The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player-Chapter 287: The Death of Michael (1)

And yet, Michael couldn’t block the strike.

He couldn’t even perceive or recognize its speed.

All he could do was acknowledge his own death during the few seconds his consciousness remained after his head was severed.

So this is the so-called number one archangel? I’ve faced him before, but he really was weak.

Was it because he hadn’t expected it?

Even after seeing Michael die without putting up any resistance, Ryu Min didn’t feel disappointed.

There was no room for disappointment.

Because contrary to his expectations, the overwhelming rewards more than satisfied him.

[Rune of Battle]

Effect: During combat, you can utilize 100% of your capabilities and potential.

You will always maintain optimal conditions in battle.

Additionally, all attack power is doubled, and combat-related intelligence increases sharply.

Upon reading the description, Ryu Min’s eyes widened.

“What kind of rune is this? It lets me maintain peak condition in every battle?”

In other words, the moment he entered combat, his output would be pushed to the absolute maximum.

The doubled attack power on its own was incredible but with an effect like this on top of it?

Frankly, it was astonishing.

“I guess since I killed Michael, who called himself the God of Battle, I was bound to get a rune like this.”

But that wasn’t the only surprising reward.

[Akashic Record Entry Ticket]

Category: Consumable

Grade: Eternal

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Effect: Grants access to the Akashic Record.

Usage Restriction: Black Scythe (Soul-bound)

Description: Upon use, grants permission to enter the extra-dimensional repository of supreme knowledge, the Akashic Record, but only to those deemed worthy. It can even be used in soul form.

‘An Eternal-grade consumable?’

Even if it had been a ‘God’-grade item, it would have been surprising, but this was an Eternal-grade item.

Of course, he wouldn’t have received it just for killing Michael alone.

This was a reward granted for slaying all seven archangels.

And perhaps because of that, he also received a new title.

[Title – Ruler of Heaven]

Acquisition Condition: Awarded to the first to defeat all seven archangels.

Effect: Grants a status equivalent to that of an archangel.

‘I can’t tell if this title is good or not.’

It simply stated that he now held the same status as an archangel.

But without any mention of actual benefits, it wasn’t something he could outright celebrate.

‘At least I got Refined Aether.’

This was something he had anticipated ever since he killed Gabriel and Raphael.

Killing Michael had all but guaranteed that Refined Aether would drop.

‘But I didn’t expect two of them.’

This was proof of how powerful Michael had been, yet Ryu Min didn’t really feel it.

After all, whether it was Michael or the sixth-ranked angels, they all died with a single swing.

‘More importantly, did I not receive that reward?’

Ryu Min scanned the system messages, searching for the one reward he had been looking forward to.

The reward from his Soul Binding Quest.

‘I just killed the last remaining archangel, so the quest should be completed now…

The moment he found the completion message, his eyes widened in shock.

‘W-What the hell is this…?’

His mouth hung slightly open in astonishment before he quickly turned his head.

Though nothing was visible in that direction, someone hiding nearby couldn’t help but flinch.

Because Ryu Min was looking precisely in their direction.

Baal, who had been cloaked in invisibility, broke into a cold sweat.

‘I knew he was strong, but I didn’t expect this…’

When he first heard that a human had instantly killed the Great Duke’s clone, he had laughed it off, thinking it was mere luck.

After all, how strong could a mere human be?

But witnessing the Black Scythe firsthand had shattered his doubts.

‘He really slaughtered the angels. I thought he would break his promise and flee.’

He hadn’t counted them exactly, but at a glance, over 800 angels had already fallen.

At this rate, the number would soon exceed 1,000.

‘No, what am I saying? He’s going to wipe them all out.’

The outcome of the 18th round wasn’t particularly important to the demons.

It was merely an exhibition match—the real war would begin in the 20th round.

Still, it was better to win than to lose.

The fewer angels left, the greater the demons’ advantage in the Heavenly Demon War.

And from that perspective, the Black Scythe’s rampage was only a boon for the demons.

Especially now that he had even slain Michael in an instant.

“Tch… One strike.”

It wasn’t as though he had killed a weakened Michael at 1% strength.

The Michael he had just fought had unshackled all restrictions and gone all out.

‘Yet he still couldn’t react to the attack.’

Baal swallowed nervously.

Would he have been able to react to that attack if it had been aimed at him instead?

Probably not.

Michael had been on par with him in strength.

‘I have a slight edge, but still…’

Regardless, Baal couldn’t afford to remain calm.

He had a mission to complete.

‘Can I really stab him in the back?’

His lord had likely underestimated the Black Scythe’s power.

If they had known he was this strong, they wouldn’t have sent Baal alone.

‘They would’ve handled him personally.’

That’s how unimaginable the Black Scythe’s strength was.

‘Should I contact my lord now? Should I tell them this is beyond my capability?’

But that would be humiliating.

As the number one ranked noble among demons, he had his pride.

‘I have to kill him. No matter what it takes.’

At that moment, a voice echoed in Baal’s head.

[Baal. Stay quiet and listen. I am watching the Black Scythe through your vision.]

It was his lord’s transmission.

Baal felt relief.

If his lord had seen what he had, they might revoke the assassination order.

[He is far too powerful. I did not expect him to slay Michael in a single strike. Therefore, if an opportunity arises, execute the plan immediately. If you wait until he has exterminated the angels, you may miss your chance.]

‘What? What did you just say?’

Baal questioned if he had misheard.

‘You want me to kill that monster?’

[If he survives until the 20th round and becomes the angels’ mercenary, our victory in the Heavenly Demon War is no longer certain. He must be eliminated while we still have the chance. Proceed with the plan.]

Baal opened his mouth to protest, but his lord’s transmission had already ended.

Realizing he had no choice, he clenched his fists.

‘If it must be done, then I’ll do it—even if it costs me my life.’

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