I’M A Max-Level Regressor [EN]: Chapter 72

Chapter 72

I waited for Father Choi in front of Yanghwa Tower, where the Ye Hwa training room was located, and thought.

‘This is a pretty good deal.’

I didn’t have to pay for the training room rental. Instead, there was one nominal condition.

I promised to attack the dungeon with a magic dealer as soon as the dungeon reset was complete.

As a member of the guild, I had an obligation to participate in dungeon attacks, and the magic dealer dungeon was essential for me as a source of enhanced potion ingredients.

From my point of view, it was killing two birds with one stone, so there was no reason to refuse, and thanks to that, I rented the training room for free.

The rental time was generous, as long as six hours. Converted into money, it was worth 1.2 billion won.

‘Certainly, the executives’ acquisition speed is fast. After attacking a few times, they create a curriculum for training.’

When Seo Ye-hee and Yoon Tae-ho attacked the Madillo Dungeon, I thought they were checking my movements meticulously.

So I was curious about how they would use it, but they created an educational course based on my response and attack methods.

I may be essential up to the point of attacking the boss monster Bajat, but it seemed they were planning to train the guild’s awakened ones up to that stage.

In other words, they found a way to meaningfully utilize the Madillo Dungeon without me earlier than expected.

Executives who learn everything with an open mind and the heart of a beginner, and absorb it without prejudice.

This was also the secret to Yanghwa Guild’s long run in the distant future. It’s a very big advantage.

‘Anyway, for me, as long as I can steadily supply potion ingredients, it’s overwhelmingly profitable.’

There were no complaints.

There’s no loss for me, and if you think about it, it’s a win-win situation.

‘On February 13th at dawn, secure magic storage capacity, and on the 14th… the Flower of Rebirth, huh.’

I sighed deeply at the continuous schedule that followed as soon as my vacation ended.

From time to time, the desire to play and eat surged like a strong wave, but I couldn’t give up because I could see so many benefits that I could monopolize right in front of me.

I used to wonder why Nicholas was so eager in his previous life, shouting, ‘This is mine, that is mine!’ as he went around.

But after experiencing it myself, I understand exactly how he felt.

It’s like watching people go in and out of a lottery shop knowing for sure that they will win the first prize in the lottery.

I felt impatient and greedy, as if someone would steal the fruit if I didn’t take it first.

It was impatience and greed for monopolization.

The desire to make everything good mine.

That was directly related to early retirement, so I could never give it up.

“Are you waiting for a colleague?”

“Yes, the person I’m training with today.”

At that time, Jung-hoon, who I thought was already in the training room, suddenly appeared next to me.

Then, with an indifferent expression, he handed me a warm canned coffee and continued.

“Today’s training for the two of you. If Shin-hwa is okay with it, I’d like to observe. Would you allow me to?”

“There’s nothing great to show you.”

“You’re being modest. I want to see Shin-hwa’s close-range combat more closely.”

“Tanking? Or are you curious about evasion?”

“It’s probably both. The position the guild requires of me is the former, but my durability is a bit lacking.”

I nodded at the understandable answer.

The most suitable position for Jung-hoon is actually a sub-tanker. [A character who can temporarily take on the role of a tank.]

In other words, it’s a way to temporarily switch duties when the main tanker needs recovery or rest.

However, the Yanghwa Guild had no awakened ones who could deliberately hold onto the boss monster.

At least when facing Bajat, it is possible to attack because I hold onto him while incorporating evasion.

I am sure that if Jung-hoon takes over my position as it is, all the executives will be annihilated.

Jung-hoon added.

“There are many things I want to learn from Shin-hwa. I want to capture all of Shin-hwa’s movements in my eyes. Today seems like the best opportunity.”

“Well, it’s hard to examine things closely during battle.”

“That’s right. I think of it as a learning opportunity that rarely comes.”

From Jung-hoon, I felt a clear recognition of me, as well as genuine sincerity.

It was like respect as a martial artist to a martial artist. The way he looked at me clearly contained respect.

“If my movements can be of help to Jung-hoon… by all means.”

“Thank you. I will watch with the mindset of a disciple.”

“A disciple, it’s a bit embarrassing. Just think of it as an observation.”

“I can’t lie.”

“Hahaha.”

Just as the conversation with Jung-hoon was ripening.

“Shin-hwa! I’m sorry! I should have come sooner…”

The priest arrived.

The priest, who appeared wrapped tightly in a black long padding [a long, padded winter coat], looked much younger than usual.

Even considering his age of thirty-four, he looked 7 or 8 years younger.

“No, there are still more than 10 minutes left until the appointment time. You came early.”

“Still, I thought I should come earlier… The taxi wasn’t caught right away. I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay. Oh, this is Jung-hoon from Yanghwa Guild. He’s here to observe our training today.”

“Ah! This is the famous pioneer of each law and that escort…”

“Bodyguard! That’s right. He’s Jin Bo-mi’s bodyguard.”

“I can’t believe I’m meeting such a named person here! Nice to meet you! It’s really an honor to meet you!”

The priest kept bowing his head.

Jung-hoon, who was not used to such enthusiastic praise, nodded awkwardly and changed the subject.

“I’ll guide you two. This way.”

“I can’t believe I’d ever come to the Ye Hwa training room before I die… I’m really moved. This is all thanks to Shin-hwa, right?”

“The guild cooperated. It’s a bit much to say it’s thanks to me.”

Since the priest is always triggering the praise and praise sensor, I have to put on the brakes.

With the priest’s personality, he would probably clap even when I’m doing my business, saying it’s cool.

To that extent, the priest is always a yes-man and has the charm of making the other person feel good.

Of course, when he has to become more ruthless than anyone else in the world, he changes to the point where even I feel fear.

Going berserk.

It’s a dark side of the priest that I don’t want to see often.

Anyway, we headed to the Ye Hwa training room, taking the silence of dawn as company.

* * *

Shin-hwa, who was obviously here for the first time today, so the settings would be the first time as well.

Jung-hoon, who was waiting next to him to help him, had a dumbfounded expression.

Beep. Beep beep. Beep.

Shin-hwa was skillfully setting the virtual combat conditions in the control center of the Ye Hwa training room.

There are several important setting values, and there are many things that need to be adjusted in the early stages.

Shin-hwa accurately entered all those values, quickly completing the settings.

“…Have you ever been to the Ye Hwa training room before?”

“Ah, when I was in the engineering team as a porter, I happened to hear about it from the team leader.”

Shin-hwa slipped away like a slippery eel.

Well, just showing this one side wouldn’t make anyone think, ‘Is he a returner?’

Meanwhile, Choi Ji-hyuk was wearing the protective gear that Shin-hwa had prepared in advance, admiring the inside of the training room with his mouth wide open.

He could see at a glance why it was one of the five most expensive training rooms in the country.

“How many of the 1 billion won top-quality dimension stones are there… It seems like there are more than 1000 of them.”

At some point, he gave up counting.

“Priest, are you ready?”

“Yes! I’m ready!”

“Of course, I don’t think you would, but please don’t touch the setting values.”

“I’m just a kind of manager who only observes the training. I won’t touch anything else.”

“Okay, then I’ll go in.”

Shin-hwa headed straight to the training room.

Koo-oong!

Soon, Jung-hoon activated the barrier device on the outside of the training room.

From now on, even if someone tries to come down by taking the elevator, it will not stop on that floor.

“Indeed…”

Jung-hoon looked at Shin-hwa, who had entered the training room with Choi Ji-hyuk, with expectant eyes.

In both of his hands, he held a notebook and a pen to record Shin-hwa’s training.

It was a rare sight to see an A-rank awakened person meticulously organizing the every move of a C-rank awakened person.

* * *

“Shin-hwa! What should I do? What is the current training level?”

“I’ll tell you the training level later. I’ll deal with the virtual monster, so just assist me, Priest!”

“Just assist?”

“Yes, in any form. Don’t be bound by formality or the eyes of others, just go at your own pace, Priest!”

At Shin-hwa’s shout, Choi Ji-hyuk felt strength entering his entire body. It was tension.

Koo-oh!

A virtual monster constructed with a magic barrier appeared in front.

Koo-oh! Koo-oh!

‘It’s an enhanced troll king!’

Choi Ji-hyuk’s expression darkened as he recognized the monster’s identity.

If a normal troll king is at the B+ rank level, the enhanced one was a monster that exceeded the A+ rank level.

Of course, Choi Ji-hyuk had never faced such a high-level monster before.

‘Let’s see.’

Shin-hwa first blocked the troll king’s path, creating a board so that Choi Ji-hyuk could easily deploy debuffs [abilities that weaken enemies].

Then, he took out as much power as possible and only exchanged attacks to the extent of blocking the troll king’s attacks.

Right then.

Shaaaaa.

A dark red circle formed exactly under the troll king’s feet.

‘Swamp of Despair.’

It was a debuff skill familiar to Shin-hwa and also known as Choi Ji-hyuk’s bread and butter.

‘Where, shall I give it a variable?’

Shin-hwa smiled without showing it to Choi Ji-hyuk, who would only be looking at the back of his head.

Kwaang!

Using the fifth form of Explosive Fist, True Fist, he pushed the troll king back with all his might.

The Swamp of Despair had been activated, but the effect had not yet been applied. Shin-hwa deliberately broke the balance.

Ta-tat!

As a result, Shin-hwa ended up stepping on the Swamp of Despair instead.

If this state continues, Shin-hwa will conversely receive a large debuff of 50% reduction in defense.

“……!”

Choi Ji-hyuk, who was behind him, was sweating profusely, concentrating all his mind to match the Swamp of Despair to the troll king again.

It was a difficult task because it required a high degree of concentration as well as a stable supply of magic power.

However, Choi Ji-hyuk, who had studied Shin-hwa’s every move by watching his Shinchon Station video, had already anticipated this variable in the line of movement.

Because there was no fixed battlefield for Shin-hwa, who enjoys dynamic battles.

Shin-hwa had a proud expression.

He deliberately gave a sudden variable, but Choi Ji-hyuk’s speed of assisting was faster than expected.

‘It was like that in my previous life too. We had really good teamwork from the beginning.’

Shin-hwa recalled the memories he had with Choi Ji-hyuk in his previous life.

It was a memory that always came to mind like a conditioned reflex when seeing a close person who knew the future of ‘death.’

“You’ve researched me quite a bit! Isn’t that right, Priest?”

When Shin-hwa shouted to Choi Ji-hyuk behind him in a pleasant voice, a lively answer was immediately heard.

“I’ve admired Shin-hwa’s strength from the beginning! I’ve studied hard, so I’ll never disappoint you!”

His words were sincere.