The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player

Chapter 254: Doubt (1)

Ding-a-ling—

Ryu Min opened the door to the café and glanced around.

Seeing Min Juri sitting there, he raised his hand slightly in greeting.

Sitting across from her, he felt slightly relieved by the determined look in her eyes.

‘Thankfully, she seems okay.’

She wasn’t lowering her head or avoiding his gaze as before. Instead, her eyes carried a determined confidence, as if she was ready to tie up loose ends.

“You already ordered my coffee? Thanks.”

“It’s nothing.”

“.......”

“.......”

The awkwardness between them lingered.

Although Ryu Min was the one who rejected her confession and suggested they remain friends, he never thought it would be easy.

‘If we keep meeting like this, things will gradually improve. Juri doesn’t seem to want to leave things awkward between us either.’

That must be why she so readily agreed to meet him today.

“Min-ah.”

“Yeah?”

Juri fell silent after being called. Her lips quivered slightly as if she was internally debating something. After a moment, she seemed to make up her mind and spoke.

“You told me before that you wanted us to remain friends, right?”

“I did.”

“I was honestly confused back then, but now I’ve made up my mind.”

Her eyes sparkled with determination.

“Let’s stay friends. But...”

She dropped her gaze slightly, as if embarrassed.

“Let’s pretend my confession never happened. Can you do that?”

“Of course. Absolutely.”

Did he answer too quickly?

Juri’s eyebrow twitched slightly, her expression showing a hint of bruised pride.

Before any misunderstandings could deepen, Ryu Min added quickly.

“I might have answered too fast, but don’t misunderstand. It’s not that your confession didn’t mean anything to me. Forgetting it completely would be impossible. But if that’s what you want, I’ll do my best...”

“No.”

Her eyes flared with pride.

“I’ve changed my mind.”

“Huh?”

He couldn’t reveal his true identity to her yet. Right now, it would only create unnecessary problems.

‘If she finds out I’ve been deceiving her all this time, she might feel betrayed.’

There was nothing to gain from revealing the truth, so he kept it tightly hidden.

“Sorry about earlier.”

Juri’s sudden apology made Ryu Min tilt his head.

“For what?”

“For... losing my cool.”

“It’s okay. Don’t worry about it.”

From Ryu Min’s perspective, he was just glad they seemed to be back on friendlier terms.

‘Technically, it’s different.’

In a way, he had given her another chance while putting her confession on hold.

“But Min, you’re part of the Death Church too, right?”

“Huh? Yeah, I am. Why?”

“I haven’t seen you around much lately.”

“I’m just a nominal member. If people found out about me, it would cause problems.”

“True. If they knew you were a Prophet, they’d cling to you.”

“Exactly.”

Juri sipped her coffee and studied him with curious eyes.

“If you have any more questions, just ask.”

“Oh, it’s nothing... But were you called by the Black Scythe in the 15th round? Your nickname was Lost Yak, right?”

“Huh? Oh, yeah.”

“Then why don’t I remember hearing it?”

‘Because I never called that name.’

Ryu Min replied calmly.

“You probably didn’t hear it. Otherwise, how would I still be alive?”

“Hmm, I guess so...”

Since it was impossible to remember all 576 names, Juri brushed it off without suspicion.

“Shall we wrap up now?”

“Sure.”

Outside the café, the two exchanged a wave.

“Thanks for the strategy details. Let’s meet again soon.”

“Sure. I’ll stay in touch.”

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