Regressor Instruction Manual-Chapter 1161. Suspicion (5)

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“You never said he’d be awake, damn it.”

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“I wouldn’t scream if I were you, Mr. Lee Ki-Young... Unless you want to die in vain in a place like this.”

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‘Looks like they’re at least trying to be respectful.’

I thought they were just going to cover my mouth and kidnap me, but it wasn't the case because they looked really shocked about the fact that I was still awake. However, the biggest reason was that I was observing them calmly.

If I had screamed or tried to run away, they would have grabbed me, but I looked at them with confidence, as if I had expected this and had been waiting for them.

They looked as if their plan had been ruined the moment they saw me.

Amidst the awkward silence, they looked at each other, not knowing what to do next.

‘This is the making of a feel-good story.’

A warm and beautiful story blooming from the battlefield. A heartwarming true story that would be passed down for generations. This felt like the kind of tale that could fit into the saga of a saint who not only taught the criminals a lesson but also forgave them.

“What should we do?”

“What do you mean? Use a sleeping spell and put him to sleep... or knock him out. We don't have time for this. Hurry... we need to move...”

I had a feeling this was the only time I was going to have a chance to say something.

“It’ll be useless,” I said.

“Don’t do anything foolish, Mr. Lee Ki-Young.”

“Since you’ve come here... I know I have no choice but to comply,” I said.

“Let’s just take him and don’t talk to him, damn it...”

“The demons will never make deals with humans. Whether you take me or not, it won’t change their mind about invading Rohen. All of you are also—”

“Shut up, you asshole.”

“Just be a little more—”

“Blah, blah blah. Blah, blah, blah. You sure have a lot to say... I never really liked this jerk. He’s just a rookie who arrived in Rohen not that long ago. He knows nothing...”

‘Damn it. Heartwarming story, my ass.’

'Looks like there’s a scumbag among them.'

“I’m sure I told you that violence is not allowed.”

“We came this far, so who cares? We already got caught, so it’s over for us. Either we die here or there. I just want to place my bet on the one that has a higher chance of success, even if it’s just a bit higher. You saw the undead creatures as well. Do you really want to die here?” the scumbag asked.

“...”

“We might be able to protect Rohen as well. Like he said during the departure ceremony, this place is our hometown. You think this rookie knows how we feel? This jerk doesn’t know anything. How could he when he’s been here for less than a year?

"What about our families... friends... children... What about them? Continuing this war is basically suicide. This is way better. We have to try something. Am I wrong? I thought logically and chose the path that will save everyone,” he added.

“...”

“Let’s be honest here. Is this jerk more important than Rohen?” he asked.

“...”

“...”

‘You think that’s enough to convince them?’

“I’m sorry, Mr. Lee Ki-Young.”

‘Are you really sorry?’

“I didn’t want to do this... but we can’t just stand by and watch Rohen get destroyed. Please forgive us...”

For some reason, I couldn’t say anything.

Actually, it was more like I couldn’t say anything because this scumbag wouldn’t stop talking.

‘You’re really upsetting the foreigners...’

The Rohen locals’ resistance sure was scary.

It was so scary that it’s making me feel emotional. Only some of them agreed with his reasoning. It was the scumbag who was saying all these ridiculous things, but I was bothered by the fact that he said I wasn’t a denizen of Rohen.

It wasn't like I belonged anywhere in the first place, but from the fake Ki-Young’s point of view, it was like I had nowhere to lean on.

‘Maybe...’

It’d be better if I were to head to the 21st Legion, regardless of what was going to happen. I couldn't help but think that way.

I knew I would be deviating from the plan, but going there myself and facing the problem could probably resolve the issue. Obviously, talking to Kim Hyun-Sung wouldn't be easy, but still...

‘I might be able to talk to Sun Hee-Young, at least.’

If I were to explain the situation clearly to her now that she had regained her composure, it was highly likely that his attitude would change a bit.

‘No, it’ll be impossible to talk to him.’

Based on the current situation, I had no memories at all.

It would be better just to say that my memories were a bit hazy. Unlike Lee Ki-Young, the Blue Guild was looking for those Memory Beads. When the Memory Beads had been recovered, I could slowly unravel my memories.

I would then be able to discuss the next steps with them, so perhaps...

Right now, I had no other choice.

I could ask for help if I really pushed for it, but meeting Sun Hee-Young didn’t seem like such a bad idea either. I couldn’t see properly due to the perception restriction spell that they had cast on me as well as the cloth covering my eyes, but I could feel myself being transported somewhere.

After a while...

Boom!

I heard something massive falling from the sky.

“What the hell! Wh-What’s... going on... all of sudden...”

“Ah?”

“W-We...”

“Prepare for battle... Prepare for battle, damn it!”

Boom! Craaaaaack!

“Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!”

“Run! Shit!”

“Damn it... damn it!”

I was tumbling somewhere against my will. I was sure one of the guys who was carrying me had ended up losing their hold on me. I was tumbling mindlessly, so I was in so much pain that it felt like I was receiving a beatdown, but I still felt great.

‘Justice will prevail.’

Were they captured by the pursuers? Or was it Ha-Yan? Or had Will finally caught on? If that wasn’t the case, then we were most likely in the Ashen Sunset Region by now.

It was possible that those fools were discarded after they finished their job. If it were Sun Hee-Young, she wouldn’t hesitate to teach them a lesson, which would prove that they were dumb enough to believe her words.

“Aaaah!”

“Please... spare us. We...”

“We brought the Saint of Flower and Fertility! I’m sure there’s some sort of misunderstanding. The Saint of Flower and Fertility—”

“We brought the Saint of Flower and Fertility, damn it!”

“Damn it!”

“...”

“...”

The voices gradually faded away, so I wasn’t sure whether they died or not, but it seemed like the situation was pretty much over.

I felt someone was carrying me somewhere.

Considering the conversation I overheard, the person carrying me definitely wasn't Jung Ha-Yan, Will, or figures from Rohen...

Had Hyun-Sung come for me? Had he realized that I was the real Ki-Young and had decided to repent?

Afterward, a hand slowly removed the blindfold on me.

Once the darkness cleared, I saw my benefactor.

“...”

‘Hye-Jin?’

“...”

She was clad in full armor, and a blue helmet was hiding her face. Despite that, I knew the identity of my savior. There was a long spear on her back, and her frame looked familiar.

‘Are you Hye-Jin?’

“You’re...”

‘You came to save me.’

“...”

The figure wearing the armor said nothing. Instead, I felt them placing me on the ground extremely carefully. All of their actions were cautious, as if they were worried that I was going to fall.

‘You...’

I couldn’t quite describe her appearance when she nodded lightly at me, but anyone could tell that she cared about me. She neither asked about how I had been doing or what was going on. The way she stared at me, like she had forgotten how to talk, immediately made me aware of what was going on.

She decided not to talk to me, as I had lost my memories.

‘You’re... a dummy.’

Of course, I wasn’t sure about it, but I easily deduced the answer to my question.

Of course, the evidence before my eyes helped me greatly.

I could see that she wasn’t given a proper body. I wondered whether there was even a body inside that armor. I also wondered if she was designed as a mute or if she had simply chosen not to say anything.

Anyway, it was puzzling.

After setting me upright, she slowly and steadily lifted her hand.

“...”

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Her movement was so cautious that I felt kind of embarrassed.

She lifted her hand, removed the dirt on my shoulder, and pushed back my hair to check my face. Her hand seemed to be shaking a little. I felt her cold armor instead of a warm hand, but it didn’t put me in a bad mood.

I actually felt like the stress accumulating within me was being relieved just a bit. Although it was only for a little bit, I felt at peace. It was like Jo Hye-Jin understood how I felt.

‘Hey, what’s wrong? This is unlike you...’

Jo Hye-Jin caressing my cheek.

‘?’

She placed the palm of her hand on my cheek and kept rubbing her thumb against my cheek.

‘Oh no... s-she must like me.’

Of course, the person before me was most likely to be Dummy Hye-Jin, but her data was based on the real one.

What if Jo Hye-Jin’s affection for Kim Hyun-Sung was merely a facade?

What if it was a plan to hide her feelings from me?

Had she ended up liking a friend?

“...”

“...”

Like a puppy that liked to lick someone's cheek or hand, she was touching my face with a lot of care. It sounded funny, but I felt like the face behind the helmet was smiling.

“...”

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‘Hye-Jin... do you... like me?’

'Have you been secretly... nurturing your love toward me?'