The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player

Friday held great significance as it was a crucial day for obtaining the Rune of Inner Thoughts.

Meeting after acquiring the rune would be more favorable.

“Ah, I have prior commitments at that time… How about Saturday, the next day?”

-Yes, that works. I’ll see you then.

As the call ended, a faint smile played on Ryu Min’s lips.

“As expected, Ma Kyung-rok would call.”

Cheonma Consulting was a company he managed meticulously.

He wouldn’t neglect the major shareholder who had invested 31% in the company.

“There will probably be discussions about control rights.”

At that moment, Ryu Min intended to showcase his own value to Ma Kyung-rok.

Thinking about this Ryu Min couldn’t help but tighten his fist.

“But first, I need to obtain the Rune of Inner Thoughts.”

Seeking to compensate for his lack of sleep, he closed his eyes.

There were still three days remaining until Friday.

Plenty of time indeed.

***

There are various ways to obtain runes.

They can be acquired by defeating boss monsters or discovered at specific locations in certain rounds.

They may also appear as special rewards for completing rounds or even dropped by regular monsters.

“Although the probability is extremely low.”

People would come to realize the difficulty of acquiring runes.

Yet, they would also discover the methods.

The execution, however, posed a challenge.

“But…”

There is a method unknown to most.

“They probably don’t know that runes can be obtained in reality.”

While people in this realm might believe that runes can only be obtained by defeating monsters or completing quests.

“But you can also obtain runes in reality.”

These are known as Hidden Runes.

Due to their scarcity, they are not runes that can be easily obtained.

Of course, their numbers are limited.

“At most, around five?”

If people were aware of this fact, they wouldn’t rest easy.

Even after the round ends, they would be alert, tirelessly searching.

“Of course, that doesn’t concern me. I already know where to find runes.”

However, it’s not merely a matter of location.

Specific conditions are required to obtain the runes.

“When the hidden location meets the specific conditions…”

That’s when the rune can be obtained.

With that, the reason Ryu Min was hiding in the abandoned factory on the outskirts of Gyeonggi Province became clear.

“In a little while, Jang Seok-hyun will appear.”

Nickname: [Jang Seok-hyun]

His real name is also Jang Seok-hyun.

An unforgettable name.

He is none other than the criminal who had kidnapped Ryu Min’s younger brother.

“Although it happened during the 11th regression, the memory remains vivid…”

The voice of the individual demanding information in exchange for his brother’s life.

“I can’t forget his appearance either. He reminded me of a burnt bun.”

It was that bear-like figure who possessed the Rune of Inner Thoughts.

As a result, Ryu Min was exposed as a Regressionist, and his brother was taken captive.

“That’s why I never revealed my Regressionist identity to my brother again.”

He had already exacted revenge on Jang Seok-hyun.

From the 11th round until now.

There were no lingering emotions left.

“I’m merely using him.”

Although they couldn’t meet in the same realm due to being in different zones.

The only way was through reality.

“Of course, if the zones were unified, there would be a chance to meet someday…”

But if he didn’t seize the Rune of Inner Thoughts now, he might never get the opportunity.

That’s why today, March 4th, Friday, held such significance.

“Before he gets it, I will get it. And…”

A wry chuckle escaped Ryu Min’s lips.

“I will kill him.”

His gaze shifted to a corner of the system.

[The target ‘Jang Seok-hyun’ location has been identified.]

[Currently 2,285m away.]

[Currently 2,221m away.]

[Currently 2,160m away.]

…

…

Observing the distance rapidly decreasing, it appeared they were traveling by car.

“Judging by the diminishing distance, it seems they’re approaching this way.”

A faint smile curved Ryu Min’s lips.

A half-smile.

“I’ll wait here in the abandoned factory until he arrives.”

In the silent factory, Ryu Min passed the time.

And when the distance between him and Jang Seok-hyun narrowed to within 100m.

Tsu-eu-eu-ek.

He donned his gear.

Equipped with a large scythe, he was armed.

Yet, he couldn’t conceal his face.

“For precaution, it’s better to hide my identity, just in case something bad happens.”

He retrieved a mask he had prepared in advance.

A common white mask with a generic face shape found on the internet.

“It should suffice to cover my face.”

Donning the mask, he prepared for the reception in the darkness.

And then…

Thump, thump.

Jang Seok-hyun appeared.

“Finally, he’s here.”

An unmistakable face.

And the woman beside him…

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