Regressor Instruction Manual (PART 1)

Chapter 189: Foolish Guy (3)

"I..."

"..."

"I think it would be better to wait and see how things go first."

Honestly, that was a lie.

I didn't think it'll be okay. Of course, I knew Park Deokgu was doing his best, but if the discussion was whether or not he could keep up with our party, that was a definite no.

No, forget Kim Hyunsung. He wouldn't even be able to catch up with Cho Hyejin.

No matter what one was to think about this, the best option was definitely to kick him out.

'Have I become too affectionate?'

I thought this was the case. I was making excuses, which was unlike me at all. In any case, Park Deokgu relied on me in many ways, and he saw me as a trustworthy person. Someday, I would definitely kick him out, but not now.

I hated the thought of having a new tanker join us, thereby decreasing my influence within the party, and I also hated the thought of possibly spending my time taming whoever would be our new member.

At least Park Deokgu was the type who would be willing to risk his life for me.

Of course, it was unclear as to how this fearful guy would behave if that ever happened, but at least he wouldn't leave me alone.

'It's because he's working hard.'

It wouldn't be bad to believe in him a little more.

"I see."

It felt like Kim Hyunsung sighed briefly with what I said. I was forced to speak once more.

"Of course, we know very well that if the front-line collapses, the whole party will be at risk. But I think that there are still areas that can be filled. Items, or... There will be many ways. Most of all, Deokgu himself is working hard, so even a small achievement can be gained."

'The outcome may be very small, but... Honestly, I'm not expecting too much.'

"I feel like he's training every day, and no one has noticed. Recently, I saw him sparring with Ye-ri. Of course, I can't really evaluate them, but they seemed to be having a good fight."

'He was beaten to death.'

"He definitely has enough willpower."

'Useless and needless willpower.'

"He might be slow, but he's still growing."

'The problem is that his growth is too little.'

"I think he would change a little on the next expedition. Definitely."

'I can't be honest. Hyunsung... Sh*t..."

I was used to lying, but this was definitely not one of my best ones. I was too busy making up excuses for him that I had forgotten to rely on logic. It was definitely not something that suited me. However, I could see Kim Hyunsung smiling as he nodded.

"Okay, got it."

He looked happy, almost as if I had relieved him of a burden that I didn't know about.

'This bastard... No way...'

I began to wonder if he had just tested me. Considering that he had felt wary of me due to recent events... then that was definitely a possibility. If so, then Kim Hyunsung was way foxier than I had given him credit for.

Perhaps he was suspicious as to how inhumane I could get.

Seeing the bright expression on Hyunsung's face, however, it felt like he had succeeded in getting something. I then began to wonder if this had also been a scheme of Deokgu's.