The Regressor Only Protects Me Chapter 83

#Episode 83. Round 3 (2)

A few days have passed since Round 3 began.

The changes came pretty quickly.

In the fields, winter is ending and spring is beginning to arrive.

The snow melted and seeped through the cracked asphalt.

Green alien crops grew here and there, wrapping around the building, and various flowers bloomed between the cracks in the building’s structure.

The streets that were originally blocked by a wall of snow were now completely passable as the snow had melted.

The buildings were also not well maintained during the last round.

Although there were some buildings that stood firm here and there, there were also many buildings that had collapsed sideways and were leaning against the building next to them.

The completely collapsed highway now has only pillars left.

The pillars became the home of new predators.

An unidentified flying monster has made its nest.

The sight of the city, so much changed, was truly spectacular.

The land where humans can live has also decreased.

The snow didn’t melt and turn into a sea of water, but that didn’t mean the disaster was over.

The monsters that had been burrowing into the snow and hibernating until now have awakened again.

They were hungry.

Hungry, they wandered around looking for protein and fat.

Rain, rain.

A green monster frog was sitting on top of a 7-meter high passenger car rampart.

Rain, rain.

There was a person in the frog’s mouth.

Every time the frog chewed on a person with its teeth, its legs shook.

It was a guy who woke up from a long winter sleep.

They were as big as an elephant.

They preyed on humans.

“Huhhh… … !”

“Eww!!!”

Whirik-! Chop!

The long tongue of the monster frog wrapped around the body of a guard patrolling the area.

Then it quickly sucked in and put its prey into its mouth.

Scratch, scratch.

The bastard chewed up humans like they were chewing gum.

Humans wielding crude spears and knives died helplessly, becoming food for monsters.

They were beings that humans could never deal with.

But the players were different.

Whirik- swish swish swish!

A sphere rained down from the sky, hitting the frog directly.

It was an attack by Kang Shi-on.

“… … .”

“Your Majesty… …!”

“Your Majesty!!!”

Zion frowned.

In fact, even before the third round started, they started to slowly climb over the wall.

Zion had a duty to protect its people and needed to stop them.

A force composed of ordinary humans could not subdue them.

That’s why the faction needed more players.

The forces of Zion were short on players.

Players had to secure as many of them as possible, as they were very active in catching monsters in the league or in wars with other lords.

That problem is gone now.

The purpose of grabbing the flying object was to recruit players.

Zion will gather players scattered throughout the world through Madame Bisan.

It’s all for war.

The frog fell onto the wall with holes all over its body, spilling its entrails.

The man was already dead and half-eaten, but his stomach was full of the bastard’s young.

-Keu-uruk… … Keu-uruk… … !

-Keu-uruk… … Keu-uruk… … !

Baby frogs.

Normally frogs lay eggs that turn into tadpoles, but these ones are carrying their young like mammals.

Baby frogs that cry quietly without even knowing that their mother has died.

“Eww!”

“Die!! You monster!”

Two soldiers of the Man-Gyeong Army ran towards the croaking froglets and stabbed them with their spears.

Then the flesh burst like a bomb.

Phew-!

The corpses of the two soldiers were torn to pieces, their flesh scattered here and there on the walls.

Thud thud thud… … .

“Ugh… … !”

The secretary next to Zion started vomiting.

Zion watched the scene with a frown.

Alien monsters that humans had never encountered before were creating an ecosystem different from the ones we have seen so far.

The secretary standing next to Zion continued to write about the monster while holding back nausea.

“… … That might be useful.”

“Yes… … Yes! Woofwoof… … !”

As soon as the third round began, numerous different monsters appeared.

No one could have predicted what variables they would bring to the war.

Zion raised his head and looked at the roof of the building on the other side.

-Kurereek… …Kurereek… …

-Kurereek… …Kurereek… …

-Kurereek… …Kurereek… …

There, a swarm of monster frogs were glaring at Zion, their croaking loudly.

No, to be exact, it seemed like I was seeing their babies scattered on the wall.

This time, when I looked down the wall, I saw unidentified black creatures.

They were trying to climb up the wall, scurrying about.

But they couldn’t climb up.

It was because of the short legs.

Each time, the garrison responded with Molotov cocktails, but if there had been no walls… … .

‘They must all be dead.’

It was fortunate that the wall had been built.

If there had been no walls, the entire city’s workforce would have had to be mobilized to fend off the monsters.

And during this time, he will be working hard at that.

* * *

Man-gyeong, Jungang Street.

“Viva!”

“Viva!”

After the workday ended, the residents of Man-gyeong took to the streets and shouted “Hurrah!”

Because the territory expanded with the takeover of Bisan and Manan Third Force, a festival was held to celebrate this.

Besides, today was the day when Bisan and Manan’s third force came to Mankyung.

Since the start of Round 3, the outside of the castle has become too dangerous to survive.

The central street of Man-gyeong was full of people.

There were the residents of Bisan-dong, the residents of the three forces, and wanderers.

Whenever Zion accomplished something, its people would rejoice and celebrate.

On that day, all the residents of Man-gyeong praised their monarch, Kang Shi-on, and came out into the streets to dance.

An old pop song from the 90s started playing.

A cassette tape placed on the bottom with the nightstand clearly visible.

A pop song flowed out from the tape loaded inside it.

There was a very faint sound of music, and even that was mixed with a crackling noise, but for the residents enjoying the day, that didn’t matter.

It was just fun to dance with the people next to me.

Large bonfires were lit all over the streets, and residents flocked to each bonfire.

“It’s a festival… … .”

“… … .”

Choi Hyun-ji, sitting on the side of the street and drinking water from a tumbler with a straw, smiled secretly.

It was truly a rare sight.

Even now, people are being killed and hunted all over the city, but the residents here are enjoying the festival in peace.

Choi Hyun-ji sucked on the straw and then looked at Ha Yoon-ha, who was next to her.

Ha Yoon-ha is the administrator of this city.

This girl is also a player.

Choi Hyun-ji silently looked at Yoon-ha and then started rummaging through her bag.

And then, bang. He put strawberry milk on Yoon-ha’s cheek.

“Ah! A car. What is it?!”

Yoon-ha was so surprised that she shook her body.

Choi Hyun-ji shook the strawberry milk while giggling.

“Drink. Is this expensive?”

“… … .”

Yoon-ha took one look at Choi Hyun-ji and headed for the strawberry milk.

And then he carefully took the milk.

“Do you think I’m Anne… … ? I’m 15 years old… … .”

“Okay, okay~ Kyeopsik. I understand.”

“Lunch… … ?”

In this day and age, strawberry milk was truly a rare luxury.

Perhaps a greater luxury than cigarettes.

It would have been around 1,300 won in the original world.

Choi Hyun-ji looked at Ha Yoon-ha, who was drinking strawberry milk, and suddenly became curious.

Where did you come from and why are you here?

So I asked.

“You… … why are you here?”

“……what?”

Ha Yoon-ha’s lips quivered.

It looks like the strawberry milk was delicious.

Yoon-ha seemed to be drinking strawberry milk sparingly.

Then, I couldn’t help but mutter and answer.

“… … Because I want to be of help to your Majesty.”

“Kang Shi-on?”

“What?!? You’re using informal language again?”

“… … Byul-.”

It was really strange for Choi Hyun-ji.

How can all the people in power give their full support and love to just one person?

Who on earth is this monarch named Kang Shi-on?

The apocalypse monarchs she had met so far were all pleasure-crazed.

And Choi Hyun-ji didn’t find their appearance that strange.

‘… … Because everyone likes to enjoy pleasure.’

Humans love pleasure, and humans who are obsessed with pleasure become corrupt.

Fallen humans will eventually perish.

Choi Hyun-ji came down here looking at those people.

After the era ended, what she feared most was being forgotten.

In the old world, when you die, your family and friends will remember you.

The bodies are either buried and left in graves, or burned and stored in bottles.

Even if you die like that, your traces will remain in the world.

But now?

There is none.

It just dies and disappears.

That’s why Choi Hyun-ji decided to enjoy it.

If I was destined to be forgotten anyway, I thought I would enjoy it as much as I could while I was alive.

In her eyes, the residents of Man-gyeong seemed like people who, like her, were trying to enjoy the present.

“… … Phew.”

At that time, Ha Yoon-ha smiled for a rare reason.

Choi Hyun-ji, startled by the girl’s laughter, looked back at Yoon-ha.

“Phew… … Puhahahahaha!”

Ha Yoon-ha laughed heartily.

The girl’s laughter was truly a delight to see.

I felt like my heart was melting.

“Why… why are you laughing?”

“No, no. Earlier, when you said ‘Bye-’, your expression was so funny… … Puhehe… … Ah, this isn’t right.”

As she looked at Ha Yoon-ha’s bright smile, Choi Hyun-ji’s heart began to pound.

The cities she had been through so far had been nothing but carnage and pleasure.

But there was someone here smiling brightly.

‘… … No. Come to your senses.’

It seemed like I had been here too long.

I felt like it would get dangerous if I stayed any longer.

So Choi Hyun-ji decided.

Decided to leave this place.

It was a decision I made after seeing Ha Yoon-ha’s smile.

“… … I’m going out tomorrow.”

Choi Hyun-ji looked at the people dancing and said quietly.

At that sound, Ha Yoon-ha was startled and looked back at her.

“3 days… wasn’t there more?”

Ha Yoon-ha looked back at Choi Hyun-ji, but Choi Hyun-ji was still looking at the dancing people with her chin resting on her hand.

They were going round and round like they were playing ganggangsullae around a campfire.

“Just. I don’t think I should stay here too long. I’m a wanderer. I need to wander around to feel more at ease. And I don’t think I can find what I’m looking for here.”

“… …Are you thinking of settling down?”

“doesn’t exist.”

“any?”

“Not even a speck of dust.”

At that sound, Ha Yoon-ha lowered her head slightly with a look of disappointment.

There were no neon signs in the city, and the only things that illuminated the night were the moon and bonfires.

Knock, knock.

Sparks from the bonfire lit up the night streets in a splendid manner.

At that sight, Choi Hyun-ji smiled faintly and waved her hand.

And after patting Ha Yoon-ha’s head, he got up from his seat.

Bam.

“I wanted to meet the monarch of this place, but. Well. That’s enough.”

“… … .”

Ha Yoon-ha remained silent.

Hyunji glanced down at the girl and smiled faintly.

“Why? Are you sad now that I said I was going?”

At those words, Hyunji stuck out his lips.

“… … Are you crazy? Why me.”

Yoon-ha looked away from Hyun-ji and started drinking her strawberry milk again.

After saying that, Hyunji scratched the back of his head and entered the dormitory with a groan.

“I’m sleeping-.”

It didn’t take long for her to disappear from sight.

Yoon-ha looked at her and then quickly turned her head away.

“… … .”

Don’t hold on to someone who is going to leave.

Since being rescued by Zion, Ha Yoon has been serving as the manager of this place and sending people like that.

Because that was Yoon-ha’s job.

I was a bit disappointed, but that was it.

Since Yoon-ha is an administrator, she only carries out Zion’s orders.

So nothing… … .

“… … !”

It was a fleeting moment.

Yoon-ha suddenly felt a murderous urge and threw herself sideways.

Khoo-woog!

A strange creature flying from the sky with thick dust.

Yoon-ha’s face turned dark as she faced the guy.

The bastard made a strange howling sound.

-Knock knock knock knock knock.

The creature’s neck was long like a giraffe’s, and its face was human-like.

However, its body, wings, and two legs resembled a crow.

-Knock knock. Knock knock knock. Knock knock knock knock.

The bastard looked around, swinging his long neck.

Then, he flapped his wings when he saw Ha Yoon-ha lying on the ground.

They are excited to find prey.

Yoon-ha’s pupils shook as she looked up at the guy while lying on her back.

I had to run away, but my body wouldn’t move.

The sudden appearance of the monster caused the residents of Man-gyeong to panic and begin to disperse.

“Gyaaaah-!!!”

“Eww, eww!!!!”

Man-Gyeong’s soldiers, armed with weapons, came running, but there was nothing they could do.

Just helping residents evacuate.

Among them, only Yoon Ha was unable to escape.

“… … .”

My whole body froze in fear.

Finally, the bastard came towards Ha Yoon-ha, revealing his huge teeth.

Ugh.

The creature’s monstrous, enormous mouth gaped open.

Thick saliva flowed over the upper and lower teeth.

The tongue came out of the mouth and slowly began to wrap around Yoon-ha’s body.

Yoon-ha couldn’t scream even once while her body was being sucked into the bastard’s maw.

He just closed his eyes silently and waited for death.

But Yoon-ha was never sucked into the bastard’s throat.

Instead, lightning struck.

Black lightning striking from the sky.

Crunch-! Clang, crunch …

“… … .”

For a moment there was a clap of thunder, and then it was quiet.

Yoon-ha slowly opened her tightly shut eyes.

What caught her eye was Choi Hyun-ji.

Choi Hyun-ji was spitting while holding a black sickle.

“Ah, blood, it went into my mouth. Phew, phew-.”

Thump… … thump. Thump, thump, thump… … !

The man’s chopped body and internal organs fell one by one onto the street.

Her voice lingered in Yoon-ha’s ears.

“Ah… … This is why I’m leaving so quickly.”

Thud thud thud thud-!

Then the giraffe crow’s blood poured down like rain.

Choi Hyun-ji transformed the black material she was holding into an umbrella shape and held it above her head.

The blood hit the umbrella and made a loud noise.

Overwhelming fighting power.

She was ranked first among A-class players in the rankings compiled by the system.

Perhaps one of the strongest in the world.

No, he was definitely one of the strongest.

She looked at Ha Yoon-ha and continued speaking.

“… … It’s getting annoying.”

Choi Hyun-ji hated fate terribly.

Because as you build relationships, your emotions tend to get exhausted.

It was getting annoying again.

But what can I do?

This is the kind of person Choi Hyun-ji is.

“Haa… … Okay, okay.”

Choi Hyun-ji messed up her bangs haphazardly.

I decided to just accept it.

Then, holding the umbrella, he slowly approached Yoon-ha, who was tied up.

“Are you hurt?”

* * *

“… …Choi Hyun-ji.”

“Who is that person?”

One side of the street.

There were Kang Si-on and Jin Jae-hee, who had arrived in a hurry.

Jin Jae-hee recognized the player right away, and Zion asked.

Who she is.

And Jin Jae-hee’s answer was very concise and clear.

Jin Jae-hee smiled slightly and answered.

“Your right arm.”

(Continued in the next episode)