Chapter 21 — I'm an Infinite Regressor, But I've Got Stories to Tell

Chapter 21

The protagonist, Go Yuir (also known as the Undertaker), reflects on his evolution from a burdened savior to a more relaxed regressor who prioritizes mental health through hobbies. He identifies 'reading web novels' as a primary pastime, initially introduced to him by Oh Dok-seo in his 555th cycle. However, his consumption of literature quickly outpaced the available supply. By the 558th cycle, having exhausted mainstream fantasy, romance, and niche genres—including bizarre, minimalist, and satirical works—he faced a complete depletion of reading material. Facing this 'abyss' of boredom, Go Yuir resolved to become a producer rather than just a consumer. He began gathering web novel authors, effectively kidnapping over 335 of them to a secured hotel near Incheon. The narrative shifts to the authors' awakening in the hotel lobby, filled with fear and confusion as they recognize each other and suspect their captor is a known internet troll, 'PenmanshipBully'. Go Yuir addresses the crowd using amplification magic, introducing himself as the Undertaker. He reveals that the world outside is collapsing due to Gates and monsters, making survival and traditional publishing impossible. He assures them that the hotel is secure, guarded by Fairy Revolutionaries, and that they are safe from the 'Isekai Truck' anomaly. To disarm their hostility, Go Yuir demonstrates his deep familiarity with their work, citing specific pen names and plot details of authors like 'BadEndingLover', 'RighteousHeavenlyDemonMartial', and 'MarlovHorseLover'. While this establishes his sincerity as a devoted reader, it simultaneously terrifies the authors, who realize his reading tastes were indiscriminately vast. Go Yuir then presents his ultimatum: the outside world is a death sentence, but inside the hotel, they are provided with food, shelter, and protection in exchange for writing. Faced with the crumbling global infrastructure and the promise of survival, the authors largely accept their fate, realizing they are being turned into a 'canning factory' of content. The chapter concludes with the commencement of their forced residence and creative output.

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21

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