How the Regressed Munchkin Chews Up the Tower - H.R.M.C.U.T Chapter 34 (Part 1):

How strong are the Tower’s administrators?

Level 100?

Level 200?

No one could know their exact stats since their status windows were inaccessible, but if one had to guess, they were probably around level 300.

That was the level Yujin had reached in his first run.

Of course, there was a difference in combat prowess.

The administrators had spent thousands of years overseeing the Tower and its players, after all.

But Yujin was different.

He possessed a terrifying talent that defied comparison with ordinary players, and he never rested in his relentless pursuit of strength.

Even if their levels were comparable, Yujin’s combat ability was overwhelmingly superior.

So, what about now?

The administrators were still around level 300.

Their pathetic combat sense remained unchanged.

But Yujin’s level was a mere 26.

A gap of more than tenfold.

No amount of exceptional combat sense could bridge such a chasm.

And yet, Yujin launched his attack.

As he had just reasoned, he was certain they could never truly harm him.

*Kwaaaaaaang—!*

The 『Fire Dragon Blade [E]』 collided with Didaskalia’s temple, spewing flames.

It was a powerful slash capable of cutting down an Earth Dragon in a single stroke.

But his opponent was no mere worm.

To an administrator of the Tower, this strike was little more than an insect’s bite.

“Impressive movement, I must say. It’s hard to believe you’re a player summoned to the Tower less than a week ago.”

A calm voice emerged from within the flames.

*Sssuk—!*

A small hand parted the fire.

Not a trace of a burn or even soot marred it.

The gesture seemed to pierce through space itself, but Yujin’s accelerated perception made it appear as though it moved in slow motion.

*Swish—.*

He dodged.

Didaskalia was strong, but not fighting seriously.

At this level, Yujin could manage to evade.

This time, his shoulder tore open, blood spraying outward.

Excruciating pain surged through him, but Yujin didn’t so much as grimace, swinging his blade again.

*Hwaaaaaang—!*

A force that could split a mountain.

“Tch.”

Didaskalia, facing it, waved a hand with an annoyed expression, as if swatting away a fly.

But the result was far from trivial.

*Jjeeeeeng—!*

The 『Fire Dragon Blade [E]』 shattered.

A mere E-rank item couldn’t withstand the toughness of the administrator’s skin.

As if expecting this, Yujin released the hilt and lashed out with a kick.

『Divinely Blessed Body [S]』.

A trait of a caliber far beyond the 『Fire Dragon Blade [E]』.

Thanks to it, Yujin’s body unleashed power surpassing even his strongest slash.

“Huh?!”

For the first time, a cry of alarm escaped Didaskalia’s lips.

It seemed the administrator recognized the force behind the kick.

Startled, Didaskalia chose to dodge rather than meet it head-on.

There was no need to take the hit directly, even if it wouldn’t cause serious harm.

Yujin’s foot grazed past the administrator’s side.

‘Damn it.’

He’d thought he could land a solid hit this time.

Unfortunately, it missed.

Swallowing his disappointment, Yujin prepared to attack again.

But—

“Wait! That’s enough for now.”

Didaskalia flapped its wings, retreating to create distance.

In an instant, it was far away.

At Yujin’s current level, even with the power of 『Unity of Mind and Body [E]』 and 『Divinely Blessed Body [S]』, he couldn’t keep up with that speed.

He had no choice but to stop.

“You’re truly remarkable. How are you already wielding such power?”

Didaskalia shook its hand, its expression one of disbelief.

Even in that brief exchange, the administrator hadn’t sustained a single scratch.

In stark contrast, Yujin’s cheek and shoulder were in tatters.

“From the looks of it, you’ve also realized my words were a bluff.”

The claim of eliminating an Irregular was just that—a bluff.

They couldn’t touch Yujin.

At least not until they figured out why the 【Akasha System】 had changed.

“Player Sung Yujin.”

Didaskalia fixed Yujin with a heavy, piercing gaze.

“You’re definitely an Irregular. That was the conclusion at the Grand Council. Naturally, all administrators agreed you should be expelled from the Tower.”

“Then try killing me.”

“Haa—”

At Yujin’s words, the administrator let out a sigh.

The stench was far worse than the reek of an Earth Dragon’s entrails.

“You know we can’t do that, don’t you?”

Killing intent radiated from Didaskalia.

But it couldn’t act on it.

“Just answer one question, and I’ll leave. You can do that much, can’t you?”

“Maybe. But why should I?”

After all, this was the extent of what the administrator could do.

There was no reason to entertain its request…

“If you refuse, I’ll kill that woman instead.”

Yujin froze mid-thought and turned his head.

At the end of Didaskalia’s short finger stood Ishia, her face etched with shock.

‘…Damn it.’

Administrators couldn’t kill players recklessly.

But they could find a reason if they tried.

Yujin might be untouchable, but someone like Ishia could be eliminated through some loophole.

Having gone through the Grand Council, they’d likely do anything to uncover Yujin’s secrets.

‘Should I give up?’

The 【Akasha System】 or Ishia.

If asked which was more important, the answer was obviously the former.

The Sword Empress could be replaced.

Sure, a slave as exceptional as her was rare, but not impossible to find if he looked hard enough.

But the 【Akasha System】 was different.

If they learned he had enhanced the 【Akasha System】, their reaction would be unpredictable.

What if they imposed unimaginable sanctions?

‘That won’t do.’

The benefits from party mechanics and daily quests were immense.

Not to mention the shop.

If used well, those functions might render slaves like the Sword Empress or the War Demon unnecessary.

And if they discovered he was a regressor…

‘That would be the worst.’

He made his decision.

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