Regressor Instruction Manual - Chapter 417. A Great World to Live In (2)

“I told them not to gather, so why are they here? Geez,” I commented.

It seemed like I was criticizing them, but I wasn’t actually in a bad mood. When I looked outside while sitting on a chair made of high-quality leather, I saw the denizens praying hard. The number of people in the throng was either the same as when the people gathered for me in Laios or more. If the conditions were right, I was sure the place would be overflowing with people.

It wasn’t just Lindel. There was an unimaginable number of people gathered in Castle Rock, Dawan, Celia, and Everia. The Union of Kingdoms were also experiencing something similar, even though they weren’t really involved in the incident. We didn’t really use the media like what we had done in Laios, so the fact that the people themselves gathered like this meant that my image had improved, so I was happy to see them gathering for me.

‘This incident was especially good.’

The climax of the war was still being played in the goddess’ mirrors. When the figure enveloped in light started waving his arms, the undead creatures collapsed, and it was basically a miracle in itself. Afterward, the sight of the figure being one with the Goddess Benigoa and telling the people to move forward was so holy that there was no way ordinary people would notice anything strange. Honestly, I looked so holy while bathed in a light that was so dazzling that I got worried that I might go blind.

The denizens of the Sacred Democratic Country had always been devotees of the Benigoa Goddess, so I could already deduce their reactions. I was sure that those who would dare to say that what happened was a fabricated scenario, then that foolish person would definitely get stoned to death.

‘Indeed.’

We profited a lot through the miracle, but the war actually left a huge scar on the continent. There were many casualties, and there were also many people who suffered varying degrees of injuries.

I was also sure that those who got killed by the demon summoner’s wicked tricks wouldn’t be able to rest peacefully. The mental shock that the cursed undead creatures gave to the entire continent was indescribable. In addition to the casualties, the entire region where the final battle occurred was devastated to the point that it was impossible for it to recover.

The Sacred Democratic Country and the Republic’s forces were cut down immensely compared to before. In addition to the production facilities that were destroyed during the war, authoritative restoration mages and famous experts also said that the regions devastated by the war would need at least ten years before they could recover based on the continent’s flow of mana.

However, what was really important was the damage that the war inflicted on the people. The war displaced many people, but if it weren’t for the war, there was no way the continent would have been able to unite and move forward with one goal.

Many nations decided to abandon the competition and the history of conflicts between them. They decided to prepare for the upcoming threat.

We had to postpone many official announcements because there were still some issues that were currently being negotiated, but it was only a matter of time until the leaders of the continent agreed and gathered as one.

Therefore, it could be said that the miracle in the war had a tremendous effect on the continent.

In that sense, Light Ki-Young was basically at the center of the continent right now. Apart from the advent of the goddess, I stopped the war using everything I had and did a great job in fixing the post-war issues. I also did the right thing by Pardoning all the Republican soldiers and proclaiming that we should all move forward together.

The advent of the Goddess of Benigoa. The son of the Goddess of Benigoa. The agent of the Goddess of Benigoa.

In addition to the many nicknames, there were also some rumors that I was the Goddess of Benigoa’s blessing on the continent. I couldn’t help but think that they were going too far, but when I recalled how I got rid of the undead creatures with a flick of my hand, I had to agree with them. I actually received a blessing from the goddess, and I even spoke to her, so the nicknames they gave me were somewhat accurate.

I could say it was thanks to those that my value shot through the sky. The Ki-Young Coin had always been worth a lot, but the price went to the moon once more, so I was sure that the people who didn’t invest while it was still early were greatly regretting their decision.

My value definitely increased, and it was evidenced by the fact that the people who were previously hostile to me started showering me with gifts.

As I was smiling, I heard someone knocking, and I saw a familiar face. The person who greeted me while pushing her glasses up with one hand was none other than my personal secretary. Of course, she wasn’t really my official secretary, but that was the kind of work she had been doing lately, so it should be fine for me to call her my secretary at this point.

“Miss Kim Mi-Young?” I asked.

“Ah! You were eating. I’m sorry,” she apologized.

“No, it’s fine. I’m almost done, and it’s my fault as well. I should have been prepared. As you can see, all I do here is lie down and look outside. You came just in time because I was starting to get bored. Do you have any news? Actually, the schedule later—”

“I do,” she replied.

“Please tell me,” I requested.

“Okay, Sub Guild Laster. I’ll tell you the… light news first. Ahem. This is the list of the gifts the Republican senators and the nobles all over the continent had sent over here. They’re currently stored in the Guild House Storage Room, and among the gifts are catalysts along with an ancient alchemy book from the Repulic’s treasury…”

”The Union of the Eastern Congressmen and the President of the Republic also personally sent gifts with messages wishing for your speedy recovery,” she said.

“I see.”

This was why being powerful was great.

“They also mentioned that they wanted to meet you privately, but…”

“Ah, I prefer… not to do that. I’m having difficulties moving around, and I also have to be cautious about how I act because many eyes are on me. Please tell them that I’ll soon contact them about their concern,” I instructed her.

“I’ll let them know,” she said.

“Please tell them as nicely as you can, if possible,” I added.

“Okay.”

“And Miss Oscar also said that she wanted to visit you herself…” Kim Mi-Young continued.

“Please tell her that she doesn’t need to visit me. She’s probably really busy, right? Please tell her that I’m planning on visiting the capital soon, and I also need to visit Father Basel. I’m sure he has a lot of questions—Ah! How are the guild members? Deok-Gu and Mr. Hyun-Sung specifically,” I asked.

“Mr. Park Deok-Gu is currently in bed. The treatment seems to be working, so it seems like he’ll recover in a few days, but he’s still unconscious,” she answered.

“Hm, that Valentin Alexandro is still in prison, right?” I asked.

“Yes.”

“Please tell Helena, the heretic inquisitor, to take extra good care of him. Actually, I’ll contact her myself. I’m glad that he’s going to recover in a few days, and…” I paused.

“Regarding the Guild Master…” she paused.

“Yes?”

“He has been deeply thinking about something recently. He would either look out the window in a daze or think about something in silence. He hasn’t said anything, but he definitely changed. I don’t think it’s something to be worried about, but I think it wouldn’t hurt if you talk to him,” she suggested.

“Hm.”

‘That guy…’

I couldn’t help but start tapping on the armrest upon hearing news about our lovely regressor.

“And…”

I was also getting worried.

‘It’s all over, so what is he thinking about?’

There was a strange atmosphere when Kim Hyun-Sung came to visit, and it seemed like the Guild House’s atmosphere was strange as well. I thought that perhaps he was just feeling a bit uncomfortable, but I didn’t think that he would still be spacing out.

However, it wasn’t that Kim Hyun-Sung had bad thoughts about the recently concluded war. Actually, he seemed really satisfied with the outcome.

I wasn’t sure how chaotic his past life was, but based on his reaction, the forces all over the continent were probably fighting each other back then. I didn’t want to assume that he had done something stupid, but… it was highly likely that the forces of the continent were still fighting even after the unknown threat finally surfaced.

In addition to fighting to the death to profit a bit more, I was sure that those forces were corrupted to the core.

‘In that sense, I can say that his past life can truly be considered hell on earth.’

However, it could be said that his current life had changed for the better. The masked scum was already out of the picture, and back then, it was all because of the masked scum that his life ended in the worst possible way.

Yes, there was some damage, but it was nothing compared to his past life. If the entire continent was taken into account, it could even be said that no damage was done at all.

Basically, it could be said that the continent was now prepared for the upcoming, unknown threat, so I had no idea why Kim Hyun-Sung was still in a bad mood.

‘Is he thinking that Jin Cheong isn’t the masked scum?’

I found it hard to understand from my point of view, but Kim Hyun-Sung might be thinking that Jin Cheong wasn’t as wicked as the masked scum from his previous life.

I couldn’t figure out Kim Hyun-Sung’s feelings when he finally saw the masked scum, Jin Cheong, showing a pathetic side of him while screaming that he wasn’t a demon summoner. It was only natural that I couldn’t deduce Kim Hyun-Sung’s feelings. After all, the masked scum had always been a thorn in his chest.

In addition to incessantly screaming that he wasn’t a demon summoner, he also got dragged and sold out by his own allies. The attitude he displayed back then made me lose the little respect I had for him.

In other words, the charismatic masked scum from his previous life had been reduced to nothing but an outraged sore loser. In that case, was Kim Hyun-Sung feeling empty or happy? It was definitely the former, and I had no idea why.

I thought about taking care of his mental health, but I didn’t have the luxury to do that because I had too much work on my hands.

‘At least he’s still doing his job, and that’s a good thing.’

Otherwise, the entire Blue Guild would have been struggling right now.

Kim Mi-Young saw me tapping on the armrest while deep in my thoughts, and she waited for me to emerge from my thoughts in silence.

“…”

“…”

“I’m sorry, Miss Kim Mi-Young,” I said, surprised when I saw her staring at me.

“It’s fine. Can I continue, then?” she asked with a smile.

“Yes, please,” I replied.

“It’s an extension of your comment just now about meeting with Father Basel,” she started.

“It should be fine if you schedule a time with him as soon as possible. I should have time… around next week,” I told her.

“Actually, there’s an urgent matter Father Basel wanted to speak to you about,” she said.

“Did something happen to Jin Cheong? Or is it about the trial schedule…” I asked.

“No, it’s nothing like that… I mean… I’m not sure how I should tell you this,” she said hesitantly.

“Go on.”

“The statue of the Goddess of Benigoa is crying tears of blood…” she continued.

“What?”

It was a piece of bad news among the good news.

‘What’s going on?’

I had no idea why, but it seemed that there was a problem.

‘What’s wrong with her?’

My head started hurting.