Regressor Instruction Manual

[The Goddess of Flower and Fertility♥ supports your life at the academy.]

[The Mistress of the Holy Night♥ is wondering why you joined the academy.]

[He Who Sits on the Golden Throne♥ has donated 1,000 coins.]

[The God of Sunset♥ thinks you made a good choice. He says to always prioritize safety.]

[The Crooked Guardian disapproves of you joining the Beginner’s Academy. They say that talented players would have either joined a familia or received a different type of offer. They warn that if you waste your time here, you won’t be part of the mainstream.]

[The Gatekeeper of Heaven♥ yells at the Crooked Guardian to shut up. They mock them, saying that they know nothing about your true intentions. They question if all of the Crooked Guardian’s players have entered the mainstream.]

[The Slender Tentacle Queen♥ complains about your recent content. She’s disappointed because your love for tentacles seems to have faded after your encounter with the Tentacle Goblin.]

[The Lowest Abyss of the Abyss♥ said your content with the tentacles was good, but they also like this content as well. They say that there’s something to learn at the Beginner’s Academy, and there are many players who joined the mainstream after graduating from the academy.]

[The Gatekeeper of Heaven♥ asks some of the GENIUSES whether the Beginner’s Academy was created with the consent of many GENIUSES or not. They shout, saying that it doesn’t matter because you look good in your uniform. They shout out that you look the most lovable out of every student.]

‘The Gatekeeper of Heaven is catching up fast.’

The God of Sunset was in first place with an overwhelmingly large lead, while the Goddess of Flower and Fertility was right behind him. The two had been boasting about making large donations, but the mortals fighting below them were just as fierce.

Just when I was worried because things had gotten quiet, the Gatekeeper of Heaven opened the floodgates once again, so how could I not be happy?

‘This is what you call loyalty.’

I was sure my subscribers, who were getting used to the stimulating content, were disappointed about the fact that I had decided to enter the Beginner’s Academy.

I was sure they wanted to see me joining a familia or immediately become a part of the mainstream. They definitely wanted to enjoy a huge variety of content, and they also wanted to see me make a name for myself on the Rohen Continent.

They probably expected me to fight tentacle monsters here and there, meet interesting comrades, and have decent character development. Ultimately, they wanted to see me get acknowledged by the people.

Considering the fact that the Beginner’s Academy’s goal was to help the new adventurers adapt, it was probably strange that I joined the academy.

I was a talented player, and I was the best player in the Beginner’s Trial. If I needed lessons on how to adapt, then I could learn those lessons by joining a familia.

It probably seemed like I was intentionally slowing down.

At one point, I was barely getting coins thanks to the grumbling of the anti-fans, but the system had decided to open donation time as if it had read my mind.

‘I was actually running low on funds because we spent so much money on our sets.’

Another group of loyalists who had emerged from the forest were already working on a huge project. They were building small cities, hunting grounds, and even dungeons, so of course, we were running out of coins.

It was a pretty heartbreaking investment, but…

‘It’s an investment for high-quality content…’

In many ways, this academy project was necessary. Even if it wasn’t because of Woo Hyo-Yeol, I needed to buy some time because I couldn't keep doing events that involved tentacles. Although there was nothing better than tentacles when trying to earn coins in a short period of time, stimulating content like that would eventually become boring. ŖâＮọ𝔟Ɛs

Even if I ended up losing a few subscribers… I needed to figure out which direction I was going to go. Of course, the important thing about this content was Woo Hyo-Yeol.

“As I explained earlier, the vanguards’ main job is to protect the rearguards in the party. Priests and mages are always targeted, so if you move with that in mind, you won’t be treated poorly no matter where you go.

"If you’re scared of getting hurt, then leave the academy now. You can then choose to join a major familia or live as an ordinary adventurer…” the instructor paused.

“...”

“If you've created a party, then you already have team members. If you don’t take care of the rearguard just because you’re scared of getting hurt or dying, then you won’t be accepted anywhere in Rohen, you rookies.

"They aren't here, but the same goes for the rearguards. Since you’re raising your shields for them, they must repay the favor.

"Obviously, priests must protect the vanguards, while mages and archers must eliminate the enemies who can become a threat to the vanguards,” the instructor informed us.

“...”

“I’m sure everyone has played video games before and understands what your instructor is saying, but remember that this isn’t a game but real life. There are no second chances.

"Your mistakes will get you killed, and your selfishness will ruin the party. Even powerful players who toy around with ogres will end up creating their own familias and parties.

"They also need help from others, and there are no rules saying that you can’t become one of those powerful players. Doing your best in your position is the best way to keep your party together and survive,” another instructor explained.

“...”

“Now, let’s learn about party formation and roles so that you won’t look like idiots upon joining a party. It’s probably easier to understand that most, if not all, adventurers stick to the triangle formation. It’s simple, yet difficult,” they explained.

“...”

“The positions of each unit you’re seeing right now are all made by an implicit agreement. If there are special soldiers or people with certain jobs in your party, then the positions can change, but you can basically think of it as a variation of this triangle formation…” they added.

While everyone was focusing on the lesson, Woo Hyo-Yeol was yawning, and I still couldn’t get used to him being in the Beginner’s Academy.

It took me a month to create the cage, but I had succeeded in trapping the stray dog.

William and the Flower and Fertility Familia were still in the academy along with me, so Woo Hyo-Yeol couldn’t leave.

‘There are too many things for him to do that he can't leave so easily.’

I was sure Woo Hyo-Yeol had many questions, such as who I was, why I bothered him so much, what changed compared to his past life… and why I was here. To get answers, he had to observe me first. He felt the need to get more information about me, and he also didn't want to lose just like this, so everything worked out in the end.

“There will be a joint class with the others soon. I have surprising news for you, and I’ll tell you the news before the class ends. For now, pair up and review the sword technique you just learned,” the instructor instructed.

“Okay.”

‘That bastard is ending class again. I was wondering why they were working so hard today.’

The same instructor had created a self-study a few days ago, and I understood why he had done that. Woo Hyo-Yeol had beaten him up because he pointed out the former's attitude in class.

It was already the third day, and in both good and bad ways, Woo Hyo-Yeol was receiving a lot of attention. His talent was great, but his attitude was horrible.

Although many familias were interested in him, it didn’t go beyond interest. Of course, this didn’t apply to familias like the Flower and Fertility Familia, which had deep history and tradition.

Despite that, Woo Hyo-Yeol was the most popular among the players this year.

‘That’s because he’s a genius.’

Everyone knew he was a genius, including the instructors, students, recruiters outside the academy, and the staffers of the familias here.

Reaching Level 3 right after leaving the tutorial dungeon was shocking, as it meant that he had an abnormal growth rate. @@novelbin@@

However, his level wasn't the most surprising part about him. His battle sense, perception, and instincts were unexplainable by mere stats and levels.

Of course, he wasn’t the only one who stood out. Although they weren’t as talented as Woo Hyo-Yeol, there were other talented players as well. They were hidden gems, and even though they were slow at adapting, they still survived the tutorial dungeon.

“Ki-Young.”

“Yes, noona?” I answered.

“Can you watch me for a second?”

“Of course,” I said.

Among them was Lim Cheong-Ha noona...

She was a Level 2 swordsman from Hong Kong, and she completed the Beginner’s Trial with decent results. She was known as a swordsman to the public, the information I had seen through my eyes showed that she was a Swordsman of Eleven Swords.

The name of her job was kind of vague, but it was a plus that she had unlocked a hidden class, even though a GENIUS hadn't chosen her yet. The second plus was that she was a hard worker.

“I’m sorry to ask you while you’re training… but I want to get your advice on something. It’s not something we learned during class yesterday. It’s about what you taught me last time…” Lim Cheong-Ha requested.

‘Ah, about Gen’s skill.’

“Sure.”

“W-What do you think?” Lim Cheong-Ha asked.

“I’m not sure if I’m right, but…” I paused.

“Go on,” she urged.

“The sword technique you just showed me. Is it a technique you use with only one sword? I’m sure the technique I taught you… I mean, did you make some changes… so that it fits your style?” I asked.

“Huh? How…”

“I was getting the feeling that your other hand wasn’t doing much. If I’m right, then… this was probably what you wanted to do,” I showed her.

“What’s that…?” Lim Cheong-Ha asked.

‘What do you mean?’

“So you put your weight on your left, put your feet here… and then use your arm like this…” I instructed.

“Ah! I understand what you’re saying. Ah! Ahh! So that’s how you do it!” Lim Cheong-Ha said.

“That’s right,” I said.

“But Ki-Young, can you really see all that?” Lim Cheong-Ha asked.

“Well, it’s kind of hard to explain, but I can imagine it in my head,” I answered.

“I see. Oh… you’re so cute, my lucky charm!” Lim Cheong-Ha said, pinching my cheeks.

“Ah! Noona!” I shouted.

‘She has no boundaries. She’s even pinching my cheeks.’

She wasn’t actually older than me. I was older than her, but I thought it'd be beneficial if I told her that I was the same age as Woo Hyo-Yeol. The public thought I was twenty-three years old. Of course, I looked like I was twenty-three years old.

Since I wasn't a mortal, I could push it and say that I was nineteen years old.

“How can I thank you for this?” Lim Cheong-Ha asked.

“Seeing you happy already makes me happy, noona,” I told her.

“Ki-Young, could you help me too…”

“Sure, hyung!” I shouted.

Obviously, Lim Cheong-Ha wasn’t the only person I was maintaining a relationship with. My focus was on her, but there were others worthy of befriending.

‘Han Seung-Yoon. 28 years old.’

'Why does this little guy keep trying to pat my head?'

“Hyung! Have you finally decided to use a shield?” I asked.

“That’s right, kid. I couldn’t keep using a two-handed sword because you kept insisting that I try using a shield,” Han Seung-Yoon answered.

‘That’s what I thought. You have no hope without a shield. A two-handed sword is only good if you’re on the same level as Bahamut or Rafael. You don’t have any potential with a sword.

'You're smaller than Deok-Gu, but you still have a pretty big build, so being a meat shield is perfect for you.’

“Geez, hyung. Stop… touching my head,” I complained.

“It’s all because you’re so cute, kid. I’m sure I would still be using a two-handed sword if it weren’t for you. Thanks…” Han Seung-Yoon said.

“Actually…”

‘You’re messing up my hair, man.’

“Mr. Lee Ki-Young! Can you… help me too…”

“One second, Brand,” I said.

‘I’m a model student, and I have a good relationship with my friends. I'm also really… diligent.’

I was getting countless requests for a handshake, and Woo Hyo-Yeol was staring at me while sitting quietly under a tree.

Just then, the instructor finally returned and said, “It’ll be a mock match.”

‘...’

“Your next evaluation test is a mock match."