The Regressor Plays the Game Too Well - Chapter 72

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Episode 72
Episode 72
Choi Yu-ra.
She was one of those who had climbed to a surprisingly high position at a young age as a deputy of User Management Team 1.
And her new assignment this time was straightforward.
To personally monitor a single user.
The problem was that user in particular.
Jin-woo.
The one user who stood ahead of all others, the sole existence capable of utterly disregarding the game’s balance.
Choi Yu-ra had been tasked with managing such a user.
And on the very first day of taking on this assignment.
‘This is driving me insane.’
Who would have thought Jin-woo would cause trouble right away?
Far greater trouble than expected.
Somehow he’d made contact with the aged sage Wirun.
Well, technically the aged sage had initiated contact first, so that could happen.
But the situation had escalated.
‘What am I supposed to do about Wirun’s Library?’
Wirun’s Library was originally a famous location, wasn’t it?
A reward that could never be obtained without achieving tremendous merit in the Deron Kingdom.
A remarkable place where one could obtain two skills upon entering.
The real problem was that it supposedly contained Legendary skills as well.
If it were any other user, I honestly wouldn’t have cared.
A Legendary skill or two being unlocked wouldn’t cause problems anyway.
Besides, just wanting a Legendary skill didn’t guarantee you’d obtain one.
‘Since the grade isn’t visible and you have to judge by name alone.’
Usually when people pick something that looks good, it’s either Unique or at best Epic.
How could anyone select a Legendary on the first try?
But with Jin-woo, I couldn’t help but worry.
If he obtained even more Unique or Epic skills from there, the game balance would truly collapse.
What on earth was I supposed to do about this?
‘Should I report it now?’
It seemed like reporting it immediately wouldn’t cause problems.
The issue was that even if I reported it, Lee Yeon would have no way to stop it.
It’s not like the Jin-woo user was actually causing trouble.
But he was destroying the game balance far too much.
He was playing the game through legitimate means.
That was precisely why there was no way to impose sanctions on him.
That’s why Lee Yeon had assigned Jin-woo’s management to another staff member.
Whenever Jin-woo’s footage played, the other employees would stop working and be too busy admiring his exploits.
That’s why Choi Yu-ra ended up taking on the task.
‘Well, I should report it at least, right?’
A sigh escaped unbidden.
But what could I do about it?
This was the plight of office workers.
Even if Lee Yeon didn’t react well.
It wasn’t as though I’d face penalties or have to write an incident report.
Still, the very act of going to Lee Yeon, the chief Developer, to report felt burdensome.
I just wanted to submit a written report.
But the urgency of the matter didn’t allow for that.
‘Right, it’s better to take the beating sooner. Let’s go now.’
Having made her resolve, Choi Yu-ra sprang from her seat.
Her destination was obvious.
Lee Yeon’s office.
Originally she’d shared an office with other employees, but lately there had been so much stress that a new one was created.
Choi Yu-ra arrived there and took a moment to breathe deeply.
Exhaling slowly and steeling herself with a determined expression, she knocked on the door.
Knock, knock.
“This is Choi Yu-ra, deputy director of User Management Team 1. I’ve come to report on a matter.”
Choi Yu-ra’s voice was quiet.
A response came shortly after.
“Come in.”
But it wasn’t Lee Yeon’s voice.
Yet it was a familiar one.
As Choi Yu-ra entered the office, she could see the Secretary handling work in Lee Yeon’s stead.
The Secretary who always accompanied Lee Yeon.
Weren’t they said to be old friends?
In any case, that wasn’t what mattered now.
Just as Choi Yu-ra was about to urgently deliver her report.
“Could you report a bit more quietly? As you can see….”
“Yes? Oh!”
As the Secretary spoke and gestured.
Choi Yu-ra could see Lee Yeon sleeping on a comfortable-looking sofa.
An afternoon nap at a time like this.
Though now that I think about it, she did say she hadn’t been sleeping well lately.
Could that be why she got a separate office?
Choi Yu-ra entertained the idle thought before dismissing it.
That couldn’t possibly be it.
Well, I couldn’t entirely believe it anyway.
In any case.
“What’s the report about?”
“Ah, it’s regarding the user Jin-woo.”
“Perfect timing. You can just inform me while the Developer is sleeping and then leave.”
“Ah, yes!”
Choi Yu-ra reported that Jin-woo had entered Wirun’s Library.
Certainly a problematic situation.
But.
“There’s nothing we can do about it.”
“Yes….”
“Besides, if he’s in Margantia now, the probability of Jin-woo participating in what’s coming soon will only increase.”
“Ah! Yes! That’s precisely why I’m reporting this now.”
Wirun’s Library.
It was indeed problematic.
But the greater problem?
Lay ahead.
The event the Secretary mentioned would occur soon.
An event Lee Yeon had meticulously planned and orchestrated—essentially an NPC event.
Jin-woo could potentially participate in it.
Which meant Lee Yeon’s entire plan could crumble in an instant.
The fact that he already possessed Bryunack and Gram made the probability of his involvement destroying the plan extremely high.
And now he’d entered Wirun’s Library too?
“I understand. We have countermeasures to prevent his participation in that event anyway. Choi Yu-ra, will you continue monitoring Jin-woo? If it seems he might participate in that event, please use Ether’s emergency summon.”
“Yes. Understood!”
Choi Yu-ra answered and took her leave.
Everything would proceed smoothly from here.
Yet the Secretary glanced at Lee Yeon, who lay sleeping peacefully.
There she was, smiling contentedly—hehe—appearing utterly blissful.
Observing this, Choi Yu-ra asked the Secretary.
“The Developer is smiling, isn’t she?”
“Leave her be. She must be dreaming that Jin-woo is quitting the game.”
“Ah…. She’s having such a happy dream.”
“Yes, she must be. Unaware of what’s actually happening in reality.”
At the Secretary’s cold remark, Choi Yu-ra reflected.
How pitiful and unfortunate.
* * *
While Choi Yu-ra was away.
Jin-woo had already selected his school of magic and entered within it.
What school had he chosen?
It was already determined.
[Necromancy]
Dark magic.
Among them, necromancy was what Jin-woo showed the most interest in.
Wasn’t it the very epitome of a one-man army?
Above all else.
The Undying King.
To become more than that, I needed to obtain a Necromancer Legendary skill here.
‘It might be here.’
The skills the Undying King used, that is.
To be honest, Wirun had collected magic, or so he said.
But how many dark magic skills could he have gathered?
That was a concern I had, somewhat.
But I had three chances!
If there weren’t enough Necromancer skills, I planned to learn different types of magic with the other two attempts.
But what was this?
‘There’s an incredible amount.’
An enormous quantity of books lined the shelves, truly deserving of the name Library.
I was at a loss, not knowing what or how to choose.
Then a long message window appeared before my eyes.
[Please select the skill book you desire.]
【List】
-Corpse Research
-…
-…
*Ranks are not displayed; you must judge based on skill names alone.
*You may select a total of 2 skills.
‘Oh!’
Now that changes things.
I thought I’d have to examine each book individually and choose.
This would definitely save time.
Should I scan through it quickly?
I scrolled down relentlessly.
My dynamic vision was exceptional, after all.
There was no problem.
‘But I wonder if the Undying King’s skills are here?’
I hoped they would be.
Wasn’t the Undying King’s presence absolutely overwhelming?
Especially when his legions of the undead rose up and displayed such tremendous might.
The phrase “one-man army” truly fit perfectly.
A high-ranker from the Middle East and holder of 7th place in the Pantheon rankings.
A ranker who was constantly compared to Valen, the Vampire King.
‘My relationship with Valen has never been good.’
Their bitter history was quite well-known.
Wasn’t it said they weren’t on good terms in reality either?
Anyway, that’s not what matters right now.
Demor, the Immortal King.
The Legion of the Immortal that he commanded was truly formidable.
I’d heard the MP consumption was astronomical, but he was famous for carrying enough mana potions to match it.
Wasn’t he even called an addict for how constantly he drank them?
Well, commanding such a legion would certainly require enormous consumption.
The skill itself is the Legion of the Immortal, after all.
A Legendary-grade skill, no less.
It’s a skill I couldn’t have even imagined before my return.
Yet here it was, right before my eyes.
[Please select the desired skill book.]
【List】
-….
-Legion of the Immortal
-….
*Grades are not displayed; you must judge based on the skill name alone.
*You may select a total of 2 skills.
‘It’s really here.’
I never thought it would actually be here.
I swallowed hard and naturally pressed the selection button.
The window then shimmered, and a translucent message appeared indicating selection in progress.
But if I obtain this, the MP consumption will be insane.
Especially with Asir’s curse still in effect.
I should acquire a recovery-type skill from another magic category.
So what other Necromancer skill should I choose?
Since I have the Legion of the Immortal.
Other summoning skills would be pointless.
Besides, I have the Sage’s Extremity.
It will be useful in multiple ways.
So, what skill should I pick next?
‘I think I should choose Necromancer for the next key as well.’
Out of six total skills, I’ll make four of them Necromancer.
It might seem narrow-minded.
But if I’ve obtained the Legion of the Immortal, things change.
It would be good if other undead enhancement skills or Necromancer-exclusive skills increase.
Where else would I get them if not now?
I acquire related skills while I have the chance.
That was Jin-woo’s objective.
The abundance of Necromancer skills had certainly played a role in that decision.
‘There are so many. Hmm, what should I choose next….’
Jin-woo was already familiar with many of the available skills.
But while selecting.
One unfamiliar name caught his attention.
A truly unfamiliar skill name. Yet unmistakably extraordinary, no matter who looked at it.
[Please select the desired skill book.]
【List】
-Legion of the Undying (Currently Selected)
-….
-Overload
-….
*Grades are not displayed. You must judge based solely on the skill names.
*You may select a total of 2 skills.
Overload?
The name alone was extraordinary.
Anyone could tell it was a Lord-tier skill.
It was exceptional.
By the name alone, it was clearly a Legendary skill.
Now the question was whether to choose it or not.
‘Should I pick what I know for certain, or what looks undeniably good?’
It was truly a difficult decision.
But Jin-woo’s deliberation was brief, and his action swift.
“I choose it!”
He immediately selected Overload.
Why?
I was familiar with one skill that bore such a Lord-tier name.
Thunder Lord.
A Legendary skill known to have reached the pinnacle of lightning-type abilities.
And wasn’t this also an Overload?
Lord and Load.
Skills of this type were invariably excellent.
Just like the God of Occupation series.
How could I not choose this!
[Are you certain you wish to select these two skills….]
Before the message could fully appear, Jin-woo shouted with conviction.
“Yes!”
The moment Jin-woo answered.
A new message materialized.
[You have selected both skills!]
[Congratulations!]
Pappabang!
A massive fanfare erupted with tremendous force.
An extraordinary effect bloomed as a colossal emerald aura began to settle upon Jin-woo.
Then, naturally, a message appeared.
[You have acquired the Legendary Skill ‘Legion of the Undying’!]
[You have acquired the Legendary+ Skill ‘Overlord’!]
As expected!
Both were Legendary skills.
This was it!
This was the thrill of the draw!
Insane.
So the Lord-class skills were the right choice after all.
Most importantly, not just Legendary, but Legendary+!
What kind of skill could it be?
Without realizing it, Jin-woo swallowed hard and examined his two newly acquired skills.
『Legion of the Undying』
*Rank: Legendary
*Level: 1
→Raises all corpses within 100m of the caster as a legion.
→The raised legion prioritizes the caster’s commands above all else.
→Through the effect of Sage’s Extreme, you can consume as much MP as desired. However, only as many legions as MP consumed will be summoned.
→Cooldown: 60 minutes
First, the Legion of the Undying.
It was certainly a powerful skill.
Moreover, thanks to Sage’s Extreme, it could be used freely.
It had been modified so that I could consume desired MP to summon as many units as I wanted.
Truly an incredible skill.
Now it was time to examine Overlord.
What kind of skill could it possibly be?
And so I opened the Overlord skill.
『Overlord』
*Rank: Legendary+
*Level: 1
→As the Undying Lord, whenever your legion takes a life, you recover MP equal to that number.
→It is said that the legions under an Overlord’s command are more powerful than any undead anywhere.
‘I’m going insane. It’s not called “Over” for nothing.’
Truly, Overlord.
It immediately resolved the MP issue.

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