I’M A Max-Level Regressor [EN]: Chapter 150

150.

“Bomi, what do you want to do? Not what your family, your father, or the people around you want you to be.”

“……What I want to do?”

“You must have something you want to do, right? Something you really want to do, but can’t because of others.”

“I want to focus solely on developing my talents without being tied to guild or group activities. I want to properly develop my shamanic abilities.”

“Is that all? Be more specific. Your true feelings become clearer when you express them.”

“I’m not suited to be a leader, and I don’t want to be one. I don’t want to be responsible for anyone.”

“It’s good that you’re being honest. Bomi, think simply. What you just said is the answer for you.”

“…….”

“Do what you want to do! Don’t do what you’re told. You’re an adult now, right? If you let others control your life, you’ll definitely regret it someday.”

“Do you think it’s okay? I’m afraid of making mistakes.”

“C’est la vie! [That’s life.] Even if you make mistakes, just think of them as part of your life.”

I got so caught up in her reaction that my voice rose without me realizing it.

The reason I don’t regret my past life is that I did what I wanted to do.

Of course, it was a tough journey, and I desperately wanted to retire, but Nicholas definitely fulfilled my wish to become stronger.

I was so overworked that I ended up like a flat tire in my later years, but until then, I had no regrets.

“I’m doing a lot of thinking. My older siblings are already establishing their places in the group.”

“What are your thoughts, Bomi?”

“I don’t like it. I have no interest in managing a company, and the same goes for running a guild. If I did, I would have diligently taken lessons under Yeehee.”

“Remember what you told me and put it into practice. No one can live your life for you.”

“That’s… true.”

“If your family and parents care about you, they might worry at first, but they’ll eventually support you.”

I instilled confidence in her.

I wasn’t encouraging rebellion, but giving her the confidence to live a life without regrets.

The worst life is one where you regret not living the way you wanted to when you get older.

It becomes a hellish review where you negate all the time you’ve spent.

“Thank you, Shin-hwa.”

“It’s nothing. Just think of it as an old man’s… no, a senior who’s lived four years longer meddling.”

I habitually tried to use an expression I used before regressing, but I quickly corrected myself.

I sometimes forget.

That my current twenty-four-year-old body houses the mind of my fifty-six-year-old past life.

“I’m sorry, Shin-hwa! I’m bringing up serious topics on a pleasant date……”

“Haha, it’s okay. Now, let’s go eat some delicious sashimi. We’re almost there!”

“Wow! Sounds good! I’m excited!”

Before I knew it, the restaurant I had in mind was right in front of us. The sashimi is great, but the spicy fish stew is exceptional.

It was time to start an unforgettable gourmet tour with her. The sashimi restaurant was the starting point!

* * *

That night.

After finishing her enjoyable date with Shin-hwa, Jin Bomi was quietly taking a walk.

A man was following her at a safe distance, as always, it was Jung-hoon, who always escorted her.

“…….”

She clasped the necklace around her neck with both hands, as if handling a precious treasure.

It was a dimensional stone necklace that Shin-hwa had given her as a birthday present.

He didn’t tell her how he had crafted it, but he said it was a necklace that greatly helped with sleep.

She had only mentioned once in passing that she suffered from insomnia.

Shin-hwa remembered it and gave her the gift. It wasn’t a product sold in stores.

It was rough, but it was a necklace that felt like it had Shin-hwa’s personal touch.

That’s why it felt more beautiful and meaningful than a ready-made necklace.

‘Happy birthday, Bomi.
Today is a very meaningful day for you.
I hope you always know the value of each day and live a life for yourself.
As a senior in life, I’ll always give you advice.’

Shin-hwa’s words at the farewell kept echoing in her head.

Hearing those words made her feel overwhelmed, and her eyes welled up.

Why did those words make her tear up so much as soon as she heard them? It seemed like she had a lot of pent-up frustration.

I want to be with Shin-hwa!

She regretted not saying those words in front of Shin-hwa.

In fact, she had held back once.

Because it could be an impulse.

It could be a sudden decision made out of envy for Shin-hwa’s team and teammates.

So, she was going to ask herself again coldly. Whether she was forcing herself to fit her emotions.

‘After listening to Shin-hwa’s advice, I feel like something has been relieved.’

Anyway, it seemed like she had the most meaningful birthday thanks to Shin-hwa.

She felt good because it felt like she had received important advice in her life.

However, there was only one thing.

What bothered her was that Shin-hwa had said he wanted to meet the executives at the Yanghwa Guild’s special security facility, the ‘Secret Room,’ soon.

He said he had something important to discuss. Of course, it wasn’t about returning to the guild.

‘He said it was really important, so I need to be prepared.’

She knew better than anyone that Shin-hwa had never said anything frivolous.

It didn’t seem like it was time for a leisurely walk. Her complicated feelings were sorted out, and she received an unforgettable gift.

Now it was time to return to work. Until she made a final decision, she would silently do what she had to do.

* * *

[Hello, Kang Shin-hwa?

This is Kim Jae-rim, the guild master of the Hyehwa Guild.

I am contacting you to inform you that your requested guest participation in the dungeon is possible.

Master Mok Jin-woo also readily agreed and said that he had been waiting for your participation. Then, I will see you that day.

I will send you additional detailed briefing materials.]

As soon as I returned home, I was greeted by an email from Kim Jae-rim.

Seeing him use the portal email that I thought had disappeared as a relic of the old era, I couldn’t hide the fact that he was old.

‘Is Mok Jin-woo planning to get rid of me along with this opportunity?’

According to past history, Kim Jae-rim is assassinated on his way out after completing the dungeon raid with Mok Jin-woo.

It happened without any time to react.

The Hyehwa Guild, which lost its leader like a bolt from the blue, collapses like dominoes in an instant.

‘In fact, from Mok Jin-woo’s point of view, he would think that he could easily handle someone like me.’

Although he seemed to think of it as trivial, Mok Jin-woo is actually a much higher SS+ rank than me.

Since my rank is three levels lower at B+, it’s not strange that he looks down on me.

‘It’s a game of schemes anyway. I know his weaknesses better than Mok Jin-woo thinks, so it’s worth a try.’

I was confident.

Also, if I could take care of Mok Jin-woo, who could be said to be the starting point of this problem, with my own hands?

There would be no greater merit than that. Nicholas would also save face when he regressed later.

‘Nicholas, I’ve put my life on the line to make sure this is taken care of. Shouldn’t you acknowledge my retirement with this much?’

‘Okay, you’ve worked hard. Now, let me give you the good news! You’re the number one candidate for Nine Lords.’

“Why is my imagination flowing in this direction?”

I clearly tried to put my dreams into my imagination, but the result came out in a completely different direction.

Anyway!

It doesn’t work.

If I’ve worked this hard, then whether Nicholas dissuades me or says nonsense, I’ll just say, I don’t care! and leave for Krivia Island.

Right then.

-Woaaaaah!

Shami, who was diligently eating special cat food for awakening by the bed, screamed.

Did you reach enlightenment or something?

Suddenly, his voice rang out powerfully and clearly, and I was so surprised that I got up from the bed.

“Shami, what’s wrong?”

-I feel like something has changed in my body!

After hearing Shami’s story, I could see a subtle but magical aura emanating from him.

Not only that.

A stable magic waveform began to be felt.

It was a change that only an Awakened could create. Of course, he is not an Awakened, but an Awakened Cat.

“It looks like you’ve awakened! Can you tell me what your talent is?”

-Yap! Hoi! Iyat! Well, there’s nothing?

As the saying goes, if a dog stays in a school for three years, it will recite poetry [meaning, even a dog can learn something if it stays in school long enough].

Perhaps because he had been by my side for a while, Shami moved his thick paws here and there, pretending to release magic.

I guess he imagined that he would awaken in a way that would allow him to fight like me.

“Let’s go out for now.”

-Can you tell if we go out?

“Since talents manifest in so many different ways, it’s not just fighting talents that arise like me.”

-Okay. Wow, I’m excited?

Shami wiggled his butt.

It seemed like he was getting bored with the repetitive life, so I thought it was a good thing.

5 minutes later.

I went out of the house and ran aimlessly down the street with Shami.

In the process, I immediately caught one thing.

Shami’s jumping ability and mobility have improved significantly compared to before.

Overall, his physical abilities seemed to have been enhanced. If his previous state was 1, it is now about 3?

It was clear that there was a change of at least three times as much, even by rough estimate.

Of course, that didn’t mean that his punches could kill people.

-Wow! My leg strength is so much better! Shin-hwa, look at this! I’m so fast!

Dududududu!

It was as Shami said.

The moment he made up his mind and started running, stretching his body like a rubber band.

I thought I was seeing a leopard or cheetah in front of me.

“At this rate, I can run alongside you if I really try?”

-Wow, exciting. Exciting!

Shami was so happy just by the change that he was jumping up and down on the spot.

But then.

-Uh……?

“Why? What’s wrong? Are you hurt somewhere?”

My heart sank at the sight of Shami suddenly stopping in his tracks.

I was worried that he might have been hurt because he suddenly moved after lying down and living every day.

-Wait a minute!

Shami briefly held out his pink jelly-filled forepaw to me, then suddenly disappeared somewhere.

There’s no way he’d run away.

I quietly waited for him to return.

“…….”

While waiting for Shami for a while.

I checked the field photos that I had asked Park Hyun to take.

These days, he was covering the story of Jijae Station, where I was investing and where Yanghwa Construction was preparing to break ground.

There was also a promotional purpose.

Because there was a dungeon there, and all the facilities that would be built around it were connected to my pocket situation.

So, I had him visit the site and asked him for photos.

“The work is progressing quickly.”

The ground-breaking construction was already in extensive progress.

In addition, Awakened essentials were being sold in temporary buildings built next to the three densely packed dungeons.

Supply and sales are handled exclusively by the Yanghwa Group, and I receive a portion of the sales commission along with the monthly rent.

It’s like throwing a piece of land and making money while sitting down.

“Good, good. I really like seeing it progress smoothly.”

-Shin-hwa! Shin-hwa!

In the meantime, Shami, who had finished his brief escape, was calling my name and running towards me urgently.

What on earth is going on?

“Shami, what’s the problem?”

-Shin-hwa!

“I’m telling you to talk?”

-I…… I can talk to them!

The moment Shami finished speaking, something black suddenly appeared from the fence covered by bushes.

That was right.

“헐 [Heol – Korean slang expressing disbelief or shock].”

Many dogs and cats, rats and birds living around……! It was truly a kingdom of animals.