All‑Master Who Regressed to Bronze - Chapter 106

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All Master Who Regressed to Bronze Episode 106

Rule revision.

Before his regression, Shin Hyeok had never seen it even once, and after regression, he had experienced it exactly once in the Integrated Gold League.

Even then, Shin Hyeok was so powerful that he held the advantage against all 99 players.

Because of that, the system judged that if Shin Hyeok played a game among them, it wouldn’t be a proper game, so a rule revision was implemented.

Thanks to that, Shin Hyeok had to face 99 players and achieved victory.

It could be evaluated as easy, but Shin Hyeok surprisingly evaluated that time as quite difficult.

‘It was a 0% Achievement across all dimensions. It was that level of difficulty. Especially since structures that cast buffs and debuffs were spread throughout the entire map, and they started casting buffs and debuffs from the beginning, so if I hadn’t made quick decisions, I would have been defeated by enemies launching mass offensives backed by buffs.’

The system is not stupid.

If Shin Hyeok seemed like he would win easily, it wouldn’t have implemented a rule revision, and the result Shin Hyeok achieved wouldn’t have been a 0% Achievement.

Probably the strong players from other dimensions experienced similar structures, though the specific details might have been slightly different.

Nevertheless, there were several reasons why Shin Hyeok could succeed.

First, there was Tarkan.

Retainers are not easy to obtain even after the Integrated League opens.

Powerful retainers like Tarkan are even more so.

Because there aren’t many who want to give up their rights as players and become completely subordinate to someone.

Next was Shin Hyeok’s abilities.

Shin Hyeok had many abilities and also possessed the capability to utilize them in the right place at the right time.

Thanks to that, Shin Hyeok could respond to the enemy’s mass offensive.

Lastly, it was the point that Shin Hyeok dealt with the dedicated team before the structures outside the Demon King’s Castle were largely destroyed.

Probably if just one of these had been lacking, Shin Hyeok would have been in great danger, and if two were insufficient, he absolutely couldn’t have won.

Anyway, because of that, the Integrated Platinum League due to this rule revision would certainly become extremely difficult as well.

“Should I accept it, or not.”

Since the rule revision was still in progress, Shin Hyeok pondered.

Rule revisions can be accepted or not.

However, if you don’t accept, you can’t expect the same rewards as last time.

The reward for a regular Integrated Platinum League MVP would certainly be less than the reward for a rule-revised Integrated Gold League MVP.

However, the problem was that what kind of rule revision it was would only be revealed after making the choice.

If a high-difficulty game like the Demon King subjugation battle from last time was involved, Shin Hyeok had no choice but to worry.

“I have Muscal too, and my necromancy has reached S-rank so I can command several Durahans. If worst comes to worst, I can make a summoning contract with Ignis. But those are my trump cards. Would revealing them just to get a bit more reward be profit or loss.”

Tap- tap tap- tap-

The more he tapped the wooden table with his fingers, the longer his thoughts became.

Fortunately, his worrying soon came to an end.

It wasn’t because Shin Hyeok’s thinking ended.

[This rule revision can be decided after advance notice.]

“Good.”

Because the system informed him that this rule revision could be decided after notice.

With a satisfied face, Shin Hyeok waited for the rule revision.

And not long after, the rule revision was completed.

[Rule revision has been completed.]

[You are an extremely powerful player.]

[…Analysis results show that even mobilizing all possible scenarios, we could not find your defeat.]

[Therefore, we propose.]

[Instead of being selected as the Integrated Platinum League Finals MVP, you cannot participate in the Integrated Platinum League.]

“…Ha! This is interesting.”

The system designated Shin Hyeok as impossible.

Since there was no scenario where Shin Hyeok would be defeated no matter what constraints were imposed, the system decided to just treat Shin Hyeok as out of consideration.

It made the choice to remove him from the game entirely by offering the price of Finals MVP.

“What’s the compensation?”

[Finals MVP is an extremely rare Achievement that only appears a few times across all dimensions.]

[This is the Finals MVP reward list.]

[1. 500,000 Achievement points]

[2. A-rank skill selection ticket]

[3. Legendary grade elixir draw ticket]

[4. Unique grade body draw ticket]

[5. Legendary grade trait draw ticket]

[You can choose two of these.]

[The achievement reward for FMVP is 100,000 Achievement points.]

“…Not bad?”

As soon as Shin Hyeok asked about compensation, the system displayed the reward list as if it had been waiting.

Each one was a decent reward.

On top of that, 100,000 Achievement points as an Achievement completion reward was sweet.

But the rewards didn’t end there.

[Additionally, there are also Achievements for Integrated Silver, Gold League MVP and Integrated Platinum League FMVP completion.]

[The Achievement completion reward is 100,000 points.]

“They’re really pushing me to choose the rule revision.”

An additional 100,000 Achievement points were added as completion rewards for MVP and FMVP of the Integrated Leagues.

If Shin Hyeok accepted the rule revision, he could get 200,000 Achievement points as a base, plus two more rewards that were hard to obtain even with money.

In the end, Shin Hyeok had no choice but to nod his head.

“I should accept it.”

The rewards were too sweet.

It would be stupid not to accept this.

However, Shin Hyeok didn’t nod immediately.

“There’s still about a week left until the Integrated Platinum League, so I don’t have to answer right away, right?”

[It doesn’t matter. But you’re going to accept it anyway, aren’t you?]

“Right. But that won’t do. Human malice exerts greater power in trampling and dragging others down rather than in one’s own rise.”

[I cannot understand. However, I will respect the player’s choice.]

“Right. The players participating in the Integrated Platinum League haven’t chosen yet either, right?”

[Yes.]

“I thought so. But the agreement doesn’t have to be unanimous, right?”

[The most important thing is your will. The rest just needs to reach a majority level.]

“Got it, go ahead. I’ll make my choice before it’s too late.”

[Understood.]

Human malice.

Knowing how powerful and base it could be, Shin Hyeok didn’t immediately agree to the rule revision.

Even if he only needed the agreement of those who weren’t the majority, it wasn’t different.

In the place where the system’s message disappeared.

Shin Hyeok took out his phone from his pocket and called somewhere.

“Minister, it’s me.”

-Player Shin-hyeok Choi! Haha, it’s been a while since you contacted me!

“I heard you’ve been doing well lately.”

-Doing well! It’s all thanks to Player Shin-hyeok Choi! Thanks to entrusting trade with other countries to the Player’s Department, my position is very solid!

“As for me, I don’t care who it is as long as they pay the right price.”

-…Yes, I will definitely pay the right price.

It was the Minister of the Player’s Department.

Having met him several times, his position in politics had become very solid recently thanks to his relationship with Shin Hyeok.

Since he controlled other countries’ Player Departments, he was practically fulfilling the role of the Foreign Ministry.

On top of that, since it involved selling legendary and unique grade equipment, it was related to national defense, so he was also taking on the role of the Defense Ministry.

In other words, the Minister of the Player’s Department was no different from wielding the power of three government departments.

But he wasn’t stupid.

[I am someone who gives things down. So don’t try to take something from me.]

Words that Shin Hyeok had said in the past at a high-end pavilion.

He had not forgotten that.

It was fine to accept what Shin Hyeok gave down and profit from it, but if he tried to cross that line, he could be abandoned at any time.

The moment he swallowed dry saliva after instantly understanding the implied meaning in Shin Hyeok’s words “anyone will do” was brief.

-Is there something you desire?

“Yes, I think I need to see the faces of foreign ministers after a long time.”

-Are you planning to hold another auction?

“Well, something similar.”

He realized that Shin Hyeok wanted something from him.

Especially when he learned that like the previous legendary equipment auction, he would call foreign ministers and hold an auction, he let out a groan.

-Hmm, the supplies from Sinwha Workshop and Paracelsus Workshop should already be fully contracted… Do you have something else you’ve obtained?

“Yes. I do.”

-Could you perhaps tell me what it is…?

“Come and see for yourself. Can you gather them for now?”

-I’ll call them right away. I’ll schedule an appointment for tomorrow at All Mighty Guild’s conference room.

“Good. I’ll be waiting.”

Though curiosity welled up knowing that Shin Hyeok had obtained something he didn’t know about, he didn’t forget his position.

Knowing well that pressing for what Shin Hyeok didn’t tell him would yield no answers and wouldn’t be good for his future, he only checked what Shin Hyeok requested before hanging up.

After hanging up and leaning deep into his chair, Shin Hyeok closed his eyes while rocking the chair.

“Tomorrow should be interesting.”

With a deep smile on his lips, Shin Hyeok entrusted himself to sleep while anticipating tomorrow.

* * *

The next afternoon.

All Mighty Guild was bustling with security personnel from various countries.

It was a déjà vu of the commotion from the recent legendary equipment incident.

But the difference from that time was that this time, reporters were not allowed in.

Only minister-level officials from each country’s Player Department could enter this place.

Those who had arrived early already knew well why Shin Hyeok had called them.

“The Integrated Platinum League rules have been revised. It must be because of Player Shin-hyeok Choi.”

“Besides that guy, was there any player strong enough to cause rule revisions in this batch?”

“No. Not just in this batch, but there hasn’t been one even once since the Dimension Arena appeared.”

“Haha, have you all seen the revised rules? It’s absurd. In exchange for not participating in the league, they’re even giving him a first-time Achievement called Final MVP. Does this even make sense?”

“It does make sense. Honestly, it’s a disaster. Our side’s player was actually relieved. They were even thinking of giving up on the Integrated Platinum League entirely because of Shin-hyeok Choi.”

“Same with our side. But… you’re not thinking of just accepting it, right?”

The Integrated Platinum League rule revision.

Thinking that Shin Hyeok had called them to get approval votes from participating players for this, they shook their heads with bitter smiles at the Italian Minister’s last words.

“Of course not. It’s an Achievement we’ve never seen before. The reward for achieving it will probably be substantial too. If it falls through due to our opposition, his loss will be no joke.”

“Considering the connection with Silver and Gold Integrated League MVP Achievements, it will certainly grow even larger. We can’t leave out those rewards either.”

“Haha, how enviable. I’m jealous. Not only does he get to sit back and collect Achievements, but he’ll also receive the Final MVP reward.”

“In return, we should receive compensation for that. Don’t you think so?”

“You’re stating the obvious! Since he’s receiving the Final MVP reward thanks to us, shouldn’t Player Shin-hyeok Choi be generous to us too?”

“Increasing the sales quota for legendary-grade equipment or speeding up the process would be good too.”

“Or asking him to share the rewards he’ll get from Final MVP would be nice too. Since he’s getting it for free, sharing one wouldn’t be a loss, right?”

“Hehe, that’s right.”

They thought they held the upper hand.

If they united and cast opposition votes against the rule revision, forcing Shin Hyeok to participate in the Integrated Platinum League, the Final MVP reward would disappear.

In other words, they who had been dragged around by Shin Hyeok until now had finally risen to the position of power.

At least they thought so as they pondered what to extract from Shin Hyeok.

Just then.

“You all came quickly. Sorry for being late.”

Shin Hyeok appeared in the conference room.

At Shin Hyeok’s entrance, the ministers who had just been eagerly thinking about exploiting Shin Hyeok welcomed him with bright smiles.

Since their prey had appeared before their eyes, it was natural for predators to welcome him.

Looking at them greeting him with such bright faces, Shin Hyeok smiled back and said.

“You probably know well why I gathered you all.”

“Isn’t it because of the rule revision?”

“Correct. That’s why I called you. Since you’re all busy people, may I get straight to the point without wasting time?”

“Let’s do that.”

After finishing greetings in the harmonious atmosphere, Shin Hyeok looked around at everyone and asked.

“What will you give me if I agree to the rule revision?”

“Ah, we will share part of the FMVP rewards with Player Shin-hyeok Choi- no, wait, what did you say? Are you saying that we should give, not that we should receive?”

The minister who had been cheerfully mentioning the compensation they had planned to extract from Shin Hyeok couldn’t hide his bewilderment.

Right now, Shin Hyeok wasn’t offering to give rewards but rather demanding to receive them.

But Shin Hyeok tilted his head and asked back.

“Isn’t that obvious?”

“Obvious! We could cast opposition votes to prevent Player Shin-hyeok Choi from becoming FMVP!”

“You could do that.”

“Then…!”

“But are you confident?”

“Pardon?”

“You know well what it means to unleash me in the Platinum Integrated League, don’t you?”

“…We’re prepared to bear that much.”

“No, no, Minister, you have no idea what that means.”

“Please tell me what I don’t understand.”

The Italian Minister glared at Shin Hyeok with wide, displeased eyes at his words.

Even under that sharp gaze, Shin Hyeok answered with a completely unfazed expression.

“I have no intention of leaving alone those who covet what’s mine. I’ll hunt down players who cast opposition votes and kill them instantly. Conversely, I’ll keep players who cast approval votes by my side until the end and push them into the top ranks. Do you think it ends there? Absolutely not. Whenever I meet them after they advance to Diamond, I’ll crush, destroy, and smash them. If they broadcast, I’m even willing to watch and snipe-match them.”

“Player Shin-hyeok Choi!!!”

“I’m not done yet. Countries that cast opposition votes will be placed at the very back of the queue for Sinwha Workshop and Paracelsus Workshop, no matter how much material they offer. Now then, Ministers, you have two choices. Either explain the aforementioned disadvantages to your country’s players and cast opposition votes, or just cast approval votes. Which will you choose?”

“…”

The rewards of the Integrated Platinum League are by no means small.

A threat to kill them instantly to prevent them from obtaining those rewards.

Not stopping there, but a threat to persistently interfere even after advancing to Diamond.

Finally, a threat to even adjust the queue order for Sinwha Workshop and Paracelsus Workshop under his control.

Threats, threats, threats.

The ministers had no choice but to fall silent as if dead.

To this, Shin Hyeok smiled brightly and answered.

“So I’d like you all to show ‘sincerity’ to ensure I don’t cast opposition votes.”

“Even if we say we’ll cast approval votes, do we still need to show sincerity?”

“For rule revision, my opposition vote carries more weight than other players’ approval votes. Even if all of you approve, if I oppose, the rule revision won’t happen. And if I end up casting an opposition vote… well, think about it yourselves.”

“Ugh…”

“How much did you prepare before coming? Let’s hear it first.”

The ministers who had come to threaten Shin Hyeok with opposition votes instead began to be threatened by Shin Hyeok’s opposition vote.

Groaning, they had no choice but to reluctantly pull out their pocket money one by one.

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