The Regressor Can Make Them All

Chapter 236

“...”

“...”

“...”

A heavy silence flowed through the Netherworld as the three silently exchanged glances.

But just as the silence was about to lengthen, Luize spoke up. “I just don’t get it.”

“Which part of the plan do you not get?”

“If that thing is stronger than the Ten Evils, shouldn’t we leave it to the Perfect Ones to deal with it?”

How could they, who weren’t even classified as S-rank, possibly fight against such a creature?

Acknowledging Luize’s completely logical point, Se-Hoon nodded in agreement.

“Normally, yes. But the problem is that Wurgen isn’t well-suited to fight this particular enemy.”

“...So?”

“So, he’ll only provide rear support while we charge in.”

Hearing Se-Hoon speak as if it were the most natural modification to his plan, Luize rubbed her eyes in disbelief.

“You’re completely out of your mind...”

How could he say something so absurd with such a straight face? But what really bothered her wasn't his crazy proposal—it was the fact that she wasn't even that shocked by it.

Instead of suspecting Se-Hoon had lost his mind, she found herself wondering if there was a reason behind his confidence.

He has pulled off such crazy stunts before...

A part of her believed that if Se-Hoon was that relaxed, there had to be some solid plan backing it. And that thought made her begin to accept the situation, albeit reluctantly.

With Luize beginning to accept, Sung-Ha, who had been listening quietly from the side, spoke up. “Do you have a battle plan prepared?” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

“I do.”

“Then explain it to us first. I’ll make my decision after that.”

Though the fact that Sung-Ha wasn’t rejecting outright meant that he was willing to listen before making his decision, a sign of some level of trust, Se-Hoon shook his head in refusal.

“I can’t do that.”

“...What?”

“My plan involves utilizing our synesthetic mindscapes and explaining the entire plan in detail might bring some unknown variables into the plan. So, I need you to just trust me and follow along.”

At Se-Hoon’s explanation, Sung-Ha narrowed his eyes, and the other two tensed up. He was asking them to follow him blindly, to stake their lives without knowing what they were walking into.

Even with the trust that they had built up so far, it was a hard request to follow. But more importantly, their opponent was a monster that even Wurgen couldn't handle. How many people would willingly throw their lives on the line in the fact of such a grim situation?

The heavy silence returned.

...Maybe I asked too soon, Se-Hoon thought while observing the three.

However, he knew it was the best plan to ensure Wurgen's safety while also defeating the Destroyer of Fragmentation and the Dream Demon. To him, the best reinforcement he could turn to was the Three Dogs, even if they weren’t fully trained yet.

However, he belatedly realized he hadn’t built enough trust with them to ask them for their help.

Well, I guess I can say that they’ve listened longer than I expected.

Although they had been through many incidents together so far, they had only known each other for less than a year. Asking them to entrust him with their lives so soon was probably too much.

I should stop myself from taking these things for granted from now on...

They were the same faces he knew before he regressed, but they had different experiences and perspectives in the end. Accepting that, Se-Hoon began to revise his plan.

But at that moment, Luize broke the silence.

“Let me also ask you one thing.”

She looked directly at Se-Hoon.

“If I don’t go along with your plan, what will you do?”

She wondered if Se-Hoon had a backup plan.

Thinking, Se-Hoon finished the revisions to his plan and answered, “I’ll just go in alone.”

Certain Wurgen couldn't win the battle with his strength, Se-Hoon knew he had to act.

“Sigh...”

Resigning, Luize reluctantly made her choice.

“Fine. I’ll do it.”

“...Really?”

Seeing Se-Hoon’s surprise, Luize frowned and glared at him.

“You know that I’ll feel guilty if you die while charging in alone. Ugh, I hate how annoyingly clever you are...”

“No, you don’t really have to worry about me...”

“Enough. What about you two?”

Luize turned to the other two. And after a brief hesitation, Amir made his choice first.

“I’m in it too.”

“Are you sure about this?” Se-Hoon felt he had to double-check Amir’s resolve.

Though Zayed had become the Destroyer of Fragmentation, it seemed a part of his consciousness still remained intact. After all, he had helped them hinder the Destroyer of Fragmentation’s movement. But, with some more thought, Se-Hoon realized it was too hopeful of a tale.

It’s just in a state of confusion, unable to completely organize its memories.

Since the Destroyer of Fragmentation was born from Zayed’s dreams, it had also inherited all of his memories. That was why it had shown a moment of weakness at the sight of Amir being injured.

And that was also why Se-Hoon feared Amir would associate the Destroyer of Fragmentation with Zayed. If he did, not only would it hinder the battle but it could also leave him with a deep emotional scar.

“...I have to do this.”

Understanding what Se-Hoon was concerned about, Amir remained calm.

“It’s the only way my cousin can rest.”

No matter what, he couldn’t tolerate the ongoing exploitation of Zayed’s memories and dreams.

Examining the determination in Amir’s eyes, Se-Hoon finally nodded in thanks.

“Alright, then...”

“I’m not in this.”

Before Se-Hoon could even finish his sentence, Sung-Ha flatly rejected the idea. His abrupt answer sounded so resolute that Luize and Amir stared at him in surprise. They had expected him to agree after some back-and-forth discussion, never even imagining that he would cut it off so decisively.

“I have no interest in getting involved in a plan I know nothing about.”

“How is he always so tactless...”

“Tsk...”

Even though what Sung-Ha was saying wasn’t wrong given the situation, the two who had already agreed found themselves looking at him uncomfortably.

However, Sung-Ha didn’t flinch at all.

Se-Hoon let out a sigh. “You know, you could learn a lot from this if things go well. You’d probably even shoot up to S-rank within a year.”

“...”

“Okay, okay. If it all works out, I’ll forge you new spears, with one of them guaranteed to be at least of the Legendary tier.”

“Hmm...”

Clearly stirred by the offer, Sung-Ha raised his eyebrows and crossed his arms in consideration.

However, the sight of him still considering it made Se-Hoon force himself to take a deep breath, trying to calm his already exploding frustration.

Stay calm.... Just stay calm...

He was the one who needed the favor right now.

Barely composing himself, Se-Hoon, trying to speak as smoothly as possible, faced Sung-Ha and said, “Or just tell me what you want before I go over there and pluck out all your eyebrows.”

“...”

A strange tension hung in the air. Then, after another moment of contemplation, Sung-Ha finally made his decision.

“Fine. I’ll give in this time.”

“...”

Seeing how Sung-Ha seriously considered himself to be doing some grand favor for him, Se-Hoon found himself seriously contemplating whether to strike Sung-Ha with his hammer.

But before he could decide, he heard Wurgen’s voice echoing throughout the Netherworld.

“If you guys are all done over there, it's time to go. The enemies are starting to move.”

***

Crunch-

Red flowers bloomed across the corrupted land, their overwhelming power even tainting the demonic aura around them. And standing above the middle of it all was the Dream Dream. She gazed around her with a hazy expression.

“How beautiful...”

The Destroyer of Fragmentation’s power, capable of turning dreams into reality and reality into dreams, had taken root in the world and had begun to spread outward. For now, its reach was limited to the size of a single metropolis, but in time, it would expand beyond the continent and consume the entire world.

And when that time comes... I’ll finally wake from this tiresome dream.

Smiling in joy, the Dream Demon looked down at the Destroyer of Fragmentation nestled below.

Ba-dump!

The Destroyer of Fragmentation was within an enormous flower, surrounded by its petals. It had initially chosen to shield itself like this to stabilize its incomplete power, but then it had learned that it was the ideal state for devouring the world.

Of course, it was left vulnerable to outside attacks, but that wasn’t an issue because the Dream Demon could handle any threats.

“We’ve got about thirty minutes left... but I assume they will also be ready by then.”

Well, even if they weren’t, it didn’t matter.

Smirking mischievously, the Dream Demon gathered her dream mana as she gazed beyond the boundary surrounding them—where their enemies awaited.

“The time for the final battle has arrived.”

Woong!

The moment the Dream Demon’s right eye glowed red, the scattered flower petals gathered around her and formed a swirling massive vortex that enveloped the Dream Demon in a cocoon of dreams. Then, when the cocoon shook as if the butterfly inside was stirring from its slumber...

Husk of Annihilation: Dream Rebirth.

All sorts of forms of “annihilation” were unleashed as the massive cocoon cracked.

Flutter!

The cocoon dissolved, transforming into countless red butterflies that took flight in all directions. But their bodies soon tore apart, manifesting countless dreams into reality. From massive creatures hundreds of meters tall to powerful heroes, the Dream Demon’s army, including the inhabitants of the Pleasure District, emerged from their dreams, resurrecting into the real world.

Thud! Thud!

Seeing the army marching toward the boundary, the Dream Demon flapped the red butterfly wings extending from her back and smiled.

“Let’s get rid of the pests first.”

Whoosh!

With a simple wave of her hand, some flower petals turned into butterflies, swarming toward the boundary. Typically, Wurgen’s boundaries were impossible to pass through, but the moment the butterflies collided with it, a shocking scene unfolded.

Ssshhh...

Dissolving, Wurgen’s boundary slowly melted away, and soon, the entire thing collapsed.

With Wurgen's defenses breached, the Dream Demon’s army began to pour out.

Meanwhile, the three watching from a distance in the sky felt their expressions harden.

We’re going up against that...?

It was a nightmarish sight, as though the horrors of their worst nightmares had come to life. Even Wurgen, a Perfect One, had his boundary shattered so easily. It was a sight that made Luize aware of how her body was trembling uncontrollably.

Can we really pull this off?

Despite her resolve to go along with Se-Hoon’s plan, the scene unfolding before her made her doubt if they could truly succeed. Fear began to creep up from the depths of her heart, and despair gnawed at her mind.

But then, just as the three clenched their weapons trying to steel themselves, their tension was broken by Wurgen’s calm voice.

“A technique that alters reality using dreams.... What a dreadful skill.”

The skeletal figure, dressed in a black robe, gazed down at the battlefield with glowing blue eyes.

“You were right in that it would’ve been dangerous if I fought it head-on.”

Wurgen’s immortality was maintained only through his power over the boundary. Thus, if the red butterflies—armed with the Destroyer of Fragmentation’s power—had broken it down, even he could have faced true death like any other mortal.

Just as Se-Hoon said, it was a clear display of an overwhelming power that completely disregarded the difference in strength. And now, having seen the Dream Demon and the Destroyer of Fragmentation’s terrifying abilities firsthand, Wurgen fully acknowledged the danger they posed.

“I’m glad you have understood.”

“So, what exactly is my role here?”

Prompted by Wurgen’s question, Se-Hoon pointed toward the massive flower bud behind the Dream Demon.

“You just need to get us there.”

At his words, the three looked at Se-Hoon in shock.

They were already tensing at the thought that fighting through that menacing army seemed impossible, and now he was saying that Wurgen should escort them all the way back there? Even for a Perfect One, that seemed like an impossible feat.

However, despite their disbelief...

“Is that all you need?”

Wurgen’s eyes glowed.

“That won’t be too difficult.”

Absolutely confident, Wurgen soared higher and gazed down at the approaching army.

Then, with his full strength, he began drawing on the power of Boundaries.

Whom!

Black mist cascaded down from his skull. At first, it was a miniscule amount compared to the advancing army, but it quickly began to expand, growing exponentially.

“Eek...”

“What... what is this...?”

The mist's presence was overwhelming, far beyond anything an S-rank hero could compare to. In the face of it, even the demonic aura that once filled the corrupted land began to retreat, allowing the black mist to surge forward like a massive tsunami.

It was as if the entire Netherworld was flooding into the real world through Wurgen.

It was a surreal power that appeared limitless, striking the three with awe.

“Watch carefully.”

Hearing Wurgen’s words echoing, they watched as he formed signs with his skeletal hands.

Infinite Reincarnation: Heaven Shrouded Eyes of the Netherworld.

Rumble!

The black mist pouring from Wurgen’s skull blanketed the sky, looking as if it had encompassed the entire world. Then, within that mist, countless eyes began glowing—the dead gazing down upon the living.

Feeling the infinite gazes staring down upon them, even the Destroyer of Fragmentation’s army froze for a brief moment.

Boom!!!

The army of the dead rose from the shadow blanketing the earth.