Chapter 348 — I'm an Infinite Regressor, But I've Got Stories to Tell

Chapter 348

The chapter opens with a visceral flashback to the 'Inviter V' incident, where seven hundred Awakeners in a suicide squad plummeted from the sky as the last remnants of starlight, representing the final stand of true humanity against extinction. The narration contrasts this tragic, beautiful destruction with the protagonist’s deep-seated hatred for the world’s cruel logic and his love for humankind, culminating in a poignant internal dialogue with 'Undertaker' (himself), reaffirming his commitment to humanity despite the pain. The narrative then shifts to the present, where Dang Seo-rin is crying on a bench after visiting the Garden of Fallen Flowers. She attempts to blow her nose on the protagonist’s sleeve, leading to a flirtatious exchange where she questions if his perfect date choices imply mind-reading or manipulation. He corrects her, claiming she seduced him first through her open flirting and tailored appearance. Despite the banter, the mood turns serious as the protagonist reveals his plan to establish the 'National Road Management Corps' to replace the failing government, seeking her help. Seo-rin admits she is fascinated by him, feeling a familial comfort and lack of need for pretense in his presence. At a nearby crosswalk, Seo-rin confesses a secret she had hidden for 998 previous timelines: she possesses synesthesia, hearing distinct 'songs' or sounds from people and places. She explains that while the world usually screamed in pain, the protagonist’s actions—specifically reviving a peony—produced a beautiful, clear melody that reminded her the world was still worth loving. She vows to help him, even to 'set the world on fire,' trusting his song above all else. The chapter concludes with a retrospective exposition on their long-term strategy to defeat the Monster Wave. Having realized that relying on Aura and Awakened powers inevitably leads to Corruption, the protagonist and Seo-rin devised a 'grand magic of Equivalent Exchange.' While others relied on power that grew with use (leading to destruction), Seo-rin’s 'Cursed Song' consumes her lifespan, making her weaker as she uses it but preventing Corruption. The narrator reflects that their path was one of mutual decay, a singular route to save humanity by gradually dying as ordinary humans, ending with the promise to fast-forward through their years of failure and sacrifice.

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