Regressor Instruction Manual

Untitled Part 70

"Yes."

"Of course, I am not saying that it is bad to have a divine nature. Of course, the fact that the Honorary Cardinal's body recovered quickly can be affirmed that the divine power has had a profound influence."

"Okay."

"But assuming... assuming that originally, Honorary Cardinal's body and the magic circuit had to be completely destroyed..."

"Yes?"

"The reason why the body should have been completely destroyed is that it's still in normal condition... if it's due to the divine nature of the magic power..."

"Ah..."

"It is very likely that you might have side effects that we are not aware of. Like the seizure just now, it's likely you'll get the aftereffects when using magic power, or doing certain behaviors."

Of course, there were no such aftereffects. I currently felt so lively that I could get up and dance.

However, listening to them, I started to think that it might be that, too. It was due to the divine nature of magic power that I was able to maintain living in this completely broken body!

Indeed, I was quite lucky to have a background story this dramatic.

Lee Jihye made an absurd expression for a moment, but she suddenly began to cry. Her acting skill was superb.

'She's not a joke.'

The situation was no different for Kim Hyunsung. He currently looked as if the sky had collapsed.

Considering how important magical power was to those who lived on this continent, it would not be unreasonable to have such a face.

On the continent, there was a joke that it was better to have no arms than to have no magic power, so the situation in which I was now was like the main character of the tragedy.

"No way..."

"Of course, it is not enough to be able to give a definite answer yet. First, there seems to be no problem with the Honorary Cardinal managing the magic power right away... and the circuit itself is fine. Of course, I don't know what will happen if he continues to use magical power... it would be better to refrain from using it as much as possible. You should avoid engaging in fierce battles like this or before."

"Ah... Yes. Okay."

The bitter look on my face would make this atmosphere even better.

Kim Hyunsung had a very troubled face. He didn't shed tears, but it seemed that his trembling arms were a sufficient explanation for his feelings.

In a way, this was like a death sentence for an adventurer.

He faced a crisis, one wherein he would have to leave me behind on this long journey. As I glanced at Lee Jihye, she noticed what I was trying to say. She started to nod.

I saw her taking the medical staff, which had done its part, and leaving the room.

Of course, I started preparing the field in order to complete the original mission.

At this timing, I decided that it would not be bad to take this to the next level.

"Ha... haha. It's a relief. Because it means there's nothing wrong with my body. Even if it's an aftereffect, it won't be a big deal. My body was weak in the first place, and in fact, I wasn't very gifted with magic. Alchemy doesn't use a lot of magic, so I won't have any problems living as I did before. Of course, it may affect the use of magic..."

"..."

"Hahaha. I can be as active as before. Thanks to Hyunsung's great consideration, I could avoid difficult things... my body is just a bit tired. It should be fine to use alchemy magic as before. Yes. This doesn't mean that I can't use magic at all."

Although smiling, my current expression was the face of a person who was feeling quite lost.

Thanks to all the pranks, my acting skills had genuinely improved.

I could see Kim Hyunsung looking at me with a sad face. Only heartbroken people could make this kind of expression.

His red eyes seemed to be holding to their tears.

"I'm... sorry."

'No, if you do that, I'll feel too trash.'

"I'm sorry. It's all my fault."

'Hyunsung, if you do this, I will feel very sorry.'

"I'm... sorry."

"Hahaha. You don't have to be sorry. They said it was just a speculation, and my body should be able to recover quickly. Please raise your head, Hyunsung-ssi. It doesn't suit a Blue Guild Master. You should always look confident to other guild members."

"..."

"Naturally, please keep what happened today as a secret. Especially Deokgu or Hayan, I don't want them to know. They will definitely suffer from guilt. Oh, the same is true for Sora."

"I'm... sorry."

"It is not your fault."

Perhaps he felt guilty for not being with me. However, I was also thinking that this bastard was feeling guilty for nothing special.

'That's why you got backstabbed that much in the first round, bastard.'

Looking at him with his head down poked my conscience. Naturally, I thought it would be okay to say something.

This was because I didn't think it was in my interest to see him shaking because of my pretense. Rather, this was an opportunity to make him stronger.

Those main character-like people grew at the expense of their peers' sacrifices.

The situation had become strange, but this was the best position all in itself.

"Look up, bastard."

Although he looked startled for a moment, he didn't bother to point out my tone.

"It just got a little annoying, but nothing changes. It means that there is no problem with being active as before. Of course, there are several limitations, but it's not something for you to have your head down. I would have died if it weren't for you in the tutorial dungeon in the first place. I'm the one who has to be thankful."

Although it may be cringy, these lines work well.

"..."

"I know the burden you are carrying. Actually, I don't know exactly, but I feel like that for some reason. Of course, I believe the burden you have is for us, and I am not falling behind or anything. I'll just walk a little slower, so..."

"..."

"Stretch your shoulders."

I finished by patting him on the shoulder. I could see him looking at me.

"Then, Guild Master. Let's get some air for a moment. I have something to tell you."

I prepared the ground. I hadn't yet decided what to talk about first, but I still had a lot to share.

'First...'

It would be right to start with Jin Qing's flirting at Jung Hayan.

'I have to protect my precious bride-to-be!'