Chapter 335 — I'm an Infinite Regressor, But I've Got Stories to Tell

Chapter 335

The narrator, the Undertaker, reflects on his extensive experience with death and various religious sects across multiple life loops. He recalls a conversation with a high Buddhist monk who explained that the primary goal of Buddhism is to die well, transcending the terror of death through acceptance and discipline, sometimes achieving a state where the body remains rigid in a cross-legged posture due to decades of meditation. This philosophy is contrasted with the current actions of Venerable Seok-hwa, who plans to commit self-immolation. The Undertaker, driven by curiosity and his nature as a regressor, leaves his duties to Commander Noh Do-hwa and travels to Sinuiju, a devoutly religious military city, to witness the event. Upon arrival, he finds a banner painted by Sim Ah-ryeon, the Saintess of the Eastern Holy State, who has decorated the scene for what she views as a spectacular public event. She explains she did the painting for free to elevate the scale of the spectacle. Sim Ah-ryeon and the Undertaker share a moment of dark amusement, with the Saintess offering him popcorn. They approach Seok-hwa, who appears emaciated, shabby, and mentally unstable compared to his former plump self. Seok-hwa grabs the Undertaker’s hands, expressing a desperate desire for enlightenment through the pain of self-immolation. He denounces Mo Gwang-seo and the Eastern Holy State as a cult built on lies, claiming he alone sees the truth and intends to awaken the masses. Noticing Seok-hwa’s severe wobble, the Undertaker discovers his right leg is missing below the ankle, replaced by a crude prosthetic. Seok-hwa claims he received the device from Shin Su-bin, who supposedly didn't need it. The Undertaker recognizes the prosthetic as a custom-built, high-quality device crafted by Noh Do-hwa specifically for Shin Su-bin, noting the profound personal significance of such a gift, which Seok-hwa treats casually as a mere spare part. When asked about Su-bin’s whereabouts, Seok-hwa claims the boy is nearby, treating him as an insignificant follower. Seok-hwa declares his ambition to rule beyond Busan and create a Pure Land, dismissing the Undertaker’s past disdain. He announces he will spend the night in vigil and perform the self-immolation at dawn the next day, asking the Undertaker to bear witness to his awakening before staggering away.

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