Regressor Instruction Manual

Chapter 1091: Familia (1)

The Beginner’s Forest was the stage for the mainstream Beginner’s Trial, and it was larger than I had imagined. I wasn't sure about its exact size, but it was roughly about the size of Laios. Unlike our continent, where each nation or region had its own tutorial dungeon, many countries were around this forest.

Of course, Koreans weren't the only ones who got summoned here. There were many paths one could take once the tutorial was over, so people of the same nationality couldn't really group up.

Some exited the forest through the north and signed a contract with the nations in the north, while others exited the forest through the east and joined forces with the people there. Those who went south would probably join the oceanic nations.

Basically, the players couldn’t choose anything. I was sure the beginners who had just finished the tutorial were too busy thinking about where they were going to grow strong and where they were going to settle down.

“That’s why…” I said.

“That’s right.”

“Each nation had signed an agreement. In a way, this is more convenient for the players,” the leader of the Goddess of Flower and Fertility Familia said.

“Ah…”

“There's a law that allows the familias to move freely between nations for two months after the end of the mainstream Beginner’s Trial. Before that, the players could move between nations, but there were issues with the visas, so this made things a lot better,” they continued.

“Yes, it’s what they wanted. Many nations thought negatively about the transit law… but they couldn’t ignore the higher-ups or the people who wanted it,” they answered.

“I see. But… how did you know I would come out through here?” I asked.

“The Goddess of Flower and Fertility gave me a hint. She’s not the type to express her opinion, but she told us to come here no matter what. We were kind of confused at first, but after seeing you, we finally understood why she told us that.

"No one has ever raided the Beginner’s Trial like you did,” they replied.

“You’re too kind,” I said.

I glanced to the side and saw people looking at me.

‘Familia of Flower and Fertility.’

The first familia to interview me. There were many familias outside the forest, so the fact that they were first gave me an idea about their standing in the Rohen Continent.

This familia had a long history and tradition. They were active in the sunniest places. In addition to being at the top among the mainstream familias, they were also famous for providing full support. The interesting thing about them was that…

‘I can clearly see what the Goddess of Flower and Fertility likes.’

Everyone was handsome and beautiful.

Of course, there were only six people here, but they were so good-looking that they took my breath away. Some had a similar style to Elias, while others were like Rafael.

Regardless of age or gender, they looked like a group of celebrities, even though it was clear that they were from different parts of the world.

If someone were to ask me if they were just good-looking, I’d say no. I looked at them using Mind’s Eye, and I understood why the Flower and Fertility Familia was popular in Rohen.

William Froud was the name of the Flower and Fertility Familia's leader.

I wasn’t sure if he was a noble, but everything about him made him look like a noble.

I wouldn’t be surprised if he had some kind of noble title somewhere in Europe. Unlike Hyo-Yeol, whose platinum-blond hair was neatly swept back, which made him look tacky, William looked like he was born with it. 𝖗äΝồᛒƐ𝐬

He had true platinum-blond hair that couldn't be compared to cheap hair dye.

And his weapon was amazing as well...

‘A rapier?’

The fancy sword hanging from his waist wasn’t an accessory. His abilities and traits were befitting a swordsman, so I could imagine how skilled he was with that rapier. He was the best of the best. That was what I thought about William Froud.

It seemed difficult to use, but it made the user look formal and polite. The weapon also allowed him to exude the classiness of an upper-class member. His speech and gestures seemed considerate of others, and everything about him felt like he was being considerate of me.

“You… underestimate yourself too much, Mr. Lee Ki-Young,” William said.

“Excuse me?”

“Physical strength isn’t everything. I believe there is a lot of potential hidden inside you. No, it's not that simple,” he said.

He even speaks warmly. Maybe it’s because he’s the leader of a familia, but he gave off a similar atmosphere as the Goddess of Flower and Fertility.

‘They pick those who resemble them. Earlier, I actually heard a mistress talking in the Mistress of the Holy Night familia.’

Unfortunately, I couldn't see the familia of the Slender Tentacle Queen, but perhaps that was a good thing.

“Now… can I ask what will happen now?” I asked.

“Of course, Mr. Lee Ki-Young,” William replied.

“Actually, before that… where are the other survivors?” I asked.

‘I’m sure they’re getting ready to be trained somewhere.’

“The other survivors will undergo a short training under the guidance of the educational institute managed by their respective countries,” William answered.

“Ah…”

“I’m sure you learned many things in the tutorial dungeon and the Beginner’s Trial, but Rohen is much more dangerous and scarier. The course will last for about a month, and during that time, you’ll have the chance to speak with the other familias,” William said.

“...”

“Of course, if you don’t want to do that, you can just join us, but I recommend taking the courses offered here. The higher-ups also recommend that players complete this one-month course, and everyone who completes the course will be given three thousand coins,” William explained.

‘That’s it?’

No, it wasn't much for me, but that wasn't the case for the others. Some were struggling because they had no coins. With three thousand coins, they could try to get a job as a combatant. They could buy beginner-exclusive equipment and go on a hunt.

They could also use that to open a business.

“I’m sure the Goddess of Flower and Fertility will scold me for saying this… but you must see and experience many things to know what you truly want, Mr. Lee Ki-Young. Although I think you would fit right in with the Flower and Fertility familia…” William said.

“Leader, you should be trying to get him to join us…” a member chimed in.

“Should we tell the Goddess of Flower and Fertility about this?” another member questioned.

“Wheeew…

‘He’s a good man and is respectful to those working under him.’

It would have been better if he had been the regressor.

“Do… you have any other questions, Mr. Lee Ki-Young?” he asked.

“I don’t think so,” I answered.

“...”

“If I consider joining your familia… could I get the financial statements, dungeon raid logs, the list of items you have, and personal information of players in the familia?” I asked.

“...”

“Please?” I added.

“That’s—”

I knew it was a ridiculous request, but…

“Stop, Emilia,” William said. It seemed that he wasn't bothered by it.

“Leader!” Emilia shouted.

“If you're curious, I can show them to you, but some details are hidden due to security reasons. Is that okay?” William asked.

“Yes… of course,” I answered.

“Leader, you can’t. We can’t reveal the information about our familia to an outsider who might join another familia. Even if you keep some of the information hidden, your actions could become problematic,” Emilia argued.

“...”

"He has a meeting with… the Mistress of the Holy Night familia. Did you know that? Think about the familias he’ll be meeting next month…” Emilia added.

Emilia seemed to be an administrative staff, and she didn't like my request.

However, William remained generous despite my ridiculous request.

“He’s not that kind of person, Emilia. You’re not questioning the goddess, are you?” William questioned.

“Of course not!” Emilia shouted.

“I’ll make sure to prepare the things you asked right away, Mr. Lee Ki-Young,” William said.

I wasn’t sure if William was a pushover or mature, but he looked at me while smiling quietly. I wasn’t sure why he said that I wasn’t that kind of person, but he was simply showing his confidence in me. It was like he was saying that it wouldn’t be a problem even if I leaked their information.

I nodded at his gesture.

Creaaak!

I heard a creak, and I saw that the door was being opened.

‘What the heck?’

“There you are.”

‘What the hell? How did he get here?’

I saw a familiar face. He looked and acted like a thug. He had tacky platinum blond hair that couldn't be compared to William’s hair. His face was full of piercings, and he was none other than…

‘Hyo-Yeol.’

Everyone looked at him, and the familia members were surprised as well.

They seemed confused about what was happening right now.

“So you’re hanging out with a bunch of jerks with flowers on their heads,” Woo Hyo-Yeol insulted.

Of course, I was shocked. A player who had just finished the tutorial suddenly barged into the meeting room. Humans tend to space out when they suddenly find themselves in an unimaginable situation…

William, Emilia, and the familia members stared in a daze at the newcomer.

“You’re—”

“Please leave. I think you’re in the wrong room,” William interrupted him.

“The Flower and Fertility Familia has reserved this meeting room until 4 p.m. on the third…”

“There must be some kind of misunderstanding. One moment…”

I couldn’t help but think that someone had entered the wrong room. Unless one were crazy, one wouldn’t be able to just barge into a room full of notable figures. Even experienced players couldn't treat this familia in a rude way, so it was absurd that a newbie guy who had just finished the tutorial dungeon was behaving this way.

Two players walked up to Hyo-Yeol and attempted to restrain him, but Woo Hyo-Yeol continued walking and even slapped their hands away.

“What? What are you going to do about it?” Woo Hyo-Yeol questioned.

Woo Hyo-Yeol walked in like a thug and sat on a chair before placing his feet on the table.

‘Is he crazy?’

I was really bothered by how close his feet were to the tea and snacks. As one of the owners of the Blue Guild, I knew how much work they had put into preparing those snacks and tea, and I felt even more bothered by Woo Hyo-Yeol's actions.

‘Is he a lunatic? Does he already want to go to his next life?’

He was out of his mind.

“You must be Lee Ki-Young,” Woo Hyo-Yeol said.

“...”

Boom!

William started emitting a strange energy.

“Please. Leave,” William said.

“...”

“...”

“What if…” Woo Hyo-Yeol paused.

“...”

“What if I don’t want to?” Woo Hyo-Yeol asked.