I Found the Regressor With My Reflexes

39 – War (1)

“Not here!”

“This way too!”

… I quietly opened my eyes amidst the tumult of the morning.

“Hmm.”

This commotion is probably due to the disappearance of the climbers – the tribes of the forest – except for me.

Because I’m waiting for a voice that’s getting closer and closer.

… Suddenly, it felt like a very long time had passed.

It’s only been one night.

I wonder if yesterday’s troubles were that long?

… By the time you think such useless thoughts.

The orcs approached before I knew it and opened my tent to find me.

“Found….”

“Here…”

I immediately shut up after seeing my appearance.

“Huh.”

Embarrassment was evident on his face, which made it quite funny.

I think my appearance is a bit harsh.

Scattered hair.

A suit that hasn’t been completely dusted off.

On top of that, bloodstains splattered all over the body.

Will you believe me if I say that this is also organized in its own way?

Still, unlike that appearance.

Thanks to the increased stats and regenerative ability, his condition was quite good.

Anyway.

Now the time to sit still has passed.

▷ You have realized the whole truth. Win the war against the Corruptors.

As soon as the day passed, I reconfirmed a new scenario that came to my mind and made up my mind.

“After.”

Let’s get up from our seats with a short sigh.

The orcs, who had been standing still, flinched and opened the way.

Thanking them sneakily, I came out of the tent.

I saw the orcs who were focusing their eyes on this side.

Haktan approached, noticing something wrong among them, and spoke quietly.

“…Brother.”

At his words, hiding behind his back, “What the hell is this?”

I slightly averted my eyes and opened my mouth.

“I went on a little reconnaissance at night.”

“…Was it?”

“Yes. There were some enemies that looked quite strong.”

Perhaps what Haktan was curious about was the whereabouts of the climbers.

I’d rather explain him.

I relayed the information Seoyeon told me yesterday.

One great warrior, two elite warriors, and an outcast who is presumed to be the culprit behind everything.

Even the troops of the corrupters that are more overwhelming than this one.

“Mmm.”

It wasn’t the information he wanted, and even the content wasn’t very positive, so Haktan’s expression slightly deteriorated.

I nailed it firmly.

“It won’t be easy just fighting.”

“…I see.”

Haktan listened to me and pondered for a while.

“That’s why.”

He nodded as if he understood something.

“Is there anything we can do to help?”

… A different story than expected.

Looks like he noticed the whereabouts of the climbers on his own.

… Or maybe you don’t even want to ask.

While I was thinking about which of the two for a while.

“They are moving!”

The vigilant orc informed the corrupters of the trend.

… Corruptors have come out of town and started heading this way.

Has the morning sun revealed the location of the expedition?

Anyway, it wasn’t a situation to talk about anymore.

In the end, I decided to accept Haktan’s trust without explaining the situation to the tribe members.

“Brother.”

“Yes.”

“Can I take the lead?”

“Hmm.”

And the request that followed instead of an explanation was a bit funny at first glance.

All of his subordinates disappeared overnight.

To say that you will be at the forefront of a subject that looks like an advertisement for something.

Even if Haktan asked if he needed help.

That was a very shameless request.

“Okay.”

However, Haktan accepted him without hesitation.

“Thank you, brother.”

“May all be well.”

“Huh. I hope everything goes well”

I was just glad to have that faith, so I smiled and left some advice just in case.

“No matter what happens to me, don’t stop.”

“…Brother.”

“It could be a bit ugly.”

Leaving behind Haktan, who hardened his expression, he slowly walked to the front of the expedition.

“Oh.”

“Hyeonwoo.”

“Where is the rest?”

“I can’t see the tribes of the forest!”

“I’m the only one here.”

‘… But why is he always in front of me?’

Seeing Hagtun and Shuhog chattering in the front row, I was a little taken aback and a little worried at the same time.

“It’s too dangerous a place to be injured.”

“If it’s a wound, it’s all healed.”

“A warrior always leads the way! Because a warrior always advances!”

“That’s right. The leader is the most suitable position for a warrior.”

“That’s true…”

Whew.

What can I say?

By the time we reached the head of the expedition, passing the two who didn’t listen at all.

Haktan in the back shouted something and organized the formation.

Stand right behind me at a quick pace.

The movement toward each other began in earnest.

The expedition takes a step forward.

Then the corrupt take a step forward.

The two groups gradually got closer.

We reached a distance where we could see each other’s faces before we knew it.

The expedition team hardened their expressions with anger and tension.

The corrupters laugh as if they are glad that they will soon see blood.

In that sharp confrontation situation.

From the Corruptors’ side, a large orc slightly smaller than Haktan appeared.

I looked at the corrupter for a moment, holding an ax in each hand.

After getting permission from Haktan again with his eyes, he stepped forward.

Of course I thought Haktan would come out.

The opponent showed a reaction that was unexpected.

“…Not like I heard. Who are you?”

“I am Nam Hyeon-woo, the great warrior of the forest.”

“Forest…Could it be the Forest of Trials?”

The guy with a slightly surprised expression.

“I didn’t think there were survivors.”

I immediately changed to a grinning expression.

“Yes. What did you come forward for? Revenge? Or honor?”

A guy who speaks meanly, not like an orc.

‘… Corruptors only answer.’

It wasn’t a question for me to answer anyway, since I’m not the tribe of the forest.

“You talk a lot.”

I just said one word and took a stance.

“…I am Barmun, the great warrior of the plains.”

I wonder if I didn’t like that again.

The guy with a crumpled expression snarled his name as if to show off.

It was an act like a small person.

You wouldn’t have earned the name Great Warrior for nothing.

It’s not going to be an easy opponent.

But if you do as you did yesterday, you have a chance.

Didn’t the regressor acknowledge it last night?

Because you are comforting yourself like that.

“…If you have nothing more to say, die!”

He came swinging an axe.

[Standing on enemy territory.]

[Aggression (B) is activated.]

[All stats increase by 5.]

[Loot (B+) is activated.]

[Loots the stats of the fallen warrior Barmun for a certain period of time.]

In response, I immediately activated the job perk.

At this level, his abilities should have caught up quite a bit.

… Considering the physical differences and the power of corruption, etc.

I don’t think it’s very advantageous.

‘I still have to do it’

Let’s shake off negative thoughts and deflect his weapon with full reflex.

“What—?”

He made a puzzled expression at the unexpected result.

That was obviously a huge gap.

If you can take advantage of that gap and deal fatal damage to him… Well.

It must have been difficult.

… For me

The moment I thought that.

—A black mist swirled behind my back.

As if it had been there from the beginning, a black mist suddenly appeared and calmly occupied the space.

In that black mist, which means that the cloak’s stealth has been lifted.

– Seriously.

—A golden trail came out and split Barmun’s chest.

– Cheak.

The unidentified slash that followed in the air cut the heart revealed by the first attack neatly in half.

Who the hell can take a heart so quickly and accurately… There will be no need to explain now.

“Heuk!?”

Leaving behind Barmun, who suffered from a heart attack in an instant.

Our regressor—Han Seo-yeon rushed toward the corrupters who were just starting to move.

… Just like the strategy we set up last night, to wipe out the corrupters quickly.

I looked at it for a while.

– Pounding.

I turned my attention to the loud beating sound.

It’s not that my heart beat so fast.

It belonged to Barmun, who was wriggling to regain his original form.

“Tsk.”

Is this really why Seoyeon said it was difficult to kill him?

Looking at how he didn’t die even after getting a heart attack.

Probably like Gobrick, he is being supplied with regenerative power from somewhere.

‘That’s why I’m in charge.’

However.

If it’s hard to kill, you don’t have to kill it.

… After such an accident, I decided to take on the role of dealing with Barmun.

The reason Seoyeon couldn’t come up with this simple idea.

Perhaps it’s because I thought it was impossible to subdue Barmun.

Nothing.

It was normal for me to look difficult to subdue Barmun, lacking in ability and skill.

However.

I had a means of suppression that even a regressor hadn’t thought of.

– Pajik.

… It’s a little bit ignorant way, so I couldn’t think of it.

I was thinking that far.

“This damn…”

I swung my sword at Barmun who was trying to get up.

– Kang!

Although it got stuck on one side of the axe.

Perhaps it was because his heart had not yet fully recovered.

At least not yet.

“Are you awake?”

“You! You coward!”

“Cowardly, I’m talking about you guys who suddenly go black and splash around.”

“….”

Perhaps he was at a loss for what to say, he gritted his teeth and watched Barmun wielding the other ax for a while.

I concentrated my magic on my back.

– Pajijik!!!

To be exact, the rune engraved on his back.

At that moment, the current generated from the back flowed through his entire body.

Through the sword, it flowed into Barmun.

“Great…!”

“─!??!!”

Even I was electrocuted.

… Anyway.

On Earth, electric shocks were an excellent means of suppression, often used.

Fortunately.

“That—aaagh!!!!”

That didn’t seem too different to the orcs.

– Tuong.

Let’s block the ax with a shield, whose power has rapidly decreased due to the electric shock.

Barmun sent a look as if asking why you are fine.

‘I’m not all right.’

– Pain tolerance (D)

– Lightning resistance (F)

Last night, I rolled, rolled, evolved, and with the help of the skills I learned, I just endured it.

‘It was like that in the morning to learn this.’

Anyway, I’m glad it worked.

… Considering the amount of mana consumed, it seemed difficult to hold on for a long time.

I wonder if the other side is going well.

Please, I hope it ends soon.

Please don’t let anything happen.