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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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31
Chapter 31
Kim Soleum decides to invest 1,000 points into creating his first piece of custom equipment, following advice from Section Chief Lee Jaheon. To use the 'Kind Seed Kit' machine, two items with supernatural attributes must be inserted as genetic markers. Following squad tradition, Section Chief Lee Jaheon lends Kim his ash-colored butter knife, which can tear space to transfer small items. Assistant Manager Eun warns Kim not to insert actual plants into the machine, citing a lethal historical incident where an employee inserted weeds, resulting in multiple deaths. Kim chooses to use his 'Silver Serpent Coin'—a supernatural item purchased from an alien shop—as the second item. The machine scans the knife and the coin, then requests the 'gardener's' genetic information, which Kim provides. The process results in a small, arcade-style toy coin engraved with a glove.
5:14
Chapter 31
Kim Soleum decides to invest 1,000 points into creating his first piece of custom equipment, following advice from Section Chief Lee Jaheon. To use the 'Kind Seed Kit' machine, two items with supernatural attributes must be inserted as genetic markers. Following squad tradition, Section Chief Lee Jaheon lends Kim his ash-colored butter knife, which can tear space to transfer small items. Assistant Manager Eun warns Kim not to insert actual plants into the machine, citing a lethal historical incident where an employee inserted weeds, resulting in multiple deaths. Kim chooses to use his 'Silver Serpent Coin'—a supernatural item purchased from an alien shop—as the second item. The machine scans the knife and the coin, then requests the 'gardener's' genetic information, which Kim provides. The process results in a small, arcade-style toy coin engraved with a glove.
5:14
32
Chapter 32
Kim Soleum tests his new custom equipment at the company dormitory. The equipment, a gray coin with a glove engraving, initially seems non-functional. However, upon flicking it, a translucent silver glove appears and requests currency. After Kim provides a 500-won coin, the glove accepts it and merges with his hand, acting as a telekinetic third hand with a 3-meter range. The effect lasts for several seconds per coin. Kim realizes the equipment operates on 'capitalist logic' and concludes it is a successful, versatile tool. He returns to his routine, restocking items and sleeping under the lights. His optimism is short-lived, however, as he arrives at work the next day to find a company notice celebrating his clearance of an A-Class crisis, leading to a sudden change in his professional position.
5:45
Chapter 32
Kim Soleum tests his new custom equipment at the company dormitory. The equipment, a gray coin with a glove engraving, initially seems non-functional. However, upon flicking it, a translucent silver glove appears and requests currency. After Kim provides a 500-won coin, the glove accepts it and merges with his hand, acting as a telekinetic third hand with a 3-meter range. The effect lasts for several seconds per coin. Kim realizes the equipment operates on 'capitalist logic' and concludes it is a successful, versatile tool. He returns to his routine, restocking items and sleeping under the lights. His optimism is short-lived, however, as he arrives at work the next day to find a company notice celebrating his clearance of an A-Class crisis, leading to a sudden change in his professional position.
5:45
33
Chapter 33
Kim Soleum discovers that his 'position change' is due to a company-wide notice praising his role in solving a D-Class ghost story and extracting A-Class essence. The notice also credits him with 40,000 points. Assistant Manager Eun explains that D-squad is being reassigned to handle ghost stories that lack completed manuals, which is more dangerous but offers two to three times the point rewards. Despite the danger, the squad—driven by the allure of points—accepts the assignment. They travel to the 17th floor, the research hub for new Darkness. There, they meet Kwak Jaekang, a cheerful Section Chief from Research Team 1. Lee Jaheon explains that Research Team 1 identifies new Darkness for D-squad to explore. A researcher from the team approaches Kim, attempting to place a bet on whether their next mission is D-Class or F-Class, much to Kim's bewilderment at the unprofessional gambling environment.
7:41
Chapter 33
Kim Soleum discovers that his 'position change' is due to a company-wide notice praising his role in solving a D-Class ghost story and extracting A-Class essence. The notice also credits him with 40,000 points. Assistant Manager Eun explains that D-squad is being reassigned to handle ghost stories that lack completed manuals, which is more dangerous but offers two to three times the point rewards. Despite the danger, the squad—driven by the allure of points—accepts the assignment. They travel to the 17th floor, the research hub for new Darkness. There, they meet Kwak Jaekang, a cheerful Section Chief from Research Team 1. Lee Jaheon explains that Research Team 1 identifies new Darkness for D-squad to explore. A researcher from the team approaches Kim, attempting to place a bet on whether their next mission is D-Class or F-Class, much to Kim's bewilderment at the unprofessional gambling environment.
7:41
34
Chapter 34
Kim Soleum, a new hire in D-squad, reviews the documentation for their assigned Darkness: 'The Clown Hates You' (Qterw-D-210). The ghost story involves an endless hallway of grotesque clown portraits; people enter by watching a specific YouTube ad and being pulled in by a clown's hand in a hallway. The portraits are actually distorted humans, and those who go missing become new portraits. Kim is terrified, noting the horror-movie quality of the event, but realizes his superiors—Section Chief Lee Jaheon and Supervisor Park Minseong—are unnervingly fearless. Section Chief Lee instructs the team to close their eyes for sixty seconds to adjust to the dark and orders them to stab every portrait to make the clowns crawl out, which provides an escape route via the now-empty frames. Kim, wanting to avoid direct contact, uses his 'translucent glove' equipment to remotely touch objects. He bluffs his way into a plan to run and identify the 'correct' portrait to escape, secretly hoping to find a way out without having to face the monsters directly.
7:44
Chapter 34
Kim Soleum, a new hire in D-squad, reviews the documentation for their assigned Darkness: 'The Clown Hates You' (Qterw-D-210). The ghost story involves an endless hallway of grotesque clown portraits; people enter by watching a specific YouTube ad and being pulled in by a clown's hand in a hallway. The portraits are actually distorted humans, and those who go missing become new portraits. Kim is terrified, noting the horror-movie quality of the event, but realizes his superiors—Section Chief Lee Jaheon and Supervisor Park Minseong—are unnervingly fearless. Section Chief Lee instructs the team to close their eyes for sixty seconds to adjust to the dark and orders them to stab every portrait to make the clowns crawl out, which provides an escape route via the now-empty frames. Kim, wanting to avoid direct contact, uses his 'translucent glove' equipment to remotely touch objects. He bluffs his way into a plan to run and identify the 'correct' portrait to escape, secretly hoping to find a way out without having to face the monsters directly.
7:44
35
Chapter 35
In the Research Team 1 office, a researcher discusses betting on the grade of the current Darkness with Section Chief Kwak Jaekang. The researcher, who harbors a grudge against Kim Soleum for his perceived arrogance, bets on a D-Class outcome and hopes the D-squad dies. He notes that civilians usually escape by luck, jumping into empty portraits, but expects the D-squad to struggle for days. However, only 26 minutes after entering, the entire D-squad emerges from the Darkness. The researcher is stunned by their speed. Kwak Jaekang expresses admiration, while the D-squad superiors reveal that Kim Soleum, despite being a rookie on his first day, was instrumental in the mission. Lee Jaheon confirms the event is indeed D-Class.
5:01
Chapter 35
In the Research Team 1 office, a researcher discusses betting on the grade of the current Darkness with Section Chief Kwak Jaekang. The researcher, who harbors a grudge against Kim Soleum for his perceived arrogance, bets on a D-Class outcome and hopes the D-squad dies. He notes that civilians usually escape by luck, jumping into empty portraits, but expects the D-squad to struggle for days. However, only 26 minutes after entering, the entire D-squad emerges from the Darkness. The researcher is stunned by their speed. Kwak Jaekang expresses admiration, while the D-squad superiors reveal that Kim Soleum, despite being a rookie on his first day, was instrumental in the mission. Lee Jaheon confirms the event is indeed D-Class.
5:01
36
Chapter 36
Kim Soleum provides the post-mission report, explaining how he solved the Darkness. He deduced that the 'clown' in the ad was actually a monochromatic, frowning figure, unlike traditional entertainers. By identifying the portrait with monochromatic makeup and only red lips, and touching it remotely from a safe distance, the clown disappeared from the painting without attacking. He also noted they avoided using light sources to prevent the clowns from jumping out. The researchers are shocked by his logic, especially his deduction based on 'American pop culture' (the distinction between entertainers and the specific ad's clown). Kim secretly struggles with intense trauma and insomnia from the terrifying sights he witnessed. Kwak Jaekang acknowledges Kim's contribution by accepting a manual written by him. The chapter ends with Kwak Jaekang prompting Kim to use a business card/contact number provided by the Research Team to earn more points, though Kim internally refuses, wanting to avoid more terrifying events.
6:08
Chapter 36
Kim Soleum provides the post-mission report, explaining how he solved the Darkness. He deduced that the 'clown' in the ad was actually a monochromatic, frowning figure, unlike traditional entertainers. By identifying the portrait with monochromatic makeup and only red lips, and touching it remotely from a safe distance, the clown disappeared from the painting without attacking. He also noted they avoided using light sources to prevent the clowns from jumping out. The researchers are shocked by his logic, especially his deduction based on 'American pop culture' (the distinction between entertainers and the specific ad's clown). Kim secretly struggles with intense trauma and insomnia from the terrifying sights he witnessed. Kwak Jaekang acknowledges Kim's contribution by accepting a manual written by him. The chapter ends with Kwak Jaekang prompting Kim to use a business card/contact number provided by the Research Team to earn more points, though Kim internally refuses, wanting to avoid more terrifying events.
6:08
37
Chapter 37
One month after joining Daydream Inc., Kim Soleum reflects on his surprisingly bearable corporate life. He has cleared twelve ghost stories in his first month, earning 5,200 points. During a cafeteria meal with Assistant Manager Eun Haje and Supervisor Park Minseong, his colleagues express pride in his rapid progress. Assistant Manager Eun warns him that his high performance will inevitably attract the attention of higher-ups, advising him to alert the squad leader if he receives absurd requests. Kim Soleum notes that Section Chief Lee Jaheon is a reliable figure who can assist with such issues. Despite his growing comfort and the sense of accomplishment, Kim Soleum remains wary of the 'nail that sticks out' being hammered down.
5:27
Chapter 37
One month after joining Daydream Inc., Kim Soleum reflects on his surprisingly bearable corporate life. He has cleared twelve ghost stories in his first month, earning 5,200 points. During a cafeteria meal with Assistant Manager Eun Haje and Supervisor Park Minseong, his colleagues express pride in his rapid progress. Assistant Manager Eun warns him that his high performance will inevitably attract the attention of higher-ups, advising him to alert the squad leader if he receives absurd requests. Kim Soleum notes that Section Chief Lee Jaheon is a reliable figure who can assist with such issues. Despite his growing comfort and the sense of accomplishment, Kim Soleum remains wary of the 'nail that sticks out' being hammered down.
5:27
38
Chapter 38
In the Research Team 1 office, a researcher expresses bitter resentment toward the Field Exploration Team, specifically D-squad, for earning high points while lab researchers struggle. Section Chief Kwak Jaekang dismisses these complaints and reveals that a new ghost story requires ten or more participants. He explains the organizational hierarchy, noting that Squads A through C are the 'elites' while the rest are 'expendables.' Kwak Jaekang mentions that D-squad is being assigned to a mission alongside the elite A-squad, implying that in large-scale stories, sacrifices are often necessary to secure escape routes. D-squad arrives at the office to find other squads present, including the Y-squad and the elite A-squad, marked by gold-rimmed masks.
5:14
Chapter 38
In the Research Team 1 office, a researcher expresses bitter resentment toward the Field Exploration Team, specifically D-squad, for earning high points while lab researchers struggle. Section Chief Kwak Jaekang dismisses these complaints and reveals that a new ghost story requires ten or more participants. He explains the organizational hierarchy, noting that Squads A through C are the 'elites' while the rest are 'expendables.' Kwak Jaekang mentions that D-squad is being assigned to a mission alongside the elite A-squad, implying that in large-scale stories, sacrifices are often necessary to secure escape routes. D-squad arrives at the office to find other squads present, including the Y-squad and the elite A-squad, marked by gold-rimmed masks.
5:14
39
Chapter 39
The briefing for the 'Cheerful Theme Park!' ghost story begins. A-squad members (Butterfly, Praying Mantis, and Teal Duck masks) are present. The Teal Duck mask member greets Kim Soleum, noting his growing reputation. Kwak Jaekang reveals that the ghost story is based on a traumatic incident involving a board game at a pension where twelve students went missing. The participants must enter the game and ride three attractions. Participants draw colored capsules to form teams; Kim Soleum draws red. However, the red team only has three members (Kim Soleum, Assistant Manager Jin, and a Y-squad employee). To reach the required twelve players, Kwak Jaekang throws the final red capsule to a gambling-addicted researcher. As the researcher catches it, the game board activates, swallowing the group. Kim Soleum realizes that Kwak Jaekang—a known 'ghost story-obsessed psycho'—intentionally manipulated the group composition to ensure the non-A-squad members would likely die to gather data.
6:50
Chapter 39
The briefing for the 'Cheerful Theme Park!' ghost story begins. A-squad members (Butterfly, Praying Mantis, and Teal Duck masks) are present. The Teal Duck mask member greets Kim Soleum, noting his growing reputation. Kwak Jaekang reveals that the ghost story is based on a traumatic incident involving a board game at a pension where twelve students went missing. The participants must enter the game and ride three attractions. Participants draw colored capsules to form teams; Kim Soleum draws red. However, the red team only has three members (Kim Soleum, Assistant Manager Jin, and a Y-squad employee). To reach the required twelve players, Kwak Jaekang throws the final red capsule to a gambling-addicted researcher. As the researcher catches it, the game board activates, swallowing the group. Kim Soleum realizes that Kwak Jaekang—a known 'ghost story-obsessed psycho'—intentionally manipulated the group composition to ensure the non-A-squad members would likely die to gather data.
6:50
40
Chapter 40
Kim Soleum and a researcher are pulled into a B-Class Darkness known as the 'Cheerful Theme Park,' a bizarre amusement park within a board game. The environment is filled with colorful mascots but lacks human faces. Kim Soleum identifies the rules: to escape, the team must ride three major attractions. The survival rate for civilians is a mere 2%. The researcher suffers a panic attack, which violates the theme park's rule against negative emotions. Assistant Manager Jin Nasol of A-squad, wearing a butterfly mask, harshly threatens the researcher to stop wailing. Kim Soleum introduces himself to Jin Nasol and explains his 'specialized equipment'—a finger capable of remote interaction—to the new Y-squad recruit, Jang Heo-un. Jin Nasol reveals her weapon is a translucent, strong thread attached to her fake fingernails. The group prepares to move forward, with Jin Nasol prioritizing observation over everything else.
6:48
Chapter 40
Kim Soleum and a researcher are pulled into a B-Class Darkness known as the 'Cheerful Theme Park,' a bizarre amusement park within a board game. The environment is filled with colorful mascots but lacks human faces. Kim Soleum identifies the rules: to escape, the team must ride three major attractions. The survival rate for civilians is a mere 2%. The researcher suffers a panic attack, which violates the theme park's rule against negative emotions. Assistant Manager Jin Nasol of A-squad, wearing a butterfly mask, harshly threatens the researcher to stop wailing. Kim Soleum introduces himself to Jin Nasol and explains his 'specialized equipment'—a finger capable of remote interaction—to the new Y-squad recruit, Jang Heo-un. Jin Nasol reveals her weapon is a translucent, strong thread attached to her fake fingernails. The group prepares to move forward, with Jin Nasol prioritizing observation over everything else.
6:48
41
Chapter 41
The team encounters a parade in the 'Magic Bunny Arcade Zone.' While the music is cheerful, the parade turns gruesome as the rabbit mascot uses a wand to shower the area with blood, entrails, and organs instead of candy. Kim Soleum struggles to maintain a calm expression despite the gore. Jin Nasol expresses irritation at Kim Soleum's reaction, revealing a harsh hierarchy within the Field Exploration Team. She explains that the X, Y, and Z-tagged squads are 'Round-Off Teams'—essentially meat shields or suicide squads composed of individuals with personality defects or 'cowardice.' Jin Nasol uses her authority to issue an absolute order to Jang Heo-un, the Y-squad member, demonstrating the brutal system used to extract more dramatic exploration records. Kim Soleum realizes that being perceived as a coward could lead to his own exile to a Round-Off Team.
5:46
Chapter 41
The team encounters a parade in the 'Magic Bunny Arcade Zone.' While the music is cheerful, the parade turns gruesome as the rabbit mascot uses a wand to shower the area with blood, entrails, and organs instead of candy. Kim Soleum struggles to maintain a calm expression despite the gore. Jin Nasol expresses irritation at Kim Soleum's reaction, revealing a harsh hierarchy within the Field Exploration Team. She explains that the X, Y, and Z-tagged squads are 'Round-Off Teams'—essentially meat shields or suicide squads composed of individuals with personality defects or 'cowardice.' Jin Nasol uses her authority to issue an absolute order to Jang Heo-un, the Y-squad member, demonstrating the brutal system used to extract more dramatic exploration records. Kim Soleum realizes that being perceived as a coward could lead to his own exile to a Round-Off Team.
5:46
42
Chapter 42
Jin Nasol continues to disparage the Round-Off Team, calling them burdens and lunatics. Kim Soleum, fearing for his own safety, realizes that 'cowardice' is a disqualifying trait that leads to being treated as a tool for death. To avoid being seen as a coward, Kim Soleum defies his superior by insisting he will bring his teammate along, citing the theme park rule that teammates must stay within five meters of each other to avoid execution. He uses his prior knowledge of the ghost story to convince Jin Nasol that they must act as a cohesive team to survive. He suggests they follow the board game's objective: riding three fantasy attractions. He proposes they head toward the 'Magic Train,' despite the researcher's claims that everyone who rides it dies. Kim Soleum intends to find a safer way to clear the Darkness using his veteran-like intuition.
7:05
Chapter 42
Jin Nasol continues to disparage the Round-Off Team, calling them burdens and lunatics. Kim Soleum, fearing for his own safety, realizes that 'cowardice' is a disqualifying trait that leads to being treated as a tool for death. To avoid being seen as a coward, Kim Soleum defies his superior by insisting he will bring his teammate along, citing the theme park rule that teammates must stay within five meters of each other to avoid execution. He uses his prior knowledge of the ghost story to convince Jin Nasol that they must act as a cohesive team to survive. He suggests they follow the board game's objective: riding three fantasy attractions. He proposes they head toward the 'Magic Train,' despite the researcher's claims that everyone who rides it dies. Kim Soleum intends to find a safer way to clear the Darkness using his veteran-like intuition.
7:05
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Chapter 43
Kim Soleum analyzes the 'Fantasy Train' attraction within the 'Cheerful Theme Park' ghost story. He notes that while the ride is historically lethal, it serves as a crucial introduction to the park's zone-based structure and mascot-driven rules. He realizes that the park is divided into color-coded zones, and understanding these factions is vital for survival. To persuade the skeptical and elitist Assistant Manager Jin (A-squad) to board the ride, Kim uses flattery, arguing that the previous casualties were untrained civilians who couldn't respond to supernatural threats, unlike the professional Field Exploration Team. He also lies to the Y-squad newbie, Jang Heo-un, claiming he has theme park experience to ease the rookie's fear. Upon boarding, they encounter a rabbit conductor mascot. Kim identifies a hidden emergency control panel beneath a decorative platform and prepares to use it to manipulate the ride's mechanics.
7:21
Chapter 43
Kim Soleum analyzes the 'Fantasy Train' attraction within the 'Cheerful Theme Park' ghost story. He notes that while the ride is historically lethal, it serves as a crucial introduction to the park's zone-based structure and mascot-driven rules. He realizes that the park is divided into color-coded zones, and understanding these factions is vital for survival. To persuade the skeptical and elitist Assistant Manager Jin (A-squad) to board the ride, Kim uses flattery, arguing that the previous casualties were untrained civilians who couldn't respond to supernatural threats, unlike the professional Field Exploration Team. He also lies to the Y-squad newbie, Jang Heo-un, claiming he has theme park experience to ease the rookie's fear. Upon boarding, they encounter a rabbit conductor mascot. Kim identifies a hidden emergency control panel beneath a decorative platform and prepares to use it to manipulate the ride's mechanics.
7:21
44
Chapter 44
Kim Soleum executes a high-risk plan by using a translucent glove to pull the speed lever to its maximum setting. He intends to 'skip' the dangerous scripted events of the dark ride by moving too fast for the supernatural effects to trigger. As the train rockets forward, a narration recounts the history of Fantasyland: a conflict between a yellow flower, a blue dragon, and a red rabbit. The narration reveals that the red rabbit, Magic Bunny, eventually eliminated the others to rule alone. As the train slows down at the end of the line, the group is confronted by a terrifying, giant rabbit mascot with jagged teeth. The atmosphere turns murderous as the mascots press against the windows. Assistant Manager Jin, viewing the situation as a twisted initiation, commands the group to kill a teammate to satisfy the mascot's bloodlust, specifically pointing at the researcher. Kim realizes they have entered a 'death route' where complying with the mascot's demands will lead to inevitable destruction.
7:32
Chapter 44
Kim Soleum executes a high-risk plan by using a translucent glove to pull the speed lever to its maximum setting. He intends to 'skip' the dangerous scripted events of the dark ride by moving too fast for the supernatural effects to trigger. As the train rockets forward, a narration recounts the history of Fantasyland: a conflict between a yellow flower, a blue dragon, and a red rabbit. The narration reveals that the red rabbit, Magic Bunny, eventually eliminated the others to rule alone. As the train slows down at the end of the line, the group is confronted by a terrifying, giant rabbit mascot with jagged teeth. The atmosphere turns murderous as the mascots press against the windows. Assistant Manager Jin, viewing the situation as a twisted initiation, commands the group to kill a teammate to satisfy the mascot's bloodlust, specifically pointing at the researcher. Kim realizes they have entered a 'death route' where complying with the mascot's demands will lead to inevitable destruction.
7:32
45
Chapter 45
To prevent the group from committing murder, Kim Soleum uses logic to sway Assistant Manager Jin, arguing that killing a teammate might trigger a different, more certain penalty from the Darkness. He effectively ends the immediate threat by knocking the researcher unconscious, preventing any chaotic struggle. Once the group stops attacking each other, the mascots vanish, leaving only bloodstains. The group exits the train into a silent, dark area. Kim searches for the 'Fantasyland Color Map' mentioned in the records, which should show the boundaries of different mascot zones. He hopes to find a route to a different color zone to escape the 'aggro' state caused by Magic Bunny. However, upon finding the map, he discovers a grim reality: every single sign on the map is branded with Magic Bunny's face, indicating that the entire park is currently under the red rabbit's absolute control.
5:54
Chapter 45
To prevent the group from committing murder, Kim Soleum uses logic to sway Assistant Manager Jin, arguing that killing a teammate might trigger a different, more certain penalty from the Darkness. He effectively ends the immediate threat by knocking the researcher unconscious, preventing any chaotic struggle. Once the group stops attacking each other, the mascots vanish, leaving only bloodstains. The group exits the train into a silent, dark area. Kim searches for the 'Fantasyland Color Map' mentioned in the records, which should show the boundaries of different mascot zones. He hopes to find a route to a different color zone to escape the 'aggro' state caused by Magic Bunny. However, upon finding the map, he discovers a grim reality: every single sign on the map is branded with Magic Bunny's face, indicating that the entire park is currently under the red rabbit's absolute control.
5:54
46
Chapter 46
Kim Soleum discusses the history of the theme park with the A-squad assistant manager, noting that the red mascot, Magic Bunny, appears to have violently driven out the previous yellow and blue mascots. As the assistant manager turns sinister, suggesting Kim has made a wrong choice, Kim realizes the 'Great Red Magic Bunny' is approaching. Amidst the chaos, Kim receives a communication via specialized equipment from Lee Jaheon (Squad Leader Lee), who is using Park Minseong's equipment. Lee reports that the rest of D-squad is safe, despite being on different color teams. Kim deduces that they are currently in a version of the theme park where the blue mascot lost, or they are in a separate dimension. Despite the A-squad superior's skepticism, Kim realizes the map is entirely red, but suspects a different color zone exists. Driven by determination, Kim leads the group toward a potential exit, ignoring the mascot's presence.
5:28
Chapter 46
Kim Soleum discusses the history of the theme park with the A-squad assistant manager, noting that the red mascot, Magic Bunny, appears to have violently driven out the previous yellow and blue mascots. As the assistant manager turns sinister, suggesting Kim has made a wrong choice, Kim realizes the 'Great Red Magic Bunny' is approaching. Amidst the chaos, Kim receives a communication via specialized equipment from Lee Jaheon (Squad Leader Lee), who is using Park Minseong's equipment. Lee reports that the rest of D-squad is safe, despite being on different color teams. Kim deduces that they are currently in a version of the theme park where the blue mascot lost, or they are in a separate dimension. Despite the A-squad superior's skepticism, Kim realizes the map is entirely red, but suspects a different color zone exists. Driven by determination, Kim leads the group toward a potential exit, ignoring the mascot's presence.
5:28
47
Chapter 47
Kim Soleum, the A-squad assistant manager, the Y-squad newbie, and the unconscious researcher flee the 'Fantasy Train' as grotesque, oozing mascots swarm from every entrance. The environment is a cacophony of distorted music and laughter. During the sprint, Kim uses 500-won coins to summon a shadow hand to shove a mascot away, but the hand is destroyed, causing Kim to experience the same agonizing sensation in his own hand. As they reach the 'Fantasyland (Westside Gate)', the researcher shoves the assistant manager into a mascot to save himself. The assistant manager is partially burned by acidic ooze and pinned down. Kim uses his specialized equipment to pull her to safety by grabbing her nail. They successfully cross the gate, finding themselves behind an invisible barrier that prevents the mascots from entering the buffer zone.
5:02
Chapter 47
Kim Soleum, the A-squad assistant manager, the Y-squad newbie, and the unconscious researcher flee the 'Fantasy Train' as grotesque, oozing mascots swarm from every entrance. The environment is a cacophony of distorted music and laughter. During the sprint, Kim uses 500-won coins to summon a shadow hand to shove a mascot away, but the hand is destroyed, causing Kim to experience the same agonizing sensation in his own hand. As they reach the 'Fantasyland (Westside Gate)', the researcher shoves the assistant manager into a mascot to save himself. The assistant manager is partially burned by acidic ooze and pinned down. Kim uses his specialized equipment to pull her to safety by grabbing her nail. They successfully cross the gate, finding themselves behind an invisible barrier that prevents the mascots from entering the buffer zone.
5:02
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Chapter 49
Kim Soleum and the survivors arrive in the blue zone, where D-squad is waiting. They find Section Chief Lee Jaheon carrying the unconscious A-squad leader, while a separate group hauls a body in a large inner tube. Assistant Manager Eun explains that the mascots in this zone act as 'righteous enforcers' who punish violence between team members. This explains the fate of Y-squad's Assistant Manager Lee Seok-jong, who died after forcing employees into dangerous stunts for amusement; the mascot deemed him a 'naughty child' and punished him. The A-squad leader, having fainted from high blood pressure due to excessive effort to save subordinates, is shaken awake by Lee Jaheon. A heated confrontation ensues when she demands Lee take responsibility for the loss of her subordinate, to which Lee Jaheon coldly replies that A-squad's losses are her responsibility, not his. Assistant Manager Jin Nasol interrupts the argument, suggesting they finish the clearance first to deal with the deranged researcher from Research Team 1. Kim Soleum observes the tension, noting that he must keep his head down to survive.
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5:28
Chapter 49
Kim Soleum and the survivors arrive in the blue zone, where D-squad is waiting. They find Section Chief Lee Jaheon carrying the unconscious A-squad leader, while a separate group hauls a body in a large inner tube. Assistant Manager Eun explains that the mascots in this zone act as 'righteous enforcers' who punish violence between team members. This explains the fate of Y-squad's Assistant Manager Lee Seok-jong, who died after forcing employees into dangerous stunts for amusement; the mascot deemed him a 'naughty child' and punished him. The A-squad leader, having fainted from high blood pressure due to excessive effort to save subordinates, is shaken awake by Lee Jaheon. A heated confrontation ensues when she demands Lee take responsibility for the loss of her subordinate, to which Lee Jaheon coldly replies that A-squad's losses are her responsibility, not his. Assistant Manager Jin Nasol interrupts the argument, suggesting they finish the clearance first to deal with the deranged researcher from Research Team 1. Kim Soleum observes the tension, noting that he must keep his head down to survive.
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5:28
50
Chapter 50
A-squad's leader uses a specialized healing ring to regenerate the skin of Assistant Manager Jin Nasol. Kim Soleum notes the efficiency of the A-squad leader's logical approach to survival. The group proceeds to the final attractions, including a flume ride called 'Blue Mountain' featuring a blue dragon mascot. During the ride, the deranged researcher continues to insult the mascots. After completing all three attractions, the group prepares to exit through the northern gate. As the researcher attempts to sprint ahead and scan his wristband, the blue dragon mascot intervenes, crumpling his ticket and declaring him a 'bad child.' The mascot then violently pulls the researcher into its mouth, killing him. Kim Soleum observes that the mascots enforce a strict moral code. After the remaining survivors exit, Kim Soleum approaches the gate. The blue dragon mascot blocks his path, touches his wristband, and delivers a message: 'Good kids get...' The wristband transforms from an 'Admission Ticket' into a 'Membership,' signaling a change in his status within the theme park.
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8:07
Chapter 50
A-squad's leader uses a specialized healing ring to regenerate the skin of Assistant Manager Jin Nasol. Kim Soleum notes the efficiency of the A-squad leader's logical approach to survival. The group proceeds to the final attractions, including a flume ride called 'Blue Mountain' featuring a blue dragon mascot. During the ride, the deranged researcher continues to insult the mascots. After completing all three attractions, the group prepares to exit through the northern gate. As the researcher attempts to sprint ahead and scan his wristband, the blue dragon mascot intervenes, crumpling his ticket and declaring him a 'bad child.' The mascot then violently pulls the researcher into its mouth, killing him. Kim Soleum observes that the mascots enforce a strict moral code. After the remaining survivors exit, Kim Soleum approaches the gate. The blue dragon mascot blocks his path, touches his wristband, and delivers a message: 'Good kids get...' The wristband transforms from an 'Admission Ticket' into a 'Membership,' signaling a change in his status within the theme park.
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Chapter 51
Kim Soleum realizes he is trapped in the theme park after the blue dragon mascot closes the northern exit shutter. The mascot had upgraded his status to 'Membership' because he was a 'good kid'—likely due to his tendency to help teammates. Kim Soleum panics, knowing that staying in a B-Class creepypasta for more than 24 hours usually results in death. He realizes he has no useful items left to use for synergy. Suddenly, a new item is unlocked from his 'Dark Exploration Records Merch Box': a small, fluffy keychain-sized plush doll. The item description reveals it is a 'cute animal doll' from the 'Cheerful Theme Park Gift Shop' that can invite a spirit from the Otherworld to dwell within it and become a friend. Kim Soleum realizes this item was a special prize for those who completed the theme park attractions, and it may serve as his only lifeline.
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Chapter 51
Kim Soleum realizes he is trapped in the theme park after the blue dragon mascot closes the northern exit shutter. The mascot had upgraded his status to 'Membership' because he was a 'good kid'—likely due to his tendency to help teammates. Kim Soleum panics, knowing that staying in a B-Class creepypasta for more than 24 hours usually results in death. He realizes he has no useful items left to use for synergy. Suddenly, a new item is unlocked from his 'Dark Exploration Records Merch Box': a small, fluffy keychain-sized plush doll. The item description reveals it is a 'cute animal doll' from the 'Cheerful Theme Park Gift Shop' that can invite a spirit from the Otherworld to dwell within it and become a friend. Kim Soleum realizes this item was a special prize for those who completed the theme park attractions, and it may serve as his only lifeline.
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Chapter 52
Kim Soleum performs a ritual to invite a 'Good Friend' from a creepypasta to seek advice. Using a locker room as a secluded location, he gathers materials: a torch, salt, and a 'Good Friend' keychain (a rabbit doll). For the 'item related to a friend,' he uses his own necktie. He draws a hexagram on the floor with water and places the keychain and a Silver Serpent Coin at the center. As he burns the necktie, the ritual triggers a violent supernatural event. The rabbit doll convulses, and a voice proclaims various titles, identifying itself as the 'Lord of Chaos' and 'Father of Science.' The Silver Serpent Coin disappears, signaling success. The voice shifts to a gentle, familiar tone, and Kim Soleum realizes he has successfully summoned Braun, the TV-headed host from a previous creepypasta encounter. He greets Braun, who responds with cheerful familiarity.
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Chapter 52
Kim Soleum performs a ritual to invite a 'Good Friend' from a creepypasta to seek advice. Using a locker room as a secluded location, he gathers materials: a torch, salt, and a 'Good Friend' keychain (a rabbit doll). For the 'item related to a friend,' he uses his own necktie. He draws a hexagram on the floor with water and places the keychain and a Silver Serpent Coin at the center. As he burns the necktie, the ritual triggers a violent supernatural event. The rabbit doll convulses, and a voice proclaims various titles, identifying itself as the 'Lord of Chaos' and 'Father of Science.' The Silver Serpent Coin disappears, signaling success. The voice shifts to a gentle, familiar tone, and Kim Soleum realizes he has successfully summoned Braun, the TV-headed host from a previous creepypasta encounter. He greets Braun, who responds with cheerful familiarity.
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Chapter 53
Kim Soleum converses with the plush doll, which now contains the consciousness of Braun. Braun encourages Kim to drop formalities and call him by his name. Kim explains his predicament: he is trapped in the theme park because the mascots are blocking the exit gates. Braun compares the mascots to 'diva-like' performers and discusses the mysterious 'yellow mascot' (the yellow flower). They deduce that since the yellow team did not wake up in a yellow zone, a yellow zone might not exist. Kim decides to head to the information booth to find a way out. He places the small, warm-feeling Braun doll in his suit pocket for mobility. Kim plans to use his membership status to access 'Members Only' areas, despite the risk of interacting with the unstable mascots, now that he has Braun to act as a warning system.
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Chapter 53
Kim Soleum converses with the plush doll, which now contains the consciousness of Braun. Braun encourages Kim to drop formalities and call him by his name. Kim explains his predicament: he is trapped in the theme park because the mascots are blocking the exit gates. Braun compares the mascots to 'diva-like' performers and discusses the mysterious 'yellow mascot' (the yellow flower). They deduce that since the yellow team did not wake up in a yellow zone, a yellow zone might not exist. Kim decides to head to the information booth to find a way out. He places the small, warm-feeling Braun doll in his suit pocket for mobility. Kim plans to use his membership status to access 'Members Only' areas, despite the risk of interacting with the unstable mascots, now that he has Braun to act as a warning system.
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Chapter 54
Kim Soleum approaches the information booth, guided by Braun's hand signals. He encounters the Blue Dragon mascot in uniform. Kim politely requests a map, specifically asking for one that shows the entire area. To understand the boundaries, he asks about the border between the red zone and the blue zone. The mascot reacts aggressively by tearing the catalog map, which reveals that the eastern blue zone and western red zone are directly connected. Braun signals that the mascot is in a bad mood, prompting Kim to retreat politely. After the encounter, Kim sprints through the park to find a way to the 'yellow zone' area. He theorizes that while a yellow zone might not exist now, there was once a connecting passage. He eventually discovers a restricted dirt path behind a restroom's flower bed that leads up a mountain. Despite the 'No Entry Except for Staff' sign and the risk of being spotted by a distant mascot, Braun encourages him to proceed, promising to help him avoid being caught.
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Chapter 54
Kim Soleum approaches the information booth, guided by Braun's hand signals. He encounters the Blue Dragon mascot in uniform. Kim politely requests a map, specifically asking for one that shows the entire area. To understand the boundaries, he asks about the border between the red zone and the blue zone. The mascot reacts aggressively by tearing the catalog map, which reveals that the eastern blue zone and western red zone are directly connected. Braun signals that the mascot is in a bad mood, prompting Kim to retreat politely. After the encounter, Kim sprints through the park to find a way to the 'yellow zone' area. He theorizes that while a yellow zone might not exist now, there was once a connecting passage. He eventually discovers a restricted dirt path behind a restroom's flower bed that leads up a mountain. Despite the 'No Entry Except for Staff' sign and the risk of being spotted by a distant mascot, Braun encourages him to proceed, promising to help him avoid being caught.
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Chapter 55
Kim Soleum, accompanied by the plush doll Braun, navigates the final stages of the theme park ghost story. Braun uses his abilities to shroud Kim in a shadow, making him undetectable to others. Kim sprints up a steep hiking trail toward the Flower Golden Resort, a massive, desolate, and abandoned facility. Upon reaching the resort gate, Kim uses his membership to activate the emergency power and open the gate. As he crosses, he notices the Blue Dragon mascot pursuing him at high speed. To distract it, Kim throws 'Alice’s Picnic Set – Cookie' at the mascot. Kim successfully escapes the ghost story and returns to reality, finding himself in the Research Team 1 conference room in Seoul. As he realizes his escape is complete, his Fantasyland membership band burns away, leaving a mysterious black Latin inscription engraved on his wrist.
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Chapter 55
Kim Soleum, accompanied by the plush doll Braun, navigates the final stages of the theme park ghost story. Braun uses his abilities to shroud Kim in a shadow, making him undetectable to others. Kim sprints up a steep hiking trail toward the Flower Golden Resort, a massive, desolate, and abandoned facility. Upon reaching the resort gate, Kim uses his membership to activate the emergency power and open the gate. As he crosses, he notices the Blue Dragon mascot pursuing him at high speed. To distract it, Kim throws 'Alice’s Picnic Set – Cookie' at the mascot. Kim successfully escapes the ghost story and returns to reality, finding himself in the Research Team 1 conference room in Seoul. As he realizes his escape is complete, his Fantasyland membership band burns away, leaving a mysterious black Latin inscription engraved on his wrist.
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Chapter 56
Kim returns to the company and is greeted by Assistant Manager Eun and Supervisor Park, who are relieved by his safe return. Kim chooses to hide the truth about the talking doll and the mysterious tattoo, claiming he was delayed by a power outage at the exit gate. During their conversation, Kim learns that Squad Leader Lee Jaheon was summoned by the Team Leader after a conflict with the A-squad leader. The team discusses the controversial Section Chief Kwak Jaekang, who is accused of intentionally sacrificing a researcher as a pawn, though the company's culture of valuing performance over lives suggests he may avoid serious discipline. After being dismissed for the day, Kim encounters Jang Heo-eun, a new recruit from Y-squad. Kim encourages Heo-eun to endure three months to secure a standard position. Heo-eun reveals he is not bothered by ghosts or blood, only by physical injuries, and mentions a new recruit group chat that Kim is not part of.
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8:58
Chapter 56
Kim returns to the company and is greeted by Assistant Manager Eun and Supervisor Park, who are relieved by his safe return. Kim chooses to hide the truth about the talking doll and the mysterious tattoo, claiming he was delayed by a power outage at the exit gate. During their conversation, Kim learns that Squad Leader Lee Jaheon was summoned by the Team Leader after a conflict with the A-squad leader. The team discusses the controversial Section Chief Kwak Jaekang, who is accused of intentionally sacrificing a researcher as a pawn, though the company's culture of valuing performance over lives suggests he may avoid serious discipline. After being dismissed for the day, Kim encounters Jang Heo-eun, a new recruit from Y-squad. Kim encourages Heo-eun to endure three months to secure a standard position. Heo-eun reveals he is not bothered by ghosts or blood, only by physical injuries, and mentions a new recruit group chat that Kim is not part of.
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Chapter 57
Back at his company dorm, Kim realizes the plush doll Braun is silent in reality. To communicate, Kim uses a method from the manual: creating darkness and using a light source to manipulate shadows. By placing the doll under his bed and using a phone flashlight, he successfully summons Braun's voice through the doll's shadow. They engage in a game of questions and answers. Kim asks about the Latin mark on his wrist, which Braun identifies as meaning 'companion' or 'member.' Braun explains that the mark grants 'special qualifications' or privileges, similar to a VIP badge, specifically recognized by theme park mascots. After Kim asks his second question, Braun enforces the rules and takes his turn to ask a question. Braun asks who lives in the room next to Kim. Kim replies that it is just a colleague, to which Braun responds with a chilling warning that the neighbor will 'drop dead soon.'
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Chapter 57
Back at his company dorm, Kim realizes the plush doll Braun is silent in reality. To communicate, Kim uses a method from the manual: creating darkness and using a light source to manipulate shadows. By placing the doll under his bed and using a phone flashlight, he successfully summons Braun's voice through the doll's shadow. They engage in a game of questions and answers. Kim asks about the Latin mark on his wrist, which Braun identifies as meaning 'companion' or 'member.' Braun explains that the mark grants 'special qualifications' or privileges, similar to a VIP badge, specifically recognized by theme park mascots. After Kim asks his second question, Braun enforces the rules and takes his turn to ask a question. Braun asks who lives in the room next to Kim. Kim replies that it is just a colleague, to which Braun responds with a chilling warning that the neighbor will 'drop dead soon.'
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Chapter 58
Kim Soleum reflects on his coworker, Baek Saheon, who is apparently in danger of becoming a victim of a serial killer because he picked up a specific item. The 'Good Friend' plushie warns Kim that picking up a killer's belongings is a classic way to be targeted. Kim decides to provide an indirect warning to Baek Saheon by sending him a daily message to stay alert. After a restless night filled with nightmares of theme park mascots, Kim joins the 'Field Exploration Team Batch 17' KakaoTalk group chat. He observes the competitive, 'jungle-like' atmosphere where employees subtly vie for advantages. He sends a single warning message to Baek Saheon's private chat, hoping it will serve as a deterrent. The chapter ends with Kim dreading the upcoming workday.
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6:03
Chapter 58
Kim Soleum reflects on his coworker, Baek Saheon, who is apparently in danger of becoming a victim of a serial killer because he picked up a specific item. The 'Good Friend' plushie warns Kim that picking up a killer's belongings is a classic way to be targeted. Kim decides to provide an indirect warning to Baek Saheon by sending him a daily message to stay alert. After a restless night filled with nightmares of theme park mascots, Kim joins the 'Field Exploration Team Batch 17' KakaoTalk group chat. He observes the competitive, 'jungle-like' atmosphere where employees subtly vie for advantages. He sends a single warning message to Baek Saheon's private chat, hoping it will serve as a deterrent. The chapter ends with Kim dreading the upcoming workday.
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Chapter 59
Kim Soleum discovers he earned 20,000 points, surpassing expectations, thanks to a recommendation from Assistant Manager Jin of A-squad. Despite his exhaustion, Kim is summoned by Assistant Manager Jin to assist A-squad on a mission because they are short-staffed. Supervisor Park encourages him, noting that A-squad offers better pay and safer conditions. Kim travels to the 15th floor, where he discovers the elite Field Exploration Team enjoys luxurious, private office spaces. He meets A-squad's leader, a woman wearing a teal duck mask, who warmly welcomes him but then subjects him to 'workplace bullying' by refusing to give him the mission manual, claiming he should be able to figure things out without one. Kim realizes he is being tested or targeted due to his connection to D-squad's leader.
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8:33
Chapter 59
Kim Soleum discovers he earned 20,000 points, surpassing expectations, thanks to a recommendation from Assistant Manager Jin of A-squad. Despite his exhaustion, Kim is summoned by Assistant Manager Jin to assist A-squad on a mission because they are short-staffed. Supervisor Park encourages him, noting that A-squad offers better pay and safer conditions. Kim travels to the 15th floor, where he discovers the elite Field Exploration Team enjoys luxurious, private office spaces. He meets A-squad's leader, a woman wearing a teal duck mask, who warmly welcomes him but then subjects him to 'workplace bullying' by refusing to give him the mission manual, claiming he should be able to figure things out without one. Kim realizes he is being tested or targeted due to his connection to D-squad's leader.
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Chapter 60
Kim Soleum enters an abandoned factory creepypasta with A-squad, struggling to maintain his composure and hide his cowardice. He finds comfort in the 'Good Friend' plushie, which only he can hear, though its commentary on the 'filthy' environment and the 'bad people' (A-squad) causes him internal stress. The A-squad members watch him closely, waiting for a mistake. Upon entering the factory's main work area, Kim discovers a corpse lying on the tracks. Following the squad leader's command, he uses his special equipment to examine the body without physical contact. He reports the victim is a male in a suit with a head injury. When the leader orders him to flip the body over, Kim does so, only to discover the corpse is a mirror image of himself, bleeding from the head.
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5:41
Chapter 60
Kim Soleum enters an abandoned factory creepypasta with A-squad, struggling to maintain his composure and hide his cowardice. He finds comfort in the 'Good Friend' plushie, which only he can hear, though its commentary on the 'filthy' environment and the 'bad people' (A-squad) causes him internal stress. The A-squad members watch him closely, waiting for a mistake. Upon entering the factory's main work area, Kim discovers a corpse lying on the tracks. Following the squad leader's command, he uses his special equipment to examine the body without physical contact. He reports the victim is a male in a suit with a head injury. When the leader orders him to flip the body over, Kim does so, only to discover the corpse is a mirror image of himself, bleeding from the head.
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