Black Scythe ( Ryu Min )

Black messy short hair blue eyes 175cm tall 14 Years old didnt pull into the deadly game, Taller than Ryu min, Sometimes people thinks Ryu won is the older brother but after talking to the brothers they realize Ryu mins is the older brother

• Despite being financially constrained, Ryu Wonshows immense gratitude for small things, such as simple meals or modest gifts from his brother.
• He once tried to manage household chores entirely on his own to give his brother more time to rest.
• Ryu Won often worries silently about his brother’s fate in the survival game, masking his fear with cheerful behavior to avoid adding to Ryu Min’s stress.
• His habit of helping around the house stems from his desire to repay his brother’s sacrifices since their parents' passing.

• Ryu Min — His older brother and sole family member. Ryu Won looks up at him with admiration and concern, often going out of his way to support him emotionally and practically. Their bond is strong, built on mutual respect and deep familial love.

Despite their struggles, Min held onto a desperate wish—to turn back time. One fateful night, he left to attend a New Year’s bell-ringing ceremony, unaware that his wish would lead to an unimaginable event.
Although he is not a participant in the survival game due to his age, Ryu Won’s life is deeply affected by his brother’s involvement. His emotional support becomes a crucial anchor for Ryu Min, who faces constant danger in the otherworldly realm.

Ryu Won lost his parents in a tragic car accident when he was just an elementary school student. Overwhelmed with grief, he initially misunderstood his older brother, Ryu Min, thinking he was cold and emotionless. But as he grew older, he realized Min had been forcing himself to stay strong for both of them.[1]
With no one else to rely on, Min took on the burden of supporting their family, working tirelessly at part-time jobs while juggling school. They lived frugally, cutting out all luxuries just to survive. Though Won admired his brother’s strength, he felt guilty about being a burden.[1]
At school, Won faced relentless bullying from a class thug, Bae Taegyu. He suffered in silence, never telling Min, knowing he already carried too much. The scars from the abuse were nothing compared to the pain of losing his parents, but he endured for his brother’s sake, But Ryu min Know from the past reggressoins and Beat Bae Taegyu and teach him a lesson.

Ryu Won is characterized by his kind-hearted, thoughtful, and responsible personality. Despite being only 14, he takes on a mature role in supporting his older brother emotionally and through daily chores. His strong sense of family loyalty is evident in his desire to help Ryu Min in any way possible, even if it's just by handling housework or managing living expenses.
He is also empathetic and sensitive, often worrying about his brother's well-being, even when Ryu Mintries to hide his struggles. Ryu Won’s innocent yet perceptive nature allows him to understand his brother's pain without the need for words.

Ryu Won is a middle school student from Seoul, South Korea, and the younger brother of Ryu Min. Despite his young age, he exhibits remarkable emotional maturity, deeply caring for his older brother who participates in a deadly survival game. Ryu Wonplays a supportive role, providing emotional strength and managing household responsibilities while his brother faces life-threatening challenges.

Trivia

• Ryu Min has multiple times, making him the most experienced player in the game.
• Despite his ruthless nature, he deeply cares for Ryu Won, his only remaining family.
• His preferred weapon is a scythe, which he uses with terrifying efficiency.
• He is multilingual, being able to speak: Korean, English, Mandarin, German, and Spanish.
• He intentionally plays the role of a "weakling" at times to deceive opponents.
• He is the wealthiest player, having won multiple lotteries before entering the game.
• His nickname, Black Scythe, originates from the fearsome weapon he wields, symbolizing death and his ruthless efficiency in battle.
• Despite how efficient he is at the Survival Games, he has stated that he is actually very inept and untalented compared to players like: Ma Kyung-rok, Ju Sung-Taek, and Christine Craig
• He amassed significant wealth in the real world through strategic lottery wins, using his knowledge from previous regressions to predict outcomes accurately.
• His favorite strategy involves psychological manipulation, often exploiting his enemies' fears and weaknesses before striking.

Legacy

Ryu Min is not just another player—he is a legend in the making. With each round, he rewrites fate, taking absolute control of his destiny. His ultimate goal remains to survive and conquer the game that has taken his life 99 times before.

Quotes of ryu mins/ black scythe

• I've lived this before. Do you really think you can surprise me?"
• "I don’t need friends. I need tools."
• "Survival is the only thing that matters."
• "If you stand in my way, you die. It's that simple."
• "Luck is just another form of power."

Abilities of Black Scythe

• Rune of Time Reversal: The core of Ryu Min’s power, enabling him to return to a specific point in time upon death, retaining all his memories and experiences.[11]
• Master of Combat: Skilled in hand-to-hand combat, weaponry, and tactical warfare. His signature weapon is the black scythe, which he wields with deadly precision.
• Rune of Inner Thoughts: Grants the ability to read the surface thoughts of others, making it easier to manipulate and predict their actions.
• Rune of Slaughter: Boosts his stats significantly when engaged in combat, enhancing his speed, strength, and endurance.
• Rune Of Doppelganger: Creates a single clone, making him invisible and intangible for 10 seconds, he can control this clone at will, but the clone cannot attack, use skills or access his inventory.
• Strategic Genius: Possesses an extraordinary ability to plan, strategize, and adapt to any situation, often staying several moves ahead of his opponents.
• Enhanced Combat Awareness: His experience from 99 regressions allows him to anticipate enemy movements and counter them effectively.
• High Luck and Stat Growth: Invests heavily in Luck, increasing his chances of obtaining rare loot and landing critical hits.
• Fearsome Killing Intent: His mere presence can intimidate opponents, often causing them to falter in battle.

Ryu Min's life took a drastic turn when he was pulled into the survival game, an unforgiving contest where players fought for their lives through deadly quests. Unlike most, who entered the game blindly, Ryu Min possessed the Rune of Time Reversal. This meant that every time he perished, he would return to the past with all his memories intact. Through relentless trial and error across 99 regressions, he honed his skills, mastered combat techniques, and learned the inner workings of the game's mechanics. However, he failed because the condition for the 20th round required five players, and he was the only one left. Ultimately, in the 100th regression, he decides to aim for a perfect strategy using the knowledge from his previous regressions. In his 100th regression, On New Year's Day, the day the death game began, he returns and completes the 1st round. He then tricks a guide angel into leading him to a secluded place, eliminates the angel (Briel), and obtains the Reaper class on the 1st round.
After returning to reality, he deals with the bullies tormenting his brother, Ryu Won, and reports the exploitative meat shop owner he worked for, quitting his part-time job. Using information from his previous regressions, he buys a large number of lottery tickets, wins,and moves to a new place. There, he meets Seo Arin and gains the attention of Ma Kyung-rok's right-hand man during the 2nd round, leading to a connection with Ma Kyung-rok. Later, he acts discreetly to avoid drawing attention and helps Jo Joong-sik gather votes to become the representative, concluding the 2nd round.

Ryu Min's background is defined by hardship, struggle, and an unrelenting will to survive. He grew up alongside his younger brother, Ryu Won, after their parents' death left them to fend for themselves[12]. As the eldest, Ryu Min took on the responsibility of providing for his brother, working multiple part-time jobs while juggling school. His childhood was filled with financial instability and personal sacrifices, forcing him to mature quickly. Despite his efforts to protect Ryu Won, Ryu Min was often the target of relentless bullying. Hwang Yongmin and his gang saw him as an easy target due to his quiet and seemingly weak demeanor. He endured physical assaults and public humiliation without retaliation, suppressing his anger to avoid further trouble. This perception of weakness followed him into high school, where even teachers overlooked him. However, those who saw Ryu Min as insignificant had no idea of the storm brewing beneath his silent exterior.

Despite Ryu min seemingly emotionless approach, Ryu Mindoes not lack a moral compass. He is willing to exploit the system, manipulate enemies, and deceive when necessary, but he does so with a sense of purpose. Unlike others who seek power for dominance or selfish desires, his goal is to finish the 20th Round. He does not relish in cruelty but sees it as a means to an end.
In essence, Ryu Min is a man shaped by hardship, strategy, and survival. He is neither purely cold-hearted nor wholly altruistic—rather, he operates in a grey area where logic dictates his choices, but his actions are guided by an unspoken desire to protect those who matter to him.

Ryu Min, also known as Black Scythe, possesses a complex and layered personality shaped by his many regressions. At first glance, he appears calm, calculating, and pragmatic, rarely allowing emotions to dictate his actions. His experiences across countless regressions have stripped him of unnecessary sentimentality, making him appear cold and detached. However, beneath his logical and methodical nature, there is a deep-seated determination to protect those he deems important.

Ryu min and Black scythe is the same person

Black Scythe
Ryu Min's in-game avatar "Black Scythe" has a tall and imposing build, standing at 180 cm (5'11"). He has a lean yet well-built physique, giving off an aura of strength and agility. His sharp facial features, including a well-defined jawline and high cheekbones, contribute to his intense and mysterious presence.
He has messy black hair that falls slightly over his forehead, adding to his brooding and enigmatic look. His most striking feature is his piercing red eyes, which give him a dangerous and Grim Reaper aura. They seem to glow slightly, making his gaze incredibly intimidating. His expression is typically serious and unreadable, hinting at a deep, calculating nature.
Black Scythe wears dark, tactical clothing, which is both practical and stylish, often consisting of black, red and gray tones with layered armor-like elements while wielding a huge Scythe as his weapon. His outfit is designed for combat or stealth, reinforcing his identity as a formidable warrior.
His overall appearance exudes deadly precision and quiet confidence, making him a figure that commands both respect and fear in the story.

Ryu Min
Ryu Min, has a striking appearance with a modern and somewhat intense look. He has short, slightly messy black hair that falls over his forehead, framing his sharp blue eyes, which give off a cold and serious expression. His skin is fair, and his facial features are well-defined with a sharp jawline.
Despite his relatively short height of 165 cm (5'5"), he exudes an intimidating presence, largely due to his cold, piercing gaze and the ominous black scythe he wields. His expression rarely shows emotion, giving him an enigmatic and stoic appearance.

As the rounds progress, Ryu Min uses his extensive knowledge to gain advantages wherever possible. He secures rare weapons, hoards powerful runes, and manipulates others to eliminate threats before they become too dangerous. He is aware that as the game advances, the true enemies are not just the monsters they face but the other players, who will do anything to secure their own survival. Betrayal is inevitable, and Ryu Min is always one step ahead, setting traps and outmaneuvering those who would dare challenge him. He plays the long game, positioning himself as a dominant force while ensuring that no one realizes just how much he truly knows.
One of the most significant figures in his past is Hwang Yongmin, his former bully, who also ends up in the survival game. In earlier regressions, Ryu Minsought revenge against him countless times, killing him in different ways to satisfy his long-held resentment. However, by this final regression, he has grown numb to the idea of revenge. Instead, he sees Hwang Yongmin as nothing more than a tool to be used. If he proves useful, Ryu Min will let him live. If he becomes a threat, he will eliminate him without hesitation.
As the game reaches its later stages, the difficulty escalates exponentially. The quests become deadlier, the monsters more powerful, and the betrayals more frequent. Ryu Min is well aware of the final boss that awaits in the last round—an enemy so formidable that no single player could hope to defeat it alone. In previous regressions, he saw firsthand how the game ended in disaster, with every remaining player being wiped out.

In this final regression—his 100th—Ryu Min knows that he can no longer afford to make mistakes. He is certain that this is his last chance, as the unique ability that granted him his regressions, the Rune of Time Reversal, has reached its limit. If he dies now, he will not come back. With this knowledge, he sets out not just to survive but to dominate. Upon entering the first round, while others are paralyzed with fear or fumbling through their first battles, Ryu Min moves with precision, slaughtering goblins with ease and securing the top rank worldwide in record time. His efficiency and cold brutality immediately catch the attention of the Angel overseeing his group, Briel, who is both intrigued and irritated by his unusual confidence and skill.
To mask his true identity, Ryu Min adopts the alias Black Scythe, a name that strikes fear into his opponents. He carefully curates his appearance and demeanor, crafting an image of an elite player with unmatched prowess. His weapon of choice—a scythe—complements the Grim Reaper class, a rare and exceptionally powerful class that only one player can obtain. This class is part of his long-term strategy, as he knows from past regressions that it will grant him overwhelming power in later rounds.
Though he fights alone, Ryu Min understands that no one can survive this game entirely by themselves. He is highly selective about his allies, forming only temporary partnerships based on necessity. One of his early interactions is with Seo Arin, a famous actress who, like many others, was thrust into the survival game against her will. Unlike most, she recognizes Ryu Min’s strength and tries to form an alliance with him, but he keeps his distance, knowing that attachments can be a weakness. However, when she proves herself capable with her Summoner class, he allows her to stay close, though he never fully trusts anyone.

Ryu Min’s story begins on New Year’s Eve, just moments before the world is thrown into chaos. Once an ordinary high school student, Ryu min spent his life avoiding trouble, enduring relentless bullying from Hwang Yongmin and his gang. He was a quiet, unremarkable boy who believed that keeping his head down would keep him safe. However, his life changed forever when he, along with millions of others, was forcibly transported into a mysterious survival game controlled by a seemingly divine but merciless entity known as the Angel. This game, spanning twenty deadly rounds, demanded that players complete brutal challenges to survive. The weak were quickly eliminated, and only half of the participants could proceed after each round. Failure meant certain death, and in this twisted reality, strength was the only currency that mattered. Unlike the other players, who found themselves overwhelmed by fear and confusion, Ryu min had already experienced all of this before. This was not his first time facing the survival game—it was his hundredth. For reasons unknown to even him, he had been forced to relive this nightmare 99 times, each time dying somewhere along the way and regressing back to the very beginning. With each regression, he gained knowledge, experience, and an unwavering resolve to break free from this endless cycle. Through these countless lives, he learned the mechanics of the game, memorized every trap, every monster’s attack pattern, and every potential betrayal. His timid and fearful nature had been burned away, replaced by an unshakable determination and ruthless efficiency.

Destroying these forces leads to cosmic conflicts that transcend the scope of Earth, escalating into direct battles with the Seven Great Angels and the rulers of the underworlds.

On December 31, 2023, at the famous Bosingak Square in the South Korean capital, Seoul, and at the very moment the crowds were anticipating the tolling of the clock to announce the start of a new year, a mysterious blue aura enveloped the bodies of humans between the ages of 15 and 29. These young people were forcibly transported from their normal lives into an existential purgatory a stage for a brutal survival game imposed by supreme cosmic forces. The game consists of 20 rounds, escalating in danger and mechanical complexity. It is managed by beings who appear at first glance to be angels, possessing dazzling appearances, pure white wings, and flawless skin; however, these appearances mask a deeply cruel, sadistic, and demonic nature. These beings act as guides and observers for the initial rounds, enforcing the rules of the game with an iron fist. The fundamental law of the game is the mass extermination of a specific percentage of participants in each round to ensure the numbers are thinned and the most ruthless and capable survivors are selected.
The philosophical dimension of the story goes beyond the primal desire for individual survival, intertwining with the conflicts of gods and hyper-dimensional entities. The universe in which Earth is located is ruled by the Cosmic God of Chaos, an absolute entity that derives its vital energy and power directly from the levels of disorder and panic that spread throughout the worlds under its control. Accordingly, the game was designed to create a fertile environment of chaos and destruction to feed this deity. The system is under the direct supervision of two System Administrators. The administrators have the ability to modify the conditions of the survival rounds instantaneously. In the advanced stages, one of them appears as a colossal singular eye surrounded by chaotic energy passing through a cosmic dimensional rift, reflecting a geometric shape impossible for three-dimensional beings to comprehend.