The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player

Chapter 122: God Tier (2)

“…My condolences.”

“I thought I could at least make it to the 2nd or 3rd place, excluding the 1st place held by a monster at level 80 hogging it all, but I was pushed down by a priest and a buffer… One of them is my fiancée, but still.”

Ma Kyung-rok chuckled bitterly and filled his whiskey glass.

“Not receiving the 2nd or 3rd place rewards for once feels strange. I thought I was at the lead, but suddenly I’m falling behind to even my employees in levels.”

“Do-don’t be disheartened, President. It’s only a 2-level difference between us, and you have a special and strong job. You’ll regain your rank soon.”

“Is that so? If I join Black Scythe’s area will there really be a chance to take back even the 1st place?”

“…”

An Sang-cheol held back his words.

Now, whatever he would say wouldn’t comfort him.

It would only stir up more trouble.

“What’s Seo Arin’s level?”

“I think I heard she’s at 37.”

“Is that so? At least I’m higher than Seo Arin. I’m not too pleased, though.”

After downing the whiskey in one go, Ma Kyung-rok sighed and put down his glass.

“The prophet is still alive, right?”

“Yes. I confirmed it on the way here.”

“I’d like to know the information for the 9th round sooner. To analyze where I can quickly level up.”

“Should I call now and ask him to come?”

“What blasphemy. I told you to treat the prophet like a god. If anything, think of him as a messenger delivering the divine oracle. He might be young, but he’s more cunning and quick-witted than you think. Don’t do anything to make him dislike us. Think and act in such a way that we can both win-win. We’re the ones who need the prophet, not the way around.”

“Ah, understood. I’ll be careful with my words and actions from now on.”

Ma Kyung-rok was reminiscing.

Ryu Min, who had praised him in front of his father.

‘Is it humility, or does he lack greed? It’s hard to tell.’

Then, Ma Kyung-rok’s phone vibrated.

‘Who could it be at this hour?’

He looked towards his phone in surprise and quickly answered in English.

“Christine. What’s up?”

-I just boarded a plane to Incheon Airport.

“Excuse me? Suddenly?”

-I’ve confirmed that most of the information you gave me about the 8th round is true.

Of course.

Ryu Min’s prophecies have never been wrong.

Thanks to him, Ma Kyung-rok gained a lot of experience points in the Human Guild during the 8th round.josei

That’s why he could guess what was going on.

“You’re coming to Korea as soon as you wake up because…”

-I want to meet your business partner as soon as possible.

“Ah.”

As expected.

Anyone who hears the oracle must seek out the prophet.

‘There are those who have never heard a prophecy, but no one who has heard it only once.’

That phrase seemed apt.

Ryu Min’s presence is indeed like light and salt to the players.

“Understood, Christine. I’ll arrange a meeting.”

-Thank you.

It was the first time Ma Kyung-rok had received a thank you from his fiancée.

* * *

Player Place.

The growth of the so-called PP Market was alarmingly steep.

Looking at the number of members, almost every player worldwide uses it.

‘The problem is that it’s decreasing by half every month.’

The number of users drops by more than half each month.

Yet, the growth of PP doesn’t seem to slow down.

How is that possible?

‘Because there’s a consignment system in PP.’

The consignment system means that PP company sells items on behalf of the players.

In other words, if the seller sends the item to the company via courier, PP sells it and gives the profit minus the commission to the seller.

If something happens to the seller, the proceeds are promised to be deposited into the family’s account.

‘This way, even if the selling player dies, the item can still be sold for profit.’

Sellers are satisfied as they can ensure their families receive the proceeds of the item in case of any mishap.

A win-win system is the consignment selling system.

Even if the number of users decreases, the company’s revenue will not fall.

You’re asking why?

‘As rounds progress, the level and value of items will naturally increase.’

Eventually, PP will become a site for VVIP users, even if only a handful remain.

“So, there’s no need to worry about going bankrupt.”

“Ha, I was worrying over nothing.”

Ma Kyung-rok felt somewhat relieved after hearing Ryu Min’s explanation.

He had invited Ryu Min to share his concerns about the company possibly going bankrupt as the number of rounds decreased and users dropped.

As it turns out, his worries were unfounded.

The prophet understood the company better than he did, a businessman.

‘But eventually, it’ll crash and burn anyway.’

After the 15th round, the number of users will plummet.

Not a gradual curve, but a cliff-like drop.

When the number of users drops to two digits, bankruptcy is inevitable.

‘By then, of course, I’ll have to wash my hands of it. For now, milk it for all it’s worth.’

Ryu Min kept that fact to himself.

There was no need to cause unnecessary worry.

“Indeed, it was wise to consult the prophet. Otherwise, I might have been fretting alone over various worries. Ha ha.”

Watching, Ryu Min noticed a slight change in Ma Kyung-rok’s laughter.

‘His pretense towards me has lessened somewhat.’

Ma Kyung-rok always wore a mask of business when dealing with him.

But today, for some reason, he seemed to be lowering his guard.

‘Perhaps me praising him in front of the chairman had an effect.’

Reading his inner thoughts, it seemed that was the moment he let down his guard.

‘Well, he didn’t call me here to ask about the company’s fate, I’m sure.’

Ryu Min kept an eye on Ma Kyung-rok.

Through the Rune of Future, he could see 7 seconds into the future.

“Um, prophet. The reason I’ve invited you here today is actually for something else.”

“I know.”

“Excuse me?”

“You don’t need to say it. Guests will arrive soon.”

Right after Ryu Min’s words, the office door opened.

Two guests from the United States entered.

It was Christine and Jeffrey.

Ma Kyung-rok looked back and forth between Ryu Min and Christine in surprise.

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