The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player - Chapter 101

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The Maxed-Out Player’s 100th Return – Episode 101
101. Surprise Potion Box
After meeting Min Ju-ri.
What Ryu Min did outside was slaying Millworms.
Thwack—Thwack—!
[Current Kill Count: 100/100]
[All stats increased by 100% due to the Massacre Rune effect.]
Ryu Min’s gaze shifted toward another message.
[All stats increased by 60% due to the Skill Bless effect.]
[Duration: 02:51:21]
As expected, I had received a buff from Min Ju-ri once again.
‘That’s it. The preparations are complete.’
I retrieved an item from my inventory.
[Surprise Potion Box]
-Classification: Consumable
-Grade: Unique
-Effect: Obtain 1-5 random potions.
-Usage Restriction: Until the next round, Regular grade or higher
-Description: A limited-time item that grants random potions. The item automatically disappears when advancing to the next round. Affected by Luck stat.
This was the gacha box I had received as the first-place reward for this region.
I had raised my stats entirely for this moment.
‘The higher my luck, the more potions should appear.’
They could come out as different types, or they could be duplicates.
Either way, more is better, so there was no choice but to maximize my luck.
‘Use.’
As I gripped the box and spoke the command, it vanished with a soft shimmer, and a message appeared.
[You have used the Surprise Potion Box.]
[Congratulations! Life Potion has appeared!]
[Congratulations! Healing Potion has appeared!]
[Congratulations! Dark Magic Potion has appeared!]
[Congratulations! Lowest-Grade Agility Potion has appeared!]
[Congratulations! Chilling Frost Potion has appeared!]
‘Excellent.’
Fortunately, five different potions had emerged.
All five of them.
[Life Potion]
-Classification: Consumable
-Grade: Legendary
-Effect: Player Resurrection
-Usage Restriction: Master grade or higher
-Description: A potion that revives one player of your choice. Must be used within 10 minutes of death, and cannot be used if the corpse is damaged by 30% or more. Cannot be used on yourself.
[Healing Potion]
-Classification: Consumable
-Grade: Rare
-Effect: Wound Recovery
-Usage Restriction: Beginner Grade or Higher
-Description: A potion that recovers internal and external injuries. More effective than first aid.
[Dark Magic Potion]
-Classification: Consumable
-Grade: Rare
-Effect: Dark Magic Recovery
-Usage Restriction: Beginner Grade or Higher
-Description: A potion that recovers dark magic used in Dark Aura. Only effective for specific classes.
[Lowest-Grade Agility Potion]
-Classification: Consumable
-Grade: Normal
-Effect: Agility +2 for 24 hours
-Usage Restriction: Beginner Grade or Higher
-Description: A potion that increases agility stats. Consuming multiple does not stack the effect.
[Potion of Biting Chill]
-Classification: Consumable
-Grade: Rare
-Effect: Cold Resistance +50% for 24 hours
-Usage Restriction: Beginner Grade or Higher
-Description: A potion that increases resistance to cold. Resists both cold damage and status ailments.
My eyes widened as I scanned the list.
My gaze was particularly drawn to the Potion of Life that appeared first.
‘A potion that revives an opponent… Truly a Legendary-grade potion.’
Of course, the other potions were excellent too.
But they couldn’t compare to the Potion of Life.
‘However, it can only be used once I reach Master grade. And it can only be used on others.’
That meant the caster had to be at least level 60 to revive someone else.
‘Regardless, the mere fact that a Legendary-grade potion appeared makes it worthwhile.’
Even if I never found a use for it, simply possessing such a potion would grant me tremendous leverage.
‘It might even be an excellent bargaining chip to sway an Alchemist.’
The Alchemist, the only class capable of crafting potions, was located in Nigeria.
Making him an ally would certainly prove invaluable.
‘He’s still reluctant to step forward, but once the Alchemist’s existence becomes known, it will cause an absolute sensation.’
If I made my move before that happened, I might be able to monopolize the Alchemist’s abilities.
‘But there’s one potion in this list that seems utterly useless.’
It was none other than a Dark Magic Potion.
‘This is completely a potion made for Ma Gyeong-rok.’
The only person who uses dark magic is the unique class Dark Knight.
In other words, it was a potion exclusively for Ma Gyeong-rok.
An ordinary player consuming it would see no effect whatsoever.
Ryu Min would be no different.
‘Should I sell this to Ma Gyeong-rok at a premium price?’
When a Dark Knight’s dark magic becomes depleted, their power drops dramatically.
‘It’s like a car running out of fuel.’
From that perspective, it was certain that Ma Gyeong-rok would covet such an item.
If dark magic ran dry at a critical moment, there’d be nothing worse than that.
‘For now, I’ll keep it. Money isn’t something I need anyway.’
I decided to keep the rest as well.
I wasn’t in such dire financial straits that I needed to sell items on the market.
Beep beep— Click—
Ryu Min returned home and changed clothes in his room.
He lay on the bed in comfortable attire and picked up his phone.
‘Should I check if any unique material items have been listed?’
Whenever I had free time, I would regularly access the PulPul app to browse items.
It was to secure necessary material items in advance, and at least one worthwhile item was posted daily.
‘Oh, there’s one this time too? A unique material item.’
But the seller was a foreigner, so it was an overseas shipping item.
‘Well, no problem. I’ve made all the necessary preparations so overseas users can trade easily.’
PulPul was originally created as a social marketplace targeting players worldwide.
When it opened for international use, the number of users surged dramatically.
Ryu Min pressed the payment button and set his phone aside.
‘Another successful transaction today.’
Looking around, this was the only material item worth buying.
I had added Ju Sung-tak to my favorite sellers, but he hadn’t listed anything since the legendary material.
‘Well, round 7 wasn’t a hunting round anyway.’
I’d have to look forward to the rounds after that.
The exhausted Ryu Min slowly closed his eyes.
* * *
Player Place holds regular meetings every Tuesday.
Even Ryu Min, who holds the highest executive authority, never misses it.
‘To build a strong relationship with Ma Gyeong-rok, it’s good to make an impression.’
Besides, I had something to discuss today.
I watched Ma Gyeong-rok conducting the meeting with the executives.
After various opinions were exchanged, the meeting concluded.
“Thank you for your hard work. Let’s end today’s meeting here.”
“Everyone, thank you for your hard work.”
The executives rose from their seats and departed.
Only Ma Gyeong-rok and I remained in the conference room.
This was the perfect moment for a quiet conversation.
“Major shareholder. You certainly don’t miss a single meeting each week.”
“How could I possibly skip them when I hold management rights?”
“Your attendance would be sufficient only when votes are necessary, yet you insist on coming regardless….”
“I have something to discuss with Director Ma today as well.”
“Ah, I have something to say too. Would it be alright if I spoke first?”
I nodded in approval, and Ma Gyeong-rok bowed his head respectfully.
“Major shareholder—or rather, Prophet. Thanks to you, I was able to safely overcome Round 7. I’m truly grateful.”
“It seems you remembered my advice not to be seduced by temptation.”
“Yes. When temptation came, your words flashed vividly in my mind. Without you, I would have fallen to it, haha. I’m embarrassed to say what kind of illusion it was.”
Though he claimed embarrassment and concealed it, I had already read his true thoughts.
I already knew what temptation he had faced.
‘A situation where he had to refrain from killing the criminal who murdered his parents, even with them right before his eyes.’
For Ma Gyeong-rok, consumed by vengeance, it must have been agonizing to hold back, yet he endured admirably.
“But Prophet, I have a question.”
Ma Gyeong-rok raised a doubt he had harbored for several days.
“If you knew the strategy, why couldn’t you rank in the top positions? It wasn’t even a strength-based round.”
He was essentially asking why I hadn’t achieved first place if I knew the strategy.
It was a sharp question, but….
‘I knew he’d ask this.’
I had already prepared my answer.
“Didn’t you also know the strategy, Director Ma? So why couldn’t you achieve first place?”
“Eh? Ah….”
Ma Gyeong-rok’s expression suddenly shifted, as if struck from behind.
“Even if you know you must not be seduced by temptation, it’s difficult to execute when it actually arrives. You understand that well now, having experienced it firsthand, don’t you?”
“Yes, yes. I understand. I see.”
Ma Gyeong-rok immediately dispelled his suspicion.
Instead, he blamed himself for his shallow thinking.
-Certainly not someone to underestimate just because he’s young. He possesses both keen insight and seasoned composure.
I caught the thought of Ma Gyeong-rok, who was now wary of me.
I knew he wouldn’t take me lightly, having proven my abilities both in prophecy and business management.
But had I revealed too much of my competence?
‘Making him cautious isn’t ideal.’
For me, who needed to open his heart, this situation was far from satisfactory.
“Prophet. You said you had something to tell me?”
“Yes. I wanted to inform you about Round 8 information.”
I proceeded to share the next round’s information as intended.
“Oh, this time you’ve brought quite specific information.”
“That’s what Round 8 entails.”
“Thank you, Prophet. You’re always helping us like this, but I’m not sure what I can do in return….”
“Don’t burden yourself with it. Since we’re all in the same boat, isn’t it better to prosper together?”
“Haha, I’m truly grateful.”
Despite his words about not burdening myself, I continued to accumulate emotional debt intentionally.
“By the way, Prophet. While you’re helping, could I ask for one more permission?”
“What kind of permission?”
“Do you remember my fiancée from last time?”
“Of course.”
“Would it be alright to share this information with her?”
‘She’s probably already taken the information anyway.’
I laughed inwardly but kept my expression neutral as I spoke.
“Of course it’s fine. I made a separate prophecy back then, didn’t I? That it would become dangerous when Round 11 arrives. You can consider that as my prior approval for sharing.”
“Ah, thank you for allowing it.”
It seemed the number of people sharing future information kept growing, but that was fine.
‘If I’m going to lead everyone anyway, it’s better to make them dependent on my prophecies.’
Just as I flashed a sly smile and displayed a benevolent expression while preparing to discuss business matters.
“Director?”
An Sang-chul entered the conference room.
His expression carried an unmistakable sense of urgency.
Ma Gyeong-rok, who didn’t miss that look, asked seriously.
“Manager An. What’s the matter?”
“The, the Chairman has arrived.”
“Father?”
Ma Gyeong-rok, startled, bolted from the room barefoot.
At the doorway, Ma Dae-chul, the Chairman of Oseong Group, was entering with a young bodyguard.
“Father… Chairman. How did you come here without saying anything?”
“Do I need to announce it before visiting my son’s company?”
“Still, if you had called ahead, I could have prepared a proper reception….”
“Never mind. I’m only planning to look around briefly anyway.”
With those words, Ma Dae-chul clasped his hands behind his back and quickly surveyed the company.
“You’ve decorated it quite nicely.”
“….”
“I’ve heard the start has been good.”
“Where did you hear that?”
“You don’t need to know the details.”
“….”
“Your brothers send their congratulations too.”
At the mention of his brothers, Ma Gyeong-rok’s eyes shifted.
“Ah, those brothers who couldn’t even send a wreath?”
“Don’t be so sarcastic. Whether you like it or not, they’re still your brothers.”
“Can you really call them brothers when they’re constantly eyeing Father’s fortune?”
“That applies to you as well, doesn’t it?”
“I’m only participating in this competition because I don’t want to share my portion with my brothers. Father agreed to this, didn’t he? He said if I could simply prove that I have superior abilities compared to my brothers, he would recognize me as his successor and pass down all his assets to me.”
“That’s true. Do you think you can manage it? There’s less than a year left until the promised deadline.”
“Please be patient a little longer. This venture has a far better start than Cheonma Consulting did before. Though I’ll need to observe it for a few more months.”
“Why did you abandon Cheonma Consulting? It seemed decent enough at the time.”
“Because there was no more room for growth. And would Father have acknowledged me with just that level of success?”
“Hmph, absolutely not. A KOSDAQ ranking of 85th is meaningless. It has to be in the top 30 to matter.”
“That’s why I gave it up.”
“Bold of you. Taking a gamble on an uncertain industry.”
“….”
Ma Gyeong-rok fell silent.
The truth was, if not for Ryu Min’s suggestion, he would never have changed industries.
“How did you come up with the idea for Player Place? Did you think of it because you’re a Player yourself?”
At the Chairman’s question, Ma Gyeong-rok hesitated.
Should he admit that it was Ryu Min’s idea, or should he take full credit for it himself?
Ma Gyeong-rok had to choose.
And he knew what the right choice was.
‘Father isn’t the kind of man who wouldn’t see through that.’
With an inward sigh, Ma Gyeong-rok spoke honestly.
“That idea wasn’t mine.”
“What?”
“There’s a major shareholder who owns 31% of our company’s stock. That person proposed and devised the idea. We’re currently working together as business partners.”
“It was someone else’s idea? Who is it?”
Ma Gyeong-rok turned around.
Ryu Min was visible in the distance.
“Major shareholder, do you have a moment?”
“Yes, of course.”
Ryu Min, who had been watching, approached the Chairman.
“Chairman, this is the person.”
“Hello. I’m Ryu Min.”
“….”
Though he maintained an expressionless face, Ryu Min knew.
The Chairman was quite shocked internally.
-This kid who barely looks twenty is the CEO?

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