Chapter 180 — I'm an Infinite Regressor, But I've Got Stories to Tell

Chapter 180

The chapter details the creation and rapid escalation of the 'Theseus's Ship' anomaly, triggered when Patient A's brain was replaced with artificial components. Noh Do-hwa explains the philosophical paradox of identity to an unnamed observer, noting that Patient A, now named Ah Reum, suffers from an existential crisis regarding his own essence. The anomaly begins by infecting the concept of 'ship,' causing Awakeners exploring the Void near water to experience mental breakdowns and faint within minutes of boarding vessels. The observer, identified as Mr. Undertaker, investigates the incident near Gimhae and realizes the anomaly is expanding its conceptual reach. To prevent further spread, Undertaker contacts the Saintess, Jeong Ye-ji, who orders the immediate physical destruction of the isolated anomaly, 'Ah Reum.' Despite agreeing that the containment was necessary, Undertaker reassures Noh Do-hwa that the anomaly's emergence was inevitable and not her fault. Following the destruction, the threat does not end; the infection has already spread to the SG Net digital infrastructure. The Saintess reports that the site administrator, Seo Gyu, has been infected, likely serving as the vector for the digital contamination. Consequently, the Saintess enacts an emergency protocol, banning all Awakeners from SG Net under the guise of a Constellation directive. Awakeners begin receiving urgent warnings to avoid ships, water, and images resembling ships. Meanwhile, a patient infected prior to destruction escapes his room, exhibiting superhuman strength while chanting about fixing a 'ship' to save existence. Undertaker subdues the patient, noting the disturbing sight of self-inflicted finger amputations with scissors. The chapter concludes with Undertaker ordering the assembly of the National Road Management Corps and requesting cooperation from Dang Seo-rin and Cheon Yo-hwa, as the anomaly’s spread to broader concepts looms as an imminent disaster.

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