The Regressor Only Protects Me Chapter 170

Episode 170. Summary (2)

The citizens' cheers filled the sky from the moment the sun rose until noon.

The throne room.

Until now, it was a sacred space, a place where no one belonging to the power could sit.

But after the hero returned, its meaning faded.

Kang Shi-on, sitting on the throne, rested his chin on his hand and looked down at the leaders who were bowing their heads to him.

Kang Shi-on's gaze had the power to overwhelm everything.

Those with absolute power simply listened to the voices of their servants without saying a word or making any suggestions.

The servants only asked their masters what they thought, and the masters made all the decisions and decisions.

“The number of ogres has grown by about five times compared to five years ago, totaling 512. Except for the ten currently dispatched outside the city and possessed by Captain Jeong Hyeon-su, all of them are being used to protect or build the city.”

Ha Yoon-ha's report continued.

“There are a total of 310 people involved. Of those, 31 of them, who are in the leadership, have been dismissed and are currently awaiting punishment in the nest cell.”

Discussion continued about the punishment of the conspirators and traitors.

While Ha Yoon-ha was reporting, Hwang Min-jae, who was the commander-in-chief, said.

“The leadership associated with Lee Seok-jin, the Minister of Land, held key power in the power structure. It is only natural that they should be punished, but at the same time, their replacements must be found.”

“I agree, but I think it is more important for this world to fix the status of heroes than to find their replacements right away.”

After Ha Yoon-ha answered Hwang Min-jae, she looked up at Kang Si-on on the throne and asked cautiously.

“I would like to ask what will happen to Lee Seok-jin.”

At Ha Yoon-ha’s question, Kang Si-on lowered his eyes.

He had been looking out from his throne at the gathered citizens in plain sight.

At that time, the head of the construction department, who was a key figure in the conservative camp, said:

“Do you need a dragon-cutting sword to catch a rat? Just tear off its limbs and throw them in the market. Likewise, it is important to kill all the rat’s subordinates and make an example of them.”

In response to the construction minister's remarks, conservative lawmakers expressed their discontent here and there.

“That’s right! How dare you mock a hero! This is impossible!”

“The world is in a time of upheaval. It is not enough to unite forces and defeat a single enemy, but they dare to imprison heroes and divide the forces.”

“We need to purge all progressives and set an example for future generations.”

Although the atmosphere was chaotic, their intentions were one.

The conservative class has always served Ha Yoon-ha and waited for the hero Kang Si-on to return someday.

Resources for heroes over the past five years.

Even the enormous amount of resources sent were all provided by conservative lawmakers using their own money.

However, the third generation citizens of Man-gyeong and their leaders could not help but be skeptical about support because they had never seen Kang Shi-on up close.

But this time, the overwhelming performance that Kang Si-on showed in Man-gyeong had already completely defeated their thoughts.

The progressive class completely collapsed, and Kang Shi-on, who had ascended to the throne, once again ruled over all of Man-gyeong.

In the end, it was Kang Si-on himself who organized the chaotic atmosphere.

He just raised his finger, and Hwang Min-jae calmed everyone down.

A suffocating silence followed.

All the leaders who held power within the faction, who had been arguing passionately with each other, fell silent at the single finger raised by the hero.

There was no one within this force who rebelled against Kang Shion any longer.

They recalled.

When the steam first rose from the force.

And when we found out who created that steam.

Also, when you use an ogre to neutralize the surrounding forces and when you find out who tamed that ogre.

I also remember the time when he overcame the overwhelming power difference with his superior intelligence and leadership.

Finally, they shuddered as they recalled the moment just a moment ago when the territory of all forces was filled with someone's artifact.

Everyone bowed their heads to that 'someone' and realized that he alone was the only light in the ruined world.

Kang Shi-on was a man who deserved to be at the top.

He was once a day laborer, but now he is an emperor with 100,000 men.

Now that he had become emperor, he was ready to move forward.

His goal was now one.

It's the end of this league.

In your own hands, as you wish.

As always.

“… … .”

When Kang Shi-on stepped down from his throne and walked away, the ministers split into two groups.

A brilliant beam of light illuminated his path.

As he advanced, the crowd's cheers grew louder.

When he finally stood in a position where he could look down on the crowd, the crowd roared.

The crowd rejoiced at the return of their master.

Their roar contained their respect for Kang Shi-on, who had returned to his original place.

Kang Shi-on looked around the city.

Cheers poured out only for you.

The crowds that filled the streets were looking only at themselves.

He stood in front of everyone and declared.

I'm back.

* * *

When the cheers of the crowd filled the city.

Jin Jae-hee was looking at Kang Si-on, who was standing in front of the crowd.

As he gained control of all the crowds, he finally felt that he had returned to Man-gyeong.

“Are you my friend?”

Lee Ho-seung asked.

Jin Jae-hee nodded in response, and Lee Ho-seung smiled faintly and said.

“You’re really crazy. When you first said you were following that guy, I honestly didn’t believe you. You’re not the type of person to follow someone.”

“Zion has proven himself, and I am just following him. We have had the same dream since some time ago, and I am just helping him.”

“It’s probably not someone you knew from the beginning.”

“It’s complicated. But why?”

“What are you going to do? Are you going to follow him and continue playing in the league?”

“Yeah. That’s what I was planning from the beginning.”

Only then did Jin Jae-hee take his eyes off Zion and look back at Lee Ho-seung and ask.

“So what are you going to do now?”

It was a complicated question.

Until now, he had been wandering aimlessly, waiting for the day he would die.

But now I have found meaning in life.

Jin Jae-hee, whom we met again, was steadily forging her own path.

Lee Ho-seung looked at her and asked.

“Can you tell me what I should do?”

Jin Jae-hee's mind calmed down a little at his question.

I felt strange.

Jin Jae-hee had to kill everything to survive in her previous life. The only reason she was able to live like a human being was thanks to Ho-seung and her friends.

Because she was with them, she didn't lose her senses and was able to survive until the end.

When even those friends lost their lives, Jin Jae-hee couldn't find the meaning of life.

She recalled the last words Lee Ho-seung had said to her before he left.

-Kang Shion, only he can win this league. Protect him.

That was also the reason Jin Jae-hee came to Anyang in this life.

In fact, Jin Jae-hee should have said what Lee Ho-seung had said originally, when Lee Ho-seung was at a loss.

Jin Jae-hee smiled once and said.

“Only for Kang Shi-on, and only to protect Kang Shi-on. Only he can end this league. There must be something you can do. Do your best. We have to go back. To the time when we made music together. You said you would make me a singer? Keep your promise. Ho-seung.”

Jin Jae-hee looked at him as she finished speaking.

Lee Ho-seung's eyes shook at her laughter.

* * *

Meanwhile, Choi Hyun-ji looked at Kang Si-on and expressed her feelings.

“Oh, oh. That’s why he’s like that. He really has the dignity of a king. But was it really necessary to go that far? Even Yoon-ha? Huh?”

Choi Myeong-jun, who was rummaging through his pockets, gave her a warning.

“Your brother has always been so dignified. You should think about taking better care of your brother. The child, you know. He’s always so lively and vivacious.”

“Yes, yes. Please serve me as much as you want.”

Choi Hyun-ji turned her head away from him, complaining.

Then he walked over to Jin Jae-hee and sat down. She was sitting on the chair waiting for the meeting to end.

“What are you doing, little brother?”

“Do nothing.”

Jin Jae-hee also left Choi Hyun-ji behind after saying only those words.

Then Choi Hyun-ji crumpled her face and shouted.

“Why is everyone treating me like a kid?! No, I’m the oldest?!”

Choi Myeong-jun asked while lighting a cigarette.

“How old are you?”

“Just like you, idiot.”

“Ahem, ahem.”

Their conversation was interrupted by the Gangnam ministers who were standing side by side in the opposite hallway.

When the ministers of Gangnam looked at them with fierce expressions, Choi Myeong-jun immediately crumpled his expression and spoke back.

“… … Aren’t you going to close your eyes?”

At the sight of Choi Myeong-jun's fierce expression, the ministers of Gangnam quickly turned their heads.

The ministers of Gangnam whispered among themselves.

“He’s not as scary as rumored, is he? Except for that guy named Choi Myeong-jun.”

“That’s right. From what I’ve heard, that Jin Jae-hee is a S-class player who is capable of beating a hundred people.”

“What about Choi Hyun-ji? I heard she’s also incredibly talented.”

“Damn. I thought we had almost caught up with Man-gyeong’s defense power, but with the return of the hero, hasn’t the gap between us and Gangnam widened even further?”

“Hey-. Be quiet. Chatter chatter. Are you here to play?”

“… … .”

“… … .”

When Choi Myeong-jun cautioned them again, the ministers of Gangnam cowered.

At that moment, a neatly dressed woman walked out of the throne room.

At first, Choi Hyun-ji didn't know who the woman was.

The woman was angry.

“Yoon Ha… … !”

Choi Hyun-ji, who found out later, approached her, welcomed her, and held both her hands tightly.

Ha Yoon-ha forced a smile and hugged Choi Hyun-ji.

Choi Myung-jun didn't even say hello, and Jin Jae-hee only nodded, but nothing more.

Choi Hyun-ji asked while looking at Ha Yoon-ha's face as she hugged her.

“Should I really call you unnie now? When did you grow up so much?”

“You’ve grown a lot.”

“What’s the honorific? Hahaha. It’s funny. But is it over?”

“No. Not yet… … . Ah.”

Ha Yoon-ha's eyes were streaming down her face, as if she was very embarrassed.

Then, Choi Hyun-ji played a prank by rubbing Ha Yoon-ha's cheeks with her palms.

“You’re cute. Are you embarrassed? Huh? For what? For what?”

“Cheer up.”

“Oooooh. It’s a threat. Yoon-ha’s threats are cute too. It’s been a while.”

“Ahh… … .”

Ha Yoon-ha wanted to get angry, but there were also Gangnam's ministers there.

I had to take care of my appearance.

Yoon-ha shook off Choi Hyun-ji's hand with force and let out a deep sigh.

“It’s time to rest. The hero is still on the throne. No, rather.”

Ha Yoon-ha glanced at Jin Jae-hee.

Jin Jae-hee asked, conscious of her gaze.

"why?"

“No… … . That.”

Yoon-ha couldn't continue speaking easily.

To her, Jin Jae-hee was someone who was not easily approachable.

She is clearly a powerful force at the center of the power structure, and if she weren't there, Man-gyeong would have been destroyed right away.

The value of Jin Jae-hee in Man-gyeong was truly great.

In fact, Ha Yoon-ha learned how to use artifacts from Jin Jae-hee.

Even though he was my teacher, it was more awkward because of that.

Moreover, the issue of titles between the two was ambiguous.

If Jin Jae-hee had a position in Man-gyeong, she could have just called out her position, but she was not performing any role.

Sister, Mr. Jaehee, Mr. Jaehee, Teacher.

Nothing fit.

Of course, not only Ha Yoon-ha but almost everyone in the power group felt uncomfortable with Jin Jae-hee.

Jin Jae-hee had never given her heart to anyone other than Kang Si-on.

“Why? What’s going on?”

When Jin Jae-hee asked again, only then did Ha Yoon-ha answer.

“… … The hero is reluctant to open his mouth. I wanted to ask how I can help you feel better.”

Jin Jae-hee was a little worried about that question.

What she knew was that Kang Shi-on was not angry at Ha Yoon-ha at all.

From the beginning, it was strange that Ha Yoon-ha was worried about how to appease Kang Si-on.

But Jaehee answered carefully, because he might really be angry.

“Well. I don’t think you did anything wrong. I think you should honestly explain what you’ve been thinking and how you’ve been running your forces up until now.”

At Jin Jae-hee’s careful answer, Ha Yoon-ha’s eyes sparkled.

“Yes! I will do it. I will try.”

Yoon-ha touched her hair, tidied her clothes, and went back into the throne room. Jae-hee smiled faintly as he looked at her.

In Jin Jae-hee's eyes, Yoon-ha still looked like a child.

At that moment, a black shadow appeared in Jin Jae-hee's field of vision.

The person standing next to me was Choi Myeong-jun.

He was so tall that for a moment a shadow was cast over him.

Jin Jae-hee's expression suddenly crumpled, and she looked up at him and asked.

"what?"

“I have a question, too.”

"go away."

Jin Jae-hee rejected his request out of the blue and turned away.

Then Choi Myeong-jun strode forward and blocked Jin Jae-hee's path.

“Please!!! It only takes 5 minutes!”

'What's wrong, you punk?'

It was the first time that Choi Myung-jun called Jin Jae-hee for personal reasons.

When Choi Myeong-jun saw that Jin Jae-hee was not coming over, he changed his words.

“Because it’s helpful to you, hyung! It’ll only take 5 minutes! Please!”

Choi Myung-jun bowed down in front of her and asked her for a favor. He was a man who would not bow down unless it was for a very special reason.

But the fact that he had to sacrifice his pride to ask Jin Jae-hee for something meant that it was a pretty important story.

"……okay."

Jin Jae-hee had no choice but to nod.

Besides, since he said it would be helpful to Zion, I was thinking of giving him five minutes or so.

* * *

Nest, Colosseum.

The gladiators of the three divisions were hungry beasts.

All who enter there lose their self and become corrupted.

Of course, this wouldn't apply to someone like Jin Jae-hee who can subdue everything with force.

Others were different.

All the prisoners entering the 3rd building said the same thing.

I'd rather have you kill me.

Hungry gladiators surrounded 'him'.

He shouted at the top of his lungs.

“Do you know who I am?!?!! You dirty little sh*ts!!! Get out of here!!! I said get out!!!”

He was Lee Seok-jin.

No matter how naked he was and how much he shouted, spitting out blood, the gladiators would not stop coming.

“I am!!! Man-gyeong-ui!!! The Minister of Land!!! I am so noble that you guys can’t even dare touch my fingertips!!! You worm-like bastards! You criminals! Do you dare know who I am! Get out! Get out! Get out!!!”

At Lee Seok-jin's desperate cries, the gladiators laughed and mocked him.

Among them, a serial killer walked out among the crowd and said.

“Captain Jin Jae-hee gave a special order. He said you can eat as much as you want~. I don’t know if you’re the land manager or what. Kyahahahahahahahahaha!!!!”

The serial killer who was just a puppy in front of Jin Jae-hee was a tiger in front of the land manager.

The serial killer pulled down his pants.

Then, a huge thing walked out of their group.

They were pygmies.

“It looks… delicious. I’m hungry… Ah… Thank you….”

There were tears in Lee Seok-jin's eyes as he looked up at the guy.

“Rather… … kill me… … .”

Numerous shadows were cast around Lee Seok-jin.

He was tormented until his last breath, and his end was to become food for the ogres.

(Continued in the next episode)