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Got Dropped in a Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work
Secretiv_Sorceress · saltgoblin & I_Love_Kim_Soleum
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A pop-up event for some 'modern fantasy' media I loved so much that I even took a precious day off work to attend. On that day, I ended up transmigrating as a character in that very fantasy world. As none other than a newly hired employee at a famous large corporation! A dream job with great benefits, an excellent salary, and even kind and... Got Dropped in a Ghost Story, Still gotta Work.
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451
Chapter 451
Kim Soleum observes the rural village festival, suspecting Baek Saheon is here because it is his hometown. He notices Assistant Manager Eun Haje eating pork and soju; she approaches Kim Soleum and Agent Bronze, pretending to be a reporter to interact with Bronze without revealing she knows Kim Soleum. A middle-aged man with a megaphone announces the daily raffle. Kim Soleum notes that prizes often include agricultural goods or potentially jewelry from missing persons. Baek Saheon, wearing a medical eyepatch, approaches the group to collect raffle sticks. Although Agent Bronze recognizes Baek Saheon from a previous mountain lodge incident, the village's supernatural binding prevents the villagers from recognizing outsiders. Kim Soleum and Bronze draw sticks, while Eun Haje draws 'Rice.' Kim Soleum recalls the warning that refusing the raffle prevents staying overnight.
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4:49
Chapter 451
Kim Soleum observes the rural village festival, suspecting Baek Saheon is here because it is his hometown. He notices Assistant Manager Eun Haje eating pork and soju; she approaches Kim Soleum and Agent Bronze, pretending to be a reporter to interact with Bronze without revealing she knows Kim Soleum. A middle-aged man with a megaphone announces the daily raffle. Kim Soleum notes that prizes often include agricultural goods or potentially jewelry from missing persons. Baek Saheon, wearing a medical eyepatch, approaches the group to collect raffle sticks. Although Agent Bronze recognizes Baek Saheon from a previous mountain lodge incident, the village's supernatural binding prevents the villagers from recognizing outsiders. Kim Soleum and Bronze draw sticks, while Eun Haje draws 'Rice.' Kim Soleum recalls the warning that refusing the raffle prevents staying overnight.
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452
Chapter 452
Kim Soleum and Agent Bronze draw raffle sticks, both receiving 'Miss.' They observe a large gold rooster statue advertised as a special prize, though no one has ever won it. After the outsiders finish, the villagers gather to draw the remaining sticks, reciting a strange prayer: 'OChosenOnedeliveruntoustheblessingofJisanofthecountlesspeaks.' When a villager finally draws the gold-tipped special prize, the crowd celebrates with the same prayer. Eun Haje pays Baek Saheon a large sum of cash to secure lodging, which startles him. Kim Soleum carries a rice sack for Eun Haje while Bronze assists. Nearby, a drunken outsider causes a scene by demanding gold, but the villagers remain unnervingly kind, coaxing him into a tiled-roof house. Kim Soleum notices the large house in the center of the village and feels uneasy.
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5:17
Chapter 452
Kim Soleum and Agent Bronze draw raffle sticks, both receiving 'Miss.' They observe a large gold rooster statue advertised as a special prize, though no one has ever won it. After the outsiders finish, the villagers gather to draw the remaining sticks, reciting a strange prayer: 'OChosenOnedeliveruntoustheblessingofJisanofthecountlesspeaks.' When a villager finally draws the gold-tipped special prize, the crowd celebrates with the same prayer. Eun Haje pays Baek Saheon a large sum of cash to secure lodging, which startles him. Kim Soleum carries a rice sack for Eun Haje while Bronze assists. Nearby, a drunken outsider causes a scene by demanding gold, but the villagers remain unnervingly kind, coaxing him into a tiled-roof house. Kim Soleum notices the large house in the center of the village and feels uneasy.
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453
Chapter 453
The group arrives at the large tiled-roof house. Baek Saheon leads them inside, where the middle-aged man from the square confirms their stay. Baek Saheon shows them to small, lived-in rooms. Kim Soleum realizes Eun Haje is likely part of Director Ho's project team and is acting with specific intent. After midnight, Kim Soleum and Agent Bronze sneak out to find a well in the east, following instructions to avoid the shrine. They find Baek Saheon standing guard by the well. Agent Bronze attempts to restrain him, but Baek Saheon reveals he is an informant who reported the village. He desperately begs to be rescued from the village that very night. Kim Soleum searches Baek Saheon's pocket and finds a gold-tipped lottery stick, revealing that Baek Saheon is the 'special prize' winner. Kim Soleum recalls the warning that attempting to rescue a villager during the festival period results in the agent's disappearance.
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5:01
Chapter 453
The group arrives at the large tiled-roof house. Baek Saheon leads them inside, where the middle-aged man from the square confirms their stay. Baek Saheon shows them to small, lived-in rooms. Kim Soleum realizes Eun Haje is likely part of Director Ho's project team and is acting with specific intent. After midnight, Kim Soleum and Agent Bronze sneak out to find a well in the east, following instructions to avoid the shrine. They find Baek Saheon standing guard by the well. Agent Bronze attempts to restrain him, but Baek Saheon reveals he is an informant who reported the village. He desperately begs to be rescued from the village that very night. Kim Soleum searches Baek Saheon's pocket and finds a gold-tipped lottery stick, revealing that Baek Saheon is the 'special prize' winner. Kim Soleum recalls the warning that attempting to rescue a villager during the festival period results in the agent's disappearance.
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454
Chapter 454
In a tile-roofed house, Agent Bronze interrogates Baek Saheon, who is in a state of near-breakdown. Kim Soleum holds a golden stick previously taken from Baek Saheon's pocket. Bronze questions the meaning of the stick, to which Baek Saheon explains it signifies being 'fucked' and necessitates escaping before the festival ends. Baek Saheon reveals that the Bureau's rescue numbers are known to the villagers but ignored, as the Bureau only cares about preventing 'misfortune' from contaminating them. Baek Saheon attempts to explain the village's rescue method—placing a stone on a pile by a withered pine tree and walking ninety-nine steps east with agents linking arms around a rescuee—but Bronze notes this method does not work for villagers during the festival. Baek Saheon claims he is an outsider living in Seoul, but Bronze points out he is still wearing a rooster feather, the standard for villagers. As Baek Saheon becomes desperate, he begins chanting a ritualistic prayer to Jisan. Kim Soleum attempts to silence him, causing hand pain, but the chant continues as figures appear behind the house.
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5:05
Chapter 454
In a tile-roofed house, Agent Bronze interrogates Baek Saheon, who is in a state of near-breakdown. Kim Soleum holds a golden stick previously taken from Baek Saheon's pocket. Bronze questions the meaning of the stick, to which Baek Saheon explains it signifies being 'fucked' and necessitates escaping before the festival ends. Baek Saheon reveals that the Bureau's rescue numbers are known to the villagers but ignored, as the Bureau only cares about preventing 'misfortune' from contaminating them. Baek Saheon attempts to explain the village's rescue method—placing a stone on a pile by a withered pine tree and walking ninety-nine steps east with agents linking arms around a rescuee—but Bronze notes this method does not work for villagers during the festival. Baek Saheon claims he is an outsider living in Seoul, but Bronze points out he is still wearing a rooster feather, the standard for villagers. As Baek Saheon becomes desperate, he begins chanting a ritualistic prayer to Jisan. Kim Soleum attempts to silence him, causing hand pain, but the chant continues as figures appear behind the house.
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455
Chapter 455
Kim Soleum, Agent Bronze, and Baek Saheon are being monitored by villagers outside their room. Assistant Manager Eun Haje arrives, skillfully leading them out of the house through a back door, explaining that a fight among villagers has distracted the residents. As they move through the village, the festival is in full swing. Agent Bronze attempts to convince Eun Haje to leave with them, but she refuses, citing her need to work. Kim Soleum observes Baek Saheon, who appears calm despite his previous terror. As the raffle begins, the villagers approach the group. To avoid suspicion, Kim Soleum decides to participate in the raffle. He reaches into the box and pulls out a stick with a golden tip—the same special prize Baek Saheon had possessed earlier. The atmosphere shifts instantly; the villagers begin chanting 'the fortune of Jisan has arrived,' and Baek Saheon watches with ecstatic delight, revealing he had orchestrated the draw.
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5:16
Chapter 455
Kim Soleum, Agent Bronze, and Baek Saheon are being monitored by villagers outside their room. Assistant Manager Eun Haje arrives, skillfully leading them out of the house through a back door, explaining that a fight among villagers has distracted the residents. As they move through the village, the festival is in full swing. Agent Bronze attempts to convince Eun Haje to leave with them, but she refuses, citing her need to work. Kim Soleum observes Baek Saheon, who appears calm despite his previous terror. As the raffle begins, the villagers approach the group. To avoid suspicion, Kim Soleum decides to participate in the raffle. He reaches into the box and pulls out a stick with a golden tip—the same special prize Baek Saheon had possessed earlier. The atmosphere shifts instantly; the villagers begin chanting 'the fortune of Jisan has arrived,' and Baek Saheon watches with ecstatic delight, revealing he had orchestrated the draw.
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456
Chapter 456
The villagers swarm Kim Soleum, declaring him the 'fortune of Jisan.' Agent Bronze, following Bureau manual protocols for when an agent is captured, decides not to fight the crowd but to retreat and return with proper preparation. He hands Kim Soleum a five-colored shoelace as a last resort for escape before running toward the entrance. Kim Soleum loses consciousness and wakes up in a tile-roofed house, his legs tied with a gold rope. Two villagers bring food and alcohol, performing a raffle where one stays behind. The villager remaining is Baek Saheon. Baek Saheon reveals he manipulated Kim Soleum into drawing the special prize to ensure he himself was no longer a target. Baek Saheon explains the horrific nature of the ritual: the 'chosen' are enshrined as gods, return with different faces and an inability to speak, and eventually hang themselves in the shrine, only to reappear and play in the traditional band. Baek Saheon expresses a mix of terror and relief, noting that because Kim Soleum has been chosen, the festival is over for him and he no longer has to return to the village.
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6:06
Chapter 456
The villagers swarm Kim Soleum, declaring him the 'fortune of Jisan.' Agent Bronze, following Bureau manual protocols for when an agent is captured, decides not to fight the crowd but to retreat and return with proper preparation. He hands Kim Soleum a five-colored shoelace as a last resort for escape before running toward the entrance. Kim Soleum loses consciousness and wakes up in a tile-roofed house, his legs tied with a gold rope. Two villagers bring food and alcohol, performing a raffle where one stays behind. The villager remaining is Baek Saheon. Baek Saheon reveals he manipulated Kim Soleum into drawing the special prize to ensure he himself was no longer a target. Baek Saheon explains the horrific nature of the ritual: the 'chosen' are enshrined as gods, return with different faces and an inability to speak, and eventually hang themselves in the shrine, only to reappear and play in the traditional band. Baek Saheon expresses a mix of terror and relief, noting that because Kim Soleum has been chosen, the festival is over for him and he no longer has to return to the village.
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457
Chapter 457
Kim Soleum finds himself in a tense standoff with Baek Saheon inside a shrine. Baek Saheon, feeling the weight of being an 'insider' who must swallow unshareable information, expresses a selfish desperation for survival. Kim Soleum, surprisingly feeling a sense of peace rather than anxiety at the threat of death, proposes a way for both of them to survive, despite the risk of being discovered. During their conversation, the plushie Braun intervenes, suggesting they escape and show the world 'what karma really means.' Baek Saheon becomes terrified when a supernatural phenomenon occurs: a rhythmic muttering and the sound of a traditional band emanate from a seemingly empty sliding door, causing him to collapse in a trauma response. Kim Soleum uses this moment to de-escalate the situation by apologizing to the door for 'swearing,' which stops the phenomenon. Once the tension subsides, Kim Soleum reveals his true intent: he has realized the nature of the ritual. He identifies the event as a ghost story orchestrated by the Church of the Luminous Unknown, involving rituals of scapegoats and the resurrection of the dead. He intends to plant doubt in the villagers' faith to secure his survival.
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6:18
Chapter 457
Kim Soleum finds himself in a tense standoff with Baek Saheon inside a shrine. Baek Saheon, feeling the weight of being an 'insider' who must swallow unshareable information, expresses a selfish desperation for survival. Kim Soleum, surprisingly feeling a sense of peace rather than anxiety at the threat of death, proposes a way for both of them to survive, despite the risk of being discovered. During their conversation, the plushie Braun intervenes, suggesting they escape and show the world 'what karma really means.' Baek Saheon becomes terrified when a supernatural phenomenon occurs: a rhythmic muttering and the sound of a traditional band emanate from a seemingly empty sliding door, causing him to collapse in a trauma response. Kim Soleum uses this moment to de-escalate the situation by apologizing to the door for 'swearing,' which stops the phenomenon. Once the tension subsides, Kim Soleum reveals his true intent: he has realized the nature of the ritual. He identifies the event as a ghost story orchestrated by the Church of the Luminous Unknown, involving rituals of scapegoats and the resurrection of the dead. He intends to plant doubt in the villagers' faith to secure his survival.
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458
Chapter 458
The final day of the Jisan Village festival begins under a bright sun. The ritual commences with a massive human palanquin carrying a figure in white, moving from the central house to the village shrine. The procession is accompanied by a traditional band and villagers who bow in reverence. Among the crowd of outsiders, Assistant Manager Eun Haje observes the movements, planning to investigate a specific well on the outskirts that serves as a passageway during high-level Darkness zones. As the palanquin reaches the shrine, the 'special prize'—an enormous gold-plated rooster statue—is enshrined. The figure in white, identified as the 'raffle winner,' has their robe covered in papers inscribed with the villagers' names. As sacred liquor is poured over the robe, the ink dissolves, appearing to seep into the fabric. The villagers engage in fervent, desperate prayers, seeking deliverance from the 'truth of the world.'
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5:24
Chapter 458
The final day of the Jisan Village festival begins under a bright sun. The ritual commences with a massive human palanquin carrying a figure in white, moving from the central house to the village shrine. The procession is accompanied by a traditional band and villagers who bow in reverence. Among the crowd of outsiders, Assistant Manager Eun Haje observes the movements, planning to investigate a specific well on the outskirts that serves as a passageway during high-level Darkness zones. As the palanquin reaches the shrine, the 'special prize'—an enormous gold-plated rooster statue—is enshrined. The figure in white, identified as the 'raffle winner,' has their robe covered in papers inscribed with the villagers' names. As sacred liquor is poured over the robe, the ink dissolves, appearing to seep into the fabric. The villagers engage in fervent, desperate prayers, seeking deliverance from the 'truth of the world.'
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459
Chapter 459
Chaos erupts in the shrine when an outsider steps inside, causing the golden rooster statue to melt into a liquid state. The outsider is instantly driven to madness, screaming incoherent truths about the world. This madness spreads like a contagion through the crowd of outsiders. The villagers, however, remain indifferent, viewing the outsiders as mere victims of the 'truth.' Kim Soleum, acting as the 'chosen one' in white, confronts the villagers. He declares their interpretation of the Church of the Luminous Unknown's doctrine to be false. He argues that 'liberation' does not mean escaping reality, but rather accepting that the world belongs to Ireum-nim and that free will is meaningless. He tells the villagers that their ritual—a sacrificial lottery—is a corruption of the faith. The villagers, terrified and unable to kill him because doing so would only make him a new god, fall into despair. The festival ends in ruin and madness, with Kim Soleum watching the destruction he caused through psychological warfare.
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5:21
Chapter 459
Chaos erupts in the shrine when an outsider steps inside, causing the golden rooster statue to melt into a liquid state. The outsider is instantly driven to madness, screaming incoherent truths about the world. This madness spreads like a contagion through the crowd of outsiders. The villagers, however, remain indifferent, viewing the outsiders as mere victims of the 'truth.' Kim Soleum, acting as the 'chosen one' in white, confronts the villagers. He declares their interpretation of the Church of the Luminous Unknown's doctrine to be false. He argues that 'liberation' does not mean escaping reality, but rather accepting that the world belongs to Ireum-nim and that free will is meaningless. He tells the villagers that their ritual—a sacrificial lottery—is a corruption of the faith. The villagers, terrified and unable to kill him because doing so would only make him a new god, fall into despair. The festival ends in ruin and madness, with Kim Soleum watching the destruction he caused through psychological warfare.
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460
Chapter 460
Kim Soleum analyzes the chaotic scene in Jisan Village, concluding that the Church of the Luminous Unknown had been conducting clumsy experiments to develop a unique ghost story. Using knowledge from the wiki and assistance from Baek Saheon, Kim identifies the errors in the villagers' rituals. As Kim attempts to leave the shrine, the ground collapses, revealing that the golden rooster statue was actually a weight stone used to seal a massive liquor jar buried beneath the shrine. From the jar, a massive, rotting centipede emerges, its body composed of countless human arms and a face mimicking human features. The entity, the Centipede Sage, begins preaching a violent, heretical 'truth of the world'—a doctrine of eternal life through pain and madness. As Kim feels crushed by the entity's horrific presence, Agent Ryu Jaekwan (Agent Bronze) arrives, promising to save Kim according to the rules of dispatching two agents for such disasters. Agent Choi immediately intervenes, driving a ceremonial blade through the shrine's roof amidst erupting dokkaebi fire.
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5:00
Chapter 460
Kim Soleum analyzes the chaotic scene in Jisan Village, concluding that the Church of the Luminous Unknown had been conducting clumsy experiments to develop a unique ghost story. Using knowledge from the wiki and assistance from Baek Saheon, Kim identifies the errors in the villagers' rituals. As Kim attempts to leave the shrine, the ground collapses, revealing that the golden rooster statue was actually a weight stone used to seal a massive liquor jar buried beneath the shrine. From the jar, a massive, rotting centipede emerges, its body composed of countless human arms and a face mimicking human features. The entity, the Centipede Sage, begins preaching a violent, heretical 'truth of the world'—a doctrine of eternal life through pain and madness. As Kim feels crushed by the entity's horrific presence, Agent Ryu Jaekwan (Agent Bronze) arrives, promising to save Kim according to the rules of dispatching two agents for such disasters. Agent Choi immediately intervenes, driving a ceremonial blade through the shrine's roof amidst erupting dokkaebi fire.
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461
Chapter 461
Agent Choi uses a large ceremonial cleaver to strike the centipede, while Agent Ryu Jaekwan uses a glass handgun to fire transparent, talisman-like bullets that trap the entity within the shrine. Ryu Jaekwan explains that ending shamanic-ritual disasters requires revealing the entity's true identity, which Kim inadvertently did by drawing it out. The Black-Tortoise Team proceeds with a methodical response: purifying the ritual space and attacking the entity's elemental weaknesses. As the centipede loses its ability to speak its heretical truths, Ryu Jaekwan fires a final, powerful exorcistic bullet from a Baridegi Workshop-crafted handgun directly into the creature's forehead. The bullet causes the centipede, the shrine, and the tainted territory to be sucked into the glass orb. The entity's scream ends as the orb transforms from a golden-etched fragment into a solid silver sphere engraved with a centipede image. Ryu Jaekwan inspects the silver orb and secures it in his pouch.
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5:22
Chapter 461
Agent Choi uses a large ceremonial cleaver to strike the centipede, while Agent Ryu Jaekwan uses a glass handgun to fire transparent, talisman-like bullets that trap the entity within the shrine. Ryu Jaekwan explains that ending shamanic-ritual disasters requires revealing the entity's true identity, which Kim inadvertently did by drawing it out. The Black-Tortoise Team proceeds with a methodical response: purifying the ritual space and attacking the entity's elemental weaknesses. As the centipede loses its ability to speak its heretical truths, Ryu Jaekwan fires a final, powerful exorcistic bullet from a Baridegi Workshop-crafted handgun directly into the creature's forehead. The bullet causes the centipede, the shrine, and the tainted territory to be sucked into the glass orb. The entity's scream ends as the orb transforms from a golden-etched fragment into a solid silver sphere engraved with a centipede image. Ryu Jaekwan inspects the silver orb and secures it in his pouch.
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462
Chapter 462
In the aftermath, the villagers and outsiders are left in a dazed, hollow state. Agent Choi sits quietly contemplating the scene before Kim approaches him. Choi helps Kim up and playfully complains about being unable to rest, while reassuring Kim not to be reckless. Kim feels a sense of relief that everyone survived and that the sun is shining. Kim notices that Baek Saheon has disappeared, likely fleeing the village, but finds a small paper boat left in the spot where Baek Saheon had been standing. Kim then spots Assistant Manager Eun Haje at the village entrance. Agent Choi reveals that Eun Haje was the one who provided the location of the shrine, allowing the agents to arrive in time. Eun Haje nods to the group and moves through the crowd with clear purpose, despite the surrounding chaos.
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5:31
Chapter 462
In the aftermath, the villagers and outsiders are left in a dazed, hollow state. Agent Choi sits quietly contemplating the scene before Kim approaches him. Choi helps Kim up and playfully complains about being unable to rest, while reassuring Kim not to be reckless. Kim feels a sense of relief that everyone survived and that the sun is shining. Kim notices that Baek Saheon has disappeared, likely fleeing the village, but finds a small paper boat left in the spot where Baek Saheon had been standing. Kim then spots Assistant Manager Eun Haje at the village entrance. Agent Choi reveals that Eun Haje was the one who provided the location of the shrine, allowing the agents to arrive in time. Eun Haje nods to the group and moves through the crowd with clear purpose, despite the surrounding chaos.
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463
Chapter 463
Chapter 463: Agent Choi observes Assistant Manager Eun Haje heading toward abandoned houses and deduces she might be undercover as a reporter. He decides to follow her, bringing Kim Soleum (Grapes) along. They find Eun Haje inspecting a well, claiming she is investigating local legends regarding the village festival. Agent Choi uses a dokkaebi-inhabited lantern to illuminate the well, noting that the red flickering light indicates the presence of a non-human entity. It is revealed that the person appearing as Eun Haje is actually Director Ho, who is possessing her body. Director Ho attempts to provoke the agents with a gentle, uncharacteristic smile. Kim Soleum realizes that Agent Choi is attempting to break the supernatural binding placed upon him by Director Ho. While Agent Choi cannot discuss the specific details of the binding due to the restriction, he realizes he can legally discuss the fact that an agent is under a supernatural binding. Agent Choi prepares to use a method he discovered at Seoraksan to break the restriction, causing Kim Soleum's hand to burn.
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4:57
Chapter 463
Chapter 463: Agent Choi observes Assistant Manager Eun Haje heading toward abandoned houses and deduces she might be undercover as a reporter. He decides to follow her, bringing Kim Soleum (Grapes) along. They find Eun Haje inspecting a well, claiming she is investigating local legends regarding the village festival. Agent Choi uses a dokkaebi-inhabited lantern to illuminate the well, noting that the red flickering light indicates the presence of a non-human entity. It is revealed that the person appearing as Eun Haje is actually Director Ho, who is possessing her body. Director Ho attempts to provoke the agents with a gentle, uncharacteristic smile. Kim Soleum realizes that Agent Choi is attempting to break the supernatural binding placed upon him by Director Ho. While Agent Choi cannot discuss the specific details of the binding due to the restriction, he realizes he can legally discuss the fact that an agent is under a supernatural binding. Agent Choi prepares to use a method he discovered at Seoraksan to break the restriction, causing Kim Soleum's hand to burn.
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Chapter 464
Chapter 464: Baek Saheon flees down a mountain path, carrying a heavy backpack of survival gear and the bones of his deceased older sister. He experiences a sense of fulfillment from his recent actions but is gripped by a terrifying pressure. He glances back to see crimson blood raining from the sky, causing him to flee in terror. Simultaneously, Kim Soleum collapses as red blood pours over him. Kim Soleum experiences intense pain and blistering on his hand, which manifests as pus and contagion. Amidst the chaos, Director Ho (possessing Eun Haje) speaks to an unseen 'Elder,' commanding them to stay away or sit on the porch. Director Ho mocks the idea of being a fox spirit or ghost while the sky remains filled with blood and lightning. Suddenly, the body of Eun Haje, contorted and suspended in midair, vanishes along with Director Ho. The blood rain stops, and the blisters on Kim Soleum's hand are washed away. Agent Choi is briefly lifted into the air by a powerful presence, and Kim Soleum shouts thanks and apologies to the entity. A voice from above proclaims Kim Soleum a 'child who knows manners.'
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6:16
Chapter 464
Chapter 464: Baek Saheon flees down a mountain path, carrying a heavy backpack of survival gear and the bones of his deceased older sister. He experiences a sense of fulfillment from his recent actions but is gripped by a terrifying pressure. He glances back to see crimson blood raining from the sky, causing him to flee in terror. Simultaneously, Kim Soleum collapses as red blood pours over him. Kim Soleum experiences intense pain and blistering on his hand, which manifests as pus and contagion. Amidst the chaos, Director Ho (possessing Eun Haje) speaks to an unseen 'Elder,' commanding them to stay away or sit on the porch. Director Ho mocks the idea of being a fox spirit or ghost while the sky remains filled with blood and lightning. Suddenly, the body of Eun Haje, contorted and suspended in midair, vanishes along with Director Ho. The blood rain stops, and the blisters on Kim Soleum's hand are washed away. Agent Choi is briefly lifted into the air by a powerful presence, and Kim Soleum shouts thanks and apologies to the entity. A voice from above proclaims Kim Soleum a 'child who knows manners.'
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Chapter 465
Chapter 465: The supernatural phenomenon subsides as Agent Choi invites the Tiger General to a feast using a goblin lantern. Kim Soleum explains that the Daecheongbong Tiger General is a 'great killing spirit' associated with misfortune, but can be utilized by the Bureau to absorb bad luck if offered a sincere feast. Agent Choi reveals that he had to ascend Daecheongbong Peak of Seoraksan to prepare for this. After the chaos, the agents check Kim Soleum's hand; the blood rain has cleansed the contagion, and the supernatural binding on Kim Soleum is officially broken. As the Vermillion-Bird Unit arrives to investigate the village, Kim Soleum feels a brief moment of relief, but realizes he must remain cautious regarding Director Ho. Agent Choi suddenly shifts his demeanor, stating that due to Bureau protocol regarding unknown bindings, Kim Soleum must be taken to a quarantine area for interrogation. Agent Choi uses a portable glass prison to restrain Kim Soleum, and Kim Soleum is sucked into the void, transferred to the prison.
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5:16
Chapter 465
Chapter 465: The supernatural phenomenon subsides as Agent Choi invites the Tiger General to a feast using a goblin lantern. Kim Soleum explains that the Daecheongbong Tiger General is a 'great killing spirit' associated with misfortune, but can be utilized by the Bureau to absorb bad luck if offered a sincere feast. Agent Choi reveals that he had to ascend Daecheongbong Peak of Seoraksan to prepare for this. After the chaos, the agents check Kim Soleum's hand; the blood rain has cleansed the contagion, and the supernatural binding on Kim Soleum is officially broken. As the Vermillion-Bird Unit arrives to investigate the village, Kim Soleum feels a brief moment of relief, but realizes he must remain cautious regarding Director Ho. Agent Choi suddenly shifts his demeanor, stating that due to Bureau protocol regarding unknown bindings, Kim Soleum must be taken to a quarantine area for interrogation. Agent Choi uses a portable glass prison to restrain Kim Soleum, and Kim Soleum is sucked into the void, transferred to the prison.
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466
Chapter 466
An agent from Black-Tortoise Team 1 enters the 'Glass Prison,' a secretive, underground facility consisting of a crystal cave filled with glass marbles. Each marble serves as a solitary, interconnected cell that functions as a panopticon, where inmates are trapped within a single orb. The facility is governed by an invisible, supernatural 'warden' and is designed to prevent any 'trickery or deceit,' meaning supernatural phenomena are neutralized and lies are physically impossible to maintain. The agent visits the 37th floor to inspect the cell of Inmate 37-999, Kim Soleum (Agent Grapes). The agent reviews interrogation records detailing Kim's refusal to cooperate regarding the nature of a previous binding. Despite increasing interrogation intensity from level 3 to 7—which included physical restraints and gags to force yes/no answers—Kim remained steadfast. The records note Kim's deteriorating health and his request to release his dokkaebi flame, which was denied. An interrogator's note suggests Kim might be under a suggestion that he has no further bindings, though the prison's nature recognizes this as truth. The chapter ends with the agent reviewing the deteriorating state of the inmate.
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6:52
Chapter 466
An agent from Black-Tortoise Team 1 enters the 'Glass Prison,' a secretive, underground facility consisting of a crystal cave filled with glass marbles. Each marble serves as a solitary, interconnected cell that functions as a panopticon, where inmates are trapped within a single orb. The facility is governed by an invisible, supernatural 'warden' and is designed to prevent any 'trickery or deceit,' meaning supernatural phenomena are neutralized and lies are physically impossible to maintain. The agent visits the 37th floor to inspect the cell of Inmate 37-999, Kim Soleum (Agent Grapes). The agent reviews interrogation records detailing Kim's refusal to cooperate regarding the nature of a previous binding. Despite increasing interrogation intensity from level 3 to 7—which included physical restraints and gags to force yes/no answers—Kim remained steadfast. The records note Kim's deteriorating health and his request to release his dokkaebi flame, which was denied. An interrogator's note suggests Kim might be under a suggestion that he has no further bindings, though the prison's nature recognizes this as truth. The chapter ends with the agent reviewing the deteriorating state of the inmate.
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467
Chapter 467
The interrogation records for Kim Soleum continue, noting his refusal of special meals and the rejection of the 'Labyrinth of Nightmares' method due to field agent opposition. The records transition from logs to speculation, suggesting Kim may be an espionage agent due to his unexplained history and potential contamination. The agent, Ryu Jaekwan, prepares to take over the interrogation. Inside the cell, Kim Soleum reflects on the legend of the Glass Prison: a place born from a dokkaebi's trick to prevent deception, where only pure reality exists. He notes that his inventory tattoos are useless here, making it a safe but restrictive place. Kim realizes the Bureau likely suspects him of being a spy and fears they will use his secrets—such as the Dream Incubation Chamber and the Dark Exploration Records—against him. He resolves to protect his secrets regarding Yeongeun, Heowoon, and his Wish Ticket. Ryu Jaekwan approaches the glass, informing Kim that while he can make false statements, the Glass Prison will transparently project the truth onto the glass. Ryu begins the interrogation with a personal question: 'Where is your home?'
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8:13
Chapter 467
The interrogation records for Kim Soleum continue, noting his refusal of special meals and the rejection of the 'Labyrinth of Nightmares' method due to field agent opposition. The records transition from logs to speculation, suggesting Kim may be an espionage agent due to his unexplained history and potential contamination. The agent, Ryu Jaekwan, prepares to take over the interrogation. Inside the cell, Kim Soleum reflects on the legend of the Glass Prison: a place born from a dokkaebi's trick to prevent deception, where only pure reality exists. He notes that his inventory tattoos are useless here, making it a safe but restrictive place. Kim realizes the Bureau likely suspects him of being a spy and fears they will use his secrets—such as the Dream Incubation Chamber and the Dark Exploration Records—against him. He resolves to protect his secrets regarding Yeongeun, Heowoon, and his Wish Ticket. Ryu Jaekwan approaches the glass, informing Kim that while he can make false statements, the Glass Prison will transparently project the truth onto the glass. Ryu begins the interrogation with a personal question: 'Where is your home?'
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468
Chapter 468
Kim Soleum struggles with Ryu Jaekwan's question about his 'home,' realizing Ryu likely learned about his desire to return to his original world from Agent Choi. Ryu points out that Kim's current living situation in a motel is not a true home. In a departure from standard interrogation, Ryu shares his own personal history: growing up in an orphanage after his mother's death and finding a sense of 'home' within the Disaster Management Bureau and his teammates. Ryu asks Kim if his goal of working at Daydream was merely to find a way back to his original home. When Kim clarifies that he wants to 'return to his home,' Ryu warns him not to be used by those promising a return to a place that no longer exists. Ryu encourages Kim to create a new home by finding good people and a place of peace in this world. Kim, moved by the unexpected empathy and the gentle atmosphere, nods in consideration. Ryu concludes the session, promising a week of lenient interrogation to allow Kim to rest, acting as his assigned interrogator for the upcoming week.
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5:16
Chapter 468
Kim Soleum struggles with Ryu Jaekwan's question about his 'home,' realizing Ryu likely learned about his desire to return to his original world from Agent Choi. Ryu points out that Kim's current living situation in a motel is not a true home. In a departure from standard interrogation, Ryu shares his own personal history: growing up in an orphanage after his mother's death and finding a sense of 'home' within the Disaster Management Bureau and his teammates. Ryu asks Kim if his goal of working at Daydream was merely to find a way back to his original home. When Kim clarifies that he wants to 'return to his home,' Ryu warns him not to be used by those promising a return to a place that no longer exists. Ryu encourages Kim to create a new home by finding good people and a place of peace in this world. Kim, moved by the unexpected empathy and the gentle atmosphere, nods in consideration. Ryu concludes the session, promising a week of lenient interrogation to allow Kim to rest, acting as his assigned interrogator for the upcoming week.
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469
Chapter 469
Inside the Glass Prison, Kim Soleum watches a miniature-style classic animation playing on the glass walls. The video, featuring a character identical to him and a rabbit doll named Braun, provides a detailed and vicious instructional guide on how to escape the prison by killing inmates and luring out guards. Kim Soleum realizes the video is being projected from outside the cell to maximize psychological impact, demonstrating Braun's ability to evade the prison's rules. Kim Soleum engages in a philosophical dialogue with Braun, realizing that the host only shares information that serves his own entertainment. Kim Soleum decides to stop placing emotional trust in Braun, acknowledging that the host prioritizes the 'show' over Kim's well-being. Despite a brief argument regarding Braun's refusal to help him days prior, Kim Soleum decides not to follow the violent escape route shown in the video. Instead, he chooses a different path: he decides to undergo the official interrogation process entirely, intending to use the truth to navigate his release.
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8:00
Chapter 469
Inside the Glass Prison, Kim Soleum watches a miniature-style classic animation playing on the glass walls. The video, featuring a character identical to him and a rabbit doll named Braun, provides a detailed and vicious instructional guide on how to escape the prison by killing inmates and luring out guards. Kim Soleum realizes the video is being projected from outside the cell to maximize psychological impact, demonstrating Braun's ability to evade the prison's rules. Kim Soleum engages in a philosophical dialogue with Braun, realizing that the host only shares information that serves his own entertainment. Kim Soleum decides to stop placing emotional trust in Braun, acknowledging that the host prioritizes the 'show' over Kim's well-being. Despite a brief argument regarding Braun's refusal to help him days prior, Kim Soleum decides not to follow the violent escape route shown in the video. Instead, he chooses a different path: he decides to undergo the official interrogation process entirely, intending to use the truth to navigate his release.
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470
Chapter 470
Agent Choi reviews the interrogation records for Inmate 37-999 (Kim Soleum/Grapes). The records show a transition from a period of extreme suffering and non-cooperation to a state of stability, facilitated by Ryu Jaekwan acting as a sympathetic interrogator. Through these interactions, Kim Soleum testified about his past employment at Daydream Inc., the external pressures he faced, and the binding placed upon him, while maintaining that he never intended to harm the Bureau. The higher authorities approve his release and reinstatement. Agent Choi, feeling a mix of relief and tension, prepares to meet Kim Soleum in the lounge. However, upon opening the door, he finds the lounge empty. The only trace left behind is a single, neatly folded piece of paper and several small items (candies and syringes) scattered on the floor. Agent Choi realizes Kim Soleum has vanished, leaving behind a letter of apology and explanation.
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6:52
Chapter 470
Agent Choi reviews the interrogation records for Inmate 37-999 (Kim Soleum/Grapes). The records show a transition from a period of extreme suffering and non-cooperation to a state of stability, facilitated by Ryu Jaekwan acting as a sympathetic interrogator. Through these interactions, Kim Soleum testified about his past employment at Daydream Inc., the external pressures he faced, and the binding placed upon him, while maintaining that he never intended to harm the Bureau. The higher authorities approve his release and reinstatement. Agent Choi, feeling a mix of relief and tension, prepares to meet Kim Soleum in the lounge. However, upon opening the door, he finds the lounge empty. The only trace left behind is a single, neatly folded piece of paper and several small items (candies and syringes) scattered on the floor. Agent Choi realizes Kim Soleum has vanished, leaving behind a letter of apology and explanation.
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471
Chapter 471
Agent Choi and Ryu Jaekwan read Kim Soleum's letter, which contains detailed handover notes, advice on supernatural disasters, and apologies for his sudden departure. The letter reveals that Kim Soleum left behind several valuable items, including 'candy' that can restore a person's condition. Realizing Kim Soleum is likely still nearby, the agents rush to search the crystal cave. Kim Soleum, who had been hiding in plain sight, quietly follows them out. Having successfully escaped the Bureau's custody through a calculated exit, Kim Soleum travels to Seoul via high-speed train and checks into a motel. He reflects on his decision to leave most of his powerful items behind for the Bureau's use. His dokkaebi flame follows him to Seoul, acting as a companion. Kim Soleum acknowledges that while he is technically a fugitive, he has a plan to prepare for the future, specifically regarding the Dream Incubation Chamber.
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7:35
Chapter 471
Agent Choi and Ryu Jaekwan read Kim Soleum's letter, which contains detailed handover notes, advice on supernatural disasters, and apologies for his sudden departure. The letter reveals that Kim Soleum left behind several valuable items, including 'candy' that can restore a person's condition. Realizing Kim Soleum is likely still nearby, the agents rush to search the crystal cave. Kim Soleum, who had been hiding in plain sight, quietly follows them out. Having successfully escaped the Bureau's custody through a calculated exit, Kim Soleum travels to Seoul via high-speed train and checks into a motel. He reflects on his decision to leave most of his powerful items behind for the Bureau's use. His dokkaebi flame follows him to Seoul, acting as a companion. Kim Soleum acknowledges that while he is technically a fugitive, he has a plan to prepare for the future, specifically regarding the Dream Incubation Chamber.
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472
Chapter 472
Kim Soleum retrieves his phone from his tattoo, reviewing messages left during his two-week imprisonment in the Glass Prison. He replies to an acquaintance, expressing gratitude and requesting a meeting. Having secured the necessary information to fulfill his deal with Director Ho, Kim travels to the Fox Counseling Office. Despite feeling a sense of guilt for potentially betraying his allies, Kim realizes he is now in a position to negotiate as a free agent. He presents a report regarding the 'Sekwang Special City'—an annihilation-sanctioned supernatural disaster—which he had meticulously crafted using a blank bureau report form found within the Glass Prison and information from the wiki. Director Ho is visibly shocked by how Kim obtained the information despite his recent imprisonment. Kim emphasizes that he received help from two others during this process, prompting Director Ho to fulfill his promise. The chapter ends with Kim prepared to receive his Wish Ticket.
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7:02
Chapter 472
Kim Soleum retrieves his phone from his tattoo, reviewing messages left during his two-week imprisonment in the Glass Prison. He replies to an acquaintance, expressing gratitude and requesting a meeting. Having secured the necessary information to fulfill his deal with Director Ho, Kim travels to the Fox Counseling Office. Despite feeling a sense of guilt for potentially betraying his allies, Kim realizes he is now in a position to negotiate as a free agent. He presents a report regarding the 'Sekwang Special City'—an annihilation-sanctioned supernatural disaster—which he had meticulously crafted using a blank bureau report form found within the Glass Prison and information from the wiki. Director Ho is visibly shocked by how Kim obtained the information despite his recent imprisonment. Kim emphasizes that he received help from two others during this process, prompting Director Ho to fulfill his promise. The chapter ends with Kim prepared to receive his Wish Ticket.
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473
Chapter 473
Kim Soleum reflects on his motivation for becoming a spy: the desire to return home. He contemplates the reliability of Director Ho, concluding that while the Director is a supernatural entity, his adherence to the 'rules' of ghost stories makes his promises more trustworthy than those of a human. Director Ho presents the Wish Ticket, which turns out to be three radiant glass vials rather than one. Ho explains that since Kim acted as the representative for the team, he must receive all three and then distribute them to Go Youngeun and Jang Heowoon. Kim accepts the package, noting the efficiency of the Director's service. After leaving the office, Kim realizes the office is empty and he is alone with the three bottles. He heads to a cafe, feeling the weight of the responsibility, as if carrying millions in checks. He plans to find an indirect way to give the tickets to his colleagues so they can resign safely and escape the cycle of ghost stories.
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6:47
Chapter 473
Kim Soleum reflects on his motivation for becoming a spy: the desire to return home. He contemplates the reliability of Director Ho, concluding that while the Director is a supernatural entity, his adherence to the 'rules' of ghost stories makes his promises more trustworthy than those of a human. Director Ho presents the Wish Ticket, which turns out to be three radiant glass vials rather than one. Ho explains that since Kim acted as the representative for the team, he must receive all three and then distribute them to Go Youngeun and Jang Heowoon. Kim accepts the package, noting the efficiency of the Director's service. After leaving the office, Kim realizes the office is empty and he is alone with the three bottles. He heads to a cafe, feeling the weight of the responsibility, as if carrying millions in checks. He plans to find an indirect way to give the tickets to his colleagues so they can resign safely and escape the cycle of ghost stories.
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474
Chapter 474
Kim Soleum meets with Sergeant J3 at a donut shop to say goodbye. During their meeting, J3 reveals a chilling truth about Daydream Inc.: the Cheerful Research Institute is actually a ghost story located deep in the company's basement. J3 describes how the basement levels consist of repeating office corridors where time and scenery shift—ranging from bustling offices to dusty ruins—as one descends further. J3 mentions that security personnel have died attempting to reach deeper levels. Kim realizes that the nature of the company is far more sinister than he imagined, but he finds solace in the fact that he is leaving. J3 asks if Kim obtained a Wish Ticket and expresses sincere congratulations. Kim reflects on the true nature of the Wish Ticket: it is an omnipotent, highly personal potion. If a user makes a world-changing wish, the potion does not change the world; instead, it transports the user to a new reality that matches their wish, effectively removing them from the current world. Kim gives J3 a box of donuts and departs, leaving the sergeant standing alone in the street.
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7:06
Chapter 474
Kim Soleum meets with Sergeant J3 at a donut shop to say goodbye. During their meeting, J3 reveals a chilling truth about Daydream Inc.: the Cheerful Research Institute is actually a ghost story located deep in the company's basement. J3 describes how the basement levels consist of repeating office corridors where time and scenery shift—ranging from bustling offices to dusty ruins—as one descends further. J3 mentions that security personnel have died attempting to reach deeper levels. Kim realizes that the nature of the company is far more sinister than he imagined, but he finds solace in the fact that he is leaving. J3 asks if Kim obtained a Wish Ticket and expresses sincere congratulations. Kim reflects on the true nature of the Wish Ticket: it is an omnipotent, highly personal potion. If a user makes a world-changing wish, the potion does not change the world; instead, it transports the user to a new reality that matches their wish, effectively removing them from the current world. Kim gives J3 a box of donuts and departs, leaving the sergeant standing alone in the street.
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475
Chapter 475
Go Yeongeun, a rookie agent at the Supernatural Disaster Management Bureau, reflects on the recent disappearance of Kim Soleum and the tension within the office. She feels the pressure of being a spy, fearing she is under suspicion. To eliminate traces of her contact with Kim Soleum, she attempts to dispose of a separate phone. While deleting spam messages, she discovers a coded hint disguised as a spam text regarding a discount phone store near Gangnam Station. Following the instructions, she finds a storage locker (number 17) at the designated time. Inside, she finds a small envelope containing two boxes of Wish Ticket potions and a note from Kim Soleum stating their work is finished and instructing her to deliver the second box to its intended recipient if possible. Overwhelmed by gratitude and the weight of the task, Go Yeongeun leaves her house to fulfill the request.
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7:15
Chapter 475
Go Yeongeun, a rookie agent at the Supernatural Disaster Management Bureau, reflects on the recent disappearance of Kim Soleum and the tension within the office. She feels the pressure of being a spy, fearing she is under suspicion. To eliminate traces of her contact with Kim Soleum, she attempts to dispose of a separate phone. While deleting spam messages, she discovers a coded hint disguised as a spam text regarding a discount phone store near Gangnam Station. Following the instructions, she finds a storage locker (number 17) at the designated time. Inside, she finds a small envelope containing two boxes of Wish Ticket potions and a note from Kim Soleum stating their work is finished and instructing her to deliver the second box to its intended recipient if possible. Overwhelmed by gratitude and the weight of the task, Go Yeongeun leaves her house to fulfill the request.
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476
Chapter 476
Kim Soleum reflects on the intense deliberation required to use a Wish Ticket. To avoid unintended consequences or loopholes, he meticulously crafts a sentence to designate precise time and space. His wish is: 'To return to where I was the day before I joined Daydream Inc.' Upon drinking the potion, he experiences a transcendent, ecstatic sensation of being transported. However, instead of his original home, he collapses onto a filthy, dark floor covered in shattered glass. He realizes he has landed inside a prototype Dream Incubation Chamber at the Cheerful Research Institute. The Wish Ticket has vanished, leaving him trapped in a dark, unfamiliar laboratory environment.
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4:26
Chapter 476
Kim Soleum reflects on the intense deliberation required to use a Wish Ticket. To avoid unintended consequences or loopholes, he meticulously crafts a sentence to designate precise time and space. His wish is: 'To return to where I was the day before I joined Daydream Inc.' Upon drinking the potion, he experiences a transcendent, ecstatic sensation of being transported. However, instead of his original home, he collapses onto a filthy, dark floor covered in shattered glass. He realizes he has landed inside a prototype Dream Incubation Chamber at the Cheerful Research Institute. The Wish Ticket has vanished, leaving him trapped in a dark, unfamiliar laboratory environment.
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477
Chapter 477
Kim Soleum explores the dark laboratory, realizing the structure is a variation of the one he previously visited. He finds a charred research log titled 'Ireum-nim Invitation Research,' which details the Cheerful Research Institute's final project: the incarnation of an external entity (Ireum-nim) into the present world. The logs record various failed experiments involving massive volumes of Dream Essence and synthetic materials. The research outlines specific requirements for a successful contract: preserving the entity's identity, erasing emotional attachments, providing a survival goal, and removing incongruity. The logs mention 'Good Friend' as a related discontinued invention. A final, frantic note reveals that someone hid 'Ireum-nim' in 'the place with the most humans' to protect them from Daydream Inc. Kim Soleum realizes with horror that his wish was interpreted literally: by wishing to return to the day before he joined, he has been sent back to the very experiment where he was the intended research subject.
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4:59
Chapter 477
Kim Soleum explores the dark laboratory, realizing the structure is a variation of the one he previously visited. He finds a charred research log titled 'Ireum-nim Invitation Research,' which details the Cheerful Research Institute's final project: the incarnation of an external entity (Ireum-nim) into the present world. The logs record various failed experiments involving massive volumes of Dream Essence and synthetic materials. The research outlines specific requirements for a successful contract: preserving the entity's identity, erasing emotional attachments, providing a survival goal, and removing incongruity. The logs mention 'Good Friend' as a related discontinued invention. A final, frantic note reveals that someone hid 'Ireum-nim' in 'the place with the most humans' to protect them from Daydream Inc. Kim Soleum realizes with horror that his wish was interpreted literally: by wishing to return to the day before he joined, he has been sent back to the very experiment where he was the intended research subject.
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478
Chapter 478
Kim Soleum undergoes a terrifying existential crisis upon realizing the truth of his existence: he is not human, but a synthesized entity created within the Dream Incubator, a projection of a consciousness from another world. As he realizes his memories of family and friends may be fabrications, his body begins to grotesquely mutate, bursting with scales, horns, and spikes as it rejects its human form. In a desperate attempt to stabilize himself, he reaches into his empty tattoo to retrieve a borrowed Security Team suit. Forcing the suit onto his mutating limbs, he manages to forcibly hold his body in a human shape amidst black smoke.
Staggering out of the lab, he finds himself in the repetitive, underground office corridors of Daydream's basement. He is intercepted by Managing Director Cheong Dallae, who observes his attempt to wear the uniform. She notes that the suit is merely a mold forcibly stuffing a monster into a human shape and warns him that he will soon necrotize if he continues. Offering a way out, she presents a contract promising 'humane treatment' and a position within the Security Team. Despite the intense physical agony and the sensation of his body collapsing, Kim Soleum uses his blood-stained hand to sign the contract. Immediately, his body stabilizes, feeling a sense of peace and newfound power through a clear binding. Cheong Dallae informs him that he is now entrusted with an important position, marking his official return to working for the company.
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4:58
Chapter 478
Kim Soleum undergoes a terrifying existential crisis upon realizing the truth of his existence: he is not human, but a synthesized entity created within the Dream Incubator, a projection of a consciousness from another world. As he realizes his memories of family and friends may be fabrications, his body begins to grotesquely mutate, bursting with scales, horns, and spikes as it rejects its human form. In a desperate attempt to stabilize himself, he reaches into his empty tattoo to retrieve a borrowed Security Team suit. Forcing the suit onto his mutating limbs, he manages to forcibly hold his body in a human shape amidst black smoke.
Staggering out of the lab, he finds himself in the repetitive, underground office corridors of Daydream's basement. He is intercepted by Managing Director Cheong Dallae, who observes his attempt to wear the uniform. She notes that the suit is merely a mold forcibly stuffing a monster into a human shape and warns him that he will soon necrotize if he continues. Offering a way out, she presents a contract promising 'humane treatment' and a position within the Security Team. Despite the intense physical agony and the sensation of his body collapsing, Kim Soleum uses his blood-stained hand to sign the contract. Immediately, his body stabilizes, feeling a sense of peace and newfound power through a clear binding. Cheong Dallae informs him that he is now entrusted with an important position, marking his official return to working for the company.
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