Regressor Instruction Manual

I was sure none of them thought that Mars had made those remarks because he was a spy of the demon lords.

[Haha… I think there’s a misunderstanding, God of Sacrifice and Revival. Mars is a spy of the demon lords? He has made the most sacrifice for Rohen among all of us.]

‘She hasn't realized it yet and is talking nonsense again. ’

[God of Sacrifice and Revival, is there really an inner demon…]

I was tired of answering them.

Except for the confused old woman, everyone knew what I was talking about.

Jupiter appeared quietly in front of the insignificant gods, who were quickly trying to stop the demented old woman. She had long, curly white hair, and it was obvious that she was the leader of the group. Moreover, the others were waiting for her decision.

There was a moment of silence, but the silence wouldn't last long, as she knew that they didn’t have a lot of time.

‘Yeah, you’re right, damn it. I’m testing you right now.’

[You rude bastard! How dare you say that I’m a spy of the demon lords!]

Mars shouted again, and a javelin fell from the sky like a bolt of lightning.

There was a thunderous boom, and I saw Jupiter wielding a javelin.

[Lady Jupiter!]

She probably couldn’t keep watching the insignificant god acting out of place.

Mars’ eyes sparkled at the sight, but he stopped smiling not long afterward.

Jupiter's javelin pierced Mars’ throat as if it were a lightning bolt. It was a swift attack without any hesitation at all. I wasn't the type to be easily impressed, all thanks to Kim Hyun-Sung, but even I was impressed by her simple and swift attack.

‘You’re… stronger than I thought.’

[Cough… cough…]

Mars stretched out his hand while holding his throat, and he looked as if he had been wronged, but…

‘He’s acting like a really big baby. It’s not like he’s actually dying.’

He was just going to be recalled, but I was sure he would still suffer some damage. Considering the fact that they needed to use coins to help him recover physically, it was true that they’d be affected, but the sight before me wasn’t what I wanted.

[I’m sorry, God of Sacrifice and Revival.]

“...”

[I’ll make sure Mars will receive his punishment. I ask that you forgive his rudeness with this.]

Jupiter lowered her head even more, and I could tell that she didn’t want to lose the remaining combatants here. Her actions just now made me realize that there was a reason she was the leader of the group.

‘She’s demonstrating her powers, right?’

She was probably trying to show me that they weren’t powerless.

It was no different from her telling her members that they’d need to be prepared to sacrifice themselves if a dimensional war ended up happening. This was probably the least she was willing to offer, as Mars probably played an important role in the group.

“Fifty percent.”

[I gladly accept.]

“We should probably write out a contract,” I suggested.

[Of course, God of Sacrifice and Revival.]

Jupiter…

‘She doesn't seem so bad…’

Obviously, it was too early to change my opinion about her because of her actions earlier, but if one of my opinions about her had changed, then wouldn’t everything about her change?

I thought she was just a non-combatant, but she was pretty good with a javelin. She was being humble despite that, and I found it impressive. She wasn’t just being respectful. She bowed her head as if she was truly repenting.

All of this could just be for show, but not a lot of people could do that, so I would say…

‘I guess she’s not stupid.’

She seemed pretty satisfied as well.

‘Is it a good thing that she's not a pushover?’

She was definitely happy about being on the same side as a competent figure because the contract talks went pretty smoothly. Perhaps

‘She just wants to turn Rohen upside down.’

The Rohen Continent's management system was made with idealistic ideas in mind, but the results weren't exactly ideal.

I was sure they expected the GENIUSES to support the mortals and turn them into heroes, but this continent had long become a playground for these idiots. Most of them were just having fun, forgetting that they were admins of the continent, and the coins that were supposed to be used to improve the continent were being used on other things.

No one in their right mind would just sit around and watch this happen.

Anyway, she knew the Rohen Continent needed some changes, and being on the same side as the God of Sacrifice and Revival wasn’t bad for her. Losing fifty percent was probably painful, but I was sure this group wasn’t spending much in managing the continent, anyway. I guarantee that they weren’t spending even ten percent.

‘From her point of view, a dimensional war might actually be a good thing.’

Use the war to wipe everything out and then start from the beginning…

[If there’s anything else you would like to add, feel free to let me know.]

“I’d appreciate it if you could provide me with some assistance,” I said.

[Can you explain exactly what kind of assistance you’re looking for? We’ll support you with as many coins as possible, but…]

“...”

[...]

“I’m aware that you can provide assistance in other ways. You’re probably wondering what I want, but I’d like to hear first what you can do for me,” I said.

[We can provide you information about Level 4 or higher dungeons that are under our control as well as some items as long as the system allows it. If there’s a class you want, we can ask a GENIUS in our group to make it as close as possible…]

“Not bad. Also…” I paused.

[We’ll do our best to support you with… restricted items. I’m sure you’re already aware, but…]

The situation was more serious than I thought.

“Was your will the only thing you inherited?” I asked.

She nodded. Just like Benigoa, it seemed like the only thing they inherited from their first life was their will. I felt like they had inherited a lot more than Benigoa had, but I was sure that wasn’t something they were happy about.

At some point, when they opened their eyes, they were enveloped by an enormous light, and I was sure that it was completely different from when Benigoa and a small group of admins were given admin rights.

[I know it’s late, but I promise to give you our full support.]

“How are you going to give me your full support? You have nothing…” I said.

[That’s…]

“As someone with more life experience, let me give you a piece of advice. I’m saying this because I consider all of you my younger siblings, so don’t be upset,” I said.

[...]

“You need to know how to cut off the rotten parts. Do you understand what I’m saying?” I asked.

[That’s…]

“There are too many incompetent people here, so you need to cut off those people. How many were willing to stop the demon lords when they arrived here?

"I get it. It may seem like you still have a lot of time, and you’re comforting yourselves by saying that the Rohen Continent won’t get destroyed, but if you can’t manage them, it’s better to cut them off,” I explained.

[I understand what you’re saying, but armed conflicts between groups… are prohibited.]

“No one is asking you to fight. That’s probably the best option, but there are other options, right?” I asked.

[Are you saying… we should lead the humans into conflict?]

“I never said that… Do you think that’s the answer?” I asked.

[...]

“That sounds like the answer, right? Killing a GENIUS doesn’t always involve conflicts between groups. If you look at the bigger picture, what you said is close to the answer,” I said.

She was looking at me as if she were looking at a demon.

“And who prohibited having conflicts between GENIUSES? Didn't you pierce the throat of that burly fellow? I didn't see the system prohibiting it…” I pointed out.

[...]

“And there are ways to resolve this without using force… Looks like our conversation is going to drag on, so let’s continue this the next time we meet. I think our contract is good enough… Aren’t you going to sign it?” I asked.

[...]

“You don’t want to get into a contract?” I questioned.

She looked as if she were getting into a contract with a demon. Her eyes were shaking as she stared at the contract we wrote while talking to each other. She was trying to determine whether she was making the right choice.

Unfortunately, she had no choice but to sign the contract, as there was a clause attached that said they’d do their best to prevent any accidents that could occur because of the God of Sunset.

That was the only reason they gathered here. War was war, but they had no idea how to stop the Demon King of Sunset, who was going to cause chaos on the Rohen Continent.

“You can’t expect me to take care of everything. You guys need to work as well. Anyway, thanks for coming all the way here and send my regards to that burly fellow…” I said.

[Yes, sir.]

“So… good job, Lady Jupiter,” I added.

[You as well, God of Sacrifice and Revival.]

“Ah! Send the dungeon information right away. I’ll probably go to a dungeon either today or tomorrow,” I ordered.

[Sure.]

‘My schedule was moved up a bit, but…’

I had no choice because I didn’t know when Kim Hyun-Sung was going to charge in here. If he came here with an Outer God visa, it’d take him years to get here, but if he came here with a great demon lord visa, it’d take him a few months.

Even if he used the fastest method to get here, it’d still take him at least a few weeks.

‘We have a lot of time.’

Even if he ended up arriving with a great demon lord visa, the summoned demon lord could leave the summon area until a certain amount of time had passed.

Naturally, the Demon King of Sunset would be isolated, so we had enough time to grow stronger before confronting him. Still, it was true that we didn’t have a lot of time.

I had just left the temple when I heard a loud voice.

[A new mainstream has been unlocked.]

At the same time, I saw some images in my head. A grotesque-looking demon was hunched over, gasping for air.

It looked far from an ordinary demon, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the demon were dying.

However, what caught my attention was a figure covered in blood.

The figure was stomping on the demon as it gasped for air. The demon's wounds were so deep that I could tell that there had been a bloody battle between the demon and the mysterious figure.

The winner was obvious. After all, one was on the ground while the other was standing.

Moments later, the figure punched the demon’s face. There was a wham and a crack as fragments of the demon flew everywhere. However, it seemed that they were still angry, as they pummeled the demon again.

Eventually, the grotesque demon stopped moving, and I heard a familiar voice again.

[Marthym, the commander of the 21st Legion, has been annihilated. The Demon King of Sunset, the new commander of the 21st Legion, will descend to the Rohen Continent.]

[The Demon King of Sunset’s Castle, a dungeon with an immeasurable level, has been unlocked.]

[The entire eastern region will soon be dyed with a grayish sunset.]

“...”

“Don’t…” I mumbled.

“...”

“Don’t start…” I said.

[The mainstream event, Demon King of Sunset, has started.]