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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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91
Chapter 91
Following the extermination of the 'School Ghost Stories' anomalies, the narrator and Cheon Yo-hwa patrol the now-safe first through third floors of Baekhwa Girls' High School, transferring rescued survivors to the safe zones. Survivors express gratitude, noting the absence of ghosts and the strange acceptance of corpses, while enjoying canned food provided by the narrator. The immediate crisis shifts from survival against ghosts to resource management, specifically food. With the narrator’s trunk storing supplies but lacking infinite capacity, the duo turns to the cafeteria. Cheon Yo-hwa initially recoils at the idea due to the 'Human Flesh Restaurant' anomaly, a curse where cafeteria meat is replaced with human flesh, causing addiction and madness. The narrator reveals a workaround: since Korean school meals use separate stainless steel trays, survivors can safely eat only the vegetable side dishes, avoiding the tainted meat. Cheon Yo-hwa is astonished by this pragmatic use of an anomaly, realizing that prejudices against such entities hinder survival. The narrator reflects on how previous survivors were forced into cannibalism over four years, whereas this cycle’s approach preserves sanity. As days pass, the anomaly adapts, increasing the proportion of meat dishes in the menu. Cheon Yo-hwa watches tearfully as students discard nutritious meat sides, knowing the anomaly will eventually leave only rice. Despite the dwindling food supply, the pair has rescued over 150 survivors, reducing the death toll from previous cycles and restoring the school’s physical structure. A funeral is held for the over 500 deceased students, with Cheon Yo-hwa distributing ashes in necklaces to the living as talismans. She gifts the narrator a rice ball, marking a moment of camaraderie. The narrator calculates that their stored food will last only four more days. Declaring the next day as the escape date, they begin a final sweep of the school. Having killed exactly 99 anomalies, they realize the core threat remains hidden underground. The narrator leads Cheon Yo-hwa to a service elevator in the old building. Inside, the buttons are arranged in a 4x4 grid labeled B001 through B016. The narrator explains the layout is symbolic of the number 4, instructing Cheon Yo-hwa to press any button. Upon her pressing B012, the lights flash red with the character for 'Death' (死) and the number 444, bathing the elevator in a visceral, blood-like red light. The doors open to the Fourth Basement Floor, revealing an infinite, repeating hospital corridor with sterile beds and IV lines. Cheon Yo-hwa recognizes the scene from a previous cycle, realizing this is the main base of the 'Apostle of the Infinite Void,' the entity that had nested in the school’s deepest hell.
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14:17
Chapter 91
Following the extermination of the 'School Ghost Stories' anomalies, the narrator and Cheon Yo-hwa patrol the now-safe first through third floors of Baekhwa Girls' High School, transferring rescued survivors to the safe zones. Survivors express gratitude, noting the absence of ghosts and the strange acceptance of corpses, while enjoying canned food provided by the narrator. The immediate crisis shifts from survival against ghosts to resource management, specifically food. With the narrator’s trunk storing supplies but lacking infinite capacity, the duo turns to the cafeteria. Cheon Yo-hwa initially recoils at the idea due to the 'Human Flesh Restaurant' anomaly, a curse where cafeteria meat is replaced with human flesh, causing addiction and madness. The narrator reveals a workaround: since Korean school meals use separate stainless steel trays, survivors can safely eat only the vegetable side dishes, avoiding the tainted meat. Cheon Yo-hwa is astonished by this pragmatic use of an anomaly, realizing that prejudices against such entities hinder survival. The narrator reflects on how previous survivors were forced into cannibalism over four years, whereas this cycle’s approach preserves sanity. As days pass, the anomaly adapts, increasing the proportion of meat dishes in the menu. Cheon Yo-hwa watches tearfully as students discard nutritious meat sides, knowing the anomaly will eventually leave only rice. Despite the dwindling food supply, the pair has rescued over 150 survivors, reducing the death toll from previous cycles and restoring the school’s physical structure. A funeral is held for the over 500 deceased students, with Cheon Yo-hwa distributing ashes in necklaces to the living as talismans. She gifts the narrator a rice ball, marking a moment of camaraderie. The narrator calculates that their stored food will last only four more days. Declaring the next day as the escape date, they begin a final sweep of the school. Having killed exactly 99 anomalies, they realize the core threat remains hidden underground. The narrator leads Cheon Yo-hwa to a service elevator in the old building. Inside, the buttons are arranged in a 4x4 grid labeled B001 through B016. The narrator explains the layout is symbolic of the number 4, instructing Cheon Yo-hwa to press any button. Upon her pressing B012, the lights flash red with the character for 'Death' (死) and the number 444, bathing the elevator in a visceral, blood-like red light. The doors open to the Fourth Basement Floor, revealing an infinite, repeating hospital corridor with sterile beds and IV lines. Cheon Yo-hwa recognizes the scene from a previous cycle, realizing this is the main base of the 'Apostle of the Infinite Void,' the entity that had nested in the school’s deepest hell.
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92
Chapter 92
Go Yuir and Cheon Yo-hwa navigate an infinite, bleached-white hospital corridor within the Baekhwa Girls' High nest of the Infinite Void. Go Yuir explains that the school's name has been altered from 'White Flower' (Baek-hwa) to 'Hundred Tales' (Baek-hwa) through wordplay; the white birch trees and red spider lilies are anomalies that have stolen the original characters, while the 'Hundred Tales' anomaly remains intact despite the extermination of the other ninety-nine ghosts. To defeat the entity, they perform a ritual based on the Japanese legend of Hyakumonogatari, lighting one hundred candles and sharing ghost stories. Cheon Yo-hwa begins by recounting a ghost story involving a faint knocking sound on the fourth floor. As each story concludes, a candle extinguishes, and the surrounding darkness intensifies, closing in like a physical presence. During the ritual, Cheon Yo-hwa questions Go Yuir’s identity as a school guard, noting he was unrecognizable to her peers. Go Yuir denies this but promises to explain later, urging her to trust him for the sake of eradicating the void. As the final candle flickers, Go Yuir reveals the true nature of the entity: the 'Hundred Tales' anomaly is the leader of the ninety-nine ghosts and the source of the Infinite Void, having imprinted its name onto reality. He writes the new Hanja characters on the floor, confirming the entity's identity as 'Baekhwa' (Hundred Tales). When the last candle dies, the candles transform into a burning forest of birch trees and red spider lilies, and fairies emerge laughing. Go Yuir grabs Cheon Yo-hwa’s hand to anchor their coordinates in the twisting space and names the entity 'Infinite Void.' The entity responds with surprise, questioning how they perceived its existence. Cheon Yo-hwa, unaffected and energized, declares her intent to kill the entity. The chapter concludes with Go Yuir initiating the subjugation of the Level 5 Outer God-class anomaly.
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12:46
Chapter 92
Go Yuir and Cheon Yo-hwa navigate an infinite, bleached-white hospital corridor within the Baekhwa Girls' High nest of the Infinite Void. Go Yuir explains that the school's name has been altered from 'White Flower' (Baek-hwa) to 'Hundred Tales' (Baek-hwa) through wordplay; the white birch trees and red spider lilies are anomalies that have stolen the original characters, while the 'Hundred Tales' anomaly remains intact despite the extermination of the other ninety-nine ghosts. To defeat the entity, they perform a ritual based on the Japanese legend of Hyakumonogatari, lighting one hundred candles and sharing ghost stories. Cheon Yo-hwa begins by recounting a ghost story involving a faint knocking sound on the fourth floor. As each story concludes, a candle extinguishes, and the surrounding darkness intensifies, closing in like a physical presence. During the ritual, Cheon Yo-hwa questions Go Yuir’s identity as a school guard, noting he was unrecognizable to her peers. Go Yuir denies this but promises to explain later, urging her to trust him for the sake of eradicating the void. As the final candle flickers, Go Yuir reveals the true nature of the entity: the 'Hundred Tales' anomaly is the leader of the ninety-nine ghosts and the source of the Infinite Void, having imprinted its name onto reality. He writes the new Hanja characters on the floor, confirming the entity's identity as 'Baekhwa' (Hundred Tales). When the last candle dies, the candles transform into a burning forest of birch trees and red spider lilies, and fairies emerge laughing. Go Yuir grabs Cheon Yo-hwa’s hand to anchor their coordinates in the twisting space and names the entity 'Infinite Void.' The entity responds with surprise, questioning how they perceived its existence. Cheon Yo-hwa, unaffected and energized, declares her intent to kill the entity. The chapter concludes with Go Yuir initiating the subjugation of the Level 5 Outer God-class anomaly.
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93
Chapter 93
The narrator, identified as the Undertaker, reflects on the difficulty of narrating his recent victory over an Outer God-class anomaly, noting that the experience defies simple description. As red starlight with the viscosity of water crashes down around them like a tsunami, the narrator holds hands with Cheon Yo-hwa. She urgently advises him to remain grounded, warning that the Infinite Void anomaly will attempt to dissolve his identity through illusions and sensory overload. She emphasizes that the anomaly's laughter is a tool to isolate humans in a liminal space between samsara and nirvana, a realm of deception where time and space are unreliable. Cheon Yo-hwa instructs the narrator to find the 'nail' holding the illusion in place—the unique abnormality among the normal—and eliminate it to break the spell.
Upon dismissing the illusion, the setting shifts to a cedar forest where the narrator and Cheon Yo-hwa are suddenly on a miniature three-carriage steam train, the 'Hogwarts Express,' ridden by Dang Seo-rin. Dang Seo-rin, wearing a witch's hat, complains about the broken railway and uses magic and song to repair it instantly, revealing the entire train is sustained by her illusion magic. She reveals their plan to travel the world, starting with the Trans-Siberian Railway, expressing a lifelong dream of exploring the globe. The narrator responds with a vision of their future journey, detailing how they will share the train cars, with him defeating anomalies and her using magic to maintain the track. He reveals he is a regressor and vows to restore the world before they can truly travel, a promise postponed by the intervention of 'Old Man Scho' (Emit Schopenhauer). They joke about freezing oceans to create ice railways and following the Titanic's route.
Dang Seo-rin questions if she is merely an AI-like illusion of the anomaly replicating her, but the narrator reaffirms their bond, stating that life is a dream regardless. The illusion then shifts again, transporting Cheon Yo-hwa into an elementary school setting where she experiences five years of childhood in an instant. She identifies her deceased mother as the 'nail' of the illusion. Returning to the void, Cheon Yo-hwa realizes she has been in a 'route' where the anomaly attempts to replace her existence with a substitute self. The narrator explains that distance is meaningless here, governed only by the anomaly's rules. Using a ritualistic spell to turn the concept of death into the reality of four steps, he takes Cheon Yo-hwa's hand. They move forward together into the void, leaving the previous state behind.
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13:41
Chapter 93
The narrator, identified as the Undertaker, reflects on the difficulty of narrating his recent victory over an Outer God-class anomaly, noting that the experience defies simple description. As red starlight with the viscosity of water crashes down around them like a tsunami, the narrator holds hands with Cheon Yo-hwa. She urgently advises him to remain grounded, warning that the Infinite Void anomaly will attempt to dissolve his identity through illusions and sensory overload. She emphasizes that the anomaly's laughter is a tool to isolate humans in a liminal space between samsara and nirvana, a realm of deception where time and space are unreliable. Cheon Yo-hwa instructs the narrator to find the 'nail' holding the illusion in place—the unique abnormality among the normal—and eliminate it to break the spell.
Upon dismissing the illusion, the setting shifts to a cedar forest where the narrator and Cheon Yo-hwa are suddenly on a miniature three-carriage steam train, the 'Hogwarts Express,' ridden by Dang Seo-rin. Dang Seo-rin, wearing a witch's hat, complains about the broken railway and uses magic and song to repair it instantly, revealing the entire train is sustained by her illusion magic. She reveals their plan to travel the world, starting with the Trans-Siberian Railway, expressing a lifelong dream of exploring the globe. The narrator responds with a vision of their future journey, detailing how they will share the train cars, with him defeating anomalies and her using magic to maintain the track. He reveals he is a regressor and vows to restore the world before they can truly travel, a promise postponed by the intervention of 'Old Man Scho' (Emit Schopenhauer). They joke about freezing oceans to create ice railways and following the Titanic's route.
Dang Seo-rin questions if she is merely an AI-like illusion of the anomaly replicating her, but the narrator reaffirms their bond, stating that life is a dream regardless. The illusion then shifts again, transporting Cheon Yo-hwa into an elementary school setting where she experiences five years of childhood in an instant. She identifies her deceased mother as the 'nail' of the illusion. Returning to the void, Cheon Yo-hwa realizes she has been in a 'route' where the anomaly attempts to replace her existence with a substitute self. The narrator explains that distance is meaningless here, governed only by the anomaly's rules. Using a ritualistic spell to turn the concept of death into the reality of four steps, he takes Cheon Yo-hwa's hand. They move forward together into the void, leaving the previous state behind.
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94
Chapter 94
The narrative begins with Noh Do-hwa, who desires a simple life of sunlight, water, and solitude on her island workshop. She tasks her assistant with packing for a short trip, noting the many elderly who cannot visit. As they depart in winter, the bridge is damaged. The assistant warns Noh Do-hwa about the shaky railings, but she ignores him. She then delivers a monologue rejecting ideals and utopias, stating she dislikes leaving debts to anyone. She pushes the assistant off the bridge, causing him to fall into the sea, describing it as a 'Noh Do-hwa-like murder.' Time shifts, and the next step belongs to the Saintess (Jeong Ye-ji). She and the MC (Oh Dok-seo/Undertaker) sit on the moon in a frozen, white world. The Saintess offers him eternal rest, arguing the world is hell with no one taking responsibility for its suffering. She mentions Emit Schopenhauer, who fled after 23 cycles, and asserts that if time cannot move forward, it must stop. She reveals that Cheon Yo-hwa, as an apostle of the Infinite Void, controls anomalies like ghosts. The Saintess warns that subduing more anomalies will make the MC an anomaly himself, transplanting the world's poison into him, and invites him to 'fall into hell' with her. The MC accepts, holding her hand as the universe's constellations align in a Grand Alignment. They dive into a descent toward hell. The scene shifts to Baekhwa Girls' High School, a normal school under a blue sky. Cheon Yo-hwa greets the MC, confirming they remember their journey through the School Ghost Stories. They realize this is the fourth step, with only one remaining. The chapter ends with their footsteps overlapping in this peaceful final destination.
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11:30
Chapter 94
The narrative begins with Noh Do-hwa, who desires a simple life of sunlight, water, and solitude on her island workshop. She tasks her assistant with packing for a short trip, noting the many elderly who cannot visit. As they depart in winter, the bridge is damaged. The assistant warns Noh Do-hwa about the shaky railings, but she ignores him. She then delivers a monologue rejecting ideals and utopias, stating she dislikes leaving debts to anyone. She pushes the assistant off the bridge, causing him to fall into the sea, describing it as a 'Noh Do-hwa-like murder.' Time shifts, and the next step belongs to the Saintess (Jeong Ye-ji). She and the MC (Oh Dok-seo/Undertaker) sit on the moon in a frozen, white world. The Saintess offers him eternal rest, arguing the world is hell with no one taking responsibility for its suffering. She mentions Emit Schopenhauer, who fled after 23 cycles, and asserts that if time cannot move forward, it must stop. She reveals that Cheon Yo-hwa, as an apostle of the Infinite Void, controls anomalies like ghosts. The Saintess warns that subduing more anomalies will make the MC an anomaly himself, transplanting the world's poison into him, and invites him to 'fall into hell' with her. The MC accepts, holding her hand as the universe's constellations align in a Grand Alignment. They dive into a descent toward hell. The scene shifts to Baekhwa Girls' High School, a normal school under a blue sky. Cheon Yo-hwa greets the MC, confirming they remember their journey through the School Ghost Stories. They realize this is the fourth step, with only one remaining. The chapter ends with their footsteps overlapping in this peaceful final destination.
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11:30
95
Chapter 95
The MC and Cheon Yo-hwa patrol a simulated reality created by the Infinite Void, observing a world where Gates are present but manageable, and humanity remains the self-proclaimed ruler of creation. Cheon Yo-hwa remarks on the illusion's sophistication, noting that the Infinite Void intentionally included manageable dangers to prevent the inhabitants from becoming obsessed with their own abnormality, allowing the MC and her to live as 'normal' people. She recognizes the world as a 'model garden' designed to affirm their abilities while masking the Void's manipulation as merit. Despite the temptation, she feels the weight of her trauma and the deaths of her classmates, expressing doubt about the world's value compared to their grim reality. The MC, identifying himself as the Undertaker, explains his ability to trap souls in eternal loops of happiness, using this to illustrate that the simulation lacks genuine conviction as a 'final hell' because it cannot ensure universal happiness or truth. He argues that reality, despite its horror, offers a comparative advantage through its authenticity. Cheon Yo-hwa accepts this logic, acknowledging him as a 'final stop' for rest, but declares she is not tired enough to quit yet. They execute a plan to weaken the Infinite Void by seizing control of the Hyakki Yagyo, a group of 100 ghosts. The MC provides a suicide ghost for Cheon Yo-hwa to brainwash. While she begins the grueling process of closed-door training, the MC briefly travels to observe key figures: Jung Sang-guk ruling Busan, Lee Ha-yul joining a guild, Dang Seo-rin with her family, Sim Ah-ryeon eating alone, Noh Do-hwa finishing her shift, and the Saintess in seclusion. The MC also encounters an elderly German man, Emit Schopenhauer, in Seoul, who asks for directions and mentions his wife, Adele. The MC guides him but then vanishes, revealing the illusion's reliance on the Void's data. Returning to the school, the MC is suddenly airborne in the old building, sensing danger through echolocation. Cheon Yo-hwa appears at a window, smiling, and manipulates time to return him to the corridor. She reveals she has successfully trapped the suicide ghost inside an hourglass, demonstrating the first instance of humanity enslaving an anomaly. By the end of the summer vacation, Cheon Yo-hwa has subdued 43 ghosts, proving the MC's faith in her capabilities was justified.
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11:46
Chapter 95
The MC and Cheon Yo-hwa patrol a simulated reality created by the Infinite Void, observing a world where Gates are present but manageable, and humanity remains the self-proclaimed ruler of creation. Cheon Yo-hwa remarks on the illusion's sophistication, noting that the Infinite Void intentionally included manageable dangers to prevent the inhabitants from becoming obsessed with their own abnormality, allowing the MC and her to live as 'normal' people. She recognizes the world as a 'model garden' designed to affirm their abilities while masking the Void's manipulation as merit. Despite the temptation, she feels the weight of her trauma and the deaths of her classmates, expressing doubt about the world's value compared to their grim reality. The MC, identifying himself as the Undertaker, explains his ability to trap souls in eternal loops of happiness, using this to illustrate that the simulation lacks genuine conviction as a 'final hell' because it cannot ensure universal happiness or truth. He argues that reality, despite its horror, offers a comparative advantage through its authenticity. Cheon Yo-hwa accepts this logic, acknowledging him as a 'final stop' for rest, but declares she is not tired enough to quit yet. They execute a plan to weaken the Infinite Void by seizing control of the Hyakki Yagyo, a group of 100 ghosts. The MC provides a suicide ghost for Cheon Yo-hwa to brainwash. While she begins the grueling process of closed-door training, the MC briefly travels to observe key figures: Jung Sang-guk ruling Busan, Lee Ha-yul joining a guild, Dang Seo-rin with her family, Sim Ah-ryeon eating alone, Noh Do-hwa finishing her shift, and the Saintess in seclusion. The MC also encounters an elderly German man, Emit Schopenhauer, in Seoul, who asks for directions and mentions his wife, Adele. The MC guides him but then vanishes, revealing the illusion's reliance on the Void's data. Returning to the school, the MC is suddenly airborne in the old building, sensing danger through echolocation. Cheon Yo-hwa appears at a window, smiling, and manipulates time to return him to the corridor. She reveals she has successfully trapped the suicide ghost inside an hourglass, demonstrating the first instance of humanity enslaving an anomaly. By the end of the summer vacation, Cheon Yo-hwa has subdued 43 ghosts, proving the MC's faith in her capabilities was justified.
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96
Chapter 96
By the end of summer, Cheon Yo-hwa had imprisoned nearly 80% of the ghosts from the Infinite Void. The narrator takes her in a modified Savioa S-21 seaplane to show her the consequences: the world was shrinking. They fly over Jeju Island to the East China Sea, where a dense fog wall marks the boundary of the remaining reality. Cheon Yo-hwa observes that shipping continues normally outside the wall, but it is revealed that the world outside is an illusion sustained by the Infinite Void's resources, which are depleting as ghosts are captured. The sun sets behind the fog wall, creating a beautiful, unnatural red horizon before disappearing completely, leaving the world in darkness. Cheon Yo-hwa realizes that the world is a shadow and declares she knows which ghost must be captured last.
As summer ends, the world shrinks further to the size of the school grounds. Deliveries and teachers disappear into the fog wall. By winter, the snow falls, but the reality is confined to the size of a 10-pyeong (approx. 33 square meters) studio apartment, eventually shrinking to just the student council room where Cheon Yo-hwa and the narrator reside. The remaining 98 hourglasses on the shelf hold the trapped ghosts. The final ghost is revealed to be a doppelgänger of Cheon Yo-hwa sitting in a full-length mirror. The mirror entity mocks Cheon Yo-hwa for her limited freedom in the shrinking world. Cheon Yo-hwa threatens the mirror version, showing hostility toward this reflection of herself.
The narrator serves Cheon Yo-hwa a custom 'Double Espresso Cream Latte,' a complex mix of espresso, cream, and dark chocolate that balances sweet and bitter flavors. Cheon Yo-hwa expresses deep appreciation for the coffee and the narrator's care, noting that his presence prevents her from feeling foggy. The mirror entity demands coffee, but Cheon Yo-hwa snaps and threatens to kill it. She explains to the narrator that she has always feared ghosts and reveals her background: her father leads a cult that runs Baekhwa Girls' High School. The strange talismans and the supernatural events were accepted by the cultists as divine punishment. However, Cheon Yo-hwa felt responsible for the students' safety due to her position as Student Council President and her title of 'lady' within the cult, driving her to take action against the anomalies to protect the children despite her own fears.
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11:28
Chapter 96
By the end of summer, Cheon Yo-hwa had imprisoned nearly 80% of the ghosts from the Infinite Void. The narrator takes her in a modified Savioa S-21 seaplane to show her the consequences: the world was shrinking. They fly over Jeju Island to the East China Sea, where a dense fog wall marks the boundary of the remaining reality. Cheon Yo-hwa observes that shipping continues normally outside the wall, but it is revealed that the world outside is an illusion sustained by the Infinite Void's resources, which are depleting as ghosts are captured. The sun sets behind the fog wall, creating a beautiful, unnatural red horizon before disappearing completely, leaving the world in darkness. Cheon Yo-hwa realizes that the world is a shadow and declares she knows which ghost must be captured last.
As summer ends, the world shrinks further to the size of the school grounds. Deliveries and teachers disappear into the fog wall. By winter, the snow falls, but the reality is confined to the size of a 10-pyeong (approx. 33 square meters) studio apartment, eventually shrinking to just the student council room where Cheon Yo-hwa and the narrator reside. The remaining 98 hourglasses on the shelf hold the trapped ghosts. The final ghost is revealed to be a doppelgänger of Cheon Yo-hwa sitting in a full-length mirror. The mirror entity mocks Cheon Yo-hwa for her limited freedom in the shrinking world. Cheon Yo-hwa threatens the mirror version, showing hostility toward this reflection of herself.
The narrator serves Cheon Yo-hwa a custom 'Double Espresso Cream Latte,' a complex mix of espresso, cream, and dark chocolate that balances sweet and bitter flavors. Cheon Yo-hwa expresses deep appreciation for the coffee and the narrator's care, noting that his presence prevents her from feeling foggy. The mirror entity demands coffee, but Cheon Yo-hwa snaps and threatens to kill it. She explains to the narrator that she has always feared ghosts and reveals her background: her father leads a cult that runs Baekhwa Girls' High School. The strange talismans and the supernatural events were accepted by the cultists as divine punishment. However, Cheon Yo-hwa felt responsible for the students' safety due to her position as Student Council President and her title of 'lady' within the cult, driving her to take action against the anomalies to protect the children despite her own fears.
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97
Chapter 97
The narrator, an unnamed shaman, reveals deep lore regarding Cheon Yo-hwa, the Student Council President of Baekhwa Girls' High School. He explains the etymology of her name: Cheon (Heaven) Yo (Lonely/Serene) Hwa (Become). He posits that her father, a corrupt high priest of a Taoist cult, intended the name as a curse—'to become the serene, nameless void'—to make Yo-hwa a living vessel for the Infinite Void, an Outer God-class anomaly. Baekhwa Girls' High School served as the altar for this ritual. The narrator recalls traveling to China in previous cycles, learning that the Cheon clan originated from Ming Dynasty Taoists whose faith became corrupted in Korea, leading them to summon the Infinite Void through the sacrifice of children.
Yo-hwa thanks the narrator, acknowledging that without his guidance, she would have lost herself in the void, though she managed to save sixteen friends across 117 cycles. She recalls small joys—the sunset, coffee—that kept her human. She rejects the Infinite Void, asserting her identity as Cheon Yo-hwa (113th Student Council President, Singer of Thousand Stories) rather than the formless entity. She declares she is not alone, backed by those who helped her. The Infinite Void, enraged, launches a final attack manifested as a blinding white snowstorm. The narrator draws 'Do-hwa,' a legendary black-forged sword preserved from a previous cycle, and cleaves the storm, imprisoning the anomaly in a glass prison. The world resets to a calm red sunset, with Yo-hwa holding an hourglass representing the captured Void.
After the battle, Yo-hwa asks why the narrator saved them. He admits his initial motive was selfish: he needed a human shaman to command the Hyakki Yagyo (Night Parade) to defeat the Outer God, and he was curious about the nature of the school's anomalies. He advises her to find multiple reasons to live rather than relying on a single purpose. He gifts her a graduation certificate, officially naming her 'Cheon Yo-hwa (千謠話)'—the Singer of Thousand Stories—and congratulates her on her graduation. Later, Yo-hwa visits the National Road Management Corps headquarters, wearing her school uniform. She playfully calls the narrator 'Teacher' out of respect, a title she continues to use, marking the shift in their relationship from guard/guarded to mentor/student.
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16:11
Chapter 97
The narrator, an unnamed shaman, reveals deep lore regarding Cheon Yo-hwa, the Student Council President of Baekhwa Girls' High School. He explains the etymology of her name: Cheon (Heaven) Yo (Lonely/Serene) Hwa (Become). He posits that her father, a corrupt high priest of a Taoist cult, intended the name as a curse—'to become the serene, nameless void'—to make Yo-hwa a living vessel for the Infinite Void, an Outer God-class anomaly. Baekhwa Girls' High School served as the altar for this ritual. The narrator recalls traveling to China in previous cycles, learning that the Cheon clan originated from Ming Dynasty Taoists whose faith became corrupted in Korea, leading them to summon the Infinite Void through the sacrifice of children.
Yo-hwa thanks the narrator, acknowledging that without his guidance, she would have lost herself in the void, though she managed to save sixteen friends across 117 cycles. She recalls small joys—the sunset, coffee—that kept her human. She rejects the Infinite Void, asserting her identity as Cheon Yo-hwa (113th Student Council President, Singer of Thousand Stories) rather than the formless entity. She declares she is not alone, backed by those who helped her. The Infinite Void, enraged, launches a final attack manifested as a blinding white snowstorm. The narrator draws 'Do-hwa,' a legendary black-forged sword preserved from a previous cycle, and cleaves the storm, imprisoning the anomaly in a glass prison. The world resets to a calm red sunset, with Yo-hwa holding an hourglass representing the captured Void.
After the battle, Yo-hwa asks why the narrator saved them. He admits his initial motive was selfish: he needed a human shaman to command the Hyakki Yagyo (Night Parade) to defeat the Outer God, and he was curious about the nature of the school's anomalies. He advises her to find multiple reasons to live rather than relying on a single purpose. He gifts her a graduation certificate, officially naming her 'Cheon Yo-hwa (千謠話)'—the Singer of Thousand Stories—and congratulates her on her graduation. Later, Yo-hwa visits the National Road Management Corps headquarters, wearing her school uniform. She playfully calls the narrator 'Teacher' out of respect, a title she continues to use, marking the shift in their relationship from guard/guarded to mentor/student.
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98
Chapter 98
Public discourse on SG Net shifts following the defeat of the Infinite Void in the 117th run, elevating Cheon Yo-hwa’s Baekwha guild above Dang Seo-rin’s Samcheon guild. Sim Ah-ryeon notes Baekwha’s superiority, citing Cheon Yo-hwa’s immense strength and the members' high school status, whereas Dang Seo-rin complains about the mandatory witch hat cosplay. Rumors circulate regarding a romantic relationship between Cheon Yo-hwa and the Undetaker (Oh Dok-seo), which Lee Ha-yul confirms is difficult to deny. Meanwhile, Cheon Yo-hwa and Dang Seo-rin engage in a petty rivalry over mage aesthetics, with Cheon Yo-hwa defending the school uniforms as symbols of their shared origin, a stance Dang Seo-rin rejects.
At the National Road Management Corps headquarters, Noh Do-hwa confronts the Undetaker about his excessive closeness to Cheon Yo-hwa, who is clinging to him affectionately. After a tense exchange involving insults and historical analogies, Noh Do-hwa diagnoses a mental anomaly. The Undetaker reveals that two entities are clinging to him: Cheon Yo-hwa and the Saintess, Sim Ah-ryeon. Sim Ah-ryeon communicates via telepathy, bombarding him with repetitive, devotional messages praising him as the savior of the world who saved her from despair. The Undetaker explains this is a 'Savior Syndrome' anomaly, driven by genre tropes where saved characters develop infinite gratitude toward their rescuer. To cure the anomaly, Noh Do-hwa and the Undetaker devise a plan to de-sanctify the Undetaker’s image by acting vile, specifically by tormenting fairies, believing this will collapse the narrative logic sustaining the anomaly. They proceed with confidence, unaware of the deeper complexities of their situation.
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Chapter 98
Public discourse on SG Net shifts following the defeat of the Infinite Void in the 117th run, elevating Cheon Yo-hwa’s Baekwha guild above Dang Seo-rin’s Samcheon guild. Sim Ah-ryeon notes Baekwha’s superiority, citing Cheon Yo-hwa’s immense strength and the members' high school status, whereas Dang Seo-rin complains about the mandatory witch hat cosplay. Rumors circulate regarding a romantic relationship between Cheon Yo-hwa and the Undetaker (Oh Dok-seo), which Lee Ha-yul confirms is difficult to deny. Meanwhile, Cheon Yo-hwa and Dang Seo-rin engage in a petty rivalry over mage aesthetics, with Cheon Yo-hwa defending the school uniforms as symbols of their shared origin, a stance Dang Seo-rin rejects.
At the National Road Management Corps headquarters, Noh Do-hwa confronts the Undetaker about his excessive closeness to Cheon Yo-hwa, who is clinging to him affectionately. After a tense exchange involving insults and historical analogies, Noh Do-hwa diagnoses a mental anomaly. The Undetaker reveals that two entities are clinging to him: Cheon Yo-hwa and the Saintess, Sim Ah-ryeon. Sim Ah-ryeon communicates via telepathy, bombarding him with repetitive, devotional messages praising him as the savior of the world who saved her from despair. The Undetaker explains this is a 'Savior Syndrome' anomaly, driven by genre tropes where saved characters develop infinite gratitude toward their rescuer. To cure the anomaly, Noh Do-hwa and the Undetaker devise a plan to de-sanctify the Undetaker’s image by acting vile, specifically by tormenting fairies, believing this will collapse the narrative logic sustaining the anomaly. They proceed with confidence, unaware of the deeper complexities of their situation.
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Chapter 99
The narrator (Go Yuir) intentionally adopts a jerk persona to break the 'Savior Narrative Syndrome' affecting key awakeners. He creates anonymous posts insulting himself and hints his identity is 'ZERO_SUGAR,' but Sim Ah-ryeon criticizes his clumsy social engineering. Go Yuir incorporates Ah-ryeon’s advice to manipulate upvotes, successfully annoying SG Net users, but fails to make the powerful awakeners hate him. Instead, Cheon Yo-hwa and Dang Seo-rin interpret his jerky behavior as mental trauma from overexertion, doubling down on their 'savior' devotion. Even Noh Do-hwa remains unaffected, viewing the situation as manageable unless Go Yuir gets infected himself. The anomaly intensifies as the group realizes he has isolated himself in Noh Do-hwa’s bunker. The 'salvation zombies'—Cheon Yo-hwa, Dang Seo-rin, Lee Ha-yul, Joo So-yeon, and others—smash through the nuclear-bunker steel door, demanding he emerge and letting them care for him. Go Yuir realizes the anomaly is a narrative cliché; acting evil would only reinforce a 'ruin' genre plot. Noh Do-hwa briefly suggests framing his past heroics as selfish, but Go Yuir rejects it. At the critical moment, Go Yuir abandons the jerk act and instead aggressively debates the merits of Shu-Han versus Wei in the Three Kingdoms period, loudly praising Cao Cao and insulting Zhuge Liang. This niche, contentious historical topic breaks their reverent focus, causing them to flee in annoyance or awkwardness. Only Noh Do-hwa remains, who reluctantly agrees to discuss the topic to escape the mob, ending the immediate threat with an awkward but effective resolution.
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Chapter 99
The narrator (Go Yuir) intentionally adopts a jerk persona to break the 'Savior Narrative Syndrome' affecting key awakeners. He creates anonymous posts insulting himself and hints his identity is 'ZERO_SUGAR,' but Sim Ah-ryeon criticizes his clumsy social engineering. Go Yuir incorporates Ah-ryeon’s advice to manipulate upvotes, successfully annoying SG Net users, but fails to make the powerful awakeners hate him. Instead, Cheon Yo-hwa and Dang Seo-rin interpret his jerky behavior as mental trauma from overexertion, doubling down on their 'savior' devotion. Even Noh Do-hwa remains unaffected, viewing the situation as manageable unless Go Yuir gets infected himself. The anomaly intensifies as the group realizes he has isolated himself in Noh Do-hwa’s bunker. The 'salvation zombies'—Cheon Yo-hwa, Dang Seo-rin, Lee Ha-yul, Joo So-yeon, and others—smash through the nuclear-bunker steel door, demanding he emerge and letting them care for him. Go Yuir realizes the anomaly is a narrative cliché; acting evil would only reinforce a 'ruin' genre plot. Noh Do-hwa briefly suggests framing his past heroics as selfish, but Go Yuir rejects it. At the critical moment, Go Yuir abandons the jerk act and instead aggressively debates the merits of Shu-Han versus Wei in the Three Kingdoms period, loudly praising Cao Cao and insulting Zhuge Liang. This niche, contentious historical topic breaks their reverent focus, causing them to flee in annoyance or awkwardness. Only Noh Do-hwa remains, who reluctantly agrees to discuss the topic to escape the mob, ending the immediate threat with an awkward but effective resolution.
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Chapter 100
In the 669th cycle of his regression, MC reflects on the virtue of his current companions versus the 'rotten' personalities of his past, a realization prompted by Oh Dok-seo. Oh Dok-seo, whose knowledge of MC's life lags by approximately 500 cycles because she reads the serialized novel [Omniscient Regressor's Viewpoint] (ORV), asks why MC no longer interacts with early members like Jung So-hee, Kim Si-eun, and Uehara Shino. MC claims he has forgotten them due to the vast time gap since the 4th run, though he possesses [Complete Memory]. Oh Dok-seo begins recounting the events of the 4th run, but MC abruptly stops her, claiming he will ask again in the next run via a 'better way.'
Transitioning to the 670th run in the Busan Station Tutorial Dungeon waiting room, MC engages in a prank against Oh Dok-seo, assuming the alias 'The Undertaker' of the Library Society to confuse her, resulting in chaos as Seo Gyu explodes and survivors scatter. Once alone, MC reveals his true identity and states his intention to replicate the events of the 4th run to recover lost memories. He asks Oh Dok-seo about his past interactions, specifically with Lee Baek, a low-rank leader who previously manipulated and betrayed him. MC recalls that in the 4th run, he slit Lee Baek's throat. Acting on Oh Dok-seo's guidance, MC intercepts Lee Baek and his followers. Instead of killing them, he swiftly destroys their vocal cords, leaving them permanently mute—a punishment Oh Dok-seo notes fits their manipulative nature. MC then proceeds to recruit Uehara Shino, noting with surprise that his Japanese fluency has returned, a skill he attributes to his millennia of existence. The group clears the tutorial bosses, following the 4th run's order. However, the experience is tainted by MC's dark recollection: he used [Time Seal] on 101 survivors to keep them in their 'happiest day,' effectively trapping their souls in crystal monuments. As Oh Dok-seo questions him, MC confirms he can still see the 101 gravestones in the food court, revealing the grim truth of his past actions to a shocked Oh Dok-seo.
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Chapter 100
In the 669th cycle of his regression, MC reflects on the virtue of his current companions versus the 'rotten' personalities of his past, a realization prompted by Oh Dok-seo. Oh Dok-seo, whose knowledge of MC's life lags by approximately 500 cycles because she reads the serialized novel [Omniscient Regressor's Viewpoint] (ORV), asks why MC no longer interacts with early members like Jung So-hee, Kim Si-eun, and Uehara Shino. MC claims he has forgotten them due to the vast time gap since the 4th run, though he possesses [Complete Memory]. Oh Dok-seo begins recounting the events of the 4th run, but MC abruptly stops her, claiming he will ask again in the next run via a 'better way.'
Transitioning to the 670th run in the Busan Station Tutorial Dungeon waiting room, MC engages in a prank against Oh Dok-seo, assuming the alias 'The Undertaker' of the Library Society to confuse her, resulting in chaos as Seo Gyu explodes and survivors scatter. Once alone, MC reveals his true identity and states his intention to replicate the events of the 4th run to recover lost memories. He asks Oh Dok-seo about his past interactions, specifically with Lee Baek, a low-rank leader who previously manipulated and betrayed him. MC recalls that in the 4th run, he slit Lee Baek's throat. Acting on Oh Dok-seo's guidance, MC intercepts Lee Baek and his followers. Instead of killing them, he swiftly destroys their vocal cords, leaving them permanently mute—a punishment Oh Dok-seo notes fits their manipulative nature. MC then proceeds to recruit Uehara Shino, noting with surprise that his Japanese fluency has returned, a skill he attributes to his millennia of existence. The group clears the tutorial bosses, following the 4th run's order. However, the experience is tainted by MC's dark recollection: he used [Time Seal] on 101 survivors to keep them in their 'happiest day,' effectively trapping their souls in crystal monuments. As Oh Dok-seo questions him, MC confirms he can still see the 101 gravestones in the food court, revealing the grim truth of his past actions to a shocked Oh Dok-seo.
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Chapter 101
The chapter opens in the basement of Busan Station, where 56 survivors are served bowls of 'Pig Slop'—a historically accurate meal of boiled food waste and cigarette butts—by a fairy announcer. The MC, identified as Undertaker, reflects on the brutality of the dungeon and the historical context of the Korean War famine. After the survivors eat, the MC rings a silver bell he has farmed across countless cycles, summoning memories of past iterations. He recalls specific characters like Lee Baek and Kim Joo-chul, noting how Lee Baek previously consolidated power by ostracizing the MC as a plague carrier. The MC rejects this dynamic, offering escape to 'eternal peace' instead. An elderly woman requests death, and the MC provides a transparent tombstone, acknowledging his role as the 'death row inmate' who has killed hundreds of thousands of humans across 500,000+ cycles, though his actions erase them from existence. The scene shifts to the present party dynamic. Oh Dok-seo, a chuunibyou girl wielding a baseball bat, declares she knows the MC’s true identity because she has read his life story in a novel. She relies heavily on her daily one-minute 'AT Field' shield to fight goblins, whining about exhaustion until the shield breaks. The MC refuses to help, citing her lack of perseverance, forcing Dok-seo to defeat the goblins using techniques he taught her. Following the fight, the party enjoys a luxurious lunch of heated retort food prepared by Uehara Shino, contrasting sharply with the earlier poverty. The fairy announcer joins them, accepting bribes disguised as revolutionary gratuities. The MC states that Dok-seo will defeat the boss alone to ensure she gains experience. As they descend to the 13th basement floor to face the boss, the MC detects 117 approaching survivors. He orders his team into defensive positions, but a profound sense of déjàvu overwhelms him as he instinctively reaches for a weapon that is no longer there, realizing he has experienced this exact moment thousands of years ago.
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12:39
Chapter 101
The chapter opens in the basement of Busan Station, where 56 survivors are served bowls of 'Pig Slop'—a historically accurate meal of boiled food waste and cigarette butts—by a fairy announcer. The MC, identified as Undertaker, reflects on the brutality of the dungeon and the historical context of the Korean War famine. After the survivors eat, the MC rings a silver bell he has farmed across countless cycles, summoning memories of past iterations. He recalls specific characters like Lee Baek and Kim Joo-chul, noting how Lee Baek previously consolidated power by ostracizing the MC as a plague carrier. The MC rejects this dynamic, offering escape to 'eternal peace' instead. An elderly woman requests death, and the MC provides a transparent tombstone, acknowledging his role as the 'death row inmate' who has killed hundreds of thousands of humans across 500,000+ cycles, though his actions erase them from existence. The scene shifts to the present party dynamic. Oh Dok-seo, a chuunibyou girl wielding a baseball bat, declares she knows the MC’s true identity because she has read his life story in a novel. She relies heavily on her daily one-minute 'AT Field' shield to fight goblins, whining about exhaustion until the shield breaks. The MC refuses to help, citing her lack of perseverance, forcing Dok-seo to defeat the goblins using techniques he taught her. Following the fight, the party enjoys a luxurious lunch of heated retort food prepared by Uehara Shino, contrasting sharply with the earlier poverty. The fairy announcer joins them, accepting bribes disguised as revolutionary gratuities. The MC states that Dok-seo will defeat the boss alone to ensure she gains experience. As they descend to the 13th basement floor to face the boss, the MC detects 117 approaching survivors. He orders his team into defensive positions, but a profound sense of déjàvu overwhelms him as he instinctively reaches for a weapon that is no longer there, realizing he has experienced this exact moment thousands of years ago.
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Chapter 102
In a dimly lit underground corridor, the narrator (MC) and their core party—Lee Jae-hee, Uehara Shino, and Jung So-hee—prepare for an ambush at the base of the final stairs. The MC reveals that Lee Baek’s survivor group is waiting below to ambush them after the boss fight, exploiting their exhaustion. Oh Dok-seo, the MC’s young disciple, refuses to step back, citing a meritocratic code and revealing she has killed more monsters than the MC recently. Suddenly, Lee Baek and over a hundred exhausted survivors emerge, led by Lee Baek, who has lost his vocal cords but uses his ability, [Lion's Roar], to amplify his voice and manipulate the crowd. He accuses the MC’s party of hoarding supplies and colluding with the Fairies, inciting the refugees to attack. Sim Ah-ryeon, a high-rank healer, is visibly beaten and enslaved by Lee Baek. The MC uses aura mastery to suppress all sound, freezing the aggressors. He offers Sim Ah-ryeon a chance to switch sides, promising protection and comfort; she immediately defects, healing herself and drawing the crowd’s aggression. The MC then challenges Lee Baek to a one-on-one duel with Oh Dok-seo, threatening to permanently remove his voice if he refuses. Lee Baek accepts, underestimating the girl. Oh Dok-seo attacks fiercely; her shield deflects his nail-studded stick, and she shatters it with an aura-infused bat, knocking him unconscious. When his six followers break the rules by attacking simultaneously, the MC swiftly cuts off their ankles with aura slashes, silencing their screams and terrifying the crowd. Sim Ah-ryeon marvels at the MC’s apparent mind-reading, which he confirms was a guess. Oh Dok-seo declares her loyalty, noting they are two protagonists who can shape their own story. The chapter ends with an epilogue where a panicked Oh Dok-seo cries out for help, having lost her shield after using it offensively against a minor enemy, revealing her immaturity despite her combat prowess.
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Chapter 102
In a dimly lit underground corridor, the narrator (MC) and their core party—Lee Jae-hee, Uehara Shino, and Jung So-hee—prepare for an ambush at the base of the final stairs. The MC reveals that Lee Baek’s survivor group is waiting below to ambush them after the boss fight, exploiting their exhaustion. Oh Dok-seo, the MC’s young disciple, refuses to step back, citing a meritocratic code and revealing she has killed more monsters than the MC recently. Suddenly, Lee Baek and over a hundred exhausted survivors emerge, led by Lee Baek, who has lost his vocal cords but uses his ability, [Lion's Roar], to amplify his voice and manipulate the crowd. He accuses the MC’s party of hoarding supplies and colluding with the Fairies, inciting the refugees to attack. Sim Ah-ryeon, a high-rank healer, is visibly beaten and enslaved by Lee Baek. The MC uses aura mastery to suppress all sound, freezing the aggressors. He offers Sim Ah-ryeon a chance to switch sides, promising protection and comfort; she immediately defects, healing herself and drawing the crowd’s aggression. The MC then challenges Lee Baek to a one-on-one duel with Oh Dok-seo, threatening to permanently remove his voice if he refuses. Lee Baek accepts, underestimating the girl. Oh Dok-seo attacks fiercely; her shield deflects his nail-studded stick, and she shatters it with an aura-infused bat, knocking him unconscious. When his six followers break the rules by attacking simultaneously, the MC swiftly cuts off their ankles with aura slashes, silencing their screams and terrifying the crowd. Sim Ah-ryeon marvels at the MC’s apparent mind-reading, which he confirms was a guess. Oh Dok-seo declares her loyalty, noting they are two protagonists who can shape their own story. The chapter ends with an epilogue where a panicked Oh Dok-seo cries out for help, having lost her shield after using it offensively against a minor enemy, revealing her immaturity despite her combat prowess.
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Chapter 103
In the 141st cycle, the protagonist, known as the Undertaker, receives an urgent summons from Jeong Ye-ji, the Saintess, regarding a sudden anomaly in Busan. Despite the Saintess's rare hesitation, she reports the appearance of a tunnel in the sea off Busan. Upon arrival, the Undertaker finds a narrow, dirty pedestrian tunnel where the old Sinseondae Pier once stood, marked with graffiti identifying it as 'Inunaki Tunnel' (犬鳴隧道). He realizes this is not a local anomaly but a Japanese Void that has crossed the sea, possessing a continent-class danger level comparable to the World Tree Udumbara. Noh Do-hwa, Chief of the National Road Management Corps, greets him, explaining that a jogger discovered the tunnel at 5 a.m. Yu Ji-won, the Corps' Operations Control Room Captain, manages a nautical chart tracking the exploration. Contrary to standard protocols, Yu Ji-won had deployed 72 death row inmates from the Corps' prison into the tunnel in 12 teams of six, with half equipped with bicycles. She notes that 69 of these inmates had prior Void experience, yet 70 were killed within just three hours of the 7:10 a.m. deployment start.
The situation escalates when chess pieces on Yu Ji-won's mini-map, representing the inmates, begin to move at impossible speeds. One piece, 'Kim Jeong-rip,' teleports from Tsushima directly to Fukuoka before shattering, indicating death. The final surviving piece, 'Lee Eun-joo,' bounces erratically near Kyushu before falling. Yu Ji-won demonstrates her ability is functioning correctly by pulling a map of Japan to overlay with the Korean Strait chart. She reveals that the dozens of chess pieces representing the deceased inmates have been magnetically dragged to scattered locations across Japan, including Fukuoka, Tokyo, and Osaka. The two surviving pieces split or move wildly, confirming the anomaly's chaotic nature. Recognizing the threat, the Undertaker upgrades the threat level and contacts the Magical Girl Association in Japan. Manyo Neko, a magical girl and former shrine maiden, explains that Inunaki Tunnel is engaged in a territorial war with other famous haunted tunnels like Keyotaki and Ikoma. It has consumed all tunnels in Japan, turning them into itself, and has now invaded Korea by absorbing the fictional concept of a Korea-Japan undersea tunnel. This consumption has made it the longest anomaly in history, requiring a joint investigation team with Japan.
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Chapter 103
In the 141st cycle, the protagonist, known as the Undertaker, receives an urgent summons from Jeong Ye-ji, the Saintess, regarding a sudden anomaly in Busan. Despite the Saintess's rare hesitation, she reports the appearance of a tunnel in the sea off Busan. Upon arrival, the Undertaker finds a narrow, dirty pedestrian tunnel where the old Sinseondae Pier once stood, marked with graffiti identifying it as 'Inunaki Tunnel' (犬鳴隧道). He realizes this is not a local anomaly but a Japanese Void that has crossed the sea, possessing a continent-class danger level comparable to the World Tree Udumbara. Noh Do-hwa, Chief of the National Road Management Corps, greets him, explaining that a jogger discovered the tunnel at 5 a.m. Yu Ji-won, the Corps' Operations Control Room Captain, manages a nautical chart tracking the exploration. Contrary to standard protocols, Yu Ji-won had deployed 72 death row inmates from the Corps' prison into the tunnel in 12 teams of six, with half equipped with bicycles. She notes that 69 of these inmates had prior Void experience, yet 70 were killed within just three hours of the 7:10 a.m. deployment start.
The situation escalates when chess pieces on Yu Ji-won's mini-map, representing the inmates, begin to move at impossible speeds. One piece, 'Kim Jeong-rip,' teleports from Tsushima directly to Fukuoka before shattering, indicating death. The final surviving piece, 'Lee Eun-joo,' bounces erratically near Kyushu before falling. Yu Ji-won demonstrates her ability is functioning correctly by pulling a map of Japan to overlay with the Korean Strait chart. She reveals that the dozens of chess pieces representing the deceased inmates have been magnetically dragged to scattered locations across Japan, including Fukuoka, Tokyo, and Osaka. The two surviving pieces split or move wildly, confirming the anomaly's chaotic nature. Recognizing the threat, the Undertaker upgrades the threat level and contacts the Magical Girl Association in Japan. Manyo Neko, a magical girl and former shrine maiden, explains that Inunaki Tunnel is engaged in a territorial war with other famous haunted tunnels like Keyotaki and Ikoma. It has consumed all tunnels in Japan, turning them into itself, and has now invaded Korea by absorbing the fictional concept of a Korea-Japan undersea tunnel. This consumption has made it the longest anomaly in history, requiring a joint investigation team with Japan.
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Chapter 104
Facing the threat of the Inunaki Tunnel’s infection spreading globally, representatives from Korea, Japan, and China convene. Japan’s Magical Girl Association, led by Manyo Neko, attempts to claim the subjugation lead to clean up their own mess, but China and Korea interject with veiled insults about national status and internal instability. The narrator, Undertaker, interrupts the petty diplomacy to assert personal command, forming a voluntary multinational party. He invites his known allies: Yu Ji-won (Korea), Manyo Neko and Phantom Blade (Japan), and Sim Ah-ryeon (secretly). Despite Sim Ah-ryeon’s ignorance of Japanese, Undertaker tells Manyo Neko she is his girlfriend, a lie accepted by the Magical Girls who treat her as VIPs. To secure the team’s cooperation, Undertaker leverages his desire for a 1977 Polaroid OneStep camera. Manyo Neko, respecting his collection passion, secures a rare spirit camera from a shrine owner in exchange for the team’s success against Inunaki. The party travels to the Soroji Tunnel, now blocked by a graffiti-covered stone wall and infected by the anomaly. At the entrance, Undertaker stops the team, sensing the anomaly’s presence. He orders Manyo Neko to take a spirit photo of the surroundings. The image reveals magical girls from previous failed expeditions nailed to trees like sacrifices. Phantom Blade identifies the corpses as former colleagues and notes their similarity to the current team members, implying a premonition or loop. A second photo, focusing on the stone wall, reveals the corpses have lost their heads and arms, and the wall now bears the message “Welcome back (おかえり).” The chapter ends with the chilling realization that the tunnel is aware of their approach and has been waiting for them.
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14:35
Chapter 104
Facing the threat of the Inunaki Tunnel’s infection spreading globally, representatives from Korea, Japan, and China convene. Japan’s Magical Girl Association, led by Manyo Neko, attempts to claim the subjugation lead to clean up their own mess, but China and Korea interject with veiled insults about national status and internal instability. The narrator, Undertaker, interrupts the petty diplomacy to assert personal command, forming a voluntary multinational party. He invites his known allies: Yu Ji-won (Korea), Manyo Neko and Phantom Blade (Japan), and Sim Ah-ryeon (secretly). Despite Sim Ah-ryeon’s ignorance of Japanese, Undertaker tells Manyo Neko she is his girlfriend, a lie accepted by the Magical Girls who treat her as VIPs. To secure the team’s cooperation, Undertaker leverages his desire for a 1977 Polaroid OneStep camera. Manyo Neko, respecting his collection passion, secures a rare spirit camera from a shrine owner in exchange for the team’s success against Inunaki. The party travels to the Soroji Tunnel, now blocked by a graffiti-covered stone wall and infected by the anomaly. At the entrance, Undertaker stops the team, sensing the anomaly’s presence. He orders Manyo Neko to take a spirit photo of the surroundings. The image reveals magical girls from previous failed expeditions nailed to trees like sacrifices. Phantom Blade identifies the corpses as former colleagues and notes their similarity to the current team members, implying a premonition or loop. A second photo, focusing on the stone wall, reveals the corpses have lost their heads and arms, and the wall now bears the message “Welcome back (おかえり).” The chapter ends with the chilling realization that the tunnel is aware of their approach and has been waiting for them.
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Chapter 105
The team gathers at the entrance of the cursed Inunaki Tunnel, a continent-class anomaly that cannot be destroyed by conventional physical force. Manyo Neko explains that the Association previously attempted to blow up the tunnel with military-grade explosives, but it restored itself within minutes. Undateikeo (Mr. Undertaker) rejects this limitation, arguing that insufficient firepower is the issue. He unleashes his aura and repeatedly uses 'Secret Art: Tunnel Destruction,' blasting away the mountain ridge surrounding the tunnel until only the exposed concrete structure remains. Phantom Blade observes that exposing the tunnel removes the psychological fear of the dark, neutralizing one of the anomaly's defenses. The tunnel retaliates by displaying severed heads of Magical Girls pinned to the entrance with tiny nails, forcing their mouths into grotesque smiles and writing 'Welcome back' in their blood. Manyo Neko dismisses the horror, and the narrator photographs the scene before contacting Commander Yu Ji-won. Yu Ji-won confirms that the operation is underway: the strongest support team—consisting of the narrator, Yu Ji-won, the Saintess, and Noh Do-hwa—will manage dozens of death row inmates acting as 'chess pieces' to test the tunnel's hazards. The narrative then shifts to a manual for surviving the tunnel, recorded as 'Strategy' logs. Strategy 1 advises explorers to smell for a 'garbage odor' (safe) versus 'rotting corpses' (danger). Those who smell decay after seven steps must not return, or they will be severed; the rule was drafted after the first five inmates died discovering the smell emanated from their own bodies. Strategy 2 dictates staying on the left side of the tunnel, as the right side causes explorers to drown in invisible water. Yu Ji-won notes that Phantom Blade and a past version of Yu Ji-won died this way in a previous cycle. Strategy 3 addresses the graffiti-covered walls. Observing 'beautiful art' causes hallucinations and self-harm; the 14th inmate gouged out his eyes to paint the walls. If an explorer shows no reaction to the graffiti, they must be killed immediately. If chased by an infected 'observer,' explorers must cut off a digit, draw tattoo patterns on their face, and hide silently against the wall. The chapter ends with the confirmation of the 14th inmate's death and the continuation of the advance.
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12:43
Chapter 105
The team gathers at the entrance of the cursed Inunaki Tunnel, a continent-class anomaly that cannot be destroyed by conventional physical force. Manyo Neko explains that the Association previously attempted to blow up the tunnel with military-grade explosives, but it restored itself within minutes. Undateikeo (Mr. Undertaker) rejects this limitation, arguing that insufficient firepower is the issue. He unleashes his aura and repeatedly uses 'Secret Art: Tunnel Destruction,' blasting away the mountain ridge surrounding the tunnel until only the exposed concrete structure remains. Phantom Blade observes that exposing the tunnel removes the psychological fear of the dark, neutralizing one of the anomaly's defenses. The tunnel retaliates by displaying severed heads of Magical Girls pinned to the entrance with tiny nails, forcing their mouths into grotesque smiles and writing 'Welcome back' in their blood. Manyo Neko dismisses the horror, and the narrator photographs the scene before contacting Commander Yu Ji-won. Yu Ji-won confirms that the operation is underway: the strongest support team—consisting of the narrator, Yu Ji-won, the Saintess, and Noh Do-hwa—will manage dozens of death row inmates acting as 'chess pieces' to test the tunnel's hazards. The narrative then shifts to a manual for surviving the tunnel, recorded as 'Strategy' logs. Strategy 1 advises explorers to smell for a 'garbage odor' (safe) versus 'rotting corpses' (danger). Those who smell decay after seven steps must not return, or they will be severed; the rule was drafted after the first five inmates died discovering the smell emanated from their own bodies. Strategy 2 dictates staying on the left side of the tunnel, as the right side causes explorers to drown in invisible water. Yu Ji-won notes that Phantom Blade and a past version of Yu Ji-won died this way in a previous cycle. Strategy 3 addresses the graffiti-covered walls. Observing 'beautiful art' causes hallucinations and self-harm; the 14th inmate gouged out his eyes to paint the walls. If an explorer shows no reaction to the graffiti, they must be killed immediately. If chased by an infected 'observer,' explorers must cut off a digit, draw tattoo patterns on their face, and hide silently against the wall. The chapter ends with the confirmation of the 14th inmate's death and the continuation of the advance.
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Chapter 106
The narrator, operating under the alias Mr. Undertaker, reflects on the conclusion of a protracted strategic war against the Inunaki Tunnel anomaly, which had consumed all tunnels in Japan and monopolized their associated fears. Viewing the conflict as a chaotic chess match, he notes that while the anomaly had countless 'pieces' (stories/fear), humanity possessed only 72 pawns. However, the narrator leveraged 145 cycles of regression, treating each failure as data to refine his strategy. He systematically eliminated threats and updated the 'Inunaki Tunnel Strategy' logs based on death row inmates' final moments. In Cycle 145, with no inmates remaining, he ordered the final push, instructing Yu Ji-won to monitor maps and leading Magical Girls Manyo Neko and Phantom Blade into the tunnel. Inside, the group faced psychological traps; the anomaly mimicked voices of deceased comrades and mentors to lure them back. Manyo Neko nearly broke under the weight of a broken promise to a lost friend but was steadied by her own logical deconstruction of the promise's vagueness. They reached the exit, where the tunnel’s name reverted to its original, uncorrupted form, Soroji Tunnel, revealing a mass grave of Magical Girls’ corpses. The subjugation was marked complete. The epilogue reveals that while other tunnels healed, a fictional undersea tunnel connecting Korea and Japan remained active, hinting at future complications. In a subsequent timeline (Cycle 146), the narrator returned early to farm the anomaly and encountered a younger, uncorrupted Manyo Neko and another Magical Girl. Using snacks, he befriended them to secure their cooperation in blocking the tunnel entrance. Upon leaving, he took a picture of the blocked tunnel, which developed to show the message: 'Welcome back. This is the seventh time, isn't it?' This implies the anomaly remembers a regression cycle that does not exist in the narrator's known history, suggesting a missing or altered timeline.
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Chapter 106
The narrator, operating under the alias Mr. Undertaker, reflects on the conclusion of a protracted strategic war against the Inunaki Tunnel anomaly, which had consumed all tunnels in Japan and monopolized their associated fears. Viewing the conflict as a chaotic chess match, he notes that while the anomaly had countless 'pieces' (stories/fear), humanity possessed only 72 pawns. However, the narrator leveraged 145 cycles of regression, treating each failure as data to refine his strategy. He systematically eliminated threats and updated the 'Inunaki Tunnel Strategy' logs based on death row inmates' final moments. In Cycle 145, with no inmates remaining, he ordered the final push, instructing Yu Ji-won to monitor maps and leading Magical Girls Manyo Neko and Phantom Blade into the tunnel. Inside, the group faced psychological traps; the anomaly mimicked voices of deceased comrades and mentors to lure them back. Manyo Neko nearly broke under the weight of a broken promise to a lost friend but was steadied by her own logical deconstruction of the promise's vagueness. They reached the exit, where the tunnel’s name reverted to its original, uncorrupted form, Soroji Tunnel, revealing a mass grave of Magical Girls’ corpses. The subjugation was marked complete. The epilogue reveals that while other tunnels healed, a fictional undersea tunnel connecting Korea and Japan remained active, hinting at future complications. In a subsequent timeline (Cycle 146), the narrator returned early to farm the anomaly and encountered a younger, uncorrupted Manyo Neko and another Magical Girl. Using snacks, he befriended them to secure their cooperation in blocking the tunnel entrance. Upon leaving, he took a picture of the blocked tunnel, which developed to show the message: 'Welcome back. This is the seventh time, isn't it?' This implies the anomaly remembers a regression cycle that does not exist in the narrator's known history, suggesting a missing or altered timeline.
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Chapter 107
The regressor narrator reflects on his lifelong quest for the perfect guild hideout, driven by a traumatic memory of being raided in the 89th cycle by the pink-haired alien, Go Yuri. Haunted by her mocking laughter, he seeks a sanctuary that offers both impenetrable security and high-end comfort, a combination that has historically proven impossible. He consults Lee Ha-yul, a puppeteer expert capable of weaving aura-based security systems. Ha-yul expresses skepticism, noting that his demands for a luxurious, accessible space with perfect defense are contradictory, akin to expecting five-star service in a nuclear submarine. The narrator dismisses her concerns, revealing he is considering an unconventional approach involving anomalies.
The inspiration for his new design strikes during the 196th cycle while he sits by the Han River. A disoriented young man on a mountain bike arrives, misled by a rumor spread on the SG Net forum that a famous café exists in the area. The narrator realizes the rumors were fabricated competitively by Dang Seo-rin (WitchJudge) and Cheon Yo-hwa (FourthGrader), who had posted photos of their own visits, further amplified by posts from Sim Ah-ryeon (OldManGoryeo). Delighted by the coincidence, the narrator offers the stranger coffee. The encounter reveals a simple, profound desire: the narrator has always wanted to run a café. He realizes this is the missing element—the perfect hideout must be a café, combining accessibility with security.
He returns to Lee Ha-yul with the idea, proposing to integrate the anomaly known as the Inunaki Tunnel, located in the waters off Busan, into the hideout’s design. Ha-yul is baffled but agrees to assist. The narrator travels to the tunnel, a Japanese-origin anomaly characterized by aggressive graffiti and hostility. He embarks on a lengthy, months-long campaign to establish communication. Initially, he attempts to appease or provoke it with offerings like meat dumplings, human dolls, and magical girl figurines, all of which are rejected or destroyed. He then resorts to psychological warfare, plastering the tunnel walls with thousands of magical girl posters and blasting anime soundtracks 24/7, annoying his allies like Noh Do-hwa and the Saintess. After weeks of relentless noise and visual bombardment, the tunnel’s behavior shifts. The graffiti begins to change, evolving from threats to polite requests, indicating the anomaly has learned to use polite Japanese honorifics. By cycle 77, the inscriptions read 'Please don't come' and 'Please go back,' showing it understands respect and desire for solitude. The narrator interprets this as successful persuasion. He explains that the tunnel’s desire to remain isolated and hidden, combined with its physical properties, makes it the ideal foundation for a secure café. The chapter ends with the narrator installing a sign at the tunnel entrance announcing the 'Café Hideout' is 'New Opening Soon,' having successfully merged his dream of a café with a fortress-like security system derived from the anomaly's own defensive instincts.
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Chapter 107
The regressor narrator reflects on his lifelong quest for the perfect guild hideout, driven by a traumatic memory of being raided in the 89th cycle by the pink-haired alien, Go Yuri. Haunted by her mocking laughter, he seeks a sanctuary that offers both impenetrable security and high-end comfort, a combination that has historically proven impossible. He consults Lee Ha-yul, a puppeteer expert capable of weaving aura-based security systems. Ha-yul expresses skepticism, noting that his demands for a luxurious, accessible space with perfect defense are contradictory, akin to expecting five-star service in a nuclear submarine. The narrator dismisses her concerns, revealing he is considering an unconventional approach involving anomalies.
The inspiration for his new design strikes during the 196th cycle while he sits by the Han River. A disoriented young man on a mountain bike arrives, misled by a rumor spread on the SG Net forum that a famous café exists in the area. The narrator realizes the rumors were fabricated competitively by Dang Seo-rin (WitchJudge) and Cheon Yo-hwa (FourthGrader), who had posted photos of their own visits, further amplified by posts from Sim Ah-ryeon (OldManGoryeo). Delighted by the coincidence, the narrator offers the stranger coffee. The encounter reveals a simple, profound desire: the narrator has always wanted to run a café. He realizes this is the missing element—the perfect hideout must be a café, combining accessibility with security.
He returns to Lee Ha-yul with the idea, proposing to integrate the anomaly known as the Inunaki Tunnel, located in the waters off Busan, into the hideout’s design. Ha-yul is baffled but agrees to assist. The narrator travels to the tunnel, a Japanese-origin anomaly characterized by aggressive graffiti and hostility. He embarks on a lengthy, months-long campaign to establish communication. Initially, he attempts to appease or provoke it with offerings like meat dumplings, human dolls, and magical girl figurines, all of which are rejected or destroyed. He then resorts to psychological warfare, plastering the tunnel walls with thousands of magical girl posters and blasting anime soundtracks 24/7, annoying his allies like Noh Do-hwa and the Saintess. After weeks of relentless noise and visual bombardment, the tunnel’s behavior shifts. The graffiti begins to change, evolving from threats to polite requests, indicating the anomaly has learned to use polite Japanese honorifics. By cycle 77, the inscriptions read 'Please don't come' and 'Please go back,' showing it understands respect and desire for solitude. The narrator interprets this as successful persuasion. He explains that the tunnel’s desire to remain isolated and hidden, combined with its physical properties, makes it the ideal foundation for a secure café. The chapter ends with the narrator installing a sign at the tunnel entrance announcing the 'Café Hideout' is 'New Opening Soon,' having successfully merged his dream of a café with a fortress-like security system derived from the anomaly's own defensive instincts.
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Chapter 108
The Undertaker reveals that the Inunaki Tunnel, a continental-class anomaly that previously claimed hundreds of lives across five regression runs, has been converted into an exclusive café hideout at a depth of 1200 meters. While the tunnel remains deadly to intruders, the Undertaker utilizes a specific strategy to navigate it safely, sharing only limited, segmented access codes via 'invitations' to trusted acquaintances. He invites Noh Do-hwa, the National Road Management Corps Chief, to inspect the facility. Noh Do-hwa initially scoffs at the notion of privatizing an anomaly and feigns indifference, but the Undertaker demonstrates the café's atmosphere: a meticulously designed Baroque space featuring artificial waterfalls, mutated aquatic plants, and comfortable seating, all shielded from the tunnel's lethal dangers. He explains that invitations are graded by depth (100m, 200m, etc.), with deeper levels offering better amenities and serving as a motivational tool for awakeners. He proposes cultivating coffee beans from void-infused plants, requiring land allocated by the Sword Marquess. Noh Do-hwa reluctantly agrees, citing the need for luxuries and the potential for improved morale among the Corps, though she remains skeptical about the land use. The café quickly gains popularity, with awakeners competing to reach deeper depths for better coffee varieties. Public discourse on SG Net reveals a hierarchy based on invitation depth, with Baekhwa Girls' High members receiving default 200-meter access. The Undertaker refuses to upgrade Sim Ah-ryeon's grade despite her requests, fearing she would demand ever-increasing privileges. Later, the Undertaker invites Jeong Ye-ji, the Saintess, to the deepest level. He reveals he has created a direct tunnel connection from her home in Yongsan by manipulating the Inunaki anomaly to infect abandoned Han River tunnels. Upon arriving at the 1200-meter mark, they walk through a stunning glass aquarium tunnel filled with starlight jellyfish and void creatures. This environment, an inverted universe of light and water, deeply moves the Saintess, who has long viewed the world as hell. She expresses profound gratitude for the beauty and privacy of the space, marking a significant emotional moment for her. The Undertaker notes that this café has become a regular stop on her morning walks.
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Chapter 108
The Undertaker reveals that the Inunaki Tunnel, a continental-class anomaly that previously claimed hundreds of lives across five regression runs, has been converted into an exclusive café hideout at a depth of 1200 meters. While the tunnel remains deadly to intruders, the Undertaker utilizes a specific strategy to navigate it safely, sharing only limited, segmented access codes via 'invitations' to trusted acquaintances. He invites Noh Do-hwa, the National Road Management Corps Chief, to inspect the facility. Noh Do-hwa initially scoffs at the notion of privatizing an anomaly and feigns indifference, but the Undertaker demonstrates the café's atmosphere: a meticulously designed Baroque space featuring artificial waterfalls, mutated aquatic plants, and comfortable seating, all shielded from the tunnel's lethal dangers. He explains that invitations are graded by depth (100m, 200m, etc.), with deeper levels offering better amenities and serving as a motivational tool for awakeners. He proposes cultivating coffee beans from void-infused plants, requiring land allocated by the Sword Marquess. Noh Do-hwa reluctantly agrees, citing the need for luxuries and the potential for improved morale among the Corps, though she remains skeptical about the land use. The café quickly gains popularity, with awakeners competing to reach deeper depths for better coffee varieties. Public discourse on SG Net reveals a hierarchy based on invitation depth, with Baekhwa Girls' High members receiving default 200-meter access. The Undertaker refuses to upgrade Sim Ah-ryeon's grade despite her requests, fearing she would demand ever-increasing privileges. Later, the Undertaker invites Jeong Ye-ji, the Saintess, to the deepest level. He reveals he has created a direct tunnel connection from her home in Yongsan by manipulating the Inunaki anomaly to infect abandoned Han River tunnels. Upon arriving at the 1200-meter mark, they walk through a stunning glass aquarium tunnel filled with starlight jellyfish and void creatures. This environment, an inverted universe of light and water, deeply moves the Saintess, who has long viewed the world as hell. She expresses profound gratitude for the beauty and privacy of the space, marking a significant emotional moment for her. The Undertaker notes that this café has become a regular stop on her morning walks.
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Chapter 109
The narrator, known as the Undertaker, reflects on his abilities during the 173rd regression cycle. While the Time Seal is his foundational power, he relies on Complete Memory to recall past lives, though a tiny 0.01% of his memory remains blank, leading to unpredictable events caused by the Butterfly Effect. In this cycle, the Butterfly Effect manifests unusually when the Saintess of National Salvation begins speaking in a cat-like manner, greeting awakeners with 'meow.' The Undertaker finds this deviation amusing rather than threatening, filing it away as a new memory before resuming his duties. However, the consequences of unchecked variables soon become grim. The Undertaker discovers the corpse of Noh Do-hwa at the National Hospital rehabilitation center. Unlike previous runs where she survived the early apocalypse, Noh Do-hwa has died in a looter and anomaly attack. Her body is fresh, indicating a recent death, and her usual protective role was bypassed due to the chaos. The Undertaker mourns silently, recalling their past interactions where he gifted her expensive Pu'er tea to gain her trust and secure her leadership of the National Road Management Corps. He remembers her final request to be left unembalmed and unseen, a wish he honors by not inspecting her body. After paying respects, he tracks down and eliminates the looter cell responsible, noting with satisfaction that Lee Baek was among them, proving that people rarely change. He then proceeds to Beijing to suppress the source of the Butterfly Effect. With his usual second-in-command for the National Road Management Corps dead, the Undertaker turns to his backup choice: Dang Seo-rin, the Great Witch. He presents her with a PowerPoint presentation titled '101 Reasons Why You Should Lead the National Road Management Corps.' Dang Seo-rin is initially overwhelmed by the excessive flattery regarding her leadership skills, governance of Busan, and dedication to the public good, causing her to panic and beg him to stop. Embarrassed but convinced, she accepts the role. The Undertaker notes that he cannot tell Dang Seo-rin he is a regressor due to a binding curse from a previous run, which forces him to maintain a facade of normalcy. Despite this constraint, Dang Seo-rin proves to be an exceptional leader, quickly expanding the Corps' influence and developing new strategies, such as using 'Equivalent Exchange' magic for dispute resolution and recording her Cursed Song Incantation to improve public morale. The chapter concludes with the Undertaker observing her innovative contributions, validating his decision to explore this new political path in the face of tragedy.
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Chapter 109
The narrator, known as the Undertaker, reflects on his abilities during the 173rd regression cycle. While the Time Seal is his foundational power, he relies on Complete Memory to recall past lives, though a tiny 0.01% of his memory remains blank, leading to unpredictable events caused by the Butterfly Effect. In this cycle, the Butterfly Effect manifests unusually when the Saintess of National Salvation begins speaking in a cat-like manner, greeting awakeners with 'meow.' The Undertaker finds this deviation amusing rather than threatening, filing it away as a new memory before resuming his duties. However, the consequences of unchecked variables soon become grim. The Undertaker discovers the corpse of Noh Do-hwa at the National Hospital rehabilitation center. Unlike previous runs where she survived the early apocalypse, Noh Do-hwa has died in a looter and anomaly attack. Her body is fresh, indicating a recent death, and her usual protective role was bypassed due to the chaos. The Undertaker mourns silently, recalling their past interactions where he gifted her expensive Pu'er tea to gain her trust and secure her leadership of the National Road Management Corps. He remembers her final request to be left unembalmed and unseen, a wish he honors by not inspecting her body. After paying respects, he tracks down and eliminates the looter cell responsible, noting with satisfaction that Lee Baek was among them, proving that people rarely change. He then proceeds to Beijing to suppress the source of the Butterfly Effect. With his usual second-in-command for the National Road Management Corps dead, the Undertaker turns to his backup choice: Dang Seo-rin, the Great Witch. He presents her with a PowerPoint presentation titled '101 Reasons Why You Should Lead the National Road Management Corps.' Dang Seo-rin is initially overwhelmed by the excessive flattery regarding her leadership skills, governance of Busan, and dedication to the public good, causing her to panic and beg him to stop. Embarrassed but convinced, she accepts the role. The Undertaker notes that he cannot tell Dang Seo-rin he is a regressor due to a binding curse from a previous run, which forces him to maintain a facade of normalcy. Despite this constraint, Dang Seo-rin proves to be an exceptional leader, quickly expanding the Corps' influence and developing new strategies, such as using 'Equivalent Exchange' magic for dispute resolution and recording her Cursed Song Incantation to improve public morale. The chapter concludes with the Undertaker observing her innovative contributions, validating his decision to explore this new political path in the face of tragedy.
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Chapter 110
The chapter opens with a casual greeting in Busan between the narrator (referred to as 'Teacher') and Cheon Yo-hwa, who has arrived with her Baekhwa Girls' High School aides. They discuss the city's dramatic transformation from a dilapidated settlement into a thriving, multi-story metropolis, contrasting it with the stagnation of other regions and Sejong. Cheon Yo-hwa checks her hourglass, which houses the Infinite Void, suppressing her alter-ego before they part ways. As she leaves, the city’s speakers broadcast Dang Seo-rin’s 'Cursed Song,' a drug-like incantation that regulates citizens' moods and productivity, ensuring peak efficiency and health. The narrator reveals that Cheon Yo-hwa and Dang Seo-rin held a secret meeting, facilitated by Jeong Ye-ji’s clairvoyance, resulting in Baekhwa Girls' High relocating its headquarters from Sejong to Busan. Cheon Yo-hwa accepted a deputy leadership role under Dang Seo-rin, triggering a wave of submission from other guild leaders. Dang Seo-rin consolidated power by promising luxury incentives and utilizing the National Road Management Corps' monopoly on food supply and the Sword Marquess's military might. Over four years, Busan became the sole remaining city, evolving into a massive metropolis with a central colosseum-style courtroom. In this courtroom, Dang Seo-rin presides over 'witch trials' using Equivalent Exchange magic. A defendant confesses to violence, and through a ritual involving victim forgiveness and personality alteration performed by Cheon Yo-hwa, the defendant’s aggression is removed in exchange for their compliance. The crowd cheers, illustrating the citizens' reliance on this system for social order. Afterward, Yu Ji-won approaches the narrator, now titled 'Protector.' She expresses gratitude for the peace and stability provided by Dang Seo-rin’s regime, claiming to live a fulfilling life after her own personality was 'corrected' for animal cruelty. The narrator observes Yu Ji-won’s unnaturally warm smile and deduces that her submission is a calculated survival strategy; she likely manufactured her crimes to undergo the correction process, proving her ability to manipulate the system to maintain power. The chapter concludes with the narrator leaving the courtroom as cheers for Dang Seo-rin and the city’s songs continue endlessly, highlighting the narrator’s role as an observer within this highly controlled, song-driven utopia.
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Chapter 110
The chapter opens with a casual greeting in Busan between the narrator (referred to as 'Teacher') and Cheon Yo-hwa, who has arrived with her Baekhwa Girls' High School aides. They discuss the city's dramatic transformation from a dilapidated settlement into a thriving, multi-story metropolis, contrasting it with the stagnation of other regions and Sejong. Cheon Yo-hwa checks her hourglass, which houses the Infinite Void, suppressing her alter-ego before they part ways. As she leaves, the city’s speakers broadcast Dang Seo-rin’s 'Cursed Song,' a drug-like incantation that regulates citizens' moods and productivity, ensuring peak efficiency and health. The narrator reveals that Cheon Yo-hwa and Dang Seo-rin held a secret meeting, facilitated by Jeong Ye-ji’s clairvoyance, resulting in Baekhwa Girls' High relocating its headquarters from Sejong to Busan. Cheon Yo-hwa accepted a deputy leadership role under Dang Seo-rin, triggering a wave of submission from other guild leaders. Dang Seo-rin consolidated power by promising luxury incentives and utilizing the National Road Management Corps' monopoly on food supply and the Sword Marquess's military might. Over four years, Busan became the sole remaining city, evolving into a massive metropolis with a central colosseum-style courtroom. In this courtroom, Dang Seo-rin presides over 'witch trials' using Equivalent Exchange magic. A defendant confesses to violence, and through a ritual involving victim forgiveness and personality alteration performed by Cheon Yo-hwa, the defendant’s aggression is removed in exchange for their compliance. The crowd cheers, illustrating the citizens' reliance on this system for social order. Afterward, Yu Ji-won approaches the narrator, now titled 'Protector.' She expresses gratitude for the peace and stability provided by Dang Seo-rin’s regime, claiming to live a fulfilling life after her own personality was 'corrected' for animal cruelty. The narrator observes Yu Ji-won’s unnaturally warm smile and deduces that her submission is a calculated survival strategy; she likely manufactured her crimes to undergo the correction process, proving her ability to manipulate the system to maintain power. The chapter concludes with the narrator leaving the courtroom as cheers for Dang Seo-rin and the city’s songs continue endlessly, highlighting the narrator’s role as an observer within this highly controlled, song-driven utopia.
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Chapter 111
Fifteen years into the 173rd run, Sim Ah-ryeon complains to the narrator, identified as the Undertaker, about the collapse of SG Net, a community platform hosted on Seo Gyu's consciousness. She is distressed that her ability to generate drama and attention via Grudge Orb is fading because Busan has become a utopian society where citizens are content, well-adjusted, and socially fulfilled, reducing their reliance on online communities. The narrator explains that the city’s happiness, facilitated by Dang Seo-rin’s witch trials and Cheon Yo-hwa’s brainwashing magic to remove negative memories and traits, has eradicated the social ills that fueled the internet’s popularity. Consequently, Ah-ryeon’s power is waning as the city approaches an ideal state.
The narrative shifts to a city-wide parade celebrating the end of the 'Monster Wave,' a tsunami of anomalies caused by the void encroaching on human territory. The Undertaker and the National Road Management Corps successfully defended Busan, which has become the safest remaining human zone due to the peninsula's reunification and concentrated defenses. The city holds a grand festival, broadcasting the Undertaker’s triumph. Dang Seo-rin, the ruler of Busan and a powerful witch, greets him. She offers him a reward from her golden scale. The Undertaker declines material gifts, instead demanding that Yu Ji-won, who was acting as the event’s host, be fired for her overzealous behavior. Dang Seo-rin complies, and they share a private moment where she questions the nature of his victory. The Undertaker reveals the truth: he did not stop the Monster Wave globally; tens of thousands of anomalies still rage near Seoul. Instead, he transformed Busan into a 'void'—an anomaly territory ruled by Dang Seo-rin. Because the Monster Wave pushes from void to non-void, and Busan is now entirely void, the phenomenon bypasses the city entirely. The chapter ends with fireworks illuminating the utopia, confirming that Busan is safe not because it defeated the anomalies, but because it became one with them, leaving the rest of humanity to face the waves alone.
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Chapter 111
Fifteen years into the 173rd run, Sim Ah-ryeon complains to the narrator, identified as the Undertaker, about the collapse of SG Net, a community platform hosted on Seo Gyu's consciousness. She is distressed that her ability to generate drama and attention via Grudge Orb is fading because Busan has become a utopian society where citizens are content, well-adjusted, and socially fulfilled, reducing their reliance on online communities. The narrator explains that the city’s happiness, facilitated by Dang Seo-rin’s witch trials and Cheon Yo-hwa’s brainwashing magic to remove negative memories and traits, has eradicated the social ills that fueled the internet’s popularity. Consequently, Ah-ryeon’s power is waning as the city approaches an ideal state.
The narrative shifts to a city-wide parade celebrating the end of the 'Monster Wave,' a tsunami of anomalies caused by the void encroaching on human territory. The Undertaker and the National Road Management Corps successfully defended Busan, which has become the safest remaining human zone due to the peninsula's reunification and concentrated defenses. The city holds a grand festival, broadcasting the Undertaker’s triumph. Dang Seo-rin, the ruler of Busan and a powerful witch, greets him. She offers him a reward from her golden scale. The Undertaker declines material gifts, instead demanding that Yu Ji-won, who was acting as the event’s host, be fired for her overzealous behavior. Dang Seo-rin complies, and they share a private moment where she questions the nature of his victory. The Undertaker reveals the truth: he did not stop the Monster Wave globally; tens of thousands of anomalies still rage near Seoul. Instead, he transformed Busan into a 'void'—an anomaly territory ruled by Dang Seo-rin. Because the Monster Wave pushes from void to non-void, and Busan is now entirely void, the phenomenon bypasses the city entirely. The chapter ends with fireworks illuminating the utopia, confirming that Busan is safe not because it defeated the anomalies, but because it became one with them, leaving the rest of humanity to face the waves alone.
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Chapter 112
Under a sky punctuated by periodic fireworks, Undertaker confronts Dang Seo-rin about her transformation into an anomaly. Dang Seo-rin initially denies being an anomaly, claiming nothing has changed, but Undertaker explains that her abilities—awakening, transcendence, and ascension—are inherently alien phenomena. He posits that anomalies are forces that dictate reality, much like gravity dictates physics. Through internal monologue, he explains his methodology: analyzing the mythological or conceptual roots of an anomaly's effects (e.g., the Inunaki Tunnel’s drowning property linked to the Sanzu River) allows for its subduction by restoring causal chains. However, he notes that Dang Seo-rin’s rapid transformation began when her golden scales began influencing the personalities of others, effectively turning the entire city of Busan into an extension of her will. The city is now indistinguishable from her; every citizen’s happiness and routine are caused by her presence, making the city a "Utopia" ruled by a benevolent void. Undertaker offers Dang Seo-rin a choice: she could use her Equivalent Exchange magic to grant anomalies self-awareness and human forms, potentially turning the world into her domain. Dang Seo-rin prepares for battle, donning her conical hat and broom, suspecting Undertaker’s intentions. She mocks the trope of the hero fighting the mastermind who supported them, acknowledging that she has become the final boss. She declares she will not give up her city, which she views as an oasis, and warns of death if he tries to subdue it. Instead of fighting, Undertaker refuses to subdue her. He recalls their first meeting in the fourth run, where she invited him to join her guild. He declares his loyalty, stating he will not hurt her, regardless of whether she destroys the world. He admits he is a regressor who has lived over a hundred lives. Dang Seo-rin realizes he could have killed her early in each run to transfer her lifespan to the next iteration for his own longevity, but chose not to. This realization leads to an intimate moment; Undertaker reveals he has used his Time Seal to preserve the memory of this kiss across all runs. He places his memories on her golden scale in exchange for hers, erasing the details of their interaction but retaining the emotional resonance. They embrace as fireworks explode. The narrative then reveals this was the 173rd run. Undertaker wakes up at Busan Station, having lost the memory of the events. He hypothesizes that Dang Seo-rin either died to save her lifespan for a future true ending, or they lived out the run together before she asked him to forget the period after their kiss. He accepts this blankness as a sacred void for her, happy that neither outcome is a bad ending.
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Chapter 112
Under a sky punctuated by periodic fireworks, Undertaker confronts Dang Seo-rin about her transformation into an anomaly. Dang Seo-rin initially denies being an anomaly, claiming nothing has changed, but Undertaker explains that her abilities—awakening, transcendence, and ascension—are inherently alien phenomena. He posits that anomalies are forces that dictate reality, much like gravity dictates physics. Through internal monologue, he explains his methodology: analyzing the mythological or conceptual roots of an anomaly's effects (e.g., the Inunaki Tunnel’s drowning property linked to the Sanzu River) allows for its subduction by restoring causal chains. However, he notes that Dang Seo-rin’s rapid transformation began when her golden scales began influencing the personalities of others, effectively turning the entire city of Busan into an extension of her will. The city is now indistinguishable from her; every citizen’s happiness and routine are caused by her presence, making the city a "Utopia" ruled by a benevolent void. Undertaker offers Dang Seo-rin a choice: she could use her Equivalent Exchange magic to grant anomalies self-awareness and human forms, potentially turning the world into her domain. Dang Seo-rin prepares for battle, donning her conical hat and broom, suspecting Undertaker’s intentions. She mocks the trope of the hero fighting the mastermind who supported them, acknowledging that she has become the final boss. She declares she will not give up her city, which she views as an oasis, and warns of death if he tries to subdue it. Instead of fighting, Undertaker refuses to subdue her. He recalls their first meeting in the fourth run, where she invited him to join her guild. He declares his loyalty, stating he will not hurt her, regardless of whether she destroys the world. He admits he is a regressor who has lived over a hundred lives. Dang Seo-rin realizes he could have killed her early in each run to transfer her lifespan to the next iteration for his own longevity, but chose not to. This realization leads to an intimate moment; Undertaker reveals he has used his Time Seal to preserve the memory of this kiss across all runs. He places his memories on her golden scale in exchange for hers, erasing the details of their interaction but retaining the emotional resonance. They embrace as fireworks explode. The narrative then reveals this was the 173rd run. Undertaker wakes up at Busan Station, having lost the memory of the events. He hypothesizes that Dang Seo-rin either died to save her lifespan for a future true ending, or they lived out the run together before she asked him to forget the period after their kiss. He accepts this blankness as a sacred void for her, happy that neither outcome is a bad ending.
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Chapter 113
The narrator, an unidentified regressor, reflects on the aftermath of the Infinite Void's defeat. He notes that the collapse of the balance of power led to a surge in monster activity and religious wars, but also gave rise to a peculiar phenomenon he calls 'Hero Syndrome,' first witnessed in the 118th cycle. He traces a pattern of absurd trends emerging post-Infinite Void: the 'Isekai Truck' in the 119th cycle, the 'Savior Syndrome' in the 126th, and fictional infrastructure like the Korea-Japan Undersea Tunnel in the 141st. These were precursors to a massive shift: the appearance of a virtual reality MMORPG-style status window system.
Previously, the narrator maintained control over Korean Peninsula awakeners through information monopoly. He used his [Complete Memory] to predict and explain abilities that others discovered through trial and error. He manipulated public perception by attributing these discoveries to constellations, using Sim Ahyeon (who could mimic constellations) and his own knowledge to grant 'blessings' via SG Net. This established his authority as the Guild Leader and ensured loyalty.
However, in the 133rd cycle, a post on SG Net claiming a status window appeared caused a crisis. The narrator dismissed it initially, but soon confirmed that status screens were appearing holographically for awakeners nationwide. The chaos culminated when Sim Ah-ryeon barged into the narrator's private room, rolling in rather than walking, and excitedly showed him her own status. Her window displayed SSS-class rank for her unique skill, 'Bird That Drinks Poison,' which converts resentment and poison into healing power. She interpreted the system's 'SSS' rank as 'S-S-S-class' due to her speech impediment and social anxiety.
The narrator, unfamiliar with web novel tropes like 'Hero Syndrome' or specific rank notations, remained silent and confused. Sim Ah-ryeon, interpreting his silence as insecurity about her stats, apologized for boasting and left. The narrator, realizing the gravity of the situation, ordered the 'Saintess' (Sim Ah-ryeon) to gather all information on the anomaly. He declared war on the 'Status Window,' recognizing it as a fundamental threat to his information-based control over the world.
The chapter ends with the narrator preparing to counter this new, unpredictable variable that disrupts his carefully orchestrated hierarchy.
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Chapter 113
The narrator, an unidentified regressor, reflects on the aftermath of the Infinite Void's defeat. He notes that the collapse of the balance of power led to a surge in monster activity and religious wars, but also gave rise to a peculiar phenomenon he calls 'Hero Syndrome,' first witnessed in the 118th cycle. He traces a pattern of absurd trends emerging post-Infinite Void: the 'Isekai Truck' in the 119th cycle, the 'Savior Syndrome' in the 126th, and fictional infrastructure like the Korea-Japan Undersea Tunnel in the 141st. These were precursors to a massive shift: the appearance of a virtual reality MMORPG-style status window system.
Previously, the narrator maintained control over Korean Peninsula awakeners through information monopoly. He used his [Complete Memory] to predict and explain abilities that others discovered through trial and error. He manipulated public perception by attributing these discoveries to constellations, using Sim Ahyeon (who could mimic constellations) and his own knowledge to grant 'blessings' via SG Net. This established his authority as the Guild Leader and ensured loyalty.
However, in the 133rd cycle, a post on SG Net claiming a status window appeared caused a crisis. The narrator dismissed it initially, but soon confirmed that status screens were appearing holographically for awakeners nationwide. The chaos culminated when Sim Ah-ryeon barged into the narrator's private room, rolling in rather than walking, and excitedly showed him her own status. Her window displayed SSS-class rank for her unique skill, 'Bird That Drinks Poison,' which converts resentment and poison into healing power. She interpreted the system's 'SSS' rank as 'S-S-S-class' due to her speech impediment and social anxiety.
The narrator, unfamiliar with web novel tropes like 'Hero Syndrome' or specific rank notations, remained silent and confused. Sim Ah-ryeon, interpreting his silence as insecurity about her stats, apologized for boasting and left. The narrator, realizing the gravity of the situation, ordered the 'Saintess' (Sim Ah-ryeon) to gather all information on the anomaly. He declared war on the 'Status Window,' recognizing it as a fundamental threat to his information-based control over the world.
The chapter ends with the narrator preparing to counter this new, unpredictable variable that disrupts his carefully orchestrated hierarchy.
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Chapter 114
The narrator, operating as the Undertaker, initiates a public relations campaign on the SG Net forum to warn awakeners about the 'Status Window,' labeling it a harmful anomaly that weakens human intuition and obscures the true nature of the void. He argues that relying on quantified data prevents genuine growth and that the 'white mist' of ignorance is essential for narrative and personal depth. His warnings are met with ridicule; users mock his stance as outdated, comparing it to historical figures who opposed convenient infrastructure. Even the Sword Marquess supports the Status Window, albeit for flawed reasons, further isolating the Undertaker. Conceding defeat in the battle for public opinion, the Undertaker shifts strategy. He collaborates with the Saintess (Jeong Ye-ji) to hijack the anomaly's credit. At the precise moment the Status Window activates for all Korean awakeners, the Saintess broadcasts a false narrative that the system is a gift from the Constellations, specifically herself. This deception succeeds; the public attributes the Status Window to the Saintess's benevolence, directing all faith and gratitude toward the Constellations rather than the anomaly. The Undertaker considers this a strategic victory. However, the victory is short-lived. Sim Ah-ryeon bursts into the hideout, excited rather than distressed. She reveals that the Status Window has evolved beyond a simple stat check; it now displays damage numbers, experience points, and a leveling system. Sim Ah-ryeon demonstrates by striking a slime, triggering a 'DAMAGE!' notification and a level-up sound effect. She proudly announces her ascent to Level 14. The narrator realizes his earlier victory was premature; the Status Window was merely a preliminary phase or aftershock of a larger, more insidious anomaly. The true nature of this new development is identified as an RPG (Role-Playing Game) system, which fundamentally alters the mechanics of combat and progression, far exceeding the simple quantification he had tried to combat.
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Chapter 114
The narrator, operating as the Undertaker, initiates a public relations campaign on the SG Net forum to warn awakeners about the 'Status Window,' labeling it a harmful anomaly that weakens human intuition and obscures the true nature of the void. He argues that relying on quantified data prevents genuine growth and that the 'white mist' of ignorance is essential for narrative and personal depth. His warnings are met with ridicule; users mock his stance as outdated, comparing it to historical figures who opposed convenient infrastructure. Even the Sword Marquess supports the Status Window, albeit for flawed reasons, further isolating the Undertaker. Conceding defeat in the battle for public opinion, the Undertaker shifts strategy. He collaborates with the Saintess (Jeong Ye-ji) to hijack the anomaly's credit. At the precise moment the Status Window activates for all Korean awakeners, the Saintess broadcasts a false narrative that the system is a gift from the Constellations, specifically herself. This deception succeeds; the public attributes the Status Window to the Saintess's benevolence, directing all faith and gratitude toward the Constellations rather than the anomaly. The Undertaker considers this a strategic victory. However, the victory is short-lived. Sim Ah-ryeon bursts into the hideout, excited rather than distressed. She reveals that the Status Window has evolved beyond a simple stat check; it now displays damage numbers, experience points, and a leveling system. Sim Ah-ryeon demonstrates by striking a slime, triggering a 'DAMAGE!' notification and a level-up sound effect. She proudly announces her ascent to Level 14. The narrator realizes his earlier victory was premature; the Status Window was merely a preliminary phase or aftershock of a larger, more insidious anomaly. The true nature of this new development is identified as an RPG (Role-Playing Game) system, which fundamentally alters the mechanics of combat and progression, far exceeding the simple quantification he had tried to combat.
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Chapter 115
The narrator observes that SG Net has devolved into a toxic, game-obsessed platform, reflecting a mental pollution caused by an encroaching anomaly disguised as an 'Online RPG.' Forum users post guides and celebrate leveling up against slimes, goblins, and orcs, treating real-world anomalies as harmless mobs. Sim Ah-ryeon is shown happily beating slimes to level up her healing abilities, while the narrator notes the terrifying shift: the world is becoming a game, and anomalies are mutating to fit RPG tropes. Suspecting an Outer God, the narrator consults with Noh Do-hwa and Jeong Ye-ji. Noh Do-hwa agrees to officially declare the 'Online Game' an anomaly, though he doubts the effectiveness due to widespread addiction. Jeong Ye-ji agrees to pose as the 'operator' to curb the cult-like faith in the anomaly.
The narrative flashes back to explain the timeline of this regression (Cycle 134). It began with mysterious messages from a 'Constellation' named Admin of the Infinite Metagame. Jeong Ye-ji confirms she never created this constellation, identifying it as an unknown entity. The narrator realizes this 134th cycle was merely a foreshock. In the subsequent 135th cycle, the anomaly escalates. Users on SG Net begin claiming they are 'logging off' or 'quitting' the game. However, these are not digital disconnections; they are physical disappearances. The narrator speaks with Mr. Undertaker, who confirms that most awakeners have died or fallen into comas—literally 'logged out' of reality. Those who wake up are catatonic until 'logging back in,' at which point they resume activity with no memory of the void. Sim Ah-ryeon returns from a three-day 'logout,' viewing the narrator’s waiting as an 'affection level' mechanic. The narrator reflects on the inversion of roles: the addicted players, now fully consumed by the anomaly, view the narrator and Noh Do-hwa as 'NPCs' because they remain outside the game's mechanics. The chapter ends with the narrator realizing the horrifying reality of their situation, likening it to a nightmare version of the butterfly dream, where the victims believe they are the players while the survivors are treated as non-player characters.
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Chapter 115
The narrator observes that SG Net has devolved into a toxic, game-obsessed platform, reflecting a mental pollution caused by an encroaching anomaly disguised as an 'Online RPG.' Forum users post guides and celebrate leveling up against slimes, goblins, and orcs, treating real-world anomalies as harmless mobs. Sim Ah-ryeon is shown happily beating slimes to level up her healing abilities, while the narrator notes the terrifying shift: the world is becoming a game, and anomalies are mutating to fit RPG tropes. Suspecting an Outer God, the narrator consults with Noh Do-hwa and Jeong Ye-ji. Noh Do-hwa agrees to officially declare the 'Online Game' an anomaly, though he doubts the effectiveness due to widespread addiction. Jeong Ye-ji agrees to pose as the 'operator' to curb the cult-like faith in the anomaly.
The narrative flashes back to explain the timeline of this regression (Cycle 134). It began with mysterious messages from a 'Constellation' named Admin of the Infinite Metagame. Jeong Ye-ji confirms she never created this constellation, identifying it as an unknown entity. The narrator realizes this 134th cycle was merely a foreshock. In the subsequent 135th cycle, the anomaly escalates. Users on SG Net begin claiming they are 'logging off' or 'quitting' the game. However, these are not digital disconnections; they are physical disappearances. The narrator speaks with Mr. Undertaker, who confirms that most awakeners have died or fallen into comas—literally 'logged out' of reality. Those who wake up are catatonic until 'logging back in,' at which point they resume activity with no memory of the void. Sim Ah-ryeon returns from a three-day 'logout,' viewing the narrator’s waiting as an 'affection level' mechanic. The narrator reflects on the inversion of roles: the addicted players, now fully consumed by the anomaly, view the narrator and Noh Do-hwa as 'NPCs' because they remain outside the game's mechanics. The chapter ends with the narrator realizing the horrifying reality of their situation, likening it to a nightmare version of the butterfly dream, where the victims believe they are the players while the survivors are treated as non-player characters.
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Chapter 116
The narrator, identifying as the Undertaker, reflects on the nature of anomalies as 'bewitched' entities that reside within names and words. He explains that using aliases prevents anomalies from gaining a fixed 'home.' He identifies the current global phenomenon as an anomaly he named the 'Logout Game.' The narrative shifts to the desolate state of the SG Net forum, where only a few users, including the persistent Sim Ah-ryeon (playing as 'OldManGoryeo'), remain. The Undertaker, Noh Do-hwa, and the Saintess have retreated to live by the Han River after abandoning their headquarters, finding solace in each other's company amidst a world where most awakened ones have logged out and become petrified or dead.
The Saintess volunteers to test the anomaly, entering the game to investigate the fate of the missing players. She successfully logs in and presses the 'logout' button, but instead of returning, she freezes completely. The Undertaker and Noh Do-hwa wait for agreed-upon intervals (ten seconds, three minutes, and finally, a lifetime), but she does not return. The Undertaker concludes she is dead, informing a frozen Noh Do-hwa before leaving her body behind. He spends the next day mourning and preparing, realizing the game has turned reality into fiction.
The next day, a message from the Admin of the Infinite Metagame appears, claiming an emergency patch fixed a bug. The Undertaker realizes this is a lie. He decides to expose the anomaly's true form. Over the next 11 years, he systematically destroys dungeons and monsters to force another 'patch.' When that fails to reveal the anomaly, he continues his rampage for another 37 years, destroying cities and villages. The world becomes static and broken, with time flowing only in his memory and space existing only within his body. The narrative concludes as the Undertaker reflects on his endurance, waiting for the outer god to drop its mask, knowing he is the only remaining 'impurity' in the void. The final timestamp notes 212 years have passed.
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Chapter 116
The narrator, identifying as the Undertaker, reflects on the nature of anomalies as 'bewitched' entities that reside within names and words. He explains that using aliases prevents anomalies from gaining a fixed 'home.' He identifies the current global phenomenon as an anomaly he named the 'Logout Game.' The narrative shifts to the desolate state of the SG Net forum, where only a few users, including the persistent Sim Ah-ryeon (playing as 'OldManGoryeo'), remain. The Undertaker, Noh Do-hwa, and the Saintess have retreated to live by the Han River after abandoning their headquarters, finding solace in each other's company amidst a world where most awakened ones have logged out and become petrified or dead.
The Saintess volunteers to test the anomaly, entering the game to investigate the fate of the missing players. She successfully logs in and presses the 'logout' button, but instead of returning, she freezes completely. The Undertaker and Noh Do-hwa wait for agreed-upon intervals (ten seconds, three minutes, and finally, a lifetime), but she does not return. The Undertaker concludes she is dead, informing a frozen Noh Do-hwa before leaving her body behind. He spends the next day mourning and preparing, realizing the game has turned reality into fiction.
The next day, a message from the Admin of the Infinite Metagame appears, claiming an emergency patch fixed a bug. The Undertaker realizes this is a lie. He decides to expose the anomaly's true form. Over the next 11 years, he systematically destroys dungeons and monsters to force another 'patch.' When that fails to reveal the anomaly, he continues his rampage for another 37 years, destroying cities and villages. The world becomes static and broken, with time flowing only in his memory and space existing only within his body. The narrative concludes as the Undertaker reflects on his endurance, waiting for the outer god to drop its mask, knowing he is the only remaining 'impurity' in the void. The final timestamp notes 212 years have passed.
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Chapter 117
The chapter opens in a decaying digital void where reality degrades from AAA graphics to primitive 8-bit dot art. The narrator, the Undertaker, notes that Sim Ah-ryeon’s appearance has deteriorated similarly over centuries of login intervals, reducing her to a green-haired polygon figure. The server, 'Reality Online,' announces a shutdown in 72 hours by the Admin of the Infinite Metagame. As the countdown proceeds, an outer god anomaly manifests as a blue butterfly, which the Undertaker fails to strike due to the sky's non-real nature. Just as the server shuts down, Sim Ah-ryeon logs in for the final time. She appears as a crude dot figure, rushing to hug the Undertaker, expressing her desire to spend her last moments with him. Their interaction is reduced to mechanical sounds and text-to-speech effects as the resolution drops to 1-bit, leaving only indistinguishable noise. The world fades to black, and the Undertaker feels the outer god attempting to bewitch him, but he resists by hugging her tightly until everything vanishes.
The scene shifts to Busan Station after the Undertaker’s death, signaling a regression. He finds himself in the waiting room, overwhelmed by the routine of restarting the cycle. However, a laptop appears on his thigh—a new variable unknown in previous cycles. Upon opening it, he finds a notepad with the question, 'What is this world?' typed by the Admin of the Infinite Metagame. Realizing the entity has bound this object to his regression, he replies aggressively in English, then corrects himself to Korean with a vulgar insult. The laptop shuts down, revealing limited interaction chances per cycle.
The narrative then jumps to the epilogue detailing preparations for the next phase. The Undertaker instructs Noh Do-hwa and Jeong Ye-ji to suppress the 'status window' to prevent the Logout Game's influence. They use the National Road Management Corps to indoctrinate awakeners about the dangers of the status window and imprison those bewitched. To satisfy awakeners' desire for progression without using game mechanics, the Undertaker establishes 'Cafe Agit,' an underwater cafe with a depth-based ranking system. This strategy proves successful from the 197th cycle onward. The chapter ends with a tender moment where the Undertaker brings a slime and a donut to Sim Ah-ryeon, who happily accepts them, marking a peaceful interlude before the final confrontation.
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Chapter 117
The chapter opens in a decaying digital void where reality degrades from AAA graphics to primitive 8-bit dot art. The narrator, the Undertaker, notes that Sim Ah-ryeon’s appearance has deteriorated similarly over centuries of login intervals, reducing her to a green-haired polygon figure. The server, 'Reality Online,' announces a shutdown in 72 hours by the Admin of the Infinite Metagame. As the countdown proceeds, an outer god anomaly manifests as a blue butterfly, which the Undertaker fails to strike due to the sky's non-real nature. Just as the server shuts down, Sim Ah-ryeon logs in for the final time. She appears as a crude dot figure, rushing to hug the Undertaker, expressing her desire to spend her last moments with him. Their interaction is reduced to mechanical sounds and text-to-speech effects as the resolution drops to 1-bit, leaving only indistinguishable noise. The world fades to black, and the Undertaker feels the outer god attempting to bewitch him, but he resists by hugging her tightly until everything vanishes.
The scene shifts to Busan Station after the Undertaker’s death, signaling a regression. He finds himself in the waiting room, overwhelmed by the routine of restarting the cycle. However, a laptop appears on his thigh—a new variable unknown in previous cycles. Upon opening it, he finds a notepad with the question, 'What is this world?' typed by the Admin of the Infinite Metagame. Realizing the entity has bound this object to his regression, he replies aggressively in English, then corrects himself to Korean with a vulgar insult. The laptop shuts down, revealing limited interaction chances per cycle.
The narrative then jumps to the epilogue detailing preparations for the next phase. The Undertaker instructs Noh Do-hwa and Jeong Ye-ji to suppress the 'status window' to prevent the Logout Game's influence. They use the National Road Management Corps to indoctrinate awakeners about the dangers of the status window and imprison those bewitched. To satisfy awakeners' desire for progression without using game mechanics, the Undertaker establishes 'Cafe Agit,' an underwater cafe with a depth-based ranking system. This strategy proves successful from the 197th cycle onward. The chapter ends with a tender moment where the Undertaker brings a slime and a donut to Sim Ah-ryeon, who happily accepts them, marking a peaceful interlude before the final confrontation.
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Chapter 118
Emit Schopenhauer (Old Man Scho) confronts the narrator (Go Yuir/Embalmer) on Haeundae Beach, using a derogatory nickname derived from 'Undertaker' to assert dominance. Scho expresses deep guilt over the regression phenomenon, noting that with each cycle, the children of local Haeundae families change identities entirely, effectively erasing the previous children's existence from reality. He fears his regressions are causing unintended harm by destroying these lives. The narrator, however, remains detached, acknowledging only sorrow for lost memories rather than guilt for the erasure. The narrator counters Scho's anxiety with a philosophical argument: regressions create new possibilities and lives that would not otherwise exist, making the anomalies rather than the regressors the true source of destruction. The narrator advises Scho against bearing unnecessary emotional burdens, suggesting that if he feels guilt, he must also accept joy for the new lives, though the narrator personally chooses neither. Scho, amused and resigned, admits the narrator might be better suited for the role of regressor due to this emotional detachment. As they part ways, a young boy from a different cycle offers the narrator a rice donut, a recurring gesture from past cycles featuring a girl named Jeong Seo-ah. The taste is familiar, but the narrator notices a crucial discrepancy: the boy addresses him as 'mister' despite the narrator being chronologically younger than the boy, whereas the previous child (Jeong Seo-ah) had called him 'hyung' (older brother). This incongruity highlights the disorienting nature of the regressions, leaving the narrator with a lingering sense of loss for the specific warmth of the past cycles.
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Chapter 118
Emit Schopenhauer (Old Man Scho) confronts the narrator (Go Yuir/Embalmer) on Haeundae Beach, using a derogatory nickname derived from 'Undertaker' to assert dominance. Scho expresses deep guilt over the regression phenomenon, noting that with each cycle, the children of local Haeundae families change identities entirely, effectively erasing the previous children's existence from reality. He fears his regressions are causing unintended harm by destroying these lives. The narrator, however, remains detached, acknowledging only sorrow for lost memories rather than guilt for the erasure. The narrator counters Scho's anxiety with a philosophical argument: regressions create new possibilities and lives that would not otherwise exist, making the anomalies rather than the regressors the true source of destruction. The narrator advises Scho against bearing unnecessary emotional burdens, suggesting that if he feels guilt, he must also accept joy for the new lives, though the narrator personally chooses neither. Scho, amused and resigned, admits the narrator might be better suited for the role of regressor due to this emotional detachment. As they part ways, a young boy from a different cycle offers the narrator a rice donut, a recurring gesture from past cycles featuring a girl named Jeong Seo-ah. The taste is familiar, but the narrator notices a crucial discrepancy: the boy addresses him as 'mister' despite the narrator being chronologically younger than the boy, whereas the previous child (Jeong Seo-ah) had called him 'hyung' (older brother). This incongruity highlights the disorienting nature of the regressions, leaving the narrator with a lingering sense of loss for the specific warmth of the past cycles.
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Chapter 119
The narrative is presented from the perspective of the Undertaker, a regressor and mastermind of the Library Society, who reflects on the extreme danger posed by Go Yuri. He quotes Nietzsche on fighting monsters and gazes into the abyss, noting that Go Yuri herself gazes back. Described as having pink hair and psychic abilities akin to a Kadabra, Go Yuri possesses a 'brainwashing hypnosis beam' that captivates those who look at her. The Undertaker details his attempts to capture her true form using technology to bypass her influence. He first photographs her with a standard camera, which yields only a pleasing image that he realizes confirms his own hypnosis, forcing him to burn the photo. He then employs Yu Ji-won, an associate whose life he deems expendable, to take the photo, but the result is identical. Voice recordings also fail. Finally, he uses a spirit camera gifted by the Magical Girl Association, an artifact meant to reveal supernatural truths. As the photo develops, the camera emits alarm sounds and catches fire, indicating a catastrophic failure of the device. Suddenly, Go Yuri appears behind him, unfazed by his disguise or distance, and greets him by name, revealing she knew he was there. To escape her attention and avoid further brainwashing, the Undertaker activates 'Protocol 552-71,' which involves acting insane and performing a chaotic Pansori song about the Battle of Red Cliff. This bizarre display confuses Go Yuri, who loses interest, allowing him to flee and vow never to approach within 30 kilometers of her again. Later, in the National Road Management Corps operations room, the Undertaker consults with Chief Noh Do-hwa. Noh expresses concern that the Undertaker himself is dangerous. They discuss the nature of Go Yuri's power, which relies on projecting ideal traits and inducing affection. They theorize that a person with suppressed emotions would be immune. At this moment, Yu Ji-won is observed carving wood, displaying her psychopathic detachment. The Undertaker orders her to monitor Go Yuri, who is operating a soup kitchen in Daejeon. Yu Ji-won demands a reward for her service in the next regression cycle. The Undertaker recognizes her logic: since regressions reset the world, she must secure a permanent legacy by bargaining with the regressor across cycles. Despite his assessment of her insanity, he agrees to her terms due to her utility. He observes from afar as the silver-haired Yu Ji-won approaches Go Yuri, whose apron bears the character for 'Shu Han,' a detail the Undertaker interprets as another layer of psychological warfare. The chapter ends with the terrifying juxtaposition of the entity that creates affection meeting the one that feels none, a contradiction that threatens the stability of the universe.
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Chapter 119
The narrative is presented from the perspective of the Undertaker, a regressor and mastermind of the Library Society, who reflects on the extreme danger posed by Go Yuri. He quotes Nietzsche on fighting monsters and gazes into the abyss, noting that Go Yuri herself gazes back. Described as having pink hair and psychic abilities akin to a Kadabra, Go Yuri possesses a 'brainwashing hypnosis beam' that captivates those who look at her. The Undertaker details his attempts to capture her true form using technology to bypass her influence. He first photographs her with a standard camera, which yields only a pleasing image that he realizes confirms his own hypnosis, forcing him to burn the photo. He then employs Yu Ji-won, an associate whose life he deems expendable, to take the photo, but the result is identical. Voice recordings also fail. Finally, he uses a spirit camera gifted by the Magical Girl Association, an artifact meant to reveal supernatural truths. As the photo develops, the camera emits alarm sounds and catches fire, indicating a catastrophic failure of the device. Suddenly, Go Yuri appears behind him, unfazed by his disguise or distance, and greets him by name, revealing she knew he was there. To escape her attention and avoid further brainwashing, the Undertaker activates 'Protocol 552-71,' which involves acting insane and performing a chaotic Pansori song about the Battle of Red Cliff. This bizarre display confuses Go Yuri, who loses interest, allowing him to flee and vow never to approach within 30 kilometers of her again. Later, in the National Road Management Corps operations room, the Undertaker consults with Chief Noh Do-hwa. Noh expresses concern that the Undertaker himself is dangerous. They discuss the nature of Go Yuri's power, which relies on projecting ideal traits and inducing affection. They theorize that a person with suppressed emotions would be immune. At this moment, Yu Ji-won is observed carving wood, displaying her psychopathic detachment. The Undertaker orders her to monitor Go Yuri, who is operating a soup kitchen in Daejeon. Yu Ji-won demands a reward for her service in the next regression cycle. The Undertaker recognizes her logic: since regressions reset the world, she must secure a permanent legacy by bargaining with the regressor across cycles. Despite his assessment of her insanity, he agrees to her terms due to her utility. He observes from afar as the silver-haired Yu Ji-won approaches Go Yuri, whose apron bears the character for 'Shu Han,' a detail the Undertaker interprets as another layer of psychological warfare. The chapter ends with the terrifying juxtaposition of the entity that creates affection meeting the one that feels none, a contradiction that threatens the stability of the universe.
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Chapter 120
In Daejeon, Yu Ji-won meets Go Yuri to exchange a letter. The narrator, the Undertaker, interrogates Yu Ji-won about the encounter. She reports the talk was smooth, comparing it to the convenience of taking the subway, which she defines as saving time rather than affection. Realizing Yu Ji-won’s psychopathic nature shields her from Go Yuri’s [Perception Manipulation], the Undertaker launches Operation Paradox, ordering Yu Ji-won to infiltrate Go Yuri’s circle as a spy. For five days, Yu Ji-won endures constant, intrusive social interactions from Daejeon residents enchanted by Go Yuri. She finds their attention annoying but ignores it. On the sixth day, the city goes silent; residents ignore her, and she feels comfortable. Subsequently, the city turns violent and chaotic as Go Yuri’s enchantment fails to control them, leading to accidents that Yu Ji-won avoids with indifference. She refuses benefits from 'lucky' events and dismisses an injured guild leader who seeks her protection, tossing him back into the hallway to be killed by his rivals. That night, a cacophony of beast and child sounds echoes, and Go Yuri’s presence vanishes from all surveillance. Yu Ji-won, wearing earplugs, heard nothing. The next morning, all other Awakeners and citizens disappear. Yu Ji-won returns the letter Go Yuri gave her. It contains the phrase 'Planning is man's work; achieving it is heaven's' and a cryptic reference to the 'butterfly of the typhoon' and the 'butterfly in the dream.' The narrator recognizes the handwriting as distinct from Go Yuri’s usual filtered script, suggesting a genuine, unmanipulated moment. He concludes that the clash between Go Yuri’s enchantment and Yu Ji-won’s resistance resulted in a stalemate.
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Chapter 120
In Daejeon, Yu Ji-won meets Go Yuri to exchange a letter. The narrator, the Undertaker, interrogates Yu Ji-won about the encounter. She reports the talk was smooth, comparing it to the convenience of taking the subway, which she defines as saving time rather than affection. Realizing Yu Ji-won’s psychopathic nature shields her from Go Yuri’s [Perception Manipulation], the Undertaker launches Operation Paradox, ordering Yu Ji-won to infiltrate Go Yuri’s circle as a spy. For five days, Yu Ji-won endures constant, intrusive social interactions from Daejeon residents enchanted by Go Yuri. She finds their attention annoying but ignores it. On the sixth day, the city goes silent; residents ignore her, and she feels comfortable. Subsequently, the city turns violent and chaotic as Go Yuri’s enchantment fails to control them, leading to accidents that Yu Ji-won avoids with indifference. She refuses benefits from 'lucky' events and dismisses an injured guild leader who seeks her protection, tossing him back into the hallway to be killed by his rivals. That night, a cacophony of beast and child sounds echoes, and Go Yuri’s presence vanishes from all surveillance. Yu Ji-won, wearing earplugs, heard nothing. The next morning, all other Awakeners and citizens disappear. Yu Ji-won returns the letter Go Yuri gave her. It contains the phrase 'Planning is man's work; achieving it is heaven's' and a cryptic reference to the 'butterfly of the typhoon' and the 'butterfly in the dream.' The narrator recognizes the handwriting as distinct from Go Yuri’s usual filtered script, suggesting a genuine, unmanipulated moment. He concludes that the clash between Go Yuri’s enchantment and Yu Ji-won’s resistance resulted in a stalemate.
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