By chapter 26, the protagonist, , has firmly established his facade as the "Regressor" after stealing the role—and the divine stigma—from the original hero, Lee Shin-hyuk . This arc focuses on Oh-jin’s desperate struggle to maintain this lie while navigating the expectations of Vega , the celestial who believes he is her chosen savior.
Fans praise the series for being a clever twist on the generic "returner" trope, highlighting Oh-jin’s charismatic but flawed personality. I’m Not a Regressor 26-50
Oh-jin continues to use his "scammer" instincts to predict events and manipulate the Association and other Awakeners. By chapter 26, the protagonist, , has firmly
Unlike a true regressor, Oh-jin lacks the ingrained muscle memory or deep technique of a master, forcing him to rely on high-risk gambles and Vega's constant blessings to survive encounters he is technically under-leveled for. Emerging Conflicts and Themes Oh-jin continues to use his "scammer" instincts to
Flashbacks reveal that in the original timeline, Oh-jin was actually the villain (the Heavenly Demon) who was left for dead by Shin-hyuk.
A core conflict emerges: is Oh-jin's "evil" nature inevitable, or can he remain "good" as long as he wears the mask of the hero?.
The relationship with Isabella and the growing "harem" elements become more prominent, though Oh-jin remains wary of forming deep bonds that could be "broken" if the world’s cycle resets. 📖 Reader Consensus Reviews of this specific stretch are polarized: