Chapter 148 — I'm an Infinite Regressor, But I've Got Stories to Tell

Chapter 148

In the Namsan void, the protagonist and Sim Ah-ryeon (Saintess) navigate a labyrinth infested with 'CIA goblins,' anomalies that aggressively detain individuals suspected of communist sympathies. The narrative highlights the historical absurdity of these entities, illustrated by the past suffering of Old Man Scho, who was relentlessly targeted for his social-democratic views and German origin, which the goblins misinterpreted as East German espionage. The protagonist recounts previous cycles, including Scho's tragic death and the Saintess's near-captures, which stemmed from her reclusive lifestyle and philosophical pursuits being mistaken for subversive behavior. After failing to eliminate the threat through simple evasion methods like using forged American passports, the protagonist deploys a specific, rare strategy developed over hundreds of regressions. Confronted by goblins demanding identification, the protagonist removes his flat cap, revealing a completely bald head. This attribute triggers an immediate ceasefire and submission from the lower-ranking goblins, who hail him as their leader. The protagonist, carrying exactly 290,000 won in cash—a crucial component of the strategy—walks unimpeded through the void. He confirms with the Saintess that this method only works for individuals tacitly recognized as the ruler of the Korean Peninsula, a status he shares with Noh Do-hwa. Approaching the final boss, the Director of the CIA, the protagonist employs the same baldness tactic. The Director, whose power is nullified by the protagonist's bald scalp, melts away like stew meat. From the Director's remains, the protagonist retrieves the 'Gun that Pierced the Heart of Dictatorial Power': a German-made Walther PPK pistol. He reflects that this weapon, combined with the awakened abilities of Sim Ah-ryeon and the Total Luck Law, completes the <Zero Requiem> project. Having waited since the destruction in the 135th cycle, the protagonist declares that all conditions are now met, ending the chapter with the resolute intention to kill a god.

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