After Taehyun bested Iron Strongman in the last chapter, readers wonder if reporter Kim Gija will get to interview Taehyun in the next installment.
At the elite Blackhead Training Center, guide Yura greets Taehyun and his awestruck friend, aware such access usually requires major money and connections. Still, Taehyun tries registering with an SVIP card from one of the four prestigious guilds’ alchemists.
Though unsure how Taehyun acquired such a rare card, Yura recognizes denying him would be impossible. Her first assumption was he was some high-ranking player’s disciple. However, upon closer inspection, Yura concludes that Taehyun himself must be an eminent player.
Wary of repercussions if things go awry, Yura hesitates to register someone so powerful. Her dilemma is interrupted by Iron Strongman, who informs them that money alone cannot assure admittance. Taehyun’s friend is starstruck to meet someone with such an intimidating reputation.
Iron Strongman emphasizes everyone trembles when his name is mentioned. Whether reporter Kim Gija will ultimately capture an interview with Taehyun remains uncertain. But access to the exclusive Blackhead Training Center promises to impact Taehyun’s progression.
After Iron Strongman blustered that rulebreakers might earn his forgiveness if they returned, an unimpressed Taehyun labeled him as weak.
This provoked Taehyun to challenge Iron Strongman to a wager – the loser pays a year of membership fees to validate their worth.
Recap and Review
Fuming at this audacity, Iron Strongman initially scolded Taehyun for not knowing his proper place. Yet his pride made Iron Strongman accept the bet, intent on putting this upstart in his place.
The two entered “The Abyss” – a virtual reality program and the training center’s most popular way of determining hierarchy. Their showdown promises excitement and stakes.
If Taehyun defeats the infamous Iron Strongman, it may earn him notoriety and access while costing his opponent prestige. Iron Strongman meanwhile aims to reinforce his fearsome reputation by humbling this defiant newcomer. Their battle stands to impact the training center’s landscape of power.
Yura worried Taehyun was at a major disadvantage, facing Iron Strongman’s wrath for daring to challenge his standing.
Boasting muscular coordination, making him peerless in combat mobility, Iron Strongman fully intended to put this upstart in his place. His strength let him lift incredible weights – a top all-around ability in the virtual arena.
Confident of securing a free year of training after thrashing Taehyun, Iron Strongman was stunned when Taehyun prevailed in the virtual porter instead.
Amused by gaining a year of access, Taehyun clarified he only planned to stay 30 days. Still, the maximum resistance training seemed appealing while reinforcing Taehyun’s quick ascent despite lacking seniority or allies.
Shaking the training center’s hierarchy by defeating its established toughest fighter, Taehyun continues to rapidly gain power. With cleverness and mettle, he shrugs off perceptions a newcomer cannot thrive in this cutthroat environment.
Spoilers and Expectations
After defeating Iron Strongman, Taehyun smoothly informs him to pay for the year’s membership as agreed and disappears.
The narrative then shifts to reporter Kim Gija on the day of the pivotal player license exam. Anxious about covering the crowded event, the rookie reporter knows failure likely means losing her job.
Desperate for that career-making scoop, Gija struggles to even photograph the front rows with so many people. Her confidence waning, Gija feels luck is her only hope now to document something worthwhile.
So much happens off-page between chapters, leaving gaps to fill. Taehyun’s rapid advancement implies hidden capacities beyond his years. Gija’s perspective offers insight into the frenzy and high stakes surrounding the players who hold celebrity status.
Their contrasting situations will intersect when Gija tries leveraging media access to profile ascendant talents like Taehyun. This exam’s outcome will shape both their fortunes and the hierarchy among ambitious players.
Release Date & Where To Read
The upcoming Regressing with the King’s Power Chapter 17 is scheduled to be out for the fans to read on January 1, 2024.
- Japanese Standard Time: 10:00 PM on Monday, January 1, 2024
- Central European Time: 03:00 PM on Monday, January 1, 2024
- New York: 09:00 AM on Monday, January 1, 2024
- Australian Capital Territory: 12:00 AM on Monday, January 1, 2024
- Pacific Time: 06:00 AM on Monday, January 1, 2024
- Eastern European Time: 03:00 PM on Monday, January 1, 2024
You will be able to read the upcoming Regressing with the King’s Power Chapter 17 at the time and dates we have mentioned on Naver, along with all the previously released chapters.
