The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player - RMLP Chapter 278: Escape (Part 2)

Setting foot in the Otherworld, Ryu Min let out a sigh of relief as the warning window vanished.

‘I would’ve lost my qualification if I’d been 15 minutes late.’

And not just his qualification.

All the power he’d accumulated would’ve vanished, and he’d be reduced to an ordinary human.

Of course, losing his qualification and escaping the survival game was a scenario he wouldn’t have minded.

The problem was that the angels wouldn’t let him return to Earth unscathed.

‘I wonder what Michael’s doing right now? Probably getting chewed out, I bet.’

Still, the only scolding Michael would face was for losing the Black Scythe.

They’d never suspect he’d let Ryu Min escape on purpose.

‘They can only observe like clairvoyants—they can’t hear conversations. So I won’t get caught.’

Michael had already explained that gods had abilities akin to clairvoyance.

They could watch but not listen.

‘For now, I can relax. No need to worry about gods chasing me.’

After all, if a celestial being descended to the mortal realm, they’d lose 90% of their power.

That’s why they only targeted players during the rounds in the Otherworld.

And even then, gods couldn’t directly intervene due to the rule forbidding interference in the mortal realm.

‘Michael shared a lot of useful information.’

Including the existence of a being ranked above the archangels.

‘His name was Artaros, wasn’t it?’

Ryu Min had thought Michael was the highest-ranked angel. But he was wrong.

There was one more.

Artaros, the Archangel Commander.

The strongest entity in the Celestial Realm.

He was the true ruler of the heavens.

‘Though he’s classified as a god, which is why he isn’t included in the archangel hierarchy.’

This was why Michael was considered the only archangel.

‘That being I saw in the previous regression must’ve been Artaros.’

There had been something distinctly different about him compared to ordinary angels.

As it turned out, he belonged to the divine race.

‘And the one who cursed me out in the Celestial Realm was also a god—the Goddess of Vengeance, Nemesis, if I remember correctly.’

With her purple skin and alien-like face, it felt odd to call her a goddess.

‘Still, it was an interesting experience to encounter a god, even if only briefly.’

Ryu Min had learned something from observing Nemesis.

Unlike Michael, he couldn’t read a god’s thoughts.

‘Though I’m not sure if it’s just Nemesis or if all gods are like that…….’

If he ever had to face Artaros, it was a piece of information worth noting.

There was a chance he wouldn’t be able to read Artaros’ thoughts either.

‘Not sure why the guy I saw in Round 16 hasn’t shown up again yet…….’

But when the time came, they’d cross paths.

With that thought, Ryu Min turned his head.

It was about time to release his guide.

“Hey.”

[Y-Yes?]

“You’re free to leave now.”

[Ah, understood.]

The fifth-rank angel following him came to a halt and quickly began chanting a return spell.

‘Stupid human brat. I thought he’d kill me, but he actually let me go? As soon as I get back, I’ll report this to the higher-ups. We should just wipe out all these human pests.’

Hearing the angel’s foolish thoughts, Ryu Min let out a dry sigh.

“Guess I can’t let you go after all.”

[Huh?]

That was the angel’s last word.

Thud— Roll—

Without hesitation, Ryu Min sliced off its head and spread his black wings.

He had considered returning to the barracks, but there was no need.

[The war has ended with the Kingdom Alliance’s victory.]

[You will return to the waiting area shortly.]

Before he knew it, he was back in the monochrome space, surrounded by other players.

“Black Scythe-nim?”

“Huh? It’s Black Scythe-nim!”

“Where have you been all this time?”

“You should’ve seen how we pushed back the Imperial Army!”

“It was an incredible moment!”

The players looked at him with excitement, as if he’d missed the highlight of a soccer match.

But there had been no need to watch.

The outcome had been obvious.

‘I’ve seen it dozens of times already.’

He had known the Kingdom Alliance would win.

After all, he’d poured nearly six billion gold into their victory. Losing despite that would’ve been the real injustice.

[Welcome, all 286 commanders of the Kingdom Alliance.]

The waiting guide angel appeared, looking mildly surprised.

[First of all, congratulations on your victory in the war. To think you won despite the Kingdom Alliance’s disadvantage… Honestly, I’m impressed. I wasn’t expecting it at all.]

The players themselves hadn’t expected to survive so easily.

‘It’s all thanks to Black Scythe’s financial support.’

Many of them gazed at him with eyes full of gratitude.

[As for the two fools who chose the Holy Empire, they’ve already been eliminated, so no need to look for them. Now, shall we see the results of Round 17?]

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