I’M A Max-Level Regressor [EN]: Chapter 180

A while later.

‘This is insane, utterly insane… Is this the power of a Supreme-grade Dimensional Stone?’

Hwang Seok-cheol wore an astonished expression as he looked at the dummy’s face, which was unscathed despite the relentless barrage.

It was perfect.

The effect of arranging the stone to activate a defensive barrier with a bit of craftsmanship was certain.

‘The total amount of mana seems to be at least ten times that of a Top-grade Dimensional Stone. Even with the face shield activated, the stability of other parts remains intact.’

Facial shields could be activated in other suits as well, of course.

However, doing so would draw mana away from defending the body, resulting in reduced durability elsewhere.

The strength of the Supreme-grade Dimensional Stone was its abundant mana, enough to cover all parts without shortage.

‘This is revolutionary, truly. Just where and how did Kang Shin-hwa obtain this Dimensional Stone?’

It was a natural curiosity for Hwang Seok-cheol as a fellow Awakener.

Hwang Seok-cheol was once again struck by Shin-hwa’s uniqueness.

Perhaps he had been secretly waiting for him because Shin-hwa was someone who provided such fresh stimulation and shock.

Unlike Hwang Seok-cheol, who was constantly amazed, Shin-hwa’s expression remained indifferent as he watched with his arms crossed.

As if he had already anticipated it, he was more focused on organizing the experimental values one by one in the notebook he had brought, rather than being surprised by the result.

Hwang Seok-cheol asked,

“Aren’t you surprised?”

“The experiment isn’t over yet. We still need to test the joints. That’s a vulnerable area, too, isn’t it?”

“That’s true. I don’t know what to say. It really feels like encountering a new civilization.”

“Just see and feel it as it is. There’s no need to be so surprised.”

Shin-hwa’s reaction, as if it were nothing special, surprised Hwang Seok-cheol even more.

A Dimensional Stone and suit that could cause a revolution in the world of Awakeners had appeared!

But who exactly was Kang Shin-hwa, who seemed to think all of this was trivial?

Hwang Seok-cheol had been consistently called a ‘master craftsman’ in the world of Awakeners since the Great Cataclysm.

The number of named Awakeners who had passed through his hands was too many to list.

However, even compared to them, Shin-hwa’s exceptionality was overwhelmingly different. It was as if he possessed future knowledge.

‘Kang Shin-hwa, Kang Shin-hwa…….’

Perhaps that was why.

Hwang Seok-cheol kept repeating his name in admiration.

* * *

All tests were successfully completed.

Crush test. Face impact test. Joint impact test. Multiple attack defense test.

Despite being a prototype, it showed as much durability as I had expected. I was satisfied.

If the prototype was this good, the finished product that Hwang Seok-cheol would painstakingly create would be much better in performance.

‘Of course. Look at how much I invested.’

The 11 billion won investment from the experiment had just turned into a handful of dust.

Swish.

Hwang Seok-cheol was putting the powdered Supreme-grade Dimensional Stone and the shredded Special Suit into the trash can.

“The Special Suit, which can protect the entire body, seems like it will be a revolution. The survival rate will greatly increase.”

“That’s right. That’s what I want most.”

I nodded at his words.

With this suit, I could greatly increase the survivability of not only myself but also my team members.

There was a very high possibility that it would be worth whatever price was asked, just by releasing it for sale.

‘If it can withstand Wilson at maximum acceleration and even a single burst of mana, that says it all.’

The suit withstood the maximum firepower I could unleash.

If so, even if I were to die after the suit’s durability was exhausted, I would never die while wearing the suit.

‘Let’s make 20 suits for now.’

The number of Supreme-grade Dimensional Stones currently remaining was 28 in total. I planned to keep 8 in reserve, just in case.

Supreme-grade Dimensional Stones were not easy to obtain.

Currently, they could only be obtained by finding Dummy Dungeons, but there weren’t many Dummy Dungeons themselves.

Of course, I also knew that there were many Dummy Dungeons that I didn’t know about.

I would produce 20 Special Suits.

And ‘lend’ 3 suits each to Yoon Byeol-i, Choi Ji-hyuk, and Han So-jun.

I was also thinking of selling them on an installment plan, of course, with the promise of yielding a corresponding amount of loot.

Because when there is a meaningful exchange rather than unconditional favor, the sense of responsibility also increases.

‘And I’ll keep the remaining 10 suits as spares for my long-term use, and sell the remaining 7 or so.’

A reasonable calculation was made.

The pre-test video had been taken in advance. There would be no need to demonstrate it in person, as the video would be sufficient.

The price would be at least twice the cost.

Since the basic production cost was expected to be at least 20 billion won, the auction starting price would be around 40 billion won.

‘If I do a showcase like last time with the mana potion, the price will skyrocket even more. Because there will be competition.’

I had a plan.

When a new product comes out that can be called a revolution, a bubble is bound to form due to explosive demand.

I was going to take this opportunity to raise more money.

And if the conditions were right, I was planning to purchase Yulianes Island next to Krivia Island.

No matter how I thought about it, Krivia Island, which was a small-scale island connection, wouldn’t be enough.

To be self-sufficient in terms of food, clothing, shelter, and electricity without reaching out to the outside, Yulianes Island was essential.

‘The scale is getting bigger and bigger.’

It didn’t matter.

Although there were still many 불안 [unclear] elements, I had no intention of canceling my retirement plan.

I would do what I had to do diligently! And prepare for the time to leave as planned. It was a so-called two-track approach.

“Hwang Seok-cheol.”

“Yes?”

“Could you produce 20 suits based on the finished product design we discussed earlier, not the prototype design?”

“Yes? 20 suits? Then the production cost alone…….”

“Even excluding the Dimensional Stones, it will cost an additional 200 billion won. I will bear the cost. In addition, I promise to pay 1 billion won per suit for the production fee.”

“This, this……. Isn’t this a subtle pressure to take a long-term break? Hahaha.”

“Just make the first 4 suits quickly. You can make the remaining 16 suits slowly.”

“No! Anyway, I haven’t had any work lately, and there haven’t been any custom orders for a week now. I have a good excuse, so I should take a break.”

Hwang Seok-cheol was rubbing his palms together, and his eyes were shining as if he had already fallen deeply into the charm of the new suit.

Regardless of his true feelings, I could certainly trust his passion for production.

He would do his best to create the best suit. And I would provide him with the appropriate compensation and support.

And immediately.

A custom production contract was signed.

It was a large-scale contract to produce 20 ‘Special Suits’ using 20 Supreme-grade Dimensional Stones, a rare material.

The production that would cause a revolution in the Awakener world in the near future had begun.

* * *

-The sale of enhancement potions, including the mana potions scheduled to be produced by March 31st, is all over.

“What’s the total amount? Just tell me the net profit deposit after deducting commissions, taxes, and your incentive.”

-202,083,756,320 won.

“Did you calculate it in advance, knowing I would ask?”

-You like to hear only the results, right? I had everything prepared.

“Okay. Thank you so much, sis. There are no problems with preparing the quantity, so don’t worry and just set the receiving schedule.”

-Okay. Then you’re going to take a good rest as promised until March 31st, right? At home?

“I’ll think about how to rest, but there will definitely be no team activities until March 31st.”

-Okay. I’ll tell Ji-hyuk and So-jun too.

“Please do, then.”

As soon as I finished the scheduled call with Yoon Byeol-i, I turned off my smartphone and lay down on the sofa.

Now the last thing was over.

Until March 31st!

I was going to spend my time alone without contacting anyone.

Since I couldn’t even dream of early retirement, I was thinking of treating this short vacation as a short retirement.

Seriously… this is such a mental victory.

Still, this seems to be the only way to give my tattered head a rest.

I entrusted my body to gravity and lay down on the sofa, sinking deeply.

I turned on the TV without thinking.

It wasn’t that I turned it on to watch it, but to create some noise in the quiet house.

“The order of the South Korean Awakener world, reorganized around the Yanghwa Guild, is rapidly stabilizing.

Yanghwa Guild’s Guild Master Seo Ye-hee has publicly stated that she will cooperate with the KSA [Korean Special Ability association] in all directions to maintain more reliable security.”

“Today at noon, there was a secret meeting between Yanghwa Group’s Chairman Jin Seong-tae and KSA’s Headquarters Director Lee Ha-seong.

Experts say that in this meeting, Yanghwa Group was promised a number of interests and cooperated with the KSA in the form of…….”

“It’s running busily and frantically well without me? Good, I like this picture very much.”

The news that came out on TV was heartwarming.

The order of domestic guilds seemed to be rapidly organizing under the banner of the Yanghwa Guild.

Most of the Hyehwa Guild members led by Kim Jae-rim were also absorbed by the Yanghwa Guild.

In addition, according to the news I heard through Jin Bo-mi, Seo Ye-hee and Yoon Tae-ho had ranked up.

It was as expected.

Since the Guild Master and Vice Guild Master’s ranks had risen by one level each! The guild’s solidarity would be even stronger.

“After all, Korea is a good country.”

At least within the country, it seemed easy to move as I wanted.

Of course, the many Black Zones and criminal organizations that were rampant in various places were still a big headache.

But right then.

Beep. Beep. Ring ring.

-Shin-hwa! Shin-hwa!

Shami, who had gone out for a walk, rushed in through the front door and ran to me.

“Why? Why are you in such a hurry like someone, no, some cat being chased?”

-Shin-hwa! I just found something amazing! Chloe showed me something amazing!

“Who’s Chloe?”

-A stray cat living in Imagination Park! Let’s go! Let’s go out quickly!

I made a nonchalant expression, wondering what could be so amazing to cats.

Then Shami immediately climbed onto my chest and pulled on my T-shirt with her front paws.

“What is it? I want to rest. I don’t want to go outside for anything ordinary.”

I carefully pushed Shami away.

I don’t know how many ‘cat punches’ I got after pushing Shami’s face with unwashed hands before.

-Shin-hwa! Would I urge you to go out with something trivial? Do you not trust me that much?

“…….”

Come to think of it, Shami has never said anything nonsense. Only the body is a cat, but thinking and judging are human.

-Are you really not going?

Looking at the guy showing his claws with all his might, it seemed that it was something really amazing.

“If I go and it’s nothing special, I’m confiscating your special Churu [creamy cat treat] for a week. You know?”

-You can confiscate it for a year, not just a week. So please follow me quickly!

“What’s so busy about it?”

-A Dimensional Gate! A Dimensional Gate that didn’t exist until yesterday has appeared!

“What?”

At that moment.

I could sense it.

That something special enough to give Shami Churu all year round, let alone confiscating it for a week, had happened!