Absolute Regression-Chapter 385 : Today, the Division Leaders are the youngest
Translator: FenrirTL
Editor/Quality Checker/Notes : Saphartlantis
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Chapter 385: Today, the Division Leaders are the youngest
At last, the day of the meeting had dawned.
Jo Chunbae, who began preparing for business earlier than usual, wrote something on a piece of paper and posted it large at the entrance.
Closed for today, sorry for the inconvenience.
Looking at the notice he had put up himself, Jo Chunbae took a deep breath. Finally, today! You can do this, Chunbae.
“Is something happening today?”
The fabric shop owner from next door, Mr. Yang, asked with concern.
“There’s a meeting of the Divine Cult at the tavern today.”
He had kept it secret until today, but now he could finally reveal it.
He was even more startled than before.
The Poison King had somehow entered the kitchen and was now squatting beside Songyi, staring at a bug crawling among the vegetables she was preparing. It looked like a snail. Songyi had frozen, covering her mouth with her hand.
The Poison King was also in formal attire. Dressed in a refined robe where green and white harmonized elegantly, he looked every bit the charming young noble.
Even in her shock, Songyi found herself thinking that the twelve zodiac designs on the Poison King’s poison pouch were quite cute. If one knew what was inside, however, it wouldn’t be hard to imagine those adorable animals’ eyes turning blood-red as they leapt out as monsters.
The Poison King carefully placed the bug onto a leaf and carried it outside. 11
Once he was gone, Jo Chunbae finally let out the breath he had been holding.
"I’ll admit it. I’m scared too."
Then Songyi, still staring at the spot where the Poison King had been, said,
"Me, I’m not scared anymore."
"What?"
"He’s cool." 12
Jo Chunbae shook his head in disbelief.
Just then, they sensed someone entering the tavern. Jo Chunbae peeked out through the small window from the kitchen to see who it was.
The one who entered wore a pristine white martial robe—it was the One-Slash Sword Supreme. On a day like today, one might expect she’d wear makeup after a long time, but she arrived with a bare face. The natural signs of age were visible.
Her face, tanned from rigorous training, stood in stark contrast to her pure white attire.
Even so, Jo Chunbae found her current appearance more beautiful than when she used to wear elaborate makeup. He wanted to go up to her and say so. You’re more elegant and striking now, he wished he had the guts to say that. Of course, he didn’t dare.
Thankfully, someone else said it in his place.
"You’re the most beautiful Sword Supreme I’ve ever seen."
When she turned around, the Great Drunken Demon had just stepped inside.
He, too, was dressed properly for the day. On his robe was a depiction of the Drunken God with a broad smile. Of all the robes bearing the image of the Drunken God, one would’ve expected him to wear the version showing the wild, raging god—but not today. 13
"I heard word that a spring breeze has been blowing through the Tower of Drunken Dreams lately?"
"How tight-lipped, for someone destined to become the next Cult Leader."
Song Sa-hyuk smiled faintly, uncorked a bottle, took in its scent deeply, and sealed it again.
'Is it really such an important day that even the Great Drunken Demon is holding back on alcohol?' Jo Chunbae wondered with awe.
At that moment, golden light spilled into the tavern from outside. The small giant, the Demonic Buddha, had arrived—his overwhelming presence impossible to hide.
On his kasaya robe were depictions of humans and evil spirits tormented in the fires of hell, and the golden radiance emanating from him made it seem as if the flames were truly consuming them.
And then, as though she had always been there, the Soul Reaper Demon Supreme emerged into view. Her presence blended in so seamlessly it was as if she had been part of the scene from the beginning. Her eyes, more mature than the last time Jo Chunbae saw her, carried a chilling ghostly energy. She was walking the narrow path between the world of the living and the dead.
This was a first for Jo Chunbae—seeing all eight Demon Supremes in one place. With all of them dressed formally and gathered in one room, the sight was truly a spectacle.
That they had assembled in such a mundane place, a common tavern, only made the scene all the more unforgettable.
If he had been a painter, he would’ve captured this moment on canvas for sure.
'So this really is the Gathering of the Eight Demon Supremes!'
Naturally, one question followed.
Jo Chunbae’s gaze drifted to the second floor. With all the Demon Supremes gathered here, why were only three seats set up?
'Why is no one sitting there?' 14
1 : Jin Paecheon then ^^
2 : Bwahahahaha, and it’s not even a joke XDXDXD
3 : Life is too short to waste time with such resentful quarrels. It especially reminds me of the scene in 2012 where Tony calls his son and granddaughter in Japan…. But it was too late. F.
4 : It’s the wisdom in the little things, the quiet moments of daily life, that are the most important. Everyone should take the time to rest, and breathe. Because breathing is important, and stopping for a moment allows you to relax your tunnel vision and fully take in your surroundings.
5 : Yeah, that’s the least you can say XDXDXD
6 : Not gonna lie, it would be nice to see that kind of plot. The Bartender Confidant trope and slice-of-life inn/pubs plots are popular for a good reason.
7 : What about the young generation ? Maybe they’ll eat at a street stall.
8 : If there ever was poison in the food, I would suspect the ingredient supplier rather than Jo Chunbae ^^
9 : Poor owner can’t get a break XDXDXD
10 : *Insert plastic duck SFX* XDXDXD
11 : Awww, that’s cute ^^ I do the same with the bugs that enter my room.
12 : Ooooh, is that a ship ? Or just plain admiration ?
13 : Showing off your new inner peace ^^ Next time he’ll arrive with a hippy shirt XDXDXD
14 : Hehehe ^^
