The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player

Chapter 94: Ju Sung-Taek (1)

Ryu Min’s gaze fixated on an item featured in a sales listing.

[Fragment of Immortal Skin]

[Category: Possession]

[Description: A sliced piece of skin from a creature known as the Immortal.]josei

[Seller: dontgo95]

[Price: 1,000,000 won]

[Inquiry: Available]

[Chat: Available]

[Transaction Method: In-person only]

[Transaction Location: Suwon]

‘Undoubtedly, this is the item we need for the Legendary Combination.’

Beyond Unique, the next level was Legendary, yet Ryu Min had initially excluded it for a compelling reason.

And that reason was rather straightforward.

‘Obtaining Legendary materials at this early point is impossible.’

Not entirely impossible, but immensely challenging.

‘There’s only one place where obtaining a piece of Immortal skin seems remotely feasible.’

That place was none other than the 5th round boss, the High Orc.

The exceedingly rare chance of acquiring the Immortal skin piece upon defeating that powerful boss was widely acknowledged.

The High Orc was far from an easy boss to conquer, even surpassing the strength of the 6th round boss, the Minotaur.

‘But did he really manage to kill the boss and obtain this material through sheer luck?’

Certainly, luck played a part, but without the skill to match, it remained an unattainable feat.

‘So, who might it be? Who possesses the prowess to defeat a High Orc?’

Several names floated through his thoughts.

Among them, one particular name seemed to linger in his mind.

‘Could it possibly be him?’

An individual skilled enough to conquer the High Orc and in possession of the [Rune of the Drop].

If the person he suspected was indeed the seller, this item might be a bait

A rather risky one, at that.

‘Considering that only in-person transactions are available… I should send a message to find out.’

Before finalizing the purchase, Ryu Min initiated a chat.

[Buyer: Hello. Are you the one selling the piece of Immortal skin?]

[Seller: Yes.]

[Buyer: You’ve listed it for 1 million won, and it mentions that inquiries are welcome?]

[Seller: Um, I don’t typically offer that, but I can make an exception. What’s your proposed price?]

[Buyer: 900,000 won. Would that work for you?]

[Seller: Well, it’s a bit of a stretch, but alright. It’s not that big of a…]

[Buyer: Oh! Nevermind, I misspoke. Can you lower it by 100,000 won? 800,000 won.]

[Seller: ㅡㅡ Are you joking?]

[Buyer: Why? After all, the price isn’t fixed, and honestly, I’m not even sure of its utility.]

[Seller: Then why are you trying to purchase something whose purpose you don’t know?]

[Buyer: I want to experiment with various combinations. Everyone buys material items for that, right?]

[Buyer: But my finances aren’t great right now. Could you offer a discount?]

[Buyer: Hello?]

[Buyer: Hello?]

[Buyer: Why aren’t you responding?]

[Seller: Ugh, fine. I’ll sell it to you for 800,000 won. But we’ll conduct the transaction in cash. Can you come to Suwon?]

[Buyer: Of course.]

[Seller: Can you come to this place?]

Upon seeing the address in the chat, Ryu Min couldn’t help but crack a smile.

‘It seems this might indeed be the person I’m thinking of.’

Even with a 200,000 won discount, they still wanted to proceed with the sale. This item was likely just bait.

‘If it’s that psycho guy…’

It might be a bit premature for their meeting, but Ryu Min decided to don his coat.

After all, if he didn’t step in, more victims would pile up, and he also needed to secure that Legendary material.

‘I should go and have a look, just in case.’

Fortunately, he had the Rainbow Effect buff, which was a relief.

‘Well, even without it, I won’t be an easy target.’

With a sly grin, Ryu Min confidently left his house.

* * *

“Ha, the f*ck is wrong with this guy? Haha.”

Ju Sung-taek, who had been engaged in a chat with the buyer, couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

“He have the audacity to ask for a 20% discount on what an item that I’ve listed for 1 million won?”

Character traits aside, what kind of item was this, anyway?

This was an item that dropped after defeating the 5th round boss, the High Orc.

He had struggled mightily to take down the High Orc, thinking he was a goner. Who would have thought that the High Orc was such a strong monster?”

Trying to gulp down an item he had worked so hard to obtain for a mere 800,000 won?

“This guy really wants to meet his end.”

When had it ever been a non-lethal rendezvous?

Sure, he had been planning to eliminate them anyway, but this individual was different.

“You won’t meet a peaceful end if we ever cross paths, you little shi*t…”

Ju Sung-taek, gritting his teeth and setting his phone aside, was momentarily taken aback.

It was because he heard the labored breath of someone on the brink of death beneath him.

“P-please… spare… me….”

“Heh, quite the actor, aren’t you? What’s this? You’re not dead yet?”

The middle-aged man in his 40s, who had been lying prone, managed to lift his head slightly.

In his current condition, with his limbs severed, it was the best he could do.

“P-please… s-save…. me….”

“‘Save me’ is too informal.”

“G-give… me… a chance…. like this…. Ugch…”

Thud!

Ju Sung-taek’s dagger pierced through the middle-aged man’s throat.

“You’re saying some ridiculous things. Tsk. You scared the hell out of me.”

He hadn’t known that the man would still be alive even after having his limbs severed.

“In any case, that guy is as good as dead when he shows up.”

It wasn’t just talk; if the buyer actually came, he’d kill them.

After all, the item had been bait for that purpose.

That’s why he had let it go with a 20% discount.

It wasn’t something he intended to sell anyway.

“Why sell it? Do you know how much I suffered to obtain it? If I wanted to sell it, I wouldn’t do it for dog food money.”

He didn’t know what the item was used for, but it could be used to lure people.

Why? To lure them?

Because it was fun.

No, to be precise, because life had become boring.

That’s how life is.

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