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Regression Is Too Much
Junho Kim
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Kim Jun-ho enters a mysterious Tower with an extraordinary regression ability: even a minor injury can reset his progress. To survive the Tower’s deadly trials, he must learn from repeated attempts, master swordsmanship and find ways forward without taking a single hit.
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Audio chapters (359) · 61–90
61
Chapter 61
The chapter opens with rumors in the tutorial clearing about Kang Chan's legendary feat of punching the tutorial fairy, establishing his intimidating reputation among new players. The narrative then shifts to the third floor, where Kim Jun-ho, Kang Chan, Ahn Gyeong-jun, and Dok Su-hee traverse a narrow, damp cave path. The group exchanges nervous observations about the cave's environment and discusses potential puzzles to open the next stone gate. After failing to find hidden switches, they enter a vast, eerie cavern that feels like a boss arena. Kim Jun-ho spots glowing yellow eyes on the ceiling, triggering a sudden ambush by a giant white wolf. The beast's overwhelming physical force sends the protagonist flying, causing him to take damage and regress to the start of Floor 3-5. Kang Chan wakes him with a gruff remark, and the chapter ends with the protagonist cursing his sudden return.
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9:50
Chapter 61
The chapter opens with rumors in the tutorial clearing about Kang Chan's legendary feat of punching the tutorial fairy, establishing his intimidating reputation among new players. The narrative then shifts to the third floor, where Kim Jun-ho, Kang Chan, Ahn Gyeong-jun, and Dok Su-hee traverse a narrow, damp cave path. The group exchanges nervous observations about the cave's environment and discusses potential puzzles to open the next stone gate. After failing to find hidden switches, they enter a vast, eerie cavern that feels like a boss arena. Kim Jun-ho spots glowing yellow eyes on the ceiling, triggering a sudden ambush by a giant white wolf. The beast's overwhelming physical force sends the protagonist flying, causing him to take damage and regress to the start of Floor 3-5. Kang Chan wakes him with a gruff remark, and the chapter ends with the protagonist cursing his sudden return.
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9:50
62
Chapter 62
Kim Jun-ho and Ahn Gyeong-jun flee a giant monster wolf through a narrow cave path. After a brief pause, Jun-ho uses his Curiosity trait to draw the group's attention and pretends to sense the wolf on the ceiling. He outlines a plan to use Gyeong-jun's javelin, but Kang Chan abruptly interrupts with intense killing intent, causing Gyeong-jun to panic. Chan leaves without explanation, prompting Gyeong-jun to confess his Spirit Descent trait to Jun-ho, explaining that a selfish spirit possesses him and activates only under life-threatening conditions. Dok Su-hee questions the trait's reliability but proposes a coordinated three-person strategy. Gyeong-jun reluctantly agrees, though he fears the spirit won't cooperate. When the wolf drops from the ceiling, the trio attempts to fight but Gyeong-jun's trait fails to activate, forcing them to flee back the way they came.
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10:08
Chapter 62
Kim Jun-ho and Ahn Gyeong-jun flee a giant monster wolf through a narrow cave path. After a brief pause, Jun-ho uses his Curiosity trait to draw the group's attention and pretends to sense the wolf on the ceiling. He outlines a plan to use Gyeong-jun's javelin, but Kang Chan abruptly interrupts with intense killing intent, causing Gyeong-jun to panic. Chan leaves without explanation, prompting Gyeong-jun to confess his Spirit Descent trait to Jun-ho, explaining that a selfish spirit possesses him and activates only under life-threatening conditions. Dok Su-hee questions the trait's reliability but proposes a coordinated three-person strategy. Gyeong-jun reluctantly agrees, though he fears the spirit won't cooperate. When the wolf drops from the ceiling, the trio attempts to fight but Gyeong-jun's trait fails to activate, forcing them to flee back the way they came.
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63
Chapter 63
Kim Jun-ho, Choi Ji-won, and Ahn Gyeong-jun are ambushed by a giant monster wolf in a narrow cavern passage. The wolf blocks their exit, forcing a desperate retreat. Dok Su-hee reveals her 'Enchant' ability, using explosive daggers to temporarily injure the beast and create an opening. As they flee, the wolf shrinks to pursue them through the tight corridor. Su-hee enchants Jun-ho's sword with 'Iron Wall' to block relentless attacks. The wolf undergoes an awakening, glowing blue and charging fiercely. Ahn Gyeong-jun stops running, crushes his glasses, and activates his 'Divine Descent' trait, summoning a wooden Javelin. Su-hee enchants it with 'Explosion', and Gyeong-jun throws it, piercing the wolf and triggering a fatal internal blast. Kang Chan arrives late, having defeated a second wolf, and casually shows them a Blood Orb reward. The trio catches their breath, realizing Gyeong-jun's hidden power.
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9:00
Chapter 63
Kim Jun-ho, Choi Ji-won, and Ahn Gyeong-jun are ambushed by a giant monster wolf in a narrow cavern passage. The wolf blocks their exit, forcing a desperate retreat. Dok Su-hee reveals her 'Enchant' ability, using explosive daggers to temporarily injure the beast and create an opening. As they flee, the wolf shrinks to pursue them through the tight corridor. Su-hee enchants Jun-ho's sword with 'Iron Wall' to block relentless attacks. The wolf undergoes an awakening, glowing blue and charging fiercely. Ahn Gyeong-jun stops running, crushes his glasses, and activates his 'Divine Descent' trait, summoning a wooden Javelin. Su-hee enchants it with 'Explosion', and Gyeong-jun throws it, piercing the wolf and triggering a fatal internal blast. Kang Chan arrives late, having defeated a second wolf, and casually shows them a Blood Orb reward. The trio catches their breath, realizing Gyeong-jun's hidden power.
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64
Chapter 64
The group finishes resting after a wolf fight. Su-hee collects a heart fragment for enchanting, prompting questions from the protagonist. As they enter a dark passage, Gyeong-jun repeatedly hits his head, having crushed his glasses during a spirit descent. He explains the spirit hates mirrors because they distort the human form. The protagonist asks to see the spirit, and Gyeong-jun describes its dark skin and feathered forehead. They reach a mirror maze on Floor 3-5. Gyeong-jun, overwhelmed by the reflections, attacks the mirrors with his spear. The protagonist is struck by shards and regresses to the floor's start. Upon waking, he immediately confronts Kang Chan, demanding a fight.
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10:34
Chapter 64
The group finishes resting after a wolf fight. Su-hee collects a heart fragment for enchanting, prompting questions from the protagonist. As they enter a dark passage, Gyeong-jun repeatedly hits his head, having crushed his glasses during a spirit descent. He explains the spirit hates mirrors because they distort the human form. The protagonist asks to see the spirit, and Gyeong-jun describes its dark skin and feathered forehead. They reach a mirror maze on Floor 3-5. Gyeong-jun, overwhelmed by the reflections, attacks the mirrors with his spear. The protagonist is struck by shards and regresses to the floor's start. Upon waking, he immediately confronts Kang Chan, demanding a fight.
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10:34
65
Chapter 65
The protagonist confronts Kang Chan on Floor 3-5, demanding a fight to test his rumored strength. Chan initially refuses, citing a dislike for meaningless brawls, but the protagonist persists, claiming he needs information. Provoked, Chan unleashes a terrifying killing intent that paradoxically convinces the protagonist he is weak. The protagonist charges, but is instantly struck by a mysterious glowing fist technique and regresses. After two more failed attempts to dodge or block the technique, the protagonist realizes Chan possesses an incredibly fast, invisible strike. Defeated and awestruck, the protagonist immediately submits to Chan as his superior, calling him hyung-nim. They proceed together to search for a hidden mechanism near a door, with the protagonist deliberately leading Chan into a potential ambush to prove his power, fully convinced of his new leader's strength.
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9:11
Chapter 65
The protagonist confronts Kang Chan on Floor 3-5, demanding a fight to test his rumored strength. Chan initially refuses, citing a dislike for meaningless brawls, but the protagonist persists, claiming he needs information. Provoked, Chan unleashes a terrifying killing intent that paradoxically convinces the protagonist he is weak. The protagonist charges, but is instantly struck by a mysterious glowing fist technique and regresses. After two more failed attempts to dodge or block the technique, the protagonist realizes Chan possesses an incredibly fast, invisible strike. Defeated and awestruck, the protagonist immediately submits to Chan as his superior, calling him hyung-nim. They proceed together to search for a hidden mechanism near a door, with the protagonist deliberately leading Chan into a potential ambush to prove his power, fully convinced of his new leader's strength.
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66
Chapter 66
Kim Jun-ho and Kang Chan encounter a monster wolf hiding on a cavern ceiling. Jun-ho tricks the wolf into attacking Chan, whose overwhelming killing intent and powerful punch obliterate it but collapse the ceiling, triggering Jun-ho's regression. After returning to the cavern entrance, Jun-ho halts the group to coordinate their abilities. He prompts Ahn Gyeong-jun, Dok Su-hee, and Choi Ji-won to reveal their traits. To bypass the wolf's ceiling ambush, Jun-ho devises a plan to force Gyeong-jun into his Spirit Descent state by having Chan focus his killing intent on him. Gyeong-jun successfully summons a javelin-wielding spirit, which detects the wolf. Su-hee enchants the spear with 'Explosion', and the group swiftly eliminates the wolf. Later, Jun-ho learns the spirit perceives the world independently and formulates a new strategy to cover Gyeong-jun's eyes during the upcoming mirror maze to prevent the spirit from triggering defensive attacks.
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9:48
Chapter 66
Kim Jun-ho and Kang Chan encounter a monster wolf hiding on a cavern ceiling. Jun-ho tricks the wolf into attacking Chan, whose overwhelming killing intent and powerful punch obliterate it but collapse the ceiling, triggering Jun-ho's regression. After returning to the cavern entrance, Jun-ho halts the group to coordinate their abilities. He prompts Ahn Gyeong-jun, Dok Su-hee, and Choi Ji-won to reveal their traits. To bypass the wolf's ceiling ambush, Jun-ho devises a plan to force Gyeong-jun into his Spirit Descent state by having Chan focus his killing intent on him. Gyeong-jun successfully summons a javelin-wielding spirit, which detects the wolf. Su-hee enchants the spear with 'Explosion', and the group swiftly eliminates the wolf. Later, Jun-ho learns the spirit perceives the world independently and formulates a new strategy to cover Gyeong-jun's eyes during the upcoming mirror maze to prevent the spirit from triggering defensive attacks.
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9:48
67
Chapter 67
Kim Jun-ho leads his party through a dark passage on Floor 3-5, confidently predicting that the upcoming trial involves sight and suggesting they wear blindfolds. Despite initial skepticism from Su-hee, the group follows his lead. Inside the mirror maze, Gyeong-jun exhibits heightened senses and suspicion, questioning the sudden appearance of mirrors. A mirror monster attacks Jun-ho, who easily defeats it, but Gyeong-jun is injured and becomes enraged. After regressing and retrying the maze, Jun-ho successfully navigates past the monster and the group reaches the end. In the next room, an arrow trap triggers, causing Jun-ho to dodge narrowly. Gyeong-jun laughs at the danger and asks if the path can be destroyed, while Su-hee calls out to Chan, prompting Jun-ho to reveal his own cheat strategy to bypass the trap.
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11:32
Chapter 67
Kim Jun-ho leads his party through a dark passage on Floor 3-5, confidently predicting that the upcoming trial involves sight and suggesting they wear blindfolds. Despite initial skepticism from Su-hee, the group follows his lead. Inside the mirror maze, Gyeong-jun exhibits heightened senses and suspicion, questioning the sudden appearance of mirrors. A mirror monster attacks Jun-ho, who easily defeats it, but Gyeong-jun is injured and becomes enraged. After regressing and retrying the maze, Jun-ho successfully navigates past the monster and the group reaches the end. In the next room, an arrow trap triggers, causing Jun-ho to dodge narrowly. Gyeong-jun laughs at the danger and asks if the path can be destroyed, while Su-hee calls out to Chan, prompting Jun-ho to reveal his own cheat strategy to bypass the trap.
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11:32
68
Chapter 68
Kim Jun-ho and Dok Su-hee approach a heavily trapped corridor filled with arrows. Su-hee pleads with Kang Chan to use his power to clear the path, and despite his initial hesitation regarding the fragile cave walls, he agrees. After Jun-ho reassures him that the mechanical traps are shock-resistant, Chan punches through the passage, leaving a fist-shaped hole. The group proceeds to a forked path with two doors: one depicting a warrior fighting a monster, the other a man clutching his head in agony. Jun-ho chooses the left door to avoid mental strain, while Gyeong-jun pairs with Chan for the right door to utilize his Spirit Descent trait in emergencies. Inside the left room, a mysterious voice explains the trial's purpose: a warrior's essence is killing, but their purpose is protecting comrades. The voice instructs them to prick their fingers, mix their blood into cups of grain liquor, and drink to begin the trial. Jun-ho hesitates at the blood-sharing custom but complies, only to immediately trigger a regression upon taking damage.
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9:20
Chapter 68
Kim Jun-ho and Dok Su-hee approach a heavily trapped corridor filled with arrows. Su-hee pleads with Kang Chan to use his power to clear the path, and despite his initial hesitation regarding the fragile cave walls, he agrees. After Jun-ho reassures him that the mechanical traps are shock-resistant, Chan punches through the passage, leaving a fist-shaped hole. The group proceeds to a forked path with two doors: one depicting a warrior fighting a monster, the other a man clutching his head in agony. Jun-ho chooses the left door to avoid mental strain, while Gyeong-jun pairs with Chan for the right door to utilize his Spirit Descent trait in emergencies. Inside the left room, a mysterious voice explains the trial's purpose: a warrior's essence is killing, but their purpose is protecting comrades. The voice instructs them to prick their fingers, mix their blood into cups of grain liquor, and drink to begin the trial. Jun-ho hesitates at the blood-sharing custom but complies, only to immediately trigger a regression upon taking damage.
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69
Chapter 69
Kim Jun-ho experiences a vivid regression illusion of his future self, an elderly hero lying in a hospital bed surrounded by his children. The old man reflects on his seventy years of peace after defeating the god, decides to peacefully end his life to prevent senility from endangering the world, and shares a final farewell with his weeping family. Waking from the illusion, he finds himself back in the third-floor trial, having been awakened by Dok Su-hee. They discuss the trial's mechanic of overcoming fear and reunite with Kang Chan and Ahn Gyeong-jun, who have been investigating a suspicious mine-like chamber. Gyeong-jun explains that the rare metal chunks in the room return impact when struck. As the group cautiously enters the chamber, the metal chunks suddenly assemble into a giant, ambushing them from behind.
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9:37
Chapter 69
Kim Jun-ho experiences a vivid regression illusion of his future self, an elderly hero lying in a hospital bed surrounded by his children. The old man reflects on his seventy years of peace after defeating the god, decides to peacefully end his life to prevent senility from endangering the world, and shares a final farewell with his weeping family. Waking from the illusion, he finds himself back in the third-floor trial, having been awakened by Dok Su-hee. They discuss the trial's mechanic of overcoming fear and reunite with Kang Chan and Ahn Gyeong-jun, who have been investigating a suspicious mine-like chamber. Gyeong-jun explains that the rare metal chunks in the room return impact when struck. As the group cautiously enters the chamber, the metal chunks suddenly assemble into a giant, ambushing them from behind.
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9:37
70
Chapter 70
The party faces an ambush by a rapidly assembling metal golem. Kang Chan unleashes overwhelming killing intent and shatters the creature with a single punch, but both he and the golem subsequently vanish. Dok Su-hee uses a wind enchantment to clear the dust and warns the protagonist to dodge as the golem reappears, striking him and causing him to regress. Upon returning to the start of the floor, the protagonist confronts Kang Chan, suspecting his ability has a severe time constraint or cooldown. Chan initially threatens him with killing intent but eventually confesses that he intentionally projected an overwhelmingly strong persona to survive the Tower's dangers.
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10:06
Chapter 70
The party faces an ambush by a rapidly assembling metal golem. Kang Chan unleashes overwhelming killing intent and shatters the creature with a single punch, but both he and the golem subsequently vanish. Dok Su-hee uses a wind enchantment to clear the dust and warns the protagonist to dodge as the golem reappears, striking him and causing him to regress. Upon returning to the start of the floor, the protagonist confronts Kang Chan, suspecting his ability has a severe time constraint or cooldown. Chan initially threatens him with killing intent but eventually confesses that he intentionally projected an overwhelmingly strong persona to survive the Tower's dangers.
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71
Chapter 71
Kang Chan awakens in an unfamiliar clearing alongside other confused players. As they assess their situation, Chan checks his status window and accidentally activates his S+ Intimidation trait, causing widespread fear. In a panic, he headbutts the low-ranking Tutorial fairy, inadvertently subduing it and triggering an achievement notification. The crowd misinterprets his actions, believing he is an overwhelmingly powerful killer. Some players, intimidated yet awed, offer to serve him as 'hyung-nim.' Chan decides to lean into the misunderstanding to survive, introducing himself and claiming his 'fist' is a dangerous ability. He later meets the protagonist, Kim Jun-ho, and explains his backstory, including how he was separated from his party on Floor 3-5. Ahn Gyeong-jun approaches them, and Chan asks Jun-ho about his plans for the third floor, setting up a potential alliance.
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11:05
Chapter 71
Kang Chan awakens in an unfamiliar clearing alongside other confused players. As they assess their situation, Chan checks his status window and accidentally activates his S+ Intimidation trait, causing widespread fear. In a panic, he headbutts the low-ranking Tutorial fairy, inadvertently subduing it and triggering an achievement notification. The crowd misinterprets his actions, believing he is an overwhelmingly powerful killer. Some players, intimidated yet awed, offer to serve him as 'hyung-nim.' Chan decides to lean into the misunderstanding to survive, introducing himself and claiming his 'fist' is a dangerous ability. He later meets the protagonist, Kim Jun-ho, and explains his backstory, including how he was separated from his party on Floor 3-5. Ahn Gyeong-jun approaches them, and Chan asks Jun-ho about his plans for the third floor, setting up a potential alliance.
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11:05
72
Chapter 72
Kim Jun-ho and Kang Chan engage in a tense negotiation regarding their respective abilities. Chan demands to know the exact conditions for using his powerful 'fist' ability, which he suspects is limited to one use per floor. In exchange, he deduces that Jun-ho is a regressor who returns to the start of each floor upon meeting a specific condition. After Jun-ho confirms this, they agree to keep their exact triggers secret. Gyeong-jun briefly interrupts to inform them that a woman is waiting for them. Chan then reveals he only used his ability once due to poor compatibility with the floor and a calculated trust in the group's survival. He explains his willingness to share information was a strategic gamble to test Jun-ho's reaction and establish himself as a valuable ally rather than a threat. Convinced of Jun-ho's trustworthiness, Chan agrees to support the plan. Jun-ho then regresses to test the golem's immunity to killing intent before executing their strategy.
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10:18
Chapter 72
Kim Jun-ho and Kang Chan engage in a tense negotiation regarding their respective abilities. Chan demands to know the exact conditions for using his powerful 'fist' ability, which he suspects is limited to one use per floor. In exchange, he deduces that Jun-ho is a regressor who returns to the start of each floor upon meeting a specific condition. After Jun-ho confirms this, they agree to keep their exact triggers secret. Gyeong-jun briefly interrupts to inform them that a woman is waiting for them. Chan then reveals he only used his ability once due to poor compatibility with the floor and a calculated trust in the group's survival. He explains his willingness to share information was a strategic gamble to test Jun-ho's reaction and establish himself as a valuable ally rather than a threat. Convinced of Jun-ho's trustworthiness, Chan agrees to support the plan. Jun-ho then regresses to test the golem's immunity to killing intent before executing their strategy.
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10:18
73
Chapter 73
Kim Jun-ho reviews his party's hidden abilities and formulates a strategy to defeat the golem head-on. He instructs Kang Chan to guard the rear, tells Dok Su-hee to prepare the wolf's heart, and directs Ahn Gyeong-jun to use his special spear. Su-hee ignites the heart into a blue flame that coats the spear, which Gyeong-jun throws at the golem. The golem's reflective metal sends the spear back, but Gyeong-jun catches it, nullifying the reflection. Despite the attack, the golem remains largely intact, and the group realizes they lack sufficient damage output. The cycle ends in regression. Jun-ho then attempts to clear the arrow trap alone to save Kang Chan's ability for the golem. He uses 'Iron Wall' and memorized movements to dodge arrows, but is eventually grazed by a delayed shot, triggering another regression. Kang Chan wakes him, and Jun-ho resolves to clear the trap without relying on his teammate.
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10:37
Chapter 73
Kim Jun-ho reviews his party's hidden abilities and formulates a strategy to defeat the golem head-on. He instructs Kang Chan to guard the rear, tells Dok Su-hee to prepare the wolf's heart, and directs Ahn Gyeong-jun to use his special spear. Su-hee ignites the heart into a blue flame that coats the spear, which Gyeong-jun throws at the golem. The golem's reflective metal sends the spear back, but Gyeong-jun catches it, nullifying the reflection. Despite the attack, the golem remains largely intact, and the group realizes they lack sufficient damage output. The cycle ends in regression. Jun-ho then attempts to clear the arrow trap alone to save Kang Chan's ability for the golem. He uses 'Iron Wall' and memorized movements to dodge arrows, but is eventually grazed by a delayed shot, triggering another regression. Kang Chan wakes him, and Jun-ho resolves to clear the trap without relying on his teammate.
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10:37
74
Chapter 74
Kim Jun-ho struggles with a dense arrow trap passage on Floor 3-5, repeatedly regressing as he learns to dodge projectiles and survive the escalating hazards. Frustrated by the time-consuming prep work required before each attempt, he pushes through dozens of cycles, gradually mastering the trap patterns. He tests the passage with Ahn Gyeong-jun, who identifies the non-lethal paralysis poison on the arrowheads and agrees to handle the later, more dangerous sections. After over a hundred regressions, Jun-ho flawlessly clears the trap with his eyes closed, impressing his party members. They mark the safe path with wolf blood to cross together, finally clearing the passage and earning Gyeong-jun and Su-hee's admiration.
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9:58
Chapter 74
Kim Jun-ho struggles with a dense arrow trap passage on Floor 3-5, repeatedly regressing as he learns to dodge projectiles and survive the escalating hazards. Frustrated by the time-consuming prep work required before each attempt, he pushes through dozens of cycles, gradually mastering the trap patterns. He tests the passage with Ahn Gyeong-jun, who identifies the non-lethal paralysis poison on the arrowheads and agrees to handle the later, more dangerous sections. After over a hundred regressions, Jun-ho flawlessly clears the trap with his eyes closed, impressing his party members. They mark the safe path with wolf blood to cross together, finally clearing the passage and earning Gyeong-jun and Su-hee's admiration.
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75
Chapter 75
Kim Jun-ho awakens in a dark, dreamlike void where spectral figures from his past confront him. Choi Ji-won, gaunt and desperate, curses him for regressing and leaving everyone to starve. Kang Chan follows, expressing deep resentment over Jun-ho's solitary survival. A chorus of unnamed tutorial survivors and others join in, cursing him and wishing him a miserable death before the vision shatters. Jun-ho regains consciousness in a stone chamber, finding Dok Su-hee weeping beside him. He reflects on his emotional detachment, recognizing the symptoms of 'regressor's disease' as he views his companions as predictable NPCs. The group proceeds to face a golem. Gyeong-jun prepares to wake it, but Su-hee intervenes to enchant Chan's armor with a wolf's heart fragment. Chan effortlessly defeats the golem with a single strike, opening the path forward. The team reaches a new room containing four boxes and two doors, one marked with a single blood-red palm print, setting up the next trial.
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9:55
Chapter 75
Kim Jun-ho awakens in a dark, dreamlike void where spectral figures from his past confront him. Choi Ji-won, gaunt and desperate, curses him for regressing and leaving everyone to starve. Kang Chan follows, expressing deep resentment over Jun-ho's solitary survival. A chorus of unnamed tutorial survivors and others join in, cursing him and wishing him a miserable death before the vision shatters. Jun-ho regains consciousness in a stone chamber, finding Dok Su-hee weeping beside him. He reflects on his emotional detachment, recognizing the symptoms of 'regressor's disease' as he views his companions as predictable NPCs. The group proceeds to face a golem. Gyeong-jun prepares to wake it, but Su-hee intervenes to enchant Chan's armor with a wolf's heart fragment. Chan effortlessly defeats the golem with a single strike, opening the path forward. The team reaches a new room containing four boxes and two doors, one marked with a single blood-red palm print, setting up the next trial.
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76
Chapter 76
The group enters a sealed room on Floor 3, facing two doors: a regular one and a red one. A system message claims only one person may pass through the red door, implying a deadly conflict. Kim Jun-ho quickly analyzes the wording, realizing the floor is cleared the moment anyone passes through either door, creating a loophole to avoid fighting. He proposes a rational approach: open the regular door together, then use rock-paper-scissors to decide who takes the red door's reward. Dok Su-hee eagerly agrees and urges the group forward. They sit and debate methods like drawing lots or rolling dice, maintaining a surprisingly friendly atmosphere. Suddenly, Gyeong-jun collapses, and a cloth drops from the ceiling. Kim Jun-ho cuts it, revealing a flying dagger aimed at Kang Chan, who is protected by a transparent glass-like shield. Kim Jun-ho realizes he is paralyzed from touching the stone door and sees Dok Su-hee's cold gaze, confirming her betrayal at the very end of the floor.
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9:47
Chapter 76
The group enters a sealed room on Floor 3, facing two doors: a regular one and a red one. A system message claims only one person may pass through the red door, implying a deadly conflict. Kim Jun-ho quickly analyzes the wording, realizing the floor is cleared the moment anyone passes through either door, creating a loophole to avoid fighting. He proposes a rational approach: open the regular door together, then use rock-paper-scissors to decide who takes the red door's reward. Dok Su-hee eagerly agrees and urges the group forward. They sit and debate methods like drawing lots or rolling dice, maintaining a surprisingly friendly atmosphere. Suddenly, Gyeong-jun collapses, and a cloth drops from the ceiling. Kim Jun-ho cuts it, revealing a flying dagger aimed at Kang Chan, who is protected by a transparent glass-like shield. Kim Jun-ho realizes he is paralyzed from touching the stone door and sees Dok Su-hee's cold gaze, confirming her betrayal at the very end of the floor.
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Chapter 77
Dok Su-hee betrays her party, using Enchant to boost her stats and an inventory trait to deploy oil, paralysis needles, and a protective barrier. Ahn Gyeong-jun and Kim Jun-ho attack her, but Su-hee counters with poison and tactical retreats, eventually collapsing from injuries. She reveals her motive: to monopolize rewards and clear the Tower alone. Jun-ho advances despite paralysis, mocking her limited inventory, while Su-hee taunts him before dropping a heavy box from above. The chapter ends with Jun-ho taking damage and regressing to the start of Floor 3-5.
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11:49
Chapter 77
Dok Su-hee betrays her party, using Enchant to boost her stats and an inventory trait to deploy oil, paralysis needles, and a protective barrier. Ahn Gyeong-jun and Kim Jun-ho attack her, but Su-hee counters with poison and tactical retreats, eventually collapsing from injuries. She reveals her motive: to monopolize rewards and clear the Tower alone. Jun-ho advances despite paralysis, mocking her limited inventory, while Su-hee taunts him before dropping a heavy box from above. The chapter ends with Jun-ho taking damage and regressing to the start of Floor 3-5.
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11:49
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Chapter 78
Chan and Gyeong-jun wait in a mine-like chamber, discussing the trial's solemn voice and their growing bond as comrades-in-arms. They hear approaching footsteps and Chan halts Gyeong-jun, noting only one person is coming. Kim Jun-ho emerges alone, covered in blood, and presents Su-hee's severed right hand. The scene shifts to a nightmare vision experienced by Jun-ho, who grapples with Su-hee's betrayal and his own violent impulses. He decides to spare her, asking her to explain her past. Su-hee tearfully recounts the tutorial's Minotaur boss fight, where fifty elite players sacrificed themselves so she could survive, leaving her with a crushing burden of guilt and nightmares. Moved by her vulnerability and his own shared trauma, Jun-ho's Awe trait evolves. Su-hee requests all distributable rewards to ensure she can clear the Tower, revealing she plans to subdue Chan and Gyeong-jun using the Goblin Shaman's staff. Jun-ho refuses, insisting he will persuade them instead. As they prepare to leave, Jun-ho recognizes the deep madness in Su-hee's eyes and makes his final decision regarding her fate.
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11:52
Chapter 78
Chan and Gyeong-jun wait in a mine-like chamber, discussing the trial's solemn voice and their growing bond as comrades-in-arms. They hear approaching footsteps and Chan halts Gyeong-jun, noting only one person is coming. Kim Jun-ho emerges alone, covered in blood, and presents Su-hee's severed right hand. The scene shifts to a nightmare vision experienced by Jun-ho, who grapples with Su-hee's betrayal and his own violent impulses. He decides to spare her, asking her to explain her past. Su-hee tearfully recounts the tutorial's Minotaur boss fight, where fifty elite players sacrificed themselves so she could survive, leaving her with a crushing burden of guilt and nightmares. Moved by her vulnerability and his own shared trauma, Jun-ho's Awe trait evolves. Su-hee requests all distributable rewards to ensure she can clear the Tower, revealing she plans to subdue Chan and Gyeong-jun using the Goblin Shaman's staff. Jun-ho refuses, insisting he will persuade them instead. As they prepare to leave, Jun-ho recognizes the deep madness in Su-hee's eyes and makes his final decision regarding her fate.
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79
Chapter 79
The group reaches the final room of Floor 3. Kim Jun-ho examines the red door, discovering it is coated in blood. A system message reveals only one person may pass through it for additional rewards. Kim Jun-ho clarifies the rules to prevent immediate conflict. Dok Su-hee volunteers to enter the red door, citing her tragic past and weaker status as reasons to take the risk. Kang Chan and Ahn Gyeong-jun initially question her decision but eventually agree, trusting Kim Jun-ho's judgment. However, Su-hee betrays the group, paralyzing Gyeong-jun and trapping Chan in a barrier. She enters the red door, triggering an explosion that severs her arm. Gyeong-jun, now under Spirit Descent, refuses to help the traitor. Kim Jun-ho tends to the unconscious Su-hee, having anticipated the betrayal. With the trap exhausted, the group debates who will take the reward, and Kang Chan ultimately instructs Kim Jun-ho to enter the red door.
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10:05
Chapter 79
The group reaches the final room of Floor 3. Kim Jun-ho examines the red door, discovering it is coated in blood. A system message reveals only one person may pass through it for additional rewards. Kim Jun-ho clarifies the rules to prevent immediate conflict. Dok Su-hee volunteers to enter the red door, citing her tragic past and weaker status as reasons to take the risk. Kang Chan and Ahn Gyeong-jun initially question her decision but eventually agree, trusting Kim Jun-ho's judgment. However, Su-hee betrays the group, paralyzing Gyeong-jun and trapping Chan in a barrier. She enters the red door, triggering an explosion that severs her arm. Gyeong-jun, now under Spirit Descent, refuses to help the traitor. Kim Jun-ho tends to the unconscious Su-hee, having anticipated the betrayal. With the trap exhausted, the group debates who will take the reward, and Kang Chan ultimately instructs Kim Jun-ho to enter the red door.
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80
Chapter 80
Kang Chan explains to Kim Jun-ho that he will not risk entering the red door, citing the Tower's duplicitous nature and the likelihood of a hidden penalty. He yields the opportunity to Jun-ho, trusting his judgment despite Jun-ho's unexplained actions. Ahn Gyeong-jun supports this, arguing that Jun-ho's contributions to the floor's completion far outweigh others, while also expressing pity for the betrayed Dok Su-hee. Chan dismisses the moral debate and praises Jun-ho, who accepts the risk and steps through the portal. Inside, a stone statue identifies itself as a Warrior and questions Jun-ho's conduct. After Jun-ho confirms he acted as a warrior, the statue transforms into a halo of light and grants him a scabbard instead of a sword, warning him that a weapon reflects the user's nature. Jun-ho clears Floor 3-5 and immediately enters Floor 1.
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9:13
Chapter 80
Kang Chan explains to Kim Jun-ho that he will not risk entering the red door, citing the Tower's duplicitous nature and the likelihood of a hidden penalty. He yields the opportunity to Jun-ho, trusting his judgment despite Jun-ho's unexplained actions. Ahn Gyeong-jun supports this, arguing that Jun-ho's contributions to the floor's completion far outweigh others, while also expressing pity for the betrayed Dok Su-hee. Chan dismisses the moral debate and praises Jun-ho, who accepts the risk and steps through the portal. Inside, a stone statue identifies itself as a Warrior and questions Jun-ho's conduct. After Jun-ho confirms he acted as a warrior, the statue transforms into a halo of light and grants him a scabbard instead of a sword, warning him that a weapon reflects the user's nature. Jun-ho clears Floor 3-5 and immediately enters Floor 1.
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81
Chapter 81
Kim Jun-ho returns to the real world after clearing Floor 3, breathing in Seoul's air and attempting to contact Choi Ji-won and Park Cheol-jin, who leave him on voicemail. He browses online forums and discovers that Floor 3 trials vary by player, featuring different monsters like wild dogs, goblins, orcs, and slimes, with no mention of a mysterious red room. Examining his rewards, he finds Intermediate Potions and an Elixir of Experience, which he drinks to gain experience points despite his lack of a traditional level. He also inspects a sturdy scabbard given by a statue, testing it with a sword but finding no immediate effect. After eating a large meal and resting, he reflects on his third-floor companions, particularly Dok Su-hee's betrayal and his decision to punish her. Weighing the mental toll of regression against the benefits of moving forward, he resolves to enter Floor 4, takes a deep breath, and steps through the portal.
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9:06
Chapter 81
Kim Jun-ho returns to the real world after clearing Floor 3, breathing in Seoul's air and attempting to contact Choi Ji-won and Park Cheol-jin, who leave him on voicemail. He browses online forums and discovers that Floor 3 trials vary by player, featuring different monsters like wild dogs, goblins, orcs, and slimes, with no mention of a mysterious red room. Examining his rewards, he finds Intermediate Potions and an Elixir of Experience, which he drinks to gain experience points despite his lack of a traditional level. He also inspects a sturdy scabbard given by a statue, testing it with a sword but finding no immediate effect. After eating a large meal and resting, he reflects on his third-floor companions, particularly Dok Su-hee's betrayal and his decision to punish her. Weighing the mental toll of regression against the benefits of moving forward, he resolves to enter Floor 4, takes a deep breath, and steps through the portal.
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82
Chapter 82
Kim Jun-ho awakens in a crowded, snow-covered courtyard surrounded by a protective barrier, where roughly 100 players are gathered. He interacts briefly with a middle-aged Caucasian man who helps count the attendees and points out the floating headcount, as well as a cautious man with narrow eyes who discusses the mysterious black hemisphere nearby. As the count reaches 100, a system message announces the start of Floor 4 with a simple survival condition. Panic ensues as most players rush toward the castle to secure food and shelter, but a small group remains behind, noticing the black hemisphere cracking open. Hundreds of bewildered people emerge from the smoke, followed by a bearded man in old-fashioned clothes who introduces himself as Baron George, marking the chaotic beginning of the floor.
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9:49
Chapter 82
Kim Jun-ho awakens in a crowded, snow-covered courtyard surrounded by a protective barrier, where roughly 100 players are gathered. He interacts briefly with a middle-aged Caucasian man who helps count the attendees and points out the floating headcount, as well as a cautious man with narrow eyes who discusses the mysterious black hemisphere nearby. As the count reaches 100, a system message announces the start of Floor 4 with a simple survival condition. Panic ensues as most players rush toward the castle to secure food and shelter, but a small group remains behind, noticing the black hemisphere cracking open. Hundreds of bewildered people emerge from the smoke, followed by a bearded man in old-fashioned clothes who introduces himself as Baron George, marking the chaotic beginning of the floor.
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83
Chapter 83
Kim Jun-ho and a middle-aged Caucasian man named Baron George are suddenly summoned to a bleak, freezing winter landscape outside an old castle alongside hundreds of otherworlders. Despite the biting cold and inadequate clothing, Baron George takes charge, urging everyone inside the castle to survive the five-day trial. As the group enters the narrow, dimly lit passageways, Jun-ho leads them past a locked door where a man inside threatens to resist if forced out, but eventually reveals the room contains food and winter clothes. Further down, Jun-ho encounters two men descending the stairs who casually explain that the castle is filled with scattered rooms stocked with supplies, meaning the initial scramble for resources was unnecessary. Jun-ho realizes the situation is more serious than anticipated, as the abundance of food changes the dynamic of the trial.
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10:17
Chapter 83
Kim Jun-ho and a middle-aged Caucasian man named Baron George are suddenly summoned to a bleak, freezing winter landscape outside an old castle alongside hundreds of otherworlders. Despite the biting cold and inadequate clothing, Baron George takes charge, urging everyone inside the castle to survive the five-day trial. As the group enters the narrow, dimly lit passageways, Jun-ho leads them past a locked door where a man inside threatens to resist if forced out, but eventually reveals the room contains food and winter clothes. Further down, Jun-ho encounters two men descending the stairs who casually explain that the castle is filled with scattered rooms stocked with supplies, meaning the initial scramble for resources was unnecessary. Jun-ho realizes the situation is more serious than anticipated, as the abundance of food changes the dynamic of the trial.
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84
Chapter 84
Kim Jun-ho and his group encounter Baron George's disciplined followers inside a castle on Floor 4. The baron and his retainer Thomas discuss the survival mission and the sudden abundance of food, realizing the threat may not be starvation. After the baron's group retreats to the second floor, William Smith introduces himself and explains the castle's armory. Kim Jun-ho gathers the remaining players outside to avoid echoing sounds. He is surprised to see familiar faces from the Tutorial, including Ahn Gyeong-nam and Baek Da-hye. Jun-ho outlines the potential dangers, prompting skepticism from a sullen player and a woman with a protruding jaw who argues against protecting the non-combatant otherworld residents. Baron George then steps forward with an aristocratic demeanor, guaranteeing his people's assistance and resolving the tension.
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11:17
Chapter 84
Kim Jun-ho and his group encounter Baron George's disciplined followers inside a castle on Floor 4. The baron and his retainer Thomas discuss the survival mission and the sudden abundance of food, realizing the threat may not be starvation. After the baron's group retreats to the second floor, William Smith introduces himself and explains the castle's armory. Kim Jun-ho gathers the remaining players outside to avoid echoing sounds. He is surprised to see familiar faces from the Tutorial, including Ahn Gyeong-nam and Baek Da-hye. Jun-ho outlines the potential dangers, prompting skepticism from a sullen player and a woman with a protruding jaw who argues against protecting the non-combatant otherworld residents. Baron George then steps forward with an aristocratic demeanor, guaranteeing his people's assistance and resolving the tension.
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85
Chapter 85
The protagonist vouches for Baron George, prompting skepticism from a surly player who questions the basis of trust. Baron George responds by summoning his subordinate Thomas and presenting workers carrying wooden planks. He explains that his domain's residents are primarily blacksmiths and carpenters suited for fortification, offering to handle repairs while the players search the castle. A woman with a jutting chin objects, worrying about combat readiness against monsters. The protagonist intervenes, calming the dispute and directing the group to discuss terms privately. Afterward, he demonstrates his swordsmanship, activating his evolved Awe trait to subtly assert dominance over the assembled players. He outlines a strategy to utilize the barony's residents as assets rather than burdens, assigning guard rotations to William Smith. Later, in a private meeting, the protagonist and Baron George negotiate guard duties and weapon repairs. When a torch goes out, the baron illuminates the room with magic, revealing himself as a 3rd-rank mage. This discovery prompts the protagonist to propose a binding deal, recognizing the strategic value of the baron's mana capabilities despite his usual emotional detachment.
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10:23
Chapter 85
The protagonist vouches for Baron George, prompting skepticism from a surly player who questions the basis of trust. Baron George responds by summoning his subordinate Thomas and presenting workers carrying wooden planks. He explains that his domain's residents are primarily blacksmiths and carpenters suited for fortification, offering to handle repairs while the players search the castle. A woman with a jutting chin objects, worrying about combat readiness against monsters. The protagonist intervenes, calming the dispute and directing the group to discuss terms privately. Afterward, he demonstrates his swordsmanship, activating his evolved Awe trait to subtly assert dominance over the assembled players. He outlines a strategy to utilize the barony's residents as assets rather than burdens, assigning guard rotations to William Smith. Later, in a private meeting, the protagonist and Baron George negotiate guard duties and weapon repairs. When a torch goes out, the baron illuminates the room with magic, revealing himself as a 3rd-rank mage. This discovery prompts the protagonist to propose a binding deal, recognizing the strategic value of the baron's mana capabilities despite his usual emotional detachment.
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86
Chapter 86
Kim Jun-ho negotiates a deal with Baron George, offering protection in exchange for lessons on handling mana. George initially doubts the request but accepts after realizing humans in this world lack mana manipulation knowledge. With the deal struck, Jun-ho organizes the players, establishing guard rosters and exploration teams while managing their morale and fears. William Smith provides healing, and Yoon Joong-hyun reports on basement searches and guard schedules. Meanwhile, George and his subjects efficiently dismantle the castle's drawbridge and upper floors to reinforce the defenses, melting snow for mortar and blocking doors. As the group prepares for the night watch, Jun-ho confirms the arrangements and seeks out George to begin his mana training, just as the floor clear timer counts down.
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10:58
Chapter 86
Kim Jun-ho negotiates a deal with Baron George, offering protection in exchange for lessons on handling mana. George initially doubts the request but accepts after realizing humans in this world lack mana manipulation knowledge. With the deal struck, Jun-ho organizes the players, establishing guard rosters and exploration teams while managing their morale and fears. William Smith provides healing, and Yoon Joong-hyun reports on basement searches and guard schedules. Meanwhile, George and his subjects efficiently dismantle the castle's drawbridge and upper floors to reinforce the defenses, melting snow for mortar and blocking doors. As the group prepares for the night watch, Jun-ho confirms the arrangements and seeks out George to begin his mana training, just as the floor clear timer counts down.
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87
Chapter 87
Kim Jun-ho visits Baron George to learn mana control. George explains that Earthlings accumulate mana too quickly through stats, losing natural control, and advises Jun-ho to meditate and consciously feel the mana's flow. The next day, players continue fortifying the castle while voicing anxieties about monsters and otherworlder betrayals. George leads Jun-ho to a hidden gap behind a torn wall on the fourth floor, revealing a blue portal. They agree to hide it to prevent conflict, as its discovery triggers a floor-clear notification for five people.
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10:26
Chapter 87
Kim Jun-ho visits Baron George to learn mana control. George explains that Earthlings accumulate mana too quickly through stats, losing natural control, and advises Jun-ho to meditate and consciously feel the mana's flow. The next day, players continue fortifying the castle while voicing anxieties about monsters and otherworlder betrayals. George leads Jun-ho to a hidden gap behind a torn wall on the fourth floor, revealing a blue portal. They agree to hide it to prevent conflict, as its discovery triggers a floor-clear notification for five people.
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88
Chapter 88
Baron George oversees sealing the castle walls while Yoon Joong-hyun reports search progress. Kim Jun-ho halts further exploration, suspecting hidden dangers on the third floor. As night falls, players grow restless, voicing conspiracy theories about Jun-ho hoarding benefits, suspecting the otherworlders, or blaming the Tower for psychological manipulation. In a private meeting, Jun-ho, George, Joong-hyun, and William Smith discuss these tensions. William reveals his healing trait but also physical combat capability. Baek Da-hye interrupts to summon them to Ahn Gyeong-nam, who has deciphered a cryptic message in a secret library: 'The moment the remaining past and the future to come become the same. You will all realize once again that you are to die.' Interpreting this as a warning at the halfway point (60 hours remaining), Jun-ho checks the status window, confirming a disaster is imminent when the timer hits 60 hours.
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12:23
Chapter 88
Baron George oversees sealing the castle walls while Yoon Joong-hyun reports search progress. Kim Jun-ho halts further exploration, suspecting hidden dangers on the third floor. As night falls, players grow restless, voicing conspiracy theories about Jun-ho hoarding benefits, suspecting the otherworlders, or blaming the Tower for psychological manipulation. In a private meeting, Jun-ho, George, Joong-hyun, and William Smith discuss these tensions. William reveals his healing trait but also physical combat capability. Baek Da-hye interrupts to summon them to Ahn Gyeong-nam, who has deciphered a cryptic message in a secret library: 'The moment the remaining past and the future to come become the same. You will all realize once again that you are to die.' Interpreting this as a warning at the halfway point (60 hours remaining), Jun-ho checks the status window, confirming a disaster is imminent when the timer hits 60 hours.
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89
Chapter 89
The chapter opens with an emergency assembly at the fourth-floor castle, where Ahn Gyeong-nam briefs the gathered players and residents about a mysterious library found on the first floor. He deciphers a cryptic warning about the 'remaining past and future becoming the same,' interpreting it as a threat arriving when the countdown reaches exactly sixty hours. Following the briefing, the group divides into three teams to reinforce the castle, check supplies, and search the third floor, where they find an empty box but no immediate threats. As the fateful hour approaches, the players take positions on the castle walls under a moonless, freezing night. Gyeong-nam senses an approaching danger through his trait, prompting Baron Jorge to order his guard, Sir Thomas, to look into the darkness. Thomas reports seeing 'waves,' which confuses the crowd until a woman with a prominent chin casts a massive fireball as a flare. The explosion illuminates the horizon, revealing not a natural phenomenon, but an uncountable horde of monsters—orphs, wolves, and goblins—surging forward like a blood-red tide, confirming the imminent disaster.
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10:52
Chapter 89
The chapter opens with an emergency assembly at the fourth-floor castle, where Ahn Gyeong-nam briefs the gathered players and residents about a mysterious library found on the first floor. He deciphers a cryptic warning about the 'remaining past and future becoming the same,' interpreting it as a threat arriving when the countdown reaches exactly sixty hours. Following the briefing, the group divides into three teams to reinforce the castle, check supplies, and search the third floor, where they find an empty box but no immediate threats. As the fateful hour approaches, the players take positions on the castle walls under a moonless, freezing night. Gyeong-nam senses an approaching danger through his trait, prompting Baron Jorge to order his guard, Sir Thomas, to look into the darkness. Thomas reports seeing 'waves,' which confuses the crowd until a woman with a prominent chin casts a massive fireball as a flare. The explosion illuminates the horizon, revealing not a natural phenomenon, but an uncountable horde of monsters—orphs, wolves, and goblins—surging forward like a blood-red tide, confirming the imminent disaster.
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Chapter 90
Kim Jun-ho faces an overwhelming monster horde on Floor 4 and orders Yoon Joong-hyun and William to gather the players while Baron Jorge handles the otherworlders. After the crowd assembles in panic, Jun-ho confirms the threat and outlines a desperate strategy: abandon the vast castle walls and instead barricade the narrow internal passages to funnel the monsters. He volunteers to block one passage himself, activating his Hero trait, while William and others prepare to hold the rest. Jun-ho tests the horde's intelligence by having Lee Miju, a player with a fire trait, shoot a flame at a lone wolf. The wolf dodges, but a goblin behind it is instantly incinerated and vanishes into light, proving the monsters are mindless beasts and their corpses cannot be used as physical barriers. As the horde finally crashes against the walls, Jun-ho descends to his designated post, ready to endure the onslaught.
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10:56
Chapter 90
Kim Jun-ho faces an overwhelming monster horde on Floor 4 and orders Yoon Joong-hyun and William to gather the players while Baron Jorge handles the otherworlders. After the crowd assembles in panic, Jun-ho confirms the threat and outlines a desperate strategy: abandon the vast castle walls and instead barricade the narrow internal passages to funnel the monsters. He volunteers to block one passage himself, activating his Hero trait, while William and others prepare to hold the rest. Jun-ho tests the horde's intelligence by having Lee Miju, a player with a fire trait, shoot a flame at a lone wolf. The wolf dodges, but a goblin behind it is instantly incinerated and vanishes into light, proving the monsters are mindless beasts and their corpses cannot be used as physical barriers. As the horde finally crashes against the walls, Jun-ho descends to his designated post, ready to endure the onslaught.
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