The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player - Chapter 338

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The Maxed-Out Player’s 100th Return – Episode 338
338. The 101st Cycle (2)
Perhaps it was because I revealed my identity to Min Ju-ri early on.
When I read her true feelings with the Rune of Inner Truth, her trust in me had increased.
‘She’s not the type to go around blabbing about this, so it should be fine.’
Still, I made her solemnly promise not to tell anyone else.
‘Saying it out loud feels liberating.’
No longer needing to hide my appearance in the Other World or speak false aliases brought me mental peace.
Building trust with people became a pleasant bonus.
Afterward, I changed the business type and company name at the Pul-Pul Market together with Ma Gyeong-rok.
I started the business earlier than in the previous cycle.
There were no problems with doing so.
In Round 5, I hunted orcs with Min Ju-ri, and I even set a new personal record with a one-second clear on the High Orc.
I obtained the Assassin’s Mask as a reward and was registered in the Akashic Record.
Everything proceeded as planned.
‘Now it’s time to kill Hwang Yong-min.’
After eliminating the now-useless Hwang Yong-min, I also built a rapport with Russell.
I happened to meet Christine and prophesied to her to be careful in Round 11, then visited Ju Sung-tak to give him a proper lesson.
I saved Congressman Lee Sung-hyun, made Yamtti my slave, and even tipped off Seo A-rin that the actors would betray her.
I dominated the Police Commissioner and was appointed as a squad commander of the Counter Player Force, cleared the Tower of Trials up to the 99th floor, and recorded another achievement in the Akashic Record.
‘This way, Remiel, the 7th-ranked Archangel in the future, will find my records interesting. Even if not, Rubahi will surely persuade him to send him anyway.’
Afterward, I eradicated IS in Nigeria and saved Victor, and when Round 10 arrived, I drew in the Combat Angels.
I was the first to kill a Combat Angel and obtained an absurdly overpowered buff called the Demon’s Blessing.
Additionally, I killed Remiel, whom Rubahi had sent.
‘Now the real beginning starts.’
With my growth in full motion, I first dominated Jeffrey, Ju Sung-tak, and Ma Gyeong-rok using Yamtti.
Dominating these three people, who harbored no small amount of hostility toward me, completely dispelled my anxiety.
‘With this, dangerous situations won’t arise.’
Afterward, in Round 11, I saved Christine and entered the Labyrinth Forest to obtain the Doppelgänger’s Ring.
I also didn’t forget to earn 20 million points at the Gambling House.
‘If I spend points, I can reach max level. But using it now would be wasteful since it doesn’t grant invincibility.’
I had no intention of reaching max level and wasting the invincibility effect.
Saving it when possible was the same in previous cycles as it is now.
‘Should I go ahead and kill those 12 Apostles?’
Having already experienced the 100th cycle, I clearly knew who was targeting me.
Without waiting, I eliminated them and nipped the seeds of anxiety in the bud.
Of course, I kept John Delgado alive.
Considering the benefits he had provided before, his value as a slave was sufficient.
In Round 12, I killed Sariel, the 6th-ranked Archangel.
Ma Gyeong-rok’s Company also went public on KOSPI and was thriving.
Seeing Ma Gyeong-rok earn my father’s recognition filled me with an inexplicable sense of pride.
‘Is it because I think of him as a slave? Everything feels satisfying these days.’
Ma Gyeong-rok had once been unpredictable, a loose cannon, but that was no longer the case.
By making him my slave, I had completely secured him on a leash.
Perhaps because of this, the growth of Ma Gyeong-rok’s Company brought me unparalleled joy.
‘The problem is that Ma Gyeong-sang and Ma Gyeong-su won’t sit idle.’
The two brothers, consumed with jealousy over their successor Ma Gyeong-rok, plotted crimes, but it was all within the palm of my hand.
By having Ma Gyeong-rok suppress his brothers through a duel challenge and extracting their promise to withdraw from the succession struggle, I was able to resolve the matter.
‘With this, Christine and Seo A-rin will no longer look down on Ma Gyeong-rok.’
Ma Gyeong-rok’s survival differed from before, but I had no choice if I wanted to utilize his maxed-out skills.
An Sang-chul was the same.
‘Now that the number of players has decreased, should I sell off some stocks?’
I sold off all 31% of the company shares I held.
Since the stock price was about to hit its peak anyway, I had no regrets.
‘Ma Gyeong-rok’s Company will stumble because of me, but well, it doesn’t matter.’
The Chairman might curse at me, but Ma Gyeong-rok is my slave after all.
He wouldn’t rage or act recklessly just because the company collapsed.
Regardless of what happens to a slave, I’ve earned one trillion won, so that’s what matters.
Afterward, in Round 13, I killed Raguel and Uriel, and publicly captured and eliminated players who dominated nations.
As planned, Black Scythe’s public support improved, my reputation soared, and I became a figure players feared.
‘Public order is perfect and there are no dangerous elements. I’ve also achieved my goal of controlling the surrounding situation to some extent.’
Now the truly important part begins.
‘Gabriel will try to kill me in Round 14 using the Demon Resurrection Scripture.’
The Demon Resurrection Scripture was something Phlunikthos deliberately dropped during the last Heavenly Demon War.
According to the rule that neither side should interfere before the Heavenly Demon War begins, that item shouldn’t be used.
However, Gabriel initiates his plan believing that if he sacrifices Black Scythe’s soul, even Phlunikthos won’t object.
With the help of Nemesis, the goddess of vengeance.
‘Nemesis will recommend Simple Mukbang as the person to entrust the task to. Gabriel will hand over the Demon Resurrection Scripture directly to him.’
However, the plan ultimately fails, which becomes the catalyst for Phlunikthos and Artaros to target me.
‘And Chaos as well.’
So, if I can just wrap up this situation well, I might be able to evade Chaos’s attention.
‘Chaos must not become aware of my existence. No matter how much I grow, Chaos is an opponent I cannot defeat.’
That’s why I have one strategy in mind.
Prevent the Demon Resurrection Scripture from being used.
Then Phlunikthos won’t notice the scripture’s activation, and I can buy myself some time.
But how do I stop it?
‘There’s a very simple method.’
With a wry smile, I sought out Min Ju-ri the moment Round 14 began.
“Could you give me a buff?”
“Sure, got it.”
After receiving the three-buff set, I sought out Yamtti.
“You have a hundred Milworms, right? Bring them out.”
“Right away, Master.”
I killed the Milworms and stacked my Slaughter Rune to a hundred.
With all preparations complete, I made my way to Simple Mukbang.
“Hey.”
“Who…? Gasp!”
Simple Mukbang flinched in surprise.
He never expected that Black Scythe—the one he’d been resenting—would come looking for him.
“Come with me while I’m asking nicely.”
“W-why should I!”
Simple Mukbang tried to resist, but unfortunately, he lacked the power to refuse.
After all, I possessed dominion over him.
“Follow me.”
“Yes.”
I led him to a place away from prying eyes and, without hesitation, drove my blade through him.
Squelch—!
A wretch who’d attempted to assassinate me at Angel’s behest out of petty inferiority deserved death.
‘Erase the traces.’
After disposing of the corpse, I immediately changed my appearance.
Into Simple Mukbang.
Ripple—
Using the Doppelgänger’s ring, I altered my nickname as well.
[Nickname changed from ‘Black Scythe’ to ‘Simple Mukbang’.]
‘Perfect. Now no one will see through the deception.’
Even Divine Beings lack the means to pierce through the system created by Chaos and Gaia.
-Simple Mukbang?
An Angel appeared at just the right moment, transmitting her voice directly into my mind.
She was acting under Gabriel’s orders.
-I have business with you. We need to talk, so follow me quietly. Don’t let anyone else know.
“Really? I understand…”
-Follow. Me. Quietly.
I deliberately played the part of someone unremarkable and followed the Angel.
In a secluded area, Angel Millen descended and extended her hand.
[Hold my hand for ten seconds. I’ll transport you to the Heavenly Realm.]
“Okay.”
I feigned ignorance and followed my guide up to the Heavenly Realm.
[You have abandoned your position during Round progression.]
[If you do not return to the progression location within one hour, your Player status will be revoked.]
[Time remaining before status revocation: 00:59:59]
The expected message appeared, but Angel chuckled regardless.
[Kekeke, you foolishly followed me here?]
Angel revealed her true nature the moment we entered the Heavenly Realm, but I was the one who wanted to laugh.
‘Not yet. I need to wait until Gabriel arrives.’
After exchanging messages with Gabriel, a brilliant light erupted moments later.
Gabriel appeared as expected, and after a brief exchange, the guide returned to the Other World.
[I am one of the Seven Archangels… or should I say three? I’m Gabriel, second in rank among the Three Archangels. Your nickname is ‘Simple Mukbang’, isn’t it?]
Ryu Min summoned his scythe instead of answering.
Shing—!
[Gack!]
After draining his health with a surprise attack, I activated Reaper Transformation and Demon’s Blessing.
[Y-you are…!]
“It’s me. Black Scythe, the one you were looking for.”
Ryu Min grinned and, returning to his true form, killed Gabriel.
‘The operation succeeded.’
My operation was simple: ascend to the Heavenly Realm disguised as Simple Mukbang.
The core of the plan was to kill Gabriel before even using the Demon Resurrection Scripture.
‘This way, Phlunikthos won’t have any opportunity to intervene.’
But since I’d come this far, I might as well eliminate everyone who needed eliminating.
Ryu Min used his tracking skill to locate the others.
[You have discovered the location of target ‘Raphael’.]
[Current distance: 631 meters.]
[You have discovered the location of target ‘Michael’.]
[Current distance: 632 meters.]
‘The similar distances suggest they’re together.’
Given that they weren’t far away, it seemed I could handle them and still leave in time.
After deciding, Ryu Min allocated his stats and moved forward.
I didn’t expect this to be easy, facing two opponents.
‘I killed Gabriel easily only because I exploited the advantage of surprise. Against Raphael and Michael, I’ll have to face them head-on.’
So while I didn’t think I’d win easily, I also didn’t think I’d lose.
After all, I had a trump card.
Moments later, Ryu Min came face to face with Raphael and Michael.
[Y-you are… Black Scythe?]
[How did a human reach this place?]
The two were shocked, but Ryu Min, true to his assassin nature, swung his scythe instead of answering.
The peaceful Heavenly Hall transformed into a fierce battlefield in an instant, though only I fought with intensity.
‘These bastards are stronger than I anticipated.’
Had I attacked too hastily?
The two angels held their ground far better than expected.
‘They’re more troublesome than the Gabriel and Raphael combination.’
It was only natural.
The dealer was Michael, called the God of Combat.
The supporter was Raphael, called the Angel of Healing.
‘Their offensive is fierce, but I still have the advantage. I can see Michael’s panic written all over his face.’
Michael was fighting in a daze due to the sudden assault, but in truth, he wouldn’t want to kill Black Scythe.
His plan was to keep Black Scythe alive until the Final Round, intercept the Wish Stone, and fulfill his own desire to become a god.
‘But it seems he’s just abandoned that wish.’
Michael’s offensive became more aggressive.
It appeared he’d judged that keeping Black Scythe alive was too dangerous.
The taut tug-of-war was beginning to tilt.
‘So that’s how you’re coming at me?’
Since someone might appear, dragging out the battle any longer would be disadvantageous.
Ryu Min swept the two angels away with his scythe and created distance.
Then, pulling his scythe back, he assumed the Moonlight Island stance.
Michael rushed forward as if unwilling to miss even that momentary opening.
[Fool! Showing an opening before me!]
The way he pulled back his scythe and took his stance appeared to be an opening in Michael’s eyes.
But what looked like an opening was purely bait.
As long as invincibility existed, there was never any chance of losing to them.
[You have purchased an Experience Pack using 5,000,000 Points.]
The moment I reached level 99, brilliant light enveloped my body.
[In celebration of reaching max level, all health is restored and you enter a 1-minute invincible state.]
Crash!
The instant invincibility activated, Michael’s blade struck my skin but could not pierce it.
The brilliant light that erupted at the perfect moment bisected both Michael and Raphael’s bodies.
Squelch!
Raphael died, and Michael managed to twist his body just in time to barely save his life.
However.
‘Death sentence.’
When I activated the max-level skill, Michael, with barely any health remaining, exploded like a bomb.
Boom!
【Soul Bond Quest】

└Eliminate the Seven Archangels

└Current Archangels Eliminated (7/7)

└Upon Success ▶ Deification Progresses
[You have completed the Soul Bond Quest.]
[As a reward for completing the Soul Bond Quest, ‘Deification’ progresses.]
It was a deification occurring at quite an early stage.

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