The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player

For fifteen days, Ryu Min distributed points not only to Seo Arin but to the others.

A staggering one million points per person.

‘Min Juri, Seo Arin, Christine, Jo Yong-ho, Heo Tae-seok, Eom Jun-seok, Russell, Victor, Sophia, Jeffrey, Alex, Dorothy, Yamtti, John Delgado, Ju Seong-tak… Who else?’

Counting on his fingers, he realized he had given points to a total of fifteen people.

That meant 15 million points had disappeared over the past two weeks.

‘So all I have left is just one million points?’

Though he didn’t have much remaining, he didn’t feel regretful.

‘Points are useless just sitting around anyway. It’s far more beneficial to distribute them to people who will be useful in the boss fight and strengthen our forces.’

With one million points, one could buy various expensive pieces of equipment—possibly even two Legendary-grade items.

Or, he could spend it on EXP packs and instantly level up five times.

Not that it would compare to God-grade, but still.

***

Time waits for no one.

June 1, 2023, at midnight.

As expected, the day arrived, and 286 players set foot on the land of another world.

“W-What is this place?”

Scorching heat, floating sulfur particles, and a sky that looked as if the world had been torn apart.

The environment greeting the players felt like the end of days.

This was Hell, the stage for Round 18.

“They said we’d be fighting in Hell this round…”

“It looks just like what I imagined.”

“So this is what Hell really looks like.”

“A war is going to happen here soon? Against demons, no less?”

“This is nerve-wracking.”

“I wonder what demons look like?”

Everyone murmured to themselves, trying to ease their tension.

Not only was this the first time they would see demons, but they would also be participating in an actual war.

Ryu Min smirked as he observed their reactions.

‘Well, in this peaceful era, people are more used to competing behind desks than being dragged into an all-out war between angels and demons.’

Strictly speaking, it wasn’t a real war but more of an exhibition match.

But what difference did that make?

The fact that players’ lives were at stake made it as real as any war.

Just then, the sky flashed as if a meteor were about to fall.

[Ah, you’ve arrived! Our dependable players!]

Normally, people would have frowned at the angel’s cheerful tone, finding it annoying.

But knowing what was coming, no one reacted much.

[Today, you’ll be helping us angels quite a bit. Wonder what that means? Well, let’s reveal the quest first!]

◀ ROUND 18 ▶

└ Win the war against the demons.

[Unified Zone CA-EA001]

└ Participants: 286

└ Completion: 0/143

They had already been briefed about the quest.

They were mentally prepared.

So, no one seemed surprised.

Except for the angel.

[Huh? Why isn’t anyone surprised? It’s like you already knew about this quest?]

“Do we have to act shocked every time you pull one of your tricks?”

The players, who hadn’t even reacted to the quest, suddenly widened their eyes.

The one who had just talked back to the angel was none other than Ryu Min.

The angel, Milen, looked down at him with a startled expression.

‘D-Did this human just… talk back to me?’

He wanted to use Sishal to kill Ryu Min immediately.

But unfortunately, he had already used it up.

Moreover, in this round, since angels and players were on the same team, the use of Sishal was restricted.

Even if he had any remaining uses left, he still couldn’t activate it.

[Hah… A mere human daring to talk back to an angel. This is truly baffling.]

“Baffling or not, I don’t care. Just do your job and explain the quest instead of running your mouth. Did the system tell you to waste time talking nonsense?”

[A-Are you insane? Human, have you finally lost it after reaching Round 18? Do you have a death wish?]

“Can you kill me? Then go ahead and try.”

[…]

“What’s with the silence? You can’t, can you? Stop acting tough when you’re too scared to even come down from the sky. You’re just a low-ranking guide angel, not even a proper combat angel.”

Milen’s face froze as if his brain had stopped functioning.

Had he hit a nerve too hard?

“No matter how low your rank is, you should at least know this. The psychopath who killed six archangels—that’s me.”

[…]

“You think I can’t kill you just because you’re floating up there? The only reason I left you alone was that I needed a guide. But if you keep annoying me, I might just kill you anyway. After all, even if you die, another angel will simply take your place.”

Though there wasn’t even the slightest breeze, Milen’s wings trembled violently.

His face didn’t show anger from being insulted.

Instead, he was terrified by the threat.

“So shut up and do your job. Explain the quest properly without your usual sarcasm or smirks. You may find this situation amusing, but we don’t.”

[…]

“If you understand, then start explaining.”

[Ahem… A-Alright, let’s continue the explanation.]

Hiding his unease, Milen resumed his task.

[T-This round is literally a war against the demons. You’ll be joining forces with us angels to fight against them and claim victory.]

Milen glanced at Ryu Min again.

His icy gaze was so sharp it sent chills down the angel’s spine.

[Y-You might not like the idea of working with us, but don’t even think about attacking the angels. We’re all registered as a party, so you can’t harm us even if you try.]

Even though he knew Ryu Min’s Black Scythe couldn’t kill him, Milen was still frightened.

He knew he would be the guide angel in the next round as well.

[Unlike previous rounds, even if we win this war, not everyone will survive. Survival will be determined based on individual contributions, and only half of the players will make it out alive.]

This time, not everyone would live.

Only half would survive.

It was something Ryu Min had already informed them about, so no one’s expression changed.

Still, they all remained tense.

Though they were officially on the same team, it was still a competition.

[D-Despite any grudges you may have, we must work together to crush those vile demons. F-Fighting!]

‘Hah. The fact that he’s even forcing out a fake “fighting” is pathetic.’

Just as Ryu Min smirked in amusement—

Bwoooooo!

A war horn echoed across the land.

[I-It has begun. W-Well then, do your best!]

The guide angel disappeared as if fleeing.

At that moment, gates began to open.

From the nearby Gate of Light, warriors clad in radiant armor stepped forth—the battle angels.

From the Gate of Darkness beyond the hills, warriors donned in crimson armor emerged—the demons.

Countless beings poured in, one after another.

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