I’m Not a Regressor - Chapter 120
Chapter 120: Dragon’s Resting Ground (3)
They used a helicopter prepared by Isabella to get to Mt. Baekdu. Traversing through North Korea by helicopter was something unimaginable in the past.
‘Well… it has become an abandoned land where no one lives now.’
North Korea was one of the numerous nations that disappeared from the gate incident nine years prior. There were some lucky survivors who were still living in small towns, but their function as a nation was completely paralyzed.
‘It’s quite miserable.’
Ohjin clicked his tongue while looking down at the city from the helicopter. The city that turned into complete ruins after being abandoned for nine years felt rather dismal.
“We’ll arrive soon. Get prepared, Ohjin.”
“Got it.”
Ttutututututu!—
A tender voice was heard through the noisy sound of the propeller.
“By the way, where are we landing this thing?”
Ha-eun tilted her head while looking around Mt. Baekdu.
The geographical features of the mountain were so rough that there didn’t seem to be anywhere they could land the helicopter.
“We’re landing with this.”
Isabella smiled brightly while holding up a backpack containing a parachute.
Ha-eun’s eyes glittered.
“Ooh, it’s like we’re special forces.”
“Well, with our members, it’s not an exaggeration to call us special forces.”
An 8-Star Awakener of Draco, a 6-Star Awakener of Lyra, and even a 6-Star Awakener of Aries that was a part of the 12 Zodiacs—their mustered strength was enough to sweep away most special forces.
‘Though she’s not actually an Awakener of Aries.’
Isabella’s real identity was a high-rank Awakener of Hirudo. There was no way to find out her exact star rank, but she was a 10-Star Awakener at minimum judging from how she was able to defeat a 9-Star Awakener, Marco Giorno, before he was even able to retaliate.
‘At her level, forget about special forces, the entire nation would have to mobilize to face her.’
Ohjin sighed briefly while looking at Isabella, who was handing over a parachute to him with an innocent expression.
“Ohjin, have you used a parachute before?”
“No, this is my first time.”
“Hehe, then use one with me. I even have a license!”
“Then what about me, you bitch.”
Ha-eun sharply glared at Isabella.
“Ah, a bodyguard from our house will assist you.”
The black man with a large body structure who was silently sitting in the passenger seat smiled and raised his thumb once Isabella indicated in his direction.
His white teeth shone overwhelmingly bright.
“Trust me~!”
It appeared he wasn’t using a translation device due to how he said it in awkward Korean.
“I’ll get down with that gentleman. Isabella, go down with Ha-eun.”
“Ah, w-why?”
“There’s no reason in particular.”
Ohjin felt an ominous feeling after imagining Ha-eun sticking right next to that bodyguard… as if an untitled videotape would be sent to his door at a later date.
“Aw… okay. Then I’ll go down with Ha-eun.”
“I’ll leave it to you.”
Ohjin smiled and jumped down from the helicopter with the bodyguard who had been sitting in the passenger seat.
Powerful gusts of wind grazed past his face as a thrilling sensation ran down his spine.
“Wooooooo!!! Do you feel it?! Lightning Wolf!!”
“Feel what?”
“This is the sensation of ‘flying’ in the skyyyyyyyyyyy!!!”
“Ah, yeah.”
“All that falls has wings! This is the undeniable logic of Newton!!”
‘What the hell is wrong with this guy?’
It was a relief he didn’t leave Ha-eun with him for a different reason.
Flap!—
After the short flight, the parachute opened, causing them to descend slowly.
Different from how he seemed to have a loose screw, the bodyguard’s skill in controlling the parachute was quite good, which allowed them to land precisely on a small plot of land.
“Then I’ll take my leave now! Come back safe and sound after clearing the dungeon with our miss!”
The bodyguard’s pure white teeth shone as he raised his thumb.
“Oh right! My name is Vittorio!”
‘So what…’
“Feel free to call me ‘Rioppong’!”
“Don’t wanna.”
“Ehh~ Don’t be like that! Try calling me that one time!”
“Please get lost.”
“Holy moly…! The way the Korean wolf swears is also beautiful!”
‘I’ll have to ask Isabella later why she has a subordinate like this.’
“Hahaha!! Then I’m really going this time!”
Ddududududu!!—
Vittorio turned around on the spot and climbed down the mountains while leaving a path of dust in his wake. Even if his personality was in that state, judging from his frightening speed, he had skill worthy of the Colagrande House.
‘Though I’m not sure if he’s a bodyguard of the Colagrande House or an Awakener of the Hirudo faction.’
In any case, Ohjin didn’t want to see him again.
[…What a truly strange person.]
Dazzle—
The pendant shone as Vega appeared.
“I know right?”
[By the way, my child. Is it really okay to take on this request? Didn’t you say that the child named Isabella is an Executor of the Black Star Organization?]
“Well, I don’t think she’ll try making a move any time soon.”
[Hmm. Still, I am worried.]
“It also feels fishy to me, but I don’t want to miss out on this opportunity.”
[Is the star relic you talked about hidden inside that dungeon?]
“I’m not sure.”
He had to go and find it out for himself.
“Anyways, Vega. Stay next to me at all times during this clear attempt.”
Ohjin had no choice but to rely on Vega’s powers when worse came to worst.
[Hmpf! Rely on this lady! I’ll grant you a blessing as soon as that child tries to do something to you!]
“Thanks. Ah, you know that you can’t tell Isabella you’re a celestial, right?”
[Of course, I do.]
“I’ll tell Isabella that you’re a guardian spirit, so pretend to be a spirit in a contract with me.”
[Alright.]
‘Let’s group up with Ha-eun and Isabella now.’
“Ohjinnn! Over here!”
He could hear Ha-eun from a place not so far away.
Ha-eun and Isabella came into sight as he headed to where the sound came from.
“Was there anything that caused you discomfort on the way down?”
“I guess you could say that.”
“O-Oh, my. Did Vittorio act in a discourteous way?”
‘He did.’
“I apologize. It’s just that Vittorio likes males so much…”
“…What?”
“I intentionally tried to get someone who rolls that way in case Ha-eun was uncomfortable.”
“…”
‘You should have told me that in the first place… then does that mean the main actor of the untitled videotape could be me?’
—Holy Moly.
“Ah, don’t worry.”
Isabella smiled sweetly.
“Vittorio’s tastes are on the ‘maso’ side.”
“Stop.”
‘Damn it, a picture I don’t want to imagine is drawing itself in my head!!’
“Anyways, where’s the entrance of the dungeon?”
“It’s over here.”
Isabella guided them to a place with dense bushes.
Through the gap in the narrow cliff, they could see the entrance of the dungeon that wasabout three meters big.
‘This is…’
Dense mana could be felt starting from the entrance. Ohjin’s eyes widened from the sensation of an enormous river of mana flowing around him.
[This is… a dragon vein.]
“Dragon vein?”
[It has no influence on the Earth’s ecosystem despite the gate being opened. Locations that have abnormally thick mana flowing through them are called ‘Dragon Veins’.]
‘Is the star relic Lee Shinhyuk talked about really here?’
It felt like an amazing star relic would be hidden inside, as there was a dragon vein flowing through a dungeon that was already known to grant good rewards.
“That is the guardian spirit contracted with you, right? It’s marvelous that it knows about dragon veins.”
[This lady is one who has previously served a celestial. I possess marginal knowledge of stars.]
“Oh, my. I’ve seen guardian spirits several times in the past, but it’s my first time seeing one with such coherent intelligence.”
“My guardian spirit is a bit special.”
Ohjin put Vega on top of his shoulder and went into the dungeon.
