I died, but what'm I doing here?
I am currently in this random blank space, which is all black, floating here alone.
But did I actually die? Is this what death in the afterlife looks like?
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[Regression time round used 1]
Rewinding time again, starting the first regression.
Starting the scene over again.
In 20 seconds
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Ah, right, I have an ability, which is "regression."
I thought it was all hallucinations, but it was actually real.
How did this happen again?
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[Note]
You are likely to wake up here whenever you die, but the more you die, the time spent rewinding scenes will increase, so be aware of that.
But this time, time moves faster, but in the next regression, it will increase.
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What? So whenever I die again, the rewinding time scene will increase??
Then, I should be careful from now on, I don't want to wait to rewind time.
But I still can't believe that the game I played five years ago came to life. Does the creator know this??
Also, why did I have an ability regression? It's like it was bestowed on me.
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[Starting regression in 10 seconds.]
[Starting 10 seconds]
[Starting 9 seconds]
I guess it's time to go back now.
[Starting 8 seconds]
[Starting 7 seconds]
[Starting 6 seconds]
[Starting 5 seconds]
[Starting 4 seconds]
[Starting 3 seconds]
[Starting 2 seconds]
[Starting 1 second]
Time rewinding!
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"Hey, wake up!"
"Kim Seongwon!"
"Wake up!"
"W-what?"
Geez, finally you're awake! " What?
"H-hyun Cho?!" I was shocked that I saw he was alive.
"You're alive?"
"The F, you mean? Of course I'm alive!" Ah, right, so I did go back in time.
"Well, anyway, I'm looking for the new energy drink do you still have it??" The phrase he said is still the same, so it didn't change a bit.
"Kim Seongwon? Hello? Are you still there?" I was frozen that time and checked my phone to see what time it was, and it's 7:33 p.m. The disaster started around exactly 7:35 p.m., where the game "A Thousand Regression" has been updated. When I tried to log in, it said, "You're already logged into the game. Please wait for further information."
"Hey, Kim Seongwon?"
"Yeah?"
"You seem to be frozen. What are you thinking?" I did freeze because I was shocked that I really went back in time.
"Are you sure you're okay?"
"I am." Of course not! I am not okay! A traumatic event just happened a few minutes ago and was regressed here at the start.
As I flinched, a hologram appeared again.
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[Info]
The ability "regression" can have three stages.
Stage [1]: whenever you died, you regressed no matter what and went back in time to the beginning.
Stage [2]: When you regress, you can start setting a point about your recent death. the place you died.
Stage [3] is still unknown but can be unlocked soon.
[To level up]
Regressed more! Or process of the game.
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W-what? I was shocked to see this.
Does the ability "regression" have three stages?
"Hmm?"
"Hyun Cho, can you see the hologram?"
"Hologram? What are you talking about?" Perhaps I'm I? the only one who's seeing this hologram?
[Notification: In 10 seconds, the "A Thousand Regression" 5th anniversary update will release! Please log in to claim your rewards!]
Wait, it's starting already?
[Notification: "9"]
Wait, I haven't prepared yet!
[Notification "8"]
I check the phone, and it's exactly 7:34 p.m. A few seconds later, a disaster will happen.
[Notification "7"]
[Notification "6"]
If that's how it is, then.
[Notification "5"]
I'm going to save Hyun Cho this time!
[Notification "4"]
[Notification "3"]
I'm going to change the scenario this time!
[Notification "2"]
The creature should be.
[Notification "1"]
Giant Ogre.
[Notification "0"]
An impact happened again outside; all the lights are messed up.
And finally.
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[Greetings, players! ]
The new chapter of the event has commenced!
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The system has begun.
"What's all this?" Should I say the same phrase or not? What if I didn't say the same phrase?
"It's a game."
"A game?" So it works if I change a bit here; it changes the phrase also.
"A game called "A Thousand Regressions" has begun."
"Kim Seongwon, I don't understand what you are saying." How should I explain this?
"Hyun Cho, right now you have to follow what I've said."
"Uhm what?"
"Just follow what I am doing right now. We are encountering a new event that is happening right now, "A Thousand Regression." The game I talk to you about came to life."
This time, Hyun Cho didn't respond but kept it quiet.
This should be where Hyun Cho's expression turned dark.
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[Danger!]
Giant Ogre!
Info: Elite boss!
Compensation: 100 gold
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It's the same as I expected.
"K-kim Seongwon that." I looked at Hyun Cho, and he seemed scared.
"Hyun Cho, be quiet and follow me." He did follow me, and we hid, unsure of what was happening.
"What is that?"
"Listen to me carefully. It's a Giant Ogre, a creature that came from the game "A Thousand Regression" that I played 5 years ago. The Giant Ogre was the creature that terrorized the village. Right now we've encountered a real-life scenario. This is not a joke or anything you've imagined!"
"I don't quite understand what you're saying, but what should we do?"
"I know the game works, so I know how to deal with this just follow what I've said."
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[Danger!]
The giant ogre has found you!
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Damn it, it's starting already.
The event of the disaster has begun!
As I expected the Giant Ogre's mace to strike the same way last time, I nearly dodged the Giant Ogre mace and whispered to Hyun Cho.
"Pst, Kim Seongwon, are you alright?"
"I'm fine, just stay where you are. Don't let yourself find and just stay there, I know how to handle this creature." I had to try this again.
I really need the "Eternal Sunlight Sword." It's the sword I used to defeat the Giant Ogre.
If the game "A Thousand Regressions" really came to life, then that sword should exist somewhere. But isn't the sword a past event? I don't know if the "Eternal Sunlight Sword" should be here since I got that sword at the past event.
There is also a tip to defeat this creature, and it's a torch! In the game, the giant ogre feared light.
Since I'm the sole player in "A Thousand Regressions," this should give me an advantage in surviving the game since I read about it all back then.
"Kim Seongwon, behind you!" Damn it! The ogre moved surprisingly fast!
The giant ogre grinned; just like that time, I underestimated him due to its speed.
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[Danger!]
The giant ogre is looking for its new prey!
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Not again.
"Hyun Cho! Get out of there! The Giant Ogre is targeting you! Dodge quickly!"
"W-what?!" A mace flew toward Hyun Cho.
"Now!" Hyun Cho successfully dodges the mace.
"K-kim Seongwon, I did it!"
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[System warning!]
You cannot change the death of Hyun Cho, you have been warned! If you try to save him again, you will die here and regress again!
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I grasped and was shocked at what the system said.
I cannot? save? Hyun Cho?
Why's that?
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[System warning!]
Every time you try to save him, he will die in every possible way. Either you regressed back and saved him again or you continued the game.
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W-what?
"Kim Seongwon! Behind you!" Shit, I cannot react fast.
As time was about to strike, Hyun Cho Jump himself towards the mace.
"Kim Seongwon, please leave! I'll buy you time to escape! I don't have long." It's happening again.
"No, you'll survive! I'll get us out here!"
"Please, just go! There's not much time, I won't make it." A mace struck him and he died again.
It's happening again. the traumatizing event—Hyun Cho died in front of me again.
But why did he jump in and save me? I was trying to save him this time, but why did he do that?
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[Warning!]
It's either you continue or regress again.
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Tsk, I'm going to save him no matter what!
The giant ogre grinned and was about to strike.
Fine then! I'll regress one more time just to
save him!
[You have died!]
I died again and am floating again on this blank space, which is all black.
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[Regression time round used 2nd]
Rewinding time again, starting the second regression.
Starting the scene over again.
In 30 seconds
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Damn it. I will save you this time! And I will change the scenario! Just wait, and I will escape this nightmare.