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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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151
Chapter 151
Kim Jun-ho regresses to the start of floor 12 and immediately tests the limits of his cold magic, discovering that consuming a Lesser Elixir significantly reduces the backlash damage. He concludes that difficulty 25 is too high for the man with the mole and decides to wait out the eleven-day preparation period. Upon the group's arrival, Jun-ho selects the lowest reward tier to avoid suspicion, while a bespectacled woman vocalizes her theory that the upcoming test functions as a loyalty game. Jun-ho then addresses the assembled climbers, preparing to steer them toward a strategy that prioritizes survival over optimal rewards, aiming to clear the floor with minimal regressions and avoid the pitfalls of the previous cycle.
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10:15
Chapter 151
Kim Jun-ho regresses to the start of floor 12 and immediately tests the limits of his cold magic, discovering that consuming a Lesser Elixir significantly reduces the backlash damage. He concludes that difficulty 25 is too high for the man with the mole and decides to wait out the eleven-day preparation period. Upon the group's arrival, Jun-ho selects the lowest reward tier to avoid suspicion, while a bespectacled woman vocalizes her theory that the upcoming test functions as a loyalty game. Jun-ho then addresses the assembled climbers, preparing to steer them toward a strategy that prioritizes survival over optimal rewards, aiming to clear the floor with minimal regressions and avoid the pitfalls of the previous cycle.
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152
Chapter 152
Kim Jun-ho reflects on his strategy to clear Floor 12 by managing the overconfident egos of four other players: a short-haired woman with volatile fire abilities, a bespectacled analytical woman, an acne-faced man, and a heavily armored mole-faced man. He recalls how intimidation failed previously and decides to guide them through the second test by manipulating reward selections to expose the difficulty gap. The players choose rewards summing to 85, but Jun-ho suspects a lie. He tricks the mole guy into entering the elevator first with a lower difficulty number, causing him to barely survive a brutal fight against a scythe-wielding mannequin. The mole guy returns severely injured, proving Jun-ho's warnings about escalating difficulty. With the group's arrogance shattered by the visual evidence of the mole guy's injuries, Jun-ho confidently enters the elevator next, expecting to clear the test easily while the others struggle.
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10:53
Chapter 152
Kim Jun-ho reflects on his strategy to clear Floor 12 by managing the overconfident egos of four other players: a short-haired woman with volatile fire abilities, a bespectacled analytical woman, an acne-faced man, and a heavily armored mole-faced man. He recalls how intimidation failed previously and decides to guide them through the second test by manipulating reward selections to expose the difficulty gap. The players choose rewards summing to 85, but Jun-ho suspects a lie. He tricks the mole guy into entering the elevator first with a lower difficulty number, causing him to barely survive a brutal fight against a scythe-wielding mannequin. The mole guy returns severely injured, proving Jun-ho's warnings about escalating difficulty. With the group's arrogance shattered by the visual evidence of the mole guy's injuries, Jun-ho confidently enters the elevator next, expecting to clear the test easily while the others struggle.
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10:53
153
Chapter 153
Kim Jun-ho returns from the first test and encounters three other players: a bespectacled woman, an acne-scarred man, and a mole-marked man. A short-haired woman enters the elevator first and clears difficulty [20]. Kim Jun-ho attempts to impress them with his sword skills, but they react lukewarmly, with acne guy suggesting he try harder difficulties. After the short-haired woman returns victorious, acne guy and the bespectacled woman clear difficulties [13] and [12] respectively. For the final test, the Tower offers three unique rewards at difficulties [20], [30], and [40]. Kim Jun-ho picks [20], while the short-haired woman picks [30]. The remaining three claim they picked [20], but the final score reveals a total of [130], indicating a discrepancy. When Kim Jun-ho prepares to take on the remaining [40] difficulty alone, the three players panic and beg him to take on extra portions of their shares due to exhaustion and damaged gear. Realizing the absurdity of clearing [60] difficulty and sensing their murderous intent, Kim Jun-ho decides to quit the test entirely and enters the elevator to attempt failing the final test deliberately, hoping the Tower's rules allow floor clearance without rewards.
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10:23
Chapter 153
Kim Jun-ho returns from the first test and encounters three other players: a bespectacled woman, an acne-scarred man, and a mole-marked man. A short-haired woman enters the elevator first and clears difficulty [20]. Kim Jun-ho attempts to impress them with his sword skills, but they react lukewarmly, with acne guy suggesting he try harder difficulties. After the short-haired woman returns victorious, acne guy and the bespectacled woman clear difficulties [13] and [12] respectively. For the final test, the Tower offers three unique rewards at difficulties [20], [30], and [40]. Kim Jun-ho picks [20], while the short-haired woman picks [30]. The remaining three claim they picked [20], but the final score reveals a total of [130], indicating a discrepancy. When Kim Jun-ho prepares to take on the remaining [40] difficulty alone, the three players panic and beg him to take on extra portions of their shares due to exhaustion and damaged gear. Realizing the absurdity of clearing [60] difficulty and sensing their murderous intent, Kim Jun-ho decides to quit the test entirely and enters the elevator to attempt failing the final test deliberately, hoping the Tower's rules allow floor clearance without rewards.
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10:23
154
Chapter 154
The protagonist clears Floor 12 by exploiting a rule loophole, convincing four reluctant elevator passengers to choose the lowest difficulty to avoid death. He explains that failing only forfeits rewards, not lives, and gives an elixir to a short-haired woman who performed her duties. After clearing the floor, he returns to his apartment and is greeted by Choi Ji-won, who expresses relief and concern. They rest for two days before he recounts his ordeal. Ji-won then reveals she has prepared the groundwork for him to become an Association-affiliated player, ensuring he can access information and regress safely without repercussions. The chapter concludes with the protagonist acknowledging the value of this arrangement for their future plans.
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9:14
Chapter 154
The protagonist clears Floor 12 by exploiting a rule loophole, convincing four reluctant elevator passengers to choose the lowest difficulty to avoid death. He explains that failing only forfeits rewards, not lives, and gives an elixir to a short-haired woman who performed her duties. After clearing the floor, he returns to his apartment and is greeted by Choi Ji-won, who expresses relief and concern. They rest for two days before he recounts his ordeal. Ji-won then reveals she has prepared the groundwork for him to become an Association-affiliated player, ensuring he can access information and regress safely without repercussions. The chapter concludes with the protagonist acknowledging the value of this arrangement for their future plans.
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155
Chapter 155
Choi Ji-won debriefs Kim Jun-ho after clearing Floor 12, explaining that his 11-day wait was due to top-tier players taking a two-week break following her overwhelming performance. She reveals that major global powers were vying to recruit her and that the Player Association president, Michael Zetter, has gone off the grid. Ji-won also shares intelligence that the Association suspects a cooperative relationship between her and Jun-ho but lacks proof of their romantic involvement. Shifting to Tower-related information, Ji-won confirms that a liar among Jun-ho's Floor 12 partners manipulated the difficulty by choosing a higher reward, forcing him to face a much harder final test alone. Despite Jun-ho's doubts about handling the increased difficulty, Ji-won encourages him to use the waiting period to master his cold mana. She gifts him a unique A-grade trait selection paper—the [40] reward she already claimed—reminding him that his actual burden is only [70], not [80], and urging him to grow stronger so he won't have to make painful choices.
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9:37
Chapter 155
Choi Ji-won debriefs Kim Jun-ho after clearing Floor 12, explaining that his 11-day wait was due to top-tier players taking a two-week break following her overwhelming performance. She reveals that major global powers were vying to recruit her and that the Player Association president, Michael Zetter, has gone off the grid. Ji-won also shares intelligence that the Association suspects a cooperative relationship between her and Jun-ho but lacks proof of their romantic involvement. Shifting to Tower-related information, Ji-won confirms that a liar among Jun-ho's Floor 12 partners manipulated the difficulty by choosing a higher reward, forcing him to face a much harder final test alone. Despite Jun-ho's doubts about handling the increased difficulty, Ji-won encourages him to use the waiting period to master his cold mana. She gifts him a unique A-grade trait selection paper—the [40] reward she already claimed—reminding him that his actual burden is only [70], not [80], and urging him to grow stronger so he won't have to make painful choices.
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9:37
156
Chapter 156
Choi Ji-won hands over all her accumulated rewards, including a Unique Trait Box, to Kim Jun-ho after he clears Floor 12 at difficulty [40]. Jun-ho expresses deep anxiety about his reliance on her, his inferiority in talent, and his deteriorating mental state, which has made him view other players as expendable NPCs. He proposes they take a year-long break to rest and enjoy life before continuing their climb. Ji-won reassures him, sharing her own past fears of disappointing her late father and recalling their earlier promise to climb together. She emphasizes that failure is acceptable as long as they give their best, and encourages him to face his challenges without premature fear. Jun-ho accepts her advice, feeling renewed. After a brief, lighthearted compromise to rest for two weeks, Jun-ho regresses back to the start of Floor 12, determined to master cold mana and become someone he can be proud of.
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10:13
Chapter 156
Choi Ji-won hands over all her accumulated rewards, including a Unique Trait Box, to Kim Jun-ho after he clears Floor 12 at difficulty [40]. Jun-ho expresses deep anxiety about his reliance on her, his inferiority in talent, and his deteriorating mental state, which has made him view other players as expendable NPCs. He proposes they take a year-long break to rest and enjoy life before continuing their climb. Ji-won reassures him, sharing her own past fears of disappointing her late father and recalling their earlier promise to climb together. She emphasizes that failure is acceptable as long as they give their best, and encourages him to face his challenges without premature fear. Jun-ho accepts her advice, feeling renewed. After a brief, lighthearted compromise to rest for two weeks, Jun-ho regresses back to the start of Floor 12, determined to master cold mana and become someone he can be proud of.
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157
Chapter 157
Kim Jun-ho reflects on his frequent regressions and the dangerous side effects of his newly acquired chill mana, which causes his heart to seize if not carefully controlled. He recalls how Choi Ji-won helped him test and select the Chill Affinity trait, resolving his dilemma over the A-grade Trait Selection. After drinking an elixir, he enters a deep meditative state to practice mana circulation, unaware that eleven days have passed. Meanwhile, a group of new players arrives on Floor 12. One arrogant young man, nicknamed acne guy, loudly explores the modern-looking room and calls his teammates over. Drawn by curiosity and arrogance, he opens a suspicious door leaking white smoke, only to have his muscles seize from the chill mana. He collapses, frozen and unable to move, as his gaze locks onto Kim Jun-ho sitting cross-legged on a bed, wreathed in cold mist with a sword across his lap, mistaking him for a legendary sage.
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11:52
Chapter 157
Kim Jun-ho reflects on his frequent regressions and the dangerous side effects of his newly acquired chill mana, which causes his heart to seize if not carefully controlled. He recalls how Choi Ji-won helped him test and select the Chill Affinity trait, resolving his dilemma over the A-grade Trait Selection. After drinking an elixir, he enters a deep meditative state to practice mana circulation, unaware that eleven days have passed. Meanwhile, a group of new players arrives on Floor 12. One arrogant young man, nicknamed acne guy, loudly explores the modern-looking room and calls his teammates over. Drawn by curiosity and arrogance, he opens a suspicious door leaking white smoke, only to have his muscles seize from the chill mana. He collapses, frozen and unable to move, as his gaze locks onto Kim Jun-ho sitting cross-legged on a bed, wreathed in cold mist with a sword across his lap, mistaking him for a legendary sage.
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11:52
158
Chapter 158
Kim Jun-ho continues his internal training with his chill mana, wondering if his body is adapting or if the mana itself is changing. After days of meditation, he opens his eyes to find four players frozen by his cold aura, except for a short-haired girl who resists with fire. He explains the situation, noting the activation of his Awe trait synergy, which makes the newcomers fear and respect him. He leads them to the Floor 12 test site, where they must choose rewards before the trials. All four players, along with Jun-ho, select the Custom Item Box. However, when the elevator displays a total of [25] instead of the expected [30], Jun-ho realizes one of the players lied about their choice, setting up the first test.
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9:53
Chapter 158
Kim Jun-ho continues his internal training with his chill mana, wondering if his body is adapting or if the mana itself is changing. After days of meditation, he opens his eyes to find four players frozen by his cold aura, except for a short-haired girl who resists with fire. He explains the situation, noting the activation of his Awe trait synergy, which makes the newcomers fear and respect him. He leads them to the Floor 12 test site, where they must choose rewards before the trials. All four players, along with Jun-ho, select the Custom Item Box. However, when the elevator displays a total of [25] instead of the expected [30], Jun-ho realizes one of the players lied about their choice, setting up the first test.
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9:53
159
Chapter 159
Kim Jun-ho enters Floor 12, confident the bespectacled woman is the traitor from the previous test. He analyzes her motives and decides against punishing her, opting instead to manipulate the test's difficulty by choosing a low reward. The woman, realizing her betrayal was foiled, backs down. Jun-ho chooses [15], prompting the short-haired girl to follow suit while others stick to [10]. He easily clears the second test with his chill ability, reinforcing his intimidating presence. For the final test, Jun-ho deliberately selects [40] to ensure a challenging fight, despite the others' shock. He engages the black mannequin, dominating the encounter with his chill. However, he notices the mannequin's movements are sluggish and its strikes lack force, realizing his chill is passively suppressing its abilities even at higher difficulties, making the fight far too easy.
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12:37
Chapter 159
Kim Jun-ho enters Floor 12, confident the bespectacled woman is the traitor from the previous test. He analyzes her motives and decides against punishing her, opting instead to manipulate the test's difficulty by choosing a low reward. The woman, realizing her betrayal was foiled, backs down. Jun-ho chooses [15], prompting the short-haired girl to follow suit while others stick to [10]. He easily clears the second test with his chill ability, reinforcing his intimidating presence. For the final test, Jun-ho deliberately selects [40] to ensure a challenging fight, despite the others' shock. He engages the black mannequin, dominating the encounter with his chill. However, he notices the mannequin's movements are sluggish and its strikes lack force, realizing his chill is passively suppressing its abilities even at higher difficulties, making the fight far too easy.
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12:37
160
Chapter 160
Kim Jun-ho effortlessly clears the [40] difficulty mannequin test using his cold mana, leaving the bespectacled woman and other players rattled. After the system announces the floor clear, he returns to Floor 1 and collects his rewards, which include a Custom Item Box, an Elixir of Experience, and a Book of Possibilities. He finds the elixir useless but keeps the talisman and book. Back in his apartment, Choi Ji-won immediately notices his deteriorated physical state, checking his temperature and forcing him to drink an elixir. She expresses relief and concern over his use of the cold mana, which causes severe physical debuffs. Kim Jun-ho explains the events of Floor 12, and Ji-won advises him to minimize its use to avoid regression. He then tests the Book of Possibilities, which fails to provide useful data due to his unstable control over the mana. After reviewing his other rewards, including a Woohwang Cheongsimhwan and a Scroll of Appraisal, he prepares to challenge the [70] difficulty mannequin to test his limits.
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10:37
Chapter 160
Kim Jun-ho effortlessly clears the [40] difficulty mannequin test using his cold mana, leaving the bespectacled woman and other players rattled. After the system announces the floor clear, he returns to Floor 1 and collects his rewards, which include a Custom Item Box, an Elixir of Experience, and a Book of Possibilities. He finds the elixir useless but keeps the talisman and book. Back in his apartment, Choi Ji-won immediately notices his deteriorated physical state, checking his temperature and forcing him to drink an elixir. She expresses relief and concern over his use of the cold mana, which causes severe physical debuffs. Kim Jun-ho explains the events of Floor 12, and Ji-won advises him to minimize its use to avoid regression. He then tests the Book of Possibilities, which fails to provide useful data due to his unstable control over the mana. After reviewing his other rewards, including a Woohwang Cheongsimhwan and a Scroll of Appraisal, he prepares to challenge the [70] difficulty mannequin to test his limits.
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10:37
161
Chapter 161
Choi Ji-won waits in their apartment, reading psychology books and debating dinner plans with her sentient sword, Bung-bung. Kim Jun-ho returns early from Floor 12, explaining that he defeated the [70] difficulty mannequin but overexerted his mana, causing his heart to stop and triggering a regression. Ji-won suggests resting for a week before entering Floor 13 to avoid another crisis, which Jun-ho accepts. Upon entering the new floor, they find themselves in a hot, sprawling wasteland. Ji-won quickly locates Jun-ho using the cold presence of his chill ability, and they share a brief moment cooling off. She points out a group of players in dwarven armor near some wagons marked with a 17/20 player count. Recognizing the floor's setup, they decide to approach the group, confident in their combined strength to clear the stage efficiently.
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9:09
Chapter 161
Choi Ji-won waits in their apartment, reading psychology books and debating dinner plans with her sentient sword, Bung-bung. Kim Jun-ho returns early from Floor 12, explaining that he defeated the [70] difficulty mannequin but overexerted his mana, causing his heart to stop and triggering a regression. Ji-won suggests resting for a week before entering Floor 13 to avoid another crisis, which Jun-ho accepts. Upon entering the new floor, they find themselves in a hot, sprawling wasteland. Ji-won quickly locates Jun-ho using the cold presence of his chill ability, and they share a brief moment cooling off. She points out a group of players in dwarven armor near some wagons marked with a 17/20 player count. Recognizing the floor's setup, they decide to approach the group, confident in their combined strength to clear the stage efficiently.
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Chapter 162
Kim Jun-ho and Choi Ji-won arrive at a carriage to find a belligerent heavyset Asian player and a calm white skinhead in a standoff. Ji-won's presence immediately shifts the crowd's mood, drawing recognition and murmurs about her reputation as a top-tier player. As the remaining adventurers gather, a mysterious man with a thick mustache materializes to brief them on an escort commission to Kallada Village, emphasizing the need to protect the valuable cargo inside. He abruptly vanishes inside the carriage, leaving the players confused and frustrated. Once the mission begins and the carriage starts moving on its own, Jun-ho privately outlines three possible scenarios to Ji-won: the cargo is genuinely valuable, it contains a hidden threat, or it is merely bait to lure the players into an ambush. He concludes that the safest strategy is to treat it as a standard escort mission and clear it without overthinking hidden traps. Ji-won agrees, and both proceed with cautious optimism.
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9:29
Chapter 162
Kim Jun-ho and Choi Ji-won arrive at a carriage to find a belligerent heavyset Asian player and a calm white skinhead in a standoff. Ji-won's presence immediately shifts the crowd's mood, drawing recognition and murmurs about her reputation as a top-tier player. As the remaining adventurers gather, a mysterious man with a thick mustache materializes to brief them on an escort commission to Kallada Village, emphasizing the need to protect the valuable cargo inside. He abruptly vanishes inside the carriage, leaving the players confused and frustrated. Once the mission begins and the carriage starts moving on its own, Jun-ho privately outlines three possible scenarios to Ji-won: the cargo is genuinely valuable, it contains a hidden threat, or it is merely bait to lure the players into an ambush. He concludes that the safest strategy is to treat it as a standard escort mission and clear it without overthinking hidden traps. Ji-won agrees, and both proceed with cautious optimism.
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163
Chapter 163
A group of twenty players escorts a carriage through a scorching desert, maintaining silence and tension. A talkative player attempts to lecture the group about staying alert, but is quickly shut down by a skinhead. When a player tries to peek under the carriage, Ji-won swiftly confronts and threatens him, reinforcing her overwhelming strength and deterring others from tampering with the cargo. Suddenly, a player at the front spots an approaching dust cloud, revealing a stampede of around a hundred frenzied black cattle. While players panic and question how to handle the horses, Jun-ho steps forward. He uses condensed cold mana to freeze the knee joints of the lead cattle, causing a domino effect that halts the herd. The remaining cows are quickly dispatched by the stunned players. As night falls, the group prepares to camp. A scarred black player suggests a night watch rotation, hoping to secretly loot the carriage, but Ji-won refuses, volunteering to stand watch alone for three days without sleep, citing her exceptional stamina and traits.
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10:22
Chapter 163
A group of twenty players escorts a carriage through a scorching desert, maintaining silence and tension. A talkative player attempts to lecture the group about staying alert, but is quickly shut down by a skinhead. When a player tries to peek under the carriage, Ji-won swiftly confronts and threatens him, reinforcing her overwhelming strength and deterring others from tampering with the cargo. Suddenly, a player at the front spots an approaching dust cloud, revealing a stampede of around a hundred frenzied black cattle. While players panic and question how to handle the horses, Jun-ho steps forward. He uses condensed cold mana to freeze the knee joints of the lead cattle, causing a domino effect that halts the herd. The remaining cows are quickly dispatched by the stunned players. As night falls, the group prepares to camp. A scarred black player suggests a night watch rotation, hoping to secretly loot the carriage, but Ji-won refuses, volunteering to stand watch alone for three days without sleep, citing her exceptional stamina and traits.
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Chapter 164
Kim Jun-ho and Choi Ji-won lead a group of players through a wasteland on Floor 13, enduring a grueling four-day journey past the promised three days. Ji-won's relentless combat prowess and watch duty keep the group's morale intact, though rumors about her background circulate. Jun-ho and Ji-won's sentient sword, Bung-bung, monitor for threats, finding none despite Jun-ho's growing suspicion that the smooth journey hides a trap. After fending off beast attacks, the group's progress halts when the horses stop. A nun emerges from warped space, guides them into the village of Calada, and then vanishes with the carriages, leaving the players in the barren wasteland. A system notification confirms Floor 13 is cleared. As the players enter the portal, Jun-ho and Ji-won discuss the anticlimactic clear and plan to gather intel, only to learn from another group that the standard clear simply requires surviving five days, confirming they missed a crucial detail.
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11:11
Chapter 164
Kim Jun-ho and Choi Ji-won lead a group of players through a wasteland on Floor 13, enduring a grueling four-day journey past the promised three days. Ji-won's relentless combat prowess and watch duty keep the group's morale intact, though rumors about her background circulate. Jun-ho and Ji-won's sentient sword, Bung-bung, monitor for threats, finding none despite Jun-ho's growing suspicion that the smooth journey hides a trap. After fending off beast attacks, the group's progress halts when the horses stop. A nun emerges from warped space, guides them into the village of Calada, and then vanishes with the carriages, leaving the players in the barren wasteland. A system notification confirms Floor 13 is cleared. As the players enter the portal, Jun-ho and Ji-won discuss the anticlimactic clear and plan to gather intel, only to learn from another group that the standard clear simply requires surviving five days, confirming they missed a crucial detail.
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Chapter 165
Kim Jun-ho and Choi Ji-won discuss the new 'Quick Reflexes' trait, noting its impact on combat dynamics and the widening skill gap among Tower players. Jun-ho suspects undiscovered secrets on Floor 13 despite the Association's claims. After regressing to the floor's start, Jun-ho decides to test the mysterious carriage by cutting its canvas and smashing a crate, releasing black smoke. An angry player confronts him, but Ji-won intervenes to prevent violence. Jun-ho observes that breaking crates mutates the horses into monsters and causes debuffs in other players, confirming a punishment mechanic. Concluding that the true mastermind remains hidden, Jun-ho resolves to investigate the village where a suspicious nun was previously spotted.
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10:42
Chapter 165
Kim Jun-ho and Choi Ji-won discuss the new 'Quick Reflexes' trait, noting its impact on combat dynamics and the widening skill gap among Tower players. Jun-ho suspects undiscovered secrets on Floor 13 despite the Association's claims. After regressing to the floor's start, Jun-ho decides to test the mysterious carriage by cutting its canvas and smashing a crate, releasing black smoke. An angry player confronts him, but Ji-won intervenes to prevent violence. Jun-ho observes that breaking crates mutates the horses into monsters and causes debuffs in other players, confirming a punishment mechanic. Concluding that the true mastermind remains hidden, Jun-ho resolves to investigate the village where a suspicious nun was previously spotted.
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Chapter 166
Kim Jun-ho investigates Floor 13, suspecting a hidden element despite apparent clearance. He encounters a nun guiding a carriage of dangerous death energy, who initially confronts him before explaining the escort mission. Jun-ho discovers wooden puppets resembling villagers and the mustached man, deepening his confusion. After regressing to verify his suspicions, he finds nothing hidden. Choi Ji-won comforts him, suggesting the Tower's design is straightforward and that other players hide the box's debuff effects out of guilt. Convinced, Jun-ho clears Floor 14 with Ji-won in a single night, earning excellent rewards. Though a nagging intuition remains, he accepts the clear and prepares to ascend to Floor 15, unaware of the significant changes awaiting him.
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9:47
Chapter 166
Kim Jun-ho investigates Floor 13, suspecting a hidden element despite apparent clearance. He encounters a nun guiding a carriage of dangerous death energy, who initially confronts him before explaining the escort mission. Jun-ho discovers wooden puppets resembling villagers and the mustached man, deepening his confusion. After regressing to verify his suspicions, he finds nothing hidden. Choi Ji-won comforts him, suggesting the Tower's design is straightforward and that other players hide the box's debuff effects out of guilt. Convinced, Jun-ho clears Floor 14 with Ji-won in a single night, earning excellent rewards. Though a nagging intuition remains, he accepts the clear and prepares to ascend to Floor 15, unaware of the significant changes awaiting him.
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Chapter 167
Kim Jun-ho enters Floor 15, a surreal black mountain floating in an ocean of lava under a dark sky with a visible sun. He climbs to the summit and finds a pit containing a single, deeply wrinkled elder carving tiny stone figurines. The elder, who claims to be a caretaker and helper rather than a god or archangel, offers Jun-ho a choice of rewards for clearing the floor. Jun-ho, suspicious of the lack of a trial, questions the elder's motives and the nature of the floors. The elder explains that Floors 11 through 15 were designed to help climbers grow stronger and provides safety nets to ensure floors are never permanently impossible to clear. Jun-ho chooses the lowest-value reward, the Elder's Wise Counsel, and asks about hidden routes on Floors 13 and 14. The elder confirms minor progression changes but no major hidden rewards, then dismisses Jun-ho through a portal. Upon returning to reality, Jun-ho finds Choi Ji-won urgently calling him over to look at her phone, which displays a secret message from Michael Zetter requesting her contact.
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13:05
Chapter 167
Kim Jun-ho enters Floor 15, a surreal black mountain floating in an ocean of lava under a dark sky with a visible sun. He climbs to the summit and finds a pit containing a single, deeply wrinkled elder carving tiny stone figurines. The elder, who claims to be a caretaker and helper rather than a god or archangel, offers Jun-ho a choice of rewards for clearing the floor. Jun-ho, suspicious of the lack of a trial, questions the elder's motives and the nature of the floors. The elder explains that Floors 11 through 15 were designed to help climbers grow stronger and provides safety nets to ensure floors are never permanently impossible to clear. Jun-ho chooses the lowest-value reward, the Elder's Wise Counsel, and asks about hidden routes on Floors 13 and 14. The elder confirms minor progression changes but no major hidden rewards, then dismisses Jun-ho through a portal. Upon returning to reality, Jun-ho finds Choi Ji-won urgently calling him over to look at her phone, which displays a secret message from Michael Zetter requesting her contact.
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Chapter 168
Kim Jun-ho visits a convenience store to test a strange red-screen ad, discovering it contains hidden Tower-related text only visible to players. He and Choi Ji-won analyze the ad, realizing it's a cleverly disguised message from Michael Zetter targeting those who cleared Floor 15. They discuss the discrepancies in Floor 15 experiences and Zetter's unusual request to meet in person, bypassing official channels. After verifying Zetter's identity through a live broadcast where he mentions 'kimchi', they agree to host him at Ji-won's apartment. Michael Zetter arrives via long-range teleportation, immediately stating that a major crisis will threaten Earth in ten months.
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11:34
Chapter 168
Kim Jun-ho visits a convenience store to test a strange red-screen ad, discovering it contains hidden Tower-related text only visible to players. He and Choi Ji-won analyze the ad, realizing it's a cleverly disguised message from Michael Zetter targeting those who cleared Floor 15. They discuss the discrepancies in Floor 15 experiences and Zetter's unusual request to meet in person, bypassing official channels. After verifying Zetter's identity through a live broadcast where he mentions 'kimchi', they agree to host him at Ji-won's apartment. Michael Zetter arrives via long-range teleportation, immediately stating that a major crisis will threaten Earth in ten months.
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Chapter 169
Michael Zetter visits Kim Jun-ho and Choi Ji-won to warn them of an impending crisis on Earth. He reveals that he has been secretly gathering exceptionally dangerous players under the Player Association to protect them from political exploitation. Michael explains that a player named Mahesh used his Divination ability on a dragon statue in Floor 15, revealing a countdown timer set to roughly one year. Michael theorizes that once the timer reaches zero, the statues from Floor 15 will manifest physically on Earth, causing a massive catastrophe. He discusses two theoretical solutions: preventing players from entering Floor 15, which he deems impossible, or drastically increasing the number of strong players to respond to the monsters. Michael concludes that humanity must enter an era led by players to survive the coming disaster, emphasizing the heavy responsibility he now carries as the Association president.
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11:40
Chapter 169
Michael Zetter visits Kim Jun-ho and Choi Ji-won to warn them of an impending crisis on Earth. He reveals that he has been secretly gathering exceptionally dangerous players under the Player Association to protect them from political exploitation. Michael explains that a player named Mahesh used his Divination ability on a dragon statue in Floor 15, revealing a countdown timer set to roughly one year. Michael theorizes that once the timer reaches zero, the statues from Floor 15 will manifest physically on Earth, causing a massive catastrophe. He discusses two theoretical solutions: preventing players from entering Floor 15, which he deems impossible, or drastically increasing the number of strong players to respond to the monsters. Michael concludes that humanity must enter an era led by players to survive the coming disaster, emphasizing the heavy responsibility he now carries as the Association president.
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Chapter 170
Michael Zetter meets with Kim Jun-ho and Choi Ji-won to propose a comprehensive plan for elevating Tower players. He argues that global governments are neglecting their duty to support climbers, instead relying on public figures like Ji-won without providing material aid. To rectify this, Michael outlines a system to create player grades (S to F) and a ranking structure, aiming to redirect national defense budgets toward player development and compensation. He sends a detailed document to Ji-won and requests their support to legitimize and expand the Player Association's influence. After Michael departs, Jun-ho and Ji-won discuss the proposal. Jun-ho suggests taking a ten-month break to observe the outcome, but Ji-won expresses deep concern about their shared regression ability. She fears that prolonged periods of domestic routine and comfort might dilute the intense emotions required to trigger regression, potentially severing their ability to return to the Tower together.
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9:43
Chapter 170
Michael Zetter meets with Kim Jun-ho and Choi Ji-won to propose a comprehensive plan for elevating Tower players. He argues that global governments are neglecting their duty to support climbers, instead relying on public figures like Ji-won without providing material aid. To rectify this, Michael outlines a system to create player grades (S to F) and a ranking structure, aiming to redirect national defense budgets toward player development and compensation. He sends a detailed document to Ji-won and requests their support to legitimize and expand the Player Association's influence. After Michael departs, Jun-ho and Ji-won discuss the proposal. Jun-ho suggests taking a ten-month break to observe the outcome, but Ji-won expresses deep concern about their shared regression ability. She fears that prolonged periods of domestic routine and comfort might dilute the intense emotions required to trigger regression, potentially severing their ability to return to the Tower together.
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Chapter 171
The chapter opens with a tense, intimate conversation between Kim Jun-ho and Choi Ji-won regarding the possibility of losing their shared regression memories. Ji-won voices her fears about their relationship fading over time, while Jun-ho attempts to reassure her, suggesting they seek the Elder's Wise Counsel on Floor 15 for a solution. Their banter lightens the mood, and Bung-bung chimes in with a teasing remark before they decide to spend the night together. Jun-ho then regresses to Floor 15, where he encounters a wizened old man chipping away at stone. He selects the Elder's Wise Counsel reward and asks about using a Scroll of Appraisal. The Elder astutely points out a forgotten ring in Jun-ho's pocket, advising him to appraise it. After clearing the floor, Jun-ho presses the Elder for more information by asking what would happen if he destroyed the statues scattered around the area.
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9:37
Chapter 171
The chapter opens with a tense, intimate conversation between Kim Jun-ho and Choi Ji-won regarding the possibility of losing their shared regression memories. Ji-won voices her fears about their relationship fading over time, while Jun-ho attempts to reassure her, suggesting they seek the Elder's Wise Counsel on Floor 15 for a solution. Their banter lightens the mood, and Bung-bung chimes in with a teasing remark before they decide to spend the night together. Jun-ho then regresses to Floor 15, where he encounters a wizened old man chipping away at stone. He selects the Elder's Wise Counsel reward and asks about using a Scroll of Appraisal. The Elder astutely points out a forgotten ring in Jun-ho's pocket, advising him to appraise it. After clearing the floor, Jun-ho presses the Elder for more information by asking what would happen if he destroyed the statues scattered around the area.
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Chapter 172
Kim Jun-ho enters Floor 15, a desolate landscape of black sky and magma filled with stone statues. He encounters the floor's administrator, an old man who carves the statues and oversees the trial. To test the floor's mechanics and the old man's nature without revealing his regression ability, Jun-ho pretends to be a confused newcomer. He asks to break the statues, and the old man encourages him to do so, even demonstrating by smashing a wolf statue himself. After Jun-ho destroys the remaining statues, the old man explains that the floor is a copy of a real place and the statues are merely keepsakes that regenerate. Following a regression triggered by the damage, Jun-ho returns and engages the old man in a deeper conversation, feigning despair over the Tower's hardships. The old man listens sympathetically, revealing his cynical view that the Tower primarily sacrifices climbers rather than testing humanity as a whole, before smiling brightly and dismissing Jun-ho's worries.
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9:26
Chapter 172
Kim Jun-ho enters Floor 15, a desolate landscape of black sky and magma filled with stone statues. He encounters the floor's administrator, an old man who carves the statues and oversees the trial. To test the floor's mechanics and the old man's nature without revealing his regression ability, Jun-ho pretends to be a confused newcomer. He asks to break the statues, and the old man encourages him to do so, even demonstrating by smashing a wolf statue himself. After Jun-ho destroys the remaining statues, the old man explains that the floor is a copy of a real place and the statues are merely keepsakes that regenerate. Following a regression triggered by the damage, Jun-ho returns and engages the old man in a deeper conversation, feigning despair over the Tower's hardships. The old man listens sympathetically, revealing his cynical view that the Tower primarily sacrifices climbers rather than testing humanity as a whole, before smiling brightly and dismissing Jun-ho's worries.
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Chapter 173
Kim Jun-ho engages in a prolonged, carefully orchestrated conversation with an unnamed elderly man on Floor 15. Through repeated regressions, Jun-ho has been testing the elder's worldview, which reveals a deep contempt for ordinary humanity and a belief that climbers deserve to bear the burden alone. The elder initially probes Jun-ho's motives but gradually opens up, noting a strange familiarity and kinship with the young protagonist. Jun-ho shares a fabricated story of betrayal by the Goblin Shaman and other climbers to mirror the elder's own cynicism. The elder acknowledges Jun-ho's pain but warns him against adopting a solitary, ruthless path, revealing that he once believed he could save everyone alone. The chapter concludes with the elder collapsing from a physical toll and delivering a profound revelation: the Tower's inhabitants are survivors of a world that failed to climb to the end.
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9:58
Chapter 173
Kim Jun-ho engages in a prolonged, carefully orchestrated conversation with an unnamed elderly man on Floor 15. Through repeated regressions, Jun-ho has been testing the elder's worldview, which reveals a deep contempt for ordinary humanity and a belief that climbers deserve to bear the burden alone. The elder initially probes Jun-ho's motives but gradually opens up, noting a strange familiarity and kinship with the young protagonist. Jun-ho shares a fabricated story of betrayal by the Goblin Shaman and other climbers to mirror the elder's own cynicism. The elder acknowledges Jun-ho's pain but warns him against adopting a solitary, ruthless path, revealing that he once believed he could save everyone alone. The chapter concludes with the elder collapsing from a physical toll and delivering a profound revelation: the Tower's inhabitants are survivors of a world that failed to climb to the end.
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Chapter 174
The elder recounts his tragic history to Kim Jun-ho, explaining that Floors 11 through 15 were designed by him during a period of deep despair. He describes his past as a genius mage and swordsman who protected his fantasy world from the Tower's influence using a puppet legion. However, his hoarding of rewards and perceived ambition led the emperor and other climbers to attack him. In a final desperate move, one climber stripped the planet's atmosphere, causing widespread extinction. The survivors retreated underground, but a meteor destroyed the surface, leaving them with no hope. Facing a plea from the underground leader to end their suffering, the elder was about to kill everyone before the Tower made its proposal. He now shares his hard-earned wisdom with Jun-ho, advising him to build trust, share rewards, and kill enemies decisively. The elder then prepares to reset his own soul, warning Jun-ho about the dangers of using his ability near archangels before a blinding flash initiates a regression to the start of Floor 15.
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10:19
Chapter 174
The elder recounts his tragic history to Kim Jun-ho, explaining that Floors 11 through 15 were designed by him during a period of deep despair. He describes his past as a genius mage and swordsman who protected his fantasy world from the Tower's influence using a puppet legion. However, his hoarding of rewards and perceived ambition led the emperor and other climbers to attack him. In a final desperate move, one climber stripped the planet's atmosphere, causing widespread extinction. The survivors retreated underground, but a meteor destroyed the surface, leaving them with no hope. Facing a plea from the underground leader to end their suffering, the elder was about to kill everyone before the Tower made its proposal. He now shares his hard-earned wisdom with Jun-ho, advising him to build trust, share rewards, and kill enemies decisively. The elder then prepares to reset his own soul, warning Jun-ho about the dangers of using his ability near archangels before a blinding flash initiates a regression to the start of Floor 15.
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Chapter 175
After regressing, Kim Jun-ho climbs a mountain and encounters the Floor 15 elder, a wrinkled old man carving a statue. The elder questions Jun-ho's identity, requests a C-grade Trait Selection, and explains how trait lists appear. He warns Jun-ho about the dangers of regressing near archangels and validates his decision not to regress at Floor 2. The elder shares fragmented knowledge about Floors 11 through 14, speculating about the dwarves' underground city and mysterious machines. He admits uncertainty about why he collected dark energy and acknowledges he couldn't fully explain it. Reflecting on the elder's advice to build trust and eliminate threats decisively, Jun-ho realizes he cannot make such heavy decisions alone. He returns to Floor 1 and finds Choi Ji-won waiting. She notices his poor condition and asks about his regressions. Jun-ho attempts to warn her about the elder's true nature and the impending dragon invasion, but the Tower's filter blocks his transmission. Unable to convey the full truth, he settles for sharing only the confirmed timeline: dragons will attack Earth in ten months.
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9:31
Chapter 175
After regressing, Kim Jun-ho climbs a mountain and encounters the Floor 15 elder, a wrinkled old man carving a statue. The elder questions Jun-ho's identity, requests a C-grade Trait Selection, and explains how trait lists appear. He warns Jun-ho about the dangers of regressing near archangels and validates his decision not to regress at Floor 2. The elder shares fragmented knowledge about Floors 11 through 14, speculating about the dwarves' underground city and mysterious machines. He admits uncertainty about why he collected dark energy and acknowledges he couldn't fully explain it. Reflecting on the elder's advice to build trust and eliminate threats decisively, Jun-ho realizes he cannot make such heavy decisions alone. He returns to Floor 1 and finds Choi Ji-won waiting. She notices his poor condition and asks about his regressions. Jun-ho attempts to warn her about the elder's true nature and the impending dragon invasion, but the Tower's filter blocks his transmission. Unable to convey the full truth, he settles for sharing only the confirmed timeline: dragons will attack Earth in ten months.
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Chapter 176
Choi Ji-won packs her belongings in Kim Jun-ho's apartment, sharing a tender but practical farewell before departing for a ten-month separation. They agree to maintain contact via text while gathering crucial information separately to prevent future Tower-related disasters. Kim Jun-ho reflects on the moral weight of preemptively eliminating dangerous players, a concept he learned from a past mentor. He contacts Azai Yuuki, the Grim Reaper, who eagerly accepts a covert mission to investigate top global players. Over the following months, Kim Jun-ho builds a wide network among Korean climbers, frequently meeting with figures like Kang Chan, Park Cheol-jin, and the Ahn brothers. The chapter concludes with a phone call from Ji-won, marking the halfway point of their agreed separation.
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9:31
Chapter 176
Choi Ji-won packs her belongings in Kim Jun-ho's apartment, sharing a tender but practical farewell before departing for a ten-month separation. They agree to maintain contact via text while gathering crucial information separately to prevent future Tower-related disasters. Kim Jun-ho reflects on the moral weight of preemptively eliminating dangerous players, a concept he learned from a past mentor. He contacts Azai Yuuki, the Grim Reaper, who eagerly accepts a covert mission to investigate top global players. Over the following months, Kim Jun-ho builds a wide network among Korean climbers, frequently meeting with figures like Kang Chan, Park Cheol-jin, and the Ahn brothers. The chapter concludes with a phone call from Ji-won, marking the halfway point of their agreed separation.
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Chapter 177
Kim Jun-ho and Choi Ji-won share a lengthy, warm phone call spanning five months of accumulated small talk. They exchange personal anecdotes, discuss a new phone number, and review detailed intelligence documents they have compiled on Korean and international Tower players. Jun-ho shares the Ring of Natural Order, which can delete a target's trait, relieving Ji-won's fear of his forced immortality. Ji-won then presents plans from the Player Association and a proposal from the US government regarding a mysterious book. The conversation ends with mutual affection and anticipation for their upcoming reunion.
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9:59
Chapter 177
Kim Jun-ho and Choi Ji-won share a lengthy, warm phone call spanning five months of accumulated small talk. They exchange personal anecdotes, discuss a new phone number, and review detailed intelligence documents they have compiled on Korean and international Tower players. Jun-ho shares the Ring of Natural Order, which can delete a target's trait, relieving Ji-won's fear of his forced immortality. Ji-won then presents plans from the Player Association and a proposal from the US government regarding a mysterious book. The conversation ends with mutual affection and anticipation for their upcoming reunion.
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Chapter 178
Kim Jun-ho spends his downtime at home, reflecting on his enhanced physical reflexes and the slow passage of time. He meets with various players who offer him drinks, boast about expensive whiskey, or request sparring and trades, which he politely declines while noting their names for future reference. Reading through Grim Reaper Yuuki's black market files, he contemplates the dangers of unchecked player abilities and the necessity of lethal force. Months later, Choi Ji-won contacts him with a leaked rumor about a US government item warehouse in Arizona, proposing they consume its elixirs and buffs before regressing. Kim Jun-ho memorizes the details and continues warning trusted players about an impending monster invasion. As the predicted hour arrives, he waits at Choi Ji-won's apartment amidst a deceptively peaceful neighborhood. When nothing happens initially, he checks Twitter and sees a viral video of a massive dragon, confirming that the invasion has finally begun.
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9:20
Chapter 178
Kim Jun-ho spends his downtime at home, reflecting on his enhanced physical reflexes and the slow passage of time. He meets with various players who offer him drinks, boast about expensive whiskey, or request sparring and trades, which he politely declines while noting their names for future reference. Reading through Grim Reaper Yuuki's black market files, he contemplates the dangers of unchecked player abilities and the necessity of lethal force. Months later, Choi Ji-won contacts him with a leaked rumor about a US government item warehouse in Arizona, proposing they consume its elixirs and buffs before regressing. Kim Jun-ho memorizes the details and continues warning trusted players about an impending monster invasion. As the predicted hour arrives, he waits at Choi Ji-won's apartment amidst a deceptively peaceful neighborhood. When nothing happens initially, he checks Twitter and sees a viral video of a massive dragon, confirming that the invasion has finally begun.
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Chapter 179
The protagonist contacts Association President Michael Zetter after seeing footage of a dragon, but receives no reply. They attempt to warn the public, though skepticism and disbelief dominate online reactions. A young man in New York starts a live stream capturing the dragon's approach, initially excited but quickly overcome with terror as the beast descends. Michael Zetter suddenly appears on the dragon's back, wielding a massive golden axe and severing its wings, causing the creature to plummet and unleash a devastating fire blast that cuts off all broadcasts. The protagonist and Choi Ji-won watch in silence, realizing the overwhelming power of the monster and their own stagnation. Reports flood in of other massive creatures appearing globally. Ji-won shows the protagonist a video of a giant tiger on Namsan and resolves to go fight it despite the danger. The protagonist agrees to accompany her, knowing they cannot let her face the threat alone.
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8:27
Chapter 179
The protagonist contacts Association President Michael Zetter after seeing footage of a dragon, but receives no reply. They attempt to warn the public, though skepticism and disbelief dominate online reactions. A young man in New York starts a live stream capturing the dragon's approach, initially excited but quickly overcome with terror as the beast descends. Michael Zetter suddenly appears on the dragon's back, wielding a massive golden axe and severing its wings, causing the creature to plummet and unleash a devastating fire blast that cuts off all broadcasts. The protagonist and Choi Ji-won watch in silence, realizing the overwhelming power of the monster and their own stagnation. Reports flood in of other massive creatures appearing globally. Ji-won shows the protagonist a video of a giant tiger on Namsan and resolves to go fight it despite the danger. The protagonist agrees to accompany her, knowing they cannot let her face the threat alone.
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Chapter 180
Kim Jun-ho and Choi Ji-won drive through a panicked Seoul, witnessing civilians fleeing and traffic collapsing as they head toward Namsan. Jun-ho warns Ji-won to be careful, knowing his regression ability will trigger if she is severely injured. Upon arriving, they find a gruesome massacre scene with mangled bodies and destroyed buildings. Ji-won expresses regret over arriving too late. They hear a massive roar and sprint toward the source, encountering a giant tiger locked in combat with about twenty exhausted players. The players recognize and cheer for Jun-ho and Ji-won, reporting that their leader Kang Chan is away and warning about the tiger's teleportation and invisibility. Ji-won engages the tiger using Heart of Lightning Flash, but begins to tire as the beast's regeneration outpaces her stamina. Jun-ho prepares to intervene to save her, drawing a mana-forged blade, but is interrupted by a sudden explosion of light and dust. When the dust clears, Kang Chan stands atop the tiger's bisected corpse. Beside Ji-won, a hooded girl wearing a mask is revealed to be Dok Su-hee.
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10:01
Chapter 180
Kim Jun-ho and Choi Ji-won drive through a panicked Seoul, witnessing civilians fleeing and traffic collapsing as they head toward Namsan. Jun-ho warns Ji-won to be careful, knowing his regression ability will trigger if she is severely injured. Upon arriving, they find a gruesome massacre scene with mangled bodies and destroyed buildings. Ji-won expresses regret over arriving too late. They hear a massive roar and sprint toward the source, encountering a giant tiger locked in combat with about twenty exhausted players. The players recognize and cheer for Jun-ho and Ji-won, reporting that their leader Kang Chan is away and warning about the tiger's teleportation and invisibility. Ji-won engages the tiger using Heart of Lightning Flash, but begins to tire as the beast's regeneration outpaces her stamina. Jun-ho prepares to intervene to save her, drawing a mana-forged blade, but is interrupted by a sudden explosion of light and dust. When the dust clears, Kang Chan stands atop the tiger's bisected corpse. Beside Ji-won, a hooded girl wearing a mask is revealed to be Dok Su-hee.
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