I’M A Max-Level Regressor [EN]: Chapter 248

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A while later.

“Emergency construction has begun. As you requested, production facilities related to manufacturing are being installed. You know all about Yanghwa Group’s facilities, right?”

“Of course. Thanks for your hard work.”

“Are you going to start production in earnest now? The equipment wasn’t cheap.”

“It’s a small hobby, and I’m also planning to use it as a playground for friends who like manufacturing.”

Shin-hwa met with Jin Bo-mi.

He didn’t mention anything about Jang Dong-shik to her, making up a plausible excuse.

For the time being, Jang Dong-shik couldn’t be returned to the existing Black Zone hideout for safety reasons.

Dark Forest and other assassination communities could target Jang Dong-shik at any time.

Even if it wasn’t Jang Dong-shik, they could target his daughter, Jang So-hee.

Jang Dong-shik accepted Shin-hwa’s thoughtful consideration and expressed his gratitude.

He felt indebted to Shin-hwa in many ways, and his expression was apologetic throughout the conversation.

Perhaps that’s why, as soon as Shin-hwa left the safe house, he became engrossed in research with the highest-grade dimensional stone.

It was a race to find a solution to break the curse on Shami.

“Shin-hwa.”

“Yes.”

“I… I’m going back to the guild.”

Meanwhile, Jin Bo-mi, announcing her new path, looked dejected. Her expression was filled with mixed emotions.

“But why do you look like you’re going to a funeral? You should be happy to be going home!”

I wanted to say it’s because of you, but Jin Bo-mi didn’t say anything in the end.

She thought she should actively express her feelings and emotions whenever she had the chance.

But the words didn’t come easily.

It wasn’t because she was passive or shy.

As the daughter of a businessman father, she made a cold and objective judgment about whether she was a suitable match for Shin-hwa.

*I’m too young.*

That was the conclusion Jin Bo-mi came to on her own.

She thought her capacity was infinitely small to contain someone like Kang Shin-hwa.

Whether it was affection or anything else, Shin-hwa was always someone she could only look up to.

“Hehe, is that so? It’s a congratulatory… thing, right?”

“The experience you gained at Team Mystic will be a great asset to Bo-mi in the future. Bo-mi, you were by far the best among the awakened in the magic system I’ve ever seen.”

Shin-hwa gave a thumbs up.

It wasn’t empty praise but sincere.

He wasn’t the type to give compliments he didn’t mean, so he said what he felt.

“…Really?”

“Go back and try attacking dungeons with Guild Master Seo Ye-hee or Vice Guild Master Yoon Tae-ho. They’ll tell you themselves.”

“…”

“Cheer up. Bo-mi, you’re someone who can overcome crises and take on challenges. I’m sure of it!”

Shin-hwa was about to hug Jin Bo-mi tightly but instead patted her on the shoulder.

There was no need to put too much emotion into it. He just needed to encourage her to be strong.

“Shin-hwa, you’re the best too.”

“I wouldn’t say the best.”

“No. I’ve seen so many top-tier awakeners, but Shin-hwa, you’re a mutant, an oddball.”

“Hahaha, don’t you have any cooler modifiers? Like irregular or untouchable. Calling me an oddball makes me sound like a monster.”

“Hehe, Shin-hwa. Please be a permanent and reliable partner for our Yanghwa Group and guild. I sincerely ask you.”

Jin Bo-mi bowed her head deeply.

She bowed alone.

But in fact, it was the same as the guild executives like Seo Ye-hee or Chairman Jin Seong-tae bowing their heads together.

“As long as we don’t have to point swords at each other, we will naturally be eternal partners. Don’t worry.”

Shin-hwa nodded.

Right now, Yanghwa Group and Yanghwa Construction are doing large-scale construction at his retirement site, aren’t they?

There will be no reason to break up for the time being. And the rational and reasonable Jin Seong-tae is unlikely to do anything to scratch his emotions.

10 minutes later.

Shin-hwa, having changed the location from the street to a park, sat on a bench and talked more with Jin Bo-mi.

The purpose of the conversation was to listen to the changes in Jin Bo-mi’s state of mind and give her appropriate advice.

There was only a four-year age difference, but in terms of his past life, there was a 36-year difference, so he had a lot to say.

As the conversation matured, Jin Bo-mi carefully brought up another topic.

“Are you really going to retire?”

“Of course, I’m really going to retire. Who would spend hundreds of billions on a fake retirement?”

“Well… considering the money that went into Krivia and Julianes Island, it’s almost like developing a city.”

Jin Bo-mi nodded.

There was the land value, and the ‘hush money’ given to the local administration and the kingdom was considerable.

In fact, from the ultra-luxurious building materials to the design, workers, design, and interior.

It was a construction site that started with money and ended with money. It couldn’t just be for show.

“Do you have any other plans after you retire?”

“No. Retirement means complete severance from the world. I’m going to live completely immersed in nature. The island is self-sufficient, so there’s no reason to come out.”

“You have enough money…”

“That’s right. If I’m a little short on money in the future, I might wander around to attack a few dungeons.”

“Until you get old like that?”

“That’s right. I’ll be holed up on the island until I’m smearing poop on the walls. I don’t care about anything outside the island, even if I know what’s going on inside.”

Shin-hwa’s words flowed smoothly from beginning to end, and they were firm.

Jin Bo-mi realized that this was not a short-lived thought of Shin-hwa’s but a very old decision.

She felt that it was not at all at the level of someone young like herself bringing it up ‘impulsively’.

“Is there no room for anyone else?”

“No. I’m going because I want to retire, but the island would be a prison for others.”

“…”

“I’ll show you around if you come for a trip sometimes. But no more than one night and two days.”

“Tch, aren’t you being too defensive?”

“I was originally going to prevent you from coming at all, but I can’t ignore the people I’ve made connections with.”

“I think I’ll be contacting you often in the future, even if it’s not for personal matters but for official business.”

“Welcome. Business is business, and we do it properly.”

“My father must not trust anyone other than me as Shin-hwa’s point of contact.”

“I’m also very satisfied with Bo-mi’s work. I don’t want to get to know anyone else.”

“Hehe, thank you.”

“Anyway, when you go back to Yanghwa Guild, be sure to show your true worth. Everyone will be surprised.”

“Will they… be?”

“Of course!”

Shin-hwa said emphatically.

It wasn’t entirely unintentional, but anyway, Jin Bo-mi broke through a stage while working with Mystic.

She probably reached a meaningful turning point as an awakener. Of course, she doesn’t know it right now.

Such a talented person who would have died in her past life is surviving and growing in this life.

Shin-hwa thought about the ‘point of divergence of regression’ and ‘positive butterfly effect’ that Nicholas had talked about until his mouth was dry.

The fact that so many prospective candidates for the Nine Lords are alive will be a great asset for the future.

Shin-hwa felt a sense of pride.

He thought he had at least earned his keep as a regressor. Of course, there was still work to be done to get more out of it.

1 hour later.

On the way home.

Jin Bo-mi, who had no change in expression while driving.

She parked her car in the underground parking lot and buried her face in the steering wheel as if all the energy had drained from her body.

“Shin-hwa…”

She couldn’t help but feel sad.

But Shin-hwa seemed too far away to approach.

It was as if the word love didn’t exist in his head at all.

She bit her lip tightly.

Now that she’s back in the group, she’ll be busy.

She must feel responsible for her empty seat, which everyone has been eagerly waiting for, and focus on current issues.

“Not yet.”

Jin Bo-mi thought coldly.

When she grows up a little more and her perspective on the world and people changes.

That’s when she’ll be able to express her feelings to Shin-hwa more deeply and actively.

With that, Jin Bo-mi carefully erased Shin-hwa’s name and face, which she had drawn as a heart in her heart.

From now on, reality, a day in the battlefield, begins.

* * *

Two days later.

“Hawaii is always great! Everything from the weather is perfect, don’t you all think so?”

He shouted to his teammates in a heightened state of tension, but everyone’s expressions weren’t very good.

The reason was that the dungeon they were going to attack this time was at a higher level than the dungeons they had attacked so far.

For me, dungeon attacks are routine, and there’s nothing particularly new about it, so I felt the same as usual.

The expressions of the team members, who accepted that they were facing a new ‘challenge’, were as solemn as soldiers on a battlefield.

In addition, they seemed to be feeling the weight of the special suit that was handed over this time, although it was in the form of a ‘rental’.

I had them wear it from the time they boarded the plane so they could get used to it, but it seemed a little uncomfortable.

It’s obvious, but the entry-level suit is more comfortable and has better mobility.

That’s why it’s cheap.

That’s why it tears easily.

That’s why you die easily.

Expensive things are worth the price.

So-called ‘money’s worth’.

Click.

At that time, a long message came from Marina.

[You arrived well, right? The license has already been issued, so Shin-hwa just needs to confirm his identity with the local authorities.

First of all, the Secret Dungeon is still resetting. It seems to take a little longer than expected to reset.

The W-116 dungeon is in the process of securing a license. Unless there are any unexpected changes, it should be issued by tomorrow.

Contact me when you’re done with the attack. I’ll take a direct flight to Rolana Kingdom right away!]

*Everything is ready.*

Things were progressing smoothly.

If I get the power of origin buff here.

And succeed in eating the flower of attributes in the W-119 dungeon on Asmodea Island.

The preparations I have to make are over.

It would be nice to have a flower of resurrection as insurance, but the dungeon where you can get it belongs to the Five Stars Association.

Since I’m not on good terms with them, there was no way to create a connection and acquire it.

It’s a shame, but I have no choice but to give up. I can’t afford to spend time leisurely right now.

*Maybe the Russian cataclysm in June will come before the Leccer hunting.*

I bit my lip as I recalled the problem I hadn’t solved yet among the four major incidents of 2020.

I have my own solution for the Russian cataclysm, but I couldn’t stop it.

*Let’s take it one step at a time. Let’s think about what’s in front of us first.*

The road is long.

There is a high mountain to climb.

Thinking about two months from now might be a luxury. Today’s attack might be difficult.

“Hoo.”

With a deep sigh.

Crack. Crack.

I loosened my stiff body and headed to the dungeon with my colleagues.

As always, a blitzkrieg!

I plan to finish it quickly.