Regressor Instruction Manual (PART 1)

Chapter 160: What Money Can't Buy (1)

I didn't know if it would go as planned, but I knew it was my job to make it happen. I was also busy in many ways, but I could handle that much.

"Wait a minute, Kiyoung-ssi."

"Yes, Hyunsung-ssi?"

"That...Did something happen between you and Hyejin?"

"What?"

"It seems like you're not getting along well recently..."

"Ah, it was just a little dispute over work. You don't have to worry about it."

"I see."

"I think I know what Hyunsung-ssi is worried about, but that will not happen."

"Ah. Yes... That... I just want for you to get along..."

"Yes. I want to be close to Hyejin as well. Since Hyejin-ssi is not going on the expedition this time, I will approach her carefully. Haha."

"Haha. That's fortunate. Since you said so, I'm relieved. Then I'll be going."

"Okay. Be careful today as well..."

"Okay."

'I guess he's worried.'

Of course, I was also worried. Since the last incident, Cho Hyejin had been a little cold to me.

However, the conversation window had not been cut off at all.

This silent Cold War proved to be more terrifying than petty arguments.

As I waved goodbye at the party members, I could see them waving back at me as well.

Time had passed since we arrived at Castle Rock. It seemed that I got some outline of the things I had to solve.

'The first thing I need to do is to prevent a crisis that is about to come to the city.'

In fact, it was the main purpose of this expedition. It was also the goal of our lovely regressor, and the reason as to why our party came to Castle Rock.

Additionally, we needed to announce the danger and establish our guild's position in Castle Rock. Right now, Kim Hyunsung was working on this, so there was nothing for me to do, but I must thoroughly prepare for all kinds of possible situations.

'The second thing is about Song Jungwook of Little Rock.'

I had to think about whether to keep him and continue, or to cut him off in the proper line.

In fact, in this matter, the first thing was to know what Cho Hyejin will do, but for now, it was correct to prepare a paddle that could be used while maintaining the current situation. And...

'The third one is improving the relationship with Cho Hyejin.'

I needed to create a bond of friendship between her and me. Unlike the first thing, the two other tasks were not to be done as a party, but were supposed to be done personally.

I thought I should at least be able to control Cho Hyejin if I was going to work with her in the future. I needed to let her know I was a friend she could trust.

Of course, it was not easy to get close to her when she kind of already knew about me, but by no means would this be a difficult job. This was because I had already caught some strands.

In that sense, the time when other party members were away was always an opportunity.

It was better to try to get closer by talking to her at least a little. Even if we didn't become friends, it was important to make her see me in another way by doing something to own her a debt or anything.