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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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Chapter 211
Amidst a grim, time-frozen hellscape, the MC proposes moving the conversation to a safer location. The Saintess explains that relocating others during Time Stop requires physical contact and sufficient aura mastery, which most cannot survive. She suggests moving just the two of them, and upon clapping, they instantly transfer to the National Road Management Corps lobby, then to Babel Tower Plaza, demonstrating her control over the frozen state. The MC observes her subtle elation, noting that this is her first interaction with someone in two millennia, a stark contrast to his own two-century isolation. He carries her in a princess carry to the old Baekje Hospital café to offer warmth and comfort, which the Saintess accepts, leaning against him as their auras intertwine—a non-verbal confirmation of mutual humanity between a monster and an Undertaker.
Seated with instant coffee, the Saintess reports that her two-thousand-year efforts to infiltrate Nut’s domain have failed. She attempted to cross the boundary by nearing death to trigger visions of the afterlife, but a metaphorical "glass barrier" remained impassable. The MC analyzes their powers: the Saintess creates a realm of "nothingness" (stopped time, no life/pain), which is the polar opposite of Nut’s realm of "something" (an eternal, soul-filled hell). This creates an eternal stalemate where neither can invade the other. To break the barrier, they brainstorm anomalies related to reflection and identity. They consider mirrors, doppelgangers, the Ship of Theseus, and the Potato Saintess. The MC suddenly recalls a specific anomaly: the Magic Mirror from Snow White. He realizes this anomaly, which obsesses over the idea that existence in this world is a sin, is linked to the concept of a "copy" versus reality, potentially offering a way to breach Nut’s defenses or locate the Goddess of the Night.
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10:48
Chapter 211
Amidst a grim, time-frozen hellscape, the MC proposes moving the conversation to a safer location. The Saintess explains that relocating others during Time Stop requires physical contact and sufficient aura mastery, which most cannot survive. She suggests moving just the two of them, and upon clapping, they instantly transfer to the National Road Management Corps lobby, then to Babel Tower Plaza, demonstrating her control over the frozen state. The MC observes her subtle elation, noting that this is her first interaction with someone in two millennia, a stark contrast to his own two-century isolation. He carries her in a princess carry to the old Baekje Hospital café to offer warmth and comfort, which the Saintess accepts, leaning against him as their auras intertwine—a non-verbal confirmation of mutual humanity between a monster and an Undertaker.
Seated with instant coffee, the Saintess reports that her two-thousand-year efforts to infiltrate Nut’s domain have failed. She attempted to cross the boundary by nearing death to trigger visions of the afterlife, but a metaphorical "glass barrier" remained impassable. The MC analyzes their powers: the Saintess creates a realm of "nothingness" (stopped time, no life/pain), which is the polar opposite of Nut’s realm of "something" (an eternal, soul-filled hell). This creates an eternal stalemate where neither can invade the other. To break the barrier, they brainstorm anomalies related to reflection and identity. They consider mirrors, doppelgangers, the Ship of Theseus, and the Potato Saintess. The MC suddenly recalls a specific anomaly: the Magic Mirror from Snow White. He realizes this anomaly, which obsesses over the idea that existence in this world is a sin, is linked to the concept of a "copy" versus reality, potentially offering a way to breach Nut’s defenses or locate the Goddess of the Night.
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212
Chapter 212
The chapter begins with the Undertaker reflecting on Yu Ji-won’s immense political power in Korea before transitioning to his current location: a sparse, map-covered room adjacent to Noh Do-hwa’s quarters. Here, the Undertaker is accompanied by the Saintess (Jeong Ye-ji). They examine a 'Magic Mirror,' which the Undertaker identifies as a gateway to the Hidden World, though it remains inert due to his active Time Stop ability. The Saintess, who perceives reality through a fixed 'third-person omniscient' perspective after 2,000 years of isolation, struggles to relate to human concepts like the game *StarCraft*, prompting a brief, awkward exchange about memory and age. She reveals that physical touch is crucial for her sense of existence, as visual omniscience makes personal boundaries indistinct. The Undertaker wraps her in a blanket, uncovers the mirror, and requests a two-second resumption of time to test its connectivity. Upon release, the mirror verbally threatens them with 'Please die immediately' but offers no physical passage. To expand their team, the Saintess briefly releases time to summon Tutorial Fairy No. 264 and Yu Ji-won back into the room, a feat of speed the Undertaker notices but chooses not to comment on. He instructs the terrified Fairy to construct a dream within Ji-won’s sleep, using the mirror as the entry point. The Fairy initially resists, fearing mental collapse from the Saintess’s presence, but agrees after being promised sausages. They enter Ji-won’s dream, where she is initially frozen until the Saintess lifts her power. Ji-won, aware she is dreaming, engages in flattering banter with the Undertaker, praising his ability to see her 'true nature.' The Undertaker directs her attention to the mirror. Standing together—Undertaker, Saintess, Ji-won, and the Fairy—the mirror repeatedly issues its death threat. On the Undertaker’s signal, he and the Saintess place their hands on the glass. Instead of breaking the surface, their wrists pass through the mirror as if it were liquid, accompanied by shattering sounds interpreted as the Outer God’s reaction. The Saintess reacts with a rare aura flare. Hand in hand, they step through. Inside, the Undertaker freezes time again to halt the noise. When time resumes, they find themselves in Seoul Station, surrounded by stone-like frozen crowds under a monochrome sky. Above, the Outer God Nut hangs motionless in the sky, marking their successful transit into the Hidden World.
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10:35
Chapter 212
The chapter begins with the Undertaker reflecting on Yu Ji-won’s immense political power in Korea before transitioning to his current location: a sparse, map-covered room adjacent to Noh Do-hwa’s quarters. Here, the Undertaker is accompanied by the Saintess (Jeong Ye-ji). They examine a 'Magic Mirror,' which the Undertaker identifies as a gateway to the Hidden World, though it remains inert due to his active Time Stop ability. The Saintess, who perceives reality through a fixed 'third-person omniscient' perspective after 2,000 years of isolation, struggles to relate to human concepts like the game *StarCraft*, prompting a brief, awkward exchange about memory and age. She reveals that physical touch is crucial for her sense of existence, as visual omniscience makes personal boundaries indistinct. The Undertaker wraps her in a blanket, uncovers the mirror, and requests a two-second resumption of time to test its connectivity. Upon release, the mirror verbally threatens them with 'Please die immediately' but offers no physical passage. To expand their team, the Saintess briefly releases time to summon Tutorial Fairy No. 264 and Yu Ji-won back into the room, a feat of speed the Undertaker notices but chooses not to comment on. He instructs the terrified Fairy to construct a dream within Ji-won’s sleep, using the mirror as the entry point. The Fairy initially resists, fearing mental collapse from the Saintess’s presence, but agrees after being promised sausages. They enter Ji-won’s dream, where she is initially frozen until the Saintess lifts her power. Ji-won, aware she is dreaming, engages in flattering banter with the Undertaker, praising his ability to see her 'true nature.' The Undertaker directs her attention to the mirror. Standing together—Undertaker, Saintess, Ji-won, and the Fairy—the mirror repeatedly issues its death threat. On the Undertaker’s signal, he and the Saintess place their hands on the glass. Instead of breaking the surface, their wrists pass through the mirror as if it were liquid, accompanied by shattering sounds interpreted as the Outer God’s reaction. The Saintess reacts with a rare aura flare. Hand in hand, they step through. Inside, the Undertaker freezes time again to halt the noise. When time resumes, they find themselves in Seoul Station, surrounded by stone-like frozen crowds under a monochrome sky. Above, the Outer God Nut hangs motionless in the sky, marking their successful transit into the Hidden World.
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213
Chapter 213
In the colorless, frozen domain of the Outer God Nut, Go Yuir (the Undertaker) and Jeong Ye-ji (the Saintess) stroll through a desolate Seoul where time has stopped. Go Yuir reflects on the rarity of spending casual, unhurried time with the Saintess, contrasting it with their usual grim, combat-focused interactions. He considers the possibility of joining her as her Miko to stay connected across cycles, driven by a mutual understanding of their isolated existences. Their walk leads them to confront Nut, whose presence replaces the sun in the stratosphere, encasing the Earth in layers of glass etched with constellations. Go Yuir creates aura-platforms to ascend to the sky. Upon reaching Nut’s ‘eye’, he pierces it with his cane-sword, Do-hwa, causing the anomaly to split and seemingly die without resistance. Go Yuir asks the Saintess to unfreeze time to discuss breaking the cycles. However, the Saintess remains motionless, and a crimson lotus blooms in her chest. She reveals she is Nut’s apostle and incarnation; killing Nut killed her. She explains that Nut and she share fundamental traits—viewing the world as hell, controlling time, and possessing an omniscient perspective. Because Nut is the Outer God of time and the cycles, she grows stronger with each regression rather than resetting, making sealing ineffective. To prevent the world from turning into hell and to allow Go Yuir to continue his regressions uninterrupted, the Saintess decides to freeze the void permanently, trapping herself with Nut. She thanks Go Yuir for staying by her side, which kept her hope alive. Go Yuir places a Silver Bell bracelet on her wrist, promising to find a way to unseal her without destroying the world. The Saintess shares a final, awkward kiss and promises to see him soon. The Saintess freezes, becoming a statue in a colorless photograph, and Go Yuir is cast back to reality, alone and grieving.
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16:37
Chapter 213
In the colorless, frozen domain of the Outer God Nut, Go Yuir (the Undertaker) and Jeong Ye-ji (the Saintess) stroll through a desolate Seoul where time has stopped. Go Yuir reflects on the rarity of spending casual, unhurried time with the Saintess, contrasting it with their usual grim, combat-focused interactions. He considers the possibility of joining her as her Miko to stay connected across cycles, driven by a mutual understanding of their isolated existences. Their walk leads them to confront Nut, whose presence replaces the sun in the stratosphere, encasing the Earth in layers of glass etched with constellations. Go Yuir creates aura-platforms to ascend to the sky. Upon reaching Nut’s ‘eye’, he pierces it with his cane-sword, Do-hwa, causing the anomaly to split and seemingly die without resistance. Go Yuir asks the Saintess to unfreeze time to discuss breaking the cycles. However, the Saintess remains motionless, and a crimson lotus blooms in her chest. She reveals she is Nut’s apostle and incarnation; killing Nut killed her. She explains that Nut and she share fundamental traits—viewing the world as hell, controlling time, and possessing an omniscient perspective. Because Nut is the Outer God of time and the cycles, she grows stronger with each regression rather than resetting, making sealing ineffective. To prevent the world from turning into hell and to allow Go Yuir to continue his regressions uninterrupted, the Saintess decides to freeze the void permanently, trapping herself with Nut. She thanks Go Yuir for staying by her side, which kept her hope alive. Go Yuir places a Silver Bell bracelet on her wrist, promising to find a way to unseal her without destroying the world. The Saintess shares a final, awkward kiss and promises to see him soon. The Saintess freezes, becoming a statue in a colorless photograph, and Go Yuir is cast back to reality, alone and grieving.
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Chapter 214
The protagonist awakens in a dazzling summer, returning to reality after the hellish sword land has vanished. He finds that no one remembers the events of the previous cycle, including his companions like Noh Do-hwa and Sim Ah-ryeon, nor the protesters affected by the Regressor Virus. The Saintess of the 267th cycle has been erased from reality and memory, having sealed herself within the Hidden World to prevent the Night Goddess, Nut, from interfering with his regression. Summer passes, marked by the gradual deterioration of public safety on the Korean Peninsula as Clairvoyance and Telepathy are lost. The protagonist attempts to contact the Saintess through the Magic Mirror, which has ceased to function as a portal, but the search fails. He reflects on the silent observer who had guided him through previous cycles and realizes the Saintess was that figure. He acknowledges that he cannot inform anyone about the past cycles, nor can he reveal the Saintess’s potential to trigger Time Stop, as doing so would repeat the trauma of her isolation. Upon entering the 268th cycle at Busan Station, he immediately buys the Silver Bell for 9,900 won and displays overwhelming power in the Tutorial Dungeon to attract the attention of the Constellations. Notifications confirm that the Saintess of National Salvation is watching him again, providing relief. He retreats to a bathroom stall to compose himself, fearing that if the Saintess realizes her power, she will succumb to the same fate as Dang Seo-rin and trap herself in time. While washing his face, he presses his left hand, adorned with the Silver Bell, against the mirror and feels a distinct chill of 15°C, indicating her presence on the other side. Although they cannot speak or see each other, he perceives a connection through the glass. He whispers a plea to wait, and a faint imprint of a smaller hand overlays his own on the mirror surface. The Saintess responds with a message that she will see him soon. The chapter concludes with an entry detailing the ongoing subjugation of the Outer God-class threat, Nut.
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9:58
Chapter 214
The protagonist awakens in a dazzling summer, returning to reality after the hellish sword land has vanished. He finds that no one remembers the events of the previous cycle, including his companions like Noh Do-hwa and Sim Ah-ryeon, nor the protesters affected by the Regressor Virus. The Saintess of the 267th cycle has been erased from reality and memory, having sealed herself within the Hidden World to prevent the Night Goddess, Nut, from interfering with his regression. Summer passes, marked by the gradual deterioration of public safety on the Korean Peninsula as Clairvoyance and Telepathy are lost. The protagonist attempts to contact the Saintess through the Magic Mirror, which has ceased to function as a portal, but the search fails. He reflects on the silent observer who had guided him through previous cycles and realizes the Saintess was that figure. He acknowledges that he cannot inform anyone about the past cycles, nor can he reveal the Saintess’s potential to trigger Time Stop, as doing so would repeat the trauma of her isolation. Upon entering the 268th cycle at Busan Station, he immediately buys the Silver Bell for 9,900 won and displays overwhelming power in the Tutorial Dungeon to attract the attention of the Constellations. Notifications confirm that the Saintess of National Salvation is watching him again, providing relief. He retreats to a bathroom stall to compose himself, fearing that if the Saintess realizes her power, she will succumb to the same fate as Dang Seo-rin and trap herself in time. While washing his face, he presses his left hand, adorned with the Silver Bell, against the mirror and feels a distinct chill of 15°C, indicating her presence on the other side. Although they cannot speak or see each other, he perceives a connection through the glass. He whispers a plea to wait, and a faint imprint of a smaller hand overlays his own on the mirror surface. The Saintess responds with a message that she will see him soon. The chapter concludes with an entry detailing the ongoing subjugation of the Outer God-class threat, Nut.
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Chapter 215
The narrator, referring to himself as the Undertaker and using the speaker ID mc_spoken, reflects on the disparity between written novels and their illustrative counterparts, using his relationships with various companions as an example. He notes that while Lee Ha-yul spent most of her time in his Inunaki Tunnel hideout, she rarely appeared in his stories. This discrepancy is explained by her speech impediment; normally aided by a maid doll, she communicates through 'silent protests' involving her Aura when alone with him. In one instance, she writes on his back, causing him pain, which he interprets via his own Aura-reading skills. Sim Ah-ryeon, the Saintess, observes their closeness, remarking that they seem like siblings with a large age gap.
Lee Ha-yul then uses a sketchbook to flash a series of accusatory phrases at the narrator, labeling him a 'Regresser Monster' who appeared only after the Fourth Cycle with no prior memories. She questions if humanity can trust a monster with its fate. When the Saintess turns around, Lee Ha-yul quickly displays a flattering portrait of the narrator brewing coffee to distract her. The Saintess, unaware of the accusation, asks for the coffee recipe, to which the narrator explains his blend of instant coffees and cinnamon. Lee Ha-yul playfully critiques the terminology, noting that such skill transcends 'instant' coffee, though she acknowledges the taste remains good. The narrator reveals he is considering investigating his past to see if he is indeed the 'Regressor Monster' theory suggests.
The Saintess warns him against this, suggesting that if he were a regressor, he likely Time-Sealed his loved ones into Crystal Tombstones to protect them, making their current whereabouts unknown and the task of finding them nearly impossible, given there are at least 500,000 such tombs in Korea. The narrator accepts this logic, shelving the investigation until the 267th Cycle. There, he mobilized every fairy in his arsenal to search for the Saintess but found nothing. Instead, Fairy No. 264 led him into the dream of a fifty-something woman, where they spotted a figure resembling the narrator walking with a young child. The Fairy enthusiastically identified the dark aura and dead-fish eyes as the narrator's, prompting a painful Aura-press from the narrator to stop the exaggeration. Despite the blur, the narrator realized that fragments of his lost past, specifically from the First Cycle, might be hidden within these dreams, offering a potential key to his identity.
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10:18
Chapter 215
The narrator, referring to himself as the Undertaker and using the speaker ID mc_spoken, reflects on the disparity between written novels and their illustrative counterparts, using his relationships with various companions as an example. He notes that while Lee Ha-yul spent most of her time in his Inunaki Tunnel hideout, she rarely appeared in his stories. This discrepancy is explained by her speech impediment; normally aided by a maid doll, she communicates through 'silent protests' involving her Aura when alone with him. In one instance, she writes on his back, causing him pain, which he interprets via his own Aura-reading skills. Sim Ah-ryeon, the Saintess, observes their closeness, remarking that they seem like siblings with a large age gap.
Lee Ha-yul then uses a sketchbook to flash a series of accusatory phrases at the narrator, labeling him a 'Regresser Monster' who appeared only after the Fourth Cycle with no prior memories. She questions if humanity can trust a monster with its fate. When the Saintess turns around, Lee Ha-yul quickly displays a flattering portrait of the narrator brewing coffee to distract her. The Saintess, unaware of the accusation, asks for the coffee recipe, to which the narrator explains his blend of instant coffees and cinnamon. Lee Ha-yul playfully critiques the terminology, noting that such skill transcends 'instant' coffee, though she acknowledges the taste remains good. The narrator reveals he is considering investigating his past to see if he is indeed the 'Regressor Monster' theory suggests.
The Saintess warns him against this, suggesting that if he were a regressor, he likely Time-Sealed his loved ones into Crystal Tombstones to protect them, making their current whereabouts unknown and the task of finding them nearly impossible, given there are at least 500,000 such tombs in Korea. The narrator accepts this logic, shelving the investigation until the 267th Cycle. There, he mobilized every fairy in his arsenal to search for the Saintess but found nothing. Instead, Fairy No. 264 led him into the dream of a fifty-something woman, where they spotted a figure resembling the narrator walking with a young child. The Fairy enthusiastically identified the dark aura and dead-fish eyes as the narrator's, prompting a painful Aura-press from the narrator to stop the exaggeration. Despite the blur, the narrator realized that fragments of his lost past, specifically from the First Cycle, might be hidden within these dreams, offering a potential key to his identity.
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Chapter 216
The protagonist seeks to reconstruct the identity of the Original Undertaker from the first cycle by analyzing dreamscapes. He invites Cheon Yo-hwa to assist, requiring her to release Infinite Void, the entity sealed within her. Cheon Yo-hwa, described with orange hair in a ponytail, a white sailor uniform, and Jordan basketball shoes, initially complains about helping but eagerly agrees to view the protagonist's childhood silhouette. Infinite Void emerges from Yo-hwa, whose eyes turn a dark, eerie red. The entity taunts the protagonist for his coldness and notes the restrictive seals (Doppelganger, Split Personality) he placed upon her, which limit her capacity. The protagonist remains indifferent, focusing on the task.
Infinite Void uses her powers to restore the image quality of the dreamscapes, transforming blurry silhouettes into hyper-realistic, albeit slightly muted, scenes. The first restored image reveals the Original Undertaker as an ordinary elementary school boy wearing an oversized fuzzy hat, walking hand-in-hand with a woman identified as his mother. However, the woman's face is obscured by digital noise and a '[404 - Not Found]' error, which Infinite Void confirms is due to a Time Seal erasing her existence from the data. The protagonist notes he is not disappointed, as he has no memory of her to begin with.
Continuing the investigation across multiple dreams, the protagonist maps the Original Undertaker's social connections. He appears as a distant acquaintance or 'extra' in the lives of others, never forming close bonds. Every attempt to trace a closer relationship—such as a high school friend—results in the same erasure, with the individuals replaced by static and 404 errors. The protagonist concludes that the Original Undertaker was entirely isolated, having no family, relatives, or friends in the eyes of the world; he was the 'Nameless One.'
Infinite Void explains this isolation: as a Void God, she could not calculate the protagonist's behavioral patterns because he possessed no data, making him a statistical void. She also notes that the protagonist’s weapon, Do-hwa, shares this 'nameless' trait. The protagonist, however, identifies a logical inconsistency. If the Original Undertaker used Time Seals to erase his family and friends, there should be 'Crystal Tombstones' marking their deaths in Korea, yet none exist. Furthermore, the protagonist possesses the 'Complete Memory' ability from the 5th cycle, which should preserve memories even after millennia. The fact that he has no memories of his family, despite the ability existing when the events were recent, suggests his memories were not merely forgotten or sealed, but fundamentally altered or absent. The chapter ends with the realization that the erasure of the first cycle's Undertaker was not just physical deletion, but something more profound.
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12:18
Chapter 216
The protagonist seeks to reconstruct the identity of the Original Undertaker from the first cycle by analyzing dreamscapes. He invites Cheon Yo-hwa to assist, requiring her to release Infinite Void, the entity sealed within her. Cheon Yo-hwa, described with orange hair in a ponytail, a white sailor uniform, and Jordan basketball shoes, initially complains about helping but eagerly agrees to view the protagonist's childhood silhouette. Infinite Void emerges from Yo-hwa, whose eyes turn a dark, eerie red. The entity taunts the protagonist for his coldness and notes the restrictive seals (Doppelganger, Split Personality) he placed upon her, which limit her capacity. The protagonist remains indifferent, focusing on the task.
Infinite Void uses her powers to restore the image quality of the dreamscapes, transforming blurry silhouettes into hyper-realistic, albeit slightly muted, scenes. The first restored image reveals the Original Undertaker as an ordinary elementary school boy wearing an oversized fuzzy hat, walking hand-in-hand with a woman identified as his mother. However, the woman's face is obscured by digital noise and a '[404 - Not Found]' error, which Infinite Void confirms is due to a Time Seal erasing her existence from the data. The protagonist notes he is not disappointed, as he has no memory of her to begin with.
Continuing the investigation across multiple dreams, the protagonist maps the Original Undertaker's social connections. He appears as a distant acquaintance or 'extra' in the lives of others, never forming close bonds. Every attempt to trace a closer relationship—such as a high school friend—results in the same erasure, with the individuals replaced by static and 404 errors. The protagonist concludes that the Original Undertaker was entirely isolated, having no family, relatives, or friends in the eyes of the world; he was the 'Nameless One.'
Infinite Void explains this isolation: as a Void God, she could not calculate the protagonist's behavioral patterns because he possessed no data, making him a statistical void. She also notes that the protagonist’s weapon, Do-hwa, shares this 'nameless' trait. The protagonist, however, identifies a logical inconsistency. If the Original Undertaker used Time Seals to erase his family and friends, there should be 'Crystal Tombstones' marking their deaths in Korea, yet none exist. Furthermore, the protagonist possesses the 'Complete Memory' ability from the 5th cycle, which should preserve memories even after millennia. The fact that he has no memories of his family, despite the ability existing when the events were recent, suggests his memories were not merely forgotten or sealed, but fundamentally altered or absent. The chapter ends with the realization that the erasure of the first cycle's Undertaker was not just physical deletion, but something more profound.
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Chapter 217
The narrator (Undertaker) clarifies his hierarchical dominance over Infinite Void, rejecting any notion of betrayal. He presents a paper reading 'self-awareness' to Infinite Void, confirming his suspicion that the entity is vulnerable to regression and has predictable behavior patterns across cycles. Infinite Void, wearing Cheon Yo-hwa’s appearance, complains about being the 'heroine' but accepts the fate. The narrator commands Infinite Void to change from Baekhwa Girls' High white sailor uniform to black, which it does via static manipulation. The narrator then reveals a second paper, 'intelligence,' and tears it up, explaining he removed Infinite Void’s higher cognitive functions to prevent it from analyzing his moves beyond basic randomness. He proposes a plan to dive into lucid dreams of past cycles, starting from the 250th, to verify if any 'monsters' or regressors appeared in earlier cycles like the 4th, a precaution against the 'Brain in a Vat' hypothesis. Infinite Void critiques the logic but agrees. They enter the 250th cycle dream, where they encounter the Undertaker of that era, who is reading Hegel’s *Phenomenology of Spirit*. The dream-Undertaker tests them by asking passwords ('Café au lait' and 'Schopenhauer'). Upon correct answers, the dream-Undertaker commits suicide instantly, proving the narrator’s strength and reality. This process repeats for the 200th, 150th, 100th, and 50th cycles. While the narrator remains unaffected, Infinite Void suffers severe physical distress, vomiting rainbow static that regenerates into miniature versions of itself before vanishing. As they delve deeper, Infinite Void realizes this is not a dream but the narrator’s domain, a corrupted echo of the Divine Realm he destroyed at Baekhwa Girls' High. It notes the environment drains HP/MP and feels like a void. The chapter ends with Infinite Void holding the narrator's hand, its red eyes reflecting his face, identical to the dead Undertakers they have just observed, suggesting a disturbing continuity or transformation.
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11:30
Chapter 217
The narrator (Undertaker) clarifies his hierarchical dominance over Infinite Void, rejecting any notion of betrayal. He presents a paper reading 'self-awareness' to Infinite Void, confirming his suspicion that the entity is vulnerable to regression and has predictable behavior patterns across cycles. Infinite Void, wearing Cheon Yo-hwa’s appearance, complains about being the 'heroine' but accepts the fate. The narrator commands Infinite Void to change from Baekhwa Girls' High white sailor uniform to black, which it does via static manipulation. The narrator then reveals a second paper, 'intelligence,' and tears it up, explaining he removed Infinite Void’s higher cognitive functions to prevent it from analyzing his moves beyond basic randomness. He proposes a plan to dive into lucid dreams of past cycles, starting from the 250th, to verify if any 'monsters' or regressors appeared in earlier cycles like the 4th, a precaution against the 'Brain in a Vat' hypothesis. Infinite Void critiques the logic but agrees. They enter the 250th cycle dream, where they encounter the Undertaker of that era, who is reading Hegel’s *Phenomenology of Spirit*. The dream-Undertaker tests them by asking passwords ('Café au lait' and 'Schopenhauer'). Upon correct answers, the dream-Undertaker commits suicide instantly, proving the narrator’s strength and reality. This process repeats for the 200th, 150th, 100th, and 50th cycles. While the narrator remains unaffected, Infinite Void suffers severe physical distress, vomiting rainbow static that regenerates into miniature versions of itself before vanishing. As they delve deeper, Infinite Void realizes this is not a dream but the narrator’s domain, a corrupted echo of the Divine Realm he destroyed at Baekhwa Girls' High. It notes the environment drains HP/MP and feels like a void. The chapter ends with Infinite Void holding the narrator's hand, its red eyes reflecting his face, identical to the dead Undertakers they have just observed, suggesting a disturbing continuity or transformation.
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Chapter 218
The Undertaker (MC) engages in a dream conversation with Infinite Void, discussing the nature of his memories and dreams. The Undertaker explains that his "dreams" are actually lucid dreams or nightmare-anomalies, serving as a litmus test for reality. He asks Infinite Void to help track anomalies while hunting other Undertakers. They confront the 5th cycle Undertaker, who has charred, dead eyes. The future Undertaker reveals his identity and demands to know if the past self remembers meeting Dang Seo-rin in the 4th cycle. The 5th cycle Undertaker is confused, unable to recall the meeting clearly. The future Undertaker kills the 5th cycle version to collapse the dreamscape. Infinite Void confirms no anomalies are present, suggesting the memory loss is internal. The future Undertaker hypothesizes that "Time Seal" erases existence from everyone's memory except the user's, but his acquisition of "Complete Memory" later created Crystal Tombstones (mirrors) to preserve those erased. However, before gaining Complete Memory, he had erased almost all human connections using Time Seal, causing severe memory fragmentation and amnesia about his past, including Dang Seo-rin and his family. He deduces an unknown individual, "X," was crucial to his pre-5th cycle life, and X's erasure caused a void in his memory regarding Dang Seo-rin. Attempts to access earlier dreams (4th to 1st cycle) yield only errors, leaving the Undertaker with no origin memories. As they leave, Infinite Void, mimicking Cheon Yo-hwa, gifts the Undertaker a restored memory fragment: a hospital obstetrics ward with a static-noise-covered woman (supposed mother) holding a baby. Infinite Void identifies the baby as the Undertaker. The Undertaker reflects on this proof of his humanity, acknowledging that despite memory loss, he has an origin. When Infinite Void asks for control over the Tutorial Fairies in return, the Undertaker hands him a slip of paper with "No" written on it, which Infinite Void spits out.
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Chapter 218
The Undertaker (MC) engages in a dream conversation with Infinite Void, discussing the nature of his memories and dreams. The Undertaker explains that his "dreams" are actually lucid dreams or nightmare-anomalies, serving as a litmus test for reality. He asks Infinite Void to help track anomalies while hunting other Undertakers. They confront the 5th cycle Undertaker, who has charred, dead eyes. The future Undertaker reveals his identity and demands to know if the past self remembers meeting Dang Seo-rin in the 4th cycle. The 5th cycle Undertaker is confused, unable to recall the meeting clearly. The future Undertaker kills the 5th cycle version to collapse the dreamscape. Infinite Void confirms no anomalies are present, suggesting the memory loss is internal. The future Undertaker hypothesizes that "Time Seal" erases existence from everyone's memory except the user's, but his acquisition of "Complete Memory" later created Crystal Tombstones (mirrors) to preserve those erased. However, before gaining Complete Memory, he had erased almost all human connections using Time Seal, causing severe memory fragmentation and amnesia about his past, including Dang Seo-rin and his family. He deduces an unknown individual, "X," was crucial to his pre-5th cycle life, and X's erasure caused a void in his memory regarding Dang Seo-rin. Attempts to access earlier dreams (4th to 1st cycle) yield only errors, leaving the Undertaker with no origin memories. As they leave, Infinite Void, mimicking Cheon Yo-hwa, gifts the Undertaker a restored memory fragment: a hospital obstetrics ward with a static-noise-covered woman (supposed mother) holding a baby. Infinite Void identifies the baby as the Undertaker. The Undertaker reflects on this proof of his humanity, acknowledging that despite memory loss, he has an origin. When Infinite Void asks for control over the Tutorial Fairies in return, the Undertaker hands him a slip of paper with "No" written on it, which Infinite Void spits out.
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Chapter 219
At the National Road Management Corps headquarters swimming pool, Noh Do-hwa brings up her concerns about recent shifts in public morality to the narrator. She explains that a coordinated slander campaign has erupted across the SG Net, targeting the Corps, Samcheon World, and Baekhwa Girls' High School. The online discourse is filled with baseless accusations, such as claims that the Corps deliberately understaffs to hoard tax siphons, or that Dang Seo-rin holds cruel dissection shows. Although the narrator initially suspects a rival guild is orchestrating this, Do-hwa reveals that the posters are unconnected ordinary Awakeners. The narrator identifies this as an anomaly and contacts Jeong Ye-ji, the Saintess, who confirms the behavior is spreading in real-world conversations as well. The Saintess categorizes the phenomenon as a "Witch Hunt" mental anomaly where individuals subconsciously accept and amplify baseless accusations, always concluding with "I knew it all along." The narrator deduces the entity parasitizes language itself. To test the anomaly, the narrator enlists Sim Ah-ryeon, the Librarian of the Great Library, who creates anonymous accounts to stir the pot by accusing Cheonghae Guild of spreading the rumors. When Ah-ryeon exposes the alleged instigator's identity, the public opinion instantly flips, condemning Cheonghae Guild. However, the narrator observes that the anomaly does not dissipate; instead, new, unrelated individuals join the condemnation, proving the entity is indifferent to facts and simply seeks to incite division and destruction through rumor.
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Chapter 219
At the National Road Management Corps headquarters swimming pool, Noh Do-hwa brings up her concerns about recent shifts in public morality to the narrator. She explains that a coordinated slander campaign has erupted across the SG Net, targeting the Corps, Samcheon World, and Baekhwa Girls' High School. The online discourse is filled with baseless accusations, such as claims that the Corps deliberately understaffs to hoard tax siphons, or that Dang Seo-rin holds cruel dissection shows. Although the narrator initially suspects a rival guild is orchestrating this, Do-hwa reveals that the posters are unconnected ordinary Awakeners. The narrator identifies this as an anomaly and contacts Jeong Ye-ji, the Saintess, who confirms the behavior is spreading in real-world conversations as well. The Saintess categorizes the phenomenon as a "Witch Hunt" mental anomaly where individuals subconsciously accept and amplify baseless accusations, always concluding with "I knew it all along." The narrator deduces the entity parasitizes language itself. To test the anomaly, the narrator enlists Sim Ah-ryeon, the Librarian of the Great Library, who creates anonymous accounts to stir the pot by accusing Cheonghae Guild of spreading the rumors. When Ah-ryeon exposes the alleged instigator's identity, the public opinion instantly flips, condemning Cheonghae Guild. However, the narrator observes that the anomaly does not dissipate; instead, new, unrelated individuals join the condemnation, proving the entity is indifferent to facts and simply seeks to incite division and destruction through rumor.
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Chapter 220
The "Witch Hunt" anomaly sweeps the Korean Peninsula, infecting the population with a compulsive need to claim foresight, repeatedly shouting, "I knew it would happen," whenever misfortune strikes or even during random events. This pseudo-intellectual arrogance disrupts social order, as infected individuals adopt the persona of objective third-party observers, ignoring the chaotic reality that prediction is nearly impossible in the Void-affected world. Inside the National Road Management Corps guild hall, the Undertaker acknowledges the anomaly's severity but finds solace in Sim Ah-ryeon’s analysis. Ah-ryeon, referred to by the nickname OldManGoryeo, dissects the phenomenon, arguing it differs from traditional witch hunts because it lacks subtlety and anonymity. She identifies the core trait as "pseudo-intellectualism," where individuals seek to stand out by projecting false omniscience.
Ah-ryeon advises the Undertaker to counter this anomaly not with debate, but with an overwhelming, unpredictable spectacle so shocking that it silences the critics’ pretense of foresight. She emphasizes that the solution must be extraordinary enough to leave observers unable to say, "I knew it would happen." Trusting her logic despite reservations from Jeong Ye-ji (the Saintess), who warns against relying on Ah-ryeon’s advice, the Undertaker agrees to execute a grand plan. He selects exactly 360 individuals—the most vocal proponents of the anomaly—symbolizing the mob rule that condemned Socrates. He kidnaps them and confines them within a Greek-style temple he constructs using his Aura, transforming the site into an altar for the anomaly.
Inside the temple, the captives immediately fall into the anomaly’s trap, accusing the Undertaker of tyranny, dictatorship, and conspiracy with Dang Seo-rin, all while proudly claiming they predicted his actions. They mistake the gravity of their situation for a predictable political maneuver. The Undertaker attempts to intimidate them with his raw Aura, darkening the sky and creating a storm, but the captives dismiss it as brute force and inefficient combat tactics, doubling down on their pseudo-intellectual critiques. Realizing that raw power alone fails to break their cognitive dissonance, the Undertaker decides to escalate. He dismisses Yu Ji-won’s suggestion to execute the infected, opting instead for a more psychological blow. He orders Yu Ji-won to bring Hong Bi-cheong, the Sword Marquess, preparing to unveil the Sword Marquess’s incredible rebirth technique as the ultimate countermeasure to silence the arrogance of the pseudo-intellectuals.
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Chapter 220
The "Witch Hunt" anomaly sweeps the Korean Peninsula, infecting the population with a compulsive need to claim foresight, repeatedly shouting, "I knew it would happen," whenever misfortune strikes or even during random events. This pseudo-intellectual arrogance disrupts social order, as infected individuals adopt the persona of objective third-party observers, ignoring the chaotic reality that prediction is nearly impossible in the Void-affected world. Inside the National Road Management Corps guild hall, the Undertaker acknowledges the anomaly's severity but finds solace in Sim Ah-ryeon’s analysis. Ah-ryeon, referred to by the nickname OldManGoryeo, dissects the phenomenon, arguing it differs from traditional witch hunts because it lacks subtlety and anonymity. She identifies the core trait as "pseudo-intellectualism," where individuals seek to stand out by projecting false omniscience.
Ah-ryeon advises the Undertaker to counter this anomaly not with debate, but with an overwhelming, unpredictable spectacle so shocking that it silences the critics’ pretense of foresight. She emphasizes that the solution must be extraordinary enough to leave observers unable to say, "I knew it would happen." Trusting her logic despite reservations from Jeong Ye-ji (the Saintess), who warns against relying on Ah-ryeon’s advice, the Undertaker agrees to execute a grand plan. He selects exactly 360 individuals—the most vocal proponents of the anomaly—symbolizing the mob rule that condemned Socrates. He kidnaps them and confines them within a Greek-style temple he constructs using his Aura, transforming the site into an altar for the anomaly.
Inside the temple, the captives immediately fall into the anomaly’s trap, accusing the Undertaker of tyranny, dictatorship, and conspiracy with Dang Seo-rin, all while proudly claiming they predicted his actions. They mistake the gravity of their situation for a predictable political maneuver. The Undertaker attempts to intimidate them with his raw Aura, darkening the sky and creating a storm, but the captives dismiss it as brute force and inefficient combat tactics, doubling down on their pseudo-intellectual critiques. Realizing that raw power alone fails to break their cognitive dissonance, the Undertaker decides to escalate. He dismisses Yu Ji-won’s suggestion to execute the infected, opting instead for a more psychological blow. He orders Yu Ji-won to bring Hong Bi-cheong, the Sword Marquess, preparing to unveil the Sword Marquess’s incredible rebirth technique as the ultimate countermeasure to silence the arrogance of the pseudo-intellectuals.
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Chapter 221
The Undertaker initiates a complex operation to force the Sword Marquess of Yudolguk into Rejuvenation, a state where an old master reverts to their prime. After a failed attempt where he merely recited the Marquess's past enlightenment text, the Undertaker escalates his tactics. He first performs the Mount Hua Sword Dance himself, demonstrating the movements and reciting the mantra, which sparks a momentary reaction from the Marquess. Unsatisfied, the Undertaker deploys 130 cursed CRT televisions surrounding the Marquess, broadcasting ghostly mimics of his own dance alongside distorted audio of the Heart Sutra and an MP3 of the mantra. This sensory overload bewilders the Marquess and silences the 360 captive observers.
Next, the Undertaker brings in Lee Ha-yul and Oh Dok-seo. Ha-yul attaches puppet strings to the Marquess’s joints, forcing him to perform the difficult Sword Dance mechanically while Dok-seo raps the enlightenment mantra over a cursed microphone and synthesized beat. Sim Ah-ryeon stands by, continuously healing the Marquess’s straining body to prevent permanent injury, adding a layer of cruel care to the psychological warfare. The spectacle drives the captives into a state of terrified awe, stripping away their previous arrogance.
As the dance concludes, a synthetic scent of plum blossoms emanates from the Marquess, signaling he is on the brink of enlightenment but not quite there. To push him over the edge, the Undertaker shows him a fake SG Net post on his smartphone. The post claims to transport the user to another world where they become a Sword God, a trap designed to trigger 'Hero Syndrome' and provide the final emotional catalyst for the Rebirth-mon transformation. The Marquess clicks the link, triggering a blinding light and the scent of true plum blossoms. His body transforms from a wrinkled old man into a gray-haired youth, completing the Rejuvenation. The sudden display of impossible power causes the 360 captives, who were slanderous spirits, to lose their composure, scream in existential despair, and flee their bodies into the forest. The mission is a success. In the aftermath, the newly rejuvenated Sword Marquess acknowledges the effort but immediately declares his desire to beat the Undertaker, a reaction the Undertaker anticipated.
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15:04
Chapter 221
The Undertaker initiates a complex operation to force the Sword Marquess of Yudolguk into Rejuvenation, a state where an old master reverts to their prime. After a failed attempt where he merely recited the Marquess's past enlightenment text, the Undertaker escalates his tactics. He first performs the Mount Hua Sword Dance himself, demonstrating the movements and reciting the mantra, which sparks a momentary reaction from the Marquess. Unsatisfied, the Undertaker deploys 130 cursed CRT televisions surrounding the Marquess, broadcasting ghostly mimics of his own dance alongside distorted audio of the Heart Sutra and an MP3 of the mantra. This sensory overload bewilders the Marquess and silences the 360 captive observers.
Next, the Undertaker brings in Lee Ha-yul and Oh Dok-seo. Ha-yul attaches puppet strings to the Marquess’s joints, forcing him to perform the difficult Sword Dance mechanically while Dok-seo raps the enlightenment mantra over a cursed microphone and synthesized beat. Sim Ah-ryeon stands by, continuously healing the Marquess’s straining body to prevent permanent injury, adding a layer of cruel care to the psychological warfare. The spectacle drives the captives into a state of terrified awe, stripping away their previous arrogance.
As the dance concludes, a synthetic scent of plum blossoms emanates from the Marquess, signaling he is on the brink of enlightenment but not quite there. To push him over the edge, the Undertaker shows him a fake SG Net post on his smartphone. The post claims to transport the user to another world where they become a Sword God, a trap designed to trigger 'Hero Syndrome' and provide the final emotional catalyst for the Rebirth-mon transformation. The Marquess clicks the link, triggering a blinding light and the scent of true plum blossoms. His body transforms from a wrinkled old man into a gray-haired youth, completing the Rejuvenation. The sudden display of impossible power causes the 360 captives, who were slanderous spirits, to lose their composure, scream in existential despair, and flee their bodies into the forest. The mission is a success. In the aftermath, the newly rejuvenated Sword Marquess acknowledges the effort but immediately declares his desire to beat the Undertaker, a reaction the Undertaker anticipated.
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Chapter 222
The chapter opens with reflections on the narrator's long-term search for teleportation abilities, a quest undertaken by the Undertaker after Old Man Scho failed to find one. The Undertaker travels extensively, eventually bonding with the Great Priestess over drinks. During their conversation, they discuss magical contracts and spirits; the Great Priestess reveals she serves a nine-tailed fox modeled after Tamamo-no-Mae, which complicates her mental age despite her physical youth. The dialogue shifts to Tutorial Dungeons, where the Great Priestess recounts a bizarre incident from her own tutorial. She describes a group of roughly one hundred summoned individuals, led by Fairy No. 1675. Immediately upon arrival, a woman began screaming in agony as her hair turned from black to white, signaling an instantaneous Awakening. While screaming, the woman repeatedly called out the name "Awndataka" before her head violently exploded, sending a piece of flesh onto the Great Priestess’s cheek. The Great Priestess was certain the fairy was not responsible, noting the fairy’s confusion. The Undertaker, unsettled by the story, summoned Fairy No. 264 to investigate. Fairy No. 264 explained that Fairy No. 1679 died during that specific tutorial, so data was incomplete. However, using the power of the Infinite Void, the fairy reconstructed the woman’s final screams. Upon listening to the playback, the Undertaker realized the Great Priestess had misheard the name due to language barriers and her lack of Complete Memory. The distorted cry was not "Awndataka," but "Undateikeo"—the Undertaker’s true name. The chapter concludes with the terrifying realization that immediately after the Infinite Void descended, a stranger in a distant Japanese tutorial dungeon exploded while screaming the narrator’s name.
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12:27
Chapter 222
The chapter opens with reflections on the narrator's long-term search for teleportation abilities, a quest undertaken by the Undertaker after Old Man Scho failed to find one. The Undertaker travels extensively, eventually bonding with the Great Priestess over drinks. During their conversation, they discuss magical contracts and spirits; the Great Priestess reveals she serves a nine-tailed fox modeled after Tamamo-no-Mae, which complicates her mental age despite her physical youth. The dialogue shifts to Tutorial Dungeons, where the Great Priestess recounts a bizarre incident from her own tutorial. She describes a group of roughly one hundred summoned individuals, led by Fairy No. 1675. Immediately upon arrival, a woman began screaming in agony as her hair turned from black to white, signaling an instantaneous Awakening. While screaming, the woman repeatedly called out the name "Awndataka" before her head violently exploded, sending a piece of flesh onto the Great Priestess’s cheek. The Great Priestess was certain the fairy was not responsible, noting the fairy’s confusion. The Undertaker, unsettled by the story, summoned Fairy No. 264 to investigate. Fairy No. 264 explained that Fairy No. 1679 died during that specific tutorial, so data was incomplete. However, using the power of the Infinite Void, the fairy reconstructed the woman’s final screams. Upon listening to the playback, the Undertaker realized the Great Priestess had misheard the name due to language barriers and her lack of Complete Memory. The distorted cry was not "Awndataka," but "Undateikeo"—the Undertaker’s true name. The chapter concludes with the terrifying realization that immediately after the Infinite Void descended, a stranger in a distant Japanese tutorial dungeon exploded while screaming the narrator’s name.
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Chapter 223
The narrative opens with the Undertaker reflecting on a Japanese individual named 'Y' who screamed his name before self-destructing. In a swimming pool, Noh Do-hwa queries if 'Y' was an acquaintance, noting that the Undertaker’s early memories were erased. He dismisses this, reasoning that his close contacts are under Time Seals, making it unlikely a stranger would call his name at death. Do-hwa teases him about hidden schemes, and the Undertaker deflects. The mystery is solved when Oh Dok-seo reveals that 'Y' corresponds to the 'fake protagonist' in the prologue of *Omniscient Regressor’s Viewpoint* (ORV), a novel she reads for entertainment. Dok-seo explains that 'Y' awoke the ability of Prophecy, granting her foresight. Initially excited by her power to save the world and befriend the future Great Priestess, 'Y’s' vision shifted to the endless, visceral suffering of a man with pitch-black eyes—implied to be the Undertaker—who died repeatedly across countless timelines. Overwhelmed by the sheer scale of trauma, 'Y’ realized her power was a curse; she foresaw a life of witnessing this pain eternally and chose suicide by exploding her head upon full Awakening. Dok-seo notes that six Prophets worldwide committed suicide simultaneously for the same reason. The Undertaker interprets this as the Outer God Admin discarding powerful candidates who couldn't handle the reality of his existence, filtering the truth into the novel for Dok-seo. Suspecting the novel omits details, the Undertaker later visits Kyoto to find 'Y’s' corpse, which is pixelated but intact. He discovers a dying message written in blood: 'SU'. He ponders if it means Success, Suicide, or something else, ultimately deciding to write 'SUCCESS' alongside it. He buries her with a small funeral, choosing to view the ambiguous message as encouragement rather than a curse.
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Chapter 223
The narrative opens with the Undertaker reflecting on a Japanese individual named 'Y' who screamed his name before self-destructing. In a swimming pool, Noh Do-hwa queries if 'Y' was an acquaintance, noting that the Undertaker’s early memories were erased. He dismisses this, reasoning that his close contacts are under Time Seals, making it unlikely a stranger would call his name at death. Do-hwa teases him about hidden schemes, and the Undertaker deflects. The mystery is solved when Oh Dok-seo reveals that 'Y' corresponds to the 'fake protagonist' in the prologue of *Omniscient Regressor’s Viewpoint* (ORV), a novel she reads for entertainment. Dok-seo explains that 'Y' awoke the ability of Prophecy, granting her foresight. Initially excited by her power to save the world and befriend the future Great Priestess, 'Y’s' vision shifted to the endless, visceral suffering of a man with pitch-black eyes—implied to be the Undertaker—who died repeatedly across countless timelines. Overwhelmed by the sheer scale of trauma, 'Y’ realized her power was a curse; she foresaw a life of witnessing this pain eternally and chose suicide by exploding her head upon full Awakening. Dok-seo notes that six Prophets worldwide committed suicide simultaneously for the same reason. The Undertaker interprets this as the Outer God Admin discarding powerful candidates who couldn't handle the reality of his existence, filtering the truth into the novel for Dok-seo. Suspecting the novel omits details, the Undertaker later visits Kyoto to find 'Y’s' corpse, which is pixelated but intact. He discovers a dying message written in blood: 'SU'. He ponders if it means Success, Suicide, or something else, ultimately deciding to write 'SUCCESS' alongside it. He buries her with a small funeral, choosing to view the ambiguous message as encouragement rather than a curse.
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Chapter 224
The narrator, Go Yuir (Undertaker), opens with a meta-commentary on why he avoids recording the exact moment of world destruction, citing two reasons: protecting comrades' reputations and sheer entertainment value. He explains that in many cycles, beloved allies like Lee Ha-yul, Sim Ah-ryeon, and Cheon Yo-hwa turned into anomalies and killed him, forcing him to erase those cycles from his personal archives to prevent reader outrage. The first reason is altruistic; the second is because watching fellow survivors succumb to 'Mastermind Syndrome'—a delusion that they orchestrated the apocalypse—is hilarious, particularly Seo Gyu's persistent claims of being the 'SG Man.' He recounts the 243rd cycle where Seo Gyu, the last survivor, convinced himself he was the mastermind, leading to a confrontation where Undertaker punched him and threw him off the edge of the flat Earth into the Void before succumbing to the world's collapse himself.
The narrative then shifts to the start of the 244th cycle. Upon waking in the Busan Station Concourse, Undertaker senses an immediate, visceral wrongness, distinct from previous regressions. He observes that Seo Gyu has been altered: he is completely bald, a trait he insists he has always possessed. Simultaneously, Sim Ah-ryeon no longer stutters and firmly rejects Lee Baek's group, displaying unexpected agency. Go Yuri is missing her shadow, a detail only Undertaker notices. These changes occur too early for the Butterfly Effect. Seeking answers, Undertaker approaches Seo Gyu, posing as a former personal training client to de-escalate his conflict with Tutorial Fairy No. 264. He then approaches Dang Seo-rin, who invites him to join her survival group. However, the anomaly deepens: Seo-rin is missing her witch’s hat and broomstick, and claims to prefer Pokémon and cars over her usual interests. The chapter ends with an explicit ANOMALY ALERT, confirming that fundamental reality or character identities have been tampered with before the tutorial even concluded.
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Chapter 224
The narrator, Go Yuir (Undertaker), opens with a meta-commentary on why he avoids recording the exact moment of world destruction, citing two reasons: protecting comrades' reputations and sheer entertainment value. He explains that in many cycles, beloved allies like Lee Ha-yul, Sim Ah-ryeon, and Cheon Yo-hwa turned into anomalies and killed him, forcing him to erase those cycles from his personal archives to prevent reader outrage. The first reason is altruistic; the second is because watching fellow survivors succumb to 'Mastermind Syndrome'—a delusion that they orchestrated the apocalypse—is hilarious, particularly Seo Gyu's persistent claims of being the 'SG Man.' He recounts the 243rd cycle where Seo Gyu, the last survivor, convinced himself he was the mastermind, leading to a confrontation where Undertaker punched him and threw him off the edge of the flat Earth into the Void before succumbing to the world's collapse himself.
The narrative then shifts to the start of the 244th cycle. Upon waking in the Busan Station Concourse, Undertaker senses an immediate, visceral wrongness, distinct from previous regressions. He observes that Seo Gyu has been altered: he is completely bald, a trait he insists he has always possessed. Simultaneously, Sim Ah-ryeon no longer stutters and firmly rejects Lee Baek's group, displaying unexpected agency. Go Yuri is missing her shadow, a detail only Undertaker notices. These changes occur too early for the Butterfly Effect. Seeking answers, Undertaker approaches Seo Gyu, posing as a former personal training client to de-escalate his conflict with Tutorial Fairy No. 264. He then approaches Dang Seo-rin, who invites him to join her survival group. However, the anomaly deepens: Seo-rin is missing her witch’s hat and broomstick, and claims to prefer Pokémon and cars over her usual interests. The chapter ends with an explicit ANOMALY ALERT, confirming that fundamental reality or character identities have been tampered with before the tutorial even concluded.
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Chapter 225
The Undertaker (Go Yuir) recounts the mental exhaustion of the 244th cycle, where his comrades appeared to have lost defining traits, effectively becoming different people. He sought to identify these changes to counter a mysterious anomaly. His investigation began with Dang Seo-rin, who had abandoned her witch persona and train obsession, behaving like a generic soulless individual identified by the Undertaker as a 'Yu Ji-won' rather than the Great Witch. He then confronted Seo Gyu, who hid his hair and nerdy interests, prompting Yu Ji-won to advise the Undertaker to stay out of it. The Undertaker tested Noh Do-hwa, expecting her characteristic MZ-generation disdain for patients, but found her kind and non-discriminatory, confirming she was not her usual self. He similarly found Jeong Ye-ji uninterested in aquariums and preferring lizards, and Cheon Yo-hwa refusing to address him as 'teacher' or wear her signature white sailor uniform. Even Rika (Manyo Neko) had abandoned her cat-like speech patterns. The shock extended to subtle details, such as Old Man Scho drinking hazelnut Americano instead of his usual café au lait, leading the Undertaker to despair and retreat to the Inunaki Tunnel. There, he questioned his sanity, considering if he was dreaming or a brain in a jar. Yu Ji-won remained calm and loyal, suggesting the Undertaker wear a wig for Seo Gyu to restore his memory, but this failed; Seo Gyu interpreted the act as a request for violence. Attempts to provoke Do-hwa's anger or restore Seo-rin's witch aesthetic also failed, resulting in physical abuse or threats. The Undertaker realized his regressor mentality was cracking, not from world destruction, but from the loss of his friends' quirks. Yu Ji-won offered a rational analysis: it was more likely the Undertaker's memory was warped, making him the only one who perceived the changes, rather than an Outer God altering everyone across cycles. She suggested the anomaly was hiding traits, starting small (hair, fashion), to lull the Undertaker into complacency before hiding more significant aspects like personalities or abilities in future cycles. Suddenly, Yu Ji-won’s Mini Map ability malfunctioned; her chess pieces moved autonomously, forming a Taegeuk symbol and causing the map to float. Noting this subtle power shift despite her consistent personality, the Undertaker suspected an anomaly was attached to her. He ordered a descent into the ground to test a hunch. Digging through dense earth with Aura, they broke through to a hollow space. Peering out, they discovered a massive underground world illuminated by a sun, confirming the Hollow Earth Theory as the cycle's defining anomaly.
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Chapter 225
The Undertaker (Go Yuir) recounts the mental exhaustion of the 244th cycle, where his comrades appeared to have lost defining traits, effectively becoming different people. He sought to identify these changes to counter a mysterious anomaly. His investigation began with Dang Seo-rin, who had abandoned her witch persona and train obsession, behaving like a generic soulless individual identified by the Undertaker as a 'Yu Ji-won' rather than the Great Witch. He then confronted Seo Gyu, who hid his hair and nerdy interests, prompting Yu Ji-won to advise the Undertaker to stay out of it. The Undertaker tested Noh Do-hwa, expecting her characteristic MZ-generation disdain for patients, but found her kind and non-discriminatory, confirming she was not her usual self. He similarly found Jeong Ye-ji uninterested in aquariums and preferring lizards, and Cheon Yo-hwa refusing to address him as 'teacher' or wear her signature white sailor uniform. Even Rika (Manyo Neko) had abandoned her cat-like speech patterns. The shock extended to subtle details, such as Old Man Scho drinking hazelnut Americano instead of his usual café au lait, leading the Undertaker to despair and retreat to the Inunaki Tunnel. There, he questioned his sanity, considering if he was dreaming or a brain in a jar. Yu Ji-won remained calm and loyal, suggesting the Undertaker wear a wig for Seo Gyu to restore his memory, but this failed; Seo Gyu interpreted the act as a request for violence. Attempts to provoke Do-hwa's anger or restore Seo-rin's witch aesthetic also failed, resulting in physical abuse or threats. The Undertaker realized his regressor mentality was cracking, not from world destruction, but from the loss of his friends' quirks. Yu Ji-won offered a rational analysis: it was more likely the Undertaker's memory was warped, making him the only one who perceived the changes, rather than an Outer God altering everyone across cycles. She suggested the anomaly was hiding traits, starting small (hair, fashion), to lull the Undertaker into complacency before hiding more significant aspects like personalities or abilities in future cycles. Suddenly, Yu Ji-won’s Mini Map ability malfunctioned; her chess pieces moved autonomously, forming a Taegeuk symbol and causing the map to float. Noting this subtle power shift despite her consistent personality, the Undertaker suspected an anomaly was attached to her. He ordered a descent into the ground to test a hunch. Digging through dense earth with Aura, they broke through to a hollow space. Peering out, they discovered a massive underground world illuminated by a sun, confirming the Hollow Earth Theory as the cycle's defining anomaly.
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Chapter 226
Yu Ji-won and the MC descend into a hollow Earth cavern, encountering a primitive subterranean civilization. The subterraneans, described as hollow inside and resembling surface humans in their primitive state, initially threaten the pair with wooden spears. Yu Ji-won violently eliminates the subterranean leader and several others, revealing that these creatures are hollow anomalies. Upon examining the corpses, the MC and Yu Ji-won discover that the subterraneans are direct counterparts to surface anomalies. The MC realizes that the Mini Map ability treats the surface MC and the underground 'copy' MC as the same person, explaining the map's previous erratic behavior. Yu Ji-won points out that the subterranean leader bears a striking resemblance to the MC, and other corpses resemble Yu Ji-won, Dang Seo-rin, and Cheon Yo-hwa. She proposes a massacre of all underground anomalies to eliminate the risk of impersonation. During the slaughter, they discover that items representing surface anomalies' traits or personalities are hidden inside the subterraneans' bodies, such as a witch's hat in 'Subterranean Dang Seo-rin' and a sketchbook in 'Subterranean Sim Ah-ryeon.' Yu Ji-won suggests using this anomaly to edit the personalities of surface anomalies, effectively becoming a dictator who manipulates human nature. The MC firmly rejects this, citing the danger of creating Corrupted beings. After returning to the surface and restoring the surface anomalies by destroying the corresponding underground counterparts, the MC finds a note inside 'Subterranean Undertaker' detailing his suspicions about Yu Ji-won. Realizing she hid her conscience, he chases her as she flees into the hole. In an epilogue, restored anomalies like Seo Gyu regain their hair and identity, and Dang Seo-rin returns to her train obsession. However, the MC notices a lingering mystery: since the underground world has a sun, and the surface still has one, two suns now exist, implying the surface sun has been altered or stolen from, leaving the MC to ponder what was taken.
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Chapter 226
Yu Ji-won and the MC descend into a hollow Earth cavern, encountering a primitive subterranean civilization. The subterraneans, described as hollow inside and resembling surface humans in their primitive state, initially threaten the pair with wooden spears. Yu Ji-won violently eliminates the subterranean leader and several others, revealing that these creatures are hollow anomalies. Upon examining the corpses, the MC and Yu Ji-won discover that the subterraneans are direct counterparts to surface anomalies. The MC realizes that the Mini Map ability treats the surface MC and the underground 'copy' MC as the same person, explaining the map's previous erratic behavior. Yu Ji-won points out that the subterranean leader bears a striking resemblance to the MC, and other corpses resemble Yu Ji-won, Dang Seo-rin, and Cheon Yo-hwa. She proposes a massacre of all underground anomalies to eliminate the risk of impersonation. During the slaughter, they discover that items representing surface anomalies' traits or personalities are hidden inside the subterraneans' bodies, such as a witch's hat in 'Subterranean Dang Seo-rin' and a sketchbook in 'Subterranean Sim Ah-ryeon.' Yu Ji-won suggests using this anomaly to edit the personalities of surface anomalies, effectively becoming a dictator who manipulates human nature. The MC firmly rejects this, citing the danger of creating Corrupted beings. After returning to the surface and restoring the surface anomalies by destroying the corresponding underground counterparts, the MC finds a note inside 'Subterranean Undertaker' detailing his suspicions about Yu Ji-won. Realizing she hid her conscience, he chases her as she flees into the hole. In an epilogue, restored anomalies like Seo Gyu regain their hair and identity, and Dang Seo-rin returns to her train obsession. However, the MC notices a lingering mystery: since the underground world has a sun, and the surface still has one, two suns now exist, implying the surface sun has been altered or stolen from, leaving the MC to ponder what was taken.
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Chapter 227
The narrator, Oh Dok-seo, provides an overview of the post-apocalyptic seasons in Korea, noting that spring, summer, and fall are already filled with deadly anomalies like toxic yellow dust, typhoons, and blood-scented autumn leaves, with winter being the ultimate threat. The scene shifts to Baekhwa High School, where Go Yuir and Cheon Yo-hwa encounter Joo So-yeon, a mute student and Awakener. So-yeon uses her nails to scratch 'WINTER' onto Yo-hwa's palm. To verify the threat, So-yeon activates her ability, Weather Forecast, summoning a localized blizzard that drops the temperature to -120°C. Yo-hwa and Dok-seo use their Aura to shield her, confirming the extreme cold. The ability ceases, leaving only the shattered windows and melting snow. The narrator explains that So-yeon’s power predicts weather up to one month in advance with 50% accuracy; however, the prediction of a -120°C winter in June is treated as a critical emergency. Back at the National Road Management Corps headquarters, Commander Noh Do-hwa expresses dismay at the prospect of surviving such extreme cold in a city of shantytowns. Dok-seo proposes a counter-strategy: instead of hiding, the group will head north to Sinuiju to face the anomaly head-on. The narrator uses the Morning Star’s authority to order all civilians to stay indoors and organizes a 50-person expedition, including Do-hwa, Yu Ji-won, the Saintess, and the Operations Manager, to travel north. Upon arriving in Sinuiju, Do-hwa discovers a massive replica of the Statue of Liberty built by the narrator from stone. She is initially outraged, but the narrator explains his theory that climate anomalies specifically target landmarks like the Statue of Liberty first. By building a decoy, they can draw the anomaly’s attack away from the civilian population, who have already been relocated to Pyongyang. The narrator declares Sinuiju 'New York' and appoints Do-hwa as its mayor. He assigns her and the expedition team as the defense force tasked with protecting the statue at all costs. Do-hwa, despite her frustration, accepts the role, picking up a nameplate and striking the narrator in the back of the head before the defense begins.
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11:30
Chapter 227
The narrator, Oh Dok-seo, provides an overview of the post-apocalyptic seasons in Korea, noting that spring, summer, and fall are already filled with deadly anomalies like toxic yellow dust, typhoons, and blood-scented autumn leaves, with winter being the ultimate threat. The scene shifts to Baekhwa High School, where Go Yuir and Cheon Yo-hwa encounter Joo So-yeon, a mute student and Awakener. So-yeon uses her nails to scratch 'WINTER' onto Yo-hwa's palm. To verify the threat, So-yeon activates her ability, Weather Forecast, summoning a localized blizzard that drops the temperature to -120°C. Yo-hwa and Dok-seo use their Aura to shield her, confirming the extreme cold. The ability ceases, leaving only the shattered windows and melting snow. The narrator explains that So-yeon’s power predicts weather up to one month in advance with 50% accuracy; however, the prediction of a -120°C winter in June is treated as a critical emergency. Back at the National Road Management Corps headquarters, Commander Noh Do-hwa expresses dismay at the prospect of surviving such extreme cold in a city of shantytowns. Dok-seo proposes a counter-strategy: instead of hiding, the group will head north to Sinuiju to face the anomaly head-on. The narrator uses the Morning Star’s authority to order all civilians to stay indoors and organizes a 50-person expedition, including Do-hwa, Yu Ji-won, the Saintess, and the Operations Manager, to travel north. Upon arriving in Sinuiju, Do-hwa discovers a massive replica of the Statue of Liberty built by the narrator from stone. She is initially outraged, but the narrator explains his theory that climate anomalies specifically target landmarks like the Statue of Liberty first. By building a decoy, they can draw the anomaly’s attack away from the civilian population, who have already been relocated to Pyongyang. The narrator declares Sinuiju 'New York' and appoints Do-hwa as its mayor. He assigns her and the expedition team as the defense force tasked with protecting the statue at all costs. Do-hwa, despite her frustration, accepts the role, picking up a nameplate and striking the narrator in the back of the head before the defense begins.
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Chapter 228
The narrative opens with the narrator, Oh Dok-seo, reflecting on his rapid rise from a civil servant to the de facto ruler of the Korean Peninsula and Mayor of New York, noting the attention he receives. He leaves Dang Seo-rin to continue her light novel pursuits and initiates the defense operation against an incoming blizzard predicted to bring -120°C temperatures. Oh Dok-seo briefs thirty members of the National Road Management Corps on a map of Sinuiju. He warns of potential isolation and assigns them as 'human furnaces' to maintain thermal stability in living quarters, emphasizing fuel conservation. Questions from Lee Ha-seong regarding food supplies and Cha Jae-hee regarding the 'Winter General' anomaly are addressed; Oh Dok-seo commits to securing food via hunting teams and Sword Marquess Hong Bi-cheong if necessary, while personally handling the anomaly's source if identified.
The next day, the temperature drops sharply. Dang Seo-rin comments on the reliability of her Weather Forecast ability for unusual predictions, confirming the accuracy of the forecast through logical deduction. By 8 a.m., the operations team gathers in the command center inside the Statue of Liberty. Yu Ji-won, dressed in her white uniform and fur cloak, confirms preparations are ready. Oh Dok-seo deploys twenty prisoners, previously used in the Inunaki Tunnel mission, to augment the thirty-man corps. Yu Ji-won asserts dominance by slitting a prisoner's throat for insubordination, reducing the group to nineteen. She and Oh Dok-seo issue orders: the prisoners must walk north across the Amnokgang Bridge, following radio instructions, with a promise of a 250-year sentence reduction upon returning from the Aiha River, 30 kilometers north. The offer of reduced sentences motivates the prisoners, who gear up and depart.
Inside the command center, Jeong Ye-ji, the Saintess, sits bundled in layers. Oh Dok-seo directs her to guide the prisoners telepathically via fake radio communications, planting false reports of an allied survivor and explaining the cold as an anomaly caused by the 'Void.' Oh Dok-seo places miniature models of global landmarks on a hand-drawn map at Jeong Ye-ji's feet. As he knocks over each model (Eiffel Tower, St. Peter's Basilica, Big Ben, Taj Mahal), Jeong Ye-ji relays corresponding in-universe weather reports to the prisoners, who grow increasingly distressed by the sudden worsening conditions. Static eventually crackles over the radios, indicating interference from the actual anomaly. Scout 1 is lost, followed rapidly by Scouts 2 through 18. When only the Statue of Liberty remains on the map, Jeong Ye-ji reports Scout 19 lost. Frost begins to spread across the map, creeping toward the remaining landmark. Oh Dok-seo, referred to as the Undertaker, moves the Statue of Liberty model to cover Sinuiju. The frost immediately shifts, converging on the city. The thermometer plummets through -10°C, -20°C, -40°C, and -80°C to -120°C. Yu Ji-won orders the National Road Management Corps to release their Aura. The base door groans under the pressure of something external clawing at it, signaling that Winter has arrived.
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12:22
Chapter 228
The narrative opens with the narrator, Oh Dok-seo, reflecting on his rapid rise from a civil servant to the de facto ruler of the Korean Peninsula and Mayor of New York, noting the attention he receives. He leaves Dang Seo-rin to continue her light novel pursuits and initiates the defense operation against an incoming blizzard predicted to bring -120°C temperatures. Oh Dok-seo briefs thirty members of the National Road Management Corps on a map of Sinuiju. He warns of potential isolation and assigns them as 'human furnaces' to maintain thermal stability in living quarters, emphasizing fuel conservation. Questions from Lee Ha-seong regarding food supplies and Cha Jae-hee regarding the 'Winter General' anomaly are addressed; Oh Dok-seo commits to securing food via hunting teams and Sword Marquess Hong Bi-cheong if necessary, while personally handling the anomaly's source if identified.
The next day, the temperature drops sharply. Dang Seo-rin comments on the reliability of her Weather Forecast ability for unusual predictions, confirming the accuracy of the forecast through logical deduction. By 8 a.m., the operations team gathers in the command center inside the Statue of Liberty. Yu Ji-won, dressed in her white uniform and fur cloak, confirms preparations are ready. Oh Dok-seo deploys twenty prisoners, previously used in the Inunaki Tunnel mission, to augment the thirty-man corps. Yu Ji-won asserts dominance by slitting a prisoner's throat for insubordination, reducing the group to nineteen. She and Oh Dok-seo issue orders: the prisoners must walk north across the Amnokgang Bridge, following radio instructions, with a promise of a 250-year sentence reduction upon returning from the Aiha River, 30 kilometers north. The offer of reduced sentences motivates the prisoners, who gear up and depart.
Inside the command center, Jeong Ye-ji, the Saintess, sits bundled in layers. Oh Dok-seo directs her to guide the prisoners telepathically via fake radio communications, planting false reports of an allied survivor and explaining the cold as an anomaly caused by the 'Void.' Oh Dok-seo places miniature models of global landmarks on a hand-drawn map at Jeong Ye-ji's feet. As he knocks over each model (Eiffel Tower, St. Peter's Basilica, Big Ben, Taj Mahal), Jeong Ye-ji relays corresponding in-universe weather reports to the prisoners, who grow increasingly distressed by the sudden worsening conditions. Static eventually crackles over the radios, indicating interference from the actual anomaly. Scout 1 is lost, followed rapidly by Scouts 2 through 18. When only the Statue of Liberty remains on the map, Jeong Ye-ji reports Scout 19 lost. Frost begins to spread across the map, creeping toward the remaining landmark. Oh Dok-seo, referred to as the Undertaker, moves the Statue of Liberty model to cover Sinuiju. The frost immediately shifts, converging on the city. The thermometer plummets through -10°C, -20°C, -40°C, and -80°C to -120°C. Yu Ji-won orders the National Road Management Corps to release their Aura. The base door groans under the pressure of something external clawing at it, signaling that Winter has arrived.
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Chapter 229
The scene opens in the Statue of Liberty bunker, where the National Road Management Corps and several key Awakeners are enduring a severe Ice Age Anomaly. Noh Do-hwa, suffering from hypothermia due to her lack of Aura investment, is shivering under a blanket. The MC (Undertaker) discreetly warms her by channeling Aura through their joined hands, a gesture she finds oddly familiar but refuses to thank him for, displaying her characteristic abrasive demeanor. Meanwhile, the MC calmly films the proceedings, drawing Do-hwa's suspicious inquiry about the cameras, which he dismissively attributes to strategy. Suddenly, chaos erupts as ten Corps members, succumbing to Void-poison and the Anomaly's brainwashing, begin to panic about food supplies and isolation. They reject the logic that leaving means death in the -120°C blizzard and instead advocate for a suicide mission southward to seek help. Despite the screaming and madness, the MC and Yu Ji-won take no action, maintaining a stoic presence. The MC explains via narration that Ji-won and Do-hwa were selected precisely for their extreme mental fortitude and immunity to brainwashing, along with Jeong Ye-ji, whose resolve is unmatched. While the brainwashed members tear off their clothes and march into the storm, laughing hysterically at the cold, the remaining survivors watch in terror. The MC then ventures outside, where he finds the victims half-buried in snow, wearing only underwear. He quickly subdues them with an Aura-enhanced strike, stacks their unconscious bodies, and carries them out of the blizzard dome to the safety line. There, Sim Ah-ryeon prepares to heal them while Oh Dok-seo is instructed to monitor them and block SG Net access. Returning to the bunker, the MC presents the discarded clothes to the relieved Corps members. He lies, claiming he followed the trail into an endless snowfield with no survivors, successfully deceiving everyone present, including his allies. This deception is not malicious but strategic: the MC reveals in narration that fooling one's allies is a prerequisite for successfully deceiving the enemy, aiming to trick the Ice Age Anomaly itself by presenting a false narrative of failure and loss.
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11:49
Chapter 229
The scene opens in the Statue of Liberty bunker, where the National Road Management Corps and several key Awakeners are enduring a severe Ice Age Anomaly. Noh Do-hwa, suffering from hypothermia due to her lack of Aura investment, is shivering under a blanket. The MC (Undertaker) discreetly warms her by channeling Aura through their joined hands, a gesture she finds oddly familiar but refuses to thank him for, displaying her characteristic abrasive demeanor. Meanwhile, the MC calmly films the proceedings, drawing Do-hwa's suspicious inquiry about the cameras, which he dismissively attributes to strategy. Suddenly, chaos erupts as ten Corps members, succumbing to Void-poison and the Anomaly's brainwashing, begin to panic about food supplies and isolation. They reject the logic that leaving means death in the -120°C blizzard and instead advocate for a suicide mission southward to seek help. Despite the screaming and madness, the MC and Yu Ji-won take no action, maintaining a stoic presence. The MC explains via narration that Ji-won and Do-hwa were selected precisely for their extreme mental fortitude and immunity to brainwashing, along with Jeong Ye-ji, whose resolve is unmatched. While the brainwashed members tear off their clothes and march into the storm, laughing hysterically at the cold, the remaining survivors watch in terror. The MC then ventures outside, where he finds the victims half-buried in snow, wearing only underwear. He quickly subdues them with an Aura-enhanced strike, stacks their unconscious bodies, and carries them out of the blizzard dome to the safety line. There, Sim Ah-ryeon prepares to heal them while Oh Dok-seo is instructed to monitor them and block SG Net access. Returning to the bunker, the MC presents the discarded clothes to the relieved Corps members. He lies, claiming he followed the trail into an endless snowfield with no survivors, successfully deceiving everyone present, including his allies. This deception is not malicious but strategic: the MC reveals in narration that fooling one's allies is a prerequisite for successfully deceiving the enemy, aiming to trick the Ice Age Anomaly itself by presenting a false narrative of failure and loss.
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Chapter 230
mc_narration (Undertaker) and Noh Do-hwa conduct a psychological 'otaku test' on the Ice Age Anomaly, leveraging its inability to distinguish between reality and fiction. mc_narration edits footage from inside the Statue of Liberty, adding sound effects and horror elements to the video. The Anomaly automatically enhances the footage, revealing frozen ghosts clinging to the brainwashed survivors and explaining that these spectral entities cause the survivors' sensation of cold. While mc_narration edits, Noh Do-hwa questions the utility of using a fake radio transmission, to which mc_narration explains the Anomaly's perception of symbolic value over physical reality. The edited video then displays fictional dialogues between Undertaker and Do-hwa, including romantic confessions and references to past cycles where Do-hwa allegedly strangled Undertaker. This fictional distortion causes real-life friction, with Do-hwa reacting with outrage to the fabricated intimacy. mc_narration explains that the Anomaly misinterpreted their hand-holding as a romantic relationship. The video progresses to discuss their unspoken rule against crossing emotional lines and Do-hwa's frustration with Undertaker's perfect memory versus her own lack of recall across regressions. She expresses envy and resentment that others experience Undertaker as a fresh entity while she is burdened by his static, unchanging nature despite her lack of memory. Do-hwa confronts mc_narration, grabbing his tie and expressing her hatred for his ability to remember everything while she forgets. She challenges his hope to save the world, stating she hopes for his failure and looks forward to the day he abandons regression and faces his true 'bad ending,' vowing to be there to witness it. She covers his eyes, leaving the final words ambiguous as to whether they came from her voice or the video speakers. The chapter ends with the group beginning the full-scale hunt for the Anomaly the following day.
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Chapter 230
mc_narration (Undertaker) and Noh Do-hwa conduct a psychological 'otaku test' on the Ice Age Anomaly, leveraging its inability to distinguish between reality and fiction. mc_narration edits footage from inside the Statue of Liberty, adding sound effects and horror elements to the video. The Anomaly automatically enhances the footage, revealing frozen ghosts clinging to the brainwashed survivors and explaining that these spectral entities cause the survivors' sensation of cold. While mc_narration edits, Noh Do-hwa questions the utility of using a fake radio transmission, to which mc_narration explains the Anomaly's perception of symbolic value over physical reality. The edited video then displays fictional dialogues between Undertaker and Do-hwa, including romantic confessions and references to past cycles where Do-hwa allegedly strangled Undertaker. This fictional distortion causes real-life friction, with Do-hwa reacting with outrage to the fabricated intimacy. mc_narration explains that the Anomaly misinterpreted their hand-holding as a romantic relationship. The video progresses to discuss their unspoken rule against crossing emotional lines and Do-hwa's frustration with Undertaker's perfect memory versus her own lack of recall across regressions. She expresses envy and resentment that others experience Undertaker as a fresh entity while she is burdened by his static, unchanging nature despite her lack of memory. Do-hwa confronts mc_narration, grabbing his tie and expressing her hatred for his ability to remember everything while she forgets. She challenges his hope to save the world, stating she hopes for his failure and looks forward to the day he abandons regression and faces his true 'bad ending,' vowing to be there to witness it. She covers his eyes, leaving the final words ambiguous as to whether they came from her voice or the video speakers. The chapter ends with the group beginning the full-scale hunt for the Anomaly the following day.
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Chapter 231
The narrative shifts to the SG Net, the sole online community for Awakeners, which is depicted as a chaotic mix of ages and experience levels dominated by the administrator Seo Gyu. The Undertaker (mc_narration) posts an anonymous video titled 'Surviving the Ice Age - Day 1,' documenting the National Road Management Corps' expedition to Sinuiju. The video quickly gains traction, revealing key figures like Noh Do-hwa, Yu Ji-won, and the Saintess of the North (Cheon Yo-hwa). Viewers react with shock to the presence of these high-ranking officials and discuss the severity of the -120°C Ice Age Anomaly. A user named LiteraryGirl speculates that Noh Do-hwa and the Undertaker are a couple, a theory that spreads despite the characters' silence on the matter.
Inside the Statue of Liberty, which serves as the Anomaly's lair, the group reveals their counter-strategy. The Undertaker explains that the Ice Age Anomaly is an 'otaku type' that cannot distinguish between imagination and reality; therefore, the live broadcast is treated by the entity as a genuine report of the Corps' destruction. By broadcasting a narrative where the team is wiped out, the Undertaker aims to convince the Anomaly that its victory is absolute, trapping it in a loop of perceived success rather than reality. Yu Ji-won and the Saintess prepare to 'escape' while Noh Do-hwa volunteers to stay behind with the Undertaker to simulate freezing to death, arguing it preserves her image as a heroic Commander.
The team executes the plan: Yu Ji-won and the Saintess leave, and the Undertaker films the collapse of the miniature Statue of Liberty model, which triggers a real-world structural collapse due to the Anomaly's distorted perception. Trapped in the rubble, the Undertaker uses his Aura to simulate freezing while protecting Do-hwa. Do-hwa places her hand on his chest, feeling his heartbeat, in a moment of quiet intimacy as snow falls around them. After filming the 'death,' they upload the final video. The internet erupts in panic over the perceived deaths of Do-hwa and the Undertaker. Once the engagement peaks, the Undertaker locks the videos, trapping the Anomaly within the digital archive. The chapter concludes with the two enjoying a vacation, followed by a call from Dang Seo-rin, who questions a kiss shown in the fabricated death scene, which the Undertaker struggles to explain as merely Anomaly-induced fiction.
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17:29
Chapter 231
The narrative shifts to the SG Net, the sole online community for Awakeners, which is depicted as a chaotic mix of ages and experience levels dominated by the administrator Seo Gyu. The Undertaker (mc_narration) posts an anonymous video titled 'Surviving the Ice Age - Day 1,' documenting the National Road Management Corps' expedition to Sinuiju. The video quickly gains traction, revealing key figures like Noh Do-hwa, Yu Ji-won, and the Saintess of the North (Cheon Yo-hwa). Viewers react with shock to the presence of these high-ranking officials and discuss the severity of the -120°C Ice Age Anomaly. A user named LiteraryGirl speculates that Noh Do-hwa and the Undertaker are a couple, a theory that spreads despite the characters' silence on the matter.
Inside the Statue of Liberty, which serves as the Anomaly's lair, the group reveals their counter-strategy. The Undertaker explains that the Ice Age Anomaly is an 'otaku type' that cannot distinguish between imagination and reality; therefore, the live broadcast is treated by the entity as a genuine report of the Corps' destruction. By broadcasting a narrative where the team is wiped out, the Undertaker aims to convince the Anomaly that its victory is absolute, trapping it in a loop of perceived success rather than reality. Yu Ji-won and the Saintess prepare to 'escape' while Noh Do-hwa volunteers to stay behind with the Undertaker to simulate freezing to death, arguing it preserves her image as a heroic Commander.
The team executes the plan: Yu Ji-won and the Saintess leave, and the Undertaker films the collapse of the miniature Statue of Liberty model, which triggers a real-world structural collapse due to the Anomaly's distorted perception. Trapped in the rubble, the Undertaker uses his Aura to simulate freezing while protecting Do-hwa. Do-hwa places her hand on his chest, feeling his heartbeat, in a moment of quiet intimacy as snow falls around them. After filming the 'death,' they upload the final video. The internet erupts in panic over the perceived deaths of Do-hwa and the Undertaker. Once the engagement peaks, the Undertaker locks the videos, trapping the Anomaly within the digital archive. The chapter concludes with the two enjoying a vacation, followed by a call from Dang Seo-rin, who questions a kiss shown in the fabricated death scene, which the Undertaker struggles to explain as merely Anomaly-induced fiction.
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Chapter 232
The Undertaker reflects on the limitations of Seo Gyu’s Ubiquitous ability, which functions as a global internet but suffers from severe latency outside the Korean peninsula and adjacent regions. Despite countless regressions attempting to expand the network’s range, Seo Gyu instead optimized SG Net’s features, such as video uploads and chat rooms, prioritizing quality over quantity. The Undertaker encourages Seo Gyu, reassuring him that his contributions are valuable despite his inability to match the Saintess’s aura expansion. Seo Gyu accepts this, and the two engage in physical training with Sim Ah-ryeon, highlighting the Undertaker’s disdain for modern Awakeners who neglect physical conditioning. Due to the internet’s restricted coverage and the danger of electronics attracting Anomalies, SG Net’s global reach is minimal. A secret emergency rescue page exists for those outside Korea, but it remains largely unused due to poor connectivity and the hostility survivors hold toward technology. The page contains sparse, desperate posts from around the world, detailing catastrophes in Mongolia, Italy, France, England, Nepal, and Palau. During the 669th cycle, following the sealing of the Ice Age Anomaly, a new post appears from Naryan-Mar, Russia, claiming knowledge of a long-distance communication method. The Undertaker recognizes this as a result of his persistent meddling, which saved Seo Gyu and enabled the network's existence. He verifies the post’s origin, noting it took eleven months to upload, and immediately departs for Russia. Upon arriving in the snowy landscape near Naryan-Mar, he spots a massive pillar of smoke, confirming the survivor’s location. He encounters a middle-aged man guarding reindeer, who initially reacts defensively with a crossbow. The Undertaker reveals himself as a visitor from SG Net. Skeptical of the man’s claims and the network’s legitimacy, the man doubts that anyone could travel from Korea to Russia in four days. To prove his humanity and power, the Undertaker slices a ten-meter-wide canyon through the snow with his sword, Do-hwa. Impressed and terrified, the man drops his weapon and welcomes the Undertaker to his shelter, acknowledging him as an honored guest. The Undertaker notes that his superior aura and resolve have successfully established contact.
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11:35
Chapter 232
The Undertaker reflects on the limitations of Seo Gyu’s Ubiquitous ability, which functions as a global internet but suffers from severe latency outside the Korean peninsula and adjacent regions. Despite countless regressions attempting to expand the network’s range, Seo Gyu instead optimized SG Net’s features, such as video uploads and chat rooms, prioritizing quality over quantity. The Undertaker encourages Seo Gyu, reassuring him that his contributions are valuable despite his inability to match the Saintess’s aura expansion. Seo Gyu accepts this, and the two engage in physical training with Sim Ah-ryeon, highlighting the Undertaker’s disdain for modern Awakeners who neglect physical conditioning. Due to the internet’s restricted coverage and the danger of electronics attracting Anomalies, SG Net’s global reach is minimal. A secret emergency rescue page exists for those outside Korea, but it remains largely unused due to poor connectivity and the hostility survivors hold toward technology. The page contains sparse, desperate posts from around the world, detailing catastrophes in Mongolia, Italy, France, England, Nepal, and Palau. During the 669th cycle, following the sealing of the Ice Age Anomaly, a new post appears from Naryan-Mar, Russia, claiming knowledge of a long-distance communication method. The Undertaker recognizes this as a result of his persistent meddling, which saved Seo Gyu and enabled the network's existence. He verifies the post’s origin, noting it took eleven months to upload, and immediately departs for Russia. Upon arriving in the snowy landscape near Naryan-Mar, he spots a massive pillar of smoke, confirming the survivor’s location. He encounters a middle-aged man guarding reindeer, who initially reacts defensively with a crossbow. The Undertaker reveals himself as a visitor from SG Net. Skeptical of the man’s claims and the network’s legitimacy, the man doubts that anyone could travel from Korea to Russia in four days. To prove his humanity and power, the Undertaker slices a ten-meter-wide canyon through the snow with his sword, Do-hwa. Impressed and terrified, the man drops his weapon and welcomes the Undertaker to his shelter, acknowledging him as an honored guest. The Undertaker notes that his superior aura and resolve have successfully established contact.
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Chapter 233
Undertaker visits a man in a crude reindeer-hide tent who introduces himself as 'Nenet.' Undertaker recognizes the term as a Nenet word for 'person,' surprising the man, who reveals he is the last surviving Nenet. After a brief exchange, Nenet welcomes Undertaker warmly, serving tea, biscuits, and chocolate, while Undertaker offers four bottles of distilled liquor. Nenet explains he adopted the name Nenet after his city was destroyed by the Void, leaving him as the sole survivor. He recounts the death of his eccentric uncle, who was killed by a monstrous reindeer that had grown to ten meters in size with majestic antlers. This monster remains the reason Nenet could not defend his family and why he now lives in isolation, clumsily preserving Nenet traditions and raising reindeer as a duty to his extinct culture.
The next day, Nenet leads Undertaker to the roof of a snow-buried regional hospital in the 'Red City' (now white). He reveals a brick structure emitting a continuous smoke pillar, visible from 1,000 kilometers away, which Undertaker had previously spotted. Nenet explains this is a beacon using a magical fire that burns without consuming wood and persists regardless of weather or Void distortion. Undertaker tests the ability, transferring a flame to a makeshift beacon elsewhere, which immediately produces an identical, wind-defying smoke pillar. Realizing the strategic potential for global long-distance communication and danger monitoring, Undertaker names the ability 'Sacred Fire,' comparing it to the Olympic flame or ancient Greek hearth traditions. He promises to spread the flame worldwide.
As they part, Undertaker invites Nenet to move to Busan, but Nenet declines, unwilling to abandon his homeland and the reindeer left by his uncle. In exchange for the knowledge, Nenet requests training in Aura. Undertaker agrees to teach him. Several years later, during Undertaker’s 669th cycle, he returns to Naryan-Mar to check on Nenet, only to find the tent and hospital roof empty. He discovers Nenet’s body far away in the snow, having died in a mutual kill with a new, 15-meter-tall reindeer, impaled by its antlers. Undertaker buries the last Nenet, reflecting on the tragedy of his people's extinction and the enduring legacy of the Sacred Fire beacons rising across the world.
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11:46
Chapter 233
Undertaker visits a man in a crude reindeer-hide tent who introduces himself as 'Nenet.' Undertaker recognizes the term as a Nenet word for 'person,' surprising the man, who reveals he is the last surviving Nenet. After a brief exchange, Nenet welcomes Undertaker warmly, serving tea, biscuits, and chocolate, while Undertaker offers four bottles of distilled liquor. Nenet explains he adopted the name Nenet after his city was destroyed by the Void, leaving him as the sole survivor. He recounts the death of his eccentric uncle, who was killed by a monstrous reindeer that had grown to ten meters in size with majestic antlers. This monster remains the reason Nenet could not defend his family and why he now lives in isolation, clumsily preserving Nenet traditions and raising reindeer as a duty to his extinct culture.
The next day, Nenet leads Undertaker to the roof of a snow-buried regional hospital in the 'Red City' (now white). He reveals a brick structure emitting a continuous smoke pillar, visible from 1,000 kilometers away, which Undertaker had previously spotted. Nenet explains this is a beacon using a magical fire that burns without consuming wood and persists regardless of weather or Void distortion. Undertaker tests the ability, transferring a flame to a makeshift beacon elsewhere, which immediately produces an identical, wind-defying smoke pillar. Realizing the strategic potential for global long-distance communication and danger monitoring, Undertaker names the ability 'Sacred Fire,' comparing it to the Olympic flame or ancient Greek hearth traditions. He promises to spread the flame worldwide.
As they part, Undertaker invites Nenet to move to Busan, but Nenet declines, unwilling to abandon his homeland and the reindeer left by his uncle. In exchange for the knowledge, Nenet requests training in Aura. Undertaker agrees to teach him. Several years later, during Undertaker’s 669th cycle, he returns to Naryan-Mar to check on Nenet, only to find the tent and hospital roof empty. He discovers Nenet’s body far away in the snow, having died in a mutual kill with a new, 15-meter-tall reindeer, impaled by its antlers. Undertaker buries the last Nenet, reflecting on the tragedy of his people's extinction and the enduring legacy of the Sacred Fire beacons rising across the world.
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Chapter 234
mc_narration (Undertaker) discusses the concept of cover songs, leading into a recounting of his recent outing with Sim Ah-ryeon in Busan. They attended a concert by Cecelia, a famous masked singer known for her ability to perfectly imitate any voice, which allows her to remain anonymous. The concert took place in an exclusive, rebuilt wooden venue requiring expensive meals for entry. Ah-ryeon, a devoted fan, was ecstatic to attend with Undertaker, who acted as her Guild Leader. During the concert, Cecelia performed British rock classics, and the audience erupted in cheers. Afterward, Ah-ryeon received an autograph from Cecelia, but Undertaker noticed that Cecelia froze briefly upon seeing his face, likely recognizing him as the 'Hero of the Ten Legs Battle.' Despite this, Ah-ryeon left the event thrilled, posting a boastful photo on SG Net.
Undertaker reflects on his preference for underground musicians, specifically a Japanese singer named Calypso, whom he supports anonymously at local restaurants. He values her resilience and hard work, tipping her just enough to help her survive in the apocalypse. He contrasts her humble performances with Cecelia's lavish, elite concerts, viewing Calypso as a symbol of genuine struggle. Later, while walking through a deserted alley, Undertaker converses with the Saintess (Jeong Ye-ji) via his internal monologue or secret channel. He expresses his disapproval of Cecelia's exclusivity and his pride in supporting Calypso. The Saintess then reveals a shocking truth: Calypso and Cecelia are the same person. She explains that Cecelia likely recognized Undertaker at the concert and intended to reveal her identity but lacked the courage. The revelation leaves Undertaker stunned, and he internally blames Ah-ryeon for the chaos caused by her enthusiastic fandom.
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Chapter 234
mc_narration (Undertaker) discusses the concept of cover songs, leading into a recounting of his recent outing with Sim Ah-ryeon in Busan. They attended a concert by Cecelia, a famous masked singer known for her ability to perfectly imitate any voice, which allows her to remain anonymous. The concert took place in an exclusive, rebuilt wooden venue requiring expensive meals for entry. Ah-ryeon, a devoted fan, was ecstatic to attend with Undertaker, who acted as her Guild Leader. During the concert, Cecelia performed British rock classics, and the audience erupted in cheers. Afterward, Ah-ryeon received an autograph from Cecelia, but Undertaker noticed that Cecelia froze briefly upon seeing his face, likely recognizing him as the 'Hero of the Ten Legs Battle.' Despite this, Ah-ryeon left the event thrilled, posting a boastful photo on SG Net.
Undertaker reflects on his preference for underground musicians, specifically a Japanese singer named Calypso, whom he supports anonymously at local restaurants. He values her resilience and hard work, tipping her just enough to help her survive in the apocalypse. He contrasts her humble performances with Cecelia's lavish, elite concerts, viewing Calypso as a symbol of genuine struggle. Later, while walking through a deserted alley, Undertaker converses with the Saintess (Jeong Ye-ji) via his internal monologue or secret channel. He expresses his disapproval of Cecelia's exclusivity and his pride in supporting Calypso. The Saintess then reveals a shocking truth: Calypso and Cecelia are the same person. She explains that Cecelia likely recognized Undertaker at the concert and intended to reveal her identity but lacked the courage. The revelation leaves Undertaker stunned, and he internally blames Ah-ryeon for the chaos caused by her enthusiastic fandom.
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Chapter 235
The Undertaker (mc) reflects on the advantages of regression, specifically the ability to correct past mistakes. In this new cycle, he has altered his relationship with Cecelia, rebranding himself as a devoted fan of her public persona, the Masked Song Queen, while privately knowing she is Calypso, the talented but insecure musician. He manipulates the narrative to ensure Cecelia no longer feels the need to hide from him, aiming to secure her loyalty and erase the embarrassing history of their previous encounter.
The Undertaker orchestrates a confrontation where Calypso, after chasing him down, reveals her identity. He calmly claims to have known all along, praising her soul and artistic integrity. This 'Strike' tactic disarms her, leading to a deep conversation where she admits her struggle between imitating others as 'Cecelia' and wanting to perform her own songs as 'Calypso.' The Undertaker identifies her core insecurity: she lacks a unique platform. He suggests she become a radio DJ. Since her voice can perfectly recreate albums without needing functional equipment or vinyl records—bypassing Anomalies that corrupt physical media—her show would be unique and valuable.
Calypso accepts the idea. The Undertaker helps set up a channel called 'Ravenclaw Busan Branch' and names her show 'Nymphocalypse,' a portmanteau of Nymph and Calypso, hiding both identities. She begins broadcasting at 7 PM, and through strategic hype on SG Net, the show gains massive popularity. Listeners praise the sound quality and her voice. The Undertaker monitors her success, maintaining his cover. The chapter concludes with a poignant scene: the Undertaker rents out a venue where Cecelia performed, places a vintage radio on a chair in the center of the stage, and sits alone in the empty audience to listen to Calypso’s broadcast, enjoying her voice as his favorite, privately confirming that his manipulative efforts to alter history were successful.
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Chapter 235
The Undertaker (mc) reflects on the advantages of regression, specifically the ability to correct past mistakes. In this new cycle, he has altered his relationship with Cecelia, rebranding himself as a devoted fan of her public persona, the Masked Song Queen, while privately knowing she is Calypso, the talented but insecure musician. He manipulates the narrative to ensure Cecelia no longer feels the need to hide from him, aiming to secure her loyalty and erase the embarrassing history of their previous encounter.
The Undertaker orchestrates a confrontation where Calypso, after chasing him down, reveals her identity. He calmly claims to have known all along, praising her soul and artistic integrity. This 'Strike' tactic disarms her, leading to a deep conversation where she admits her struggle between imitating others as 'Cecelia' and wanting to perform her own songs as 'Calypso.' The Undertaker identifies her core insecurity: she lacks a unique platform. He suggests she become a radio DJ. Since her voice can perfectly recreate albums without needing functional equipment or vinyl records—bypassing Anomalies that corrupt physical media—her show would be unique and valuable.
Calypso accepts the idea. The Undertaker helps set up a channel called 'Ravenclaw Busan Branch' and names her show 'Nymphocalypse,' a portmanteau of Nymph and Calypso, hiding both identities. She begins broadcasting at 7 PM, and through strategic hype on SG Net, the show gains massive popularity. Listeners praise the sound quality and her voice. The Undertaker monitors her success, maintaining his cover. The chapter concludes with a poignant scene: the Undertaker rents out a venue where Cecelia performed, places a vintage radio on a chair in the center of the stage, and sits alone in the empty audience to listen to Calypso’s broadcast, enjoying her voice as his favorite, privately confirming that his manipulative efforts to alter history were successful.
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Chapter 236
The narrator, identifying himself as the Undertaker, recounts the investigation of a new Anomaly detected by the Saintess. The Anomaly manifests as a green village bus appearing inexplicably in Babel Tower Plaza, the headquarters of the National Road Management Corps. Yu Ji-won, the Operations Manager, briefs the Undertaker, confirming the bus appeared overnight with no physical traces of movement. Suspecting a trap, the Undertaker rejects the Corps' offer to destroy it and instead orders a death row inmate to enter. Upon boarding, the inmate is instantly obliterated by an internal explosion, confirming the vehicle is a lethal trap. The Undertaker instructs the Corps to quarantine the site, warning against any interaction, and leaves the bus, now designated Village Bus No. 44, under guard.
The following day, while browsing SG Net, the Undertaker notices heartwarming posts from users claiming miraculous recoveries from severe illnesses, including a post from Lee Ju-ho (iJoinedToday) about his father’s recovery. Shortly after, the Saintess reports that Village Bus No. 44 has vanished without a trace, leaving no forensic evidence despite continuous surveillance. The bus subsequently begins reappearing in various locations across the country, resulting in civilian casualties when curious bystanders board it. The Undertaker analyzes the bus’s nature, ruling out connections to Harry Potter’s Knight Bus or the Seongsu Bridge collapse, and initially dismisses it as a minor nuisance. However, he becomes suspicious after observing the surge in miraculous health recoveries on SG Net. He consults the Saintess, who confirms seven to eleven deaths linked to the bus. Correlating the deaths with the recovery posts, the Undertaker deduces the Anomaly’s true function: it harvests organs from those who board it and transplants them into others to cure their ailments, effectively operating as a mobile, lethal organ-transplant machine.
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Chapter 236
The narrator, identifying himself as the Undertaker, recounts the investigation of a new Anomaly detected by the Saintess. The Anomaly manifests as a green village bus appearing inexplicably in Babel Tower Plaza, the headquarters of the National Road Management Corps. Yu Ji-won, the Operations Manager, briefs the Undertaker, confirming the bus appeared overnight with no physical traces of movement. Suspecting a trap, the Undertaker rejects the Corps' offer to destroy it and instead orders a death row inmate to enter. Upon boarding, the inmate is instantly obliterated by an internal explosion, confirming the vehicle is a lethal trap. The Undertaker instructs the Corps to quarantine the site, warning against any interaction, and leaves the bus, now designated Village Bus No. 44, under guard.
The following day, while browsing SG Net, the Undertaker notices heartwarming posts from users claiming miraculous recoveries from severe illnesses, including a post from Lee Ju-ho (iJoinedToday) about his father’s recovery. Shortly after, the Saintess reports that Village Bus No. 44 has vanished without a trace, leaving no forensic evidence despite continuous surveillance. The bus subsequently begins reappearing in various locations across the country, resulting in civilian casualties when curious bystanders board it. The Undertaker analyzes the bus’s nature, ruling out connections to Harry Potter’s Knight Bus or the Seongsu Bridge collapse, and initially dismisses it as a minor nuisance. However, he becomes suspicious after observing the surge in miraculous health recoveries on SG Net. He consults the Saintess, who confirms seven to eleven deaths linked to the bus. Correlating the deaths with the recovery posts, the Undertaker deduces the Anomaly’s true function: it harvests organs from those who board it and transplants them into others to cure their ailments, effectively operating as a mobile, lethal organ-transplant machine.
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Chapter 237
Noh Do-hwa and the Undertaker discuss Village Bus No. 44, an anomaly extracting organs. Do-hwa remains coldly pragmatic, noting the bus’s utility despite its gruesome nature. The Undertaker explains the anomaly’s nature through historical precedents: the WWII Gaswagen, a mobile gas chamber, and the Chinese Execution Bus, which used lethal injections to preserve organs for harvest. They theorize Village Bus No. 44 combines these elements, possibly targeting communists due to Nazi influence, while integrating Chinese methods. To test this, they conduct an experiment using Prisoner No. 37, who is coerced by Do-hwa into approaching the bus while shouting from the Communist Manifesto. The bus accelerates to 300 km/h, obliterating the prisoner instantly, confirming the vehicle's lethal speed and violent impact. The Undertaker then moves to the Mo Gwang-seo Christ Cathedral in Pyongyang to test a different theory: using the bus to process Mo Gwang-seo, the living god of the Eastern Holy Nation, to cure incurable diseases. After bribing Sim Ah-ryeon with a fan meeting, they kidnap Mo Gwang-seo and throw him into the sealed bus. The bus repeatedly kills and resurrects Mo Gwang-seo in a burst of light and blood. The Undertaker monitors patients via the Saintess, who reports rapid healing, particularly for blind patients, but soon warns of anomalies: six terminal patients are sprouting halos and wings, transforming into angels, and accelerating toward Pyongyang at high speed. The Undertaker destroys the bus with a slash of dark energy to stop the transport. Immediately, six angelic Anomalies—massive clusters of wings surrounding a central eyeball—attack the bunker, firing lasers. The Undertaker effortlessly bisects the first angel with a silent dark energy slash, reducing it to feathers. Despite the victory, the Undertaker resolves never to use the bus again. After calming the panicked populace with Ah-ryeon’s divine presence, the Undertaker consults the Saintess, who confirms the six transformed patients had fatal Void injuries. They conclude that while Mo Gwang-seo’s organs cure disease, exceeding a certain threshold of transplantation triggers a complete transformation into a Mo Gwang-seo clone or angel. The true nature of the anomaly is revealed as the Organ Transfer Bus, designed to transport the internal organs themselves rather than the passengers.
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Chapter 237
Noh Do-hwa and the Undertaker discuss Village Bus No. 44, an anomaly extracting organs. Do-hwa remains coldly pragmatic, noting the bus’s utility despite its gruesome nature. The Undertaker explains the anomaly’s nature through historical precedents: the WWII Gaswagen, a mobile gas chamber, and the Chinese Execution Bus, which used lethal injections to preserve organs for harvest. They theorize Village Bus No. 44 combines these elements, possibly targeting communists due to Nazi influence, while integrating Chinese methods. To test this, they conduct an experiment using Prisoner No. 37, who is coerced by Do-hwa into approaching the bus while shouting from the Communist Manifesto. The bus accelerates to 300 km/h, obliterating the prisoner instantly, confirming the vehicle's lethal speed and violent impact. The Undertaker then moves to the Mo Gwang-seo Christ Cathedral in Pyongyang to test a different theory: using the bus to process Mo Gwang-seo, the living god of the Eastern Holy Nation, to cure incurable diseases. After bribing Sim Ah-ryeon with a fan meeting, they kidnap Mo Gwang-seo and throw him into the sealed bus. The bus repeatedly kills and resurrects Mo Gwang-seo in a burst of light and blood. The Undertaker monitors patients via the Saintess, who reports rapid healing, particularly for blind patients, but soon warns of anomalies: six terminal patients are sprouting halos and wings, transforming into angels, and accelerating toward Pyongyang at high speed. The Undertaker destroys the bus with a slash of dark energy to stop the transport. Immediately, six angelic Anomalies—massive clusters of wings surrounding a central eyeball—attack the bunker, firing lasers. The Undertaker effortlessly bisects the first angel with a silent dark energy slash, reducing it to feathers. Despite the victory, the Undertaker resolves never to use the bus again. After calming the panicked populace with Ah-ryeon’s divine presence, the Undertaker consults the Saintess, who confirms the six transformed patients had fatal Void injuries. They conclude that while Mo Gwang-seo’s organs cure disease, exceeding a certain threshold of transplantation triggers a complete transformation into a Mo Gwang-seo clone or angel. The true nature of the anomaly is revealed as the Organ Transfer Bus, designed to transport the internal organs themselves rather than the passengers.
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Chapter 238
The Undertaker recounts a dream that functions as a critical intervention regarding the nature of Anomalies. In the dream, he sits on a village bus opposite Go Yuri, who warns him that by naming Anomalies, he acts as their parent, summoning them to him. Go Yuri proposes a solution to his regression curse: use Sim Ah-ryeon’s healing abilities to transfer his consciousness into another body, effectively creating a 'Race of Regressors.' The dream shifts as the bus transforms into a train and its passengers, who all resemble the Undertaker, burst apart before he wakes.
Upon waking, the Undertaker finds Sim Ah-ryeon, whom he praises for her work securing the area after the Angel Descending incident. He internally reaffirms his priority: human lives over the extinction of Anomalies. He recalls the elderly waiting for the Village Bus No. 44, seeing their desire to donate organs as a poignant attachment to humanity. He rejects Go Yuri’s offer to become a regressor, preferring to remain a temporary stop for future generations.
In a subsequent meeting with Noh Do-hwa in Busan, the Undertaker proposes utilizing the random organ transplants of Bus No. 44 as a systematic donation network. He creates a 'bus route map' where passengers' organs become 'stops' for those in need. He argues that in the apocalypse, efficient resource distribution is necessary, and the bus’s quick, painless death makes it an ideal donor source. Despite the ethical ambiguity, he views it as a pragmatic solution. Noh Do-hwa finds it effective, and the system is implemented via SG Net. The chapter ends with the Undertaker observing elderly people waiting for the bus to leave a trace of themselves, confirming his choice to value human connection over godlike power.
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Chapter 238
The Undertaker recounts a dream that functions as a critical intervention regarding the nature of Anomalies. In the dream, he sits on a village bus opposite Go Yuri, who warns him that by naming Anomalies, he acts as their parent, summoning them to him. Go Yuri proposes a solution to his regression curse: use Sim Ah-ryeon’s healing abilities to transfer his consciousness into another body, effectively creating a 'Race of Regressors.' The dream shifts as the bus transforms into a train and its passengers, who all resemble the Undertaker, burst apart before he wakes.
Upon waking, the Undertaker finds Sim Ah-ryeon, whom he praises for her work securing the area after the Angel Descending incident. He internally reaffirms his priority: human lives over the extinction of Anomalies. He recalls the elderly waiting for the Village Bus No. 44, seeing their desire to donate organs as a poignant attachment to humanity. He rejects Go Yuri’s offer to become a regressor, preferring to remain a temporary stop for future generations.
In a subsequent meeting with Noh Do-hwa in Busan, the Undertaker proposes utilizing the random organ transplants of Bus No. 44 as a systematic donation network. He creates a 'bus route map' where passengers' organs become 'stops' for those in need. He argues that in the apocalypse, efficient resource distribution is necessary, and the bus’s quick, painless death makes it an ideal donor source. Despite the ethical ambiguity, he views it as a pragmatic solution. Noh Do-hwa finds it effective, and the system is implemented via SG Net. The chapter ends with the Undertaker observing elderly people waiting for the bus to leave a trace of themselves, confirming his choice to value human connection over godlike power.
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Chapter 239
The Undertaker introduces the chapter as an omnibus of mysteries, beginning with the Ice Age Anomaly, previously isolated in a hidden SG Net post. He explains that sustainable isolation is crucial, a lesson he learned after assigning Seo Gyu to monitor the digital containment. Seo Gyu reports an anomaly: the documentary footage has expanded from a three-part, 60-minute series into a 24-hour continuous loop. The Undertaker dismisses the initial concern, noting the footage was distorted and the virtual environment was isolated. However, the anomaly evolves further. The runtime stretches to 72 days per episode, exceeding 200 days total. New scenes emerge, such as Yu Ji-won and the Commander arguing, and later, the Saintess fighting the Commander, implying the Ice Age has spread beyond Sinŭiju to wipe out the Korean Peninsula. The Undertaker attempts to ignore the threat, but the virtual timeline expands exponentially—potentially reaching 15,000 days (42 years) or 3,000 years. He fears the virtual world will eventually consume reality. Upon his next visit, the video has stopped progressing; the screen shows a static, desolate future: the Statue of Liberty buried in snow, and the frozen corpses of the Undertaker and Noh Do-hwa holding hands. The camera records only white noise, which the Undertaker interprets as the Anomaly laughing, marking the completion of the first mystery.
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Chapter 239
The Undertaker introduces the chapter as an omnibus of mysteries, beginning with the Ice Age Anomaly, previously isolated in a hidden SG Net post. He explains that sustainable isolation is crucial, a lesson he learned after assigning Seo Gyu to monitor the digital containment. Seo Gyu reports an anomaly: the documentary footage has expanded from a three-part, 60-minute series into a 24-hour continuous loop. The Undertaker dismisses the initial concern, noting the footage was distorted and the virtual environment was isolated. However, the anomaly evolves further. The runtime stretches to 72 days per episode, exceeding 200 days total. New scenes emerge, such as Yu Ji-won and the Commander arguing, and later, the Saintess fighting the Commander, implying the Ice Age has spread beyond Sinŭiju to wipe out the Korean Peninsula. The Undertaker attempts to ignore the threat, but the virtual timeline expands exponentially—potentially reaching 15,000 days (42 years) or 3,000 years. He fears the virtual world will eventually consume reality. Upon his next visit, the video has stopped progressing; the screen shows a static, desolate future: the Statue of Liberty buried in snow, and the frozen corpses of the Undertaker and Noh Do-hwa holding hands. The camera records only white noise, which the Undertaker interprets as the Anomaly laughing, marking the completion of the first mystery.
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Chapter 240
At the conclusion of the 682nd cycle, Seo Gyu confronts the Undertaker, claiming to be the 'Mastermind' who orchestrated every tragedy from behind the scenes. The Undertaker initially dismisses this as Mastermind Syndrome, a mental condition triggered by survival, but allows Seo Gyu to speak due to curiosity. Seo Gyu argues that his own survival depended on the Undertaker’s strength and morality, and he strategically delayed his Awakening to gain trust, using subtle manipulations like altering media content to influence the 'Savior Narrative Anomaly.' After a three-hour monologue, the Undertaker kills Seo Gyu. However, reflecting on the events, the Undertaker finds the confession eerily plausible; he cannot disprove that Seo Gyu influenced the Saintess’s devotion or triggered anomalies. Concluding that Mastermind Syndrome is a tangible Anomaly rather than just delusion, the Undertaker decides to test the theory in the 683rd cycle. He enlists the Saintess to monitor Seo Gyu with intense 10-second interval surveillance. Throughout the cycle, the Saintess reports no suspicious activity, confirming Seo Gyu’s loyalty. As the cycle ends, the Undertaker confronts the final Seo Gyu, who claims ignorance of any mastermind plot. Just as the Undertaker prepares to execute him, a neck crack is heard, and Seo Gyu’s head detaches, rolling to the floor. The Saintess reveals she decapitated him, claiming that *she* was the true Mastermind who orchestrated the destruction. The Undertaker immediately incinerates her with his Aura. This leads to a terrifying realization: the Mastermind Anomaly designates the survivor who was unobserved as the culprit. If the Undertaker relies on allies to observe him, they become the Mastermind when they exploit the gaps in his vision (like freezing time). If he restricts them to prevent this, their deaths become his fault, and he becomes the Mastermind. The Undertaker accepts that regardless of his actions—trusting allies, isolating them, or ignoring the syndrome—he will inevitably be designated the Mastermind for the world’s ruin. The chapter ends with the realization that this inescapable paradox is the second piece of a larger puzzle.
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Chapter 240
At the conclusion of the 682nd cycle, Seo Gyu confronts the Undertaker, claiming to be the 'Mastermind' who orchestrated every tragedy from behind the scenes. The Undertaker initially dismisses this as Mastermind Syndrome, a mental condition triggered by survival, but allows Seo Gyu to speak due to curiosity. Seo Gyu argues that his own survival depended on the Undertaker’s strength and morality, and he strategically delayed his Awakening to gain trust, using subtle manipulations like altering media content to influence the 'Savior Narrative Anomaly.' After a three-hour monologue, the Undertaker kills Seo Gyu. However, reflecting on the events, the Undertaker finds the confession eerily plausible; he cannot disprove that Seo Gyu influenced the Saintess’s devotion or triggered anomalies. Concluding that Mastermind Syndrome is a tangible Anomaly rather than just delusion, the Undertaker decides to test the theory in the 683rd cycle. He enlists the Saintess to monitor Seo Gyu with intense 10-second interval surveillance. Throughout the cycle, the Saintess reports no suspicious activity, confirming Seo Gyu’s loyalty. As the cycle ends, the Undertaker confronts the final Seo Gyu, who claims ignorance of any mastermind plot. Just as the Undertaker prepares to execute him, a neck crack is heard, and Seo Gyu’s head detaches, rolling to the floor. The Saintess reveals she decapitated him, claiming that *she* was the true Mastermind who orchestrated the destruction. The Undertaker immediately incinerates her with his Aura. This leads to a terrifying realization: the Mastermind Anomaly designates the survivor who was unobserved as the culprit. If the Undertaker relies on allies to observe him, they become the Mastermind when they exploit the gaps in his vision (like freezing time). If he restricts them to prevent this, their deaths become his fault, and he becomes the Mastermind. The Undertaker accepts that regardless of his actions—trusting allies, isolating them, or ignoring the syndrome—he will inevitably be designated the Mastermind for the world’s ruin. The chapter ends with the realization that this inescapable paradox is the second piece of a larger puzzle.
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