Giyoung is suddenly thrown into a deadly game where survival depends on strength, skills, and cooperation. Unfortunately, he awakens as the weakest player, possessing the lowest stats among all participants. His only advantage is a rare ability that allows him to read the status windows of others. While observing his surroundings, Giyoung discovers that Hyunsung is a returner—someone who has already experienced this world once before. Realizing the opportunity before him, Giyoung decides not to grow stronger himself, but to survive by attaching himself to Hyunsung and manipulating events from behind the scenes. In a world where power determines survival, Giyoung relies on deception, calculation, and human weakness to stay alive.
Regressor Instruction Manual subverts traditional power fantasy by presenting a protagonist who refuses to become strong. Giyoung’s survival strategy is unapologetically parasitic—he reads people, exploits their emotions, and positions himself where protection is guaranteed.
The manhwa excels at psychological manipulation and tension. Every interaction is layered with intent, and even allies are tools to be managed. The status-reading ability acts as a narrative lens, exposing hidden motivations and reinforcing Giyoung’s role as a strategist rather than a fighter.
This is not a story about heroism or growth—it’s about survival at any cost. Readers who enjoy morally gray protagonists, mind games, and unconventional approaches to system-based worlds will find this manhwa gripping and unforgettable.
