Regressor Instruction Manual (PART 4)

Chapter 614: Plunge (3)

I noticed a person that looked a little worried. No, the person looked very worried. He wasn't showing any hostility toward me, but he seemed a little uncomfortable. It was difficult to put into words, but he seemed to find me difficult to approach.

The people of the Vatican who are sitting with him took it as a natural reaction. Even I didn't think that this is awkward.

It wasn't much different from ordinary people's reaction whenever they saw Lee Kiyoung in real life, after all.

But...

'It's subtly different.'

I wasn't certain if other people felt the same way as me, but I could sense that he was hiding his feelings.

I didn't know if the emotion behind his nervous expression was anger, awe, or doubt, but I knew that it wasn't a positive one.

It felt frustrating, not knowing how he truly felt, but...

'I'm in a better position than him.'

He must've been feeling more frustrated than I was, and I couldn't deny it.

I was the superior A, and he was the vulnerable B. Even if he proved to be the chosen warrior, I was the one holding the trigger. I was sure he was feeling nervous in more ways than one. What would he do if he got caught? How would he resolve the situation?

The person who needed to think a lot wasn't me, but Raphael.

'He's got a lot of nerve."

I didn't think he had accidentally come all the way there. It would be more precise to say that he had been planning it for a long time. He most likely didn't expect him to be chosen by the Holy Sword, however. From his perspective...

'Do you feel like you've won the lottery? Your life skyrocketed, you lucky bastard. Meanwhile, I'm over here totally freaked out, and I have no other option but to hold on.'

I naturally approached him with a smile. It would be better to act normal. It was better to test him a little before doing a full-fledged investigation.

"I think I'm a little late, but... It's nice to meet you."

"No, it's my pleasure, Honorary Cardinal. I'm so thrilled to finally meet someone that I only used to see through the Goddess's Mirror."

"I'm not that big of a figure, so you don't have to be so formal. Rather, I'm the one who should be thrilled and honored. Aren't you the chosen warrior who will save the continent? Of course, you'll still have to train, but it's undeniable that the Holy sword has chosen you... You're undeniably a blessing on the continent. I'm sure Goddess Benignore is delighted about your appearance."

"I'm not sure if I'll be able to meet Goddess Benignore's expectations... which worries me. It's just..."

"..."

"Everything has just happened in an instant."

"You don't have to worry too much."

"..."

"Many people, including the Vatican and the Continental Protection and Management Committee, are always ready to help... I will also do my best to help you adjust to your new environment."

As I took a step forward and patted his shoulder, he looked like he was suddenly on high alert.

He had the face of a cornered rat. It was a sight to see him pull the Holy Sword into his arms, but I didn't show any reaction. He needed to know how much the Honorary Cardinal Lee Kiyoung had sacrificed for the continent.