Regressor Instruction Manual (PART 1)

Chapter 183: Bright Child (2)

"If you and the baby go to the woods and I suddenly end up dying, it would be very dangerous for our Tol To-ri. He would have to grow alone without a mom and dad... Now, isn't that such a pitiful scenario?"

Dialugia's pupils had begun to sway at this point.

At first, she seemed bewildered, but then slowly, her eyes became alive.

I could tell what she was thinking. Due to her docile disposition, she was what one would call a pushover. However, it was natural for a mother to act for the best interests of her child.

"I believe that, in any case, you won't pick the option of keeping me captive for life. And to grow without a dad, I pity our Tol To-ri. I'm not foolish enough to not provide safety."

"That thought..."

"I don't know if you understand the dynamics of power, but I am a very important person, even among humans. There are a lot of people who care about me... It will be a little difficult trying to achieve what you're thinking of."

"I didn't... think that."

'Of course, you did.'

I knew I needed to explain a little to help her understand. When I gently pulled Tol To-ri to me, the little baby didn't hold back, its tail wagging incessantly as it panted eagerly.

As I drew a small circle on the floor, I could see Dialugia looking at me curiously.

"This is the city of Castle Rock, where you are located."

"..."

"And this medium-sized circle is called Lindel, the free city where players live... The largest circle that contains all of this is the human country, known as the Holy Empire of Benigore."

"What does that have to do with the story now?"

"It's not just the size of the land you have. The population is as large as the size of the land, and of course, there are differences in the quantity and quality of troops that can fight. Whatever the reason, you've touched Castle Rock, and you're here after losing a battle against a city."

"If we fought with all our strength, it would have been different."

"Humans are basically persistent. And mean as well. Ah! It's not my story, so you don't have to look at me like this. The story might be different, assuming you could kill all the personnel in this huge country, but I don't think so. In other words, I am in a rather high position on this huge land. You understood that, too, so you chose me as your spouse."

"Humans are..."

"Let's suppose you kidnap me and lock me up somewhere. They will inevitably come and save me. Of course, Dialugia's fierce attack will oxidize most humans, but we are a very persistent species. They know your value very well."

"What value are you talking about?"

"The value of your body."

Dialugia looked surprised, her face reddening. She had not expected me to say this.

"To put it plainly, what's more important than the fact that I was kidnapped is the discovery of a legendary-grade monster, which is you. Your high horns, beautiful, sturdy scales, and a sharp tail, even your jewel-like eyes, will be coveted by many."

"Even if you praise me that way..."

"I am not praising you. Haha. Everything I've explained earlier is useful to humans. And uhm... We can also get enormous goods. Do you know the concept of goods?"

"I don't know it that much, but I know what you're talking about."

"Your body is money. Your leather can make armor, and your horns can make weapons. All of the organs that make up your body are good materials for experimentation and have astronomical value. The reason humans haven't visited you until now is that they were not aware of your existence until now."