The Regressor Only Protects Me Chapter 211

Episode 211. Dragon's Realm (4)

Jeong Hyeon-su, who was watching Kang Si-on and Kwon Jong-hyeon from the side, swallowed dry saliva.

'… … Both sides have tremendous momentum. They can't back down even an inch. It's amazing.'

To the average person, the momentum these two men had was on a different level.

They were truly at the pinnacle of biology.

Just like a dog instinctively urinates when it sees a tiger.

The two men were exuding power beyond that of tigers.

It is a meeting between the strongest players in the league.

Jeong Hyeon-su wasn't the only one who was nervous.

The Red Dragon also felt the power of Jiang Shion.

He is just protecting Kwon Jong-hyun without rushing in recklessly.

At that time, Kwon Jong-hyun covered his mouth and laughed.

“Kukukuk… … .”

Kang Shi-on silently observed how he came out.

If they come off as hostile, there is a way out too.

But Kang Shi-on thought.

If Kwon Jong-hyun hears his proposal, he won't be able to refuse it.

Kwon Jong-hyun stood up from his seat.

At that moment, the Red Dragon thrust its huge face at him.

Kwon Jong-hyun stroked Jeokryong's skin and reassured him.

“It’s okay. He’s not a dangerous man. Don’t worry. You’re not in danger.”

Kwon Jong-hyun walked out from the shadow of the red dragon.

Only then was Kang Si-on able to confirm Kwon Jong-hyeon’s appearance.

He had his hair tied up in a rope, long enough to reach the ground.

His whole body was covered in scars, and the tattoo that ran from his left elbow to his chest was the most impressive.

His upper body was naked, his lower body was wearing shorts, and his shoes were shabby sandals.

Kwon Jong-hyun came closer and stood right in front of Kang Si-on.

Until that moment, Jeong Hyeon-su had a hard time suppressing his emotions.

Because just the thought of him approaching made me feel incredibly scared.

Jeong Hyeon-su was able to be confident.

A man named Kwon Jong-hyun is also like Kang Si-on.

The air became so thick that it was difficult to even breathe.

He was a man with eyes that could swallow everything.

The two men glared at each other.

The first to speak was Kwon Jong-hyun.

“I was wondering what the ruler of Seoul would say when he came to visit. What an outrageous suggestion.”

“I am giving you a chance. I do not want to confront you. If possible, I would like to coexist.”

“Confrontation? Coexistence? That’s ridiculous. There is no coexistence. From the moment you are the player and my friend is the target of the third round. It doesn’t end until one of the bastards is defeated.”

Kwon Jong-hyun took a cigarette out of his pocket and lit it.

“But honestly, I’m a little surprised. I didn’t think a man who could be the ruler of Seoul would bring just one kid. Is he fearless? Or is he reckless?”

Kwon Jong-hyun lit a cigarette and glared at Jeong Hyeon-su.

Jeong Hyeon-su averted his eyes in an instant at those sharp gazes.

Kwon Jong-hyun exhaled cigarette smoke.

“At least the power that was by your side. I thought it was the Silver Swordsman, or that guy who smelled like a strong warrior.”

The silver inspector meant Jin Jae-hee. The scent of a strong warrior meant Choi Myeong-jun.

Of course, Kwon Jong-hyun only felt the power of those two, and did not know who they were.

Kwon Jong-hyeon acknowledged Kang Si-on's abilities.

Not only did he wield the two powers mentioned above, he was also the one responsible for taking down the Metro forces in one fell swoop.

That ability was highly valued.

And the moment I met him, I realized that he was definitely not an easy person.

That is why Kwon Jong-hyun was also careful when dealing with Kang Si-on.

It was the same with Kang Shi-on.

Because the person who caused his death in his previous life was Kwon Jong-hyun.

“Let me ask you one thing. What is your purpose?”

“Leave us alone.”

“That one?”

“Nothing. I just want you to get out of here and get lost. That’s my one and only wish. But that’s impossible. The round’s clearing condition is my friend. If you don’t kill my friend, you’ll die. And your subordinates and the civilians will die as well. So you and I can’t help but be enemies.”

At that moment, the red dragon roared toward the sky again.

-Kuaaaa …

Because Jeokryong read Kwon Jong-hyeon's mind.

Kwon Jong-hyun was thinking of killing Kang Si-on at any moment.

In fact, he was oozing with a strong killing spirit.

Every monarch I've ever encountered has been like that.

At least Kwon Jong-hyun was one of those who rejected this league.

If Kang Shi-on is aiming for the Red Dragon like everyone else, it doesn't matter how powerful Lee Ja-ja is or who rules Seoul.

I decided to protect the Red Dragon until I die.

But Kang Shi-on was different.

“Okay then. I won’t touch it.”

"what?"

The once powerful Kwon Jong-hyun's murderous spirit has subsided.

He opened his eyes and looked down at Kang Shi-on.

Kang Shi-on said.

“You and I agree. At least about protecting the dragon. I will protect the dragon. And if you stay here, I will be more than happy. If you stay here quietly, I will guarantee your livelihood.”

But there is a prerequisite to this condition.

“There is a condition. You keep your word. You stay here. That is my condition. I will not allow you to take even one step. You cannot leave this place. The same goes for the Red Dragon. You cannot cause any damage to my forces. Any person in my forces. If you and your Red Dragon kill even one person. I will not stand by and watch that happen.”

“… … .”

Kwon Jong-hyun was smoking a cigarette and listening to Kang Si-on's story.

“I have no intention of playing the league. On the contrary, I intend to destroy the league.”

At that moment, one corner of Kwon Jong-hyun's mouth slightly rose.

"how?"

“You don’t need to know.”

“Phehehe.”

Kwon Jong-hyun thought.

'What a great man.'

His dreams and values were on a completely different level from those of the X-like monarchs I had met so far.

Destroying the league?

How dare a human like me, enter the league set by the administrator? I wonder. How is that possible?

He is truly the ruler of Seoul.

The reason this man was able to rule Seoul was by no means a matter of coincidence or luck.

He reached the top solely through his own abilities.

Kwon Jong-hyun said.

“I accept it.”

"good."

Kang Shi-on just said those words and turned around and walked away.

Jeong Hyeon-su remained wary of Kwon Jong-hyeon until the end and then followed Zion.

Kang Si-on took a few more steps and then looked back at Kwon Jong-hyun. He looked at Kwon Jong-hyun and said.

“I’ll send a medical team. Don’t harm him.”

“… … .”

Kwon Jong-hyun did not answer.

* * *

I left the Red Dragon's Nest and approached where the troops were.

There were four thousand armed soldiers and one hundred ogres lined up there.

I motioned to Hwang Min-jae, who was lined up, to disperse.

Then Hwang Min-jae nodded and began to withdraw his troops.

It was a force gathered together in preparation for a one-in-a-million situation.

I approached the medical staff who were waiting.

“Go ahead. I told you exactly what to do. You’ll be fine now.”

“Yes, Chairman.”

The medical staff rushed into the nest, each carrying a medical box.

At the same time, engineers began erecting barricades and creating a perimeter nearby.

That line is there to protect the dragon.

I spoke to the commander who approached me.

“This area is designated as a no-trespassing zone for civilians. Anyone who enters, regardless of status or reason, is to be shot.”

"All right."

By blockading the area itself, the dragon is protected from any danger.

This solves the dragon problem too.

I'm glad things went as I intended.

At that time, Jeong Hyeon-su, who was walking next to me, spoke while still trembling.

“Wow, that’s amazing. I couldn’t even look that guy in the eye.”

“If our goals are the same, there’s no reason to fight. That’s the way managers work, to encourage fighting.”

“Chairman, didn’t you sense a terrible smell of blood coming from that guy?”

“Okay.”

A terrible smell of blood.

It was the scent of predation so strong that I couldn't even breathe.

Most creatures would tremble and shiver at the mere smell of it.

In reality, Kwon Jong-hyun was a more frightening man than rumors said.

Rather than turning Kwon Jong-hyun into an enemy, it would be better to keep him as an ally.

'Of course, if the purpose had been different, I would have done it.'

Fortunately, that didn't happen.

This solves the most important part.

All that remained was the manager's reaction.

I'll wait and see how they come out of this trap I've set.

As expected, he will never leave me alone. He will try all sorts of dirty tricks to bring me down.

Anything is fine.

The expansion of my territory does not intend to stop at Seoul at most.

Higher ground awaits.

But there was one mystery that remained unsolved.

It wasn't that far away.

It's called 'regression'.

Who on earth is the regressor Jin Jae-hee?

By what power did she appear in this world and change this league?

Actually, from the beginning to the end, I had a lot of concerns about her.

I was curious about her identity.

The 'Guardian' that Jin Jae-hee saw when he first entered the Ogre's cave.

The caster of that skill was clearly me.

Could it be related to the absolute being that makes up this league that we met last time?

And it is also unknown why the absolute being chose Jin Jae-hee's return.

This is a problem that we need to think about as it approaches the truth of this world.

The league is leveled, but if Jin Jae-hee's true identity is not known, everything will go down the drain.

I must discover the secrets of this world.

That was also the last homework I had to carry in this league.

Regressor.

Time leap.

Multiverse.

Three questions came to mind.

What on earth is the existence of the manager who orchestrated all this?

What the hell does that guy want?

And can I go back?

* * *

Kang Jun-ho, who was soaking alone in the bathhouse, stayed there for a while.

“… … .”

Kang Jun-ho, who had been thinking for a moment, got up from his seat and walked.

As soon as he got up, the attendants came over right away.

The young Suwon bailiff said.

“Chairman Man-gyeong said that negotiations with Jeokryong have ended. It seems to have been successful.”

“… … .”

Kang Jun-ho buried his face in the towel his subordinate handed him and roughly wiped the moisture off his face.

Two women came and helped Kang Jun-ho get dressed.

The bailiff continued speaking.

“Chairman. And that woman has not been seen in Man-gyeong for several months. Also, the condition of Choi Myung-jun, Chairman Man-gyeong’s subordinate, has also improved. What about Choi Myung-jun?”

At the highest point of Suwon was the space where Kang Jun-ho lived.

It was a space solely for Kang Jun-ho’s comfort.

A panoramic view of Suwon was visible through the distant window.

Kang Jun-ho took in the sight of Suwon in the foreground with his eyes and said.

“Send it to your brother. I told you to send it.”

The bailiff wasn't too happy with Kang Jun-ho's choice, but decided to follow it.

“Okay, then.”

The bailiff stepped aside and Kang Jun-ho started walking away, stumbling towards somewhere.

The place he headed to was a space where no one other than Kang Jun-ho could enter.

He walked down the black-carpeted hallway.

There's no one in the hallway.

And at the end of the hallway was a red door.

As Kang Jun-ho approached the place, the red door opened automatically.

“… … .”

Kang Jun-ho couldn't easily enter even though the door was open.

But after taking a deep breath, I went into the place anyway.

This was a wide space that looked like something you would see in an underground palace in the past.

In the center of the space was a round table.

Of the four seats, only Kang Jun-ho's seat was empty.

Kang Jun-ho took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and placed them on the round table, taking his place.

He lit a cigarette, his eyes blank, and lifted the cap of his Zippo lighter.

Ting-. Cheeeeeeek.

The cigarette's tip met with the flame, making a pleasant sound. Kang Jun-ho closed the cap of his Zippo lighter, blowing out a puff of smoke.

Tamar-!

“Phew-.”

Kang Jun-ho exhaled a long puff of cigarette smoke, like a deep sigh.

As the cigarette smoke dispersed, figures sitting at different round tables came into view.

(Continued in the next episode)