Absolute Regression-Chapter 326 : You Only Say That Because You Don’t Know Him
Translator: FenrirTL
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Chapter 326: You Only Say That Because You Don’t Know Him.
So Baekta turned to look at Hwan Wang, ready to shout at him.
At the one who had toyed with his heart.
Get lost, asshole!
But before he could even speak, Hwan Wang cut in first, as if sensing what was coming.
“I already heard it, so don’t bother.” 1
Even with the sudden arrival of the Heavenly Wind Cult Leader, Hwan Wang showed no signs of being nervous. Of course, that didn’t mean he was being careless either. Holding So Baekta as a human shield, he spoke from behind him.
“Welcome, Cult Leader. I hope you’ll forgive the appearance of things.”
Cowardly though he appeared—using a disciple as a hostage—Jeong Dae could still feel the overwhelming strength radiating from Hwan Wang. It wasn’t just about power; this was a man who would do absolutely anything to accomplish his goal.
“It’s fine. That kind of fear... I’ll take it as you showing me some respect.”
Though they stood as mortal enemies, they addressed each other with civility. Or perhaps, it was because they were enemies that they could afford such courtesy. 2
Unlike with Geom Mugeuk or the Demonic Buddha, the path to this place had not been blocked for the Heavenly Wind Cult Leader.
As expected—this place had been prepared only for him.
“It’s always pride that gets masters killed. If the Young Cult Leader or the Demonic Buddha had come along, you would’ve been a tougher fight.”
“More people just make things noisy in a fight. You haven’t dealt with the Young Cult Leader, so you don’t know. You’d have blown a fuse before the fight even started and smashed your own head against the wall.” 3 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢
Hands clasped behind his back, Jeong Dae casually glanced around.
“So this is what the Cult Leader’s Hall of the Blood Cult looked like. Huh, was this how the Blood Demon used to look?”
The image of the Blood Demon drawn on the wall looked quite different from the one passed down in the Heavenly Wind Cult.
“This is where the real members of the Blood Cult once lived.”
“How would you know if you’ve never lived it? Honestly, I bet it was even more of a mess than it is now. Wouldn’t this great hall have been crawling with bloodthirsty freaks back then?”
Hwan Wang’s brow furrowed slightly at that remark.
Life drained from his eyes, and he began to lower his head again.
“Cult Leader!”
Just as I rushed to support him—
Shhhhk!
Thunk!
Jeong Dae’s hand, extended to suppress my Devil’s Hole, stopped just in front of my chest.
In contrast, my Millennium Cold-Iron Dagger was embedded in his heart.
Black energy swirled in his eyes, and a pitch-black demonic aura began to seep out.
“...How did you know?”
He was a fake—an impostor posing as the Heavenly Wind Cult Leader.
“The Cult Leader I know wouldn’t have ended with an apology. He’d have said: ‘I’m dying because of you. Hand over my sacred item, Young Cult Leader! Try living well without me and Gowol!’ That’s who he is.”
The moment my conviction was delivered, the fake’s body puff—dispersed into black smoke.
Even So Baekta’s corpse, which had been lying on the ground, began to vanish in a puff of smoke.
I believed.
“That man—he might die getting stabbed while drinking in Maga Village. But he wouldn’t die inside an illusion. This place—this is his world.”
I strode toward the door behind the Wind Spirit Throne.
Just moments ago, I had felt what it would be like if the Heavenly Wind Cult Leader were to die. Even though a great part of me had suspected it was a trap, my heart had pounded like it would explode. I could never allow what I saw here to become reality. 11
Drawing my Black Demon Sword, I threw the door open and charged in.
I didn’t care what lay beyond that door. Just as you came to save me—
‘This time, I’m coming for you!’
1 : Awww, poor So Baekta got his lines stolen XDXDXD
2 : Also the fact that their opponent is so powerful that they can’t afford to be reckless, so delaying the fight with a conversation to understand more of the opponent and come up with a plan is a good idea.
3 : Not wrong, I can totally see Mugeuk opponeents committing ‘suicide by frustration‘ lol
4 : The Dao of Spite and Pettiness is the greatest power in the multiverse. Or at least, it’s on par with the Dao of Hope, Love and Friendship XDXDXD
5 : Quite courageous.
6 : Can’t say he’s not consistent ^^
7 : Lol, I had the same reaction XDXDXD
8 : I looked up what a geomungo is and apparently it’s the Korean version of the Chinese zither. Basically, it’s a plank with strings, I don’t think the Occident has instruments that come close to it.
9 : Very tempted to replace strode by waddled XDXDXD
10 : That’s a fake. He would have tried to joke around and not burden Mugeuk with his failure. Also, he would have a lot more energy in him. That’s Jeong Dae after all ^^
11 : Like with Soma, it’s by fighting side-by-side that you strengthen your ties.
