Chapter 429 — I'm an Infinite Regressor, But I've Got Stories to Tell

Chapter 429

The chapter opens with a retrospective dialogue between the protagonist (narrated by mc_narration) and Go Yuri, who addresses him as "Mr. Undertaker." Yuri clarifies that while he is not a true regressor like Emit Schopenhauer, he effectively holds the same position due to his "Complete Memory," allowing him to retain knowledge across cycles. She instructs him to masquerade as a regressor to deceive allies and enemies, emphasizing that their survival depends on concealing their true identities. Yuri entrusts him with her name, and he with hers, forming a pact: "We are one. Let's save this world, together." The narrative then shifts to June 17th, 1:59 PM, marking the start of the final strategy battle with a strict 60-second time limit. The protagonist awakens in the Busan Station waiting room, which has been plunged into darkness by a blackout, signaling its conversion into a shared crossroads with the Possessor. Instead of the usual 399 summoned individuals, the room holds a carefully selected strategy team, all of whom are already asleep. Hundreds of Tutorial Fairies surround them, dancing and singing a lullaby incantation to bewitch them into a dream realm ruled by the Baku. Oh Dok-seo throws a silver bell to the protagonist, who catches it before succumbing to the drowsiness. Trusting Dok-seo’s plan, the protagonist dives into the dream. He arrives at the "1st Station," a shabby alleyway where Yu Ji-won sits in a car, waiting. She refuses to proceed alone, honoring the mission to wait for "Mr. Matiz" (the protagonist's alias for this cycle). They hold hands as the fairies sing outside, and she asks if he will wait for her in return; he agrees before diving again. At the "2nd Station," a distorted classroom bathed in sunset, he meets Cheon Yo-hwa, who is regaining her memories. She apologizes for forgetting him, and they discuss the pain of losing memories in each cycle. He encourages her to value ordinary life, such as university and fashion, and asks her to take care of her "unni" (older sister/friend). Yo-hwa expresses fear of the cycle repeating, but he reassures her before diving. The journey continues to the "3rd Station," a blood-drenched mansion in a distorted space resembling Fukuoka. Here, Lee Ha-yul sits in a wheelchair, facing her biological father, Jung Sang-guk, who lies bleeding. Ha-yul reveals she was contemplating murder but realized that in a repeating cycle, a single kill is no different from thousands. She questions if her love for the protagonist (calling him "Oppa") is genuine given her lack of memory. The protagonist validates her love as eternal and courageous, praising her inner strength. Ha-yul, crying silently, leans forward to embrace him, conveying a wordless song of affection. She tells him to go on without her and declares her love for her father. The protagonist responds, "I love you too," as the timer reads 22 seconds, and dives once more.

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429

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