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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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Audio chapters (478) · 211–240
211
Chapter 211
Chapter 211 begins with Baek Saheon panicking after being caught by Kim Soleum. Baek Saheon attempts to apologize and offer to leave the shared building immediately to avoid trouble. Kim Soleum, however, confronts him regarding his previous attempt to use a hypnosis-inducing fountain pen on him. Kim Soleum refuses to trust Baek Saheon, citing his previous attempt to kill him at Sekwang Technical High School. To resolve the situation and neutralize the threat of the brainwashing item, Kim Soleum uses a 'carrot-and-stick' approach: he offers Baek Saheon a piece of bio-equipment—a small black sphere containing a shifting violet iris (a left eye)—in exchange for the fountain pen. Baek Saheon, driven by the utility of the eye, reluctantly agrees and hands over the pen. After the confrontation, Kim Soleum retreats to his bed, struggling with physical pain and coughing up blood. He reflects on his roommates, noting that while Go Youngeun and Jang Heowoon are special cases, Baek Saheon is merely an average sociopath. To find a moment of peace, Kim Soleum gives a ribbon hair tie to Braun, the plush bunny, which Braun wears as a bowtie. The chapter ends on a tense note when Kim Soleum discovers a crack in his Memorial Popsocket.
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Chapter 211
Chapter 211 begins with Baek Saheon panicking after being caught by Kim Soleum. Baek Saheon attempts to apologize and offer to leave the shared building immediately to avoid trouble. Kim Soleum, however, confronts him regarding his previous attempt to use a hypnosis-inducing fountain pen on him. Kim Soleum refuses to trust Baek Saheon, citing his previous attempt to kill him at Sekwang Technical High School. To resolve the situation and neutralize the threat of the brainwashing item, Kim Soleum uses a 'carrot-and-stick' approach: he offers Baek Saheon a piece of bio-equipment—a small black sphere containing a shifting violet iris (a left eye)—in exchange for the fountain pen. Baek Saheon, driven by the utility of the eye, reluctantly agrees and hands over the pen. After the confrontation, Kim Soleum retreats to his bed, struggling with physical pain and coughing up blood. He reflects on his roommates, noting that while Go Youngeun and Jang Heowoon are special cases, Baek Saheon is merely an average sociopath. To find a moment of peace, Kim Soleum gives a ribbon hair tie to Braun, the plush bunny, which Braun wears as a bowtie. The chapter ends on a tense note when Kim Soleum discovers a crack in his Memorial Popsocket.
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Chapter 212
Chapter 212 follows Kim Soleum as he deals with the cracked Memorial Popsocket. Despite his illness, he purchases a new phone and transfers his SIM card, discovering that the wiki is still functional but the crack in the merch remains a concern. He realizes that the popsocket is a piece of 'merch' from a creepypasta universe and that his only way to repair it is through the Disaster Management Bureau, where such items are manufactured. He decides to use his three-day sick leave to attempt a repair, noting that he must endure the pain of his taxi-induced curse without using the 'Happy Maker' painkiller to avoid addiction. Carrying Braun in his hoodie pocket, Kim Soleum travels to Hongdae, a bustling area of Seoul. He uses a wiki entry to locate a specific, signless café with a blue roof and a buckwheat flower wreath on the door. Upon arriving at the café, he uses his knowledge of the 'Ghost Story' to bypass the crowd and enter the kitchen area. He identifies the correct entrance by following specific instructions: entering through the right-hand yellow door while avoiding the left. He approaches the door and knocks using the rhythmic Jajinmori Jangdan beat.
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5:44
Chapter 212
Chapter 212 follows Kim Soleum as he deals with the cracked Memorial Popsocket. Despite his illness, he purchases a new phone and transfers his SIM card, discovering that the wiki is still functional but the crack in the merch remains a concern. He realizes that the popsocket is a piece of 'merch' from a creepypasta universe and that his only way to repair it is through the Disaster Management Bureau, where such items are manufactured. He decides to use his three-day sick leave to attempt a repair, noting that he must endure the pain of his taxi-induced curse without using the 'Happy Maker' painkiller to avoid addiction. Carrying Braun in his hoodie pocket, Kim Soleum travels to Hongdae, a bustling area of Seoul. He uses a wiki entry to locate a specific, signless café with a blue roof and a buckwheat flower wreath on the door. Upon arriving at the café, he uses his knowledge of the 'Ghost Story' to bypass the crowd and enter the kitchen area. He identifies the correct entrance by following specific instructions: entering through the right-hand yellow door while avoiding the left. He approaches the door and knocks using the rhythmic Jajinmori Jangdan beat.
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Chapter 213
Chapter 213 finds Kim Soleum inside a hidden hanok courtyard accessed through the café. He searches for a house-shaped object to trigger the transition and successfully enters the workshop of the goblins. He is immediately confronted by a loud, braided-haired goblin who mistakes him for a 'Kim-seobang' (government official). Kim Soleum realizes this is a 'Ghost Story' location where goblins craft tools during the day if approached correctly. He attempts to trade his cracked popsocket for repairs, but the goblin notes that the popsocket is a mere copy of their original work. To secure the repair, Kim Soleum offers a piece of high-quality wild ginseng as a token of gratitude. The goblin is delighted by the ginseng and offers various items in return, such as a jade ring or a broom. However, Kim Soleum becomes wary, realizing that his presence as an impersonating agent is risky; if the goblin gossips about the transaction, the Disaster Management Bureau might discover his intrusion. As Kim Soleum tries to navigate the conversation carefully, he realizes the goblin's questions about his team and badge are suspicious. The chapter ends with the revelation that the 'goblin' is actually a Disaster Management Bureau agent in disguise.
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Chapter 213
Chapter 213 finds Kim Soleum inside a hidden hanok courtyard accessed through the café. He searches for a house-shaped object to trigger the transition and successfully enters the workshop of the goblins. He is immediately confronted by a loud, braided-haired goblin who mistakes him for a 'Kim-seobang' (government official). Kim Soleum realizes this is a 'Ghost Story' location where goblins craft tools during the day if approached correctly. He attempts to trade his cracked popsocket for repairs, but the goblin notes that the popsocket is a mere copy of their original work. To secure the repair, Kim Soleum offers a piece of high-quality wild ginseng as a token of gratitude. The goblin is delighted by the ginseng and offers various items in return, such as a jade ring or a broom. However, Kim Soleum becomes wary, realizing that his presence as an impersonating agent is risky; if the goblin gossips about the transaction, the Disaster Management Bureau might discover his intrusion. As Kim Soleum tries to navigate the conversation carefully, he realizes the goblin's questions about his team and badge are suspicious. The chapter ends with the revelation that the 'goblin' is actually a Disaster Management Bureau agent in disguise.
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Chapter 214
Kim Soleum realizes that the 'Dokkaebi Workshop' ghost story is being actively monitored by the Disaster Management Bureau, with agents operating undercover as goblins. To avoid exposure, Kim plays the role of a clueless rookie, claiming he lacks permission to discuss Bureau matters. The goblin-disguised agent, seemingly satisfied with Kim's ginseng gift, offers to reward him with a goblin item. Kim deflects this, asking the agent to be generous to future visitors instead. The conversation shifts to Kim's broken popsocket; Kim lies, claiming it was a government-issued gift. The agent accepts this and takes the popsocket into the workshop for repair. The agent returns the item, noting that the jade-green adhesive requires a month of delicate handling before it transforms into a splendid trinket. Realizing he will be unable to access his wiki for a month, Kim becomes uneasy. To escape the conversation and avoid being interrogated further, Kim decides to take a drastic measure: he suddenly coughs up blood to feign a medical emergency.
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Chapter 214
Kim Soleum realizes that the 'Dokkaebi Workshop' ghost story is being actively monitored by the Disaster Management Bureau, with agents operating undercover as goblins. To avoid exposure, Kim plays the role of a clueless rookie, claiming he lacks permission to discuss Bureau matters. The goblin-disguised agent, seemingly satisfied with Kim's ginseng gift, offers to reward him with a goblin item. Kim deflects this, asking the agent to be generous to future visitors instead. The conversation shifts to Kim's broken popsocket; Kim lies, claiming it was a government-issued gift. The agent accepts this and takes the popsocket into the workshop for repair. The agent returns the item, noting that the jade-green adhesive requires a month of delicate handling before it transforms into a splendid trinket. Realizing he will be unable to access his wiki for a month, Kim becomes uneasy. To escape the conversation and avoid being interrogated further, Kim decides to take a drastic measure: he suddenly coughs up blood to feign a medical emergency.
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Chapter 215
Kim's dramatic coughing of blood successfully triggers the goblin-agent's sensitivity to fear and sickness. The agent, acting as a protective senior, yells at Kim and tells him to leave, claiming the Bureau shouldn't send sick rookies to such dangerous places. Kim plays along, claiming he was pressured by other trainees to visit. The agent pushes Kim out of the workshop, returning him to the streets of Hongdae. After three days of recovery and mental study of the wiki, Kim returns to work and meets with Section Chief Lee Jaheon. Lee Jaheon remains professional, not questioning Kim's recent exploits but advising a follow-up consultation. Kim discovers that Lee Jaheon protected him by changing the report regarding the taxi Darkness, labeling it as 'pending manual review' to prevent Kim from being exposed for knowing how to summon it. Lee Jaheon also promises Kim new equipment by next week. However, Kim's peace is interrupted by Kwak Jaekang, who approaches him with a suspicious offer regarding an abandoned elevator.
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Chapter 215
Kim's dramatic coughing of blood successfully triggers the goblin-agent's sensitivity to fear and sickness. The agent, acting as a protective senior, yells at Kim and tells him to leave, claiming the Bureau shouldn't send sick rookies to such dangerous places. Kim plays along, claiming he was pressured by other trainees to visit. The agent pushes Kim out of the workshop, returning him to the streets of Hongdae. After three days of recovery and mental study of the wiki, Kim returns to work and meets with Section Chief Lee Jaheon. Lee Jaheon remains professional, not questioning Kim's recent exploits but advising a follow-up consultation. Kim discovers that Lee Jaheon protected him by changing the report regarding the taxi Darkness, labeling it as 'pending manual review' to prevent Kim from being exposed for knowing how to summon it. Lee Jaheon also promises Kim new equipment by next week. However, Kim's peace is interrupted by Kwak Jaekang, who approaches him with a suspicious offer regarding an abandoned elevator.
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Chapter 216
Kwak Jaekang, a researcher known for his 'mad scientist' reputation, confronts Kim Soleum. He expresses intense curiosity regarding Kim's ability to navigate paranormal phenomena and specifically asks how Kim managed to win over Section Chief Lee Jaheon. Kwak notes that Kim is an outlier, possessing high competence and a well-managed reputation. Kwak reveals that Kim has accumulated 277,200 points, placing him well over halfway toward earning a 'Wish Ticket.' This rapid progress is largely attributed to Kim's solo A-grade clearance of the Sekwang Technical High School ghost story. Kwak then introduces the 'Wish Ticket Simulator,' a specialized ghost story designed for promising employees to test their wishes. Although Kim suspects a trap, he realizes he cannot easily refuse Kwak's persistence. Kim agrees to participate, and Kwak, noting Kim's transition from a rookie to a proper, business-like employee, hands him a file regarding Jang Heo-un to begin his official work.
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7:01
Chapter 216
Kwak Jaekang, a researcher known for his 'mad scientist' reputation, confronts Kim Soleum. He expresses intense curiosity regarding Kim's ability to navigate paranormal phenomena and specifically asks how Kim managed to win over Section Chief Lee Jaheon. Kwak notes that Kim is an outlier, possessing high competence and a well-managed reputation. Kwak reveals that Kim has accumulated 277,200 points, placing him well over halfway toward earning a 'Wish Ticket.' This rapid progress is largely attributed to Kim's solo A-grade clearance of the Sekwang Technical High School ghost story. Kwak then introduces the 'Wish Ticket Simulator,' a specialized ghost story designed for promising employees to test their wishes. Although Kim suspects a trap, he realizes he cannot easily refuse Kwak's persistence. Kim agrees to participate, and Kwak, noting Kim's transition from a rookie to a proper, business-like employee, hands him a file regarding Jang Heo-un to begin his official work.
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Chapter 217
Kwak Jaekang informs Kim Soleum of a task involving a Round-Off Team employee, Jang Heo-un, who has been temporarily reassigned to F-squad. Kwak reveals that the employee is still eligible for deployment and instructs Kim to call him to the elevator during a specific ghost story to leave him there as a sacrifice. Kim realizes Kwak is likely setting a trap for Jang Heo-un. Despite the risk of disciplinary action, Kim decides to proceed alone to prevent Jang Heo-un from being involved. Kim enters a decrepit apartment building to face the 'Don't Look in the Mirror' ghost story (Qterw-D-718). The ritual involves playing rock-paper-scissors with one's reflection in an elevator. After entering the elevator and waiting for it to move on its own, Kim begins the game. During the fifth round, Kim notices a terrifying anomaly: one of the infinite reflections in the mirror stops mirroring his movements, opens its hand to show 'paper' while Kim shows 'rock', and turns its head to smile chillingly at him.
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6:34
Chapter 217
Kwak Jaekang informs Kim Soleum of a task involving a Round-Off Team employee, Jang Heo-un, who has been temporarily reassigned to F-squad. Kwak reveals that the employee is still eligible for deployment and instructs Kim to call him to the elevator during a specific ghost story to leave him there as a sacrifice. Kim realizes Kwak is likely setting a trap for Jang Heo-un. Despite the risk of disciplinary action, Kim decides to proceed alone to prevent Jang Heo-un from being involved. Kim enters a decrepit apartment building to face the 'Don't Look in the Mirror' ghost story (Qterw-D-718). The ritual involves playing rock-paper-scissors with one's reflection in an elevator. After entering the elevator and waiting for it to move on its own, Kim begins the game. During the fifth round, Kim notices a terrifying anomaly: one of the infinite reflections in the mirror stops mirroring his movements, opens its hand to show 'paper' while Kim shows 'rock', and turns its head to smile chillingly at him.
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Chapter 218
Kim Soleum struggles through the rock-paper-scissors ritual against his 'mirror-self'. The ghost, which has a high win rate, begins to manifest physically within the mirror's reflection; as Kim loses rounds, a pale hand, arm, and eventually a full body appear emerging from the elevator doors in the mirror. Kim fails to win a single round, triggering the failure state. The elevator displays strange numbers (1930819F), and the ghost stands beside Kim's reflection, grinning widely. Although the ritual is technically failed, the entity allows Kim to proceed to the question phase. The ghost traces a question on the glass, and Kim must respond truthfully. Kim answers the question 'When's your birthday?' and realizes he is in extreme danger: if he answers more than three questions, the mirror-self will swap places with him. Kim is currently at two answers and can only afford one more loss.
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6:23
Chapter 218
Kim Soleum struggles through the rock-paper-scissors ritual against his 'mirror-self'. The ghost, which has a high win rate, begins to manifest physically within the mirror's reflection; as Kim loses rounds, a pale hand, arm, and eventually a full body appear emerging from the elevator doors in the mirror. Kim fails to win a single round, triggering the failure state. The elevator displays strange numbers (1930819F), and the ghost stands beside Kim's reflection, grinning widely. Although the ritual is technically failed, the entity allows Kim to proceed to the question phase. The ghost traces a question on the glass, and Kim must respond truthfully. Kim answers the question 'When's your birthday?' and realizes he is in extreme danger: if he answers more than three questions, the mirror-self will swap places with him. Kim is currently at two answers and can only afford one more loss.
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Chapter 219
Kim Soleum discovers a loophole: the ghost in the mirror never chooses 'scissors'. By playing 'paper' every time, Kim can force a tie. However, he realizes he must eventually win to complete the ritual. During a moment of intense stress, Kim accidentally cuts his cheek; the ghost in the mirror mirrors the wound. Using this connection, Kim uses a pen and rubber bands to bind his fingers into a permanent 'scissors' shape. Because the ghost must mirror his physical state, it is also forced into a 'scissors' shape, which prevents it from being able to form a 'rock' or 'paper' to counter him. The ghost, unable to play a valid move, becomes frustrated and slams its head against the glass, causing the mirror to crack. The ghost cackles and flees through the mirrored doors. The elevator reaches the 12th floor, and Kim successfully completes the ritual. He finds a window and writes his ultimate question: 'Will the Wish Ticket elixir from Daydream Inc. allow me to return to the world I originally came from?' The window begins to reveal the truth.
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6:22
Chapter 219
Kim Soleum discovers a loophole: the ghost in the mirror never chooses 'scissors'. By playing 'paper' every time, Kim can force a tie. However, he realizes he must eventually win to complete the ritual. During a moment of intense stress, Kim accidentally cuts his cheek; the ghost in the mirror mirrors the wound. Using this connection, Kim uses a pen and rubber bands to bind his fingers into a permanent 'scissors' shape. Because the ghost must mirror his physical state, it is also forced into a 'scissors' shape, which prevents it from being able to form a 'rock' or 'paper' to counter him. The ghost, unable to play a valid move, becomes frustrated and slams its head against the glass, causing the mirror to crack. The ghost cackles and flees through the mirrored doors. The elevator reaches the 12th floor, and Kim successfully completes the ritual. He finds a window and writes his ultimate question: 'Will the Wish Ticket elixir from Daydream Inc. allow me to return to the world I originally came from?' The window begins to reveal the truth.
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Chapter 220
After winning a game of rock-paper-scissors against the elevator mirror ghost, Kim Soleum uses his reward—a single question—to confirm that the Daydream Inc. Wish Ticket Potion can indeed return him to his original world. This revelation provides him with the resolve needed to continue his dangerous work. To conclude the ritual and escape the ghost story, Kim Soleum follows the company manual for those who reached the top floor via a game. He re-enters the elevator on the 12th floor, holding the 'door open' button continuously while staring at the opposite mirror rather than the one he played with. Inside the reflection, he sees the ghost—a version of himself in a tattered suit—pressing against the glass and repeatedly mouthing 'I want to get out.' The ghost begins violently smashing its head against the mirror. Realizing the entity is trapped within the infinite mirror space and is attempting to escape, Kim Soleum waits for the elevator alarm to sound. Once the alarm triggers, he exits the elevator and uses the stairs to descend to the 1st floor, successfully escaping the ritual as the elevator doors close behind him.
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Chapter 220
After winning a game of rock-paper-scissors against the elevator mirror ghost, Kim Soleum uses his reward—a single question—to confirm that the Daydream Inc. Wish Ticket Potion can indeed return him to his original world. This revelation provides him with the resolve needed to continue his dangerous work. To conclude the ritual and escape the ghost story, Kim Soleum follows the company manual for those who reached the top floor via a game. He re-enters the elevator on the 12th floor, holding the 'door open' button continuously while staring at the opposite mirror rather than the one he played with. Inside the reflection, he sees the ghost—a version of himself in a tattered suit—pressing against the glass and repeatedly mouthing 'I want to get out.' The ghost begins violently smashing its head against the mirror. Realizing the entity is trapped within the infinite mirror space and is attempting to escape, Kim Soleum waits for the elevator alarm to sound. Once the alarm triggers, he exits the elevator and uses the stairs to descend to the 1st floor, successfully escaping the ritual as the elevator doors close behind him.
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Chapter 221
Kim Soleum emerges from the rental apartment building after sunset. He meets Jang Heo-un at a café, apologizing for the delay caused by the strange time flow within the ghost story. Kim Soleum frames his solo exploration as a refusal to participate in a dangerous, pointless task forced upon them by the Research Team. Later, Kim Soleum is summoned by Kwak Jaekang to face disciplinary action for leaving a Round-Off Team member behind. Kim Soleum adopts a persona of extreme, 'MZ-generation' efficiency, arguing that dragging a 'useless burden' would decrease essence grade and increase exploration time, which contradicts his job's purpose. He claims that accepting disciplinary action is more efficient because it can be handled during his downtime. While Kwak Jaekang is initially stunned by this absurd logic, he secretly finds Kim Soleum's predictable, rule-obsessed personality entertaining and notes it as a key trait in his profile. Kim Soleum leaves the lab, satisfied that his persona successfully deflected further provocation.
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6:02
Chapter 221
Kim Soleum emerges from the rental apartment building after sunset. He meets Jang Heo-un at a café, apologizing for the delay caused by the strange time flow within the ghost story. Kim Soleum frames his solo exploration as a refusal to participate in a dangerous, pointless task forced upon them by the Research Team. Later, Kim Soleum is summoned by Kwak Jaekang to face disciplinary action for leaving a Round-Off Team member behind. Kim Soleum adopts a persona of extreme, 'MZ-generation' efficiency, arguing that dragging a 'useless burden' would decrease essence grade and increase exploration time, which contradicts his job's purpose. He claims that accepting disciplinary action is more efficient because it can be handled during his downtime. While Kwak Jaekang is initially stunned by this absurd logic, he secretly finds Kim Soleum's predictable, rule-obsessed personality entertaining and notes it as a key trait in his profile. Kim Soleum leaves the lab, satisfied that his persona successfully deflected further provocation.
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Chapter 222
Kim Soleum retrieves Braun from Lee Jaheon. Braun complains about the silence of Lee Jaheon's home. Kim Soleum apologizes to Lee Jaheon for his recent actions, and the Section Chief tells him to take responsibility for his choices. After giving Lee Jaheon a gift, Kim Soleum proceeds to the annex to perform the monthly tarot ritual for The Dilemma, an F-ranked Darkness. He explains his reasoning for wanting to draw an upright card rather than a reversed one to avoid experiencing a 'bad state' first. He draws two cards: the Devil in reverse (signifying liberation) and the Sun (signifying joy and success). Kim Soleum chooses the Sun card to secure a positive, stable future. Following the ritual, the rest of December passes peacefully. Kim Soleum continues his work with no high-level assignments, and Jang Heo-un remains settled in F-Squad. The year ends with Kim Soleum managing his insomnia with cartoons, having successfully navigated a tumultuous year.
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Chapter 222
Kim Soleum retrieves Braun from Lee Jaheon. Braun complains about the silence of Lee Jaheon's home. Kim Soleum apologizes to Lee Jaheon for his recent actions, and the Section Chief tells him to take responsibility for his choices. After giving Lee Jaheon a gift, Kim Soleum proceeds to the annex to perform the monthly tarot ritual for The Dilemma, an F-ranked Darkness. He explains his reasoning for wanting to draw an upright card rather than a reversed one to avoid experiencing a 'bad state' first. He draws two cards: the Devil in reverse (signifying liberation) and the Sun (signifying joy and success). Kim Soleum chooses the Sun card to secure a positive, stable future. Following the ritual, the rest of December passes peacefully. Kim Soleum continues his work with no high-level assignments, and Jang Heo-un remains settled in F-Squad. The year ends with Kim Soleum managing his insomnia with cartoons, having successfully navigated a tumultuous year.
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Chapter 223
Kim Soleum receives official notice of his disciplinary action for his recent conduct. Rather than standard corporate penalties, the company assigns him three days of night cleaning duties within the Security Team's restricted basement area from December 29th to 31st. Kim Soleum arrives at the basement level 1 on the night of the 29th and meets Security Sergeant J3. To mitigate the sergeant's annoyance, Kim Soleum provides a bribe of two dozen donuts, which J3 greedily accepts. J3 leads Kim Soleum to the locker room, explaining that the cleaning zone is the Isolation B hallway—the same area where Kim Soleum was previously held after the Hungry Hangman incident. Kim Soleum notes the underground quarters resemble a prison dormitory. After changing into a bright orange cleaning uniform, Kim Soleum is informed he has a partner for the task. He is introduced to Supervisor Park Minseong, his former mentor from D-Squad, who has been recovering from previous incidents.
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Chapter 223
Kim Soleum receives official notice of his disciplinary action for his recent conduct. Rather than standard corporate penalties, the company assigns him three days of night cleaning duties within the Security Team's restricted basement area from December 29th to 31st. Kim Soleum arrives at the basement level 1 on the night of the 29th and meets Security Sergeant J3. To mitigate the sergeant's annoyance, Kim Soleum provides a bribe of two dozen donuts, which J3 greedily accepts. J3 leads Kim Soleum to the locker room, explaining that the cleaning zone is the Isolation B hallway—the same area where Kim Soleum was previously held after the Hungry Hangman incident. Kim Soleum notes the underground quarters resemble a prison dormitory. After changing into a bright orange cleaning uniform, Kim Soleum is informed he has a partner for the task. He is introduced to Supervisor Park Minseong, his former mentor from D-Squad, who has been recovering from previous incidents.
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Chapter 224
Kim Soleum reunites with Supervisor Park Minseong, who appears cheerful but physically hollow and pale, suggesting he is still recovering. J3 provides Kim Soleum and Park Minseong with walkie-talkies, warning Kim Soleum in a low voice that he should call if anything dangerous happens. As they begin cleaning the Security Team Storage Room, Park Minseong discusses the strange nature of the deep basement and his uncertain future regarding reassignment or quitting. Kim Soleum attempts to fill the silence with small talk to maintain stability in the windowless, sealed environment. Park Minseong mentions he has a family member in the hospital. The duo proceeds with the cleaning task, maintaining a lighthearted conversation to ease the tension of the underground setting.
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Chapter 224
Kim Soleum reunites with Supervisor Park Minseong, who appears cheerful but physically hollow and pale, suggesting he is still recovering. J3 provides Kim Soleum and Park Minseong with walkie-talkies, warning Kim Soleum in a low voice that he should call if anything dangerous happens. As they begin cleaning the Security Team Storage Room, Park Minseong discusses the strange nature of the deep basement and his uncertain future regarding reassignment or quitting. Kim Soleum attempts to fill the silence with small talk to maintain stability in the windowless, sealed environment. Park Minseong mentions he has a family member in the hospital. The duo proceeds with the cleaning task, maintaining a lighthearted conversation to ease the tension of the underground setting.
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Chapter 225
As they approach the Security Team Storage Room, Braun expresses dread regarding the location. Park Minseong provides Kim Soleum with a 'Night Cleaning Duty Tips' sheet, which reads like a workplace creepypasta containing survival rules. The rules include rinsing mops immediately, staying calm regardless of strange occurrences, and—most critically—never opening isolation room doors or responding to pleas for help from within them. Kim Soleum and Park Minseong begin cleaning the storage room, following the rules and scrubbing the floor for about an hour. The task is progressing smoothly until they reach the halfway point. They realize the remaining area to clean is one of the three doors leading into the isolation corridor—the very place Kim Soleum previously experienced strange phenomena.
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4:40
Chapter 225
As they approach the Security Team Storage Room, Braun expresses dread regarding the location. Park Minseong provides Kim Soleum with a 'Night Cleaning Duty Tips' sheet, which reads like a workplace creepypasta containing survival rules. The rules include rinsing mops immediately, staying calm regardless of strange occurrences, and—most critically—never opening isolation room doors or responding to pleas for help from within them. Kim Soleum and Park Minseong begin cleaning the storage room, following the rules and scrubbing the floor for about an hour. The task is progressing smoothly until they reach the halfway point. They realize the remaining area to clean is one of the three doors leading into the isolation corridor—the very place Kim Soleum previously experienced strange phenomena.
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Chapter 226
Kim Soleum and Supervisor Park Minseong are performing night cleaning duties in a gray isolation corridor. The atmosphere is unsettling, filled with faint, repetitive pleas for help from behind the steel doors. During the shift, they encounter a person in a black facility staff uniform claiming to be a night patrol officer. Kim Soleum provides the officer with a bottle of water, but notes the officer's uniform bears the stamp of '■■ Lab,' a detail that feels suspicious given the company's structure. As they finish cleaning, Park Minseong shares a second sheet of work tips. Tip 11 warns that around 3 a.m., a voice from Isolation Room B14 will begin babbling about secrets and happiness, advising the staff to yell back or curse at it. However, Kim Soleum realizes this directly contradicts Tip 4, which explicitly commands them to ignore all sounds from the isolation rooms. The chapter ends with the door to Isolation Room B14 beginning to groan open.
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Chapter 226
Kim Soleum and Supervisor Park Minseong are performing night cleaning duties in a gray isolation corridor. The atmosphere is unsettling, filled with faint, repetitive pleas for help from behind the steel doors. During the shift, they encounter a person in a black facility staff uniform claiming to be a night patrol officer. Kim Soleum provides the officer with a bottle of water, but notes the officer's uniform bears the stamp of '■■ Lab,' a detail that feels suspicious given the company's structure. As they finish cleaning, Park Minseong shares a second sheet of work tips. Tip 11 warns that around 3 a.m., a voice from Isolation Room B14 will begin babbling about secrets and happiness, advising the staff to yell back or curse at it. However, Kim Soleum realizes this directly contradicts Tip 4, which explicitly commands them to ignore all sounds from the isolation rooms. The chapter ends with the door to Isolation Room B14 beginning to groan open.
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Chapter 227
As the door to Isolation Room B14 opens, Kim Soleum and Park Minseong flee toward the emergency exit. However, a system voice announces an unauthorized opening and initiates a corridor lockdown, trapping them. Suddenly, a voice behind them mocks their lack of composure. To their shock, the figure is Assistant Manager Eun Haje, appearing in a crisp suit with a weary, exasperated expression. She claims she used an escape item and needs them to open the isolation corridor door so she can slip out before the Security Team arrives. Kim Soleum is deeply suspicious, remembering that Eun Haje had supposedly resigned and had been out of contact for months. He consults Braun, who confirms that while the figure looks identical to Eun Haje, he cannot definitively confirm if the entity is human. Kim Soleum attempts to verify the situation by checking the next tip, which warns that strange smells or seepage are signs of an impending door opening.
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Chapter 227
As the door to Isolation Room B14 opens, Kim Soleum and Park Minseong flee toward the emergency exit. However, a system voice announces an unauthorized opening and initiates a corridor lockdown, trapping them. Suddenly, a voice behind them mocks their lack of composure. To their shock, the figure is Assistant Manager Eun Haje, appearing in a crisp suit with a weary, exasperated expression. She claims she used an escape item and needs them to open the isolation corridor door so she can slip out before the Security Team arrives. Kim Soleum is deeply suspicious, remembering that Eun Haje had supposedly resigned and had been out of contact for months. He consults Braun, who confirms that while the figure looks identical to Eun Haje, he cannot definitively confirm if the entity is human. Kim Soleum attempts to verify the situation by checking the next tip, which warns that strange smells or seepage are signs of an impending door opening.
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Chapter 228
Kim Soleum attempts to use indirect dialogue to test the entity, asking Park Minseong if encountering a resigned manager in an isolation zone is possible. The entity, appearing as Eun Haje, responds with a cynical comment about the company. Tension rises when Kim Soleum accidentally activates his walkie-talkie, which the entity notes is unusual for cleaning staff. Realizing the danger, Kim Soleum tries to read more tips to find a solution. Suddenly, the entity's demeanor shifts violently. After the entity asks 'How'd you figure it out?' repeatedly, it drops its head and stands upside down, shrieking in a distorted manner. Kim Soleum suddenly finds himself in a different state: he has 'dozed off' and is back to cleaning with Park Minseong. The corridor appears normal, and the terrifying encounter seems to have been a dream or a hallucination. Park Minseong reassures him, noting it is December 30th, and hands him a new tip sheet intended for the second day.
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Chapter 228
Kim Soleum attempts to use indirect dialogue to test the entity, asking Park Minseong if encountering a resigned manager in an isolation zone is possible. The entity, appearing as Eun Haje, responds with a cynical comment about the company. Tension rises when Kim Soleum accidentally activates his walkie-talkie, which the entity notes is unusual for cleaning staff. Realizing the danger, Kim Soleum tries to read more tips to find a solution. Suddenly, the entity's demeanor shifts violently. After the entity asks 'How'd you figure it out?' repeatedly, it drops its head and stands upside down, shrieking in a distorted manner. Kim Soleum suddenly finds himself in a different state: he has 'dozed off' and is back to cleaning with Park Minseong. The corridor appears normal, and the terrifying encounter seems to have been a dream or a hallucination. Park Minseong reassures him, noting it is December 30th, and hands him a new tip sheet intended for the second day.
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Chapter 229
Kim Soleum realizes his memory of the first cleaning shift is fragmented. He recalls a moment around 3 a.m. where something resembling Assistant Manager Eun Haje appeared, followed by a memory wipe. He finds himself on his second night of cleaning. Kim Soleum immediately urges Supervisor Park Minseong to flee the isolation corridor. As they exit, Kim Soleum triggers a lockdown, causing red emergency lights to flare and containment shutters to descend, trapping them in a storage room. Kim Soleum contacts Security Sergeant J3 via walkie-talkie, reporting that something escaped Isolation Room 14. J3 instructs them to stay quiet and hide for ten minutes until he arrives. During the silence, a violent pounding occurs on the isolation door, accompanied by a familiar-sounding voice shouting from the corridor. Park Minseong, terrified, notes that the sound shouldn't be audible through the shutters. Kim Soleum attempts to question Park Minseong about their first day to identify discrepancies in their memories. When Kim Soleum asks how Park Minseong received his work tip sheet, Park Minseong becomes visibly distressed, unable to recall who gave it to him or if there were other new employees, suggesting his reality is compromised.
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Chapter 229
Kim Soleum realizes his memory of the first cleaning shift is fragmented. He recalls a moment around 3 a.m. where something resembling Assistant Manager Eun Haje appeared, followed by a memory wipe. He finds himself on his second night of cleaning. Kim Soleum immediately urges Supervisor Park Minseong to flee the isolation corridor. As they exit, Kim Soleum triggers a lockdown, causing red emergency lights to flare and containment shutters to descend, trapping them in a storage room. Kim Soleum contacts Security Sergeant J3 via walkie-talkie, reporting that something escaped Isolation Room 14. J3 instructs them to stay quiet and hide for ten minutes until he arrives. During the silence, a violent pounding occurs on the isolation door, accompanied by a familiar-sounding voice shouting from the corridor. Park Minseong, terrified, notes that the sound shouldn't be audible through the shutters. Kim Soleum attempts to question Park Minseong about their first day to identify discrepancies in their memories. When Kim Soleum asks how Park Minseong received his work tip sheet, Park Minseong becomes visibly distressed, unable to recall who gave it to him or if there were other new employees, suggesting his reality is compromised.
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Chapter 230
Kim Soleum struggles to discern reality from falsehood, wondering if he is under a spell, though his silver ring provides some protection. He communicates with Braun, the plushie, who reveals that Kim Soleum 'skipped' from the 29th to the 30th because he entrusted his story to someone else. Braun identifies the person sitting next to Kim Soleum as a 'master of disguise.' Kim Soleum realizes that the person he thought was Park Minseong is actually an entity. The 'Supervisor's' face melts into a grotesque, distorted figure that laughs hysterically. The entity, a member of the Church of the Luminous Unknown, screams about 'Ireum-nim.' The scene resets/rewinds, leaving Kim Soleum alone in the storage room with a new work tip sheet for Day 3. He realizes the entity was a Story Usurper from the Church of the Luminous Unknown, a doppelgänger-type creepypasta that steals people's stories and identities by mimicking familiar faces.
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Chapter 230
Kim Soleum struggles to discern reality from falsehood, wondering if he is under a spell, though his silver ring provides some protection. He communicates with Braun, the plushie, who reveals that Kim Soleum 'skipped' from the 29th to the 30th because he entrusted his story to someone else. Braun identifies the person sitting next to Kim Soleum as a 'master of disguise.' Kim Soleum realizes that the person he thought was Park Minseong is actually an entity. The 'Supervisor's' face melts into a grotesque, distorted figure that laughs hysterically. The entity, a member of the Church of the Luminous Unknown, screams about 'Ireum-nim.' The scene resets/rewinds, leaving Kim Soleum alone in the storage room with a new work tip sheet for Day 3. He realizes the entity was a Story Usurper from the Church of the Luminous Unknown, a doppelgänger-type creepypasta that steals people's stories and identities by mimicking familiar faces.
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Chapter 231
Kim Soleum analyzes the nature of the Church of the Luminous Unknown, identifying them as a doomsday cult that worships 'Ireum-nim' and utilizes creepypastas. He concludes that the entity attacking him is a 'Story Usurper,' a 4th-rank entity that mimics loved ones to steal their life experiences and narratives. He realizes the entity used the forms of Eun Haje and Park Minseong to bypass his guard and steal his time. After the lockdown lifts and the shutters rise, Sergeant J3 appears, expressing relief and asking about the other person. Kim Soleum, recognizing the pattern of the cult, refuses to engage with J3. He turns his back to the wall, preparing to use an 'exorcism' method to banish the Story Usurper, noting that even religious-based creepypastas have specific counter-procedures.
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Chapter 231
Kim Soleum analyzes the nature of the Church of the Luminous Unknown, identifying them as a doomsday cult that worships 'Ireum-nim' and utilizes creepypastas. He concludes that the entity attacking him is a 'Story Usurper,' a 4th-rank entity that mimics loved ones to steal their life experiences and narratives. He realizes the entity used the forms of Eun Haje and Park Minseong to bypass his guard and steal his time. After the lockdown lifts and the shutters rise, Sergeant J3 appears, expressing relief and asking about the other person. Kim Soleum, recognizing the pattern of the cult, refuses to engage with J3. He turns his back to the wall, preparing to use an 'exorcism' method to banish the Story Usurper, noting that even religious-based creepypastas have specific counter-procedures.
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Chapter 232
Kim Soleum recalls work tips regarding how to banish entities that attempt to steal one's time or identity: one must completely reject them after realizing their true nature. While cleaning a storage room, Kim Soleum encounters the Story Usurper from the Church of the Luminous Unknown, which has taken the form of a young man in an orange cleaning uniform. The entity attempts to mimic Kim Soleum's appearance and tone, trying to convince Security Sergeant J3 that Kim Soleum is the imposter. Kim Soleum warns J3 not to engage with the entity and to instead reject it. J3 acts on this advice; a massive, shadowy wolf-like claw emerges from J3's arm and strikes, decapitating the doppelgänger instead of Kim Soleum. The chapter ends with Kim Soleum collapsing to the ground, drenched in the entity's blood.
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Chapter 232
Kim Soleum recalls work tips regarding how to banish entities that attempt to steal one's time or identity: one must completely reject them after realizing their true nature. While cleaning a storage room, Kim Soleum encounters the Story Usurper from the Church of the Luminous Unknown, which has taken the form of a young man in an orange cleaning uniform. The entity attempts to mimic Kim Soleum's appearance and tone, trying to convince Security Sergeant J3 that Kim Soleum is the imposter. Kim Soleum warns J3 not to engage with the entity and to instead reject it. J3 acts on this advice; a massive, shadowy wolf-like claw emerges from J3's arm and strikes, decapitating the doppelgänger instead of Kim Soleum. The chapter ends with Kim Soleum collapsing to the ground, drenched in the entity's blood.
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Chapter 233
Following the battle, J3 helps Kim Soleum clean the blood. The corpse of the cultist melts away, leaving behind a 'Mimicry Sect's Scripture, Verse 4'—a ritualistic item used by the Church of the Luminous Unknown to gain powers. J3 suggests Kim Soleum keep it to sell to the company, and Kim Soleum accepts it, storing it safely in their inventory. Kim Soleum reflects on how the cult's reality-manipulation abilities caused the past two days of cleaning to be 'skipped' from everyone's memory. Supervisor Park Minseong regains consciousness in the break room and is informed of the escape. Kim Soleum notes that the cult's ability to nullify incidents makes them a high-level threat. As Kim Soleum prepares to leave, J3 reveals that the suspicious work tip sheet was likely intentionally given to Park Minseong to accelerate his contamination.
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5:40
Chapter 233
Following the battle, J3 helps Kim Soleum clean the blood. The corpse of the cultist melts away, leaving behind a 'Mimicry Sect's Scripture, Verse 4'—a ritualistic item used by the Church of the Luminous Unknown to gain powers. J3 suggests Kim Soleum keep it to sell to the company, and Kim Soleum accepts it, storing it safely in their inventory. Kim Soleum reflects on how the cult's reality-manipulation abilities caused the past two days of cleaning to be 'skipped' from everyone's memory. Supervisor Park Minseong regains consciousness in the break room and is informed of the escape. Kim Soleum notes that the cult's ability to nullify incidents makes them a high-level threat. As Kim Soleum prepares to leave, J3 reveals that the suspicious work tip sheet was likely intentionally given to Park Minseong to accelerate his contamination.
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Chapter 234
Kim Soleum and J3 discuss the possibility that the cultist's escape was a targeted strike meant to mess with Kim Soleum. Kim Soleum suspects Section Chief Kwak Jekang of the Research Team might be involved due to past friction. J3 calls Kwak Jekang on the landline; Kwak Jekang responds with a condescending and mocking tone, dismissing J3's current rank. Kim Soleum concludes that Kwak Jekang is likely involved in the conspiracy. Kim Soleum thanks J3 and promises to bring snacks (donuts) next time. When Kim Soleum asks J3 about past bad experiences with the Research Team, J3 avoids the topic, only mentioning being trapped in a 'strange fairy tale' for a long time. Kim Soleum realizes J3 was contaminated by a specific fairy-tale-themed Darkness caused by the Research Team.
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Chapter 234
Kim Soleum and J3 discuss the possibility that the cultist's escape was a targeted strike meant to mess with Kim Soleum. Kim Soleum suspects Section Chief Kwak Jekang of the Research Team might be involved due to past friction. J3 calls Kwak Jekang on the landline; Kwak Jekang responds with a condescending and mocking tone, dismissing J3's current rank. Kim Soleum concludes that Kwak Jekang is likely involved in the conspiracy. Kim Soleum thanks J3 and promises to bring snacks (donuts) next time. When Kim Soleum asks J3 about past bad experiences with the Research Team, J3 avoids the topic, only mentioning being trapped in a 'strange fairy tale' for a long time. Kim Soleum realizes J3 was contaminated by a specific fairy-tale-themed Darkness caused by the Research Team.
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Chapter 235
Kim Soleum (Roe) observes the Security Sergeant's silence regarding tragic research records. Supervisor Park Minseong returns, having changed clothes, and is granted a weekly outing by the Sergeant, provided he returns before sunrise. Kim Soleum accompanies Park Minseong outside for a brief three-hour window. Park Minseong expresses his desire to earn points for his hospitalized younger sibling, a violin prodigy, and mentions the high point yields in the Security Team. After parting ways, Kim Soleum returns to his dormitory to sleep, hoping to rest before dealing with Kwak Jekang. Upon waking, he is startled by an unannounced guest: Assistant Manager Eun Haje, who appears disheveled, lacks her left hand, and seems to be in hiding.
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Chapter 235
Kim Soleum (Roe) observes the Security Sergeant's silence regarding tragic research records. Supervisor Park Minseong returns, having changed clothes, and is granted a weekly outing by the Sergeant, provided he returns before sunrise. Kim Soleum accompanies Park Minseong outside for a brief three-hour window. Park Minseong expresses his desire to earn points for his hospitalized younger sibling, a violin prodigy, and mentions the high point yields in the Security Team. After parting ways, Kim Soleum returns to his dormitory to sleep, hoping to rest before dealing with Kwak Jekang. Upon waking, he is startled by an unannounced guest: Assistant Manager Eun Haje, who appears disheveled, lacks her left hand, and seems to be in hiding.
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Chapter 236
Eun Haje reveals she is being pursued and warns Kim Soleum that on January 2nd, he will be assigned a C-grade Darkness that is actually a death trap. She claims Section Chief Kwak Jekang is a psychopath who intends to use Kim Soleum as an experimental subject to see if he can survive a certain death scenario. Eun Haje explains she knows this because she witnessed it in a Darkness that shows the future. Kim Soleum is skeptical, noting his positive tarot card prediction, but eventually agrees to find a plan. To help her, Kim Soleum offers to use his personal equipment—a coin that can manifest a third hand—as a base for her to customize a new piece of gear to replace her missing hand.
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6:05
Chapter 236
Eun Haje reveals she is being pursued and warns Kim Soleum that on January 2nd, he will be assigned a C-grade Darkness that is actually a death trap. She claims Section Chief Kwak Jekang is a psychopath who intends to use Kim Soleum as an experimental subject to see if he can survive a certain death scenario. Eun Haje explains she knows this because she witnessed it in a Darkness that shows the future. Kim Soleum is skeptical, noting his positive tarot card prediction, but eventually agrees to find a plan. To help her, Kim Soleum offers to use his personal equipment—a coin that can manifest a third hand—as a base for her to customize a new piece of gear to replace her missing hand.
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Chapter 237
On December 31st, Kim Soleum and Eun Haje visit the Twilight-grade Darkness storage facility to use the 'Kind Seed Kit' machine. Kim Soleum first tests the machine by combining a bracelet that grants super strength (given by Lee Jaheon) with another item, resulting in a thin metal wire bracelet. Eun Haje then proceeds with her customization. She uses her personal communication battery and Kim Soleum's coin as base materials. The process successfully produces a pair of semi-transparent gloves. When she places the glove on her empty left sleeve, it transforms into a functional hand made of electricity. After the successful customization, Eun Haje attempts to hide her current employment status by asking Kim Soleum to register the item under his record. Kim Soleum sees through the ruse, prompting Eun Haje to admit she is currently working for Director Ho's project team.
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Chapter 237
On December 31st, Kim Soleum and Eun Haje visit the Twilight-grade Darkness storage facility to use the 'Kind Seed Kit' machine. Kim Soleum first tests the machine by combining a bracelet that grants super strength (given by Lee Jaheon) with another item, resulting in a thin metal wire bracelet. Eun Haje then proceeds with her customization. She uses her personal communication battery and Kim Soleum's coin as base materials. The process successfully produces a pair of semi-transparent gloves. When she places the glove on her empty left sleeve, it transforms into a functional hand made of electricity. After the successful customization, Eun Haje attempts to hide her current employment status by asking Kim Soleum to register the item under his record. Kim Soleum sees through the ruse, prompting Eun Haje to admit she is currently working for Director Ho's project team.
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Chapter 238
Kim Soleum learns from Assistant Manager Eun Haje that she is working on a top-secret project led by Director Ho, which offers a 'wish ticket' as a reward. Eun Haje warns Kim that Director Ho is a 'nutjob' and that the project requires extreme secrecy, even forbidding team members from communicating unless their roles overlap. She advises Kim to mind his own business and take care of himself. Kim, preoccupied by the looming 'January 2nd' deadline, spends the New Year's holiday preparing to escape a predicted death. Upon returning to work, Kim is assigned a Darkness exploration mission. Due to a company-wide restructuring, the D-squad is promoted to elite status, and Kim is assigned to a three-person team to comply with protocol. To his dismay, his companions are two highly competent elite members: the friendly Supervisor Dolphin (Lee Seonghae) from C-squad and the cutthroat, ability-driven Assistant Manager Jin Nasol from A-squad. Jin Nasol greets Kim with cold sarcasm, noting his 'stupid choice' to reject Director Ho's offer.
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7:35
Chapter 238
Kim Soleum learns from Assistant Manager Eun Haje that she is working on a top-secret project led by Director Ho, which offers a 'wish ticket' as a reward. Eun Haje warns Kim that Director Ho is a 'nutjob' and that the project requires extreme secrecy, even forbidding team members from communicating unless their roles overlap. She advises Kim to mind his own business and take care of himself. Kim, preoccupied by the looming 'January 2nd' deadline, spends the New Year's holiday preparing to escape a predicted death. Upon returning to work, Kim is assigned a Darkness exploration mission. Due to a company-wide restructuring, the D-squad is promoted to elite status, and Kim is assigned to a three-person team to comply with protocol. To his dismay, his companions are two highly competent elite members: the friendly Supervisor Dolphin (Lee Seonghae) from C-squad and the cutthroat, ability-driven Assistant Manager Jin Nasol from A-squad. Jin Nasol greets Kim with cold sarcasm, noting his 'stupid choice' to reject Director Ho's offer.
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Chapter 239
The team prepares for a C-grade mission in Mokpo. Kim Soleum attempts to maintain professional decorum with Supervisor Dolphin, who appears friendly but lacks empathy regarding a colleague's death. Kim realizes he is trapped with the two most efficient employees in the company, making his plan to sneak away nearly impossible. As they board the high-speed train, the destination display glitches, changing to 'Tamra.' Kim recognizes this as the 'Tamra Express Disaster,' a legendary high-speed train incident involving the Silver Heart. He realizes the C-grade mission was a distraction and that the train itself is the actual Darkness. The train begins to move, and Kim realizes that January 2nd—the day he predicted his death—has arrived.
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Chapter 239
The team prepares for a C-grade mission in Mokpo. Kim Soleum attempts to maintain professional decorum with Supervisor Dolphin, who appears friendly but lacks empathy regarding a colleague's death. Kim realizes he is trapped with the two most efficient employees in the company, making his plan to sneak away nearly impossible. As they board the high-speed train, the destination display glitches, changing to 'Tamra.' Kim recognizes this as the 'Tamra Express Disaster,' a legendary high-speed train incident involving the Silver Heart. He realizes the C-grade mission was a distraction and that the train itself is the actual Darkness. The train begins to move, and Kim realizes that January 2nd—the day he predicted his death—has arrived.
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Chapter 240
Chaos erupts on the train as passengers realize the internet is down and the destination has changed. The train is no longer on land but is gliding across a surreal, deep-red ocean. Kim Soleum realizes the 'Tamra Express Disaster' is active. The elite team members, Jin Nasol and Lee Seonghae, remain calm, with Jin Nasol observing the situation coldly. A message appears on the onboard screen: 'To reach Tamra, offer a sacrifice.' A window at the front of the car slides open, seemingly inviting an offering. Panic spreads as passengers report missing children and a lack of communication with the control cabin. As the passengers attempt to organize a plan, the sea outside turns blood-red and the world plunges into darkness.
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Chapter 240
Chaos erupts on the train as passengers realize the internet is down and the destination has changed. The train is no longer on land but is gliding across a surreal, deep-red ocean. Kim Soleum realizes the 'Tamra Express Disaster' is active. The elite team members, Jin Nasol and Lee Seonghae, remain calm, with Jin Nasol observing the situation coldly. A message appears on the onboard screen: 'To reach Tamra, offer a sacrifice.' A window at the front of the car slides open, seemingly inviting an offering. Panic spreads as passengers report missing children and a lack of communication with the control cabin. As the passengers attempt to organize a plan, the sea outside turns blood-red and the world plunges into darkness.
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