Regressor Instruction Manual (PART 1)

Chapter 73: Ambitious Man (2)

"Anyway, even if they find out, you have the power to rectify the masses."

She was right. Several from the media were already on my side. Even if they did find out, it wouldn't be a big deal to fix the situation. As it was, Lindel was on the side of Red and Blue now, and it was only natural for the Black Swans to try and find any means to fix this.

"There will also be definite support given to Kiyoung's party by our guild."

"Isn't this already too generous?"

"Is it? I thought it was just adequate. If we want to impress or be on good terms with somebody, we must be prepared for the sacrifice."

"I wasn't expecting this, honestly speaking."

Although I wasn't expecting it, I wasn't surprised. Lee Jihye was dependent on me, too. If my position rose, so would hers.

In other words, we had ourselves a win-win relationship. Though it wasn't a healthy relationship, I couldn't say it wasn't a bad one. There were many things I could achieve through this.

"If you have anything else you want, tell us, and we will see if we can offer it."

"You can think about that on your own. There is always a limit as to what a guild can offer and what direction it will take, so I'll leave that in your own hands."

"That sounds like you're trying to test us."

"No. Honestly, I don't understand why I'm doing this to this extent. Of course, the behavior of the Black Swans still needs to be justified, but this feels a little excessive. I'm not the only one who should be compensated, right? The Red Mercenaries are also involved in this matter."

"It feels a little embarrassing to say this, but..."

"That's why I'm curious. I know you're too logical to rely on feelings of the past. I wish you could just tell me what you really want."

A silence ensued then. Lee Jihye's expression remained unchanged. There was no sign of embarrassment on her features.

She then started to speak calmly. Of course, her answer was just as unexpected.

"Don't you remember what I told you before?"

"What...?"

"I like ambitious men."

"Don't joke around."

I gazed at her firmly upon saying this, but had to do a double-take. Although Lee Jihye was smiling, she certainly didn't look like she was playing around.

"Do you think I'm joking?"

"..."

"Let me tell you an interesting story."

Slowly, I nodded. I felt like it was only right to let her.

"Have you ever heard of anecdotes about the former US President Clinton? It's all fictional, but it's still very interesting..."

"No, I have not."

After a slight pause, Lee Jihye nodded and began to explain. "Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton once went to a gas station during the Clinton era of presidency. News is that Hillary had a hot, steamy affair with someone from that gas station."

"That's an interesting story."

"As it turned out, the man at the gas station was Hillary's ex-boyfriend... On the way back, while having a conversation about him, Bill Clinton was a bit spiteful. He said that if she had still been dating him, she would have also been working at a gas station..."