After leaving Kim Woo-jin walked further into the tunnel until he was far enough to his footsteps soft and silent. he sat down on the ground finally having some time to breath he said with an exhausted expression.
"Open.."
The system window popped up Kim Woo-jin's eyes reflected to light glow of the window his expression blank it was about time he figured out what his next move will be.
But he just wanted to test something maybe fix the biggest problem he's had since birth.
"Is there anyway to get rid of the debuff Echoflux"
The system loaded then a system error appeared.
[ERROR X!!]
[Skill Echoflux is soul bound to Kim Woo-jin and can not be removed]
"Ugh"
[Chancekeeper encourages you to progress faster]
[You have caught the attention of flying bird he offers you a contract-- you've caught the eye of two more unknown entities]
Kim Woo-jin rubbed his eyes he's played video games before he knows a few things but why is he being watched by some entities? "I want to go to sleep" he said inside Kim Woo-jin bowed his head, resting on hi knees, indicating a sense of sadness. His arms are wrapped around his legs, suggesting a desire for comfort or self-embrace. His legs are bent, with feet resting on the ground, creating a compact, enclosed posture.
he commaned the system.
"Show my current stats"
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-And Inventory | Player info: | hidden skill-
Name: Kim Woo-jin
Level: 1
Class: Sempiternal Retrogressor
HP: 10/10
Mana: 3/∞
Soul bound object: Ridu watch
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Kim Woo-jin looked up at his stats Reading his name then his Level it was quite low "I should level up" he was never a big fan of gaming but he was being forced to play for his own survival as well as he had to find out who these supposed "gods" are and why they wanted to make contracts with him.
"What is a Sempiternal Retrogressor?"
That class was unlike any other he's heard of normally in games the classes were always Knight, Mage, Healer, archer and hidden classes like Necromancer, Sourcerer, Assassin or Paladin ect.
The system beeped before displaying a discussion of the class:
Class discrimination
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Sempiternal
"Sempiternal" refers to something that is eternal or enduring, often in a cyclical or perpetual sense. In the context of a Retrogressor, it might imply a being that exists outside of traditional time constraints or has a unique relationship with time.
Retrogressor
A "Retrogressor" suggests an entity that moves backward or reverses progression. This could imply a being that:
1. Reverts to previous states: A Retrogressor can revert to previous forms, states, or timelines.
2. Operates in reverse: Your actions or existence is characterized by reversal or regression.
3. A time manipulator: You can manipulate time, reversing flows or altering timelines.
4. A cyclical being: You're a being that exists in a perpetual cycle of regression and renewal.
5. A regressive force: You're An entity that embodies the concept of regression, potentially opposing progress or advancement.
NOTE:
As a semi divine entity you are to make contracts with the Players. Your current number of contracts you can make is 0 ^-^
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"Contracts? What are contracts?"
The system didn't answer him he just sighed
"Well that explains why I came back, it has to do with this."
He held up the pocket watch around his neck which was still removing a soft blue glow around it "so it's bound to my soul?" As if reading his mind the system changed to the item and it's description it was a picture of the watch.
Ridu watch
A Soulbound object: Items tied to a person's soul, often crucial to their existence or powers. It sustains Kim Woo-jin's existence through regressions.
Power-granting artifact: An item that grants Kim Woo-jin his unique power.
That was all that was written on the screen, he sighed with a smile "I'll need to thank that old man if he's still alive" calling it happiness would be an understatement, his heart was beating so fast he wanted to scream like a teenage girl.
"When someone regresses once in novels they're always overpowered but I can regress for eternity!"
"Oh wait I shouldn't get ahead of my self first" he cleared his throat happy no one saw that embarrassing moment.
"...Wait so-- display my skills!"
SKILLS:
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1. Regression: Player will always return to a previous state after death (passive).
2. Reminiscent: The player will have perfect recall or memory, knowing and recalling the past in great detail (passive).
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Debuffs
Reminiscent→Echoflux: People will always have ever-fading memories of you (passive).
Regression↓
Contract Instability.
1. Unreliable alliances: Contracts might not be worth much if they're erased with each regression.
2. Trust issues: Others might be hesitant to form contracts, knowing they'll be forgotten. Which will give you -10 trust to everyone around you.
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"What?!"
He yelled so loud that people from afar heard him Young-Ja remembering that's were Jin-soo had went off to earlier she sensed he was in danger with a serious look on her face she quickly runs towards the far end of the tunnel.
"Jin-soo what's wrong?! Is there another monster?!"
She stopped in her tracks seeing his expression His eyes are wide open, and his mouth is agape, suggesting his was taken aback by something unexpected or surprising his raised eyebrows further emphasize his shocked state.
Noticing there wasn't any monsters around or any physical injuries on him she went closer towards him touching his shoulder.
"Jin-soo can you hear me?"
He was still frozen annoyed she shook him like a rattle trying get get his attention he looked pale and all of a sudden he grabbed her hand she posed.
"...?"
He asked her in the calmest way possible.
"Do you trust me?..."
[Young-Ja's trust in you has decreased from -6 to -11]
He stares at her with a annoyed look.
"What?"
She asked before he just pushed her away dusting himself off, he was frowning.
"This is bad, if people's trust is in negatives how am I even supposed to make contracts? it's like a mage who can't do magic."
He knew for him to have a trust stat that must mean he needs people's trust to make contracts. He stressing.
Meanwhile in Young-Ja's eyes he was throwing a tantrum over nothing. He looked like a tiny fire breathing dragon throwing a tantrum. She sighed.
"Just what is up with you?"
He turned to look at her, he usually avoids looking directly at peoples faces because of his excellent memory which he has come to know as Remiscent. But he should at least know what the people he's going to be working with for a while.
Finally staring at Young-Ja she has long, dark brown hair that falls in loose waves down her back. Her eyes are a deep brown not to mention they still look tired, and her eyebrows are neatly shaped. She has a small nose and full lips . Her skin tone is not fair she just looks a little pale, with that suggests zero sleep. In terms of attractiveness, Young-Ja's features are classically beautiful, but she's just a mess right now.
"I wonder what you look like when you actually sleep for once."
He said genuinely curious she looked at him like he's a mad man.
"You want me to sleep when we're experiencing something as crazy as the apocalypse?!"
"Maybe.."
Before she could properly educate Kim Woo-jin Park Tae-Hyun found them in the dark, his expression just pure blankness at these two young people standing there.
"Am I disturbing something?"
Kim Woo-jin answered.
"Yes"
But Young-Ja just shouted.
"No!"
She crossed her arms as Park Tae-Hyun was about to say something they heard a loud "TOOOO! TOOOO! Too-too-TOOO!" Then the Rattling noise made by a train's wheels, often heard when the train is in motion which meant there was a train moving their way fast.
"Oh my god! The people! I need to warn them!"
Park Tae-Hyun yelled running back towards the camp Young-Ja ran after him.
"Uncle wait!"
Kim Woo-jin just stood there bewildered then looked at the notification that popped up next to him.
[Your Guardian Entity wishes for your progression.]
"What?"
Seemingly forgetting that a literal train was coming at him he was lost in thought "my progression? I just took a little break and another one of these 'entitues' is impatient?"
He heard another loud honk as he turned he was face to face with the bright lights the very train he had boarded his small figure standing in front of the large training at it ran Kim Woo-jin over.
[Death of DE Kim Woo-jin confirmed]
As the train fully passed the tracks whatever was left of Kim Woo-jin slowly disappeared again.
Back at the train station some army soldiers had arrived about sick of them, the men were wearing black tactical uniforms, complete with helmets, goggles, and vests adorned with various pouches and patches. they were also holding large guns. The uniform appears to be designed for military or law enforcement use, with a focus on functionality and protection. The patches on the uniform suggest that they may be part of a special forces unit.
One took out a walkie talkie from his vest communicating to someone on the other line.
Soldier "Command Center, this is Hunter-1. No survivors."
Dispatch "Confirm the situation."
Soldier "Confirmed. No survivors."
The soldiers just went back up the subway stairs unbeknownst to the dozens of dead bodies in the subway tunnel.