Regressor Instruction Manual-Chapter 1193. The Demon King of Sunset’s Castle (13)

The overall atmosphere of the expedition team was good. Not only did we defeat the three named beings in the underground area, but we even defeated Hwang Jung-Yeon, the Collection Manager, so it was not an exaggeration to say that the first half of the Demon King of Sunset’s Castle had come to an end.

The named beings whom we would be facing in the future would be even more problematic to deal with, but the confidence gained by the expedition members had an overall positive impact on the expedition.

Like a hero born in troubled times, Woo Hyo-Yeol, who was nothing more than a leader of a small party, rose like a shining star, and he was so impactful that people started believing that we would be able to clear the Demon King of Sunset’s Castle.

Of course, the most important thing was...

‘The fact that I’ve regained consciousness.’

The genius commander who had descended upon Rohen like lightning from out of the blue, the Saint of Flower and Fertility, had awakened. We decided to take a well-deserved rest to comfort ourselves after the intense march, so it didn’t take long for positivity to fill the air.

People weren’t drinking or gambling, but they were resting, putting their guard down slightly. The best news was that a lot more people were fiddling with their status window and spending their coins.

The Demon King of Sunset’s Castle was the best event, not only for me, but for the higher-ups as well, so people started using coins a lot more than usual.

Moreover, the GENIUSES believed that we had a high chance of succeeding, so they distributed their savings to the allied troops, which was really good news.

“I should buy some items. Maybe...”

“Is there anything worth buying? With the coins that I have, I can probably only buy a few potions... Huh? Thank you, Ironclad Lion. I’ll put the coins you gave to good use.”

I could hear such words everywhere in the camp.

Due to the nature of the system, more and more GENIUSES were spending the funds of their familia for their people. It wasn’t my intention, but the time spent reassembling the troops and resting turned into an opportunity to collect coins.

‘GENIUSES are usually attention seekers.’

The GENIUSES knew that players often reacted badly when they donated coins during dangerous situations. Players couldn’t read their messages or give feedback during battle, so they were waiting for their contractor to have the time to reply to them.

Of course, I was no exception.

[The Goddess of Flower and Fertility❤ is apologizing to you. She mutters that she feels hopeless because there’s nothing she can do.]

[The Gatekeeper of Heaven❤ yells out that they’ll disappear if you disappear. They cry out, saying that they can no longer spend this long time alone. They’re yelling out... saying it’s a lie and that you can’t disappear.]

[The Gatekeeper of Heaven❤ donated 10,000 coins.]

[The Gatekeeper of Heaven❤ donated 10,000 coins.]

[The Gatekeeper of Heaven❤ donated 10,000 coins.]

[The Gatekeeper of Heaven❤ donated 10,000 coins.]

‘This GENIUS can use some professional help.’

[The Gatekeeper of Heaven❤ says that they’ll find your soul no matter what, even if it means turning against the dimensional system. They swear that they’ll protect you, even if it means going to war.]

‘They are in a really bad condition. I remember them... being an anti-fan in the beginning...’

[Cluster of Stars Reflected in the Lake❤ is cheering for you quietly.]

[The Mistress of the Holy Night❤ says it’s not easy for anyone to accept death. She’s wondering how you can remain so calm and what makes you so strong. People sometimes show incredible resolve in the face of death, but you've gone beyond that.]

[The Mistress of the Holy Night❤ donated 50,000 coins to express her respect for you.]

[The Slender Tentacle Queen❤ was going to say something, but she decided to hold back.]

[The Slender Tentacle Queen❤ donated 100,000 coins.]

“You don’t have to make donations like this...” I mumbled.

[The Song of Wine and Revelry donated 100,000 coins.]

[He Who Sits on the Golden Throne❤ says that you’re a mortal worthy of receiving donations.]

[He Who Sits on the Golden Throne❤ donated 200,000 coins.]

“Thank you so much for your kind words,” I said.

‘It blew up the moment I went live.’

The flood of donations came in as if they had been waiting for it, and I was completely overwhelmed. Well, it was kind of expected.

When we started the Demon King of Sunset’s Castle raid, they were probably nervous. As soon as it was revealed that my life was running out, messages flooded in from the nervous and anxious GENIUSES.

William discovered the truth, Woo Hyo-Yeol held back his anger, and the party members comforted me. I knew better than anyone that these were selling points.

‘It’s nice that the atmosphere changed a bit.’

A dark shadow was cast on an atmosphere of brightness and hope. The dark shadow was directing everyone toward an uncertain but seemingly happy future. Unlike most of the people of Rohen, those who were within my inner circle were as cold as the northern duke in the novel everyone was talking about.

‘William is starting to become a threat...’

The party members wouldn't stop crying. At this point, I started taking more breaks. I only worked for about four hours a day, and I spent the rest of my time in bed.

Whenever I was in front of the troops, I would greet them while walking confidently, but except for that, I would have people supporting me as I acted like I had a hard time walking on my own. My face was usually pale, and I wouldn't stop coughing.

I was getting ready for my own death.

Of course, I spent my time talking to myself on the bed. In the slightly warm room where a candle or two were lit, it had become an unspoken rule for me to look at the ceiling for no reason and start talking as if someone else were around.

“Despite my flaws, I’m really thankful that you care for someone like me. It means a lot. All of you are the biggest blessing to me.”

[...has donated 20,000 coins.]

[...has donated 40,000 coins.]

[...has donated 10,000 coins.]

‘I need to get every last bit of coin from them.’

“I always tell you that you don’t need to donate... but this time, I’ll make sure to use the coins you donated wisely for Rohen and the Demon King of Sunset’s Castle raid.

"Ah... your suggestion to look for other ways in the Coin Shop makes sense... but I don’t want to use these coins for that. I also don’t think there’s a way,” I said.

“...”

“Of course, if I escape the Demon King of Sunset’s Castle and find myself at a peaceful place, then the process will slow down, but I don't think it's going to improve my condition.

"The last thing I want to do is close my eyes and achieve anything. I’m embarrassed to say this... but I want to have a somewhat honorable end,” I added.

I started getting good questions.

[The Mistress of the Holy Night❤ asks how you’re able to sacrifice everything for Rohen.]

“Well, I’m not exactly sure why... but I have a feeling that this place will remember me,” I answered.

Yeah...

“I know that even if I disappear... Rohen will never forget that I was here and that I fought for this country and the people of Rohen,” I added.

[He Who Sits on the Golden Throne❤ says that people eventually forget everything. He doesn’t know if your sacrifice and achievements will be passed to generations, but bitterly says that Rohen will forget about you someday.]

“But...” I paused.

“...”

“All of you will remember me,” I argued.

“...”

“At least the land and the sea of Rohen... its wind and its stars... and all of you who have been watching over me will never forget me,” I said.

This kind of sentiment would always work on old-timers who liked that melancholic and nostalgic feeling.

“I know that I’ll be smiling as I look at Rohen once the Ashen Sunset fades, and I know that you... will always remember me. I won't call myself a selfless person... but when I really think about it, all of you are the reason I managed to come this far,” I added.

[The Boy Adorned With Earrings of Truth is telling you to stop being ridiculous.]

‘I’ll ignore attention seekers like him.’

“That’s enough for me,” I said.

[...has donated 70,000 coins.]

[...has donated 110,000 coins.]

‘It’s really booming here.’

The amount of coins I had accumulated while resting over the past two days was twice as much as the time I fought those tentacles. I accumulated a massive amount of coins back then, so I couldn't believe how much I had obtained over two days.

I smiled at the GENIUSES trying so hard to say something encouraging to me.

‘It’s been a while since I received this kind of attention.’

It was to the point that I considered doing this back on our continent.

On top of that, the GENIUSES weren’t the only ones who were being kind.

‘The people are even kinder.’

Woo Hyo-Yeol was especially kind. Although he wasn't expressing his kindness through words, I could feel his kindness through his actions.

Knock, knock, knock.

“Come in,” I answered.

“Have you eaten?” Woo Hyo-Yeol asked.

‘See? I told you.’

It was the typical greeting of a Korean man. Asking whether I had eaten or not was his way of saying he was worried about me.

“No, not yet...” I answered.

“Looks like you skipped again. Did you catch some kind of sickness that prevents you from eating until you die? The expedition is long. Eat all of this. Right now. In front of me,” Woo Hyo-Yeol ordered.

“But... I really—”

“Do I really need to shove the food in that small mouth of yours?” Woo Hyo-Yeol threatened.

“...”

“This won’t do,” Woo Hyo-Yeol said.

“O- Okay! I’ll eat. I’ll eat...” I said.

‘This is actually really good. It just melts in my mouth.’

Obviously, the quality of the food had changed as well.

I usually ate a lot of good food, but food made with love was always unique.

“Have you talked to... Mr. William?” I asked.

“Not really. He doesn't want me to get close to him. He’s the stubborn type who never lets go of something once he has made up his mind, so I'm sure he's going to be like that for a while," Woo Hyo-Yeol replied.

“Ah...”

“That idiot will understand it in the end. It’ll be hard to accept it... but he’ll know that you made the right choice,” Woo Hyo-Yeol added.

“...”

“How are the others doing?” I asked.

“Do you really need me to answer that? The kid is feeling guilty, saying she shouldn’t have convinced you to come out here...” Woo Hyo-Yeol answered.

“It’s really not because of that... and I explained it to her several times too...” I mumbled.

“If she were the type to listen to people, she wouldn’t end up in that situation. Don’t you agree?” Woo Hyo-Yeol asked.

“No. You always treat Miss Chae-Ryeong—”

“I’m right,” Woo Hyo-Yeol interrupted me.

‘But this jerk seems to have decided to watch me eat everything before he leaves.’

“Aren’t you going to eat, Mr. Hyo-Yeol?” I asked.

“I already ate,” Woo Hyo-Yeol answered.

“Let’s eat together next time,” I suggested.

He probably wouldn't answer, but by tomorrow, he would visit me with his own food in hand.

‘It’s nice to be sick. Seriously. They're treating me so well.’

Of course, I was bothered by the fact that he hadn't apologized for his earlier comment, but I hoped that he would never apologize until my death.

Anyway, Woo Hyo-Yeol changed the topic.

“Also... did you hear the news?” Woo Hyo-Yeol asked.

“What news?” I asked.

“The rangers encountered the next named being,” Woo Hyo-Yeol replied.

“Who is it?” I asked.

“Yoo Ah-Young. She’s the Armory Manager of the Demon King of Sunset’s Castle,” Woo Hyo-Yeol answered.

“And the battle...” I asked.

“They haven’t fought her yet. Although I don’t know how much of that I should believe...” Woo Hyo-Yeol mumbled.

“I see.”

“Supposedly, she has no intention of fighting us. She actually sent a message, saying that she wanted to help us, even indirectly,” Woo Hyo-Yeol added.

I nodded upon hearing that.

‘This is...’

It seemed that Kim Ye-Ri had placed an easter egg in the dungeon. It was an event that would allow us to look through the items made by Yoo Ah-Young, the continent’s best blacksmith. Of course, I was sure that included visiting the 21st Legion’s warehouse.

“Do you believe it?” Woo Hyo-Yeol asked.

“I can’t say for sure, but... I can only hope what she said is true,” I answered.

We had to do this event no matter what.