REVERSE

CHAPTER I [07/21/9067, 11:59 am] It was at that moment that I knew I was closer to the ground and to my ending. Everything indicates that I'm falling, from the slowly fading shadow above, to the wind tickling my skin and the blood scattering in mid-air. I do not fear death, but there are people that I will definitely leave behind, and that is what scares me the most. With my bloody hands, the pocket watch that my mom gave me a few years ago is the only thing I am holding on to tightly right now. I can feel my consciousness fading away second by second, but the image of my mother inside my head remains clear. "I don't want to die right now. God, I beg you to please hear me out." I burst into tears and begged for my life. I just can't let myself imagine how my mom would react if the only family she had was already gone. The fact that my mother and I got through all of this together and that I finally have a job where I don't have to risk my life is enough. I just can't let something like this happen when my life is already OK. I can't.... [QUEST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED] [60 SECONDS BEFORE MASSIVE IMPACT] [PRIZE: DECLINE or ACCEPT] "I don't wanna die..."  [30 SECONDS BEFORE MASSIVE IMPACT] [10 SECONDS BEFORE MASSIVE IMPACT] [5 SECONDS BEFORE MASSIVE IMPACT] [4] [3] "A-accept"  [YOUR FEEDBACK HAS BEEN APPROVED, PREPARING FOR AUTOMATIC SKILL SET] [YOUNG JAE: "RE-VERSE" SUCCESSFULLY GIVEN] The clock ticks before it runs out of seconds. The moments that were shown inside my head were of people afraid of death, and that fear was visible in their eyes. No one budges to take a single step forward, for it only makes them closer towards their nightmare. However, there is an oddity here: this fear of death is manifested not by monsters, but by humans. [PREPARING MANA RESTORATION] [PREPARING WOUND RECOVERY] [ACTION COMPLETED] [07/21/9067 , 10:59 am] [ 1 hour before Reversing occur] [Location: Saga cafe] "Young Jae, are you sure about leaving the association? You won't see my beautiful sword skills anymore if you do that. " This is the 5th time that Yun Yeong asked me about this. Although the payment for my new job is quite small compared to what the guild gave me, this will at least give my mother a night where she will not worry anymore, plus I won't put my life in any danger. I suppose that's killing two birds with one stone. "I told you, although I'm a little bit hesitant, this is already the choice that I have made. You can't change that even if you kneel here. " I took a sip of my coffee. To think about that, I was a member of the association for almost 7 years. Yun Yeong was always there for me, and despite being ranked far higher than me, she willingly joined every raid in which I participated. Of course, she will react and bother me like that. Through thick and thin, she's the best companion I have, after all. "Leiden is on the move; are you still planning on becoming a waiter instead of a hunter?You'll be of great assistance to the guild.On top of that, you know how they are; I'm sure they'll mock you if they see you working in a cafe. " "They are a completely different business; there is no need to worry about that, Yunny, and as I previously stated, I have already made a decision." "Okay, okay, I won't mention them, but if you ever change your mind, you can call me Lord Yeong Jae. Anyway, this will be your last meal as a hunter, so I'll savor it with all my heart.Your treat. " "......" "Young Jae, it's your treat, right?" [07/21/9067 , 11:20 am] [39 minutes Reversing occur] [Location: Capital market] After eating at the cafe with me paying for all the expenses, Yun Yeong and I both bid our goodbyes. It's still early for lunch and I plan to make some food for my mom today. The best way to find and buy some ingredients is at the Capital Market. Aside from the Hunters' Association Building, the capital market is where most people congregate.Most of the food ingredients, HP potions, armour and weapons can be seen there. Although some of the products there are of poor quality, they are still worth a thousand rupees if you're lucky.Of course, the level will vary depending on the material used for upgrading, and it may also vary depending on how much the user yields and uses it. As you can see, the weapons and armour are classified according to their level: COMMON (Level 1-17, F-D class hunter), RARE (Level 18-35, usually used by C-A class hunters), LEGENDARY (35 above with limitations, S class hunter), and CURSED. There is still no precise information available, but rumor has it that it is a weapon that does not require money but does require life. "Good day, ma'am may I ask where the counter is? I'm really sorry for any inconvenience." "It's okay, dear. Just go straight and turn to the left." "Thank you very much, ma'am." I've been here for almost a week checking out some new habits, and thankfully, Yun Yeong asked me for some conversation; at the very least, she gave me an excuse so that my mother wouldn't suspect anything. However, picking the right language is a big pain in the ass, not to mention that I need to go and buy some products for lunch right now. "Sir, that's 300 rupees for hablon and 800 rupees for the groceries." "Thank you very much. Kindly put the hablon in a gift box." "That's an additional 5 rupees, sir." "Okay, okay" Everything went pretty smoothly after I paid for everything I bought on the capital market. My mother used to bring me here all the time. She'd casually buy some sewing kits and ask me if she could sew a pair of scarves for me. Hablon is a significant figure in this world. It's ingrained in the Arce Dei people's culture. It's a traditional woven cloth that represents the wealth of the town. "Must be the best da-" "ACCCCKKKK!"