Chapter 112 — I'm an Infinite Regressor, But I've Got Stories to Tell

Chapter 112

Under a sky punctuated by periodic fireworks, Undertaker confronts Dang Seo-rin about her transformation into an anomaly. Dang Seo-rin initially denies being an anomaly, claiming nothing has changed, but Undertaker explains that her abilities—awakening, transcendence, and ascension—are inherently alien phenomena. He posits that anomalies are forces that dictate reality, much like gravity dictates physics. Through internal monologue, he explains his methodology: analyzing the mythological or conceptual roots of an anomaly's effects (e.g., the Inunaki Tunnel’s drowning property linked to the Sanzu River) allows for its subduction by restoring causal chains. However, he notes that Dang Seo-rin’s rapid transformation began when her golden scales began influencing the personalities of others, effectively turning the entire city of Busan into an extension of her will. The city is now indistinguishable from her; every citizen’s happiness and routine are caused by her presence, making the city a "Utopia" ruled by a benevolent void. Undertaker offers Dang Seo-rin a choice: she could use her Equivalent Exchange magic to grant anomalies self-awareness and human forms, potentially turning the world into her domain. Dang Seo-rin prepares for battle, donning her conical hat and broom, suspecting Undertaker’s intentions. She mocks the trope of the hero fighting the mastermind who supported them, acknowledging that she has become the final boss. She declares she will not give up her city, which she views as an oasis, and warns of death if he tries to subdue it. Instead of fighting, Undertaker refuses to subdue her. He recalls their first meeting in the fourth run, where she invited him to join her guild. He declares his loyalty, stating he will not hurt her, regardless of whether she destroys the world. He admits he is a regressor who has lived over a hundred lives. Dang Seo-rin realizes he could have killed her early in each run to transfer her lifespan to the next iteration for his own longevity, but chose not to. This realization leads to an intimate moment; Undertaker reveals he has used his Time Seal to preserve the memory of this kiss across all runs. He places his memories on her golden scale in exchange for hers, erasing the details of their interaction but retaining the emotional resonance. They embrace as fireworks explode. The narrative then reveals this was the 173rd run. Undertaker wakes up at Busan Station, having lost the memory of the events. He hypothesizes that Dang Seo-rin either died to save her lifespan for a future true ending, or they lived out the run together before she asked him to forget the period after their kiss. He accepts this blankness as a sacred void for her, happy that neither outcome is a bad ending.

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