The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player

Chapter 109: The Guild Selection (2)

Lower monster levels mean lower experience points.

On the flip side, higher difficulty zones offered tougher challenges and higher XP rewards.

‘So, it’s a choice between low risk and low reward, or high risk and high reward.’

– I know Dwarves are low difficulty, but if I tackle a place that’s too easy, my level won’t increase much. Then what if the gap between Black Scythe and me widens? I…

Ryu Min could sense her concerns.

– Unnecessary worries…

Even with a low level, Bless provided a substantial buff.

Ryu Min’s hope was for her to survive as long as possible.

“Democracy.”

“Yes?”

“Why are you so deep in thought?”

“Oh, it’s nothing.”

“I might not know what’s on your mind, but remember this: Greed can lead to trouble. Try to stay alive for as long as possible. It’s a path that benefits you, me, and everyone else around us.”

“…”

Min Juri was taken aback.

It felt like he had spoken as if he had her situation in mind.

– Can he actually read people’s minds?

She wondered, but Ryu Min feigned ignorance and turned away.

– Maybe this time, I’ll take the easier route.

When he delved into Min Juri’s thoughts, it seemed she had settled on the Dwarf ‘guild.’

Thank goodness.

‘If I had known, I would have strongly recommended going for the Dwarf ‘guild’.

While the choice was free, Ryu Min had been more anxious about it than he should have been.

Just in case Min Juri might be in danger.

‘No, there’s no way that would happen. She can clear rounds like this without my intervention, right?’

Heo Taeseok was also pondering, but in the end, it seemed he had decided on the Elf ‘guild.’

‘Ma Kyungrok, An Sang-cheol, Seo Arin, Russell, Christine, and the others will decide for themselves.’

Some would aim for easier places, while others would be greedy and go for the Human ‘guild.’

‘Anyway, my prophecy should be helpful. I’ve told them all about the advantages and how to deal with monsters for each ‘guild.”

However, there was one thing he hadn’t mentioned: sub-quests.

He had avoided discussing them.

Of course, there was a reason for that.

‘There’s no point in finding out about sub-quests anyway.’

A while later, after 10 minutes, a message appeared in everyone’s view.

[Guild Selection Begins.]

[Please touch the ‘guild’ you want to escort.]

└ 1. Human ‘Guild’

└ 2. Elf ‘Guild’

└ 3. Dwarf ‘Guild’

Although they had different levels of difficulty in order, those who didn’t know hesitated cautiously.

“Oh, it’s not like it’s up to us, right?”

“Whatever happens, happens!”

“I’m going for number 1 since it’s what I want!”

“Let’s see how the Elves look, number 2!”

As soon as they chose their ‘Guild,’ the players disappeared as if they had been teleported somewhere.

“Black Scythe, where are you headed?”

“Well…”

“I’m going for the Dwarf ‘Guild,’ want to come with me?”

Ryu Min shook his head at Min Juri’s suggestion.

“Never mind. You go first.”

“Hmm, alright.”

Although she knew about the difficulty levels, Min Juri kept her words to herself.

She didn’t want to endanger Ryu Min by revealing the prophecy.

– Black Scythe will probably choose on his own anyway.

Before Min Juri made her selection, she bid farewell.

“Black Scythe, I don’t know where you’ll choose, but I hope you have a good outcome. We might not see each other again, so I’ll cast a buff and leave!”

Min Juri’s buff enveloped Ryu Min.

A smile crept onto Ryu Min’s lips.

“You do have a sense of timing.”

“Then I’ll really be going!”

After Min Juri disappeared following her ‘guild’ selection, Heo Taeseok also said his farewell.

“Um, Black Scythe. I’ll go ahead as well.”

“Sure, go ahead.”

When Heo Taeseok chose number 2, he disappeared.

Most people had moved on, but Ryu Min still hadn’t made a selection.

It appeared as if he was contemplating, but he had already made up his mind.

“My choice is…”

Ryu Min clenched his fist, revealing his unwavering determination.

“To choose nothing.”

At first glance, there seemed to be three choices, but in reality, there was one more.

Choosing nothing.

Ryu Min hadn’t known this at first.

“I thought I had to choose one of the three without hesitation and picked number 1.”

As he explored various strategies from numbers 1, 2, and 3, Ryu Min began to question the sub-quest.

It was because the traitors were the same every time.

“What’s going on? Wasn’t the traitor randomly chosen among the ‘guild’?”

While he pondered this question, Ryu Min made a mistake and missed his ‘guild’ selection.

That was when he realized it.josei

‘Not choosing anything is the best option.’

There appeared to be no time limit, but there was one.

Exactly nine minutes passed, and then an additional message appeared.

[1 minute left until your remaining choice.]

[Not making a choice may result in penalties!]

The message urging him to make a choice appeared, but Ryu Min knew better.

That not making a choice was the greatest benefit.

[10 seconds left until your choice. Hurry!]

[9 seconds left, there’s no time!]

…

…

[1 second left. It’s really over now!]

[You ultimately did not choose a ‘guild.’]

At last, the message that appeared brought a satisfied smile to Ryu Min’s lips.

[Player ‘Black Scythe’ has joined the traitor group.]

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