I’M A Max-Level Regressor [EN]: Chapter 217

217

Preparations proceeded swiftly.

Upon receiving Shinwa’s call, Elijah readily welcomed the idea of allowing his guild’s dungeons to be raided.

Of course, it goes without saying that Shinwa mentioned the sale of mana and enhancement potions in the process.

In fact, what pleased Elijah most was Shinwa’s consistently humble demeanor throughout their communication.

Shinwa showed even more courtesy than Belik, showering Elijah with flattery and adulation.

All of this stemmed from Shinwa’s strategic calculations, but Elijah remained completely oblivious to his true intentions.

“I’ve secured permission for all five dungeons I listed as essential. That Elijah guy is softer than I thought.”

Shinwa smiled contentedly as he reviewed the list of dungeons to raid, which he would share with his team.

He had anticipated some difficulty in negotiating for the U-1224 dungeon, where the Flower of Transcendence was located.

However, by constantly praising and fawning over Elijah during their calls,

Elijah suddenly acted like a ‘generous leader,’ readily promising cooperation for all dungeon raids.

It was an exceptionally generous offer, one that would be hard to make without feeling exceptionally good.

“Perhaps he’s being so kind because he wants to keep me by his side like Isla. Hmph.”

Shinwa’s lips curled up slightly in a mocking smile.

Once this dungeon raid is successfully completed, he planned to cut ties with Elijah altogether.

Once he obtained the Flower of Transcendence, he would have extracted all the benefits he could from Elijah’s dungeons.

“Disgusting bastards…….”

Thinking of the Apostles, a surge of anger welled up from deep within his chest.

In any case, once he finished raiding Elijah’s dungeons,

The need to curry favor with the Apostles for his own benefit would disappear.

He had already gathered many of the rare plants he needed from his previous trip to Australia.

As for the Revengers, they were a criminal organization from the start, so there was no need or reason to be connected to them.

“Here’s the latest news.

The World Awakened Association, WSA, has announced that Jonas Woodward, the head of the headquarters, will be serving as the acting VVIP [Very Very Important Person, the highest-ranking member], overseeing the association’s affairs, starting today.”

Just then, awakened-related news came on the TV, which he habitually kept on.

Until now, the content hadn’t been important enough to pay attention to, but this was different.

As Shinwa had expected, Jonas Woodward, the head of the headquarters, had become the acting VVIP.

He was a moderate and neutral person, so he could be trusted. Nicholas had vouched for him in his past life as well.

“The WSA is continuing to search for the VVIP through an in-depth internal investigation, but no leads have been found yet.

There are no clear circumstances to consider it a death, and it is officially being treated as a missing person.

Since no one in the WSA’s departments has ever known the VVIP’s face, the search is even more difficult.

The WSA has stated that the acting system will continue until the VVIP returns.”

“Unless they can bring him back alive from hell, the Jonas system will become permanent.”

Shinwa clenched his fist, recalling the VVIP’s demise, which was still vivid in his memory.

He felt proud.

From the Great Light Bug Terror to the conflict between the European and American Awakened Associations,

The incidents and problems he had failed to correct in his past life were now flowing in the right direction, thanks to his actions.

The resulting exhilaration was incomparably more heart-stirring than any other sense of accomplishment.

He now understood why Nicholas had cried out, ‘We must change the abnormal back to normal!’ in his past life.

“I’ve completely changed the future with my own hands. With my own hands…….”

He had eliminated the VVIP, who would have been the invisible mastermind behind all sorts of incidents in the future, with his own hands.

If the future ever evaluates today, now will be the inflection point of his regression.

Just then.

Drrr.

A phone call came in.

The caller was Marina.

It seemed to be a call regarding the reset of the Secret Dungeon.

“Yes, Marina.”

-Shinwa! Did you see the news? Our WSA…….

“I did. The VVIP is missing, right? The head of the organization, no less…….”

-I know! An internal investigation is underway, but something doesn’t feel right. I can’t tell you the details.

“I hope it gets resolved smoothly. An important position shouldn’t be vacant for a long time.”

-There’s another problem. We investigated a person named Michelle and an organization called the Black Cross Society, but we can’t confirm their existence.

“I see. I hope it gets resolved amicably.”

Shinwa spoke as if it were someone else’s problem, but it was something he had expected since he killed the VVIP.

The WSA would probably be racking their brains trying to find the fictitious people the VVIP had created for the time being.

-Oh, I’m sorry! I suddenly started complaining to you, Shinwa. The Secret Dungeon reset is being delayed more than expected.

“When is the reset expected?”

-Judging from the changes in dimensional energy, it will probably take about a week.

“That works out well. I have some personal business in the United States. I’ll visit in a week then.”

-Okay. Thank you every time.

“I hope the WSA returns to normal quickly. Thank you for your hard work.”

Thanks to his call with Marina, Shinwa was able to alleviate his concerns about the WSA.

Now his schedule was set.

As soon as he departed for the United States tomorrow, he would quickly raid the listed dungeons without any setbacks.

On his way back, he would stop by Japan and re-enter the Secret Dungeon to establish a connection with Nicholas.

That would probably be the end of the major tasks he had to do in April.

Of course, his plans and thoughts might change again after visiting the Secret Dungeon.

* * *

Inside a direct flight to Los Angeles, USA.

Han Sojun still couldn’t believe this trip to the United States, and he spoke with a curious expression.

“Hyungnim [term for older brother or respected male], this is really amazing. The Elijah Group is quite secretive about its cooperative guilds.”

“Sojun oppa [term for older brother used by females], that’s because the comparison is with ‘cooperative guilds.’ This time, the Elijah Group is dealing with ‘Shinwa,’ right?”

“Ah……. Was I missing that obvious fact?”

“The Elijah Group also recognized Shinwa’s value.”

Choi Jihyuk and Yoonbyul quietly nodded at Jin Bomi’s accurate assessment.

Shinwa, the person in question, felt his hands curling at the words praising him from both sides, but he didn’t show it.

Meanwhile, Yoonbyul, who was sitting right next to Shinwa, asked in a low voice.

“I’ve matched the quantity by clearing out all the stock without reservations. But…… is it okay to sell this much to the Elijah Group?”

“Considering the value of the dungeons that Elijah temporarily licensed this time, it’s a bargain.”

“Oh, really?”

“There will be many elements that will help improve mana. Of course, it also applies to the entire team.”

Shinwa said nonchalantly.

The ‘Flower of Transcendence’ was naturally intended for Shinwa’s exclusive possession.

From the start, all the team members, who were passively equipped with the ability to yield, wouldn’t be greedy for the flower.

In that regard, Shinwa always thought his team members were angels.

The ecosystem of awakened ones, where interests are intertwined, is quite selfish.

However, the Team Mystic members and Jin Bomi always had the feeling that they owed Shinwa a ‘debt.’

“Shinwa, I’m asking just in case, so don’t misunderstand, okay?”

“Tell me.”

“All the dungeons you’re going to this time are dungeons you haven’t been to before. But did you see them all in the future vision?”

“There’s some information mixed in with the future vision. It’s a funny talent, right? Hehe.”

Shinwa made up a reason appropriately and joked.

He didn’t want to talk about the fact of regression unless it was against a villain whose ‘death’ was certain.

“That’s a really good talent. And we’re all benefiting from it.”

“Well……. It’s not a free ride, is it? We’re getting paid for our hard work together. Don’t think of it as worthless.”

Shinwa patted Yoonbyul on the shoulder and encouraged her.

He was sincere.

Even if he retired in the future.

He was planning to have the team members stay in the field and work hard.

If someone needed Shinwa’s ‘help,’ he wanted Team Mystic to be able to solve it with their abilities.

He had a plan.

That’s why he was saying that the benefits the team members were receiving now were by no means a free ride.

Of course, the people involved were gradually getting caught up in the vortex of fate without knowing it.

Seeing his colleagues smiling brightly and moving with him, Shinwa couldn’t help but smile.

If he had decided to invest, it would be okay to give Happy Colas to the four of them.

Jin Bomi wasn’t a team member, but.

Considering the relationship with the Yanghwa Guild that would continue before and after his retirement, he thought it was worth investing in her.

And Jin Bomi’s spell skills and potential, which Shinwa had coldly judged, were excellent.

Perhaps if Nicholas had been by his side, he would have given Jin Bomi the highest score for the spell category.

He was that sure.

‘Let’s reconsider one last time before entering the Flower of Transcendence dungeon.’

Shinwa concluded his thoughts.

* * *

The next day.

Elijah and Belik were preparing to meet Shinwa, who would soon arrive at the Elijah Building.

Thanks to Elijah’s consideration, the team members immediately headed to the hotel, and only Shinwa, who had ‘business’ to attend to, requested a meeting.

“He’ll be arriving soon.”

“Belik, you need to be very nervous now. If your follower, Kang Shinwa, grows rapidly, won’t your position be shaken?”

“Master! Surely you’re not going to abandon me, who has been serving you with utmost devotion since the early days of awakening?”

“It’s not that, but I’m telling you to be nervous so you don’t fall behind his growth. We need to welcome Leccetro-nim gloriously later on.”

“……Yes. I was short-sighted, Master. When will the fateful day that makes my heart flutter come?”

“At most, five years from now.”

“That’s a short time. It’s already been 10 years since we adapted to Earth.”

Belik nodded.

It had been a tumultuous time.

They had worked hard to adapt to the world of awakened ones, and now they had risen to a fairly high position.

Enough to change the landscape of the American awakened world with a single breath. The Elijah Group had become a guild representing the United States.

And Elijah and Belik were the heads and core pillars of such an organization.

“I think Kang Shinwa is really amazing. He’s grown so rapidly without our help.”

“I also feel that Kang Shinwa is amazing every time I see him. Could he possibly be an Apostle like Master?”

“No. There are five of us Pentanaz, and he didn’t have enough dark energy to represent an Apostle.”

“Then…… he’s really the type who pioneered his own destiny. Could he possibly be an obstacle in Master’s path?”

“Belik.”

“Yes?”

“Do you think that insignificant follower can block my path? Think about it. Then can you, a follower, block my path?”

“Not at all! I have never had such thoughts, nor have I ever dreamed of it! How can I, an S-rank, stand against an EX-rank?”