Chapter 6: Regressor (3)

Chapter: 6 Regressor (3) In fact, Jung Hayan wasn’t the only treasure.

The same applied to Kim Hyunsung as well.

After all, he was someone who had probably once seen the end of this world.

He knew what was going to happen and was willing to use this information to change the future.

In a fantasy novel setting, he was kind of like the ‘chosen warrior’.

There was no reason to not maintain a good relationship with him.

‘I’m jealous of this bastard though.’

I wasn’t jealous of all of the baggage he was carrying on his back.

I was jealous of what he was going to get or use.

It was already set in stone that he would climb high.

I thought I should benefit from him as much as I could.

“How much further is it? Are you sure this is the right way?”

“Yes, we are almost there.”

Park Deokgu muttered bitterly, and Kim Hyunsung answered him with a nod.

It was strangely novel for me to witness how he observed our surroundings without even slowing down.

He was also watching out for monsters.

Clearly, his stats weren’t that high for now.

Taking into account the fact that he had an attribute, class and magic power, he was already on a much higher ground than anyone else here. Yet, if a group of monsters surrounded us and attacked together, even he wouldn’t be able to cope.

‘That’s why you failed to protect those people.’

If it had been possible then he would have made sure there were no casualties at the starting point.

“By the way, there are more survivors than I imagined. I was pretty sure most of them would have died…”

“In fact, more people could have been saved. At first, I didn’t know the weak points of those monsters, so I couldn’t face them properly. If only there were more people who could fight…”

“Yea, I feel the same way. At that time, running away was all I could do… If not for hyung-nim, I would be dead right now. Are all 30 people from there?”

“Ah! Actually, no. It seems like there were other starting points at different locations. But they were quite far away from ours…”

“Mhm… So we are not the only ones here.”

“Yes. Perhaps, if we expand our


[Checking the status window and talent levels of the player Lee Jihye.]

[Name: Lee Jihye]

[Title: None. You should try a little harder.]

[Age: 29]

[Disposition: Selfish Ambitionist]

[Class: None]

[Stats]

[Strength: 05/Potential growth: common or lower]

[Agility: 09/Potential growth: common or lower]

[Stamina: 09/Potential growth: common or lower]

[Intelligence: 18/Potential growth: rare or higher]

[Endurance: 08/Potential growth: common or lower]

[Luck: 12/Potential growth: common or lower]

[Magic Power: 00/Potential growth: common or lower]

‘Trash.’

I muttered in my heart, unknowingly. She was trash to the extent that she was even further beyond help compared to me, but at the same time she was very similar to me.

[Overview: Congratulations, player Lee Kiyoung. You have finally found your soulmate. It’s possible that the two of you will be the perfect match for each other. Low stats, low potential. Trying to wield a sword or wand is not recommended. Alternatively, it might be a different story if, captivated by each other’s lousy talents, the two of you choose to live out the rest of your lives together quietly. But I don’t want the two of you to get together. I would feel sorry for the 2nd generation born from your union.]

I tried hard to ignore all the insults packed in there. It was clear that the status window message was trying to provoke me.

I quickly turned off the status window, and then recalled this woman’s information in my mind.

Her disposition was very eye-catching when paired with her lousy talent level and poor stats.

‘Selfish Ambitionist.’

Maybe she was the same type of person as me.

Unlike other people in this place, her way of interacting with Kim Hyunsung was very conspicuous.

She had chosen to rub onto Kim Hyunsung in order to survive.

“Hehe. May I know your names?”

“Park Deokgu.”

“I’m Lee Kiyoung.”

“J-Jung Hayan. Please, take good care of me.”

“Yes, nice to meet you all. In a moment, I will lead you to a place where you can rest. Are you okay, Hyunsung-ssi?”

“Of course. Please, take care of them, Jihye-ssi.”

“Yes, leave it to me, Hyunsung oppa.”

She clenched her fist in a cute manner, but knowing her disposition, I couldn’t feel any warmth from it.

Seeing how she scanned me, Jung Hayan and Park Deokgu up and down, maybe she was also calculating what role we would play after joining this place.

In the case of Park Deokgu, who was carrying a sword and shield and had a huge body, it was an instant pass.

As for Jung Hayan, who stumbled on her legs, and the miserable I, who supported her, it was most likely a failing grade.

It was funny how she instantly stuck to Park Deokgu and chirped.

“Have you seen any monsters on your way here?”

“Not only did I see them, but I’ve already killed a few.”

“Ohhh… You weren’t scared?”

A deliberate, slightly surprised expression.

“W-Well, of course I was scared, but… In fact, if not for hyung-nim, I wouldn’t be here now.”

At the moment Park Deokgu uttered those useless words, Lee Jihye’s gaze shifted to this side again.

I didn’t know if she was the same as me, but I could see what she was doing right now.

“Ah. So you fought together with Kiyoung-ssi.”

“Sure we fought together! Every time hyung-nim stabbed with his spear, one monster bastard dropped dead.”

‘Shut up, you pig…’

I wanted to shut up Park Deokgu’s mouth.

I guess he thought he was making me look more impressive in this way, but to me, it was way too much favouritism.

At least I didn’t have to worry about being backstabbed by him, but still, it was very embarrassing for me.

Lee Jihye was amending her evaluation of my person.

As Park Deokgu’s hyung-nim, I was more important now.

“Oh, I see. I’m really glad to hear this. Our shelter will be a little safer now.”

A slightly raised tone of anticipation.

However, I didn’t feel good about it. Because, right now, other survivors were also staring at us.

Only

I checked all of them with my Mind’s Eye, but there was no one special in my field of view.

From this, I was able to identify just what kind of gaze those guys were sending our way.

‘Relief.’

They were all relieved. The appearance of two guys with a spear, sword and shield made them sigh with relief.

“Huh…”

I expected something like this, but seeing it with my own eyes made me sigh.

Kim Hyunsung made this place very safe.

For them, not for us.