The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player

Chapter 226: Results of Round 13 (Part 1)

[Unified Zone CA-EA001]

1st place: Black Scythe (Lv92 Reaper) 00:00:00
2nd place: Russell Daniel (Lv62 Blacksmith) 04:04:29
3rd place: Democracy (Lv62 Buffer) 06:08:06

“Black Scythe came in first again this time.”

“Well, of course.”

“There’s quite a time gap between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, huh?”

“But what does 0 seconds mean?”

The angel soon answered the players’ curiosity.

[As you can see, the time next to the nickname indicates how long it took to reach the ‘Very Friendly’ reputation status. 0 seconds means they had already achieved it before the round even started.]

“Ah…”

“They must’ve already raised it to ‘Very Friendly’.”

Nodding in understanding, the players quickly realized now was not the time to relax by watching others’ results.

For those in the lower ranks, the terrifying time of annihilation was approaching.

[Nearly 80% of you humans have raised your reputation to ‘Very Friendly’. How fortunate! Unlike the previous round, we haven’t fallen short. However, what matters now is how quickly you achieved it, right?]

Unlike the giggling angel, the players were filled with tension. Since they hadn’t received their own ranking message yet, they couldn’t tell if they were safe from elimination.

[Now, please check your ranking messages.]

As the angel signaled, everyone received their messages.

“Aah! I survived!”

“Nice!”

“I… I’m ranked 4,998?”

“No way! Damn it!”

Cries of relief and despair echoed everywhere.

It was natural—this was the moment where one’s fate of going to heaven or hell was decided.

[The cut-off for survival is a record of 7 hours, 59 minutes, and 5 seconds at rank 4,997. Congratulations to those who made it! Everyone below that is eliminated. Goodbye now.]

“No, no!”

“Please, just give me one more chance!”

Fwoosh!

Despite the desperate pleas, the ashes scattered in the wind.

As half the remaining participants disappeared, a sense of emptiness washed over the survivors.

[Now, it’s time to distribute the rewards!]

[Congratulations! You have completed the quest as the top player in this zone!]

[Currently, ‘Black Scythe’ ranks 1st in this zone.]

[As the 1st place reward in this zone, you will receive the ‘Legendary Potion Selection Box’!]

[You will also receive the ‘Special Reward Selection Box’ as the 1st place reward!]

After receiving the rewards, Ryu Min immediately used the potion selection box.

[Please touch the potion you wish to choose from the options below.]

1. Potion of Life
2. Elixir of Super Regeneration
3. Potion of Unyielding Resistance
4. Memory Erasure Potion
5. Immunity Elixir

All of them were Legendary-grade potions. Each was excellent in its own way.

‘If I hadn’t gotten the Elves’ rewards in Round 8 or cleared the 99th floor of the Tower of Trials, I’d have chosen the Elixir of Super Regeneration to prepare for Round 15. But…’

Ryu Min selected the fourth option—the Memory Erasure Potion.
The others weren’t necessary. He had grown that strong.

Next, he opened the Special Reward Selection Box.

[You may choose one of the following special rewards. Please touch the reward you desire.]

1.50% Stat Increase Buff (Only for Round 14)
2.Temporary Skill – Invincibility (Only for Round 14)
3.Information about Round 14

Usually, Ryu Min didn’t hesitate when it came to choosing rewards, but this time, he found himself deep in thought.

‘There’s a high chance a great angel will appear in Round 14.’

As a suspect who had killed four great angels, they would undoubtedly seek revenge.

‘If I’m preparing to face a great angel, I should choose the first option.’

Increasing his stats would significantly amplify the blessings he received from demons.

Choosing the first option seemed like the obvious choice, but the other options also bothered him.

‘The second option, Temporary Skill – Invincibility. This will be incredibly useful in Round 14. It’s essential for obtaining the [Rune of Devouring].’

Without the second option, getting the rune would be impossible. It was a rune he absolutely had to obtain.

‘If the great angels aren’t coming, I’d obviously choose the second option…’

Would they really just stand by and watch? They would use the opening of the otherworld to try and take his life in Round 14.

‘Hah, this is a tough decision.’

After much deliberation, Ryu Min finally moved his finger.

[You have chosen the second option.]

[When Round 14 begins, you will be granted the Temporary Skill ‘Invincibility’.]

Ryu Min had decided to prioritize acquiring the rune over the stat buff.

‘It’s never a bad thing to have invincibility. If necessary, I can even use it to fight against the great angels.’

What if the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd great angels showed up together?
Even with Ryu Min’s high stats, there was no guarantee he would win.
In that case, invincibility might prove more decisive than the 50% stat buff.

‘I hope they don’t show up. Now that I’ve chosen the second option, the great angels would only be a nuisance.’

◀ ROUND 13 ENDS ▶
[Integrated Area CA-EA001]
└Survivors: 4,997
[After a while, the soul will be transferred to the body in the existing dimension.]
[Round 14 begins at midnight on February 1, 2023. Well then, see you in the next round. Congratulations on your survival.]

*

In the cabin, three men were wearing serious expressions.

These were the few remaining members of the Twelve Apostles.

“Just let him show up, that bastard. I’ll smash his head in.”

“Even if you’re angry, you should listen first, Yang Chiwen. Who knows what his reasons were?”

“What reason could there be, huh? That bastard stood us up after promising to meet in Round 13. What’s there to listen to?”

“……”

“I’ve hated that bastard from the start. He should’ve died like that curry-loving bastard.”

“Still, he said he’s on his way here. Let’s at least hear him out.”

Despite the Spaniard’s attempt at persuasion, Yang Chiwen merely snorted in disdain.

“Bullshit. Hey, Dark Soul.”

“Yes?”

“Get your sniper ready at the door. As soon as that bastard opens the door, blow his head off…”

At that moment—

Creak—

The door to the cabin opened, and the person they had been talking about walked in.

It was none other than John Delgado.

“You bastard!”