Regressor Instruction Manual (PART 1)

Chapter 10. Jung Ha-Yan (1)

An invisible rank was being formed. Even monsters that weren't able to talk created ranks amongst themselves, so it would be strange if a subtle difference in class didn't exist in this situation. In any place where humans lived, it was a very natural reaction.

"First," I started.

Kim Hyun-Sung was at the top of the pyramid since he created this place. I didn't know what happened during the process of finding a shelter, but the people here thoroughly trusted him. If I were in the same situation, I would've reacted the same way.

Not only did I fall into an unknown place, but the unknown place was filled with monsters.

Kim Hyun-Sung already got points for fighting the monsters with a sword and on top of that, he was too nice for his own good. Thus, it was only natural for people to look up to him.

Next would probably be Lee Ji-Hye. She stood next to Kim Hyun-Sung and picked up anything that gave her an advantage. Unlike Kim Hyun-Sung, who often roamed around outside, she spent the majority of her time inside the shelter distributing supplies, being vigilant, and was in charge of managing tasks that required manpower.

There were a few guys that were part of Lee Ji-Hye's group and they were quite powerful. Of course, they couldn't openly use this power or abuse it just because they were conscious of Kim Hyun-Sung, but I had a feeling that something would happen every time Kim Hyun-Sung went out.

"Then, what are we hyung-nim?" Park Deok-Gu asked.

"You can say that we're right under Kim Hyun-Sung since we have the strength to fight and obtain supplies," I answered.

"Hm..."

"Of course, the other survivors probably aren't too happy about seeing us," I added.

"But, in the beginning..."

"Of course, they were happy to see us in the beginning, but after what happened yesterday, I'm sure they think badly of us. It's no different from us expressing that we want to move independently. If I were to express it in a more negative way, it's like we're telling them that it's not our responsibility to feed them," I explained.

"But our portion is in the supplies that those guys took. Shouldn't they be thanking us?" Park Deok-Gu asked.

"I'm sure some of them do feel that way, but...it's part of human nature for people to keep new powers in check, even within a small, useless group like this," I said.

"Does that mean that Kim Hyun-Sung is keeping us in check?" he asked.

"No, I'm sure that he doesn't even think that he owns this place, to begin with," I answered.

"So who in the world is being wary..."

"Of course, the people who think this place belongs to them," I said before Park Deok-Gu could finish his question.

Kim Hyun-Sung wasn't the one acting like he was the king of this place. It was Lee Ji-Hye who was picking up the crumbs from under him.

"I think I understand what you're saying," Park Deok-Gu said.

"Even though Kim Hyun-Sung is ranked above everyone here, that woman is the one that's controlling everyone. Not only does he not have the time to manage this place, but he spends the majority of his time outside. Where power is needed, the one that has it is the king, and where food and shelter are needed, the one that possesses those is the king. Kim Hyun-Sung may have power, but that woman has the supplies and a comfortable shelter," I explained.

"Are you talking about Lee Ji-Hye?" Park Deok-Gu asked.

I nodded and then continued talking. "That's right."