Regressing with the King’s Power - Chapter 187

Episode 187

“That… what do you mean?”

When Taehyun asked Seo Sangik, he raised one arm.

“…!!”

Seo Sang-ik is also an S-rank player.

Even though he was a non-combat player, his physical stats exceeded that of an advanced A-grade player.

Seo Sang-ik’s arms were skinny.

It looked like a mummy.

“What happened?”

Taehyun asked again.

[Legendary grade item. It truly has an unknown and terrifying power. This happened just by activating the item.]

“You mean… just by activating it?”

Seo Sang-ik nodded.

[If the response had been a little later, it would not have ended with one arm. Thanks to this, I learned the approximate operation method.]

Seo Sang-ik smiled with a haggard face.

Right now at this moment.

He was not the guild leader Seo Sang-ik, but Seo Sang-ik, the best researcher in New Korea.

“…You caused unnecessary damage.”

[no. This is a common occurrence during experiments. Rather than that, I should apologize first. Isn’t what player Taehyun Kim requested the hidden ability of the item?]

Taehyun nodded.

[I used an amplification stone… but I couldn’t fully operate it due to lack of magical power. But.]

Sssseu.

Seo Sang-ik suddenly appeared in the VVIP room.

It used the warp gate inside the guild.

“You might have another way.”

Seo Sang-ik handed over the ring that Tae-hyun had requested.

Taehyun put the ring on his index finger.

Sigh.

The size of the ring increased to match the thickness of the finger.

“If you wear it, your abilities will increase. However, for the item to truly perform, it must be infused with at least 300 magical power. Only then will the item recognize the user.”

“300… that’s an amazing amount.”

At this point, it was a difficult thing to deal with, except for Taehyun and Cody Cruise.

‘Or the future Sarah Collins.’

Taehyun wore a ring.

Tiring.

[Strength has increased by 10.]

[Stamina has increased by 10.]

[Speed has increased by 10.]

[Magic power has increased by 10.]

I did not care about the increase in ability and poured in magical power.

Quaaaaaaaaa.

A significant amount of magical power was lost, and a feeling of helplessness came over me.

‘It costs 300 to activate the item… I hope it’s worth that much.’

Even in my previous life, there wasn’t much information about legendary grade items.

It’s just that the World Players’ Association spent a lot of money to produce it in small quantities, and for some reason production was banned.

There was virtually no information about Memories Ring.

At that time, a new message appeared before my eyes.

Tiring.

[Skill Memorize (S) has been registered.]

Taehyun’s eyes widened.

A skill is registered just by wearing an item?

‘Is that also an S-rank skill?’

Seo Sang-ik, who was watching anxiously from the side, handed over a magic potion.

He didn’t seem particularly surprised, perhaps because he expected Taehyun to succeed.

I was just curious.

Legendary grade item.

Memories Ring’s ‘special effects’.

“Is there something… special about it?”

“It definitely lives up to its name as a legend. “Skill has been registered.”

“Oh oh. What kind of skill is it?”

Seo Sang-ik showed interest.

I expected it to have some special effect, but it was a skill.

It was an effect that had never been reported before.

I want to tell you to try using that skill right away.

But just as he was getting nervous because he couldn’t dare to urge him, Taehyun chuckled.

“The look in your eyes is telling you to activate the skill.”

“Haha…is it too obvious?”

“Because you suffered because of me. “You have to pay the right price.”

After drinking the potion.

The magic power that was building up quickly was about half filled.

The magic power of the skill ‘Memorize’ is 100.

‘How much magic power is needed to maintain the skill.’

Taehyun drank another bottle of potion and then used the skill.

Tiring.

[Skill Memorize (S) has been activated.]

[There is a saved record. Record selection is not possible. Plays randomly.]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah?

The surroundings were engulfed in light so strong that I couldn’t open my eyes.

* * *

Just like a movie film.

Numerous memories flowed through Taehyun’s mind.

It was a memory after Ricky Hallis wore the ‘Memories Ring’.

President Kevin Lee was seen facing Ricky Harlis.

“An update on humanity. “When are your next plans?”

“It hasn’t been long since the SS-rank awakened person appeared. If it goes according to the original plan, it will take 10 years…”

“It will take, right?”

Ricky Harlis asked back playfully.

“Taehyun Kim. At his pace, it would be much faster. “We’re looking at three years.”

“Ahahaha. What should have taken 10 years took 3 years. “As expected, it’s amazing.”

“You look happy. “Kim Tae-hyun is someone who might become our enemy.”

“Hehe. “If you look at it from a human level, there’s nothing bad about it, right?”

“….”

Kevin Lee was speechless due to his bold attitude.

As she said, New Korea is both an ally and a competitor, but in the end, it is a comrade who resists monsters.

“Your next mission has been assigned.”

“oh. “He gave me good things and he was quick.”

Ricky Harlis said, stroking the Memories ring on his finger.

“I have decided to explore the deepest depths. “You can take as many people as you want.”

“There is no need to make unnecessary sacrifices. “Let me move alone to test the ring’s abilities.”

“…I understand.”

The screen has changed.

‘This is…’

It was a somewhat familiar background.

Ricky Harlis, who had completely disappeared, was hiding behind a huge pillar.

Orgal was visible wherever her gaze fell.

Orgal was talking to someone with the heads of monsters displayed around him.

[Jormungand. Your movements are slow.]

[I failed once. There is no harm in being careful.]

[Beelzebub and Lucifer. Are you looking at me the same way as the losers of the past?]

[There is no need to be hasty. Isn’t our time infinite?]

[If I had known you were this slow, I would have contacted Igmun or Hazard first.]

Orgal clicked his tongue and said.

[Cluck, click. Now that we’re holding hands, just wait a little longer. It’s not easy to select good creatures.]

[I’ll give it a year. Try to find a contractor there.]

[Did you say New Korea? What is the origin of the monster you chose?]

[Yes. He’s a very interesting guy. For a small object, he quite accepted my power.]

Orgal giggled and thought of Min Ji-hong.

This is a guy who hunted higher species before receiving his powers.

If it was refined a little, it would be good to use it as a direct subordinate.

[Hmm… I guess I should keep this in mind. Orgal than that. You are also more insensitive than you look.]

[What kind of nonsense are you talking about?]

[Clark. Can’t you feel the intruder?]

[….]

Orgal’s movements stopped for a moment.

and.

[indeed. A rat has sneaked in.]

Toward Ricky Hallis, who had hidden his presence.

Orgal’s red eyes flashed.

* * *

Tiring.

[All magical power has been used up. Skill Memorize (S) is unlocked. Cooldown: 19 hours 20 minutes]

The surroundings became bright again along with a familiar sound.

Taehyun looked around.

Seo Sang-ik was looking at Taehyun with a dumbfounded expression.

“Well, that was just….”

Seo Sang-ik stuttered.

Although he has never seen the Archduke and cannot understand the monster’s words.

Because I could clearly feel the power they had.

Just seeing Orgal in my memory made my whole body tremble.

“It looks like you got caught up in something interesting.”

Contrary to his words, Taehyun’s expression was not good.

‘Even with humanity’s updates… Archduke Jormungandra.’

It was a name I had heard of before.

It’s impossible to summon due to its ridiculous magic power, but it’s registered as a skill anyway.

‘Are they looking for anti-aircraft contractors? why…?’

Even if they were anti-aircraft contractors, their power was not comparable to theirs.

Right now, among their subordinates, there were probably many people as skilled as Taehyeon.

Taehyun drank two of the potions provided.

The cooldown of the skill ‘Memorize’ was seen to be rapidly decreasing.

‘Maybe I should at least meet Rosaria.’

The only archduke who is friendly to Taehyeon.

Rosaria, the queen of nightmares.

She might know something.

But before that.

‘I need to see the president of the association.’

It was after that that I met Ricky Harlis’ request and Rosaria.

* * *

“Thank you for your hard work.”

Ko Tae-wook said while signing the report.

“Thank you. “I’m a little… tired.”

Ji Jin-hee was famous for being always busy.

In such a situation, through cooperation with the U.S. and World Players Association, the number of jobs increased several times.

It was no exaggeration to say that he was now surviving with potions.

“Now that I think about it, what is Taehyun’s condition?”

Jinhee Ji recalled the time when Taehyun and Cody Cruz crossed the gate.

I only heard it through reports, but the reaction at the time was not crazy.

What would have happened if the gate connected to Greece had not been activated?

It was dizzying just to imagine it.

“Don’t you know Taehyun’s resilience well, President of the Association? I confirmed that we are now at Alchemist headquarters. “I felt like I got stronger.”

“Huh… I get stronger every time I overcome the danger of death… If this continues, I won’t be able to live up to my destiny.”

“I have something to report to you. Would you like to take a break and listen?”

“It’s not something you can avoid. “Tell me now.”

Ko Tae-wook smiled bitterly as he recalled the contents of the next report.

“First, this is the case of Taesan Guild, founded by Vice Chairman Lee Jeong-su. “Although their identities were laundered, it was discovered that many of them had a history of past assault.”

“Hmm… he finally crossed the line. “What about the shadow?”

“He’s such a newbie… Guild leader Yoo Ah-young says he hasn’t been able to catch his tail yet. But…”

“Hmm…? “Have you caught any other clues?”

“I couldn’t pinpoint the location of the shadow, but…”

Ji Jin-hee’s expression hardened as she realized something was unusual.

“…tell me.”

“Min Ji-hong. Besides being the guild leader of a malicious guild… he appears to have signed a contract with Archduke Orgal.”

“Ha… In the end… this is what happens. “I guess I should have killed him with my own hands then…”

Ji Jin-hee muttered with a bitter smile.

“It’s not the association president’s fault. Stopping his pursuit was an inevitable choice at the time. “How do you plan on explaining it to Taehyun?”

“It’s something that can no longer be hidden. If Taehyun wants it… he should tell it like it is. Of course… I don’t plan on telling you first.”

“I agree.”

There was a solemn look on the faces of the two people as they recalled the past.

at that time.

The secretary came in with a knock.

“President of the Association. Player Kim Tae-hyun is here.”

Ji Jin-hee and Ko Tae-wook welcomed Tae-hyeon, who came without saying a word.

“Taehyun-kun…!! “Are you feeling okay?!!”

“A long time. “Taehyun.”

Taehyun nodded lightly at the welcome.

“You two were together. “It just worked out well.”

“haha. Is there anything you want to say? Just say it. “If you ask Taehyun, I will do everything you ask.”

Ji Jin-hee answered confidently.

I was ready to tell Taehyun the password to the secret safe if he wanted.

However.

“Malicious Guild Leader Min Ji-hong. Who is that guy?”

“….”

“….”

An unexpected question.

The two people fell silent.