The Regressed Blood Knight's Strategy

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Chapter 191

At the top floor of an apartment building.

When he arrived at the penthouse, Min Kyungsoo was there to greet him.

“Sit down.”

His tone was arrogant.

As Kane sat on the sofa, following Min Kyungsoo’s command, a voice reached his ears.

“But who are you? I don’t have any friends.”

Min Kyungsoo tilted his head in confusion.

His expression suggested he didn’t recognize Kane.

‘Has he not yet finished the trial? Or did he return at a different point in time?’

Kane quickly considered various possibilities.

If Min Kyungsoo hadn’t returned to his past memories yet, it would be difficult for him to recognize Kane.

Just as Kane was about to assume he had come to the wrong person—

“The great Kane, flustered? Really?”

“So, you’ve broken the trial?”

“Of course. Do you think something like that would beat me?”

“So that was just a joke earlier.”

Kane felt relieved.

If Min Kyungsoo hadn’t regained his memories, things would have gotten complicated.

Min Kyungsoo was the youngest son of the SG Group.

With him on board, Kane could carry out his plan.

“But I didn’t expect you to come to me right away. What’s going on?”

“What do you plan to do from now on?”

“You mean my future?”

Kane nodded silently.

Seeing this, Min Kyungsoo chuckled.

“Even after returning to reality, you’re still worried about me?”

“Just answer the question.”

“Hey, hey, I’m still your elder, aren’t I? Even if you’re stronger, show some respect.”

Min Kyungsoo was five years older than Kane.

“I’ll try.”

This wasn’t Teverland.

This was South Korea—a country that deeply valued Confucian traditions and respect for one’s elders.

If it were just the two of them, Kane might have spoken casually, like they used to in Teverland. But here, that wouldn’t fly.

“Not bad,” Min Kyungsoo said, satisfied.

Then, he began to talk about his plans.

“You came to see me because of the game, right? Are you planning to get rid of the game?”

“No. Quite the opposite.”

“You want to keep it running?”

“That’s right.”

“You know it’s a dangerous game.”

“That’s why I came to you. Hand over SG Games to me.”

If it were anyone else, Min Kyungsoo would’ve cursed them out for spewing nonsense.

But this was Han Chanyul.

The man who had once been the most formidable warrior in Teverland.

Moreover, he had resurrected a ruined Duke family and brought it to its peak within a year.

Even with the help of the game’s system, such a feat was not something just anyone could accomplish.

Even if someone knew the entire game’s story, replicating his success would be nearly impossible.

‘There are plenty of novelkisss with protagonists who get trapped inside a game. They all progress through the story with ease and reach happy endings. But reality? It’s completely different. I know because I’ve lived through it myself.’

Unexpected variables had constantly popped up.

Even if Kane followed the story he knew, countless small events happened in between that he hadn’t been aware of.

And without knowing those small details, how could anyone respond to the unexpected?

It wasn’t possible to dismiss such stories as mere background filler.

After all, those little stories came together to shape the grand narrative.

The Butterfly Effect works like that.

It’s not just the big events that alter the course of a story—small, seemingly insignificant actions can spiral into completely unexpected outcomes.

Han Chanyul overcame all those unexpected variables.

In the end, Han Chanyul made it possible for Min Kyungsoo to return to reality.

Whatever Han Chanyul set his mind to, he made happen.

More importantly, unlike before, Han Chanyul now had mana flowing through his body.

With his current strength, he could forcibly take over SG Games if he wanted to.

After all, Han Chanyul wielded power comparable to that of a god.

If there was anyone in the world who could be considered the strongest, it was the man standing right in front of Min Kyungsoo.

The fact that Han Chanyul personally sought him out and asked for SG Games was likely because of their shared connection from being trapped in Teverland together.

It was an act of consideration.

“You know it won’t be easy to just hand it over, right?”

“I’ll help you take control of SG Group.”

Min Kyungsoo’s eyes sparkled at those words.

Honestly, with his current abilities, he believed he could take over SG Group himself.

He was no longer the powerless person he once was.

Back when he was trapped in the game as Ray, he had risen to the level of an 8-Class warrior.

In hunter rankings, that would be the equivalent of SR-Class—a level above the highest S-Class hunters.

SG Group was a company that processed and sold mana stones obtained from gates.

Even if all of SG Group’s hunters joined forces, they wouldn’t be able to defeat him.

And if Han Chanyul decided to help him on top of that?

‘I could easily take over SG Group. Losing one subsidiary in the process wouldn’t hurt the company. Of course, if that subsidiary is essential for the future, it’s a different story. But if maintaining my relationship with Han Chanyul means giving it up, it’s worth it.’

Hiring an S-Class hunter costs billions in contract fees.

An S-Class hunter is considered a national asset.

If even those hunters command such treatment, what kind of value would Han Chanyul have?

Even if a country sold itself, it still wouldn’t be enough to recruit Han Chanyul.

His value simply couldn’t be measured in numbers.

“So, you’re planning to keep the game server running to train more hunters?”

“At first, I’ll start in South Korea. After that, I’ll expand it to any country that wants to use it.”

“So, this isn’t just for personal gain? You’re doing it for the world’s benefit?”

“That’s right. Once I succeed in removing the risks, I plan to commercialize it.”

Min Kyungsoo paused, deep in thought.

Then, with a nod, he held out his hand.

“Let’s make a deal—not as SG Group, but as Min Kyungsoo personally. Think of it as a contract for our alliance.”

“I knew you’d make this choice.”

“Come on. I’m still your elder.”

“I’ll get used to talking respectfully— eventually.”

* * *

SG Group Chairman’s Office.

Chairman Min Hyungbae sat at the head of the table, listening to reports from his trusted executives.

“We’ve compiled a list of experimental subjects. All of them are individuals whose deaths wouldn’t cause any issues.”

“Hmm.”

Min Hyungbae scanned the documents, his expression showing clear dissatisfaction.

The executives remained silent, waiting for the chairman to speak.

“This isn’t enough. Even if we succeed, you’re telling me only two or three will awaken as hunters? That’s barely ten new hunters in a year.”

“This is the best we can do for now. If we increase the number of test subjects, the government might catch wind of our experiments.”

“That’s why we disguised it as a game, isn’t it? Make sure anyone interested in gaming becomes a subject—game admins, hardcore players, veteran users, and those desperate for views on streaming platforms. Throw in some flashy cash items to lure them in.”

The executives wanted to object to his ruthless plan, but Min Hyungbae’s word was law.

They had no choice but to comply.

“We’ll proceed as instructed.”

One executive hesitated, then cautiously asked,

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“What about the young master? Are you seriously considering including him as a test subject?”

“He’s useless. Make sure to keep it confidential and proceed.”

“But… he might lose his life.”

“If that happens, it’ll give us a convenient scapegoat in case the experiment is exposed. Don’t you agree?”

Min Hyungbae’s cold smile sent chills down the room.

It was a terrifying smile, one that showed his utter lack of humanity.

Even his own child wasn’t exempt from his schemes.

To Min Hyungbae, family was nothing more than a tool for his ambitions.

Only one person held any real value to him—his eldest son, the CEO of SG Games.

“Y-You’re absolutely right, sir.”

“If the experiment succeeds, we’ll have one more hunter to strengthen our group.”

“Your foresight is truly remarkable, Chairman.”

Min Hyungbae chuckled before dropping another bombshell.

“Why don’t you consider entering your own children into the experiment? Force them to awaken as hunters.”

The executives’ faces instantly turned pale.

The chances of forced awakening were extremely low.

Betting their children’s lives on such an experiment was madness.

No one dared to respond, instead stealing nervous glances at one another to avoid being the first to speak.

“Haha, I’m joking. No need to be so tense.”

“N-No, of course not, sir.”

“My child is unworthy of such an important experiment… Please forgive me.”

“Don’t worry about it. We can always find other test subjects.”

The executives sighed in relief, wiping the sweat off their brows.

For a moment, they’d thought they would have to sacrifice their own children.

Now, they only wanted the meeting to end quickly so they could leave this dreadful room.

Finally, Min Hyungbae dismissed them.

“That will be all. You may leave.”

The executives bowed deeply, at a perfect 90-degree angle, before hurrying out of the office.

All except for one.

A young man remained seated.

It was Min Hyungbae’s eldest son, Min Jaehee.

“Useless leeches. They want so much from the company but never give anything in return.”

“They’re the ones you’ll have to lead someday.”

“Do I really have to keep such incompetent fools around? When there are so many future slaves waiting to serve me?”

Min Jaehee gestured toward the list of experimental subjects, a wicked grin on his face.

“Even if they seem useless, there will come a time when they prove valuable. Try to keep them around,” said Min Hyungbae.

“If it weren’t for your orders, I would’ve cut off all their heads by now,” Min Jaehee replied with a cold smile.

His expression twisted into a sinister grin.

Min Jaehee wasn’t just an ordinary man—he was an awakened hunter.

A man who saw himself as a transcendent being.

To him, ordinary people were nothing but failures, doomed to be left behind.

Naturally, he viewed the non-awakened executives as mere insects.

“Once the experiment is complete, I’ll take care of them all. There’s no need to let anyone who knows about this project live.”

“You’re really set on killing them? These are people who have worked alongside me.”

“They’re just ordinary people, Father. At best, they might survive another five years. That’s generous, don’t you think?”

“Fine. Do as you wish.”

“Thank you, Father.”

Min Jaehee believed that the fewer people who knew about the experiment, the better.

The forced awakening experiment was highly classified—and illegal.

It had been banned by the government due to the massive loss of life it caused.

Not just in South Korea, but in every country around the world, the experiment had been completely halted.

Everywhere… except at SG Group.

SG Group refused to give up on the experiment.

Thanks to their persistence, new forcibly awakened hunters continued to emerge.

As a result, SG Group now possessed power rivaling that of the top hunter guilds.

Of course, this fact was known only to a select few.

To the outside world, SG Group was seen as nothing more than a business enterprise.

“I’m heading to see Kyungsoo now,” Min Jaehee said as he stood.

“Make sure he enjoys the game comfortably,” Min Hyungbae instructed.

“Hehe… of course.”

With a sly grin, Min Jaehee walked out of the chairman’s office, his steps confident and menacing.

* * *

Late at night.

Han Chanyul sat quietly alongside Min Kyungsoo, both of them waiting for someone.

The apartment they were hiding in wasn’t any less luxurious than the one Kyungsoo lived in—a high-end apartment with a stunning view of the Han River.

They had sneaked in unnoticed, blending into the shadows of the extravagant building.

“This is the home of the man who managed my father’s slush funds,” Kyungsoo whispered. “When I was young, I used to call him uncle, but one day… he just disappeared.”

“Do you know why?” Han Chanyul asked.

“My eldest brother cut off everyone connected to me,” Kyungsoo replied bitterly.

“He must’ve seen them as a threat.”

“Most likely.”

“Is this man the key, then? The first target?”

Kyungsoo nodded.

“If we find out where the slush funds come from, taking over SG Group will be a piece of cake. There’s also a ledger that contains the dirty secrets of the group’s executives—it’s hidden in that fund.”

Han Chanyul’s eyes narrowed.

“How do you know about this?”

Kyungsoo smirked.

“Because he told me himself.”

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