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Chapter 17
“Sob sob!”
Jin Bo-mi , nestled in my arms, cried endlessly for quite a long time.
I, too, felt a strange feeling.
Anyway, Jin Bo-mi was someone who had died about a month from now in her previous life.
And thinking that I had completely changed her future – of course, she might die from another incident on March 14th – it felt like I had rewritten history.
‘Kang Shin-hwa, you won’t understand, but for a regressor, there are often many moments of hesitation when making choices that will change the future. Wise judgment is necessary. Really.’
I recalled the words Nicholas would always say after drinking.
He would say that I don’t know the struggles of a regressor, and that I would understand these dilemmas if I were to regress.
‘Well, my purpose is a quick retirement, so the future can change a bit, but so what?’
But my thoughts were firm.
How much could the future really change? Would I not be able to carry out my planned retirement?
Coldly speaking, I saw the probability as 0%. Someone’s fate might change like Jin Bo-mi’s, but my plans would remain consistently valid.
“How is your condition?”
“So good! Just the fact that I’m awake and hugging you feels so miraculous! Sob sob sob!”
Squeeze.
By this point, the hug should have ended, but it continued like a reunion with a long-lost lover.
In the meantime.
Jin Seong-tae and Jeong-hoon entered.
Only then did Jin Bo-mi feel their gaze and hesitate, slowly stepping back.
“I can’t believe it even with my own eyes. How did you create such a miracle?”
Jin Seong-tae’s eyes were also reddened like Jin Bo-mi’s.
These were the thick tears of a father who had helplessly watched his daughter dying.
“I will definitely keep my promise to Kang Shin-hwa. I’m truly, sincerely grateful. Thank you for saving my daughter.”
Jeong-hoon also bowed at a right angle, offering a polite thank you.
As the chairman of a large corporation and an A- rank Awakener both expressed gratitude to me, my shoulders naturally rose.
And I was also happy.
“I’ll go get some fresh air for a moment. Please talk among yourselves. Good work.”
I tactfully excused myself.
Because I had already noticed the outdoor terrace when going down the right corridor after leaving the hospital room.
Since it was a private VIP hospital room using an entire building floor, the facilities were undoubtedly excellent.
I stepped away for a moment to calm my body, which had risen due to magic release and various other reasons.
* * *
One hour later.
“I can’t believe it. Even the talented Awakeners couldn’t cure Jin Bo-mi, but he did?”
“That’s right, Master. I saw the chairman smiling for the first time in a long time.”
Yanghwa Guild’s Guild Master Seo Ye-hee and Deputy Guild Master Yoon Tae-ho were conversing.
The news of Jin Bo-mi’s complete recovery within half a day was delivered through the internal broadcast.
This was because Jin Seong-tae himself grabbed the microphone and directly broadcast praise for Kang Shin-hwa.
Jin Bo-mi , an A- rank Awakener.
At twenty this year, she was one of the cherished promising talents in the Yanghwa Guild.
No, now she was closer to a skilled practitioner than a promising talent.
But after she was bedridden due to an unexpected accident in the dungeon, they had been lamenting the loss of her power, and now a joyful news had been delivered.
Seo Ye-hee swept her short-cut hair that barely touched her neckline and spoke.
“Who exactly is Kang Shin-hwa?”
“According to Jeong-hoon, he is officially an F- rank porter. So I investigated through another route.”
“You asked Yun Byeol-i?”
“Yes.”
“Yun Byeol-i, who doesn’t want to come to our guild even though I told her to go to Cheongyeon or Hongyeon if she doesn’t want to?”
“Well, there are differences in beliefs.”
“Anyway, what did Yun Byeol-i say?”
“She said there was an incident at Sindorim Station yesterday. That Kang Shin-hwa solo cleared a C- rank dungeon with unstable core energy.”
“What? Is that possible?”
“My reaction was exactly the same as the Master’s. Isn’t it nonsensical? An F- rank porter soloing a C- rank dungeon?”
“Did he hide his power?”
“But it doesn’t seem like that. Apparently, he was just a porter in a party for a full year until the day before. It’s too long for a disguise, and there’s no reason to do so.”
“It’s interesting. He was too skillful in treating Jin Bo-mi to have suddenly gained abilities.”
Seo Ye-hee narrowed her eyes.
Although she couldn’t pinpoint the exact causal relationship, she believed Kang Shin-hwa had been hiding his abilities.
A typical ‘invisible hero’ type, often seen in movies and novels.
People who quietly live an ordinary life, knowing too well the power of their tremendous abilities.
Seo Ye-hee rationally suspected this direction.
“Anyway, the guild has been blessed. Jin Bo-mi will soon return to the field, and negotiations with Kang Shin-hwa will proceed.”
“Wasn’t the compensation package also including joining our guild? Well, his own will is important.”
“Yes, Master.”
“We must prepare. We might have a new guest at any moment.”
Seo Ye-hee stood up abruptly. The guild’s atmosphere, which had been subdued due to Bo-mi’s long illness, seemed to be regaining vitality.
-Thanks to Kang Shin-hwa, our chairman’s mood must be incredibly good, so support will likely increase again?
-I also want to save Jin Bo-mi and be her white knight!
-Hey, a guy who can’t even take care of his own body, what nonsense are you talking about?
Discussions about Kang Shin-hwa were bustling in the guild’s group chat.
Meanwhile,
Yoon Tae-ho, who had read the message from Yun Byeol-i, spoke up.
“KSA seems to be about to contact Kang Shin-hwa soon. Interest in him has become extremely high due to this Sindorim incident.”
“They’re recruiting?”
“Branch Manager Na Mi-na of the Seoul branch is moving directly, so isn’t it almost certainly a recruitment?”
“Na Mi-na? This is serious. Let’s hurry. We need to prepare immediately so the chairman can discuss smoothly.”
“Yes, Master. I’ll prepare right away.”
Seo Ye-hee and Yoon Tae-ho began moving busily.
Now that the treatment was complete, it was time to fulfill the chairman’s promise.
* * *
‘A private meeting with a large corporation’s chairman.’
I walked with Jin Seong-tae to the special conference room on the 52nd floor, reflecting on past memories.
In my previous life, a private meeting was at most just chatting with a convenience store owner about life’s complaints.
But now, after returning, my life has dramatically changed.
Next to me was a large corporation chairman that ordinary people wouldn’t dare approach.
“I will definitely keep the promise on my group’s name and honor. Do you have anything in mind?”
“Of course.”
I answered confidently.
Among Jin Seong-tae’s three proposals, the one I had contemplated and desired most was the transfer of dungeon ownership.
In South Korea, D- rank and higher dungeons were almost entirely owned by KSA, except in special cases – essentially nationalized dungeons.
However, dungeons below D- rank were sometimes owned by guilds or individuals.
The Yanghwa Group, or Yanghwa Guild, belonged to a guild with a considerable number of owned dungeons, thanks to Jin Seong-tae’s continuous investment in dungeons and guilds.
‘The K-2027 dungeon near Ansan Station.’
I remembered the identification number of a dungeon I could target.
K-2027 dungeon was currently an E-rank dungeon, essentially abandoned by the guild.
Rewards were almost non-existent because internal clearing was very challenging, with casualties occurring every time.
The Yanghwa Guild had excluded it from the clearing list, judging it the least efficient dungeon in terms of personnel investment.
‘The key is that this abandoned dungeon will completely transform during a dungeon break on February 14th.’
I remember the date precisely because it’s Valentine’s Day.
Unlike a dungeon outbreak where monsters massively appear in reality, a dungeon break changes the dungeon’s interior and monster levels silently.
The exterior looks the same, showing no change, but upon entry, a new world opens.
On February 14th, the K-2027 dungeon would experience a massive transformation, changing from an E- rank to an A- rank dungeon.
The reconstructed boss monster would possess a rare, unique trait.
‘The Flower of Resurrection.’
It’s the Flower of Resurrection.
In the next 10 years, it would be an opportunity to obtain something discovered only three times worldwide.
The Flower of Resurrection literally revives life, allowing immediate resurrection even after death.
More amazingly, even if the body is torn apart or burst, it can be restored to its original state, as if blessed by a god.
‘Preparedness is key. There’s no guarantee my retirement plan will go smoothly, and more life is always better.’
Preparation for the future is better when thorough. Knowing everything doesn’t mean avoiding all risks.
Since variables always exist, I planned to prepare thoroughly for such aspects.
The Flower of Resurrection is essentially a perfect and precious life insurance for unexpected accidents or variables.
We arrived at the 52nd floor.
Jin Seong-tae seated me at the head of the conference room and sat beside me, continuing the conversation.
“What are you thinking about?”
“I want to discuss dungeon ownership transfer first.”
“Oh, go ahead and tell me.”
Jin Seong-tae seemed fascinated that I spoke directly about what I wanted without hesitation or confusion.
Typically, people would spend a long time contemplating what to say or what would be most advantageous.
But I needed no trial and error or deliberation process. My strategy was clear.
“I want the ownership transfer of the K-2027 dungeon.”
“The 2027 dungeon? That’s the Ansan Station dungeon, right? It’s exactly like a burden, with practically no value. Why not consider the 889 dungeon instead?”
Jin Seong-tae made a counter-proposal.
Not because he didn’t want to give it to me, but because the 889 dungeon currently had much more merit.
It was an E- rank dungeon that was easy to clear and occasionally dropped top-tier dimensional stones, though with a very low probability.
I shook my head.
“No. I’ve decided on the 2027 dungeon.”
“Are you deliberately… Trying to avoid putting me in a difficult position?”
“Absolutely not.”
I spoke decisively to Jin Seong-tae.
There was no need to wait long.
Now that January was ending, in about three weeks, he would see.
The moment this abandoned E- rank dungeon transforms into an A- rank dungeon overnight.
According to the Awakener Special Act, when a dungeon’s internal rank changes due to a dungeon break, the existing ownership is maintained.
If the state wants to own the dungeon, they must pay an appropriate cost to purchase it.
This was the special case I mentioned earlier where a D- rank or higher dungeon could become non-state-owned.
‘This is a miracle only I can create. Something no one could even imagine or predict!’
A subtle smile of triumph flickered across my lips, which I tried to keep expressionless.
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