Chapter 528 – The Story of Those Left Behind (3)

Regression.

Once something everyone had, but suddenly vanished at some point.

This was an overwhelming ability that most who possessed it considered universal.

“……How do you know about regression?”

[That’s because this body’s original form gave that ability to you.]

This was suddenly mentioned in the voice of the god.

“So, does that mean the original god took it back?”

[That’s correct. The prick who gave it out took it back on his own. Probably, all the regressions have been gathered back.]

Thanks to that, everyone’s reactions were varied.

“Wait a minute! Did you just say regression?! How do you even accept that? I haven’t been able to use it much!”

「Regression…I didn’t know since it was before Oresama was created…」

“Surprisingly, Cheonma doesn’t seem to react much, does he?”

“I didn’t use it unless it was to beat that dog bastard, Kim Shinwoo.”

“So the whispering wasn’t from Hitler, huh?”

That’s how much regression left a significant impact on everyone, except for a few.

As each person shared their thoughts on regression.

Suddenly, Hyeji boldly addressed the invisible god.

“What do you mean Shinwoo is in danger?”

She sounded quite worried about Kim Shinwoo’s safety.

But her eyes were filled with suspicion, which didn’t match her tone.

Well, Ryu Kang-hyuk internally admitted that it couldn’t be helped.

“And wouldn’t it be more persuasive to at least show yourself?”

[For that, I’ve lost too much power…You’ll probably see me disappear soon.]

Honestly, there was no basis to believe in the existence of an invisible god.

“Plus, who are you to suddenly mention Shinwoo?”

[My name is Piece. Have you heard it from Shinwoo?]

At that moment, the future sister-in-laws had completely different reactions.

“Ah? That’s the name of the god that my husband mentioned!”

“They said that god loves peace and assisted my lord.”

“They said they had never heard of this god before.”

At the same time, their suspicion turned into trust.

They had thought about fleeing in case of the worst-case scenario.

But seeing such reactions, they felt it might be safe to lower their guard.

However, Ryu Kang-hyuk still had one lingering question.

“So where the hell is that bastard Kim Shinwoo right now?”

Why was help needed for Kim Shinwoo who wasn’t even here?

They were having quite a rough time with all the monsters around.

At that moment, Piece’s voice carried a bit more sorrow.

[He’s fighting desperately in the divine realm.]

“……Okay, but why is that bastard over there?”

Is he a fool for being in the divine realm?

Of course, Kim Shinwoo was a particularly outstanding fool among fools.

Still, it was weird that among the many who could go there, only he did.

[That’s because he has the regression criteria I gave him.]

“What does that even mean?”

Even when explained, Ryu Kang-hyuk couldn’t understand and felt frustrated.

[It’s the source of the ability to read regression.]

“…….Ah, f*ck. No way.”

In that instant, a past memory that he had buried deep within popped up.

A while back, Kim Shinwoo could tell if someone else was regressing.

Though he didn’t have it himself, he could gauge it through indicators others had.

Specifically, the change of numbers above people’s heads.

“He definitely said it only changed numbers back then.”

[After that, it developed into the ability to read regression for a short time.]

That came from the ability to read regression.

Of course, even if he could read regression, he wasn’t really envious.

It was pretty remarkable how someone used that ambiguous ability effectively.

After all, if the opponent didn’t use regression, that ability was utterly useless.

“It was really intense at the academy at some point…”

「Oresama must have been Useless since there was no regression!」

“That dog bastard, no wonder he dodged my attacks like a pro! What kind of ugly trick is that!”

“……And Cheonma, who used regression, is no pushover either…”

Only then did things start to fit together somewhat.

The god named Piece said that he had given Kim Shinwoo the ability to read regression.

Based on what was said, regression and the ability to read it were essentially divine powers.

Thus, with that ability, Kim Shinwoo was able to step into the divine realm.

“Is Shinwoo fighting with some bastard god over there?”

[If only that were all, but unfortunately, it isn’t.]

“Why not?”

[What do you think happened to the monsters that vanished?]

And the moment he heard Piece’s words, it hit him.

“……All those monsters went to my lord?”

“Isn’t it cramped?!”

[……Something about that seems odd, but anyway, he’s fighting alone.]

Ryu Kang-hyuk finally realized.

“Wait a minute, to get into the divine realm, you need regression?”

[Exactly.]

Why was it so tough to deal with the monsters here?

“Then those monsters must have regression too, right?”

[Correct.]

“No wonder it was so f*cking hard…”

Naturally, it made sense considering the opponents had regression as well.

They could have known how to dodge attacks beforehand.

As long as they didn’t attack in a broad sense like the sister-in-laws did.

“But why didn’t they go before and just now?”

[Regression is a minimum entry ticket. Crossing over is at the god’s discretion.]

At those words, Ryu Kang-hyuk unknowingly smiled faintly.

“If those monsters are crossing over suddenly, then that bastard Shinwoo must be doing well?”

[That’s probably true. If everything had gone smoothly, it wouldn’t be like this.]

At least he had taught him not to just take hits.

It looked good that he was beating up others instead.

However, the problem was that right now, that bastard Kim Shinwoo was all alone there.

“Isn’t the number of monsters that crossed over too much for him to handle? Even I had a tough time.”

[That’s why I need your help to save Shinwoo.]

However, Ryu Kang-hyuk’s honest feeling was that he was at a loss after hearing that.

The people here would somewhat want to help.

But regardless of their intentions, none of them had regression.

In other words, it meant they had no ticket to enter the divine realm.

That being said, it seemed unlikely that this Piece could provide regression.

It wasn’t Piece who took regression away, but someone else.

If he could give it, he would have done so already for Kim Shinwoo.

Moreover, it felt like that voice was fading away.

“With no power, what can you even do?”

[I’ll somehow make it possible to cross over.]

As if he was about to disappear soon.

“But without regression, how are we supposed to help my lord?”

[You don’t necessarily need regression to cross over.]

At Piece’s words, everyone exchanged glances filled with questions.

No matter how they thought, they couldn’t see any solutions, but it seemed the god had other plans.

After all, one would expect he had prepared something by the time he asked for help.

[Right now, Shinwoo has completely taken over my existence and is in a semi-divine state.]

It sounded a bit unrealistic.

Could becoming a god really be that easy?

Especially with someone like Kim Shinwoo?

“Isn’t he just an idiot?”

[……Either way, if there’s a part of Shinwoo, it means you can cross over.]

Look, even Piece couldn’t refute that and was changing the topic.

“Did you say a part of his body?”

[That’s right. Conveniently, you all who have been close to Shinwoo possess it.]

Somehow, it seemed Piece’s voice was pinpointing the future sister-in-laws.

Of course, even if said casually, it didn’t make any sense at all.

The last time he saw Shinwoo, all his limbs were intact.

It didn’t look like the sister-in-laws had a part of that bastard’s body.

“Sister-in-laws, did you happen to chop off Shinwoo’s arm or leg?”

“Not yet.”

“…….Not yet…?”

He wasn’t sure what would happen next.

Was that god just blabbering about clouds?

Right when Ryu Kang-hyuk was about to say something due to slight annoyance.

[Didn’t you inherit some genes?]

In that moment, it felt like the focus of the voice shifted.

From the faces of the sister-in-laws.

To a bit lower.

“Oh.”

“……You crazy b*tches…”

『I should have fed them something…』

“Wait, you guys…of all days…”

And with that, everyone slightly sighed and nodded.

Each of them had a very awkward expression.

“Where the hell are you looking, you dog bastards!!!!!”

Of course, Hyeji’s loud voice immediately redirected their gazes.

It might seem strange, but it was quite a normal reaction.

After all, that position was right around the lower abdomen.

No wonder Kim Shinwoo’s face looked seriously pale.

Even without saying a word, it was enough to be explained.

‘……Poor bastard…’

Ryu Kang-hyuk wasn’t really that emotional of a person.

But a feeling of compassion that was hard to describe surged up.

Even Cheonma was stealing glances little by little.

“I should’ve treated him better usually…”

[……He’s not dead yet…]

Thus, an impromptu memorial service for Kim Shinwoo, who was unaware, briefly unfolded.

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