Return of a Regressor

”Is this a dream? No, that couldn be possible. I always return at a certain amount of time. ”

Then… does that mean I really… came-

Before I could finish my thoughts, there was a really loud banging on my door.

”Mister Angel, if you don give me my money by next Friday, consider yourself homeless! ”

”I-I will? ”

”You better! ”

Then the sound of footsteps walking away.

I… really came back.

My whole body was engulfed in happiness that a smile started creeping on my face

And there I was in the middle of the room. Clenching my fist with my eyes closed, and holding a giant smile on my face.

***

After coming back to my senses, I checked what the date was…

2030 July 22th

Only five days are left till the tragedy of the towers is born.

Which means I can waste time. I quickly turn on my computer and checked for an airline ticket for Seoul, Korea.

Suddenly, a faint spark was produced in Angels left eye.

Angel stood up from his seat in confusion.

What was that? A spark? From where-

Wait…!

-[Regression Lv.1 has successfully been activated.]-

That was a system message! But this is the world before the Players. Does that mean I can open the Player Status?

Talking a giant gulp, I speak the following words.

”Status Open…! ”

[Due to the unexpected time you have been given back 5% of your overall status.]

[Due to the unexpected time your stats have been reset.]

[Angel Nicolas Age: 20

STN: 100 HP: 100 STM: 100

MANA: 100 AGI: 100

Unique Skill: Regression Lv.1, Looking at the Stars Eye Lv.1, Demonic Sword Flame Lv.1, Angels Will Lv.1, Swordsmanship of the Legendary Sword Gods Lv.1, Skyscraper Of Hell Growth Lv.1

Skill: Elemental Aura Lv.1, Cloaking Lv.1, Masking Lv.1, Body Enhancement Lv.1, Great Weapon Senses Lv.1, Boulder Defense Lv.1, Convincing Voice Lv.1, Wind of Anemoi Lv.1, Regeneration Lv.1, Quick Sense Lv.1, Complete Magic Control Lv.1

Title: Giant Slayer, Dragon Slayer, Legendary Beings Grace, Tri-Horn Clan Approval, Monsters Greatest Enemy

Tower Coins: 1000000]

Only 5% of my original status!

Never mind, I can really complain since these skills alone wouldve made anyone an S-Class Player. Since this works, can I also access the shop?

”Shop open. ”

[The Skyscraper Shop is currently unavailable.]

Damn.

Well, at least they gave me a lot of useful skills back. But this also means that I need to gather all the other important skills that I need in order to be successful in clearing this tragedy.

And I especially need to get hat first.

***

Five days later.

South Korea, National Museum of Korea.

The National Museum of Korea in Seoul is one of the first landmarks to be destroyed after the appearance of the tower.

This is also the place in which hat is located.

2:58 P.M.

Two minutes left.

The moment the towers appear, it will fill this museum with many great artifacts, weapons, items, and equipment.

But…

2:59 P.M.

There are also some hidden pieces inside.

2.59.20

Its going to start again.

2.59.40

This complete nightmare will repeat itself.

2.59.55

But this time…

2.59.59

… I won fail for the sake of humanity.

3.00.00

The peaceful people of the earth were just doing their everyday things in life until…

Giant and tall towers came from the ground all over the world, causing massive destruction and deaths.

”Aaaaah!! ”

”What going on?!! ”

”Is the world ending?!! ”

A Message.

[Humanity must clear the towers 150th floor within 1095 days

or…

every living being-]

Yeah, yeah I know.

[Cloaking Lv.1 has been activated.]

With my presence and physical body hidden from others, I can quietly and quickly get everything I need.

[Congratulations! You have been permitted to fight for humanity as a Player.]

When entering the Museum, the sight that catches your eye is the light glowing items hung on the wall, displaying status screens.

Look like people are already fighting over the best things.

”Get your hands off this! I grabbed it first! ”

”I will be the most powerful person in the world! ”

”Lets get out of this madness! ”

Within the madness, Angel looked around frantically.

Was it on the first, second, or third floor?

Angel then stopped and closed his eyes.

In the darkness, Angel sensed a faint light.

Thats it!

I ran toward the third floor of the museum and saw someone else holding it.

”Hoho, what a nice weapon this is. Hmm? Oh, did you also sense the power of this? ”

A middle-aged man had the thing I wanted the most right now in his hands.

It was the Sword Of Dark Dimensions. The sword that broke the moment I died.

It was the primary weapon that I used in the past… Or the future, I should say.

”Hoho, it seems that you also want this treasure? But its too bad since I got my hands on this first, so it technically belongs to me, no? ”

”Yeah, but I don really care if thats the c- ”

Before I could finish my sentence, the man rushed me with the sword fully unsheathe, swinging it multiple times destroying a section of the museum.

Angel was able to dodge all the incoming attacks since the mans level of swordsmanship was easy to read.

[Looking at the Stars Eye Lv.1 has been activated.]

[Pi In-Su Age: 41

STN: 500 HP: 500 STM: 500

MANA: 500 AGI: 500

Unique Skill: NONE

Skill: Joseon Swordsmanship Lv.1, Keen Eye Lv.1, Berserker Power Lv.1, Flash Sprint Lv.1

Title: NONE

Tower Coins: 0]

[Keen Eye: Ability to sense a significant find nearby.]

So this skill is how he could find the sword so fast and it doesn seem like hes going to give it up, either.

I didn want to cause trouble, but it seems that this will be my first conflict in this life.

”You
e pretty talented, being able to dodge all of my attacks. And this sword is just incredible. Just look at the damage it left. ”

One of the extra abilities of the Sword Of Dark Dimensions is its ability to increase stats 5 times the amount.

I came prepared if this were to happen.

”…? ”

Angel took out a sword from the right side of his hip.

[Ring-Pommel Sword S-Rank

Ability: The user is granted 40% ATK as well as 40% more AGI

Another additional 20% ATK and 30% AGI if the target is human.

Obtainable Skill: Electrifying Blade Lv.1]

[You have met the conditions for Electrifying Blade.]

[Electrifying Blade Lv.1 has been activated.]

This skill only activates if the user is holding a sword or lance and the ability itself makes it so that my attack speed is increased.

”Hoho, you still want to fight me even after seeing my abilities. But it seems like you have a couple of hidden cards. ”

”Just shut up and brace yourself. ”

”Youll regret this. ”

[Pi In-Su has activated Berserker Power Lv.1]

[Pi In-Su stats have increased.]

The mans body swelled up, making him bigger and causing him to ooze out a bit of green mana.

[Elemental Aura Lv.1 has been activated-Type-Fire.]

Flames engulfed the sword I was holding and my whole body.

The amount of mana in this one spot was emitting was enough for everyone in the museum to become still.

”I will not show mercy against you. ” The tone of the mans voice changed a bit.

”Me neither. ”

Both of us leap at each other, ready to take the other one out, but…

The fight didn even last five seconds.

An arm flew in the air, spewing blood while gripping something before it landed on the ground.

”Aaaaaah!! My arm!! ”

~What happened?! How did he cut my arm off so fast?!

”There we go. ” Angel picked up the arm and forcefully open the fingers that were still grasping the sword.

[You have obtained the Monarch-Rank weapon Sword Of Dark Dimensions.]

”You bastard!! ”

With a single swing, the head of the man was no longer attached to his body.

[You have eliminated the Player Pi In-Su.]

”It feels good to have this back. ”

Chapter 2: Head Start Pt.1-End