The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player-Chapter 285: Ryu Min’s Proposal (1)

[I am deeply sorry. I will accept any punishment…]

[Enough. Punishment over such a trivial matter would be excessive. Besides, it’s not as if what you said was wrong.]

With that, Plunictos turned his gaze downward to the small human before him.

His eyes were filled with even more ridicule and contempt than ever.

[A mere human proposing something to me? The more I think about it, the more absurd it is. Have you forgotten your place?]

“Well, you won’t know if it’s absurd or not unless you hear me out.”

[Very well. Speak. What is it you wish to propose?]

“I’ll kill the angels in your place. Especially Michael—I’ll make sure to finish him off. You can’t personally intervene due to the rules anyway, right?”

[Hmph.]

Plunictos let out a snort.

[You’ll kill the angels? Is that all?]

“That’s not a bad deal for you, is it? If I take out Michael and the other angels, you’ll have a much better chance of winning this war.”

[Even without killing Michael, victory is already within our grasp.]

“Are you sure about that? Michael seems to think dragging out the fight gives him a chance. That’s why he even handed over the Akashic Records’ authority to delay the war.”

[At most, that would only delay their inevitable defeat. In terms of numbers and strength, the demon race already has overwhelming superiority.]

“But since you handed me over as promised, the war is now delayed, isn’t it? And since you, a Grand Duke of the Demon Realm, can no longer manifest in the battlefield, doesn’t that give the Celestials a chance to turn things around?”

[There is no such possibility.]

“No matter how certain you are, the chances of victory can’t be 100%, right? If the outcome were so obvious, the gods wouldn’t have placed bets on it.”

[…]

“And in a war of this scale, unexpected variables are always a factor. So wouldn’t it be wise to try anything that could increase your odds, even slightly? If I were in your position, I’d do just that.”

[So you’re saying I should accept your proposal.]

When Ryu Min nodded, Plunictos’ expression became contemplative.

It was a stark contrast to the ridicule he had shown earlier.

[I didn’t expect it, but you have quite a sharp tongue.]

“If that’s a compliment, I’ll gladly accept it.”

[If what you say is true, then eliminating Michael and a few other angels would indeed solidify our victory. The more I think about it, the more appealing your proposal becomes.]

“Told you.”

[But are you capable of killing Michael?]

“Are you doubting my skills? I’ve already taken down six Archangels.”

[That’s not the issue. Can you even lure Michael out? If I release you from the Demon King’s Castle, he’d obviously suspect something.]

“What’s there to lure? I’ll just head straight to the battlefield and kill him.”

[Kill him now? Not after the 19th round?]

It seemed Plunictos believed killing Michael immediately was impossible.

When Ryu Min nodded, Plunictos let out a dry chuckle.

[Do you not understand the system’s rules? Or are you just an idiot? You are currently a mercenary employed by the Celestials. You are registered as part of their party, which means you cannot kill each other. Don’t even think about asking me to do it for you. Even though I am not bound by the system, I cannot change the rules…]

“You call yourself a god, yet you know less than I do?”

[How dare you, human?! Do you even realize where you are…!]

Baal flared up in anger, but Plunictos raised a hand to silence him.

[What do you mean, Black Scythe? What is it that I don’t know?]

“There’s no need to change the rules. There’s an item that lets me switch sides.”

[An item that lets you switch sides?]

“Have you heard of the Faction Change Ticket?”

Plunictos tilted his head slightly.

A reaction that showed he hadn’t.

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“If you rank first in the leaderboard, you get to choose a special reward. I selected a temporary skill called Faction Change Ticket.”

[I am aware of the special rewards. But this is the first I’m hearing of a Faction Change Ticket.]

His tone suggested disbelief.

Ryu Min smirked and opened his skill window.

“Fine. If this is what it takes to convince you—[Skill Information Share].”

After selecting the skill to share, an information window appeared.

[Temporary Skill – Faction Change Ticket]

Effect: Allows the user to switch their faction from Celestial to Demon.

Upon switching, Demons will recognize the user as an ally, while Celestials will view them as an enemy.

The user’s quest conditions will also change to align with the Demon faction.

Can be used again to switch back to the Celestial faction.

Only available in the 18th round.

A system window that others normally couldn’t see was now being shared for the demons to witness.

[To think such a temporary skill existed…]

“With this, there’s no problem killing Michael and the Celestials, right?”

[That’s true. With this, you could essentially team-kill the Celestials.]

“So, will you accept my proposal?”

[I haven’t heard what you want in return. You wouldn’t make this offer for nothing.]

“Of course not.”

Ryu Min smiled and stated his demand.

“In exchange for killing Michael, release me. That’s my price.”

[You’re asking me not to use you as a sacrifice.]

“There are still things I need to do.”

Even the smallest of beings cherish their lives.

Plunictos nodded as if such a demand was trivial.

[Fine. If it increases our chances of victory, I can spare your soul.]

“And there’s one more thing.”

[More?]

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