I’M A Max-Level Regressor [EN]: Chapter 39

Chapter 39

A moment of silence fell.

Were they thinking that I was crossing the line, going beyond just pretending to know? Everyone looked at me with suspicion.

I could understand why.

I was saying I could defeat an SS-rank boss monster that the guild had repeatedly failed to conquer even with multiple attempts.

They must have been wondering how an Awakened One who had never even been to this dungeon before knew the strategy.

The boss monster, Bazalt.

Of course, he’s not an easy opponent.

Fitting his SS-rank, each of his attacks carries a devastating blow that could lead to instant death.

But by my standards, he’s full of hot air.

He was just a fledgling who had grown fat on dimensional energy because he hadn’t been properly conquered.

In other words, he was a guy with a weak core and only a flashy exterior.

In my past life, I had defeated Bazalt countless times.

In the end, to be a match for me, who had reached the realm of EX-rank, he had to be at least SS-rank.

So, before going on a tour of the top-tier dungeons, it was routine for me to stop by this dungeon and take down Bazalt as a warm-up.

Of course, it’s impossible for me to take down Bazalt alone right now. I could definitely judge that much.

‘I still need more time to grow before I can conquer him alone. If the guild conquers him with other people before that, I might miss out on the Flower of Transcendence.’

I thought realistically.

The more Flowers, the better.

The more you collect, the more it helps you possess various talents and powerful strength.

Conquering high-level dungeons is as helpful in making big money as stocks and real estate.

The level of dungeon I can currently handle alone is, at best, A-rank.

I still have a long way to go.

I need to be able to solo at least SS-rank dungeons to rake in hundreds of millions of won regularly.

Only then can I seriously start planning for retirement.

With my current skills and level, even if I work my butt off for several years, I’ll only be able to buy a few islands.

‘It’ll take time to go solo. If possible, it’s best to conquer now while the iron is hot.’

I felt the gazes of my teammates fixed on me and quickly gathered my thoughts.

First, I’m definitely going to conquer.

Instead, I was planning to arrange it so that if I obtained a Flower from Bazalt through prior agreement.

I would definitely have ownership of it.

Aside from the Flower, the loot is just a feast of top-grade dimensional stones anyway.

I can get that from other places besides Bazalt, so I have nothing to regret.

Also, since I have to conquer as a party of five instead of alone, it would be a definite reward for my teammates.

I immediately opened my mouth.

“If you promise not to ask about the source, I can tell you a definite conquering method.”

“This dungeon is owned by our guild. We have never accepted outside personnel even once. Don’t worry about that. I don’t know how Shin-hwa knows the conquering method, but…”

Seo Ye-hee tilted her head.

I pointed out the important part first.

“If we succeed in conquering Bazalt and obtain a Flower, I will have ownership of that Flower.”

“If one person sets up the strategy and tactics without prior know-how, that’s naturally the tactician’s share. There can be no objection.”

She gave a firm answer as soon as I finished speaking.

Yoon Tae-ho, Jung-hoon, and Jin Bo-mi nodded vigorously, their reactions the same as hers.

It was an immediate reaction characteristic of a guild that values *sinui* [trust/loyalty] the most.

“In return, I will give up ownership of the remaining loot.”

I immediately continued the give-and-take. If you receive, you have to concede that much for the relationship to be smooth.

Even if I were more greedy, I would only get a few more top-grade dimensional stones, which I wouldn’t regret much.

“No! That’s absolutely not true! Unreasonable distribution is what our guild hates and despises the most.”

Jin Bo-mi raised her voice.

“Then?”

“If a Flower comes out, Shin-hwa, who established the strategy, should take it. And the remaining loot should be divided equally into n shares.”

“No objection.”

“The guild policy has always been like that, so I have no complaints at all. I think it’s a natural decision.”

Yoon Tae-ho and Jung-hoon also agreed.

‘It’s a pretty attractive guild.’

I smiled.

It was definitely different from the *moseup* [appearance/behavior] of the top guilds that were frantically pursuing their own convenience and *iik* [profit/benefit].

It was no different from the Yang-hwa Guild *moseup* I remembered from my past life.

That’s why they had to endure the *jorong* [mockery/derision] of being called ‘scholars.’

Anyway, this neatly solved the problem of troublesome *hyeobui* [agreement/negotiation].

The Flower of Transcendence that Bazalt drops is absolutely necessary for me.

The core of the core that will maximize the efficiency of brain remodeling!

It is an essential element that is absolutely necessary to raise me to the level of a living supercomputer after the remodeling.

“Then let’s start briefing right away. Let’s make one thing clear. If we go in and the strategy I set up doesn’t match the internal flow.”

“If it doesn’t?”

“I’ll come straight out of the boss room without regret.”

“That means you’re that confident. I’m dying to know the source of the information, but I’ll hold back because I promised.”

Seo Ye-hee forcibly closed her twitching mouth and focused her attention on what I was going to say next.

“Bazalt is…”

The briefing started right away.

* * *

The two-stage briefing, from basic to detailed, ended in an instant.

Since I had the definite conquering method in my head as if it were in the palm of my hand, it was easy to explain.

After several rounds of questions and answers, the team members had a clear understanding of their roles.

And they were surprised.

Shin-hwa, who was certain to have never faced Bazalt, knew the internal structure and Bazalt’s patterns too well.

Listening to Shin-hwa, who recited as if watching a video directly, made them involuntarily exclaim.

After finishing the briefing like that.

A 2-hour break was given.

This was because it was necessary to recover the magic power consumed in the previous battle, as well as the accumulated fatigue.

Unlike Shin-hwa, whose resistance to fatigue had increased due to remodeling and had almost no change in condition.

The others fell asleep as soon as they unfolded the camping equipment.

Only Jin Bo-mi, who had managed her stamina to some extent, was the only one who didn’t fall asleep and stayed by Shin-hwa’s side.

“I brought the highest-grade magic potion just in case. I brought it in case Ye-hee *eonni* [older sister/female friend] needed it, but thanks to Shin-hwa, everyone’s magic power management is going well.”

“After all, if the team’s average firepower is high, there is an effect of saving more magic power than expected.”

“Why does Shin-hwa hide so many things? Why haven’t you revealed this ability to the world until now?”

Jin Bo-mi’s eyes sparkled.

It was pure curiosity.

All the abilities that Shin-hwa had shown so far were things that could not have been suddenly obtained like a *gapjagi jolbu* [sudden rich person/nouveau riche].

The *suknyeondo* [skill/proficiency] and *hwalyongdo* [application/utilization] boasted a proficiency that would take at least several years or more.

“I haven’t hidden it. No one asked me first.”

Shin-hwa said calmly.

“Knowing the Bazalt conquering method perfectly, it’s like you came from the future! There’s a movie, too, right? Like Terminator.”

“Haha, when I think about it, the ability to change my right hand into a weapon is similar to the villain from that movie.”

“That’s right! I keep thinking about that movie.”

Movie story.

Shin-hwa had heard a lot from his colleagues in his past life.

“Well, I guess you can think of it as a kind of foresight. A short *miraesi* [future vision]?”

Shin-hwa casually brushed it off.

Nicholas would *jeonhwanhagon* [often change] the topic by saying, ‘In the future!’ when he got frustrated explaining.

In other words, he didn’t hide the fact that he had *hoegwi* [regression/reincarnation] at all.

‘He was a guy who didn’t quite match up with what he said about *byeongokjeom* [inflection point] and *nabihyoogwa* [butterfly effect].’

The problem is that when he said that, the answer that usually came back from the other person was.

‘Then what will happen to me in the future? Will I be successful? Or will I *manghae* [go bankrupt/be ruined]? Will I die?’

‘If I know my future, I don’t have to *noryeokhaji anhado* [make an effort] and I’ll *heulleogagetne* [drift along] to that future on my own?’

Nicholas took it seriously and *yeolsimhi seolmyeongeul* [explained diligently] with a *jangyeonseol* [long speech].

But Shin-hwa wanted to avoid that situation.

To be honest, it was *gwichaneotda* [annoying/bothersome].

Even now, he was so busy running on two tracks of physical and economic growth for a quick retirement that his head was splitting.

Revealing that he was a *hoegwija* [regressor/reincarnated person] would not only require a lot of explanation afterward, but also arouse the curiosity of the listener.

‘I really hate *gwichaneun* [annoying/bothersome].’

I’m busy enough now.

I didn’t want to be *ojirap neolge* [nosy/meddlesome] predicting other people’s futures and doing good things for others.

There is still a lot of future knowledge to *dokssik* [monopolize/hog] everywhere. It’s not enough time just to take care of that.

Shin-hwa said emphatically.

“Don’t ask why. You just have to look at it as it is now.”

“Um…”

“Instead of asking why I hid it, just look at the ability I have now.”

“That’s a *jeonghwakan ilchim* [accurate point/incisive remark].”

“Let’s avoid *gwichaneun* [annoying/bothersome] questions and answers with each other. Unless I *tteobeoliji* [blab/reveal].”

“Okay.”

Shin-hwa’s words had a slightly *nalkaroun guseok* [sharp edge], but Jin Bo-mi actively agreed with the *uido* [intention/purpose] of Shin-hwa’s words.

I feel like I’m *myeoneogi doen* [immune] now.

She, and the *ganbudeul* [executives/officials] of the guild who came with her, were thinking the same thing.

An *hwaksilhan iregyulleo* [definite irregular/anomaly] that anyone could see!

Shin-hwa was a *sumeun wonseok* [hidden gem] that the guild should never miss.

* * *

2 hours later.

After *chungbunhan hyusigeul* [sufficient rest], our 5-person conquering started.

“The core of this conquering method is Kang Shin-hwa, so let’s all be faithful to our respective duties. Never *naseoji* [step forward/interfere].”

Seo Ye-hee made a firm request, making eye contact with each of her *dongnyo* [colleagues/comrades].

“Tae-ho, do you understand?”

“Master, this is the third time! I may hear the *sori* [sound/reputation] of being a *gwanjong* [attention seeker], but I don’t cross the line!”

“Okay. *Jeopsu wallyo* [receipt complete/acknowledged].”

In particular, she repeated the same words three times to Yoon Tae-ho, who had a *byeoljong gijil* [eccentric tendency], and received a *hwakdap* [confirmation].

Soon, the team, with a V-shaped *daeyeol* [formation] centered on me, stood facing Bazalt.

The distance between each other was about 100m.

It wasn’t very close, but it was also a distance that could be reached in a few seconds if you *jakjeonghago dallimyeon* [decided to run].

“Naan…… jilyeodueun izeunjeu.”

Bazalt’s cold voice, which seemed to reach the *simyeon* [abyss/depths], echoed.

“What is he saying?”

“How would I know *jeonomdeul eoneoreul* [those guys’ language]?”

His *dongnyo* [colleagues/comrades], who couldn’t *araeudeureul su* [understand], tilted their heads.

“Do you not fear death.”

I could *araeudeureul su* [understand].

This is because he is a monster born on the *pan daeryuk* [Pan Continent], that is, the Nas Continent.

All *seolgye* [design/planning] is over.

The *gyehoek* [plan] has also been set up.

All that remains is to *yorihago* [cook/prepare] him according to the *jeonghaejin resepi* [predetermined recipe] and *chwihaneun* [take/obtain] his Flower.

A *huigwihan* [rare] Flower that 99.99999% of *gakseongja* [Awakened Ones] can only *eodeul* [obtain] once in their lifetime in a dungeon!

Now it’s time to start the second *dokssik* [monopolization/hogging].