Chapter 3 — I'm an Infinite Regressor, But I've Got Stories to Tell

Chapter 3

The narrator reflects on the café where he once met the corpse of Old Man Scho, noting the calming presence of fish tanks. This memory leads him to discuss the Saintess of National Salvation and the phenomenon of 'Constellations'—transcendent beings who observe and interact with Korean Awakeners via holographic messages. Initially, these messages were viewed as supportive, with Awakeners like the narrator receiving praise for their heroic deeds. However, Old Man Scho expressed suspicion, noting that foreign Awakeners never received such messages, suggesting the phenomenon was uniquely tied to Korea and possibly the Korean language. The narrator, an infinite regressor with extensive time to investigate, confirmed Scho’s observation: non-Korean speakers received no messages. He hypothesized that the Constellations might not be true transcendents but rather entities restricted to the Korean language, or perhaps entities that simply preferred Korean culture. To test this, the narrator initiated a 'Constellation Investigation' in his 35th run. He cleared the Busan Station Gate in under 20 minutes, attracting the attention of multiple Constellations. In a parking lot, he directly confronted the messages, stating that he knew they were Korean and not transcendents, and demanded to know their true nature. The messages ceased, leaving only the Saintess of National Salvation, who invited him to Jamsu Bridge in Seoul. The narrator traveled to Seoul, leveraging knowledge of fast routes from Old Man Scho. At a convenience store near the bridge, he met a woman with unusual aqua hair, whom he identified as the Saintess. After verifying her identity, he asked if she was the Constellation or a representative, and what the Constellations truly were. She confirmed she was the Saintess. Before revealing further, she recognized the narrator’s nature, asking, 'And you, you are a regressor, right?'

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