I’M A Max-Level Regressor [EN]: Chapter 95

95

“Why? Is something bad happening?”

Shami looked uneasy at my sharp reaction.

Just then, thunder and lightning crashed loudly again, and she burrowed deeper into my arms.

I realized how lonely she must have been. She couldn’t communicate with anyone, and everything was unfamiliar.

“No, it’s okay.”

I patted Shami’s back.

I needed to recognize the existence of the ‘vanguard’ first.

These guys were unknown not only to me but even to Nicholas.

When I crossed over to the Nas Continent and eliminated Leccero and his faction, I couldn’t find a single document related to Earth.

This meant that Leccero had been conducting his work in utmost secrecy, silencing everyone involved.

‘Let’s just keep it in mind for now. I can gradually inform Nicholas when he regresses.’

I concluded my thoughts.

There’s no need to speculate on the process and results. This kind of worry is definitely not my responsibility.

However, it wouldn’t be bad to take preemptive measures regarding Shami’s ‘curse’.

“Shami.”

“Huh?”

“If time passes without doing anything, the seed of the curse within you will become a disaster.”

“I don’t want to die…! If I have any fault, it’s only that I couldn’t die with my family! Sob!”

“I’m not saying that. If we study it well in the future, we might find a way to turn the curse within you into a blessing.”

To convert the dark energy full of cursed energy in her body into divine power, which is its opposite.

A somewhat complicated procedure is required.

Artifacts for this purpose must also be prepared, as well as monster blood or organs related to divine power.

If an unexpected event occurs and Shami’s curse is activated, an outbreak will occur immediately.

Moreover, countless people and Awakened within a radius of several kilometers will all become crazy murderers.

If this happens, skilled Awakened will die again, or a situation will arise where they have to be killed.

Rather than that, I wanted to keep her by my side and take preemptive measures regarding Shami.

I also wanted to raise her because I secretly liked cats – although she is actually a princess from the Nas Continent.

“I want to go back to the Nas Continent and visit my parents’ and brother’s graves at least once.”

“Let’s find a way, little by little.”

“It’s all because of me…….”

“Enough with the self-blame. I’m the one who said I’d take you first. It’s not like you asked me to take you, right?”

“I’m sorry. I’m really sorry.”

“I hate troublesome things, but I’ll take responsibility and definitely undo the curse you have. Trust me. I know more than you think.”

Stroking Shami’s soft paws, I reassured her as much as possible.

Grumble. Rumble. Grumble.

The thunder rumbling from the dark clouds filling the sky was dark and ominous.

It was like seeing the black magician Leccero, an unpleasant sound of darkness.

* * *

After a sufficient rest.

Three days later, February 21st.

“Whew! The overdue repairs are finally done.”

Shin Hwa looked at Wilson, who was shining with a silver luster as before, with a satisfied expression.

-It’s gotten prettier, hasn’t it?

Shami said, tapping Wilson, who was cutely walking back and forth on the marble floor.

Although they couldn’t communicate at all, Wilson and Shami were always friendly.

Even when Shin Hwa was in a deep sleep, Wilson enjoyed wandering around with Shami, rolling around here and there.

“This guy can only be repaired with incomplete dimension stones. He’s so picky that he demands hard-to-find materials.”

Shin Hwa grumbled.

When Wilson is used in battle, it is inevitable to directly strike the enemy or use it in the form of exploding magic power.

Although he is durable in the first place, damage was unavoidable with each strike and explosion.

However, Wilson’s ‘self-repair’ required an incomplete dimension stone that was only partially made.

It was even harder to obtain than the highest-grade dimension stone, and it was not something that could be obtained by specifying a certain dungeon.

-Wilson, let’s play over there!

Ting! Ting!

Seeing Shin Hwa diligently looking at his smartphone, Shami tactfully left with Wilson.

The safe house in Sadang Station had one large room made into a ‘cat room’ exclusively for Shami.

The reaction was very good.

Shami showed off her amazing skills by jumping through the distant spaces of the cat tower, relieving stress.

[Korea Bank: Depositor Kang Shin Hwa]

[Balance: 289,000,000,000 won]

“289 billion won… That’s reassuring.”

A satisfied smile naturally appeared on his face at the enriched balance.

This was the amount from selling 9 bottles of the highest-grade magic power potion, 3 bottles to Yanghwa Guild and 6 bottles externally.

In addition, it was the amount settled by adding 100 packs of enhancement potions additionally supplied through Marina the day before yesterday.

The money to be invested in Gorim Chemical and Jijae Station had already been withdrawn to another account, so there was no amount to be deducted.

“Should I push ahead with it while I’m at it?”

Shin Hwa’s hand naturally reached for the number connected to Jin Bo-mi.

Since Yanghwa Group is a globally moving group, it seemed that their handling of the work would be easier.

[I’m a woman too~♬]

A coloring [ringtone] from a long time ago that didn’t match 2020 at all was heard unexpectedly.

-When I’m by your side~ My heart becomes soft and weak~!

A coloring that seemed to be set up for someone to hear! Just as Shin Hwa was humming along to the song without realizing it.

-Shin Hwa! What’s wrong? There’s still some time left until the Magos Dungeon raid, right?

“I know. It’s not about the dungeon raid, but I’m trying to ask for a personal favor.”

-A personal favor……?

“There’s an island called Krivia Island in the South Pacific. Do you happen to know it?”

-Krones, Linia, Bistecia, Ashtores. Are you talking about these four islands?

“That’s right. It’s an uninhabited island.”

-I know it. I heard it’s very close together, so it’s easy to move from island to island.”

“I want to buy that island.”

“Yes? Why suddenly an island? There’s no separate dungeon there, right?”

“Didn’t I talk about it once when I was raiding the Madillo Dungeon? That my dream is to build a resort on the beautiful islands of the South Pacific and retire.”

-I heard about it! But I just thought it was a joke and didn’t take it seriously… Were you serious?

“I’m not the kind of person who makes frivolous remarks like that. I’d be a little disappointed if you saw me that way.”

-Ah! That’s not it! Then if you buy an island and build a resort, are you really going to leave Korea?

“Yes, of course, I have to. That was my goal from the beginning.”

-People need Shin Hwa more and more, right? And you’re getting a lot of attention.”

“Living for myself, not for others, is not my motto.”

Shin Hwa said firmly.

-It’s difficult for me to promote it directly, but I think I can promote it through the overseas strategy team.

“Then please find out. I’ll give you enough brokerage fees. Please find out about the four islands first.”

-Okay. You’re not going to buy an uninhabited island and leave right away… are you?

“I’m not going to become a natural person [live off the land], but I’m leaving to become the only civilized person enjoying the great nature alone. Of course, preparation time is needed.”

Shin Hwa emphasized his definite ‘concept’ to Jin Bo-mi.

Still, I was grateful to Jin Bo-mi for always listening to me without saying anything when I asked for something like this.

There were many things that Jin Bo-mi was concerned about, which was more than just taking care of guild members.

“Thank you, always.”

-What are you talking about? Shin Hwa’s work is my work. Then I’ll check and contact you.

“Yes.”

Beep.

The moment Shin Hwa hung up the phone.

Drrr!

The vibration rang immediately.

A long text message that had just arrived to Shin Hwa was exposed at the top of the list as if to show off.

The sender was Han So-joon.

“What’s going on?”

[Hello. Kang Shin Hwa. I’m Han So-joon…….]

The short paragraph that could be seen in the preview contained Han So-joon’s very ‘polite’ opening remarks.

It was unlike him, who had been criticized for his notification-style or insincere tone that was full of initials.

I checked the rest of the content.

[……I am. Have you set a schedule for the next dungeon raid? If you have, I hope you will take me with you.

Don’t bother taking unverified trash healers, and be sure to take me. I’ll only receive half of the loot distribution. No, only 30%.]

“Hahaha, why are you so humble?”

Shin Hwa burst into hearty laughter.

Unlike the strong-willed Han So-joon, he was very polite. Not only that, but he was even willing to give up the loot?

When he first met him, Shin Hwa was worried about how to win Han So-joon’s heart.

But it was a needless worry.

Rather, now it seemed that Han So-joon was clinging to Shin Hwa.

‘A complicated push and pull is not my taste, but this changes the story. Shouldn’t the thirsty guy dig the well himself to be more motivated?’

A wicked and sinister smile hung on Shin Hwa’s lips.

Choi Ji-hyuk, Yoon Byeol-i, Han So-joon.

Even if only these three people were recruited into the team, it seemed that the dungeon raid would be much easier in the future.

Debuffer, Assassin, Healer.

The roles do not overlap, and at the same time, it is a combination that can maximize firepower depending on the synergy.

They are not people related to Nicholas, so there is no reason to cause problems with other issues later.

“Good. It’s going smoothly.”

Shin Hwa opened the refrigerator and looked inside.

Usually, the inside of the refrigerator is full of things to eat and drink, but the refrigerator in this mansion only contained bottles filled with blood extracted from Katabella.

‘The self-aging period is essential… I can start making identification glasses from March 1st.’

The approximate time required was calculated.

March 1st.

On that day, this world will meet the special third product he created.

Identification glasses!

Shin Hwa was expecting this guy to cause another sensation.

* * *

That evening.

I took the subway and headed to the Black Zone in the southern part of Line 1 to meet Jang Dong-shik.

Byeongjeom Station, where I used to get off, could now be passed by as a memory of the past.

“…….”

The subway was quiet.

Those who were getting off had already gotten off at the White Zone and Yellow Zone.

If I wasn’t too lazy, I would have run hard on my own two feet.

I didn’t want to overdo it today, so I was using the subway.

Well, I also had the power to take care of anyone who picked a fight.

I turned on the Awakened news that was broadcasting on my smartphone.

It was a useful channel to watch at any time because it dealt with Awakened-related news coming in real time.

But right then.

“What is this?”

I was able to see an amazing sight through the live screen that was being broadcast at that time.

“An incident occurred in which Han Seung-taek, the branch manager of the KSA [Korean Special Ability Association] Daejeon branch, was kidnapped by a terrorist organization.

It is known that the terrorist organization Black Cross and its fraternal force, Moonlight, were involved in this incident…….”

“They kidnapped the branch manager? KSA will never stand still.”

A big incident seemed to have occurred. It was also a new incident that I had never experienced in my previous life.