Chapter 448 — I'm an Infinite Regressor, But I've Got Stories to Tell

Chapter 448

The chapter opens with a reflection on time, establishing the Undertaker’s mastery over it as a tool for manipulation. Ten years have passed since he rescued Sim Ah-ryeon from Busan Station, during which he built an ecosystem across the Korean Peninsula with Jeong Ye-ji, the Saintess, as a key resource. He maintains her loyalty through psychological conditioning, exploiting her [Clairvoyance] ability by turning her one-way observation into a two-way dependency where she seeks his approval to avoid moral or mental collapse. The narrative shifts to a telepathic conversation between the Undertaker and Jeong Ye-ji. She hesitantly asks about Sim Ah-ryeon, admitting she has been using Constellation names to blame Ah-ryeon for misfortunes, per the Undertaker’s instructions. The Undertaker praises her, reinforcing her role while subtly reminding her of their promise to avoid using [Time Stop] during their personal conversations to preserve their humanity. When Jeong Ye-ji confesses she briefly used [Time Stop], the Undertaker masterfully flips the blame, expressing faux guilt for not clarifying the rule, causing Jeong Ye-ji to apologize profusely and thank him. This interaction demonstrates his ability to suffocate with consideration, trapping her in a cycle of guilt and gratitude while effectively disabling her surveillance. After the call ends, the Admin of the Infinite Metagame comments on the Undertaker’s skill in taming NPCs, which he dismisses. He then walks through Busan, where citizens like Hae-il and Patissier Seo-a greet him warmly. He tolerates these interactions to maintain his public image, primarily to keep Noh Do-hwa, the National Road Management Corps Chief, from resigning. He suppresses any emotional response to Noh Do-hwa’s memory, treating feelings as irrelevant. Arriving at an alley near Babel Tower Plaza, he finds Sim Ah-ryeon collapsed against a wall with one arm and one leg severed. Standing guard is Yu Ji-won, who confirms Ah-ryeon has met her quota of hatred. The Undertaker approaches the mutilated Sim Ah-ryeon, who smiles slackly and addresses him as "Guild Leader," marking her continued broken state under his control.

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