Regressor Instruction Manual (PART 5)

Chapter 850: The Last (83)

Of course, not all problems would be solved. No matter how much I buttered him up, he would still suffer from feelings of guilt and shame, and even after a long time, he still wouldn't be able to get rid of his past regrets.

Perhaps he would go on fighting his sins like that for the rest of his life.

Even if a demon had psychologically attacked him, the memory would remain even though it wasn't his intention. However, I thought it might be of some comfort to him.

He had been forgiven twice by Lee Kiyoung, the other one as a god.

Of course, it was painful, but the light that symbolized tolerance and sacrifice always gave warmth to those who repented.

When I forced a smile, saying that it was okay, I could see him finally raising his head after having sobbed for a long time.

"Everything is okay."

"..."

"Everything."

"..."

"Now, shall we walk a little more?"

"Yeah..."

'What comes next is important.'

First, the purpose of coming here had to be achieved. Whatever the method, it was Kim Hyunsung who should finish Rag Kiyoung.

He seemed to have forgotten about it for a moment, but I didn't have to remind him at this point. There was no way he would kill him just because I told him to.

'I just have to coax him.'

Rather than constantly pressuring him mentally to finish the work, the most reasonable way to get it done was to soothe him little by little.

I didn't know exactly how long it would take for things to happen, but maybe there would be a harbinger when the time came. It was no different than an event that would draw the end of the continent, so Jihye had to have been paying attention from her point of view as well.

Until then, I felt like I had a bit of extra time.

There was no specific destination. For now, we walked slowly.

Kim Hyunsung also seemed to have many questions while following my steps, despite remaining silent. Eventually, though, he spoke up, seemingly unable to keep it in any longer.

"How is it... over there?"

"It's not terribly bad. The feeling of being above is still surreal. There are many things I want to tell you, but... it seems that doing so would violate the laws of the continent... I just want you to remember that I am doing well."

"By any chance, are you being oppressed... or is someone making you uncomfortable...?"

"No. There is no such thing. I'm treated rather well. I'm positioned as the saint who saved the continent, after all."

"You were used as a sacrifice."

'Don't go the wrong way.'

"No. It was my choice. They are neither omnipotent nor perfect. It wasn't something they could've stopped."

"Of course they would say that. They deceive us like demons do..."

"Hyunsung."

"I... I'm sorry."

"I won't ask you not to resent people like Benignore, Lauren, or Elune. Because I know that it's impossible for you but please... try to understand them even a little bit, as far as your heart allows. They, too, are pitiful. They're not the ones bad feelings should be directed at. Of course, I also resent them."