The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player

Chapter 139: Eating Out After A Long Time (1)

[Temporary Skill – Reaper Transformation]

– Effect: Increases all stats, damage, attack speed, and movement speed by 44%, and reduces all damage received from enemies by 44%.

Additionally, reduces the chance of enemies detecting you by 44%.

Lasts for 4 minutes and resets the duration upon killing an enemy.

Can be deactivated upon reuse and has a cooldown of 44 minutes.

This overpowered skill not only boosts all stats by 44% but also nearly halves the damage received.

“Should I give it a try now that I’ve equipped it?”

Ryu Min uttered the activation word without hesitation.

“Reaper Transformation.”

At that moment, Ryu Min’s body became translucent as a dark aura began to seep out.

[You have entered the state of Reaper Transformation.]

[All stats, damage, attack speed, and movement speed are increased by 44%.]

[All damage received from enemies is reduced by 44%.]

[The chance of enemies detecting you is reduced by 44%.]

Everything is 44.

It seems they chose the number 4 because it is often associated with death in Korea.

“Still, the effects are incredible. It even conceals my face as a bonus.”

To others, Ryu Min now appeared no different than a dark shadow.

His body was covered in a smoke-like dark aura, and this effect applied to his equipment as well.

“I must look like a black figure from head to toe, even the scythe included.”

Although one might guess it was him, Black Scythe, because he uses the same weapon, the face remains hidden.

“The duration lasts for 4 minutes, but killing an enemy resets it.”

Meaning, as long as you continue killing something within 4 minutes, it can be maintained indefinitely.

Thus, using Reaper Transformation in prolonged battles can potentially extend its duration significantly.

“Especially useful on the battlefield.”

In a battlefield rife with death, the skill could last until the war’s end, making it a perfect skill to utilize.

“Though it has a longer cooldown than expected, so it’s not a skill you can spam.”

44 minutes is a somewhat burdensome cooldown time.

Therefore, Ryu Min didn’t plan to use Reaper Transformation unless it was necessary.

Knock-knock-josei

“Hyung?”

Just then, Ryu Min’s door opened, and his younger sibling entered.

“You were in your room?”

“Yes.”

Ryu Min, having already sensed his sibling’s presence and deactivated Reaper Transformation, smiled in his normal attire.

“It was so quiet, I thought you went out again.”

“What’s up?”

“It’s almost dinner time. How about we go out to eat for a change? It’s been a while since we did something together…”

“We can’t go out to eat. You know how dangerous it is outside these days.”

“I know, but it feels suffocating to stay in all the time.”

That was understandable.

For 8 months, Ryu Min had been insisting his sibling stay indoors, and he complied by ordering delivery food and following his brother’s advice dutifully.

‘We did eat out occasionally, but those times were few and far between.’

Eating out had been limited to before players began running rampant, happening only once or twice at most.

‘Given the circumstances, my sibling must be feeling stifled.’

Having confined his sibling indoors while he himself went out frequently for work, it was likely his sibling felt neglected.

Sure enough, reading his sibling’s thoughts revealed a considerable amount of resentment towards him.

Trapped like a bird in a cage while the owner freely roamed outside – how frustrating that must be?

‘I enforced the indoor rule because of the previous kidnapping incident… Perhaps I was too focused on my own perspective.’

It was time to lighten his sibling’s mood.

Although it was still risky to wander freely, the situation with players had improved, so it should be fine.

Besides, he wouldn’t be going alone, right?

“Alright, we’ve been cooped up for too long. Let’s go out to eat tonight.”

“Really? Yay!”

Happier about getting some fresh air than the prospect of delicious food, Ryu Won was ecstatic like a child.

‘Is it that exciting?’

Seeing such happiness, Ryu Min thought maybe they should dine out at least once a week.

Then an idea struck Ryu Min on how to cheer up his sibling even more.

‘Wouldn’t he be delighted if I invited that person?’

Considering making a call to share a meal, Ryu Min made plans with his sibling for an evening out.

—

During dinner time.

“It’s such a mess out there in the world, and yet this place is still bustling?”

“It’s a famous BBQ restaurant, after all.”

The siblings settled down at a well-known charcoal grill restaurant and started grilling meat.

Sizzle-

The sound was enough to make anyone salivate.

“It’s been a long time since we’ve done something like this together.”

“Yeah…”

As Ryu Won hesitated, he mustered up the courage to speak.

“To be honest, I was feeling a bit overlooked. You were always out and about while telling me to stay home…”

“I’m a player, you’re a civilian. Plus, you know how dangerous it is out there just by watching the news.”

“I know, but… it still felt unfair.”

His sibling, typically so obedient, expressing such feelings must mean the past months had been challenging.

Ryu Min genuinely felt sorry.

‘I’ve been fighting tooth and nail for our survival, to return to our normal lives. But if I neglect the present in pursuit of my goals, what’s the point?’

Ryu Min resolved to pay more attention to his sibling.

“I’m sorry. I haven’t been very wary, have I? Just bear with me a little longer. Once this month is over, there won’t be many players left in Korea, so public safety will improve somewhat. We won’t have to worry about criminals roaming free anymore.”

“Really? Does that mean we can go out more next month?”

“Yes, you can trust your prophetic brother.”

Ryu Min’s words were true.

Currently, there are only about 3,000 players left in Korea.

After the 10th round, only about 700 would remain.

‘Only a quarter will survive the 10th round.’

Even if there were criminal players among those 700, how many could there be?

Even if present, they’d be few, unlikely to commit conspicuous crimes.

‘In the end, criminals won’t be able to act openly.’

Moreover, as the Black Scythe’s fame grows, the era of rampant looting will end.

Of course, this assumes Ryu Min is selected as the captain of the elite player squad.

‘Yamti’s been instructed, so she’ll call when it’s time.’

In any case, Korea’s public safety will soon be of little concern.

‘The real problem is that lunatics aren’t just in Korea.’

Expanding the scope globally, there’s no shortage of vermin to exterminate.

If such trash were to enter Korea, that would be a different issue.

‘Thus, it’s crucial to enhance Korea’s prestige and solidify the Black Scythe’s position.’

Holding quasi-state power and controlling players is the best strategy for steering humanity away from dystopia.

“Alright, it’s ready. Eat up.”

“Yeah, you too, Hyung!”

Ryu Min and Ryu Won each picked up pieces of meat, placing them on the wrap.

They topped it with garlic, ssamjang (Korean dipping sauce), chili peppers, and sliced scallions in sequence, then wrapped it carefully in a leaf.

Just as they were about to take a big bite,

Bang-!

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