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I'm an Infinite Regressor, But I've Got Stories to Tell
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The Undertaker has repeated the end of the world 1,183 times. Having stopped trying to force a happy ending, he tells stories of countless lives, people, disasters, and the cost of trying to save the world.
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481
Chapter 481
The chapter begins with the Undertaker suffering a sudden, agonizing influx of memories that feel like his head is exploding. Cheon Yo-hwa, who has orchestrated this event by injecting him with the 'bad ending' memories of all his past relationships, watches his physical distress with satisfaction. As the Undertaker writhes on the floor, weeping blood and screaming about loving Sim Ah-ryeon, Cheon Yo-hwa crouches beside him, internally reflecting on the mechanics of the world as a 'dating sim' where early connection dictates victory. She recognizes that by forcing him to relive the affection built in every failed timeline, she has effectively reset the playing field, stripping away the advantage held by those who started closer to him.
Cheon Yo-hwa attempts to confess her feelings, believing the timing is perfect while he is vulnerable and isolated. However, the Undertaker interrupts her by covering her mouth with his hand. He admits that while the memories might be illusions or reality, he cannot accept her feelings immediately given his current state of confusion. Instead of a romantic kiss, he presses his lips against the back of his own hand, transmitting the vibration of the kiss through his palm to Cheon Yo-hwa. He asks for time to process the memories, and she silently agrees, her mind reeling from the interaction. She notes that even after giving up her humanity, she is still subject to his unpredictable agency.
Afterward, the Undertaker encounters Sim Ah-ryeon in the hallway. They share a hug, discussing their recent traumatic experiences, including her near-death and the strangulation incident. He playfully suggests getting a puppy and asks if she will wait for him while he isolates himself to sort through the memories. She eagerly agrees. The Undertaker then retreats to his guest room to meditate on 'obsession.' He reviews the MAX affection levels he now holds for Noh Do-hwa, Sim Ah-ryeon, Jeong Ye-ji, and others, realizing his love for each is absolute and equal. To test his resolve, he practices an 'NTR Mind Art,' imagining each girl dating someone else. The thought of losing them to others triggers overwhelming jealousy and darkness within him. He realizes that true love in this context is intertwined with obsessive possession. Concluding that he cannot give up any of them, he accepts his identity not as a transcendent immortal, but as a 'crazy obsessive man' committed to living for all of them equally. The chapter ends with him rising from meditation, having solidified a new, terrifying form of devotion.
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16:34
Chapter 481
The chapter begins with the Undertaker suffering a sudden, agonizing influx of memories that feel like his head is exploding. Cheon Yo-hwa, who has orchestrated this event by injecting him with the 'bad ending' memories of all his past relationships, watches his physical distress with satisfaction. As the Undertaker writhes on the floor, weeping blood and screaming about loving Sim Ah-ryeon, Cheon Yo-hwa crouches beside him, internally reflecting on the mechanics of the world as a 'dating sim' where early connection dictates victory. She recognizes that by forcing him to relive the affection built in every failed timeline, she has effectively reset the playing field, stripping away the advantage held by those who started closer to him.
Cheon Yo-hwa attempts to confess her feelings, believing the timing is perfect while he is vulnerable and isolated. However, the Undertaker interrupts her by covering her mouth with his hand. He admits that while the memories might be illusions or reality, he cannot accept her feelings immediately given his current state of confusion. Instead of a romantic kiss, he presses his lips against the back of his own hand, transmitting the vibration of the kiss through his palm to Cheon Yo-hwa. He asks for time to process the memories, and she silently agrees, her mind reeling from the interaction. She notes that even after giving up her humanity, she is still subject to his unpredictable agency.
Afterward, the Undertaker encounters Sim Ah-ryeon in the hallway. They share a hug, discussing their recent traumatic experiences, including her near-death and the strangulation incident. He playfully suggests getting a puppy and asks if she will wait for him while he isolates himself to sort through the memories. She eagerly agrees. The Undertaker then retreats to his guest room to meditate on 'obsession.' He reviews the MAX affection levels he now holds for Noh Do-hwa, Sim Ah-ryeon, Jeong Ye-ji, and others, realizing his love for each is absolute and equal. To test his resolve, he practices an 'NTR Mind Art,' imagining each girl dating someone else. The thought of losing them to others triggers overwhelming jealousy and darkness within him. He realizes that true love in this context is intertwined with obsessive possession. Concluding that he cannot give up any of them, he accepts his identity not as a transcendent immortal, but as a 'crazy obsessive man' committed to living for all of them equally. The chapter ends with him rising from meditation, having solidified a new, terrifying form of devotion.
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482
Chapter 482
The chapter opens with a narrative comparison of the Regression Alliance’s two greatest drinkers: Dang Seo-rin, who enjoys the social atmosphere of drinking, and Noh Do-hwa, a solitary purist who prefers quiet wine. Despite their contrasting styles, they rarely interact. This changes abruptly when Noh Do-hwa invites a surprised Dang Seo-rin to drink with her at a nighttime swimming pool rented out by Cheon Yo-hwa. At the venue, they order martinis and Manhattan respectively, settling into an awkward silence before Noh Do-hwa breaks the ice by revealing that the Undertaker has recovered his memories from a time capsule, contradicting Cheon Yo-hwa’s earlier claim that Pandora’s box was permanently closed. Noh Do-hwa declares that because the Undertaker now remembers her, she will no longer let him go, citing their past marriage in a previous cycle. Dang Seo-rin, previously intending to confess her feelings after a date with him, counters that her memories of kissing him are also real, though Noh Do-hwa dismisses them as simulation-derived anomalies. The two engage in a sharp psychological battle over their claims to the Undertaker, with Noh Do-hwa displaying a terrifying, possessive love that she views as superior to the other members' attachments. She explicitly states she intends to monopolize both his happiness and unhappiness. Dang Seo-rin, realizing the chaotic danger Noh Do-hwa poses, declares herself the new Management Captain to maintain order. Noh Do-hwa mocks this ambition but agrees to let her try, treating it as a rematch. Dang Seo-rin leaves, frustrated by the absurdity of her powerful, love-struck companions. Shortly after, Dang Seo-rin encounters the Undertaker in the hallway. He confronts her about who she drank with, revealing a rare, intense jealousy and anxiety, having been separated from her for a day. He corners her against the wall, initiating a passionate kiss. Dang Seo-rin realizes with delight that the typically composed Undertaker is deeply fixated on her, a realization she finds satisfying. Meanwhile, back at the pool, Noh Do-hwa continues drinking alone. The chapter concludes with the Undertaker approaching her, drunk, and aggressively demanding to know who she drank with, sensing his impending loss.
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Chapter 482
The chapter opens with a narrative comparison of the Regression Alliance’s two greatest drinkers: Dang Seo-rin, who enjoys the social atmosphere of drinking, and Noh Do-hwa, a solitary purist who prefers quiet wine. Despite their contrasting styles, they rarely interact. This changes abruptly when Noh Do-hwa invites a surprised Dang Seo-rin to drink with her at a nighttime swimming pool rented out by Cheon Yo-hwa. At the venue, they order martinis and Manhattan respectively, settling into an awkward silence before Noh Do-hwa breaks the ice by revealing that the Undertaker has recovered his memories from a time capsule, contradicting Cheon Yo-hwa’s earlier claim that Pandora’s box was permanently closed. Noh Do-hwa declares that because the Undertaker now remembers her, she will no longer let him go, citing their past marriage in a previous cycle. Dang Seo-rin, previously intending to confess her feelings after a date with him, counters that her memories of kissing him are also real, though Noh Do-hwa dismisses them as simulation-derived anomalies. The two engage in a sharp psychological battle over their claims to the Undertaker, with Noh Do-hwa displaying a terrifying, possessive love that she views as superior to the other members' attachments. She explicitly states she intends to monopolize both his happiness and unhappiness. Dang Seo-rin, realizing the chaotic danger Noh Do-hwa poses, declares herself the new Management Captain to maintain order. Noh Do-hwa mocks this ambition but agrees to let her try, treating it as a rematch. Dang Seo-rin leaves, frustrated by the absurdity of her powerful, love-struck companions. Shortly after, Dang Seo-rin encounters the Undertaker in the hallway. He confronts her about who she drank with, revealing a rare, intense jealousy and anxiety, having been separated from her for a day. He corners her against the wall, initiating a passionate kiss. Dang Seo-rin realizes with delight that the typically composed Undertaker is deeply fixated on her, a realization she finds satisfying. Meanwhile, back at the pool, Noh Do-hwa continues drinking alone. The chapter concludes with the Undertaker approaching her, drunk, and aggressively demanding to know who she drank with, sensing his impending loss.
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483
Chapter 483
The narrative contrasts the traditional wuxia concept of a solitary 'closed retreat' with the absurdity of the current 'team-lodge training' involving multiple members of the group. Inside the hotel suite, Noh Do-hwa complains about the confinement and the overwhelming number of people, specifically targeting the Undertaker, who responds with intense, obsessive possessiveness, having devolved into madness over the last ten days. Lee Ha-yul and Oh Dok-seo, having opted out of the retreat, are instead enjoying a luxurious trip to California, funded by the Cult, using cultists as bodyguards and interpreters. Their vacation is interrupted by the sudden appearance of Go Yuri, who has pink hair and immense wealth, including private jets in major cities. Go Yuri explains she has tidied up her global organizations and arrived to verify information regarding the group's unusual cohabitation. She analyzes the Undertaker's (Oraboni's) character, noting that his definition of love involves absolute, unconditional priority for his chosen partner, similar to his past devotion to Sim Ah-ryeon. Go Yuri reveals she predicted a 'no-romance' ending for Oraboni but is now intrigued by the current dynamics. She probes Oh Dok-seo about the 'side story' simulations run by the Infinite Metagame, specifically asking if a 'Dang Seo-rin route' exists. Oh Dok-seo initially denies this, citing Dang Seo-rin's death and the presence of Hecate as obstacles, but Go Yuri counters that since Dang Seo-rin's bad ending was in the main story, the current timeline might actually be her successful route. Go Yuri expresses satisfaction with this revelation, stating that while she loves everyone, she is not a god and cannot save everyone personally, before departing in a limousine. The chapter concludes the next day when Oh Dok-seo and Lee Ha-yul return to the hotel to find that Dang Seo-rin has purchased a yacht. Lee Ha-yul insists on naming the vessel 'BusaN' (a pun on Busan and 'BUSAhN', referencing her previous fortress concept), completing their leisure trip with a humorous, grandiose title for the boat.
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Chapter 483
The narrative contrasts the traditional wuxia concept of a solitary 'closed retreat' with the absurdity of the current 'team-lodge training' involving multiple members of the group. Inside the hotel suite, Noh Do-hwa complains about the confinement and the overwhelming number of people, specifically targeting the Undertaker, who responds with intense, obsessive possessiveness, having devolved into madness over the last ten days. Lee Ha-yul and Oh Dok-seo, having opted out of the retreat, are instead enjoying a luxurious trip to California, funded by the Cult, using cultists as bodyguards and interpreters. Their vacation is interrupted by the sudden appearance of Go Yuri, who has pink hair and immense wealth, including private jets in major cities. Go Yuri explains she has tidied up her global organizations and arrived to verify information regarding the group's unusual cohabitation. She analyzes the Undertaker's (Oraboni's) character, noting that his definition of love involves absolute, unconditional priority for his chosen partner, similar to his past devotion to Sim Ah-ryeon. Go Yuri reveals she predicted a 'no-romance' ending for Oraboni but is now intrigued by the current dynamics. She probes Oh Dok-seo about the 'side story' simulations run by the Infinite Metagame, specifically asking if a 'Dang Seo-rin route' exists. Oh Dok-seo initially denies this, citing Dang Seo-rin's death and the presence of Hecate as obstacles, but Go Yuri counters that since Dang Seo-rin's bad ending was in the main story, the current timeline might actually be her successful route. Go Yuri expresses satisfaction with this revelation, stating that while she loves everyone, she is not a god and cannot save everyone personally, before departing in a limousine. The chapter concludes the next day when Oh Dok-seo and Lee Ha-yul return to the hotel to find that Dang Seo-rin has purchased a yacht. Lee Ha-yul insists on naming the vessel 'BusaN' (a pun on Busan and 'BUSAhN', referencing her previous fortress concept), completing their leisure trip with a humorous, grandiose title for the boat.
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484
Chapter 484
The narrative focuses on the VTuber 'Goryeojang,' a persona adopted by Sim Ah-ryeon, who launches a debut stream with shocking claims of being a saintess, genius painter, and guardian of Pyongyang. Her concept confuses viewers until she demonstrates immense wealth by showing a bankbook with hundreds of billions of won. To prove the money is real, she pays random viewers one million won for posts praising her, causing the internet community to spiral into disbelief and frenzy. Over the following weeks, she escalates giveaways to ten billion won, attracting a stable audience of 5,000 viewers who are intrigued by her bizarre personality and surprisingly realistic anecdotes about battles in Sinuiju and against aliens, which raise suspicions about her background. When asked why she streams despite her wealth, Ah-ryeon reveals a manipulative motive: she has a hyper-possessive boyfriend, whom she calls her 'Guild Leader' (later revealed to be Dang Seo-rin), and she is secretly streaming to induce jealousy by pretending to cheat on him with her male viewers. She claims to be streaming from a yacht where her 'husband' is also seeing other people, further confusing the audience. On Christmas Day, the stream title announces a 'Boyfriend Grand Reveal,' drawing 160,000 viewers. A male voice interrupts, identifying himself as 'Ah-ryeon,' but Ah-ryeon greets her audience as 'Paladins' and thanks them for their support before the stream is abruptly terminated for violating guidelines. In the aftermath, Dang Seo-rin and Go Yuir confront Sim Ah-ryeon. Ah-ryeon apologizes for hiring 'internet Undertakers' and creating chaos. As punishment, Dang Seo-rin bans her from the internet for a year. The chapter concludes with Dang Seo-rin and Go Yuir planning a private trip to Venice during the Carnival season in January or February, reflecting on the endless cycle of absurd incidents within their group.
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17:34
Chapter 484
The narrative focuses on the VTuber 'Goryeojang,' a persona adopted by Sim Ah-ryeon, who launches a debut stream with shocking claims of being a saintess, genius painter, and guardian of Pyongyang. Her concept confuses viewers until she demonstrates immense wealth by showing a bankbook with hundreds of billions of won. To prove the money is real, she pays random viewers one million won for posts praising her, causing the internet community to spiral into disbelief and frenzy. Over the following weeks, she escalates giveaways to ten billion won, attracting a stable audience of 5,000 viewers who are intrigued by her bizarre personality and surprisingly realistic anecdotes about battles in Sinuiju and against aliens, which raise suspicions about her background. When asked why she streams despite her wealth, Ah-ryeon reveals a manipulative motive: she has a hyper-possessive boyfriend, whom she calls her 'Guild Leader' (later revealed to be Dang Seo-rin), and she is secretly streaming to induce jealousy by pretending to cheat on him with her male viewers. She claims to be streaming from a yacht where her 'husband' is also seeing other people, further confusing the audience. On Christmas Day, the stream title announces a 'Boyfriend Grand Reveal,' drawing 160,000 viewers. A male voice interrupts, identifying himself as 'Ah-ryeon,' but Ah-ryeon greets her audience as 'Paladins' and thanks them for their support before the stream is abruptly terminated for violating guidelines. In the aftermath, Dang Seo-rin and Go Yuir confront Sim Ah-ryeon. Ah-ryeon apologizes for hiring 'internet Undertakers' and creating chaos. As punishment, Dang Seo-rin bans her from the internet for a year. The chapter concludes with Dang Seo-rin and Go Yuir planning a private trip to Venice during the Carnival season in January or February, reflecting on the endless cycle of absurd incidents within their group.
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485
Chapter 485
Dang Seo-rin experiences a vivid, recursive dream sequence set at a foggy intersection where she first encountered the Undertaker at the beginning of every cycle. In the dream, the Undertaker weeps and repeatedly apologizes for 'using up her entire lifespan,' causing her to feel her eyelids growing heavy as if she is dying. Dang Seo-rin realizes she is observing this scene from a distance, creating a dissociation between her 'dreaming' self watching and her 'real' self trapped in the loop. Despite her inability to physically reach the dream-version of herself, she resolves to forgive the Undertaker for his guilt and accepts her fate, whispering, 'I'm counting on you from now on. My companion through time.' The dream shatters with a jolt, and Dang Seo-rin awakens on a moving train. The Undertaker, sitting beside her, has drooled on his shoulder. They banter lightly as he wipes it clean, discussing their imminent arrival in Venice. They disembark at a train station, looking like typical backpackers despite their immense wealth. The city is alive with the Carnevale di Venezia, and Dang Seo-rin is struck by the prevalence of masks. She checks into a lavish hotel near the Grand Canal. The Undertaker reveals a surprise: a witch costume in his wardrobe, handmade and identical to the one she wore as the Samcheon World Guild Leader. He claims it is a gift from the 'Vice Guild Leader' tradition, then confesses his love. After freshening up, they dine at Caffè Florian, discussing food and otaku manga like ARIA. Later, while walking through the carnival in their costumes, Dang Seo-rin bumps into a group of young people also wearing witch costumes. She feels a strong sense of déjà vu regarding their faces, but they do not recognize her. The Undertaker reveals that these are her former subordinates, whom he has secretly been sponsoring under the alias 'Anonymous' for years. As a condition of his aid, he requires them to wear the specific costumes during the Venice carnival each year. He explains that they have forgotten the apocalypse and their shared history because they never opened the time capsule, unlike Dang Seo-rin and the Undertaker. Dang Seo-rin observes her former comrades living peaceful, unburdened lives. Although she feels the sadness of their collective forgetting, she accepts it as a form of peace. She reaffirms her love for the Undertaker, finding solace in their shared history even as the rest of the world moves on without remembering their sacrifice. The chapter concludes with the narrator noting this is the end of the series, followed by translator notes.
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17:59
Chapter 485
Dang Seo-rin experiences a vivid, recursive dream sequence set at a foggy intersection where she first encountered the Undertaker at the beginning of every cycle. In the dream, the Undertaker weeps and repeatedly apologizes for 'using up her entire lifespan,' causing her to feel her eyelids growing heavy as if she is dying. Dang Seo-rin realizes she is observing this scene from a distance, creating a dissociation between her 'dreaming' self watching and her 'real' self trapped in the loop. Despite her inability to physically reach the dream-version of herself, she resolves to forgive the Undertaker for his guilt and accepts her fate, whispering, 'I'm counting on you from now on. My companion through time.' The dream shatters with a jolt, and Dang Seo-rin awakens on a moving train. The Undertaker, sitting beside her, has drooled on his shoulder. They banter lightly as he wipes it clean, discussing their imminent arrival in Venice. They disembark at a train station, looking like typical backpackers despite their immense wealth. The city is alive with the Carnevale di Venezia, and Dang Seo-rin is struck by the prevalence of masks. She checks into a lavish hotel near the Grand Canal. The Undertaker reveals a surprise: a witch costume in his wardrobe, handmade and identical to the one she wore as the Samcheon World Guild Leader. He claims it is a gift from the 'Vice Guild Leader' tradition, then confesses his love. After freshening up, they dine at Caffè Florian, discussing food and otaku manga like ARIA. Later, while walking through the carnival in their costumes, Dang Seo-rin bumps into a group of young people also wearing witch costumes. She feels a strong sense of déjà vu regarding their faces, but they do not recognize her. The Undertaker reveals that these are her former subordinates, whom he has secretly been sponsoring under the alias 'Anonymous' for years. As a condition of his aid, he requires them to wear the specific costumes during the Venice carnival each year. He explains that they have forgotten the apocalypse and their shared history because they never opened the time capsule, unlike Dang Seo-rin and the Undertaker. Dang Seo-rin observes her former comrades living peaceful, unburdened lives. Although she feels the sadness of their collective forgetting, she accepts it as a form of peace. She reaffirms her love for the Undertaker, finding solace in their shared history even as the rest of the world moves on without remembering their sacrifice. The chapter concludes with the narrator noting this is the end of the series, followed by translator notes.
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