The Regressed Blood Knight’s Strategy

[Translator - Helga ]

[Proofreader - Lucky]

Chapter 194

Min Kyungsoo shouted at the sight of Blata.

That creature wasn’t supposed to be here.

Blata was a pet that Han Chanyul (Kane) had during his playthrough of “War of the Gods.”

Yet, here he was — appearing in the real world.

“What… What the hell is this!?”

Blata spoke with a deep, resonant voice.

“Master, why are you keeping that human by your side?”

“He’s quite useful,” Kane responded calmly.

Min Kyungsoo, irritated by the blunt remark, snapped back.

“You do realize I’m standing right here, right? Isn’t that a bit too direct?”

“Is that so?” Kane shrugged indifferently.

Min Kyungsoo sighed. “Forget it… I won’t say anything.”

With that, Min Kyungsoo disappeared, dialing someone on his phone as he walked off.

Meanwhile, Blata wandered around, observing his surroundings to adapt to this new environment.

Through the window, he gazed outside.

The landscape was completely different from the one he knew.

Bright, dazzling lights filled the air, and buildings towered high, almost like a city floating in the sky.

Though it was a vastly different world, Blata understood.

He realized why his master had wanted to return here.

“Is this the world we are going to conquer?”

Blata’s eyes sparkled with a predatory glint, like a lion preparing to pounce on its prey.

“No, I have no such plans. I just want to live peacefully,” Kane replied.

Blata, however, interpreted the words differently.

“To live peacefully… That would require world conquest. As expected, you’ve already considered it, Master.”

‘Why does he always twist my words like that?’ Kane thought to himself.

Blata had always been like this, even in his previous life.

He would anticipate his master’s intentions and interpret them however he pleased — all out of excessive loyalty and reverence.

“I will immediately start tracking down the traitors,” Blata declared.

“No need. It’s a thing of the past. There’s no point in finding them now.”

“But shouldn’t they be punished for betraying their master?”

“I already told you — I want to live peacefully here. The only thing I want is to prevent Teverland from vanishing into nothingness.”

Blata’s expression shifted slightly.

“Ah, it seems my words confused you, Master. Teverland is both a game and a reality.”

“What do you mean by that?”

“The portal you used to come here is connected to Teverland. It’s not just a virtual space.”

“So, it’s not purely a digital world?”

“Exactly. Teverland can be both a virtual world and a real one, depending on the thoughts of the final administrator — you, Master. That was the mission you entrusted to me.”

Kane rubbed his temples. “This is all confusing.”

Blata chuckled softly. “Think of it this way: You keep the game, War of the Gods, alive to maintain Teverland. Using Teverland, you can create transcendent beings. Teverland exists as both a virtual and real world. You simply need to remember that it’s a place worth protecting.”

After hearing Blata’s explanation, Kane started to grasp the concept.

“I’ll think about whether we need to hunt down those traitors.”

“If you decide to let them go, I’ll follow your command. I am but a shadow of my master’s will.”

“Thank you.”

Though the thought of betrayal angered him, Kane didn’t feel the urge to hunt them down.

Capturing traitors felt too much like following the Celestial King’s script.

He didn’t want to dance to the tune of the heavens.

If he tracked down the traitors, he’d become nothing more than a hunting dog.

Did he think I’d move according to his will? Not a chance.

What unsettled Kane most was how easily he had been allowed to return to his original world.

The Celestial King knew him far too well.

Kane’s natural personality was to lash out in anger and hunt down anyone who betrayed him.

Clearly, this was all part of the Celestial King’s plan — to tempt him into acting out his rage.

The Celestial King believed that once Kane learned of the traitors, he’d go on a rampage and wipe them out.

It wasn’t hard to see through the Celestial King’s intentions.

He was a man who believed that whatever he envisioned would inevitably come to pass.

He’ll be in for a surprise when things don’t go his way.

Han Chanyul allowed himself a faint smile.

* * *

The Heavenly Round Table

The highest-ranking deities of the Celestial Realm gathered to discuss urgent matters.

“He has returned to Earth and found the passage to Teverland.”

“The final admin role has fallen into the hands of that monster, and we’re just going to stand by? We need to take it back immediately!”

“I agree. If he gains control of Teverland, a disaster of unimaginable scale will unfold.”

Worries about Han Chanyul, now known as Kane, filled the room.

Had they not witnessed his battle against the Celestial King?

He had stood his ground.

Not once had he been overpowered.

And now, with that same strength, he had returned to Earth.

There was no way they could sit back and do nothing.

If Kane harbored hostile intentions, the consequences could be catastrophic.

“What if he uses Teverland to create Hunters and turns them against us? It would be chaos!”

“I agree. That possibility deeply concerns me as well.”

“What could the Celestial King possibly be thinking…?”

“How could mere ‘mortals’ like us ever hope to understand His intentions?”

“If only we knew even a fragment of His thoughts.”

The deities grew increasingly anxious.

To them, Kane — Han Chanyul — was like a ticking time bomb.

And now that his memories of the war had returned, they assumed he was brimming with vengeance against them.

The thought alone made sleep impossible.

They wouldn’t rest easy until that monster was either dead or his memories completely wiped away.

Their anxiety reached its peak when the Celestial King finally appeared.

“What has you all so restless?”

“My King, do you truly intend to leave him be?”

“Are you concerned because the passage between Earth and the Celestial Realm has connected, not just Teverland?”

With Han Chanyul’s return to Earth, a direct link had formed between Earth, Teverland, and the Celestial Realm.

The discovery of that portal meant that not only could Han Chanyul travel freely, but demons from the Demon Realm could infiltrate Earth — and even the Celestial Realm.

Humans, particularly Hunters, could also make their way in.

It was a vulnerability they couldn’t ignore.

“The Celestial Realm is supposed to be an untouchable domain. But now that a gateway exists — one that even humans can breach — it’s only natural that we would feel uneasy as protectors of the realm.”

“2st Seat speaks the truth. Kane was once the leader of the demons who invaded the Celestial Realm. We’ve always fortified our barriers to keep him out, yet it seems even that isn’t enough.”

The Celestial King remained calm.

“I understand the nature of your concerns. But you’re underestimating his personality. 6th Seat, what can you tell me about Lucifer’s personality?”

“He is fiery.”

“And?”

“Explosive and ferocious.”

“And?”

“Unpredictable, my King. He acts on impulse, driven by wrath and ambition.”

The Celestial King nodded, satisfied with the answer.

“Exactly. But Kane is not Lucifer.”

The room fell silent as the deities absorbed the King’s words.

"He is merciless toward anyone who betrays him or threatens his life."

"Exactly. And his top priority has always been punishing traitors. Do you understand what I mean now?"

The Celestial King's words made the high-ranking deities’ eyes light up with realization.

Finally, they grasped his plan, and they nodded in approval.

"You intend to use him to eliminate the demons hiding on Earth!"

"As expected of the Celestial King! Your insight never fails to amaze us."

"We are but fools compared to your brilliance. How could we ever match your wisdom?"

"Did you even anticipate that he would create Hunters to deal with them?"

"Using humans to hunt demons… not a bad idea."@@novelbin@@

"Just how far ahead have you planned, my King…?"

The Celestial King gave a sly smile.

"Let’s sit back, enjoy some good food, and watch how this unfolds. There’s no need to worry now. We can handle any trouble when it comes."

Reassured by his words, the deities finally relaxed.

They now saw that even the link between Earth and the Celestial Realm had been part of the Celestial King's design.

Their previous anxieties suddenly seemed like foolish worries.

"We apologize for our ignorance, my King. We failed to comprehend your grand vision."

"Once again, we have learned from your wisdom."

One by one, they showered him with praise.

The Celestial King waved dismissively, as if such compliments were unnecessary.

However, a cunning glint flashed in his eyes.

"In the end, you will dance to my tune."

What the Celestial King didn’t realize was that Han Chanyul had already figured out his entire scheme.

And the Celestial King was utterly unaware of the true nature of the demons that had infiltrated Earth.

* * *

In the dim light, shadows gathered, their expressions tense.

One of them finally broke the silence.

“You all felt it, didn’t you?”

At that, the others spoke, as if they’d been waiting for the question.

“Of course…”

“How could we forget that energy?”

“It’s close. Very close.”

“Shall we go to him now?”

All eyes turned toward the woman who had spoken first.

They waited for her word, their gazes unwavering.

The woman glanced around before she finally answered.

“Yes. We must go.”

“This means war.”

“Be prepared to die.”

“If anyone runs, you’ll be the first to die.”

“I have the list. I’ll know exactly who flees — don’t even think about it.”

Their eyes glowed eerily in the dark.

A chilling, demonic aura filled the room — something no human could ever emit.

Each of them gave off a presence that could easily crush even an S-rank Hunter.

Their mere presence exuded danger.

“But… this time feels different. It’s going to be tough.”

“I feel the same way.”

“When was it ever easy? You’re suddenly getting cold feet?”

“Living as a human for a few centuries must’ve softened him.”

“A god of war from the Demon Realm whining? How pathetic.”

“Get your mind right. We’re in this together, aren’t we?”

Despite their mocking words, their expressions remained grim.

The long passage of time had taken its toll.

And now, they were about to meet the one who had once been their master.

Would he recognize them?

They doubted it.

He had only recently awakened, and there was a chance he wouldn’t recall who they were.

But they couldn’t afford to let their guard down.

Their former master wasn’t someone who followed ordinary logic.

In his presence, caution was essential.

It was the only way to survive.

The Time Had Come to Face Him

The moment they had long dreaded was near.

With a solemn resolve, they prepared.

The woman turned to the gathered figures.

“Tomorrow evening, at dusk. Come ready — mentally and physically.”

The shadowy figures nodded before vanishing into thin smoke, one by one.

As the darkness settled, only the woman remained.

Moments later, a subordinate quietly approached her.

“I’ve never seen the Lords this anxious before… and seeing you react like this only makes it worse.”

The subordinate’s gaze fell to her hands.

They were trembling.

It was clear just how deeply fear had gripped her.

But her words betrayed no such vulnerability.

“This isn’t fear. It’s reverence — and a mark he left on me.”

“Is he truly that terrifying?”

“You wouldn’t know… You’ve never seen him.”

The woman glanced at her subordinate — someone she had taken under her wing upon arriving in this world.

A formidable warrior in his own right, he was one of the few who stood at the pinnacle of strength in this realm.

Even he trembled in the presence of the Demon Lords.

Yet here he was, desperate with curiosity about the one who made even those Lords uneasy.

“If you’re wondering why we’re acting like this… you’ll understand tomorrow.”

“I look forward to meeting him,” the subordinate said, eyes alight with anticipation.

“Though… I wonder what kind of person he must be to make even you tremble.”

The woman gave a faint, knowing smile.

“You’ll see soon enough.”

[Translator - Helga ]

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