The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player - RMLP Chapter 129: Advice (Part 2)

“Seo Arin.”

“Yes?”

“It’s our first time meeting in reality.”

“Ah, em.”

Seo Arin’s eyes widened in surprise, then rounded in realization.

“Yes, nice to meet you, Black Scythe-nim.”

“……”

Gu Yeon-seung looked at her with a face that said he couldn’t believe what he was seeing.

Hong Sun-ah while groaning and also glared at Seo Arin.

‘Seo, Seo Arin knows Black Scythe?’

‘How could that b*tch know Black Scythe? Could it be…?’

A common assumption arose in both of their minds.

‘Could it be that b*tch asked Black Scythe for support?’

‘If so, then the ones who actually fell into a trap are us…?’

Although Ryu Min knew they were misunderstanding, he didn’t care.

They were going to die soon anyway.

‘Of course, I won’t be the one to kill them.’

Ryu Min intended to leave their judgment to Seo Arin.

It would be more satisfactory for her that way.

“Seo Arin. I’ll give you the opportunity to kill these two.”

“……”

“If you choose to let them live, I won’t stop you. So you can decide their fate.”

Surprised by the unexpected offer, Seo Arin’s eyes widened.

Gu Yeon-seung and Hong Sun-ah felt the same.

Realizing their lives hung on Seo Arin’s decision, they quickly pleaded.

“Ah, Arin. No, Miss Arin! Please save me. I’m Gu Yeon-seung. We did projects together, remember? Please remember our past relationship and spare me just this once…”

“Shut up, senior Gu! If we’re talking about projects, I’ve done far more with Arin! Arin, it’s me, your lifelong friend Sun-ah! Think of the memories we shared together. Huh? Please save me. I don’t want to die yet, sob sob.”

“Look at that crazy b*tch, whining like that. Miss Arin, don’t be fooled. She’s trash. Do you know how much she badmouthed you behind your back?”

“When did I ever! Don’t believe a word senior Gu says! It’s all lies!”

“Wow, such a shameless b*tch? To think such a person claims to be a friend. I’m clearly the better choice.”

“Hah, I can’t believe this. Who was the one shaking their hips thinking about doing that stuff when Arin comes? Which animal was that?”

“Me, when?! Don’t make up things, you b*tch!”

The two raised their voices.

Seo Arin, now holding the power of life and death, deliberated.

But her deliberation didn’t last long.

There was no need to think about trash.

“Both of you are eyesores.”

“……What?”

“I’ve made my decision.”

“That, that means you’ll save us, right?”

“Huh? Arin, we were close friends, right? Huh?”

Despite their desperate looks, Seo Arin’s gaze was cold.

The cooldown was ready.

Seo Arin summoned her fairies.

“Kill them both.”

“Wai, wait!”

“Arin!”

At their master’s command, the fairies fired their beams.

Chiieeeeeek-!

“Kuaaaak!”

“Kyaaaaak!”

Without any combat ability, they had no power to resist.

The beam aimed at their heads burned their faces beyond recognition.

Ryu Min felt a sense of pride at the sight.

‘Initially worried about the lives of those who tried to rape her, she has changed a lot.’

This was the second time he saved her since the first incident with Hwang Yong-min’s group.

Seo Arin seemed to know that fact as well, bowing her head towards Ryu Min.

“Thank you, Black Scythe-nim. You saved me again this time. I can’t express my gratitude in words. Thank you so much.”

“Do you believe I am the real Black Scythe?”

“Of course. How could I not recognize the weapon wielded by Black Scythe? Although the outfit and voice are different…”

But everything else, including the aura and physique, was similar to Black Scythe’s.

That was why Seo Arin firmly believed he was the Black Scythe.

Ryu Min felt relieved at her reaction.

‘It was a good decision to transform. If it were my original physique, I might have been suspected.’

Ryu Min has transformed into a Lostyak, wearing a mask, hence he’s taller and more muscular now.

It was a measure taken in case his shorter height might lead to suspicions of being the prophet.

“I want to repay you, but I can’t think of anything I could give. I’ve thought about it a lot, but it seems I don’t have much to offer.”

“I didn’t do it for the reward, so don’t worry about it.”

“I understand… I feel bad for asking this, but how did you come here? I’m really curious, so please don’t take it the wrong way.”

It’s understandable to be curious.

Especially since he appeared right at the moment of crisis, and he was none other than the Black Scythe.

Ryu Min, who had already thought of an excuse, replied without hesitation.

“It was a coincidence.”

“Excuse me?”

“I happened to see you entering this place, I followed you in and wanted to say hi. That’s how I came to know about the situation.”

“Oh…”

“It seems they were trash, preying on other players.”

“That’s right. And I was unaware…”

Seo Arin lowered her head, looking at the bodies.

Ryu Min, as if to help get rid of her gloomy thoughts, removed the bodies using the trace eraser.

The scene with nine bodies returned to its original clean state.

“Forget what happened. Move forward, looking ahead. Think only of yourself. Don’t mind others.”

“……”

“While I’m at it, let me give you some more advice: be wary of people. Enemies aren’t always far away; they’re often closer than you think. Never let your guard down, always be vigilant and doubtful.”

It wasn’t something someone seeking Seo Arin’s trust would say, but Ryu Min was confident.

Advising her this way, he believed, would make her doubt others instead of him.

Sure enough, Seo Arin was reminded of two people: An Sang-cheol and Ma Kyung-rok.

“Thank you for the advice that’s both straight and valuable. I only receive help from you, Black Scythe. I don’t know how I could ever repay you…”

“As I said before, there’s no need to repay me. If I had wanted something from you, I would have asked when I first saved you.”

“……”

Seo Arin’s eyebrows twitched.

Saying he wanted nothing from her might have struck her pride.

‘This should be enough to achieve my goal.’

As if sensing the timing, Ryu Min turned around and left a parting message.

“If we leave together, it might raise suspicions, so come out after 5 minutes. There’s no evidence, so there’s no need to call the police.”

“Ah, Black Scythe……”

With that, Ryu Min left the room.

“……sir.”

Seo Arin stood still, looking in the direction where Black Scythe disappeared, planning to wait for 5 minutes as instructed.

During that time, Seo Arin mulled over Black Scythe’s advice.

‘Black Scythe is right. I’ve been trusting Mr. Bodyguard and the CEO too much.’

She had already harbored negative feelings towards Ma Kyung-rok.

Having tried to use her as a hostess before, it was inevitable.

‘If that’s the case with the CEO, then his loyal subordinate, the bodyguard…’

He might act on unethical orders without hesitation.

That meant she could be backstabbed at any time, especially considering that An Sang-cheol had been assigned as a surveillance agent in the first place.

‘Maybe I’ve been too naive, trusting the people around me.’

Was it because she was almost betrayed by a fellow actor she trusted?

Or was it because of Black Scythe’s advice?

Doubt and wariness began to grow in Seo Arin’s heart.

At the same time, she became certain of one thing.

Her heart was pounding for Black Scythe.

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