Regressor Instruction Manual (PART 3)

Chapter 401: If he were an enemy (3)

[Incomplete Shield of Aegis (Legendary)]

[A shield that the God of Heaven gave to the Goddess of War. Unlike before, it had been split into several pieces. The shield did not lose its power despite being torn apart, perhaps thanks to the magic power contained in it. It dramatically increases basic magic resistance and allows the user to summon parts of the Aegis Shield for a limited period of time in exchange for a huge amount of magic power. Summoned Aegis Shield unconditionally prevents any form of life-threatening attacks.]

'Whew. It's a luxury product. A luxury.'

I checked through the Goddess's Mirror first, but it was definitely an understatement to call it a luxury. The fact that it unconditionally prevented any lethal attack alone told us about how valuable the item was. In fact, giving me something well-suited for tanks was just an indicator of how much he thought of me.

"Ah... This..."

"It's something I got."

"No. I'm fine, Hyunsung. It doesn't suit me."

"It's better for you to have it. I've thought about it deeply. It's something Kiyoung should have. There is no guarantee that the same incident with the spear won't happen again."

"If it's before..."

I certainly remembered. I went outside to check out the situation but almost died due to a spear flying towards me. I had completely erased it from my mind. I never imagined he would be bothered by it.

'Whew... Look, Jihye. This is our Hyunsung. Don't ever dare to talk about backstabbing in front of Hyunsung!'

"It's something I don't need. I'm not the type to fight while blocking in the first place... It would be better for Kiyoung to carry it for insurance. I was already thinking about attaching an escort... I think I'll feel a little relieved if you accept this."

"Still..."

"You must take it."

"If... you insist... yes. I will take it gratefully."

Although I wanted to accept it immediately, rejecting it initially was a virtue of Koreans. Even if I waved my hand in rejection, Kim Hyunsung would've put the shield on my left wrist regardless. Accepting, pretending to give in, and equipping the item all happened in a matter of moments. It felt comfortable, the way it wrapped around my arm with a pleasing 'clunk' sound. It didn't suit me, but it still felt assuring to have gained a way to protect my body.

Above all, I liked that it's comfortable to move with it. It's better to carry around because it's not an ignorantly large and heavy shield.

'Fuck. Am I a little stronger now? It looks like I'm a little stronger now!'

It's not fundamental, but it had its own attack power. I thought that if I had that type of armor, I would also be able to deal with some of the melee positions. Of course, it's only my personal imagination. Considering that Kim Hyunsung crushed the named enemy even with the shield, it was impossible to say that arms were everything. I looked at him with genuine gratitude. In return, I saw boundless trust in his eyes.

"Er... but."

"Yes?"

"If you could keep this a secret from Deokgu..."

"Ah..."

"In my opinion, it suits Kiyoung rather than Deokgu. Of course, that's based on my personal judgment... that's why I'm worried that Deokgu would be disappointed."

"Haha. Yes. Okay. It would be better to keep it a secret from Deokgu."

"And from other guild members..."