* * *

1 hour later.

“This is where my direction diverges from the executives, right?”

“It seems like you’ll be meeting Nami Na, the branch manager of the Seoul branch. After all, the guild has dealt with quite a few guys.”

“Then I’ll be meeting the headquarters manager?”

“It seems so. I heard it’s a private meeting?”

Having entered the KSA [Korean Special Ability Association] headquarters, I parted ways with Seo Yehee, Yoon Taeho, Jung Hoon, and Jin Bomi midway.

The directions guided by the assigned agents were different.

While riding in the car with Jin Bomi, it seemed that Seo Yehee had notified them early on.

But seeing as she didn’t tell me right away, I wondered if Seo Yehee was considerate of the drive date with Jin Bomi.

“Then I’ll contact you later.”

I greeted the executives and headed to the KSA headquarters following the agent’s guidance.

The direction the executives headed was the special headquarters building, a slightly smaller building than the existing headquarters building.

Clang. Clang, clang.

In the meantime, there was a group of Awakened being arrested and brought in by KSA agents.

They were heinous criminals, not only with special handcuffs for Awakened but also with shackles.

Most likely, they were caught in the Red Zone or Yellow Zone for crimes such as murder, theft, and manslaughter.

‘The KSA is having quite an eventful time.’

For about 10 years from 2020, it is called the ‘War on Crime’ period in the history of the KSA.

While the Awakened associations of other countries are expanding quantitatively and qualitatively, they spend a lot of time cracking down on internal problems.

It’s not a good trend.

Thanks to this, they later gain the fruit of stabilizing public order, but international competitiveness drops sharply.

‘So the KSA’s dependence on the Hongyeon and Cheongyeon guilds is also very high. Frankly, it’s the worst.’

If it continues like this, after the Korean Guild War, the KSA’s influence will be reduced to the role of a ‘public order maintenance organization.’

They will have all the talented Awakened snatched away by the Hongyeon and Cheongyeon guild alliance, which is reborn as a super-large dinosaur guild.

They will only be in charge of the stamp-taking role of issuing and approving dungeon licenses.

‘Well, I’m sure they’ll do well on their own.’

I cut off the thoughts about the future that were smoldering up.

Honestly, ‘What am I going to do knowing that?’

There’s no need for me to take responsibility for the fate of the KSA, and there’s no reason to.

However, being in a position to know the future, there were parts where I kept thinking about the number of cases.

You could say it’s a kind of neurosis that only regressionists experience? Now I know why Nicholas used to live with painkillers in his mouth in his previous life.

After a while.

Having entered the headquarters, I first met Lee Hahsung in the basement.

He wanted to directly confirm the bodies of Park Hyungshan and Jeil Construction, and I took them out of the subspace and showed them.

Lee Hahsung collected the necessary samples through the KSA’s research personnel.

They moved busily, and in the meantime, Lee Hahsung continued the explanation.

“If you compare it with the DNA registered in the license, the results will come out quickly. If the person is correct, the bounty will be deposited without any problems on the same day, so don’t worry.”

“I trust that you will take good care of it.”

“You’ve done a really great job this time, Kang Shinwa. I sincerely bow my head and thank you.”

In Lee Hahsung’s appearance of politely expressing his gratitude to me, there was a sincerity without hypocrisy.

He sometimes showed stubbornness in his work, but he was definitely not a hypocrite.

If I had to say, he was closer to a passionate boss. As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together, so he had a lot in common with Nami Na, who was a workaholic.

“No. I was just doing what I wanted to do according to my needs. It’s not like I didn’t take the reward.”

It was the truth.

Everyone is packaging me with words like the hero of this era or the apostle of justice, but from my perspective as the person involved, I can only laugh in vain.

Well, the media’s boisterous hero-making isn’t anything new, so it’s not particularly surprising.

Since I’m a homebody who hardly does outdoor activities, there are even fewer opportunities to meet people and feel the popularity.

“There are also many requests from overseas to arrange a meeting with Shinwa through the KSA.”

“The KSA?”

“I guess they think they can exert more influence by borrowing the power of a national public institution.”

“That’s a bit unexpected. He’s still officially affiliated with the Yanghwa Guild.”

“Perhaps they are thinking of our KSA as Kang Shinwa’s next destination. Of course, I know that’s not the case.”

“Hmm…….”

“There’s no need to think too complicatedly. It just means that they all recognize Kang Shinwa’s skills and fame.”

“If you are bothered by such things, please tell the headquarters manager on my behalf. I have no intention of belonging to any organization.”

“I was already giving that kind of fundamental answer, haha.”

“Thank you.”

In Lee Hahsung’s appearance of bursting into a hearty laugh, there seemed to be a sense of pride.

Apart from the recruitment greed he had in the past, he felt happy that a domestic Awakened was receiving worldwide attention?

“Anyway, Kang Shinwa has now become a really important person to our KSA. The recruitment issue is a thing of the past. Now, there is something to say from the perspective of a national organization.”

As expected, the purpose of the private meeting was different.

Finally, Lee Hahsung got to the point.