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.
As the story approaches chapter 50, the tone shifts from dark humor to a more serious exploration of the "Heavenly Demon" prophecy. I’m Not a Regressor 26-50
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?. By chapter 26, the protagonist, , has firmly
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: A core conflict emerges: is Oh-jin's "evil" nature
Flashbacks reveal that in the original timeline, Oh-jin was actually the villain (the Heavenly Demon) who was left for dead by Shin-hyuk.
Oh-jin continues to use his "scammer" instincts to predict events and manipulate the Association and other Awakeners.