Chapter 471 — I'm an Infinite Regressor, But I've Got Stories to Tell

Chapter 471

The chapter opens with a philosophical meditation on the inevitability of downsides following upsides, setting a tone of caution against complacency. Cheon Yo-hwa, the absolute authority of the Cult and the 113th Student Council President, is confronted by Yu Ji-won, the Operations Manager of the National Road Management Corps. Yu Ji-won demands that Cheon Yo-hwa cease summoning 'Mr. Matiz' (Go Yuir) every morning under the guise of sleepwalking to kiss him. Cheon Yo-hwa internally recognizes this as an exposure of her scheme but feigns ignorance, hoping to maintain her secret rendezvous. She internally notes Go Yuir’s physical attributes and scent, planning to continue her illicit encounters. Yu Ji-won counters by revealing her detective-like deduction: she detected a concentrated scent of orange on Go Yuir’s lips, identifying Cheon Yo-hwa as the source, and noted his heart contained only bewilderment and tension, proving the kisses were forced against his will. Yu Ji-won pleads for restraint, asking Cheon Yo-hwa to consider Go Yuir’s feelings. Cheon Yo-hwa, however, reveals hostility, suggesting that Go Yuir likely harbored deeper feelings and questioning Yu Ji-won’s assumption of selflessness. When Cheon Yo-hwa hints that Yu Ji-won’s own love might be selfish, Yu Ji-won remains impassive, bows, and leaves without anger, stating she only wished for Cheon Yo-hwa to prioritize Go Yuir. Left alone, Cheon Yo-hwa experiences a profound crisis of conscience. She questions why she, who once thought everyone beautiful, acts selfishly. A dialogue with her reflection—representing her inner self or an external guide—explains that her selfishness stems from a lifetime of being a 'Sacrifice' and a vessel for her father’s will. The reflection asserts that her past trauma has left her unable to love others selflessly, only possessing a substitute-father dynamic and revenge-driven nature. Cheon Yo-hwa argues she is now strong and independent, but the reflection insists her childhood is irretrievable. The narrative shifts to Cheon Yo-hwa using her peak authority over the Outer God to run simulations of Go Yuir’s past in her dreams. She observes Go Yuir’s relationships with various figures, including Dang Seo-rin and others, noting that every path leads to a 'bad ending' or ruin. Go Yuir is revealed to be a man who only loves after ruin is confirmed, constantly trying to save faceless masses despite the futility. Realizing she cannot love him like Yu Ji-won, Cheon Yo-hwa initially accepts her nature as a sociopath who views others as bugs. However, she rejects the idea that possessive, destructive love is her only option. She decides that since Go Yuir’s path to a happy ending always fails without support, she must prove her absolute necessity to his success. By supporting his altruistic path to save the faceless masses, she justifies her love as instrumental to salvation. Concluding that her love for the world—and thus for Go Yuir—is justified, Cheon Yo-hwa resolves to save the world and prove her worth, believing she is the only one capable of ensuring his happy ending.

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