Omniscient Reader c1-553

Omniscient Reader
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Omniscient Reader c1-553
1. Volume 1
1. CH Episode
2. Chapter 0
3. Chapter 1
4. Chapter 2
5. Chapter 3
6. Chapter 4
7. Chapter 5
8. Chapter 6
9. Chapter 7
10. Chapter 8
11. Chapter 9
12. Chapter 10
13. Chapter 11
14. Chapter 12
15. Chapter 13
16. Chapter 14
17. Chapter 15
18. Chapter 16
19. Chapter 17
20. Chapter 18
21. Chapter 19
22. Chapter 20
23. Chapter 21
24. Chapter 22
25. Chapter 23
26. Chapter 24
27. Chapter 25
28. Chapter 26
29. Chapter 27
30. Chapter 28
31. Chapter 29
32. Chapter 30
33. Chapter 31
34. Chapter 32
35. Chapter 33
36. Chapter 34
37. Chapter 35
38. Chapter 36
39. Chapter 37
40. Chapter 38
41. Chapter 39
42. Chapter 40
43. Chapter 41
44. Chapter 42
45. Chapter 43
46. Chapter 44
47. Chapter 45
48. Chapter 46
49. Chapter 47
50. Chapter 48
51. Chapter 49
52. Chapter 50
53. Chapter 51
54. Chapter 52
55. Chapter 53
56. Chapter 54
57. Chapter 55
58. Chapter 56
59. Chapter 57
60. Chapter 58
61. Chapter 59
62. Chapter 60
63. Chapter 61
64. Chapter 62
65. Chapter 63
66. Chapter 64
67. Chapter 65
68. Chapter 66
69. Chapter 67
70. Chapter 68
71. Chapter 69
72. Chapter 70
73. Chapter 71
74. Chapter 72
75. Chapter 73
76. Chapter 74
77. Chapter 75
78. Chapter 76
79. Chapter 77
80. Chapter 78
81. Chapter 79
82. Chapter 80
83. Chapter 81
84. Chapter 82
85. Chapter 83
86. Chapter 84
87. Chapter 85
88. Chapter 86
89. Chapter 87
90. Chapter 88
91. Chapter 89
92. Chapter 90
93. Chapter 91
94. Chapter 92
95. Chapter 93
96. Chapter 94
97. Chapter 95
98. Chapter 96
99. Chapter 97
100. Chapter 98
2. Volume 2
1. Chapter 99
2. Chapter 100
3. Chapter 101
4. Chapter 102
5. Chapter 103
6. Chapter 104
7. Chapter 105
8. Chapter 106
9. Chapter 107
10. Chapter 108
11. Chapter 109
12. Chapter 110
13. Chapter 111: Episode 22 – Three Promises 3
14. Chapter 112
15. Chapter 113
16. Chapter 114
17. Chapter 115
18. Chapter 116
19. Chapter 117
20. Chapter 118
21. Chapter 119
22. Chapter 120
23. Chapter 121
24. Chapter 122
25. Chapter 123
26. Chapter 124
27. Chapter 125
28. Chapter 126
29. Chapter 127
30. Chapter 128
31. Chapter 129
32. Chapter 130
33. Chapter 131
34. Chapter 132
35. Chapter 133
36. Chapter 134
37. Chapter 135
38. Chapter 136
39. Chapter 137
40. Chapter 138
41. Chapter 139
42. Chapter 140
43. Chapter 141
44. Chapter 142
45. Chapter 143
46. Chapter 144
47. Chapter 145
48. Chapter 146
49. Chapter 147
50. Chapter 148
51. Chapter 149
52. Chapter 150
53. Chapter 151
54. Chapter 152
55. Chapter 153
56. Chapter 154
57. Chapter 155
58. Chapter 156
59. Chapter 157
60. Chapter 158
61. Chapter 159
62. Chapter 160
63. Chapter 161
64. Chapter 162
65. Chapter 163
66. Chapter 164
67. Chapter 165
68. Chapter 166
69. Chapter 167
70. Chapter 168
71. Chapter 169
72. Chapter 170
73. Chapter 171
74. Chapter 172
75. Chapter 173
76. Chapter 174
77. Chapter 175
78. Chapter 176
79. Chapter 177
80. Chapter 178
81. Chapter 179
82. Chapter 180
83. Chapter 181
84. Chapter 182
85. Chapter 183
86. Chapter 184
87. Chapter 185
88. Chapter 186
89. Chapter 187
90. Chapter 188
91. Chapter 189
92. Chapter 190
93. Chapter 191
94. Chapter 192
95. Chapter 193
96. Chapter 194
97. Chapter 195
98. Chapter 196
99. Chapter 197
100. Chapter 198
3. Volume 3
1. Chapter 199
2. Chapter 200
3. Chapter 201
4. Chapter 202
5. Chapter 203
6. Chapter 204
7. Chapter 205
8. Chapter 206
9. Chapter 207
10. Chapter 208
11. Chapter 209
12. Chapter 210
13. Chapter 211
14. Chapter 212
15. Chapter 213
16. Chapter 214
17. Chapter 215
18. Chapter 216
19. Chapter 217
20. Chapter 218
21. Chapter 219
22. Chapter 220
23. Chapter 221
24. Chapter 222
25. Chapter 223
26. Chapter 224
27. Chapter 225
28. Chapter 226
29. Chapter 227
30. Chapter 228
31. Chapter 229
32. Chapter 230
33. Chapter 231
34. Chapter 232
35. Chapter 233
36. Chapter 234
37. Chapter 235
38. Chapter 236
39. Chapter 237
40. Chapter 238
41. Chapter 239
42. Chapter 240
43. Chapter 241
44. Chapter 242
45. Chapter 243
46. Chapter 244
47. Chapter 245
48. Chapter 246
49. Chapter 247
50. Chapter 248
51. Chapter 249
52. Chapter 250
53. Chapter 251
54. Chapter 252
55. Chapter 253
56. Chapter 254
57. Chapter 255
58. Chapter 256
59. Chapter 257
60. Chapter 258
61. Chapter 259
62. Chapter 260
63. Chapter 261
64. Chapter 262
65. Chapter 263
66. Chapter 264
67. Chapter 265
68. Chapter 266
69. Chapter 267
70. Chapter 268
71. Chapter 269
72. Chapter 270
73. Chapter 271
74. Chapter 272
75. Chapter 273
76. Chapter 274
77. Chapter 275
78. Chapter 276
79. Chapter 277
80. Chapter 278
81. Chapter 279
82. Chapter 280
83. Chapter 281
84. Chapter 282
85. Chapter 283
86. Chapter 284
87. Chapter 285
88. Chapter 286
89. Chapter 287: 287
90. Chapter 288
91. Chapter 289
92. Chapter 290
93. Chapter 291: 291
94. Chapter 292
95. Chapter 293: 293
96. Chapter 294
97. Chapter 295: 295
98. Chapter 296
99. Chapter 297: 297
100. Chapter 298
4. Volume 4
1. Chapter 299: 299
2. Chapter 300
3. Chapter 301
4. Chapter 302
5. Chapter 303: 303
6. Chapter 304
7. Chapter 305: 305
8. Chapter 306
9. Chapter 307: 307
10. Chapter 308
11. Chapter 309: 309
12. Chapter 310
13. Chapter 311: 311
14. Chapter 312
15. Chapter 313
16. Chapter 314: 314
17. Chapter 315
18. Chapter 316
19. Chapter 317: 317
20. Chapter 318
21. Chapter 319: 319
22. Chapter 320
23. Chapter 321: 321
24. Chapter 322
25. Chapter 323: 323
26. Chapter 324
27. Chapter 325: 325
28. Chapter 326
29. Chapter 327: 327
30. Chapter 328
31. Chapter 329: 329
32. Chapter 330
33. Chapter 331: 331
34. Chapter 332
35. Chapter 333: 333
36. Chapter 334
37. Chapter 335
38. Chapter 336
39. Chapter 337: 337
40. Chapter 338
41. Chapter 339: 339
42. Chapter 340
43. Chapter 341: 341
44. Chapter 342
45. Chapter 343: 343
46. Chapter 344
47. Chapter 345: 345
48. Chapter 346
49. Chapter 347: 347
50. Chapter 348
51. Chapter 349: 349
52. Chapter 350: 350
53. Chapter 351: 351
54. Chapter 352: 352
55. Chapter 353
56. Chapter 354: 354
57. Chapter 355
58. Chapter 356: 356
59. Chapter 357
60. Chapter 358: 358
61. Chapter 359
62. Chapter 360: 360
63. Chapter 361
64. Chapter 362: 362
65. Chapter 363: 363
66. Chapter 364: 364
67. Chapter 365: 365
68. Chapter 366: 366
69. Chapter 367: 367
70. Chapter 368: 368
71. Chapter 369: 369
72. Chapter 370: 370
73. Chapter 371: 371
74. Chapter 372
75. Chapter 373: 373
76. Chapter 374
77. Chapter 375: 375
78. Chapter 376: 376
79. Chapter 377: 377
80. Chapter 378: 378
81. Chapter 379: 379
82. Chapter 380: 380
83. Chapter 381: 381
84. Chapter 382: 382
85. Chapter 383: 383
86. Chapter 384
87. Chapter 385
88. Chapter 386: 386
89. Chapter 387: 387
90. Chapter 388
91. Chapter 389
92. Chapter 390: 390
93. Chapter 391: 391
94. Chapter 392: 392
95. Chapter 393: 393
96. Chapter 394: 394
97. Chapter 395: 395
98. Chapter 396: 396
99. Chapter 397
100. Chapter 398: 398
5. Volume 5
1. Chapter 399: 399
2. Chapter 400: 400
3. Chapter 401: 401
4. Chapter 402: 402
5. Chapter 403
6. Chapter 404: 404
7. Chapter 405: 405
8. Chapter 406: 406
9. Chapter 407: 407
10. Chapter 408: 408
11. Chapter 409: 409
12. Chapter 410: 410
13. Chapter 411: 411
14. Chapter 412
15. Chapter 413: 413
16. Chapter 414: 414
17. Chapter 415
18. Chapter 416: 416
19. Chapter 417: 417
20. Chapter 418: 418
21. Chapter 419: 419
22. Chapter 420: 420
23. Chapter 421
24. Chapter 422: 422
25. Chapter 423
26. Chapter 424: 424
27. Chapter 425: 425
28. Chapter 426
29. Chapter 427: 427
30. Chapter 428: 428
31. Chapter 429: 429
32. Chapter 430: 430
33. Chapter 431
34. Chapter 432
35. Chapter 433
36. Chapter 434
37. Chapter 435: 435
38. Chapter 436
39. Chapter 437: 437
40. Chapter 438
41. Chapter 439: 439
42. Chapter 440: 440
43. Chapter 441: 441
44. Chapter 442
45. Chapter 443: 443
46. Chapter 444: 444
47. Chapter 445
48. Chapter 446: 446
49. Chapter 447
50. Chapter 448
51. Chapter 449
52. Chapter 450: 450
53. Chapter 451
54. Chapter 452
55. Chapter 453: 453
56. Chapter 454
57. Chapter 455: 455
58. Chapter 456
59. Chapter 457: 457
60. Chapter 458: 458
61. Chapter 459: 459
62. Chapter 460: 460
63. Chapter 461: 461
64. Chapter 462: 462
65. Chapter 463: 463
66. Chapter 464
67. Chapter 465: 465
68. Chapter 466: 466
69. Chapter 467: 467
70. Chapter 468
71. Chapter 469: 469
72. Chapter 470: 470
73. Chapter 471: 471
74. Chapter 472: 472
75. Chapter 473: 473
76. Chapter 474: 474
77. Chapter 475
78. Chapter 476: 476
79. Chapter 477
80. Chapter 478: 478
81. Chapter 479: 479
82. Chapter 480: 480
83. Chapter 481: 481
84. Chapter 482: 482
85. Chapter 483
86. Chapter 484: 484
87. Chapter 485: 485
88. Chapter 486: 486
89. Chapter 487
90. Chapter 488: 488
91. Chapter 489: 489
92. Chapter 490: 490
93. Chapter 491
94. Chapter 492
95. Chapter 493: 493
96. Chapter 494
97. Chapter 495
98. Chapter 496
99. Chapter 497: 497
100. Chapter 498
6. Volume 6
1. Chapter 499
2. Chapter 500: 500
3. Chapter 501: 501
4. Chapter 502
5. Chapter 503
6. Chapter 504
7. Chapter 505
8. Chapter 506: 506
9. Chapter 507
10. Chapter 508
11. Chapter 509
12. Chapter 510
13. Chapter 511: 511
14. Chapter 512
15. Chapter 513
16. Chapter 514
17. Chapter 515
18. Chapter 516
19. Chapter 517: 517
20. Chapter 518
21. Chapter 519: 519
22. Chapter 520: 520
23. Chapter 521
24. Chapter 522
25. Chapter 523
26. Chapter 524: 524
27. Chapter 525
28. Chapter 526: 526
29. Chapter 527: 527
30. Chapter 528
31. Chapter 529
32. Chapter 530: 530
33. Chapter 531: 531
34. Chapter 532: 532
35. Chapter 533
36. Chapter 534
37. Chapter 535
38. Chapter 536: 536
39. Chapter 537: 537
40. Chapter 538: 538
41. Chapter 539
42. Chapter 540: 540
43. Chapter 541
44. Chapter 542: 542
45. Chapter 543: 543
46. Chapter 544: 544
47. Chapter 545: 545
48. Chapter 546
49. Chapter 547
50. Chapter 548: 548
51. Chapter 549: 549
52. Chapter 550
53. Chapter 551: 551
CH Episode
Chapter Episode
Episode 15 – A Kingless World (1)
The last king’s test . It was an extreme trial that had to be overcome with
your body only .
The floor of Gwanghwamun was a mess . The Absolute Throne was in the
centre while the kings were fighting each other .
King of Beauty, Min Jiwon .
The Maitreya King Cha Sangkyung .
Supreme King Yoo Jonghyuk .
Then the middle-aged man in the corner… He was the Neutral King . The
Neutral King raised his hands as he met my eyes .
[The Neutral King has abstained from fighting for the throne . ]
As the name suggested, the Neutral King wasn’t greedy for the throne . Only
the remaining three were greedy .
One of the three was Yoo Jonghyuk so the fight should’ve ended in less than a
minute . At least, if it was the original story .
“Die!”
Maitreya King Cha Sangkyung’s leg split apart the air while Yoo Jonghyuk’s
kick struck Cha Sangkyung’s abdomen .
“Kuk!”
However, Cha Sangkyung wasn’t as damaged as expected . It was because
all stats were changed to level 10 . The skills were sealed so Yoo Jonghyuk
had to win the battle with just his flesh memories .
Min Jiwon looked behind them and saw me . I nodded slightly at her .
“We meet again . ”
“…Yes . I didn’t want to fight you if possible . ”
Min Jiwon must’ve filled the other king’s qualifications if she came to this
place . It was great . I honestly didn’t think she could survive until the end .
“If you don’t abstain, I will attack . ”
“Try it . Do you think it will be easy?”
We have to fight with all our stats at level 10 with no skills or no stigma . It
was too shabby compared to the kings who broke the city while fighting a
while ago .
There was a loud noise and Cha Sangkyung screamed, “Cough! W-Why…?”
Cha Sangkyung rolled around painfully on the floor after being struck by Yoo
Jonghyuk’s fist . It had been an equal fight until then but something was
changing little by little .
Skills and stigmas couldn’t be used but Yoo Jonghyuk’s attacks were getting
faster and harder . It wasn’t merely Yoo Jonghyuk’s combat sense .
Min Jiwon became surprised as she noticed .
“…How?”
If I remembered correctly, Yoo Jonghyuk knew the loophole of the last phase
. Maybe these messages were currently rising in Yoo Jonghyuk’s mind .
[400 coins have been invested in physique . ]

[400 coins have been invested in agility . ]
[400 coins have been invested in strength . ]
The funny thing was that this battlefield controlled everything except for one
factor . It was the use of the coins .
[The constellation ‘ Lady of the Brocade Sleep’ questions the fairness of the
scenario . ]
The intermediate dokkaebi laughed .
[Haha, what is your question? It is a natural right to be able to use coins . The
‘coins’ are the hard-earned work of the incarnations . They worked so hard
to gather coins that they should have a chance to use it . ]
Yoo Jonghyuk was raising his stats using his coins .
[Oh, the stats increased with the coins will be reset after the scenario is over
. So be careful! It is like throwing away coins into the air! Hahahat!]
Min Jiwon and Cha Sangkyung’s complexions darkened once they heard the
words of the intermediate dokkaebi . Perhaps they didn’t have much coins
remaining . It was natural . They wouldn’t be able to save coins in the
battlefield between kings .
But Yoo Jonghyuk was different . Yoo Jonghyuk grew by breaking through all
types of hidden scenarios from the beginning and always carried an
appropriate amount of coins in reserve .
The original third round Yoo Jonghyuk had around 30,000 coins at this point .
Now he had more coins than the original story so… it should be around
40,000?
There was the loud sound of somebody being hit and Cha Sangkyung’s body
flew through the air .
[The Maitreya King Cha Sangkyung is out of combat . ]

Yoo Jonghyuk looked at the nearby Min Jiwon . She jumped with surprised
and hurriedly raised both hands .
“…I will abstain . ”
[’King of Beauty’ Min Jiwon has abstained from the battle . ]
Finally, Yoo Jonghyuk turned towards me . His angry eyes calmed down . It
was understandable . If he took the Absolute Throne, he could control all
kings and it wouldn’t be a problem to get his sister back from me .
But would that happen?
“Yoo Jonghyuk . ”
We aimed out swords at each other . I couldn’t use any skills so I had to rely
on my flesh memories and my stats .
For the first time, Yoo Jonghyuk’s blade was visible . It must be a fake . He
was estimating my stats and how much coins I had left .
He was truly a prudent person . It was a trick to win by investing the

minimum amount of coins .
However, his pride would cause his defeat this time . It was because there
wasn’t any king in Seoul who had more coins than me right now .
[Coins Possessed: 80,850 C]
Who would think that I had 80,000 coins? I laughed at Yoo Jonghyuk who
was running towards me .
“I’ll hit you gently so please don’t die . ”
Now was the time to spend big . I invested a large number of coins into
‘strength . ’
[4,000 coins have been invested in strength . ]

[Strength Lv . 10 -> Strength Lv . 20]
[72,000 coins have been consumed . ]
[Your ‘strength’ has broken through the limits of a human . ]
[The achievement has been processed! You are the first to achieve a three
digit level in strength . ]
[30,000 coins have been acquired as a reward . ]
I adjusted the power in my fist . A strike containing 100 strength was

enormous . It would be difficult if I accidentally killed Yoo Jonghyuk .
I felt the space around my fist bend slightly . According to Ways of Survival,
all stats had different destructive power from the moment they broke through
the three digits .
How did it feel? Of course, it felt like I was a killer . It felt like my fist was
holding a check for a billion won .
Yoo Jonghyuk’s eyes widened as he hurriedly used coins . However, it was

too late . There was a sound like a sonic boom .
Yoo Jonghyuk shot into the sky like a baseball being hit by a bat .
Unfortunately, it was impossible to hit a home room in this stadium . The

flying Yoo Jonghyuk hit a barrier, bounced in the opposite direction and hit
another barrier and landed on the ground after repeating this ping-pong action
five or six times .
…Surely he wasn’t dead? I ran towards Yoo Jonghyuk with a bit of confusion
in my heart .
Damn, why did I do this? I should’ve used a bit less strength . I carefully
pulled Yoo Jonghyuk off the ground . Then .
Ah, this was a main character . Yoo Jonghyuk was staring at me with wide
open eyes . He was still conscious despite being hit by a punch filled with
100 strength?
“…Yoo Jonghyuk?”
“…”
“Jonghyuk?”
“…”
His eyes didn’t move . This bastard, did he faint with his eyes open? Did I
hit him that hard? No, I would have to keep hitting Yoo Jonghyuk in the future
.
“Wel;, yo will be in trouble if you keep acting as usual . How can you say to
kill me every time you see me?”
I slapped his swollen face . Somehow, I felt his eyes move whenever I hit
him, causing my to feel nervous…
In any case, he was breathing . The bones in his body were broken and he
was bleeding…
It was a situation where he couldn’t use the Recovery skill so his life could
be in danger .
I had to do my work quickly .
[Supreme King Yoo Jonghyuk is out of combat . ]
[Congratulations! You have passed all the tests of the Absolute Throne . ]
The ward in the air slowly disappeared .
[The temporary stats added by the coins are reset . ]
[All constraints on the kings have disappeared . ]
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ has his hair standing
up from excessive carbonic acid . ]
[The constellation ‘Secretive Plotter’ applauds your actions . ]
[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ admires your patience . ]
[4,500 coins have been sponsored . ]
I also heard the messages of the upper-grade constellations .
[The constellation ‘Lady of the Brocade Sleep’ is regretful . ]
[The constellation ‘One-eyed Maitreya’ has thrown away his eyepatch . ]
[The constellation ‘Founder of Hannamgun’ feels a grudge towards you . ]

Of course, the kings of the three kingdoms blamed me . Thanks to me, they
missed an opportunity to jump to the ‘narrative’ grade .
[…Oh, a surprising winner has appeared . ]
The intermediate dokkaebi looked somewhat dissatisfied . He hadn’t

expected me to win . Yet I had won .
[Well… good . This is the result . Now, I am informing all incarnations of

Seoul . Just now, a new owner of the Absolute Throne was born!]
I stopped the intermediate dokkaebi who was about to launch the system
messages .
“Wait a minute . ”
[…What do you want?]
The dokkaebi’s eyebrows twitched .
“You are too hasty . I haven’t even sat on the throne yet . Shouldn’t you ask
me first?”
[You will go up now so does it matter?]
I approached the Absolute Throne . At this moment, I felt all constellations

observing the Seoul Dome focus on me .
The Absolute Throne floating in the sky slowly descended towards me . It

showed off its golden charm like it had been waiting for me for a long time .
I asked the intermediate dokkaebi, “What can I do with this?”
[You can do anything to humans . ]
It was short but scary .
[The Absolute Throne is just the name of the item . As long as you sit on the
throne, you can become an omnipotent power . No one on this earth can stand
against you and everyone will bow before you!]
The people looked at me enviously after hearing the dokkaebi’s explanation .
It was natural to envy me . Everybody had run to this place for this reason .
[The constellation ‘Lady of the Brocade Sleep’ is licking her lips . ]
Even the constellations…
It was really pitiful and strange . They felt envious despite knowing the real
identity of the item . I really disliked the constellations .
“Is that all?”
[…Huh?]
“It is too good that it is ridiculous . I will enjoy absolute power on the land
that I control . ”
[Isn’t it right to receive a reward in return for suffering? How many times
have you almost died due to the throne…?]
“Ah, so the throne can act beyond the constraints of plausibility?”
[What?]
“You are good at lying . Aren’t you a dokkaebi? Won’t the Bureau say
something if you scam me like this?”
The expression of the intermediate dokkaebi hardened . On the other side,

Bihyung was looking at me with a pale face . [I am tired of this talk .
I have to finish the scenario . Now sit on the throne . If you talk nonsense one
more time, I will break the Absolute Throne . ]
“…Ah, you can do that? Then go ahead . ”
[Huh?]
I looked at the dokkaebi and the people staring before opening my mouth .
“I will never sit on this Absolute Throne . ”
A terrible silence swept through Gwanghwamun .

Chapter 0
Prologue – There are three ways to survive in a ruined world .
[There are three ways to survive in a ruined world . Now, I have forgotten a
few, but one thing is certain . The fact that you who are reading this now will
survive .
-Three ways to survive in a ruined world]
A web novel platform filled the screen of my old smartphone . I scrolled

down and then up again . How many times have I been doing this?
“Really? This is the end?”
I looked again, and the ‘complete’ was unmistakable .
The story was over .
[Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined World]
Author: tls123
3,149 chapters .
‘Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined World’ was a feature-length fantasy

novel with 3,149 chapters . Its shortened name was ‘Ways of Survival . ’
I have been steadily reading this novel since the third year of middle school .
During the time when I was bullied by iljins, when I ruined my entrance
examinations and had to enter a local university, when the damned random
draw went wrong and I was placed in the military unit at the forefront, when
I repeatedly switched jobs and am now working as a contractor for an
affiliate of a large company… Damn, let’s stop talking about this .
Anyway…
「Author’s words: Thank you so much for reading ‘Ways of Survival’ up to

here . I will come back to you with an epilogue!]
“Ah… The epilogue still remains . Then the next chapter is really the last one
.”
From the end of childhood to adulthood, it had been done over a huge period
of 10 years . There was a mixture of despondency that a world was coming
to an end along with a sense of satisfaction .
I opened the comment box of the last message and rewrote the sentence
several times .
-Kim Dokja: Writer, thank you for everything in the meantime . I am looking
forward to the epilogue .
They were sincere sentences . Ways of Survival was my life’s novel . It

wasn’t the most popular, but it was the best novel for me .
There were many words I wanted to say but I couldn’t write them . I was
afraid that my careless words would hurt the writer .
-An average of 1 . 9 hits per chapter .
-An average of 1 . 08 comments .
This was the average popularity index of ‘Ways of Survival . ’
The number of views for the first chapter was 1,2000, but it fell to 120 for
the 10th chapter, and then 12 for the 50th chapter . By the time it was the
100th chapter, it was only 1 .
Hits= 1 .
I was overwhelmed by the feeling I got when I saw the numerous ‘1’ that
appeared next to the list of chapters . In some cases, there was a ‘2’, but it
was likely someone pressing the wrong button .
‘Thank you . ’
The author published a novel with more than 3,000 chapters with just 1 hit
per chapter over a period of 10 years . It was truly a story just for me .
I pressed on the ‘Recommendation Board’ and immediately started tapping

on the keyboard, -I am recommending a honey jam novel .
The author wrote me a free completed novel, so I should give him a

recommendation . I clicked on the completed button, and comments quickly
appeared .
–It looks like a new anti . I searched for this person’s ID, and they
recommended the same novel several times .
–Isn’t his recommendation banned? The author shouldn’t do this here .
It occurred to me that I had written a recommendation several months ago .

In an instant, there were dozens of comments for investigation by
‘spectators’ . My face flushed with embarrassment .
I was sure that the author would read this . So, I hurriedly tried to delete the
message, but it was already reported that the message couldn’t be removed .
“This…”
It was upsetting to think that the recommendation written with all my sincerity
turned out like this .
If they even looked a little bit, why didn’t anyone try reading the interesting
novel? I wanted to give a donation to the writer, but I couldn’t afford it
because I was a salary worker barely able to make a living .
Then I received a notification that a ‘message has arrived . ’

-tls123: Thank you .
A message flew in from out of nowhere . It took me a while to grasp the

situation .
-Kim Dokja: The author?
tls123—it was the author of ‘Ways of Survival . ’
-tls123: I was able to complete it to the end thanks to you . I also won the
competition .
I couldn’t believe it .
Ways of Survival won a competition?
-Kim Dokja: Congratulations! What is the competition?
-tls123: You won’t know it because it is an unknown competition .
I wondered if he lied because he was ashamed, but I wanted it to be true .

Perhaps I really didn’t know . It might be a bit hit on other platforms . I was
a little sad, but it was good to have an excellent story spreading .
-tls123: I would like to send a special gift to you as a thank you .
-Kim Dokja: Gift?
-tls123: It is thanks to my dear reader that this story has come into the world .
I gave the writer my email address as he asked .
-tls123: Ah, right . I got the monetization schedule .
-Kim Dokja: Wow, really? When will it start? This masterpiece should’ve
been paid from the beginning…
It was a lie . The Ways of Survival was a daily series, so I would’ve had to
spend 3,000 won a month . 3,000 won was one convenience-store lunch for
me .
-tls123: The monetization starts tomorrow .
-Kim Dokja: Then the epilogue coming tomorrow will be paid?
-tls123: Yes, I’m afraid you need to pay for it .
-Kim Dokja: Of course, I have to pay! I will buy the last one!
There was no reply from the author afterward . I logged out of the site . Then
I felt the pessimism sink in later .
The author left without a reply after he succeeded…? My admiration turned

into petty jealousy . What was I so excited for? In any case, it wasn’t my
novel .
“Will he give a gift certificate? It would be good if it’s for 50,000 won . ”
At that time, I was thinking naively . I didn’t know anything about what
would happen to the world the next day .
Chapter 1
TL: Can't believe I have to clarify this but no . . . this story is not BL (Boy's
Love) . There are jokes about it but no actual romance between two guys .
[There are three ways to survive in a ruined world . Now, I have forgotten a
few, but one thing is certain . The fact that you who are reading this now will
survive .
-Three ways to survive in a ruined world]
A web novel platform filled the screen of my old smartphone . I scrolled

down and then up again . How many times have I been doing this?
"Really? This is the end?"
I looked again, and the 'complete' was unmistakable . The story was over .
Author: tls123
3,149 chapters .
'Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined World' was a feature-length fantasy novel

with 3,149 chapters . Its shortened name was 'Ways of Survival . '
I have been steadily reading this novel since the third year of middle school .
I read it during the time when I was bullied by iljins [1], when I ruined my
entrance examinations and had to enter a local university, when the damned
random draw went wrong and I was placed in the military unit at the
forefront, when I repeatedly switched jobs and am now working as a
contractor for an affiliate of a large company… Damn, let's stop talking about
this . Anyway…
「Author's words: Thank you so much for reading 'Ways of Survival' up to

here . I will come back to you with an epilogue!]
"Ah… The epilogue still remains . Then the next chapter is really the last one
."
From the end of childhood to adulthood, it had been written over a huge
period of 10 years . There was a mixture of despondency that a world was
coming to an end along with a sense of satisfaction . I opened the comment
box of the last message and rewrote the sentence several times .
-Kim Dokja: Writer, thank you for everything in the meantime . I am looking
forward to the epilogue .
They were sincere sentences . Ways of Survival was my life's novel . It

wasn't the most popular, but it was the best novel for me . There were many
words I wanted to say but I couldn't write them . I was afraid that my
careless words would hurt the writer .
-An average of 1 . 9 hits per chapter .
-An average of 1 . 08 comments .
This was the average popularity index of 'Ways of Survival . ' The number of
views for the first chapter was 1,2000, but it fell to 120 for the 10th chapter,
and then 12 for the 50th chapter . By the time it was the 100th chapter, it was
only 1 .
Hits= 1 .
I was overwhelmed by the feeling I got when I saw the numerous '1' that
appeared next to the list of chapters . In some cases, there was a '2', but it
was likely someone pressing the wrong button .
'Thank you . '

The author published a novel with more than 3,000 chapters with just 1 hit
per chapter over a period of 10 years . It was truly a story just for me . I
pressed on the 'Recommendation Board' and immediately started tapping on
the keyboard,
-I am recommending a honey jam novel .
The author wrote me a free completed novel, so I should give him a

recommendation . I clicked on the completed button, and comments quickly
appeared .
-It looks like a new anti . I searched for this person's ID, and they
recommended the same novel several times .
-Isn't his recommendation banned? The author shouldn't do this here .
It occurred to me that I had written a recommendation several months ago . In

an instant, there were dozens of comments asking for investigation by
'spectators' . My face flushed with embarrassment . I was sure that the author
would read this . I hurriedly tried to delete the message, but it was already
reported that the message couldn't be removed .
"This…"
It was upsetting to think that the recommendation written with all my sincerity
turned out like this . If they even looked a little bit, why didn't anyone try
reading the interesting novel? I wanted to give a donation to the writer, but I
couldn't afford it because I was a salary worker barely able to make a living
. Then I received a notification that a 'message has arrived . '
-tls123: Thank you .
A message flew in from out of nowhere . It took me a while to grasp the

situation .
-Kim Dokja: The author?
tls123—it was the author of 'Ways of Survival . '

-tls123: I was able to complete it to the end thanks to you . I also won the
competition .
I couldn't believe it . Ways of Survival won a competition?
-Kim Dokja: Congratulations! What is the competition?
tls123: You won't know it because it is an unknown competition .
I wondered if he lied because he was ashamed, but I wanted it to be true .

Perhaps I really didn't know . It might be a bit hit on other platforms . I was a
little sad, but it was good to have an excellent story spreading .
-tls123: I would like to send a special gift to you as a thank you .
-Kim Dokja: Gift?
-tls123: It is thanks to my dear reader that this story has come into the world .
I gave the writer my email address as he asked .
-tls123: Ah, right . I got the monetization schedule .
-Kim Dokja: Wow, really? When will it start? This masterpiece should've
been paid from the beginning…
It was a lie . The Ways of Survival was a daily series, so I would've had to
spend 3,000 won a month . 3,000 won was one convenience-store lunch for
me .
-tls123: The monetization starts tomorrow .
-Kim Dokja: Then the epilogue coming tomorrow will be paid?
-tls123: Yes, I'm afraid you need to pay for it .
-Kim Dokja: Of course, I have to pay! I will buy the last one!
There was no reply from the author afterward . I logged out of the site . Then
I felt the pessimism sink in later . The author left without a reply after he
succeeded…? My admiration turned into petty jealousy . What was I so
excited for? In any case, it wasn't my novel .
"Will he give a cultural gift certificate? It would be good if it's for 50,000
won . "
At that time, I was thinking naively . I didn't know anything about what would
happen to the world the next day .
[1] Iljins= It used to be used exclusively for gangsters mobsters and meant
"first team" aka the gang's best fighter . Now, it is used more frequently to
refer to a school's "bad" kids — the ones that are constantly disrupting class,
getting in trouble, ditching school, smoking, drinking, etc . Source .
Chapter 2
"I'm Dokja . " [1]
I usually introduced myself to people like this, then the following

misunderstanding would occur .
"Oh, are you an only child?"
"I am, but that isn't what I mean . "
"Huh? Then?"
"My name is Dokja . Kim Dokja . "
Kim Dokja (Highly Respected Only Son)—my father gave me that name to be
a strong man by myself . However, thanks to the name my father gave me, I
turned out to be just a normal single and lonely man . In short, it was like
this: I was Kim Dokja, 28 years old, and single . My hobby was reading web
novels on the subway .
"Then I'll go on my smartphone . "
In a noisy subway, I raised my head reflexively . A pair of curious eyes were

staring straight at me . They belonged to an employee from the human
resources team, Yoo Sangah .
"Ah, hello . " I greeted her .
"Are you going home from work?"
"Yes . What about Yoo Sangah-ssi?" [2]
"I was lucky . The manager went on a business trip today . " Yoo Sangah sat
down soon as the seat next to me became vacant . A subtle scent came from
her shoulders, making me nervous .
"Do you normally take the subway?"
"That…" Yoo Sangah made a dark expression . Come to think of it, this was
the first time I'd met Yoo Sangah on a subway train . Starting with Personnel
Manager Kang to Finance Manager Han… There were rumors that Yoo
Sangah had men from the company driving her home every workday . Yet
unexpected words came from Yoo Sangah's mouth, "Someone stole my
bicycle . "
Bicycle .
"You commute by bike?"
"Yes! I have a lot of overtime these days and seem to be lacking exercise . It
is a bit annoying, but it is worth doing . "
"Aha, I see . "
Yoo Sangah smiled . Looking closer at her, I could understand the feelings
men held toward her . However, it was none of my business . Every person
had a genre of life, and Yoo Sangah was someone who lived a genre different
from myself . After the awkward conversation, we looked at our phones . I
opened up the novel app I was reading on before while Yoo Sangah… What
was this?
"Por favor dinero . "
"Huh?"
"Spanish . "
"…I see . What does it mean?"
"Please give me some money," Yoo Sangah replied proudly . Studying on the
subway while going home… She truly had a genre different from me .
However, what was the use of memorizing words?
"You're working hard . "

"By the way, what is Dokja-ssi looking at?"
"Ah, I…"
Yoo Sangah's gaze was fixed on the LCD screen of my smartphone . "Is it a
novel?"
"Yes, well… I am studying Korean . "
"Wow, I also like novels . I haven't been able to read lately because I don't
have time…" It was surprising . Yoo Sangah liked reading novels…?
"Novels like Murakami Haruki, Raymond Carver, Han Kang…"
I thought so .
Yoo Sangah asked, "Dokja-ssi, what writers do you like?"
"You won't know even if I say their names . "
"I've read a lot of novels . Who are the authors?"
At this time, it was really hard to say that I read web novels as a hobby . I
glanced at the title of the novel in the app .
[The World after the Fall]
Author: Sing Shangshong . [3]
I couldn't say that I was reading 'The World after the Fall by Sing Shangshong
.'
"It is just a fantasy novel . That… Well, like the Lord of the Rings…"
Yoo Sangah's eyes widened . "Aha . Lord of the Rings . I've seen the movie .
"
"The movie is good . "

The silence continued for a moment . Yoo Sangah was looking at me like she
was waiting for me to say something . Our conversation was becoming
strained . So, I decided to change the topic . "It has been a year since I joined
the company . This is my last year . Time moves really fast . "
"Yes . At that time, we both knew nothing, right?"
"That's right . It seems like just yesterday, but the contract period is already
over . " I realized that I'd said something wrong when I saw Yoo Sangah's
expression .
"Ah, I…" Yoo Sangah trailed off .
I had forgotten . Yoo Sangah received credit for a foreign buyer last month
and was already promoted to a full-time employee .
"Ah, right . My congratulations are late . I'm sorry . Haha, I should've worked
hard to study a foreign language . "
"Ah, no Dokja-ssi! There is still the performance review and…"
I hated to admit it, but the sight of Yoo Sangah talking was wonderful . It was
like the world's spotlight was shining down on only one person . If this world
was a novel, the protagonist would be such a person . In fact, it was the
inevitable result . I hadn't tried, but Yoo Sangah made an effort . I just read
novels on the Internet, while Yoo Sangah studied hard . It was natural that
Yoo Sangah would become a full-time employee, and that my contract would
be terminated .
"That… Dokja-ssi . "
"Yes . "
"If you don't mind… Would you like to know the app I use?" Yoo Sangah's
voice momentarily became distant . It felt like the world was far away . I
braced my mind and stared straight ahead . A boy was sitting in the seat
opposite me on the train . He was 10 years old or so . The boy held an insect
collecting net as he sat next to his mother, laughing happily .
"…Dokja-ssi?"
What if I had a different life from now? I mean, what if my life genre was
different?
"Kim Dok…"
If the genre of my life wasn't 'realism' but 'fantasy'… Could I be the

protagonist? I didn't know . It would probably be unknown forever .
However, there was one thing I knew .
"It is okay, Yoo Sangah-ssi . "
"Huh?"
"It won't work even if you tell me the app . " The genre of my life was
obviously 'realism . ' "Dokja has a solo life . "
"Huh? What…"
"I am just someone like that . "
In this genre, I wasn't a protagonist but a 'solo' person .
"The life of a solo…" Yoo Sangah had a serious expression on her face . I
waved my hands to show it was really okay . I didn't know why, but this
person was really worried about me . Maybe because she was part of the
personnel department… I was already aware of my performance though .
"Dokja-ssi is really good . "
"Yes?"
"Then I will live an ivory life . " [4]
Yoo Sangah seemed to have decided something as she turned back to studying
Spanish . I gazed at her for a while before returning to the novel . Everything
had returned to normal, but strangely, my scrolling of the novel didn't go well
. Maybe it was because I realized the weight of reality that I couldn't scroll
down .
At that time, a notification appeared at the top of my smartphone . [You have

one new mail . ]
It was from the author of 'Ways of Survival . ' I opened the mail .
-Reader-nim, my novel will become paid from 7 p . m . This will be helpful .

Good luck . [5]
[1 attachment . ]
The author said he would give me a gift . What was the gift?
…Like my name, I was also a reader by nature . So, I was excited to receive
the mail . Yes, it wasn't bad living as a reader . I checked the time . It was
6:55 p . m . I had exactly five minutes before the novel became monetized at
7 p . m . Then I opened up my list of preferred novels in the app . Since I was
the only reader, I should leave a congratulatory comment and give strength to
the author . However…
-The work doesn't exist .
I tried typing 'ruined' several times in the search box, but the result was the
same . The bulletin board for 'Ways of Survival' had disappeared without a
trace . It was strange . Had there ever been a case of a novel being deleted
without notification when it was going to be monetized?
At that moment, the subway lights turned off, and the inside of the train
became dark .
Kiiiiiiiik-! The subway train shook loudly and let out a metallic sound . It
caused Yoo Sangah to scream and grab my arm . Then I heard the sound of
other people getting stirred up . Yoo Sangah gripped my arm so tightly that I
paid more attention to the pain in my left arm than the sudden stop . It took a
dozen seconds for the train to stop fully .
Then I heard confused voices coming from everywhere .

"Uh, what?"
"W-What is this?"
In the dark, one or two smartphone lights turned on . Yoo Sangah still held my
left arm tightly as she asked, "W-What is going on?"
I pretended to be unconcerned . "Don't worry . It isn't a big deal . "
"Is that so?"
"Yes, it is probably a disturbance from a suicide . The engineer will soon

make an announcement . "
As I finished speaking, I heard the engineer's announcement, -Telling all

passengers on the train . Telling all passengers on the train .
The loud surroundings became calm . I sighed and opened my mouth, "See, it
isn't a big deal . Now an apology will air, and the power will come back
on…"
-E-Everyone run away… Run…!
'What?'
There was a beeping sound, and the broadcast turned off . The inside of the
train became a mess .
"D-Dokja-ssi? What is this…?"
A bright light flashed from the front of the subway train . There was a loud
drumming sound followed by a pop . Something was heading this way in the
darkness . It was just a coincidence that I saw the clock at this moment—7:00
p . m.
Tick, it felt like the world was stopping . Then I heard a voice:
[The free service of planetary system 8612 has been terminated . ]

[The main scenario has started . ]
This was the moment the genre of my life changed .
[1] Dokja= can mean only son or reader
[2] -ssi: -ssi (씨) is the most commonly used honorific used amongst people
of approximately equal speech level .
[3] The author uses the name of his previous novel and his author name, but
with slight changes . I decided to go with the actual novel translation name
while keeping the author's different name for any fans of the novel .
[4] Sangah=ivory
[5] nim (님) is the highest form of honorifics and above -ssi .
Chapter 3
「 Dokkaebi . The first time he appeared, someone said so . 」[1]
I didn't know why but that sentence suddenly popped up in my head . The
stopped subway train, the dark room… These details gave me a sense of deja
vu . The subway had stopped before, but it was rare . Even so, why? I
remembered the familiar words from a novel… but it was ridiculous . Wasn't
it impossible?
At this moment, the door of car 3807 opened wide, and the electricity
returned . Yoo Sangah muttered by my side, "…Dokkaebi?"
My head was ringing . I trembled uneasily as the novel I knew and the reality
before me overlapped .
「With two small horns and wearing a small straw mat, the strange and fluffy
creature was floating in the air . 」
「 It was too strange to call it a fairy, too evil to call it an angel, and too
tranquil to call it a demon . 」
「Thus, it was called a 'dokkkaebi . 」
And I already knew the first thing the dokkaebi would say .
「&아#@!&아#@! . . . 」
[&아#@!&아#@! . . . . ]
Fiction and reality overlapped precisely .
"What is this?"
"Augmented reality?"
Amidst the chattering people, I was thrown into another world alone . This
was unmistakably a dokkaebi—the very dokkaebi that opened the door to
tragedy for thousands of lives in Ways of Survival . It was Yoo Sangah's
voice that broke me out of my thoughts . "It sounds vaguely like Spanish .
Should I talk to it?"
I was a bit taken aback and asked, "…Do you know what that is? Will you
ask it for money?"
"No but…"
It was at this time that I heard the correct pronunciation of Korean . [Ah . Ah
. Does this sound good? Ah, I had a hard time because the Korean patch
didn't work . Everyone, can you hear my words?]
As a familiar language was being spoken, I could see people's expressions

relax . The first one to step up was a big man in a suit . "Hey, what are you
doing right now?"
[…Huh?]
"Are you filming? I have to go because I have to quickly get to an audition . "
He seemed to be an obscure actor since his face was unfamiliar . If I were a
casting director, I would've picked him out for his brimming ambition .
Unfortunately, the presence before him right now wasn't a director .
[Ah, auditions . That's right . This is also an audition . Haha, there was a
shortage of data . I just entered when it was monetized at 7 p . m . ]
"What? What are you talking about?"
[Now, now . All of you, relax in your seats and listen to me . From now on, I
will tell you something very important!]
My chest was becoming stuffy .
"What? Quickly get off the train!"
"Somebody call the captain!"

"What are they doing without the cooperation of the citizens?"
"Mother, what is that? A cartoon?"
There was no doubt about it . This was the development I knew . I didn't
want to be mixed up in this… but there was no way . The people present
wouldn't listen to the small and cute-looking CG creature . The only thing I
could do was stop Yoo Sangah who was trying to get up from her seat .
"Yoo Sangah-ssi, it is dangerous, so stay here . "
"Huh?" Yoo Sangah's eyes widened . I spoke during a moment of

bewilderment, but there was no way to explain what I understood . To be
exact, I didn't have to explain .
[Haha, you are really loud . ]
There was a presence with a stronger persuasive power than anyone else
right now .
[I told you to be quiet . ]
I closed my eyes slowly as the dokkaebi's eyes turned red . Something burst,
and the subway became silent .
"Uh, uh . Uh…" There was a big hole in the forehead of the unknown actor
who had to go to the audition . The man who had spoken several times
collapsed on the spot .
[This isn't a movie shoot . ]
There was a cracking sound once again . This time, it was the person talking
about the captain .
[It isn't a dream . It isn't a novel either . ]
One, two… Blood sprayed into the air as the heads of some people started to
burst . They were all the people who had protested against the dokkaebi, as
well as the ones who screamed or went wild . Those who caused the
slightest fuss had a hole in their heads . Suddenly, the subway became a
bloodbath .
[This isn't the 'reality' that you know . Do you understand? So everyone shut
up and listen to me . ]
More than half the people present here died . Blood and body pieces filled
the subway . Now, the people didn't scream . Like primitive apes in front of a
powerful predator, everyone just watched the dokkaebi with terror . I was
surprised and held tightly onto the shoulder of Yoo Sangah who was
hiccuping .
This was real . The strange message which entered my ears, the dokkaebi had
appeared in front of me, and the train car that had become a bloodbath…
[Everyone, your lives have been nice so far . Isn't that right?]
In the special needs seating area, an elderly grandmother met the eyes of the
dokkaebi .
[You have been living too long for free . Isn't life too generous? You were
born and paid no price for breathing, eating, pooping and breeding! Ha! You
really live in a good world!]
Free? No one in the subway lived for free . The people strived to make
money in order to survive, and they rode the subway on the way home from
work . Yet at this moment, no one disputed the dokkaebi's words .
[But now the good days are over . How long can you continue living for free?
If you want to enjoy happiness, it is common sense to pay a price . Isn't that
right?]
The gasping people couldn't answer . Then at that time, someone carefully
raised their hand . "D-Do you want money?"
I wondered what type of person could speak in the middle of this situation,
but surprisingly, I knew his face .
"Yoo Sangah-ssi . Isn't that Department Head Han of the finance team?"
"…Right . "
There was no doubt . He was a typical parachute [2] in the company and the
number one person newcomers avoided . It was Han Myungoh, department
head of the finance team . Why was this man riding the subway?
"I will give you money . Take it . Please note that I am a person like this . "
Department Head Han pulled out his business card as people cheered him on
. It was the atmosphere of a savior fighting against terrorists . "How much do
you want? A big one? Or two?"
He was offering a sum that was overly large for a department head of a
subsidiary company . There was a rumor that Han Myungoh was the youngest
son of the leader of the affiliate company and now I thought it might be true . I
couldn't carry that many cheques in my wallet .
[Hrmm, you are giving me money?]
"T-That's right! The cash I have right now isn't much but… I can give you
anything if you let me out of here . "
[Money, good . A plant fibre that many humans mutually agree on . ]
The department head's expression brightened . It was an 'Indeed, money is

everything' expression . How pitiful .
"Now, this is all I have―"
[It only applies in your time and space . ]
"Huh?"
At the next moment, flames appeared in the air, and the cheques in the
department head's hands burned up . Department Head Han let out a scream .
[That paper has no value in the macrocosm world . If you do this one more
time, I will blow away your head . ]
"U-Uhhh…" Fear once again spread on the faces of the people present . It
was easy to read what they were thinking because it was just like the novel .
「 What the hell will happen now? 」
Only I knew what was going to happen in the future .
[Phew, the debt is piling up during the time when you are noisy . Well, yes .
Rather than explain it a hundred times, isn't it quicker for you to make money
yourself?]
The dokkaebi's horns rose like they were antennas, and its body floated to the
ceiling of the train .
A moment later, a message rang out .
[#BI-7623 channel is open . ]
[The constellations have entered . ]
A small window emerged in front of everyone's blank eyes .
[The main scenario has arrived!]
[Main Scenario #1 – Proof of Value]
Category: Main
Difficulty: F
Clear Conditions: Kill one or more creatures .
Time Limit: 30 minutes
Compensation: 300 coins
Failure: Death
+
The dokkaebi smiled faintly as it became transparent and disappeared into

the next space .
[Then, good luck everyone . Please show me an interesting story . ]
[1] Dokkaebi (Korean: 도깨비) are legendary creatures from Korean

mythology and folklore . Dokkaebi, also known as Korean goblins, possess
extraordinary powers and abilities that are used to interact with humans, at
times playing tricks on them and at times helping them . Wiki
[2] Parachute: a person who relies on their connections to rise in the

company
Chapter 4
People reacted differently after the dokkaebi disappeared . Some people
tried to get out of the train while others called the police . Yoo Sangah
belonged to the latter group . "Police, the police aren't answering! What,
what should I…"
"Calm down, Yoo Sangah-ssi," I said, staring straight into Yoo Sangah's
unfocused eyes . "Yoo Sangah-ssi . Have you ever played the game that the
development team made? A game where the world is destroyed and only a
few people survive . "
"Huh? What are you say-…"
"Think about it . We are in a game right now . "
Yoo Sangah silently licked her lips . "Game…"
"It is simple . Don't hesitate to do as I tell you . Understood?"
"U-Understood . What should I do?"
"Stay still . "
Finally, I slowly controlled my breathing . I too needed time to properly

accept all of this .
The descriptions that existed only in the novel were now unfolding right
before my eyes .
「The dokkaebi stretched out its antenna . 」
「 The bodies scattered like trash in the carriage . 」

「 The bloodied office worker shaking . 」
「An old lady groaning in her seat . 」
I watched every scene intently . It was like Neo in the Matrix, who suspected
reality . Observing, questioning, and then eventually being convinced… I had
to admit it . I didn't know the reason why, but there were no doubts about it .
'Ways of Survival' had become a reality .
Let me think… How should I survive in this new world?
"Come on, everybody! Everybody calm down . Start breathing calmly . "
Someone stepped forward exactly five minutes after the dokkaebi
disappeared . He was a sturdy man with short cut hair, one head taller than
the average height .
"Are you calm yet? Please stop your actions and pay attention to me for a
moment . "
The people sobbing or making calls stopped . Once everyone's eyes were
gathered on him, the big man opened his mouth again, "As you know, in the
event of a national disaster, small disturbances can cause large human
casualties . That's why I will now control the situation . "
"What, who are you?"
"A national disaster situation? What are you saying?"
Some people belatedly recovered and strongly resisted the world 'control . '
Then the young man pulled a government official card out of his wallet . "I
am currently an army lieutenant serving in the 6502 unit . "
Some people's faces became relieved . "A soldier, he is a soldier . "
However, it was too early to be relieved .
"I just received a message from my unit . "

People gathered in front of the soldier's smartphone . I was able to read the
contents without difficulty because I was near it .
-A level 1 national disaster situation has occurred . All troops gather quickly
.
I could hear gulps all around me . It was a national disaster situation . I

wasn't surprised because I had already expected this . In fact, I was surprised
because of something else . Army lieutenant Lee Hyunsung… That 'Lee
Hyunsung' was this man . I knew who he was . It was the first time actually
seeing his face, but his name was clear in my head . He was one of the main
supporting actors of Ways of Survival .
「 Steel Sword Lee Hyunsung . 」
A character from the novel had appeared . Now I really had to acknowledge
the situation .
"Soldier-nim! What is happening?"
"I have been trying to contact my unit, but…"
"The Blue House! What is the Blue House doing? Please contact the
president quickly!"
"I'm sorry . I am just an ordinary soldier and don't have a hotline to the Blue
House . " Lee Hyunsung explained .
"Then why are you taking control?"
"For the sake of the safety of all citizens…" As Lee Hyunsung calmly
responded to the absurd questions, I realized that the descriptions in the
novel weren't wrong . However, did Lee Hyunsung originally appear like
this? While thinking about these complicated questions, I had a strange hunch
. As the only reader of Ways of Survival, I could assure you that Lee
Hyunsung's first appearance wasn't like this . The point at which he appeared
in the novel was at the end of the first scenario .
…Then what was this situation? My mind became confused . I would know
more clearly if I could read Ways of Survival once again .
"The prime minister is making a speech! It is really a level one disaster!"
Everyone turned on their smartphones at someone's cry . Yoo Sangah turned

her screen toward me . "…Dokja-ssi, look at this . "
There was no need to enter a search term . It was because the first result for
all portal sites was 'Prime Minister's Speech . ' Of course, I already knew the
content of the video .
-To all my fellow citizens, unidentified terrorists are currently active in an

unspecified number of areas, including Seoul .
The contents of the speech were simple . The current government would
mobilize all means and methods to fight the terrorists, and there would never
be any negotiations . Thus, everyone should confidently continue with their
lives…
I hadn't thought much of it when I read the novel, but now I was a bit shocked
when hearing those words . Terrorism… Yes, that would be more
comfortable .
"But where it the president? Why is the prime minister making the speech?"
"The president has already been hit . "
"What? Really?"
"I'm not sure . A Naver comment―"
"Shit, then it is fake!"
Of course, I knew it wasn't a fake comment .
"Uwaaaaack! What?"
People dropped their phones as gunshots were heard from all over . It
originated from their smartphones . Chiiiik, there was a loud sound, and
blood filled the screen . After a moment, people held their breaths as they
realized what had happened .
"P-Prime Minister…"
The prime minister had died . His head had exploded in real-time . There
were several more sounds like gunfire before the screen became silent . The
next thing that appeared on the screen was a dokkaebi .
[Everyone, I've told you already . This isn't a game like 'terrorism . ']
People were at a loss for words as their mouths gaped open like dumb
goldfish .
[Do you still not understand? This won't do . Do you still feel like this is a
game?]
It felt so ominous because his tone was so relaxed . Subconsciously, I made a

fist using all my strength .
[Haha, according to the data, the people of this country are very good at
games . So, why don't I try raising the difficulty?]
Beeep . A huge timer appeared in the air . At the same time, it started
decreasing rapidly .
[The remaining time has been decreased by 10 minutes . ]
[There are 10 minutes remaining . ]
[If the first killing doesn't occur within the next five minutes, all lives in that
carriage will be wiped out . ]
"W-What is this? Is it a joke?"
"Didn't you hear the message just now? Hey, didn't you hear it?"
"Soldier-nim! What do we do now? Why isn't the police coming?"
"Everyone, calm down and listen to me―"
The words of the dokkaebi caused the situation in the carriage to become so
severe that Lee Hyunsung couldn't fix it . I could feel Yoo Sangah gripping
my collar tightly . Still, I couldn't shake off the incongruity of this situation .
Lee Hyunsung, a supporting character, had already appeared . So, why hadn't
'he' emerged? According to what I knew, I should've seen him by now .
"T-There is a murder back there!"
A scene from the 3907 train car could be seen through the aisle window .
The complexion of the killer in that carriage was white .
"We have to keep them out! Don't let anyone in!"
People held tightly to the iron door, but it wasn't necessary . The enemy
wasn't there in the first place .
[All types of access to the carriage will be restricted until the scenario is
complete . ]
Along with this message, people were thrown back from the iron door like
they had hit a transparent barrier .
"W-What is this?"
Once again, the voice of the dokkaebi rang out, [Haha, there are some places
that are quite fun while other places haven't started yet . Okay, this is a
special service . I will show you what will happen if nothing occurs in the
next five minutes . ]
A giant screen appeared in the subway . The place that appeared on the
screen was a classroom . Girls in their navy blue school uniform were
shaking . A boy bit his fingernails and muttered, "…Is that the school uniform
of Daepong?"
Beep beep beep beep― An ominous beeping sound was heard . Then the
high school girls started to scream .
[The given time has run out . ]
[Paid settlement will begin . ]
Once the announcement ended, the heads of the high school girls sitting in the
front row exploded . One by one, one by one again… More and more heads
exploded . The high school girls screamed and ran toward the classroom
doors or windows .
"Ahh, uh, how―"
Cleaning tools broke and nails were torn out, but the doors didn't open . No
one could get out . The heads of the high school girls continued to burst .
Then a high school girl strangled her friend, who died with a groan . After a
while, the only thing that remained on the screen was the last schoolgirl
looking around .
[#Bay23515 channel . Daepong Girls' High School, Year 2 Class B survivor:

Lee Jihye . ]
The figure of the girl on the screen disappeared . Then the dokkaebi said,
[How is it? Interesting?]
The dokkaebi spoke with a smile, but people weren't looking at the screen
anymore . The people who made eye contact were gradually moving away
from each other .
"Shit! What is this?"
Even Yoo Sangah released her hold on me . However, she didn't move away
from me . Both my hands were freed, and I turned on my smartphone . Why
was 'that guy' still not showing up? There was a mixture of information that I
knew from the novel and information that I didn't know . The only way to
break through this situation was to read Laws of Survival again .
However, where else could I find the novel? The novel wasn't popular
enough to be shared illegally… No, wait a minute .
[1 attachment . ]
I was stunned for a moment as I saw the notification on my smartphone .

Perhaps… No?
I was confused the moment I opened the mail attachment . The name of the
attachment sent by the author was:
[Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined World . TXT]

Chapter 5
Laughter emerged . I had to clear my eyes and look again to see if it was a lie
. The file extension was TXT . Then this meant that this person… The gift he
sent me was a copy of his novel?
[You have obtained an exclusive attribute . ]
[The exclusive skill slot has been activated . ]
I heard a message in my ear after running the file . It wasn't surprising if the
world had changed into 'Ways of Survival . ' All survivors of Ways of
Survival had exclusive attribute and skills . I quietly said 'Attribute Window'
in my mind . After all, I needed to know the attribute that I received .
[You can't activate the Attribute Window . ]
What? I once again tried to call out 'Attribute Window', but the result was the
same . It was absurd . To think there was something like this? If I couldn't use
the Attributes Window, then I couldn't know what attributes or skills I had .
Knowing oneself and one's enemy allowed one to be invincible . However,
this was a situation where I didn't even know myself, let alone the enemy .
After staring into space for a while, I gave up and decided to read the text the
author had given me .
[Your reading speed has increased due to the effect of your exclusive
attribute . ]
I didn't know what the attribute as, but it took me less than a minute to read
the first act of Ways of Survival thanks to the attribute effect . Then I found it
. The place where my finger had stopped was at the beginning part of the
work, where the main character was doing some 'action' in the train scene .
「 He saw people gathered at the back door of the 3707 carriage . The wheel
of the lighter he held tightly in his hand was cold . In this life, he absolutely
couldn't make a mistake . He would use any means for his purpose .
The expression of fear on the people's faces…
He didn't feel any guilt . Everything was fleeting . He looked at the people
with merciless eyes . After a while, his fingertips moved, and fire rose .
Then it all started . 」
A chill went down my spine, and I had to read the passage again and again .
The reason for my discomfort was soon revealed .
"…3707 . "
I reflexively checked the number of the carriage I was riding—[3807] . The

carriage I was in right now was behind the carriage that the protagonist was
riding . My hands shook slightly .
…Wait a minute . How many people originally survived this carriage?
「 He looked through the blurred window at the 3807 carriage . It was

already too late . It was inevitable . Anyway, only two people survived in
that carriage . 」
Only two survived . It meant that everyone had died except for two people .
And I already knew who those two people were . I raised my head and
looked blankly at Yoo Sangah . Maybe this woman would die .
…Me as well .
"Dokja-ssi, shouldn't we stop this?" Something was starting in the place

where Yoo Sangah pointed . There was the sound of groaning .
A young man was crouching down in front of the elderly woman . "Shit . I'm
in a bad mood, and this old lady keeps whining and groaning! Won't you shut
up?"
The young man was a male student who had been leaning against the entrance
. He was thin and had dyed white hair . His name was written on the badge
attached to his uniform—Kim Namwoon . It was a name that I knew .
「 Only Lee Hyunsung and Kim Namwoon survived in that carriage . It
doesn't matter . They are the only two I need anyway . 」
"Didn't I tell you to shut up?" The agitated Kim Namwoon grabbed the
grandmother's collar . The grandmother's powerless legs staggered, and Kim
Namwoon's palm moved through the air .
Slap . Slap .
In normal times, somebody would run to stop this, but now nobody was
moving . It wasn't long before the slaps changed to punches .
"S-Save me . Save me…!"
I could hear the sound of a hard fist hitting flesh . Some of the men around
Kim Namwoon hesitated, but none of them wanted to go forward .
Surprisingly, the first person to act was Han Myungoh . "Young man, for you
to be treating an elder like this…!"
However, all he got in reply was a voice mixed with scorn, "Mister, do you
want to die?"
"…What?"
"You still don't understand the situation?"
"What bullshit is this brat saying?"
Kim Namwoon only laughed at the cursing Han Myungoh . He pointed to the
ceiling of the subway carriage with his finger . "Can't you see that?"
On the ceiling, a holographic screen was playing .
[S-Spare me!]
[Aaaack!]
[Die! Die!]
It wasn't just the train carriages or Daepong High School . This was a live
video of people dying all over the country . Kim Namwoon continued
speaking, "You still don't understand? The army isn't coming to rescue us, and
somebody must die . "
"W-What are you saying…?"
"We have to choose a person to die . " Han Myungoh wasn't able to answer .
The hairs of his exposed wrist were standing up . "Of course, I know what
you are thinking . You have to kill your fellow countrymen to live . It is
something only sons of bitches will do . But you know, it is a situation
beyond our control . Beyond our control . We will die if we don't kill . Who
will blame us? Are you going to die in the end because of your morals?"
"T-That…"
"Think carefully . The world you have known so far has just ended . "
Han Myungoh's shoulders trembled . It wasn't only Han Myungoh . Cracks

were showing in the eyes of the other people present . It was a scene where
their vague sense of morality was collapsing . Kim Namwoon put a wedge in
that crack .
"A new world requires new laws . "
Kim Namwoon was the young man who adapted to the world of Ways of
Survival the fastest . He turned around and resumed punching the
grandmother . This time, nobody stopped him—not Han Myungoh, the other
men… or even Lee Hyunsung . The soldier's fists were trembling as he stared
into the air with a lost expression . Maybe he had also made a decision .
"Sigh… It is hard to kill . Are you doing to just watch? Do you want to fall
behind?"
People trembled at Kim Namwoon's words . Their facial expressions were

as easy to read as the sentences in a cheap novel .
「If there is no killing in five minutes, everyone in this carriage will die . 」
The emotions in the eyes of the people were changing .
「If the grandmother doesn't die, we will die in five minutes… 」
They now held the most primitive emotion that a living creature could have .
"Yes… This bastard is right . If we don't do this, everyone will die . " The
first man rushed toward Kim Namwoon . He kicked at the old lady who had
collapsed and was curled up .
"Have you forgotten? Someone must die! So we can live!"
"Ah, fuck… I don't know . "
The second and third, the people standing at an aloof distance away from the
grandmother, the cowardly men who had been lingering, the university
student filming this with their phone, the mother of the child, and Han
Myungoh… They all lynched the grandmother, aiming for her death .
"Die! Die quickly!"
They were like guards cooperating for the death penalty . Like guards pulling
the lever at the same time so they couldn't tell who killed the prisoner, these
people passively kicked and punched the grandmother .
…And I was watching all of this . I was standing by, like someone watching
something happening in another world . The grandmother whose name I didn't
know was someone who wasn't meant to live . In the original scenario, the
grandmother died . So… it wasn't a sin to observe that death .
At that moment, Yoo Sangah got up .
"You will be killed . " I grabbed her reflexively . "I told you not to move . "
The arm I was holding was shaking . Yoo Sangah made tight fists in an
attempt to hide her trembling . "I know, I know…!"
"Yoo Sangah-ssi will die if you go now . "

Yoo Sangah's eyes were shaking with fear . Even so… I realized it . Despite
the genre of the story changing, some people still shone brightly .
"Yoo Sangah-ssi, sit down . "
However, the person who could change this story wasn't Yoo Sangah . Yoo
Sangah wasn't the protagonist of this world .
"Huh? But―"
"Do as I say, just this once . I won't interfere after that . "
After forcibly putting Yoo Sangah back in her seat, I took a deep breath and
turned around . I straightened my back and shook as I exhaled, slowly
loosening my ankles and wrists . In fact, it was a little early to come forward
. This wasn't my plan originally .
"…Dokja-ssi?"
I didn't answer her call as I looked at the people, the ones who were intent on
assaulting the grandmother . I wasn't staying still because I was afraid or Kim
Namwoon and the people, nor did I consent to their inhumanity . I was just
waiting . It was for this moment that I had to move . Thus…
Kwaang!
Right now .
"Ack! What?"
An explosion filled my ears, and the train shook . People cried out as smoke
rose from the front right corner of this carriage . It had started . So, I moved .
I kicked off from the ground as hard as I could with my right foot, passing by
the people screaming and sitting down toward the grandmother .
"What? Eeeeok!" Kim Namwoon collided with me and fell to the ground
with a scream . At first glance, it seemed like I was saving the grandmother,
but that wasn't what I was aiming for .
Where was it? I looked around quickly . Somebody had fallen toward the
grandmother due to the explosion . It was a kid crying in the middle of this
hell… the kid who was holding the insect collecting net before .
"Excuse me a moment . "
I took the net from the child . Once I put my hand into the net, the chitin of a
grasshopper reached my fingertips . I took one out and placed it in the kid's
hands . Then I turned toward the people .
"Everybody, stop . You can't live if you kill the grandmother . " My voice
was surprisingly clear due to the temporary silence after the explosion . One
by one, people started looking at me . "Let's say you kill the grandmother .
What next?" Their surprised faces looked good . Then let me tell them a bit
more . "The grandmother's death will be recognized for what the dokkaebi
calls the 'first murder', and some time will be bought . Then what next?"
"Ah…"
"If what the dokkaebi says is true, you each have to kill one thing . So, who
will you kill after the grandmother? Will you kill the person next to you?"
The people who thought about something retreated from each other . Horror
filled their eyes . In fact, everyone knew… The grandmother was just the
beginning . Kim Namwoon noticed the shaky atmosphere . "Haha, what are
you all worried about? Then kill him next! Cowards . Don't worry about your
turn in advance! The odds are equal!"
I figured that Kim Namwoon would say something like this . With a slight
wave of my hand, I cut him off . "There is no need to gamble like that . There
is a way for you to survive, even if you don't become a killer . "
"What?"
"W-What is it?"
The people became greatly agitated, and Kim Namwoon's expression

distorted .
"Have you forgotten? The scenario clear condition wasn't to 'kill a person . '"
Most of them were still puzzled, but a few people noticed something .
[Kill one or more living things . ]
That's right . From the beginning, the word 'person' had never been specified
in the contents of the scenario . Kill one or more living things…
In other words, any life was possible . A quick-witted person shouted at the
collection net in my hand, "Insect! Insects!"
The locusts and grasshoppers were jumping around in the collection net .
Looking at them, the eyes of the people shone . I nodded . "That's right, the
insects . "
Then I put my hand into the net and took out a grasshopper . It was a chubby
one that I had seen earlier .
"G-Give that to me! Quickly!"
"One only! I just need one!"
I stepped back slowly as I looked at the approaching people . Right now, I

was facing the explosive madness that tried to kill the grandmother yet a
smile emerged on my face . Why? Even in this breathtaking tension, why was
my heart beating with joy?
"Would you like it?" I waved the net like a trainer provoking an animal .
Several impatient people leaped toward me .
"Then keep it!" I smashed the grasshopper in my hand .
[You have achieved the 'First Kill' achievement!]
[100 coins have been earned as additional compensation . ]
At the same time, I threw the net in my other hand as hard as possible toward
the opposite side of the area where the grandmother and the crowd were
gathered .
"This is crazy!"
The insects were released and jumped as hard as they could for freedom .
Chapter 6
People panicked as they saw the insects running around the carriage .
"H-Hey! Why would you do such a thi―"
While some people were staring blankly, the quick-witted pushed toward me
.
"You son of a bitch . "
"…You better find them soon . There are only three minutes left . "
These words were a signal as people started to look everywhere among the
subway seats like beasts who had lost their minds .
"I got it! Aaack!"
The joy of those fortunate enough to obtain an insect, as well as the malicious
attacks on them, caused the carriage to become chaotic .
"Hey, why did you do that? Couldn't you have just given them the insects?"
Looking back, I saw Kim Namwoon raising his body .
I responded cautiously to Kim Namwoon, who was stretching his neck,

"There are 12 people remaining . "
"…Huh?"
"There were three insects left in the collecting net . "
Kim Namwoon frowned for a moment before smiling broadly . "12 to 3?

Hahahahat! Yes . Not all of them can survive anyway? So you threw that
thing?"
"Yes . "
"Don't make me laugh . "
"…?"
"A person with common sense wouldn't do such a thing for that reason . "
Kim Namwoon's smile widened . "Tell me honestly . You just wanted to see
this scene, didn't you?"
I recalled the Kim Namwoon that I knew from Ways of Survival . At this
moment, I heard a message in my ears, [Exclusive skill, 'Character List' is
activated . ]
Next, a window opened in front of my eyes . I still didn't know exactly what
my attribute was, but I looked at the window in front of me .
[Character Information]
[Name: Kim Namwoon .
Age: 19 .
Constellation Support: None (Two constellations are currently showing

interest in this person) .
Private Attribute: Chuunibyou (General)
Exclusive Skills: Unusual Adaptability Lv . 3, Knife Fighting Lv . 1,

Blackening Lv . 1
Overall Stats: Physique Lv . 3, Strength Lv . 4, Agility Lv . 6, Magic Power

Lv . 4
Overall Rating: A chuunibyou who was blackened by a special occasion . It

is recommended that you don't get involved with him . ]
Most of the chuunibyou that appeared in Ways of Survival committed suicide

because they couldn't endure the nightmare that had become real . However,
the chuunibyou before me, Kim Namwoon, was different . He was the
Delusion Demon, Kim Namwoon . The young man, who later became known
by this nickname, wasn't an ordinary chuuni . This young man had been
waiting for the destruction of the world for a long time and adapted to this
world at an 'unusual speed . '
"Team up with me . How about it?" That young man was now making an offer
to me .
[The character 'Kim Namwoon' has a favorable impression of you . ]
[Your understanding of the character 'Kim Namwoon' has increased . ]
My immediate survival was guaranteed if I held hands with Kim Namwoon .

If I hadn't read Ways of Survival, my choice might've been a little different .
"I'm sorry but I like to be alone . "
"Really? Hmm, it is regrettable . " Kim Namwoon licked his lips lightly and
stood close to me . "Then can you step aside? I have something to do with
that old lady behind you . "
Hearing his words, I looked back to see that the bleeding and collapsed
grandmother was barely breathing . "What do you want?"
"Do you have to ask?"
"You aren't catching the insects?"
"Insects? Why would I catch that?" Kim Namwoon laughed . "I already have
a caught insect in front of me . "
I could feel Kim Namwoon's murderous spirit . The character that had only
existed in the novel was facing me with vivid madness . Therefore, I felt a
little bit in awe . Kim Namwoon was really the person I had imagined .
[The character 'Kim Namwoon' has a slight decrease in favorability . ]
"What are you looking at? Aren't you going to move aside quickly?"
"It is tough . "

"What?"
"I won't move aside . "
"Haha, are you now going to imitate the apostle of justice? Do you have
multiple personalities?" I didn't answer . A dark shadow slowly crept onto
Kim Namwoon's face, and his shining eyes were becoming cold . "No, wait a
minute . Did you throw the net over there to do this from the beginning?
Really?"
"…"
"You want to save the grandmother? Hahaha! Amazing! Really amazing! No?
Yes?"
I still didn't answer . As I looked closely at this guy, old memories

resurfaced .
"Ah, it turns out that you are the type of person I hate the most . All old
bastards are the same . "
They were memories of all the times I had been frustrated by this brat during
Ways of Survival .
[The character 'Kim Namwoon' despises you . ]
"What did you say?"
I considered the timing and lowered my head, avoiding the fist that flew
before the words were even over .
"Oh, not bad?" Kim Namwoon muttered .
Despite knowing it was coming, I felt a sense of heat from above my head . It
wasn't an ordinary punch .
[Blackening Lv . 1]
A dark aura rose from Kim Namwoon's whole body . This was the exclusive
skill of the 'chuunibyou' attribute . It was rare to release a skill before the end
of the first scenario, but Kim Namwoon was already showing a skill . There
was a reason why the main character had recruited him, despite his
psychopath nature .
Peeok!
After he hit it, my right shoulder spasmed . There was no way to win if I kept
fighting this way .
…Should I use 'that' now? I was calculating the time when I heard a message
.
[You are close to the conditions of use for the exclusive skill 'Omniscient
Reader's Viewpoint Lv . 1 . ]
Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint? What was this?
[The conditions of use for the exclusive skill 'Omniscient Reader's

Viewpoint' Lv . 1 have been reached!]
Kim Namwoon's fist missed me and struck the ground .
"Haha, what? Haven't I become stronger?
A faint fist mark was left on the ground . Kim Namwoon was realizing his
current strength little by little . The fist that could break a bone with a single
blow kept hitting the ground . Kim Namwoon was frustrated and couldn't
control his temper . "Ah, why can't I hit you?"
Of course, he couldn't hit me . It was all thanks to my second skill .
[Exclusive skill, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Lv . 1 has been activated!]
As soon as this skill was activated, I was able to observe Kim Namwoon's
attack direction like I was reading his inner thoughts . For example, like
this…
「 Right side . 」
I quickly moved away from the direction of the attack .
「Right eye . 」
Then I quickly bent down and avoided the flying fist .
"You really are good at not being hit!"
It was unreasonable to counterattack because I was poor at sports, but I could

at least avoid most of the attacks .
「 Left thigh . 」
This was enough to endure it . The important thing was to buy time . I
avoided Kim Namwoon's first and pointed at the clock in the air . "There are
two minutes left, Kid . "
The distressed Kim Namwoon alternated looking between me and the

grandmother . "Dammit!"
At the moment of choice, Kim Namwoon's gaze was fixed on the

grandmother's side . I was forced to grab the grandmother and roll away . If
the grandmother died, Kim Namwoon would clear the scenario . No matter
what, I absolutely couldn't send this guy onto the next scenario .
"Haha, I knew you would move like that . " As Kim Namwoon took
something out of his bag, I had an ominous feeling . A blade shone in the
fluorescent light . It was a portable MacGyver Knife . I had forgotten . This
person was a diehard military otaku .
There was a link between the technical skill 'Knife Fighting' and the
strengthening skill 'Blackening' . The direction that the blade was pointing
was obvious .
「Heart . 」
It was an attack that couldn't be avoided even if I knew the direction . So, I
made a quick judgment . If I couldn't avoid the attack, it was better to be hit
somewhere with minimal damage, if possible . Chiiiik! The blade narrowly
missed my heart and made a deep cut on my shoulder .
It hurt . It really hurt . There was a searing pain in my skin . My vision shook,
and it felt like death was approaching .
"Haha, now die!"
The time remaining to the end of the scenario was 1 minute and 30 seconds . I
glanced toward the grandmother . I was sorry for the grandmother, but now I
really had to use 'that . '
"Chungil High School, 2nd year, Kim Namwoon . I have one question for you
."
"…What?"
"Do you think an insect egg is a living thing?"
I took out the body of the grasshopper I had killed earlier from my pocket .
The plump egg-sac was clearly abundant . There was the sound of something
popping, and something fluid spilled out . The disgusting feeling spread over
my hand as I heard a message .
....
[You have killed a living thing . ]
[You have killed a living thing . ]
....
Multiple messages bombarded my ears . Kim Namwoon frowned . "Insect
egg? What are you suddenly saying? Are you trying to waste time?"
"I guess so . "
"How would I know something like that? I was always sleeping in Biology
class . " Kim Namwoon looked at my bloody shoulder and laughed happily .
"But there is one thing I know for sure . Do you know what it is?"
"What is it?"
"You will die right now!" Kim Namwoon moved his Swiss Army knife
before I could answer . It was an attack that was hard to avoid .
[A large number of coins has been acquired! Do you want to check the coin
usage tips?]
I omitted the explanation that entered my ears . There was no need to listen
when I already knew the contents .
"No, it is you who will die," I spat out while inwardly muttering something
else .
[2,700 coins have been invested into 'physique' . ]
[Physique Lv . 1 -> Physique Lv . 10]
[Your physique level has increased dramatically!]
[The durability of your body has greatly increased!]
Kim Namwoon's knife penetrated toward my heart . To be exact, it looked

like it was penetrating . My skin was like solid rock, and the only thing that
remained on it was a scratch . Kim Namwoon's eyes showed that he was
astonished . "How?"
"I'll tell you the correct answer to my question . The answer is: an egg is a
living thing . "
"W-What?"
"And in spawning season, grasshoppers lay more than 100 eggs at a time . "
Egg, living thing, 100…
Unfortunately, the time left to understand the meaning of the information was
too short for the schoolboy with a bad brain .
"What are you saying?"
"It doesn't matter if you don't understand . There is one minute left . "
Now fear appeared on Kim Namwoon's face . "Aaaah! Die! Die!"
The knife moved toward my neck . I didn't even bother defending against the
attack .
Kakakang!
Was it because the area was more vulnerable than the chest? The wound was
a little deeper than before, but it still didn't hurt much .
"Kim Namwoon . " Behind Kim Namwoon, there were people who were still
crawling and looking for insects, as well as those who were willing to hurt
each other for their own survival . "You are right . I am the same type of
human as you . "
Maybe I could've saved some of those people .
"Shit! Why won't you die! Why won't you just die!"
55 seconds… 50 seconds… 45 seconds…
The knife kept leaving only scratches . Blood flowed but the blade couldn't
reach under the skin . There were 30 seconds left when Kim Namwoon
opened his mouth . He dropped the knife and knelt before me .
"S-Save me . "
25 seconds .
"Save me! Please! Help me!"
"Why should I?"
20 seconds .
"P-People's lives are important! That's obvious!"
"That is the rule of the old world . It is just as you said . A new world
requires new laws . "
10 seconds .
"I don't want to, I don't want to! I don't want to die! Aaaaaaack!"
5 seconds . Kim Namwoon ran at me with a loud scream and aimed for my
eye . The moment that the knife tried to dig at my retina…
[The given time has run out . ]
There was a loud sound, and Kim Namwoon's head exploded .
Beginning with Kim Namwoon, people's heads started exploding everywhere

.
One, two, three, four…
The bursting heads were like fireworks announcing a new era . I watched the
scene with a bit of joy, a bit of guilt, and a mysterious feeling . Why? Why
was I so calm at the sight in front of me? It was like I was looking at a novel .
[You have killed 124 living things . ]
[Kill History: One grasshopper, 123 grasshopper eggs . ]

[You have killed non-resistance living things, so the number of coins you
have acquired is reduced by half . ]
[6,200 coins have been acquired!]
[The number of coins used for the stats level up is automatically subtracted .
]
[You have a total of 3,500 coins . ]
[The 'Mass Murderer' achievement has been gained through excessive killing
.]
Chapter 7
The subway train stopped around halfway past Dongho Bridge .
"Oh my god…"
Several survivors stood up and looked at the scene taking place outside—the
ruined Seoul and the collapsed buildings . Monsters reminiscent of a giant
snake were eating the wreckage of a fighter jet that had crashed into the Han
River .
"W-What the hell…!"
I recognized their identity at once . An ichthyosaur . A monster that was

commonly called a sea serpent, it would later be classified as a 7th grade
monster in the world of Ways of Survival . One of the ichthyosaurs looked in
this direction .
"U-Uwaaah! It is coming!"
People screamed with fright . However, I just looked apathetically at the

approaching ichthyosaur . These guys couldn't be a threat . The ichthyosaur
circled around the bottom of Dongho Bridge and vanished into an air bubble .
In the world of Ways of Survival, 'scenarios' took precedence over anything
else . As long as we were protected by the scenario, we wouldn't have to
deal with such monsters straight away . At least for now .
[Compensation settlement is delayed due to an unexpected scenario check .

Please wait . ]
The compensation settlement should've started right now but only an error
message floated in the air . It was probably due to me . I looked down at Kim
Namwoon's body which only had the torso remaining . According to the
original Ways of Survival, Kim Namwoon killed most of the people in this
carriage and moved on to the next scenario .
However, I stopped it . If my thoughts were right, those who would be angry
at Kim Namwoon's death would appear . Here? Not here . They were in the
sky above .
[Due to the death of character 'Kim Namwoon', two constellations show a

faint hostility towards you . ]
Constellations . They were mysterious beings in Ways of Survival . They sat

watching from the distant nebulas and were the masterminds of this tragedy .
Once the constellation's preferences notification appeared, I realized that it
was now starting in earnest .
It was funny . A day ago, our positions were opposite . Now they were the
ones watching me .
[A handful of constellations admire your scenario . ]
[The constellations have sponsored you 500 coins . ]
If there were some constellations who disliked me, there would also be some
who liked me . Either way, it was an uncomfortable situation . However, I
couldn't do anything about them right now . It was my turn to be a clown . I
picked up Kim Namwoon's Swiss Army knife on the ground and thought—
feel free to watch . They will end up paying the admission fee with their
lives .
"…Dokja-ssi? Are you okay?"
I looked up and saw Yoo Sangah's face . Her shoulders were sagging . Blood
covered her white blouse and there was a run in her stockings . The Yoo
Sangah I knew was gone . I held Yoo Sangah's hand and said, "I'm sorry . I
couldn't save the grandmother . "
I looked down at the body of the grandmother that was missing its head . I
didn't know the name of the grandmother . In the future, many people would
die in a similar manner . Yoo Sangah looked at me with a complicated gaze .
"How is Dokja-ssi so…"

"Yes?"
"Ah, it is nothing . Rather… Thank you . "
"What do you mean?"
"That, I…"
I belatedly thought back to the previous scene . I had thrown the net in Yoo
Sangah's direction . I knew what she was thinking and said, "It was just a
coincidence . It won't happen twice . "
"Ah…" Yoo Sangah nodded silently . She didn't know the truth but she was
smart . She knew what I meant . Someone lived because of my choice and
someone else died . No matter how she survived, I didn't deserve a thank you
.
[Wow, amazing . ]
The dokkaebi appeared in the air .
[What on earth happened here? I was just watching the other carriages…]
There was a mixture of delight and surprise on the dokkaebi's face .

Twinkling stars floated over the dokkaebi's head . I counted the number of
stars . One, two, three… Twenty, twenty one . Twenty one in total . He would
be happy .
[For 21 people to be connected to my channel… Haha, isn't this quite good?

Gosh, thank you for your sponsorship . Constellations . Haha, everyone! Did
you properly show off your value?]
The number of stars meant the number of constellations connected to the

channel . 21 wasn't a lot, but it was a strange number for a beginner dokkaebi
.
[The number of survivors is quite high? The fellow in the next carriage was a
nutter as well… It seems that things are quite interesting today . ]
The dokkaebi manipulated something in the air . A moment later, a list of
survivors came up .
[Survivors from the 3434 Train to Bulgwang, Carriage 3807: Kim Dokja,
Lee Hyunsung, Yoo Sangah, Han Myungoh and Lee Gilyoung . A total of five
survivors . ]
Five people . There were more survivors than I thought . I looked at the faces
of the survivors one by one .
Lee Hyunsung had a good physique and excellent motor skills, so it was
expected that he would survive . I even expected Yoo Sangah to survive—to
a certain extent . Additionally, there was Lee Gilyoung . If my guess was
right, 'Lee Gilyoung' was the name of the boy standing next to me . The fluid
of the crushed grasshopper was still on the boy's hands . He squeezed the
grasshopper I had given him .
The boy was looking at his mother, who lost her head . The boy's mother had
abandoned him to join in on killing the grandmother . The boy had just
watched the whole thing from beginning to end . I hesitated for a moment
before touching the boy's shoulder . It wasn't foolish sympathy . To put it
simple, this was…
That's right . Hypocrisy .
"Kid . " The boy slowly turned his head and in his eyes, I could see the fear
of death that he experienced for the first time in his life . It was an
unavoidable instinct . This boy wasn't grieving his mother's death . He was
just afraid of his own death . It was natural . He was human . "Do you want to
live?"
The boy's eyes shook anxiously . His body trembled with a force that couldn't
be resisted . Then little by little, the boy's head moved .
"Then let's go together . "
Lee Gilyoung moved slowly and came close to my legs . Yoo Sangah was
watching me with an impressed expression . I unintentionally caused another
misunderstanding . In fact, it was meant to be seen . However, the target
wasn't Yoo Sangah .
[A few constellations are impressed with your good deed . ]
I couldn't help thinking that it was a low move, but I also wanted to live .
Given the upcoming major events, it was essential to draw the attention of the
constellations right now .
"W-Will you release us now? Didn't you get what you wanted?" Han
Myungoh, whose shirt was torn, shouted from half a dozen steps away .
Department Head Han Myungoh . He was a lucky human . I couldn't help

wondering: Why was Han Myungoh riding the subway when he had so much
money? This was the man who had shown off a new Mercedes-Benz S-Class
not long ago .
[Hrmm, release? Haven't you looked outside? Do you really want to go out
there?] The dokkaebi chuckled . [It is somehow admirable . In fact, I didn't
expect much from this carriage but you managed to pass the first scenario .
This proves that even bugs deserve to survive . ]
His words made us realize our position . Maybe we were like grasshoppers
in his eyes .
[Now now, shouldn't there be a reward for overcoming the hardships? As a

reward for the first scenario, you are entitled to the sponsorship of the
'constellations . ' Waahhh! How about it? Aren't you looking forward to it?
Hmm, you are all unenthusiastic . This is really a big deal . ]
The reaction was natural—I was the only one here who knew what
'constellation' or 'sponsorship' was . The sponsorship of the constellations .
The meaning was obvious . One of the key events of Ways of Survival,
'Sponsor Selection' was about to begin .
[Hmm, everybody has confused expressions . I can easily tell you . Right
now, you are incredibly weak . If you are thrown into the scenarios that will
take place, you will be killed when you meet a weak ground rat, let alone a
'kruk . ' Benevolently, there are some great people in the universe who pity
you and would like to sponsor you . Do you understand what I am saying?]
Lee Hyunsung finally couldn't stand it anymore and opened his mouth, "What
are you saying? Who is sponsoring whom…"
[Hmm, my words are just entering dirty ears . Isn't there an old saying in
South Korea? It is better to see it once than listen a hundred times . So
experience it directly . Well, the less fortunate ones might not get the chance .
Hahahat!]
I was tense . From now on—a good choice here would make my survival in
the future easier .
"Dokja-ssi? Two strange choices suddenly appeared in front of me…"
"I don't know even if you ask me . "
This was naturally a lie to avoid suspicions . By the way, there were two
choices . Yoo Sangah was quite lucky .
"Do it comfortably . Think of it as an aptitude test . "
"Aptitude test…"
"Nobody knows what the situation is anyway . Why not do it comfortably?"
"Ah… I understand . "
Yoo Sangah closed her mouth and started staring into space . It was a
profound expression, as if she had encountered something curious . The
others suddenly became silent . Everyone was reading the options in front of
them . I also had my own choices to look at .
[Sponsor Selection]
-Please select your sponsor
-Your chosen sponsor will be your strong supporter .
1 . Abyssal Black Flame Dragon
2 . Demon-like Judge of Fire
3 . Secretive Plotter
4 . Prisoner of the Golden Headband .
There were four choices like a riddle . It meant there were four
constellations that wanted to turn me into their incarnation . Four choices
wasn't small considering that the protagonist of Ways of Survival received
five options the first time .
The constellations never revealed their true name . Therefore, all contractors
must infer the identity of the constellations by words such as 'abyssal',
'demonic' and 'garden . ' Of course, this puzzle was nothing to me, the sole
reader of Ways of Survival .
Let's see .
First, the 'Abyssal Black Flame Dragon . ' According to my memory, this
constellation was a powerful entity that led the group of constellations called
the Black Cloud . I forgot his real name but I remember it was a very long
name . The advantage of this constellation was that the contractor could
receive a very strong attack power . In the early days when physique and
strength were in urgent need, there was no constellation as strong as the
Abyssal Black Flame Dragon .
Of course, that was limited to the beginning . As the power of this

constellation was more frequently used, the mind became corrupted and the
contractor would become a mad murderer . This constellation usually
sponsored the people with the 'chuuni' attribute… I didn't know why the
constellation picked me .
I felt uncomfortable and excluded this guy .

The second one, the Demon-like Judge of Fire . I couldn't believe I was
actually seeing this option . Somehow, the strong emotions I felt were
enormous . At first glance, the name was overflowing with evil . However,
this was actually a trap for the wicked . The 'Demon-like' actually meant 'not
a demon . ' Then the words 'fire' and 'judge' were added .
A being who wasn't a demon and who made judgments through fire .
Paradoxically, the identity of this constellation was an angel . If I recalled
corrected, it was Archangel Uriel… In fact, I remembered this because
someone in the novel picked this constellation as a sponsor .
It was a pretty decent choice . This was pending . The constellations of

'absolute good' imposed ridiculous constraints if you wanted to use their
enormous power .
The third, Secretive Plotter . It was the first time that I, the sole reader of
Ways of Survival, had seen this choice . This name might've been mentioned
in passing but… I didn't know it right now . If I could read Ways of Survival
more thoroughly then I might get a feel of the constellation .
However, I was certain that the owner of this constellation wasn't a very
strong entity . Apart from the obvious modifier, there wasn't one 'proper noun
. ' Secretive Plotter, it was too simple for a constellation . This one was also
pending .
Finally, there was Prisoner of the Golden Headband . My heart jumped the
moment I saw the fourth option . I didn't expect this constellation to appear so
early . I doubted my eyes several times . Yet it was unmistakably 'Prisoner of
the Golden Headband . ' At first glance, this name gave off a negative image
due to the word 'prisoner . ' However, you had to pay attention to 'Golden
Headband . '
Golden Headband . The smallest prison in the world . It was a hint that
anyone would recognize if they enjoyed reading Journey to the West as a
child . There was only one prisoner who was held captive by the golden
headband in the journey from east to west .
The master of the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit, who lived in suffering due
to the shackle on his head . The Handsome Monkey King with the 'golden-
gaze, fiery-eyes . ' The Great Sage the Equal of Heaven, Sun Wukong .
Among the characters that appeared in the novel, there was one supported by
Sun Wukong . A wondrous power that could sweep through hundreds of
incarnations and to kill thousands with one lightning strike . The author had
described this part with a lot of energy so my memory of it was clear .
I didn't know why such a powerful constellation was showing me interest but
if I became the incarnation of the Great Sage the Equal of Heaven, I would be
able to survive in this new world more easily than anyone else . However…
I quickly looked at the door connected to the carriage in front . Beyond that
door, 'he' was looking at the selection screen like me . If I chose The Great
Sage the Equal of Heaven… Could I win against him?
[There is one minute left to complete the Sponsor Selection . ]
Time was running out . I breathed lightly and looked through my options . My
worries didn't last long .
Chapter 8
[Sponsor Selection has ended . ]
I took a deep breath as I watched the messages floating in the air .
[Some constellations are greatly affected by your choice . ]
Yes, it was starting now .
[The constellation 'Abyssal Black Flame Dragon' is greatly displeased at

your choice . ]
[The constellations belonging to Black Cloud are shaken by the anger of the
Abyssal Black Flame Dragon . You won't be sponsored by any of the Black
Cloud constellations for a while . ]
I wasn't surprised because it was an expected message . To make every

member of his group turn away because he was rejected…it seemed that this
guy was Kim Namwoon's sponsor in the original work . As expected of the
incarnation of this constellation .
[The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' is disappointed in you . ]
[She will persistently monitor your justice in the future . ]
In the case of Archangel Uriel, it was just disappointment . In the first place,
the constellations of absolute good would rarely hate someone unless they
committed a great injustice .
[The constellation 'Secretive Plotter' is interested in your choice . ]
[200 coins have been sponsored . ]
The Secretive Plotter's case was unexpected . Given the characteristics of the
name, maybe he valued my caution .
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' is interested in your
choice . ]
As for the Great Sage the Equal of Heaven…
I was concerned . Did I make the right choice? I didn't know . Maybe I had
lost the tremendous opportunity right in front of me .
[You haven't selected a sponsor . ]
However, choosing a certain constellation meant being limited by that

possibility . The sponsor contract was never a fair deal . I would survive, but
I would've survived by being their toy . If my expectations were right, there
was a way to become strong without a constellation . Maybe it was a way to
become stronger than the incarnation of the strongest sponsor .
[Haha, is this true…isn't there one interesting choice? Well, yes . There will
be another chance . ] The dokkaebi's crescent moon eyes stayed on me for a
moment . [Now now, everyone has finished the selection . Rest here for a
while . I have to go prepare the next scenario . I'll see you in 10 minutes!]
After the Sponsor Selection finished, the dokkaebi disappeared . He told us

to rest, but these 10 minutes were really crucial . In 10 minutes, I needed to
sort out this situation and prepare for the following scenarios . I tried to
recall my abilities in my head .
[Character List] and [Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint] . I didn't know the

precise use yet but I had a general sense of these skills . This would work
somehow .
"Let's all gather together . " The survivors gathered at my words . The first
one to reach out a hand was Lee Hyunsung .
"Hello, I am Lee Hyunsung . "
"Kim Dokja . "
"Nice to meet you…although I don't know if these words suit the situation .
As I said earlier, I am a soldier…well, I should say that I was a soldier . "
"You can't contact your unit?"
"…Yes . "
The grip around my hand was considerable . As expected from the tanker that
appeared in the early stages of Ways of Survival . I must take Lee Hyunsung
with me . He might not look like much now but Lee Hyunsung was an
increasingly important figure in the latter parts of Ways of Survival .
"Ah, Dokja-ssi . "
"Yes?"
"I wanted to thank you . If it wasn't for Dokja-ssi, we would all be dead . "
"No, that isn't the case . "
"Even if I had lived, I wouldn't have been able to live as a person . Thank
you very much . And…I am ashamed . " Lee Hyunsung bowed deeply .
My mind was a bit complicated . In fact, Lee Hyunsung would've survived

even if I didn't do anything . Then somebody grabbed my shoulder .
"Haha, our contractor did one big thing . Dokja-ssi, do you know my name?"
I could tell who it was without looking back . I took the hand off my shoulder
and said, "I know, Han Myungoh-ssi . "
"Huh, Han Myungoh-ssi? Shouldn't you call me Department Head?"
Han Myungoh was still trying to use his position in this situation . He really
was the king of authoritarianism in Mino Soft .
"This isn't the company . "
"Hah, look at this . Are you planning to not go work now? Where did you
learn your basic etiquette?"
Once I saw Han Myungoh's angry face, I once again realized that the world I
knew was over . The man in front of me was a 'predator' of the world before
the scenario began and I was merely a prey to the predator . It had certainly
been like that .
"No matter how I think about it, your actions were too much . Yes? If you had
the insects then you should've tipped me off . Why would you throw them like
that?"
"…"
"Dokja-ssi, you have to be good to me . How much time do you have left on
your contract?"
All of a sudden, it became ridiculous . In the world I previously lived in, I

was too fragile . "Han Myungoh-ssi . "
"Eh?"
"Shut up . "
"W-What?"
"You still don't understand the situation? Weren't you hit by that bastard
earlier? Mino Soft? Do you think the company still exists when the end has
come?"
Han Myungoh's face was white and stricken . I turned my eyes towards the
other people . Since I was already saying it, I should make it stick . "Han
Myungoh-ssi isn't the only problem . Everyone, you need to wake up . As the
dokkaebi said, this isn't a joke . "
"…"
"I think you should've all roughly noticed the situation . Exclusive skills in
the attributes window . A game-like interface . Is there anyone who still
hasn't caught onto facts?"
Indeed, no one raised their hand . It was easy to understand for a South
Korean . Due to the high penetration rate of smartphones, there wasn't one
person who hadn't played a RPG game . Even if they hadn't played a game,
they would've read a fantasy novel at least once .
Lee Hyunsung sighed, "This is like a novel I was reading while standing on
duty, but I still can't feel it . This really isn't a dream?"
"This is reality . "
My stern answer caused Lee Hyunsung's eyes to slightly change .
[The character 'Lee Hyunsung' feels a faint trust in you . ]
[Your understanding of the character 'Lee Hyunsung' has increased . ]
Lee Hyunsung nodded . "It is good that you are certain . Then what do we do
now? Dokja-ssi, do you have an opinion?"
"We have to go . " I answered without hesitation .
"G-Go? Are you insane?"
"Dokja-ssi, I don't think…" This time, Yoo Sangah joined in . It seemed

everyone still hadn't woken up .
"Then how long we will stay here?" In fact, my argument didn't make much
sense . Outside was a haven of monsters . However, I knew . Right now, we
have to get out of here . "Have you thought about your parents? Do you think
your parents are safe in this mess?"
"T-The line has been dead for some time . No Kakaotalk…" Yoo Sangah
cried out desperately . Indeed, Confucianism was still strong in South Korea
. Even Lee Hyunsung and Han Myungoh's expressions darkened at the word
'parents . '
I grasped Lee Gilyoung's shoulder, whose head was bowed . The first person
to get up was Yoo Sangah .
"Go . I will go out . "
"N-No! Didn't you hear what that thing said? Take a break here! If we move
then our heads might explode!" Han Myungoh cried out desperately .
"Let's take a majority vote . "
Yoo Sangah raised her hand first, followed by me and Lee Gilyoung .
However, it was up to there .
Lee Hyunsung said, "…I have to go to my base but it seems dangerous to

move in this situation . There was also the warning . "
"Shit, you all go by yourselves! I'm not going! I'm not going outside!"
I didn't care about Han Myungoh but the problem was Lee Hyunsung . I had to
take Lee Hyunsung with me no matter what…
Kuuong!
The thick iron plate made a loud sound . The iron door to carriage 3707 was
slightly distorted .
"W-What?" Han Myungoh's cry was ignored as the iron door made a
deafening sound again .
Kuuong!
Someone was trying to break the door from beyond it . This was an
unexpected situation so I had to think . Was it the next scenario? No . The
dokkaebi hadn't come back yet . Then…
My brain moved quickly . Small hairs stood up and a short shiver struck my
body . It was that guy .
"W-What? Everybody stop it!" Han Myungoh shouted and moved towards the
door . Lee Hyunsung moved towards it as well but I stopped him .
"You can't stop it . "

"Huh?"
"We have to go . "
I looked at the iron door with heavy eyes .
"Huh? But…"
"If we don't go now―"
The only survivor of carriage 3707 . I was well aware of who was beyond
the iron door .
"We will all die before the next scenario arrives . "
Yes, that guy was finally coming . The 'real' protagonist of this story .
Chapter 9
I stared straight into Lee Hyunsung and Han Myungoh's eyes and said, "Do
you want to die from that guy beyond the iron door or do you want to try your
luck outside the train? Which one will you choose?"
"U-Uh…"
"Dokja-ssi, is there any guarantee that the person beyond the iron door is an
enemy?"
The Steel Sword appeared at the crucial moment . There was a reason why
Lee Hyunsung couldn't be leader of a party .
"Since they are coming from another carriage, it is likely to be a survivor . If

we meet…" I looked at the bloody room instead of continuing .
Lee Hyunsung followed my gaze and quietly spoke, "…I was too careless .
Let's find a way out . "
"G-Go! Go quickly!"
At this moment, Han Myungoh and Lee Hyunsung were aware . The other
survivors of the carriages would've gone through the same thing as them .
They wouldn't have had the good luck of finding 'insects . '
"This is broken!"
"Damn, we can't go this way!"
While listening to Lee Hyunsung and Han Myungoh's cries, I also checked the
doors . There were no more barriers so the doors could now be touched .
Apart from the doors connecting the passageways, there were a total of eight
access doors on the subway . There were three exits that hadn't been
confirmed yet .
The iron door seemed like it could barely hold on for one minute . Despite
being the main character, I didn't think he would have such high strength in
the beginning . I was honestly surprised that he could break such a thick iron
door .
"Dokja-ssi! Here―"
I found a working manual switchgear .
"No!" The opening and closing device worked smoothly but the door didn't
open at once . They door opened around one fifth before stopping like it was
jammed . "…It seems to be broken here as well . "
"How about other places?"
"This seems to be the only place where we can escape . "
It was unknown for a child . But the gap was too narrow for men and women
to escape . Han Myungoh and Lee Hyunsung tried to pull the doors open but
they didn't move a bit .
[Coins Possessed: 4700 C]
One of the uses of the coins was to raise overall stats . I had already used
2,700 coins to make my physique level 10 . This problem could be resolved
if I used the remaining coins to enhance my strength . But it wasn't wise to
use the coins when the situation was unknown . In the end, there was only one
way .
"Lee Hyunsung-ssi . Use a skill . "
"Huh? "Skill…"
I quietly activated Character List .
[The exclusive skill, Character List is activated . ]
Name: Lee Hyunsung
Age: 28 years old .
Constellation Sponsor: Master of Steel .
Private Attribute: Soldier who Turned a Blind Eye to Injustice (General)
Exclusive Skills: Bayonet Skills Lv . 2, Camouflage Lv . 2, Patience Lv . 2 .
Stigma: Great Mountain Push Lv . 1

Lv . 5 .
Overall Evaluation: The overall stats are very good . Despite turning away
from injustice, he received the choice of a constellation . This is another
opportunity for him .
Lee Hyunsung's information came to my mind without any restrictions .

Fortunately, the sponsor was the same as what I read in Ways of Survival .
"You should've checked it when you opened the attributes window . Lee
Hyunsung is a soldier so there must be a skill you can use in this situation . "
"Well…I have one but how do I use it―"
"Just think about using the skill . "
"…Will that work?"
"It will . I did it earlier . "
Lee Hyunsung didn't say anything else as he took a deep breath of

determination .
"Haaap!" Lee Hyunsung's biceps swelled as he grabbed the door . It was the
appearance of Great Mountain Push . In fact, Great Mountain Push wasn't a
skill but a 'stigma . ' And a stigma was a power from the constellation . I used
the word 'skill' in order to avoid suspicions .
Dudududu .
There was a sound like a huge spring turning and the door started to move .
"What? This guy has real strength!"
"That's it! It is really great!"
[The character 'Lee Hyunsung' has started to trust you . ]
Rather than doubts, my reliability had risen . Lee Hyunsung was a simpler
person than I thought .
"Come on, get off!"
I felt relieved and handed Lee Gilyoung to Lee Hyunsung . "Lee Hyunsung-ssi
. Carry the child on your back . "
"I understand . "
Now the iron door was almost broken . But if my prediction was right, the
problem right now wasn't that iron door .
[…Ah, this is really . I knew this would happen . Didn't I saw it earlier? I
told you not to go anywhere, Damn! The scenario isn't ready yet-]
The dokkaebi seemed to be angry as it floated over Dongho Bridge .
"Wahh! I knew this would happen! I told you not to come out!" Han Myungoh
wrapped a hand around his head, like he thought it would explode . But there
was no need to worry .
[Sigh…it can't be helped . You are really lucky humans . ]

It was because the second scenario started the moment the train door was
opened .
[The second scenario has arrived!]
[Second Scenario – Escape]
Category: Sub
Difficulty: E
Clear Conditions: Cross the broken bridge and enter Oksu Station .
Time Limit: 20 minutes .
Compensation: 200 coins .
Failure: ???
"Dokja-ssi, something is strange . It says the 'broken bridge' but the bridge is
still…"
"Don't worry and just run! Quickly!"
"U-Understood!"
In fact, Yoo Sangah was right . The bridge hadn't been broken yet . In other
words, the 'bridge was going to be broken . '
"Dokja-ssi, come quickly!"
"I'm coming . "
It hadn't been broken yet because we got off the train 'too soon . ' The
dokkaebi said the preparation time was 10 minutes . But we escaped three
minutes earlier . Some people might call it cowardly but this scenario
couldn't be cleared without such a shortcut . Especially if I was stuck with
burdens such as Yoo Sangah and Lee Gilyoung .
"Pant, pant . Indeed, Lee Hyunsung-ssi is a soldier and has high stamina . "
"Don't open your mouth . You will lose strength . "
Lee Hyunsung was running first with the kid . He was a natural monster who
didn't invest any coins in his stats, yet the sum of his strength, physique, and
agility exceeded 23 . The next one was Han Myungoh and then Yoo Sangah
with me in the rear . It would be close but I thought we could make it in time .
"Ah, what is that?" At this time, Han Myungoh's scream was heard . There
was a huge whirlpool in the centre of Han River, letting out splashes of water
. A giant monster was at the centre of the splashes . It was an ichthyosaur .
The problem was that the ichthyosaur seemed to be twice the size of the one I
saw through the window .
This wasn't a sea serpent…it was a sea commander . A general sea serpent
was only a 7th grade monster . Given that a 9th grade monster, the ground rat
was difficult for normal humans to cope with, an average human would be
torn apart by a 7th grade monster .
In other words, the guy coming now wasn't a monster that could be caught in
the early stages . Of course, there was no need to catch it . It wasn't created
to be caught . The Han River surged like there was a tsunami and the
ichthyosaur moved . It was chewing on the legs of the bridge .
"The bridge is breaking!"
"Run! If we run then we can cross it!"
The remaining distance was around 200 metres . If my calculations were

correct, we could cross before the bridge collapsed at our current speed .
[There is no fun if the game is too easy . ]
Of course, this was a story for when there were no variables .

[The scenario difficulty has been adjusted . ]
[Scenario difficulty: E -> D]
The sound of the dokkaebi's laughter was heard .
[Is there any fun if you just run away? Let's create a bit of atmosphere!]
[The evil thoughts of the dead have returned . ]
[The surrounding earth is filled with black ether . ]
[The demonic people have woken up!]
There was the sound of something chasing us from behind . Yoo Sangah
muttered to herself .
"Z-Zombies?"
Zombie-like bodies were coming in huge waves . Some of them were people
from the same carriage as us .
"We just need to go a little further! Quickly!"
The distance to the ichthyosaur was now less than a hundred metres .
Fortunately, Lee Hyunsung carried Lee Gilyoung and had crossed the safety
line . The problem was the rest of us, including me . Han Myungoh shrieked,
"Y-You bastards!"
There were too many demonic people . If there were only corpses from the
subway, we might've gotten away . The problem was…
"Kuweeeoooh!"
The drivers who died on the bridge became demonic people . The path that
Lee Hyunsung broke through was covered with demonic people . I looked
between the demonic people on the road and the approaching ichthyosaur .
"…Everybody get down . "

It was too late .
Kwaaaaang!
The legs of the bridge shook tremendously as the ichthyosaur's huge mouth bit
it . The scales of the ichthyosaur shone through the dust that poured down
onto Han River like rain . A fishy smell of blood and water filled the area . I
staggered and raised my body . Once the dust went away, the scenery around
me was clear . Piles of shattered concrete and cut steel . The carcasses of the
demonic people which the ichthyosaur had cleanly bitten through . The legs
of the bridge were broken .
"…Dok…ssi…kay?"
Yoo Sangah and Han Myungoh raised their bodies from a little further away .
One of Han Myungoh's legs seemed injured and uncomfortable from the
previous quake . Lee Hyunsung and Lee Gilyoung cried out from across the
bridge but their voices seemed blocked by the safety zone .
What should I do? I made plans on the basis of the bridge breaking . But I
hadn't expected Han Myungoh and Yoo Sangah to be with me . At that
moment, a voice was heard in the air .
[Someone has received the favour of a constellation . ]
[The constellation's scenario 'Deus Ex Machina' has been activated . ]
Along with the voice, a brilliant bridge made of light was created among the
remnants of the broken Dongho Bridge . Then a message floated in front of
me .
[Deus Ex Machina – Even Bridge]
Description: A bridge of light made by a constellation . Only an 'even'

number of people can cross the bridge . The bridge will disappear as soon as
an 'odd' number of people tries to cross it .
+
"Dokja-ssi . This, in my head, suddenly―"
I met the eyes of Yoo Sangah, who was talking nonsense . I could roughly
guess the situation . Deus Ex Machina . Constellations risked a huge loss by
intervening in a scenario .
"…It is Yoo Sangah-ssi's sponsor . "
I didn't know what constellation it was but somebody had chosen Yoo Sangah
as their incarnation and wanted her to live . Deus Ex Machina was a rare
phenomenon in Ways of Survival . In addition, Yoo Sangah was a person who
should've already died .
I had a moment of doubt . What type of constellation was behind Yoo

Sangah?
[The information of this person can't be read in 'Character List . ']
[This person isn't registered in 'Character List . ']
I was a bit surprised . I couldn't see her with my skill? Why? Did she have a
special background? Or did she have a mental barrier? But if she had
something like that from the beginning…no, wait a minute . Perhaps this
was…
"Dokja-ssi, what do we do now?" I heard Yoo Sangah's bewildered voice . I

didn't have much time to think . The Han River was swirling . The
ichthyosaur had eaten one bridge leg and was turning its huge body around on
the other side of Han River . I bit my lips and once again read the explanation
of the bridge .
Only an 'even' number of people could cross the bridge . In the end, 'Deus Ex
Machina' was a toy made by the damn constellations who loved tragedies .
There was no way for everyone to survive . Han Myungoh's body was
shaking as his eyes met mine . In the end, somebody must die .
Chapter 10
At this moment, Yoo Sangah shouted, "Dokja-ssi! Behind you!"
I reflexively leaned forward as a bloody fist came flying through the air . It
was a familiar fist covered with energy . I felt something falling towards me
and instinctively kicked out . I didn't need to look back to know what was
behind me .
A 9th grade human type, demonic person . Human mutants infected with black
ether . That's why demonic people were classified as a high-risk species,
despite being 9th grade . Demonic people made from a normal human base
were no different from zombies, but it was particularly dangerous if their
hosts were different .
I saw the badge of the school student with a damaged head .
"…Kim Namwoon . "
The guy whose head burst a few minutes ago was now aiming for me as a
demonic person . Kim Namwoon's vocal cords that burst out were in a
bizarre shape .
"Kuweeeoooh . "
[Exclusive skill, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Lv . 1 has been activated!]
[This person doesn't have any consciousness . The skill Omniscient Reader's
Viewpoint will be cancelled . ]
Damn, it was as expected . My thigh was scratched by Kim Namwoon's

overgrown black fingernails . A pain that felt like a burn spread through my
leg . The skin which hadn't been cut by a knife was now torn by fingernails .
This was the main reason why demonic people were dangerous . The
demonic people became several times stronger than when they were human .
"Yoo Sangah-ssi, immediately―" I felt something as I spoke . Without
looking back, I could see what was going on .
"Let me go! Let go! Dokja-ssi! Dokja-ssi!"
Han Myungoh, who had just been limping, was carrying Yoo Sangah over one
shoulder and moving across the bridge at an astonishing rate .
[The constellation 'Secretive Plotter' admires how easy you are to trick . ]
[The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' is impressed with your

sacrifice . ]
…Indeed . Planning to leave me? By the way, the way he was running was a
little strange . Despite being on one leg, he was running as fast as an Olympic
athlete . This couldn't be the exclusive skill of Han Myungoh, who had a big
belly . Therefore, it must be the stigma of his sponsor .
I already knew the constellation who provided that stigma . It was the One-
legged Swift Horse . I used Character List on the distant Han Myungoh .
[The information of this person can't be read in 'Character List . ']
Once again, Character List didn't work properly . If I remembered correctly,

the stigma of 'One-legged Swift Horse' came from the constellation Lame
Trickster . Lame Trickster didn't give any stigmas in the mental barrier
system . In addition, Han Myungoh couldn't possess such a skill from the
beginning . In other words, my skill failed not because of Han Myungoh's
ability .
…I was stupid . I looked at the message window floating in front of me and

laughed .
I was thinking too hard when it meant literally that . Character List literally
read the information of characters . Yoo Sangah and Han Myungoh were
characters who didn't originally appear in Ways of Survival . They were
people who would've died if I hadn't saved them . It was natural that I
couldn't confirm their information with Character List .
"Gruk! Gruk! Gruk!"
On one side, the incoming Kim Namwoon and demonic people were
jabbering nonsense at me . On the other side, Han Myungoh was already
halfway across the bridge . Lee Hyunsung and Lee Gilyoung had already
entered the safety zone across the bridge so I couldn't ask for help from them
.
This was truly a predicament . I couldn't cross the bridge alone . My brain
moved quickly . Should I capture one of the demonic people and cross the
bridge? It was worth trying, but the success rate was too low . Unlike the
name, the demonic people were categorized as non-human, meaning they
didn't count as a person .
"Kuaaaack!"
Several demonic people lost their balance and fell down the bridge . The
fallen demonic people became the food of the ichthyosaur . Like a piranha,
the ichthyosaur broke the demonic people into dozens of pieces in an instant .
Distant fear came flooding back in .
If the number of people on the bridge became 'odd' for even a moment, I
would be like them . It was impossible to cross alone . Then?
"…Let's take it slow . " I muttered as I attempted to control myself . Right

now, I needed to remain calm . There were still a few usable methods, but
the important thing was to handle matters in front of me . I controlled my
breathing and walked to the demonic people .
"Kuweeok?"
Fortunately, it wasn't difficult to make them fall down the bridge using inertia
. I reduced their numbers by making them fall steadily . The dokkaebi's
stopwatch floating in the air was blinking . The time remaining before the
scenario ended was 15 minutes .
"Sigh…"
Nails flew from a blind spot and pierced my shoulder bone . No matter how
calm my mind, no matter how much information I knew, I couldn't help my
untrained body .
"Kuwoooook!" The wild Kim Namwoon's attacks were becoming

increasingly faster .
Left shoulder .
The right thigh .
The top of the head .
I had to break the flow . I barely avoided the flying fingernails and kicked his
legs .
"Kyah?"
This person lost all senses and wasn't hurt at all . I stepped back, hitting a
broken steel frame . I could hear the raging sound of the ichthyosaur at the
bottom of the pillars .
[A few constellations are rejoicing in your adversity . ]
It was a steady accumulation of coins . Now I held 5,000 coins . It was a

significant number of coins for the beginning .
[Wow, you are quite good at surviving . Now now! Will any constellations
help this poor friend?] It was the dokkaebi's merchant-like voice .
I wanted to tear it apart .

[Geez, there is really nobody?]
Of course . It would be strange for a constellation to support me after what

happened during the Sponsor Selection .
[What did I say? You should've chosen well when you had the chance . How
pitiful . ]
Kim Namwoon attacked me again and again, resulting in damage to my waist

. Of course, I also injured Kim Namwoon's left side with the knife . Thanks
to that, his stomach was hanging out like a skipping rope . In order to kill a
demonic person, I had to completely destroy the heart . However, the skin of
a demonic person was hardest near the heart . The Swiss Army knife wasn't
able to pierce it with sharpness alone .
Dammit, it wouldn't be so hard if I had just one combat skill .
[The exclusive skill 'Bookmark' is activated . ]
…Bookmark?
['Character Bookmarks' is activated . ]
[Available Bookmark Slots: 3]
[Bringing up the list of available bookmarks . ]
[People Listed in the Bookmark Slots]
1 . The Delusion Demon Kim Namwoon (Understanding 25) .
2 . Steel Sword Lee Hyunsung (Understanding 35) .
3 . Empty slot .
Bookmark . I've read over 3,000 chapters of Ways of Survival and I never
saw this skill name before . Still, I intuitively knew how to use it .
"Activate bookmark number one . "

There was the feelings of pages turning in my head . It was the scenes of Kim
Namwoon in Ways of Survival .
「Hahahahat! I'm full of strength! 」
「Die! Die! Die! Die!」
「A new world requires new laws . 」
Kim Namwoon's memories crowded in and all of my muscle nerves started

to tense up . The power of another person was spiking within me .
[The number one bookmark has been activated . ]
[The level of the Bookmark skill is low, shortening the activation time . ]
[Activation Time: One minute . ]
One minute . That was enough .
[Your understanding of the character is low, so only a part of the character's

skill is activated . ]
[Blackening Lv . 1 has been activated . ]
Kim Namwoon was breathing roughly as he rushed towards me . His body

was covered with a black energy that was threatening me . I firmly placed
strength on the heels of my feet and rushed towards Kim Namwoon . If we
had the same skill, I absolutely wouldn't lose .
At this moment, I really was Kim Namwoon . I was the crazy killer who
ruled the world of 'Ways of Survival' with the protagonist . In a situation
where Blackening was properly played, the Delusion Demon of the
battlefield couldn't be easily beaten .
"Kyaaack!"
The Swiss Army knife cut through uncomfortable sensations . It tore through
muscles and flesh . From the upper left arm to the heart . There was the sound
of a whole human being cut up as Kim Namwoon staggered . If he still had
eyes, he would be glaring at me right now .
"Kuoh, kill . Ohhh . D . i . e" The young man who felt pessimistic towards the
world and dreamt of breaking away from it . If Ways of Survival hadn't
started, he might've gone to university after sitting his CSAT and enjoyed
campus life . "…Don't, want…to…die"
I watched Kim Namwoon falling down the bridge without saying farewell .
Despite him being a hated figure, I couldn't help feeling strange emotions .
[The number one bookmark has been disabled . ]
A surge of fatigue overcame me as the power went away . It was hard, really
hard .
"Kuwoooook!"
There was 10 minutes remaining . There were still many demonic people
moving about . It was unreasonable to take on so many even with Lv . 10
physique . However, from the beginning, I had no intention of taking care of
them alone . It was a little late but he should appear around now .
Kwajik! Kwajijijik!
There was a crackling sound like he had been waiting . I knew it . I thought
he would do reckless things in order to gain achievements and donations .
Kwajijik! Crunch .
It was obviously the sound of a person's flesh colliding with another body,
but it sounded more like a mace crushing flesh . In fact, I had collected this
many coins and thought it would be worth challenging the protagonist . Now I
realized how mistaken I was . From the stationary train, the demonic people
were thrown away in a straight line, as if a tank had rushed through . Was this
really a scene caused by a 'human'?
"Kyaack?"
The headless demonic people realized that something was strange and started
turning around . However, it was too late . The man destroyed all the
demonic people threatening me and appeared in front of me . An
overwhelming force without any weapons . He beat the demonic people with
only two fists .
I had prepared my mind in advance but sweat still flowed down my back .
Dealing with this guy? It was absolutely impossible . I couldn't win even if
my overall stats rose by more than double what they were now .
"You, who are you?"
The man's cool gaze turned to me . I reflexively turned on Character List in

order to overcome the fear .
[There is too much information about this person . Character List is

converted to Summary List . ]
[Character Summary]
Name: Yoo Jonghyuk .
Attribute: Regressor (3rd turn) (Myth), Pro Gamer (Rare)
Exclusive Skills: Sage's Eyes Lv . 8, Hand to Hand Combat Lv . 8, Weapons

Training Lv . 8, Mental Barrier Lv . 5, Crowd Control Lv . 5, Reasoning Lv .
5, Lie Detection Lv . 4…
The list of exclusive skills continued endlessly . Before I could get to the end
of the list, a rugged hand appeared and grabbed my neck .
"You, how the hell are you alive?"
The 'first way' to survive in a ruined world . The one who proved that
method was right in front of me . Regressor Yoo Jonghyuk . The grand
tragedy of this world began with this person .
Chapter 11
It would be quite a ludicrous sight if anyone else saw it . A large adult man
was being grabbed by the neck and hung like a monkey . I could see Lee
Hyunsung looking this way from across the bridge . His expression was
anxious but he couldn't actually see what was going on here . It was due to
the safety ward . I could see over there but they couldn't see here .
"Name . " Yoo Jonghyuk demanded .
"What?"
"What is your name?"
Look at this indifferent way of talking, just like a main character . But it
wasn't good to provoke him here .
"Kim Dokja . "
"A strange name . "
"I've heard that a lot . "
At this moment, my stomach sank in and felt turned inside out as Yoo
Jonghyuk's fist hit it .
"…Ugh . "
Despite having skin that a knife bounced off, the attack was very painful .
"You have a solid body . Have you already mastered the use of coins?"
"It is the same with you…"
Bam . There was a hit to my stomach again . I barely managed to swallow

back a groan . This guy, the level of his strength was at least 15 . It was at
this scale despite only one main and one sub scenario occurring . Indeed,
natural born monsters were different .
"Stop the unnecessary answers . Only answer what I ask from now on .
Understood?"
I didn't answer . I thought maybe this might happen . However, this was the
worst situation that I desperately hoped would never happen . In the
beginning, Yoo Jonghyuk was more intimidating than any other figure . His
personality had worn out after going through regression three times . His
principles were cut away in order to maintain his sense of self . The current
Yoo Jonghyuk would never hesitate for the sake of his purpose .
"Your answer?"
"…I will . "
"Use honorifics . "
"What if I don't want to?"
This time, I raised both hands to block the fist . The pain felt like my bones
had broken but the shock was dissipated . Yoo Jonghyuk's eyes widened like
he was a bit surprised .
[The character 'Yoo Jonghyuk' is on guard against you . ]
Then it didn't matter . I wasn't going to be a punching bag just because he was
the main character .
"I'm sorry but you are younger than me, pro gamer Yoo Jonghyuk-ssi .
Therefore, you should be the one using honorifics . "
"…You know me?"
"I know . I am the employee of a game company . " It was a lie . Even if I
worked for a game company, it was impossible to memorize the names of all
professional gamers . In addition, until recently, 'Yoo Jonghyuk' was just a
character in a novel . "You are famous . At one time, I was a fan . "
Being famous was just a setting of the plot . Still, it wasn't a lie that I was a
'fan . ' I liked, hated, grumbled, and cheered Yoo Jonghyuk on . That's why I
stuck with Yoo Jonghyuk for over 3,000 chapters .
"Fan . I haven't heard that in a long time . " Yoo Jonghyuk had a look of
nostalgia in his eyes, like he was locked in his memories . However, it was
only for a moment . "I'll forgive your impudence this time, but your situation
hasn't changed . "
"I can see that . "
I looked down at my two legs swaying over a blank space .
Yoo Jonghyuk said, "I have only one thing I want to ask . "
"Ask . "
"How did you survive on the subway?"
It was the question I expected .
"Will you spare me if I answer?"
"I'll see . "
It was a lie . I could tell just by looking at his face . I was the only reader of
Ways of Survival . Numerous possible repertoires were simulated in my
head . What could I say to convince this damn regressor?
[Your understanding of the character 'Yoo Jonghyuk' is increasing . ]
[Your understanding of this person is already very high . ]
…Huh?
[The conditions of use for the exclusive skill 'Omniscient Reader's

Viewpoint' stage 2 has been reached!]
[Do you want to activate the exclusive skill?]

Then after a moment, I was able to read someone's thoughts like a waterfall
in my head .
「 Only Lee Hyunsung and Kim Namwoon should've survived in that

carriage . 」
「 Yet Kim Namwoon died and the others survived . 」
「 How did you survive? 」
「 Who the hell is this guy? 」
「 Dig up information . Then if I find any disturbing elements… Kill . 」
A dense flicker of thoughts . It was obviously a crisis situation but I couldn't

prevent the corners of my mouth from going up . The time remaining until the
scenario ended was 5 minutes .
I started telling the story . I told the story using as much concise, short, and
accurate vocabulary as possible . It was from the first moment the 'dokkaebi'
appeared in the subway to the end of the first scenario . Of course, I excluded
the skills I got and any important issues .
"…You cleared the scenario by killing insects?"
"We were lucky . "
Yoo Jonghyuk was so surprised he seemed to have forgotten that his mouth
was open .
「 The future has completely changed . 」
He was shocked . Originally, the people in carriage 3807 would kill each
other in a battle royale, with only Lee Hyunsung and Kim Namwoon
surviving .
"You have keen eyes . How did you know there were insects in the
carriage?"
Killing Intent filled Yoo Jonghyuk's eyes as his thoughts brushed through my
head .
「 Is this guy also a regressor? 」
「If so, I have to kill him right now . 」
A person who commits a fault thinks that everyone speaks of it . I wasn't

surprised that he misunderstood me . I quickly opened my mouth, "An
explosion . "
"Explosion?"
"I was able to find the insects due to an explosion from the carriage in front .
"
Yoo Jonghyuk's body stopped at these words . "Explain it in a simpler

manner . "
"When the explosion occurred, a kid fell and dropped his insect collecting
net . I picked it up by chance . "
"…It is a suspicious coincidence . "
"Coincidences are always suspicious . If you don't believe me, ask the
people beyond the ward . The boy standing there dropped the net . "
Beyond the safety barrier on the way to Oksu Station, people were looking
over at this side . The scenario wasn't over yet so they couldn't approach or
talk to us . Yoo Jonghyuk looked over but showed no signs of moving . His
eyes changed and memories that seemed to belong to Yoo Jonghyuk crossed
my mind .
「 I see . 」
「 Explosion . 」
「This guy isn't a regressor . 」

「He isn't the one who changed the future . Rather, the future changed…」
「 Because of me . 」
I saw people dying painfully in a powerful explosion and Yoo Jonghyuk

blankly watching it .
「 It is because I started killing them, unlike the other turns . 」
Due to the impact of Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, I could feel Yoo

Jonghyuk's mental pain and suffering .
"Are your questions over?" I asked .
"…Yes . "
"Then can you let me go? In addition, let's move to Oksu together . There isn't
much time remaining to clear the scenario . "
"It is difficult . " However, a protagonist was a protagonist for a reason .

"Everything you said makes perfect sense . "
I have never seen a protagonist as careful as Yoo Jonghyuk .
「 A beginner can't be so calm . 」
「He is abnormally well-adjusted to this changed world . 」
「He probably killed Kim Namwoon . 」
「 He has gone beyond being useful to being dangerous . 」
Yoo Jonghyuk's right eye started shining with a gold colour . I quickly
realized what he was doing . In fact, it would be weird if this guy didn't use
'that . ' Sage's Eyes . Yoo Jonghyuk's strongest detection skill . Sage's Eyes
was the SS-grade skill that showed the target's attributes window as well as
hidden information .
As long as he used it, I couldn't avoid revealing my identity . On the other
hand, I thought it was a good thing . I still didn't know my 'attribute' and
'skills' . If Yoo Jonghyuk discovered my information, I would also be able to
know about myself . Then hopefully, I would be able to use the information I
learned to escape this situation .
[The exclusive skill, 'Fourth Wall' is activated!]
[Fourth Wall has detected the use of the detection skill Sage's Eyes!]
Sparks flew in the air and Yoo Jonghyuk's body staggered .
「…Kuk, what? 」
Yoo Jonghyuk covered his right eye and watched me with confusion . "You…
what is your identity?"
I'm sorry but I was wondering the same thing .
[The exclusive skill Fourth Wall has blocked Sage's Eyes!]
I didn't know that I had a skill that would defend against Sage's Eyes . After
Bookmark, it was Fourth Wall . This complicated things . Yoo Jonghyuk
wouldn't believe me now .
「 I must kill him here . 」
He was a person who didn't trust what he didn't know .
"Yoo Jonghyuk . " Then I also need to change plans . "You need a reliable
companion . "
"…What do you mean?"
"You can't break through the 46th scenario alone . Shouldn't you be well
aware of it?"
Yoo Jonghyuk's eyes narrowed . "How do you know this? Perhaps you―"
"It doesn't matter how I know or who I am . " I stared straight into Yoo
Jonghyuk's eyes and said, "The important thing is that I can help you . "
「 He isn't a regressor . If he was a regressor, I wouldn't be unaware of him .

」
「 Then who is this person? 」
「 …Perhaps? 」
If I couldn't hide my hand and if I didn't possess the best hand, then there was
only one way out . It was to show a hand that would make the other person
misunderstand .
"Yoo Jonghyuk, I know the future that you don't know . "
[The character 'Yoo Jonghyuk' has used the 'Lie Detection' skill .
[Lie Detection has confirmed that your words are the truth . ]
Yoo Jonghyuk's eyes slowly widened . "…How?"
"How else?"
「 No way . There was a prophet other than Anna Croft? It is also in South
Korea? 」
Prophet . In Ways of Survival, it was the only attribute that could see the
future and had the passive of 'nullifying all detection skills . ' In fact, only one
person had the attribute of 'prophet' in the world of Ways of Survival .
「 Only a prophet can defend against my Sage's Eyes . 」
I didn't answer and Yoo Jonghyuk bit his lips .
"Can you perhaps use 'Future Sight'?"
"It is something similar . "

"You knew I would come here . "
"Yes . "
「 I see . If this man is a prophet, all his actions are convincing . 」
The flow was changing . Yoo Jonghyuk's fluctuation was conveyed straight
away . This was the only chance .
"I know that Yoo Jonghyuk has special powers . You also know things about
the future . Isn't that right?"
"…"
"But that knowledge is never perfect . " The only weakness of a regressor
was that the future changed when they used their information of the future . In
other words, all those who regressed would eventually live in a 'world they
don't know . ' "Make me your companion . I can fill in the parts you are
missing . "
There was no companion as good as a 'prophet' to the present Yoo Jonghyuk .

In fact, my present self could play a role similar to a prophet . It was because
I was the only reader of this story .
[There is one minute to the end of the scenario . ]
Yoo Jonghyuk lowered his head and started to think .
「 A prophet will certainly be helpful . 」
[There are 50 seconds left to complete the scenario . ]
「Not just the 46th scenario, but later when fighting the 'Chalatustra . ' But…
can I really believe him? 」
[There are 40 seconds left to the end of the scenario . ]
「 Companion . 」
Finally, Yoo Jonghyuk raised his head as I stared at the clock with an
irritated heart . "I have decided . I will make you my companion . "
[Excessive immersion has severely worn out your mental strength . ]
[Exclusive skill, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint has been turned off . ]
I wasn't sure if it was due to fatigue or relief but the exclusive skill was
released . Now Yoo Jonghyuk's face was as difficult as a philosophy book
with no commentary written . Yoo Jonghyuk started to take me across the
'Even Bridge . ' Of course, I was still held by the collar but…I thought things
would be all right now . I persuaded this damn regressor and was in a good
position . We had almost crossed the Even Bridge and were right in front of
the safe area when Yoo Jonghyuk suddenly stopped .
"I will ask you one last thing . "
"What?"
"If you are really a prophet, you should know your future . Isn't that right?"
The moment I saw Yoo Jonghyuk's serene eyes, goosebumps broke out . His
test wasn't over yet . The grip holding my collar tightened .
"Keok . "
His hand raised me up a little bit and a gentle wind passed by my feet .
Underneath me was completely empty . The smell of blood mixed in with the
smell of Han River as the ichthyosaurs jumped towards their prey with open
mouths .
"Will I let go of this hand or won't I?"
For the first time, I started sweating . Let me think . Even without his
thoughts, I knew this guy more than anyone else . I closed my eyes and
thought about Yoo Jonghyuk .
[There are 20 seconds left to the end of the scenario . ]

Then I came to a conclusion .
"Yoo Jonghyuk . "
I was certain about what he would do . No matter how I thought about it,
there was no other ending when it came to Yoo Jonghyuk . I talked as I
watched a sea commander approaching in the water . "I will tell you two
things first . "
"…What?"
"One, I'm not your subordinate . So I hope you will treat me fairly from now
on . "
"…"
"Two, I will cooperate with you but you also have to promise to cooperate
with me . "
Yoo Jonghyuk looked at me with interest and nodded . "Well, what is your
answer?"
I replied with a smile, "Release your hand and get lost, you damn son of a
bitch . "
Then the power holding me disappeared . I was grabbed by the force of

gravity . I saw Yoo Jonghyuk's face as I was falling . Yoo Jonghyuk was
smiling brightly like something made him happy .
Son of a bitch .
"I believe you . You are definitely a prophet . "
Waiting for me at my crash point was the mouth of the giant sea commander .
I closed my eyes from the shock of the impact along with the cold water of
Han River . As I sucked in a breath, a warm and enormous darkness
swallowed me up .
[You have failed to clear the scenario . ]

…Damn, I have to use that method after all .
Chapter 12
My body suddenly became heavy as I felt water entering my lungs . Then I
was sucked in somewhere . I wasn't torn apart because I fell with perfect
timing . However, I couldn't lose consciousness here . I had to stay awake . I
needed to wait for a while . Somehow, I managed to curl up and hold my
breath . 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds… I was barely breathing when
my hands hit a tangible wall in the darkness .
"U-Uwek . " I could barely breathe even after coughing up the river water
several times . My level 10 physique saved me from being killed by hitting
the water surface, but the large and small bruises all over my body were very
painful . In order not to fall into a panic, I controlled my breathing and then
turned on my smartphone . I was worried it might've broken in the fall, but
fortunately, it powered on just fine . It was good that I'd spent a lot and
bought a smartphone with waterproof capabilities .
The flashlight turned on, and the surrounding scenery entered my eyes . There
were huge walls with concrete by-products floating by . The insides of an
ichthyosaur's stomach were more disgusting than I'd imagined .
"Dammit . "
Yoo Jonghyuk's expression as he released his grip on me without hesitation

and then got off the bridge was vivid in my mind . I'd expected it, but it was
still more shocking than I thought it'd be .
…If I wanted to be his companion, I had to survive . It wasn't that I didn't

understand . The weight of this word, 'companion', was too great for Yoo
Jonghyuk . Since his failure in the first round of regression, Yoo Jonghyuk
had never made a real 'companion . ' It was rare for humans to easily follow
the growth of a regressor . As a result, he had solved everything alone, was
revered as a savior, and was naturally lonely . To Yoo Jonghyuk, 'humans'
were only subordinates or enemies .
Thus, this was a test . If I wanted to be in an equal position with him, I had to
solve this much alone .
…Well, this was when I looked at it from Yoo Jonghyuk's viewpoint .
"A companion like you… Crazy psychopath . "
I barely doggy paddled to a floating styrofoam panel and raised my body onto
it . Thanks to the warmth of the stomach, I wasn't cold . However, the
problem was what was to happen from now on . I closed my eyes and played
the message log I'd heard .
[100 coins have been reduced for the channel usage fee . ]
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' has nodded at your

exciting remarks . ]
[The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' nods at your choice . ]
[The constellation 'Secretive Plotter' is disappointed in your rash remarks . ]
There were quite a few messages . Additionally, a few exposed

constellations sponsored me . Maybe it was due to the final conversation I
had with Yoo Jonghyuk . I felt a little down as I read through the messages of
the constellations one by one and collected the coins . If I had picked one of
these constellations in the first Sponsor Selection, this might not have
happened . However, I had no regret in my choice .
After encountering Yoo Jonghyuk directly, I was certain . The Great Sage the
Equal of Heaven might be a sponsor of the highest quality but he wasn't
enough . I needed more than just 'sponsorship' if I wanted to confront Yoo
Jonghyuk . That was what I would gain from here .
The walls of the stomach growled, and small waves rose inside . The sea
commander seemed to be moving somewhere . I turned on my smartphone
and calculated the time . According to Ways of Survival, the ichthyosaur
started to secrete stomach acid around three hours after ingesting food . In
other words, I didn't have much time left .
[Haha, it is sad that things turned out like this . It was very interesting . ]
There was a sound effect before the dokkaebi's voice rang out .
"…Dokkaebi?"
[Yes, that's right . You don't seem panicked at all?]
"I knew you would come . "
[Hrmm . It sounds like you were waiting for me?]
"Of course, I have been waiting . "
A light turned on, and the dokkaebi appeared . I couldn't tell for sure from his
expression alone, but this guy was clearly interested . If I was pushed here, I
wouldn't be able to eat my meal . So, I deliberately spoke calmly, "Are you
doing to take coins from me?"
[…Coins?]
"You have to take coins in exchange for me failing the scenario . "
[Hmm, not your life?]
"If it was my life, you would have written 'death' in the failure results
column, not three question marks . Doesn't this mean there is room to
negotiate?"
[…Hahaha . How interesting . ]

In fact, there was a loophole in my words . The scenario message was
'Failure: ???' . This literally meant that the penalty of failure was unknown .
It was just my assumption that it was in exchange for coins . Nevertheless,
there was a reason why I was so certain .
"Am I wrong?"
It was because I already knew about this scenario .
The dokkaebi hesitated for a moment before nodding . [You are right . It's
amazing that you could determine this point with such a clue… As expected
from someone who is attraction the constellations' attention . ] The
dokkaebi's tone was filled with sincere admiration . [As you said, you can
survive this sub-scenario if you pay coins, even if you fail . ]
"How much?"
[Pay 5,100 coins . Then I will let you live . ]
I looked at how many coins I currently possessed .
I couldn't help smiling . This brat was messing around right now .
"That is too much . "
[Haha, then won't you die? It is up to me to accept the coins or not . If you do
something wrong, I can just end it here . ]
"Then kill me . "
[…Huh?]
"Kill me . "
[······ . ]
"You can't kill me?"

The dokkaebi didn't move . This was a natural reaction . After all, he was
having a lot of fun with me right now . Furthermore, he wouldn't have come
down here to see me if he had been planning to kill me . For this guy, I had to
survive here or at least to die miserably .
[Haha . You are really making me angry . Look, now…] The dokkaebi's flat-
shaped eyebrows wriggled furiously . It was time to stop the taunts and get to
the main point .
"Low-grade dokkaebi, Bihyung . How are the activities of a streamer?"
If there was a crack in the face, it would look exactly like this . Dokkaebi
Bihyung showed confusion for the first time .
[H-How do you know my name?]
"You haven't been enjoying broadcasting lately, right? The constellations are
too stingy . "
[W-Who the hell are you? How does a human…] Bihyung's horns shook . It
was a natural reaction . After all, an ordinary human couldn't know about the
Star Stream system . However, I wasn't an ordinary human .
[A few constellations have doubts about your existence . ]
[The constellation Secretive Plotter's eyes are shining at your plan . ]
From now on, it wasn't a story for the constellations . I mouthed to Bihyung,
"How about we talk after you close the channel?"
Bihyung was worried and closed the channel .
[#BI-7623 channel is closed . ]
Once the constellations left the channel, Bihyung showed his true colors .
[Feel free to speak . You… How can an ordinary human know about the Star
Stream broadcasting?]
"That isn't important . "
[Huh?]
"Bihyung, do you want to be 'king of the dokkaebis'?"
[What now―]
"Don't you wish to be the best streamer in the network, surpassing Dokgak
and Gildal?" Bihyung's complexion was changing . "Dokkaebi Bihyung, sign
a contract with me . Then I will make you the king of the dokkaebis . "
Chapter 13
Star Stream system—the star stream broadcasting was designed to relay its
contents to the entire universe . The subscribers were constellations at the
top of the distant galaxies, the actors were humans like me, and the storyteller
that connected the two sides was the dokkaebi before me .
[Ha, hahahahat! You are crazy! A crazy human! I should've known it when
you refused the sponsoring of the other constellations!] Bihyung laughed for a
long time before opening his mouth again . [I don't know how you know about
Star Stream Broadcasting but I can't accept the offer . I'm a dokkaebi, not a
constellation . I can't be your sponsor . ]
"You seem to have misunderstood . I never told you to sponsor me . "
[Huh?]
"I am well aware that you are a weak dokkaebi . I don't need your strength . I
need your channel . "
[My channel?]
"Since you can't seem to understand me, is there a problem with your Korean
language patch?"
[No, what is this?]
"I will explain it simply . I want to sign an exclusive contract with your
channel . "
Bihyung made a blank expression before belatedly regained his spirit . [Wait
a minute . Do you want to make a 'stream contract' with me now?]
"Yes . "
A stream contract was originally a contract between dokkaebi and
constellations . The constellation's incarnation would appear on a particular
channel, and the dokkaebi would receive a portion of the coins earned by the
incarnation of the constellation as a commission . Originally, the person who
was the incarnation wouldn't be able to intervene in this contract . It was
called sponsorship, but the contracted incarnation was nothing but a slave .
[Hahat, this is a hit . ] Bihyung laughed behind his small fingers . The
surrounding atmosphere was changing . [I don't know how you know about
such things, but to think that some human dares to mention the stream
contract? Moreover, it is a trivial bug with no sponsor?] As his tone changed,
the surrounding air was filled with killing intent . Indeed, even a low-level
dokkaebi was strong compared to humans . However, it wasn't enough to
make me back off .
"It is worth signing a contract because I have no sponsor . "
[…What?]
"What do you think the purpose of a constellation is to enter a channel?" At

the sudden question, Bihyung looked like a bad student . From now on, it was
a special lecture time for the low-level dokkaebi . "You don't have to be so
nervous . You already know this information . But let's review it again to see
what it means . "
Bihyung was caught in my pace and nodded despite himself .
"The Star Stream subscribers can be largely divided into two groups . One
group is the 'fun seekers' who seek to relieve their boredom with the channel
. The other group consist of the 'incarnation searchers' who want to find an
incarnation to contract with them . Isn't that right?"
[Yes . That's right . ]
"For this reason, you must be able to satisfy one of the two groups in order to
become a famous channel in Star Stream . In other words, either stick to the
fun seekers or the incarnation seekers . You have to attract one of them
properly . "
[You are moderately well informed . But so what? What does this contract
have to do with why constellations subscribe?]
"I don't know how many more hints I have to give you . This is why your
number of subscribers still isn't over three digits . "
[…Shut up . Say it quickly . ]
Seeing Bihyung thrust his small horns at me cutely, it was hard to believe the
dokkaebi had blown up people's head a while ago . Now it was time to stop
making fun of him and take a chance .
"What if there is a channel that can satisfy both the fun seekers and the
incarnation searchers?"
[What are you saying? Such a thing is impossible . Even if it is possible, it is

only for a while . ]
Bihyung's words were correct . The reason why it was impossible to satisfy
all the constellations was due to the characteristics of the 'incarnation
searchers' group . The purpose of these constellations was to 'discover an
incarnation . ' They changed channels as soon as the Sponsor Selection was
over . Due to this, the incarnation searchers group were just temporary
customers . However…
"That is a story for when the Sponsor Selection proceeds normally . "
[What?]
"What if there is an incarnation who doesn't sign a contract with any

constellation? In addition, what if that incarnation shows an ability that
transcends all over incarnations with sponsors?"
The existence of a strong incarnation would attract the eyes of the

constellations . If this incarnation continued to reject selecting a sponsor, the
'incarnation searchers' group would also continue to subscribe without
leaving the channel .
[W-Wait a minute! You— Is this why you didn't select a sponsor… . ?]

"Yes, that's right . "
[Ha… This is interesting . ] Bihyung grinned at me . [Becoming the strongest

incarnation without a sponsor… If there is such a thing, it certainly wouldn't
be a dream to become the best Star Stream channel . But such an incarnation
can't exist . ]
"Do you really think so?"
[…I admit that you aren't normal . You have attracted the attention of
constellations from the beginning, and thanks to it, I have also been having
fun . However, there is a limit to your delusions . Haven't you noticed it after
going through that? An ordinary human can never beat an incarnation . That is
the law of the world . ]
"I don't know that . "
[You have already missed the opportunity . Look around you . This isn't a
main scenario . You failed a sub-scenario, and now your life is at risk . There
are no constellations watching you―]
"Really?"
[ . . . ?]
"By now, the constellations must be in an uproar . Aren't they? Isn't

everybody clamoring for the channel to quickly be opened?" Bihyung was
silent . "Aren't they all going crazy with curiosity right now? Who is that
crazy person who went against the regressor? Is he really a prophet? Can he
really see the future? If he can see the future, why did he get eaten by the
ichthyosaur?"
[S-Stop! You are…]
"From now on, I'm going to show it . So shut up and do what I tell you . Do
you want to become the king of dokkaebis?"
The gaze with which Bihyung was using to look at me was changing, and I
could hear the sound of him gulping . Bihyung was worried . However, in any
case, there was nothing to lose if he believed me here . In that case…?
Bihyung's pupils moved quickly . [Then let's settle the scenario failure first .
Give me 5,100 coins…]
"What are you saying? I didn't fail . "
[…Eh?]
"Maybe I've met the conditions by now…" I loosened my body and got up
from my seat . My cold body was stiff . Bihyung still had a stupid expression
on his face . "Open the channel . It will start soon . "
[Start, what will―]
Then a message rang out in the air .
[The hidden scenario has arrived!]
[Hidden Scenario – Commander Slayer]
Category: Hidden
Difficulty: A+
Clear Conditions: Kill the ichthyosaur 'sea commander' and escape from its
stomach .
Time Limit: 10 days
Compensation: 9,000 coins
Failure: Death
"Look, didn't I tell you to be prepared?"

There were three types of scenarios in Ways of Survival . The main scenario
was in charge of progressing the main story, the sub-scenarios were
responsible for minor events, and the hidden scenarios were only opened
through special conditions .
[How on earth…?] Bihyung's lips were shaking with shock . Unlike the main
scenarios and sub-scenarios that a dokkaebi was in charge of, the hidden
scenarios were characterized by their automatic appearance when certain
conditions were met .
"You didn't even know . You low-grade dokkaebi . "
[You… What on earth?]
"Anyway, if I can clear this, I will prove that I have the ability for the
contract, right?"
Bihyung watched the scenario screen with gloomy eyes . He looked at me

with a careful gaze and asked, [This scenario, the difficulty is A+ . Do you
really believe you can clear it?]
"Yes . "
There was a small wave as the Han River water crashed against the wall of
the ichthyosaur's stomach . Bihyung was silent for a moment before opening
his mouth, […Okay . If you succeed in clearing this scenario then I will
accept the contract . ]
"The terms of the contract will be negotiated after the scenario is cleared . "
[So arrogant… Then I will open the channel again . Please try hard . ]
"Ah, wait a minute . " It would be difficult if he left so soon . I had something
to check . "You have something left to do . "
[…What is it now?] Bihyung's mocking tone was somewhat annoying .
"Fix a system error for me . "

[System error?]
"My attributes window isn't opening . "
[No way . The system can't have an error . The scenario system is perfect . ]
"Take a look yourself . "
Bihyung looked at me with suspicious eyes and started to mutter something .
[The dokkaebi 'Bihyung' has used 'System Interference' on you . ]
System interference—it was an absolute interference skill that could only be

used by dokkaebis with the right to interfere in the scenario . In fact, it was
unclear if the reason why I couldn't see the attributes window was an error or
not . However, at least the dokkaebi would be able to find out something .
That said, if he couldn't figure it out, that was also a profit for me .
In the next moment, sparks flew in the air and struck Bihyung .
Chapter 14
Looking at the situation, I got a sense of what happened . "What is it? Is
something wrong?"
[This isn't possible . How can there be a firewall preventing the system
interference…?]
It seemed Fourth Wall blocked not just the skills of an incarnation but the
dokkaebi's interference as well . If this was true, it meant nobody in Ways of
Survival could see my attributes window, including myself . How interesting
. It was the perfect condition to become a scammer .
"Forget about it . "
[P-Please wait! I can do it . U-Uh . What if I do this?]
"You can't do it . "
[Kuaaack!] Bihyung screamed like he had received an electric shock . The

white fluffy hair on his skin was burned black . [T-This! This!]
"It's okay . If you can't do it then stop . I will ask for another favor . "
[This can't be! I am Dokkaebi Bihyung . If I can't solve this situation, the
honor of the dokkaebi―]
I looked at the clock . It had been an hour since the ichthyosaur ate . There
was no time to waste time like this .
"The Dokkaebi Bag . "
Bihyung stopped his useless action of digging at the air . [What?]
"Open the Dokkaebi Bag . "

[…How do you know about that?]
"Are you going to open it?"
[Only an incarnation with a sponsor can use the Dokkaebi Bag…]
"It is true that all incarnations that use the Dokkaebi Bag have a sponsor, but
there is no rule that an incarnation without a sponsor can't use the Dokkaebi
Bag . "
[…Wait a minute . ] Bihyung pulled out a manual and confirmed it . [At this
point, I don't know if I am a dokkaebi or you are . Are you actually a
dokkaebi?]
The smiling Bihyung raised both hands . […Okay, there is no problem if you
use it . However, the Dokkaebi Bag can only be used when the channel is
open for streaming purposes . Is that okay?]
"It's fine . "
[The constellations have entered . ]
Then an electric current appeared in the air, and a transparent screen

emerged in front of me .
[Welcome to the coin shop, the 'Dokkaebi Bag . ']
The Dokkaebi Bag…
It was the moment when this damn world's 'cash store' was opened .
***
There were two ways to use coins in Ways of Survival . One of them was to
raise the level of the stats such as physique and strength . The other was to
use it as a common form of currency that could be used in various stores,
including the Dokkaebi Bag .
[Buy it now! A starter pack for your incarnation for 2,500 coins!]
[A today only special! A 300% growth package, grow faster than others!]
[Did you accidentally pick an incarnation with a bad attribute? Don't worry!
The 'Random Attribute Box' that can randomly change the attribute has been
released!]
There were numerous coin items, including various packages . All of the
advertisements in the Dokkaebi Bag were aimed at the constellations raising
incarnations . This was natural since the original customers of the Dokkaebi
Bag were constellations . I got rid of the pop-up advertising windows one by
one .
Although it was nothing compared to the 'disasters' that emerged in the fifth
main scenario, a sea commander ichthyosaur was no different from a disaster
for the early stage incarnations . To defeat the ichthyosaur, I needed some
items sold in the Dokkaebi Bag .
'Let's see…'
I looked at the catalog before glancing over at Bihyung . "Hey, are these the
only items I can buy right now? Is there a search function?"
[At that… Shit . Wait . Constellations . Please . Please calm down . ] From
the moment the channel opened, Bihyung had been repeating explanations
with comic-like sweat drops on his face . [It was just a server error that shut
the broadcast off for a while! I didn't turn it off on purpose . ]
There were a total of 20 stars above Bihyung's head . Since not too many of
them had left the channel, it seemed that quite a few constellations still
wanted to see what had happened to me . Of course, not all of the
constellations were friendly .
[A few constellations are questioning the fairness of the broadcast!]
[A few constellations are suspicious of the privileges you have received!]

It wasn't unexpected . While the broadcast was off, a hidden scenario had
started, and the Dokkaebi Bag had been opened . It was no wonder that the
constellations were surprised .
[No, preferences? Look at this, Constellations . I am a dokkaebi . Don't you

know that I will be extinguished if I do that? Don't you know that the
storyteller vow is never light?]
"Will you help me?"
[…There is a product search button in the lower right corner . ]
"Thank you . "
I ignored Bihyung and pressed the magnifying glass icon at the bottom of the
package window .
[The product search function is activated . ]
[The product search function is limited to 5 times a day . Any additional

searches will cost 100 coins per search . ]
In any case, it was the same for humans and dokkaebi . The total number of
free searches given was five . Two searches were enough to buy the
materials I needed, so I had three searches left .
[The constellation Secretive Plotter is wondering about your plan . ]
'Yes, be curious . If you are curious, keep watching . '
[The constellation 'Abyssal Black Flame Dragon' is looking angrily at your

actions . ]
'Don't watch if you are going to get all twisted up . '
I opened my mouth to use the search function, "Search for the 'Ancient
Dragon' item . "
[There are three search results . ]

A small pop-up window soon emerged .
[* Ancient Dragon's Heart – Stock: ?
* Ancient Dragon's Bone – Stock: 1
* Ancient Dragon's Horn – Stock: 1]
I chose the Ancient Dragon's Heart .
[Item Information]
[Name: Ancient Dragon's Heart
Rating: SS
Description: A heart containing the magic power of the ancient dragon

'Ignitus . ' It possesses near-infinite magic power, and the attribute 'Hellfire'
will be acquired if a heart transplant is successful .
Price: 1,500,000 C
Stock: Just sold out . ]
As expected, it was out of stock . From beyond the catalog, Bihyung, who
was dealing with the constellations, looked at me with his jaw dropped open
.
[Crazy . How do you know the information about the ancient dragon?]
"I just called out a nice name . "
[…It seems like a lie . ]
I shrugged . In the original Ways of Survival, the owner of the Ancient

Dragon's Heart was already determined . If I remembered correctly, the
owner of the heart was currently in Italy . They were a person with good
luck, getting such a diamond of a sponsor . I called out several more product
names .
[The related product search is completed . ]
[* Great Demon's Eyes – Stock: 0
* White Pure Star Energy – Stock: 1]
The Great Demon's Eyes were sold out… It seemed the hands of the
constellations were really quick . Well, I couldn't buy the item anyway since
the selling price was 1 million coins . At any rate, it was good to have a
sponsor . Now the incarnation with the Great Demon's Eyes would grow and
destroy the beginner scenarios .
[What are you really? What type of cheat are you using? How do you know
about items that can only be found in the search?]
"I just said plausible names . "
Among the three items that I searched for, only the White Pure Star Energy
was in stock . Furthermore, the price was 10,000 coins, so I couldn't buy it
now . I put it in the shopping cart for now .
[What, are you buying it?]
"Not right now . I am just window shopping . "
[Sheesh, what a waste of time . ]
"I am going to buy something else, so bring up the items I call out from now
on . "
I called out several item names . After a moment, a list of items emerged in
front of me .
[* Mucus of the Hammer Seahorse – Stock: 124
* Stone Hog's Pointed Thorn – Stock: 17]
I compared it to the list in my memories . The hammer seahorse, which was

the food of the ichthyosaur, and the stone hog, which was the nemesis of sea
species… There was no doubt . This combination was the best when it came
to attacking an ichthyosaur .
"Four mucus, four thorns . It is 800 coins?"
[Yes, but… where are you going to use these miscellaneous items?]
"You don't need to know . "
[…I don't want to be nosy but why don't you buy something else? For
example, this Woryeong Sword Technique . It is originally 8,000 coins but I
will now sell it for 4,000 coins . Wouldn't buying this be more helpful to
clear the scenario?]
"Thank you but I will just buy this . "
Bihyung wasn't satisfied but received the payment anyway .
[800 coins have been consumed . ]
In the darkness, a sparkling powder gathered, and the four elongated thorns
and four pockets of black mucus appeared .
[I can't give a refund if you regret it now . Do you understand?]
"I know . " I nodded briefly and started working . I took off my top, tied it
around my waist, and stuck the thorns in the gap between my top and my
waist, while the pockets were hung from my waist . The stone hog's thorn
was stumpy but became sharp at the end . It was approximately one meter in
length . It was a reasonable size to pierce something .
[Hrmm… Then I'll be going . I can't stay with you . There is something fun
going on in another place . ]
"Do it . "
[Huhu, then hang in there . I hope the story will bless you . ]
Bihyung disappeared in a flash of light, and the surroundings became dark
again . I could use the light from my smartphone, but I wanted to save the
battery as much as possible . In the darkness, the stone hog thorn was emitting
a bluish light . It was a feeble light, but it would be sufficient for the moment
.
I pulled out a thorn and swung it . Maybe it was because I didn't have a skill
such as Weapons Training or Incarnation of All Soldiers, but I couldn't get
used to holding the thorn .
[A few constellations are bored . ]
The impatient constellations left the channel . I couldn't see it, but Bihyung
was probably fretting right now . Then an hour passed .
Right, left, up, and down . I didn't like it, but I no longer had a problem
handling the thorn . The surface finish was rough and didn't seem like it
would slip easily from my hand . It was time to begin . I used the proper
force and stabbed at the ichthyosaur wall above me .
Tiing!
It was like poking a rubber elastic wall as the thorn bounced off . My current
strength wasn't high enough to tear at the stomach of the ichthyosaur . It would
probably be the same if I used a skill . At that moment, the small holes at the
top of the stomach wall opened simultaneously . Then an absolutely
disgusting liquid poured out .
"Kuweek!" One of the demonic people floating on something in the stomach

started shrieking . The demonic person's skin started burning . The digestion
of the ichthyosaur had begun . The ichthyosaur's digestive juices quickly
mixed into the river water and started to melt away the concrete and other
floating products .
There was no time . However, it was going as planned . I jumped from the
floating object and gripped a bump on the wall of the stomach . Then I started
climbing up the wall like I was rock climbing .
Gurgle gurgle gurgle .
The outlet of the digestive juices was right above . I put the thorn in my
mouth and grabbed a pocket of the hammer seahorse's mucus . Pouring the
mysterious dark blue liquid onto my hand, I then applied the mucus carefully
onto the thorn, from the tip down to the end . I did it with precision and care,
like applying shaving cream to an area to be shaved . If the shaving cream
protected the skin from the razor, then the mucus protected the thorn from the
digestive juices .
'Go . '
I swung the thorn toward where the digestive juices were coming from . The
angle was correct, and I used my maximum strength . The digestive juices
flowed down the thorn and dissolved the skin on my forearm . I experienced
a terrible pain but didn't stop . If I made a mistake here, everything would be
over .
[The exclusive skill 'Fourth Wall' has relieved some of the pain . ]
Gurgle, gurgle . Chururuk…
Before long, the thorn jammed up the emission point .
"Just one . "
After a deep sigh, I pulled out another thorn from my waist . I applied the
mucus of the hammer seahorse onto another thorn, found another opening, and
blocked it .
[A few constellations admire your calmness . ]
I used this method to block three opening points . There were some left, but
the small openings didn't release large amounts of digestive fluids . There
was one thorn left in the top tightly tied around me . All that was left was one
thorn and two pockets of mucus .
I used the remaining mucus on my skin and clothes, and then poured the
remainder down my throat .
"Kup . "
The fishy taste on my tongue was sickening but it was better than dying . The
bitterness was nothing compared to the disaster that would occur starting
from this moment . It was around five minutes afterward that the entire
stomach started trembling .
…It had started .
Kieeeeeeek-!
The ichthyosaur let out a painful scream . The blood vessels on the wall of
the stomach were squirming, and the thorns were visibly expanding into the
blood vessels . The thorns in the openings had started their aggressive
growth activity . This was because the stone hog's thorns grew in response to
the body fluids of seawater species .
The thorns, which had become immune to the digestive juices due to the
applied mucus, absorbed the surrounding fluids and started to take root in the
body of the ichthyosaur . The stone hog's thorns wouldn't stop expanding until
the ichthyosaur was completely dead .
As I watched the liquid swirl under my feet, I grabbed a thorn tightly . I had
done everything I could . From now on, it was a mental fight . Either I would
die or this guy would die . Only one of us would survive .
Chapter 15
I didn't know how much time passed by . My breathing was often interrupted,
and all my muscles were so stiff that I could barely move them .
[A few constellations admire your will to survive!]
However, I persisted . I persisted because I believed I could hold on . The

light emitted from the thorn in the darkness confirmed that I was alive . After
confirming the falling temperature of the stomach wall, I was convinced that
the ichthyosaur was dying .
[The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' admires your spirit . ]
[The constellation has sponsored you 100 coins . ]
When I was hungry, I placed my tongue to the end of the thorn . The
condensed fluid that flowed out contained the life force absorbed from the
ichthyosaur . The reason I drank the mucus in advance had been to absorb
this concentrate .
[Your physique has slightly increased due to absorbing the power of the
ichthyosaur . ]
There wasn't an immediate effect of my stats levels increasing, but by the

time I escaped from the ichthyosaur, I would gain at least two levels in
physique . It wouldn't work at a higher level, but this was one of the few
tricks I could use to raise my physique without using coins .
Indeed, this wasn't a dream . This was all I could do . I was just an ordinary
reader, not a protagonist . It felt like I would wake up screaming in bed at any
moment, but no such miracle happened no matter how much I blinked .
…Mother would be fine . She was okay . This wasn't anybody else, it was
'Mother . '
I fell asleep whenever the liquid on the floor drained away and woke up
every time the cold river water entered my mouth . Then finally, the
ichthyosaur's digestion stopped . The warmth of the viscera suddenly cooled
down and the elastic stomach lining gradually solidified . Thus, I could be
certain of it .
The ichthyosaur had died .
[…You are really great . ] There was a bright light in the darkness, and
Bihyung's dim figure was floating in the air . [Using the stone hog's thorn like
this . I never even thought about it . Constellations, isn't it the same for you?]
Bihyung looked at the stone hog's thorn emitting a faint light .
[The stone hog is a guy who mainly lives on the coast and feeds on small sea
species . They insert the thorn into the skin of the prey, but I didn't think it
would be used to plug up the openings for the digestive juices…]
Bihyung's shining eyes weren't looking at me . The words weren't an

explanation for me either .
[A few constellations are smiling as if they already know . ]
[A few constellations belatedly understand your judgment . ]
[The constellations complain that you should tell them by talking to yourself
from now on . ]
I ignored the messages from the constellations and drank the last of the
condensed fluid .
[Your physique has slightly increased due to absorbing the power of the
ichthyosaur . ]
[Your physique level has risen!]
I accomplished my intended purpose . Bihyung came down to me and touched

my burned arm . [Furthermore, the mucus… I didn't know the mucus of the
hammer seahorse was so potent . ]
Originally, my skin should've melted from the ichthyosaur's digestive juices .

I opened my mouth to stop Bihyung's nonsense . "The mucus of the hammer
seahorse is immune to digestive fluids . They evolved in this way after often
being eaten by the ichthyosaurs . "
[A few constellations admire your knowledge . ]
Then Bihyung looked at me with a betrayed expression . [Excuse me, I should

be the one explaining…]
"I did it because you don't know . Now is the explanation over?"
[…Yes . ]
"Then give me the reward . "
[Cheeky bastard,] Bihyung grumbled while a reward message appeared in

front of my eyes .
[The hidden scenario has ended . ]
[You have obtained 9,000 coins in compensation . ]
[You are the first to have successfully hunted a 7th grade species . ]
[You have earned 1,000 coins as an achievement reward . ]
9,000 coins plus an additional 1,000 coins . It was a very huge income .

If I added the 500 donated coins from filming my survival, the total income
was 10,500 coins . It was over my target .
[Haha, Constellations . Did you enjoy this? Let's quickly watch an

advertisement before going straight to the next scenario!]
I could hear the faint sounds of an ad somewhere . New scenario opening

featured package, 8,800 coins…
Once the eyes of the constellations disappeared, Bihyung started speaking to

me in a friendly manner, [Sigh… It was a great survival . The response from
the constellations was amazing . ]
"How much time passed?"
[Four days . I was in suspense the whole time I was watching . Were you
unaware of the time?]
"My smartphone died . "
It had taken more time than I'd thought it would . The original goal had been
two days… Well, Yoo Jonghyuk took four days in the fourth round to catch an
ichthyosaur, so the speed wasn't slow .
'Anyway, I did it . '
A pleasant feeling of fulfillment covered my whole body and made me

confident . I was an ordinary person with ordinary skills, but even so, this
didn't mean I could only do ordinary things .
"…How funny . "
It was strange . A novel that hadn't been helpful for 28 years was now making
me extraordinary .
[Oh, are you talking to yourself already?]
"…"
[Isn't it good? For an incarnation, talking to yourself is essential . Of course,
there are constellations who dislike it, but usually…]
"Shut up and open the Dokkaebi Bag . "
[Why? Are you going to buy something?]
"I'm not buying but selling . "
[Damn, I'll have to cut the ad short . Constellations, hold on a second . I'll
adjust the volume . ]
As Bihyung opened the Dokkaebi Bag, I looked at the thorns embedded in the
wall . The upper barrier was hardened, and deep cracks formed around the
thorns . So, I could now smash through the upper barrier with my strength . I
broke the wall little by little with the one remaining thorn . Shortly afterward,
I encountered the core of the ichthyosaur that was glowing blue .
[Ichthyosaur's Core]
It was an ether core found in monster species 7th grade or higher . I could
raise my magic power level without coins if I ingested them . It was good
quality because it was a sea commander-grade ichthyosaur . I carefully cut at
the flesh around the core while Bihyung looked at me with a dumbfounded
expression .
"I'll sell this . "
[You really…]
"Of course, I don't mean to sell it to you . I'll put it on the dokkaebi auction . "
Bihyung accepted it like he was tired of asking me anything . [Sigh… Do

what you want . How much are you going to charge?]
"I won't sell it for coins . I'll sell it by barter . "
[Damn, you know all sorts of things,] Bihyung grumbled while uploading the
item to the dokkaebi auction . His desires were simple . This guy might listen
better than I thought .
"Someone will show up to buy it . The item exchanged must be 'Broken Faith
. '"
[Broken Faith? There is a person with it… In any case, it is registered . ]
"Yes . And I will buy…"
I saw White Pure Star Energy in the shopping cart . Indeed, nobody had
bought it yet . Most constellations weren't well aware of the value of coin
items . The expensive items in the Dokkaebi Bag weren't unconditionally
good .
[Wait a minute, can I talk to you for a moment?]
At Bihyung's words, the advertising volume increased again .
[The constellations are complaining about the long advertisement . ]
Once I saw that one more advertisement had appeared, I had a hunch about
what Bihyung wanted to say .
"Is it the contract?"
Advertising was the only way to hide the eyes and ears of the constellations
without turning off the broadcast . From now on, it wasn't a story for the
constellations .
[Yes . I wasn't certain but I became convinced after this scenario . Well…
let's try it once . I can help you a little bit . ]
"Won't this violate the streamer's pledge?"
[Ah, of course, I can't really help you . I'm just saying that . Will you sign the
contract?]
"What are the conditions?"

[Take a look . ]
The dokkaebi pulled out an extravagant contract that had been prepared . I
read the contract that emerged as a transparent window in the air .
—–
[Stream Contract Agreement]
1 . Incarnation Kim Dojka (Gap) will sign an exclusive contract with

Bihyung (Eul) until all scenarios are completed or until his death . [1]
—–
"… I am the gap?"
[Haha, don't humans like this? It doesn't mean anything . Keep reading . ]
—–
2 . Incarnation Kim Dokja (Gap) will never choose a sponsor until all
scenarios have ended or until his death .
—–
This was also as expected .
—–
3 . Incarnation Kim Dokja (Gap) should only be active on the channel of

Dokkaebi Bihyung (Eul) .
4 . Incarnation Kim Dokja (Gap) and Dokkaebi Bihyung (Eul) will distribute
the revenue from stream contracts, and this ratio will be determined through
mutual consultation .
······ .
10 . Incarnation Kim Dokja (Gap) and Dokkaebi Bihyung (Eul) will be
subject to destruction in accordance with the laws of Star Stream if they
break this contract .
—–
I read the contract carefully down to the last item . Although I thought he
might play some trick on me, I didn't see that part . Except for one thing…
"There is the most important part . "
[What do you mean? You can just say that you agree . The stream contract is a
soul pledge―]
"I'm talking about the pay ratio . "
[A-Ahh . Haha . Right . ]
As if this bastard didn't know this was the most important part .
[How about 5:5? Instead, I'll get rid of my channel fee . Ah, do you know
how to calculate it? I will accurately divide your future donations in this
ratio . For example, if you get 100 coins, you will receive 50 coins and I will
receive 50 coins . ]
All stream contracts were like this . The constellations had incarnations
appear on the dokkaebi's channel, and the contributions received from other
constellations would be divided by a percentage . This was normal .
"Are you taking me for a pushover? I won't accept . "
[What? B-But this is the industry's default settlement ratio…]
"I'm an incarnation without a sponsor . When donating to an incarnation

without a sponsor, the constellations must pay a huge fee to the dokkaebi .
Haven't you already enjoyed a lot thanks to me?"
Bihyung's jaw slowly dropped open, but there was no point making that
expression .
"10:0 . You will only get the commission . I won't pay you a single penny . "
[What?! That is ridiculous… H-How about 7:3?]
The ratio changed greatly, but I wasn't going to concede .
"10:0 . "
[What is this fucking bullshit? It is a ridiculous rate―]
"Then don't accept . I will just go to another channel . 'Gildal' is doing well
these days . I should ask him . "
[…8:2 . I can't concede any more . ]
"10:0 . "
[······ . ] Bihyung's expression changed to a threatening one . He looked at

my head like it would explode at any minute . However, I knew that he would
never give up the contract . My existence was his last chance .
"The advertisement is coming to an end . Don't you see the constellations

complaining?"
In the end, Bihyung gave up . [Shit, I understand . Then will you sign the
contract?]
He surrendered easier than I'd thought he would . In fact, I was going to give
up at 9:1 .
…Maybe he earned more money than I'd expected . It was a bit disgusting .
"Yes . And one more thing . "
[What? What now?]
"You have to give a separate down payment . Give me 5,000 coins . "
Bihyung's expression tightened . [Y-You really…]

I laughed . Why a 'gap' was a 'gap' and why did humans dwell on it… I
would let that damn dokkaebi know .
[The stream contract has concluded . ]
[You have received 5,000 coins as a down payment . ]
The advertisement finished, and the constellations came back . Then I patted
the dokkaebi on the shoulder and said, "Let's get out of here . "
Now was the real start .
[1] Gap and Eul are based on the 10 celestial/heavenly stems . In Korea, they
are consistently used to denote the larger and smaller contractor
(respectively) in a legal contract
Chapter 16
A meteor shower was pouring down in the starry sky . It was a sight that
anyone would admire, but not Yoo Jonghyuk .
「 It is starting . 」
The meteor shower was the precursor to the start of the third main scenario .
Now Seoul would be destroyed part by part according to the scenario . Yoo
Jonghyuk looked up at the sky before he lowered his head and looked at the
Han River . The landscape around Dongho Bridge was quite desolate since
the large group of ichthyosaurs had recently moved downstream .
「 It was too much . 」
It had already been three days since Kim Dokja entered the Han River . It
might've been too much to demand that he catch the ichthyosaur just after the
first scenario .
「Indeed, it would be hard for me to catch an ichthyosaur in three days . 」
However, it would be impossible to take him if he couldn't do this much . If

he couldn't even do this much, he would only hinder Yoo Jonghyuk .
「 A prophet isn't a big deal . 」
Yoo Jonghyuk closed his eyes with disappointment . He would go on his own
again, without any companions . It wasn't a big deal—he had been alone all
this time .
「 This time I will definitely change it . 」
Yoo Jonghyuk turned around—but maybe he had turned away too soon .
***
"Wait…!"
[W-What?]
I blinked several times but could only see a grey-white ceiling . I was still
inside the ichthyosaur . I turned my head and saw the surprised Bihyung .
"…I had a dream . "
[Ohu, are you trying to raise curiosity? It isn't bad?]
I didn't mean to do such a thing but I didn't mind the misunderstanding .
[A few constellations want you to move to a new place quickly . ]
I used 500 coins to buy the Ellain Forest's Vital Force to help me sleep . I
thought it was too dangerous to move while exhausted . The Ellain Forest's
Vital Force quickly relieved fatigue and healed wounds in exchange for two
hours of sleep . In other words, it was an expensive item .
"…I really want to go out . "
I talked to myself while stretching my body . The dream I just had was still
clear . Maybe it wasn't a dream .
Kwajijijik!
I heard the sound of an electric current scattering and Bihyung disappeared

without a word . Maybe he went to do his job . I sighed with relief . The
stream contract with the dokkaebi . It was a gamble that I never would've
attempted if I hadn't known about Bihyung from Ways of Survival .
Still, I did it with surprising calm . I never succeeded in any contracts in 'real
life . '
[The exclusive skill, 'Fourth Wall' is in use . ]
…It was real . I inserted strength to my right hand holding the thorn . I really
thought this world was reality .
[A few constellations want you to act . ]
Well, there was no time to worry about it . I swung the thorn as hard as I
could at the stomach wall that lost its elasticity . At the same time, there was
the sound of something collapsing and water poured out . I plunged into the
Han River .
"Puah!"
Fortunately, I didn't see any other ichthyosaurs . Small seawater species

approached with curiosity but no hostility was felt . Not all creatures would
attack humans . Dongho Bridge was over there . I used a piece of the
ichthyosaur corpse as a floatation device and made my way towards dry land
. My skin was cold from the cold water but I couldn't worry about it . After
30 minutes of swimming, my hand reached land .
[A few constellations are nervously looking at you . ]
Normally, danger would immediately come after this message popped up .
[The constellation 'Abyssal Black Flame Dragon' is making an insidious

smile . ]
It was a pity for the constellations but something bad wouldn't happen to me .
It was because I already knew the dangers .
[You have entered the region of the second main scenario . ]
[The land in the scenario area is deeply polluted . ]
[Be careful about your breathing and move underground as quickly as

possible . ]
The message said this but in fact, I shouldn't be above ground from the
moment this scenario started . Why? Look at my skin now .
[You have been exposed to a poisonous fog . ]

The skin touched by the violet fog turned black . Once I followed the source
of the fog with my eyes, I saw a monster making terrible cries . It was a
massive monster over 30 metres big . This fog was the fart of the 7th grade
monster, 'great poisonous rhinoceros . '
The rhino snorted and confronted a monster in the fog, which seemed to be an
insect king species based on the shadow . The struggle in this new world
wasn't just for humans . The monsters were also fighting for their homes . I
moved while holding my breath as much as possible .
They were 7th grade monsters like the ichthyosaur but I couldn't deal with
them right now . In the first place, I could kill the sea commander because I
was prepared .
[You have used the Ellain Monkey's Lungs . ]
The monkey's lungs was an item I bought in advance that could be used as a
substitute for an air purifier for 20 minutes .
[A few constellations admire your readiness!]
The above ground station, Oksu Station, had already been destroyed . The
nearest underground station from here was 'Geumho Station . ' Maybe the
others had moved there . I moved quickly while avoiding the small species
that were eating the corpses . I only had 20 minutes, so I needed to move as
quickly as possible while securing supplies .
The first thing I needed was clothes . My outerwear was melted by the
ichthyosaur's fluids so it was necessary . Of course, there were many of them
all around but… I felt uncomfortable .
…It couldn't be helped . I searched some bodies and grabbed clothes that
roughly fit . Then I headed to a nearby convenience store . I grabbed a few
plastic bags and swept in food randomly . Food would be a valuable trading
item after going underground .
I filled three or four bags like this . It seemed that the colour of the monkey's
lungs was becoming increasingly darker . There wasn't much time left . Then
I heard someone's voice .
"Help…help me . "
There was someone still alive? A young woman was lying down in a corner .
The poisoning was progressing on the surface of the skin, but the toxic
condition wasn't severe due to the mask she was wearing . Her jacket was
half removed and a bit of her skirt was torn .
"Are you okay? Can you stand?"
"Uhhhh…"
Was there such an extra in Ways of Survival? I wanted to take a closer look
but I didn't have enough time . I picked up the woman and ran to Geumho
Station . I turned and a side street appeared . Now the distance to Geumho
Station was 100 metres in a straight line .
I breathed in and started to run with all my strength . I could see the Exit 3
sign in the distance .
… . Closed . Then on the other side? There was a fire shutter down at every
exit due to the disaster situation . I could break the shutter with the thorn but
if I did it wrong, the people inside might be harmed .
"E-Exit 4…"
Unexpectedly, the woman I was carrying was helpful . I ran towards Exit 4 .
Then I found a fire shutter that was rolling down . I placed the thorn in the
gap of the shutter that was trying to close . Somebody yelled out, "Shit, what
is this?"
"Open the door . "
"N-No! You can't come in! Go away!"
"There is a wounded person . "
"We are already in a full state! We don't need any more people!"
It was full of people? Strange . Was there such a development?
"I don't care about that . "
I used the thorn as a lever and lifted the shutter as hard as possible . Since I
used the coins to increase my strength to level 10, I now had the strength of
half a dozen adult males .
"Uwaaaaack!"
There was a loud sound and the people on the other side of the shutter
became nervous .
"R-Run away!"
The scared men escaped into the darkness of the underground passage . I
entered the station safely, lowered the shutter and put the girl down on the
floor .
[You have entered the safety zone . ]
The poisonous fog didn't come down to the underground area . There was no
possible scientific explanation . It was just because of the 'scenario . '
"Put this in your mouth . "
I took off the woman's mask and handed over the monkey's lungs . It wouldn't
completely cure her but it would have a neutralizing effect .
"Umm…" A faint groan emerged from the mouth of the woman . The woman
who was abandoned . I suddenly wondered about her information . This
woman, it was likely that she had died in the original development . A voice
was heard as I was about to use Character List .
"There he is!"
Light from a flashlight approached in the darkness . My eyes narrowed as I

saw men holding metal pipes .
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' frowns at the
appearance of the uninvited people . ]
A big man in the middle opened his mouth . His body was well balanced so
he must be a strong person .
"Who are you?"
At this moment, I was strangely struck dumb . What should I say when this
happened? I thought for a moment before speaking like Yoo Jonghyuk .
"Kim Dokja . "
"…Kim Dokja? That is your name?"
"Yes . "
"Who asked that? What is this bastard?"
It was a more difficult question .
"U-Uh! That woman…" One of the men spotted the woman beside me and
shone the flashlight on her . "What, isn't that woman from the marginalized
group? Didn't you come back with her?"
"T-That is…"
The man's flashlight moved in a harassing manner near the woman's waist .
"…Ha, so it was like that . Cute guys . Why did you do that without Hyung-
nim's [1] permission?"
"Hehe . I'm sorry . "
"No, of course Cheolsoo hyung-nim should be first…hehe, I was going to do

that . "
Cheolsoo? Cheolsoo . Was there a character by that name? I couldn't

remember . He must be insignificant, as opposed to how he looked .
"Hey, hand that woman over to us…huh? What is that?"
The flashlight shone on the convenience store bags on the floor . It was okay
to escape the crisis but the flow was turning out bad .
"Leave that as well . Then you can live . "
To be exact, it wasn't good for these guys, not me .
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' is annoyed at these

people . ]
[The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' is angry with the injustice

occurring . ]
[A bounty scenario has occurred at the request of the constellations!]
[Bounty Scenario – Remove the Interference]
Category: Sub
Difficulty: F
Clear Conditions: The constellations feel great anger at the disruptors who
are obstructing your rapid movements . Neutralize them within the time limit .
Compensation: ???
Failure: ???
I thought it would be like this . Poor bastards . I got up while holding the
thorn . There weren't any minors in the constellations right? I hoped so . It
was because it was now the adult broadcasting time .
[1] Hyung = Older brother . Used by a male towards an older male . Adding
-nim to the end makes it more polite and respectful
Chapter 17
I often thought about it . Why did so many 'predictable villains' appear in
post-apocalyptic stories? It must be the laziness of the authors to think that
crimes such as rape or theft would occur indiscriminately in such a situation .
If the real 'destruction' came, wouldn't humans act more rationally than they
thought?
"It looks like he won't give it . Hey, go ahead and kill him!"
The answer was now right in front of me . I observed the men coming
towards me, as well as the man watching from the rear .
[The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' expects a fair judgment . ]
I once again realized it . The human imagination was cliché, yet real humans
were more cliché than the imagination .
Hwiiik!
The trajectory of the iron pipe moved in a funny manner through the air . It
wasn't a strike with the intent to kill . In fact, it didn't hurt that much .
"I-If you don't run away then you really will die . Get lost!"
The four men surrounded me . One was trembling but the others looked more
relaxed than before . It was probably due to the advantage in numbers .
"What are these brats doing?" Along with the shout, one man rushed forward
. It was clearly a defenseless posture . I moved the thorn .
Puok!
"Aaaaack! My leg! My leg!"
"You bastard!"
"Hit him together!"
The agitated men rushed simultaneously but I wasn't afraid . Their strength
levels were just about 5 . I endured the incoming attacks and silently stabbed
the thorn . The men had their thighs successively pierced and fell to their
knees with a scream . Nevertheless, I didn't kill them . It was because the
scenario clear condition was to 'neutralize' them .
[The constellations of the absolute good system nod at your judgment . ]
[A few constellations laugh at your humanity . ]
If I became a murderer, I might be able to attract the attention of the

constellations but it was only for a while . Instantly raising the threshold of
stimulation wasn't good in the long run .
[There are three minutes to the end of the scenario . ]
Two minutes had passed . Time calculation was important in time attack
scenarios .
"W-What the hell is this bastard? Why won't you die?"
At this time, their leader who was watching the situation from the back came
forward . "You are a fairly tough guy . Everyone back off . I will deal with
him . "
"Cheolsoo hyung-nim! This guy seems to have a pretty strong sponsor!"
"Good . It looks like he has a lot of coins . "
Knuckles shining with a black gloss—they weren't ordinary iron knuckles .

Did he receive it from his sponsor?
Crunch .
There was the relaxed sound of bones cracking from the knuckled hands .
[The character 'Cheolsoo' has used Threaten . ]
[Threaten doesn't work because the overall capabilities gap is too big . ]
"Hoh, aren't you quite good? You aren't getting scared at all . " The man's fist
moved before he finished talking . The attack was aimed exactly at my jaw . I
quickly stepped back . That guy smiled . "Aren't you quite good? Do you
exercise?"
Even if I didn't have a footwork skill, anyone could do this if their agility
exceeded level 10 . Since I previously invested most of my remaining coins
after buying items, the total sum of my body stats now reached 33 . Should I
look at this guy?
Name: Bang Cheolsoo .
Age: 34 years old .
Constellation Sponsor: Monarch of the Small Fries .
Private Attribute: Assault Force Captain (General)
Exclusive Skills: Dogfight Lv . 2, Bluff Lv . 2 .
Stigma: Threaten Lv . 1

Lv . 2 .
Overall Evaluation: A common small fry who was lucky to obtain a sponsor .
He has a tendency to overstate his abilities compared to his actual combat
strength .
Ah…right . Now I remembered .

"Bang Cheolsoo of the Cheoldoo Group . "
"What, you know me?"
"Let's see?"
My memory was dim because he disappeared like the wind at the beginning
of the work, but I fuzzily recalled there was a character called Bang
Cheolsoo . He was the stupidest guy in the group at Geumho Station . As far
as I knew, these guys should've been killed by Yoo Jonghyuk . Why were they
still alive?
"Ohu, perhaps you are of 'that' category? You must've killed people . Isn't that
right? Yes, I feel that we are somewhat alike . "
[The character 'Bang Cheolsoo' has used Bluff . ]
Bluff . It was a skill that anyone who was a thug possessed . It was a good
debuff that could weaken the opponent's attack power, but this case was
different .
[Fourth Wall has blocked the bluff of the character Bang Cheolsoo . ]
[The confidence of the character Bang Cheolsoo is rapidly falling . ]
"Are you ignoring me? You really want to die . " Bang Cheolsoo took a
threatening Greco-Roman wrestling posture and rushed towards me, but that
was only a bluff . It was because he didn't have the 'wrestling' skill .
"Stop beating around the bush and come on . "
"Son of a bitch!"
The key skill that Bang Cheolsoo had was Dogfight Lv . 2 . His combat
power was insignificant unless he got into a melee .
"Die!"
The agility difference was so high that his attacks rarely hit me . I looked at
him with a bit of sympathy . Not all constellations had a desire to raise their
incarnations as the 'protagonist' of the scenario . For example, his
constellation 'Monarch of the Small Fries' was famous for being thrifty with
his incarnations . A masochist who enjoyed using idiots as his incarnation
and watching them be crushed by other incarnations . That was the 'Monarch
of the Small Fries . '
[The constellation 'Monarch of the Small Fries' is delighted . ]
[The constellation 'Monarch of the Small Fries' has sponsored you 100 coins
.]
Despite his incarnation being smashed, he was supporting the enemy .

Originally, I was thinking about ending the time attack in one blow but now
the story was a bit different .
[There are two minutes to the end of the sub scenario . ]
Then I should make the most of the remaining time .
"You rat bastard!" All of his lines were in the style of the Monarch of the
Small Fries . How pitiful . "Haha! I hit you!"
His attack luckily hit but there was little damage . The spot where I was hit
just stung a bit .
"How?"
How? My physique was Lv . 12 . His strength was only Lv . 7 . The disparity

in the overall stats created a huge combat power gap .
"Is it my turn now?"
I touched the cheek of the stupefied Bang Cheolsoo before hitting it as hard
as I could . A few teeth flew out as Bang Cheolsoo screamed . I didn't
hesitate and pierced his arm with the thorn .
"Aaaagh!"
I pinned one of his arms to the wall with the thorn and started the
indiscriminate assault . I chose the areas that were the most painful without
knocking him out, such as the back, thighs and sides .
[The constellation 'Monarch of the Small Fries' is delighted . ]
[The constellation 'Monarch of the Small Fries' has requested an extension of

the sub scenario time . ]
[The sub scenario is extended by one minute . ]
I also paid attention to the parts where the woman had been injured .
"Cough! Kuheok! Kuheeok!"
Blood and flesh were scattered . Broken teeth fell to the ground and the
broken bones twisted abnormally . However, I didn't stop kicking .
"S-Stop! Please! Let Hyung-nim go!"
The men standing to the side exclaimed with panic . I looked over at them
once in a while . Then I looked at the half naked woman lying on the ground .
Humans were weak . How could such weak humans do such cruel things?
They used the excuse of the world being destroyed . They killed, raped
women and stole from others .
Was it because of instincts? I was suddenly curious as I saw Bang Cheolsoo's

eyes stained with fear in front of a stronger violence?
"Why did you do it?" It was a question out of nowhere . In fact, I didn't
expect an answer to this question but at the moment I was about to kick him
again, Bang Cheolsoo opened his eyes .
"Fuck…just kill me you son of a bitch . "
The moment I saw his eyes, I knew he had answered my question in his own
way . A look that didn't show any lingering attachment to life . Yes . It wasn't
because of instincts . Bang Cheolsoo talked in a voice that was subsiding .
"Dog, this dog-like world…"
This guy was a human who had been despairing long before this world was
destroyed . Just like me .
[There are 10 seconds left to the end of the sub scenario . ]
I didn't delay any further and gave a strong kick to his neck . The breath was
knocked out of him and Bang Cheolsoo finally fainted .
[You have met the conditions to clear the sub scenario . ]
[You have earned 300 coins . ]
I hope all of you are happy .
[The constellation 'Monarch of the Small Fries' is satisfied and has

sponsored you 100 coins . ]
The other men crawled and approached me one by one .
"H-How cruel…"
They looked at Bang Cheolsoo, who had been turned into a rag, and then up
at me with fear . It was like they were dogs waiting to be disposed of at a
slaughterhouse . I picked up the collapsed woman and the convenience store
bags . In any case, the world had been destroyed and I had to live a new life .
"Take me to where the group is . "
***
Geumho Station was originally a place that would grow into the region's
base after it was organized by Yoo Jonghyuk . In his first regression, Yoo
Jonghyuk broke through the second main scenario with the Geumho Station
group, allowing the people of the group to occupy a place in the new era .
Even so, that was the first round . By the third round of regression, Yoo
Jonghyuk was different . The 3rd turn Yoo Jonghyuk was a monster who
monopolized everything .
"…Even so, he was someone who would do the basic clean up . "
"Huh?" The man guiding me was surprised .
"I'm just talking to myself . It is a habit . "
[The constellation 'Secretive Plotter' likes your monologues . ]
"Yes…anyway, this way . "
The men of the Cheoldoo Group, who were supporting each other, stopped
moving . We descended to the bottom of the dark platform and found a place
where there was still light . I heard the buzzing sound of people as we went
down the stairs .
"The Cheoldoo Group! People are hurt!"
Some people rushed over to support Bang Cheolsoo's group . There was
more of a system then I thought since people were moving in an orderly
fashion . In the meantime, I saw familiar faces run over .
"Oh my god . Dokja-ssi! Dokja-ssi!"
Fortunately, it looks like nothing happened . I greeted the person, "Yoo

Sangah-ssi . "
"I'm glad . Really, I'm really glad!" Yoo Sangah stood in front of me with a
happy expression . I was startled and offered an awkward handshake . There
were a lot of scrapes on the back of Yoo Sangah's hand, showing she had
suffered quite a hard time in the past four days . I heard a sound and
something became attached to my leg .
"You're alive . " It was Lee Gilyoung .
I stroked the boy's head and asked, "Have you been well?"
Lee Gilyoung nodded . He must be hungry since his cheeks were really thin .
I pulled out a chocolate bar from the bag and placed it in Lee Gilyoung's
hand .
"I knew you were alive, Dokja-ssi . Hah…" Finally, I looked at Lee
Hyunsung . The muscles of his upper half seemed to have become more solid
. Maybe Lee Hyunsung had protected these two . "I'm really sorry . At that
time, I left Dojka-ssi…"
"It was an unavoidable situation . "
"Phew, I'm glad that Yoo Jonghyuk-ssi was right . "
…Yoo Jonghyuk? Why was that name heard here? Lee Hyunsung noticed
after a moment and said, "That, Yoo Jonghyuk said that Dokja-ssi was
probably alive…"
"…Where is Yoo Jonghyuk now?"
"He isn't here now . "
Not here?
"Yoo Jonghyuk-ssi left the station yesterday . So…"
I could determine many things before Lee Hyunsung finished speaking . I see .
It was truly like that . He was a person in a rush .
"That reminds me, there is one more person . "
"Ah, the department head . "
Yoo Sangah didn't finish speaking because a group of men suddenly intruded .
Nonetheless, it was a good thing .
"Everybody, out of the way!"
I didn't have to hear the explanation to see what happened straight away .
Three or four men armed with a hammer or pipe started to surround me .
There was a familiar face among them .
"Y-You…!" Han Myungoh abandoned me on the Even Bridge and now he

looked like he had seen a ghost . Han Myungoh must've joined this group .
"G-Get rid of that guy! He is a very bad person! He shouldn't be here!"
A thief was always the one who felt pins and needles . Han Myungoh started
exclaiming wildly . However, I noticed that the other men looked at each
other and didn't easily move . There was something weird . Han Myungoh
was placed in the centre yet they didn't listen to him?
"Haha, Han hyung . Everyone should get along so why don't you stop?"
"Ah, t-that…"
"You are a new person . "
The man split apart to the sides and a path was formed . A slim man
appeared among them . I could tell just by looking in his eyes . This guy had a
sponsor .
"Nice to meet you . Can I ask what your name is?"
"Kim Dokja . "
"Dokja-ssi . I see . I am Cheon Inho . "
Cheon Inho? It felt like a name I should remember . I inserted strength to the
hand holding the thorn . It looked like this guy was the leader of the Cheoldoo
Group . He lost half of his men to me so he came here to make trouble .
"I heard the story from those you came with . You fought a monster and saved
my group members . "
…What?
"Everyone, please gather! We have a brave new group member!"
At Cheon Inho's words, people started to turn this way one by one . It was at
this time that I knew . It was impossible for the charisma of Han Myungoh to
gather this much power . Cheon Inho was the real leader of this bunch .
"Wah! It is food!"
Hungry eyes fell on the convenience store bags . Then Cheon Inho spoke as if
he had been waiting, "He delivered it exactly to us . He is a rare good person
."
The words made all the eyes look at me like I was a savior . The mother
holding the child and the elderly man who hurt his leg were looking at me
earnestly .
Cheon Inho…I seemed to remember . Yes, there was this guy in the Geumho
station group .
[The constellation 'Secretive Plotter' is excited . ]
In this ruined world, the real danger wasn't people like Bang Cheolsoo .
Humans moving while feeling despair weren't the least bit dangerous to me .
The really dangerous people were those who used the despair of others as a
fertilizer for power . Just like this guy .
"Welcome to Geumho Station, Kim Dokja-ssi . "
Cheon Inho was laughing on the inside while gazing at me . He chuckled

while shaking my hand . Cheon Inho would never know . At this moment, his
future had been decided .
Chapter 18
Despite the interference of Cheon Inho, the constellations didn't ask for a
bounty scenario . In other words, it wasn't the best time to deal with him .
For around half a day, I focused on grasping the situation of Geumho Station .
It was Lee Hyunsung who mainly gave information . "Currently, there are 86
people in Geumho Station . Ah, I guess it is 87 people now with Dokja-ssi . "
"It is less than I thought . "
"Yes . When the scenario broke out, only those near the station and those on
the train survived . Everyone didn't say it but perhaps in the first scenario…"
I didn't need to be told the next words . I could see it from the expressions of
the people . Those who survived had trampled on someone's life . All the
humans here were murderers .
"Currently, Geumho Station is divided into two groups . Strictly speaking, it

is one group and the rest . "
Lee Hyunsung looked at the people with a dark expression . There were men
armed with iron pipes or other instruments . It was clear which was the
faction in power .
"Believe in me! The group president is working hard and everyone will soon
be rescued . " The youngest son of Hankyung Group, Han Myungoh cried out .
"Hyung-nim is right, everyone . Don't lose hope . We will be able to led . "
The one who embraced Han Myungoh and practically led the group was
Cheon Inho . They were the 'mainstream group . '
"Mother, I'm bored…can't I play a game on the phone?"
"Hold on for a moment . The rescue team will come soon . "
"The government will act . It isn't that easy to collapse a country . "
Then the people who were protected by the mainstream group and wanted to
get on with their lives were the 'marginalized group . ' Their will was too
weak to be killers . Even if 100 murderers were gathered together, they
would be divided between the weak and the strong . Maybe they were
thinking that they weren't murderers . They all believed it was unavoidable .
Lee Hyunsung watched the mainstream group inciting the people and said,
"Food distribution is determined by the mainstream group . Convenience
stores and restaurants in the region have already been robbed…the foods that
can be eaten right now are almost gone . "
"I see . "
"It is the reason why some people from the mainstream group were sent
above ground for food collection . Heewon-ssi, who you brought in, went
with them . "
"Heewon-ssi…?"
"Ah, it is the name of the woman who Dokja-ssi saved . "
I looked at the woman who lay on the subway bench . Under the bright light,
her beauty could be seen . Her raised cheeks and gentle features meant she
must've often heard she was attractive . Thanks to the monkey's lungs, her
colour was much brighter than it was this morning .
"Is Heewon-ssi the only one who didn't come back?"
"No . In fact, a few more people went out this morning but only those from
the marginalized group didn't return . "
"They didn't come back?"
"Yes . " Lee Hyunsung's expression became sad again . He thought he roughly
knew what happened . I grabbed Lee Hyunsung's shoulder . I knew for sure
after actually touching him . He truly was the steel sword . His strength
would soon exceed level 10 .
"W-Why are you…?"
"Lee Hyunsung-ssi should've received a love call but you didn't accept . "
"Ah, that…" Objectively, Lee Hyunsung's combat power was higher than
Bang Cheolsoo . There was no way Cheon Inho wouldn't aim for him . "I
can't explain it but I thought I shouldn't accept . I don't know much about
morals or ethics but…" Lee Hyunsung scratched his head like he was
embarrassed . "I felt that something wasn't right . "
Not right…
It wasn't an answer but I felt it was true . Indeed, Lee Hyunsung was Lee
Hyunsung .
"Don't forget this heart . "
That way, I could continue to believe in him . I heard a cute sound from
somewhere and looked back, seeing Yoo Sangah and Lee Gilyoung looking
up at me . Their faces were like baby birds waiting for the mother bird,
making me laugh .
"That reminds me, it is already evening . Aren't you hungry? Take this one by
one . " I handed over the food from the convenience store one by one .
"Ah . Really? Can I?"
"This time is free . But next time, you should pay for it . "
"Huh? H-How much…?"
"Don't you all have coins? It is 10 coins for one . "
"T-That…"
Confusion filled the faces of Yoo Sangah and Lee Hyunsung . They looked
like they hadn't expected my words .
"Of course . I will pay right now . I don't need freebies . " Surprisingly, the
one who spoke was the woman who had been lying on the bench . She had
regained consciousness . "I am Jung Heewon . Thank you for your help this
morning . "
"It is nothing . " I thought it was just a cute mask but I could see that it was a
prejudice .
"Yoo Sangah-ssi, Lee Hyunsung-ssi . Everyone, please wake up . It isn't the

time to be making this look . This food, he obtained it by risking his life . Do
you expect to get it for free?" There was almost no expression on the face
that spoke without hesitation .
"Ah…" Yoo Sangah turned red like she had woken up . "I was too short-
sighted, I'm sorry . Of course we should pay…it is right . I don't like freebies
either . I hate depending on other people . "
"I also agree with Yoo Sangah-ssi . I will pay coins from now on . "
I was a little surprised by the unexpected reaction . Indeed, just because it

was an apocalypse didn't mean there was only one type of person . I replied,
"If you insist…I understand . Does everyone know how to exchange coins?"
"Yes . I learned a few days ago . Touch each other's index finger, um, and…"
"Just state how many coins you want to exchange . "
Starting from Jung Heewon, Yoo Sangah and Lee Hyunsung paid 10 coins in
exchange for food . It was fortunate that their resistance wasn't bigger than
what I thought . I didn't do this in order to get a few coins . At first, this
judgment might seem harsh but people would soon realize this choice was
right .
['Lee Gilyoung' has paid you 20 coins . ]
"Huh? You gave me more than 10 coins?"
"It is the price for the chocolate bar during the day . "
Lee Gilyoung's expression while speaking was quite good . Maybe the fastest
to adapt to a new world wasn't an adult but a child . It was easier for
children to break common sense .
"Will Dokja-ssi keep staying with us?"
"Ah, that…"
"Dokja-ssi . " It wasn't Lee Hyunsung who called out to me . I looked back
and saw Cheon Inho from the mainstream group . Yes, I thought he would be
back soon .
"Can I talk with you for a while?"
Bang Cheolsoo was missing some teeth and glaring at me from behind Cheon
Inho . He stared at me before turning his head away . A foolish fellow .
"Okay, let's talk . "
I nodded and Cheon Inho spoke with a satisfied expression, "Then can the
rest of you vacate this place for a moment? I want to talk to Dokja-ssi alone .
"
"Ah, that…"
"No, you don't have to go . You can listen . "
Cheon Inho's eyes twitched at my words . Lee Hyunsung stopped as he was

about to retreat .
"Hmmm, is that so? Well…I don't care . "
He acted like they were free to listen . Cheon Inho wiped the bench and sat
down . Men from the Cheoldoo Group appeared on both sides of him and
handed him a cigarette and lighter . He had seen too many movies . "You
seem to have a nature that dislikes cumbersome things, so I will get to the
point . "
"Yes . "
"Join our group . " It was an expected offer . "I can offer Dokja-ssi a high
position in our group . I want to lead the group together with you . "
"Why me?"
"Shouldn't you know why?" Cheon Inho glanced towards the injured
Cheoldoo Group members . "Dokja-ssi is a hero who saved people from
monsters . A hero needs such a place . "
It was an interesting way of thinking . He would take advantage of my

presence .
"And if I refuse?"
"Refuse? How interesting . I never thought about that . " Cheon Inho blew out
cigarette smoke towards me . "Dokja-ssi, this isn't a favour . You have a duty
to do this . Can't you see the poor people here?"
People were looking this way with scruffy faces . There were crying children
and tired elderly people .
"It isn't a big story . I am asking you to work together for survival . Dokja-ssi,
don't you have the strength?"
"What exactly do you want?"
"I need someone to be a hitman . " Hitman? "Until a few days ago, there was
someone else doing the job . He procured food alone and hunted in the
tunnels . To be exact, we took it one-sidedly . "
I didn't need to ask . This was the story of Yoo Jonghyuk .
"Then he suddenly left last night . "
"So you need someone to replace him?"
"I think your strength is proven with Cheolsoo-ssi . "

Lee Hyunsung and Jung Heewon's eyes widened . Now they noticed what
was going on .
"It isn't bad for Dokja-ssi . You are the hero of the people and will be the
leader of the group with us . Everyone will like you and also…"
I interrupted, "I'm sorry but I can't be responsible for anyone . I don't want to
join your group . "
"Hrmm . Is that so?"
"Above all, the way you run the group doesn't fit me . "
I looked at the healthy members of the Cheoldoo Group and the sickly-
looking members of the marginalized group . In particular, Jung Heewon was
looking at the Cheon Inho as if he was her mortal enemy .
"Is that so? It is fine . However, if you change your mind, come back anytime
."
"That will not happen . "
"Haha, it remains to be seen . "
It didn't take long to find out what Cheon Inho's words meant . As the
members of the Cheoldoo Group retreated, the other group members
approached as if they had been waiting . It was the people of the
marginalized group . They grabbed me and raised their voices .
"Hey, is the rumour true?"
"Are you really monopolizing the food?"
"Are you going to eat it all when there is enough to share with everyone?"
"We are all staying here! Why are you the only one to have it?"
"Leave the food to Inho-ssi! He will distribute it fairly!"

I knew what was going on . I could see the smiling face of Cheon Inho in the
rear of the people . His lips were moving .
'Choose . '
Will I give food and become the hero? Or would I be the villain and
monopolize it alone? If I chose to be the hero, I would fall into Cheon Inho's
game . After the food was distributed, I would have to hunt for food with the
group members and would someday get stabbed in the back . On the other
hand, I would be isolated in a group in a moment if I monopolized the food
alone .
[The eyes of a few constellations are shining . ]
[The constellation 'Secretive Plotter' has snorted . ]
As the people became heated up, Cheon Inho came forward .
"Ahh, everyone . Calm down . There seems to be a misunderstanding . Kim

Dokja-ssi isn't such a person . " What was this? A decoy? "Kim Dokja-ssi
decided to work with us . The food he brought today will be left to the
mainstream group and will be shared fairly . He also promised to continue to
work with us―"
Of course, he believed I would choose him . It was hard to listen anymore .
"Stop . "
I worried about it for a short moment . What would Yoo Jonghyuk do? Ah,
that's it . The answer was that he wasn't here right now . However, I wasn't
Yoo Jonghyuk .
"Of course I will give out food . " I saw Cheon Inho's lips curve upwards .
But people should listen to the end . "However, it isn't for free . "
Unlike Yoo Jonghyuk, I wouldn't throw everything away to move forward .

But I wouldn't be responsible for everyone . Food was given but it wouldn't
be for free . People were puzzled as if they didn't understand the words .
"W-Wait a minute! It isn't free?"
"I'll tell you . I don't intend to monopolize the food . But I won't give food to
Cheon Inho's group . I'm not UNICEF and I don't trust them . " I smiled at
Cheon Inho . "I will make a deal with you . I will sell you the food for a fair
price . "
"S-Sell?"
"What…?"
"Uh, how much…money?"
In the distance, I could see Cheon Inho's face stiffening . I laughed as I faced
him .
"No, I only accept coins . "
***
After a while, only the people in the marginalized group with a relationship
with me returned .
"That…D-Dokja-ssi . Is this a good choice?"
"Sheesh, is there anything free in life? Dokja-ssi, you said it well . I feel
refreshed . " Jung Heewon dismissed Lee Hyunsung's concern . After I made
the 'trade' declaration, many citizens turned away from me . Maybe they were
disappointed .
"I agree with Heewon-ssi . The people here are too tame to the mainstream
group . "
"That's right . The sons of bitches…Geumho Station is currently in their

palms . People are treated as cattle and are sometimes taken to a
slaughterhouse . Just like myself this morning . "
Jung Heewon's body trembled . In fact, it wasn't me but the mainstream group
monopolizing the food . They monopolized the food on the pretext of 'fair
distribution' and fed it to the tamed people . Humans were the weakest when
they believed someone protected them . Once authority was established in a
one-sided relationship, people started to depend on them .
"I agree . That's why I believe that Dokja-ssi's declaration today was very
meaningful . People need to have the will to do something on their own .
However…" Lee Hyunsung looked towards the food . "Not even one was
sold . 50 coins for one, isn't this price too expensive? Why don't you make it
10 coins like you did with us…?"
It wasn't unreasonable to think so . People only paid attention to the

mainstream group and showed no signs of looking this way . People still
needed time . I responded calmly, "Let's wait a little longer . "
Then night came . The sound of huge monsters was heard intermittently from
the ground and people often had nightmares . Lee Gilyoung and Yoo Sangah
fell asleep first while Jung Heewon was dozing off .
Lee Hyunsung said, "Dokja-ssi should sleep as well . I will stand vigil . "
"Nope . It is okay . Lee Hyunsung-ssi can sleep first . "
"But you will be tired . "
"I have work to do . "
"Work to do?"
I pointed behind Lee Hyunsung . Surprisingly, there were the shadows of

people . It wasn't just one .
"That…are you still trading the food?"
Finally, the people started to move .

Chapter 19
The next morning, I was almost out of supplies . Jung Heewon stared at the
convenience store bags as if she couldn't believe it . "Oh my god, it is sold
out?"
"Yes . "
"Ha, really funny . Everyone was just watching and now…"
"Nope, it wasn't just the marginalized group . "
The guests who came in the middle of the night weren't just members of the
marginalized group .
"Kim Dokja-ssi, you are making the worst choice . " Among them was Cheon
Inho . "You will regret it . "
More than half the food I had was taken by the mainstream group . Of course,
they paid the exact amount . Jung Heewon was enraged after hearing the story
. "Wait a minute . Then the mainstream group will just monopolize the food
again?"
"Something like that . "
"No, what is this? Weren't you going to weaken the power of the mainstream
group by promoting transactions among the people?"
It was an unexpected insight . I responded with a bit of admiration, "That's

correct . That was the intent . I wanted people to move voluntarily . "
"Then why did you sell food to the mainstream group? The situation won't
change!"
"It has changed . I have obtained coins . "

"Huh?" It was 1,450 coins, a huge income for one night . "No…what is
Dokja-ssi thinking? Sangah-ssi, can we really trust this man?"
Yoo Sangah flinched as attention suddenly turned to her but then she smiled
brightly . "I believe in him . "
It was burdensome .
"Dokja-ssi, did you leave enough food for yourself?"
"Nope, I sold it . "
Jung Heewon's mouth fell open as if she was dumbfounded . At that time,
someone poked my cheek . I turned my head and found a biscuit .
"Huh? You want me to eat it?"
Nod nod . The head moved cutely . I smiled, took the biscuit and put it in Lee
Gilyoung's mouth .
"I'm okay . You eat it . Ah, I should tell you something… everyone, do you
still have the food you ate yesterday?"
"Yes, I have it . "
"I have a bit left . "
"Why? Do you want to buy it back? I will sell it . " Jung Heewon waved the
biscuit in a playful manner .
"No, you should eat it now . "
"Huh?"
"Eat it all by today . You should do it now . " I repeatedly stressed . "Or you
will regret it . "
Jung Heewon cried out, "Why…no, wait a minute . Sangah-ssi, what are you
doing now? Why are you listening to him?"
"There is a reason why Dokja-ssi would say this . " Yoo Sangah smiled
sweetly and opened a bag of biscuits . Lee Hyunsung was confused but ate
the food . Meanwhile, Lee Gilyoung had eaten it the moment I spoke . He was
a good listener .
"Ah well…I will leave one . "
"I won't stop you . "
I shrugged at Jung Heewon's words . It was up to her to regret it . At lunch

time, there was a major announcement from the mainstream group . Cheon
Inho stood on a platform surrounded by people and said, "We will limit the
food ration from today . The allocation is three biscuits per person . And―"
People became irritated before the speech was over .
"What? Three biscuits? How can we live on that?"
"That's right! Don't the scouts get more food? Do you think we don't know?"
Despite being cursed at, Cheon Inho just laughed calmly . "Your words are
correct . Yes, the scouts receive more rations . If you want more food, please
apply to be a scout . "
"Very few people have come back after applying to be a scout! The Cheoldoo
Group members are the ones who always come back!"
"Do you want us to die now?"
Cheon Inho was nonchalant despite the violent reactions of the citizens .
"Those people were just unlucky . You know that it is terribly dangerous
outside . Why don't you obtain food yourself if you are dissatisfied?"
"T-That…"
The people closed their mouths dumbly . If they went out now, they would
die . Everyone knew this . Cheon Inho wasn't finished . "Ah, there is a way to
get food without being a scout . "
"What is it?"
"A deal . We will be happy to exchange food for anything we determine to be

of value . Every person can give something different . Isn't that right?"
Cheon Inho's cold gaze caused the people to tremble . It was mostly the
people who came to me yesterday and bought food .
[The character 'Cheon Inho' has activated the 'Incite Lv . 2' skill . ]
"Originally, I wasn't going to do this, but yesterday, Kim Dokja-ssi told me

something nice . That's right, everyone . Is there anything free in the world? If
you want food, you have to prove your worth . This is the way it is . Haha,
thank you for telling me something good, Kim Dokja-ssi . "
…Look at this? At this moment, everyone's attention was focused on me .

Their eyes were mostly filled with resentment .
"Because of that bastard…"
People wanted to be stupid and Cheon Inho had the 'Incite' skill . It was a
skill that most good group leaders would have . But this way, the hostility
would turn towards me again…
I looked at the back of Cheon Inho . It was a cute level, at least compared to
the people at Chungmuro and Seoul Station . The people gathered in front of
the podium were already trying to bargain .
"I-I will buy it with coins . How much do you want?"
"200 coins . "
"Huh? But I don't have that many coins . "
"Then go away . "
200 coins for one piece of food, even the dokkaebi was likely to pass out .
One of the Cheoldoo Group member selling food saw my look and trembled .
He had a bandage around his thigh and seemed to be one of the guys I beat up
yesterday .
"Did I ever say thank you for yesterday?" A voice was heard . I suddenly
turned my head and saw Jung Heewon standing nearby .
"I think I heard it . "
"Still, I want to thank you again . " I wanted to say something but Jung
Heewon's eyes were fixed on the injured Cheoldoo Group member . "The
one with the injured leg, he was the one who tried to rape me yesterday . "
"…I see . "
"Don't touch him because I will kill him myself . Understood?"
Her killing intent was impressive . Was she chosen by a sponsor or was it a
late blooming attribute?
I was a little worried about using this skill . This woman would've died if I
hadn't saved her . Would she be registered as a character?
Name: Jung Heewon
Age: 27 years old .
Constellation Sponsor: None (Three constellations are currently showing

Private Attribute: Crouching Figure (General)
Exclusive Skills: Demon Slaying Lv . 1, Kendo Lv . 1 .
Stigma: None
Lv . 4 .
Overall Evaluation: She is a 'Crouching Figure' with enormous potential .

The attribute information isn't verified yet because the attribute hadn't
blossomed .
Fortunately, her information appeared . It was different from Yoo Sangah,

Lee Gilyoung and Han Myungoh . Was she originally not abandoned? By the
way, it was a very interesting private attribute .
'Crouching Figure . '
It didn't seem big based on the name, but it was one of the few 'super
evolutionary' attributes in Ways of Survival . 'Crouching Figure' was a
general rated attribute, but it could reach a rare or legendary rating
depending on the occasion . One of the 100 strongest people in Ways of
Survival, the Crazy Butcher, evolved from 'Crouching Figure . '
Jung Heewon . I thought she was just a passing person but I might have to
consider taking her as a colleague . It would take a while to grow her 'Demon
Slaying' skill but this woman could become a powerful hitman if she was
raised well .
"By the way, Dokja-ssi is very calm . "
Calm… It might seem like that . I stated, "I am familiar with situations like
this in the novel . "
"Huh? Does that make sense… Wait a minute . Where are you going?"
I didn't answer and descended from the platform . Jung Heewon wanted to
come with me but I reached out a hand to stop her .
"It's okay . "
Jung Heewon landed lightly below the platform . I walked along the railway
tracks and looked at the tunnel to Yaksu Station . It was pitch-dark and the
inside wasn't visible, but it smelt terrible . It was a bloody smell .
"You aren't going inside are you?" Jung Heewon asked . "Everyone who went
that way has died . The thugs or anyone else . Everyone who goes inside will
unconditionally die . "
Her words were wrong . Not everyone died . At least one person had already
gone down this tunnel and moved on to the next station . We climbed onto the
platform again . We had been gone for quite some time but the line of people
queuing to trade food was still long . Some people who protested against the
mainstream group were beaten up and other paid unusual prices for the food .
Shortly afterwards, Jung Heewon saw a few young women from the
marginalized group sneak into the back of a tarp and she became furious .
"Ah, really annoying . Did you see that?"
"I saw it . "
Cheon Inho had said it . 'Anything' could be exchanged for food, but the girls
who just entered weren't carrying anything . Jung Heewon sprang to her feet .
"I can't just watch this . "
"What will you do?"
"Stop it . I have to tell them not to do it, no matter the circumstances!"
"Then those women will starve . "
"Are you just going to watch?"
"Yes, I think you should just watch this time . "
"What do you mean by that?"
I received Jung Heewon's contemptuous gaze before saying, "Jung Heewon-

ssi, stopping those women won't solve the current problem . Even if you stop
them now, something similar will occur late at night . "
"…Then I will stop them again . I will stop it and stop it . "
"Then what about their food? Among those who just entered the tarp, there is
a mother with a child . If that child starves to death, will Jung Heewon-ssi be
responsible for the child's death?"
Jung Heewon's eyes shook . She lowered her head as if to hide her
expression . "Then what can I do? The alternative…"
I looked at Jung Heewon . With this, Jung Heewon wouldn't do anything

unexpected . She was a 'Crouching Figure' with 'Demon Slaying . '
Depending on how she acted, Jung Heewon might evolve into an
indiscriminate murderer .
"Jung Heewon-ssi, the key to this problem is food . Isn't that right?"
"…That's right . "
"Then we need to remove the cause of the problem . "
"Huh…?"
I looked at my watch instead of answering . It was time .
Kwajijijik!
Yes, he showed up . The air split apart and a familiar figure was revealed .
Screams came from everywhere . The nightmare of humanity that opened up
this tragedy .
[H-How are you all doing? Haven't you been free for a while?]
The dokkaebi .
"A-Aaaagh!"
The people panicked at the appearance of the dokkaebi . It was never a good
thing when this guy showed up . Even Jung Heewon, who was full of energy,
flinched momentarily . By the way, it wasn't Bihyung . Originally, Bihyung
was the dokkaebi responsible for all nearby channels, but this was a different
guy . Unlike the pure white fur of Bihyung, this dokkaebi had black fur .
[M-My friend who was originally in charge of this channel is undergoing
disciplinary action… S-So, I am responsible for this scenario . ]
The dokkaebi's timid tone was very memorable .
[T-Then everyone . D-Don't you look very peaceful? T-That Bihyung, he

pretended to be pretentious only to set this level of scenario difficulty…]
"W-What are you saying? Tell us what you want!"
[H-Hik . Don't be angry . Everyone . A-Anyway, I came for you guys…]
"For us?"
"T-Then give us food!"
[F-Food? Aha…if you want food…]
After his words ended, the dokkaebi moved his hand .
[A scenario penalty has been added . ]
[From now on, food stockpiling is limited . ]
[All existing stockpiled food has disappeared . ]
"U-Uhh! What?"
The people with emergency food screamed . Whether it was from the
mainstream group or the marginalized group, everything that was called
'food' floated in the air .
[He, hehe . Then everyone . You can't . Y-You have to think about how to
break the scenario . ]
Susuk .
The canned food, biscuits, calorie bars, etc . The emergency food gathered
by the people were destroyed with one gesture from the dokkaebi . The
people's expressions became grim when they saw the food disappearing .
[Y-You want to eat? In any case, Earth trash…]
His tone suddenly changed . I seemed to remember his name . According to

the original setting, there was one dokkaebi like this . His tone was timid but
he was more cruel than any other dokkaebi . In the distance, Cheon Inho was
watching me with confused eyes .
[Everyone, let's have fun from now on . Hehe…]
It was followed by system messages .
[A scenario penalty has been added . ]
[The 'survival cost' clause has been added . ]
[From now on, 100 coins will be deducted every night for the 'survival cost .
' If you can't pay the 'survival cost,' you will die . ]
[The 'survival cost' penalty will be maintained until the second main scenario
is cleared . ]
I laughed as I read the rising messages . Yes, now it was like Ways of
Survival .
Chapter 20
[T-Then I will let everyone take care of it! Yihihihit!] The dokkaebi said
these words and disappeared .
A food penalty and survival penalty . I already knew about the former penalty
. However, the latter wasn't in the original Ways of Survival . Maybe my
contract with Bihyung caused this development . Jung Heewon confirmed that
the biscuit in her pocket had disappeared and asked in a soft voice, "Dokja-
ssi, did you perhaps know something like this would hap―"
"I did expect it . I thought about what the dokkaebis would do first to harass
humans . "
"…Aren't you really good at making predictions?"
I called Lee Hyunsung and the others over . The situation was created and
now it was time to move .
"Give back our food!"
"How, how did this happen?"
The people of the marginalized group were crying . Cheon Inho and the
mainstream group were also devastated by the sudden food shortage . My
eyes met Cheon Inho's, who then bit his lip .
[Perhaps…were you aware of it? No, that's impossible . ] If I could read his
thoughts then that's what he would be thinking .
[You have accurately read the thoughts of character 'Cheon Inho . ']
[Your understanding of the character 'Cheon Inho' has increased . ]
…My understanding rose from this sort of thing? I looked at other people's
expressions and tried to guess what they were thinking . However, the
previous messages didn't pop up again . Meanwhile, Cheon Inho quickly
gathered the people together in order to organize the chaos .
"Everyone, gather together . I will give you an emergency notice . "
The contents of the notice were simple: The situation had become worse so
more 'scouts' from the marginalized group were needed . They had to hurry .
Now there was no food underground .
"We won't distribute food to people who don't participate as scouts . "
Despite the hardline declaration, there was no backlash from the citizens .
No, they couldn't . It was an inevitable result in this situation . The people
noticed it and volunteered to be scouts one by one . The food had
disappeared but hope remained on Cheon Inho's face . As the situation
became worse, more control was passed onto the mainstream group .
Lee Hyunsung became anxious when he saw this and opened his mouth,
"Dokja-ssi, what now?"
"Of course, we have to go and get food . "
The expressions of the party members became tense at these words . Obtain
food . This meant only one thing .
"Then we have to be scouts? There is still food remaining aboveground . "
"Nope, we won't go aboveground . If we go there, we will unconditionally

die . " I looked at a gas mask on the floor . This tattered gas mask couldn't
stop the poisonous fog .
Lee Hyunsung muttered, "We need to obtain food aboveground…"
"Lee Hyunsung-ssi . The world has changed . Then the food needs to change .
"
I looked at the tunnel to Yaksu Station .
"Wait a minute . Dokja-ssi…don't tell me?"

"That's right . "
In this world, humans were no longer the top predators . Even if we weren't
predators, we didn't necessarily have to be prey .
"We will hunt monsters . "
***
After a while, several people from the marginalized group, including myself,
were standing in front of the tunnel towards Yaksu Station .
"I see . You are going to enter the railway track?" I thought Cheon Inho would
challenge us when we refused to join the scouting group, but he seemed
relieved that I was out of the group . He might think I was a threat to his own
power . "Well, looking at it in the long run, a team dedicated to attacking the
scenario is required . Come back safely . "
He was a funny guy . He spoke like he was the captain but the time for him to
be finished wasn't far off .
[Your understanding of the character 'Cheon Inho' has reached a certain level
.]
I see…I got it now . There were two major cases of character 'understanding'
rising . One was when I got the liking or trust of the character . The second
was when I accurately guessed what the character was thinking . Maybe now
was the latter case .
[The character 'Cheon Inho' is suspicious of you . ]
According to the accumulated understanding value, a vague idea of the

person's emotions could be obtained .
"Oh, can one of my group members join? I'd like to get some information on
the attack . "
Indeed, Cheon Inho wouldn't let us go so easily . I stared at the man behind
him . It was the person who would go with us and an unlucky fellow .
"I-I have to go with them?"
"Eh, why else are you here, Han hyung? Didn't you want to reconcile with
Dokja-ssi last night?"
"T-That…"
Cheon Inho's party member who joined us was Department Head Han
Myungoh .
"D-Dokja-ssi . " If you don't mind, I will go…"
"I understand . Let's go together . "
Han Myungoh was surprised when I responded readily . He thought I would

refuse . Lee Hyunsung had a worried face but I had an idea . In any case, the
survivors party of five people from Carriage 3807, consisting of me, Lee
Hyunsung, Lee Gilyoung, Yoo Sangah and Han Myungoh was reformed .
"Can I come as well?"
"…Is it okay even if your body isn't fully healed?"
"This much is fine . "
There was one more . Including Jung Heewon, there were a total of six
people in the party . It was a lot for a small party . Of course, the number of
people wasn't much in front of the upcoming crisis .
[A new sub-scenario has arrived!]
[Second Scenario – Food Acquisition]
Category: Sub
Difficulty: E
Clear Conditions: Directly hunt the monsters that can be used as food and
cook them .
Time Limit: None
Failure: ???
As soon as they stepped foot in the tunnel, a sub-scenario flew in . Food

acquisition . It was a sub-scenario we had to go through before entering the
second main scenario .
[A few constellations are anticipating your performance . ]
The darkness of the tunnel became apparent before we even moved 10 steps .
I lit up the tunnel with a flashlight but the outline of the surrounding area
wasn't visible at all . It was proof of a curtain that was blocking the light .
The real thing would be beyond this curtain .
"Dokja-ssi, wait a minute . It is really dangerous from here on . " Jung

Heewon, who walked beside me, stopped first . "Are we really going this
way? No matter how I look, it seems like suicide . There is also Gilyoung . "
"In fact, I was concerned from the beginning . It isn't too late so how about
we leave Gilyoung behind? And if possible, the women…"
"Lee Hyunsung-ssi, I'm not as good as you but I know how to fight . I took
some kendo lessons . " Jung Heewon replied .
"But…"
An unnecessary controversy was about to heat up the atmosphere so I

interrupted, "Lee Hyunsung-ssi . I told you before . The world has changed .
It is biased that a woman is physically weak . Right now, everyone can
become stronger by raising their stats . But Jung Heewon-ssi, there is also a
problem with your words . "
"…What is it?"
"Just as a woman isn't weak, a child also isn't weak . Gilyoung, show them . "
Lee Gilyoung came forward . He looked around for a while before sitting on
the tunnel floor and reaching out his hand . Jung Heewon's eyes widened .
"Oh my god, what is that?"
"S-Shit! Cockroaches!" Han Myungoh cried out with fear .
The cockroach that appeared in the distance was connected to Lee Gilyoung's
fingertips with a faint solid line . The cockroach listened to Lee Gilyoung's
words like a well-behaved dog and disappeared into the darkness .
"My attribute is Insect Collector . "
Insect Collector . Lee Gilyoung possessed the rare ability to communicate

simply with insects through his 'Diverse Communication' skill .
"There is nothing in front of us . It is safe for 100 steps forward . " Lee
Gilyoung showed an overwhelming scouting power and the other people
made a stunned expression . Lee Gilyoung spoke to them with a bold
expression, "Thank you for your concern . But I didn't follow all of you for
you to take care of me . "
"Ah, yes . " Jung Heewon nodded with a sour expression . Lee Gilyoung
came to my side and I stroked his hair . Lee Gilyoung's attribute hadn't been
seen in the original Ways of Survival . It wasn't a wrong choice to save Lee
Gilyoung in the beginning . We passed a clear barrier and entered the full-
fledged darkness .
[You have entered a dangerous area . ]
"Y-Yoo Sangah-ssi . It is dangerous to hold my hand while walking . "
"…Aren't you more afraid than I am?"

"N-No!"
The air inside the curtain was sticky from the humidity .
"Reduce the light . " I ordered .
Yoo Sangah immediate covered the flashlight . Since this model didn't have a
light control function, she had to adjust the light with her hand .
"Eew . Don't shine it downwards . " Jung Heewon felt nauseous when she
checked the ground . There were torn bodies . The bodies of those who tried
to move through here were scattered at their feet . Yoo Sangah closed her
eyes tightly, Han Myungoh shook and even the bold Lee Hyunsung started
sweating . Lee Gilyoung was surprisingly calm, with not the slightest bit of
fear on his face . I felt a bit worried . This boy, did he think it was all a
game?
"There is something that isn't human . " As Lee Gilyoung said, it wasn't only
the bodies of humans on the ground . There was something the size of a fully-
grown wolf . The bodies of mole-like creatures were scattered all over the
place .
The 9th grade underground species, the ground rat . It was a name
reminiscent of bug on Earth, but a name was just a name . They were
underground piranhas . The ground rats were persistent hunters who
burrowed through the ground in groups and aimed at their prey . However,
the ground rats collapsed like they had received a bombardment . Jung
Heewon sighed, "…Who the hell did this?"
Obviously, there was only one human who could turn the ground rats into this
. It was Yoo Jonghyuk . He proceeded to the next station through this path
alone . I couldn't help wondering . Originally, it was supposed to be tonight
or tomorrow when the third turn Yoo Jonghyuk moved to the next station .
Why was he so hasty? Did he become impatient? What was the reason?
"Dokja-ssi, can we use this for food?"

"The scenario said that we have to 'hunt' it ourselves so maybe it isn't
possible . "
"…Well, it is kind of uncomfortable . What about cooking? Do you want to

roast it on a fire?"
It could be roasted . The problem was that it must be a special fire .
"Heewon-ssi, you said you were good at kendo?"
"Uh, it is a bit much to say I am good…but what are you doing now?"
I stabbed the body of the ground rat and started to cut it with a knife . I didn't
know when I read it in the novel but it didn't go as well as I thought . After
somehow getting rid of the tough skin, I managed to remove the spine bones .
This was the first time so I left many scratches, but it was usable .
"Why are you taking that?"
"You need a weapon for kendo . "
The stone hog's thorn wasn't enough for everyone and the spine of the ground
rat consisted of a single bone, making it a pretty good weapon at the
beginning of the scenario . After cutting the cartilage leading to the leg and
shaping it, the bone actually took the shape of a knife . I gave it to Jung
Heewon .
"Thank you . Suddenly I feel like I'm back in the Paleolithic age . "
"You need to grind it a bit more for it to be useful . There are rocks around so
skillfully grind the blade . "
"Huhu, understood . Captain . " Jung Heewon started to grind the blade with
a slightly excited voice . I looked up and saw Lee Hyunsung watching the
scene with a bit of envy .
"Do you want one?"
"Eh, you will make me one?"

"All of you come closer . It is better if you learn how to do it . Let's make it
together . "
In fact, this was also my first time trying it . I wouldn't have been able to do it
if the details hadn't been included in Ways of Survival . Why wasn't Ways of
Survival popular? It was simple . The author wrote too much of the setting .
"…Dokja-ssi, you are a beginner but you are good at it . "
We sat down and made weapons together . This time it was a spear, not a
sword . They didn't have the Kendo skill so I decided it was more stable to
make a long spear . Lee Hyunsung's spear was made with the spine of the
largest ground rat while Yoo Sangah and Han Myungoh's weapons were
made with the spine of average sized ground rats . Finally, Lee Gilyoung's
weapon was made with the head bone of a young ground rat .
[You have succeeded in acquiring weapons by yourself . ]
[A very small number of constellations are interested in the primitive nature

of humanity . ]
Everyone received these messages .
"We receive coins even for this type of thing . "
I asked, "I don't want you to die . You have your own coins?"
"Yes, we do . "
"Whenever possible, leave enough coins for the survival cost and invest the
rest in your strength, physique and agility . Otherwise, you won't survive . "
"Ah, I'll keep that in mind . "
We finished the preparations and started to move forward again . The 100
steps that Lee Gilyoung mentioned ended right in front of us .
[The sub-scenario – Food Acquisition has begun!]
The ground rats crawled out from the ground . I quickly counted their
numbers . One, two, three…there were exactly 13 . It was more than I thought
. The group of ground rats drew a line and started threatening us . The
moment we crossed the line, the fight would begin .
I said, "There is no plan . We are beginners . It might sound cruel but

honestly, I don't expect you to survive . "
"T-That…"
"Still, all of you survive . Please . "
Han Myungoh was the only upset one in the party . Everyone else was
nervous but looked determined . In particular, Jung Heewon's eyes were very
impressive .
"Okay, let's try it . Everybody, please live!"
Just as Yoo Jonghyuk tested me, I also had expectations for them . No matter
how good a mentor, a person who wasn't determined couldn't survive in this
world . In the end, it was up to each person to save themselves . Everyone
should use this opportunity to realize it clearly .
"Then let's go . "
I also knew who I must take among these people . As we took one more step,
the ground rats moved . The battle began .
Chapter 21
The party fought well . It was actually a little bit surprising . In particular,
Lee Hyunsung and Jung Heewon who stepped forward with me were very
influential . The battle composition naturally became the three of us in front
with the other three in the rear . Less than a minute after the battle began, a
few ground rats were struck to the ground with their necks pierced .
Lee Hyunsung overpowered another ground rat, wiped the sweat on his
forehead and said, "…I think I can live . "
Once they raised their overall stats, the human race wasn't that weak . Even
so, Lee Hyunsung's mentality was very special in this world . A normal
human couldn't be so nonchalant when encountering monsters . There was a
reason why he got the name of Steel Sword in the future . However, the more
amazing person was Jung Heewon . She said, "The pattern is simpler than I
thought?"
Maybe it was due to the Kendo skill but every time her sword stretched out,
the target ground rat was cut somewhere on their legs or tail .
"Hap!"
It was a case where Jung Heewon invested most of her coins into strength .
Her endurance declined due to it but the power of one blow was better than I
thought . Her sword moved in a terrifying manner through the air .
"Damn, I lost one! Please!"
Her voice trembled as she spoke . Her only weakness was that her physique
was low so her endurance fell short . The ground rats who moved between
the party members were moderately smart . After succeeding in scattering the
ranks, they ran towards the opponent who seemed the weakest using a
hunter's instincts .
"Leave it to me . "
However, the ground rats didn't know that they had picked the wrong
opponent . A blunt instrument thrown by Lee Gilyoung's hands struck the head
of a ground rat . The impact was lacking because he was a child but it was
enough . The others could help him finish it .
Yoo Sangah's spear pierced the body of the ground rat . The ground rat
twisted several times . Yoo Sangah made a confused expression but she
didn't remove her hand from the spear . The ground rat lost its energy and fell
down . I honestly thought it would be difficult for Yoo Sangah to adapt but I
was really surprised . Usually, it was normal to panic like Han Myungoh
standing over here .
"U-Uhhhh…" As the people were struggling, one person was hiding in the
rear . He couldn't even hide properly and was bleeding near the shins .
I pierced the last ground rat with the thorn and the surroundings became quiet
. I shook the blood off the thorn and looked at everyone . Everyone suffered
from minor abrasions except for Han Myungoh, but there were no major
injuries . It was a great first victory .
Yoo Sangah and Lee Gilyoung relaxed and sat down, while Lee Hyunsung
stabbed his spear into the ground and wiped at the sweat on his forehead .
Jung Heewon lamented as she counted the number of ground rats in the
vicinity . "…Dokja-ssi, how many did you take care of?"
"Four of them . "
"Che, I killed two . "
"I got three . " My pride was somehow hurt when I heard Lee Hyunsung's
proud declaration . There was only one difference despite my stats . I used a
skill and looked at Lee Hyunsung's attributes window .
Name: Lee Hyunsung

Age: 28 years old .
Constellation Sponsor: Master of Steel .
Private Attribute: Soldier who Turned a Blind Eye to Injustice (General)
Exclusive Skills: Bayonet Skills Lv . 2, Camouflage Lv . 1, Patience Lv . 1,

Sense of Justice Lv . 1, Weapons Training Lv . 2 . [1]
Stigma: Great Mountain Push Lv . 1
Overall Stats: Stamina Lv . 12, Strength Lv . 9, Agility Lv . 9, Magic Power

Lv . 6 .
Overall Evaluation: The moment of the attribute evolution is gradually

approaching . The person's trust in you is considerable . The sponsor behind
him is wary towards you .
* 'Starter Pack' is currently applied .
Hah, the starter pack . This was why he was strong . The Master of Steel
seemed to quite like Lee Hyunsung . The Starter Pack was a coin package
that could be used when the average overall stats of the incarnation was less
than level 10 . It was a good item that allowed you to learn Weapons
Training, a useful skill in the beginning, while raising the level of the overall
stats by one . Considering the fact that most incarnations were being
exploited for nothing, Lee Hyunsung was lucky to receive the Starter Pack .
"Dokja-ssi, your complexion doesn't look good…"
"Ah, no . I was just thinking for a moment . "
Now I was a little bit envious… well, I had the money to buy it, but I didn't
buy it . My average stats exceeded level 10 so buying it would only damage
me . Damn, I opened the Dokkaebi Bag a bit early .
"Let's gather up the ground rats . We need to prepare today's food . "
"Ummm…by the way, how will we cook it? We can't eat it like this . "
"We can't eat it now but there will be a way . " I guessed I answered too
calmly . There was silence among my party members . Lee Hyunsung was the
first one to open his mouth, "Excuse me, I would like to ask you one thing . "
"Yes?"
"Dokja-ssi, perhaps…do you know something about this situation?"
Whoops, I made a mistake .
"That…"
Suddenly, I remembered the regressors in the novel I read, followed by Yoo

Jonghyuk's words . It was like this . The feeling of a regressor . Usually,
these types of things happened to a regressor . Some replies came to mind . I
could shamelessly say that it was a hunch or I could lie like Yoo Jonghyuk .
[The constellation Secretive Plotter is anticipating your choice . ]
[A few constellations are anticipating your answer . ]
But from a reader's point of view, the best answer was…
"A-Aaaack!"
It was to create a situation where I didn't need to say anything .
[The constellation 'Secretive Plotter' nods at your choice . ]
"There is still one left!" Jung Heewon shouted and Lee Hyunsung ran .
However, the action of the hidden ground rat was faster than anyone else . It
was much bigger than the other creatures .
"S-Save me…!"
It dragged Han Myungoh into a tunnel by one of his legs . The nearest, Yoo
Sangah, swung her spear but the situation got worse because Han Myungoh
held onto her .
"Grab this!" Lee Hyunsung stretched out the handle of his spear but it only hit
the ground . The ground rat and the two people had already disappeared into
the ground .
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' resents this frustrating

person . ]
Jung Heewon burst out, "Ah…I knew I was going to get cancer because of
that uncle . "
"…I'm sorry . I was too late . " Lee Hyunsung spoke in a sad voice . I tapped
his shoulder to show it was okay .
"No one could've done anything . "
"Should we chase after them?"
I looked at the hole where they had disappeared . It wasn't an ordinary hole .
There was a touch of energy around it . The darkness gave off a gloomy
feeling . I retreated to the back and turned on my smartphone . There was
only 5% battery remaining . At dawn, I exchanged one battery charger for
food with a person from the marginalized group .
[Your reading speed has increased due to the effect of the exclusive attribute
.]
Shortly afterwards, I was able to find the desired passage .
「…The 'Edge of Darkness' is the habitat of the ground rats and is a type of
subspace emitted from the 'Dark Root . ' The ground rats that breath in black
ether instead of oxygen don't grow naturally unless they are near the 'Edge of
Darkness'…」
It was a fact that I knew roughly but it was meaningful to review it . That's
right, this was the entrance to the Edge of Darkness . I read about it and put
the smartphone in my pocket .
"Dokja-ssi?" Lee Hyunsung was looking at me with a frustrated expression . I
nodded .
"We will enter . "
"Ah, then…"
"Still, it's very dangerous to enter with a lot of people . Lee Hyunsung-ssi
and Jung Heewon-ssi will wait here at the boundary . If something happens, I
will give you a signal . "
The startled Jung Heewon asked, "Surely…you don't intend to go with only
Gilyoung?"
"Gilyoung's ability will be helpful in pursuing them . "
The moment she tried to strongly resist, I raised a hand and called to Lee
Hyunsung, "Lee Hyunsung-ssi . Jung Heewon-ssi isn't in a good condition so
please take care of her . "
Lee Hyunsung seemed to realize something . "I understand . "
"Wait a minute . I am fine!"
"Jung Heewon, confidence is good but don't be reckless . "
"…"
Jung Heewon's breathing was uneven . She wasn't completely healed from
the poisonous fog . I left the two people and entered the hole with Lee
Gilyoung . It was obviously a hole that was dug down in a vertical slope .
However, as soon as we entered, we could stand as if gravity was in effect
perpendicular to the ground .
It was due to the magic power emitted by the Edge of Darkness .
"This way . "

The darkness was so deep that I couldn't see anything, so I could only move
forward with Lee Gilyoung . Black ether had the property of absorbing light,
making a flashlight meaningless . If Lee Gilyoung's ability Diverse
Communication wasn't available, I might have to use coins again .
"Excuse me Hyung . " Lee Gilyoung called out to me . "Did you do it on

purpose?"
"…What?"
"When that uncle grabbed Noona [2] and Ahjussi [3], you let it go . "
I had a moment of hesitation . In the darkness, Lee Gilyoung's fingertips were

strange . Before I could ask how he knew, Lee Gilyoung spoke, "At that time,
I was looking at Hyung's face . "
He was watching me even in those short moments . A very scary kid . It was
no good hiding from a person who was so quick .
The answer was terrible and a message bomb was set off in my head .
Indeed, this was a spectacle for the constellations .
[The constellations of absolute good frown at your cruelty . ]
[The constellation Secretive Plotter is pressing you with shining eyes . ]
"Why did you do that?"
"It is because of the habit of the ground rats . " I decided to answer honestly .
"The ground rats have a habit of keeping their catches in the same place as
their treasure . It isn't just food . Many things that seem rare are gathered .
For example, an item . However, the paths are so complicated that it can't be
found unless I follow them directly . "
Lee Gilyoung was silent for a moment . I continued speaking, "I expected him
to take Han Myungoh . I didn't expect him to grab onto Yoo Sangah . "
"Then your purpose isn't to save Noona or Ahjussi, it is the items?"
"Yes . Are you disappointed?"
"Nope . " Lee Gilyoung's small hand gripped my finger tightly . "Hyung
shouldn't lie . "
"…"
"If Hyung was such a person, you wouldn't have saved me on the subway . I
believe in you . "
Lee Gilyoung didn't act like a child but he was still a child . Lee Gilyoung
didn't know . To be mature and to be an adult were completely different
things .
[Some constellations are touched to tears . ]
In this world, there were mean adults who would take advantage of such
maturity . The hole was longer than I thought and we had to go downwards
for quite a long time .
"Hyung . "
"Yes . "
"Hyung, are you a god?"
"…What?"
"Or the main character?"
Children sometimes asked sharp questions . It was because they lived in a

world where stories and reality weren't clearly distinguished . Lee Gilyoung
didn't know exactly what his question meant .
"I'm not a main character . Rather, I always envy the main character . "
"But you still know something about this world?"
I thought for a moment before replying, "That's right . "
"Then I'll ask you one thing . "
"I will answer it if I can . "
"Once we clear all these scenarios…can we make a wish?"
"Wish?" I was a bit confused .
"Usually there is a reward at the end of these stories . At the end of this story,
is there something like that?"
In the darkness, Lee Gilyoung's breath was trembling . Lee Gilyoung's

expression when he saw his dead mother suddenly came to mind . Those who
adapted to this world suffered from it in different ways . Some were crazy,
some were fanatics and some had irrational optimism .
"Yes, there is . "
I was grateful that this place was dark . It was because Lee Gilyoung couldn't
see my face right now .
"We are almost there Hyung . "
The surrounding black ether was shrinking rapidly . It was evidence that
Dark Root was nearby . I tensed up and gripped the thorn .
[A few constellations are holding their breaths . ]
I heard the sound of the ground rats somewhere in the ground . As the sound
got closer, the sense of space expanded rapidly . I saw a light in the darkness,
as if someone had lit a fire . Then I saw a tattered box beyond that light . The
moment I was convinced that I had come to the right place, messages rang in
my ears .
[The sub scenario has been updated . ]

[You have entered the 'Ground Rat's Treasure Trove . ']
[1] Some of Lee Hyunsung's skill levels are less than the first time his
attribute window was checked . Probably an author mistake .
[2] Noona= term used by a male to refer to an older female
[3] Ahjussi= Middle-aged man, Mister, Uncle, etc .

Chapter 22
"Hyung! This…"
Right after Lee Gilyoung discovered the treasure box, I blocked his little
mouth . "Shh, wait . "
The world of Ways of Survival was relentless . The constellations enjoyed

the adversity of the characters and added obstacles in the scenarios just to
fuck with humans . Things saying 'Catch me!' usually contained traps and
even system messages couldn't be trusted .
"The treasure trove doesn't just contain treasures . "
[The constellation 'Abyssal Black Flame Dragon' is disappointed . ]
Abyssal Black Flame Dragon… He wanted me to die for a while .
Anyway, I waited . Shortly afterwards, shadows started to emerge around the

treasure chest .
It was the ground rats . They brought something through the tunnel, threw it
and exchanged information . Once a certain number of ground rats had
gathered, the number of lights illuminating the surroundings increased . It was
black fire, flames made with black ether . It was said that this place was the
core of Dark Root, which was why it had so much black ether to burn . At
that time, someone's voice was heard, "It is all because of Yoo Sangah-ssi!"
There was no need to say who he was . It was a voice I would know at once .
I gripped the shoulder of the surprised Lee Gilyoung tightly . It wasn't time
yet .
"Because of me, what do you mean by that?"
In the dim light, there were two people captured by the ground rats . They
were tied up tightly by branches that came up from the ground .
"I-If Yoo Sangah hadn't taken the subway, the situation wouldn't be like this!"
"Why does the subway matter now?"
How could she accept all this nonsense? Maybe Yoo Sangah was a saintly
person . Or maybe the sponsor behind her was a saintly person .
"T-That…That, Yoo Sangah-ssi, you ride a bicycle all the time…" Han
Myungoh's voice shook as he wrote gibberish .
Yoo Sangah's tone was cold . "Wait a minute . Were you the one who stole my
bike?"
"W-What is this person? I clearly told you that I would drive you in my car!
You should know how to accept favours!"
"Answer me . Did you steal my bike?"
All of a sudden, the situation made sense . This was it . It was why a person
who drove a Mercedes-Benz S-Class took the subway line 3 . Well, it wasn't
strange . There were quite a few men who had their eyes on Yoo Sangah, not
just at the company but at Geumho Station as well . In fact, Yoo Sangah was a
worthy person . Her atmosphere was warm and she knew how to flatter
people .
[The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' hates the character 'Han

Myungoh . ']
Han Myungoh's face was so red that it could clearly be seen in the dim
lighting . It looked dangerous . "Yes, shit! I did it! So what?"
"Why are you talking like it isn't a big deal? You took someone else's things,
it is theft . "
"Theft? Shit, don't talk bullshit! You should've just got in my car from the
beginning!"
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' hates this trivial

argument . ]
I didn't mean to do this but there was no other way now . I quietly gripped the
thorn .
"I didn't ask you just once . I continuously asked to take you home but you
kept fucking rejecting me…"
I threw the thorn as hard as I could . The thorn scratched the corner of Han
Myungoh's mouth and continued into the darkness .
"Uwaaaaack! What?"
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' is pleased . ]
"Dokja-ssi!" Yoo Sangah called out to me . However, I wasn't looking at

them .
Across the habitat of the ground rats, the darkness was split apart by the thorn
. Then that damned guy came . There was no way it wouldn't be in Dark Root
.
['Dark Keeper' has appeared!]
[The sub scenario has been updated!]
[Sub scenario 'Kill the Guard' has begun!]
Like slaves surrendering to a king, the terrified ground rats fell to the ground
. A dark figure appeared in the dim light . A tentacled monster that was like a
grim reaper . Lee Gilyoung's complexion deteriorated sharply .
"Oof, Hyung, that…"
"It is okay . "
Eventually, Lee Gilyoung fell to the ground and started retching . It wasn't
strange . A lot of pressure was felt just looking at it from afar . The
cockroaches scattered around the area had their stomachs exploded . Lee
Gilyoung, who was connected to the cockroaches, would've suffered
considerable mental damage .
"Gilyoung . How many more times can you use Diverse Communication?"
"…I think I can do it one or two more times . "
"I understand . Then rest here for a while . "
I left Gilyoung leaning against the side and approached Yoo Sangah and Han
Myungoh . The panicked Han Myungoh was struggling .
"O-Ohuk! What is this…?"
I took the Swiss Army knife and cut the branches binding the two of them . I
only moved the knife a few times . Then the part of the branch that it touched
abruptly corroded and the blade melted away . Yes, this was the power of a
demonic species .
"Stay back . "
I said while raising a weapon made of the spine of a ground rat . The 7th
grade demon type species, dark keeper . Among the many monsters that
appeared since the start of the destruction, the demon species were toxic . In
fact, the treasures of the ground rats were close to 'tributes' to the demon .
Even if it was the same grade, the demon species were different from other
monster species .
[The 'Dark Keeper' has received the favour of the demon king it follows . ]
"Kamyun . Der . Yitur . "
The demon species had their own language, worshipped different demon
kings and inherited some of the power of the demon king through Dark Root .
[The 'Dark Keeper' has emitted 'Fear . ']
[The exclusive skill 'Fourth Wall' has neutralized most of the 'Fear' effect . ]
Therefore, killing one demon meant becoming the adversary of their demon
king .
"Yitur!"
I didn't know what it was saying but the situation didn't look good . I didn't
want to fight if possible .
"M-Mother?" Yoo Sangah was the one who spoke . She still hadn't left?
"I told you to stay back . "
"That monster just said 'Mother'…"
I thought for a moment about what this meant . No, wait a minute .
"Uhh, I think…K-Karud, yemiren? Ah, this is the pronunciation? Aketu?"
For a moment, I thought I was mistaken . But I didn't hear wrong .
"Kallitu!"
Surprisingly, the dark keeper nodded at the end .
[The character 'Yoo Sangah' has activated the 'Interpreter Lv . 3 skill . ]
…Oh my god, she wasn't only good at Spanish . Let's see what would happen
. I asked, "What is he saying?"
"That…it keeps saying 'become Mother'…"
…Become mother? The dark keeper cried out again and pointed to Yoo
Sangah .
"Kallitu!"
Yoo Sangah had a tearful face . "Uh, Mother? I'm not married yet!"
The dark keeper pointed at Han Myungoh this time . "Kallitu!"

Han Myungoh turned pale as he wiped his lip . "W-Why am I the mother?
Father!"
The dark keeper's tentacles rose .
"Ooooof!"
One of the tentacles entered his mouth and Han Myungoh turned black . There
was the sound of something moving down Han Myungoh's throat . That's right
. This was what it meant to become the mother . I belatedly recalled that the
demon species conceived their young in the body of other species .
"Yoo Sangah-ssi, you don't plan to have a child yet, right?"
"Of course!"
Yoo Sangah immediately understood the words and stepped back quickly . I
swung the ground rat spear and tore at the tentacles attached to Han Myungoh
.
The dark keeper roared angrily, "Kallituo!"
The tentacles of the demon species were gradually breaking the ground rat
spear . Even the stone hog thorn, which broke through the stomach of an
ichthyosaur, would've been destroyed the moment it was stuck in a demon's
body . Before I knew it, Han Myungoh was far away while Yoo Sangah
looked at me .
「 Is there a chance? 」
Her eyes seemed to be asking me . To tell the truth, I didn't have a chance .
Pushu! Pushuu! Teong!
After a few strikes, the ground rat spear was almost destroyed . The hand
holding the spear was in pain . The monster guarding the treasure chest
couldn't be caught, just like the ichthyosaur of Dongho Bridge . That's why
the original plan wasn't to deal with this monster but to obtain the treasure
chest after it disappeared . As always, plans existed for things to go wrong .
"Dokkaebi . Are you watching?"
[U-Uh . You knew?]
The dokkaebi showed up in the darkness . I didn't know his name but he
seemed to be a cousin of Bihyung .
"There should be some mail for me by now . I want you to hand it over
quickly . "
[Hihit . It isn't my responsibility . I-It is Bihyung's thing . ]
"Right now, you are taking Bihyung's place . Don't you see the constellations
complaining?"
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband wants to scold the

dokkaebi 'Biryu . ']
[The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' threatens the dokkaebi 'Biryu' .

]
The dokkaebi Biryu gulped . […O-Okay . Instead, it is just this once . I think
it will be interesting!]
The dokkaebi muttered something and the summoning began .
[The item has arrived from the exchange . ]
[The item 'Broken Faith' has been acquired . ]
[The brokerage fee was exempted due to the effect of the contract . ]
Broken Faith . The item bartered for the 'ichthyosaur core', which was
registered on the Dokkaebi Bag' exchange, had finally arrived .
"Kik . "
The dark keeper saw the item coming out of thin air and laughed . No wonder
it was laughing . All I received was a D grade item . It was a knife broken in
half .
[The item is too old to use . The durability will be poor and it will be
difficult to achieve any performance . ]
Even the dokkaebi who gave him the item was giggling . [H-How can you
fight with that old thing? And it can't be used if you don't have a special
skill…]
I knew that much . I wouldn't have bought it if I didn't know .
"Sigh…" I sucked in a breath and concentrated my mind .
Kiiing!
The hilt started trembling greatly . Biryu shouted with shock .
[Uh? How?]
It was natural to be surprised . It was because this was a skill I bought from
his friend for a huge 10,000 coins . Blue ether started to settle slowly on the
surface of the broken blade .
[White Pure Star Energy]
After killing the ichthyosaur, I bought this skill from Bihyung . There were a
few flaws compared to other superior energy techniques, but they weren't
something that could be obtained for the time being .
[Broken Faith has responded to your star energy!]
[Blade of Faith is activated!]
Shortly afterwards, a brilliant white virtual blade sprang up from the edge of
the broken blade . Broken Faith, its real performance was revealed when star
energy was injected into it .
The number of tentacles increased by dozens and covered my field of view .

I wouldn't be safe from these attacks with my current stamina level . It was
scary . But now there was a chance . It was because the Blade of Faith was
the best quality weapon when it came to demon species .
The tentacles touched by the blade were oxidized and cut off . The dark
keeper let out a terrible scream as its tentacles were destroyed . I felt magic
power draining out but I wasn't in a hurry . I calmly moved the blade . I
missed the tentacles many times because I didn't have the 'Fighting Senses'
skill or the 'Swordsmanship Training' skill, so the way I wielded the blade
was terrible . It was natural . I was a reader, not a swordsman . And a reader
fought in the manner of a reader .
[The attribute effect has improved your memories of the pages already read .
]
The pages of Ways of Survival flashed in my head .
「…The dark keeper's attack pattern is simple . Unconditionally, the tentacle

on the upper right will first… 」
「 …After the attack, a single tentacle at the bottom… 」
「 …Its tentacles regenerate but it will take a few minutes… 」
I read diligently and used what I had read .
"Kuaaah!" The dark keeper shrieked as its tentacles were cut .
On the other side of my field of view was Lee Gilyoung . The young boy
looked at me with awed eyes . Unfortunately, unlike his wishes, I wasn't the
main character in this world . Still, I was confident of at least one thing .
"Kar . Mien . Der . " The dark keeper muttered as it barely managed to pull
itself together from its shock . I didn't ask but Yoo Sangah muttered from
behind me in a quivering voice, "How do you know all my weaknesses…?"
This was what it meant . I gave an answer in a light manner .
"I usually read a lot of books . "

I knew more about this world than anyone else .
Chapter 23
Maybe we would've fought for a long time .
[The exclusive skill 'Bookmark' can now be activated . ]
[The number two bookmark has been activated . ]
[Activation Time: One minute . ]
Well, I had this . My bones might be torn out of my body or my blood might
be spilt .

['Weapons Training Lv . 1' has been activated . ]
But I didn't . To be exact, I couldn't afford it . I used all the powers I had . I
squeezed out all of my strength and ran through the tentacles . The landscape
around me flashed by . The only thing left was the afterimage of a sharp
white light and the sense of cutting something .
[The number two bookmark has been disabled . ]
I felt like I had lost strength . I had poured everything out in one blow . Then
after a while, I heard a trembling voice in the air .
[…C-Constellations . Did you all see it? I-I didn't see wrong…?] It was the
appearance of Dokkaebi Biryu, who had forgotten his duties . In fact, it
wasn't strange to be surprised .
[A few constellations are doubting their eyes . ]
[The constellation 'Abyssal Black Flame Dragon' is flaring fiercely . ]
It was a powerful grade 7 demon lying down with damaged tentacles in front
of me .
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' pulls his hair as if he is

pleased . ]
The severed tentacles lay on the ground and the surrounding ground rats had
long been killed or fled in the aftermath of the fight . Only the dark keeper lay
breathing roughly on the ground, its lips twitching .
"…Ki . Kii . Ki . "
Originally, the 7th grade demon was an enemy that I couldn't cope with .
Thus, I was prepared . I wasn't as strong as Yoo Jonghyuk and I didn't have a
good sponsor like Lee Hyunsung .
[The obsessive-compulsive constellations praise your readiness . ]
It was just that the 'information' I had was more advantageous than others .
Sometimes, 'information' was more powerful than anything in the world . The
very result of that information was the white light sword now in my hand .
[A-An 'ether blade' in the beginning scenarios…C-Constellations . Is this a

true story?]
Fortunately, I didn't have to explain it as the dokkaebi was in full swing .
Ether Blade . It was the flagship technique of the incarnations supported by

the highest level sponsor . The technique was often called 'energy blade' in
Murim novels .
"To be exact, it isn't a real ether blade . The real one is much stronger than
this . "
[T-That's right! Strictly speaking, it is Broken Faith that has absorbed the
White Pure Star Energy and made the blade…] Looking at the dokkaebi, he
wasn't a complete idiot . [Amazing… There is this guy in that brat Bihyung's
channel…]
As if waiting for this, the Blade of Faith turned off .
[Broken Faith's durability has run out . This item is no longer available . ]
It was a pity but it did its part .
"Give me the compensation for finishing the sub-scenario . "
[Uhh, that's right . W-Wait!]
Biryu hurriedly entered something in the air and a message soon popped up .
[You have met the conditions to clear the sub scenario!]
[A handful of constellations admire your scenario . ]
The reward was smaller than I thought . It was natural because I haven't
killed the dark keeper .
[By the way, are you not going to kill that guy?] Biryu looked at me with
expectant eyes .
I let out an exhausted breath and glanced at the dark keeper on the ground .
Then I kindly said, "I have a non-killing ideology . "
[N-Non-killing…?]
"I'm not someone who kills easily . "

[The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' admires it!]
Of course, it was a lie .
[The constellation Secretive Plotter is smiling slyly at you . ]
The bewildered Biryu stammered . [B-But won't the reward be great if you
kill this guy? You will be the first to kill a grade 7 demon and I will give you
7,000 coins! Do you know how big 7,000 coins is?]
"I won't kill it . I need to open the compensation box so please step aside . "
I removed the irritating Biryu from in front of me . The dark keeper wasn't the
real reason I came here . So…
Puok!
[The 7th grade demon, 'Dark Keeper' was killed . ]
…What? The dokkaebi who looked like it was so funny he would die and the
dark keeper who died with a knife in his chest . Then .
"Haha, hahahahat! N-Now I can be strong! Kim Dokja, you son of a bitch!
You didn't know this!" Han Myungoh was the one holding the knife . I had a
rough idea of what happened . Then explosive messages were heard in my
ears .
[A 7th grade demon has been hunted for the first time!]
[An impossible feat has been accomplished . ]
[You have earned 8,000 coins . ]
[Contribution: Kim Dokja, Han Myungoh]

Perhaps these messages were also shared with Han Myungoh . I only
received a few coins because I didn't deal the finishing blow but…
I could see Han Myungoh dying with happiness at the messages . "Non-
killing ideology? Stupid guy! What is killing in this burning world? There
can't be a person like you! You know―"
Then Han Myungoh stopped . Now he knew what he had done .
[The 7th grade demon 'Dark Keeper' has been killed and the demon king
'Asmodeus' has noticed the murderer's presence . ]
[The demon king 'Asmodeus' will chase the one who dealt the finishing blow
until they are dead . ]
[The demon king 'Asmodeus' has put a terrible curse on the person who dealt
the final blow!]
[Final Blow: Han Myungoh]
"W-What? What is this message?" Han Myungoh cried out fearfully .
[The constellation 'Secretive Plotter' admires your wickedness . ]
"Ah…didn't I tell you? I intentionally didn't kill it . "
[The constellation 'Secretive Plotter' has recommended your scenario to Star

Stream . ]
Han Myungoh stared into the air like he had lost his soul . The curse of the
demon king Asmodeus was the most terrible thing for a killer . I didn't know
what it was but it was surely terrible . I looked back and saw Lee Gilyoung
and Yoo Sangah looking this way with bemused expressions . I smiled as if
nothing had happened .
"We'll open the rewards together . "
***
After a while, we searched through the treasures and pulled out one each .
"I got this . "
"I have this…"
Yoo Sangah and Lee Gilyoung found a small bracelet and old shield
respectively .
[Magic Power Recovery Bracelet]
[Old Iron Shield]
They were both D grade items but it was better than nothing . The Magic
Power Recovery Bracelet was a useful item for everyone and the Old Iron
Shield would be good for Lee Hyunsung . It was difficult to ignore the 'iron'
in the name . This iron was much harder than Earth's iron .
Yoo Sangah spoke with slight disappointment . "It is less than I thought . "
Less . Her words weren't wrong . It was too shameful to call this a 'treasure
trove . ' Yoo Jonghyuk . The guy who left yesterday had probably gone
through this place . He knew he would be tired fighting the demon so he took
a chance and stole the treasures . In the end, we were robbing a place that
was already robbed .
"it is okay because the main thing is still left . "
I looked at a black box in the centre of the warehouse . We didn't waste any
more time and opened the box . The thing in the box was a stove . It was
small enough to fit into a pocket and it was shameful to call it a stove .
[Magic Power Stove] .
As expected, it was still here . This item was in fact the key item in this sub-
scenario .
[Magic Power Stove can only be obtained once per person . ]

Obviously, Yoo Jonghyuk had taken one so there were two Magic Power
Stoves in total .
"…What is that thing?"
"Well, I think I know a bit about its purpose . "
I purposely trembled, activated the stove with magic power and raised a
dead ground rat's leg . It was funny since it didn't fit the size of a plate of
food, but in five seconds, a remarkable change happened to the leg of the
ground rat .
"Wow! A delicious smell!"
There was a sweet smell and the leg of the ground rat changed to a golden
colour .
"Meat!" Lee Gilyoung cried out excitedly . Yoo Sangah asked urgently, "C-
Can we eat this?"
"I'll try it first . "
I grabbed the greasy hind leg and dug into the flesh . The juices ran from the
flesh…I forgot to chew and closed my eyes . Tasting it was different from
reading it in the book .
[A few constellations are drooling . ]
[The constellation 'Abyssal Black Flame Dragon' has swallowed his saliva .
]
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' is biting his nails . ]
······ .
The messages continuously popped up . Indeed, eating broadcasts were the

best . Everyone was united in front of food .
"Eat it . I think it is okay . "
The two people rushed towards the meat as soon as I spoke . They hadn't had
a proper meal for three days so they would be quite hungry . Han Myungoh
recovered and came over hesitantly, "D-Dokja-ssi…I-I went crazy for a
second…"
"Eat . Don't worry about the other thing . "
"T-Thank you!"
"You will become a ghost after eating . "
"W-What…?"
Han Myungoh's complexion turned as white as death . I said it like a joke but
Han Myungoh really would die . Asmodeus' pursuit was hard for even Yoo
Jonghyuk to overcome .
We each took one leg and started to eat . We were eating meat together
because we were hungry after everything that started . Humans couldn't help
it . Everyone ate the meal in silence . Was it due to the light spreading gently
from the Magic Power Stove? I was feeling a bit sentimental .
Killing something and eating it in order to live . This was the life of a human
. It had been like this so far but I wondered why it felt so fresh . Suddenly, I
looked up and met Yoo Sangah's eyes . Ha, Yoo Sangah came to her senses
and suddenly cried out, "I'm pathetic . "
"…Huh?"
"Dokja-ssi worked so hard and I am just eating like a pig… I was no help at
all…"
"No, Yoo Sangah-ssi . That…"
"By the way, how does Dokja-ssi know all this? You know how to cook a
beast and…"
"Ah, that…"
"Indeed! It must be because you read fantasy novels, right? Really, I didn't
know the world was going to be like this . My silly self was just memorizing
Spanish . "
I felt somewhat strange when I heard Yoo Sangah say this . I opened my
mouth to comfort her . "It is because Yoo Sangah-ssi studied foreign
languages that you learned the language of the demon species . "
Of course, it wasn't very helpful .
"I see… Thank you, Dokja-ssi…"
I smiled at Yoo Sangah and got up from where I was sitting . The party was
immersed in eating again . I took a break and headed for the back of the party
. In fact, the Magic Power Stove was important but my real purpose was a
separate item . I looked closely at the 'black box' that contained the Magic
Power Stove .
It was this . There was no doubt about it . Yoo Jonghyuk, who took the Magic
Power Stove, probably didn't know about it . The real treasure of the
warehouse was this 'black box . ' In the original story, Yoo Jonghyuk only
knew about this after the 6th round of regression .
Who was the first to discover this . Was it 'Heavenly Maid Hori?' Well, it
was hard to remember . It wasn't accurate but it was probably something like
this:
「 "Over there . There are strange boxes in the early areas . If you put
something in there…" 」
At this time, I met Yoo Sangah's eyes and asked, "What is the box for?"
"Huh? Ah, this…" Yoo Sangah said as she looked at the box . There were
unknown characters written on the box .
…Could she read them?

"Random…item box?"
Damn . This was why foreign language proficiency was important .
"Uh…that…um . So that is what it means . "
I was a bit embarrassed . Yoo Sangah cried out, "Quickly use it, Dojka-ssi!"
"…Is it okay?"
Nod nod . Lee Gilyoung nodded vigorously .
"You don't need to worry about us . All the items obtained here are yours .
That is obvious . "
Yes, I was caught so let's do it quickly .
"Then I will use it well . "
[A few constellations are nodding at your decision . ]
I took the nucleus of the 7th grade demon from my pocket . I had cut it from
the dead body of the dark keeper . In addition, I took out Broken Faith which
had run out of durability . According to the original plot, the use of this box
was simple .
「 "Who knew? There would be a limited edition coin item . " 」
I placed the demon core and Broken Faith into the box .
「 "Ha, you can't believe my words? Is it real? Put sub items in there and
close the box!" 」
In fact, I didn't know what would happen when I put in these two items . But I
was certain that something huge would come out .
「 "A top item will unconditionally come out!" 」
A moment later, a dazzling light burst out from the closed box .
Chapter 24
The limited random items box… According to the setting of Ways of
Survival, this was a coin item which had been sold as a limited edition in a
past 'scenario . '
[Ah, no, why is this thing here?] The alarmed Biryu shouted belatedly . [I-I-It
was banned immediately after release!]
According to the original Ways of Survival, the setting of this item was quite
complicated . This coin item had been released long before the 8612
Planetary scenarios began . It was a product which had been forcefully
banned by the Star Stream Administration Bureau .
If sub-items were put in, it would 'unconditionally' spit out a top item . This
would have a tremendous impact on the balance of the scenarios .
Additionally, the price of one item box was a huge one million coins . The
constellations had been angered by this ridiculous billing policy, so the
stupid dokkaebi who invented this item got fired from the Administration
Bureau .
[C-Constellations . It is like this… I don't know why it is here… H-Hihihit!

Broadcast end!]
[#BI-7623 channel has closed temporarily . ]
The delirious sounding Biryu closed the channel, and the voices of the
constellations disappeared . I regretted not being able to see the reactions of
the constellations, but it couldn't be helped . I looked down at the vibrating
box . The random draw was about to start in earnest .
[A sword type item will be awarded for putting in the same type of items!]
[The random draw has started!]

The limited edition random item box randomly spat out items of a higher rank
related to the item you put in . There was a chance for anything from a C-
grade to an SSS-grade item to emerge . In the end, it was all up to chance .
[The offered items are related to a certain constellation!]
[The probability that an item associated with this constellation will appear is
greatly increased . ]
'…Eh?'
It was an unexpected message, but it didn't seem to be a disadvantage for me

. Both my hands were sweating . I hadn't been so nervous when I bought a
random chance item in an online game .
'Please let it be an A-rating . '
[A top-rated item has appeared!]
[The number of available random item boxes is 0 . ]
The box soon stopped trembling, and the faint light subsided . Then I looked
around at Yoo Sangah and Lee Gilyoung, whose eyes were shining .
"Shall we open it?"
"Yes!"
We opened the box .
"W-Wow!" Lee Gilyoung was so surprised that he screamed .
By the way, it really was amazing . With a luxurious silver guard and a white
blade… Its shape was somewhat similar to Broken Faith? I immediately
checked the item information .
[Item Information]
Name: Unbroken Faith
Rating: Star Relic
Description: In the past, it was the sword of the hero 'Kaizenix', who led the
Grusiad during the Great Demon Age . The great ether dominance of
Kaizenix allowed him to create a 'Blade of Faith' that contained fire,
darkness and divine power respectively .
As an additional option, it increases strength and physique level by 2 .
I was speechless . No… was this real? It wasn't a simple alphabet rating but
a star relic item?
"D-Dokja-ssi! Doesn't it look like a huge item?"
It really was a huge item .
In the world of Ways of Survival, the 'star relics' were the only items
excluded from the ratings table . It wasn't just because they had a strong
performance but because these items were special .
Every star relic contained the power of a living constellation . The difference
in performance varied depending on whether the constellation was the hero
of a certain world and how much awareness they had . Regardless, they
contained the power of a constellation, so the relics had tremendous value .
Furthermore, it raised the level of my strength and physique by 2 . When

taking into account that A-grade items increased the total stats value by 1,
this must be at least an S-grade item . Yoo Jonghyuk had yet to obtain an item
like this .
I looked around at Yoo Sangah and Lee Gilyoung . "…Can I really have it?"
"Of course . It naturally belongs to Dokja-ssi," Yoo Sangah responded in

advance to his repeated question . Lee Gilyoung also nodded eagerly . I
looked at Han Myungoh, but he was just eating the leg of a ground rat with a
stupid expression while muttering unknown things to himself . I thought he
would insist on having the item… It was strange .
[You have acquired a star relic . ]
[The owner of the star relic is curious about you . ]
The message showed that the constellation existed somewhere . Later, I

would open up Ways of Survival and look for it .
"Then we should go back . There are plenty of ground rats out there, so we
can go back with just the Magic Power Stove . "
"By the way, how do we get back?"
"It won't be a problem to leave with Gilyoung's power . Use Diverse

Communication and…"
However, Lee Gilyoung's expression wasn't bright . "Hyung, I…"
"Huh?"
"There aren't any insects nearby . "
Come to think of it, the insects around here had burst from the pressure when
I was fighting the dark keeper . It was a problem I hadn't thought about .
"There really isn't one? Some of them should still be alive . If we move for a
bit and use the ability…"
There were so many insects in the world that I didn't have any sympathy for
the few who died, but Lee Gilyoung still had a dark expression .
"Well, there is one I can actually call…" Lee Gilyoung closed his eyes and
started concentrating .
"Dokja-ssi, isn't this a bit strange?"
Lee Gilyoung's eyes were gradually losing focus . Then blood flowed down
from his nose .
"Gilyoung?"
All of a sudden, there was a loud vibration from above them . Dust started
falling down . The vibration was coming from aboveground…
At this moment, goosebumps appeared on my skin .
"Gilyoung! Lee Gilyoung! Wake up!"
"Yeah… Hyung?" Lee Gilyoung's eyes returned to normal .
"Gilyoung, stop the skill! Quickly!"
The surprised Lee Gilyoung stopped the skill, and the vibration subsided . I
sighed with relief .
There were incredibly dangerous monsters running around aboveground .

There were numerous high-rated monsters, including the 7th grade rhinoceros
. Among these monsters was the insect king . It was obviously a type of insect
just based on the name .
"You really…" I placed my hand on Lee Gilyoung's head and didn't say
anything . Gilyoung was about to call an insect king from aboveground…
Was he Fabre? We almost got buried here .
"For the time being, seal this skill . Don't use it unless I tell you to .
Understood?"
"Yes…" Lee Gilyoung replied in a sad manner . Now there was no choice
but to wait .
"We will get lost in the darkness . Let's wait a bit longer and move when
small insects appear in the vicinity . "
It was easy to enter but the Edge of Darkness was a very dangerous place .
This was a place where someone could disappear for a day or two if a little
mistake was made . Then Yoo Sangah raised her hand . "If it is just going
back, I think I can fill in for Gilyoung . "
"…How?" I was going to ask if she would converse with the Edge of
Darkness but stopped because it seemed sarcastic . Yoo Sangah replied in a
slightly uncertain tone, "I have a similar skill . "
When I thought about it, I still didn't know Yoo Sangah's attribute and sponsor
.
"What is the skill?"
"That, it is a complicated skill to untangle…"
Untangle?
"…Excuse me, can I ask what Yoo Sangah-ssi's attribute is?"
Yoo Sangah wasn't a character in the novel, so I didn't know her attribute . It
was like with Lee Gilyoung and Han Myungoh .
"Uh, that…"
Yoo Sangah made a difficult expression . It wouldn't have been so frustrating

if I could use Character List on Yoo Sangah . I tried to use Character List
once again as a test .
Indeed… but there was one more message .
[Currently collecting information about the corresponding figure . ]
'…Eh?'
It was a message that never existed before . Come to think of it, I heard a
system message when Yoo Sangah used the 'Interpreter' skill . It wasn't
something that was originally heard . Was it possible for the Character List to
be updated after some time? Perhaps…
I organized my thoughts and decided to let Yoo Sangah go . "Forget that I
asked . By the way, nice work . In the future, don't let other people know
about your personal attribute . "
"That's not it! I trust Dojka-ssi…!" Well, Yoo Sangah's appearance said
otherwise .
At the moment, I got an idea . "Can Yoo Sangah tell me about the nature of
your sponsor?"
Yoo Sangah bowed her head . "I'm sorry . "
The words barely escaped from her trembling lips . Based on this level, it
was possible that she made some type of promise in the contract with her
sponsor . Perhaps there was a life constraint in respect with the spilling of
information . I didn't know what sponsor they were, but it seemed they had
decided to raise Yoo Sangah in earnest .
"It is okay . I understand . "
"Thank you, really…"
There was no need to thank me . The fact that she couldn't tell me about her
sponsor… made my heart tense . It was the desire of a reader who wanted to
fill the space between empty lines .
"Then try using your skill . "
Soon, a faintly shining thread emerged from Yoo Sangah's fingertips and
started to stretch out . "In fact, I tied up a 'thread' when I got kidnapped . "
One branch of the thread was connected to me and the other one was
connected outside . Maybe it was bound to Lee Hyunsung or Jung Heewon .
"Let's go . "
There was no reason for Yoo Sangah to have such a skill from the beginning .
This was definitely the stigma provided by her sponsor . By the way, it was a
'thread' to escape the labyrinth . This… Somehow, I thought it was a
constellation I knew .
I started hearing messages from the constellations again .
[A number of constellations have put a claim on the channel's transmission

system!]
[The constellation 'Abyssal Black Flame Dragon' is curious about what came
out of the random item box . ]
Ah, they haven't seen it? What a pity .
[Damn! That bastard messed with my channel… Hahahat! Did you stay well
while I was away?]
The nice… No, a familiar voice was heard .
Bihyung .
***
[…You did such great things while I was gone?]
'Was it because of me that you couldn't come back?'
[It… Yes, it isn't unrelated . I got a warning from the Administration Bureau
because the advertisement went on for too long . ]
Currently, Bihyung's voice was only audible to me . It was the 'dokkaebi

communication' that only the dokkaebi could use . Of course, it was an
obvious violation of the rules to allow me to use it .
[I have decided not to care about small things now . And I can go back and
forth to the Administration Bureau . Rather… how do you know about the
'Random Box'?]
'Just, I found it by chance . '
[Dammit . There are still remnants of the black history left . Why is that box
there…]
'Black history?'
[······ . ]
'…Wait . Surely that absurd coin item wasn't planned by you?'
As a reader of Ways of Survival, I didn't know this .
[Damn! If I wasn't greedy at that time…]
Bihyung's grumbling was cut off by Jung Heewon's cry of admiration, "Wow,
it really is delicious! What a surprise . "
10 minutes ago, we safely returned to the rest of the party thanks to Yoo
Sangah's guidance . Fortunately, Jung Heewon and Lee Hyunsung had
maintained the boundary until we came back .
"You will recover a bit after eating . "
"Well, I really think that my body is getting better . " Jung Heewon seemed
much better as she swung her shoulders in a test . The meat of the
underground species actually contained detoxification components .
"Did you get a lot of things in there? In addition to the Magic Power
Stove…"
I looked at Lee Hyunsung and said, "I got a few things . "
Lee Hyunsung put on and removed the Old Steel Shield, which he received
from me, repeatedly several times . Now, he was polishing the surface again
and again . It was like someone with a new car .
[The character 'Lee Hyunsung' feels a faint loyalty to you . ]

Jung Heewon seemed envious of the scene and asked, "Is there anything I can
use?"
"No . "
"What is that blade?"
"It is mine . "
"…Will you distribute the meat to the people?"
"If they have coins . "
"But… you are really stingy . Kim Dokja . "
"Let's just say that I have a strong sense of survival . "
As we were passing around a piece of cooked ground rat, the tunnel ended .
The surroundings suddenly brightened, and people started to be seen .
However, the atmosphere was weird . What was this urgent and bustling
mood?
[There are 20 minutes left until the paid settlement . ]
[Prepare the survival fee . ]
I belatedly noticed the time . That's right . It was already that time . It was
amazing that the word 'paid' could sound so scary .
"Coins, coins, please!"
"I don't have enough coins! Please, a few coins…"
100 coins wouldn't be a problem if they faithfully participated in the

scenario, but such humans were rare .
"I'll give you one million won—no, ten million won! Who will sell 100
coins?"
The price of the coins was soaring . It was funny . There was a ridiculous
premium on money that had no value until the beginning of the destruction .
There were people who smiled as they watched from afar . These guys
already had enough coins . It was Cheon Inho and the Cheoldoo Group . A
few women flocked toward the gang members and cried out, "Y-You said you
would give me 100 coins before!"
"Hrmm, is that so? I don't remember . "
"What…?"
"I will think again if you will let me put it in one more time . How about it?"
Jung Heewon pulled out her blade and stared at them . "Those sons of
bitches…"
[The attribute of character 'Jung Heewon' is about to blossom . ]
The time had come for Jung Heewon . It wasn't bad if her attribute blossomed
now… Yet she needed some patience in order to get the 'attribute' I was
thinking about . Then a system message emerged .
[After a while, the survival settlement will begin . ]
"S-Save me! Save me!"
The expressions of the party changed . Lee Hyunsung bowed his head sadly,
and Jung Heewon bit her lip while holding her blade . Everyone knew what
the price of the 'paid settlement' was . There was no one here who hadn't
experienced it . Then Yoo Sangah looked at me . "…Dokja-ssi . "
"Yes . "
In this world, coins were power . A person with coins could obtain good
items or good stats . Coins were everything .
[Several constellations with scenario recommendations have been added to

the channel . ]
[The constellation Secretive Plotter is watching your choice . ]
[The constellation Prisoner of the Golden Headband is watching your choice

.]
[The constellation Demon-like Judge of Fire is watching your choice . ]
…And I was currently the person with the highest number of coins in the
station .
Chapter 25
Just as I was about to open my mouth to speak, I heard Cheon Inho's voice .
"Oh, Dokja-ssi! You came just in time . " Cheon Inho smiled as he found us . I
had a foreboding feeling as Cheon Inho spoke in a loud voice, "Dokja-ssi has
a lot of coins! How much? You are probably the richest one among us, right?"
[The character 'Cheon Inho' has activated the 'Incite Lv . 2' skill .
The crowd looked my way .
"C-Coins?"
"Who has a lot of coins?"
It didn't take long for all eyes to turn to me . Cheon Inho… He was a really
great guy .
"A-are you Dokja-ssi?"
"Please save me!"
People panted heavily as they approached and grabbed my legs . The number
of people flocking toward me was estimated to be at least 20 . If I gave all
these people coins, I would lose 2,000 coins . Yet if I didn't give them coins,
I would become a big villain of Geumho Station .
"Haha, Dokja-ssi . I don't have the coins to help all these poor people, but…
isn't Dokja-ssi different? Will you just wait and watch?"
I sighed quietly, having seen this trick once or twice before .

[The constellations of the absolute good system have defined Cheon Inho as
'wicked' . ]
I had enough of putting up with him .
"S-Save me!"
"Please save me!"
The people burst into tears with the most pitiful expression in the world .
[Hahahat! This story is becoming fun . For reference, there are 10 minutes
left!] Bihyung spoke in a voice that was full of joy, and the party looked at
me with strange expressions .
I let out a short sigh and slowly closed my eyes before opening them again .
"I see . You want coins?"
Then I laughed . "Why should I?"
I looked around at the people . The first scenario was original sin . Thus,
none of the people here were innocent . That made it more disgusting . Those
who trampled on someone else to survive couldn't even bear responsibility
for their own lives .
"W-Why?"
"You have a lot of coins! Can't you give us a few?"
In the midst of the confusion, Cheon Inho burst out laughing . "I expected this
from Dokja-ssi . "
"…"
"From the very first moment Dokja-ssi showed up here . Didn't you sell food
for coins? If you didn't make them buy food at that time, do you know how
many people can survive now?"
"Yes! He is right!"
"Shit! Give me back my coins!"
Suddenly the atmosphere was flowing against me . Maybe this was what
Cheon Inho wanted .
"Just a minute everyone! Your actions right now…!"
"Dokja-ssi isn't such a person!"
Yoo Sangah and Lee Hyunsung tried to diffuse the crowd, but the people had
already lost their sense of reason . Then Cheon Inho drove in the last wedge .
"Dokja-ssi . I will give you one last chance . Give the coins back to the
people . "
"What if I don't want to?"
"Then the worst will happen . "
The crowd of 20 people started to approach step by step .
"T-This…come! Give me your coins!"
Nevertheless, no one attacked first . Eventually, a member of the Cheoldoo

Group came forward . "You scum! What are you doing? Kill him! Why are
you hesitating when you can snatch the coins after killing him?"
The man who shouted had a very sturdy physique . I triggered Character List
and confirmed his information .
[Character Summary]
Name: Han Minsung
Private Attribute: Bully (General)

Lv . 2 .
+
He was the owner of abilities that fit a 'bully', but he wasn't originally at this
level… This guy had done 'it . ' Yes, he acted rashly because he believed in
his stats .
"Kill that bastard!"
The metal pipe in his hand moved . It was a steel pipe containing Lv . 8
strength . The former 'Kim Dokja' might be scared by this threat but… For the
current me, it was just ridiculous . I cut off the man's arm, and it rolled across
the ground with the iron pipe .
"Kuaaack!"
The blood covered Unbroken Faith emitted a white light as I swept a glance
over the quiet people .
"U-Uh…" Everyone turned pale when they saw a Cheoldoo Group member
being overwhelmed with one blow . Now that I had shown off a bit, it was
time to start .
"Pathetic… Do you really believe this situation is because of me?" I looked

left and right at each face in the crowd . On the other side, Cheon Inho was
looking confused . "In fact, you know very well that it isn't me . "
Like sick goldfish, the mouths of the crowd dropped open . I spoke like I was
disseminating food to them, "You guys are doing this because you are scared .
In fact, even though you knew what was wrong and are in a crisis, you are
trembling in fear because of them . "
Cheon Inho laughed, "Haha, look at this, Dokja-ssi! What are you saying…?"
"It is because they are stronger than you! Their overall stats are higher than
you and they have a lot of coins! But everyone, you know what?" I asked as I
took a step toward the crowd . The entire crowd retreated like surprised
goldfish . However, they were already in my fish tank . "Why are they
stronger than you?" I took one more step . "More than anything, why do they
have more coins than you? Is it because they are gangsters? Perhaps . "
[The characters around you are shaken . ]
Even in fear, there were some emotions that could be conveyed with certainty
. Questions passed over their faces .
"C-Cheon Inho-ssi, how many coins do you have…?"
"Haha, don't you know? Well, I have sold a few and―"
"Do you think it is possible to get that many stats with just that? Really?"
Cheon Inho closed his mouth . I turned from left to right, looking at the
crowd's faces one by one .
"When I came to Geumho Station a few days ago, there were 87 people here .
"
"…"
"How many people are left now? I don't think there is more than 50 people .
Do you know why?"
"T-They went out as scouts and the monsters―"
"Monsters? Do you still believe that?"
"T-Then…"
"You fools . Think about it with your brains . Did those people really die
because of the monsters? Then why haven't any of the Cheoldoo Group
bastards died?" The area became quiet in an instant . "Why is it that they
come back stronger?"
[The constellation 'Secretive Plotter' nods at your reasoning . ]

"D-Don't tell me―" The people turned to look at Cheon Inho . The Cheoldoo
Group members hesitated . Now it was my turn to drive in the wedge . "They
said it before . If you kill me, you will get coins . "
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' pulls his hair in

excitement . ]
"How do they know that killing a person will give coins?"
"Y-You… Inho-ssi! Don't tell me?"
"Shut up! I'm being framed!" As Cheon Inho moved back, the men of the
Cheoldoo Group pulled out their weapons . The frightened people were
weeping .
[Hahahat! There are 7 minutes left!]
I stepped forward toward the people . "If you have any last self-respect left,
fight with your own hands . "
The Blade of Faith cried out violently as anger filled the eyes of the people .
"At least get back what was taken from you . "
As I waited, the people of the Cheoldoo Group rushed toward me

simultaneously . I also ran toward them .
"Now this world is such a place . "
The white light moved, and people screamed . Then someone shouted, "Yes,
shit!"
"Sons of a bitches!"
The people started to move . All in all, they were people who had already
killed .
"M-Mother!"
"Dayoung, come here! Do this! Just like what you did on the subway with
Mother!"
There were children and mothers .
"This fuckin' bastards!"
There was also a middle-aged Indian man .
"These scum!"
Alas, they weren't a match for those in the Cheoldoo Group . There was a
high number of people left in the Cheoldoo Group, and their fighting power
was overwhelming due to all the coins they had obtained through human
hunting . Or at least, this would be the case if it wasn't for me .
The arms and legs of the Cheoldoo Group members, who charged at me, flew
off . The eerie sensation of cutting off a person's limbs filled my hands . The
incapacitated Cheoldoo Group members looked up at me .
"S-Spare me…"
At that moment, someone moved ahead of me and stuck their blade into the
fallen Cheoldoo Group members .
"I said I would kill him . "
[All evolution conditions of the attribute 'Crouching Figure' have been met . ]
[The attribute of character 'Jung Heewon' is blossoming . ]
A dazzling brilliance was rising from her body . I nodded . It was now time .
[The attribute of 'Jung Heewon' has blossomed to 'Judge of Destruction

(Hero) . ]
A judge to wipe out evil—the best of the three 'judge' attributes woke up
from a crouching figure .
[You have contributed greatly to the attribute of 'Crouching Figure!']
[The character 'Jung Heewon' won't hesitate to be your sword in the future . ]
"Rest for now," Jung Heewon said . Her eyes were pale blue as she
declared, "These guys are my share . "
[The character 'Jung Heewon' has activated the exclusive skill 'Judgment
Time . ']
[The Absolute Good constellations have agreed to the use of this skill . ]
['Judgment Time' has been activated . ]
Jung Heewon had a bloody aura around her body as her blade painted an
eerie trail . It was a light and precise kendo that moved between the
Cheoldoo Group members . Blood spurted everywhere .
"Kuaaaak!"
It was a scene of a complete massacre . Of course, Jung Heewon wasn't the

only one fighting . Yoo Sangah, Lee Hyunsung, and even Lee Gilyoung were
protecting their respective positions, but no one was as active as Jung
Heewon . Like a person who was born for murder, Jung Heewon killed and
killed . If I cut off a man's arm, Jung Heewon stabbed his heart . If I cut off
his leg, Jung Heewon cut his throat . She took care of all those I left behind .
Jung Heewon moved without hesitation, like a person who had been longing
for this moment .
"…"
The area was filled with blood . The only person left from the Cheoldoo
Group was Cheon Inho . However, many parts of his body had been injured
by the citizens . Jung Heewon looked at me, and I nodded .
Cheon Inho laughed as he looked at me . "Hu, huhu… Y-You…"
He never stopped speaking, but Jung Heewon appeared behind Cheon Inho
and sliced through him from top to bottom .
[All constellations in the channel feel intense joy . ]
Finally, everyone stopped moving . The fight was over . However, they
couldn't feel it . The times when they ate grilled meat, felt the meaning of life,
joked while walking, and enjoyed moments of peace all seemed like a lie .
This damn scenario…
Yoo Sangah was crying . Lee Gilyoung closed his eyes . Lee Hyunsung bit his
lips so hard he was bleeding . Jung Heewon exhausted her physical strength
and was sitting in a pool of blood .
Yes, this was the truth of the world .
[The survival value will be settled . ]
There was the sound of popping all around us . Those who had coins
survived, while those who failed to get coins were now dead . No one was
able to save each other . I said to the people, "Wake up, everybody . "
Even if I raised my head, the sky couldn't be seen . I stared at the unseen sky
for a while, resisting some great fate . The noisy constellations had no
answer this time .
"This scenario has just begun . "
While everyone was in deep thought, I was thinking about the next scenario
alone . My mind was calm as the pages flipped one after another . I had
obtained everything I needed from Geumho Station . The next stage was
Chungmuro .
Chapter 26
The following morning, there were a few changes to Geumho Station. First of
all, Han Myungoh had disappeared. He hid once the fighting started and
disappeared after it ended. I didn't know if he was hiding somewhere in the
station or was moving to the next station.
"Let's not worry about him now. I didn't like him from the beginning. In
addition, he isn't the only one who disappeared." It was as Jung Heewon
said. After the fight yesterday, the number of people remaining in Geumho
Station was almost nonexistent. It wasn't that there were few survivors.
Rather, more people survived compared to the original plot. However, most
of those who survived left the station last night. Perhaps they had their own
reasons.
"…Will the remaining people be okay?" Yoo Sangah asked as she looked at
the survivors. Me, Yoo Sangah, Lee Hyunsung, Lee Gilyoung and Jung
Heewon. Apart from us five, there were only five people left in this station.
Jung Heewon spoke first, "Hey everyone. Are you coming with us?"
The casual words caused a stir among the people. The representative was a
young woman holding a child's hand. "…We will go separately. We have
some coins left."
I honestly admired that the mother and child survived the bloody fight. If she
had that much strength, they might be able to survive without going with us.
Jung Heewon nodded, "Yes. I wish you luck."
Once Jung Heewon turned around, relief appeared on the people's faces. In
fact, this response wasn't strange. Certainly, yesterday's situation was a bit
shocking. It was understandable. One refused to give out charity while
another one brutally killed people, even if there was a reason. To them, Jung
Heewon might not be much different from the Cheoldoo Group. I touched Lee
Hyunsung, who was making a stupefied expression next to me.
"Lee Hyunsung-ssi?"
"Ah, yes!"
Lee Hyunsung, who was staring at Jung Heewon with a blank expression,
looked at me with surprise. I think I knew what he was thinking. He
wondered if she was the woman struck by madness yesterday and killed all
the Cheoldoo Group.
"Are the preparations finished?"
:ee Hyunsung replied, "Yep! It is a bit rough but it is finished. There are
plastic bottles to be used as water containers, goods to protect from the cold
and emergency supplies…"
Indeed, a soldier was useful in situations like this.
"…It is up to here. If you need anything else…"
There was nothing else I needed…I wanted to say but I suddenly thought
about something. "Oh, can you find me any portable charger?"
"You are talking about a powerbank? Why…?"
It was natural to wonder. A smartphone was useless because no signal was

available. I replied roughly, "I have a place to use it."
Lee Hyunsung said he would look for it and started to search through the
things left behind by the Cheoldoo Group. Lee Gilyoung and Yoo Sangah also
said they would help. Jung Heewon looked at me and asked, "Are we going
now?"
"We're going."
She asked naturally, as if there was no question that we would go together.

This was Jung Heewon. It was welcome from my viewpoint. The 'Judge of
Destruction' was a talented person who even Yoo Jonghyuk would pay
attention to.
"I have many questions."
"Not now."
"Ah really, you are an iron wall." Jung Heewon lightly punched me and
laughed.
[You have received 1,500 coins from the character 'Jung Heewon.']
"This…?"
"I am dividing it. I feel too sorry to eat it all alone. I will share it with other
people."
I understood what she was saying. Yesterday, Jung Heewon alone killed most
of the Cheoldoo Group members. In other words, she obtained most of their
coins. By the way… I was a bit nervous about this.
"You don't need to do this."
Jung Heewon didn't know. In fact, I had a lot more coins.
"I'm not Dokja-ssi, you know?" She punched my arms a few more times
before walking towards the tunnel with her backpack. "Finish this off. I'll go
ahead and make some arrangements."
"Don't go too far ahead. There are sections too dangerous to go alone."
Jung Heewon waved her hands as if not to worry while wandering away.
[The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' likes your comradeship.]
[The constellation 'Abyssal Black Flame Dragon' smiles slyly.]
I watched the messages in the air blankly and said, 'Did you make a lot
yesterday? It must be good.'
There was no answer. I spoke once again, 'Don't keep pretending and tell me.
I know you are watching.'
[Ah, hahaha… you caught me?]
It was Bihyung's voice.
'How much did you earn?'
[…T-That. Um.]
I stared silently.
[Sigh, right. How did you know again…? I just can't get over it. Take this.]
[Dokkaebi 'Bihyung' has given you 4,500 coins.]
I thought so. This damn dokkaebi.
[…The constellations didn't use the sponsorship system but sent it directly to
me instead. I don't know why. I'll give it to you later. Ah, there are these
messages as well.]
Messages suddenly popped up.
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' is satisfied with your

scenario.]
[The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' is convinced of your

judgment.]
[The constellation 'Secretive Plotter' is satisfied with your plan.]
······.
This was why I didn't get the support messages yesterday. I had been curious
because such a great thing happened and I received less income than I
thought.

I invested a lot of the coins I obtained last time into stats and now I had a lot
of coins again. It was once again time to improve my stats. Then let's do it
moderately. I couldn't open the attributes window so I had to remember the
exact level of my stats.
First…physique was important.
[1,200 coins have been invested in physique.]
[Physique Lv. 12 -> Physique Lv. 15]
[The durability of your body has greatly increased!]
I had no separate passive attack skill so I also raised my strength.
[1,600 coins have been invested in strength.]
[Strength Lv. 11 -> Strength Lv. 15]
[A stronger force will come from your muscles!]
For agility, it was enough to be able to evade.
[400 coins have been invested in agility.]
[Agility Lv. 10 -> Agility Lv. 11]
[Now you can move a bit faster.]
I needed to maintain White Pure Star Energy so magic power must be at least
level 10.
[1,200 coins have been invested in magic power.]
[Magic Power Lv. 6 -> Magic Power Lv. 10]
[A mysterious energy lives in your soul.]

I could invest more than this but I purposefully didn't. Once I arrived in
Chungmuro, there was another place where I would have to use a lot of
coins.
Besides, I had spent 4,400 coins just now. It was both easy and difficult to
use. If I had started with decent stats, I wouldn't have had to spend so many
coins. Someone starting with level 1 physique… in Ways of Survival, even
Lee Gilyoung's stamina would be higher than that.
[By the way, I forgot…two more scenarios are recommended. You are really
great. It seems that I will soon be able to upgrade my channel level.]
'I see.'
I couldn't get the support of a sponsor like other incarnations, so I needed to

collect more coins. The reason why I have yet to see the effect of contracting
with Bihyung was because his channel was small. The 'minor' constellations
weren't enough. In order to gather more coins, it would take more
constellations to configure the channel.
Once I went to Chungmuro, the environment would soon be ready.
"If everybody is ready, we will leave. You aren't missing anything?"
My companions gathered together and nodded. Looking at their nervous

faces, all of them seemed to have been enlightened by yesterday. Finally, the
journey to Chungmuro began.
***
We had crossed half the railroad lines when the system message popped up.
[The second main scenario is enabled.]
[Main Scenario #2 – Meeting]
Category: Main
Difficulty: E
Clear Conditions: Cross the tunnel and meet the survivors in the first main
base.
Time Limit: None
Failure: ???
The message made me realize that it was really starting. Unlike the first main
scenario, the second main scenario had a 'main base.' Jung Heewon asked,
"The main base? Where is that?"
An answer wasn't required. Another message immediately appeared.
[The next main base is 'Chungmuro.']
"Is it Chungmuro? It is only three more stops…"
It was originally like that. Then ground rats appeared. There were around 30
ground rats. Jung Heewon stiffened and muttered, "…We have to go three
stops through this."
It was Lee Hyunsung who came forward. "I'll take the vanguard."
Thanks to the support of his sponsor, Lee Hyunsung's total stats were now 37.
He had earned less coins than me but he was chasing me…this was the
advantage of starting with high stats. If I knew this, I would've done regular
push-ups.
"I'll take the rear, Hyung."
Lee Gilyoung's total stats were still low but he was able to use Diverse
Communication more flexibly through steady skill training.
"Please leave it to me."
Yoo Sangah made a thread with magic power to block the movements of the
ground rats. Her attack ability was low but her overall stats were similar to
Jung Heewon.
"…Isn't it just a lot of numbers?"
Finally, there was no need to talk about Jung Heewon. Compared to Lee
Hyunsung, her total stats were low but her skills were sufficient. There was
the exclusive skill 'Judgment Time' that belonged to the 'Judge of
Destruction.' As long as the opponent in front of her was 'wicked' according
to the Absolute Good constellations, Jung Heewon wouldn't lose.
The last ground rat fell down. Lee Hyunsung held the shield by his side and
started sweating.
"Sigh…this seems to be enough."
In fact, this shouldn't have been cleared so easily. No matter how simple the
pattern of the ground rats was, fighting 30 of them was tough. I wouldn't be
able to annihilate them myself without activating Bookmark. The party had
become stronger.
We advanced further through the tunnel. Finally, a new platform appeared in

front of me.
"Yaksu Station. By the way…there is nobody? No, that's not it."
Yaksu Station was filled with dead bodies and ground rat corpses. Based on
the injuries, some of the people were killed by Yoo Jonghyuk, not the ground
rats.
"Keep going. There are two stops left."
We continued to advance. Anyway, the distance from Yaksu to Dongguk

University was less than 1 km in a straight line. Once we arrived at the
entrance of Dongguk University Station, we encountered another group of
ground rats and repelled them. We only moved a total of 2 km along a simple
path, but the fighting was so tough that the party was exhausted.
"We will take a break here."
"Sigh…there is one stop left. We should just go there and relax…"
"Nobody knows if we can rest or not once we arrive there."
Everyone was silent at my words. Certainly, monsters weren't the only

dangers things in this world. I looked around for a moment and said, "It
seems that the people in this station moved quickly. Some basic necessities
might remain."
"Ah right. Then…"
After hearing 'basic necessities,' Yoo Sangah gently raised her hand. Yoo
Sangah looked at Jung Heewon and their eyes met. No words were
exchanged but both of them nodded at the same time. Jung Heewon saw my
look and asked me, "What is it? Does Dokja-ssi want to know?"
Yoo Sangah paled. "…Heewon-ssi?"
"Ahaha, I'm just joking. Of course, I won't tell anyone."
…A secret only between women. It would be strange if I didn't know what

they were talking about. Human physiology didn't stop even in a world like
this. Lee Hyunsung also opened his mouth, "Ah, then I will go to the
bathroom."
I was surprised for a moment but there was no reason not to use well-built
facilities. This was why the subway was convenient.
"I'll go with you." It was Lee Gilyoung. The two people walked side by side.
I looked at their rear view and thought they looked like affectionate brothers
with a large age difference.
Yoo Sangah asked me, "Will Dokja-ssi be alone?"

"I will go above ground for a bit."
"Huh? There will be poisonous fog if you go out…will it be okay?"
"I'm only going for a bit."
Jung Heewon narrowed her eyes at my words. "…Something is suspicious.

Dokja-ssi, are you going to eat something good alone?"
I looked at Jung Heewon for a moment. "It is a man's secret."
***
After a while, I stood in front of Exit 6 of Dongdae Station. According to the

information I read beforehand, this place was surely…
[You have been exposed to a poisonous fog.]
The effect of the poisonous rhinos was still visible. This time I didn't buy the
Ellain Monkey's Lungs so I had to work quickly. I jumped up the escalator to
the east while holding my breath. Not long after that, a bronze coloured
shining statue appeared.
[A constellation wearing a straw mat is filled with expectations at your

actions.]
The statue was based on the appearance of a monk who lived in the mid-
Joseon Dynasty. I felt an unknown nobility coming from the face of the monk
holding a bamboo stick. I confirmed the name written vertically under the
statue.
Yujeong Samyeongdang. (Korean Buddhist Monk. Wiki Link)
Okay, good. There were no signs of anyone… I stood in front of the statue,
holding my hands together.
[A constellation wearing a straw mat is delighted with your actions.]
[100 coins have been sponsored.]

I didn't hesitate to use White Pure Star Energy to activate the Blade of Faith.
[A constellation wearing a straw mat is puzzled by your actions.]
Then I struck the statue of Samyeongdang.
[A constellation wearing a straw mat is appalled by your actions.]
[1] Korean Buddhist Monk. Wiki Link:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yujeong
Chapter 27
A few minutes later, I once again entered Dongguk University Station and ate
a ground rat . It was in order to heal the skin contaminated by the poisonous
fog . It took a little time but the contamination could be recovered by eating
the meat of an underground species .
[…Hey! Are you crazy? What did you do just now?] I was eating when I
heard Bihyung's voice furiously berating me .
'Shut up . '
[No, this isn't an issue you can dismiss . You destroyed a constellation's idol!
Do you want to see my channel fail? Once the 'Bald General of Justice'
begins to talk…]
The idol of a constellation . Every world had their own constellations, South
Korea as well . By the way, Bihyung said it was the 'Bald General of Justice
. ' He was a great person in South Korea but…
Actually, I wasn't the type of person to say that .
[A constellation wearing a straw mat is furious at your atrocious actions . ]
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' is laughing . ]
There was a difference in the degree of all idols, but they had the power of a
constellation sealed in them . If I released the seal of the idol in the right
way, I could gain a certain amount of power, such as an item or a skill that
the constellation used in their lifetime . However, 'unlocking the seal' took a
long time and I wasn't sure if I could get the skill I wanted .
I looked at Ways of Survival on my smartphone .
「 "But if it is sealed in the bronze statue of Samyeongdang, how did you get
the skill?"
"There is a saying that if you meet Buddha, kill Buddha . "
"What? Don't tell me…"
"Haha, I was just trying it out… but it is true . All the statues aren't just for
worship . "
"Hey! This jerk, you should watch your mouth . You might be cursed by the
constellation . " 」
At the last gateway to enter Chungmuro, the 'skill' of Samyeongdang was

essential and the most surefire way to get the skill was to destroy the idol .
Of course, I could buy something similar from the Dokkaebi Bag but… the
more coins I saved, the better .
"Then did you resolve the 'man's secret' well?"
I quickly turned off my smartphone screen . My companions, including Jung

Heewon, had gathered .
"Yes . And I have something for you . "
I pulled out the items I gained from the idol . As luck would have it, the
Samyeongdang idol contained items and skills .
[Samyeongdang's Beads]
[Samyeongdang's Straw Mat]
Rags and old beads . There were questions in the eyes of everyone present . I
knew what they were thinking . However, I also knew this: In this world,
'old' was more likely to be 'good . '
"They seem like good items because they are souvenirs of a great person . "
"Great person?"
"Do you know Samyeongdang?"

[A constellation wearing a straw mat has paused at your actions . ]
Jung Heewon asked with a blank expression, "…Who is that?"
[A constellation wearing a straw mat wishes to appear before character 'Jung

Heewon . ']
"Ah! I know!" Fortunately, someone knew . Needless to say, it was Yoo

Sangah . "I remember seeing it when I was studying Korean history! Isn't he a
monk from the Joseon Dynasty?"
"When the Korean military was struggling to defend against the Japanese
invasion…he fought in the Nowongpyeong battle and Wukwandong battle!"
As expected from Yoo Sangah . I also studied Korean history but I didn't
know this .
[A constellation wearing a straw mat is touched by character 'Yoo Sangah . ']
I nodded and said, "Anyway, these items have his strength . "
"…Really?"
"Wow, it is real!"
Jung Heewon and Lee Hyunsung were surprised when they confirmed the
item information .
"Still, how did Dokja-ssi know to get this?"
"Just, I put my hands together in front of the Samyeongdang statue and…they

fell from the sky . "
"Huh? No way…"
I thought it was ridiculous but there was a reason people said such ridiculous
words . I put on a mock solemn expression as I watched the party . "I think…
it was sent by Samyeongdang for South Korea . "
"Ah…"
Their 'ah' were filled with many meanings . I ignored them and kept talking .
It wasn't like I was asking for them to listen .
"He might've left his belongings to save the country, just like during the
Japanese invasion of South Korea . Anyway, now South Korea is a country
undergoing turmoil . "
[A constellation wearing a straw mat is moved by your words . ]
In times of turmoil, scammers always gained power .
"…In this strange world, it isn't weird if something like this happens . Maybe
Samyeongdang is one of the 'constellations . ' Isn't that right?"
Surprisingly, Yoo Sangah was the first to be convinced . Maybe she didn't
want me to be embarrassed . The funny thing was that once Yoo Sangah
agreed, Lee Hyunsung was immediately convinced .
"Indeed, Samyeongdang…"
Lee Hyunsung grew up with patriotism for a long time and looked like he
was reminiscing on the principle of military service . Lee Gilyoung also
seemed convinced . It was only Jung Heewon who was staring at me like it
was nonsense .
[A constellation wearing a straw mat likes your revealing words . ]
[The constellation 'Bald General of Justice' forgives your sins . ]
Bihyung looked at the sky with an 'Is this okay?' expression before looking
dumbfounded . The power of a constellation was directly linked to their fame
. Thus, the constellations loved it when their stories were spread this way .
Where was a constellation that hated being praised?
"I will give Samyeongdang's Beads to Yoo Sangah since you know him well .
"
"Really? Can I accept it?"
"I think Samyeongdang will be delighted if Yoo Sangah uses it . "
In fact, the performance of Samyeongdang's Beads wasn't good compared to

what the sponsor used it for . It wasn't a sponsor's star relic so maybe the fact
that Samyeongdang wasn't a world-recognized figure had an effect . It was
still a B class item so it had a secondary option of boosting magic power to
increase magic power recovery .
Jung Heewon watched Yoo Sangah like she was envious and said, "Yoo
Sangah knows a lot of things . I didn't know about Samyeongdang because I
didn't do very well at school . "
"Ah…that…that . "
"I'm joking, joking . Don't make such an expression . "
I spoke to the sulky Jung Heewon, "I also have something for Jung Heewon-
ssi . "
"For me? Is it that straw mat?"
"Yes . "
"It's okay . No matter how urgent, I don't want to wear such a thing . "
"…Just try it . You won't regret it . "
Jung Heewon hesitated for a moment before throwing on the straw mat . She
was trying to be fashionable but she just looked like a beggar .
[A constellation who likes comradeship condemns your actions . ]
[A constellation who praises friendship likes your actions . ]

It would be different if the star relic 'Samyeongdang's Bamboo Stick and
Straw Sandals' came out, but the other two items weren't necessary for me
right now . Jung Heewon saw her reflection on the screen door of the subway
and made a slightly complicated expression .
"It is hard to explain but…I suddenly feel like I can harness the power of
justice . "
Samyeongdang's Straw Mat was an item that enhances the justice and
willpower of the wearer . I didn't need it but it was a pretty good item for
Jung Heewon .
"You said Samyeongdang? I feel sorry for some reason . I should study
harder . "
[The constellation 'Bald General of Justice' is happy at this situation . ]
I jokingly said, "Then let's put our hands together and pray . "
***
It was a joke but Jung Heewon really went to pray .
Jung Heewon was contaminated by the poisonous fog and spoke while eating
a ground rat . "By the way, who broke it? Surely it wasn't Dokja-ssi?"
"…"
"…Dokja-ssi?"
"Be prepared . We will be at Chungmuro soon . "
I looked at the dark tunnel . It had been 20 minutes since Lee Gilyoung used
Diverse Communication, allowing us to safely move forward . Considering
the fact that Dongguk University to Chungmuro was 1 km in a straight line, it
was time for 'that' to appear .
Indeed, as soon as I thought about it .
"Everybody step back . "
[Sub Scenario – Welcome Prison]
Category: Sub
Difficulty: D~F
Clear Conditions: Escape from Welcome Prison within the time limit .
Time Limit: 1 hour
Failure: ???
[Sub-scenario – Welcome Prison has begun!]
Perhaps Yoo Jonghyuk had suffered quite a bit in this scenario . This scenario
was one of the most painful traps for a regressor . Yoo Sangah asked,
"Welcome Prison? What is this?"
She would know without asking .
"It is coming . Everyone, please keep your mind straight . "
Before my words were over, a haze overcame me . The fog that instantly
occupied the tunnel blocked my field of view . The party members in the
immediate vicinity couldn't be seen . When I looked around, I could only see
a distorted scenery, as if I was on drugs .
"Uwah…I feel bad!" Jung Heewon screamed . Maybe Jung Heewon was
seeing something different from what I saw now .
「Dokja . 」
The voice I didn't want to hear . That forgotten voice was heard in a drug-
like landscape . If I was this way, my other party members would be worse .
"…Something feels strange . Dokja-ssi! Are you there?"
"Dokja-ssi! Dokja-ssi!"
In this distorted vision, the voices of my party members were gradually

fading .
[Welcome Prison] .
A space that led to madness by touching a person's trauma .
「 Dokja, you didn't see anything . Understood? 」
The landscape disappeared and the face of a person popped up . I smiled

bitterly as I stared into the air . I wanted to deny reality .
[Due to the skill effect, immunity to Welcome Prison has occurred . ]
The moment my mind relaxed, the uncomfortable feeling diminished .
[The constellation 'Secretive Plotter' admires your spirit . ]
[The curious constellations are sorry that they can't peek at your memories . ]
As the power of Welcome Prison weakened, I felt a sense of alarm .
"Everyone, calm down and take deep breaths . "

Those trapped in Welcome Prison would lose their minds and unleash their
madness around them . Thus, the most dangerous thing in Welcome Prison
was the companions around you . Yoo Jonghyuk's solo behaviour might be
because he was worried about this prison .
"S-Soldier Lee Hyunsung . Did you hear wrong?"
"I was wrong . I was wrong, Mother!"
"T-This dog bastard!"
…I was too late . I heard the screams of people filled with madness, but it
wasn't everyone .
"…Dokja-ssi?" At this moment, Yoo Sangah's appearance was revealed in

Welcome Prison . Samyeongdang's Beads around her wrist was glowing
brightly . Fortunately, it worked . I approached Yoo Sangah and said, "Cover
the surroundings . From now on, I will destroy this space . "
Yoo Sangah nodded with a nervous expression .
[The exclusive skill 'Destroy Evil Lv . 1' is activated . ]
Destroy Evil . It was one level higher than the Repel Evil skill that could be
bought with coins . It was a skill that I obtained after breaking the bronze
statue of Samyeongdang .
[The exclusive skill 'Destroy Evil Lv . 1' has turned off 'Welcome Prison' . ]
Indeed, it was a skill used by Samyeongdang . If I had bought Repel Evil, it

would've taken a minute to release it . As the fog retreated and Welcome
Prison disappeared, my companions started to appear one by one .
"O-Our resolve! We are the South Korean army, loyal to the nation and the
people!"
"Uh…Uh…Mother . "
The trauma could be seen with one glance . Lee Hyunsung was bowing with
his head on the ground, while Lee Gilyoung had his head on his knees and
was shaking . Yoo Sangah came forward first . "Lee Hyunsung-ssi? Gilyoung!
Please wake up!"
At this moment, a blade flew from the rear . Fortunately, the blade wasn't fast
and it wasn't difficult to avoid .
"…I will kill all of you . "
Jung Heewon was waving her sword through the air like a madman . My
heart ached as I watched Jung Heewon's eyes became gradually redder . This
was dangerous . It was a sign of 'Demon Slaying . ' I stunned Jung Heewon by
strongly hitting her in the back of the neck . Luckily, Jung Heewon was
unharmed . I thought it wouldn't be like this with Samyeongdang's Straw Mat
but Jung Heewon's mental state was more fragile than I expected .
"Yoo Sangah, please look after Jung Heewon-ssi . "
"…Yes, yes!"
"It isn't over yet . "
[You have met the conditions to clear the sub-scenario!]
Monsters appeared as soon as the clear message showed up . They were a

mass of liquid, reminiscent of ectoplasm . The 8th grade specter . It was the
specters who made Welcome Prison . I used White Pure Star Energy to
invoke Blade of Faith . Fortunately, the battle itself wasn't difficult . In the
first place, the specters weren't difficult if Welcome Prison was destroyed .
The creepy and weird specters were destroyed .
[Specter's Stone . ]
I put the fallen stones into my pocket . This needed to be picked up . Thanks
to Yoo Sangah, the others were recovering quickly .
"A-Are you okay?"
The one who recovered the fastest was Lee Hyunsung . Lee Hyunsung heard
the story and bowed his head with surprise . "…Thank you . I almost got into
big trouble . I also want to thank Dokja-ssi . "
"It is nothing . "
"I have a headache…" Lee Gilyoung's head was pounding . I stroked Lee
Gilyoung's hair . He pretended to be okay but perhaps the one with the most
terrible trauma in this place was this child . I saw a pale light in the distance
.
Yoo Sangah said, "Dokja-ssi, I think it is over . "
I worried about it for a short moment . Jung Heewon was stunned and it was
difficult for the others to exercise their power . Would we be okay to enter
Chungmuro at this rate? My concerns were resolved by another person . A
blade loomed in the darkness, but it was a pure threat, without the intent to
harm .
"Who are you? Don't you know that this area is our hunting ground?" In the
faint light of the entrance, a girl holding a long sword stood . She looked to
be 17 and was wearing a school uniform . She was wearing a hood like she
was trying to hide her name tag, but her appearance was noticeable .
"Ah, this girl…!" Yoo Sangah had keen eyes and recognized her first . I also
knew her . It was because she was one of the main characters of Ways of
Survival . The only survivor of Daepong Girls High School, Lee Jihye . She
was one of the reasons why Yoo Jonghyuk went straight to Chungmuro in the
shortest time .
"…Did you guys beat the specters?" Lee Jihye discovered the stone in my
hand and was surprised . "How did you…only Master could catch them?"
I immediately used a skill .

Name: Lee Jihye
Age: 17 years old
Constellation Sponsor: Maritime War God
Private Attribute: Scarred Sword Demon (Rare)
Exclusive Skills: Sword Training Lv . 3, Demon Slaying Lv . 1, Absolute

Sense Lv . 2, Ghost Walk Lv . 1 .
Stigma: Sea Battle Lv . 1, Large Army Command Lv . 1 .
Overall Stats: Physique Lv . 13, Strength Lv . 12, Agility Lv . 13, Magic

Power Lv . 9 .
Overall Evaluation: A person who evolved into a 'Scarred Sword Demon'

after killing her closest friend . The sponsor behind her has an affinity for you
and your colleagues .
There was nothing unusual . Maritime War God . As scheduled, it was the
sponsor behind Lee Jihye . She was a must in future maritime wars .
[The constellation 'Bald General of Justice' is touched at meeting an old

comrade . ]
[Lee Jihye's sponsor welcomes the 'Bald General of Justice . ']
I felt a faint breeze in the subway tunnel where no trains were running .
Looking at Lee Jihye's hair fluttering in the wind, I realized again .
[Main Scenario #2 – Meeting has ended . ]
[The compensation will be settled . ]

Yes, we finally arrived . This was Chungmuro .
Chapter 28
We followed Lee Jihye and entered Chungmuro . Yoo Sangah saw the
shattered screen door of the platform and said, "…It is a chaotic atmosphere .
"
As we climbed up from the tracks of railway line 3, we saw some people

sitting down .
[You have entered Chungmuro . ]
[The third scenario is currently in progress . ]
[#GIR-8761 channel is active . ]
[#BIR-3642 channel is active . ]
From Chungmuro onward, the size of the scenario grew and the dokkaebi
channels increased . That naive Bihyung would have a hard time from now
on . Some middle-aged people saw us and waved their hands . "Oh, little
samurai . You brought new people?"
"Yes . " 'A samurai . ' I guess Lee Jihye could be called that if the sponsor
behind her wasn't known . Sooner or later, they would be punished . Lee
Jihye frowned at the middle-aged people . "Are you drunk again?"
"Hahahat! What is there to do other than drink when the world has become
like this?"
The middle-aged people seemed relaxed, unlike those who were

experiencing a disaster . It was natural since they were wearing the uniform
of soldiers . This was definitely different from Gumho Station . It was truly
beginning now .
"But did your friends come through the tunnel? How great… Won't they have
a lot of coins?"
Then one of the middle-aged men turned to Yoo Sangah . "Young lady over
there, what is your name? Would you like to rent a room for cheap?"
"…Room?"
"Haha, you don't know the system here yet? This place―"
Lee Jihye cut off the middle-aged man's words . "Ajusshis . Don't try to trick
the newcomers . "
"Uhuh, they must know anyway . This is what everyone is doing to live…"
"If you don't want to be injured, then get lost . "
The middle-aged man paled at Lee Jihye's words . "This… young child has
already learned bad things . "
"Hey, Kang-ssi . Stop it . "
The middle-aged people turned away . They disappeared into transit line 4,
and Lee Jihye put away her sword .
"I brought you here, so take care from now on . I'm not a babysitter," this
child spoke so indifferently .
I looked around . Chungmuro—this was the stage of the third scenario, where
completely different rules were in play .
"S-Shit! I'll kill you if you come close…" A man was in the middle of the
platform for subway line 3, waving a knife around and threatening people .
At his feet was a tile that was 1 pyeong (3 . 306 m2) in size . It emitted a
green light that stretched into the air .
Yoo Sangah asked, "…Why is he doing that?"
"I don't know . " I could guess but there was no need to scare her just now .
There were many people sitting down with a knife on subway line 3 . Unlike
the previous middle-aged men, the faces of the people here were filled with
despair . I glanced at them and asked Lee Jihye, "Is Yoo Jonghyuk here?"
Lee Jihye, who was about to leave, turned her head at 'Yoo Jonghyuk . ' There
was vigilance in her eyes . "…Who are you?"
Yoo Jonghyuk had already ruined this child . Well, I could understand . It was
difficult to find a constellation on the level of Maritime War God, even if he
searched through all of South Korea . If I were in Yoo Jonghyuk's position, I
wouldn't have found her so soon after coming to Chungmuro .
"I am a companion of Yoo Jonghyuk who came back alive . "
"…Companion? How is that possible?" Lee Jihye stared at me with

suspicious eyes .
I shrugged shamelessly . "That guy will understand if you tell him . Where is
Yoo Jonghyuk now?"
"…Master isn't here right now . "
"Really? This is difficult . I have something I need to say . "
Lee Jihye's expression distorted as she stared at me with something like

feelings of betrayal . Ah, I knew very well what she thought of Yoo Jonghyuk
. Moreover, she was already addressing him as 'Master'… It will be difficult
to get her this way . Lee Jihye called out to a boy squatting in the corner,
"Hey, over there!"
"Eh? Yes, yes!"
"Watch over these people right here! I'm going to find Master . "
The boy looked at us with puzzled eyes . "…Who are they?"
"I don't know . Master's friends?"
At Lee Jihye's words, the eyes of the people on the platform became bigger .
They looked at us with amazement and awe .
"…Yoo Jonghyuk-ssi's friends?!" The boy ran up to us and exclaimed . It was

a boy who looked roughly around Lee Jihye's age . "Are you really Yoo
Jonghyuk-ssi's friends?"
I couldn't lie when I saw the boy's clear eyes . At least, that would be the
case if I were an ordinary person .
"He is a good friend . "
Recently, I didn't seem to be an 'ordinary' person . At least, that was the case
here .
***
While taking care of the unconscious Jung Heewon, I heard about Chungmuro
from the boy . Along with Lee Jihye, this boy was one of Yoo Jonghyuk's
followers .
"…Thus, we followed Yoo Jonghyuk-ssi . Are you listening to me?"
"Yes . "
Of course, I wasn't listening properly . The story of psychopath Yoo

Jonghyuk's heroism wasn't interesting . The short summary was something
like this .
"Three days ago, Yoo Jonghyuk appeared and saved some of you, including
Lee Jihye, from the monsters . Isn't that the story?"
The boy frowned at his story being summarized so simply . "Uh, the story
isn't that simple…"
He was surely spellbound by Yoo Jonghyuk . A presence with overwhelming

force had rescued them suddenly . It would be strange if they didn't follow
him . Yet the boy didn't know that he had survived not because Yoo Jonghyuk
was a good guy but because he had been lucky to be with Lee Jihye .
"Now can I ask you a few things I am curious about?" Lee Hyunsung started
asking politely while I was locked in my thoughts .
"Yes . Just ask . "

"How is the food supply here?"
"That… It is a bit embarrassing to say… Some people, including me, are

dependent on Jihye . Jihye hunts and asks Yoo Jonghyuk-ssi to cook…"
It was unknown when he made a checklist but Lee Hyunsung took out his
notes and started to write something . He really was a soldier .
"Then how is your drinking water?"
"We give food or coins to the 'Landlord Alliance' upstairs in exchange . "
"…Landlord Alliance?" I sat straight up . Now the story was becoming

interesting .
The boy hesitantly opened his mouth, "They are the landlords in charge of the
Chungmuro area . They occupy the upper floors, and we call them the
Landlord Alliance . "
Chungmuro's Landlord Alliance—it was a name that appeared in Ways of

Survival .
"What type of people are they?"
"Well, what should I say…" In fact, there was no need for me to ask .
Perhaps, according to my expectations, one of the '10 Evils' was in
Chungmuro right now . "They are just landlords . "
This answer was the correct answer in a sense . They were landlords,
building owners who received fixed taxes . At this moment, the quiet Lee
Gilyoung opened his mouth, "Excuse me, Hyung . "
"Yes?"
"I want to go to the toilet . "
"Is it urgent?"
"Yes . "
The timing was a bit unexpected . It was even more puzzling because Lee
Gilyoung normally didn't say something like this . Then I noticed that Lee
Gilyoung was standing next to a blushing Yoo Sangah .
"…Excuse me, can I also go with you?"
At the moment, the image of Yoo Sangah and Jung Heewon securing secret
necessities at Yaksu Station came to mind . I thought I knew what was going
on, but that kid, Lee Gilyoung, quickly noticed it first . The boy overheard the
conversation and said, "You need to go up to the second underground floor
for the toilet, but it won't be easy to enter . "
"…Has something happened?"
"Yes . I think it is better to see directly… I'm going up to, would you like to
go with me?'
"Let's go . " I was the one who said it . Of course, it wasn't to go to the
bathroom . I had to go up and check a few things . Recently, Yoo Jonghyuk's
movements were different from the 'third regression' that I knew . If so, I
needed to be clear about the gap . I went up to the third underground level
with my friends while carrying Jung Heewon who was still unconscious .
"Oh, I heard that there were new faces . Have you come to see the rooms?" A
middle-aged man standing near the escalator for line 4 whistled .
The boy shook his head and replied, "Ah, I'm sorry . We are going
upstairs…"
"Eh, too bad . Be careful . " The middle-aged man waved his hands without
hesitation .
Yoo Sangah watched the middle-aged man moving away and asked, "That…
By the way… what exactly is the 'room'? I don't think it is the same as the
room that I know . "
"It is easy . " The boy pointed to a square tile . The tiles were also present on
the platform of line 3 . They were green tiles that were 1 pyeong in size .
Looking at the details, I saw something written in the air above the tile .
[Green Zone 0/1]
"The scenario name is 'green zone,' and these tiles are called rooms . "
Near the tile, two men were fighting each other over the tile . It was Lee
Hyunsung who asked this time, "What is that? Why are those people fighting
over it?"
The boy looked a bit reluctant to answer, as if talking to us would be a threat

to his survival . "You will know once you arrive at the second underground
floor . "
As we climbed up to the higher floors, there were more fights over rooms .
The room numbers were different . There were small rooms labelled (0/1)
and large rooms labelled (0/7) . The latter number was probably the capacity
of the room . I looked around carefully and asked, "The third underground
floor to the first underground floor is all the area of the Landlord
Association?"
"…Yes . They are small forces, but the Landlord Association has obtained
most of it . "
All the infrastructure of Chungmuro was located on the second and first
underground floors, yet a single alliance occupied all of it .
"Yoo Jonghyuk didn't take any action? Didn't he save you?"
"That…" The boy's face became noticeably darker at my question . The boy
looked sullen for a while before barely being able to speak . "He told us to
stand on our own…"
I knew it . Of course, Yoo Jonghyuk would say something like this . Perhaps
Yoo Jonghyuk never told them to follow him . Fascinated by the
overwhelming force he displayed, they went on to have hopeful dreams .
How pitiful .
Not long after, we arrived at the second underground floor . There was
tension on the boy's face . "We have to be careful from here onward . "
There were many more rooms on B2 than the lower levels, and there were no
groups of people fighting . Instead, there were people guarding the green
zones with scary eyes .
[Green Zone 7/7]
We passed by the people and headed toward the bathrooms .
"Uh… Why stop here?"
Our pace came to a stop as we approached the last passage to the bathroom .
Like a bottleneck, dozens of people were gathered in the passage .
"Let's go forward," I said while pushing people out of the way .
"Pildu-ssi! Please accept it! I won't do it again! Please, please! Please let me
stay one more day . I'll go into debt to get the coins!" The leader at the head
of the line was facing the agitated people .
"Now now, back off . Back off . " On the opposite side, people who seemed
to be from the Landlord Association were gathered there . I could feel it
instinctively . One of the 10 Evils was here . I tried to find the '10 Evils'
member through the novel's description, but it wasn't easy since all of them
seemed to fit . Did their impressions become similar after becoming
landlords?
I was shaking my head when someone grabbed my leg . It was Lee Gilyoung .
I sensed some danger and was about to grab his shoulder when someone
pushed Lee Gilyoung .
"Ah . " Lee Gilyoung lost his balance and fell down .
[The character 'Lee Gilyoung' has invaded private property!]
Suddenly, the atmosphere became cold, and some of the 'Landlord

Association' members in the front looked at Lee Gilyoung .
"What is with this child?"
At almost the same time, the crowd of people screamed and withdrew .
"Crazy!"
"B-Back! Quickly!"
As if they were never there, the crowd of people rushed back like a tide .
The people disappeared, and red lines shone where they used to be standing .
One man looked between the boundary and Lee Gilyoung in turn . "Hrmm .
You seem lost . Do you know where this is?"
"The way to the bathroom?"
"The bathroom? Haha, at one time . By the way, that kid… Where are your
parents?"
"…Huh?"
"Didn't you learn that you shouldn't intrude on other people's land?"
Other people's land…
Oh, it must be true . The man stroked Lee Gilyoung's head with an unknown
look .
"Since you don't know, I will teach you from now on . "
[The character 'Gong Pildu' has activated 'Armed Zone Lv . 3!]
There was a whirring sound, and mini turrets resembling gatling guns rose
from the ground .
[The character 'Gong Pildu' demands 500 coins for invading his private land
.]
[If you don't follow the recommendations, all nearby turrets will fire
immediately . ]
The man said, "Give me money . "
The loaded turrets were all aiming at the same point . The confused Lee
Gilyoung stood up and moved to my side . The man saw me and laughed .
"Ah, so you are his guardian . Then shouldn't the guardian pay 500 coins
instead?"
I smiled at the hand that the man brazenly stretched out .
…How funny, Yoo Jonghyuk . You let these jerks go?

Chapter 29
The 10 Evils—the list and rankings were often changed according to Yoo
Jonghyuk's regression cycle, but they were the 10 people in charge of being
the main villains in this world of Ways of Survival . Chungmuro's armed
fortress master, Gong Pildu, was one of the 10 Evils . Thus, a person
wouldn't be aware of Gong Pildu unless they had read to the end of Ways of
Survival (like me) .
[Green Zone 56/70]
Indeed, the size of his room was different . It couldn't be measured easily .
This whole green zone was Gong Pildu's area .
'Let's do the standard procedure . '
I hid Lee Gilyoung behind me and opened my mouth, "Why should we pay
you coins? Chungmuro Station is a public place . "
"Haha, it was until eight days ago . But not anymore . "
For ordinary humans, 500 coins wasn't a small sum . Making people pay 500
coins just for stepping on his land… What a crook .
"Okay, I'll give it, but I'll give it to the person directly . "
"What?"
"You aren't Gong Pildu . "
Gong Pildu might be a villain, but right now, the person in front of me was
just Extra '1' of the Landlord Alliance .
'Where are you, Gong Pildu?'

I quickly looked around . Not him, not him… I wondered where Gong Pildu
was .
"Haha, you are a funny guy . Hey, you're playing with me now…"
"Gong Pildu-ssi . Where are you? Take the fine . "
I ignored them and kept walking .
[You have invaded private property!]
The turrets aimed straight at me but I didn't stop . Honestly, there was no
guarantee that I would be safe if the turrets started shooting . Nonetheless,
there was a need to show off my combat power here . That way Gong Pildu
wouldn't underestimate me .
"It is up to here . I will shoot if you come closer . " Finally, Gong Pildu
moved . There was a bench covered with various supplies . A middle-aged
man was sitting on top of it and reading a magazine was staring at me .
Indeed, this was how he was described in the novel . His belly was half
revealed, and I could see the hair on it . This was Gong Pildu, the
representative of the Landlord Alliance .
"This is a face I've never seen before but you are great . "
"Isn't it unfair that I need to pay to see you?"
[The character 'Gong Pildu' is interested in you . ]
In any case, I seemed to be the type that was popular with the bad guys . It
was the same with Kim Namwoon .
"You are fairly good at talking . But it isn't good to be too cocky . "
Tadak . I heard magic bullets being loaded in the turrets . 'Damn bastard . '
Gong Pildu smiled like an ordinary neighborhood ahjussi, but I knew… Gong
Pildu could never be an ordinary neighborhood ahjussi .
Name: Gong Pildu
Age: 48 years old
Constellation Sponsor: Defense Master
Private Attribute: Landlord (Rare), Great Landowner (Rare)
Exclusive Skills: Private Property Lv . 3, Patience Lv . 1, Profit Calculation

Lv . 2, Leadership Lv . 2, Incite Lv . 1, Weapons Training Lv . 1 .
Stigma: Armed Zone Lv . 3 .

Power Lv . 19 .
Overall Evaluation: Gong Pildu, the representative of the Chungmuro

Landlord Alliance . His skill 'Private Property' and stigma 'Armed Zone' has
the best effect in a battle against many . It is advisable not to make him an
enemy .
* A growth package is currently applied .
There were numerous 'gap' in this world, but few of them were as stable as a
landowner or landlord . However, there were those who boasted both
characteristics, and the 'Armed Fortress Master' Gong Pildu in front of me
was one of them . I realized it when I saw this explanation . His magic power
was already at level 19 . Indeed, this would be enough for him to be one of
the 10 Evils in the future .
"By the way, what did you come here for? I don't think your goal is paying the
fine . "
He was also very sensitive . I pondered over it for a while . Should I

negotiate here or overpower Gong Pildu? It might be possible if I used all my
power, but it wouldn't be easy to break through Gong Pildu's Armed Zone . I
needed to prepare to receive a big injury if I wanted to defeat the turrets .
What should I do? There was a separate place where I had to use coins, so it
was impossible to increase my stats .
"I'm warning you that you shouldn't think of anything . " Gong Pildu smiled at
me . His troops were surrounding Lee Hyunsung . He really moved quickly .
I laughed and raised both hands . "Please calm down . Isn't it obvious for a
tenant to come to the landlord?"
"Is it for a room?"
"Yes . Please let my companions and I sit in your green zone"
This was a must . In order to clear the third scenario safely, we had to stay in
Gong Pildu's green zone . However, Gong Pildu's answer was as expected .
"No . The alliance doesn't accept outsiders . I'll think about it if every person
pays 500 coins a day . "
500 coins a day? It was like selling coins . This was more expensive than the
Dokkaebi Bag .
"It is a bit tough, so I will give you information instead . "
"What information?"
"Information about Yoo Jonghyuk . "
'Yoo Jonghyuk . ' The complexions of the landlords changed with that one
name .
"Yoo Jonghyuk? Yoo Jonghyuk caused such an uproar not long ago…"
"You bastard! What is your relationship with that guy?"
"Pildu-ssi! Isn't this bastard suspicious?"
There was a reaction . I thought that Yoo Jonghyuk would've already caused a
problem with the Landlord Alliance . In fact, I was a bit unsure about this
point . According to the original story, Yoo Jonghyuk of the third regression
should be fighting against the Landlord Alliance by now . What was he
doing? Gong Pildu stared at me with suspicious eyes . "What is your
relationship with Yoo Jonghyuk?"
"We are companions separated by life and death . "
"…I don't think it is like that?"
"Anyway, we're friendly . "
"How can I believe that?"
"Don't believe me . Don't you have nothing to lose?" I threw out the bait .
Perhaps Gong Pildu would have to accept my suggestion . It was because

right now, Yoo Jonghyuk was the only person who could threaten the power
balance in Chungmuro .
[The character 'Gong Pildu' has activated 'Profit Calculation Lv . 2!]
"Why won't I receive any loss?"
"…?"
"There is no guarantee that you aren't a scammer . I can't ignore my years of

experience . In my experience, people like you run away to avoid paying the
rent at the end of the month . "
It was so accurate that I felt wronged . Still, it was difficult to push it here .
"If you don't believe me, it can't be helped . Maybe there will be damages . "
Gong Pildu's expression became complicated . I turned around without
hesitation . It was important not to show any regret . That way, he would
regret it even more .
"Wait a minute . " Indeed . "You have to pay the fine for intruding . Where are
you trying to flee to?"
It was another regret . Dammit . I turned around and smiled awkwardly .

"How much? 100 coins?"
"No, you and that kid are 1,000 coins . "
The vein on my head bulged . Did this bastard think that 1,000 coins were
1,000 won…?
"That is too much . "
The dokkaebi still hadn't given me my cut of the coins, but I couldn't give
1,000 coins to a jerk like Gong Pildu . Gong Pildu grinned . "Then you are
disqualified as tenants . Die . "
I instinctively pushed through the men around me and ran to where my party
members were . There was the first sound of firing, and Lee Hyunsung held
up a metal shield, blocking my back . He was really reliable . Lee
Hyunsung's strength and physique were level 14, but he spoke very
nervously, "…Dokja-ssi . "
I could clearly see his trembling arm muscles . Lee Hyunsung had yet to
obtain his second stigma, which meant he couldn't hold on against the turrets .
Moreover, there was no Jung Heewon . If I started a head to head fight,
someone in this party would surely die .
"Gong Pildu-ssi, wait a moment . If we fight then you won't escape any
damages . "
"What?"
"It is better not to fight us now . "

"Why?"
The damage had to be shown .
"If we fight now, you will die here . "
Gong Pildu's expression hardened . Even if I didn't add anything, Gong Pildu
would've noticed the presence of the guy coming down the escalator from B1
. It would be strange if he didn't know considering the guy was giving off
such a huge momentum .
"My best companion is coming . "
It was Yoo Jonghyuk . I didn't expect that damn regressor to be happy .
"Master, it's that person . He pretended to be Master's companion," Lee Jihye

cried out shrilly as she pointed at me . The main character, the lone hero of a
drama, was walking by her side . He looked at me with impressively fierce
eyes .
[The character 'Yoo Jonghyuk' is greatly disturbed . ]
[Exclusive skill, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint stage 2 has been activated!]
There was a brief moment of dizziness, and I started to hear his thoughts .
「 How… Already? 」
I waved to him and said casually, "Hi Jonghyuk . "
「······ . 」
"Have you been well? Your face looks good?"
「······ . 」
Lee Jihye and Gong Pildu looked at us like they couldn't believe it . They
never expected that I would be a companion of Yoo Jonghyuk . There was a
tight tension in the air .
"These people don't believe I am your companion . Can you tell them?"
Nevertheless, I knew Yoo Jonghyuk . This bastard killed easily but he kept
his promises .
[A few constellations are paying attention to character Yoo Jonghyuk's

answer . ]
[The constellation Demon-like Judge of Fire is observing Yoo Jonghyuk's

loyalty . ]
Moreover, the constellations were paying a lot of attention .
「······ . 」
Yoo Jonghyuk watched me and slowly opened his mouth . However, my

words were faster . "Ah, right . It would be better if you let me use the
bathroom!"
Finally, Yoo Jonghyuk pulled out a blade .
***
After a while, we safely used the bathroom and came down to the platform of
line 3 . It was thanks to this fellow regressor companion . I smiled widely .
"It's nice to see you, you rascal . "
"…You're alive . "
In conclusion, Yoo Jonghyuk didn't call me his companion . He just pointed

his blade at Gong Pildu as his answer . Fortunately, Gong Pildu didn't want
to clash with us and let us go .
I asked, "Were you hoping I would be killed?"
"I thought it would be good . "
This rotten companion…

I became angrier when I saw that cheeky face . It made me want to run over
and strike him in the jaw, but I couldn't do it .

Full version .
[Converting the character information of 'Yoo Jonghyuk' into the 'full version
. ']
[Character List]
Age: 28 years old .
Constellation Sponsor: ???
Private Attribute: Regressor (3rd turn) (Myth), Pro Gamer (Rare)
Exclusive Skills: Sage's Eyes Lv . 8, Hand to Hand Combat Lv . 8, Advanced

Weapons Training Lv . 5, Strong Self-Defense Lv . 5, Mental Barrier Lv . 5,
Crowd Control Lv . 5, Reasoning Lv . 5, Lie Detection Lv . 4…(Omitted)…
Stigma: [Regression Lv . 3]

Power Lv . 23 .
Comprehensive Evaluation: The comprehensive evaluation of this person is

too long to load .
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It hadn't seemed that great in the novel . Yet, having seen it in person now, I
knew how extraordinary it was . We were about to enter the third scenario,
and Yoo Jonghyuk's total physical related stats were around 70 .
'This crazy bastard . '
Dammit, this was the main character buff .
"Do you have anything to say?" Yoo Jonghyuk asked .
Yoo Jonghyuk's growth rate was steeper than it had been in the original three
regressions . The fact that his growth was so fast meant he was taking great
risks… What the hell was this person, who had only returned three times,
doing? Something was making me uneasy . I would have to dig it out sooner
or later…
"I asked if you had anything to say . "
"No, I was just looking . "
「 …He is more tenacious than I thought . 」
What tenacity? He had a serious chuuni disease .
「 However, being cheeky isn't good . Should I just kill him now? 」
"I'm joking . " I laughed hurriedly . Yoo Jonghyuk turned his head like he
wasn't interested .
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' is disappointed in you .

]
Anyway, I didn't want to alienate Yoo Jonghyuk right now . In order to clear
the multiple scenarios, Yoo Jonghyuk was a necessary person . Even if we
weren't real companions, it was worth using him thoroughly .
…Why did it sound like I was making excuses?

"It looks like you've obtained companions . " Yoo Jonghyuk looked at the
people behind me with emotionless eyes .
[The character 'Yoo Jonghyuk' is a bit disappointed in you . ]
'…What? Why?'
The answer was very clear .
[The character 'Yoo Jonghyuk' has used Sage's Eyes Lv . 8!]
「 He picked up Lee Hyunsung but was only able to raise him to this level .
」
I was at a loss for a moment because it was true . Certainly, Lee Hyunsung's
growth would be better if he had moved with Yoo Jonghyuk .
'Still… this bastard . '
I was just an ordinary reader who had luckily gotten to know the future .
「 It is below expectations . 」
It seemed worse because I was hearing his words in my mind . At that

moment, Yoo Jonghyuk's eyes stopped as he was looking around . For the
first time, confusion could be seen in his eyes .
「…What is that? 」
Chapter 30
Yoo Jonghyuk was looking at everyone except for Lee Hyunsung . The three
remaining people were standing together and I couldn't figure out exactly
who Yoo Jonghyuk was looking at .
「…How is this possible? 」
Who was he looking at? I wanted to ask but I was afraid that my skill would
be exposed . Yoo Jonghyuk still didn't know that I knew his thoughts .
However, I guessed that he might've seen the information of Jung Heewon .
Jung Heewon saw Yoo Jonghyuk's gaze and confronted him . "What are you
looking at?"
「······ . 」
Good job, Jung Heewon .
「 Kill… 」
"Yoo Jonghyuk . "
I quickly opened my mouth, "I was wondering about one thing . " He turned to
look at me . His eyes were questioning . "Why are you leaving Gong Pildu
alone?"
"If you are a prophet, you should know . "
"I don't know everything . "
To be exact, I didn't remember everything .
[The character 'Yoo Jonghyuk' has used the 'Lie Detection' skill . ]
[The character Yoo Jonghyuk has confirmed that your words are true . ]
He was thorough .
"…Indeed, I see . A prophet whose level of 'future sight' is low . "
Think what you want . Yoo Jonghyuk continued speaking, "I need Gong Pildu
alive . "
"Is it because of a future scenario?"
Yoo Jonghyuk didn't answer . It was like he was trying to gauge the
information I knew .
"I know that you need Gong Pildu for future scenarios . But you only need
Gong Pildu . You don't need the entire group that follows him . "
「······ . 」
"Isn't it your style to remove what you don't need? Why are you just leaving
them?"
「…How annoying . 」
What?
"I have a lot to do . " Yoo Jonghyuk stared at me quietly and said, "You will
never understand . "
"Wait! That isn't the problem . If you don't move now, most of the humans in
Chungmuro will…!"
Yoo Jonghyuk's eyes were cold . "It doesn't matter . "
I wasn't a humanist . I didn't believe that everyone in this world was worth
keeping alive . The thing that was making me angry right now was Yoo
Jonghyuk .
"Yoo Jonghyuk . Can I hit you?"
"If you have confidence . "

I angrily formed a fist as I heard a message .
[The character Yoo Jonghyuk has used 'Strong Self-Defense Lv . 5' . ]
I dropped my fist . Cowardly bastard .
"Are you finished?" Yoo Jonghyuk asked .
"…"
"Let's go . "
Lee Jihye flinched at Yoo Jonghyuk's call . Lee Jihye, who belated following
Yoo Jonghyuk, looked at me with confused eyes .
[The constellation 'Bald General of Justice' is impressed by your chivalrous

spirit . ]
Of course, it was completely misleading .
***
[There are 1 hour and 30 minutes before the third scenario is activated . ]
There wasn't much time left and my mind was complicated .
[The constellation 'Bald General of Justice' is angry that people's lives must
be risked . ]
[The constellation 'Bald General of Justice' wants an uprising . ]
Samyeongdang's message rang loudly in my head but he didn't think of a good

way to resolve it . The third scenario lasted exactly one week . Maybe Yoo
Jonghyuk was planning to gain some other advantage during the third
scenario . Of course, I couldn't let it go . I couldn't let it go…
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' is wondering what you
are thinking . ]
"That jerk Yoo Jonghyuk . "
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' is satisfied . ]
In fact, the problem in front of me wasn't Yoo Jonghyuk but Gong Pildu . In
order to break through the third scenario, Gong Pildu's help was absolutely
necessary . If I couldn't get his help…
Suddenly, Jung Heewon looked up and smiled, "Who is it?"
"…Huh?"
"You know, that person . The one you were talking to Yoo Jonghyuk about . "
I immediately explained about Gong Pildu . Jung Heewon was unconscious

so she hadn't been able to see Gong Pildu . I didn't mean to change the subject
. Jung Heewon immediately reacted . "…What are these scum? Taking the
public facilities and making people pay to use them?"
"Those scum are upstairs . "
"I'll go and throw them out . " Jung Heewon picked up the ground rat blade .
That reminded me, I should change their weapons . There was a lot to be
done .
"Your actions are absurd . "
"We can win if we join forces . Don't you remember Gumho Station?" Jung
Heewon's expression was confident . It was natural . Jung Heewon had the
Judgment Time skill as a trump card . She had good senses and was quick to
adapt, so she would've already figured out her attribute and skills .
"Don't dawdle! Let's go and kill them!"

As long as her opponents were 'wicked', her Judgment Time boasted the
highest power .
Time . ']
[The constellations of the Absolute Good system are silent at Jung Heewon's
request . ]
[The skill has been cancelled . ]
Jung Heewon's face filled with confusion . "No, this…what? Is it broken?"

Jung Heewon tried to activate the skill again . However, the skill wasn't
triggered . "No…why isn't it activating? Aren't they obviously wicked?"
I laughed at Jung Heewon's question . "That is what we humans think . "
"…What are you talking about?"
"The constellations might be different . There is no guarantee that the good

and evil they know is like what we know . "
"Ah…"
"Justice is always decided by the majority . "
Right now, the majority of constellations have decided that they are 'good . '
Humans no longer had the right to decide on justice . Humans were just the
puppets of their sponsors .
"That…"
I looked at the party members . Everyone didn't say anything but they thought
in a similar way to Jung Heewon . Lee Hyunsung wiped the iron shield that
was scratched by the magic bullets, while Yoo Sangah and Lee Gilyoung sat
next to each other on the ground, looking at cockroaches .
This sense of despair, I could understand . They thought they understood after
getting rid of the gang at Gumho Station . However, there was an
incomparable monster just three stations away . It was time to start the torture
known as hope .
"That doesn't mean there is no way . "
"Huh?"
"It might be difficult but there is a way to defeat them . "
They simultaneously looked at me . Lee Hyunsung asked, "…Do you really

have a way?"
"What is it?"
I looked around and lowered my voice . "Get Gong Pildu out of the Armed
Zone . "
"What is the Armed Zone?"
"His stigma . It is optimized to defend an area . "
Armed Zone . The reason why it was difficult to go against Gong Pildu was
this stigma . It was a fraudulent ability that could build 'turrets' in an area .
Right now, it was just Armed Zone . Once the stigma evolved in the future, it
would become 'Armed Fortress' and a siege needed to be prepared to catch
him . However, Gong Pildu had an obvious weakness .
"His Armed Zone will be released as soon as he leaves his designated area .
His mini-turrets will also become useless . Usually, there are many
restrictions on such a wide defense skill . "
At the same time, Lee Hyunsung and Jung Heewon looked at me with
admiration .
"Ah…I see . "
"You figured this out after seeing it once? Is this Dokja-ssi's attribute?"
The same thing was repeated but I saw that the people had adapted to me to
some extent . Yoo Sangah asked, "Then how will you make him move?"
"We have to think about that for now . "
"Ah, I hate thinking . " Jung Heewon complained .
Then everyone was silent for a while . It was Lee Hyunsung who gave his
idea first . "Attack when he goes to the bathroom…"
"Didn't you see the things next to the bench?"
Gong Pildu never moved out of his Armed Zone . His bench had everything
he needed . There were all the basics to eat and sleep: a sleeping bag,
blanket, food, water, and even a place to piss . Of course, the tenants
provided him with all of it .
"Crazy . He is a complete shut in . No, is he not moving because he is hiding

something good on the land?"
"It is the biggest 'room' in Chungmuro . "
"…Room?"
That reminds me, Jung Heewon still didn't know about the rooms . But there
was no need for me to explain .
[There is 1 hour before the third scenario is activated . ]
She would son find out .
"We also need to find a room . "
The moment our party got up, the people around us flinched .
"D-D-Don't come closer!"
In particular, the man with a knife who was protecting a single person room
on the No . 3 line platform showed high vigilance . However, other people
rushed towards him before we could approach .
"Get out, your fucker!"
They attacked indiscriminately . As soon as the man was pushed out, the
mark on the green zone changed . The owner had changed .
[Green Zone 1/1-> Green Zone 0/1] .
The people were engaging in a bloody fight over the room . Someone was
stabbed in the thigh while someone had their nose broken . Jung Heewon
frowned . "Shouldn't we stop that?"
"Even if we intervene, the result will be the same . In the end, somebody will
die . "
"Why does someone have to die?"
"It isn't possible to avoid in this scenario . "
I had just finished speaking when Bihyung emerged in the air .
[Now now, shall we start the third day of the main scenario? New faces have
arrived today so won't it be fun? Hahaha!]
Bihyung glanced my way . There were three dokkaebis in charge of the

Chungmuro scenario . It seemed that Bihyung was temporarily the
representative . It was a natural consequence of being the smallest of the
three channels . Then the third scenario arrived in front of us .
[Main Scenario #3 – Green Zone (Day 3)]
Category: Main
Difficulty: C
Clear Conditions: Occupy the 'green zone' in the station and survive the
monsters that emerge every night at midnight . This scenario will last 7 days .
Duration: 8 hours .
Failure: ―
Lee Hyunsung's eyes widened .
"T-This…!"
[It is simple . Occupy the green zone before other people . Of course, you can
take away the green zone of others . By the way, you should hurry . If you
don't have a green zone after the scenario starts, you will have a terrible
experience . Haha, then everyone should try it!]
People's expressions hardened as they heard Bihyung's words . In the

meantime, the screams of the people continued .
"Die! Die!"
"I-I'm not doing this because I have a grudge! I must survive…"
Maybe this was what everyone realized . The struggle in front of us was no
longer a story . Yoo Sangah asked in a trembling voice, "Surely we don't
have to fight like these people?"
"We don't need to fight . Just find a room that can accommodate a large
number of people . "
"The size of the green zones vary by type . It ranged from fitting only one
person to fitting 70 people like Gong Pildu's area . "
"Of course, if there are any rooms left . "

Jung Heewon opened her mouth at my words . "Dokja-ssi is really talented at
making people uneasy… then let's move right away . Maybe there are some
rooms left . "
"It might be faster to split up . Divide the team . Hyunsung-ssi will move with
Sangah-ssi, while Heewon-ssi should take Gilyoung . "
"Dokja-ssi?"
"I'm fine on my own . "
I didn't have to say anything else . Everyone trusted me . Lee Gilyoung spoke
first, "Hyung, that…what if we can't find one?"
"If we can't find a room, then 20 minutes before the scenario starts, we will
gather here again . "
"I understand . Then I'm going . "
The team scattered in an orderly fashion . Jung Heewon and Lee Gilyoung
went to B2 while Yoo Sangah and Lee Hyunsung went to B3 . I watched my
companions leave before turning on my smartphone . As soon as I opened
Ways of Survival, a sentence immediately popped up .
「 There were no rooms left in Chungmuro . 」
This fact was written clearly . It was likely that they wouldn't be able to find
any rooms . Then they could only choose one way . In order to survive, kill
someone else and take their room . But could Lee Hyunsung and Jung
Heewon do it? Not everyone here was 'wicked . ' There were some who
exploited others, like Gong Pildu . But in fact, most of them bared their teeth
in order to protect themselves .
Could Yoo Sangah and Lee Gilyoung bare their teeth at people like that? I
would know the answer very soon .
Chapter 31
After the dokkaebi disappeared, dozens of casualties appeared on the
platform of line 3 .
Currently, there was only one room on the line 3 platform .
There was no one strong here, so the weak didn't back down and attacked
each other .
"Die! Die!"
[There are 30 minutes before the third scenario is activated . ]
As pandemonium occurred around me, I was quietly reading Ways of

Survival . Perhaps today's scenario would flow as I thought . In order to
survive, I couldn't miss a single word .
[What are you doing now?]
Along with Bihyung's words, I could hear the messages of the constellations .
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' is wondering what you

are doing . ]
I reflexively turned off my smartphone . There was something I hadn't thought

of until now . Why didn't the constellations respond when I read Ways of
Survival?
In the original Ways of Survival, the constellations discovered that Yoo

Jonghyuk was a regressor and raised questions about fairness . It was normal
for them to say something about the text I was reading .
[What are you doing right now with a blank notepad? All the constellations
are going crazy with frustration because of you!]
…Blank notepad?
I turned on the smartphone again . Ways of Destruction appeared on the

screen .
"Is this what you are referring to?"
[Yes! What are you going to do with that notepad? You will die if you stay
still! Ha, I believed in a guy like this and sighed a contract…]
I got goosebumps .
The dokkaebi couldn't read this 'text . ' If even the dokkaebis, which managed
the system, couldn't read it then the constellations were the same .
Then the writer who gave me the text…what type of existence was he?
"Kuaack!"
The last scream rang out . Finally, the owner of the room on platform line 3
was determined .
[Green Zone 1/1]
"…Don't come any closer . "
A boy was pointing a knife at me . Surprisingly, the winner was the boy who
guided us earlier . I still didn't know his name .
"Don't worry, I won't take your room . "
I spoke in order to reassure the boy . The moment I had this thought .
"Really? You are quite relaxed Ahjussi . Do you want to die?"
I didn't need to look back to see who was talking .
"It looks like you are quite free . "

"Nobody touches my room . I will send everyone who touches it to hell . "
Lee Jihye twirled a deep blue blade round and round . In regards to specs,
there was no one who could match Lee Jihye apart from Yoo Jonghyuk or
people from the Landlord Alliance . Lee Jihye watched me carefully and
opened her mouth .
"I don't want Ahjussi to die . You were quite impressive against Master
earlier . "
"Don't worry, I won't die . It won't die even if I don't find a room . "
It was true . I wouldn't necessarily die if I couldn't find a room . There was
an impossible man in this station who proved this . It was only three days ago
.
Lee Jihye's eyes narrowed .
"Ahjussi, do you know what you are saying right now?"
"Yes . "
"Ahjussi, are you strong? As strong as Master?"
Then Yoo Jonghyuk appeared behind Lee Jihye .
"Stop and go back to your room . "
"Ah…yup . Master . "
Lee Jihye obediently left and Yoo Jonghyuk turned towards me .
"Are you going to fight the monsters?"
I shrugged .
"You will die . Your four companions as well . "
"That remains to be seen . "

There was an unknown emotion in Yoo Jonghyuk's eyes as he glanced at me
and left . I didn't use Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint . It wasn't always
possible to expression emotions with words .
There was the sound of people coming down the stairs . Lee Hyunsung, Lee
Gilyoung and Yoo Sangah… looking at their dark expressions, the result was
as I expected . Yoo Sangah opened her mouth with a gloomy expression .
"Room…there were non . :
"It is okay . Rather, where is Heewon-ssi?"
"She is trying to negotiate upstairs . "
At these words, Jung Heewon jumped down with a terrible scream .
"One night is 2,000 coins? Are they joking right now? I am really going to hit
them . "
The agitated Jung Heewon snorted and said .
"Dokja-ssi . Do you know what is happening upstairs? No―"
"They suddenly raised the taxes right?"
"Eh…you already know?"
It was predictable . The tenants would die if they couldn't get a room in 20
minutes . It was no wonder that the owners would take the initiative to raise
the taxes .
"Did Dokja-ssi find anything?"
"No, I didn't . "
"Ah…"
I examined their faces one by one . In the end, the time to choose had come .
"I have two ways . "
The eyes of the party members shone at these words . But my methods would
probably betray their expectations .
"The first way is easy for all of us to live . "
Jung Heewon's eyes narrowed .
"Usually it is the second method… what is the other one?"
"The second method is very difficult . It is likely that some of us will die . "
"Eh…that can't happen . Then I will choose the first way . "
"What do the others think?"
Lee Hyunsung responded first .
"The first method will be good if everyone can live . "
Lee Gilyoung nodded . Only Yoo Sangah hesitated .
"…Can I hear what it is?"
I nodded and lead them up the stairs to transit line 4 .
"This is the first method . "
The party members looked at where I pointed . There was a group of five
men and women shaking .
[Green Zone 5/5]
"They room they occupy has exactly five spaces . But their individual
abilities isn't that high . Honestly, if the five of us…"
"Wait, Dokja-ssi―"
"Yes, kill them and take their room . "
Their trembling increased at my calm voice . Jung Heewon made a deeply

wounded expression .
"…Who doesn't know about this method?"
"If Hyung says so, I can do it . "
Lee Gilyoung spoke first .
"I'm not afraid . I will do it . "
"No Gilyoung!"
Yoo Sangah grabbed Lee Gilyoung's shoulder . I deliberately looked uncaring

.
"They would've also killed someone to take that room . Honestly, we can't
overcome future scenarios if we can't do this . "
"Dokja-ssi . " Jung Heewon interrupted . "I killed people at Gumho Station . I
killed because I wanted to and I don't regret it . But . "
Jung Heewon had a pained expression on her face .
"Just because I am a murderer doesn't mean I want to keep killing . I don't

want to be a monster .
"…"
"…Dokja-ssi, I would like to know about the second method . "
I closed my eyes for a moment at Lee Hyunsung's words .
"I understand your thoughts . "

Yes, this was enough .
"Let's go the second way . "
The expressions of the party members seemed to brighten . In fact, I was

going to use the second method from the beginning .
Killing was an easy way to survive, but I could never attract the attention of
the constellations if I chose the easy method .
However, the second method required considerable determination . It wasn't

just me but everyone . Thus, I needed to check their determination . I had to
know what these people were really thinking .
Jung Heewon laughed .
"…I thought so . Why are you talking when you were going to go with the
second way?"
"I wasn't trying to test you . Whatever choice you made, I would've respected
it . "
I stroked Lee Gilyoung's head, who was looking up at me with uneasy eyes .
Yoo Sangah sighed and opened her mouth .
"Dokja-ssi is really spiteful . "
"I'm sorry I'm not a good person . "
"What is the second method?"
"There is no need to kill anybody with this method . But it is very difficult . "
At my heavy tone, the expressions of the party members became determined .
"If you choose the second method, please unconditionally follow my

instructions . Please trust me, even if it doesn't make sense . If one person
doesn't trust me―"
"…"
"We will all die . "
Someone gulped . The party members nodded almost simultaneously . Lee

Hyunsung said .
"I believe in Dokja-ssi . I have survived up to here because of Dokja-ssi . "
"Then follow me . "
I moved with the party members along railway line 3 . We passed through the
broken screen door and stood at the entrance of the tunnel leading to Euljiro-
3.
Inside the dark tunnel, I saw a glowing 'red zone . ' Perhaps the monsters
would be created over there . They would sweep over line 3 and go up each
floor towards the ground .
Lee Hyunsung asked nervously .
"…Then are we fighting the monsters here?"
"No, we aren't fighting . If we fight here then we will die . "
It wasn't possible to fight against the terrifying monsters and survive until
dawn without the green zone .
This time, Jung Heewon asked .
"…Then will we run towards the Dongdae area?"
"That won't work . Once the scenario is activated, we will automatically die
if we leave Chungmuro . "
"Then…"
"This operation needs to be shared . Lee Hyunsung-ssi, Yoo Sangah-ssi and
Jung Heewon-ssi . Once the monsters appear, run straight in the direction
they are coming from . "
"…Huh?"
"Understood? Just run towards them . Just before you encounter them, be sure
to look at the left wall . Then you will know that I mean . "
The people didn't understand my words but there was no time to explain to
them .
"Just trust me or you will die . Don't forget to look at the left wall . "
"I understand Dokja-ssi . " Yoo Sangah seemed to understand what I meant
and answered first .
"I am telling you in person . You must run after the monster appears . "
I picked up a stone and threw it towards the tunnel . Then stone sparked as it
hit something and fell . Lee Hyunsung and Jung Heewon nodded as if they
understood .
"What about Dokja-ssi?"
"I'll find another way with Gilyoung . "
This method couldn't be used unless my party members believed in me . Who

would go against common sense and commit a suicide attack by rushing
towards the monsters?
The only thing left was their determination .
[The third main scenario is enabled . ]
The barrier that was blocking the tunnel to Euljiro-3 disappeared .
"Run!"
The three people started running the moment I called out .
Grrr!
The monsters started to be created in the red zone . It was mainly the grade 9
ground rats . Then the middle ranks were filled with the intermediate grade 9
underground species, the 'groll . '
Kuooooh!
A monster with a black mane that was in the shape of a bear . The sharp
horns on their foreheads was threatening .
One was relatively easy to deal with . The problem was the number . The
crowded columns was already not suitable to be called a 'group . ' We would
die if we hit that wave .
The moment Lee Hyunsung encountered the first groll, I shouted .
"Now!"
Yoo Sangah found it first . Green tiles shimmering on the wall .
"Ah―!"
The enlightenment was instant The moment Yoo Sangah's hand touched the
wall, it emitted a bright light .
[Green Zone 1/3]
The agile Jung Heewon immediately touched the wall behind her .
[Green Zone 2/3]
However, Lee Hyunsung missed the timing . It was because the ground rats
clung to Lee Hyunsung's shield .
"Hyunsung-ssi! Catch it!"

Lee Hyunsung grabbed the 'thread' that Yoo Sangah threw him . Thanks to the
strength of the two women, Lee Hyunsung flew through the air and reached
the wall .
[Green Zone 3/3]
Good .
Grrrrrrr!
The monsters stared at them but once they entered the green zones, the
monsters couldn't attack .
"Dokja-ssi!"
Yoo Sangah called out to me but there was no time to look back . I was
already running with Lee Gilyoung on my back .
「 …In the third main scenario, there are several hidden green zones . This
is activated on a specific wall and the green zones on the wall won't appear
until after the scenario starts… if you think about it, humans were the ones
who thought of it as the concept of a 'room' . 」
In Ways of Survival, Yoo Jonghyuk went through numerous regressions and

found some secret green zones in Chungmuro .
On the platform of line 3, there were two such green zones .
Kiiiiit!
A few ground rats chasing after me bit me in the thigh . The blow wasn't big
because of my high strength, but these small things could accumulate .
Kwack!
Lee Gilyoung hit a few ground rats with a blunt weapon from his position on
my back . But there were too many of them . In addition, the groll were fast .
A dozen metres away, the boy was looking at me with terrified eyes .
[Green Zone 1/1]
It was cowardly but I was tempted to take the easy road for a second .
[Hahahaha! This situation is fun . Then like yesterday, should there be a

penalty?]
A dokkaebi spoke followed by the system messages .
[A scenario penalty has been added!]
[Some existing green zones will be disabled . ]
"N-No! Uack, aaaaack!"
Screams rang through Chungmuro Station . The closest scream came from the
boy .
Kwajijijik!
"Aaaaack!"
As soon as the green zone disappeared, the boy's small body was shredded
by the ground rats .
Thanks to the boy's body buying time, I was able to run into the passage .
However, the monsters that came from beyond the broken screen door
blocked the path .
I hid Lee Gilyoung behind me and pulled out Unbroken Faith . The blade of
White Pure Star Energy quickly pushed back the incoming monsters .
But the numbers didn't go down at all . The person who fought with these
monsters until sunrise, Yoo Jonghyuk was a monster . I wasn't sure it was
possible for me, even if I changed all my coins to stats .
At this moment, Lee Gilyoung spoke .
"Hyung, you know . "

"Don't talk now . I'm busy . "
"You can just leave me here . "
"…What?"
"I really don't understand it . Why are you helping me, Hyunsung hyung and
the noonas? If you are alone… you would be able to survive better . "
He could calmly speak such words before his death . Maybe this kid's mind
was already dead .
"Yes, you are right . " Another ground rat fell to the ground with its head cut
off . "It is comfortable to live alone, eat alone and survive alone . But…"
Why was I acting this way? If anyone asked me, I couldn't exactly explain .
But I could say one thing with certainty .
"I know one novel that developed in such a way and was ruined . "
"Huh?"
I thought it every time but I wasn't a protagonist . I wouldn't be a hero or a

savior . But…
Lee Gilyoung's eyes were shaking . I lifted him onto my back again and said .
"Hold on tight . "
I wouldn't let Lee Gilyoung die . At least, not today .

Chapter 32
As I watched the surging wave of monsters, I gave strength to my thighs . The
level 15 strength condensed at once and my feet developed a strong
propulsion force .
The ground rats ran from all directions and the hard horns of the grolls flew
from unexpected places .
My skin, which was tempered by the level 15 physique, became bruised and
bloody from the grolls' horns .
[The number one bookmark has been activated . ]
Bookmark was activated and Kim Namwoon's Blackening wrapped around

my body . I pushed away all the monsters coming from the front .
Fangs burrowed into my body and a few ground rats bit my thighs . However,
I didn't stop . Run and run again .
Over here . Finally, the original wall was visible . I jumped over the ground
rats . There was a green zone for two people shining .
By the way…shit .
[Green Zone 1/2]
There was already someone inside .
"…"
I forgot about the monsters coming from behind and stared at him . There was
a guy who should never be there .
"Hey . "
He turned to me .
"Can't you get out? You don't even need to stay in here . "
"It is difficult . I am tired today . "
I pushed to punch this asshole's face . I didn't understand . This wasn't the
'third regression' Yoo Jonghyuk that I knew .
In Ways of Survival, it was written that Yoo Jonghyuk only found the first
hidden green zone in the fourth regression… damn, did he know about this
place since the second regression and it just wasn't described? Then why
didn't he originally use it in the third regression?
Grrrr!
There were the cries of the ground rats chasing me from behind . It was too
late to blame the writer . I could feel Lee Gilyoung's breathing . I stared into
Yoo Jonghyuk's eyes . We spoke at almost the same time .
"Take the kid . "
"Give me the child . "
Still, it was lucky . The constellations would hear my words .
[Green Zone 2/2]
I moved Lee Gilyoung and the mark of the green zone changed . Now Lee
Gilyoung was safe .
"Hyung! Wait a minute! Hyung!"
Lee Gilyoung urgently tried to rush towards me but Yoo Jonghyuk's hand
restrained him . I swung my sword towards the ground rats .
[The constellation 'Bald General of Justice' has closed his eyes . ]

[The constellation Demon-like Judge of Fire is watching you with
uncomfortable eyes . ]
At the last minute, Yoo Jonghyuk's eyes seemed to move .
「 I told you that you would die . 」
The waves of monsters headed towards me . Now there were no more green
zones remaining .
"I won't die . "
I ignored the monsters and put a hand in my pocket . In fact, I really didn't
want to use this . I couldn't be assured that there would be no aftereffects .
Now I had to believe in the Fourth Wall .
「 That…? 」
Yoo Jonghyuk's eyes shook with surprise . This bastard, did he find out?
Well, I wouldn't have known this method without him .
I looked down at the white stone shining in the palm of my hand .
[Specter's Stone . ]
It was an item I gained by hunting specters on the way to Chungmuro .
Hundreds of ground rats started biting at my body .
I was bleeding from minor wounds and the shoulders struck by the grolls'
horns were red with blood . As the durability of my body rapidly diminished,
I put the stone into my mouth .
Then something like water vapor started to emerge from my mouth . The
water vapor formed a fog that covered me .
[The Welcome Prison is activated . ]
The ground rats and grolls stopped attacking me at once .

Everything around me started to distort . The platform, Yoo Jonghyuk and Lee
Gilyoung calling out to me .
I became a 'ghost . '
***
「 Dokja . 」
I noticed as soon as I heard my mother's voice . This was a dream .
I tried not to get caught up in it but it wasn't easy this time . The floor sank
like a quagmire and swallowed me .
[Due to excessive immersion, the influence of Fourth Wall has temporarily

weakened . ]
Scenes started to weave in front of me, no matter what I wanted .
A living room covered with blood . The cold body of a man . The back of a
woman looking down at the body . No . This memory was difficult to
remember . I couldn't remember it .
I shook my head furiously and the scene in front of me scattered . This damn
trauma…
It was a memory I didn't want to see .
This was why I was reluctant to eat the Specter's Stone . The Specter's Stone
temporarily made the user a 'ghost' and turned them invisible to monsters .
But it has a side effect of causing the user's trauma to peak .
That's why I didn't give it to the other party members . If it had been used by
someone other than myself, they might've turned into a madman .
····· .
I had to endure, even if my head was hurting like crazy .

Certainly, the Fourth Wall was a scam . The skill would even be able to eat
away at this stone . I wouldn't see this effect even with the superior 'Mental
Barrier . ' Where was it? If my guess was correct, this skill…
「 Yoo Jonghyuk? Are you Yoo Jonghyuk? 」
I thought a trauma had started again but it wasn't my voice . It wasn't a voice
created by my memories . I looked back and saw a strange woman .
「 …You aren't Yoo Jonghyuk . I think you are Korean but who are you? 」
A dazzling blonde foreigner . She was a little girl with a short height . The
girl looked at me for a long time with an incomprehensible expression .
「 That…I don't understand . I've seen the future a number of times but I've
never seen you before… 」
In the girl's left eye, an ominous red swirl could be seen . The pages flashed
in my head . I knew this person . No, there was absolutely no way I couldn't
know her . In this case…
[The character 'Anna Croft' is using 'Mental Barrier Lv . 6' . ]
[Character List ignores Mental Barrier Lv . 6 . ]

[Character Summary]
Name: Anna Croft
Attribute: Prophet (Legend), Savior (Legend)

Exclusive Skills: Future Sight Lv . 5, Past Sight Lv . 4, Insight Lv . 8,
Clairvoyance Lv . 4, Advanced Magic Training Lv . 4, Mental Barrier Lv . 6,
Lie Detection Lv . 7, Great Demon's Eyes Lv . 1…
A woman who could ignore space constraints and freely enter the
consciousness of other people . A woman who saw the future and tried to
design the future of the world . There was only one 'woman' with such a way
of thinking in Ways of Destruction .
"Anna Croft . "
「 …How do you know me? 」
Her eyes widened and she glared at me .
I replied quietly, "I'm a prophet . "
[The character Anna Croft has triggered Lie Detection Lv . 7 . ]
[Lie Detection has confirmed that your words are false . ]
Indeed, I couldn't lie to a true prophet .
「 …Reveal your true identity . Who are you? 」
Her small lips were tightly closed . It looked as though she was protesting .
I anticipated how the situation would roughly occur . The woman noticed my
presence, perhaps because the influence of Fourth Wall temporarily
weakened . If Fourth Wall was really the skill I thought it was…
By the way… it was disappointing .
"Do you really not know who I am?"
「 …Huh? 」
"Didn't I send you the ichthyosaur's core?"
Anna's lips slowly widened .
"You must've implanted the 'great demon's eyes' with the power of the core .
Right?"
「 T-Then you? You asked for Broken Faith…? 」
[Great Demon's Eyes . ] It was a huge one million coin item that was taken by
this woman with a damn diamond sponsor . I felt envious .
「 You! What is your name? How… 」
[The influence of the exclusive skill 'Fourth Wall' is slowly returning . ]
「 Why… why can't I see anything…? 」
Her eyes became blurred . The influence of the Great Demon's Eyes, which
could interfere with the consciousness of others, weakened and her figured
gradually faded . I waved my hands .
"Someday we will meet . Wait across the continent . "
[The exclusive skill Fourth Wall has been completely restored . ]
Anna completely disappeared .
I sighed with relief . In fact, my spirit had been fluctuating back and forth
when talking to Anna Croft . It wasn't very good .
[Due to the skill effect, immunity to Welcome Prison has occurred . ]
…Dammit, the effect took place too late .
I felt my consciousness clear up .
The discomfort still remained but it was much better than before . I took a
deep breath and slowly exhaled . I looked at the distinct facts one by one in
order to regain my rationality .
I am Kim Dokja . The world was destroyed . Ways of Survival had become
reality . This was…Welcome Prison . I ate the Specter's Stone and was a
ghost for a while . If I was a ghost, I wouldn't be attacked by the underground
species .
Yes, that's right . So… the world looked like this .
In the midst of the landscape that seemed like I had eaten drugs, the flow of
time was hardly noticeable . I became a bit uneasy .
What happened to Yoo Sangah, Lee Hyunsung and Jung Heewon? That
Jonghyuk bastard, did he kill Gilyoung? Was the third scenario still in
progress? What if there were still ground rats around? Were the grolls
circling in order to eat me?
If so…
…Hyung .
…Please .
…Dokja-ssi!
Voices flashed through my head .
[The exclusive skill 'Permanent Lv . 1' is activated . ]
(TL: Temporary name . The skill hasn't appeared before, and there is no
explanation . The Korean used for it is usually used for 'perm' . I highly doubt
that is right so I went with permanent . I will change if it I get more
information later)
Yes, it was time to go back .
***
I breathed out roughly . There was a soft texture touching my cheek .

"Dokja-ssi!"
The fog faded and my vision became clear . The first thing that I saw was
Yoo Sangah's face . Lee Hyunsung and Jung Heewon's worried faces also
appeared .
"…The scenario?"
"It ended Dokja-ssi . We did it . We did it!"
…I see . We did it .
I looked at the agitated party members and tried to move my body . I had
remained stiff for a long time and my muscles barely listened to me .
"Don't be…pleased . "
"Huh?"
"Only one day has passed . Yesterday was the third day…"
Lee Hyunsung caught me as I tried to get up .
"Dokja-ssi! It isn't possible . You haven't slept at all . "
"What time is it now?"
"It is 8:30 a . m . 30 minutes have passed since the scenario ended . "
8:30… fortunately, not too much time passed . By the way, there was a face
missing .
"Where is Gilyoung?"
"Ah, Gilyoung…"
Before Jung Heewon spoke, I already discovered where Jung Heewon was .
Lee Jihye and Yoo Jonghyuk were looking down at Lee Gilyoung a few steps
away .
…No, what was that bastard Yoo Jonghyuk doing?
At this moment, I remembered how Yoo Jonghyuk was surprised when he

saw my party . Don't tell me, when Yoo Jonghyuk used Sage's Eyes…?
"When… you have chosen? Obvious never…before . "
Due to the aftereffects of using the stone, Yoo Jonghyuk's voice wasn't heard
properly . Then Lee Gilyoung started talking .
"It is okay . "
"…You really won't go with me?"
"Yes . "
"You can become much stronger with me than with him . You still won't go?"
"Yes . I won't . "
"…Stupid kid . "
Yoo Jonghyuk frowned and looked my way .
「 …Lucky guy . He will be helpful so let's keep him a little longer . 」
I wanted to say something but I had no energy in my body .
"Dokja hyung!"
Once he discovered that I woke up, Lee Gilyoung rushed towards me with
swollen eyes . Yoo Jonghyuk's thoughts still rang in my head .
「 There is no time to delay . I have to finish the attack today . Otherwise…

」
…Attack? What was he talking about?

I had to think… Damn, I'm too tired . As I relaxed my body, the softness of
the thigh I was lying on touched my cheek again .
"Yoo Sangah-ssi…"
"Y-Yes!"
"Sorry, I'm going to sleep a bit…"
Then I fell sleep . It was a sweet sleep without any dreams .
***
I woke up two hours later .
[Hey, how long are you going to sleep?]
I opened my eyes at the loud and unpleasant voice . This time, the texture
against my cheek was much thicker and harder than before .
"…Ah, Dokja-ssi woke up . "
Smiling lips . Jung Heewon was looking down at me .
"Yoo Sangah-ssi took a break . We didn't sleep well last night . "
I turned my head and saw Yoo Sangah sleeping against a wall . Jung Heewon
smiled .
"By the way, is Lee Hyunsung's thigh comfortable?"
I turned and saw Lee Hyunsung drooling .
"Today in the morning… the on-call officer will conduct the duties…"
…I thought the height of the pillow wasn't right . It turned out to be Lee
Hyunsung's thigh . It was an army pillow with a bloody smell .
"Dokja hyung…"
I felt a heavy feeling on my stomach and looked down to see Lee Gilyoung
leaning against me and sleeping .
The moment I carefully raised my body, I heard Bihyung's voice .
[Haha, you are awake? Then take this . ]
Messages poured into my ears .
[The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' is sad about your trauma . ]
[The constellation 'Abyssal Black Flame Dragon' is interested in your past . ]
[The constellation Secretive Plotter is wondering about your mother . ]
[The constellations have sponsored you 1,800 coins . ]
…Sons of a bitches . They were trying to steal a peek at my past .
This wasn't the end .
[You have endured Chungmuro's night without the green zone . ]
[You have accomplished the 'Never-ending Dawn' achievement at

Chungmuro Station!]
I had achieved the target amount . I didn't experience a hard night for nothing
.
This time Jung Heewon asked . "What should we do today? Like

yesterday…"
"No, not today . That only works for one day . "
Of course, if we were lucky then we might be able to find the randomly
generated green zone . Unfortunately, there was no detailed description of the
location of the green zones on day four in Ways of Survival .
"Then…"
Jung Heewon's expression became dark . But it was unnecessary worry .
"Today we will completely end the third scenario . "
"Huh?"
I carefully laid Lee Gilyoung and got up .
It wasn't originally planned but I couldn't wait after hearing Yoo Jonghyuk's
thoughts . Yesterday, he had no choice but to buy time . However, the story
was different today .
"I will drag out the land owners .
"…How?"
Jung Heewon asked and I looked at Lee Hyunsung, who was sleeping deeply
.
"I have to use the secret weapon that I saved . "
Now it was time to change the owner of Chungmuro .

Chapter 33
「 Lee Hyunsung was dozing like an officer on duty, 」
Perhaps there would be such a description in Ways of Survival . And maybe

there was this sentence .
「 Maybe Lee Hyunsung didn't know . What would happen to him today . 」
"Hyunsung-ssi?"
"…Ah, hmm, I fell asleep for a moment . Dokja-ssi, are you well rested?"
"Yes, I'm fine . By the way, you were talking . Officer on duty…"
"Eh, really?"
"Something about Second Class Soldier Lee Hyunsung…"
Lee Hyunsung's face turned red .
"T-That… Just a trauma from my days as a soldier . "
"Days as a soldier? Isn't Lee Hyunsung an officer?"
"That…I was transferred to the third unit when I was a corporal . "
"I heard these cases are rare . You must've been well-suited for the army . "
Lee Hyunsung laughed . It was a laugh that I could understand . There were
few people well-suited for the army . The people who remained didn't fit
elsewhere .
Then it was time to throw a small stone .
"Still, I'm glad that Lee Hyunsung-ssi is here .

"Huh?"
"I'm relieved when Lee Hyunsung-ssi blocks in front . It feels like someone is
protecting me . "
"…Is that so?"
Lee Hyunsung smiled slightly . It was a weak smile, but it was certainly a
comforting smile . After exchanging brief greetings, I separated from Lee
Hyunsung .
In the original third round development of Ways of Survival, Lee Hyunsung

experienced a character evolution by protecting the people at Gumho Station
from the Cheoldoo Group . But Jung Heewon took that chance .
Now Yoo Sangah, Jung Heewon and Lee Gilyoung were approaching me . I
faced them .
"Did you see the demonstration? Just do what I did . "
"Yes . Well…pretty much . But why do we have to do this?"
There was a reason for it .
[The character 'Lee Hyunsung' has started to feel responsible . ]
Lee Hyunsung was currently wiping his shield with an innocent expression .
Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint was a scam . At least, as far as 'characters'

went .
"I want to help Hyunsung-ssi . He looks a bit down these days . Won't he feel
better if you cheer him up?"
I said this for Lee Hyunsung's sake . The innocent Yoo Sangah nodded her
head .
"Is it the saying 'dance like a while at praise?'"

"It is similar . "
"I understand . I'll give it a try!"
Unlike Yoo Sangah, Jung Heewon had an uncertain expression .
"Dokja-ssi . "
"Yes . "
"Dokja-ssi's sponsor isn't something like 'One-Eyed Fortuneteller', right?"
"…What is that?"
"You don't know?"
Well, there was something like this . For a moment, I thought that Jung
Heewon might be the writer of Ways of Survival . For example, Gung Ye was
the 'One-Eyed Maitreya . '
"It isn't that . I have a special skill . It is a skill that understands people well .
"
"…I don't know if I want to ask, so I won't . "
"Thank you . "
"But have you ever used it on me?"
I almost showed emotions on my face . It was fortunate that Jung Heewon

didn't have Lie Detection . I looked at Lee Gilyoung and said .
"I only use it on men . "
"Oh my . "
It wasn't a lie . I haven't read Jung Heewon's heart . So far .

"Anyway, I am asking everyone to do this . First is Jung Heewon-ssi, then
Yoo Sangah and Gilyoung is last . Please take it in turns to speak to him . "
"'Oh my, I really believe in Hyunsung-ssi!' That type of feeling?"
"Please don't go so far . "
"Sigh, I am really going to die . "
Still, she needed to do it . In order for this plan to succeed, Lee Hyunsung's
'attribute evolution' was absolutely necessary . I would've planned a bit
sooner if I knew Yoo Jonghyuk would act like this… but if we tried hard, I
should be able to see the result today .
In fact, they seemed to be doing well .
"Hyunsung-ssi is really dependable . You are like a pine tree . "
"Haha, thank you Heewon-ssi . My favourite song is Green Pine . "
[The character 'Lee Hyunsung' feels proud . ]
"I didn't ask . "
[The character 'Lee Hyunsung' feels a bit sullen . ]
"I don't think I've seen a righteous person like Hyunsung-ssi . "
"Ah… that isn't the case . Still, thank you . Yoo Sangah-ssi . "
[The character 'Lee Hyunsung' has started to worry about justice . ]
"Hyunsung hyung has the best muscles . "
"Thank you, everyone . "
[The character 'Lee Hyunsung' has increased his self-esteem . ]

It was fortunate that Lee Hyunsung was a simple person and such empty
praises worked well . After repeating the same conversation several times
like this, the system messages started to change .
[The character 'Lee Hyunsung' is waiting for a chance to evolve his attribute .
]
Okay . It went smoothly .
Yoo Sangah asked in a slightly worried tone . "But I think Hyunsung-ssi is a

bit burdened…"
Yoo Sangah was really nice . Even in this situation, she was concerned about
someone else's heart . I didn't have that ability .
"Maybe a bit . But It is necessary . There are some people in the world who
become stronger as they carry more burdens . "
"Ah…"
"Don't worry . And…Gilyoung, did you do what I asked?"
"Yes Hyung . "
Lee Gilyoung replied from next to Yoo Sangah . On his head, there was a pair
of small cockroaches like they were antennae .
"That noona, she is on B1 . "
"Thank you . "
Lee Hyunsung was good . Now it was time to steal the power of others .
I walked up the stairs alone . The people of the Landlord Alliance welcomed
me as I went up .
"Haha, who is this? If it isn't the illegal tenant . "
"…"
"You are coming up here after doing well . Did you really survive yesterday
without a room? Did Yoo Jonghyuk help you?"
I ignored them and kept walking . The Landlord Alliance members kept
talking, as if they thought I was scared .
"Isn't it hard to live with Yoo Jonghyuk? Enter our alliance . Pildu-ssi said he
would let you . "
I didn't care and counted the remaining green zones on every floor . One, two,
three… in order for this plan to succeed, I couldn't miss a single one .
"Of course, under the condition that you bring both women . "
Now there were 11 green zones remaining . The number had reduced a lot
after yesterday's scenario . It was a close number to carry out the plan .
"Hey, are you ignoring me now?"
"I'm listening . Tell him I'm thinking about it . "
The alliance members looked at each other and chuckled at my words . They
could laugh like that now .
I was walking up the escalator when a blade suddenly reached my neck . I

felt very few signs it was coming… there was only one skill that boasted this
type of concealed movements in the beginning .
[Ghost Walk . ]
"I'm disappointed, Ahjussi . "
Lee Jihye . A proud girl with outstanding fighting skills . She wasn't chosen
by the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare for nothing .
"Ahjussi, don't you know what will happen to those women if you make a
deal with them?"
"I know . "

"Do you really know? Yesterday, wouldn't you rather die?"
I shrugged .
"Put away the sword . Let's talk . "
"Talk? You came to find me on purpose . "
"Yes . "
Lee Jihye put away the sword . I followed behind Lee Jihye . Lee Jihye
walked from B1 to the ticket barrier at the entrance . We seemed to walk for
a while .
"What did you want to talk about?"
"But why are you standing there?"
"Master told me to defend this place . "
"…Defend?"
"That's why I can't let you pass . "
Lee Jihye touched the ticket gate and drew her hand across her neck . I
looked at the passage beyond the ticket gate . There were exit numbers
leading to the ground . But not all numbers led to the ground . At that moment,
I had an ominous feeling .
…That Yoo Jonghyuk, surely he wasn't trying that route?
If Yoo Jonghyuk wanted to protect this place, there was only one reason .
As the scenario was in progress, he was secretly trying to attack the 'hidden
dungeon' of Chungmuro . Hidden dungeon attack . It sounded good . In fact, it
wasn't bad if the main character became stronger .
The problem was that this dungeon was a place that Yoo Jonghyuk couldn't
clear until the end of the third regression . It looked like I should finish this
quickly .
"I need your help . "
"My help?"
"Today, I will shatter Gong Pildu's party . "
"…Are you serious?"
Lee Jihye looked at me like she was trying to see my heart .
[Your understanding of the character 'Lee Jihye' has increased . ]
"Ahjussi isn't strong enough . You won't be able to get rid of them . "
"Even if you help me?'
Lee Jihye's head jerked like her pride was damaged .
It was natural . Lee Jihye had already challenged Gong Pildu the first day she
came to this station . Then she ran away . If Yoo Jonghyuk hadn't appeared to
rescue her, she would be dead .
"I have a way . I can do it if you help me . "
"…Master told me to stay here . "
"If you don't help, most of the people here will die . "
"People will die anyway . "
"Did Yoo Jonghyuk say that?"
Lee Jihye's eyes shook .
"The boy we talked to yesterday is dead . Do you understand?"
"…I know . "

"Maybe he could've lived . Then today, he would be rushing at us to tell us
about Yoo Jonghyuk . "
"That…"
"Yoo Jonghyuk killed him . He could've saved him . "
I felt complicated while talking . I noticed that I wasn't much different from
Yoo Jonghyuk . The subway, Gumho Station… I ignored people I might've
been able to save because my safety was being threatened .
But hypocrites could speak plausible words .
"I saw the video of your scenario when I was on the subway . "
Lee Jihye's small shoulders shook .
"It was a video where you killed your friend to survive . "
"…Stop . "
"In fact, you didn't want to do that . "
[The character 'Lee Jihye' is greatly disturbed . ]
"What do you know?"
"I know what I know . Of course I don't know . I'm just talking to myself . "
"…"
"But since I am talking, I wanted to say this . If you turn away today, you will
regret it for the rest of your life . Definitely . "
[The character 'Lee Jihye' has fallen into deep agony . ]
I didn't know the 'human' Lee Jihye but I knew the 'character' Lee Jihye . This
girl was a loyal subordinate of Yoo Jonghyuk . But that was a story for the
future, not now . She admired Yoo Jonghyuk's strength but she was essentially
different from Yoo Jonghyuk .
Lee Jihye opened her mouth a few minutes later .
"If I help, people can live?"
"Not everyone, but some will survive . "
"…What should I do?"
"I will start at 7 o'clock this evening . "
I told her the plan . In order to implement this plan, Lee Jihye needed to do
the things I told her .
Lee Jihye stared blankly and opened her mouth .
"Are you sane? You will really do this?"
"Yes . "
"…Honestly, I don't think it will work . I'll tell you in advance . I don't think I
can help . "
"The choice is yours . "
She said this but Lee Jihye would surely move . She was the person who was
chosen by the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare .
[The constellation Secretive Plotter likes your impudence . ]
[Lee Jihye's sponsor likes you . ]
Now all the preparations were finished .

Chapter 34
It was finally the promised time .
I gathered on the line 3 platform with the party . Every member was checking
their weapons . Lee Hyunsung seemed to have handled it properly .
"I did as Dokja-ssi asked . "
Since the weapons they had used so far were very old, I asked Lee Hyunsung
to produce new weapons . The materials were from the grade 8 underground
species, the groll that were killed in the struggle last night . The blades and
spears were made by cutting the horns of the groll . They weren't long enough
but they were appropriate as a temporary measure .
Jung Heewon smiled like she was satisfied .
"Isn't this much lighter and durable?"
"Ah… Dokja-ssi, Hyunsung-ssi . Thank you very much . "
Yoo Sangah bowed . The groll's horn couldn't be used to make a blunt
weapon so only Lee Gilyoung was still carrying a weapon from a ground rat .
Lee Gilyoung was silently gazing at the ground . This sulking child… I
stroked his head and said .
"It won't be easy . This situation can be more dangerous than yesterday . Are
you all ready?"
The party members nodded .
"Then we will start . "
From now on, it was a fight against time . We had to work as quickly as
possible before the Landlord Alliance noticed the situation . Jung Heewon,
Yoo Sangah and Lee Gilyoung disappeared to their respective floors for their
missions, while I started climbing the stairs with Lee Hyunsung .
Lee Hyunsung spoke in a voice without any confidence .
"Dokja-ssi, I am unsure . "
…He was the core of this operation . He shouldn't be talking like this . I
deliberately answered in a strong voice .
"It will be fine . "
However, Lee Hyunsung's face was still timid .
"I think that people are relying on me more than they should . I'm not sure I
can do well . "
"Hyunsung-ssi is a dependable person . "
"…Thank you for saying so . In fact, this is my first experience . When I was
in the army, I never got someone's trust like this . "
It was the first time I've heard this story . That reminded me, I didn't really
know about Lee Hyunsung's army life . Ways of Survival only mentioned it in
passing .
"Once this is over, I want to hear Hyunsung-ssi's story . "
I said it casually but Lee Hyunsung was more shaken than I thought .
[The character 'Lee Hyunsung' has started to open his heart to you . ]
[Your understanding of the character 'Lee Hyunsung' has greatly increased . ]
"Sometimes I feel strange when talking to Dokja-ssi . "
"Huh? Why…?"
"It seems like you knew me from a long time ago… I can't explain it well…"
Lee Hyunsung scratched his head and trailed off . "Ah, I don't mean anything
strange . I just…"
"I know what you mean . "
"Thank you . I'm also curious about Dokja-ssi's story . "
"My story?"
"Yes . I have never seen a person like Dokja-ssi before . I'm curious about
what you did before this happened . "
Somehow, I felt a bit strange . The 'supporting cast' of the novel I read was
curious about me . I had a bit uncomfortable and had an itchy feeling .
"It isn't very interesting . "
"I still want to hear it . "
Suddenly, a question popped into my head .
If Ways of Survival hadn't become reality, would Lee Hyunsung be living in

the same world as me? Or did the novel suddenly emerge as a reality? I
didn't know . One thing was for sure . Lee Hyunsung was now a 'living
person' in front of me .
"Oh, Yoo Jonghyuk's friend . Did you come to negotiate?"
At this time, a number of middle-aged men came forward . Chungmuro's

Landlord Alliance .
"Hmm…but where are the women?"
The middle-aged man who spoke was holding a woman by her hair . She was
part of the group that had been in the five spaces green zone just yesterday .
The man laughed at my gaze .
"Ahh, this friend didn't see her land… This matter doesn't concern you . "
"S-Save me . Help me!"
The woman was gazing at me pitifully . In my head, the constellations of the

'absolute good' started clamoring . But I waited . It was because I had
someone who would act instead of me .
"Let her go . "
It was Lee Hyunsung .
"Who are you?"
Lee Hyunsung looked at me after the middle-aged man's question . It was like
he was asking for permission . I nodded .
[The character 'Lee Hyunsung' wants to practice justice of his own will . ]
[The character 'Lee Hyunsung' is about to evolve . ]
The allied members pulled out their weapons and exerted a tremendous
momentum . I checked the time . It was time to begin . I raised my stats with
my coins .
[1,200 coins have been invested into 'physique' . ]
[Your physique level has increased dramatically!]
[1,200 coins have been invested into 'strength' . ]
[Your strength level has increased dramatically!]
This was the maximum efficiency with minimal investment .

I had another place to spend the remaining coins .
Kwaaaang!
Small blasts were heard all over the subway . A big and small uproar
followed . It was the signal .
"Hyunsung-ssi!"
Lee Hyunsung nodded . We ran forward towards the men in the front row .
The confused alliance members shouted .
"What, you bastards!"
[The exclusive skill 'White Pure Star Energy' has been activated . ]
Sukakak!
"Kyaaak!"
The arm of the middle-aged man holding the woman's head flew away . The
middle-aged men froze at the blood that emerged . Lee Hyunsung and I
ignored them and kept running . The middle-aged men belatedly chased after
us .
"These crazy guys! Stop them!"
A corridor on B2 . It was the private land of Gong Pildu .
[You have invaded private property!]
"Surround them!"
The alliance members waiting in front discovered us . Some of the alliance

members were missing, so there were less than expected . 20 in the back, 12
in the back . However, it was still a lot of people .
Well, I had no intention of dealing with all of them .

The moment I was about to clash with the alliance members, Lee Hyunsung
moved ahead of me with a steel shield .
[The character 'Lee Hyunsung' has used the stigma 'Great Mountain Push Lv .
1 . ']
Kwakakakak!
Lee Hyunsung used his tremendous muscle strength and they fell like
dominoes .
Turrets started to rise from all over the territory . The turrets were charged
with red magic bullets and were prepared to fire . There were five mini-
turrets . The level of Armed Zone had rised again .
"Dokja-ssi!"
I overtook Lee Hyunsung and at the same time, I received his shield . As soon
as the solid shield entered my hand, a stunning shock from a bullet pushed me
away .
Kwang! Kwaang! Kwaang!
It was heavy, as if I was hit by a cannon . The arm holding the shield was in
pain . The level 19 magic power was strong . But I had to hold on .
[The compensation effect of Unbroken Faith has increased physique to level

20 . ]
[A toughness that is one step higher has protected your body . ]
"A cheeky tenant is here . "
Beyond the voice, I heard Gong Pildu's gruff voice .
Our feet were tied up by the powerful magic bullets while the alliance
members were still chasing us . The durability of the iron shield was falling .
Now it could only block a dozen magic bullets in the future .
Gong Pildu spoke like it was interesting .
"I don't think you came here to pay a fine . What is going on?"
"Now I will quit being a tenant . "
"How interesting . Are you coveting my land?"
"We'll see . More than that…"
[Some of the trespassers' stats are reduced by the effect of Gong Pildu's
private land . ]
…It had started . This was why Gong Pildu's power was scary . The special
effect of Armed Zone was a 'private land debuff . '
Red magic power started condensing on the turrets .
[The character 'Gong Pildu' is preparing the 'strengthened magic bullets . '
As long as the combo of 'private land' and 'armed zone' wasn't broken, there
were very few incarnations who could deal with Gong Pildu .
"Die . "
The moment that the enhanced magic bullets were about to be launched, I
heard the screams of people from far away . The wounded landlord alliance
members were rushing to this side .
"P-Pildu-ssi! The land…!"
There were signs they were injured by something sharp . Lee Jihye had
moved . Now was the time . I looked at Lee Hyunsung .
"Hyunsung-ssi, now . "
Lee Hyunsung's eyes were shaking .

"Smash it . "
Lee Hyunsung raised his fists up high . He looked uneasy and irritated, but
there was also a firm determination not to retreat .
[The character 'Lee Hyunsung' has evolved . ]
There was a blinding light and silver aura started to appear around Lee
Hyunsung's bdoy .
I was a bit emotional at the sight . Lee Hyunsung's 'character evolution' was
one of the scenes I liked most in Ways of Survival . It was the reason why
Steel Sword Lee Hyunsung was called one of the strongest supporting
characters . That is―
[Due to the character evolution, a new stigma has been opened . ]
When it came to 'one blow', Lee Hyunsung was considered one of the
strongest in Ways of Survival .
[The character 'Lee Hyunsung' has used the stigma 'Great Mountain Smash Lv
. 1 . ']
Pale magic power gathered around Lee Hyunsung's fist and within seconds,
Lee Hyunsung's arms became big enough to transcend common sense .
"Haaaat!"
Lee Hyunsung's fists flammed down onto the ground .
Kwaaaaang!
There was a loud sound and the fragments of the broken floor scattered in the
air . The alliance members screamed .
"W-What?"
Jjejejejeok!
Dangerous cracks spread across the ground and the positions of the turrets
started to twist . The magic bullets were fired towards the wrong place . An
explosion spread and dust clouds rose . Then after a while .
Ku ku ku ku!
There was a great vibration and the ground of B2 started to collapse .
[The green zone has been destroyed . ]
[The character Gong Pildu's private land has been destroyed . ]
I looked at the collapsing ground and grinned towards Gong Pildu .
"Let's go back to the days when we didn't have our own land . "
Chapter 35
I couldn't kill Gong Pildu because he was useful in future scenarios, but I
needed Gong Pildu to leave his land .
This was a difficult dilemma so I focused on the premise of the dilemma .

For example if he was on 'private land' then I had to destroy the private land .
"Uhh… h-he is out . "
"This dog…"
However, using this method required strong force . An overwhelming force

that could destroy a 'huge' private land in one blow . That's why I hastened to
evolve Lee Hyunsung .
"Eeeeok…!"
The people who fell down to the third underground floor groaned with pain .
The operation was a success .
The green zones disappeared and the landlords lost their 'rooms . ' Gong
Pildu's face was covered with dust and looking this way . As he was about to
open his mouth, Bihyung's voice entered their ears .
[What are you doing now? Waaah!]
'Be quiet . '
[Crazy bastard! The dokkaebis of Chungmuro are freaking out because of

you!]
I had a headache from the messages of the constellations that rang in my head
.
[The constellation Prisoner of the Golden Headband likes your recklessness .
]
[The constellation 'Bald General of Justice' likes your revolution . ]
[The constellation 'Abyssal Black Flame Dragon' likes the destruction and
chaos . ]
"Y-You bastard!"
"Kill them!"
The alliance members shouted at us . I started running down to the platform

with Lee Hyunsung .
[Character List]
Name: Lee Hyunsung
Attribute: Person who has Regained Justice (Rare)
Stigma: Great Mountain Smash Lv . 1, Great Mountain Push Lv . 2 .
Exclusive Skills: Bayonet Skills Lv . 2, Camouflage Lv . 2, Patience Lv . 1,

Sense of Justice Lv . 2, Weapons Training Lv . 3 .
The evolution of Lee Hyunsung was successful . Strictly speaking, it was just
the start . But the fact that Lee Hyunsung could use Great Mountain Smash
would quickly enhance the power of the party .
"Hyunsung-ssi, how many more times can you use it?"

"…Probably once or twice more . "
Lee Hyunsung was gasping for breath and obviously quite worn out .
It was natural . The Great Mountain Smash stigma was an ultimate skill that
consumed a tremendous amount of stamina and magic power . There weren't
many skills that exceeded Great Mountain Smash when it came to pure
physical force among the physical reinforcement type skills .
The group of people scattered all over the place seemed to be running in this
direction . I asked Yoo Sangah who was running in the front .
"Was there anywhere you couldn't break?"
"I broke both of them!"
"I didn't realize the rooms could be broken like this . We banged hard on the
ground together and it smashed…"
Jung Heewon followed .
Yoo Sangah, Jung Heewon and Lee Gilyoung took out the small green zones .
Most of the green zones fit three or fewer people, apart from Gong Pildu's
green zone . There was some was an ambiguous scale but there was a
separate person handling those .
[Hey! Can't you hear me? What are you going to do now?]
On the other hand, Bihyung was still shouting across the 'dokkaebi
communication' .
'What are you worried about?'
[Have you forgotten? I'm don't have the only channel in Chungmuro . Do you
really not know what will happen if you do this?]
Of course I knew . Maybe the constellations in the channel with Gong Pildu
would be in a frenzy right now .
'What channel is Gong Pildu in?'
[…Biryu's channel . BIR-3642 . ]
'Biryu is the one who came while you were busy for a bit?'
[That's right . That asshole . ]
'How is his subscription configured?'
[It is the flagship channel for the 'finding amusement' group . ]
The dokkaebis whose main purpose was to find amusement . That's why their
broadcasts were radical . Great . Then the response within the channel would
be much hotter than expected . Everyone would've eaten the sweet potatoes
properly .
I headed down the stairs of the transfer corridor to line 4 and saw a welcome
face . The blade was moving through the air .
"You broke them?"
"Yes . It was easy . "
Lee Jihye's role was to take out the green zones that contained five to eight
people . It was a task that Jung Heewon would find hard to do alone . Indeed,
she was Yoo Jonghyuk's disciple and was the incarnation of the sage hero .
Now there were no more green zones left in Chungmuro .
"Now what? Those jerks will come running wildly . Ah, there they are . "
Lee Jihye's expression twisted as she looked behind me .
"I'm not going to help you this time . "
"I don't need it . "
Jung Heewon scowled as she watched Lee Jihye retreating .

"What is with her?"
Come to think of it, Jung Heewon didn't know about Lee Jihye . But there was
no time to tell her .
[Haha… you are fucked now . ]
A message was heard along with Bihyung's words .
[A bounty scenario has occurred!]
[Bounty Scenario – Assassination Commission]
Category: Sub
Difficulty: C
Clear Conditions: The constellations of Channel #BIR-3642 have requested

to kill a certain person . Please kill 'Kim Dokja' of Chungmuro Station .
Compensation: 2,000 coins .
Failure: None
I thought this situation would unfold . It was going to be a lot of fun . Now all
the incarnations in the region would gather on the platform of line 3 to catch
me . Jung Heewon asked by his side .
"I will receive 2,000 coins if I kill Dokja-ssi right now?"
"Why, are you going to kill me?"
"Aye, perhaps . If you give me 200,000 coins then I don't know . "
Does this girl know how much 200,000 coins were worth?
"Dokja-ssi . Go behind me . "
Lee Hyunsung stepped out ahead of me . Jung Heewon stayed beside me

while Yoo Sangah and Lee Gilyoung moved to block any access . It was a
defense formed around me . Jung Heewon smiled .
"Now I can pay back my debt . "
"Dokja-ssi, we'll try to block it somehow . "
There were people showing hostility around us . The angry landowners and
the tenants were blinded by the bounty quest . I watched Lee Gilyoung
holding the weapon and opened my mouth .
"Don't be nervous . "
I lightly stroked Lee Gilyoung's shoulder and moved towards the railway
tracks .
"We don't have to fight them . "
It was a few turns . I had read about such a scene . I didn't have time to check
which regression it was but Yoo Jonghyuk had destroyed the green zones as
soon as he arrived at Chungmuro .
Even then, it was like the current situation .
[All green zones in this region have been destroyed and the main scenario
has collapsed . ]
[The difficulty is automatically adjusted according to the remaining schedule

of the scenario . ]
[The scenario content is updated!]
+
[Main Scenario #3 – Emergency Defense]
Category: Main
Difficulty: B-
Clear Conditions: All the green zones in the region are destroyed and the
monsters that were going to be created in the remaining days have suddenly
run wild . Survive against the flood of monsters for the remaining time .
Duration: 8 hours .
Failure: ―
Originally, there were three days remaining in the scenario .
Now the monsters supposed to be created during the remaining time of the
green zone scenario would emerge all at once . In other words, it was simple
.
[The emergency defense has begun!]
The defense game had started .
"W-What?"
The people approaching me started screaming . The cries of monsters were

heard from outside the screen door . The feast of monsters moved like an
angry wave .
"Crazy! What the hell is this?"
The platform of line 3 quickly became a mess . The faces of the people
became speculative as they watched the monsters coming from all sides . The
bounty scenario was completely forgotten about .
Grrrr!
A few grolls ran and bit some of the alliance members . The upset people
were shouting .
Now was the only chance . I shouted to my party .
"Go to the transfer route!"
I started jumping up the transit stairs with my friends . By the time we

reached the upper level, people were blocking the path .
"What? Get out of the way!"
"Do you want to fall?"
I kicked some of the followers and pulled out a blade . The people were
surprised by the White Pure Star Energy blade and backed away .
"You haven't grasped the situation yet . "
"W-What?"
"Even if you come up, you won't be able to survive . "
There was a sense of despair in the expressions of the people . There were
no more rooms . Now there were no more safe zones from the monsters in
Chungmuro .
"What should we do?"
"What else? Fight . "
"Don't speak crazy words! This is all because of you! If you hadn't broken
our rooms…!"
I triggered the Blade of Faith and used it on the transfer stairs .
Kwarurung!
"Uwaaaaack!"
The centre of the staircase fell with a large sound, along with the people . It
was cruel but necessary .
"Crazy! Quickly find another staircase! Quickly!"
Well, I don't think it would happen .
Lee Hyunsung was already running . I smashed the transit stairs we came up
on and there was only one staircase remaining . Subsequently, the sound of
arguing and something breaking was heard on the other side .
"Shit! Waaah!"
The cries of the people trapped on the platform of line 3 were heard . Lee
Jihye approached me and asked .
"Ahjussi . This isn't what you told me . If you leave it like this…"
"I know . "
I looked at the lower floor that was becoming pandemonium . If I left it like
this, they would all be killed . Whether it was from the monsters or using
each other's bodies as a stepping stone to come upstairs .
This wasn't what I wanted .
[The exclusive skill 'Bookmark' can now be activated . ]
['Character Bookmarks' is activated . ]
The Delusion Demon Kim Namwoon (Understanding 35) .

Steel Sword Lee Hyunsung (Understanding 65) .
Demagogue Cheon Inho (Understanding 20) .
I activated the third bookmark .
[The number three bookmark has been activated . ]
[Activation Time: 5 minutes . ]

[Incite Lv . 2 has been activated . ]
Suddenly, it felt like my tongue was coming alive on its own . This was how
Cheon Inho felt . I looked downstairs . In the middle of the mess, I could see
a middle-aged man .
"Hey Gong Pildu . How long are you going to stand there?"
Gong Pildu glared at me .
"This dog…!"
"Don't you have to act in order to live? If you move, everyone else can live .
"
The power of Incite permeated the ears of all the frightened people .
"P-Pildu-ssi!"
"P-Pildu-ssi, please save us!"
Gong Pildu's expression distorted . I felt good . This was what Cheon Inho
would've felt at Gumho Station .
"The third scenario isn't as hard as you think . Once everyone gives up on the
rooms and participates in the defense, there are enough people to handle the
monsters . "
My words were half true . If Chungmuro had united before I arrived here,
there would be far less victims . After all, the biggest pitfall of this scenario
was the green zone .
"If Gong Pildu fights with the people, you can survive . "
Those who fight together would survive, those who ran away would die .
[The sponsor behind Lee Jihye agrees with your wisdom . ]
[The constellation 'Maritime War God' nods his head . ]
"Now there are no rooms for you to run away to . Forget about whether you
are a landlord or tenant and fight . Or you will all die . "
The more urgent the situation was, the more the effect of Incite would
increase .
"Damn, this fucking guy…!"
"Pildu-ssi! Please help us!"
The alliance members gathered around Gong Pildu . If he ran away here
alone, Gong Pildu's Landlord Alliance would collapse . In the end Gong
Pildu made his decision .
"Dammit… Everybody gather here!"
The people downstairs started gathering around Gong Pildu .
"I need time to install a new Armed Zone . Everybody just hang on!"
The key was Gong Pildu's Armed Zone . However, the weak point was that
Armed Zone took time to install every time it moved .
Blood splattered everywhere and people screamed as their limbs were torn
off .
"Aaaagh!"
As expected, the first ones who abandoned the formation were the tenants,
not the alliance members .
"Yoo Sangah-ssi . "
"Yes . Please leave it to me . "
I didn't need to explain it . Yoo Sangah already understood what she needed
to do .
Her Binding Thread stretched out and started to rescue the people who
couldn't fight anymore . In any case, their mission was to buy time for Gong
Pildu to deploy Armed Zone .
"U-Uhh… t-thank you . "
The tenants hung from the threat and were pulled upstairs .
The rescued tenants were shaking as they wrapped up their injured area . In
the meantime, some of the people with weapons carefully looked at me . I
smiled at them and said .
"Oh, do you want the bounty?"
[The time limit for the bounty scenario has expired . ]
[The bounty hanging on Kim Dokja has been destroyed . ]
"Sorry, it is too late . "
"I-I'm sorry . "
The tenants seemed ashamed as they put away their weapons . I heard Gong
Pildu's voice roaring from the bottom .
"Out of the way!"
[The character 'Gong Pildu' has used Private Land Lv . 3!]
There was a mechanical sound as five turrets rose from the ground . The red
magic bullets condensed in a short time and started firing .
Dududududu!
The ground rats screamed as they were hit by the bombardment of magic
bullets while the grolls came to a halt . The group of people cried out .
"As expected of Pildu-ssi!"
"Wahhhh!"
It was truly Gong Pildu . In a defense type scenario, there was no incarnation
that surpassed a player's combat effectiveness .
The 10 Evils weren't called that for nothing .
"All of you damn scum disappear!"
The agitated Gong Pildu randomly fired . Lee Hyunsung spoke with
admiration .
"It is a really tremendous stigma . Is it okay when the magic power

consumption is so big?"
"It is a good stigma so it will be okay for a while . "
"Should we help…?"
"Gong Pildu alone is sufficient . If we do down then he will be distracted and

stop shooting . "
The Defense Master sponsor behind Gong Pildu was completely suited for
this type of scenario . As long as he supported Gong Pildu, Gong Pildu
wouldn't die here . As long as the sponsorship continued .
I sat down and stretched out my legs .
"We will be sucking honey for a while . "
"…Is it time for personal maintenance already?"
Lee Hyunsung sat down with me and the party members started to relax one
by one . Jung Heewon asked .
"Thank you . I didn't get enough sleep… can I sleep now?"
"Yes . "
10 minutes later, Jung Heewon was lying on the ground and snoring . I said
yes but I really didn't know how she could sleep so easily .
"A-Aren't we too easygoing?"
Yoo Sangah sounded concerned . Indeed, it would be confusing . There

wasn't a 'scenario' like this so far . In fact, all we did was survive the brink
of a crisis .
"Think of it as standing on the right line . "
"Then over there…"
"They got the wrong line . "
The confusion on the lower level had almost died down because of Gong
Pildu .
Dududududu!
"Uwaaaaah!"
He should've lived a better life .
"Fuck! Fuuuuuckers!"
In the midst of the endless procession of monsters, Gong Pildu's screams

echoed .
Chapter 36
One hour after the battle began, Gong Pildu fought and fought . The number of
monsters had barely decreased but it was still great . Gong Pildu was
considered to have the strongest defense among the 10 Evils for a reason .
"You scum!"
[The character Gong Pildu's Armed Zone has levelled up .
[The character Gong Pildu's Private Land has levelled up!]
[The character Gong Pildu has acquired the Protective Wall skill . ]
The level up speed of Armed Zone was fast . The sponsor behind Gong Pildu
was rushing to support his growth . If he could survive here, Gong Pildu's
growth would be enormous .
As long as he could survive here .
"Uhweeeh…!"
According to the scenario, Gong Pildu had to hold on for seven more hours .
It would've been nice if I had popcorn . Too bad .
Lee Jihye was giggling next to me as she watched the bottom floor . She told
me earlier that I should save them… it was truly a transformation in the
disposition of Yoo Jonghyuk's disciple .
"By the way, why isn't Yoo Jonghyuk here?
"How should I know? Master is always busy . "
Busy… yes, he might be busy . The person trying to be all alone was the
busiest .
I looked down at the dying Gong Pildu as I asked, "What time did Yoo
Jonghyuk enter the dungeon?"
"It is roughly 9 a . m . today…" Lee Jihye stopped speaking and stared at me .

"…Wait a minute, how do you know that Master entered a dungeon?"
I ignored Lee Jihye and calculated the time . Now it was 8 p . m . Using
simple calculations, it had already been over 11 hours since Yoo Jonghyuk
entered . Yet he still hadn't come out…
Damn, I had to move . Yoo Jonghyuk was the main character and it would be
difficult if something happened to him .
I opened the dokkaebi communication .
'Bihyung . '
Bihyung floating in the air turned to look at me .
[What is it? Calling me so suddenly . ]
'Open the Dokkaebi Bag . '
[What? N-No! I am currently getting a lot of subscriptions!]
I know . My stock price was rising due to my actions with Gong Pildu . My
actions of laying a trap and then sitting back meant the constellations of the
'fun seekers' group wouldn't still be on the channel which Gong Pildu
belonged to .
Where would the constellations go after leaving the channel?
[New constellations have entered the channel!]
It was naturally Bihyung's channel .
[#BI-7623 channel is ready for an expansion . ]
[Huhu, huhuhut, look at this, look at this! Now my channel is also…!]

It wasn't unreasonable for Bihyung to be acting like this . But this wasn't the
time for amusement .
'If you don't want your channel to be ruined, open it quickly . You can see that
there will be an advertisement in preparation for the channel expansion . '
[Ah, shit… really…]
Bihyung grumbled but opened the Dokkaebi Bag after showing an

advertisement . It was finally time to use the coins I had saved .
'I'll give you 5,000 coins . Upgrade me to a gold member . '
Bihyung stared at me quietly and sighed . It was followed by system

messages .
[Congratulations! You have become a gold member of the Dokkaebi Bag!]
My member rating changed and the background of the Dokkaebi Bag also
changed . Coins were really good . New item listings were added . I put the
necessary items into the shopping cart .
* Behind the Scenes Contract – 10,000 C .
* Intermediate Magic Power Recovery Potion X 10 – 5,000 C .
One contract and 10 intermediate potions… this should be enough .
The spending was a bit big but the channel was going to be expanded . It
wouldn't be long before I recovered it . Bihyung was nervous when he saw
the items I bought .
[…Why is there a contract? Have you already forgotten the terms? You can't
have a sponsor!]
'What do you mean? Why would I get a sponsor now?''

Even if I was doing that, why would I buy the contract with my own coins?
At any rate, this Bihyung still needed a lot of work .
[A 'Behind the Scenes Contract' has been acquired . ]
[10 Intermediate Magic Power Recovery Potions have been acquired . ]
Yoo Sangah showed curiosity when the items appeared out of thin air .
"What is that?"
"A contract to make a 'gap' an 'eul . '"
I filled out the contract carefully, wrote my name in the 'gap' section and
waited quietly . It was time for the 'eul' to come .
[The sponsor for character 'Gong Pildu' is asking for help from nearby
constellations . ]
Finally, the sponsor behind Gong Pildu reached his limits and started sending
messages outside the channel . It was natural since the sponsor didn't have
many coins in the first place . Not everybody was rich just because they were
a constellation .
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' scoffs . ]
The other constellations in Gong Pildu's channel would've stopped

sponsoring and the incarnation was dying… everything was going according
to plan .
Bihyung noticed something and muttered .
[Wait a minute, surely you aren't…]
I talked towards Gong Pildu, who was in a half dead state .
"Hey, you over there . "

Dududududu! Gong Pildu fired crazily and looked up at me while breathing
heavily .
"Will you die like this or will you sign a contract with me?"
"W-What…?"
"I'm not a constellation so I can't be a sponsor . But if you want, I can be a

person behind the scenes . How about it?"
"What is this bastard talking about…?"
"Gong Pildu, shut up . I'm not talking to you . "
"What…?"
I waved the 'contract' in one hand and the 'Intermediate Magic Power
Recovery Potion' in the other hand .
"Answer quickly . I will give these items to you if you sign with me . "
A message window flashed in front of me .
[The sponsor behind character 'Gong Pildu' has revealed himself . ]
[The constellation 'Defense Master' is looking at you like you are crazy . ]
Indeed . He wasn't yet ready to be an 'eul . ' Don't worry . He would be in a

hurry as time passed .
Bihyung was watching me .
[You… are you crazy?]
'This one as well . '
[You are the first to try and support a constellation . ]
'I can't do it?'

[This is a constellation! Will it sign with an insignificant human?]
'That is just your thoughts . '
The intermediate constellation, Defense Master . He was a low level

constellation compared to his ability .
His world had long become a 'scenario' and was completely destroyed .
Therefore, the Defense Master's myth was no longer discussed . The myth
had disappeared and the constellation couldn't get coins . One day, even his
existence would disappear .
That's why some constellations, including the Defense Master' were

obsessed with looking for an 'incarnation' . The constellations were
remembered in the world through their chosen incarnation .
'That guy, he doesn't have any coins left . '
[What?]
Gong Pildu's power had fallen sharply compared to before . Unlike the
'Monarch of the Small Fries', the Defense Master was someone who cared
about his incarnation . The fact that Gong Pildu was going to die meant he
had run out of coins .
It was obvious but without coins, a new 'sponsor contract' was impossible .
Then what happened to a constellation who couldn't create a new
incarnation?
'Once Gong Pildu dies, that guy will be forgotten . '
For a constellation, being forgotten meant death .
Faint fear filled Bihyung's eyes .
[You are…?]
Gong Pildu was a great card if I could afford it . Even Yoo Jonghyuk had
attempted to subjugate Gong Pildu several times in countless regressions . Of
course, he had never been successful .
Yoo Sangah spoke .
"Dokja-ssi, that person will die . "
Gong Pildu was biting his lips so hard that blood was flowing . Now there
were only two mini-turrets left in Armed Zone . It was time to end this .
[The constellation 'Defense Master' is wondering about the contents of the

contract . ]
He was coming . Bihyung's eyes widened at the sight in front of him .
[…Really? No, is this real?]
I showed the contract immediately .
[The constellation 'Defense Master' has started reading the contract . ]
Gong Pildu, who was shedding blood on the lower floor, suddenly shouted .
He had probably heard a message from his sponsor .
"W-What? What is this message?"
What? He was being sold .
"W-What is going on Pildu-ssi?"
[The constellation 'Defense Master' is asking for some time to think . ]
After a while, I heard some good news .
[The constellation 'Defense Master' as added a condition to the contract . ]
[If you agree with this condition, the constellation 'Defense Master' will
agree to contract with you . ]
I immediately read the contract .

....
14 . Incarnation Kim Dokja (Gap) recognizes the property rights of

Constellation Defense Master (Eul)and should ensure the survival of 'Gong
Pildu . '
15 . Incarnation Kim Dokja (Gap) should help Constellation Defense Master

(Eul) so that his private property 'Gong Pildu' grows well .
....
Guaranteeing Gong Pildu's life and his growth . In fact, this didn't need to be
included . It was natural for Gong Pildu not to die if the contract was signed .
The only thing that mattered for me was the third condition .
3 . Incarnation Kim Dokja (Gap) has a command authority over 'Gong Pildu',
the private property of Constellation Defense Master (Up to 10 times a day) .
I checked the contract and nodded .
"I will sign the contract . "
Before long, a faint thread connected me and Gong Pildu . Then system
messages were heard .
[The contract has been completed . ]
[You have become the co-sponsor of 'Gong Pildu' due to the contract . ]
[Due to the contract, you have been given the right to command incarnation
'Gong Pildu . ']
[The duration of the contract is five years and it won't be automatically

renewed . ]
Yoo Jonghyuk would be stunned if he knew that Gong Pildu could be

obtained so easily . If I hadn't read to the latter half of Ways of Survival, I
wouldn't have known to use the Behind the Scenes Contract this way .
I handed the recovery potions to Yoo Sangah .
"Give this to Gong Pildu . You should give him one every 40 minutes . "
"…It is okay to give to him?"
She had to give it . If not, this main scenario wouldn't be cleared . Gong
Pildu was confused after Yoo Sangah handed him a potion .
"What is this?"
"Drink it and fight . "
Gong Pildu was suspicious for a moment but soon opened the potion's lid .
Blue smoke emerged around his body and the destroyed turrets returned to
their original appearance .
[The character 'Gong Pildu' has completely recovered his magic power . ]
Gong Pildu wiped the potion stained lips and looked up at me .
"Stupid guy . Do you think I will forgive you because of this? Once I get out
of here, it will be your end…"
"Shut up, Gong Pildu . "
[Under the terms of the contract, 'Command Rights' is activated!]
"O-Oof? Oof oof oof?"
Poor guy, he didn't even know what situation he was in .
"Fight hard . Don't touch my party members . "
"Hup…! Oof oof…!"
Dududududu!
Yoo Sangah's eyes widened when she saw Gong Pildu listened to my orders .
"D-Dokja-ssi? W-Why is that person…?"
"I made a 'gap' into an 'eul . "
"…Did you write something?"
"Now you can rest assured about Gong Pildu . "
Then the bombardment of messages from the constellations poured out .
[The constellation 'Secretive Plotter' finds your idea interesting . ]
[The constellation 'Prisoner of the Golden Headband' has dropped his stick
at your strategy . ]
[The constellation 'Abyssal Black Flame Dragon' thinks that you are
impudent . ]
...
I had secretly signed the contract but these guys already noticed . The
Defense Master was only intermediate level but he was still a constellation .
A mere human became a co-sponsor with a constellation, the impact on the

constellations would be enormous . There would be a backlash among those
like the Abyssal Black Flame Dragon . But .
[Many constellations are paying attention to you . ]
[A number of constellations want to become your sponsor . ]
The constellations who realized my value were overwhelmingly larger . If

they became my sponsor, they would be able to use the power of Defense
Master .
Then the owner of Gong Pildu's channel, Dokkaebi Biryu appeared in the air
.
[Constellations! W-Why… are you suddenly leaving? D-Don't go! Just wait a
little longer…!]
Biryu, whose channel was being ruined, made a desperate appeal . It was the
dokkaebi who created the food penalty and 'survival cost' in Gumho Station .
[H-Hiiik! N-No…]
Dokkaebi Biryu gradually blurred and disappeared .
[Channel # BIR-3642 has been forced to leave after having the subscriptions
reduced . ]
Bihyung muttered in a trembling voice after seeing one channel falling to ruin
.
[Excuse me… Dokja-nim?]
'What is it?'
[You… were you aiming for Gong Pildu from the beginning?]
I shrugged .
[Crazy… human… what human did I sign with?]
Bihyung couldn't close his mouth . I didn't care . This place was organized
and I needed to move on to the next place .
I spoke to the bewildered party members who still hadn't grasped the
situation .
"Everyone . I'm sorry but I have to leave for a while . '
"Huh? Now?"
"There is a place I urgently need to go to . Hyunsung-ssi and Yoo Sangah-ssi,

please stay here . You don't have to do anything . Just throw Pildu a potion
until the end of the scenario and relax . "
Jung Heewon asked, "What about Gilyoung and I?"
"You will come with me . "
"To where?"
"Um… it is hard to explain but there is a bad guy . "
"A bad guy?"
"Yes . A bad person who disappeared to eat items alone, regardless if people
die or not . From now on, I am going to hit him in the back of the head . "
It was very hard . Jung Heewon thought for a moment before asking .
"…Is he worse than Gong Pildu?"
I contemplated for a moment before replying .
"He is much worse . "
"Then let's go . "
"I'll explain the details later . "
I moved with Jung Heewon and Lee Gilyoung . Then somebody grabbed my
shoulder . It was Lee Jihye
"Wait, where are you going right now?"
In any case, this was good .
"Great . You can come along . "
"Where are you going?"
"Yoo Jonghyuk is in danger . "
Lee Jihye laughed like she thought I was joking .

"What nonsense are you saying? Master is in danger?"
My expression remained serious and Lee Jihye's laughter soon disappeared .
"…Are you serious? No, how do you know this?"
How did I know? Perhaps I was the world's foremost, no the second highest
authority who knew her master .
I checked the time .
"That jerk, he went to the hidden dungeon at Exit 1?"
"U-Uh?"
"And it has been 11 hours since he entered?"
"Uhhh…" Lee Jihye spoke blankly .
I remembered that Yoo Jonghyuk' had attacked Chungmuro's 'hidden dungeon'

a total of eight years . He failed twice and succeeded six times . The problem
was that the two failures were concentrated in his early regressions . The 8th
turn and the 11th turn .
During the 8th regression, Yoo Jonghyuk died in Chungmuro's hidden

dungeon .
But the current Yoo Jonghyuk was… the third turn .
"At this rate, Yoo Jonghyuk will die today . "
If my guess was right, our damn regressor would be on the 'sunfish route' .
TL: Sunfish route= seems to be based on the game 'Survive! Mola Mola!
where you have to make a sunfish survive troubles in the sea . But the sunfish
gets started and dies because of almost anything .
Chapter 37
After a while, we moved towards the entrance of the 'hidden dungeon' on the
first underground floor . I walked behind Lee Jihye, Lee Gilyoung and Jung
Heewon while looking at my smartphone .
「…In the midst of the splitting headache, Yoo Jonghyuk came to his senses .
'Give up on this life . '
This was the end of Yoo Jonghyuk's eighth life . 」
It couldn't be . This hadn't happened yet .
…Shit, why was this guy doing this on only the third life? If he moved
carefully like his second life, he would've passed through the mid-to-late
scenarios .
I raised my eyes to see Jung Heewon looking at me .
"Dokja-ssi, what are you looking at?"
"…Ah, the calendar… This situation has made me lose my sense of the date .
"
I actually thought it might be more interesting to look at the calender .

Sometimes I wondered how I finished reading this novel .
Jung Heewon looked at me suspiciously before turning her head towards Lee
Jihye .
"Then… did you say your name was Jihye? Do you also use a sword?"
"Yes . I like the sword . "
"Right? The sword is the best . It has a good taste . "

"…Unni also knows the taste?"
Jung Heewon smiled as she watched Lee Jihye's sword . It was a luxurious
sword that obviously flowed smoothly . Maybe it was given by Yoo
Jonghyuk .
"Your sword looks good . "
"Ah, Master gave it to me . Unni…?"
"My one… I-I like mine as well . "
Jung Heewon looked down at the groll horn blade and then sneaked a peek at
the sword on the other person's waist .
I didn't do anything wrong but I couldn't help feeling sorry . I had no choice
but to hang something on Lee Jihye .
"Hey, why are you talking to Heewon-ssi but ignoring me?"
"Uh… that, I'm a bit weak to older females . "
Lee Jihye responded with a quivering voice and Jung Heewon gave her a
headlock, as if Lee Jihye was cute . There seemed to be a connection
between the 'demon slayers . ' Lee Jihye barely escaped from the headlock
and asked .
"By the way, why are you rescuing Master?"
"We are companions . "
"Don't talk nonsense . "
"He is a useful guy . "
"…You sound like Master . "
[The constellation 'Secretive Plotter' is wondering about your heart . ]

Come to think of it, it wasn't just Lee Jihye but the constellations as well who
must be wondering about my actions . He was a guy who would kill me if he
got a chance . It was strange that I would run to save him .
[The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' likes your desire to rehabilitate

a fallen friend . ]
This one misunderstood me . But the Demon-like Judge of Fire… unlike the
expectations of the Archangel Uriel, I had a deeply personal reason for
saving Yoo Jonghyuk .
It was to prevent him from 'regressing' after his death .
Regression after death . It sounded good . A 'regression stigma' that triggered

every time you died . The protagonist had a fraudulent ability .
The problem was that this ability invoked complicated thoughts in the
surrounding cast .
「By the way, what happens to the world after you return? 」
A supporting actor had asked this of Yoo Jonghyuk when Yoo Jonghyuk's
number of lives had broken into the double digits . I forgot his name but Yoo
Jonghyuk's answer from that time was clear .
「 …I also don't know . I always choose a world where more people can
live . 」
It was plausible but in fact, Yoo Jonghyuk didn't know about the world he
abandoned . In face, there was no definite theory about what happened to the
world in Ways of Survival .
Science, magic, whatever .
This was why I was anxious . What happened to the world after the regressor
disappeared?
Would it reset with the regression? Or would a parallel universe branch off?
The latter would be fortunate, but if it was the former…
"Hyung?"
"Ah, yes?"
Lee Gilyoung, who was holding the hem of my clothes, looked up at me with
anxious eyes .
"I think we're here?"
[You are approaching the outside region . Be careful not to leave the scenario
area . ]
This message popped up . It didn't matter . Chungmuro's hidden dungeon was

treated as an 'inside' area .
We turned the corner and Exit 1 appeared . A dungeon entrance with an

ominous shade greeted us .
[You have found a hidden dungeon!]
[This dungeon has already been discovered by someone . You can't get the
first discovery achievement . ]
[A new hidden scenario has arrived!]
[Hidden Scenario – Theatre Dungeon]
Category: Hidden
Difficulty: A-
Clear Conditions: Defeat the master of Theatre Dungeon .
Time Limit: None

Failure: ―
The surprised Lee Jihye hesitated and stepped back .
"…What is this? Theater Dungeon?"
Lee Gilyoung looked startled . Well, this must be the first time they
encountered a hidden scenario . Jung Heewon also spoke .
"A movie theatre as a dungeon… it sounds romantic . "
Romantic . This was only because she didn't know how scary the movie
theatre could be . We entered the theatre . The familiar lobby of the multiplex
welcomed us .
[You have entered Theatre Dungeon . ]
We were tense as we entered the bleak dungeon . It was a multiplex

consisting of nine floors, from B1 to the 8th floor .
"Hyung, the posters are torn . Who would do that?"
"I'm not sure . "
I said this but I actually knew the truth .
The core of this 'Theatre Dungeon' were the 'posters' on the wall . Perhaps
Yoo Jonghyuk defeated every poster as he went upstairs . His intentions were
to sweep up all the rewards .
Except for the torn posters, nothing strange was found on B1 . There were no
items and no monsters . The only exception was the smashed elevator in one
corner with a distrted door .
Lee Jihye asked .

"Isn't this a dungeon? Why isn't there anything?"
"Something will appear . "
"…Do you know something?"
"A little . "
"How? Something is fishy about Ahjussi . Is this your second life?"
That was her master . But he had lived three times .
Then Jung Heewon said, "It is due to the sponsor behind Dokja-ssi . "
"…Really?"
I ignored the two women and tried to move to the ground floor when I was
caught by Lee Gilyoung . The cockroach on his head was moving wildly .
Lee Jihye drew her sword at almost the same moment I covered her mouth
with a hand .
"Shhh, there is somebody else besides us . "
I breathed out while small sounds started to be heard . Just upstairs . Then…
the lobby? I first thought it was Yoo Jonghyuk but it wasn't Yoo Jonghyuk's
voice .
"…Are you sure? Here… there are a bunch of things . "
"Yes . I bought the information with 1,000 coins . "
"The prophets?"
"Yes . They are disgusting but the information is obvious . "
I heard the sound of people talking . We went up the escalator and

approached them . It seemed that four people were gathered in the lobby on
the 1st floor .
Lee Jihye whispered, "Who are they? I never once saw their faces in
Chungmuro . "
"Maybe they came from the ground side entrance . "
"Ground side? Isn't that filled with poisonous fog? Furthermore, the
scenario―"
"Different stations have different scenarios at different speeds . There are

those who have finished the scenario faster than our station . If there is a
weak poisoning, they can eat the meat from the underground species . "
I said this but I was confused .
'Prophets?'
There was no information about such people in Yoo Jonghyuk's life . At this
point, Yoo Jonghyuk and I should be the only ones who knew about the
hidden dungeon .
What caused the variables? Needless to say, I needed to find out .
"Then let's go inside . "
A blue spotlight was floating above the men talking . A bright light
surrounded them and then they disappeared .
"…What happened to them?"
Jung Heewon asked me but I didn't answer . Instead, I was searching the
posters on the wall . This was torn, that as well… by the time I reached the
end of the wall, only one wasn't torn . I read the words written on the poster .
Steven Spielberg, Samuel L Jackson, Jeff Goldblum…
That bastard Yoo Jonghyuk… he left this one alone? As expected from the
third regression .
At that moment, the light came on again . This time, the spotlight was aimed
on us . The surprised Lee Jihye and Lee Gilyoung stepped back, but there
was no way to avoid it . The word 'ray' suited it .
I asked Jung Heewon, "Heewon-ssi likes movies?"
"Of course . Do you usually like it?"
"You might hate it after this . "
"What do you―"
[You have been hit by a projection light . ]
[The screening will begin . ]
The surrounding landscape started to slowly change . It wasn't a simple

illusion so Fourth Wall wasn't activated as before . The old linoleum floor
became covered with green bushes, while the reception desk and popcorn
stand turned into a lush rainforest . The ceiling turned into a blue sky with no
clouds and no end in sight . Lee Ji-hye muttered in a small voice .
"Where the hell is this place?"
Lee Jihye shouted and hacked at the surrounding trees and bushes, but nothing
changed . Lee Gilyoung started looking for insects with a calm expression .
I tried to touch the nearby trees . It had a hard and moist texture . It was a real
rainforest from the Mesozoic era . This was a different realism from the
specter's Welcome Prison . This was the power of the theatre master on the
dungeon's 8th floor .
"It is a movie . "
"…Really ridiculous things are happening . "
A novel had become reality . There was no law that a movie couldn't become
reality as well .
Jung Heewon was a fast adaptor and quickly understood .
"Ahjussi, what movie is this?"
"You'll know soon . "
"…Can't you just let me know? Wait a minute, what is this kid doing…?"
At this moment, the shrubbery moved and something jumped out in front of
Lee Gilyoung . An insect that resembled a giant praying mantis . The size was
approximately 40cm . Lee Jihye was terrified and cried out .
"Hey Kid! Back away!"
However, Lee Gilyoung responded calmly to the fuss .
"It isn't a praying mantis . It is a Titanoptera from the Triassic period .
"What?"
Lee Gilyoung stretched out his hand to the titano . The insect didn't refuse the
touch and after a moment, Lee Gilyoung and the insect's body was wrapped
in a blue light .
Lee Jihye watched with a stupid expression .
"This… what?"
"Fabre . "
It really was good that I brought Lee Gilyoung . This guy's ability might
allow us to pass through the gateway more easily .
The giant praying mantis moved its big mouth and Lee Gilyoung nodded . I
didn't know what it involved but they were having a conversation . After a
while, Lee Gilyoung paled as he talked to the praying mantis .
…What was it?

Lee Gilyoung hurriedly turned to me .
"Hyung!"
As he spoke, the sound of the earth shaking was heard . It seemed that
something was coming at a tremendous speed, smashing the huge palm trees .
Kuoooooh!
The muzzle of the giant reptile that appeared through the rainforest was
covered with reddish blood . Some bloody men were running in front of it . It
was the men who entered before us .
"Kuaaack!"
"S-Save me!"
Lee Jihye stepped back and spoke to Jung Heewon .
"I know what movie this is . "
"…Yes, me too . "
A body that was over a dozen metres tall and hard skin . Fierce muscles
dominated the entire body . The strongest predator of the Mesozoic Era was
in front of us .
At first glance, it was similar to a grade 7 monster . The difficulty level was
atrocious considering this was the 1st floor of the dungeon . But my heart just
thumped . The harder the hidden dungeon, the better the reward .
I pulled out a blade and said, "Get ready to fight . "
Maybe Yoo Jonghyuk skipped only this movie because of the contents . The
main reward of Theater Dungeon was related to the movie contents . Yoo
Jonghyuk probably thought there weren't any worthy rewards in a movie
where dinosaurs appeared . But he didn't know .
In this movie, a really important reward was hidden .

"…Are you serious? We are going to fight that?"
"We need to beat it to make an exit . "
"The exit?"
"It is a long movie . Have you forgotten?"
A T-rex was approaching quickly . The island's central laboratory was seen
behind it . And an escape helicopter was on the rooftop of the laboratory .
This was a movie . A movie that the master of Theater Dungeon made into
reality .
Therefore, there was only one way to escape from here .
"Let's make a great ending . "

Chapter 38
The moment the yellow eyes looked at us, a deafening roar echoed in our
ears .
Kuoooooh!
[The 7th grade, Tyrannosaurus Rex has recognized you . ]
[The 'Tyrannosaurus Rex' has triggered the 'Fear the Predator' skill!]
[The exclusive skill Fourth Wall has blocked the effect of the 'Fear the
Predator' skill . ]
My mindw as calm thanks to Fourth Wall, but I could stop the chills that
occurred . This was the fear towards a predator .
"Everyone, get out of the way!"
The petrified Jung Heewon and Lee Jihye regained their spirits . I fell back
with Lee Gilyoung beside me .
Kwa kwa kwa kwa!
A long tail flew through the forest in front of us .
"Kuaaack!"
The men who were running fell on the backs and coughed up blood .
Fortunately, Jung Heewon and Lee Jihye were away from the danger zone .
I shouted to Lee Gilyoung lying down next to me .
"Gilyoung fall back, while Heewon-ssi and Jihye-ssi scatter to the left and
right!"
Then a message popped up .
[The character 'Lee Gilyoung' has activated the 'Dinosaur Book' skill!]
…Huh?
"Tyrannosaurus are agile compared to their size, but they are vulnerable due
to their narrow field of view . "
"…What?"
"I saw it in a book when I was a child . "
"When you were a child?"
"…Younger than I am now . "
I stared blankly at Lee Gilyoung . This wasn't the time to tackle it .
Kuoooooh!
[The exclusive skill 'White Pure Star Energy' has been activated . ]
I started waving the iridescent blade to attract the attention of the T-Rex . Lee
Jihye and Jung Heewon weren't tankers . I didn't even need to mention Lee
Gilyoung . Therefore, I was the only one who could take the risk here .
"While I draw its attention, attack its rear―"
I hadn't finished talking when I saw Lee Jihye and Jung Heewon already at
the T-Rex's rear . They noticed quickly .
Kuoooooh!
I barely avoided the incoming teeth and the stomping legs . Before I could
wield Unbroken Faith, its tail passed over my head . An electrifying thrill
swept over my body . I wouldn't die because my physique was over level 20,
but it was dizzying .
Maybe I had been lucky until now . I might be the 'sunfish' rather than Yoo
Jonghyuk .
Sukak! Supaak!
Meanwhile, Jung Heewon and Lee Jihye was steadily dealing damage from
the rear . It was a combination of 'Sword Training' and 'Kendo . ' Noticeable
sword wounds were being dealt to the T-Rex's big legs . If this continued, it
might take some time but the T-Rex would be defeated .
"Hyung! I'll draw its attention!"
The boy didn't listen to me about staying in the rear .
"No, Gilyoung you―"
"I can do it!"
All of a sudden, Lee Gilyoung came forward and started to make an unknown
signal . I wanted to say something . Then a huge praying mantis came from
somewhere, stabbed the T-Rex's eyes and fled . It was the Titano that Lee
Gilyoung had been talking to before .
Kuooooh!
The T-Rex's eyes moved confusedly as it followed the praying mantis that
disturbed its vision . Lee Gilyoung used dazzling hand movements to control
the praying mantis . I looked at Lee Gilyoung with a fresh mindset .
Wasn't this guy actually a hugely fraudulent character? No wonder why Yoo
Jonghyuk coveted him .
Kuwoooh!
Thanks to Lee Gilyoung's success, the battlefield quickly became

advantageous . The T-Rex's movements became duller while a red light
shone in Jung Heewon and Lee Jihye's eyes .
[Demon Slayer] .
It made them vulnerable to mental attacks but it was a good skill that made
them stronger when they were excited . The sight of the two women's eyes
burning as they watched the rainforest was truly spectacular .
It was a pity that I had lost Lee Jihye to Yoo Jonghyuk . However, Jung
Heewon also had overwhelming growth potential . Judge of Destruction was
a good attribute and she didn't have a sponsor yet .
It felt like the T-Rex's stamina had decreased considerably . It was time to
deal the final blow .
I started to focus my remaining magic power . I didn't have a sponsor, nor

was I as fast as Jung Heewon or Lee Jihye . But that didn't mean my attack
power was weak . I had a fraudulent system that overcame all of this .
Kuoooooh!
Ether Blade .
[The special option of Unbroken Faith is activated . ]
[The ether property is converted to 'fire . ']
An enormous amount of magic power was sucked in and my physical fatigue

became extreme . But I didn't mind because there was a way to supplement it
later .
The blade increased by one metre and was surrounded by flames .
I ran to the rear of the Tyrannosaurus .
"Everybody out of the way!"
The moment that the Tyrannosaurus hesitated and its movements slowed, I
climbed its tail . I almost fell over a few times because I didn't have the
'Sense of Balance' but I somehow held on by stabbing the blade into the
epidermis .
Kuoooooh!
The T-Rex poured out blood and its body rolled across the ground . I rammed
the blade in wherever I could . Flames poured into the wounds caused by the
blade .
The yellow eyes of the T-Rex stared at me as it gasped painfully, before

finally dying .
[You have succeeded in being the first to hunt the 7th grade species
'Tyrannosaurus Rex!']
[You have obtained 1,000 coins as compensation . ]
"Ah…we really got it . "
"I knew we could do it . "
Jung Heewon breathed heavily as she spoke with a proud expression on her
face . She could be proud because the T-Rex was top-ranked among the 7th
grade monsters . Lee Jihye belatedly rushed towards me .
"I had it!"
"What? It would've taken a long time if you continued hitting it like that . "
I wiped off my sword while speaking . Jung Heewon asked .
"But was a Tyrannosaurus killed in this movie?"
"No but isn't this more fun?"
"…Huh?"
"The genre is fantasy, action and adventure . This should be enough . "
At this moment, a system message flashed in my head .
[The theater owner is satisfied with the changed ending of the movie . ]
Jung Heewon screamed like it was absurd .
"Eek?"
Yes . The strategy of Theatre Dungeon wasn't to see the 'real ending . '
If so, Yoo Jonghyuk wouldn't have been able to beat this dungeon . It was to
create the desired ending for the 'theatre master' at the core of this dungeon .
Please note that the theatre owner was an extreme psychopath .
"Do you understand now? We just need to smash it . "
In other words, if we removed all the obstacles to the ending, the movie
would end naturally .
[Now you can move to the next floor . ]
[Go to the helipad on top of the research laboratory . ]
"We will move in a little while . We have to get some rewards . "
I started exploring the area around the T-Red . Soon after, I found one of the
guys who entered before us . The rest were eaten or mutilated by the T-Rex .
"Hey, wake up . "
"U-Uwooh…"
Blood was constantly flowing from the man . The wounds were from the T-
Rex's claws . The bones were revealing, making it obvious that this person
couldn't recover .
"Breathe slowly . "
"C-Cough! …Alive…"
I fed the man drinking water I had brought in . The man drank some water
before coughing up blood again . I was forced to urgently ask him questions .
"How did you come here?"
"P-Prophet…"
"Who are the prophets?"
The man's breathing was getting rougher .
"R-Revelation… received…"
…Revelation?
"I want to… live…"
Blood burst out from the man's mouth . He finally died . Jung Heewon and the
others came up behind me .
"That person…?"
I shook my head and looked down at the fallen man .
'Revelation . ' What funny bullshit .
As far as I knew, only Anna Croft had the ability of 'Future Sight' in Ways of
Survival .
Then there was only one answer .
…There was someone else besides me . But they didn't know as much as I
did . The proof was that they didn't dare come here in person to test out the
information .
"Dokja-ssi?"
"Take a break . "
We covered the man's body with a large lead and gathered near the dad T-
Rex . W had to hurry to pursue Yoo Jonghyuk . But if we didn't get enough
rest, the party would be wiped out before we met him .
I searched the T-Rex's body .
I looked at the head and heart but unfortunately, I couldn't find any monster
cores . That didn't mean there was no income . Jung Heewon drooled as she
watched the T-Rex being cooked over the fire .
"…Can we eat this?"
"We can eat it because it is cooked with magic flames . The unripe parts can
be cooked with the Magic Power Stove . "
We sat side by side around the T-Rex's leg . As we cut the cooked flesh of the
T-Rex little by little, steam rose . Lee Gilyoung shouted .
"Fresh meat!"
Lee Jihye hurriedly rushed up and grabbed a pierce first . The rest of the
group, including myself, also picked large pieces of flesh . Meat of this size?
It was a luxury that couldn't be dreamt of back when I was an office worker .
Lee Jihye closed her eyes while enjoying the taste . Then she murmured in an
ecstatic voice .
"Ah, the best taste in the world…"
It really was delicious .
The fat was properly wrapped around the muscles, making it different from
the ground rats . The feeling every time I took a bit… If Yoo Sangah was
here, she would've cried .
After I consumed the meat, I felt my stamina recovering . The meat of an

advanced species had these special effects . However, caution was required
in some cases . Jung Heewon sighed .
"Phew… I ate well . It is really delicious but I will cry if I eat anymore . "
We had a moderate rest and then headed straight to the laboratory in the
centre of the island .
We encountered several raptors on the way but they were easy after the T-
Rex .
There were many flasks and ampoules in the laboratory . There were small
incubators containing dinosaur embryos and blood samples collected . There
was only one thing missing .
My eyes caught a few items as we entered the inner corridor .
[Physique Enhancing Ampoule]
[Magic Power Enhancing Ampoule]
[Agility Enhancing Ampoule]
[Strength Enhancing Ampoule]
As expected, it was here . I started to pack the ampoules . Just like the
Ichthyosaur's Core, these comprehensive stat growth items were available
only in the early scenarios .
It wasn't just one or two ampoules . There were close to 20 bottles . If this
was the case, my stats would be able to level up explosively . It was in
anticipation of this hidden scenario that I saved coins instead of investing
them in my stats .
These ampoules were only available when the corresponding stat was less
than level 30 .
"Ahjussi, what did you find now?"
…Ah, this ghost-like girl .
"What? Physique Enhancement Ampoule?"
Lee Jihye's eyes shone as she grabbed one ampoule .
"Are you trying to eat these alone?"

"Eat them all? Of course I will share it . "
"Unni, look at this! Ahjussi…!"
The other people in the party came closer due to the turmoil . Jung Heewon
was shocked when she checked the item information .
"Oh my god… what are these items?"
"…This is a hidden scenario . "
I spoke with a bit of disgruntlement . Damn, this was a bit difficult . I didn't
catch the T-Rex alone so taking all the items pricked my conscience…
[Some constellations are displeased with the situation . ]
Lee Jihye looked at the Strength Enhancement Ampoule and opened her
mouth .
"Can you give me the Strength Enhancement Ampoule? I am a bit lacking in

strength . "
It was a summary version that only contained the comprehensive stats .
[Character Summary List]
Name: Lee Jihye
Private Attribute: Scarred Sword Demon (Rare)
Exclusive Skills: Sword Training Lv . 4, Demon Slaying Lv . 1, Absolute

Sense Lv . 2, Ghost Walk Lv . 2 .
Stigma: Sea Battle Lv . 1, Large Army Command Lv . 1 .

Power Lv . 10 .
This damn girl…
"Huh? Heewon unni, can't I have it?"
"Um, Dokja-ssi was the one who discovered it so it is his decision…"
Frankly, it didn't matter if the other party members received them but giving
them to Lee Jihye was a bit of a waste . She was part of Yoo Jonghyuk's
group anyway .
[The constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' expects your fairness . ]
Fairness… yes, let's pick the most unbiased game I knew .
I smiled and made a suggestion .
"How about rock paper scissors?"
"Rock paper scissors?"
"There will be one winner at the end . "
Greed filled Lee Jihye's face .
"Okay!"
"Well… I will do what Dokja-ssi wants . But is it okay? It could be a

mistake . "
"Then doesn't that mean he is unlucky?"
Lee Jihye asked . She was excited at the thought of getting a share of the
items .
"Let's start with a Strength Enhancement Ampoule . "
I put out the Strength Enhancement Ampoule and said to Lee Jihye .
"You will face me . "

"I'm good at rock paper scissors . Will it be okay?"
"Ah, is that so?"
I smiled at Lee Jihye .
[The character 'Lee Jihye' has prepared 'scissors . ' ]

Chapter 39
[The constellation Secretive Plotter is curious about your scam . ]
The winner of the rock paper scissors was decided in an instant . Lee
Gilyoung's face was slightly flushed while Jung Heewon had a satisfied
expression . Lee Jihye flopped to the ground with a devastated expression .
"…This is ridiculous!"
Unfortunately, I couldn't read Lee Gilyoung's mind so two ampoules went to

him .
"You don't have to give it to me…"
"Take it . "
He was cute . I stroked Lee Gilyoung's head .
In addition, Jung Heewon won two Physique Enhancement Ampoules . Jung

Heewon received them with a smile .
"Thank you . It was tough so far with my physique . "
It was only Lee Jihye who didn't obtain any ampoules .
"How can you beat me 18 out of 20 times? Did you cheat?"
"I am originally good at rock paper scissors . "
"Are you really going to do this? Can't you give me just one…"
"You have Yoo Jonghyuk . "
I ignored Lee Jihye's whines and packed the ampoules .

Jung Heewon patted the shoulder of the grouchy Lee Jihye while staring at
Lee Jihye's shining sword .
"Little sister, the world has to be fair . "
***
Dudududu . There was the sound of the helicopter's propellers . Lee

Gilyoung looked at the distant dinosaur island and asked, "Hyung, can't I take
it to the next floor?"
The big praying mantis was sitting in Lee Gilyoung's lap and talking to Lee
Gilyoung . The praying mantis rubbed its antenna against Lee Gilyoung's jaw
.
"Unfortunately, you can't take it . "
Lee Gilyoung's hugged the praying mantis with a sad expression .
"…Take care Titano . "
Kwiiik .
He had already given it a name . Unfortunately, monsters created in Theatre

Dungeon couldn't move to another floor .
However, items could be taken to other floors . For example, I had the
ampoules that increased stats and the item I was now holding .
[Tyrant T-Rex's DNA Ampoule]
The golden ampoule was the most decisive reason for choosing this movie .
It was an item that increased all stats by 10 for 30 minutes after ingestion .
Although it had the disadvantage that it could only be used in Theatre
Dungeon, it was impossible to break through the last floor of this dungeon
without this item .
Especially if Yoo Jonghyuk was in the worst situation as I thought .

The praying mantis that Lee Gilyoung released flew in the air and the dark
sky started to collapse .
[The first 'Ending Credit' has been reached . ]
[Performers: Kim Dokja, Jung Heewon, Lee Jihye, Lee Gilyoung . ]
[You have obtained 500 coins as compensation . ]
I felt some dizziness and we appeared on the ground floor again . After we
escaped, the movie posted on the wall was torn . It was evidence that we
safely cleared it . Lee Jihye was complaining .
"Do you have to pass a few more floors like this?"
"Yoo Jonghyuk will have broken most of it so it will be faster than you think .
"
We headed straight to the second floor via the escalator . From the second
floor, the remaining space was narrow because it was the full-fledged theatre
. Jung Heewon asked .
"There's no change?"
No matter how long we waited, the environment on the second floor didn't
change . The camera wasn't seen and the screening didn't start either .
Looking closer, all the posters on the second floor were torn . Lee Jihye
noticed something .
"Is it only the movies whose posters are intact?"
I checked the torn posters one by one .
Pacific Rim directed by Guillermo del Toro… a giant robots righting movie?
Too bad . If this had been intact then I could've gotten the reward of
Hardened Gloves .
Inception directed by Christopher Nolan… it was good that this one was torn
.
"Wow, I wanted to watch this . "
I saw the poster that Lee Jihye was looking at .
"Do you like superheroes?
"Yes . "
"It is fortunate . Otherwise you would hate it after this . "
"…I see . "
On the torn poster, a green monster was roaring at us . We went straight up to

the third floor .
"It is the same here . "
All the posters on the third floor were torn as well . Yoo Jonghyuk had
properly swept through it . It was fortunate since there were a lot of
dangerous movies on the third floor .
Final Destination directed by James Wan… that bastard Yoo Jonghyuk, how
did he break this? This was an annihilation movie .
"We are going up faster than I expected?"
Unlike Jung Heewon's bright voice, I was nervous every time we climbed a
floor . Clearing the Theatre Dungeon required some luck . Some of the
posters on each floor weren't covered in Ways of Survival . Yoo Jonghyuk
didn't clear all movies .
There was a system message when we entered the fourth floor .
[You have entered the fourth floor . ]
The spotlight poured down without giving me time to look at the posters .
Jung Heewon gathered both hands together and prayed .
"Please don't be a ghost movie…"

I glanced at Jung Heewon and she gave me an excuse .
"Ghosts can't be killed with a sword . "
…This was the reason .
[The screening has started!]
The background changed and when we opened our eyes, a sea breeze blew
on the prow of a ship .
"This…?"
Salt was felt in my mouth and the open horizon spread out before me . I was
enraptured by the scenery of the sea . I had been working every day and it
had been a few years since I've travelled anywhere .
"What is this movie?"
Next to me, Jung Heewon was wearing a full length dress .
A violin sound was heard from the inside of the cruise ship and there was the
sound of excited people . It was an incredibly romantic atmosphere from a
movie…
Oh, I know what this movie is .
Then Lee Jihye's voice was heard . "Oh, accelerating all of a sudden…"
I looked back and saw that Lee Jihye was vomiting . Jung Heewon rushed
over and patted her back . After vomiting for a long time, Lee Jihye said .
"Uh, I get seasick . "
"It is okay, just vomit . "
…I had wondered this since a while ago . Why did the Duke of Loyalty and
Warfare choose Lee Jihye? No, I read the novel but I just didn't want to know
.
"But Unni… is this the movie? The boat that sinks . "
"It seems so . "
"Then… perhaps Unni is 'Kate Winslet?'"
Lee Jihye looked at Jung Heewon's dress like she was envious, then she
looked at me .
"Then Ahjussi is… DiCaprio? Uweeeek!"
I felt somehow grumpy when I saw her vomiting after saying that . At this
time, Lee Gilyoung emerged from behind me .
"Hyung!"
Lee Gilyoung was dressed in formal clothing . This clothing was somewhat
familiar…
Anyway, everyone was gathered .
"There is no time . "
The ship was now sinking . Unfortunately, the solution to this movie didn't
appear in Ways of Survival .
How could we beat the Titanic? Was it a fight with the sea?
Lee Jihye was the first to comment .
"The ship is sinking anyway . Do we just have to sink with it?"
"That is a little…"
It was frustrating . It would've been better if the movie had a clear enemy to
crush .
"Let's look for the villain Hyung . "

This was Lee Gilyoung's opinion . I didn't know if there was an obvious
villain this movie . , But since I couldn't think of anything else, I decided to
follow it .
"Then let's handle the villain . "
We started moving . By the way, who was this movie's villain? The last time
I watched the Titanic…
But I didn't need to worry . The villain came to find us . A man in a clean suit
was staring over here .
"Jack Dawson!"
Wait, Jack Dawson… the role that DiCaprio played? But the man wasn't
looking at me .
"…Me?"
…He was DiCaprio? I sighed as I looked at Lee Gilyoung .
***
After a while, we kidnapped a person we thought was the villain of the

movie . But the theater master didn't respond . It wasn't enough to kidnap
him…
I hesitated for a moment before opening my mouth .
"Then…"
"Let's kill him . "
Lee Jihye pulled out her sword and pointed it . It was at a man struggling
while his body was tied up .
"The theater master is a psychopath? Then isn't the answer to kill him
quickly?"
I thought so as well . No, I was sure of it .
It was the answer to another movie like this in Ways of Survival . But Jung
Heewon gazed at the man in horror and unexpected said,
"But…he looks like a real person . "
"…Huh?"
"This is a movie but he is just like a real person . "
It was surprising that Jung Heewon said this when she had been neatly
subjugating the weak a few days ago . Then again, Jung Heewon had said
something like this: 'I might be a killer but I don't want to become a monster .
'
Lee Ji-hye asked, "Unni, what are you saying this type of sentimental thing
now? You don't want to kill him?"
"No, that isn't it…"
"It is good to save people . But if this person doesn't die, we will die . We
are definitely alive but this guy is just a character!"
Characters…
I felt bemused at Lee Jihye's words .
Jung Heewon looked at me . "…Do you think so?"
"Even if this guy is a 'real' person, he is still a bad guy! Why is killing him
bad?"
Lee Jihye's words might be right . This guy was definitely a villain of the
scenario and would do bad things . So it was okay to kill him . Funnily
enough, it was the logic that Yoo Jonghyuk often spoke about in Ways of
Survival .
The moment I opened my mouth, Lee Jihye hurriedly drew her sword .
"Sigh, what is this? Master could be dying right now!"
The blade descended and pierced the man's chest . Blood poured out . It was
incredibly realistic . Then a system message was heard .
[The stern of the ship will lead to the next floor . ]
"Look, I did it properly . Right?"
Lee Jihye shouted triumphantly .
The answer obviously wasn't wrong . The theater master acknowledged this
and the constellations would give coins for our actions . We would survive
with these coins .
It was a way of living that destroyed this world .
[The second 'Ending Credit' has been reached . ]
We weren't able to get a reward item from Titanic . Thus, we went straight to
the next floor and followed the guidance of the system message .
[You have entered the fifth floor, the rewards room . ]
Once we climbed the escalator, the rewards room finally showed up .
"Rewards room? It isn't a scary movie?"
"This is an exhibition hall . It was a place they used to show original movie
props . "
In fact, I knew this but I once again acted ignorant .

Various movie props appeared in glass tubes . Equipment and costumes used
by the main characters of various movies, stage accessories…
The funny thing was that they were no longer props .
Jung Heewon approached a glass tube and shouted .
"Oh my god, look at this!"
[Mikazuki Munechika – Replica] A grade sword .
Jung Heewon's eyes sparkled as she looked at the glass tube and I nodded .
"You've finally obtained a proper sword, Heewon-ssi . "
"Whoa…"
It was obviously a great sword at first glance . The originally groll horn knife
wasn't comparable and it wasn't lacking when compared to Lee Jihye's blade
.
Jung Heewon started to swing the sword in his hand .
"Isn't this amazing? It is light and moves properly!"
I had never seen Jung Heewon like this .
[The character 'Jung Heewon' is deeply grateful to you . ]
It was nothing .
The main purpose of targeting the Theatre Dungeon was the 'compensation' of
the fifth floor . The Theatre Dungeon was a good place to farm for items
early on . In particular, Jung Heewon would become stronger with this
weapon .
[The reward items are limited to two per person . ]

It wasn't a genuine 'star relic' person it was a movie prop, but the replica
version had characteristics of the original item . A-grade items were close to
a scam in the early stages .
By the way, Yoo Jonghyuk had already passed through here . Two items were
already gone .
"Pick your items . Each one can only obtain two so choose carefully . "
I told Jung Heewon to pick an item Yoo Sangah could use while I found one
for Lee Hyunsung . This one seemed useable .
[Hercules' Shield- Replica] A grade shield .
Good… It was an item that couldn't be compared with the Old Iron Shield . I
thought of how Lee Hyunsung's eyes would shine with loyalty towards me
and already felt warm .
Lee Jihye, who claimed to be a fan of superheroes, was trying to pull an item
from the corner .
"Ah, why can't I hold this?"
I came closer . This was it .
[Mjolnir – Replica] A grade blunt weapon .
The hammer of the god of lightning, Thor . It would've been an enormous

item if it was a genuine star relic… still, the quality of the original was so
great that the performance of the replica was significant .
I watched Lee Jihye groaning as she grabbed the hammer that couldn't be
moved .
"Isn't this an item that only someone special can use?"
"Damn, I'm not special?"
At this time, Lee Gilyoung came up behind her and reached out to Mjolnir .
"Hey Kid! This is mine…"
Mjolnir was lightly lifted by Lee Gilyoung's hands . Lee Gilyoung swung the
hammer around before looking at me .
"Hyung, can I have it?"
"Yes, it looks good . "
Lee Jihye once again looked stunned .
"Only I am unhappy… just me…"
I ignored her and searched the remaining items . Let's see what was left .
[External Reinforced Suit – Replica] A grade protective clothing .
I didn't know what would happen in the future but it would be nice to
supplement my defense . Once I wore the suit, it wrapped around my arms
and legs .
[Damage from external attacks is reduced by 10% . ]
[The ability to detect enemies is improved . ]
[You can move more agilely than before . ]
It was a bit frustrating but it was still better than not wearing it . In particular,
I thought about the fight waiting at the end of this .
Now the preparations were finished .
Since there were no significant changes in the dungeon, it was clear that Yoo
Jonghyuk was alive . If we moved quickly through the sixth floor, we might
be able to meet on the seventh floor . In the worst case scenario, if he was
fighting the boss on the eighth floor… at least he was still alive .
Now, let's go and get our damn regressor back .

Chapter 40
Unfortunately, Yoo Jonghyuk wasn't on the sixth floor .
The only comfort was that the movie on the sixth floor was easy . It was a
typical thriller directed by Bryan Singer . I knew the killer so it was possible
to clear it quickly .
Lee Jihye asked as if she was dumbfounded .
"…He was really the killer?"
"Don't tell me it is a spoiler? There is actually someone here who hasn't seen
it . "
[The constellation 'Secretive Plotter' hates spoilers . ]
In any case, an item was rewarded due to the movie's unique characteristics .
[Skill Book: Calm Observation . ]
Calm Observation . It was quite a useful skill .
This skill allowed the user to see the movements of the target and figure out
their overall stats . It didn't mean much to me since I could use Character
List, but it would be quite useful for people like Yoo Sangah and Lee
Gilyoung . This skill would be good against enemies excellent at acting .
[The exclusive skill ' Calm Observation' has been acquired . ]
Still, I felt a bit sad . It would be nice to experience a movie like Gladiator .
I had yet to obtain a suitable combat passive skill . He might purchase the
skill Weapons Training but it wasn't a good idea to spend coins on the skill
right now .
"…Now I am tired of movies . "
I agreed with Jung Heewon's words . I didn't want to look at a movie theatre
for a while . I should just be satisfied with the high performance fee .
We went directly up to the seventh floor . Maybe this time we could see Yoo
Jonghyuk's back…
Damn . Most of the posters on the seventh floor were torn . Yes, Yoo
Jonghyuk was now in the boss room . Under these circumstances, there was
really no time to delay .
"Run . It is almost the last floor . "
We started to run . We had to catch up with that guy as fast as possible .

Before he gave up everything .
We passed through the auditoriums and ran down the aisles . The posters on
the 7th floor were of Korean movies popular in the past .
Shit, please let all of them be torn…
However, unlike what I hoped, the last poster was still intact .
"Damn…"
[The screening will begin . ]
The blue spotlight covered the party and the scene changed . My head spun
and a salty smell entered my nose .
The stage was the sea . But… this time it wasn't a cruise ship . There was the
smell of artillery . The rough texture of the Panokseon could be felt .
(Panokseon wiki link)
The moment I turned my head on the shaky boat, I heard someone's voice .
"Everybody, down—!"
I reflexively fell down and there was a bombardment of gunfire around me .

Tang tang tang tang― A few soldiers collapsed while bleeding .
"Protect the ship―!"
The soldiers dressed in old military garb were rushing around . An uneasy
wind blew as war took place . The turbulent Myeongnyang Strait was
swirling and there was the distant sound of drums .
Dammit .
There was no Korean who didn't know this movie . It was because this
movie had been watched by most South Koreans .
Jung Heewon looked at the horizon and muttered .
"This… how can we win?"
The ending of Theater Dungeon would only open when the master was
satisfied .
Kukukukung!
300 Japanese warships filled the sea . I hurriedly confirmed the power on
our side . Still, this was a movie based on historical facts . There was hope .
"…What is this?"
There was only one Panokseon where there should be 12 . I hurriedly

grabbed one of the sailors around him and asked .
"Where is the commander?"
"Comman…der?"
"Admiral Yi!"
The navy sailor had no idea at all . My chest became cold . It was different
from the movie I knew . The theatre master changed the story .
In no time, the enemy narrowed the distance . This was ridiculous . How
could we win the Battle of Myeongnyang without help from the Duke of
Loyalty and Warfare?
I looked around and hurriedly exclaimed .
"Lee Jihye!"
(TL: For those who won't know, this movie is The Admiral: Roaring
Currents about Admiral Yi Sunshin, which broke records when it was
released . Wiki link here)
***
I thought that this might happen . If fact, I brought Lee Jihye not just for her
power but to consider the 'what if's . '
[The constellation 'Maritime War God' is sorry for Lee Jihye . ]
It wasn't difficult to find Lee Jihye . There was only one boat and the place
where Duke of Loyalty and Warfare's messages could be heard was limited .
"U-Uhhhh…"
She was vomiting in a corner of the first floor deck .
"Hey, are you okay?
Lee Jihye looked up at me with moist eyes .
"I can't, I can't do it!"
This wasn't about me .

[The constellation 'Maritime War God' is encouraging 'Lee Jihye' . ]
"Never, I will never do it! Oof…!"
She vomited once again .
I knew . The reason why this person was chosen by Duke of Loyalty and
Warfare, despite hating the sea .
[Due to the effect of your exclusive attribute, the memories from the books
you have read will increase . ]
In my head, a scene from the 40th chapter of Ways of Destruction passed .
「 "Hey, how did she get chosen by the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare when
she is afraid of the sea?"
"I don't know . Um… maybe because she has the admiral in her ancestry?"
"…She is the descendent of the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare? 」
There was considerable criticism from a few readers apart from me who
made it to the 40th chapter of Ways of Destruction .
No, did it make sense for her to have the blood of the great Duke of Loyalty
and Warfare?
But I had read all the chapters except for the epilogue of Ways of Destruction
so I knew . Lee Jihye wasn't of the bloodline of the Duke of Loyalty and
Warfare .
[The constellation 'Maritime War God' misses his old friend when he sees
'Lee Jihye . ']
「 "Then are you a Lee from the Deoksu clan?"
"No, I am a Jeonju Lee . " 」

(TL Note: As with all Korean family names, the holders of the Lee surname
are divided into different lineages, known in Korean as bon-gwan, based on
their ancestral seat . Most such clans trace their lineage back to a specific
founder, and are generally not related to one another . Wiki Link)
[The constellation 'Maritime War God' looks at the descendant of an old

friend . ]
Lee Jihye was the descendant of Lee Eokgi, the companion of the Duke of
Loyalty and Warfare . (Lee can also be romanized as Yi . I chose to make it
Lee to match with Lee Jihye, his descendant . Wiki Link)
Duke of Firmness and Compassion, Lee Eokgi .
Along with the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare, he led the navy to victory in the
Battle of Tanghangpo and the Battle of Hansan-do . He was one of the few
who defended the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare, Yi Sunshin when he was
arrested on unfair charges . However, he didn't have enough myths and didn't
become a sponsor .
[The constellation 'Maritime War God' is looking at 'Lee Jihye' with sad eyes
.]
Due to that, the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare selected Lee Jihye .
She wasn't his descendant but the descendant of his closest confidant . Maybe
it was simply the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare's choice .
Perhaps the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare didn't see it .
The fact that the descendant of his deceased confidant and friend would be
killed by his own hands and become a demon .
Well… this was according to the setting of Ways of Survival .
+
[Bounty Scenario – Those who seek death shall live . Those who seek life
will die]
Category: Sub
Difficulty: B+
Clear Conditions: The 'Maritime War God' is asking you for help . Encourage
Lee Jihye, incarnation of Duke of Loyalty and Warfare, and win the Battle of
Myeongnyang .
Time Limit: 2 hours
Compensation: A stigma from the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare .
Failure: ―
I doubted my eyes for a moment .
The bounty scenarios were rarely requested by a constellation alone . I

looked closely because it was strange and saw that the reward was also
extraordinary .
…The stigma of the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare?
If I cleared this scenario, I would be able to use one of the Duke of Loyalty
and Warfare's stigmas without signing a contract . I shook Lee Jihye .
"Lee Jihye, stop it . Quickly . "
"I don't want to! Urgh… The three of you can handle it!"
"Can't you endure it a little bit?"
"…Endure? Ahjussi doesn't know . "
I didn't know…
Yes, this was her manner of talking . However, there was no time to accept
her childish actions .
"No, I know . You aren't like this because of seasickness . "
"…What?"
"It is because your dead friend liked this movie . "
Lee Jihye shook, like a boxer hit in the jaw . It was like a scene rushing into
her head . It was the first scenario at Daepo Girls' High School . She
strangled her friend with her bare hands .
"T-That… How did you…?"
"Don't ask how I know . There is no time to explain . "
Lee Jihye looked up at me with blank eyes .
"You killed your friend with your own hands only to die like this?"
The first floor deck was pierced with a hook . I grabbed the hook shooting
towards Lee Jihye with my bare hands . Lee Jihye shook as she looked at me
.
"You can run away here or not . You will never be forgiven . But―"
There were loud shouts . I could hear the sound of Japanese raiders jumping
on the ship .
"If you wake up now, at least you can save some people . "
I came up onto the second floor deck with the trembling Lee Jihye .
Lee Gilyoung and Jung Heewon were already surrounded . I raised my

weapon . The enemies were ordinary Japanese soldiers . We wouldn't lose in
a one on one battle . The problem was that there were too many numbers .
"Kuaaak!"
I sliced at the incoming soldiers but couldn't seen an end to it . The enemy
ships were firing from a distance . We were finished if this ship sunk . The
movie would end tragically and we would die here .
"Lee Jihye!"
I realized the greatness of Yi Sunshin .
How did he lead this battle to victory?
"Wake up now!"
This was a cursed scenario . We didn't have Song Yeojung or Jung Eungdoo .
(Apparently close companions of Yi Sunshin)
All we had was a weak girl protected by the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare .
The girl staggered on the deck of the second floor .
"I-I'm disgusting . I…I don't deserve to be alive…"
Yes, it was disgusting . I was disgusting along with the way that I was using
her .
"No one would be qualified . "
"U-Ughhh…"
Tears endlessly poured from Lee Jihye's eyes . I held Hercules' Shield and
stood in front of her .
"Survive and take responsibility! Atone for the rest of your life or live a
garbage life . Just somehow survive!"
The ship was being broken by the indiscriminate shelling . I turned to her
with cold eyes .
"Or do you really want to die here?"

[Your understanding of the character 'Lee Jihye' has increased . ]
All types of emotions came from the crying Lee Jihye . She was drowning in
the dark emotions of resentment, self-contempt and disillusionment with the
world . Nevertheless, there was a straightforward emotion under it .
「 I don't want to die . 」
The constellations were selfish . There were those who didn't support their
incarnation or didn't care if their incarnation died or not . But .
As long as any constellation was in the stage of their 'myth', they wouldn't
turn away from their incarnation .
[The constellation 'Maritime War God' has responded to the will of 'Lee
Jihye' . ]
A brilliant red light burst around Lee Jihye's body . It was good for Yoo
Jonghyuk but I didn't get nothing . I had something to gain .
[The character 'Lee Jihye' has received a new stigma . ]
The third stigma of Sword Demon Lee Jihye . It was the strongest stigma that
would later make her a maritime admiral .
"…To God . "
Lee Jihye held the hilt of her sword and looked at the sea . There were many
enemies and no allies . She quietly turned her sword towards the world .
"There are still 12 ships left . "
A radiant beam emerged from the end of her sword .
[The character 'Lee Jihye' has activated the stigma 'Ghost Fleet Lv . 1!]
Water vapor rose in the area . Water sprayed all over the place and 12 ghost
ships appeared in the sea .
"Get revenge on the enemies . "
The drumming paused like it was embarrassed . Shells flew towards the
ghost fleet . However, the ghost fleet was disembodied and didn't suffer any
damages .
"Die in this place . "
Finally, Lee Jihye's fleet started to move forward . 12 ships moved through
the water, creating countless ripples . The white barrels started firing and the
ships blocking the path collapsed helplessly .
Kwa kwa kwa kwa kwa!
The girl who didn't cry led the battlefield .
In front of the ghost fleet, the warships were completely overwhelmed . It

wasn't just me . , Jung Heewon and Lee Gilyoung also gaped at the scene .
This was the real power of a 'stigma . ' It was the power of the admiral that
wasn't pushed by anyone in a maritime war .
In the fading light of the sunset, the screams of the Japanese were heard from
among the smoke . The whirlpool of Myeongnyang Strait sucked in the dead
bodies . It took less than an hour for the last enemy ship to collapse .
[The fourth 'Ending Credit' has been reached . ]
As soon as we received the ending credit, additional messages came up .
[The bounty scenario is cleared . ]

[You have received the Maritime War God's reward for the bounty scenario .
]
Frankly, I was filled with expectations . Maybe I would get Ghost Fleet . If I
could just get it then I wouldn't be envious of Lee Jihye .
[The stigma 'Song of the Sword' has been acquired . ]
I thought I heard wrong when the message popped up .
The stigma Song of the Sword . This was originally a stigma that Lee Jihye
acquired midway in the story . Yet the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare gave me
this stigma .
[The constellation 'Maritime War God' thanks you . ]
In a sense, this skill was something I needed more than Ghost Fleet right now
. If I had this stigma, I might be able to prevent the worst from happening on
the eighth floor .
The surrounding scenery slowly changed and we returned to the inside of the
movie theatre . The exhausted Lee Ji-hye was staring at me .
"Ahjussi . "
"You rest here . We will go to save Yoo Jonghyuk . "
"But…"
"Listen up . "
I obtained a new stigma but I didn't have time to laugh . No matter how good
the stigma, there was no meaning if this 'world' was over . In order to prevent
that 'end', I had to save Yoo Jonghyuk .
I distributed the ampoules I gathered to everyone . When raising the stats

level, the coins consumption was increased every 10 levels . Therefore, I
would use my coins first before the ampoules .
[The comprehensive enhancement ampoules have been used . ]
[Agility Lv . 11 -> Agility Lv . 20]
[Magic Power Lv . 10 -> Magic Power Lv . 15]
[All stats have increased significantly!]
We climbed the last stairway .
"Everyone, get ready . "
[You have entered the eighth floor, the Heavenly Garden . ]
The eighth floor of the theatre was a rooftop . It was a small dome
reminiscent of an opera house . As soon as I stepped on the green grass of the
rooftop, I found the back of the regressor I was looking for .
Ah…
When I thought about all those who would suffer if he died, my anger soared .
Fortunately, the back of his head was good enough to be hit .
"Hey Yoo Jonghyuk!"
I ran towards Yoo Jonghyuk and hit him in the back of the head .
Chapter 41
The cold sensation numbed my fingers . Dammit, I really wanted to beat this
guy up . But…
There was something strange .
"…Yoo Jonghyuk?"
This guy, he didn't look back . A grey-white aura was flowing from Yoo
Jonghyuk's body . The aura felt ominous and caused my hairs to rise .
I instinctively took a step back . Looking closer, the aura was connected to an
old man sitting on a chair on the eighth floor . I knew everything the moment I
saw this old man .
[The 'Theatre Master's Simulacrum' has been revealed . ]
…Dammit, it had become like this . Yoo Jonghyuk emanated the whitish aura
and slowly turned towards me . It was the worst situation .
[The 'Theatre Master's Simulacrum' has controlled the character 'Yoo

Jonghyuk . ']
Goosebumps covered my entire body . A formidable killing intent was rising

from the guy who lost all sense of reason . There was no 'character' in the
world who could stop this guy now .
[The character 'Yoo Jonghyuk' has used Force Palm Lv . 4!]
I barely managed to open my mouth .
"W-Wait a minute!"
Kwaaaang!
I experienced a strong pain in my side and my consciousness became numb .
As this person who did as he liked shot forward, pages flipped through my
head . I was alert .
「 …The 8th turn Yoo Jonghyuk didn't die in Theatre Dungeon because he
was weak . Strictly speaking, Yoo Jonghyuk wasn't lucky .
The boss of the 'Theatre Dungeon' is the worst opponent for a regressor lie
Yoo Jonghyuk . . 」
My breathing was back .
"Kuhup…heook . "
[The External Reinforced Suit is damaged . ]
[There is a reduction in the defense . ]
I got up while holding my abdomen . It was a really nonsensical attack power

. I ate so many ampoules yet still received this much damage from one blow?
One blow dealt huge damage and I was blown away to the other side of the
rooftop .
[The character 'Jung Heewon' has used Demon Slaying Lv . 2!]
In the distance, Jung Heewon's eyes were burning . I tried to get up but my
body wasn't listening to me .
[The character 'Yoo Jonghyuk' has used Hundred Steps Godly Fists Lv . 4!]
The current Jung Heewon wasn't Yoo Jonghyuk's opponent . She could endure
a few blows due to Demon Slaying but blood started to emerge from Jung
Heewon's mouth .
Yoo Jonghyuk was much stronger than I expected .

[Only randomly specified items will be displayed according to User's

convenience . ]
[Character Summary List]
Exclusive Skills: Sage's Eyes Lv . 8, Hand to Hand Combat Lv . 8, Advanced

Weapons Training Lv . 5, Mental Barrier Lv . 5, Hundred Steps Godly Fists
Lv . 2, Red Phoenix Shunpo Lv . 1…Omitted…
Stigma: Regression Lv . 3, Transmission Lv . 1

Power Lv . 25 .
* The character is currently in a loss of reason state .
This bastard . He activated a new stigma .
Transmission . It was a stigma that allowed Yoo Jonghyuk to wake up the

skills he had in the past over time . Through this stigma, Yoo Jonghyuk would
become a full-scale monster .
"Master!"
At this time, Lee Jihye came upstairs . The jerk flying towards Jung Heewon
turned towards Lee Jihye .
Kwa kwa kwa kwa!
"Kyaaack!"
Thanks to the favour of the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare or maybe Ghost
Walk, Lee Jihye fortunately avoided the blow . I shouted toward Lee Jihye .
"He is being controlled! Go after the theater master!"
However, Lee Jihye wasn't free enough to do so . In the end, we couldn't

reach the theatre master without going through Yoo Jonghyuk .
Jung Heewon and Lee Jihye's eyes crossed . Their swords moved towards
Yoo Jonghyuk at the same time .
It was the combo of Kendo and Sword Training . But the combo that damaged
even the T-Rex didn't work on Yoo Jonghyuk .
"Kuheok!"
Lee Jihye was hit in the face with Hundred Steps Godly Fists, spat out blood
and collapsed .
Time . ']
[The constellations of the Absolute Good system are silent at Jung Heewon's
request . ]
[The skill has been cancelled . ]
Jung Heewon cursed .
"Dammit…not this guy as well?"
It was natural . Yoo Jonghyuk was ruthless but his essence was 'righteous . '
Jung Heewon was hit by a force punch and lost her sword, rolling across the
ground . In this desperate moment, Lee Gilyoung used the special skill
'Mjolnir's Thunder' from behind me .
Kukukung!
[The character 'Yoo Jonghyuk' has offset the impact of the attack with
'Lightning Resistance . '
Yoo Jonghyuk looked this way . Shit . I knew he would be strong but… this
much? I touched Lee Gilyoung's shoulder and staggered forward .
"Gilyoung . Please . Do you know what to do?"
Lee Gilyoung quickly noticed and immediately nodded .
"Yes Hyung . "
"I'm sorry . "
"No . "
Lee Gilyoung started to mumble something straight away . Lee Gilyoung's

pupils slowly reversed . I didn't want to do this but now I had to mobilize all
my cards .
[You have used the Tyrant T-Rex's DNA Ampoule . ]
[All stats will explosively increase for 30 minutes!]
Yes…let's fight you son of a bitch .
[The vitality in your body is rising!]
[The potential of your muscles have exploded!]
[You can move more agilely than before . ]

[Your heart is seething with an unknown energy!]
The gap in insufficient skills was filled with overwhelming stats .
If Yoo Jonghyuk's Transmission was complete, it would be a useless gamble .

But it was possible since the skill level was low .
Still, it would only be for a moment . This moment was good .
[The exclusive skill 'White Pure Star Energy Lv . 1' has been activated . ]
[The accumulation of stats will increase the level of White Pure Star
Energy!]
[White Pure Star Energy Lv . 1 -> White Pure Star Energy Lv . 2 . ]
The feeling of the magic power at my fingertips changed . I didn't have to run
as he rushed towards me first . I realized my momentum was unusual as he
pulled out his sword for the first time .
[The character 'Yoo Jonghyuk' has used 'Splitting the Sky Energy Lv . 2' . ]
Kakakakak!
Sparks flew from our blades . Neither Yoo Jonghyuk or I stepped back . I felt
tremendous pressure as I gripped the blade . Blue ether burned around his
blade .
At this point, it was wonderful beyond admiration . In the world of Ways of

Survival, higher stats created an absolute gap in power . Now my physical
stats were in the 3rd stage while Yoo Jonghyuk was in the 2nd . (TL: So over
30 and over 20) .
Still, he wasn't pushed by me at all . No, it was to the point where I was
pushed . I gritted my teeth .

As soon as the skill was activated, Yoo Jonghyuk's thoughts entered my mind
.
「 It is painful . 」
「 Several more times in the future . 」
「 Do I need to repeat this? 」
I was furious . This bastard, already?
"Wake up you jerk!"
I struck his sword with all my might and stretched out a fist towards his jaw .
The attack was possible because I read his movements with Omniscient
Reader's Viewpoint .
Supak!
My fist hit his chin and he stumbled for the first time .
「 Once the regression begins, everything will go back to the beginning . 」
「All my companions will lose their memories and my history is erased . 」
"You idiot!
「Then everything will repeat again . 」
In fact, sunfish were very durable creatures . They died because they were
vulnerable to stress, not because they were weak .
Just like this guy in front of me .
The theater master was able to control Yoo Jonghyuk was due to his uneasy
mental state . The theatre master had weak physical abilities but the best
mental abilities . If Yoo Jonghyuk's Mental Barrier was over level 80,000,
this wouldn't have happened .
「 What am I…? 」
Yoo Jonghyuk's eyes were blurred . I was furious once I heard the thoughts in
his head .
"Aren't you a real protagonist?"
As someone who read all 3,149 chapters of Ways of Survival, I was furious .
"Haven't you only regressed three times?"
I once again hit his head with all my strength . Was it a miracle? The blow to
his jaw slowed him down a bit . I didn't miss the opportunity and kicked his
chest .
"Do you really think so? You have already forgotten the determination of your
first attempt . "
「I am the only living thing in this world . 」
A lonely voice .
"You bastard… don't fall into those sentiments . "
I shouted while blocking his sword .
"If you can't find the meaning of life in front of you, didn't you decide to live
for the greater cause?"
I didn't know who I was talking to anymore . Hot flames sprang up from the
blade . My eyes stung and my skin became raw from the heat . My voice was
breathless . Maybe I was also lost in the moment .
「 I am alone . 」
It was as if I was Yoo Jonghyuk or even lived Yoo Jonghyuk's life . My chest
was tight .
"Alone?"
「 I… 」
"What did I come here for if you are alone?"
「 I… 」
My sword struck and tore at his hands . Blood flowed and the flesh was torn
. I wielded the sword like a madman . I gritted my teeth .
"Why are you alone? When you died like a fool in the Theatre Dungeon,
when you cried over your dead little sister, when the prophet stabbed you in
the back! When your loved one gave birth to a child…!"
As I was talking, I strangely recalled other memories . Letters and letters

passed . My old memories of Ways of Survival .
"You went crazy after your child died!"
The complex memories of his family affairs and things he experienced

passed through my mind .
"Fighting against the demon kings and the returnees!"
The nightmares of the senior officers in the army .
"Helping people and fighting against the damn reincarnators! When you
finally stood before the constellations!"
The days when I struggled to get a job and when my bosses were vile and
abusive . Everything was in order to live . In order to survive every day .
"Look around you and try to live somehow!"
Even so, I returned home . I felt relieved when reading one novel .
"I…"
My hand holding the blade trembled . I became too excited . Dammit . I just
needed to buy enough time .
I breathed roughly and looked ahead . But…something was strange . Was it

an illusion? It was only a moment but a dim light was returning to Yoo
Jonghyuk's hand .
「 I… 」
Some things couldn't be understood even if I read his mind . My heart

thumped the moment I saw Yoo Jonghyuk's look .
[The excessive immersion has caused the 'Fourth Wall' to shake . ]
Yoo Jonghyuk's eyes were staring straight at me .
「 You… who are you? 」

Chapter 42
"What?"
「 What are you…? 」
I was surprised by the sudden change in thoughts . Surely he didn't regain his
sense of reason after hearing my words? How could that be?
I was a bit confused . In the first place, I didn't start this operation with the
expectation of such a result .
[The 'Theatre Master's Simulacrum' is embarrassed . ]
[The 'Theatre Master's Simulacrum' has strengthened his control on the

character 'Yoo Jonghyuk . ']
"Kuaaak…!"
Yoo Jonghyuk's eyes blurred again .
Indeed . I had felt hope but it was unreasonable for him to wake up himself .
Otherwise, he wouldn't be a sunfish . I would be grateful if he didn't commit
suicide . The ether of Yoo Jonghyuk's sword trembled .
[The character 'Yoo Jonghyuk's Splitting the Sky Energy' has grown!]
In the meantime, the skills received through Transmission were becoming

stronger . It was thanks to the talent of a main character .
The White Pure Star Energy gradually collapsed as I kept struggling . I didn't
know if it was the limit of the skill itself or a difference in talent .
I glanced at Lee Gilyoung . Blood was pouring down from Lee Gilyoung's
nose . The time had come .
"Jonghyuk . "
Perhaps after today, Yoo Jonghyuk would become surprisingly strong . I

pushed his sword away as hard as I could .
"Do you remember what I asked before? I asked if I could hit you?"
There was a difference in natural talent . In the next few years, Yoo Jonghyuk
would become incomparable stronger than me .
But not right now . At least for now .
"You told me to hit you if I could . Do you remember?"
If I did this now, then at least for a moment…
[The ether property is converted to 'fire . ']
I could overwhelm this ridiculous guy .
Ether Blade . The fire ether appeared in empty space .
Hwaruruk!
Yoo Jonghyuk was surprised by the sudden attack and took a few steps back .
He instinctively felt that it was something extraordinary . But it was too late .
[The stigma 'Song of the Sword' has been used . ]
Song of the Sword . It was one of the strongest combat buffs that the Duke of
Loyalty and Warfare was proud of .
[Your sword is filled with the words left by the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare
.]
There was a large variation in the attack power depending on which verse
was sung, but it was a perfect skill for me right now .
「 Shooting arrows like rain and protecting the generalissimo from guns
firing on all sides . 」
Fortunately, it was a verse from the Nanjung Ilgi . (Wiki Link)
An enormous magic power emerged and all the burning ethers were united . I
swung it towards Yoo Jonghyuk .
「 The chaos was like a thunderstorm . 」
The fire ether took the shape of arrows and started to bombard him . It was
an attack that couldn't be used for a long time due to insufficient magic power
. However,this would suffice .
Dudududududu!
"Kuooh!"
Numerous red wounds appeared all over Yoo Jonghyuk's body .
In this damn world where coins represented all values and the constellations
decided the development of the world, I still needed Yoo Jonghyuk .
Thus, I would protect him today .
Hwaruruk!
Yoo Jonghyuk's actions stopped as flames burned the area . His Fire
Resistance meant it might not be a serious blow, but it was enough to force
him into a state of inactivity . I looked at the 'theater master' sitting at the
edge of the garden .
[The 'Theatre Master's Simulacrum' is extremely alert to you . ]
Now was the only chance . I started running . In the distance, I could see the
theatre master stiffen .
Then .
[The character 'Yoo Jonghyuk' has used Recovery Lv . 2!]
Dammit, Yoo Jonghyuk was already chasing after me .
Recovery . It was a scam skill where he could recover quickly after being hit
hard once a day . He already obtained this skill due to Transmission .
No matter how fast I ran, I couldn't be faster than Yoo Jonghyuk who used
Red Phoenix Shunpo .
I ignored the theater master in front of me and collided with Yoo Jonghyuk's
sword . I could only believe in my last card . I cried out with all my strength .
"Gilyoung!"
Kukukung!
The moment I cried out, there was a huge crack in the ceiling of Sky Garden .
The black dome surrounding the roof was breaking . The Yoo Jonghyuk
running towards me was also the Yoo Jonghyuk manipulated by the theatre
master . He looked up with surprise at the ceiling .
It was generally impossible for the shielded area of a 'hidden scenario' to be

broken . But it was possible for 'uncommon' existences .
In the distance, Lee Gilyoung was crying while wiping his bleeding nose .
"U-Uwahh… uwahhhh…!"
In order to deal with a monster, you had to call a monster .
Kuoooooh!
A huge insect dug into the cracks of the broken dome .
Rattle!
Like thin glass, the dome broke and the roof was split apart . The astonished
theater master screamed . A monster that could destroy the shielded area of a
hidden scenario . It was like a gigantic praying mantis, the insect king of
great size .
[The 6th grade insect king, Titanoptera has appeared!]
It was an appearance that caused goosebumps . The monster that had been
fighting with the poisonous rhino the other day . This monster came here in
response to Lee Gilyoung's Diverse Communication . Lee Gilyoung laughed .
"He, hehe… Titano…"
Titano? Don't tell me… it did look similar but surely not .
Kuoooooh!
The huge praying mantis flew towards the theatre master . Then Yoo
Jonghyuk blocked it .
[The character 'Yoo Jonghyuk' has used 'Strong Self-Defense Lv . 4' . ]
Kwaaaaang!
There was a massive sound and Yoo Jonghyuk's body was pushed down into
the floor of the rooftop . Yet Yoo Jonghyuk was still standing .
Ku ku ku ku!
…He was really a ridiculous monster . He could do with a 6th grade species
with his current abilities? Yoo Jonghyuk even launched a counterattack .
Kyaooooh!
The Titanoptera screamed at the hard blow . Surprisingly, Yoo Jonghyuk was
on par with the 6th grade insect king .
Maybe it was something he saw when fighting with me . The colour of the
theatre master was returning . Yoo Jonghyuk was strong . It was a sudden
situation but the theatre master thought he could win .
He was wrong . He should've been looking at me .
I ran towards the theater master again . There wasn't long left on Diverse
Communicaton . I wouldn't let Lee Gilyoung's efforts be in vain .
The theatre master belatedly discovered me and shouted .
The theater master's simulacrum .
According to the setting of Ways of Survival, this named boss was made with
all the heart and soul of a constellation . A lot of time passed and he was in a
deteriorated form, becoming the boss of a hidden scenario . However… he
was still able to penetrate Yoo Jonghyuk's Mental Barrier .
The one who received the divine protection of a constellation . He was never
a pushover .
[The 'Theatre Master's Simulacrum' has triggered 'Simulacra . '
It was a delirium skill on a higher level than the specter's Welcome Prison .
The surrounding space distorted and all types of illusions appeared . The
monsters seemed closer to reality than illusions .
The ground rats, grolls, poisonous rhinos, T-rex… The monsters I had
encountered so far were running towards me . The fierce teeth and violence
claws ripped and clawed at me, but I didn't stop . I wasn't afraid . It was all
fake . They didn't exist . They were all fiction from a novel .
The moment that the Blade of Faith reached his neck .
[The 'Theatre Master's Simulacrum' has triggered 'Mental Erosion . ]
Mental Erosion . It was the advanced cognitive manipulation skill used on

Yoo Jonghyuk . I wasn't afraid because I had the Fourth Wall . But something
unexpected happened the moment he penetrated my head .
[The 'Theatre Master's Simulacrum' is embarrassed . ]
Abyss of the ego .
All types of thoughts gathered and the pages of Ways of Survival fluttered .
–T-This? This, is…!
Numerous texts emanated a faint light and floated in the darkness . It was the
chapters of Ways of Survival that I had read .
The complexion of the theatre master changed as he dug into my head . He

looked at the strings around him and his face whitened .
–Don't, tell, me, you…ahhh!
This was the last thing he said . Strangely, he looked at me in awe .
The moment Blade of Faith was about to cross his neck, a dazzling light came
from his body . It was like a ghost touching a divine light or the penalty for
breaking a taboo .
He was destroyed without a trace .
I looked down at my hands and felt dazed .
…What just happened?
[The 'Theatre Master's Simulacra' has been killed for the first time . ]
[You have met the conditions to clear the hidden scenario!]

These messages rose . I looked back and saw Yoo Jonghyuk collapsing after
being released from the theatre master's control . Fortunately, he didn't die .
The same was true for Lee Gilyoung, who had forcibly used Diverse
Communication .
"Hyung…"
I rushed over and embraced Lee Gilyoung . Lee Gilyoung lost strength and
fainted in my arms .
[The barrier surrounding the Theater Dungeon has disappeared . ]
The barrier covering the ceiling vanished and I looked at the insect king .
Surprising, it turned around and fled . It was like all interest had vanished . I
breathed out with a sense of relief .
It was over .
"…Are you okay?"
Jung Heewon and Lee Jihye staggered over .
"I'm fine . Heewon-ssi?"
"I'm okay . Fortunately, Jihye is safe . "
Lee Jihye was hit a lot by Yoo Jonghyuk and she couldn't speak because her
mouth was swollen .
[The ending time for the third main scenario is approaching!]
Perhaps it was time for the end .
I looked around the rooftop and saw that dawn was coming, making the day
brighter . If Lee Hyunsung was here, he would recite the 'homeland' prayer .
Jung Heewon groaned .
"Ah… Seoul . "

The ruined city area was illuminated by the faint light of dawn . I heard
intermittent explosions from far away . Now there was no more poisonous
fog . The poisonous rhinos were crushed under the collapsed buildings . I
could see people fighting among themselves . They were probably a group
that ended the scenario before us . The entire landscape was trapped inside a
huge dome .
It was a large barrier that seemed to be breaking .
Currently, Seoul was isolated in a transparent dome .
Jung Heewon said, "Really…it is all ending . "
It was a scene that had to be acknowledged once again .
I looked at the collapsed buildings and thought that Mino Soft would be
somewhere there . Yoo Sangah would be disappointed . It was because Yoo
Sangah was a person who worked hard . Lee Gilyoung wriggled in my arms .
"Have you regained consciousness?"
Lee Gilyoung nodded and pointed to the sky .
From a distance, a meteor shower seemed to be falling . The meteor shower

was originally the forerunner of the main scenario . However, the number of
meteor showers was more than before .
It meant the 'hall' would open soon .
The meteor showers were probably falling all over the world .
Jung Heewon admired it .
"Pretty…"
Jung Heewon didn't know . The meteors that looked beautiful from a distance
would make a nightmare for the people where it fell .
Now a bigger disaster would come .

Lee Gilyoung gathered his small hands together and muttered something .
Jung Heewon and Lee Jihye were silent for a while . Maybe they were also
praying .
It was funny . Wishing to the beings who would become a source of

nightmare, it was probably only human beings who did this in the entire
universe .
After a while, Lee Gilyoung opened his eyes and looked up at me .
"Hyung isn't making a wish?"
I looked down at Lee Gilyoung and replied .
"I have made a wish . "
"What is it?"
"Gilyoung, you shouldn't ask that . " Jung Heewon scolded him .
I watched Jung Heewon, Yoo Jonghyuk and then the collapsed Seoul again .
"I wish to see the novel's epilogue . "
Lee Gilyoung looked at me with confusion .
I silently gazed at the sky . There were slight cracks in the sky above Seoul .
Once the sun rose, the dokkaebis would open a new hell .
Chapter 43
Episode 10 – Future War (2)
As soon as my hand wrapped around the flag, I felt a strong energy rising in
my body . Originally, this was something the third turn Yoo Jonghyuk should
have but… it didn’t matter .
Wasn’t he already strong?
[‘Kim Dokja’ has occupied the white flag . ]
[If the white flag doesn’t change owners in the next five minutes, Chungmuro
will be under his control . ]
[If the flag is snatched in the next five minutes, the timer will reset . ]
A timer appeared in the air .
[5:00]
Gong Pildu pointed at me with a pale face .
“Take away the flag! You only have to snatch it in five minutes!”
The alliance member belatedly regained their minds and started rushing
towards me . Oho, it was like this?
Lee Hyunsung turned to me .
“Dokja-ssi!”
“Hyunsung-ssi!”
We called out to each other at the same time . Hercules’ Shield flew out of
my hands into Lee Hyunsung’s hands .
“T-This?”
“I picked it out for you . Throw away what you previously used .
A big smile appeared on Lee Hyunsung’s face .
[The character ‘Lee Hyunsung’ has used the exclusive skill ‘Wide-Area
Defense!]
A translucent shield centred on Hercules’ Shield surrounded our party .

Indeed, this was the secondary skill attached to an A-grade item .
“Wah, what is this?”
People groaned as they ran into the air shield . They tried to break the
protective shields with their old weapons but it couldn’t be broken with E-
grade or F-grade items . In the end, the alliance members had only one place
to turn to .
“Pildu-ssi!”
“Out of the way!”
The level of Armed Zone had risen considerably and there was already a
small Armed Zone under Gong Pildu’s feet . He reduced the area to shorten
the cooldown time . He was using his brains .
Well, I had to handle it properly .
“Pildu, did I tell you to get up yet?”
“Heok?”
Gong Pildu’s head once again slammed into the ground as he fell flat .
[Under the terms of the contract, ‘Command Rights’ is activated!]
“Keep your head on the ground until I tell you to get up . ”

The perplexed alliance members shouted at Gong Pildu .
“P-Pildu-ssi?”
“P-Pull me up! Quickly!”
The terrified alliance members tried to raise Gong Pildu up but it wasn’t
easy because Gong Pildu was very heavy .
“And… it is annoying so turn off the turrets . ”
[The character ‘Gong Pildu’ has released ‘Armed Zone Lv . 6!]
“T-This bastard…!”
“Shut your mouth as well . Stay silent for 30 minutes . ”
[Under the terms of the contract, ‘Command Rights’ is activated!]
“Oof oof oof!”
The alliance members became completely panic stricken once Gong Pildu
became powerless with just a few words . Of course, the same was true for
Lee Hyunsung, Yoo Sangah and Jung Heewon .
I said with a smile, “Now everyone seems to have figured out the situation
and I’d like to talk to you…”
I could see people wincing and withdrawing .
There were roughly 29 people left . 20 members from the Landlord Alliance
and nine extra people, including me and my party . The number wasn’t high
but it was better than I thought . It was because having too many people at the
beginning was difficult to control . I watched them and said .
“Now you have two choices . ”
It was time to pick a side .

“The first one is to leave Chungmuro and go to another station . Or stay here
with me . ”
“W-What are you saying so suddenly…?”
“Just answer me . Will you remain here or will you go elsewhere? You better
decide before the main scenario starts . Or else your life will be in danger . ”
The eyes of the people present started to quickly move . Someone looked at
me, someone else looked at Gong Pildu and another person looked at the
tunnel leading to another station . I could tell their thoughts just be looking at
them .
“I won’t stop anyone who wants to leave . But anyone who stays here will be
under my control . ”
“Control…?”
“Behaviour like the Landlord Alliance’ is no longer acceptable . I won’t

allow tyranny over a small group . ”
A handful of people watching me furtively started to stand by my side . They

had been treated harshly by the Landlord Association and thought it was
better to stick with me . It was a good judgment . A few alliance members
shouted .
“In the end, you are going to reign!”
“I won’t deny it . But I won’t take taxes or survival money . ”
“Is our safety guaranteed if we enter your group?”
A man from the alliance asked . Well, they bothered the tenants so much that
it was natural to worry .
“I’ll guarantee some outside safety but I won’t interfere with what is going on
inside . You must deal with conflicts between individuals yourself . ”
“T-That…”
“I’ll give you one minute . You have until then to decide . ”
There was no need to wait for one minute . People had already made up their
minds . Some of the alliance members walked over to me with determined
expressions and bowed their heads . They were relatively young .
“Thank you in advance . I was wrong in the past . Thank you for your
generous forgiveness . ”
“It is a pleasure . You don’t have to ask for forgiveness from me . ”
[Some members within the group fell a sense of trust towards you . ]
However, several others decided to leave Chungmuro . They tried to raise

the fallen Gong Pildu .
I watched them and said, “Ah, leave Gong Pildu . That guy is mine . ”
“What?”
“If you have decided then leave quickly . ”
The five alliance members frowned at this and withdrew .
“Kang-ssi! Do you really not want to come with me? It is better than staying
under him!”
“Let’s all go! Are you really going to serve that guy? You’ve seen him!”
But there were no more defectors .
The five men cursed a few times before heading for the tunnel towards
Myeongdong . They wanted to gain land elsewhere and become new
‘landlords’ . Unfortunately, their plan would fail . In the fourth scenario, the
people ‘wandering’ were good prey to predators .
Once five minutes passed, the system messages popped up .
[The sub scenario has ended . ]

[You have earned 1,000 coins as compensation . ]
[The white flag will show its true effects to the Chungmuro representative . ]
[Current Group: 24 people . ]
[Your reputation is still too weak to gain the title of king . ]
The title of king…
Indeed, it was hard to get the title of king with just a white flag . In order to
walk the proper king’s road, I had to change the colour of the flag . Of
course, the white colour had its own ‘authority . ’
[You have gained control of the Chungmuro Group through the effect of the
white flag . ]
[You can punish a group member who goes against you . ]
[There are currently five people who have left . ]
I could give a ‘punishment’ to the five distant men but I left it alone . Terror
was effective in controlling people but such tyranny wasn’t suitable for me .
“Well, thank you . ”
I said while looking everyone in the eyes .
Lee Hyunsung was looking at me with respect while Yoo Sangah and Jung
Heewon nodded . The rest of them were looking at me with similar
expressions . They were still rabble but it wasn’t a bad start .
Shortly afterwards, Bihyung appeared in the air .
[Ohu, you have voted for a representative . Then let’s start the game!]
[The fourth main scenario is activated!]
+
[Main Scenario #4 – Struggle for the Flag]
Category: Main
Difficulty: C
Clear Conditions: (Hidden because there are many contents)
Time Limit: 12 days .
Failure: ???
I press the clear conditions .
Numerous messages appeared in front of me .
[Clear Conditions]
1 . Every station has a ‘flag’ and ‘flagpole’ that can be occupied .
* The flag can only be carried by the ‘representative’ of the station .
2 . You need to protect the flag from other station groups . If a flag is taken
away by another group, the losing group will be taken over by the group that
occupied the flag .
3 . You can put a ‘flag’ in the ‘flagpole’ of another station . The authority of
the flag is only for the ‘representative’ of each station . Once the
representative dies in an armed conflict, the authority of the representative is
transferred to the person who holds the flag first . If you take the ‘flag’ of
another station group, the treatment of the group deprived of the flag is
determined by the group that took the flag .
4 . You must occupy the ‘flagpole’ of the ‘target station’ within a certain time
limit . Failure to do so will result in the death of all group members .
5 . The target station your group should occupy is Changsin Station .
Jung Heewon thought for a moment before opening her mouth .
“…We have to keep our flag and flagpole while putting out flag in other
stations . Am I understanding it right?”
“That is how I understood it . We must take the flag to Changsin Station . ”

Lee Hyunsung also spoke .
Then I said, “That’s right . Everyone has understood . ”
Jung Heewon narrowed her eyes at my words . She knew I was pretending
not to know . Now that I knew the future, she kept looking at me . I grinned
towards Jung Heewon .
Yoo Sangah touched her shoulder and said .
“Again… we once again have to fight against people?”
Lee Hyunsung thought for a moment before replying .
“It said that we can decide on the treatment of the group if we occupy their
flagpole… hopefully there might not be any casualties . ”
“Ah, I see . That death won’t necessarily occur if we take over the station? If
we can accept the members of that station group when deciding the
treatment…”
“Yes, it is possible to clear it without anyone dying . ”
Lee Hyunsung replied with a smile . However, my heart wasn’t comfortable .

It seemed like Yoo Sangah and Lee Hyunsung were trying to understand the
world with some saintly logic .
There was no such thing as a scenario where no one died . The fourth
scenario would have more casualties than any precious scenario .
As if she knew my heart, Jung Heewon changed the topic .
“What line is Changsin Station? I think we should know that first . ”
Lee Hyunsung confirmed it on the route map .
“Line 6 . If we go to the tunnel, we can use the transit route…”
“Then we should split the group . How about a few people guarding this
place while others go to scout?”
I didn’t have to say anything as they actively exchanged opinions . It was

somewhat heartwarming .
[The activation of the scenario will turn off Chungmuro Station’s safety
borders . ]
[You can now freely move to other stations . ]
As people were exchanging their opinions, I approached Gong Pildu .
“Gong Pildu, you can speak now . ”
The command was turned off but Gong Pildu couldn’t easily open his mouth .
“I know that you feel badly towards me . But you have to adapt . The days
when you are a landlord are over . ”
“…”
“I know why you have been so obsessed with ‘land . ’ But do it moderately .
If you want to survive in the future . Don’t you have something to do?”
Gong Pildu’s eyes were shaky . I continued speaking .
“You will be in charge of protecting this place . ”
Just like the third scenario, Gong Pildu was very useful for the fourth
scenario . As longa s Gong Pildu protected this place, Chungmuro would be
safe unless someone on Yoo Jonghyuk’s level came .
“Why should I speak to you…?”
“This time I won’t enforce it with a command . If you follow my request,

there will be a reward . ”
“…”
“Think carefully . Think about your family . ”
Gong Pildu’s eyes became bigger at my words .
“You, how…!”
At this moment, noise was heard from the tunnel .
Baang~!
There was a loud horn sound and headlights shone on the railway of line 4 .
There was a bike engine sound and an exhaust sound . Something was coming
towards Chungmuro .
Chapter 44
…It hadn’t been long since the scenario began and already?
I tried to recall the original story but there was no recollection of such an
early invasion . It meant variables had appeared .
In the darkness, the headlights turned off and there was the sound of people
talking .
“Ah, we finally made it to Chungmuro . ”
“Really, it took them a long time to break the scenario . ”
“Hey, be quiet . They are going to hear . And don’t you know that the
scenarios are different between stations?”
I watched as the people came closer with weapons . The most important
thing in a battle was to take the lead first . I went forward, followed by Lee
Hyunsung and Jung Heewon, then Yoo Sangah in the rear . Lee Gilyoung was
still sleeping .
How many seconds passed? The four men and women in the darkness walked
towards this side . I opened my mouth .
“Stop there . ”
“Eh? Well well . ”
The people stopped in their traces when they saw the blade I was pointing .
There were white bikes beside them . I heard weapons being pulled out but a
man’s voice was faster .
“Wait a minute . Calm down . Oh, I can’t even talk because I am too scared .
”
“Put down your weapons and slowly come this way . ”
The man put down his weapon and approached with both hands raised . Once
he entered the light, the man’s impression wasn’t bad . He gave off a
reasonably favourable impression . His thin eyes were in a gentle curve .
“Don’t be too wary . We didn’t come here to fight . ”
“Then why did you come?”
“Let’s start with the introductions . I’m Kang Ilhun and I help manage the
Dongdaemun Group . ”
Kang Ilhun? Nobody popped up in my head straight away . Furthermore, the

representative of Dongdaemun… things were becoming strange .
Since the skill worked, he was certainly a character in the novel .
Name: Kang Ilhun
Age: 31 years old
Constellation Sponsor: Shameless Good Gossiper
Private Attribute: Rumours Expert (General)
Exclusive Skills: Weapons Training Lv . 2, Art of Communication Lv . 3,

Spread Rumours Lv . 1 .
Stigma: Making a Commotion Lv . 1 .

Overall Stats: Stamina Lv . 12, Strength Lv . 13, Agility Lv . 13, Magic
Power Lv . 10 .
Overall Evaluation: Unfortunately, he didn’t develop his character due to the

wrong sponsor . But he is a person with good ability who can be used . He
spreads rumours regardless of truth or lies, so be careful .
Rumours Expert… It was time for these guys to start acting . Kang Ilhun
looked at me with slight impatience .
“Your name is…?”
“Kim Dokja . ”
“Ah, Kim Dokja-ssi…?”
A flash of wonder corssed Kang Ilhun’s face as he heard my name .

However, it was only for a short moment .
“Nice to meet you, Dokja-ssi . Since you have a flag, you must be a station
representative?
“That’s right . ”
He looked closely at the colour of my flag and then the people around me . It
was to confirm the power on our side . He was keen eyes but unfortunately,
he met the wrong opponent .
“If you have seen enough, get to the main point . ”
“Hahat . I beg your pardon . We also need to be concerned about safety . ”

Kang Ilhun continued speaking without any panic . “Once again, we didn’t
come to fight . What if we came with a good offer?”
I watched Kang Ilhun’s party . None of them had a flag .
“How can I believe that?”

“Hmm, won’t you know if you check the rules? If we came to fight, we
would’ve come with the representative . Only the representative can occupy
the flagpole . ”
It was true . It was obviously true .
“What is the offer?”
“We came to ask for an alliance . ”
At these words, the members of Chungmuro started murmuring . Kang Ilhun

shook .
“Ah, you are uncertain because Chungmuro just opened . In fact, the fourth
scenario has already been in progress for two days . ”
“…Two days?”
Yoo Sangah reflexively muttered . Kang Ilhun nodded .
“Yes, the third scenario is slightly different in content and duration between
stations… perhaps you didn’t know this?”
“Ah…”
The third scenario was just over but I already knew this . In the original
story, Chungmuro was a latecomer in the scenario compared to other stations
. In other words, we started with some losses in terms of information .
In that sense, Kang Ilhun’s alliance offer was a timely temptation .

Information was required and this was beyond our strength . The problem
was what did the other side gain?
“It is a difficult offer to accept . I don’t know if you have an ulterior motive .
”
“Hrmm, Dokja-ssi’s words are definitely right . You won’t believe in the
alliance so I will first state what we will get from the alliance . In short,
Chungmuro isn’t our ‘target’ station . ”
“How can I believe that?”
“You can believe it or not . But please think about it . If Chungmuro was our
target, we would’ve dragged the main force of our station here . To be
honest, the flagpoles are most vulnerable just after the station is open . ”
It wasn’t very persuasive .
“What will you do if our target station is Dongdaemun?”
“Haha, there is no need to worry about that . We already know the station that
is targeting us . We didn’t come to you for no reason . ”
“I see . Let’s clear the scenario by helping each other, since our targets are
different… is that what you mean?”
“That’s right . Isn’t it good to help each other at this time?”
Kang Ilhun smiled and nodded . I was silent for a moment and Yoo Sangah
opened her mouth .
“I have a question . ”
Kang Ilhun grinned at Yoo Sangah .
“Yes, what is it pretty girl?”
“Why did you come to Chungmuro? If you came from Dongdaemun, you
could’ve made an alliance with other stations . ”
It was an unexpectedly sharp point . Kang Ilhun looked slightly confused .
“Oh, that… as I told you, Chungmuro just opened . I mean… um, the other
stations have already formed alliances . But I thought that Chungmuro
wouldn’t have… haha, I have to ask, has Chungmuro already made an
alliance?”
Hrmm…
“No, we haven’t . ”
Kang Ilhun looked happy at my words .
“Then form an alliance with Dongdaemun . You won’t regret it . Above all,
we have a ‘winning solution’ for this scenario . ”
“A winning solution?”
“Yes, in fact, our group knows the hidden secrets of this scenario . ”
Kang Ilhun grinned and drove in the last nail .
“We will tell you if you agree to an alliance with us . ”
* * *
After a while, I sat with Yoo Sangah, Lee Hyunsung and Jung Heewon to
exchange opinions . Yoo Sangah spoke .
“What do we do? Should we establish an alliance?”
“I’m going to disagree . I can’t believe them . I feel uneasy . ”
Once Jung Heewon spoke, Lee Hyunsung gave his opinion .
“But it wouldn’t be bad if they have information about this scenario .

Certainly, we can’t fully trust them as Heewon-ssi said…”
Finally, they looked at me . I shrugged .
“Then for now…”
Once we made a decision, we called over Kang Ilhun and the Dongdaemun
Group, who were looking around Chungmuro Station .
“I will make a decision once I have met your representative . ”
“Oh, is that so?”

“Where is your representative?”
“At Dongdaemun . If you don’t mind, I will guide you…”
“Please do so . ”
We got on the back seats of the bikes they came on . The people I took with
me were Lee Hyunsung, Yoo Sangah and Jung Heewon . Lee Gilyoung was
left behind with Gong Pildu . It was because he overused Diverse
Communication and hadn’t woken up yet . Of course, I didn’t forget to give
an order to protect Lee Gilyoung .
“Then let’s go . ”
There was the sound of the bikes turning on and we started moving . Once 20
seconds had passed . I opened my mouth .
“By the way Kang Ilhun-ssi . ”
“Yes?”
“Those people, did they say anything else about Chungmuro?”
“Huh? What does tha…”
“For example, if you come here then there will be a very scary man called
Yoo Jonghyuk…”
“Haha, what are you sayin…”
I gave a signal and our party jumped from the back seats of the bikes at the
same time .
“Yoo Sangah-ssi!”
Yoo Sangah used Binding Thread and tied the four bikes together . There was
a roar as the bikes collided with each other .
Kwaaaang!
“Aaaagh!”
The Dongdaemun members screamed as they crashed down .
Fortunately, our party was safely hanging in the air due to Yoo Sangah’s
thread tied to the ceiling . It was a type of seat belt . It was an incredible feat
that made Yoo Sangah seem like Spiderman .
Kang Ilhun was covered in dust as he lay on the ground and shouted .
“W-What are you doing?”
“What am I doing? That is what I want to ask . ” I looked at the dark tunnel .
“In order to ambush us, you should raise the level of the stealth a bit more . ”
It was enough for me to detect despite not having Absolute Senses . Kang
Ilhun noticed something was wrong and screamed .
“Attack them!”
At almost the same time, people hiding all over the tunnel emerged . I knew it
. They were aiming for my flag .
[The character ‘Jung Heewon’ has activated the exclusive skill ‘Judgment
Time . ’]
[’Judgment Time’ has been activated . ]
“Eh? I thought it might not… isn’t this a complete mess?”
Jung Heewon laughed with a surprised expression .
“It is hard to find bad people . ”
Jung Heewon spoke in a cold voice and her sword flashed through the dark
tunnel . Her eyes were red from using Demon Slayer . The bloody light swept
through the darkness as people were slaughtered .
“W-What?”
“This crazy girl…! Aaaagh!”
Seokeok! Seokekeok!
There were 10 peope but Jung Heewon killed them without a hitch . It was a
scene that showed how much Jung Heewon’s stats had risen after the hidden
dungeon was cleared .
I also used White Pure Star Energy and easily suppressed Kang Ilhun . A few
hours ago, I was dealing with Yoo Jonghyuk . This guy wasn’t very difficult .
“Dokja-ssi, Chungmuro…!”
I looked back at Lee Hyunsung’s cry and saw that there was a commotion in
Chungmuro . They were ambushed as soon as we left Chungmuro . I left Kang
Ilhun to be tied up by Yoo Sangah and rushed to Chungmuro .
There was already a melee happening on the platform . But I decided to

watch the situation for a while . There was something I needed to check first .
“What are these bastards!”
Dozens of group members that ran from the Myeongdong direction waved
weapons at the people of Chungmuro . By the way, the weapons they were
carrying were familiar .
“That is Kim-ssi’s weapon!”
The Landlord Alliance members who headed towards Myeongdong had

already been hit by these guys . Indeed, the wanderers who lost their group
were just seen as living coins .
The most noticeable enemy was one wearing a red flag around his head like
a bandana .
“Gain control later! It will be over if I just put the flag in!”
That’s right . He was the ‘representative . ’
Chapter 45
“Push through to the flag holder!”
Based on the direction he was running from, he seemed to be the

representative of the Myeongdong Group . They had joined hands with
Dongdaemun .
[The Myeongdong representative ‘Kim Hyuntae’ has used the additional

effect of the ‘red flag’!]
It was someone who already changed the colour of the flag . Furthermore, it
was ‘red . ’
In fact, the key to ‘Struggle for the Flag’ was the colour of the flag . It was
from white to red, navy, brown, purple and black . The flag provided
increasingly better effects as the colour changed .
[The Myeongdong Group has received the buff effect of the red flag!]
[Attack and defense has increased by 5% each!]
If the flag was already red, it meant he had occupied one or more stations or
had killed the flag bearer of another station .
Looking at his eyes, he seemed to have pretty good fighting power . But…
He shouldn’t have aimed for Chungmuro .
[The character ‘Gong Pildu’ has activated ‘Armed Zone Lv . 6!]
[The character ‘Gong Pildu’ has activated ‘Private Property Lv . 6!]
Gong Pildu didn’t move too late .

“Trivial pups…!”
I was glad I didn’t have to use the Command Rights . If this was the case, I
could leave Chungmuro’s defense to Gong Pildu .
The eight mini-turrets fired at the same time towards the Myeongdong Group
running towards the flagpole .
“W-What?”
“Owaaaaack!
Dududududu!
Pieces of flesh flew through the air . Gong Pildu was truly a scam .
“Kuuack! Huddle up!”
The Myeongdong group gathered together in a tight defense formation but it

wasn’t enough to endure the shells from the level 6 Armed Zone . It was a
rewarding site that made leaving him to clear the Emergency Defense
scenario alone worth it .
Kwang! Kwaang! Kwaaaang!
How many shots were fired? The enhanced magic bullets caused the
Myeongdong Group to be riddled with holed and collapse . Gong Pildu was
scary as an enemy but strong as an ally .
“T-There wasn’t information about this!”
“Retreat!”
But there was no place for them to run away .
“Where are you going?”

[The ether property is converted to ‘fire . ’]
Chwaaaaak!
The ether blade made of flames created a wall of fire that blocked their
escape . The moment that the confused people hesitated, Gong Pildu shot at
them .
Dududududu!
“P-Pierce through! Quickl…cough!”
The Myeongdong representative was hit in the head by a magic bullet and the
flag was released .
Gong Pildu’s eyes shone as he found the flag . Sheesh, this brat .
“Do you want me to step on your back again?”
The running Gong Pildu stiffened .
“Damn…”
I immediately picked up the Myeongdong flag that had fallen onto the tracks .
Focus vanished from the eyes of the desperate Myeongdong Group members .
[You have won the flag of the ‘Myeongdong Group . ’]
[Your white flag has absorbed the cumulative achievements of the red flag . ]
[Your white flag has evolved into a red flag . ]
I felt a stronger force swirling inside my body .
[You are one step closer to the King’s Road . ]
The flags after the red flag improved not just the abilities representative but
also the surrounding group members .
Apart from overall stats or S-grade and above items, the flag was one of the
few ways to improve basic combat power . Due to this, groups aimed at
stations other than the ‘target’ station .
The other ‘king candidates’ would’ve already entered a full-fledged war to

change the colour of their flags .
The stronger they became, the more they could enjoy this world .
[The remaining members of the Myeongdong Group are waiting for your
decision . ]
I grabbed one of the wounded Myeongdong members in the area and asked .
“Why did you aim for Chungmuro?”
I had realized something when I first heard Kang Ilhun’s words . It was true
that Chungmuro had just opened but it didn’t make sense for them to rush in
like they had been waiting . The observations of the party and the strange
look he made when he knew I was the representative . .
These guys knew about this station from the beginning . I brought my blade to
the man’s neck and asked .
“Tell me, who gave you the information of Chungmuro?”
The most likely people were the Prophets . The guys I met in Theatre
Dungeon mentioned ‘hidden information’ that other people didn’t know .
I had been searching through Ways of Survival but I never saw the group
name Prophets . If so, who were they?
There were two hypotheses .
One, due to an unknown variable, a new prophet had appeared apart from
Anna Croft .
The second… besides me, there was another ‘reader’ .

Honestly, I thought it was probably the latter . The ‘prophet’ attribute wasn’t
so easy to obtain . Furthermore, Prophets was a plural…
Well, I could check it from now on .
I looked at Gong Pildu and said, “By the way… why didn’t you act more
moderately?”
“Why should I show mercy to those running wild?”
Gong Pildu looked annoyed .
Unfortunately, the people of Myeongdong Group weren’t able to answer

because they had been hit by too many bullets . As soon as I asked them a
question, they coughed up blood and died .
In the end, I could only ask one person . I looked down at Kang Ilhun who
was behind guarded by Lee Hyunsung . His eyes rolled uneasily while he
was tied up with Binding Thread .
Yoo Sangah asked, “Was everything planned from the beginning?”
“I thought there was a high probability . As soon as the station opens, two
groups will unite and attack . It was a prior promise . ”
“Saying things with such a good face…”
Yoo Sangah’s expression became dark .
“Are you sorry? There isn’t going to be an alliance . ”
“…A little bit . ”
“Don’t believe in people too much . Things won’t be as easy as you think in
the future .
“I know . Still… if possible, I wanted to believe . I was able to come here

because I believed in someone . ”
Yoo Sangah looked at me .
“Hey, how long are the two of you going to talk? Quickly pry the information
out . ”
Jung Heewon interrupted us . Indeed, now wasn’t the time to give life advice
. I released the thread blocking Kang Ilhun’s mouth .
Kang Ilhun was trying to stay calm .
“…What will you do with me now?”
“It depends on how much information you can give me . ”
“Are you basing the standards on usability?”
This guy talked back even in this situation, there was more to him than I
thought . If so, I had to use a hard-line method…
Jung Heewon said, “In any case, the constellations see him as ‘wicked . ’
How about trying torture?”
“Why bother with torture? Just kill him if he doesn’t speak . ”
“Huh?”
I pulled out my sword without hesitation . Kang Ilhun trembled as he looked

up at me .
“From now on, I will count to three . If you don’t open your mouth in that
time, you will die . There is no reversal . ”
I deliberately triggered White Pure Star Energy and inserted the sword into
the ground .
“One .
Kudududuk!
The ground was scratched with the power of White Pure Star Energy as the
blade started to move towards him . Fragments of the floor flew towards his
face .
“Two . ”
The heat of the blade warmed his face as it approached his nose . In a short
time, the ether blade would cut his eyeballs .
“Three…”
“Dongmyo Station!”
I smiled . Torture? There was no need for that .
Kang Ilhun gasped for breath and explained, “…The people from Dongmyo
Station gave us information about Chungmuro . ”
Dongmyo, who was there?
“Who was it?”
“He called himself a Prophet…”
By the way, this guy’s condition was strange . His eyes were rolling and his
tongue hung out like a dead person . I had an ominous feeling .
Surely it wasn’t ‘Suggestion . ’
“Yoo Sangah-ssi, hurry and block his mouth with a thread!”
Fortunately, Yoo Sangah’s threat blocked this guy’s mouth before it could
close . Using Suggestion to control information from leaking… they were
more meticulous than I thought .
On the other hand, it was easier for me to solve the problem . Suggestion was
a skill that could only be used face-to-face .
I looked down at Kang Ilhun and stated .

“You are a lucky guy . ”
If he was present, I could definitely identity one of the Prophets .
* * *
Before I went on the full-fledged search, I headed to the roof of the theater .
“He still hasn’t woken up?”
Maybe it was because she didn’t know I was coming but Lee Jihye shook .
Yoo Jonghyuk was still unconscious and lying on her knees .
Jerk, he was the main character yet he wasn’t going through any hardship .
Meanwhile, I was the tired one despite being the reader .
“How is it downstairs?”
“Don’t worry and rest . ”
“Master… will he be okay?”
“He will be fine . Although there might be some trauma left . ”
“…Trauma?”
“His mental state is more fragile than a child’s . He will be a bit better after
a good sleep . ”
“It sounds like you know a lot . ”
“I know him the best in this world . ”
I spoke in a dry tone and pulled out some paper, writing on it with a pen . I
filled it with notes and handed it to Lee Jihye .
“Don’t read it but give it to Yoo Jonghyuk when he wakes up . Do you

understand?”
“…I understand . ”
She said so but Lee Jihye would definitely read it . However, Lee Jihye
wouldn’t be able to understand it since it was filled with things only Yoo
Jonghyuk would know .
By the way, did the information on the paper also look like ■■■ for the
constellations?
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ hates ■ . ]
Indeed . I was turning around when Lee Jihye opened her mouth .
“By the way, can I ask you something?”
“What?”
“Earlier, with Master . Master and Ahjussi…”
Somehow I seemed to know what Lee Jihye would say . Damn, Lee Jihye
heard as well as Jung Heewon?
I’ve been stupid . I only considered the constellations and never thought
about the humans listening . Yoo Jonghyuk would laugh at my stupidity .
What was a good excuse?
“Well, that . You two . ”
“What?” I decided to feign ignorance .
Lee Jihye’s expression became more serious .
“I mean, Ahjussi’s words . ”
“So what?”
“Wake up you jerk! Don’t fall into those sentiments!”

Lee Jihye imitated my voice and shouted . I felt embarrassed suddenly
hearing my words emerge from someone else’s mouth .
“For the first time, that . . that determination! Have you already forgotten?”
“…?”
Wasn’t something strange? This child, she almost heard it at the filtered
level?
“I came here because of you! Why are you alone? We are together!”
“No, wait a minute . ”
“I’ve always been around you! Don’t lose hope! Think of the child!”
“That isn’t what I…”
“Why did I come here if you are alone…!”
I stared at Lee Jihye for a moment .
…No, how could she hear it this way?
“S-Something like that? Ahjussi, you and Master…”
I sighed . “Think what you want . ”
“…Indeed . Don’t worry, I’ll give him this love letter!”
I shrugged and turned around . Behind my back, Lee Jihye’s bullshit

continued .
“Wait! How did you give birth to a child?”
“Ask Yoo Jonghyuk . ”
Yes, Yoo Jonghyuk, I leave everything to you . The next moment, indirect
messages exploded in my head .
[Some constellations are greatly affected by the truth of the filtering . ]
[The constellation Prisoner of the Golden Headband respects your taste . ]
[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ likes your comradeship . ]
[The constellation ‘Secretive Plotter’ thinks it is ridiculous . ]
…Damn, there were other idiots . In any case, I told Yoo Jonghyuk what I
needed to .
I hurried through the theater . During the time Yoo Jonghyuk was the sleeping
prince, I had to gain as much benefits as possible .
Chapter 46
After coming down from the theater, I headed straight to Myeongdong Station
with Lee Hyunsung and Yoo Sangah . Dongmyo Station was important but
there was something to be done first .
I killed the Myeongdong Representative and taken the flag so I had to hurry
and occupy the empty station .
Lee Hyunsung spoke in a worried tone .
“Is it okay with just us?”
“There won’t be a fight . I will decide what to do with them . If I leave it

alone, they will die soon . ”
The ‘wanderers’ who lost their group would become prey to other groups if
they weren’t lucky . Just like the Landlord Alliance members who left
Chungmuro Station .
But the moment we arrived at Myeongdong Station, we saw an unexpected

sight . The people in Myeongdong Station had already been hit by someone .
It was also very gruesome .
I saw a group of men standing near Myeongdong Station . The men were
flustered and quickly fled in the direction of Hoehyeong Station . It wasn’t
easy to chase them because they had bikes .
It was as if they knew I was coming . There was more than one or two odd
things .
Lee Hyunsung asked, “Who are these people? What happened?”
“I’m not sure . ”

“Even Dokja-ssi doesn’t know…”
Lee Hyunsung gulped nervously . Fortunately, the flag holder of Myeongdong

Station was empty .
[Currently there is no group occupying Myeongdong Station . ]
[Are you sure you want to take over the station?]
I plugged the flag into the flag holder and pulled it out again . Then a flag
that was the same as mine appeared in the flag holder .
[You have occupied Myeongdong Station . ]
[A station that has been occupied can’t be taken from you unless the ‘main
base’ or flag is taken away . ]
[Currently Occupied: Chungmuro (Main Base), Myeongdong]
[The achievement points of the red flag are rising . ]
The red colour of the flag turned darker .
[Your influence has expanded by taking over a new station . ]
[The King’s Road has begun!]
[Hidden Scenario – King’s Road]
Category: Hidden
Difficulty: A
Clear Conditions: Take over a minimum of 10 stations within the time limit .
Time Limit: 10 days
Reward: The attribute of a ‘king’ .
Failure: If you can’t take over a minimum of one station per day, you and
your group members will all die .
I finally arrived at the terrible hidden scenario . Once I started this quest, I
couldn’t turn back . There were only two fates for a king .
Become a king or die .
[The new king candidate has started to walk along his road!]
From now on, it was the full-fledge flag struggle .
* **
I returned to Chungmuro, gathered the party members and told them about the
hidden scenario . Jung Heewon made an interested expression while Lee
Hyunsung looked confused . Yoo Sangah was as anxious as always .
“It sounds like a difficult scenario… Dokja-ssi, will it be okay?”
“It’s okay . ”
An angel or a fool . . In this situation, they were worried rather than jealous
about the hidden scenario .
Lee Hyunsung said, “I’m glad that Dokja-ssi is the king candidate . ”
“Thank you . ”
“Then should I call you Your Majesty?”
I was hit in the head by Jung Heewon after being touched by Lee Hyunsung’s
serious words .
“I don’t want that . ”
“Your Majesty, based on this hidden scenario, shouldn’t we go occupy a new

station right away? You should think about the lives of your subjects . ” Jung
Heewon said sarcastically .
I nodded .
“I think we need to find out about the people who attacked us . I’ll go straight
to Dongmyo . Jung Heewon-ssi and Lee Hyunsung-ssi, will you go with me?”
Yoo Sangah raised her hand at my words .
“Then I…”
“Yoo Sangah-ssi will stay here . ”
“Ah, really… on the other hand, more…”
I listened to Yoo Sangah’s voice and it sounded glum . Perhaps Yoo Sangah
was thinking that she was useless .
Her damage wasn’t as strong as Jung Heewon and she didn’t have a strong
physique like Lee Hyunsung . In addition, she didn’t have a powerful trump
card like Gilyoung .
“Yoo Sangah-ssi . ”
“…Yes?”
All her previous ‘specs’ had become obsolete in this new world . But she
was too good to be jealous of other people . Thus, her inferiority complex
was quietly festering .
“Yoo Sangah, not everyone can do the same things well . ”
“Yes, I am aware of that . ” Yoo Sangah smiled weakly .

I spoke carefully so that she wouldn’t feel it was an admonishment . “Do you
remember the words that you said on the subway? Dokja has a solo life and I
will…”
“I will have an ivory life . Yes, I remember . I wrote it on the notepad of my

smartphone . ”
Why did she look so elated? In any case, I couldn’t hate it . I continued
speaking .
“Yoo Sangah-ssi has things to do here . I can’t leave the unconscious

Gilyoung alone . I need someone to monitor Gong Pildu and to control the
nervous group members . ”
Yoo Sangah’s eyes shook .
“Besides, the Hoehyeon forces must be kept in check . They might attack
while we’re away . Gong Pildu is here but Yoo Sangah’s Binding Thread
might be necessary . ”
“C-Can I do this role well…?”
Yoo Sangah spoke weakly because of her low self-esteem .
“Hey everyone . In that way… I will give Yoo Sangah-ssi a job position .
What do you think?”
Lee Hyunsung and Jung Heewon thought for a moment before nodding .
“Okay, I can trust it if it is Yoo Sangah . ”
“King… if you wish then do so…”
I glared at Jung Heewon . Did she think that was funny right now?
[You are using the unique permissions of a representative . ]
[Chungmuro Station’s representative, Kim Dokja is transferring some of his

authority to group member ‘Yoo Sangah . ’]
[Group member ‘Yoo Sangah’ has become the deputy of Chungmuro Station .
]
[In the future, group member ‘Yoo Sangah’ can deal out punishments on
behalf of the representative . ]
Yoo Sangah looked at me with stunned eyes and stuttered . She looked
terrified .
“G-Giving, giving this position to me…”
“I will leave it to Yoo Sangah-ssi . ”
I meant it . Once again, not everyone could do the same things well . Based
on what I remembered, Yoo Sangah would be appropriate for this .
Yoo Sangah was the best person in the human resources department, not
someone else .
“Oh…I’ll do my best . ”
Yoo Sangah bowed before slowly raising her head . Tears could be seen in
her eyes .
* **
We headed straight for the tunnel on the east side .
We had to pass three stops before arriving at Dongmyo . We moved with the
fainted Kang Ilhun . Honestly, taking this guy was a burden but I needed him
to identify the faces . When I looked back at Chungmuro, I could hear Yoo
Sangah’s voice .
“Everyone, please gather!”
As I expected, Yoo Sangah worked harder in the shadows . The people were
already organized and were receiving their orders . Sentries were set up and
people were put in charge of different areas . Some of the landlords said they
wouldn’t listen to Yoo Sangah but…
[Chungmuro Station’s deputy, Yoo Sangah has used the punishment . ]
I vaguely heard someone moaning .
…Was this okay? Well, it should be fine .
Jung Heewon looked at my face and said, “Good job . I felt that Yoo Sangah
had been a bit depressed . ”
“I didn’t select Yoo Sangah-ssi because I was thinking of her emotions . I

thought Yoo Sangah-ssi would do really well . ”
“…Ah, is that so? Then please me something later . It should fit me . ”
“How about an executioner?”
“…Forget it . ”
Jung Heewon grumbled and turned her head away . It was good after all the
jokes she played .
“But that gangster on the roof, is it okay to leave him?”
“Oh, you mean Yoo Jonghyuk?”
“I guess his name is similar . ”
“It will probably be fine . ”
“It sounds like you know him very well . What is it?
“That…” I thought for a moment before asking . “Heewon-ssi, do you have a

younger sibling?”
“…? Yes . Why?”
“A brother or a sister?”
“A brother . ”
“How old is he?”
“He is one year younger . ”
“How is it having a brother?”
“Annoying . He easily defies me and I had to take him to school instead of my

mother…”
Jung Heewon feel silent as she was complaining about her brother . She
gazed somewhere in the air . Then I asked her .
“But now you are worried about him right?
“Well… we are family . ”
“I am similar . ”
“Dokja-ssi also has a younger brother?”
“Nope, I’m talking about Yoo Jonghyuk . ”
“Ah…” Jung Heewon looked at me and nodded . “Then do you like or hate
him?”
“I hate him . I fought with many people because of him . ”
I wasn’t the only reader of Ways of Survival in the early days . Quite a few
people followed along out of curiosity up to the 10th chapter . There were
also 12 readers at the 50th chapter .
There was a guy who liked Kim Namwoon… while I argued with him . I
wonder if any of the people who fought with me back then were alive .
Maybe the people I was going to catch now was one of them .
“You two, you seem to have become very close . ”
Lee Hyunsung interrupted and I suddenly realized I was walking too close to
Jung Heewon .
Jung Heewon smiled .
“Why, soldier ahjussi . Are you jealous?
“Hrmm . It isn’t like that…”
Come to think of it, didn’t Lee Hyunsung join the army right after going to a
male high school? I felt sorry for Lee Hyunsung when I thought about the
setting .
“It seems we have arrived at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station .
”
In fact, the entrance of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station could
be seen in the distance .
We nervously stuck to the tunnel wall and looked around . It was in case
troops were waiting . But this worry was pointless . Jung Heewon muttered .
“It is strange . There are no sentries . ”
The fact that there was no guards while Struggle for the Flag was ongoing
meant that the station had already been eaten by another group . Once we
confirmed this, we immediately approached the flag holder .
[The station has already been occupied by ‘Dongmyo Station . ’]
[If you want to occupy the station, take the flag of Dongmyo Station or occupy
its flag holder . ]
It was as expected .
Then Kang Ilhun’s body twitched . His body was shaking like he was having
seizures and his condition was strange . I released the thread blocking his
mouth and Kang Ilhun shouted .
“N-No…!”
“…What is this all of a sudden?”

“D-Dongdaemun… Dongdaemun Station…!”
Saliva spilled from Kang Ilhun’s mouth as he stuttered . I felt something and
unintentionally put a hand on his shoulder .
Then .
[The character Kang Ilhun is now a wanderer . ]
It was evident that Kang Ilhun’s affiliation to ‘Dongdaemun’ had changed .

Jung Heewon asked, “What is happening?”
“It seems that Dongdaemun Station has been taken over . ”
“…Huh?”
Suddenly everything made sense . Yes . The people who leaked the
information had this in mind .
“…A double trap . ”
They incited the Myeongdong Group and Dongdaemun Group to strike

Chungmuro because they knew the two groups would die in Chungmuro .
While the main force were gone, they wanted to take Myeongdong and
Dongdaemun . The unidentified people at Myeongdong Station probably also
belonged to them .
But… how did they know we would win? They couldn’t know about my
presence . The representative of Chungmuro Station in the third turn was
originally…
…Ah right . That jerk . Was this what they aimed for?
I was certain . The Prophets who created this plan were surely…
At this moment, Lee Hyunsung reacted .
“People are coming . ”

A group of people were approaching from the Dongdaemun tunnel . On the
surface, they were a group with a considerably good weapons .
The items seemed to have an average of a C-grade or above . It wouldn’t be

easy to arm them to this degree already… it was unbelievable power .
The man in the centre of the group spoke to us first . The man had a slim
build and wore all types of items on his arms and neck .
“Eh, Kang Ilhun-ssi? Geez, you brought a needless load of crap to me . ”
Kang Ilhun was shaking and he fainted with foam around his mouth . I
wondered, perhaps this guy?
A moment later, amazing messages were heard .
[The information of this person can’t be read in ‘Character List . ’]
[This person isn’t registered in ‘Character List . ’]
Look at this?
The man looked at us . “Is there going to be a self-introduction? Or…”
The group of men simultaneously pulled out weapons .
I took the lead to reply . “We are from Chungmuro . ”
“Chungmuro?”
At this moment, sparks popped in the air .
[Someone is using Explore Attribute on you . ]
[The exclusive skill Fourth Wall has blocked Explore Attribute!]

The man stumbled like he had been shocked . He hesitated for a moment
before turning bewildered eyes towards me .
“…I’m sorry, what is your name?”
I glanced at Jung Heewon and Lee Hyunsung once . Then I smiled and said
towards the man . I spoke in my coldest and heaviest voice .
“I am Yoo Jonghyuk . ”
Chapter 47
It wasn’t an illusion . The guy’s eyes instantly widened when he heard my

name .
“Don’t tell me…?”
He carefully observed my face . That reminded me, what was the description
of Yoo Jonghyuk in Ways of Survival? There wasn’t a detailed appearance
but the word ‘handsome’ was attached . And my face…
Could this be considered a fictional allowance?
“What is it?”
“Ah, nothing . ”
His tone became politer . I didn’t know what was going on in there but his
head was probably in a complicated state right now .
At least one thing was certain . The man in front of me had clearly read
Ways of Survival .
I became more certain because he wasn’t registered in Character List and he

was surprised to hear Yoo Jonghyuk’s name .
His eyes urgently returned to Lee Hyunsung by my side .
It was inspecting the attribute… I see . Was he digging up information? I

deliberately gave him some time to observe Lee Hyunsung before opening my
mouth .
“Impertinent person . You better move your eyes carefully . ”

“…Heok?”
He confirmed Lee Hyunsung’s name and also noticed that he could view my
character window with Detect Attributes . I didn’t know how far he had read
in Ways of Survival but there were a few characteristics that could be used to
identify Yoo Jonghyuk .
One of them was the SS skill, Sage’s Eyes which allowed for universal
detection and protection against detection skills . Now he would be
convinced that I had Sage’s Eyes .
“Did you think I wouldn’t know that you peeked at me with a B-grade skill?”
The spasms started from the man’s eyes and spread through his face .
Then his eyes wandered to the red flag I carried on my back . It was as I
guessed . There were limits to the evidence that he could find about Yoo
Jonghyuk .
“You son of a bitch…!”
One of the men in the group hadn’t figured out the situation and pointed a
spear at me . The moment that Jung Heewon and Lee Hyunsung was about to
come forward .
Peeok!
The man’s head burst and red blood splattered like a fountain . The group
immediately screamed . From beyond the blood, I saw a serious looking man
.
…Look at this bastard? He slowly walked through the crowd towards me .
“I’m sorry . Such a distinguished person had to see a horrible sight . ”
“Who are you?”
The man tried to manage his expression at my cold tone . He was pretty good
. If I was him, I would like like my heart was going to burst .
“I will formally introduce myself . My name is Lee Sungkook . I am the
deputy in charge of Dongmyo Station . ”
This guy approached and bowed before me . I liked it . Then I started the
full-fledged Yoo Jonghyuk cosplay .
After I snapped at him, I opened my mouth and spoke in a cold voice .
“Dongmyo Station? I see . Then get out . ”
“…Huh?”
“This is my station from now on so get out . ”
This guy’s mouth dropped open .
“What…”
“You aren’t going to listen to me?”
I looked down at the flag holder that had the Dongmyo flag . Lee Sungkook
belatedly understood my point .
“T-That is impossible . You can’t transfer a station already occupied…”
“Do you think I’m a fool? You are the deputy . ”
“Yes?”
“If you have the authority of a deputy, the station can be transferred at will .
You didn’t know?”
“…!”
“If you don’t take it out by the time I count to three, I will cut your neck . One
.”
Lee Sungkook’s face stiffened . The men slowly surrounded me, giving off a
nasty atmosphere . Jung Heewon and Lee Hyunsung were nervous because
they didn’t know why I was suddenly doing such a crazy thing . I continued
speaking .
“Does it sound like I am joking? Two . ”
Was it hard to remember after reading the novel 10 years ago? It looked like
he forgot who Yoo Jonghyuk was . Then I had to jog his memory .
[The exclusive skill ‘White Pure Star Energy Lv . 2’ has been activated . ]
Chiiiiiing!
I saw Lee Sungkook’s pale face beyond the burning white blade . This was a
game of chicken .
Remembering Yoo Jonghyuk meant he knew a bit about who Yoo Jonghyuk
was .
If he knew how ruthless the early Yoo Jonghyuk was then he would never be
able to continue this game .
If he didn’t know Yoo Jonghyuk properly? Then it didn’t matter . I would

play the game and run away if we were going to lose . Now I had enough
strength .
At this moment, Lee Sungkook hurriedly shouted .
“W-Wait a minute! I-I’ll give it to you!”
This brat, he had read Ways of Survival . But he didn’t read it properly .
“No need . ”
“…Huh?”
“You answered too late . ”

“Yes?”
“This place isn’t enough . Give me Dongdaemun as well . ”
Jung Heewon made an astonished expression by my side . She looked like

she was ready to act . But she couldn’t go out .
No, I had to act . Because I was now Yoo Jonghyuk . I had to speak more
nonsense in order to make him believe I was Yoo Jonghyuk .
I aimed my sword at Lee Sungkook and declared .
“If you don’t do this, there won’t be a deal . ”
“B-But…!”
“I will count to three again . One . ”
Lee Sungkook’s expression changed in real time . He was starting to believe

that I was Yoo Jonghyuk . The protagonist of a novel was standing in front of
him .
How would he cope? The way he acted here would determine my

relationship with these guys in the future .
“I-I can give you Dongdaemun History and Culture Park! But…”
“But?”
“I don’t have the authority to hand over Dongdaemun… if you don’t mind,
would you like to meet our representative?”
It was a great response . It was just the level of prey that I wanted .
Lee Sungkook kept on talking .
“Yoo Jonghyuk-nim’s reputation is well-known . Our representative will be

greatly looking forward to seeing Yoo Jonghyuk-nim . Please give our group
a chance to talk with Yoo Jonghyuk-nim . ”
“You know me?”
“How can I not know Yoo Jonghyuk-nim?”
Lee Sungkook shut his mouth the moment he said this . He thought he said
something strange . Yoo Jonghyuk couldn’t be famous this early on .
“A-Anyway, it will be an honour if you accompany me . ”
I stared at him and replied . Yes, this level was acceptable .
“Okay, show me the way . ”
Lee Sungkook’s expression brightened and he added useless words .
“Don’t worry . I swear on the King’s Honour that I won’t harm Yoo
Jonghyuk-nim . ”
[Dongmyo Station’s deputy, Lee Sungkook has sworn on the King’s Honour .
]
[If he breaks this vow, Lee Sungkook can be punished by you . ]
What a great guy . But he did the right thing if he really thought I was Yoo
Jonghyuk . Wasn’t his understanding of Yoo Jonghyuk better than I expected?
Then he would pay for it .
“Hurt me? You guys?”
“Of course, none of us can lay a finger on Yoo Jonghyuk-nim . Ha, haha .
Then… this way . ”
“Just a minute . ”
“Yes?”
I pointed to the flag holder .

“Give me that . ”
“…”
[You have received the transfer of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park . ]
[Currently Occupied: Chungmuro (Main Base), Myeongdong, Dongdaemun

History and Culture Park]
[The achievement points of the red flag are rising . ]
The flag was changing before my eyes .
It was a good start .
No, wasn’t this too easy?
“Then let’s go . ”
I watched Lee Sungkook’s shaking shoulders and felt strange .
Wouldn’t it be okay to continue living as Yoo Jonghyuk?
* **
We were guided by Lee Sungkook towards Dongmyo Station .
The Dongmyo members didn’t know my identity but Lee Sungkook’s attitude
was so stubborn that they couldn’t protest .
I walked with my party at the rear of the group . Lee Hyunsung hesitated
before looking at me and opening his mouth .
“Excuse me, Dokj . . ”
Kuk!
Jung Heewon noticed quickly and hit Lee Hyunsung’s stomach . There was
the sound of wind being blown from the lungs and Lee Hyunsung moaned .
As expected from Jung Heewon . She didn’t know the exact situation but she
knew how to match the mood .
I muttered out of the side of my mouth .
‘You know what to do without me telling you?’
‘Yes, roughly . ’
I watched Jung Heewon and then Kang Ilhun being carried by Lee Hyunsung .
The most important person right now was that guy .
‘Make sure to restrain that guy . Understood?’
Jung Heewon nodded and made a strange gesture . She kneeled in front of
me and cried out in an exaggerated voice .
“Yes Jonghyuk! I will do as you say!”
Anyone who saw it would think about medieval knights . The funny thing
was that the surprised Lee Hyunsung did the same thing .
“I-I will do as you say…!”
Lee Sungkook, at the head of the group, was surprised to hear these two
voices . It was embarrassing but the result was good . I couldn’t read Lee
Sungkook’s inner thoughts but it would be like this if I could read it .
「 He must be Yoo Jonghyuk . 」
Lee Sungkook met my gaze and quickly turned his head back to the front .
This was how a main character felt .
Not long afterwards, we arrived at Dongmyo Station .
They were a pretty powerful group seeing as many people were on the
platform . There were some people with weapons like Lee Sungkook’s
group, but most of them didn’t have any .
They were probably wanderers from other stations who lost their group .
“Move faster!”
“I-I understand . ”
They were slaughtering the ground rats while being supervised by the
Dongmyo members or disassembling the corpses of the monsters to make
equipment .
The so-called ‘slave’ class . It was a common scenery in the age of kings .
Jung Heewon frowned .
“This isn’t a real kingdom…”
I spoke to Jung Heewon .
“Don’t be disgusted . Wait here and look at the situation . ”
“Yesss…”
I’m ignoring Jung Heewon and started to observe the surroundings . It was to
take into account additional variables .
Dongmyo was quite important in the original novel . If I remembered

correctly… the representative of this place was the ‘invalid . ’
But the story was likely to have changed if the Prophets intervened . I looked
at the back of Lee Sungkook’s head .
At this point, I had two questions . One, did Lee Sungkook have his own text
version? Two, how many prophets were there?
And if I had to say a third question, did they have the same ‘skills’ as me…
It didn’t seem like it . Otherwise he would’ve used Character List instead of

Detect Attributes at the beginning .
Besides, he didn’t seem to have the Fourth Wall when I used Character List .
In other words, he was a case like Lee Gilyoung .
Well, I read over 3,000 chapters . It would be unfair if they received the
same perks as me when they only read a few chapters .
Speaking of which, I don’t think they had a text version…
By the way, what was this person looking so hard at? Lee Sungkook was
looking at his smartphone .
[5,000 coins have been invested in agility . ]
[An amazing agility lies in your body . ]
I approached Lee Sungkook like a ghost .
“What are you looking at so hard?”
“H-Huh? It is nothing!”
The guy hurriedly hid his smartphone . It was a flash but I saw the screen .
A yellow background and familiar speech bubbles .
I felt a sense of discomfort . If my eyes weren’t wrong… I had definitely

seen a chat room on the screen .
…The Internet? Right here?

Chapter 48
The Internet, it wasn’t possible .
Since the scenario started, the Internet had been shut down all over Seoul due
to the activation of the dokkaebi channels .
No, wait a minute . This was Dongmyo Station . Ah… right . Then the
Internet was possible?
Lee Sungkook looked at me with an uneasy expression and opened his mouth
.
“Excuse me, Yoo Jonghyuk-nim?”
“What?”
“We’ve arrived . The representative is waiting inside . ”
I saw a medium-sized tent roughly set up in the middle of the platform . The
representative had an assortment of goods .
“Let’s go . ”
Lee Sungkook bowed his head and guided me . The inside of the tent was
quite luxurious . It was unbelievably luxurious for such a shabby tent .
There was a red carpet and a bed that seemed to have been stolen from a
luxury hotel . There was a round table for a meeting and a small desk with a
computer .
The most interesting thing was the boy concentrated on surfing the Internet .
The face seemed only a few years older than Gilyoung . The boy had dark
circles and sat on the chair in his pajamas .
And there was a navy blue flag held tightly in his arms . Amazing . This boy
had already passed the halfway mark of the King’s Road .
Name: Han Donghoon
Age: 17 years old
Constellation Support: Shadow behind the Curtain
Private Attribute: Noble Invalid Hermit (Hero)
Exclusive skills: Wide-area Internet Lv . 5, Comments Manipulation Lv .

3,Keyboard Attack Lv . 3, Small Eater Lv . 6, Sound Wave Blocking Lv . 2…
Stigma: Lack of Presence Lv . 2

Power Lv . 26 .
Overall Evaluation: A person who is the peak of the Noble Invalid Hermit
type . His Wide-area Internet skill installs a virtual LAN cable to specific
devices through the dokkaebi channels .
He has an amazing ability to incite public opinion but has weak mental
defenses . The sponsor is very dissatisfied with the circumstances of his
present incarnation .
* Currently under a powerful hypnosis .
I clearly remembered . Dongmyo’s king . Maybe this boy would soon

become the Hermit King of Shadows . The poor boy king was busy replying
to Internet comments .
–Is it true that Seoul is now isolated? ㅋㅋ Gangnam land prices will fall
~~ Are the rich people crying??
┗ㄴㄴ It isn’t just Seoul but all the capitals in the world . Tokyo, Beijing,
all of them are trapped in that dome .
┗ Isn’t there a plan to recapture Seoul? Didn’t it start yesterday?
-ㅋㅋㅋ But now all the people inside have awakened powers ㅋㅋㅋ It
isn’t a crazy fantasy .
┗ It became a fantasy the moment the monsters appeared .
The long-familiar Internet screen looked weird . I once again felt it was real
. Indeed . This was the situation we were in now . On the outside of the
dome, many people still didn’t know the truth .
The boy king’s fingers started to move .
-You guys, have you ever heard of the Prophets? I don’t know what they are
but they claim to know the secrets of this situation ㅎ ㅎ
[Character ‘Han Donghoon’ has activated Comments Manipulation Lv . 3 . ]
As soon as the activation message popped up, dozens of comments appeared

under the boy’s one .
┗ Who would believe that?
┗ I thought that as well, but not anymore… I saw a prophecy not long ago
and it all came true . ㄹㅇ
┗ㄹㅇ? (TL: short form for ‘real’) Where is their place of action? Shoot me
the address .
The comment started to spread all over the Internet with tremendous power .
It was surprising . They were already using the ability this way .
“Representative Han Donghoon?”

Lee Sungkook called out and the boy raised his head .
“A guest has come . Greet him . ”
The boy, Han Donghoon’s sunken eyes turned to me .
“H, He, H, Hell…o . ”
Han Donghoon wasn’t in a normal state .
This boy, who was called the ‘Seventh King of Seoul’ in Ways of Survival
now looked so haggard . Originally, he avoided humans due to his nature but
it wasn’t this much .
Han Donghoon staggered up and sat on a chair at the round table, biting at his
nails .
Lee Sungkook smiled as if he was satisfied .
“Now Yoo Jonghyuk-nim . Let’s start the talk with the representative in
earnest . ”
I gazed at Han Donghoon and laughed .
“Talk? What talk?”
“Huh?”
“Are you joking with me right now?”
Han Donghoon’s eyes were blank .
“…This is the representative?”
Obviously, the boy was the representative of this station . In name . But…
The word representative didn’t meant in ‘reality . ’

“How long are you going to make fun of me? You want to make me talk with
a doll?”
I looked back and saw Lee Sungkook’s hands shaking . He probably didn’t
think that Sage’s Eyes would find out . He opened the smartphone to check
something and sighed .
“…Yoo Jonghyuk-nim, I’m not usually like this . Please forgive me . ”
“You are the real power of this station . Isn’t that right?”
“Yes . ”
“How many other people know?”
“Only a few top executives . ”
Setting up a person with a strong ability as a scarecrow and taking control of

the station . It was a strategy often used in Ways of Survival but it was
strange to see it in reality .
“If you are the real power, why did you bring me here?”
“It was to avoid the attention of other people . I don’t know if you have
realized, but there is a Sound Wave Blocking skill around the tent . ”
I had expected it . In fact, this was one of Han Donghoon’s abilities .
“It must be really important . ”
“That’s correct . Yoo Jonghyuk-nim, it is important for you and for all of us .
”
“All of you?”
Lee Sungkook took a deep breath and opened his mouth .
“I’m a Prophet . To be precise, I am one of them . ”

The information I wanted was finally coming out . I waited silently for his
next words .
“Yoo Jonghyuk-nim, you will never know the enormous joy we are feeling
right now . My colleagues and I have been waiting for this day of great
victory for Yoo Jonghyuk-nim . ”
Did I hear wrong? This guy started speaking strange words .
“We know about Yoo Jonghyuk-nim’s special ability . A miracle that allows
you to go back to the past after dying . In this world, only Yoo Jonghyuk-nim
received such special power!”
I was a bit nervous about the constellations’ filtering but I decided to keep
listening .
“Maybe Yoo Jonghyuk-nim has already repeated a few lives . You have
fought against terrible enemies and struggled against the beings of this world
to save people . Enduring alone, lonely memories… We respect your sublime
spirit . ”
This jerk, such skillful flattery . Yoo Jonghyuk would be moved to tears if he
heard . Later when he was depressed, I would have to tell him these words .
“But Yoo Jonghyuk-nim should’ve realized it from your past regressions .

Even if you have an outstanding miracle, you alone can’t fight against the
disasters that will come . ”
Plus, he was right .
“Yoo Jonghyuk-nim, this time will be different . It is because we are here .

We Prophets have received a special blessing and have been sent to help you
.”
Wow, look at this?
Lee Sungkook smiled faintly .

“You must be wondering . Why did these guys who didn’t appear last time
suddenly show up now? It is very confusion but I hope you can trust us . It is
because we have already received a revelation for this day 10 years ago . ”
“…Revelation?”
“Yes . In our world, there is a ‘revelation’ that is secretly shared among the
Prophets . Yoo Jonghyuk exists in it and is a living myth . It is a single
revelation that records all of the past and future .
Wait . Don’t tell me ‘that’ was the revelation?
“You don’t believe me yet . We already knew that Yoo Jonghyuk-nim would
gather Lee Hyunsung . They didn’t come with you but you probably already
have Delusion Demon Kim Namwoon and Maritime Admiral Lee Jihye . But
that isn’t enough . At the very least, according to the revelation…”
I hid my nervousness and asked .
“Where is the revelation?”
“Unfortunately, it has been damaged and we can’t find the original . Don’t
worry . We each remember a fragment of the revelation . Through these
fragments, we are prepared to walk the right path with you . ”
…Ohu .
“If you live again the way you have always done, Yoo Jonghyuk-nim… will
die again . But it will be different with us . ”
Lee Sungkook was going in circles . I slowly closed my eyes and said, “I
see . ”
Lee Sungkook hurriedly stopped talking . Maybe he was nervous . Yoo

Jonghyuk had Lie Detection .
Of course, I didn’t have this skill . But even if I did, his story wouldn’t get
caught by Lie Detection . It was because Lie Detection couldn’t distinguish
such falsehoods .
That’s why I felt it even more .
“…It is surprising . ”
It was true . I was shocked beyond surprise . This was a great ‘setting . ’ A
setting that was squeezed out in a short amount of time . Human creativity
was really great .
“You are called Sungkook?”
“Yes, Yoo Jonghyuk-nim . ”
I could write the book Ways of Survival . In order to help the hero who kept
dying, readers received a revelation and came from outside the novel? This
was more exciting than the real Ways of Survival . But that was it .
“Don’t go around in circles . ”
This was it .
“Get straight to the point . ”
I heard the set up so it was time to speak .
“You have received the revelation of the future . Then what exactly are you
going to do?”
Lee Sungkook quickly replied .
“We would like to form an alliance with Yoo Jonghyuk-nim . I-It is an

alliance in name but it actually means going under you…”
He was a funny guy . In the end, this was his purpose? Riding the bus that
was the main character?
“I see . An alliance . You want this . ”
“Yes . ”
“It is an interesting suggestion . ”
“This means…”
I tapped my fingers against the table .
“But the order is wrong . ”
“Huh?”
“How can I form an alliance with people whose identities I don’t know? If
you want to ally with me, isn’t this the first thing you should start with?”
“M-My identity… I already…”
I got up from the chair and sat on the plush bed in the room . Then I crossed
my legs and declared .
“Kneel down . ”
“Huh?”
“Kneel . ”
Lee Sungkook was embarrassed for a moment before getting down from his
chair while hiding his expression . As his knees slowly reached the floor, I
opened my mouth .
“Tell me your attribute . ”
Once I saw the strong hypnosis on the king candidate, I guessed this guy’s
attribute . However, I needed to make sure .
Lee Sungkook looked up at me with complicated eyes . His mind was

probably working hard . He would think this .
「 Yoo Jonghyuk can see my information with Sage’s Eyes . 」

「He already knows it so what is the reason for asking about my
information? 」
Lee Sungkook struggled for a moment before speaking .
“My attribute is… Hypnotist . ”
As expected, it was Hypnotist .
“I see . ”
Lee Sungkook looked a bit brighter at my nod . He thought he had passed a

test .
“Is that all?”
“…Huh?”
Lee Sungkook’s eyes shook .
“…O-One more . ”
I nodded .
“Tell me . ”
“T-The 9th…
“The 9th?”
Lee Sungkook slowly lowered his head like he was ashamed .
“The 9th person… to get off . ”
I see . This brat, the 9th…
…No, wait . Then how many people were there?

Chapter 49
Episode 11 – Night of the Prophets (4)
“The 9th person to get off . . it is the first time I’ve heard of this attribute . ”
“Oh, you probably wouldn’t have . This is the first time us Prophets have
seen it . ”
This brat was giving an excuse . I wanted to tease him a bit .
“But it is strange . If you really received the revelation, why aren’t you a
‘revelator’ instead of ‘someone who got off’? What is with this name?”
“T-That… the revelation… no, the book of revelation…”
Lee Sungkook stuttered . It was delightful watching him try to avoid Lie
Detection . I wondered how honest he could be . Lee Sungkook finally closed
his eyes .
“When I read the book of revelation… I stopped!”
“You stopped reading it? Why didn’t you read it?”
“The contents of the Book of Revelations are very difficult, vast and
profound…”
“Then you were the 9th person to get off?”
“Yes…”
“I don’t think that will be of much help to me . ”
“N-No! I can definitely help you!”

The confused Lee Sungkook continued to speak gibberish while uneasily
turning his smartphone off and on .
“Why do you keep touching that smartphone?”
“I-I-I’m sorry . I am a smartphone addict…”
He was trying to get advice from the other ones who got off . But that didn’t
last long .
“Are you going on the Internet?”
“Y-Yes, that’s right . It is the ability of the hermit…”
At Lee Sungkook’s words, I looked towards Han Donghoon . The hypnotized

boy was busy tearing at his fingernails with empty eyes .
The Hermit King of Shadows who had the powerful information

manipulation ability . This boy couldn’t be kept under the prophets .
If the Prophets became involved in the story in this way, the original novel
was ruined and the plans I set up would be wasted . I had to stop these guys
before everything went wrong .
“Do the other prophets also have the attribute of ‘getting off’?”
“…Yes . ”
“How many are there in total?”
“That…” Lee Sungkook hesitated for a moment before opening his mouth .
“As far as I know, there are 48 people . ”
48 people? It was smaller than I thought .
Considering that chapter 1,200 had one hit and chapter 120 had 10 hits, I
thought there would be at least 100 people .
Lee Sungkook’s words resolved my curiosity .

“I know there were more prophets originally but I expect most of them didn’t
pass the first scenario . ”
“They are dead despite knowing the future?”
“That… we have received the revelation but we only recently realized that it
was a ‘true’ revelation . ”
Now it made a little sense .
Perhaps at the start of the scenario, few readers thought that a novel that
started serialization 10 years ago would become a reality . They might not
remember it straight away .
I thought it was strange that Lee Sungkook survived . Furthermore, this guy
was the ninth person to stop reading so he was literally one of the earliest
readers . Then how did he survive?
“I fortunately survived the carriage . If it hadn’t been for another prophet

nearby, I would’ve died . ”
Another prophet in the same place as him?
“That―”
The moment that Lee Sungkook was about to speak, the ground slightly shook
. The vibration was transmitted despite Sound Wave Blocking .
Lee Sungkook and I ran out of the tent at the same time .
Kung!
I thought it was a sudden sub scenario but that wasn’t it . Two people stood
in the centre of the epicenter . The man and woman facing each other . I
didn’t know the man but the other person was…
“You aren’t a supporting role… yet you dare to push me?”
“What are you talking about, you dog-like jerk . ”

…Not surprisingly, it was Jung Heewon .
“What? Dog…? You bitch!”
The man grabbed a very large ring sword from his back . His overall level
seemed in line with Jung Heewon’s . But it wasn’t enough .
Jung Heewon movements were already above incarnations of the same class
. Jung Heewon’s blade moved lightly as the man attacked .
[The character ‘Jung Heewon’ has activated the special option of Mikazuki
Munechika, “Death God’s Footsteps’…]
“Jung Heewon!”
Jung Heewon stopped his black just before she cut off the man’s head . The
hairs were rising on the man’s neck .
It was a tremendous difference in speed . If I hadn’t intervened, the man

would be dead .
The startled Lee Sungkook cried out, “Jung Minseob! What are you doing
now?”
I realized it when I saw Lee Sungkook’s confusion .
Then the expected message popped up .
That’s right . He was also a Prophet .
***
After a while, another prophet was on his knees in front of me, with Lee
Sungkook next to him .
“I’m sorry, my friend didn’t know anything… Hey, apologize quickly!”
The man sitting beside him bowed towards me .
“…I’m sorry . ”
Unlike Lee Sungkook . he was a very prideful person and couldn’t

completely remove the anger from his face . I looked at Jung Heewon and
said,
“Jung Heewon, I told you not to be reckless . ”
“T-This bastard…!”
“Jung Heewon!”
Jung Heewon made a surprised expression for the first time .
“…I’m sorry, Yoo Jonghyuk-nim . ”
Jung Heewon bowed and turned to leave, Lee Hyunsung following her with a
strange expression . I knew that Jung Heewon wasn’t the type to raise a
sword to someone for no reason .
However, it was dangerous to move in this current situation .
The other man looked at me and asked, “Are you really Yoo Jonghyuk-nim?”
“Yes, are you also a prophet?”
“…Yes . ”
There was a complicated expression on his face . He looked between me,

Jung Heewon and Lee Hyunsung . Then he glanced at Lee Sungkook and said
.
“Excuse me, Yoo Jonghyuk-nim . I’m sorry but I’m afraid I’ll have to leave
you for a moment . Sungkook, talk with me for a minute . ”
He left the tent while Lee Sungkook bowed to me .
“I won’t wait long . ”
“Yes!”
It wouldn’t be like this if it was the original Yoo Jonghyuk . But I had a
reason for allowing them to talk . As soon as Lee Sungkook left the tent, I
immediately called to Bihyung .
‘Hey Bihyung . ’
[What is it? Having fun again…]
‘Hearing enhancement, 2,000 coins . ’
[······ . ]
Now Bihyung had adapted . It took less than three seconds before an
advertisement went up .
[The exclusive skill ‘Hearing Enhancement’ has been acquired . ]
Bihyung warned .
[Hey, be careful from the fourth scenario onwards . For such a wide-scale
scenario, the intermediate dokkaebis have jurisdiction… . ]
I ignored Bihyung’s words .
[The exclusive skill ‘Hearing Enhancement Lv . 1’ is activated . ]
I moved my body outside the tent blocked by Sound Wave Blocking . Then
voices started to be heard . They weren’t too far from where I was hiding .
“Hey, isn’t it slightly strange?”
“What?”
“Do you see that as a handsome face?”
“What are you talking about suddenly…?”
“The author said that Yoo Jonghyuk was handsome . ”
This bastard? Fortunately, Lee Sungkook dismissed it .
“The author might have different tastes… He is Yoo Jonghyuk for sure . He
has the same dirty nature . ”
“You only got off at the 9th chapter, what do you know…?”
“This…! You don’t really remember it since you read it a long time ago!”
“Still, aren’t some scenes pretty clear with the ‘Memory Benefits? Would
you even remember the prologue without this privilege? You might not be
alive if it wasn’t for me…”
Their voices were coming closer .
“It is weird no matter how I look at it . Setting aside Lee Hyunsung, who is
that strange woman? If I remember correctly, there wasn’t such a woman in
the third regression . ”
“Then check it . See if he is really Yoo Jonghyuk . ”
“…But what if he is real?”
“We will go according to plan . If we get Yoo Jonghyuk here, we can deal
with those who read until the 50th chapter . ”
Some really good information was coming in . Despite wanting to hug onto
the main character, these guys were unleashing all types of curse words
because of their situation . This was why they were humans .
Lee Sungkook and the man was coming closer .
“I apologize for the long wait . Let’s go inside . ”
We went back into the tent .
“Yoo Jonghyuk-nim . I apologize for my previous disrespect . I will greet you

again . I am Jung Minseob . ”
The man smiled and bowed .
Once again, this guy had pretty good items for being beaten by Jung Heewon .
In particular, there was the useful Fugitive’s Mask which allowed the user to
freely change their face and appearance .
I cut to the chase .
“Then where did you get off?”
Jung Minseob glared at Lee Sungkook . He seemed to be saying something

with his eyes .
“…The 1,089th person to get off . ”
1,089 . Considering the number of views for chapter 1,200 was 1 and the
number of views for chapter 120 was 10, this guy was a person who got off
quite late .
Maybe this was the guy who saved Lee Sungkook in the first scenario .
“As a prophet who has read the Book of Revelation, I am glad and honoured
to meet Yoo Jonghyuk-nim . However, Yoo Jonghyuk-nim… I’m sorry but can
I ask you some questions?”
“Question? What is the question?”
“That, regarding Yoo Jonghyuk…”
“Do you doubt that I’m the real Yoo Jonghyuk?”

“…T-That’s not it . ”
His face was red from my intense gaze .
“Try it . ”
“Yes?”
“Ask me . ”
The confused Jung Minseob nodded .
“Um… Then excuse me . ”
In order to properly trick these guys, I had to keep a few things in mind .
“As far as I know, Yoo Jonghyuk took Delusional Demon Kim Namwoon as a
companion in the third regression . Yet you have a strange woman with you
instead of Kim Namwoon . ”
“…”
“I thought she was Lee Jihye but she doesn’t seem to be in her teens . I also
heard you calling her a different name . ”
His memory and observation skills were quite good . Like Jung Minseob
said, this world had already changed from the third turn that I knew . Now I
had to shift this changed world to ‘suit my taste’ as much as possible .
“If you are asking me why I don’t have the Delusional Demon with me, the
answer is simple . In this turn, the Delusional Demon doesn’t exist . ”
“…Huh?” D-Doesn’t exist? Perhaps… did he die?”
“Yes . ”
Their faces were filled with confusion for a moment . Jung Minseob
asked, “No, how… Who the hell killed Kim Namwoon?”
“The Delusion Demon Kim Namwoon…”
These prophets’ mouths were slowly dropping . Now I would drive in the
last wedge .
“He died at the hands of a prophet like you . ”

Chapter 50
“A prophet like us?”
“Yes . At first, I didn’t realize he was a prophet . Now it looks like he is . He

knew the future like you . ”
“…Then?”
“It seems like he knows a lot more than you do . He killed the Delusional
Demon and gobbled up the hidden scenarios in the beginning . Thanks to that,
my plan became twisted . ”
“T-There is a guy like that…?”
Of course there was . The person was right in front of you .
“He even seems to be impersonating me . When I encountered him last time,

he was on the verge of death but he is still likely to be active near
Chungmuro . ”
[The constellation ‘Secretive Plotter’ admires your impudence . ]
“…Chungmuro? Don’t tell me?”
Jung Minseob was surprised and opened his smartphone, tapping the
keyboard like Lee Sungkook . Maybe he was informing the other prophets .
Jung Minseob asked me a few more questions and I answered them briefly .
“It is like this! Ah… then the third regression changed… You really are Yoo
Jonghyuk . ”
Jung Minseob was deeply impressed .

“That’s why you got that girl instead of the Delusional Demon . She seems
enough to replace Kim Namwoon . She overpowered me in one blow…”
The most important thing was their misunderstanding .
Jung Minseob thought for a while before saying, “But when listening to Yoo
Jonghyuk’s story, I seem to know who killed the Delusional Demon . ”
“…You know?”
“Yes . I said this before… let me tell you this in advance, not all prophets are
on the same side . ”
I expected to hear this conversation . If there were 48 who knew the future,
there would be some people who thought wrongly .
“There are those who call themselves the Twelve Apostles . They believe
they are the only ones who have read the real revelation and that they can
change this world . ”
12 people . It was an exact match to the number of people who read up to

chapter 50 of Ways of Survival .
“Why are they different from you?”
“They… they have read more of the revelation than us . ”
I was right .
“Right now, there are 11 known apostles . I’m guessing that the prophet that
Yoo Jonghyuk-nim met is the last unknown apostle . ”
As they were creative people, they adapted when thrown into the scenario .
This was a convenient misunderstanding . No, wait a minute… a
misunderstanding?
If I thought about it, one of the 12 people who read up to chapter 50 would be
me .
“You don’t have any good feelings towards the apostles?”
“To tell the truth… that’s right . Unlike us, they are planning to use the Book
of Revelation to conquer this world . ”
…Why was my conscience pricked?
“They are the ones who pursue their own interests and sincerity rather than
stop the destruction of the world by helping Yoo Jonghyuk . They are like the
10 Evils . ”
“10 Evils…”
“That’s why I would like to ask Yoo Jonghyuk-nim . Please lead us . Stop
them . ”
I see . This was their real purpose . To be honest, it was a bit surprising . I
never thought they would need me because of infighting between the prophets
. I thought for a moment before opening my mouth .
“Okay . I accept . I will form an alliance . ”
“R-Really?”
“However, I have one condition . ”
Lee Sungkook and Jung Minseob’s faces were tense as they waited for the
conditions .
“First, give me Changsin Station . ”
“Huh? Changsin Station…”
“It is the station right above Dongmyo . Haven’t you eaten it already?”
“Ah, then Chungmuro’s target station…”
Jung Minseob seemed to know something . In fact, this was the most major
part of this alliance .
In Struggle for the Flag, the target that I must occupy was Changsin Station .
If I couldn’t take it, I wouldn’t be able to finish the fourth scenario even if I
walked the King’s Road to the end . If I didn’t complete the fourth scenario,
both me and my group would automatically die .
By the way, Lee Sungkook’s expression was strange .
“Excuse me, Yoo Jonghyuk-nim . I’m really sorry… this is a bit difficult . ”
“Why?”
“The owner of Changsin Station isn’t a member of our group . ”
“It isn’t yours?”
It was strange . It was because Dongmyo Station was right before it .
Lee Sungkook said with a sigh, “The ‘Tyrant King’ has occupied it . ”
The Tyrant King . My blood ran cold .
“…He has already become a king?”
One of Seoul’s Seven Kings, the Tyrant King . He was one of the few people
who could be compared to Yoo Jonghyuk at this point .
Shouldn’t it take a few days until he blossomed as a king? The guy who
started at Dobong Station had already come down this far? It didn’t make
sense no matter how I thought about it .
Lee Sungkook received my gaze and looked down .
“Actually… some of the prophets made a few mistakes and his power
suddenly rose . In the midst of taking some prophets, he took the station… at
the time, Prophets had 53 members . ”
Suddenly, their credibility declined sharply . When I thought about it, I

didn’t know the beginning of the novel well without help . Why did I think
these people would do well?
“D-Don’t worry too much about it . We are preparing a powerful weapon to
eliminate the Tyrant King . It isn’t just the Tyrant King . It is a weapon to deal
with the Twelve Apostles . ”
Jung Minseob agreed .
“Maybe Yoo Jonghyuk-nim doesn’t know it well . We worked very hard to

figure out the revelations…”
No, I knew . These guys shouldn’t be alone . I had to end it before these
people could ruin the story .
“Ah, this is good . Sooner or later, you will have a chance to see the weapon
.”
“A chance to see the weapon?”
“Tomorrow, with the exception of the Twelve Apostles, the Night of the
Prophets will be held . I-If you don’t mind…”
Jung Minseob’s eager eyes turned to me .
“Yoo Jonghyuk-nim, I want you to come with us . ”
* **
After the talk, Jung Heewon, Lee Hyunsung and I gathered in the
accommodations provided by Lee Sungkook . I looked at the flag of
Chungmuro Station .
Throughout the afternoon, my flag was changed to ‘navy’ due to the transfer
of Dongdaemun Station and Cheonggu Station .
[You have used the benefits of the navy flag . ]
[From now on, you can use the ‘group chat’ with the group members . ]
From now on, we didn’t have to worry about conversations . The group chat
couldn’t be intercepted unless another group member was in the same area .
I briefly explained to them about what happened today . Jung Heewon
vaguely noticed but Lee Hyunsung was surprised .
–Oh my god, it is unbelievable . They know part of the future… that’s why
Dokja-ssi is acting as Yoo Jonghyuk?
–Yes .
–Sigh… Then we should stay here for the moment . We need to find out more
information about them…
–Nope .
–Huh?
–Today I will take care of them .
I looked at Jung Heewon and said .
–I’m sorry Jung Heewon-ssi .
–Its okay… I am just a bit hurt .
-……
–I’m just joking . Isn’t Dokja-ssi playing a gangster right now? If you are
sorry, let me deal with that jerk from before .
Jung Heewon smiled and continued .
–Then tonight will be a hot night?
–H-Hot…?
Lee Hyunsung was freaked out by Jung Heewon’s joke . I shook my head .
–I have something to do first .
–Something to do?
–Now all of them are moving . It will be difficult .
I took out a small cloak as I finished speaking . My figure suddenly

disappeared and Lee Hyunsung spoke with confusion .
–Eh? Dokja-ssi?
–I will give you a signal . Then you will move .
It was a gold member’s privilege item, ‘Recluse’s Cloak’ which was

purchased for 3,000 coins .
It was a five time consumable item but it could maintain ‘absolute stealth’ for
20 minutes once the ability was activated .
I melted into the darkness . It was useless against opponents with Absolute
Senses Lv . 6 or higher but no one had such skills here .
I passed by the drowsy guards and arrived at Han Donghoon’s tent . There
was Sound Wave Blocking around the tent so I wasn’t worried about anyone
overhearing once I entered .
He carefully opened the tent and saw a boy sitting at the keyboard alone . The
dark circles were thicker than they were in the daytime .
A solitary boy commenting alone . The Prophets had turned this boy into a
worn-out machine . A propaganda machine that manipulated the future by
scattering information that mixed fiction with truth . It didn’t have much
effect right now but the value of this boy would grow over time .
I quietly approached from behind and blocked his mouth . Han Donghoon
gasped and struggled, but it was impossible to resist me with a level 10
strength .
I put my hand in my pocket and pulled out the Mental Awakening medicine
that I bought along with the Recluse’s Cloak . It was a huge 3,000 coins .
It would be a lie if I said it wasn’t regrettable, but if I could get the Hermit
King of Shadows with 3,000 coins, it would be a profitable transaction .
Some time after being fed the stimulant, Han Donghoon’s eyes changed . The
Hypnosis effect was loosened and the boy’s sense of reason started to return .
“U-Uhh, you…”
Hypnosis didn’t mean that he forgot everything . In this little boy’s head, all
types of trauma would be running through them . Once the Hypnosis slipped,
his sponsor would start to intervene to some extent .
[The sponsor behind character ‘Han Donghoon’ has revealed himself . ]
[The constellation ‘Shadow behind the Curtain’ has thanked you . ]
Han Donghoon stepped back while holding the flag in his hand . I watched
the flag closely and deliberately stepped away .
“Don’t worry . I’m not here to snatch the flag . ”
“Uh-Uwah, ah…”
“You’re smart so you should understand right away . If I wanted to harm you,
I wouldn’t have released Hypnosis . ”
“T-T-Then . ”
“I want to be friends . ”
Han Donghoon’s eyes shook . I waited for a moment . It was until the
turbulence in his head calmed down . But Han Donghoon wasn’t able to
speak easily . That reminded me, this guy had a problem .
“Is it hard to speak directly? If you don’t mind, I’d like to talk through this . ”
Han Donghoon looked at the smartphone held in his hands and started
muttering something .
[The character ‘Han Donghoon’ used ‘Wide-area Internet Lv . 5’ on your
smartphone . ]
[You can use the Internet anywhere in ‘Seoul Dome’ unless the consciousness
of ‘Han Donghoon’ is interrupted . ]
After a while, Han Donghoon’s name appeared in the smartphone messenger .
–Who are you?
–I’ve been looking for you .
–Lee Sungkook also said that .
–I suppose so .
–I…
The boy’s trembling fingers couldn’t produce any more sentences . I

instinctively realized . It was impossible to persuade this boy right now .
For more than 10 days, the boy’s wounds had festered to the point where it
couldn’t be easily restored .
–I understand you . It is scary and confusing .
[The character ‘Han Donghoon’ is greatly disturbed . ]
–Don’t be ridiculous .
–I am different from those people .
–I can’t believe you .
–Don’t you hate the Prophets?
Han Donghoon’s eyes shook . Deep rooted resentment filled the boy’s eyes
due to the hypnosis .
–If you allow me to, I can get rid of them .
-…Why? You are a prophet…
–They shouldn’t exist . They are interfering with the ‘epilogue . ’
Han Donghoon stared at me with eyes that couldn’t understand and tapped on
his keyboard .
–To me… What do you want? You will just use my abilities anyway .
I looked up and slowly opened my mouth .
–No, it is just the opposite .
I stared into Han Donghoon’s eyes as I spoke aloud .
“You don’t have to do anything . ”
* **
“Now those jerks time is over . It will all end tomorrow . ”
“Sigh… when this is over, I will have a bottle of soju . ”
“Yes . Did you see that bastard’s eyes before? The Sage’s Eyes glared at me
and I almost had a heart attack . ”
“Hahat, how did a guy who got off at the prologue know about the Sage’s
Eyes?”
Cheerful voices . It was so exciting that I wanted to keep listening .
“Hey, the other prophets are still suspicious… how do I convince them?
They’ve been nagging me to go to Chungmuro…”
“Give me your phone and I will speak to them . At any rate… huh?” Jung
Minseob’s face stiffened as he fiddled with the keyboard . “Why is the
Internet not working all of a sudden?”
“Is that brat sleeping again? Go check it out . ”
Jung Minseob was about to leave the tent when his body hit something . The
moment he stretched out a hand .
“W-What is this…?”
Chiiiiiing!
“Aaaagh!”
Jung Minseob fell onto the ground with a scream . I took off the Recluse’s
Cloak and held the Blade of Faith .
“Y-Yoo Jonghyuk? How come?”
The confused Lee Sungkook stumbled while Jung Heewon poked her head in
from outside the tent .
“I took care of some of them . But there are too many people… I won’t last
long . ”
Jung Heewon disappeared and the sound of fighting was heard from outside .
Now the guards will flock .
“D-Don’t you know what will happen if you do this? Yoo Jonghyuk, you
won’t be able to deal with all of us!”
“All? I don’t have to deal with everyone . I just need to handle you . ”
This remark made Lee Sungkook’s lips twitch .
“I’m sorry Yoo Jonghyuk but I can’t let―”
Kudududuk!
I lightly swept the ether blade towards the fallen Jung Minseob and cut the
armour he was wearing . Jung Minseob screamed .
“Aack!”
His flesh was torn and a piece of cloth fell out . I picked up the piece of cloth
that had fallen out .
[You have won the flag of the ‘Dongmyo Group . ’]
[Your navy flag has absorbed the cumulative achievements of the navy flag . ]
[Your navy flag has evolved into a brown flag . ]
[A strong flag protects you . ]
“You are the real representative of Dongmyo . ”
“H-How…?”
“No matter how stupid you guys are, you wouldn’t show the flag so proudly .
”
In the first place, it was strange for them to give the representative position to
Han Donghoon . They knew the future and wouldn’t give the representative
position to a character in the novel .
However, Lee Sungkook wasn’t the representative . There was only one
answer .
[The remaining members of the Dongmyo Group are waiting for your
decision . ]
Now the guards were meaningless . The hopeless Jung Minseob stuttered .
“Y-Yoo Jonghyuk! The other prophets will know this…”
“How will you let them know when the Internet doesn’t work?”
Lee Sungkook cried out as he realized that all their plans were broken .
“Why… why are you doing this to us?”

“Let’s see . ? This question is meaningless . Even if I was the ‘real Yoo
Jonghyuk’, I wouldn’t form an alliance with guys like you . ”
“W-What… don’t tell me…?”
I grinned at the pale-looking duo and laughed .
“You should’ve read to the end . ”

Chapter 51
I was in a deep sleep . It was a long-awaited good night’s sleep .
[The effect of the deep sleep has completely restored mental power . ]
[Some of your exclusive skills have been updated . ]
I checked my clock and saw that it was already 4 p . m .
Once Dongmyo Station and the surroundings areas were occupied last night,
the accumulated fatigue settled firmly on me .

History and Culture Park, Dongdaemun, Dongmyo, Sindang Station,
Cheonggu Station, Yaksu Station, Sinseol-dong Station ]
Thanks to eating the Dongmyo Group, I now had nine stations . Now I just
needed one more and the King’s Road scenario would be over .
Just a bit more and I could achieve one of the key goals of the beginning
scenarios, King of No Killing .
Once I came out, Jung Heewon and Lee Hyunsung were waiting for me .
“We are ready . When will we go?”
“Please wait a moment . ”
I looked towards the men who were heading towards me .
“Did you sleep well?”

Last night, I decided to have all members of Dongmyo join my group . The
two men in front of me was the result of that decision .
Jung Minseob bowed to me and opened his mouth .
“…Please keep me alive . ”
“Me too, me too . Sob!”
Originally I planned to kill Lee Sungkook and Jung Minseob, but I changed
my mind . These two were useful until I completely wiped out the prophets .
I put them in the Chungmuro Group and evolved the colour of the flag to
‘brown . ’
From the brown flag, it became possible to restrict the actions of the group
members .
[You have exercised the right of the representative . ]
[Group members Lee Sungkook and Jung Minseob have restrictions on their
behaviour . ]
Lee Sungkook and Jung Minseob’s expression changed at the emerging

system messages .
“One, from now on, you can’t tell others about my identity . ”
“Yes, yep!”
“Two, you must unconditionally submit to my commands and you aren’t

allowed to act individually without my permission . ”
“…Of course . ”
[Group members Lee Sungkook and Jung Minseob are willing to accept their
limitations . ]
[This restriction is a ‘life’ restriction . ]

[If they break the restrictions, group members Lee Sungkook and Jung
Minseob will die . ]
I nodded and said .
“Well… okay . I don’t know when my heart will change, but everyone work
hard . I will decide while watching you . ”
The two of them gulped and made hilarious faces . I didn’t know what they
were thinking . In any case, they wouldn’t have been able to stick to Yoo
Jonghyuk so it was better to stick to me .
“By the way, Representative-nim . What should we call you in the future…?”
“Call me like you are now . But call me Yoo Jonghyuk in front of the other
prophets . Ah, Jung Minseob . ”
“Yep . ”
“Give me the Fugitive’s Mask . ”
Jung Minseob was upset but eventually gave it to me . Anyway, I had to

pretend to be Yoo Jonghyuk if I wanted to go to the Night of the Prophets .
This ‘mask’ would be a preventive measure for a situation I didn’t know .
After a moment, the muscles on my face moved in a bizarre manner as my

appearance started changing . It felt a bit weird but I soon got used to it .
“Huh, this is the real appearance of Yoo Jonghyuk . ”
“Very handsome… The revelation wasn’t wrong . ”
These bastards…
I wanted to snap out but I closed my mouth . I didn’t need to be angry over
something like this .
That reminded me, it would be better to know the details of these guys just in
case .
“Jung Minseob, what is your attribute…”
At this moment, a system message flashed in my head .
[The history of this person has been updated . ]
…What?
I tried to use Character List once again as a test .
Name: Jung Minseob
Age: 25 years old .
Constellation Support: Cursed Gladiator
Private Attribute: Light Projection (Rare), 1089th Person to Get Off

(General)
Exclusive Skills: Sword Training Lv . 2, Powerful Blow Lv . 2, Berserk Lv .

3, Memory Enhancement Lv . 5]…
Stigma: Repay Grudges Lv . 1

Power Lv . 10 .
Overall Evaluation: An incarnation that possesses good comprehensive skills

and attributes . His sponsor is a bit lacking but his ability as a warrior is
considerable . He would’ve been one of the 12 apostles if he had been a bit
more patient . He is very regretful .
…What did it mean that the Character List was updated?
A person I wasn’t able to see the attributes window of yesterday suddenly

became a character .
He was a prophet . In other words, a character outside the novel . Why did
he suddenly change into a character?
“Oh, my attribute is…”
“No need . ”
“Yes . ”
I also confirmed the attributes of Lee Sungkook .
Fortunately, his attributes were the same . Hypnotist and 9th Person to Get
Off… The latter was garbage but the former was a pretty good attribute .
“Give me your smartphone . ”
“Yep! Here it is . ”
I received a smartphone from one of them and connected to the chat room .
Ah… the Internet didn’t work . Yesterday it was disconnected…
[The character ‘Han Donghoon’ used ‘Wide-area Internet Lv . 5’ on your

smartphone . ]
[The device’s Internet is now available . ]
As soon as I thought it, the Internet was connected . I glanced towards the
tent where Han Donghoon was located . There was a vibration from the
smartphone, indicating that a message had arrived .
–I’m going to believe in you just once .
Maybe something changed with Han Donghoon after what happened last night
. I had been really worried about it so I was glad .
I sent a reply to Han Donghoon .
–Thank you .
Sooner or later, I would have a chance to talk to him . I once again opened
Lee Sungkook’s smartphone to the Prophets chat room .
[Chat Room]
[List of participants: No . 9, 15 I feel like Dying, 124 Let’s Drop Off, No .

763, 887 Get Off, No . 645… a total of 36 people . ]
I looked at the numbers in their names and got a sense of who they were .
But something was strange .
“…36 people?”
Jung Minseob answered my question .
“All the prophets in the room stopped reading early . There are no apostles .
”
I see .
“By the way, Representative-nim . Didn’t you say it yesterday? ‘You

should’ve read to the end’… then do you know all of the Book of
Revelation?”
I looked at the expectant Jung Minseob and laughed .
I knew . Do you know?
“You won’t regret taking my line instead of Yoo Jonghyuk’s . ”
***
After a while, we headed to Anguk Station while avoiding the surrounding

conflict areas .
It was because the Night of the Prophets was scheduled to be held .
I spied on these guys through Lee Sungkook’s smartphone .

—–
No . 519: Really? Yoo Jonghyuk is coming this evening?
No . 67: There is no doubt . No . 9 and No . 1089 said it yesterday .
887 Get Off: The 9th is a newcomer but I can believe it if it is the 1089th…
124 Let’s Drop Off: This time they will all be behind us .
887 Get Off: No . 124, you are in Seoul ㅋㅋ How can those jerks fall
behind you?
124 Let’s Drop Off: Ah, except for me of course . Local residents, victory ^
^v
887 Get Off: I would like to be a regressor… If I had read the novel at that
time… No, if I had only read up to 50… I’m jealous of those apostles
scum…
15 I feel like Dying: But don’t you think the people who read over 50
chapters are abnormal?? I don’t know how they read to over 50 . ㅋㅋㅋ
124 Let’s Drop Off: Real psychos ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
—–
As expected, humans who hid behind anonymity would reveal the truth .
Perhaps the number before the nickname was where they stopped reading .
—–
No . 888: But are you sure there is no txt version of this novel?
No . 124: A few days ago, I searched the Internet and there was really
nothing left… Ahh… A novel without a txt… (tears)
No . 763: Even if you had a copy, you wouldn’t share such a fraudulent thing
. If I could really sell my soul, I would buy it .
—–
The idea of trying to read Ways of Survival popped up . These guys, they
should’ve read it with me at that time . Now they didn’t know the days ahead
.
We’ve arrived . ”
I was about to say, “What, already?” when I saw the platform of Anguk
Station in front of me . The prophets who arrived in advance could also be
seen .
But something was strange .
“Nobody has occupied this place?”
“Yes, it is a promise between the prophets . It could be dangerous to meet at

an occupied station . It is sort of like the DMZ . ”
Then a prophet approached and waved .
“Hey, No . 1089!”
“Oh, it is No . 763 hyung . ”
Jung Minseob waved and welcomed the person .
“How have you been? You face doesn’t look good?”
“Well spotted . The Tyrant Kill is giving me hell . ”
“I told you not to advance towards the Dobong side . Why didn’t you
listen…”
No . 763 glanced towards me and his face suddenly stiffened .

“P-Perhaps… he is…?”
Jung Minseob nodded .
No . 763’s eyes showed astonishment .
“I-It is really an honour . Yoo Jonghyuk-nim!”
The uproar caused the scattered prophets to gather one by one .
“Is that…?”
The prophets ran together and pushed in front of me . There were also a few
female prophets .
“He looks better than I imagined! I am No . 998!”
“It is great to meet you, Yoo Jonghyuk-nim! I’m No . 1055!”
This… I felt like a real king . Their shining eyes wanted to win my favour
somehow . I wondered what they would all look like when they realized I
wasn’t really Yoo Jonghyuk .
Most of them weren’t worth paying attention to . Their knowledge of the

future was dim and their abilities were poor .
Yet there were some prominent people .
“It was very impressive when you fought against Demon King Asmodeus in
the second regression . ”
Hoh?
“It was mentioned briefly in the Book of Revelations… now that I’ve met
Yoo Jonghyuk-nim, I feel like hearing about it from you . ”
Ways of Survival started with Yoo Jonghyuk’s ‘third’ regression and all the
stories from the second regression were treated as recollections .
Yet this guy knew about Asmodeus? Why was he so impressed when he
didn’t read until the end?
“Who are you?”
“I am No . 1168 . ”
Then he almost read to the 50th chapter . Perhaps he was the one who read
the most out of those present .
No . 1168 asked me, “Excuse me, is it Yoo Jonghyuk-nim’s third turn right
now?”
“Ah, as expected…”
Some prophets had dark expressions .
Yes, I knew .
Ways of Survival was an infinite loop so those who discovered that it was
early on in Yoo Jonghyuk’s regressions would be quite disappointed .
These jerks, they only got the cute side of Yoo Jonghyuk in the beginning… in
any case, those who didn’t read until the end weren’t satisfied .
Then there was a disturbance behind me .
“Lee Hyunsung-nim!”
“Steel Sword Lee Hyunsung?”
Lee Hyunsung blushed as he was surrounded by people .
“W-What are you doing? I’m not the Steel… I’m not that!”
“Wow, just like a real revelation . Look at those biceps!”

“Ohhh! So taut!”
Lee Hyunsung had a good-looking face and was quite popular among the
female prophets . At that time, one passing prophet showed interest in Jung
Heewon .
“Excuse, perhaps… are you Maritime Admiral Lee Jihye?”
“No . ”
“Then are you…”
“I am Jung Heewon . Why?”
“Ah, I see . ”
The disappointed prophet moved past Jung Heewon towards Lee Hyunsung .
Jung Heewon looked at the situation and spoke to me in Group Chat .
–Why… isn’t anyone interested in me?
–Heewon-ssi isn’t famous in the future .
–Che .
–So do well from now on .
I turned away from the miserable Jung Heewon . I came to the Night of the
Prophets for a reason . I couldn’t waste time talking like this .
“Where is the weapon?”
“Huh?”
“The weapon you have hidden . I will check it first . ”
“Ah, here it is . ”
The 763th prophet excitedly moved to the centre of the platform and removed
the cloth covering something . There was a big stone present .
I remembered the moment I saw the meteor shower on the roof of the theatre .
No, wait a minute .
“Is that a meteorite?”
“Haha, that’s right . At this point, Yoo Jonghyuk-nim might not know…
according to the Book of Revelation, it contained a powerful weapon . ”
“A weapon?”
“Yes! That’s correct . Maybe it is a weapon like a top ranking star relic . ”
“Doesn’t the meteorite need hatching time and can’t be used now?”
“Haha, we have a rotation that will provide magic power . It will hatch
tonight at the latest . We have been working on it for a few days…”
I became colder as I looked at this proud bastard .
A red pattern . It was nonsense . This thing shouldn’t be known until at least
the fourth regression?
“Which bastard gave you the information?”
“Huh?”
“That person who brought the meteorite to you . ”
“Oh, that… No . 1124, he was the first one…”
No . 1124? A person who stopped reading early on knew this information?
“Where is he?”
Jung Minseob looked around the place and muttered .

“Uh… I guess he hasn’t come yet . ”
The informant didn’t come . I thought for a moment before opening my mouth
.
“We have to get out of here . ”
It was a trap .
“Huh?”
“Right now . ”
This was the first time I got a cold sweat since Ways of Survival became a
reality and since meeting Yoo Jonghyuk the first time .
This was a weapon? Who was stupid enough to think like this…
I glanced around at the prophets staring at me with naive eyes . Then the
platform started vibrating .
Kukukung…!
I looked at the trembling ‘meteorite’ and stepped back . I had come here to
sweep away the prophets, only to be the one swept away .
“W-What is this?”
Jung Minseob made a stupid noise .
Dammit . The fourth scenario hadn’t even ended and the ‘disaster’ of the fifth
scenario was about to appear .
I shouted toward Jung Heewon and Lee Hyunsung .
“Run away!”
This was why I couldn’t trust those who didn’t read to the end . Due to these
damn people who got off early, today became all wrong .
Chapter 52
A red aura appeared around the meteorite and glowing lights shot all over the
platform .
“Ohh! Finally!”
A prophet screamed .
Jung Heewon and Lee Hyunsung quickly approached me .
“Run away? What…”
It was too late . The red aura spread across the platform and a faint veil
surrounded the station . Now none of the prophets would be able to leave
Anguk Station .
[The constellations protest against the excessive filtering . ]
[Many constellations’ eyes are shining at the ‘omen . ’]
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is watching the

situation with curious eyes . ]
[The constellation ‘Secretive Plotter’ is expecting your brilliant strategy . ]
The constellations were excited and sent me indirect messages .
The most dangerous situation in the world of Ways of Survival was one
where the constellations were partying .
I asked the nervous Jung Minseob, “Was No . 1124 the one who suggested
that you gather here today?”
“Huh? I don’t know . We all agreed together…”
I felt clogged up, like someone had fed me ten sweet potatoes . I couldn’t
believe things had gone this far .
–Everybody move behind me .
I paid attention the meteorite while protecting them .
–Aren’t we running away?
–We can’t go . If you look behind, you can see a ward .
–Huh? What ward?
I didn’t answer as I stared at the meteorite in the centre of the platform .
[Meteorite] was the main event in the fifth scenario . The danger sleeping
inside the meteorite would differ depending on the colour, brightness, size
and type . However, the meteorite I was looking at now was one that should
never hatch .
They seemed confused because the meteorite that gave the star relic in the
third regression was ‘bright red’…
“I wonder what star relic will appear?”
“That…”
Some prophets hadn’t noticed yet and touched the meteorite .
[An omen of the fifth main scenario has appeared . ]
Then the message popped up .
“Eh? What is this?”
“Why suddenly the main scenario…”

The surface of the meteorite cracked and a red light poured out . The first
thing the light touched was the prophet staring at the meteorite with wonder .
The body of the prophet who lost his head slowly fell to the ground like a
broken doll .
“What is going on?!”
The prophets screamed and retreated, but they were already unable to escape
the crisis .
I took the party with me as I retreated to the edge and observed the situation .
I remembered seeing this type of meteorite in Ways of Survival but it was
tricky to know what would come out .
Please, don’t let it be that ‘disaster . ’ The meteorite cracked and red lava
poured out .
The surrounding platform burned and released a bad smell . Then the
temperature of the air rose rapidly and breathing became painful .
The surrounding environment was changing . This… a lava zone? It meant…
[The 5th grade fire dragon species, ‘Lesser Dragon Igneel’ has appeared!]
“Fuck! What? The star relic…?”
Several confused prophets belatedly used skills . However, the meteorite

stretched out a long tail and caught a few escaping prophets .
“Kuaaack!”
The body of the prophet that caught by the tail suddenly burned up . Some
prophets used skills to attack the tail but their weapons started to melt .
“T-This monster…”
The meteorite was at most two metres in length, but the monster crawling out
from the gap was over five metres long .
Jung Heewon asked .
–What the hell is this?
–It is a disaster .
–Disaster?
The remainder of the meteorite split apart and a dragon species entered this
dimension .
Kuoooooh!
A violent dragon that was just born . Despite being a deteriorated version of
a hatchling, a dragon still reigned at the apex of all monsters .
A 6th grade monster could wipe out all the prophets here and this was a 5th
grade fire dragon .
“Yoo Jonghyuk-nim!”
Some of the prophets called out to me and all attention was still focused this
way .
I frowned . The incident was caused by them yet they wanted me to solve it?
“Get back to the edges . ”
Like an obedient puppy, everyone moved to a corner of the platform . The

guys who were quick were already running upstairs from the platform . But .
“Shit, there’s a ward!”
The lesser dragon was a ‘disaster . ’ In a situation where a disaster

appeared, the size of the despair was different . At least, this was the pattern
I knew .
Among Yoo Jonghyuk’s numerous regressions, he had definitely faced this

guy .
I looked at the party members .
–A hidden scenario will soon start .
–Hidden scenario?
–This is a guy who shouldn’t have come out in the fourth scenario . It has an
unusual difficulty so there will soon be an intervention .
In order to respond to this disaster, various benefits were needed in the fifth
scenario . For example, if the blue meteorite came out…
But now we had nothing . Yes, something had to be given to balance us .
[Some constellations are complaining about the unusual scenario difficulty . ]
Indeed . The next moment, sparks flew in the air and a small child-like
presence appearance .
It wasn’t a low grade dokkaebi like Bihyung . He wore a tidy suit with two
little horns on his head . He was an impressive guy with a small lump
protruding from his side pocket .
I didn’t know his name but I knew what he was . He was an intermediate
dokkaebi .
[Hrmm . This is difficult . How did you guys get this ‘root’? It was only
installed recently…]
Once his voice rang out, the movements of the lesser dragon stopped .
Indeed, it was possible for an intermediate dokkaebi to intervene in the
scenario to this level .
[A disaster woke up in the fourth scenario?]
The emergence of an intermediate dokkaebi meant that the ‘early scenarios’

had almost come to an end .
As long as he took notice of this place, I would barely be able to see the
contract benefits with Bihyung .
[Some constellations are poisonous so I can’t spare you… it is also hard to

downgrade the difficulty…]
His gaze focused on me .
“But this isn’t right! We haven’t cleared the fourth scenario!” One prophet
shouted .
I could see the prophets around him quickly covering his mouth . There was
nothing good about yelling at a dokkaebi right now .
[I have decided . I won’t downgrade the difficulty . ]
The prophets glared at the dokkaebi . There was only the sound of breathing
. They had read Ways of Survival so they would know .
The dokkaebi couldn’t overturn the laws . But they also knew this .
[Still… it won’t be interesting if you all die this way . I will use my
discretion to change the scenario content . ]
The dokkaebi was more talkative than I thought .
The lesser dragon started moving again . The red leather-covered paws hit
the floor of the platform . I avoided the scattered debris and looked at the
scenario that arrived .
[Hidden Scenario – United You Die, Scattered You Die]
Category: Hidden
Difficulty: A
Clear Conditions: Within the time limit, hunt down the ‘lesser dragon Igneel’
or survive his attacks .
Failure: Death
Hidden pieces are hidden in this mission .
A 20 minute survival mission . From the title to the contents, it was

ridiculous .
Lee Hyunsung asked .
–Do we have to hunt him?
–No, don’t even dream about it .
This disaster is a disaster for a reason . Even the real Yoo Jonghyuk couldn’t
catch a 5th grade fire dragon . I looked at the situation on the platform .
Flowing flames started pouring out .
Kwa kwa kwa kwa!
“Kuaaack!”
The prophets caught in the flames turned to ashes . The walls burned by the
flames melted and distorted terribly . He was slowly moving to this side .
“Everyone run counterclockwise!”
I opened my mouth and ran ahead of the rotation direction .
Fortunately, Jung Heewon and Lee Hyunsung followed me well . Jung

Minseob and Lee Sungkook were a bit behind but they still seemed okay .
This time, we avoided it because I knew the pattern . The problem was that
this type of attack wouldn’t always occur .
[The 5th grade fire dragon species, ‘Lesser Dragon Igneel’ is preparing the
‘Flames of Destruction’ . ]
…It had started . We somehow avoided the general attack but the crisis came
now .
“Look for a foothold . ”
“Yes?”
“Number 5… or 2 and 3! Anyway, just quickly find something that adds up to

5!”
[A hidden piece is activated . ]
[Numerical footholds are activated . ]
[Once the appropriate number of people enters the foothold, ‘Absolute

Shield’ can be activated in 10 seconds . ]
[Absolute Shield won’t activate when the number on the foothold is

exceeded . ]
The prophets all heard this system message . At the same time, footholds the
size of two pyeong appeared all over the station .
“Footholds? Ah, right!”
“There is a hidden piece!”
I looked at the moving prophets and bit my lips . The giggling constellations
reflected in my eyes . Why did many constellations protest against the
difficulty of the scenario?
It was simple . There was no fun in a story with ‘only death . ’ They didn’t
want ants being trampled by a giant . These guys wanted the ants to fight
back to survive . In order to live, the ants would even bit at their kin .
[Many constellations are watching the situation with excited eyes . ]
Damn constellation scum .
“Shit, go!”
“Kuheeok!”
The prophets, who had called each other’s numbers in a friendly manner,
now wielded their weapons against each other to fight over the footholds
with the number ‘1 . ’ Some prophets collapsed bleeding as they approached
a foothold .
The swift prophets were already stepping on the footholds, strengthening

their alertness .
I kept an eye on them . Someone had clearly planned this trap . Maybe they
were the apostles .
They knew the prophets would gather her and decided to use this opportunity
to wipe out those who stopped reading early .
It was a good idea . No matter how trivial the information, the fewer who
knew the future, the better .
Usually, the apostles would be laughing at the prophets from far away . If
they were ‘ordinary’ people .
Those who read more than 50 chapters of a boring novel weren’t normal .
They called themselves apostles and were greedy enough to control
information .
‘If they were intelligent enough to use the red meteor as a trap, wouldn’t they
know how to overcome the disaster?
If I was like this…

–Representative-nim! There is no foothold .
–There is nothing here!
Jung Heewon and Jung Minseob cried out urgently . There were no footholds
in the place where out party was located .
–Oh, there is one here! But…
The foothold that was barely found had an ominous number . Four . In other
words, only four people could survive on that foothold . But our party had
five people .
[The 5th grade fire dragon species, ‘Lesser Dragon Igneel’ is using the
A huge spark started from the centre of the platform and started to spread
throughout the station .
It was a lesser dragon’s full attack skill . The heat was enough to burn my
skin despite being so far away . If the shield wasn’t activated now, my party
would be destroyed .
“R-Representative-nim?”
Lee Sungkook and Jung Minseob trembled as they met my gaze . I grasped
the handle of Unbroken Faith .
At that moment .
“Yoo Jonghyuk-nim!”
I looked back and saw one prophet . The number ‘2’ was written on his
foothold . Despite the urgent situation, this man still looked relaxed .
“Come this way!”
This guy…? A few memories passed by quickly . I ran towards him while
shouting at the people behind him .
“Activate the shield!”
[Absolute Shield is activated!]
Kuoooooh!
Then the flames burned everything on the platform . If it had touched me just
a little bit then I would’ve melted .
“Sigh… I’m glad . ”
The man who triggered the shield at breathtaking timing sighed with relief . I
asked him, “Who are you?”
The man laughed lightly . “I’m disappointed . Have you already forgotten? I
am No . 1168 . About Asmodeus…”
I remembered . He was the one who spoke to me about Demon King

Asmodeus .
“That isn’t my question . ”
The eyes of No . 1168 shook .
I hadn’t thought about it before .
The scene of the confrontation between Demon King Asmodeus and Yoo
Jonghyuk . To be precise, the second regression Yoo Jonghyuk was one-
sidedly beaten by the demon king .
I pulled out my blade and opened my mouth .
“I will ask you again . Who are you?”
[Due to the effect of your exclusive attribute, the memory effect of some
scenes have increased . ]
A crack started to spread in this man’s relaxed expression .

Chapter 53
The self-styled No . 1168 looked at the flames beyond the shield and asked,
“My identity? What are you talking about suddenly…?”
“Have you forgotten? I have Sage’s Eyes . ”
In fact, this guy’s information wasn’t available to me .
What was the difference between an updated person and a non-updated

person? I still didn’t know the exact reason why .
But whatever the reason was, deceiving this person wasn’t difficult . It was
because he believed I was Yoo Jonghyuk .
“…I didn’t think Yoo Jonghyuk-nim would notice . ”
“You are an apostle . Right?”
“That’s right . You already knew it . ”
The fact that he said it so easily meant there were ulterior motives .
“This is a trap . Is it because of the Butterfly Effect?”
“Haha, that’s right . ”

I wondered if my words were funny as No . 1168 smiled and looked at the
other people around .
“If there are a lot of flying butterflies, unnecessary storms will happy . ”
The prophets who couldn’t find a foothold were melting like moths in the
midst of the flames . The terrible screams and the information they knew
disappeared into dust . It was the price they paid for trying to obtain a star
relic without the proper information .
“You are killing the larvae before they become butterflies . ”
“The larvae that are about to become pupa are the easiest to kill . ”
The fierce heat died down and the chemical reactions in the surrounding area
were subsiding . The Absolute Shield was soon turned off .
[After one minute, the positions of the footholds will be recreated . ]
The hidden scenario would end when footholds appeared 10 times and they
survived the attacks . We had just passed one so there were nine left .
I tried pressing against the shield with my feet . The heat was high but it was
enough to endure .
–Representative-nim!
I waved my hand to stop those running from afar .
Now wasn’t the time to take care of them .
–The attack patterns are familiar so please learn them and avoid them on
your own . I can’t take care of you right now .
The party members noticed something strange and stopped moving .
In a situation where the power of the apostles wasn’t clear, it was dangerous
to drag them with me .
No . 1168 looked at me and said, “This isn’t like what I saw in the Book of
Revelations . Is this really your third regression?”
“Shut up . Where did you get off?”
“Hrmm? You would know if you checked it yourself . ”
“I like a person who is the same on the outside . I can’t make a deal with a
person who has two different sides . ”
The apostles’ eyes widened . “How interesting . ”
“There must be a reason why you would so easily identify yourself . ”
The tail of the lesser dragon flew through the air and struck the spot where
we were . It was easy for me to avoid it with my over level 30 agility .
However, No . 1168’s astute movements were amazing .
I triggered Calm Observation that I got from Theatre Dungeon . It was a skill
I saved for those who Character List didn’t work on .
His perspiration, speed, breathing interval… The sum of his physical body
stats was around 49~50 . It was a significant level among the prophets I had
seen .
I moved behind him and he opened his mouth . “I’ll formally greet you . I’m
No . 1195 . Among the apostles, I am the 5th Apostle . ”
The number of views for Ways of Survival’s first chapter was 1,200 . If he
was 1,195, he was among the top five of the latest people to stop reading .
Then he knew about the ‘red meteorite . ’
“What is your purpose? “Do you also need my help?”
“Huhu . To save Yoo Jonghyuk-nim… what would you say to that?”
“It is more plausible than the lie about mosquitos becoming butterflies .
“Indeed, you have Lie Detection . ”

He licked his dry lips . Should I do it now?
…No . A little bit more . Just listen a bit more .
“However, I’m not lying about my desire to save Yoo Jonghyuk-nim . Things
would be difficult if you die here . The revelations will be greatly ruined . ”
“You knew I was coming . ”
“We discovered it a few hours ago . Therefore, we hurriedly revised the plan
.”
There were sparks and a few more prophets near us died . There were still
those who were hanging on . It was like they knew the patterns of the lesser
dragon . I kept an eye on those people .
“Originally, we had no plans to participate . If only you Yoo Jonghyuk-nim

wasn’t here . ”
“So?”
“Don’t you already know the answer?”
[The positions of the footholds will be created!]
My party members successful found footholds this time . The apostle and I
also found a foothold that fit two people .
To be precise, the apostle tossed the person already occupying it out with
force . The drops of blood landed on the brutal apostle . He wiped it off and
said, “We have to slay the lesser dragon . ”
Ku ku ku ku!
The Absolute Shield activated and once again blocked the flames .
Kuooooh!
Only two stages had occurred but there were less than a quarter prophets
remaining . The party members had been keeping pace but it was uncertain
how long they would last .
[A hidden piece penalty has occurred . ]
[The number of footholds created in the next turn will be reduced . ]
I spoke with narrowed eyes, “With your power alone?”
“It is possible . I have prepared enough . ”
I felt uneasy as I heard his confident voice . That reminded me, he was
shedding a single drop of sweat in this heat . A bluish chill spread over his
skin .
This was… I see . Their preparations were outstanding .
“It is the ice pill . ”
A pill that had a certain probability of appearing when a 7th grade elemental
species was hunted in the Gangseo-gu area stations . They already managed
to get their hands on this pill . It would release a powerful ice attribute for at
least 30 minutes .
In other words, they had a foundation to hurt the lesser dragon . The problem
was the attack power .
“It is impossible with you alone . ”
“Who said I was alone?”

I looked at the survivors . There were a few people I was particularly
keeping an eye on . I looked closer and saw that their bodies were covered
with a bluish chill .
“Huhu, how can I come here alone?”
I counted and there were five of them . They had committed half their power
for this operation . The five apostles must have confidence after eating the
five ice pills .
But .
“A few more people won’t make a big difference . ”
“That’s why I am seeking help . I will give an ice pill to Yoo Jonghyuk-nim if
you decide to help us . ”
“If I refuse?”
“All of Yoo Jonghyuk-nim’s party members here will die . ”
“Do you think you will be safe like that?”
“Even if we can’t take care of the lesser dragon, we can at least take care of
our bodies . ”
He was brimming with confidence . They would’ve already lost their heads
if I was the real Yoo Jonghyuk .
“Do you think I am worried about my party members? People die anyway . I
can gather other people . ”
I raised Unbroken Faith to his neck . Then he shook his head .
“Huhu, you are truly like the revelations . But you better think carefully . ”
“What do you mean?”
“By now, Yoo Jonghyuk-nim’s main base would’ve entered our hands . ”
“…What?”
“Maritime Admiral Lee Jihye, a child who uses strange abilities . And one of
the 10 Evils . It is different from the original revelation but you have made a
fairly good party . If they all die, won’t Yoo Jonghyuk-nim face problems
starting again?”
They had already investigated up to here . These bastards…
“Won’t it be worse if we take away Chungmuro Station? Right now, it is just

a proposal . But don’t think this proposal will last forever . Our group has
already completed the King’s Road scenario by taking over 10 stations . You
should know the gap between a group with a ‘king’ and a group without a
king . ”
“…”
“Perhaps the situation would already be over by now . The king will be
waiting for Yoo Jonghyuk-nim’s choice in front of Chungmuro’s flag holder .
”
…I see .
I knew their plan . These guys, they planned to hit Chungmuro from the
moment they received information I was coming to the Night of the Prophets .
“If you pledge to join us, we will promise the safety of your party as well as
our full support in the future . This is a promise on the king’s honour . ”
My heart was pounding from the precise threat . They were actually this
bold against Yoo Jonghyuk . It was rare to find this in someone who read
Ways of Survival .
“Who is your king? Where did they get off?”
“Hmm… the king dislikes being called someone who ‘got off . ’”
“So what do you call them?”

“Even if you are Yoo Jonghyuk-nim, please refrain from speaking about him
like that . He is the only one among the prophets who has read all the
revelations . He knows both Yoo Jonghyuk’s past and future . ”
…What? I was surprised for a moment but didn’t greatly panic . This was
interesting . There was another reader who read all of the novel?
Laughter emerged . It was a ridiculing laugh . It was because there

absolutely couldn’t be such a thing .
Kuooooh!
Finally, the third attack of the fire dragon was about to begin . I looked at the
apostle and quietly stepped out of the foothold .
The bewildered apostle asked as I walked forward . “Yoo Jonghyuk-nim?

What are you doing?”
The party members far away were also surprised . I waved my hands .
–Don’t worry . No matter what happens, you absolutely can’t move from
there . Understood?
I walked in the direction of the lesser dragon . It was with slow but sure
steps . The fire dragon stared ferociously at me as it prepared the Flames of
Destruction .
“What are you doing?! Come back!”
The apostle behind me hastily exclaimed . I turned around and smiled at him
.
“Did the king tell you about this future?”
As I listened to him, I kept thinking . These guys shouldn’t be alive . But

they had a ‘strategy’ and I couldn’t kill them all by myself . If so… I laughed
and continued talking .
“You guys, have you forgotten what my stigma is?”

If I was them . What would they ‘fear’ the most right now?
“I’m not afraid of death . I can just start over again . ”
The answer was simple . They believed I was Yoo Jonghyuk . If that was
the case…
“I wonder . What will the effect be on you? You are unusual presences in this
turn . ” The most ‘fearful’ thing to them was what I feared most . “If I die
here, will you exist in the next turn? Or will you end with this world?”
They didn’t want Yoo Jonghyuk to die .
“If you really read the revelations, you should know the answer right?”
The apostles’ faces paled . There were times when it was easier to handle
those who used their heads .
“Yoo Jonghyuk!”
The five apostles moved from the footholds and started to run towards me . I
knew it . No matter how unconcerned they pretended to be, they were people
who ‘got off’ and were caught up in this scenario .
What would happen to them in a world where the protagonist was

dead? They didn’t know .
“Catch him quickly!”
Just like me .
The moment that flames burst out from the centre of the platform, I exploded
all the strength in my muscles and ran towards the legs of the dragon . Then I
put my flag into the flag holder of Anguk Station located there .
[You have occupied Anguk Station . ]

History and Culture Park, Dongdaemun, Dongmyo, Sindang Station,
Cheonggu Station, Yaksu Station, Sinseol-dong Station, Anguk Station]
[The achievement points of the brown flag are rising . ]
[You have occupied 10 stations!]
[The hidden scenario – ‘King’s Road’ has been achieved . ]
[Depending on the path you walk, you will receive a new ‘king’ attribute] .
King of Arrogance and Hypocrisy King of Solitude and Taste King of No

Killing ····· .
I replied without reading the rising options .
“King of No Killing . ”
[The new attribute, King of No Killing has been obtained!]
This was enough . I hadn’t wanted to do this but it was necessary to get rid
of the people here .
The apostles discovered the flames and hurried back to the footholds .
However, it was already too late .
“You should’ve been careful . You only have one life . ”
The wave of flames covered them . It was an attack that couldn’t be endured
even if they ate the ice pill .
[The durability of the External Enhanced Suit has decreased dramatically . ]
[The durability of the External Enhanced Suit has run out . ]
My vision soon became dim . There was the feeling of flesh being burnt and
I lost consciousness .
[You have died . ]
A moment later, a system message was heard .
[The privilege of the King of No Killing is activated . ]

Chapter 54
Episode 12 – First Person Protagonist’s Point of View (1)
One of the most painful deaths in the world was burning to death and I had
just experienced it . The neurons in my brain seemed to emit light at once .
[The exclusive skill ‘Fourth Wall’ has attenuated the mental pain . ]
The pain was slowly reduced . It was once again the Fourth Wall . I always
felt strange when I escaped from trouble with the help of this skill .
Ways of Survival had become a reality and I was living in it . Then… what
was this ‘wall’ that I felt every time?
····· .
No, these thoughts were futile . I was safe thanks to the attribute ‘King of No
Killing’ and had to move again .
It was an attribute that could be gained only when the conditions of King of
No Killing was met . Unlike its name, the privilege of the attribute was more
like ‘immortality’ than ‘no death . ’ It was conditional but…
In any case, I would soon return to my flesh . At least that was what I thought
.
[Due to a conflict error with your exclusive skill, the privilege of King of No
Killing would be delayed . ]
Huh? A skill conflict error?
[Thanks to your death, your consciousness has been completely liberated

from the constraints of your body . ]
[Exclusive skill, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint stage 3 has been
activated!]
I was overcome with a dizzy feeling . No, wait a minute . What was
happening this time?
「 “Damn, if only it wasn’t him . ” 」
The dizziness flooded in and my vision brightened . Then I was watching a

‘scene . ’
「 Gong Pildu licked his lips as he observed the people around the platform .
Now he couldn’t run away . He thought about it but he knew better than
anyone that he didn’t have the courage to do so .
“Um… Dokja hyung . ”
There was a weight pressing against his knee and Gong Pildu looked down .
It was a boy around 10 years or so . There was a boy sleeping on his thigh .
“Why am I like this…?”
Gong Pildu wondered as he looked down at the sleepy Lee Gilyoung . His
old memories surfaced . A young child . Lee Gilyoung was his daughter’s
age .
He shook his head and sighed .
–Pildu-ssi, we should stop now…
–Daddy . How long are you going to keep talking about land?
There was a time when he was the breadwinner of the family .
He earned money to feed his family and buy land . If he was lucky, he would
become a landlord and then get tenants…
Finally, he became a ‘big investor’ in Chungmuro but it didn’t take long to

find out that he couldn’t keep his small family .
“Isn’t this surprisingly okay? You get along well with people . ”
He looked up to see a beauty with a nice face . Yoo Sangah . Two days ago,
this woman had become the deputy of Chungmuro .
“Quickly stop talking nonsense . ”
“You were smiling just now…”
Gong Pildu made a look of distaste . Yoo Sangah sat down hesitantly next to
Gong Pildu .
“Ahjusssi, how many times did you buy land?”
“What?”
“When I look at the people in the Landlord Alliance, only you are the one
with the ‘Land Owner’ attribute . ”
“…It isn’t good to have a lot of land . It needs to be good land . You are
naive . ”
“Then what is good land?”
“Expensive land is good land . ”
“What type of land is expensive?”
“It is land that many people want . ”
“Was your land like that?”
“Yes . ”
It wasn’t land that he wanted .
Gong Pildu looked into Yoo Sangah’s eyes . This woman’s curiosity had an
oddly sharp corner . She was smiling on the outside but he couldn’t help
feeling uncomfortable .
Duduk . Duk . Duk .
Then a sound was heard in the distance . Yoo Sangah’s expression hardened
while Lee Gilyoung woke up in a flash from where he was sleeping on Gong
Pildu’s knees . The antennae of the cockroach on his back shook .
Ku ku ku ku!
Line 4, the tunnel from Hoehyeong . Something was coming this way . Yoo
Sangah stood up while Gong Pildu used a skill .
[The character ‘Gong Pildu’ has activated ‘Armed Zone Lv . 8!]
Gong Pildu bit his lips . This might be an intuition only rich land owners got
. There was something like that .
“Hey! Huddle up!”
It was the feeling of someone trying to take away his land .
Dududududu!
Gong Pildu turrets fired all at once into the darkness and something fell .
They were ground rats .
“The enemy! Gather around Gong Pildu-ssi! We will go with the large-scale
exercise we practiced in the morning!”
Yoo Sangah called out and the people scattered on the platform ran .
“Group A is near the turrets, group B will be at the centre of the gunfire and
group C will be protecting Gong Pildu-ssi!”
The people moved in the orderly ranks that they had practiced in advance .
The ground rats collapsed due to the people’s quick response . It was much
easier than when Emergency Defense was taking place .
As the dozens of ground rats collapsed on the ground, the same thought
entered the minds of the Chungmuro members . It was easy . It truly was
worth everyone cooperating .
Then they heard a voice from the tunnel .
“As expected, Hamelin’s Flute isn’t enough?”
“How can the 9th grade species compare to a place eaten by Yoo Jonghyuk?”
A group of people appeared from the darkness . Four men and one woman .
Gong Pildu’s expression hardened . He didn’t know the reason . However,

one thing was for certain . These guys were different from the ones they had
dealt with so far .
“Dammit… quickly call the samurai girl!”
“I am already here . ” There was a cold feeling as Lee Jihye came down from
where she had been . “And don’t call me a samurai . If you don’t want to get
beaten up . ”
Despite the grumpy answer, Gong Pildu felt a bit calmer . Lee Jihye was a
great power . Yet Gong Pildu still felt uneasy . He was anxious and growled
like a frightened beast .
“Who are you? Where did you come from?”
“It is real . The Maritime Admiral and Armed Fortress Master has become a
team . ”
It wasn’t an answer that came back but words that were close to mocking .
Gong Pildu asked, “What nonsense are you saying? Quickly go back .
Otherwise I will shoot to kill!”
However, the five men and women didn’t look at Gong Pildu . They just
continued talking to each other .
“Who is on the dragon side?”

“Numbers 5, 6, 8 and 9 . They aren’t apostles but they are pretty good .
“With the exception of the one outside Seoul, there are five of us left . ”
“The five of us are enough . Quickly sweep them away . ”
The first one who came forward was a man in his 30s with a bulging belly .
He was a man with the number ‘7’ on his shoulders . He had thick eyebrows
and looked at Lee Jihye’s white legs like they were to his taste .
“I will take the Maritime Admiral . She isn’t a big deal without the sea . ”
“What are you bastards saying?”
Lee Jihye cried out sharply and rushed forward . Gong Pildu realized it
couldn’t be helped and infused magic power into the turrets .
“Damn, just go to hell!”
Dududududu!
The man with a ‘4’ on his cloak laughed .
“As expected from one of the Ten Evils . If we came a bit later, we would’ve
been swept away . ”
“Numbers 3 and 4 . You two take Gong Pildu . Be vigilant and attack the
turrets one by one . ”
The man with a ‘3’ on his forehead nodded .
“Yes… I understand . One of the 10 Evils can be handled by both of us . ”
“Number 2, you handle the rest . ”
The woman with a ‘2’ on her cheek frowned . She was holding a small flute
in her hand .
“Why do I have to handle such petty reason?”
“It is the most appropriate for you . ”
“What are you going to do?”
Then the man with a ‘1’ on the dark cloak opened his mouth .
“I will be taking the flag holder . ” 」
The moment of immersion was broken and consciousness returned . Now it

all made sense .
Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint . I had a similar experience the last time I

was in the ichthyosaur’s stomach . At that time, I saw Yoo Jonghyuk .
By the way, it was amazing . I thought I had prepared for the apostles but it
wasn’t enough . I was able to guess their thoroughness just from the items
they brought .
There was Hamelin’s Flute that could control the ground rats and the Magic
Power Bullet Shield that could defend against Gong Pildu’s attack .
They really wanted to capture Chungmuro, obtain Yoo Jonghyuk and devour
this world .
But it wouldn’t be so easy .
「 “W-What? Was the Maritime Admiral this strong in the beginning? Hey,
isn’t something wrong?”
It was the 7th Apostle who cried out first .
Lee Jihye’s sharp sword pushed the 7th Apostle back little by little . It was
natural . The current Lee Jihye was much stronger than the Lee Jihye in the
original ‘third turn . ’
“Damn, why are these two turrets so hard?”

Number 3 and 4 were in trouble .
The 2nd Apostle playing Hamelin’s Flute was also struggling due to Yoo
Sangah’s Binding Thread and Lee Gilyoung’s Mjolnir’s Thunder .
In the end, it was the 1st Apostle who came forward . He frowned before
pulling something out and lighting it . Then he threw it at the Chungmuro
party .
Kwaaaaang―! 」
There was a loud roar and Chungmuro’s platform was covered with
explosions . I was startled .
…This son of a bitch?
[Mass Destruction Magic Bullet]
It was hard to deal huge damage to top monsters but against humans, it was
the most powerful weapon of mass destruction .
It was a weapon that could be made with some items that appeared in the
Gangseo and Gangnam areas, as well as some items bought from the
Dokkaebi Bag .
Then he was the ‘king’ of the apostles . The purple flag on his back proved it
.
The dust settled down, revealing the Chungmuro platform . My chest was
becoming stuffy . If the apostles had this then the situation was unfavourable
.
The dust cleared and the fallen Chungmuro group members were seen .
People were coughing up blood .
Yoo Sangah and Lee Gilyoung were lying on their floor . Even Gong Pildu
couldn’t completely avoid getting injured despite using Protective Wall .
「 “Phew, now it looks good . Right?”

The 7th Apostle grabbed Lee Jihye’s head while her uniform was torn . She
was in the front and received the biggest blow from the explosion .
“Aren’t you just a supporting actor, huh?”
“Bastards…cough!” Lee Jihye screamed as she was punched in the stomach .
“Can I have this gurl?”
“What will you do with her? There is no time . ”
“What will I do? Looking back, isn’t she destined to follow the main
character and be miserable? Then I would rather…” 」
Lee Jihye’s small body shook in the air like a rag doll . Her lips were
trembling . She was staring at me .
「 He…lp…me . 」
Impulsive anger filled my head . It was unlike me . Lee Jihye was clearly
just a ‘character . ’
[The exclusive skill, ‘Fourth Wall’ is activated!]
[Excessive immersion has restricted some of the features of Fourth Wall . ]
I was too immersed . I became dizzy and nauseous .
[Excessive immersion lads to a profound increase in the proficiency of

Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint . ]
[Changing your viewpoint to first person . ]
My consciousness narrowed and stretched like a rubber band . Then I

opened my eyes . I was really in Chungmuro .
…How? Lee Jihye was looking at me with shaky eyes . It wasn’t just her .
At this moment, everyone on the platform was watching me .
My field of view moved slowly . I walked towards Lee Jihye . To be exact,
my body was moving regardless of my will .
One step, another step . Slowly but steadily, I was closing the distance to her
.
The 7th Apostle frowned and asked, “You are…?”
I was uncomfortable, like I was wearing clothes that didn’t fit my body . The
height of my gaze was different from usual as well as my five senses .
At this moment, I realized who ‘I’ was . I couldn’t help laughing .
I disliked it . I really disliked it .
Lee Jihye’s lips moved a little bit .
“Ah…”
My hand gripped the hilt of the sword like it was something I had done
millions of times .
The grip of my fingers was strange . It was natural and beautiful . I was
thrilled with the fantastic feeling that I felt for the first time in my life .
The blade moved silently . No one could see anything .
Just . It went through something . Something was cut off . Something fell to
the ground .
Some people were shocked while other people’s mouths dropped open .
The 7th Apostle holding onto Lee Jihye slowly sank down . Blood gushed
from his neck . My hands moved and I caught the falling body of Lee Jihye .
“Ah, ah…”
I lightly placed Lee Jihye down on the platform . I raised my eyes and saw
the apostles looking this way . The first one to speak was the 3rd Apostle .
“You… who are you?”
How funny . It was a stupid question . I slowly opened my mouth . It was

like I was this guy from the start .
“I am Yoo Jonghyuk . ”
The coldest and loneliest voice in the world . The sleeping prince had
finally woken up from his deep sleep .
“And you shall die here . ”
Now Chungmuro would be safe .
My consciousness escaped from Yoo Jonghyuk’s body and slowly returned to

its original body .
[Exclusive skill, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint stage 3 has been turned off
.]
[The skill conflict error is normalized . ]
[The delayed privilege of the King of No Killing has reappeared . ]
[Your body is resurrected from death . ]

Chapter 55
[The recreation of your flesh has begun . ]
Just like falling paint spread out, my vision slowly cleared . The surrounding
contrast and saturation were unclear . By bones, capillaries, digestive and
respiratory tract and my whole eyes regenerated . My senses were confused
because they still hadn’t found their place .
In any case, I could rest assured about Chungmuro .
No matter how strong the apostles were, they wouldn’t be able to defeat Yoo
Jonghyuk who was stronger than the original .
By the way… it was a truly unique experience . I shared a first person point
of view with Yoo Jonghyuk . If possible, I didn’t want to do it again .
[The exclusive skill ‘Fourth Wall’ offsets the mental shock caused by your
death . ]
[Compensation is being prepared for the Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint

stage 3 . [
…Usage compensation?
I could see Jung Heewon shouting from afar . Her face was astounded as Lee
Hyunsung held onto her . Jung Minseob and Lee Sungkook were in shock
when they looked over here .
Fortunately, they were all safe . I wasn’t too late .
“Dokja-ssi!”
Jung Heewon forgot and cried out my name .

Kyaooooh!
In fact, there was no need to hide it anymore . Air flowed into my newly
created lungs . There was still the merciless lesser dragon in the vicinity .
“As expected from Yoo Jonghyuk-nim!”
“Did he use a divine restoration pill?”
These cries came from the few prophets who had survived . Of course, I
didn’t have a divine recovery .
Reviving from death was completely different to recovering from a serious

wound .
[The benefits of the King of No Killing has been completed . ]
[100 karma points have been consumed . ]
[The wastes of your flesh have been completely removed and the
performance of your body has increased . ]
[Physique and magic power has increased by 1 each . ]
There was even a resurrection bonus . This was why ‘King of No Killing’
was a scam . In all of Ways of Survival, Selena Kim of the United States
was the only one who obtained this attribute .
[Current karma points: 0/100]
[Fill up the points for your next resurrection . ]
[One karma point will be obtained every time you save someone’s life . ]
The privilege of the King of No Killing was ‘resurrection . ’ Of course, it

wasn’t unconditionally resurrection . Karma points were necessary . It was
fortunate that the first resurrection started with 100 points .
Kyaooooh!
I couldn’t die as soon as I revived . Since my points had fallen to 0, the

resurrection privilege couldn’t be used for a while .
I looked around and saw the number ‘2’ written on a foothold . The other
people were already standing on a foothold .
“Hyunsung-ssi, go over there! We’ll go to the next one!”
Lee Hyunsung rushed towards me at Jung Heewon’s quick judgement . Lee

Hyunsung arrived and opened his mouth while sweating .
“Dokja-ssi, are you okay?”
“Just take a look . ”
“…I thought my eyes were mistaken for a while . ”
I didn’t have time to explain in detail how it was possible .
[Absolute Shield is activated!]
The Flames of Destruction burned in front of my eyes . I spoke to Lee

Hyunsung, who was looking at me like I was Jesus .
“Hyunsung-ssi, do you have anything for me to wear? A poncho or…”
“I might be a soldier but… ah . ”
Lee Hyunsung belatedly recognized the situation and looked at my body .

The resurrection was good except for one thing . The external suit had
melted and most of the items I picked up were destroyed .
In other words, I was now naked .
“…No, that’s okay . ” I muttered .

Lee Hyunsung had raised his hand to his waist and now he returned it to his
original position .
No matter how strong a person, this sense of sacrifice was too much . In any
case, I didn’t need clothes but the items that fell .
Even the Flames of Destruction couldn’t dissolve star relics or scenario

items . In fact, Unbroken Faith was rolling around the lesser dragon’s legs
and the brown flag was also on the ground . It was a location where other
people couldn’t easily pick them up .
As soon as the shield was lifted, people started to run from far away . The
one who ran first was Jung Heewon .
“Dokja-ssi!”
Jung Heewon’s expression gradually stiffened as she ran towards me .
[The constellation ‘Abyssal Black Flame Dragon’ is looking at the black

flame dragon . ]
I felt her gaze covering my shoulders and back before she looked away .
“I didn’t see anything so don’t worry . Is now the time to care about that?”
I reflexively shrank back at the words . Then a poncho covered my body .

Looking closer, it was a big one .
[Samyeongdang’s Straw Mat]
Jung Heewon handed it over to me .
“Thank you, Jung Heewon-ssi . ”
I was very thankful to her right now .
[The constellation ‘Bald General of Justice’ is a little sad . ]
“Let’s move . ”
Kyaooooh!
The lesser dragon Igneel’s physical movement stage had begun . We once
again moved counterclockwise and avoided the attack .
Jung Heewon and Lee Hyunsung ran ahead of me . They seemed to care
about the ‘black flame dragon’ dangling from my lower body . The straw
mat was more uneven than I thought and didn’t cover the front .
Jung Minseob ran without noticing and asked, “What now representative? All
the apostles have died…”
As Jung Minseob said, I didn’t see any remaining apostles .
The proof was that their ice pills were rolling around the areas where they
died . They were items with a long digestion time and didn’t melt in the
flames .
A dragon’s paw flew through the air .
“Kyaaak!”
Two prophets running behind the party were crushed .
I ran to the centre of the platform and grabbed Unbroken Faith and the brown
flag .
[You have recovered the brown flag . ]
[You can use the flag’s abilities . ]
I looked around and it was only my party members remaining . As I was

thinking, the time for the footholds to be activated had already come .
[Numerical footholds are activated . ]
“Gather!”
Fortunately, a foothold with the number ‘5’ was activated . The problem was
that there was only one active foothold this time .
The intermediate dokkaebi’s voice could be heard in the air .
[Huhu, you are still holding up well . But will that luck continue?]
Next time, the number on the foothold might be three or four . If so, someone
in the party would surely die . If it was six…
[Absolute Shield is activated . ]
We barely made it with 10 seconds to spare . I had to think of this as the last
time .
“Phew… this bastard . Dokja-ssi, what do we do?”
Lee Hyunsung and Jung Heewon were exhausted . It was natural since they
had ran dozens of times in an environment where it was hard to breathe .
“I think we should fight . ”
“Can we catch it?”
“It isn’t impossible . ”
I pointed to the ice pills rolling around on the floor . The number was
exactly a match for the members of our party . If we ate the items that the
apostles prepared, it wasn’t impossible to damage the lesser dragon . The
question was if we could kill it before the next full attack began .
[Absolute Shield will be released . ]
“Run! Pick up the pills that have dropped on the ground!”
The party members popped out as I yelled .

[4,100 coins have been invested in magic power . ]
[Your soul is attuned to the world!]
In order to get rid of the lesser dragon as quickly as possible, I needed to

raise my magic power instead of my strength .
I picked up an ice pill and swallowed it .
[The ice property has temporarily opened . ]
[40% ice damage is added . ]
Now the only thing left was to inflict damage . What should I do? There was
a limit to charging recklessly .
Lee Hyunsung had Great Mountain Smash but he lacked agility . Jung
Heewon had excellent agility but she lacked a powerful finishing blow .
It would be good if we attacked a weak spot . Was it something that

Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint could point out? Ah, that reminded me…
[Exclusive skill, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint is already in use . ]
[The compensation for the exclusive skill, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint

stage 3 is available . ]
I used the reward .
[You have experienced the first person protoganist’s point of view . ]
[You can take one of the protagonist’s skills . ]
…What?
I was too puzzled to see the flying paw of the lesser dragon . Jung Heewon’s
body pushed against mine and the paw landed where I used to be .
Kwaang!
“Why are you freezing?”
Jung Heewon cried out but I couldn’t easily answer . I could take one of the
protagonist’s skills . This meant I could get one of Yoo Jonghyuk’s skills .
[Presenting the list of available skills . ]
Oho, I got a choice?
Now that I had eaten the ice pill, what if I could get one of Yoo Jonghyuk’s
skills?
If I could obtain something like Strong Self-Defense or Breaking the Sky

Sword…!
[Please select a skill to acquire . ]
Cold Resistance Fire Resistance Lie Detection .
…Shit, it was like this .
Things couldn’t be resolved so easily . I liked Lie Detection the most among
the available skills, but it was useless for me right now .
The most useful thing for this situation was Fire Resistance…
Kuoooooh!
The lesser dragon roared and breathed out fire . Once this action was over,
the Flames of Destruction phase would being .
Let me think . I was a ‘reader . ’ There would be an answer in what I had

read .
[Due to the effect of your exclusive attribute, the memories from the books
you have read will increase . ]
The pages flashed in my head . The lesser dragon’s attacls . There was
some information in the 12th, 14th and 17th regressions . Now these things
were given to me .
“Dokja-ssi, quickly…!”
I slowly closed my eyes .
Then .
“Cold Resistance . ”
I decided .
[The skill Cold Resistance is now available to be used . ]
I turned to the others and shouted .
“Jung Heewon-ssi, Lee Hyunsung-ssi! Have you eaten your ice pills yet?
Give all of them to me . ”
“Huh?”
“Lee Sungkook, Jung Minseob! You too!”
Jung Minseob’s eyes widened just as he was about to put the ice pill in his
mouth .
“Quickly!”
“Ah, yes!”
I quickly received the four ice pills . I avoided the flames and poured all of
the pills into my mouth . I was certain . This was for the best .
[You have taken an ice pill . ]
[The attribute overlay effect of the ice pill will increase the attribute damage
.]
[200% ice damage is added . ]
[The chill of your heart engulfs your entire body . ]
I would’ve never done this in a normal situation . The ice pill was actually a
type of poison . Eating just one would make you feel like you were standing
naked in the middle of winter .
It meant that I should usually only take one .
[The exclusive skill ‘Cold Resistance Lv . 5’ has protected you . ]
The skill I gained from Yoo Jonghyuk started at level 5 .
“Everyone come behind me!”
I shouted as I held the handle of my sword . Perhaps it was due to the

memories when I was Yoo Jonghyuk . The feeling I got when I grasped the
sword subtly changed .
Kiiing!
[The ether property is converted to ‘darkness . ’]
[The effect of the ice pill will add ‘frost’ to the ether property . ]
The ether blade became a dark blue . It was due to the overlay of ice and
darkness .
Chwaaaaak!
The dark blue ether blade started to hit the flames . I exploded all my muscle
strength and ran to the lesser dragon .
Now it was an all out battle .

[The stigma ‘Song of the Sword’ has been used . ]
.]
The buff ability varied according to the verse of the Song of the Sword .
Please don’t let it be a strange verse .
「 In the night, a god appeared in his dream and said, “You will win big if
you do this . Otherwise, you will lose . ” 」
I wanted a different verse when different colours appeared on the lesser

dragon’s body . Most of them were green but there were parts that looked a
toxic red .
[The constellation ‘Maritime War God’ is supporting your battle . ]
I realized the meaning of the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare . I see . These
were the weak points .
I ran through the fire and swung my sword at the lesser dragon’s head . The
first point was pale red .
Kyaaaah!
It floundered while I cut the Achilles tendon of its hind legs . The second
was dark red .
Kyaaaak!
I jumped to avoid the tail and its paw swung towards me .
Peeeeok!
[The shield effect of the brown flag is activated . ]
The flames couldn’t be blocked but the shield could endure a few ordinary
attacks .
I ran as it roared and stabbed my blade .
Puok!
It was at a red light on its chest .
Kyaaaack!
The lesser dragon started to wince .
The shield of the brown flag was instantly destroyed and flames started to
gather at its mouth .
The attack phase was finally starting . Now I had no shield . I used all my
magic power and the elongated ether blade struck its chest . I swung and
swung again .
The explosive ice damage hit its chest . But it still didn’t fall .
Kuaaaaaah!
Just a bit more .
Kyaaaak!
A bit more…
The flames burned in front of me . I would die once they struck me . I could
hear the calls of the party members in the distance . I listened to the calls and
swung my sword without backing down .
I could do it . My calculations weren’t wrong . I was a ‘reader . ’ If I had

been Yoo Jonghyuk…
A sharp sense of emotion came as I wielded the sword in a trance . Yoo
Jonghyuk’s sword was invisible and silent . The sensation was strongly
embedded in me .
I grabbed the hilt with all my strength . I recalled the feeling of that moment
with my senses .
At least once . If I could iminate even a bit of that ‘one sword . ’
Kuooooh!
The sword moved and I heard something burst . It was the sound of flesh
exploding .
The blood of the lesser dragon soaked my eyes and its body parts flew
through the air .
After rolling around in the high-temperature dust, I vomited up all the

congested parts .
I shook my head to regain my vision . I staggered as I barely got up . I was

staring into the lesser dragon’s eyes . I was taken aback and shook . It
seemed that the burning Flames of Destruction had quietly turned off . The
huge eyelids blinked once before it slowly backed away .
Kuuong!
The Blade of Belief was crying out silently from what it was stabbed into the
dragon’s heart .
[You are the first to kill the disaster ‘Lesser Dragon Igneel’ . ]
[You are the first to contribute to clearing the fifth main scenario . ]
[An impossible feat has been accomplished . ]
The power slowly went out of my body . There was no power in my

clenched fists . I gaped for breath as I sat down .
It was a reckless challenge . This time I really almost died .
[The compensation settlement will take some time due to the impossible
achievement . ]
[Some low-grade dokkaebi have requested a ‘plausibility’ request from the

Administration Bureau . ]
The intermediate dokkaebi was staring down at me quietly .
Anyway, now was the time for sweet rewards .

Chapter 56
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ applauds your spirit!]
[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ praises your courage!]
[The constellation ‘Secretive Plotter’ is curious about your tactics . ]
···· .
[Some constellations are greatly impressed by your performance . ]
I frowned as the indirect messages poured in without a filter . No one

disliked praise . However, dozens of praises pouring in at once was too
much .
Where did Bihyung go and why didn’t he manage the messages? Ah… he
would’ve been called by the Administrator Bureau right now .
There was no compensation for the hidden scenario and the intermediate
dokkaebi disappeared without saying something .
By the way, the total number of sponsored coins was 20,000 coins… The
‘minority channels’ were different from the ‘large channels .
I quickly looked at the fire dragon’s body and pulled out the core .
[5th grade Fire Dragon’s Core]
A core surrounded by a soft red light . The quality of the core that came out
from the disaster was unusual .
It was deteriorated but it was still a dragon . There were many beneficial
parts . For example, the bones and leather . It could be processed by a good
blacksmith or exchanged .
I looked down at the body of the fire dragon . I had caught a disaster but to
only obtain this much…
Then there was a sudden pain from my back as well as a cheerful voice .
“Dokja-ssi, what game character are you?”
I turned around and saw Jung Heewon standing behind me .
A cough came out .
“…My physical state is so bad right now that I will die from one hit from you
.”
“You will live even if you are killed . ”
“That isn’t necessarily the case . ”
I expected Jung Heewon to ask but she was somewhat quiet . I realized that
she was greatly shocked when I died .
She seemed to have cried… no, Jung Heewon wasn’t crying . She lowered
her voice like she was conscious of the other party members .
“…Did you know this and acted?”
“Not everything…”
“I really thought you were dead!”
“But I survived . ”
Once again, her strong palm slapped against my back . Lee Hyunsung came
running out late .
“Dokja-ssi! Are you okay?”
“Yes, I’m fine . ”
Lee Sungkook and Jung Minseob were far away and came together . In fact, I
wanted these guys to die here but they were really lucky . Well, they were in
my group now so I could control them at any time . But…
Silence fell as everyone stared at me . I sighed and said, “…You can ask one
by one . What are your questions?”
A sudden hearing began .
***
“Resurrection is a new privilege I have gained . It isn’t due to my sponsor . ”
I moderately avoided the difficult information and only told them what I
thought they needed to know . Jung Heewon muttered with a dumbfounded
expression .
“Resurrection every time you save someone… isn’t this a scam?”
“It is one resurrection per one hundred people but a scam is a scam . ”
I honestly admitted it . However, the King of No Killing also had a fatal

weakness .
As long as I had this attribute, I couldn’t ‘directly’ take the life of another
person .
It wasn’t a problem to injure, oppress or make them unable to fight, but he

couldn’t kill them . The King of No Killing would be deprived of his throne
when he killed a person .
Of course, I didn’t talk about these things . No good would come from it
being known .
“You have to work hard to save people in the future . ”

“In some cases, people need to be killed…”
“Don’t worry . I’ll kill them for you . ”
Jung Heewon stated in a confident voice .
In fact, I was able to choose the King of No Killing with ease because of
Jung Heewon . It was the reason why I raised the Judge of Destruction in the
first place .
It wasn’t a big problem to keep the King of No Killing until the middle
scenarios, although there might be frustrating moments when playing solo .
As time went by, there would be more fraudulent attributes . I got a good
attribute in the beginning so it would be hard to miss the timing to change it .
“But this is really like a fantasy novel . Now you have all types of
abilities…”
Lee Sungkook, Jung Minseob and Lee Hyunsung were watching . I

intentionally stared at them . It was a warning to Jung Heewon not to say
anything .
She accepted it and Lee Sungkook opened his mouth .
“What did it feel like when you died?”
“…It was terrible of course . ”
I wanted to ask why he asked this but Lee Sungkook spoke again in a serious
voice . “Honestly, I was a bit scared when I saw you rising alive again . ”
“You are scared?”
“Yes . Strictly speaking, your entire body disappeared and was restored .
Common sense says that such a thing can’t happened . I don’t know what the
principle of this world is but if your existence can be duplicated in the
entirety… you might not have been ‘resurrected’ but ‘cloned . ’”
He spoke a creepy story in a calm voice . It was something I never thought
about…
It reminded me that this guy’s attribute was ‘Hypnotist . ’
…Wasn’t he interesting?
Jung Heewon started scolding him, “Have you been watching too many
movies?”
“This is an important matter . If there is no continuity between your death and

resurrection, there is no guarantee that pre-death Representative-nim is the
same person as post-resurrection Representative-nim . ”
They were difficult words . Several memories crossed my mind . This brat,
was he the one who got offended by the pedantic prologue?
“You have a very quaint idea but… there is no need to worry . I was still
conscious after my death . Strictly speaking, it wasn’t a real death . ”
“Did you experience a soul state?”
“I don’t know if it can be called a soul but…”
I felt a bit of unease as I talked . Ways of Survival was a world created by

the author .
This world became a reality . A world in which the soul wasn’t proven now
became a world in which the soul was taken for granted .
In such a world, what was ‘my’ existence? Me, my soul . Did it exist from
the beginning? Or was I party of the story that the author made?
I shook my head . Now wasn’t the time to be thinking about this .
“In any case, are the useless questions over?”
“Ah, can I ask one more question?”

“What?”
“Why are you suddenly using honorifics with me and Minseob…”
“My Yoo Jonghyuk concept is over . ”
Lee Sungkook made a surprised expression as he belatedly realized .
“Eh, come to think about it…”
I didn’t need to hear his words . The concept of over but their treatment
wouldn’t dramatically change . I reached out a hand towards Lee Sungkook .
“Give me your smartphone . ”
“Yes?”
“I want a phone . ”
Lee Sungkook stuck out his phone . It was a good model . It was better than
what I used .
“Can I have this?”
“…Wasn’t the Yoo Jonghyuk concept finished?”
“This is my original concept . ”
Lee Sungkook was on the verge of tears .
“Everybody rest . I have to look at something for a while . We will move in

10 minutes . You can also collect the items . ”
The party members gathered the items scattered all over the place while I
used the smartphone to access the Internet .
I pretended to be unconcerned but I was actually a little nervous .
[The hidden scenario compensation settlement will be delayed . ]

[The ‘plausibility’ request is currently underway at the Administration
Bureau . ]
It was due to these messages .
The plausibility judgment . This was why the coins compensation from the
hidden scenario weren’t received .
I wanted to check the relevant parts in Ways of Survival but my smartphone

was burned .
It was a mistake that wasn’t like me . This was ominous . What if the mail
sent by the author was erased…?
At this moment, a message appeared on the screen of my smartphone .
[Synching to a new device is available . ]
[Do you still want to proceed with the sync?]
…What is this?
I pressed OK, the download of the file proceeded and a new file was created
on the background screen .
[Three Ways to Survive in a Ruined
World . TXT
I see . There was this . Indeed, a file that couldn’t be read by the dokkaebis
or constellations couldn’t disappear so easily .
I looked at Lee Sungkook and Jung Minseob collecting the items . I suddenly
wondered . Would they be able to read this? Still… I should be careful as
possible .
I opened up Ways of Survival and started to read .

[Your reading speed has increased due to the effect of the exclusive attribute
.]
I found the ‘plausibility’ request that took place during Yoo Jonghyuk’s 6th
regression .
「 The intermediate dokkaebi of the Seoul Bureau ‘Baram’ frowned upon

reading the scenario in front of him . (TL: Baram=Wind)
The top of the document had the name ‘Regressor Yoo Jonghyuk . ’
‘A regressor… damn . The dokkaebis and constellations noticed quickly…’
Baram looked over at the dokkaebis . No senior dokkaebis or great

dokkaebis could be seen .
It was natural . This was a ‘plausibility request’ that occurred at the level of
a local dome . The principle was that the world of the district should be
solved in the district . Baram asked the nervous looking dokkaebis .
“Who petitioned the bureau?”
“Aooni of Japan . ”
“Why is he worrying about a foreigner instead of his own country? Doesn’t

he have any business?”
“There is a lot of fierce fighting between the low grade dokkaebis these
days…”
Baram frowned .
Certainly, according to the report, it was worth doing a plausibility request

for ‘Yoo Jonghyuk . ’
There was also a lot of important information that was automatically filtered
from the beginning .
In addition, the skill Sage’s Eyes meant that some items couldn’t be accessed
by the system . The data survey required the help of a higher level
administration .
Baram sighed and covered up the report .
“It’s okay . This guy is someone who has received permission from my
superiors . Leave him alone . ”
“Is it okay? The aftermath…”
“He has a sponsor that we can’t afford to go against . ”
“We can’t go against a single constellation? What if the constellation

alliance…”
Baram laughed .
“How can you lecture me? Do you know who his sponsor is?”
“T-That’s not it . ”
“It will soon be the fifth scenario so take care of it . The plausibility will be
gradually offset as the scenario progresses . ”
The atmosphere suddenly became cold and he said to the intermediate

dokkaebi .
“Don’t you have work to do these days?”
“Uh…!”
“Why do sales in the United States and India look like this? Isn’t there the
prophet in the US and the constellation alliance in India? Why are the sales
like this when they are so many rich targets? Are you not making the products
well?”
“T-That…”
“Shit, don’t give excuses! Quickly sell the coin goods!” 」
A laugh emerged . I was reminded of Minosoft when looking at the

dokkaebis working . The planning division wasn’t a joke .
In any case, I was now in a situation similar to Yoo Jonghyuk in Ways of

Survival . I thought that this would happen someday but… this was why it
wasn’t good to be noticed .
This… what if the judgment caused me damages?
At that moment, a trembling voice was heard in the air .
[How many times do I have to be called to the Bureau because of you…]
Bihyung . I opened the dokkaebi communication .
“How did it go?

Chapter 57
[What is happening? Things have turned completely upside down . What

skills do you have? Why can’t I access the information even when I ask the
Supervisory Bureau?]
I was curious as well . I also wanted to see my attributes window .
‘So what happened? Am I going to be penalized?’
[Where did you hear that? Hey, do you know how hard I defended you?
Administrator, please listen to me . Kim Dokja isn’t a scammer or a strange
person! He is just a very hard worker!]
He speak in a convincing manner .
[Fortunately, my earnest appeal was taken into consideration . I’ve analyzed

the entire scenario and found that you only used a few skills . It isn’t enough
to destroy the ecology of the scenarios . ]
It was as I expected . I didn’t learn passive skills for no reason . The more
good skills I used, the easier it was to attract the attention of the Bureau .
[Besides, there are some loud guys in other areas… the Bureau is busy right
now . ]
‘Then it worked out well?’
[In fact, there are a few jerks… but instructions came down from the upper
management and the ‘great dokkaebi’ said to dismiss it . ]
I was amazed by the unexpected words . The great dokkaebi interfered?

[Sigh… listen to the intermediate dokkaebi . I shouldn’t be here . There are
suddenly more eyes on me . You should be careful . This is the jurisdiction of
the intermediate dokkaebi and he has a firm grudge against you . ]
‘Grudge?’
[Don’t you know . The plausibility meeting is like a tax investigation . In any
case… you will have a hard time for a while . ]
Bihyung disappeared . Then there was a huge spark in the air and the
intermediate dokkaebi showed up in a formal suit . He looked around for a
while before speaking in a gruff voice .
[…I’m sorry everyone . There was a bit of friction and the compensation was
late . It is late but I will now reward you . ]
[3,000 coins have been acquired for clearing the hidden scenario . ]
[You have earned 15,000 coins as compensation for killing the 5th grade fire
dragon . ]
[You have obtained the ‘Protection Symbol of the Imyuntar’ for being the first
to prevent a disaster . ]
[In the future, you will get the favour of the Imyuntar people . ]
Fortunately, the compensation was paid normally . In addition, the Protection

Symbol of the Imyuntar . Now that I got this, the upcoming fifth scenario
wouldn’t be so bad .
It wasn’t as much as what I got but the faces of the other party members were
hilarious once they received a clear reward .
By the way… stingy bastards . I caught a disaster and these were the only
rewards?
Then the intermediate dokkaebi started talking .

[By the way, you worked so hard that there was a bit of a problem with the
scenario . ]
There was something sarcastic and ominous about his tone .
[As a result of discussions with the Bureau, it was reported that the average
skill of the local incarnations doesn’t match the difficulty of the scenario .
Therefore, I have arbitrarily adjusted the difficulty level in my area using my
own judgment . ]
…What? A random adjustment?
[The time limit of the fourth scenario has been significantly reduced . ]
The mouth of the intermediate dokkaebi curved up strangely as he looked at

me .
…No, this bastard?
[There are 48 hours left until the end of the fourth scenario . ]
[All group representatives and members who haven’t taken over the target
within the next 48 hours will die . ]
Yes… this was what he was planning? Jung Minseob stared at me from
where he was picking up the fallen items . Everyone had probably heard the
message .
“Who has Changsin Station now?”
“T-The Tyrant King . ”
One of the seven kings of Seoul, the Tyrant King…
I said with a sigh, “Then let’s return to Chungmuro . ”
By the way, I didn’t know if Yoo Jonghyuk was doing well or not . Let’s
wrap up the fourth scenario .
***
The distance from Anguk Station to Chungmuro was further than I thought .
During the journey, we exchanged a few stories .
Jung Heewon and Lee Hyunsung walked ahead, while I walked in the rear
with Lee Sungkook and Jung Minseob .
I couldn’t take the entire body of the fire dragon so I put half of it on the
exchange . The other half was also placed on the exchange, but I deliberately
put it at a ridiculously high price . It wasn’t for sale but a trick to use the
exchange as a warehouse substitute . Bihyung grumbled but I ignored it . Jung
Minseob opened his mouth .
“By the way, Representative-nim . ”
It felt strange because I really felt like a big company’s president when I kept
being called ‘Representative-nim . ’
“Is your name Kim Dokja?”
“Yes . ”
“Ah… it really is your name…”
“Is it unusual?”
“…Yes . Honestly, you are more like a prophet than we are . ”
His voice was rather subdued .
“Sigh… if only I hadn’t stopped reading…”
It was a belated regret . At this moment, I had a moment of doubt . There was
something I wanted to ask but I had forgotten .
“Jung Minseob-ssi, I want to ask you something . ”
“Yes . ”
“How did the prophets gather so quickly?”
This was a point that I always found strange . It hadn’t been more than a
month since the initial scenario started . However, these guys had already
been working as a group .
Furthermore, the apostles were even worse . Based on the first person
protagonist’s point of view, they had a fairly high armed force that couldn’t
be obtained without occupying a large number of stations .
It was a growth that couldn’t be understood with my common sense .
“There was someone who called us together . ”
“Called you together?”
“Yes . Soon after the first scenario ended, he came to the station where I was
.”
Interesting . How was this possible? At that point, there would still be a
barrier between stations .
“He introduced himself as an apostle and said that he had read the great Book
of Revelations . He recruited prophets to follow him . The odd thing was that
it happened simultaneously in different stations . It is hard to believe it was
done by one person…”
“In any case, we gathered because of that apostle . He pulled us into the
group . ”
“Yes, we call that apostle the 1st Apostle . ”
“Is he the king of the prophets? The person who hates being called someone
who ‘got off’?”
“Ah… you already know . Yes . He likes to be called another name . ”
Another name?
“He claims to be a ‘true reader . ’”
…What?
“There was a lot of talk about why he would call himself such a name . We
couldn’t come to a conclusion . He claimed to have read all of the Book of
Revelations but…”
As the story continued, this person’s identity became more and more doubtful
. When I thought about the information he took advantage of, he didn’t seem
like a ‘reader’…
I was busy thinking when Chungmuro approached . It hadn’t been long since
I left but I felt like I had returned to my hometown as I took in the air of
Chungmuro Station .
I restrained my companions from entering the station .
Thinking about it, I was still naked . Why hadn’t anyone said anything?
I spoke to Lee Sungkook . “Lee Sungkook-ssi, please take off your pants . ”
I took the lead to enter Chungmuro Station, while Lee Sungkook was forced
to walk behind me in his underwear .
I could see Yoo Sangah welcoming me in the distance . I looked into her
moist eyes and could see how hard it had been .
Something ran into me and I saw Lee Gilyoung attached to my right leg .
“Have you been well?”
The dusty Lee Gilyoung nodded .
Lee Jihye had a serious injury and hadn’t woken up yet . Gong Pildu scoffed
and turned his head as soon as he saw me .
[The constellation ‘Defense Master’ reproaches you on your late return . ]
It was a reaction I could understand since his incarnation nearly died .
Lee Hyunsung and Jung Heewon didn’t know what happened in Chungmuro
and ran towards the people with an aghast expression . People around the
platform were bleeding . In fact, Yoo Sangah had a cloth bound tightly to her
shoulder .
Some of the railroad tracks were covered with blood . They were traces of a
fierce fight . Jung Minseob stuttered, “T-The apostles?”
The heads of number 2, 3, 4 and 7 were lined up side by side on the railroad
tracks . Their expressions seemed like they didn’t realize their own death . I
knew who was this skillful .
I asked Lee Gilyoung .
“Where is Yoo Jonghyuk?”
As I spoke, I felt an ominous presence from the Hoehyeong tunnel side . I

knew despite the distance . Our arrogant and dignified hero practiced the
Alone Under Heaven and Earth scripture .
“Yoo Jonghyuk?”
He looked at me with no change in his expression . I thought he would say

something about what happened in the Theatre Dungeon… but what was this?
The cut off head of a person was still being held in his hands . Someone
screamed while Yoo Jonghyuk threw the head this way .
The head rolling like a toy was covered with a cloak with ‘1’ on it . It was
the 1st Apostle .
Yoo Jonghyuk was really great . He chased this guy to the end and killed him
.
I was half relieved and half anxious . I still had questions but if the apostle
died like this…
At this moment, something ridiculous happened .
“It is you! You screwed up my plan! Right?”
The severed head suddenly started talking to me .
“Waaack! What?” Jung Minseob screamed and fell over .
The eyes looked up at me while he smiled smugly . It was impossible .
The skills that could be used even when the head was cut off was extremely
rare even in Ways of Survival . It was possible if he used the skill Immortal
Delay but even with that skill, he couldn’t stay in a state with his head cut off
.
Besides, there was no blood from the cut neck…
Wait . Perhaps?
The information that I received from Lee Sungkook and Jung Minseob started
to run through my head .
A man who revealed himself to all prophets and claimed to be a ‘true reader
. ’ He appeared all over Seoul as soon as the scenario began and gathered
people . In addition, it was possible to pass through the barriers, he didn’t
die when his head was cut and there was no blood…
“The Avatar ability…”
I was certain . The guy in front of me was a fake .
The severed head continued to speak .
“Wow, I am really impressed . Pretending to be Yoo Jonghyuk, beating the

apostles and the dragon… What is your identity?”
I see . This guy didn’t know my identity?
“What are you?”
As far as I knew, there were very few people who could use the ‘Avatar’
ability in Ways of Survival .
The occupation that received such an attribute was normally fixed . They
were occupations engaged in creative work and frequently experienced
dissociative personality disorder due to excessive stress .
I slowly looked him up and down before asking, “You, are you perhaps a
writer?”
Chapter 58
Writer . It was one of the few occupations in Ways of Survival that could
give the Avatar ability .
Some of his strange miracles would be explained if he was a writer .
The lips of the 1st Apostle subtly twisted .
“Writer… do you mean the creator of the Book of Revelations? You have
found out . That’s right, I wrote the Book of Revelations . ”
I didn’t mean this but this bastard was suddenly talking nonsense . For me, it
was a truth that wasn’t possible . I looked towards Yoo Jonghyuk .
[Exclusive skill, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint has been activated!]
[The character Yoo Jonghyuk is currently using Lie Detection Lv . 6 . ]
I knew it . He was a meticulous jerk . I asked once again, “You wrote the
Book of Revelations?”
“Yes . At the same time, I am also the sole owner of the Book of Revelations
.”
A confident laugh emerged . Really? Let’s challenge it once .
[The character ‘Yoo Jonghyuk’ has used ‘Lie Detection Lv . 6’ . ]
[The character Yoo Jonghyuk has confirmed that the statement is true . ]
…What? This guy was telling the truth? I suddenly panicked and my circuits
got tangled up . It wasn’t possible no matter how I thought about it .
I hid my confusion and asked again, “What exactly is the ‘revelation’ you are
talking about?”
“Why are you asking when you already know? A great epic about the future .
”
[The character Yoo Jonghyuk has confirmed that the statement is true . ]
…Strange . There was some truth about it?
“Now it is your turn . How did you know about the plan of me and the
apostles? Are you also an apostle?”
“You wrote the Book of Revelations yourself? Then shouldn’t you know?”
“It is fun to be an omniscient creator?”
He giggled like a leisurely villain while I regained my composure . No

matter how I looked, he wasn’t the author of Ways of Survival .
If he was really the writer of Ways of Survival, there was no way he

wouldn’t know that he gave me a text version .
“By the way, it is interesting . I thought the woman in Seodaemun Prison

would be the last apostle but a man like you was hiding…”
“…Seodaemun prison?”
“Hmm, you don’t know yet? Let’s trade . Reveal your true identity . Then I
will give you some information . ”
“Let’s see? I don’t think you have information that I want . ”
“I might’ve been overpowered but this isn’t my real body . You were a bit
lucky…”
“I know information about the future . ”

I deliberately interrupted him . Now was the time to sprinkle a bit of spice
for Yoo Jonghyuk .
“In addition, I know much more than you . ”
[The character Yoo Jonghyuk has confirmed that your words are true . ]
The expression of the 1st Apostle stiffened .
“You’re barking nonsense . I know more than you…”
At this moment, something flashed in his eyes .
“Wait a minute, perhaps?”
The moment he realized something, I also noticed something . This guy, was
it ‘him’? Right now, there were five truths that I knew .
One, he had read Ways of Survival . Two, his occupation was a ‘writer .
’ Three, he wasn’t the writer who wrote Ways of Survival . Four, he wrote a
‘text’ that told the future . Five, his knowledge was only ‘somewhat’
accurate .
I read through 3,149 chapters of Ways of Survival .
As far as I knew, Ways of Survival wasn’t popular and there was no illegal
text version . But if he was the guy that I thought… it would be
understandable if this guy had a ‘text’ version and knew a lot about Ways of
Survival .
I opened my mouth .
“Do you like to live while copying others?”
“W-What?”
His eyes were shaken . There was no doubt . The 1st Apostle was him .
“I didn’t think you would live like this . The revelation… Do you want to
live like this? My teeth starts grinding together when I think about your
claims of being the creator of the Book of Revelations . ”
“What…?”
“It is somewhat strange . The information that you have used is meager . ”
The guy paled .
“Isn’t it time to stop acting like this? Are you still doing it despite the world
becoming like this?”
“Yoo Jonghyuk!”
The guy hurriedly looked at Yoo Jonghyuk .
“Yoo Jonghyuk! Work with me!”
He was silly .
“As I said before, I know all of the revelations . Only I can take you to the
end of this road in this world!”

activated!]
[Due to high fatigue, you are unable to activate Omniscient Reader’s

Viewpoint stage 2 . ]
Damn, right now?
“Think carefully! You can’t break through the 46th scenario alone . You have
to hold hands with me to defeat Anna Croft and the Chalatustra!”
This jerk was speaking the same words I did . Yoo Jonghyuk shook his head
.
“I have never heard of the revelations . ”

“It is like a prophecy! Can’t you see my attribute? It even says that I am the
‘last’!”
[The character ‘Yoo Jonghyuk’ has used Sage’s Eyes Lv . 8!]
I also activated the skill .
Damn, I couldn’t see it . Yoo Jonghyuk verified something with Sage’s Eyes
and looked at me . The severed head continued to speak .
“Kill him! You should know that he is dangerous . He pretended to be you

and will seriously damage you in the future . If you leave him alone, he will
cause a serious butterfly effect and ruin all your plans!”
I was outraged . Did this jerk want to die together with me?
“…Isn’t it the same for you?”
‘I am different! Yoo Jonghyuk, hold hands with me . I will give you a vow or
whatever you want! I will never betray you!”
He came out strongly . Yoo Jonghyuk watched the situation and opened his
mouth .
“I see . Joining hands…”
Life started to creep into Yoo Jonghyuk’s eyes as he looked at me . I couldn’t

inside his mind so I was going crazy . Yoo Jonghyuk slowly moved his sword
towards me . The 1st Apostle’s momentum rose as he shouted .
“Go ahead and kill him! Kill him!”
“One is a prophet and one is a revelator…”
“Kill him!
Peok! Yoo Jonghyuk trampled on the head of the 1st Apostle .
“Kuk… what?”
“If you really know the future then let me ask you one thing . ”
“What?”
The blade moved to my neck . The ‘One Sword’ that I experienced through
Yoo Jonghyuk was now heading towards me . I felt a sting and something
warm flowed down my neck .
“Hey! What are you doing?”
The surprised Jung Heewon ran towards this side . I raised my hand and
restrained the party . I was nervous but it wasn’t good to stimulate Yoo
Jonghyuk here .
Yoo Jonghyuk asked the 1st Apostle .
“I will ask you . Will I kill this guy now or not?”
“What?”
“If you have really received a revelation of the future, you will know my
choice . ”
…This bastard had a bad habit . He was doing this again?
The face of the 1st Apostle looked agonized . Maybe I was the same on the
‘Even Bridge . ’ Surprisingly, the answer came quickly .
“Of course you will kill him! You must do it!”
It was a face full of strong convictions . His face was arrogantly assured that
Yoo Jonghyuk would act like this .
“Come on, kill him! And…!”

The sword moved . But what followed wasn’t the sound of flesh being cut .
Kwajik!
The head of the 1st Apostle burst as it was stepped on .
The person wouldn’t die because it was an avatar, but he would suffer
considerable psychological damage .
Yoo Jonghyuk’s sword was soon removed .
“He was a mouthy bastard . ”
I was a bit stunned . Yoo Jonghyuk chose to spare me? I felt a bit shaken . I
wasn’t sure…
Yoo Jonghyuk stared at me for a moment before walking away .
“Hey! Where are you going?”
This jerk, he must think he was so cool .
…Honestly, he was a bit cool .
“Just wait! Are you going to leave with Lee Jihye?”
“Since the future has changed, the plan has also changed . ”
“Why don’t you act together with me? I can help you . ”
Yoo Jonghyuk turned towards me . I reflexively shrank back at his eyes .
“The debt is paid off . My last favour is not taking away your flag . ”
This bastard? But I couldn’t retreat like this .
“In any case, you can’t leave the station unless I remove you from the group .
Do you want to receive the punishment?”
Yoo Jonghyuk slowly moved his hand towards the hilt of his sword . I
quickly added .
“I know what your plan is . Aren’t you going towards Jung-gu? It is your goal
to complete the black flag by walking the King’s Road . I will help you . ”
“I would rather take your flag right now . ”
“Then try it . Is your sword faster or my tongue faster?”
It was a gamble . Yoo Jonghyuk could stab my neck before the effect of the
punishment appeared .
“You don’t need to go towards Jung-gu . Go to the north . The territory of the
Tyrant King will be yours and it will help you make your grand flag . Getting
a flag and removing the enemy, isn’t it killing two birds with one stone?”
“I can do it myself . ”
“There are 48 hours left until the end of the fourth scenario . Can you occupy
20 stations and complete the black flag in that time?”
Yoo Jonghyuk’s hands hesitated . He was caught .
“Besides…don’t you have a reason for going north? Surely you aren’t going
to throw away your family member at this time?”
“…You . ”
“Remain calm . I am speaking in good faith . I really will help . ”
Yoo Jonghyuk’s angry eyes stared at me for a moment . The atmosphere was
strained . The killing intent soon disappeared .
“There is no such thing as anything free in the world . What are your
conditions?”
As expected, the regressor was quick to notice . I said with a smile, “It is
simple . Let me know just one thing . My condition is that simple . ”
“What is it?”
“That guy you just stepped on, what is his attribute? One would be the ‘last to
get off . ’ What is the other one?”
After a while, Yoo Jonghyuk opened his mouth .
***
10 minutes afterwards, I called Jung Minseob and Lee Sungkook . It was a

separate matter for the two of them . Before I could open my mouth, Jung
Minseob asked me first .
“In the end, what was that guy?”
I hesitated for a moment before asking .
“Do you know the novel ‘SSSSS grade Infinite Regressor’?”
“Ah, I read it!”
Lee Sungkook raised his hand .
“Wasn’t it the number one platinum novel on Textpia? It was really fun…”
“Ah, that’s right . I had forgotten but now it rings a bell . How did it finish?”
The two of them started speaking loudly as memories popped up . As

expected, these guys must be interested in web novels if they read Ways of
Survival .
“There were all types of elements but… it was still fun . ”
In fact, I read that novel . I was reading Ways of Survival and accidently
clicked on it since it was on the ‘Today’s Best’ list . Then I was surprised to
see the development and setting of the novel .
–An infinite regressor psychopath .

–Sponsorship from transcendent beings .
–Streaming system .
–A survival game with absurd missions .
In fact, these were common settings . The problem was the details of the
common settings and the way they were combined . I had left a comment as
soon as I read it .
–Isn’t this plagiarizing Ways of Survival?
I remembered . Rather than a plagiarism controversy, I was criticized for

comparing it to a bad novel .
I received terrible messages from the readers of SSSSS grade Infinite

Regressor .
–Isn’t your business over there? Stop causing inconveniences ㅉ ㅉ
I was furious and even sent a note to the writer of Ways of Survival . Then
the author said something . He was in a better mood because the number of
views had increased . I teared up because I thought the author was pitiful .
Lee Sungkook asked, “But why are you talking about this novel?”
“The 1st Apostle is the author of SSSSS grade Infinite Regressor . ”
“Huh? It can’t be . ”
That author would know Ways of Survival .
Now that the world had turned into the novel, a writer who plagiarized the
novel could claim copyrights on this world . In addition, he added the
absurd setting of the ‘revelation . ’
After some explanations, Jung Minseob understood and made an absurd

expression .
“It was a plagiarized novel?”
“Yes . ”
“Come to think of it, the novel was similar… I can’t remember well because
it is old… why didn’t that novel pop up first in my mind? I was much more
famous . ”
“Is it due to the attribute? Only the portion we read popped up . The ‘SS’
part is also confusing because there are too many novels with them . ”
“Is that so? In any case, the 1st Apostle is a plagiarist? Then he will have a
text version…”
I nodded and said .
“Maybe he has a copy of his own plagiarized work . He copied the plot of
the original so he can see the future of this world to a certain extent . ”
It was painful when thinking that a plagiarist was successful even in this
changed world . It was time to implement justice .
“Then isn’t it impossible to win against him? If he copied the original to the
end…”
“It isn’t to the end . He only copied the early parts . He would stop early to
prevent a plagiarism controversy later on . After a bit more time, the
information he knows will decrease .
“How do you know this?”
“I just know . ”
“Excuse me, how far did Representative-nim read in the original work…?”
“Before that, there is something you have to do . To be exact, it is something

we have to do together . ”
Their shoulders stiffened .

“Didn’t you tell me before? The prophets were hit by the Tyrant King . ”
“Ah… maybe there are still a few people being used by him .
“Really? Then it is better . ”
“Yes?”
The time remaining until the scenario ended was 48 hours . It was hard to do
it alone if I wanted to hunt the Tyrant King .
“I will disturb the information of these guys . ”
If the Tyrant King was using the prophets, I could take advantage of it .
“Reveal part of the revelations . ”
“Huh? How…?”
They still didn’t understand what I was talking about so I kindly explained .
“From now on, we will make a text of SSSSS grade Infinite Regressor and
spread it . ”
If there were several enemies, the answer was to make them fight against
each other .
Chapter 59
Episode 13 – War of Kings (1)
My plan was clear .
The 1st Apostle, the plagiarist, had information about the ‘third and fourth
regressions’ that were the beginning of Ways of Survival . As was always the
case with informed people, he monopolized information and hid it from the
prophets .
On the other hand, the Tyrant King was one of Seoul’s Seven Kings who used
the ‘revelations’ after knowing about the existence of the prophets .
The guy who wanted to monopolize information and the guy who tried to dig
it out . It was obvious what would happen if the two of them faced each
other .
Lee Sungkook asked, “…Then you are going to make a novel text?”
The plan itself was simple . We would make a text of the plagiarized
writer’s novel . Then spread it among the people of each station .
Well, it was roughly this type of feeling .
–Some of the prophets’ revelations have been leaked!
The finish was laid out well .
Thanks to Han Donghoon’s Internet comments manipulation, information on

the prophets had already spread on the Internet . If the leaking of a txt version
was known, there would be a big ripple .
A few early readers would try to get a hidden piece while the Tyrant King
would naturally move to obtain them .
“But…I have forgotten most of the contents of SSSSS grade Infinite

Regressor . How will we make the text?”
“Why do we need the contents of the plagiarized novel?”
“Huh?”
“We remember the original . ”
“Ah…!”
There was a short cry of admiration . However, Jung Minseob’s face was
still dark .
“Eh… there is still a problem . The hidden pieces that we know about in
Ways of Survival have been mostly used…”
“I will give you information in hidden pieces . I know a few that are present
in the beginning . I will release information on items of the right level . ”
Above all, it had to catch the eye of the plagiarist writer and the Tyrant King
.
Lee Sungkook laughed awkwardly . “This is funny . I will make a text

version . I am usually just a reader . ”
This jerk… was he an illegal downloader?
Jung Minseob also spoke .
“But if we do this, won’t we be the same as him? In the end, we are

plagiarizing the original story to make a story…”
It made sense . I thought for a moment before saying .

“There is such a thing . Plagiarism is about not wanting you to know the
original, a parody is more fun if you know the original while a homage wants
you to know the original . ”
“Oh, this is interesting . ”
“From now on, we will be making a homage . ”
It was true . I hoped that many people would come to know SSSSS grade
Infinite Regressor . That way he would be quickly ruined .
We borrowed a laptop from Gong Pildu and started typing . We didn’t have a
lot of experience in writing novels so we had to put our heads together . Jung
Minseob pulled his hair and said,
“Writing is so difficult… writers are great…”
“Just write roughly . We just need information that will attract them . Rather,
an imperfect revelation might be easier to deceive the prophets . Mix the
truth and lies . ”
I watched what Jung Minseob typed and added some information .
“Let’s change the names of the people in the novel . I am a bit anxious . ”
Lee Hyunsung and Lee Jihye would be shocked about being characters in the
story . Whether I liked it or not, someday they would find out that this world
was a ‘novel’ . But it didn’t have to be right now .
Then Jung Minseob unexpectedly said, “Well, I don’t think you need to worry
about that part . ”
“Huh?”
“In fact, I tried to test some people by saying that this was a novel . But they
didn’t understand it at all . It is like a NPC… No matter how serious I am,
they just take it as a joke . ”
It was an unexpected piece of information .

Jung Minseob and the other apostles had spoken to characters several times
about them being ‘supporting actors . ’ Thinking about the reactions of the
characters at the time…there was definitely something strange .
Jung Minseob continued to speak .
“This was how the 1st Apostle was able to easily find the prophets . The
‘characters’ were very displeased by the words ‘this is a novel’ or they
didn’t listen . Perhaps this was why the apostles used the term ‘revelation .
’”
I suddenly felt uneasy when I heard this . I opened my mouth . “…What is

the difference between the characters and us?”
“Huh? Um… we are people in reality and characters are people in novels?
Isn’t that the difference?”
“Then… when was this world divided into reality and a novel?”
“Hrmmm, well… When the first scenario started?”
My question wasn’t resolved with Jung Minseob’s answer .
Jung Minseob and Lee Sungkook were obviously outsiders of the novel like
me . It was because I couldn’t see their information at first .
But not long after, it was updated and I was able to look at their information
in Character List .
Then were they now ‘real people’ or were they ‘characters?’ If everyone
became a character over time…
I looked at Yoo Sangah and Lee Gilyoung for a moment .

Fortunately, I still couldn’t see the information for both of them .
Yoo Sangah suddenly looked back at me and smiled . Lee Gilyoung also
looked at me .
“What is it Hyung?”
“It is nothing . ”
I didn’t know why but I felt strangely relieved .
***
Soon after, we approximately completed the novel .
The quality was so bad that if it was serialized in Textpia, it would’ve

bombed . But that didn’t matter right ow .
“Let’s first sprinkle the information that the Book of Revelations has been
leaked . ”
Lee Sungkook asked .
“Is there enough time to spread the information?”
“Donghun will take care of it . If we take advantage of the Hermit Invalid, it

can be spread in a short amount of time . ”
“Oh, Donghu… I see . But what if not all stations are capable of the
Internet?”
“Then we will send someone . ”
I looked behind me . Kang Ilhun nodded as if he had been waiting .
Lee Sungkook agreed . “Ah, that’s right . If it is Ilhun-ssi… I had forgotten .

”
“Kang Ilhun-ssi, are you ready?”

Kang Ilhun, the deputy of Dongdaemun . It was worth intentionally saving
this guy .
Kang Ilhun nervously opened his mouth . “Leave it to me . I am confident that

I can catch them . I just need to spread rumours?”
[The character ‘Kang Ilhun’ will follow your will . ]
[Your understanding of this person has increased . ]
Kang Ilhun . It was finally time to use the attribute of Rumours Expert . The
time remaining until the scenario ended was 44 hours .
The next day, the game would begin .
***
–Donghun, thank you .
–I am just paying you back so don’t worry .
[The character ‘Han Donghoon’ trusts you a little bit . ]
Since last time, ‘Hermit King of Shadows’ Han Donghoon had moderately
opened up his heart to me . The fact that I saved him from the prophets
seemed to have played a bigger role than expected .
–I feel a strange sense of familiarity with you .
–Familiarity?
–Since a long time ago… are you also a hermit?
–Um, no I wasn’t . Although I was a bit timid .
–I see . I feel an unknown wall with Hyung . I can’t explain it well but I like
the feeling .
–Isn’t it usually bad to feel a wall?

–I only believe in people with walls . In order to understand someone, I
think I should face that wall first .
A person who was barely 17 years old was speaking like a wise man .
In any case, the wall . I was sure that he was right . Some walls couldn’t be
crossed no matter how desperate the person .
–In any case, the rumour has spread . But how will you sow the
revelations? On the Internet again?
–No, the wrong people will read it if I place it on the Internet . I will sell it .
–Sell it? How?
I started to explain to Han Donghoon .
***
There were 40 hours remaining until the end of the scenario .
I finally summoned the Chungmuro group members .
“This journey won’t be easy . If we can’t take Changsin Station in the next 40
hours, our group will be wiped out . However, our current forces isn’t
enough . ”
“Well, since when has it been easy? Who is the opponent?”
I replied to Jung Heewon’s question . “He is called the Tyrant King . He is

one of the top seven kings of Seoul and the king with the largest territory . ”
Lee Hyunsung asked this time . “What type of person is he?”
“He is someone who started from Dobong-gu and built his own kingdom . He
says that any beautiful or handsome man and woman will become
concubines, while any ugly people will be killed or become slaves . ”
Jung Heewon frowned . “If Dokja-ssi is caught, you will become a slave . ”
“…Well, I think it will be dangerous for Heewon-ssi . ”
“Being a concubine is difficult… Why don’t we just go ahead and kill him?”
“It will be hard because his sponsor is quite strong . Now there are two paths
. Take his flag or take over his headquarters, Dobong Station . ”
Neither was easy, causing everyone to feel tense . I decided to get to the
point .
“We will go to Gwanghwamun . ”
“Huh? Didn’t you say not to fight them?”
“They will come to us . ”
“Why?”
“I leaked a bit of information . We have to consider the time he moves so we

will leave soon . Everyone should be prepared… eh?”
“…What is it?”
I subtly smiled at Yoo Sangah’s question .
“Nothing . It is just happening faster than I expected . ”
Han Donghoon’s message appeared on my smartphone .
–I was able to put it on the exchange . But is it okay?
–Yes, its fine . Well done .
Then system messages entered my ears one after another .
[The items on the exchange have been sold . ]
[The items on the exchange have been sold . ]

At that moment, a trembling voice was heard from the air .
[…Are you a scammer?]
‘What is the reaction among the constellations?’
[They are really excited . The filtering limit has started to unravel… there
are those who gave it as gifts to their incarnations . But if you do this, you
will receive attention again . Will you be okay? And if you release all the
information you know, won’t it go against you?]
‘It isn’t disadvantageous . ’
I still had information remaining . The information I released wasn’t

information I needed . Rather, it was information that would be damaging to
someone .
‘Give me the coins . ’
[Here . ]
[16 volumes of SSSSS grade Infinite Regressors have been sold on the
exchange . ]
Of course, I didn’t release the information for free .
Anyone who needed to information would have a sponsor, so it was better to

sell it on the ‘exchange’ than to release it for free on the Internet .
If I released the Book of Revelations for free, it would be more suspicious .

But what if I sold it?
Of course they would buy it . It was because they would mistakenly think the
information had ‘value . ’ The quality of the information was sometimes
determined by value rather than content .
By the way, it was 16,000 coins . This was a profit .

I spoke to the people . “I’m sorry but I will sleep for a while . ”
“…Aren’t you taking it too easy?”
“I also need to sleep . ”
I lay down . Yoo Sangah covered me with a thin blanket . Jung Heewon still
found it absurd .
Then I fell asleep . After a while, a system message was heard in my blurred
consciousness .

activated!]
So far, I figured out that Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint was divided into
three stages .
Stage 1 allowed me to read the simple actions or emotions of characters .
Stage 2 allowed me to see deep inside the character .
Stage 3 allowed me to see the surrounding scenery where the characters

were located or directly immerse myself in the character .
So far, I had entered stage 3 twice . Once was in my dream and the second
time was when I died . In my dream, I saw Yoo Jonghyuk leaving Gumho
Station . When I was dead, I witnessed the scenery of Chungmuro .
These two incidents had similarities . My consciousness was muddled and

unstable . But this wasn’t the only condition to trigger stage 3 .
There was one important fact . It was…
「 ‘Representative-nim, are you watching? Damn… is this right?’
Kang Ilhun muttered to himself as he gazed into the air .

‘I have spread it to the King of Tyrants . Those guys will move soon . By the
way, you are listening to me right?’ 」
The character and I needed to be thinking about each other at the same time .
After a while, my point of view shifted to Kang Ilhun .
「The man smiled, revealing his white teeth . A man wearing a magnificent
crown and a coat of gold slowly rose from the throne, women surrounding
him .
“A new revelation?”
“It is certain . I bought the information using coins . ”
“Who released the information?”
“It is probably one of the prophets . ”
“Is it reliable?”
“I checked some of the hidden pieces in the revelations and they were all true
.”
The man laughed, revealing his teeth .
“Let’s go to Gwanghwamun . Before the others get there first . ” 」
Good . The Tyrant King was finally moving . Now the problem was on the
other side .
I thought about Jung Minseob .
「 ‘Representative-nim! I have arrived . ’ 」
The timing was good .
Jung Minseob was at Sejong University and heading to Gwanghwamun in

advance . He then looked at the surrounding scenery .
「 I am certain since he is wearing the same hood like a chunni . It is him . ’
」
People were in the lower part of the building . As I thought, the plagiarist
was the fastest . Gwanghwamun contained one of the hidden pieces most
useful for the third regression . The plagiarist wouldn’t be able to run away
from this place .
「 The problem is that more people are coming . Yeongdeungpo, Yongsan,

Seongdong-gu, the kings on those sides are moving… isn’t this becoming too
big?’ 」
No, it was what I was hoping for . The people who were hiding started to
emerge one by one . It was better since I didn’t need to visit each one
individually .
Finally, the fourth scenario was ending . The real War of Kings would begin
.
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My consciousness rose silently and my senses slowly returned to reality .
[Exclusive skill, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint stage 3 has ended . ]
The third stage was more tiring than I thought and I couldn’t maintain it for
long .
In addition, I found out one more thing that I regretted .
It was that using Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint stage 3 wouldn’t always

result in gaining a skill . It seemed to be a reward that could be obtained by
entering the 1st person protagonist’s point of view . Unfortunate, I didn’t
know the entry requirements .
It would be great if I could get Yoo Jonghyuk’s skills every time I fell asleep
and used 1st person protagonist’s point of view .
I opened my eyes and saw Jung Heewon watching me .
“You were talking in your sleep again . ”
Talking? No way .
“What did I say?”
“It sounded like… Mother . ”
“…Mother?”
Why was I saying that to myself? It was hard to know if this was the truth or
not .
Jung Heewon just looked at me with a mysterious smile .
I gave a cursory reply .
“Well, I’m not really worried about my mother . Rather, I have a request for
Jung Heewon-ssi . ”
“What is it?”
“Heewon-ssi, please don’t participate in the Gwanghwamun battle this time .

”
“…Why?”
“There is something else you need to do . I can only entrust Heewon-ssi with
it . ”
Jung Heewon licked her lips like she couldn’t believe me .
“I will try . What is it?”
***
The first thing I did after conversing with Jung Heewon was to decide who
would stay in Chungmuro and who would go to Gwanghwamun .
“Jung Heewon-ssi has a mission and I will decide the rest of the people
remaining in Chungmuro . ”
The other members gulped . They looked like vassals about to be chosen by
the king .
“First of all, Gong Pildu and Lee Hyunsung will stay behind . ”
“Bah, I am just your slave . ”
Gong Pildu scoffed like he already expected it . The problem was Lee
Hyunsung . The slightly pale face was troubled, as if he had somehow missed
out on a promotion .
“Hyunsung-ssi must remain . I need someone to protect this place with Gong
Pildu-ssi . Hyunsung-ssi can protect Chungmuro and lead the people as well
as Yoo Sangah-ssi . ”
“…Yes . I understand . ”
His expression was somewhat sad but he had no choice . There was a reason
for leaving the Steel Sword behind .
“Hyunsung-sso already has great skills . The problem is that the skill levels
are too low . While we are gone, Hyunsung-ssi should increase the
proficiency of Great Mountain Smash . Hyunsun-ssi’s help will be needed
after the end of this scenario . ”
Lee Hyunsung’s face brightened slightly .
“Yep! Please leave it to me . ”
Soldiers were the most efficient when following commands and when they
had a routine .
Thus, we embarked on the journey to Gwanghwamun . Apart from Lee Jihye

and Yoo Jonghyuk who were impossible to control, the core members were
Yoo Sangah, Lee Gilyoung and Lee Sungkook .
The Chungmuro group members waved as they watched us leave .
“Deputy-nim! Come back safely!”
“You must be safe!”
For a few days now, Yoo Sangah’s popularity had pierced the sky . Yoo
Sangah only led the people for a short amount of time but everyone was
concerned about her . However, Yoo Sangah looked uneasy .
“Dokja-ssi, will I be a help to you?”
Her self-deprecation had returned . I had to say it this time, even if she
would be hurt .
“Yoo Sangah-ssi . You will be disruptive if you keep acting like this . ”
“Yes…”
“Yoo Sangah-ssi is good enough . Would I take someone with me for no

reason?”
“I believe in Dokja-ssi . But I can’t be as helpful to you as Heewon-ssi or

Hyunsung-ssi…”
“The two of them can’t do what Yoo Sangah-ssi can do . Yoo Sangah-ssi is
necessary for this plan . ”
Yoo Sangah’s expression slightly relaxed as it was emphasized once again .

Yoo Sangah was an exceptionally talented person . She just needed
confidence .
“Didn’t you study Korean history before?”
“Ah, yes . ”
Yoo Sangah’s expression became brighter once mentions of the past emerged
. But it was only for a moment as she quickly became grouchy again .
“…It is useless now . ”
“It isn’t useless . This is why I brought Yoo Sangah-ssi along . ”
Originally, I hadn’t intended to give this role to Yoo Sangah . There was a
suitable person if I went down to Gwangjin-gu . However, I didn’t have time
to look for him so Yoo Sangah would have to be enough .
The Yoo Sangah that I knew was smart enough to memorize the entire history
of South Korea just to get a first grade degree in Korean history .
“Do you remember the statue of Samyeongdang last time?”
“Yes . ”
“There will be many similar things on the way to Gwanghwamun . There is
the National Museum and several statues .
Yoo Sangah shouted once she realized what I was saying .
“Ah! I see . That reminds me, the power of the constellations can remain in
relics or remnants of themselves . ”
“Yes, Yoo Sangah-ssi’s mission is to find such keepsakes or relics . ”
“I understand! I will use my head . ”
“There are some famous people but the more unknown they are, the better . ”
Despite being on the same level, a constellation’s strength varied according

to their popularity .
It could be seen in the difference between Samyeongdang and Duke of

Loyalty and Warfare .
The items left behind by Samyeongdang were B grade, while the sword left
by the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare had the quality to be S-grade .
“We need to gather as much items on the way to Gwanghwamun as possible .

Our side has a relatively small number of people . ”
Perhaps the Tyrant King had come with hundreds of incarnations . The
plagiarist would have his own forces . I also needed to be careful of the
kings who came from Yeongdeungpo, Yongsan and Seongdong-gu .
The latter part of the fourth scenario was just like a proxy war for the
constellations . At the end of this scenario, an event greatly coveted by the
constellations was hiding .
Unlike before, the incarnations would have a high coordination with their
constellations and the risks would increase accordingly . Since many
constellations were determined by the history of their lives, Yoo Sangah who
knew history would be useful in many ways in this scenario .
Yoo Sangah suddenly clapped .
“Ah, that reminds me of a place . ”
“Huh?”
“I’m not sure if I’m remembering correctly but… there will probably be
Gwangsengmyo Shrine near here . ” (Link:)
“Gwangsengmyo?”
“Yes, it is on the way and the power of a great person might be there . He
isn’t South Korean but…”
Not South Korean? I was a reader of Ways of Survival and I had never heard
of Gwangsengmyo .
In any case, we decided to move according to Yoo Sangah . We walked for a

while .
The first one who screamed was Lee Sungkook . “Eh, is that it?”
There really was an old shrine nearby . The Gwangsengmyo shrine . There
was a place like this in the middle of the city?
I read the description and was even more surprised . Huh, it was this
person? It was an unexpected figure .
It was a shrine for one of the best Chinese god of war .
Yoo Sangah asked with a tense expression .
“Now what…?”
I looked around . An idol couldn’t be seen .
“Let’s pray . ”
This was different from Samyeongdang . I wouldn’t always be able to get a
good reward for destroying the idol .
We collected water from the shrine and prayed quietly . Some time passed .
Then a system message was heard .
[This shrine has been neglected for a long time . ]
[A constellation who loves gaundaos is pleased . ]
[A constellation who loves gundaos has revealed his modifier . ]
[The constellation ‘Lord of the Beautiful Beard, Marquis Zhuangmou’ has

blessed you . ] (TL: Constellation is Guan Yu = Link)
Lord of the Beautiful Beard, Marquis Zhuangmou . He was Chinese but he

was a great person almost everyone in South Korean knew .
It was because this constellation was Guan Yu from Romance of the Three
Kingdoms .
[The constellation’s blessing increases your strength and physique by 5 for

the next 24 hours . ]
Lee Sungkook turned rosy like a flower .
“Crazy… Representative-nim, isn’t this a complete jackpot?”
“It is a decent start . ”
I didn’t know why there was a shrine for Guan Yu in Seoul but it shouldn’t be
strange when there was a shrine for the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare in Japan
. Guan Yu was world famous, just like the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare .
“I guess it is hard to get an item from here . ”
“It would’ve been nice to get something like a guandao…”

He was a great person of China . Even if there was an idol, it didn’t mean a
good item would appear in South Korea . It was more likely that an
incarnation of China had obtained it…
He couldn’t be compared to the Great Sage the Equal of Heaven or Uriel, but
he wouldn’t lose when it came to the Chinese constellations .
Lee Gilyoung grabbed my collar .
“Hyung . ”
The cockroach’s antennae was moving wildly . I had a bad hunch and saw a
group walking in the distance . There were approximately 50 people .
I used Calm Observation and saw that their average physical body stats were
around level 40 . It was lacking compared to the apostles, but it was still
enough to call them elites .
A warlord with 50 elites .
Lee Sungkook muttered, “That armour, somewhere…”
The historical clothing reminded me of a museum gallery . I looked at the

members and they were all handsome men .
Lee Sungkook muttered, “Isn’t that Hwang Sungmin in the first row? He
seems to be an entertainer?”
Anyone who saw it would think it was a historical drama filming but
bloodthirst was coming from them . A man came forward and pointed his
spear towards me .
“Who is blocking the way of the king?”
“Who are you?”
I guessed but I still asked . I thought I would meet this person later but the
timing was faster than expected .
A woman’s voice was heard from among the group of men .
“That brown flag… are you also a king?”
“…So what?”
“I didn’t think there would be a king in Jung-gu . It is amazing . ”
Her voice was like petals blowing in the spring breeze . It was a stage voice
.
I replied, “Kings are now common in this world . ”
“A king might be common but not just anyone can become king . Everyone,
open the path!”
The retainers moved in unison and a woman dressed in a royal costume

appeared in the centre of the ranks . Her hair was raised in an elegant manner
. She was a stunning beauty that could easily be the heroine of a historical
drama .
“A-Are you Min Jiwon?”
Lee Sungkook stuttered . The woman laughed .
“You recognize me?”
“I am a fan!”
Lee Sungkook stepped forward in a spellbound manner . Fool . The

Hypnotist was being bewitched first?
[The exclusive skill ‘Permanent Lv . 2’ is activated . ]
I used it the moment I met Lee Sungkook’s eyes .
“I-I-I’m sorry . ”
The woman’s eyes narrowed .

By the way, it was interesting . Lee Sungkook recognized the name Min
Jiwon like she was a person who actually existed .
…One of the Seven Kings of Seoul, the King of Beauty was a real person?
I felt a bit strange . It was because the real name of the King of Beauty in
Ways of Survival was ‘Min Jiwon’ .
Was it just a coincidence? I should check it out .
Fortunately, the skill was activated safely .
Name: Min Jiwon
Age: 26 years old
Constellation Support: Lady of the Brocade Sleep
Private Attribute: Actor (Rare), King of Beauty (Hero)
Exclusive skills: Weapons Training Lv . 5, Military Command Lv . 2, Love

Affair Demon Lv . 4, Skin Correction Lv . 1, A Thousand Faces Lv . 3,
Acting Lv . 2…
Stigma: Heavenly Charm Lv . 4, Unique Heroine Lv . 3

Power Lv . 23 .
Overall Evaluation: An incarnation with an excellent sponsor behind her .

Her wonderful beauty will shine even more with the backing of her sponsor .
Her army will only be loyal to her unless her beauty fades .
As expected, she was the King of Beauty in the original Ways of Survival .
Looking at Character List, she didn’t seem to be a real person… then how
did Lee Sungkook know her?
Did it have something to do with Lee Sungkook’s entry in the Character List?
I bowed my head once .
“Min Jiwon-ssi, it is an honour to meet you . ”
“…Are you also my fan?”
Fan…
She had an outstanding beauty but it wasn’t my style . Looking objectively,

Yoo Sangah was just as beautiful as her . Lee Sungkook was spellbound due
to the unique skill this woman possessed .
I deliberately spoke like I was in a historical drama .
“I’m not a fan . But do you know him? Seongdong-gu’s king . ”
Min Jiwon’s expression hardened .
“You…?”
Lady of the Brocade Sleep .
There was only one constellation with such distinctive features in all of Ways
of Survival .
“It looks like you have a very high degree of sympathy with your sponsor .
Please tell this to your sponsor . It is an honour to meet the last queen of Silla
.”
Lady of the Brocade Sleep . This was the title for the last queen of Shilla,
Queen Jinseong (Wiki link)
[The sponsor behind ‘Min Jiwon’ is greatly shaken . ]

“Don’t panic . Didn’t you come to realize Silla’s wish?”
It sometimes happened like this . The coordination between sponsor and

incarnation was overturned . The sponsor would force their unfulfilled wish
onto their incarnation .
It was a mistake often made by the senior constellations . There was a

possibility of being destroyed by the posthumous storm .
Min Jiwon narrowed her eyes .
“You…”
Now according to the development of Ways of Survival, the three areas of

Seongdong-gu, Yongsan-gu and Yeongdeungpo-gu were fighting fiercely .
Just like the old days on the Korean peninsula . Then a message popped up .
Huh? Bounty?
[Bounty Scenario – Unification of the Three Kingdoms]
Category: Bounty
Difficulty: ???
Clear Conditions: The great people of Silla want the incarnation of Silla,
‘Min Jiwon’ to become king of the three regions . Help incarnation ‘Min
Jiwon’ and kill the kings who have the backgrounds of Later Baekje and
Taebong . If this scenario succeeds, you will gain the favour of the
constellation, Lady of the Brocade Sleep .
Time Limit: 38 hours

Failure: ―
I stared at the scenario window blankly while Min Jiwon sent me a

coquettish smile .
“My sponsor wants to see your sincerity . Won’t you accept? I won’t speak
much longer . Become my subordinate . ”
She spoke in such a domineering tone despite only offering 2,000 coins . I
couldn’t help smiling . This sponsor was completely seeing me as a poor
person .
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ dislikes the sponsor of

‘Min Jiwon’ . ]
[The constellation ‘Secretive Plotter’ is laughing at the constellation . ]
[5 volumes of Revelation – SSSSS grade Infinite Regressor have been sold

on the exchange . ]
I was curious about what this woman would look like if she heard the
messages that I was hearing right now .
What did she want me to do for 2,000 coins?
TL: This chapter was a pain to translate with all the titles and Korean history
. The later part is referring to the The Later Three Kingdoms of Korea (from
892-936) . Wiki Link ) .
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[The constellation ‘Lady of the Brocade Sleep’ is waiting for your response .
]
I shrugged towards the confident Min Jiwon and replied, “I don’t want to . ”
Min Jiwon’s eyes shook violently . Some of the men opened their mouths and
even the actor Min Jiwon couldn’t control her face . She spoke in a
dumbfounded voice .
“…Huh?” Rather than accepting the given reality, she chose to doubt her
hearing . “I think I heard wrong… can you tell me again?”
“I don’t want to be your underling . ”
It was laughable to become her subordinate for only 2,000 coins . I spoke to
my party members waiting behind me . “Let’s go . We have to hurry . ”
We turned around without hesitation and Min Jiwon shouted in an urgent

voice .
“Wait a minute! I can give more coins if it is lacking . I can talk to my

sponsor―”
“There is no need . ”
“I said to wait!” She ran urgently and blocked my way . It was a rather quick
movement compared to her agility level . “Don’t you know the value of
2,000 coins?”
Didn’t she know? I could easily get a few bursts of 2,000 coins .
Min Jiwon spoke with narrowed eyes . “Can you afford to pretend like
this?”
“…Pretending?”
“The war between the three kingdoms will soon begin . I don’t know who
your sponsor is but the small and medium groups in the area will be cleaned
up . Honestly, it isn’t enough that you didn’t accept the 2,000 coins . But is it
possible that you haven’t figured it out yet? I am the king of Silla . The king
who will soon unify the three kingdoms!”
She seemed to lose sight of reality as she became immersed in her acting .
Well, Min Jiwon was originally like this .
She was an excellent actress and due to her deep sympathy with ‘Queen
Jinseong’, she would live thinking that she really was the last queen of Silla .
This was why method acting was scary .
“It seems you are mistaken about something . This isn’t the age of the Later
Three Kingdoms . ”
“You are the one who is mistaken about the era . The Republic of South
Korea is over . Are you still waiting for rescue?” She suddenly started
speaking bullshit . “A new era has opened . The beginning of this era will
start with me, Min Jiwon . ”
I was mistaken . This type of nonsense sounded plausible when placed in

this context . I was worried about how to separate from this woman when
Yoo Sangah handled it for me .
“Q-Queen-nim?”
“What?”
“As far as I know… Silla is the weakest country in the Later Three
Kingdoms… won’t it be hard based on the history? The one who unified the
Three Kingdoms…”
Min Jiwon paled from the surprise attack .
“W-What do you know?”
“I… have a 1st grade degree in Korean history . ”
“1-1st grade Korean history…” The embarrassed Min Jiwon stuttered .

“What is so great about 1st grade Korean history?”
“Let’s go Yoo Sangah-ssi . She doesn’t know history very well . ”
Min Jiwon’s words became redder at my words .
“Just wait! My proposal isn’t over yet . How about 3,000 coins?”
I turned around without saying anything .
“3,500 coins! I’ll give you 3,500!”
It was only increased by 500 . Now I knew the scale of the queen’s capital .
As expected, the constellations had different levels of wealth according to
their popularity .
I ignored her and kept walking .
“3,600, no 3,700…!”
My footsteps stopped . I looked back and saw Min Jiwon making a ‘that’s
right’ expression .
I was also a bad guy . I could just walk away but I wanted to smash it . I
opened my mouth and spoke in a blunt voice . “Rather, I want to make you an
offer . ”
“10,000, how about it?”
“…10,000?”
“Oh, is it too low? You are a king… then I will make it 20,000 . ”
Min Jiwon’s expression hardened . She glared at me .
“Are you joking with me right now? 20,000 coins? I don’t think you are
worth that much…”
“No, I mean that I will buy you for 20,000 coins . ”
“Huh?”
“To be exact, you and all your troops . ”
Her mouth dropped open in a daze before she barely regained her senses .
“Y-You don’t have that many coins . ”
“I wonder what you will say when I show you this . ”
I pressed my index finger and thumb together . Then at the end of my index
finger, the part of my coins showed up .
[20,000 coins . ]
Min Jiwon’s barely maintained poker face finally collapsed .
“T-This is ridiculous!”
“Do you believe me now?”
It didn’t take long for distrust to turn to astonishment, astonishment to turn

into greed .
It was natural . 20,000 coins was a truly huge amount . It was an amount that
could affect the dominance of the three forces in the Later Three Kingdoms .
Unfortunately, greed couldn’t break her pride .
“Are you trying to buy me with money?”

“Why? Is it impossible? You are the one who made the proposal first . ”
The leader of her subordinates came forward .
“You dare!”
He had a slender body and was very handsome . He didn’t seem to have
much muscles but they were hidden . Yoo Sangah said, “Dokja-ssi, this
man…”
I realized it the moment Yoo Sangah spoke . Yes, Silla had this constellation
.
Silla wasn’t at an absolutely disadvantage in the war between the three

kingdoms . Looking at the era, there were quite a few competent people .
For example, Kim Yushin or… the problem was that there was no Kim
Yushin in the current Silla period .
“Gwanchang is a good constellation . But he is rash . What if my

constellation was Gyebaek? I don’t think you want to reproduced the battle
of Huangshanbeol . ” (Gyebaek= general from Baekje . Link . Battle of
Hwangsanbeol link )
The confused man’s eyes widened .
“You… are you from Baekje?”
[The constellation ‘Hwarang Knows No Retreat’ is angry at your comments .

] (TL: Hwarang= elite youth corps of Silla) .
This person truly was his sponsor .
Hwarang Knows No Retreat, Gwanchang . His stigma wasn’t that great but
his loyalty to the fallen kingdom was wonderful .
“I’m not from Baekje . I’m an ordinary South Korean person . ”
“This guy!”
“I respect your patriotism but you should be more prudent . I don’t have only
20,000 coins . ”
I moved my fingers one more time and the number of coins started to rise .
The man’s face started turning pale .
Wealth was an object of desire for the poor . However, overwhelming

wealth caused reverence and fear . Especially for those who were familiar
with the power of ‘coins . ’
Min Jiwon, who had been frozen for a while, belatedly opened her mouth .
She asked me too soon . I naturally had no intention of answering .
“Min Jiwon-ssi, you can’t solve everything in the world with money . I
thought you would know this since you are an actor . I’m disappointed . ”
I finally turned around and started leaving . The party members followed me
as I heard Min Jiwon’s voice .
“W-Wait!”
However, she couldn’t follow me anymore . Once we got a certain distance

away from the Silla group, Yoo Sangah spoke in a slightly grouchy voice .
“Dokja-ssi, can I ask you something?”
“Yes . ”
“Is she a famous person?”
I hesitated for a moment at the unexpected question .
“Huh? Um…maybe?”
“I see . Dokja-ssi and Sungkook-ssi recognizes her… I used to watch a lot of

historical dramas, why don’t I remember her at all?”
This was why she was grumpy?
Lee Gilyoung interrupted . “Noona, I also don’t know her . ”
“Ah, haha . I’m glad . ”
It wasn’t a strange story . It was natural for Yoo Sangah and Lee Gilyoung not
to know ‘Min Jiwon’ if she only appeared in a novel .
The problem was Lee Sungkook .
“Lee Sungkook-ssi . ”
“Ah, yes . ”
Lee Sungkook responded from the rear of the group . Min Jiwon’s beauty
seemed quite impressive .
“I heard that you are a fan of Min Jiwon…?”
“Huh? Haha . That’s correct . Don’t you know? She is a famous actress…
eh?”
Lee Sungkook’s expression became strange .
“Uh… Min Jiwon…ssi? Eh? Why do I know Min Jiwon? No, did I know her
from the beginning…?”
Name: Lee Sungkook
Age: 25 years old .

Constellation Support: Manager of the Old Ticker
Private Attribute: Hypnotist (Rare)
Exclusive Skills: Hypnosis Lv . 3, Bluff Lv . 4, Weapons Training Lv . 3,

Detect Attributes Lv . 2…
Stigma: Comfortable Sleep Lv . 1

Power Lv . 18 .
Overall Evaluation: The current comprehensive evaluation is currently in

progress .
It was the second time I saw Lee Sungkook’s information . Nothing had
greatly changed, except for one thing . Lee Sungkook’s ‘9th to Get Off’
attribute had disappeared .
“Lee Sungkook-ssi?”
“Uhh… yes?”
“No, it is nothing . ”
I stopped speaking in order to prevent confusion . In the world of Ways of

Survival, an attribute only disappeared when the qualifications for that
attribute weren’t met anymore .
All those who ‘got off’ knew the ‘future’ of this world . However, the future
that Lee Sungkook knew was only near the prologue . The evolution of the
current scenario surpassed the information he knew .
Then a hypothesis emerged . Maybe all those who ‘got off’ would become
simple characters the moment they caught up with the ‘future’ they knew?
It was still a leap, but it was a possible hypothesis . If this was the case, it
was understandable that Lee Sungkook and Jung Minseob’s information
started to be seen .
If it was like this…
Maybe one day I would also…?
[The character ‘Min Jiwon’ shows a weak liking towards you . ]
…All my thoughts collapsed at this absurd message . I reflexively looked

back . Min Jiwon was still standing still and looking this way . I couldn’t
see her face but her gestures looked angry .
Then this message… no, wait a minute . Why did I forget that episode?
It suddenly came to mind . On the 11th regression, she had slapped Yoo
Jonghyuk as soon as he met her . Then Min Jiwon supported him throughout
that regression…
I suddenly had an ominous feeling . Perhaps… it couldn’t be?
At least I wasn’t hit on the cheek .
***
An hour later, we moved through the forest of buildings near Gwanghwamun

as quickly as possible . I didn’t see any humans but it was clear that the kings
who bought my text were hiding near here .
–Pay attention to when they start to move . We will also move in time with
them .
I said to my party members while moving cautiously .
In any case, I knew the kings’ goals .
「The moment he reached the entrance of the National Palace Museum, his
heart started pounding . Most of the artifacts sleeping here were garbage .
Only one of them was real .
The Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword .
The strongest SSSSS grade item was hidden here in Gwanghwamun! 」
I wrote it but my hands and feet curled up just reading the words .
It was true that the Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword was at the National
Palace Museum .
Of course, the rating of the item wasn’t SSSSS . In the first place, there was
no such rating .
The Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword boasted a great performance and in
fact, Yoo Jonghyuk of the third regression also favoured this sword at the
beginning .
–Hyung, if there is such an item, shouldn’t we get it first?
–There is no need .
Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword was a good sword but it wasn’t a
necessary item right now .
However, the plagiarist and other kings would think differently . They could
get the best combat power at the beginning with the Four Yin Demonic
Beheading Sword . They would surely be looking for the Four Yin Demonic
Beheading Sword .
My plan was simple . Take the other artifacts while they were aiming for the
sword .
The problem was when would those guys move? There was no need to worry
about it in advance .
In this damn world, those guys always appeared when the scenario was
stagnant .
[Huhu, this is really surprising . All the key people are gathered . ]
It was as I expected . There were sparks and an intermediate dokkaebi

appeared out of thin air .
[Shouldn’t good children be awarded a prize?]
There was the sound of something started to rise from the centre of
Gwanghwamun .
It was a single throne covered with a golden light .
There were gasps everywhere in Gwanghwamun . There wasn’t an

explanation yet but all the kings would’ve realized it at this moment .
Only a single king could take that throne .
[The main scenario has been updated!]
[Main scenario # 4 – The King’s Qualifications has begun . ]
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Chapter 62
Lee Sungkook was surprised by the system message and muttered .
“Another new scenario…”
It certainly wasn’t good timing . Another scenario appeared before we could

complete the clear conditions of the existing scenario .
I opened up the new scenario as soon as it arrived .
[Main Scenario # 4 – The King’s Qualifications]
Category: Main
Difficulty: A
Clear Conditions: Occupy the ‘Absolute Throne’ located at Gwanghwamun .
Time Limit: 8 hours .
Failure: ―
* This scenario can only be challenged by those who have completed the
hidden scenario ‘King’s Road . ’
* The absolute king has absolute commands over all the other kings .
* There are additional special clear conditions for this scenario .
+
The situation wasn’t good . Our group hadn’t been able to take the target of
the Struggle for Flags yet .
The burden had doubled . I must complete the scenario related to the throne
while taking down the Tyrant King and occupying Changsin Station .
The intermediate dokkaebi said .
[Look at your confused faces . Please don’t worry too much . This scenario
will proceed slowly . ]
Gwanghwamun was still despite everyone being in a state of agitation . It

was natural . The surviving kings knew how important it was to listen to the
dokkaebi .
[As you have guessed, the fourth main scenario is to be the only king to sit on
the throne . Of course, being a king doesn’t mean that everyone can sit on that
throne . Only a person who has proved his/her qualifications can sit there . ]
The intermediate dokkaebi said with a bad laugh .
[Then I will reveal the first qualification . ]
[King’s Qualification]
1 . 「 The owner of the throne should be braver than anyone else . 」
-The Absolute Throne never wants a ‘weak king . ’ To challenge the throne,
you must own at least a black flag .
(Additional qualifications will be released after a while . )
A black flag . It was disgusting from the very beginning .
[Huhu, the motive wa given . Now make a fun story!]

The intermediate dokkaebi disappeared and Yoo Sangah made an anxious
expression .
“If it is a black flag… you need to occupy 20 stations?”
Our group had a brown flag . It was a flag that could be obtained after
occupying 10 stations .
“What do we do? In order to create a black flag, we need 10 more stations .

If there are vacant stations nearby…”
“This is a condition that appeared because there are no empty stations . ”
“Huh?”
As far as I knew, no king had achieved the black flag at this point .
“Did you forget? There isn’t only one method to change the colour of a flag .
The achievement value of the flag went up when taking over a station .
However, there was a way to get achievement values much faster .
“Ah…!”
It was to take the flag of another representative . Right now, there were a
bunch of kings with flags in Gwanghwamun .
I calmed down the party members .
“Don’t worry . This wasn’t unexpected . We will proceed as planned . ”
As planned . I said this but it wouldn’t be easy .
There were clouds of war hanging over Gwanghwamun . It was a breathless

tension just before the storm blew . The sound of weapons being pulled out
and the organization of battle lines could be heard .
People would soon start moving .
Those competing for a promotion would now kill each other with real
swords . Those who wanted a wider territory would take each other’s flags
to occupy more stations .
Kill each other and get better items . It was in order to survive .
Lee Sungkook watched the buildings around them and muttered in a surreal
tone . “It is scary . Is this really South Korea?”
“It is South Korea . It is still South Korea . ”
“Representative-nim, aren’t you scared?”
“I’m afraid . ”
It wasn’t a lie . I was obviously scared . To be honest, I often felt that way .
Even if I read Ways of Survival, I was still a regular office worker . I didn’t
express it but I often wondered if I could survive .
Of course, my worries didn’t last long . It was because it was useless to

think about it . It was the same in any world .
Kim Dokja who worked at Mino Soft was now Kim Dokja who lived in the
world of Ways of Survival . Death would come whether I wanted it to or not
. The most important thing was…
“At least I feel like I am living right now . ”
I suddenly turned around and saw Lee Sungkook looking at me with reverent
eyes .
“When I look at Representative-nim…”
“Attack!”
Someone’s shout was heard before Lee Sungkook’s words were over . 300
metres away, there was a king who started marching north .
He was a king with a brown flag like me . I couldn’t see his face because he
was too far away but he was probably the king of a small district .
At almost the same time, the warlords hiding in Gwanghwamun started to

appear . They were each armed with excellent self-defense equipment .
The most prominent one was a man wearing a kilt in splendid colours . I
could tell who he was without looking .
Our target, the Tyrant King and the rule of Dobong-gu and Seongbuk-gu .
The vibe he gave off was new . The Tyrant King who had the largest forces
among Seoul’s Seven Kings . Now that he moved, the 1st apostle and the
kings of the three kingdoms would act .
“Maybe most of them will go after the Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword .
”
In fact, the direction of the kings’ march was the northern Palace Museum
where the Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword was located . I didn’t see
him but the plagiarist would also be moving to that side .
Some forces ignored any damage and were running towards the museum . It
was understandable .
Since the qualifications of the absolute king wasn’t clear yet, they thought it
would be more advantageous to obtain a good item .
If the item was the Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword, they could fill in the
lacking achievement points of their flag at once .
Lee Sungkook asked anxiously, “Shouldn’t we go? The Four Yin Demonic
Beheading Sword is a pretty good item . ”
“We will just be defeated if we go . ”

We didn’t have a lot of people . Moreover, there were many high level
sponsors among them .
“Go to the west . ”
I moved while leading the party . All the kings were heading for the northern
Palace Museum so the west was relatively lacking .
It was the historic Gwanghwamun so there were museums all over the place .
Presseum, Korean Financial History Museum, Korean National Police
Heritage Museum…
Yoo Sangah asked, “We aren’t going to these places?”
“We should avoid the modern and contemporary exhibits . ”
An old relic was better .
Of course, the relic simply being ‘old’ wasn’t enough . The hoe used by
farmers in the Iron Age was also such an item but it was only F grade . The
important thing was that it have a relationship with a famous person or a
narrative .
“Let’s go here . ”
The place we stopped at was the Seoul History Museum facing Gyeonghui
Palace .
A light flashed in Yoo Sangah’s eyes .
“What are we looking for here?”
“We must find the Ganpyeongui . It is a relic of the Joseon Dynasty that
resembles a disc, but I don’t know what floor it is on . ” (Ganpyeongui is an
astronomical observation device . Image will be provided below)
“Okay, I will try and find it!”

“We have to find it quickly so let’s scatter . Gilyoung, you move with Sangah
noona . And Lee Sungkook-ssi―”
As I was speaking, something sharp flew from behind me . I reflexively

crouched down, pulling the party members with me .
The exterior wall of the building was pierced by an arrow . There was a
trace of magic power on the shaft .
I got goosebumps .
[Strong Magic Arrow] .
This person had learnt the archery skill properly . Who was it? The
unexpected ambush complicated my thoughts . Was there someone who read
the movements of my party?
“Everybody go inside! Quickly!”
Several more arrows flew .
I swung my sword and struck the flying arrows . Fortunately, the amount of
magic power wasn’t high so they weren’t difficult to block .
The problem was the number . One arrow flew out and pierced my thigh . I
quickly retreated and hid behind cover .
“Hahaha! Where is the novice king wandering to?”
A voice echoed through the area . A group of men armed with bows and
swords appeared 500 metres away .
Their flag couldn’t be seen . In other words, they sent out a detached force .
Some kings were smarter than I thought . Was he going to eat up items while
taking away the flags of the smaller kings?

I used a skill on a person in the lead .
Name: Chu Wangin
Age: 33 years old .
Constellation Support: The Last Hero of Hwangsanbeol
Private Attribute: Minor Actor (General)
Exclusive Skills: Weapons Training Lv . 4, Acting Lv . 1, Weak Investigation

Lv . 1 .
Stigma: Baekje Kendo Lv . 4, Prepared to Fight to the Death for the Country
Lv . 2, Detached Force Management Lv . 3 .

Power Lv . 15 .
Overall Evaluation: It is a case where even a nobody can grow if he meets an

excellent sponsor . Due to the high degree of sympathy with the sponsor, the
strength of his stigmas is significant .
Damn, a tiger had come . I didn’t expect to meet Hwangsanbeol’s master

here . Those with actor attributes tended to cling to these types of
constellations .
“If you know honour as a king, surrender your flag . Then your group
members won’t lose their lives . ”
The poor dramatic tone told me why he was only a minor actor . The Last
Hero of Hwangsanbeol was attached to such a person . It seemed that bad
luck with partners applied even to constellations .
But this was difficult . The level of the stigmas Baekje Kendo and Detached
Force Management was too high .
Considering the number of people, it would be hard to handle all of them

without raising my overall stats .
[Coins Possessed: 68,150C]
…Should I use my coins here? However, the difficulty of the last phase of the
fourth scenario would increase sharply if I used coins to raise my overall
stats here .
It would disturb my whole plan .
If I closed my eyes and used around 20,000 coins…
“Isn’t it embarrassing for you to persecute the king of a weak nation using the
name of the Three Kingdoms?”
I looked around as I heard a voice and saw a familiar person approaching .

The incarnation of Gyebaek, Chu Wangin made a fierce expression .
“What is the queen doing here?”
“Your crude tone is just as expected for the master of a ruined kingdom . ”
The woman shot back with a smug expression . King of Beauty Min Jiwon .
Why did this woman appear here?
…Surely she hadn’t followed me?
No . There was no way .
Min Jiwon’s eyes glanced at me .
[The character ‘Min Jiwon’ shows a weak liking towards you . ]
…Really?
“Shut up! The cowardly Silla blood now claims to be rule of the Three
Kingdoms? I won’t recognize a girl like you as a king!”
Chu Wangin’s roar of anger burst from his body . He might be a minor actor
without much skills but his voice was very loud .
By the way, it was interesting . Gyebaek and Queen Jinseong were born in
different eras but they could face each other like this after becoming
constellations .
I asked Min Jiwon, “Why are you helping me?”
“Silla doesn’t ignore weak countries . ”
“It is Silla who destroyed Gaya . ”
“…Did you also have a 1st-grade degree in Korean history?”
“Any high school graduate would know this much . ”
Min Jiwon’s expression became slightly gloomy .
“I don’t know because I didn’t go to high school . ”
It was natural . Min Jiwon had been an actor since her teens . She became
an actress at an early age and learned things other than history .
“Your words are correct . I can’t obtain people with money . I’m repaying the
debt caused by my rudeness . That’s it . ”
I knew Min Jiwon’s history as an actress and could feel the sincerity in her
words . It was still surprising . She was an incarnation with a high pride so I
didn’t think she would bow before me like this .
Gyebaek’s incarnation laughed at our conversation .
“A king is swayed by personal matters? That’s why a chick like you…”
Min Jiwon’s captain came forward on behalf of the Hwarang .

“Rude! How can a man like you be the king of a country?”
Gyebaek’s eyes were drawn to the Hwarang .
“Hwarang…? Very interesting . Did you sign with that constellation?”
The Hwarang captain turned red at the words . It reminded me that the
Hwarang captain’s sponsor was Gwanchang .
“Do you want your neck to be cut like your sponsor?”
In the battle of Hwangsanbeol, Gwanchang died from Gyebaek cutting his

throat .
“Shut up!”
Thank you for coming to help but the relationship between constellations was
the worst . This was particularly bad due to their high level of sympathy .
There was a hierarchy among the constellations due to the history of their
lives .
A person couldn’t go against their king and the enemy was determined
according to historical records .
For example Kurushima Michifusa of Japan could never beat the Duke of
Loyalty and Warfare .
It was just like how Gwanchang couldn’t win against Gyebaek .
Min Jiwon also knew this and didn’t look happy .
I spoke first . “Just defeat the army . Or we can’t win . ”
Baekje’s army had slightly more military force .
Gyebaek was a military commander . The more people he led, the stronger
his power . Gwanchang was no match for him .
Then Yoo Sangah’s voice was heard . “Dokja-ssi! I’ve found it!”
I looked back and found Yoo Sangah running with a small disc . She found it
already?
The Ganpyeongui . The relic resembling a wall clock glowed in Yoo

Sangah’s hands .
At this moment, I had an idea . I looked at Ganpyeongui, then Min Jiwon and
the incarnation of Gwanchang . Then I made a decision . Perhaps I could
win this without using coins?
“Attack!”
[The character ‘Chu Wangin’ has used the stigma Detached Force Lv . 3!]
The Hwarang kept falling under the hands of the Baekje forces . Min Jiwon
looked towards me with a desperate expression and I said, “I think we can
win . ”
“Huh?”
“We will recreate the battle of Hwangsanbeol . ”
Many people knew this but Hwangsanbeol was a battle that Silla won .
TL: I gave you a wiki link in the last chapter but I will give a short summary,
since this information is important to understand what is going on .
Battle of Hwangsanbeol was a major battle that took place between Baekje
and Silla . The commander of Baekje was Gyebaek and the commander of
Shilla was Kim Yushin .
The Silla army was 50,000 strong while Baekje could only rally up 5,000
people but Gyebaek rallied his forces with a heroic speech . The Baekje
forces won several skirmishes and the Silla forces lost morale .
Then a general sent out his son, Kim Gwanchang to single-handedly fight the
enemy . Gwanchang was captured before being released by Gyebaek . After
returning to the Silla camp, Gwanchang once again charged to the enemy .
Gyebaek captured him again and executed him this time .
Thanks to Gwanchang’s martyrdom, the Silla forces regained morale and

Kim Yushin was victorious . Gyebaek died in battle .
Image of the Ganpyeongui:

Chapter 63
Min Jiwon was surprised by my words .
“…Battle of Hwangsanbeol?”
“Yes, Silla originally won the Battle of Hwangsanbeol . This is according to

history . ”
Chu Wangin’s sword ran through a Hwarang member .
Obviously, Shilla would win if it was like history . If it was like history .
But before I could speak, the captain of Hwarang came forward and
shouted, “Don’t retreat! There is no stepping back in a battle!”
At the same time, the Hwarang pulled out their weapons .
“No!”
“Victory! Loyally serve the king!”
“Serve!”
This bastard?
[All of the Hwarang of Silla are subjected to the effect of Mundane World
Five Commandments Lv . 2!]
“Hahaha, you are pushing them!”
Gyebaek’s incarnation, Chu Wangin cried out . Hwarang’s captain came

running towards him with a spear . He was following his damn sponsor .
[The character ‘Chu Wangin’ has used the stigma Baekje Kendo Lv . 3!]
“Keeoook!”
The body of the Hwarang captain flew through the air after being hit by a big
sword .
I shouted towards Min Jiwon . “Tell them to set up the formations!”
“Take your formations! Hurry!”
[Character ‘Min Jiwon’ has activated Military Command Lv . 2 . ]
[The army has lost their sense of reason . ]
[The skill activation is cancelled . ]
“Set up the formation!”
Min Jiwon screamed again but the Hwarang were already inspired by
Mundane World Five Commandments and didn’t listen to her order . In the
first place, they were loyal to the beauty of Queen Jinseong, not her charisma
.
I heard a sound . Then Lee Gilyoung landed next to me from where he broke
through the window of the museum’s second floor .
“Hyung, should I call Titano?”
Lee Gilyoung’s eyes shone as he prepared to use Diverse Communication .
“No, it is okay . ”
It would be helpful if Lee Gilyoung could call the 6th grade insect king like
last time but then he would be unconscious for two days . High grade
monsters were difficult to control and could also sweep away allies .
In any case, Lee Gilyoung was my hidden card . I had to save him until the
beginning of the war with the kings .
“Kuaaak!”
The Hwarang in front of us were knocked out . On the other hand, there
wasn’t a single dead Baekje person .
I reached out to Yoo Sangah who ran to me .
“Yoo Sangah-ssi, the relic…!”
Yoo Sangah handed me the Ganpyeongui .
The Ganpyeongui . Everyone was distracted by the Four Yin Demonic

Beheading Sword but in fact, the Ganpyeongui was an essential item for the
fourth scenario .
The Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword had no meaning if this item didn’t
exist .
“Kuheeok!”
The captain of Hwarang was a wreck as he was hit by Chu Wangin again . It
wouldn’t be strange if he died in one more blow .
[The constellation Hwarang Knows No Retreat is in a hurry . ]
[The constellation ‘Last Hero of Hwangsanbeol’ is happy . ]
[The constellation ‘Lady of the Brocade Sleep’ is irritated . ]
The momentum of the Baekje army grew while Silla’s morale broke down .
It felt like the spirit of Gyebaek was flowing from Chu Wangin’s body .
“Destroy the damn Silla!”
The more that the constellations were in a situation similar to the history that
they lived, the greater the coordination with their incarnation and the stronger
the power of the stigma .
In addition, the encounter with ‘related’ constellations…
It was time for the ‘stage’ to be created .

“Uhh?
What?”
People screamed with surprise . Sparks filled the surrounding space and the
scene changed . Seoul’s Gwanghwamun was transformed into a rugged
mountain wilderness .
「Stage Transformation . 」
It was a phenomenon that occurred when the coordination was high between
incarnations with historical correlations .
Space Transformation summoned the space-time that the constellations had

fought in . Of course, the space wasn’t really changed . It was close to an
augmented reality .
The problem was that this wasn’t the case for the people who summoned the
stage .
“Hahahaha… I missed you Hwangsanbeol!”
Chu Wangin achieved a considerable level of coordination with his sponsor

and shouted . Now he seemed to completely believe he was Gyebaek .
Gyebaek was in a hurry . If a constellation did something like this in the

early scenarios, it was likely they would receive a sanction from the Bureau .
However, Gyebaek was less likely to be affected than the low level
constellations .
“U-Uwaaah!”
The frightened Hwarang started to step back .
Lee Sungkook muttered, “He isn’t one of the Seven Kings but he has such
power… does this make sense?”
“It is possible because Gyebaek is the protagonist of this stage . ”

Chu Wangin was like a mad monster as he ran around . Once Stage
Transformation occurred and coordination with the sponsor increased, the
incarnation’s strength would multiply .
I looked at the trembling Min Jiwon and opened my mouth .
“I have two ways . One is to let the incarnation of Gwanchang die . ”
“That…what do you mean?”
Originally, the Battle of Hwangsanbeol was a battlefield that Shilla won

thanks to Gwanchang’s sacrifice . One half of the battle was complete if he
died .
“As soon as Stage Transformation began, this has become the battlefield of
history . If the incarnation of Gwanchang dies, the morale of the Silla troops
will rise due to their anger . This is recorded in history . ”
I didn’t listen to Min Jiwon’s answer .
“The second way is to change history . ”
I looked down at the Ganpyeongui in my hands . Ganpyeongui, an

astronomical observation device produced by Joseon in the 17th century .
Min Jiwon felt uneasy and asked, “What will happen if it fails?”
“Your country will perish . ”
“Then of course it will be the first option…!”
This was truly Queen Jinseong . She was considered an incompetent ruler
for a reason .
“I didn’t mean to give you a choice . I will do the second method . ”
“Then why did you mention it?”
“I gave you a chance . You are not what Silla needs right now . ”
I manipulated the two discs that made up the Ganpyeongui .
The two discs were called the sky disc and the earth disc respectively . The
top was the earth disc and the bottom was the sky disc .
There was a simple definition for Ganpyeongui in Ways of Survival .
「 The Ganpyeongui is an item that can find the constellations in heaven . 」
As I slowly turned the earth disc, the constellations engraved on the sky disc
started to burn brightly .
[Ganpyeongui’s special option ‘Echo of the Stars’ has been activated . ]
[‘Echo of the Stars’ allows you to ask for the help of a constellation . ]
[The constellation can refuse your request and the number of times
Ganpyeongui can be used is reduced when the constellation responds to the
request . ]
There were seven constellations left on the sky disc . In other words, I can
use it seven more times in the future .
It would’ve been good if there were more constellations left on the relic .
Well, it couldn’t be helped .
Lee Sungkook seemed to have noticed something and asked, “Are you going
to get help from a constellation with that?”
“Not all the constellations are available but there are some great people . ”
Lee Sungkook was filled with admiration at my answer . He belatedly found

out the true value of this item .
“That’s it!” Lee Sungkook cried out excitedly, “How about calling Xiang Yu
or Lu Bu? If you call them, you can easily deal with Gyebaek . ”
“I have to know the modifier of the constellation . ”

In the world of Ways of Survival, the modifier was like the constellations’
space-time coordinates . The modifiers were like the the X and Y axis
coordinate system in the Star Stream .
“Ah… then…”
Lee Sungkook made a sad expression . He thought that I didn’t know the
modifiers of Lu Bu and Xiang Yu . But that was an illusion . There was no
one in the world who knew as many constellation modifiers as me .
“I’ll call a constellation . ”
[The great constellations hear your voice flowing through the stars . ]
Of course, the constellation I was calling wasn’t Lu Bu or Xiang Yu . There

was no guarantee they would respond to this request and there was someone
more fitting for this battlefield .
I stared at the stars in the sky . I faced the numerous stars and opened my
mouth .
“I want to call Hwarang Leader King Heungmu the Great . ”
[The star navigation has begun . ]
A part of the sky darkened and a shadow fell to the ground . The battle
between Silla and Baekje stopped .
“What nonsense are you saying?”
Chu Wangin sensed something suspicious and started running towards me .
“Representative-nim, we will stop them . ”
Lee Sungkook pulled out a sword . I didn’t know how long the hypnotist
would be able to endure but I should have some time .
After a while, one of the stars in the sky shone brightly . He finally appeared
.
[The constellation ‘King Heungmu the Great’ is looking at you . ]
“General . ”
[The constellation ‘King Heungmu the Great’ is listening to you . ]
“There are people here who need your help . I am calling you because your
people are dying . ”
[The constellation ‘King Heungmu the Great’ is silent at your words . ]
King Heungmu the Great . He wasn’t royalty but he was the only person who
was given a posthumous name of a king of Silla .
He probably wouldn’t reject my request . It was because Hwangsanbeol was

his battlefield .
But something unexpected happened .
[The constellation ‘King Heungmu the Great’ doesn’t want to be involved in

the history of modern life . ]
[The constellation ‘King Heungmu the Great’ will reject your offer . ]
…What? The constellation was about to fade away when Yoo Sangah
interrupted .
“General, please listen to my words!”
The smart Yoo Sangah noticed who King Heungmu the Great was .
[The constellation ‘King Heungmu the Great’ is looking back . ]
“I’m well aware of General’s story! The Battle of Hwangsanbeol, the Siege
of Pyongyang…! I’ve read all about it in the records!”
Yoo Sangah took a deep breath before starting to talk .

“I understand that you want to respect the past and history . But General!
Some histories don’t end after they are recorded . ”
Yoo Sangah’s voice was clear and straightforward .
“Don’t you regret it? The battlefield where the young Hwarang are sacrificed
and countless people are buried…! Have you already forgotten?”
[The constellation ‘King Heungmu the Great’ is listening to incarnation Yoo

Sangah’s story . ]
“History won’t change . The soldiers on the field won’t be comforted and the
lives of the young Hwarang won’t return . But General! The history here
hasn’t ended yet! If you come here, at least you can change the history in this
place!”
I had forgotten how good a talker Yoo Sangah was . During her early days,
she was the queen of PT at Mino Soft .
“General! Your Battle of Hwangsanbeol is over… but we are still at

Hwangsanbeol . ”
[The constellation ‘King Heungmu the Great’ has silently closed his eyes . ]
There were such moments in life . I knew what would happen from now on,
even if no one said anything .
[The constellation ‘King Heungmu the Great’ has responded to your request .
]
One of the constellations on Ganpyeongui disappeared and a light from the

star in the sky shone on me .
I smiled at the nervous Yoo Sangah . “Well done Yoo Sangah-ssi . ”
[You have temporarily received the protection of constellation ‘King

Heungmu the Great . ’]
The muscles in my body twitched like they were surprised . My heart
pumped and light and darkness crossed several times in my head . Something
was being constructed inside me .
[This is just on old man’s reminiscence of the past . ]
This was the mantra of the constellation . Just listening made my existence at
stake .
[Please, lend me your voice for a while . ]
I nodded while opening my eyes . Everyone on the field of Hwangsanbeol

was looking at me .
The incarnation of Gyebaek, Chu Wangin was astonished . “That person…?”
The spirit of a constellation was felt despite him not descending directly .
This was the size of the existences called constellations .
“It has been a while, Gyebaek . ”
There was a strange depth in my voice . In the distance, the incarnation of

Gwanchang staggered .
“Hwarang Gwanchang, there is no need to pay respect to me . ”
“G-General…!”
King Heungmu the Great was watching the world through me . He looked at
Gwanchang, Gyebaek and the broken Seoul . I was also watching the world
through King Heungmu the Great . The sunlight covered the plains of
Hwangsan .
“It is funny . Why is it that all of you have gathered here again?”
Chu Wangin laughed madly at these words . It was a laugh filled with deep-
seated resentment . At this moment, he really was Gyebaek .
“Don’t you know? It was to meet you again on this field!”

[The character ‘Chu Wangin’ has used the stigma Baekje Kendo Lv . 4!]
Chu Wangin’s sword filled with power and moved . Originally, it was an
attack that I wouldn’t have been able to avoid or block . But I avoided the
attack without much difficulty .
“Gyebaek, why are you doing this to your incarnation? Have you forgotten
the constraints of plausibility? You will destroy your incarnation . ”
It was as he said . Gyebaek was acting unreasonably . I also wondered this

as a reader of Ways of Survival .
“Kim Yushin… You must’ve heard nothing about this world . ”
“It doesn’t matter . My wish was achieved the moment I met you . I’ll have
no regrets even if I die now!” The incarnation of Gyebaek cried out . “I
carry on Baekje’s legacy of Buyeo, Gyebaek of Hwangsanbeol! I will settle
my lifelong regret here!”
King Heungmu the Great watched Gyebaek’s incarnation with sad eyes and
opened his mouth through me .
“I am the 15th captain of Hwarang, Kim Yushin . ”
King Heungmu the Great, Hwarang Leader Kim Yushin .
“I will comfort the soul of the unfortunate constellation and correct the
history of modern humans . ”
The man who led the Battle of Hwangsanbeol to victory sent me his will . I
moved my right hand . A bluish glow grew from the hilt .
「 The sword of the Hwarang leader is now on the battlefield . 」
[The power of the star relic ‘Blue Dragon Sword’ is temporarily stored in
Unbroken Faith . ]
The blade of the Blue Dragon Sword soared high into the sky of Hwangsan .
All of Hwangsan seemed to scream . Enormous magic power escaped and a

large crack appeared in the earth, centred around me .
「 Dragon Flower Tree unit, come to this place right now . 」
[The stigma ‘Gather the Hwarang’ is activated!]
Something was happening in the crack .
The forgotten ghosts buried in the eternal history . There were no names left
but they were Hwarang who once lived on this land and who fought only for
honour .
Kuoooooh!
The Dragon Flower Tree, Kim Yushin’s elite unit showed up from the pages
of history .
Chapter 64
Episode 14 – Master of the Throne (1)
Kim Yushin’s stigma ‘Gather the Hwarang’ was a skill that called the elite
Hwarang that died in history, the Dragon Flower Tree .
To put it simple, it was a ground version of the ‘Ghost Fleet’ that Lee Jihye
used .
It wasn’t comparable to the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare’s power but it was
still a great stigma used by a constellation .
“Go!”
The buried bones were removed and the Dragon Flower Tree unit rose to
fight with Baekje’s army . Some Hwarang had no eyes while others had no
arms or legs .
It was cruel . They would raise their blades as long as Kim Yushin was here
. This was despite their souls being worn down, their anger erased and even
their hearts gone .
They were soldiers who fought to prevent the fall of their kingdom . Now
they were fighting for a fallen kingdom .
“You are still a coward Kim Yushin! Now you are even pushing your dead
men!”
“…”
“Come on! Let’s have a one-on-one fight!”
I was still at Gyebaek’s provocation . It was because Kim Yushin didn’t want
to move . He would crush Gyebaek with the overwhelming force of the
Dragon Flower Tree . The magic power that emerged from his sword
mercilessly filled the air .
“Kim Yushin―!”
The shout filled the air and even the emotionlessly Dragon Flower Tree
hesitated for a moment .
This was Gyebaek . The last master of Baekje, Gyebaek .
Gyebaek was a constellation that overwhelmed Kim Yushin just in terms of

physical buff abilities . In fact, Gyebaek never fought one-on-one against Kim
Yushin in the Battle of Hwangsanbeol .
To be exact, it right to say that Kim Yushin avoided the confrontation .
[The character ‘Chu Wangin’ has used the stigma Prepared to Fight to the
Death for the Country Lv . 2!]
In history, Gyebaek’s army fought against Kim Yushin’s army that

outnumbered them by several times and won a few impossible battles .
The last winner might be Kim Yushin but Gyebaek wasn’t defeated until the
final battle of Hwangsanbeol was held .
He united his soldiers with patriotism and his shouts were close to insane .
I carried Kim Yushin behind me right now but if things were different, I
might’ve called Gyebaek .
Gwanchang’s incarnation shouted, “General!”
“Don’t move . ”
Kim Yushin spoke through my mouth . My expression was unchanged despite

looking at the dying Dragon Flower Tree members .
Kim Yushin’s serene image was conveyed .

Gyebaek shouted, “Your cowardice hasn’t changed despite you becoming a
constellation!”
That’s right . Kim Yushin was a coward . He was afraid of death and afraid
of defeat . That’s why he was strong . His emotions were unshakable and he
didn’t commit rash acts .
Defeat the enemies in a way that achieved victory . That’s how he won the
final battle of Hwangsanbeol, despite being defeated four previous times .
“Kuaaaaak!”
The hundreds of Dragon Flower Tree members clashed fiercely with

Gyebaek . His incarnation was so severely hurt that he could no longer
survive . His whole body was bloody while there were fatal wounds on his
arms, thighs and sides .
However, Gyebaek kept moving through the crowd of Dragon Flower Tree
members towards me .
“Kim…Yu…shin…!”
[The stigma ‘Request for Reinforcements’ has been activated!]
Ghost soldiers appeared like shadows from behind Kim Yushin and sprang
towards Gyebaek . Based on the different articles of clothing on the soldiers,
they might not be Silla troops .
Perhaps they were the Tang Dynasty troops called to destroy Goguryeo .
As expected from Kim Yushin . The only thing important to him was winning
. Using foreign forces wasn’t an important issue for him .
Numerous spears pierced his chest . Gyebaek’s incarnation couldn’t

overcome the pain and fell to his knees .
“Kuheok…!”
The incarnation of the strong Gyebaek was now at his limit .

Gyebaek laughed .
“…I am resentful . I can’t touch you even on this fake stage . I wanted to
exchange swords with you just once . ”
Gyebaek’s red eyes made me feel confused . Gwanchang was alive, history
had changed . But this was one part that didn’t change .
Kim Yushin asked, “Gyebaek . Why did you do this?”
“…”
“If you die in this state, you can’t choose another incarnation for a while .
Why did you suddenly abandon the scenario?”
Gyebaek had a distant look on his face and then he gave a meaningful smile .
Kim Yushin waited before pulling out a blade .
I hurriedly took back control of my voice .
“He can’t be killed with my hands . ”
[Why?]
“…There are restrictions . ”
The King of No Killing meant I couldn’t carry out direct slaughter . As soon
as I killed one person, I would lose my throne .
Kim Yushin nodded like he understood .
[…I see . I roughly understand . Don’t worry . The stars will honour your
commitment . But it is I, Kim Yushin, who will deal with Gyebaek, not you . ]
“But…”
[…There is a lingering attachment, please understand . ]

Kim Yushin gestured and one of the Dragon Flower Tree members nodded . I
handed over my voice to Kim Yushin .
“Gyebaek, let’s meet in the next world . ”
Gyebaek’s incarnation looked up at us silently . He wanted to say something

but he couldn’t open his mouth . At the last moment, his face looked like a
minor actor who completed his scenes rather than Gyebaek .
Then the incarnation’s head quietly flew through the air .
[Stage Transformation has ended . ]
[You have experienced the Battle of Hwangsanbeol . ]
[1,000 coins have been earned as experience compensation . ]
I looked around and saw that all of Baekje’s army was wiped out .
[The authority of King of No Killing is retained due to the indirect nature of

the killing . ]
It was fortunate . King of No Killing was only lost when I killed someone
directly with my own hands . The life that the Dragon Flower Tree member
took wasn’t recognized as me killing someone .
“Representative-nim! Are you okay?” Lee Sungkook’s voice was heard from
behind me .
Yoo Sangah sighed with relief while Lee Gilyoung was disgruntled that he
couldn’t do much . Then Min Jiwon asked, “What the hell was that…?”
She looked like she had completely lost her soul .
I shrugged and said, “You should study history if you want to be a king . ”
I might’ve called Kim Yushin but I didn’t belong to Silla or Baekje . I called
Kim Yushin because he was the most appropriate one to deal with Gyebaek .
Anyway, I was glad that the result was better than expected . I was able to
thoroughly check the performance of the Ganpyeongui and I could get some
coins and items from the Baekje members .
Now I wasn’t afraid of the final phase of the fourth scenario .
“It is time to go to the north . ”
[The remaining duration of the call is three minutes . ]
Kim Yushin’s divine blessing still remained . I should take advantage of the
remaining time left on the Ganpyeongui . It could only be used seven times
so I couldn’t waste it .
“Rise up Dragon Flower Tree!”
The broken fragments of the Dragon Flower Tree unit rose again and I
pointed north with my sword .
“Advance!”
The consumption of magic power was huge so the operation time of the
Dragon Flower Tree unit was short . The Dragon Flower Tree unit started to
march north, randomly sweeping away the small and medium groups .
It might be possible to wipe out all the forces of the other kings gathered at
the National Palace Museum .
There were screams as forces fought all over the street .
“What are these skeletons? Aacck!”
The incarnations that ran towards me were crushed by the Dragon Flower
Tree unit .
Since I wasn’t the one attacking, I didn’t get a penalty for killing . Yes, this
was an invigorating taste .
Kim Yushin’s holy voice was heard in my head .
[There is something strange about you . Your mind is intact despite hearing
my true voice…]
“I have a strong mentality . ”
I was a bit surprised by the words . The constellations used the ‘indirect
messages’ to communicate for a reason .
Kim Yushin was just a low-ranking constellation but most people would pee
their pants or faint hearing his holy voice .
In fact, I was a bit worried about that too…
[Remember, you owe me a big debt . In order to help you, I had to embrace
more possibilities than necessary . ]
There was something sinister about his tone . I quickly expressed my

appreciation .
“I am thankful . I won’t forget General’s help . ”
[You are a hasty friend . You don’t have anyone to pass it onto yet…]
“…Won’t it happen one day? If I give birth to a child, I will surely tell them
what happened today . ”
[Rather, you don’t seem to have a sponsor . ]
I had an ominous feeling . Damn, this old fox kept talking .
[I like you . If you don’t mind, I would like to become your sponsor in this
world . ]
His words were nice but it merely meant to be his slave .

“That will be a problem . ”
[Why? Isn’t my strength enough? You can become the strongest of this age
with just my stigma . ]
The Gather the Hwarang stigma was good . But that was when applied to
Kim Yushin’s saga .
The strongest in this era? He was trying to scam me .
The words were ridiculous for someone who wasn’t a fable level . If the
Great Sage the Equal of Heaven heard it, he would’ve squeezed Kim
Yushin’s head tightly .
“Now isn’t the age of the Three Kingdoms . You are old and should take a
break . ”
We had fun together but let’s not see each other again .
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is laughing at ‘King

Heungmu the Great’ . ]
Kim Yunshin was silent for a moment, perhaps because his pride was
pricked . I thought he would back off but a sharp pain suddenly shot through
my head .
[Have you forgotten that my divine blessing still remains?]
Currently, Kim Yushin and I were connected through the Ganpyeongui . The
muscles of my body spasmed in an unusual manner . No matter what, wasn’t
he a great person of Korea…? No, maybe he could do this because he was a
great person of Korea .
Dammit .
[It would be better to think again . ]

Yoo Sangah looked at me with worry .
“Dokja-ssi?”
“Yoo Sangah-ssi . Get away from me . Quickly!”
My trembling right hand didn’t listen as it raised Unbroken Faith and started
pointing it at Yoo Sangah .
Kim Yushin started to exert control over my body .
[Did you say there was a restriction on your actions? I wonder what the
restriction is . What if I kill that woman right now?]
“Kim Yushin, this is your will . It isn’t my karma . ”
[Huhu, I don’t know . What if I disengage the moment I stab the blade? Won’t
it be recognized as your actions? And this woman seems to be quite precious
to you?]
“…Stop . ”
[Make a promise . In the next Sponsor Selection, you will choose Kim
Yushin . ]
The intent of this old fox was obvious . The second Sponsor Selection
would begin the moment the fourth scenario was over . Kim Yushin wanted
to use this pledge as an opportunity to acquire me .
If I hadn’t read Ways of Survival, it might not be a bad choice . Kim Yushin
was a fairly decent constellation and there were a few scenario in the middle
that could be cleared with Gather the Hwarang alone .
However, if I was going to pick a sponsor, I would’ve picked the Great Sage
the Equal of Heaven in the beginning . Why should I choose Kim Yushin
now?
“I said no . ”
In addition, I had the contract with Bihyung that didn’t allow me to choose a
sponsor .
Kim Yushin’s voice hardened .
[You are a stubborn young man . But it is the wrong choice . How long can
you endure?]
The blade in my hand started moving towards Yoo Sangah .
“Yoo Sangah-ssi, quickly―!”
Why didn’t the smart Yoo Sangah move? I looked at my right hand moving
against my will and finally made a decision . Dammit, I respected him as a
great person but he forced me to do this…
I took a deep breath . This was my body . I would never give it to this guy
or any constellation .

Chapter 65
The pages of Ways of Destruction flashed in my head . A light streamed

through my head and the strings of light started to line up . They were the text
of Ways of Survival .
[Heok…?]
Kim Yushin discovered something was wrong and his presence became
noticeably thinner . The old fox noticed quickly .
[The echo of the constellation connected through Echo of the Stars has
disappeared . ]
At the last moment, Kim Yushin’s astounded voice was heard .
[What are you…?]
Then Kim Yushin was gone .
I was surprised as well . I expected it to be possible with Fourth Wall, but I

didn’t think the Ganpyeongui connection to the constellation could be broken
so easily .
The encounter in the Theater Dungeon was a hint . The Fourth Wall had
destroyed the theatre master the moment he tried to look inside my head .
I was hoping the same thing would happen to the constellation but Kim
Yushin noticed quickly and ran away .
[The constellation ‘King Heungmu the Great’ has doubts about your existence
.]
[The constellation ‘King Heungmu the Great’ will be watching you closely in
the future . ]
In any case, I was still being followed by the old geezer .
“…Are you okay?”
“Yes . I’m fine . But…”
What was this? I looked up and found that my limbs were tied up with magic
power . It was a chrysalis-like appearance . Yoo Sangah’s face was
completely red .
“That… I couldn’t run away but I couldn’t let you attack me . ”
I roughly understood what was going on . She used Binding Thread on me

during that short interval . I thought she was frozen with surprise but she was
actually using a skill .
“Your improvisation is amazing . ”
“…I’m sorry . ”
“It is a compliment . If I start acting strange in the future, act like you did now
.”
“I-I will release you!”
Yoo Sangah looked embarrassed but I was serious . It was my mistake when I
thought of her as an ordinary office worker .
I looked back and saw Min Jiwon looking between me and Yoo Sangah with
curious eyes . “Well…it turned out like this . I came to help only to end up
being helped . ”
I nodded . “We will be enemies the next time we meet . ”
“…Why don’t you join us now? It is a common proceeding in dramas . ”

“This isn’t a drama . ”
“My friend! Make friends with faith . It is the banner of our Hwarang . ” Min
Jiwon said with a smile before moving away .
Could she be a good king? I don’t know . Perhaps even the King of Beauty
didn’t know .
“We will go as well . Lee Sungkook-ssi! Come on . ”
Lee Sungkook emerged from behind the building with Lee Gilyoung . This
bastard, when did he hide in such a place?
I took my companions and started to move north .
The place that Kim Yushin’s Gather the Hwarang swept through was
devastated .
The armed forces of the small kings were lying all over the place . This was
the dignity of a proper constellation . Kim Yushin was a cowardly but useful
constellation .
I picked up three flags and built up my achievements .
[Your brown flag has absorbed the cumulative achievements of the brown
flag . ]
[Your brown flag has evolved into a purple flag . ]
[You are able to use the perks of the purple flag . ]
Indeed, the best thing was to grow without a fight . I looked around and saw
that most flags had already been collected .
From the purple flag onwards, the achievement values of the flag wouldn’t
rise well . In other words, it was useless to grab a small king from now on .
“Jung Minseob-ssi, are you there?”

The next moment, Jung Minseob appeared out of thin air . The Recluse’s
Cloak that I handed him in advance was covering his body . Jung Minseob’s
mission was to scout the National Palace Museum .
“How many have gone inside so far?”
“A total of nine kings have entered, including the Tyrant King and True
Reader . ”
Nine . It was a reasonable number .
“What are the flag types?”
“There are seven purple and two brown flags . In particular, there are two
with really a really deep purple colour . ”
“I guess they are the Tyrant and True Reader . ”
Jung Minseob, wasn’t his talent quite useful?
I opened my mouth . “This time, I will only go with Yoo Sangah-ssi and
Gilyoung . Both of you wait outside . Stay hidden using the cloak . ”
“…Will it be okay?”
“Yes, I only need three people right now . ”
“I will enter if you call us . ”
I appreciated the thought but it would just be a disruption . It was because

the current Seoul Palace Museum was a dungeon .
[Hidden Scenario – Artifact Trials]

Category: Hidden
Difficulty: F ~ A+
Clear Conditions: Clear the right ‘artifact dungeon’ with the proper
personnel .
Time Limit: None
Compensation: 500 ~ 5,000 coins
Failure: Death
A white marble lobby appeared before us as we entered the museum . There

were no signs of anyone else in the lobby .
Yoo Sangah spoke in a soft voice .
“I can’t like culture now without feeling scared . There was the previous
theatre and now this museum…”
“Hyung, are we going to get the legendary sword?”
“No, not right now . ”
Of course, I could find the Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword in this
dungeon . That’s why I sowed the information .
[Please select the type of dungeon you want to enter . ]
* Single player dungeon – Nagak (Large seashell played as a horn in Korean

traditional music)
* Three person dungeon – Acupuncture Copper Man
* Five person dungeon – Dongui Bogam (Korean book compiled by a royal

physician, considered as one of the classics of Oriental medicine)
* Seven person dungeon – Dragon Jar
However, the dungeon with the Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword
couldn’t be entered in a normal manner . It was because the dungeon was
only accessible using the Sang Pyong Tong Bo coin which was given as a
reward when clearing a dungeon .
I will choose the three person dungeon, the Acupuncture Copper Man . ”
[You have entered the three person dungeon . ]
Lee Gilyoung looked a bit disappointed . He had been expecting to get a

great artifact .
“Gilyoung . An artifact isn’t about the outward appearance . ”
“…Huh?”
“There are many impressive looking things that have no substance . ”
The Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword was one such item . Rather, the
good things in this dungeon could be obtained from the commonplace
dungeons .
An example was the skill that could be obtained the Acupuncture Copper
Man dungeon .
Yoo Sangah was amazed and surprised as soon as we entered the dungeon .
“…There are other people besides us . ”
Intermittent screams could be heard from the dungeon .
“Uwaaaaack! Go away!”
It was a monster in human form with a matte colour . The three person
dungeon was filled with these copper people .
It was the 7th grade species, the Acupuncture Copper Man .

After a certain amount of time, these guys would self-proliferate unless the
method to attack them was known . The Acupuncture Copper Man didn’t
suffer because they had a strong body, no internal organs and no neural
networks .
“Aaaah! Save me!”
Some of the incarnations’ swords cut at copper men but they didn’t receive
much damage . Rather, they pulled the incarnations’ bodies down .
The body of a man in his 50s was torn to pieces in the hands of the copper
men .
“…Dokja-ssi, how do we deal with these guys? They don’t receive damage
at all . ”
Yoo Sangah and Lee Gilyoung aimed their weapons or skills at the incoming
copper men but there was hardly any effect .
Sometimes Lee Gilyoung’s blunt attack would damage them but he didn’t
have any idea of what he did .
“Look at their bodies . ”
The monsters that appeared in the ‘artifacts trials’ were based on relics kept
in Seoul Palace Museum .
For example, the monsters in the one player dungeon was literally a musical
instrument made of a seashell and as for the Dongui Bogam five person
dungeon… there was no need to explain anything . It was the same for the
Acupuncture Copper Man in the three person dungeon .
Yoo Sangah stared closely at a copper man and opened her mouth .
“Is there something etched on the body?”
In fact, the Acupuncture Copper Man was a relic that displayed 354
acupuncture points on the human body, including the front, back, arms, legs
and head .
It was an artifact used to study acupuncture in the Joseon Dynasty .
I stabbed one of the acupuncture points on the copper man . Then I twisted it
and the body scattered into powder . It was a meaningless end for a 7th
grade reproduction species .
[You have hunted the first Acupuncture Copper Man!]
“If you look closely, the colour for each acupuncture point was subtly
different . Some are devoid of blood and some are deadly . Some of the
points… there is a different effect every time an acupuncture point is hit . ”
“Ah…!”
The important thing was to find the acupuncture point that didn’t break the
flow .
I demonstrated a few times and Lee Gilyoung and Yoo Sangah got the knack
for it very quickly .
Lee Gilyoung used Diverse Communication to shock the points with small
insects, while Yoo Sangah applied Binding Thread . I honestly admired what
I saw .
These two people, they really had excellent growth .
[Your party is the first to hunt 100 Acupuncture Copper Men!]
[You have cleared the three person dungeon . ]
[Four Sang Pyong Tong Bo coins are obtained as a basic reward . ]
[The exclusive skill ‘Hit a Pressure Point’ has been acquired . ]

I got the skill I aimed for .
Hit a Pressure Point . It was a unique technique to use the pressure points to
subdue the enemy . It was an essential skill for me to maintain the ‘King of
No Killing . ’
Yoo Sangah looked at the Sang Pyong Tong Bo coins curiously and
muttered, “Can we buy something with this?”
“It can be exchanged for coins or a dungeon ticket . ”
“Then…”
“Of course, we will use it for the dungeon admission ticket . Now we have
three of them . Let’s obtain 10 of them . ”
“10? Wait a minute, Dokja-ssi…?”
“We will enter the hidden dungeon where we can get the Four Yin Demonic
Beheading Sword . ”
Yoo Sangah asked with surprise .
“But didn’t you say we wouldn’t get the Four Yin Demonic Beheading
Sword?”
“We aren’t going after the Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword . ”
We were going to ‘hunt’ the kings .

Chapter 66
We were going to enter the dungeon but not to get the Four Yin Demonic
Beheading Sword .
Yoo Sangah and Lee Gilyoung immediately understood what I meant .
“You are going to take their flags . ”
“Then you will kill them . ”
They had different interpretations .
Yoo Sangah looked down at Lee Gilyoung with surprised eyes . The
interesting thing was that Lee Gilyoung looked up at Yoo Sangah with
disappointment .
“Hyung, leave the finishing touches to me . ”
This boy… he already noticed that I couldn’t directly kill a person .
Lee Gilyoung’s information still wasn’t available .
I turned my head and encountered Yoo Sangah’s worried eyes . She looked
between Lee Gilyoung and I before bowing her head . I spoke to Lee
Gilyoung, “Do as you please . ”
I could see what Yoo Sangah was worried about . Lee Gilyoung wasn’t even
in middle school yet . But she should be aware of it . The morals that we
used to have were now useless in this world .
“This isn’t a game . Be careful . ”
“Yes, don’t worry . ”
I listened to Lee Gilyoung’s voice and hid the flag on my back .
Until now, the flag was a good bait to attract the small kings . However, from
now on, it would just be bait for predators . There was nothing good about
advertising that I was a king on this battlefield .
The intermediate dokkaebi’s voice was heard .
[Huhu, everyone is doing well! So many people are doing hidden scenario
then what is the meaning of ‘hidden’?]
It had no nerves . I would find it embarrassing now and again .
[Someone has already fulfilled the requirements for the first qualification .
Once again, this is interesting . ]
A king had already achieved the black flag . It was probably one of the
Seven Kings .
[After a while, the requirements of the second qualifications will be revealed

.]
I turned to look at the party members and said, “Quickly . The dokkaebi’s
‘after a while’ might not be long . ”
I put together the Sang Pyong Tong Bo coins in the lobby one by one .
[You have entered a hidden field using 10 Sang Pyong Tong Bo coins . ]
[Do you want to enter the hidden chapter, the Big Dipper?]
Right now, I had the purple flag . The kings with the same purple flags
would flock to the Big Dipper . In other words, my prey were all gathered in
one place .
[You have entered the Big Dipper chapter . ]
My vision waved and the lobby soon changed . The white marble lobby was
transformed into a spacious waiting room .
There were seven doors at the end of the waiting room .
“Uh…!”
Yoo Sangah let out a brief groan and took a step back . There were bodies at
Yoo Sangah’s feet . They were the bodies of group members who had fought
each other . Lee Gilyoung looked down at the corpses with an expressionless
face .
There were so many bodies that it was hard to walk straight . Hundreds of
bodies were scattered all over the place like graves . There was a wave of
blood already .
I felt a bit strange . If I hadn’t spread the plagiarist writer’s textbook, they
might not have died . Then didn’t they die because of me?
“Hey, there are people . ”
The centre of the waiting room contained a huge body using the bodies of
people as fuel .
I could see the faces of some survivors . I didn’t know if they were allies or
held a truce, but they weren’t fighting .
I looked at the group of people and spoke to my party members . “Be careful
.”
A group stood up . Greed could be seen in their eyes .
“You are a newcomer . Who is your king?”

Some people secretly moved behind out party while others drew our
attention . The encirclement was gradually becoming narrower .
“Is it you? Or maybe the woman next to you? It can’t be the kid . ”
[Many of the constellations are annoyed by the pests . ]
[A few constellations want you to take serious action . ]
I was already planning on that .
“Hey, why aren’t you answering… aack!”
The white light of Unbroken Faith filled the air . The unstoppable trajectory
cut off the limbs of a person . A confused person shouted, “Damn! Just kill
him!”
The people took out their weapons like they had been waiting . But it was
too late .
“W-Why are you so fast?”
There were few people were agility higher than me right now .
They didn’t have high level skills so no one other than the Seven Kings could
follow my movements right now .
The Blade of Faith swung in a semicircle and cut five or six people at the
same time .
The attack that followed cut off a hand holding a weapon . I pierced another
wrist .
“Kuaaaak!”
The severed limbs flew unrealistically through the air . I walked behind a
man screaming painfully and used a skill .
[The exclusive skill ‘Hit a Pressure Point Lv . 1’ is activated . ]

I had cut off the man’s limbs but there was no need to be cruel .
There was a dark blue dagger hidden in the man’s arms . This was the
poisonous dagger that could be obtained at the end of the 5 person dungeon,
the ‘Dongui Bogam’ . If my response had been even a bit late, this would’ve
been us .
As soon as the people collapsed, I called to Lee Gilyoung .
“Please . ”
Lee Gilyoung nodded . Lee Gilyoung’s hand stopped the people’s breathing
one by one . He moved his hand like he was killing insignificant insects . I
was also a little surprised .
Then Yoo Sangah came forward .
“I’ll do it Gilyoung…”
“…Can you do it?”
“I will still do it . ”
Yoo Sangah’s tone was unusually stubborn . She looked grimly at Lee
Gilyoung . She held a knife and turned her back to me . Maybe Yoo Sangah
despised me .
Perhaps it was fortunate that I couldn’t read Yoo Sangah’s mind .
Yoo Sangah moved even more efficiently than Lee Gilyoung and took the
lives of the remaining people . Her fingertips trembled as the work finished
.
“…Will we continue in this fashion?”
“Yes, probably . ”
“I will do it in the future instead of Gilyoung . ”

“Can you do it?”
“…There is no problem . It is just like breaking an egg . ”
Yoo Sangah used an analogy as she pretended to be calm .
“I can do it better . ” Lee Gilyoung grumbled, making Yoo Sangah place a

hand on his head .
There would be many twists and turns in the future . Sometimes we might feel
like collapsing or want to give up . But we had to overcome it .
Most of the Seven Kings we would soon meet would have higher stats than
us and they would also possess unique skills . There would certainly be
situations where we couldn’t win without being hit by the enemies .
We silently picked up the items that the group dropped .
[The item ‘Dongui Bogam – Various Diseases (Upper Half of the Body)’ has
been acquired . ]
As expected, they were people who cleared the five person dungeon . A total
of eight books were available from the five person dungeon, each with
different usages . I was sure there were a few people who cleared the five
person dungeon so the others should be moderately easy to find .
Unfortunately, there was no ‘king’ in the group I just killed .
Clap clap clap .
Then the sound of clapping was heard .
One of the men watching from the big bonfire approached me with a smile on
his face . He showed no signs of panic despite the other group being wiped
out .
I raised my item and warned them casually .

“What do you want?”
The man took one step back and raised both hands as if he had no intention of
fighting .
“Uhh, calm down . I don’t want to fight . ”
I took a closer look at the man . There was a large spear on his back . The
firm chest muscles were revealed by the clothes and his long hair was tied
back .
“You have great skills . You don’t seem to have any passive skills but you
wiped out the Chungjeong group… those bastards, they are one of the groups
that lost their king . ”
Of course, that’s why they came forward so recklessly .
“But you’re a little late . The major kings have all entered the dungeon . They
will be busy fighting now . Well, the winner is almost decided but… the last
king who passed through here was incredibly fierce . ”
“Who is that?”
“Do you know the Tyrant King?” The man continued to speak . “He is
currently the most powerful king in northern Seoul . This is a story between
those who already know . The owner of the Absolute Throne will surely be
the Tyrant King . ”
A person might think so if they saw the Tyrant King in person . The Tyrant
King’s armed force was certainly the top among the Seven Kings .
But it was laughable for him to be the owner of the Absolute Throne . The
Tyrant King was strong but he wasn’t the strongest among the Seven Kings .
As if reading my mind, the man opened his mouth .
“But I don’t think so . I think that the Tyrant King will never become the
owner of the Absolute Throne . ”
“…Why do you think that?”
“I saw it myself . He has a strong power but he doesn’t know how to handle
people . A king must know the hearts of the people . ”
The hearts of the people?
“My king is able to do that . It is why many incarnations follow him . I am

sure that my king will become the master of the Absolute Throne . ”
I followed the man’s glance . The Big Dipper chapter consisted of seven
entrances . Perhaps his king was moving in one of the passages .
“What is your point? Do you want us to join you?”
“Haha, that would be nice but you won’t follow me just like that, right? I just
want to make an offer . If you don’t mind, why don’t you ally with us?”
I realized why this man was still in the waiting room . This guy was a bait .
“Why should I?”
“The Tyrant King is very strong . I believe in my king but I don’t think he can
defeat the Tyrant King alone . ”
In contrast to his loyalty, he was a very realistic guy . But he was a ‘real’
loyalist .
“Think about it . What will happen if we can’t stop him from holding the
legendary sword? What if he gets the Absolute Throne and controls all the
kings in Seoul? Don’t you think that you should stop this no matter what?”
I dimly remembered .
It didn’t happen in the third regression but the ‘Anti-Tyrant King Alliance’
had formed many times in Ways of Survival .
Once again, the future had changed .

“You have a point . ”
“That is why I’m making this suggestion . Our group will soon be acting
against the Tyrant King . We have already talked with several other kings . I
don’t know what group you belong to but you won’t lose anything by joining
us . You just need to give us a spoonful . ”
It was exactly as he said . The problem was that the price of the spoonful
was bigger than he thought…
The man took my silence as my acceptance .
“If you are serious, you can meet our king and think about it . It is almost time
for him to return to the waiting room… Oh, there he is . ”
In fact, one of the seven doors opened and the group that entered the Big
Dipper returned .
“King…”
The people standing at the door knelt down at once . Then the man in the
centre of the crowd approached this side .
He was a clean shaven man . There was a brown club in his hands .
Wait . This guy, was it him?

Chapter 67
The one-eyed man approached us . This was my first meeting with one of
Seoul’s Seven Kings .
Yoo Sangah talked in the group chat .
–Dokja-ssi, this person is perhaps…
–Yes, you’re right .
I nodded to Yoo Sangah . It was impossible not to think of this person when
seeing the appearance .
–By the way, I don’t understand . Even if the constellation is ‘that person’,
why is the incarnation dressed like that?
–His sympathy with the constellation seems to be high . The higher the
sympathy rate, the more the incarnation is influenced by the lifestyle of the
constellation .
–I should never cough in front of him .
The man with long hair tied back was bowing to the man approaching us .
“Your Majesty . You came . ”
“Yes . ”
“What happened?”
“Do I need to say it? Here . ”

The one-eyed man pointed to his staff . There was a blue jewel available
from the Big Dipper embedded on it .
[Greedy Wolf Star] .
The long-haired man admired it .
“Ohh…!”
Wasn’t he quite good? Already gaining one star jewel…
The star jewels were the rewards of the Big Dipper chapter .
It was an item that increased overall stats by one level . It had a good effect
on its own but the star jewels were meaningful when seven were collected .
It was because the jewels were the summoning material for the Four Yin
Demonic Beheading Sword .
The one-eyed man looked at me . “Who are these people?”
“They have just entered the Big Dipper chapter . Their abilities are quite
good so I was thinking about getting them to join . ”
“Really?”
The one-eyed man and I extended our hands to each other at the same time .
“I am Cha Sangkyung . ”
“I am Kim Dokja . ”
I shook his hand while activating a skill .
Name: Cha Sangkyung
Age: 26 years old
Constellation Support: One-eyed Maitreya
Private Attribute: Pseudo Sect Founder (Hero), Maitreya King (Hero)
Exclusive Skills: Weapons Training Lv . 5, Mental Barrier Lv . 3, Eloquent

Speech Lv . 3, Skillful Deception Lv . 3, False Prayer Lv . 1…
Stigma: Maitreya Promised Land Lv . 2, Law of Interest Lv . 2, Demonic

Enemy Lv . 3

Power Lv . 25 .
Overall Evaluation: No one can be free in front of his ‘eye’ that gives insight
into everything . Be careful not to cough in front of him .
It was regrettable that Jung Heewon wasn’t here . If she saw this man in
front of me, she would never speak nonsense about my sponsor again .
Cha Sangkyung said, “I have a burden of seeing things . Can I look at you
once?”
“Yes . ”
Yes, he could try .
[The character ‘Cha Sangkyung’ has used Law of Interest Lv . 2!]
The stigma ‘Law of Interest’ was quite interesting among the investigation
techniques in Ways of Survival . It didn’t reveal the attributes window of the
opponent but it was a skill that roughly gave information about the
personality of the opponent . In other words, he would see a ‘Easily fooled
Demonic Enemy’ if the person was ‘good’, while he would see a ‘Back-
stabbing Demonic Enemy’ if the person was ‘bad . ’ For example…
[The character ‘Cha Sangkyung’ has discovered that you are a demonic
enemy that shouldn’t be touched . ]
It was like this .
“T-This?”
“King, why are you acting like this?”
[The character ‘Cha Sangkyung’ is greatly disturbed . ]
Cha Sangkyung shouted with a pale face .
“D-Demonic enemy!”
“Huh? It can’t be…”
At his words, the group members of the Maitreya King simultaneously looked
at me . The atmosphere became tense when Cha Sangkyung urgently added .
“N-Nothing . I have made a mistake . ”
“Huh? There’s nothing?”
“Yes, it is nothing . Everyone back off . ”
Indeed . He would be a fool to ignore the warning of the constellation . By

the way, a demonic enemy that shouldn’t be touched…
Maybe the One-eyed Maitreya didn’t want to fight with me .
“Sigh… it isn’t surprising . ”
The dubious thing was the reaction of the long-haired man . It was
momentary but there was an expression of ‘regret’ on his face .
“The plan will start in one hour . I’m looking forward to your participation
despite being a bit late . ”
Cha Sangkyung said before returning to his group members .
The first encounter with Gung Ye ended like this . (TL: Gung Ye had a slight
mention earlier in the novel . He is a king who proclaimed himself a Buddha
and became a tyrant who sentenced death to anyone opposing him, including
his own wife)
The long-haired man said, “Phew, it almost became a major event . I’m glad
.”
“It is absurd to say that he is a king who knows the hearts of the people . ”
“Haha, Gung Ye might be recorded as a tyrant later on but he was a good and
wise king first . You never know what will happen in the future . History can
change . ”
I looked carefully at the long-haired man and asked, “By the way, who are
you?”
“Oh, I haven’t introduced myself yet . I am Han Sooyoung . I am Cha

Sangkyung’s assistant . ”
A man who supported the incarnation of Gung Ye . It was highly likely that he
was attached to Gung Ye’s side because of his sponsor .
Who was it? Perhaps it was a king? I immediately used a skill .
…What?
“Um? What’s wrong?”

I looked at the shamelessly speaking Han Sooyoung and couldn’t help
laughing . I see… now I knew who this person was .
“It’s nothing . Just… I feel like you are a demonic enemy . ”
“Haha, what do you mean?”
I could see Han Sooyoung’s eyes change strangely . Maybe at this moment,
both of us were thinking the same thing . The question was who would pull
out a sword first .
The doors of the waiting room started to open one by one .
“The kings are coming!”
There was tension in the Maitreya group while several people in the waiting
room started cheering .
I watched the kings walking out the door and asked Han Sooyoung .
“Are they on the same side?”
“Yes, they are all kings who promised to cooperate with us . From left to
right, there is the ‘Prudent King’ Yoon Kiyoung and ‘Fighting King’ Kim
Baekho Then the last one who came out is the ‘Earth Dragon King’ Gu
Daesung . ”
I remembered something when I heard this nickname .
The Prudent King and Fighting King . They were just like their nicknames .
They had decent skills and stats but they were one step lacking compared to
the Seven Kings .
The only one I needed to pay attention to was the Earth Dragon King Gu
Daesung .
Gu Daesung discovered Cha Sangkyung and asked, “You have already come
out?
Fast . ”
“You are a rude earthworm . ”
“…Earthworm? Is that what you are calling my sponsor?”
Yoo Sangah was startled when she heard their words and whispered to
me, “That person, I think he has a good sponsor behind him . ”
“…How do you know?”
“I heard the story that the king of Baekje was born from an earth dragon . ”
“Earth dragon?”
“That’s what they meant by ‘earthworm . ’ The other kings are calling him the
son of an earth dragon in a mocking manner . ”
She was really amazing . She figured out the identity of Gu Daesung with this
much information .
Yoo Sangah was right .
Earth Dragon King Gu Daesung . In my memories, he was one of Seoul’s

Seven Kings with the late King Gyeon Hwon as his sponsor .
“There are quite a few people with kings as a sponsor . Then the king we
saw before…”
I nodded . In fact, it wasn’t a coincidence that there were so many

incarnations with a ‘king’ as their sponsor .
The situation would be similar in other areas, not just the Seoul Dome .
In Japan, there would be a competition between the three heroes including

Oda Nobunaga . In the UK, there would be a competition between Richard
the Lionheart or Henry VIII .
The world’s greatest constellations would be preparing for a war over the
Absolute Throne, raising their coordination with their incarnation to a
breathtaking level .
[The constellation ‘Maritime War God’ is expecting the appearance of a new

fable class constellation . ]
[The constellation ‘Bald General of Justice’ is watching the situation with

sweaty hands .
The other high-ranking constellations were also interested . It was natural .

As I said before, the fourth scenario was an event for the greatest
constellations of each country .
“Is everyone gathered?”
The kings soon gathered in the middle and gave a speech .
“Our enemy is the Tyrant King who entered the third door! The Tyrant King
has already received two jewels from this dungeon and cowardly raided
innocent kings . Some of the people present would’ve lost a king to him . ”
That’s why this waiting room was a field of corpses .
Perhaps the Tyrant King killed two kings and took away their star jewels . It
meant he would soon gather all seven star jewels…
“The new Seoul shouldn’t be handed over to such a person . If he gets the
Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword and then takes the Absolute Throne,
there will be endless grief and tragedy in Seoul!”
“Thus, the people have to fight! Get up right now! The kings here are all wise
. The future will be fine no matter which of us becomes the absolute king .
We have to at least stop the worst king!”
“This will be a struggle for a righteous way of living! Take care! You will be
great fighters taking your first step into a new history!”
The speech didn’t have much substance but people became excited . Some
people cheered, some sympathized while others were touched to tears . It
was like they were real revolutionaries fighting for justice .
I looked at the scene alone .
Just one month ago, the people here had voted for a president . They did
their duty and agreed to have private property through legitimate economic
activities . All of a sudden, it felt like a dream .
In just one month, Seoul had returned to the kingdom days .
“Depart!”
Hundreds of people entered through the third door . Cha Sangkyung’s group
was at the back and we moved in line with them .
Our vision wavered before a giant tunnel appeared . It was a huge tunnel
where the size couldn’t be easily measured .
Han Sooyoung walked beside me and opened his mouth . “This is so exciting
. I feel like I’m in a martial arts novel . ”
“A martial arts novel?”
Han Sooyoung nodded with a meaningful smile . “Why, don’t you think it is
like a martial arts novel? It is like a treasure map . The legendary sword is
sleeping in the stone chamber and whoever obtains the sword shall be the
best person in the world!”
Han Sooyoung spoke accompanied by gestures seemed quite plausible . It

wouldn’t be unbelievable if he was an actor .
“It is a common cliche in a martial arts novel, the treasure sword . ”
“Oh, Dokja-ssi, do you read martial arts novels as well?”
It couldn’t be missed when talking about genre fiction .

“I read quite a bit . By the way, there is a common development in these
cliche novels . ”
“Common development? What is it?”
“It turns out that the treasure map is a fake! This type of development . ”
Han Sooyoung’s eyes shook . “This is interesting . What happens next?”
“It is an obvious story . The ‘shadow’ laughs quietly and kills the people
gathered because of the fake treasure . ”
“Hoh… is that the current situation? Could someone be a shadow?”
I nodded and stated, “It is a possibility although I don’t like such obvious
cliches . ”
“Um? What does that mean?”
“To be honest, there are too many cliches like the treasure sword .
“Hmm… there are too many stories, making it bad?”
“For writers, I think it is a story that lacks distress . ”
Han Sooyoung’s expression slightly hardened . “Then what would Dokja-ssi

do if you were the writer? What if you had to write about the treasure
sword?”
“I’m not sure . I am a ‘reader’ as my name suggests . ”
“I think that a reader would do the same . Writing familiar cliches will give
satisfaction to the readers . ”
Yes, I thought he would say something like this . I smiled and asked, “Who
said this? You are speaking as a writer . I’m not saying that cliches are bad .
At the very least, a plagiarist shouldn’t use it . ”
“Pla…giarist?”
“Yes, a plagiarist . ”
It was funny to see Han Sooyoung’s face change colours .
“Well, every story is similar . It is the details that are a bit different… Can it
really be called plagiarism? Perhaps if Dokja-ssi is the writer―”
“Nope, I would do it differently . ”
Han Sooyoung’s eyebrows twitched . “…You would write it differently?

How?”
“For example, like this . ”
I raised Unbroken Faith and cut his neck . No blood was visible as his head
fell down .
I added, “Why are you hiding when it will be revealed anyway?”
Then Han Sooyoung’s head spoke from where it was lying on the ground .
“How interesting . Kim Dokja . ”
Chapter 68
I picked up his severed head and asked, “As expected, this is also an avatar .
Han Sooyoung is your real name?”
“Yes . ”
Han Sooyoung was the First Apostle as I thought . That damn plagiarist was
always hiding like a coward .
“W-W-What is this guy?” People shouted with alarm from all sides . There
were confused voices and voices filled with betrayal . I stepped to one side
with Yoo Sangah and Lee Gilyoung . Of course, Han Sooyoung’s talking
head was still held in one hand .
“I was right . It is you who spread out the ‘text novel . ’ Right?”
“That’s right, I scattered the text version of your plagiarized novel . ”
“…The revelation isn’t plagiarized . ”
“It is plagiarism . Did you write the original setting?”
“Don’t compare my work to that rubbish . ”
“You understand what I am saying and don’t deny reading the original . ”
Han Sooyoung glared at me .
“Everyone, kill him! What are you doing?”
“A-A head is talking!”

Han Sooyoung’s expression distorted . People were alarmed by the turmoil
but showed no signs of acting . In addition, they would soon have no room to
worry about us . I smiled at Han Sooyoung .
“The cliche that you said will start soon . ”
I waited and there was a burst of light . The rings of light moved, drawing
lines of blood on the bodies of some people .
“What…?”
A person screamed as blood spurted from a body cut to pieces . The people
in the back screamed and moved .
“Damn these guys!”
It was black magic power that came from a strong presence approaching in
front of me .
“Raise the palanquin . ”
The neutral voice came from the large palanquin . There was the shadow of
someone inside the palanquin . I reflexively shouted .
“Yoo Sangah-ssi, Gilyoung! Move back!”
A voice flowed from the palanquin .
“Move . ”
The palanquin started to approach the group of people . The three rings of
light mercilessly swept over the battlefield . Dozens of people died at once .
People stared with disbelief as their limbs disappeared and blood spurted .
The start of the battle lines instantly became bare .
“Uwah…”
The terrified group members retreated . In the seething silence, everyone
shut their mouths like dead mice .
The Tyrant King walked out of the palanquin .
“They really aren’t very good . The kings of the previous age…”
He held the Three Ring Loop in his hand, an item that released condensed
magic power . It was a hidden item available in northern Seoul but it wasn’t
something the original Tyrant King had .
It must be true that he had some prophets .
Name: Jung Youngho
Age: 33 years old .
Constellation Support: Great King Heoncheon Hongdo Gyungmun Wimu
Private Attribute: Circus Member (Rare), Tyrant King (Hero)
Exclusive Skills: Grabbing Techniques Lv . 5, Sky Steps Lv . 3, Weapons

Training Lv . 5 .
Stigma: Palanquin Tank Lv . 5, Cheoyongmu Lv . 5, Tyranny (Lv . 4) (TL:

Cheoyongmu is a Korean mask dance that is the oldest surviving Korean
court dance . It is also considered a shamanistic dance because it is
performed to drive off evil spirits at the end of the year . )

Power Lv . 34 (+2)
Overall Evaluation: The worst tyrant on the Korean Peninsula has met
disgruntled citizens . Small citizens dissatisfied with the social system won’t
ignore the opportunities he gives them .
* ‘Starter Pack’ is currently applied .
* The New Scenarios package is currently applied .
The attributes window made sense . He was so strong because he used three
packages . He also had a constellation who liked to walk dangerously on a
tightrope .
An aura covered his entire body .
The Tyrant King was raising his sympathy with his sponsor to the limit .
Several dokkaebis, including Bihyung, were staring at him from the air . They
were prepared to make a ‘plausibility request’ at any time if he violated
‘plausibility . ’
“I certainly was a tyrant . But I am no longer a tyrant . ”
The Tyrant King, Great King Heoncheon Hongdo Gyungmun Wimu .
“History isn’t scary . It is because from today onwards, I will make a new
history for this land . ”
The top tyrant of the Korean peninsula who wasn’t recorded as a ‘king’ in
history .
“I am Yeonsangun (born Lee Yung)!” (TL: Yeonsangung is considered the

worst tyrant of the Joseon Dynasty, perhaps al of Korean history, notorious
for launching two bloody purges of palace officials . Once overthrown, he
didn’t receive a temple name . Temple name explanation link . )
A tremendous magic power emerged from the Tyrant King as sympathy with
the sponsor reached its limit .
The group members in the way exploded . Level 30 magic power was
inserted in the Three Ring Loop . It was very dangerous .
“Don’t back down!”
“Everyone fight!”
However, the Anti-Tyrant King Alliance was also unbelievable . Apart from
the other kings, there was also the Maitreya King and the Earth Dragon King .
Once the kings united, the disadvantages were gradually reduced . The other
kings raised the sympathy with their sponsor close to the limit . It wasn’t just
the incarnations, the constellations were also desperate .
I looked down at Han Sooyoung’s head and asked, “You aren’t going to
fight?”
Han Sooyoung laughed at my words .
“Laughing? I guess you still have room to spare,” I said .
“You… do you think it will go as you planned? Yeonsangun and the other
kings have started to fight . Once they are exhausted, you will be able to take
the Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword . Right?”
It was pretty close .
“But it won’t work! Your act of spreading the text was quite good but I have
been preparing for today much longer than you . ”
“What nonsense are you saying?”
“In the end, the cliche will win . ”
The voice of the intermediate dokkaebi was heard in the air .

[Huhu, everyone is fighting well . Great constellations, are you desperate? I
see . The incarnations and constellations should work hard . Does everyone
want to go up another narrative class?]
The battlefield quieted down at the dokkaebi’s voice .
[That’s why I’ve brought good news . From now on, the second qualification
test will begin!]
2 . 「 He who dreams of the throne must desire it . 」
-The number of ‘kings’ that can challenge the throne is decided . In order to
gain the right to challenge it, you must remove the other kings around you .
[Please note that only five kings can challenge the final qualification of the
Absolute Throne . The remaining number is… let’s see . ]
[Number of kings remaining: 14 . ]
The people started murmuring .
“F-Fourteen?”
“Are there still kings outside?”
[For your reference, there are 12 kings currently inside the hidden dungeon . ]
I was a bit surprised . There was so many kings in this dungeon . Well, I
didn’t think I would be the only ‘hidden’ king .
“Who is it? Who is the king that is hiding?”
The Tyrant King laughed at the confused people .
“Hahaha! It is very funny that you are hitting each other in the back of the
head!”
“Now isn’t the time to fight among ourselves! We must pay attention to the
Tyrant King!”
It happened when the kings barely regained their sense of reason .
“Here! This guy is the king!” Han Sooyoung’s head shouted to everyone . “I
saw it! He has a flag!”
“What?”
This was really…
I quickly trampled on Han Sooyoung’s head . Everyone’s attention focused

on me . It was the moment when the death of one of the ‘remaining kings’
was decided .
“If we kill him…”
I felt it was cheap . The plagiarist’s plot was too shallow . Wait a minute,
perhaps?
…How interesting . Was it like that?
I focused on the people secretly moving behind the kings . They were the
loyal subjects that the kings cherished .
“Cough…!”
The thin knife cut off the head of a king .

[The number of remaining kings has been reduced . ]
The Prudent King and Fighting King were exhausted, while the Maitreya
King and Earth Dragon King were hit hard by the surprise attack . Even the
Tyrant King was stabbed in the side and thighs by three men from behind .
“These damn people…!”
I realized who was behind this . The humans who betrayed their kings didn’t
bleed when their heads were cut off . The gems of the fallen kings were
quickly taken by someone .
“The jewel! My jewel!!”
The star jewels were moved through the hands of the hidden ‘avatars’ and
gathered in one person’s hands .
“I told you . In the end, the cliche won . ”
A beautiful girl moved through the air and laughed as she landed on a niche .
Surely this wasn’t the main body of the plagiarist writer?
…I hadn’t expected a woman .
The seven jewels gathered in her hands emitted light .
[The Fake King Han Sooyoung has gathered all seven star jewels!]
[The seven star jewels are sacrificed to summon a new item . ]
[Fake King Han Sooyoung is summoning the Four Yin Demonic Beheading
Sword!]
In the end, the plagiarist writer became the master of the Four Yin Demonic
Beheading Sword .
She was the Fake King . It was an attribute that matched amazingly well .
“Dokja-ssi . What should we do?”
“It is still okay . ”
Yoo Sangah made a strange face at my blase words .
“Is it okay to be so calm? That is a great item . ”
That’s right . The S+ grade item was great . But Yeonsangun’s Three Ring
Loop was also a S-grade item . The performance was a bit different but it
wasn’t that bad .
“Hahahahat! Die! Die!”
A dazzling magic power poured out of the Four Yin Demonic Beheading
Sword and swept through the battlefield . However, people didn’t die easily
. People thought they were going to explode but they managed to neutralize
her magic power .
Her magic power was weakened because she used a lot of avatars and above
all, the three main kings were still alive .
The confused Han Sooyoung shouted, “W-What is this? Why is it so weak?”
“Kill her! Kill her and take away that sword!”
“U-Uwaaah! Back off! Back off!”
It turned out like this . Han Sooyoung was pushed back to where my party
was located . I said to her, “The cliche has broken .
This is what usually happens . ”
“Shut up!”
“Do you want me to help you?”
“No need!”
Han Sooyoung cried out and waved her sword again . But she seemed to be
getting pushed back . I wanted to say something to this silly girl . The weapon
wasn’t famous because it was strong, but because the original owner was
strong .
“I will kill you!”
The Tyrant King recovered his confidence and started attacking, while the
other kings started to fight as well .
The battle soon became a melee with no allies . By the way, it should be
time for him to come…
Was he still wandering? The northern region of Seoul was far but it was
enough time for him to return .
The signboard in the air changed .
Ah, indeed .
He came .
“W-What?”
“Why is the number dwindling suddenly?”
The surrounding kings were filled with fear . The number of kings started
decreasing for an unknown reason .
The fear of the kings’ reached the limit as the number decreased to one digit .
“There is someone . Someone is killing the kings!”
On the other hand, there was someone rejoicing .
The Tyrant King .
“Hahaha! Who cares? You will also die!”
The Tyrant King was about to fire the Three Ring Loop again when the
ceiling collapsed and the Tyrant King fell .
Kwaaaaang!
A formidable storm of magic power struck and the Tyrant King screamed
painfully . The enormous storm of magic power that disassembled all living
things into particles destroyed the Tyrant King’s body .
“Uhh…ahhh…uwaaack!”
Then .
Only the cold appearance of a person remained in front of them . The people
close to the unusual scene trembled and flopped down .
“W-What? What is this?”
A man had killed the Tyrant King in a single blow, like he was a bug . The
explosion cleared and his appearance was gradually revealed . The
surviving kings and dying kings, everyone looked at him with captivation .
Han Sooyoung’s legs shook with fear and she retreated .
“Nonsense… this is nonsense!”
The words of her avatar suddenly came to mind . The strongest among the
Seven Kings in Seoul was the Tyrant King . I previously thought so but these
words weren’t true .
So far, I had met five out of the Seven Kings, including Han Donghoon who
didn’t become a king because of the prophets .
Hermit King of Shadows, Han Donghoon .
Earth Dragon King Gu Daesung .
Tyrant King Jung Youngho .
Apart from the Neutral King, who hadn’t appeared yet, there was still one
person .
Then who was the remaining person? The answer was simple . In fact, I met
him before any other kings .
A furious voice rang through the battlefield .
“Kim Dokja…”
I smiled and waved towards him . A large black flag flew behind the person
heading towards me .
“You came…”
Of the Seven Kings of Seoul, the strongest was naturally the Supreme King,
Yoo Jonghyuk .
Chapter 69
Nevertheless, a main character was a main character . I sent him to Gangbuk

Station but he already had a black flag .
If a non-representative took away the flag of a representative, the hidden

scenario ‘Revolutionary Road’ would open . He knew this and killed a
representative on the way here, making him a king .
Looking at Yoo Jonghyuk’s current appearance, it seemed like Lee Jihye and
Jung Heewon did a good job .
I took a few steps back and looked at Han Sooyoung . “Hey, quickly give me
that sword . ”
“I-I don’t want to . ”
“Do you want to die here?”
Han Sooyoung’s eyes were shaken as Yoo Jonghyuk moved . I exclaimed,

“Gilyoung!”
Lee Gilyoung’s eyes turned white like he had been waiting . I heard a tearing
sound and something pounding on the dungeon .
Then after a while . The sickle of a praying mantis flew through one wall .
[The 6th grade insect king, Titanoptera has appeared!]
Lee Gilyoung’s ability was the best . The whole cave shook with the
enormous power of the giant insect king . As Yoo Jonghyuk looked back, I
struck Han Sooyoung .
“A-Ack…!”
Han Sooyoung groaned and let go of the Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword
. I picked up the sword as well as the flag hanging from Han Sooyoung’s neck
as a bonus .
[You have won the flag of the ‘Hongik University’ group . ]
[Your purple flag has absorbed the cumulative achievements of the black flag
.]
[Your purple flag has evolved into a black flag . ]
[You are able to use the perks of the black flag . ]
[Congratulations! You have completed the first king’s qualification . ]
I ran straight towards the Tyrant King . The Tyrant King was lying down
between a pile of stones, his body crushed like dough . It was terrible . He
tried to kill everyone only to die in vain like this .
Han Sooyoung shouted from behind me . “You thief!”
I ignored her and quickly swept up the Tyrant King’s items .
[The item ‘Three Ring Loop’ has been acquired . ]
[The item ‘Dragon Jar’ has been acquired . ]
The revival ‘Dragon Jar . ’ The Tyrant King obtained it by clearing the seven
person dungeon .
“…Kim Dokja!”
Yoo Jonghyuk was chasing after me at a scary speed . Despite the fact that I
had 30 agility, he narrowed the distance to me in an instant . I looked around
and hid behind the nearest king .
“W-What?”
It was the king of Later Baekje, Gu Daesung .
“Kuaaaak!”
Yoo Jonghyuk’s relentless blow cracked his head while Yoo Jonghyuk
obtained his flag .
[The constellation ‘Founder of Hannamgun’ is looking at you . ]
I felt sorry for Gyeon Hwon but it couldn’t be helped . I promised to make it
up to him next time .
At this time, I decided to stop running away .
“Jonghyuk, stop for a minute . Let’s talk . ”
“That note…”
“The note?”
“My sister . ”
It was only two words but I instantly understood . Fortunately, Lee Jihye
handled things safely . The note was given to Yoo Jonghyuk at the right time .
“What about your sister?”
“Where did you hide my sister?”
“What are you talking about?”
[The character Yoo Jonghyuk is currently using Lie Detection Lv . 6 . ]
[The character Yoo Jonghyuk has confirmed that your words are false . ]
“If you don’t tell me right away, you really will die . ”
I knew it was true even without Lie Detection . The reason why Yoo
Jonghyuk was like this was entirely due to my plot .
I drove him to go north to save his sister, causing him to waste time searching
the north . Yoo Jonghyuk’s less worn-out personality in this third regression
made the plan possible .
It couldn’t be helped, even if I was acting cowardly . If Yoo Jonghyuk, who

was much stronger than the original third regression, ignored everything and
engaged in the war of kings, this scenario would’ve ended at his pace .
Then I would never get the ending that I wanted .
“…Okay . Let’s put the sword down and talk . What if I was a real jerk?”
“Are you taking my family hostage?”
“That’s going overboard . Isn’t that just your words?”
The concept of a hostage didn’t exist for him in the first place . This guy
could just die and go back .
“Then why did you do this?”
“Why do you think”
Yoo Jonghyuk noticed that I was buying time and his expression cooled . “I
should’ve killed you at that time… then die . ”
The moment that Yoo Jonghyuk raised his sword, a voice was heard from the
air .
[Everyone here, please calm down . Why are you still fighting? Let’s see,
you’ve met the qualifications . ]
The intermediate dokkaebi appeared at this moment .
Yoo Jonghyuk also confirmed the number board floating in the air .
[The ‘Last King’s Qualification’ has begun . ]

The bodies of the remaining kings, including me and Yoo Jonghyuk, started to
be forcibly moved through space .
“Kim Dok…!”
Yoo Jonghyuk reached out for me but it was too late .
I finally reached the last phase of this scenario .
[The qualified kings will move to the final testing place . ]
The landscape started changing . It felt like my body was being sucked
somewhere else . The next moment, tung! There was the sound of me
bumping my head against something . A moment later, I became conscious
again .
[You aren’t qualified to take past in the ‘Last King’s Qualifications . ]
…What?
I looked around and saw that I was standing in the centre of Gwanghwamun .
I had bumped into a barrier the size of a schoolyard . The centre contained
the Absolute Throne, the last reward of this scenario .
Why couldn’t I enter?
[Hahahat! This, this! You were only looking at the big picture and missed
something important!]
I looked up at the sound of laughter and saw the ridiculing face of the
intermediate dokkaebi . I thought he was playing tricks on me but then an
unexpected message flashed .
[You have failed to occupy the ‘target station’ of the fourth scenario . ]
[You must first take the target station to be qualified for the ‘Last King’s
Qualifications’ . ]
[Your group’s target station is Changsin Station . ]

Ah… I was only thinking about the kings and forgot . I hadn’t occupied it yet
.
[The last phase can’t be performed unless the previous phase is cleared
properly . Did you think you could get away with it?]
There was already fighting going on inside the barrier . If this continued,
everything I had done would be in vain . I thought I should run to Changsin
Station before it was too late .
By the way… damn . Wouldn’t all the scenarios end if I ran there?
“Dokja-ssi!”
Yoo Sangah was rushing over here while carrying the collapsed Lee
Gilyoung . But there were more people with them . Huh?
“Heewon-ssi?”
Jung Heewon ran to this side while holding the hands of a unknown girl .
“Is my brother really here?” The girl asked .
“Yes . How many times do I have to say it?”
“But I’m hungry . ”
Jung Heewon wasn’t supposed to be here right now . After saving a girl
from the Gangbuk area of Seoul, she should wait at Changshin Station . That
was Jung Heewon’s job in this scenario .
“Heewon-ssi, why are you here? I told you to wait at Changsin Station…”
“No, how long was I waiting? Besides, she has been hungry since morning .
Aren’t you worried about your sister?”
At Jung Heewon’s words, the girl pointed to me and said, “That person isn’t
my brother . ”
“Eh?”
“He is uglier than my brother . ”
Damn kid . Jung Heewon was surprised as she looked between me and the
girl . “Eh? This isn’t Dokja-ssi’s sister? I thought that was why you asked
me to save her . ”
“No . ”
“Then who is it?”
It was natural for Jung Heewon not to know . Who would think this girl
would be the psychopath’s sister?
I heard a growling sound from the girl’s stomach . I listened to the sound and
laughter emerged .
…Would my perfect plan collapse here?
“Dokja-ssi, where are you going?”
“I’m going to occupy Changsin Station . ”
I had to challenge it, even if I was late . I wish there was a long-distance
teleport scroll but the intermediate dokkaebi wouldn’t let me open the
Dokkaebi Bag .
Then Jung Heewon looked at me and opened her mouth . “Why would you go
there?”
“Huh?”
“Kid, bring that thing out . Didn’t I give it to you before?”
“Yes!”
Yoo Jonghyuk’s sister, Yoo Mia put her hand in her mouth . After a moment,
her mouth became abnormally large and an unusual sized stone emerged . It
was Yoo Mia’s exclusive skill, Inventory . I moved towards the chunk of
stone .
“What is this?”
“Don’t you know?”
I examined the rough surface of the stone . Then I saw a small groove that
could hold something .
…I never thought of this . Was this method possible? No one had tried this in
Ways of Survival .
Jung Heewon shamelessly said, “Don’t you need the flagpole to occupy the
station?”
What type of ignorant human would think up an idea like this? Jung Heewon
had cut up the floor that contained the flag holder of Changshin Station .
[The constellation ‘Adventurer who Stands Up an Egg’ admires Jung

Heewon’s idea . ]
I tried to say something but fell silent .
“Why, is something wrong?”
“…No . ”
“Then what are you doing? Go ahead and insert the flag . ”
I nodded and pulled out the flag .
[You have occupied Changsin Station . ]
[You have earned 2,000 coins as a reward for ‘Struggle for the Flag . ’]
I really did it .
[Your group has occupied the target station . ]

[Your body has moved to the battlefield of the ‘Last King’s Qualification . ’]
My consciousness flickered again . A message popped up as a king’s

qualification was added .
2 . 「 He who dreams of the throne must desire it . 」
-The number of ‘kings’ that can challenge the throne is decided . In order to
gain the right to challenge it, you must remove the other kings around you .
3 . 「 A single king stands alone without any help . 」
-The king who can challenge the throne must be able to prove his strength
was just his body .
[The constellation ‘Maritime War God’ is calmly watching the situation . ]
[The constellation ‘Bald General of Justice’ is cheering for the upper-grade

constellations . ]
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is laughing . ]
[The constellation ‘Abyssal Black Flame Dragon’ scoffs at the upper-grade

constellations . ]
The constellations had opposite reactions unlike other times . It was because
the constellations had different ranks .
The gap between upper-grade and narrative-grave was like the difference
between a child and an adult .
That’s why the reaction of the constellations watching the broadcast differed
. Like adults not paying attention to a child’s game of hide-and-seek, this
scenario was meaningless for constellations above narrative-grade .
But the upper-grade constellations were different .
In this scenario, the triumphant upper-grade constellation would climb to the

absolute throne and build up their ‘story . ’ This was why the upper-grade
constellations were impatient once the King’s Qualification scenario began .
I opened my eyes and the King’s Battlefield began .
[From now on, all kings can’t receive the support of their sponsor .
[From now on, the attack and defense of all items will be limited . ]
[From now on, all skills, stigmas and special item options will be sealed . ]
[From now on, the total stats of all kings will change to 10/10/10/10/10 . ]
[The Last King’s Qualification will continue until one person is left . ]
Chapter 70
The last king’s test . It was an extreme trial that had to be overcome with
your body only .
The floor of Gwanghwamun was a mess . The Absolute Throne was in the
centre while the kings were fighting each other .
Supreme King Yoo Jonghyuk .
Then the middle-aged man in the corner… He was the Neutral King . The
Neutral King raised his hands as he met my eyes .
[The Neutral King has abstained from fighting for the throne . ]
As the name suggested, the Neutral King wasn’t greedy for the throne . Only
the remaining three were greedy .
One of the three was Yoo Jonghyuk so the fight should’ve ended in less than a
minute . At least, if it was the original story .
“Die!”
Maitreya King Cha Sangkyung’s leg split apart the air while Yoo Jonghyuk’s
kick struck Cha Sangkyung’s abdomen .
“Kuk!”
However, Cha Sangkyung wasn’t as damaged as expected . It was because

all stats were changed to level 10 . The skills were sealed so Yoo Jonghyuk
had to win the battle with just his flesh memories .
Min Jiwon looked behind them and saw me . I nodded slightly at her .
“We meet again . ”
“…Yes . I didn’t want to fight you if possible . ”
Min Jiwon must’ve filled the other king’s qualifications if she came to this
place . It was great . I honestly didn’t think she could survive until the end .
“If you don’t abstain, I will attack . ”
“Try it . Do you think it will be easy?”
We have to fight with all our stats at level 10 with no skills or no stigma . It
was too shabby compared to the kings who broke the city while fighting a
while ago .
There was a loud noise and Cha Sangkyung screamed, “Cough! W-Why…?”
Cha Sangkyung rolled around painfully on the floor after being struck by Yoo
Jonghyuk’s fist . It had been an equal fight until then but something was
changing little by little .
Skills and stigmas couldn’t be used but Yoo Jonghyuk’s attacks were getting
faster and harder . It wasn’t merely Yoo Jonghyuk’s combat sense .
Min Jiwon became surprised as she noticed .
“…How?”
If I remembered correctly, Yoo Jonghyuk knew the loophole of the last phase
. Maybe these messages were currently rising in Yoo Jonghyuk’s mind .
[400 coins have been invested in physique . ]
[400 coins have been invested in agility . ]

[400 coins have been invested in strength . ]
The funny thing was that this battlefield controlled everything except for one
factor . It was the use of the coins .
[The constellation ‘ Lady of the Brocade Sleep’ questions the fairness of the
scenario . ]
[Haha, what is your question? It is a natural right to be able to use coins . The
‘coins’ are the hard-earned work of the incarnations . They worked so hard
to gather coins that they should have a chance to use it . ]
Yoo Jonghyuk was raising his stats using his coins .
[Oh, the stats increased with the coins will be reset after the scenario is over
. So be careful! It is like throwing away coins into the air! Hahahat!]
Min Jiwon and Cha Sangkyung’s complexions darkened once they heard the
words of the intermediate dokkaebi . Perhaps they didn’t have much coins
remaining . It was natural . They wouldn’t be able to save coins in the
battlefield between kings .
But Yoo Jonghyuk was different . Yoo Jonghyuk grew by breaking through all
types of hidden scenarios from the beginning and always carried an
appropriate amount of coins in reserve .
The original third round Yoo Jonghyuk had around 30,000 coins at this point .
Now he had more coins than the original story so… it should be around
40,000?
There was the loud sound of somebody being hit and Cha Sangkyung’s body
flew through the air .
[The Maitreya King Cha Sangkyung is out of combat . ]
Yoo Jonghyuk looked at the nearby Min Jiwon . She jumped with surprised
and hurriedly raised both hands .
“…I will abstain . ”
[’King of Beauty’ Min Jiwon has abstained from the battle . ]
Finally, Yoo Jonghyuk turned towards me . His angry eyes calmed down . It
was understandable . If he took the Absolute Throne, he could control all
kings and it wouldn’t be a problem to get his sister back from me .
But would that happen?
We aimed out swords at each other . I couldn’t use any skills so I had to rely
on my flesh memories and my stats .
For the first time, Yoo Jonghyuk’s blade was visible . It must be a fake . He
was estimating my stats and how much coins I had left .
He was truly a prudent person . It was a trick to win by investing the

minimum amount of coins .
However, his pride would cause his defeat this time . It was because there
wasn’t any king in Seoul who had more coins than me right now .
Who would think that I had 80,000 coins? I laughed at Yoo Jonghyuk who
was running towards me .
“I’ll hit you gently so please don’t die . ”
Now was the time to spend big . I invested a large number of coins into
‘strength . ’

[Your ‘strength’ has broken through the limits of a human . ]
[The achievement has been processed! You are the first to achieve a three
digit level in strength . ]
[30,000 coins have been acquired as a reward . ]
I adjusted the power in my fist . A strike containing 100 strength was

enormous . It would be difficult if I accidentally killed Yoo Jonghyuk .
I felt the space around my fist bend slightly . According to Ways of Survival,
all stats had different destructive power from the moment they broke through
the three digits .
How did it feel? Of course, it felt like I was a killer . It felt like my fist was
holding a check for a billion won .
Yoo Jonghyuk’s eyes widened as he hurriedly used coins . However, it was

too late . There was a sound like a sonic boom .
Yoo Jonghyuk shot into the sky like a baseball being hit by a bat .
Unfortunately, it was impossible to hit a home room in this stadium . The

flying Yoo Jonghyuk hit a barrier, bounced in the opposite direction and hit
another barrier and landed on the ground after repeating this ping-pong action
five or six times .
…Surely he wasn’t dead? I ran towards Yoo Jonghyuk with a bit of confusion
in my heart .
Damn, why did I do this? I should’ve used a bit less strength . I carefully
pulled Yoo Jonghyuk off the ground . Then .
Ah, this was a main character . Yoo Jonghyuk was staring at me with wide
open eyes . He was still conscious despite being hit by a punch filled with
100 strength?
“…”
“Jonghyuk?”
“…”
His eyes didn’t move . This bastard, did he faint with his eyes open? Did I
hit him that hard? No, I would have to keep hitting Yoo Jonghyuk in the future
.
“Wel;, yo will be in trouble if you keep acting as usual . How can you say to
kill me every time you see me?”
I slapped his swollen face . Somehow, I felt his eyes move whenever I hit
him, causing my to feel nervous…
In any case, he was breathing . The bones in his body were broken and he
was bleeding…
It was a situation where he couldn’t use the Recovery skill so his life could
be in danger .
I had to do my work quickly .
[Supreme King Yoo Jonghyuk is out of combat . ]
[Congratulations! You have passed all the tests of the Absolute Throne . ]
The ward in the air slowly disappeared .
[The temporary stats added by the coins are reset . ]
[All constraints on the kings have disappeared . ]
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ has his hair standing
up from excessive carbonic acid . ]
[The constellation ‘Secretive Plotter’ applauds your actions . ]
[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ admires your patience . ]
I also heard the messages of the upper-grade constellations .
[The constellation ‘Lady of the Brocade Sleep’ is regretful . ]
[The constellation ‘One-eyed Maitreya’ has thrown away his eyepatch . ]
[The constellation ‘Founder of Hannamgun’ feels a grudge towards you . ]
Of course, the kings of the three kingdoms blamed me . Thanks to me, they
missed an opportunity to jump to the ‘narrative’ grade .
[…Oh, a surprising winner has appeared . ]
The intermediate dokkaebi looked somewhat dissatisfied . He hadn’t

expected me to win . Yet I had won .
[Well… good . This is the result . Now, I am informing all incarnations of
Seoul . Just now, a new owner of the Absolute Throne was born!]
I stopped the intermediate dokkaebi who was about to launch the system
messages .
[…What do you want?]
The dokkaebi’s eyebrows twitched .
“You are too hasty . I haven’t even sat on the throne yet . Shouldn’t you ask
me first?”
[You will go up now so does it matter?]
I approached the Absolute Throne . At this moment, I felt all constellations

observing the Seoul Dome focus on me .
The Absolute Throne floating in the sky slowly descended towards me . It

showed off its golden charm like it had been waiting for me for a long time .
I asked the intermediate dokkaebi, “What can I do with this?”
[You can do anything to humans . ]
It was short but scary .
[The Absolute Throne is just the name of the item . As long as you sit on the
throne, you can become an omnipotent power . No one on this earth can stand
against you and everyone will bow before you!]
The people looked at me enviously after hearing the dokkaebi’s explanation .
It was natural to envy me . Everybody had run to this place for this reason .
[The constellation ‘Lady of the Brocade Sleep’ is licking her lips . ]

Even the constellations…
It was really pitiful and strange . They felt envious despite knowing the real
identity of the item . I really disliked the constellations .
“Is that all?”
[…Huh?]
“It is too good that it is ridiculous . I will enjoy absolute power on the land
that I control . ”
[Isn’t it right to receive a reward in return for suffering? How many times
have you almost died due to the throne…?]
“Ah, so the throne can act beyond the constraints of plausibility?”
[What?]
“You are good at lying . Aren’t you a dokkaebi? Won’t the Bureau say
something if you scam me like this?”
The expression of the intermediate dokkaebi hardened . On the other side,

Bihyung was looking at me with a pale face . [I am tired of this talk .
I have to finish the scenario . Now sit on the throne . If you talk nonsense one
more time, I will break the Absolute Throne . ]
“…Ah, you can do that? Then go ahead . ”
[Huh?]
I looked at the dokkaebi and the people staring before opening my mouth .
“I will never sit on this Absolute Throne . ”
A terrible silence swept through Gwanghwamun .

Chapter 71
There was the sound of thunder in the sky and it started to rain . Light rose
from the Absolute Throne to touch the sky . Thick rain clouds swirled
around this light . It was a sign of the fifth scenario, the Great Hall .
The intermediate dokkaebi opened his mouth amidst the rain .
[…What did you say just now?]
“The throne, I won’t accept it . ”
[I don’t know why you’re doing such a thing . Don’t you think it will benefit
you to gain more coins at this time? Didn’t you just use a lot of coins? You
should be rewarded . If you don’t have the power of the Absolute Throne, the
Seoul Dome will never survive the fifth scenario . ]
The people in Gwanghwamun screamed at me once they heard the dokkaebi’s

words .
“What? What are you thinking?”
“Don’t be stupid and sit down quickly!”
“Damn, I will sit…!”
The dokkaebi kept talking like he thought it was going his own way .
[That throne can give you what you want . Just sitting on the throne will build
up your ‘narrative’ and the sponsor you have contracted with will rise .
Don’t you know what this means?]
In fact, I could hear the outcry of the constellations in my ears .

[The constellation ‘Adventurer who Stands Up an Egg’ wants to be your
sponsor . ]
[The constellation ‘Seo Ae Il Pil’ wants to be your sponsor . ]
····· .
The intermediate dokkaebi continued to speak in a cold voice .
[I will warn you in advance . I’m not like the low level dokkaebis . Don’t
think that flimsy tricks will work on me . ]
I looked at the Absolute Throne . As the dokkaebi said, the fifth scenario
would be difficult to clear without the Absolute Throne .
However, I knew what the dokkaebi wasn’t saying . If I used this ‘Absolute
Throne’ once, I would never be able to reach the end of the scenarios . In the
original work, Yoo Jonghyuk noticed this only at the 14th regression .
The ‘Absolute Throne’ was such an item .
“Why aren’t you becoming king?”
An agitated person appeared among the crowd . The man breathed out and
spat at me like I insulted him .
I turned towards the man . “That is what I want to ask . Why do you want me
to become king?”
“What?”
“What will you do if I kill you after you become king?”
The lips of the man stiffened for a moment . I continued watching the people
around us . “All of you are the same . Have you already forgotten? We
originally didn’t live in a kingdom . Why are you acting like citizens of a
kingdom?”
Why didn’t I want to be king? It was simple .
“I don’t want to be the king of ugly humans like you . ” I looked up at the sky
while speaking . “In addition, I don’t want ugly constellations like you to be
my sponsor . ”
Then I looked at the throne .
“Thus, I will never sit on the Absolute Throne . But . ” I pulled out my blade
. “I won’t allow other people to sit on the throne . ”
Once someone sat down, it meant that no one else could sit . The
intermediate dokkaebi’s cold eyes flashed .
[You should be careful . I’m not that patient…]
I continued to speak as I stared at the dokkaebi .
“How long will you continue to be drawn helplessly into the dokkaebi’s
scenarios? Does anyone know what it means to sit on the Absolute Throne?”
I knew how much the people who were once ‘obedient’ would pay to leave
this obedience .
“The constellations of the Korean peninsula . It is the same for you . I know
that not all constellations are the same . Some constellations are low and
some are high . ”
There was an invisible rank among constellations .
Just as some constellations watched the incarnations, other constellations

watched the constellations . To be precise, the low constellations were the
ones being watched .
“But is it enough now? How long will you turn this land into a playground for
unhappy guests?”
[The constellation ‘One-eyed Maitreya’ is immersed . ]

“Working up to build up history to become a constellation and then building
up narratives to become narrative-grade constellations… then what? The
higher the sky, the brighter the star? How long will you continue using the
descendants of this land for your own sake?”
[The constellation ‘Lady of the Brocade Sleep’ is silent . ]
At this moment, the intermediate dokkaebi acted .
[I can’t stand it any longer . ]
A system message arrived at the same time .
[A new sub scenario has arrived!]
[Sub Scenario – Forced Succession]
Category: Sub
Difficulty: B
Clear Conditions: Suppress the incarnation ‘Kim Dokja’, who doesn’t want
to sit on the throne and place him on the throne .
Time Limit: 30 minutes
Failure: ―
Yes, I thought it would turn out like this .
The people who had been shaken by my words were now approaching .
In the end, it was just like the dokkaebi said . The people present and me as
well . No matter what I said, they would sell their conscience for a few coins
.
Of course, this didn’t apply to everyone .
“Pass me if you can . ” A woman appeared in front of me . People faltered at

her growled out words . It was Jung Heewon .
“No matter what the world is like, there is something you shouldn’t forget .
” Yoo Sangah suddenly approached . Lee Gilyoung was standing behind me
with a hammer like he had been waiting . Jung Minseob and Lee Sungkook
also came forward .
“…Sometimes, Representative-nim is more like the protagonist than Yoo

Jonghyuk . ”
“Yoo Jonghyuk isn’t this crazy…”
There were also surprising people .
“Just this once, I will help you . ”
“Your words are convincing . ”
They were King of Beauty Min Jiwon and Maitreya King Cha Sangkyung . I
didn’t know which of my words had moved their hearts . However, it was
clear that something had changed . Even so, it was only a handful .
[You are playing well… what are all of you doing? Pull him down now!]
People started running towards the throne . Jung Heewon pushed through the
people around me and asked, “Dokja-ssi, do you have an idea?”
“Yes . ”
“What should we do?”
“Buy me some time . I have to destroy this throne . ”

The length of the new scenario was contained in this throne . I pulled out a
sword causing someone to cry out .
“The Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword!”
The S+ grade Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword .
However, it was an item that could be changed into a star relic if certain
conditions were satisfied . It was because the Four Yin Demonic Beheading
Sword was an item made with the soul of a constellation .
[Ganpyeongui’s special option ‘Echo of the Stars’ has been activated . ]
[‘Echo of the Stars’ allows you to ask for the help of a constellation . ]
“I’ll call a constellation . ”
[The great constellations hear your voice flowing through the stars . ]
I called out to the constellations like I had memorized a spell .
“I want the first star of the Big Dipper . ”
The Greedy Wolf star (Dubhe) .
“I want the second star of the Big Dipper . ”
The Great Gate star (Merak) .
“I want the third star of the Big Dipper . ”
The Blessing star (Phecda) .
“I want the fourth star of the Big Dipper . ”
The Literate Turn star (Megrez) .
“I want the fifth star of the Big Dipper . ”

The Clean and Pure star (Alioth) .
“I want the sixth star of the Big Dipper . ”
The Military Turn star (Mizar) .
[The star navigation has begun . ]
[The six constellations are looking at you . ]
The thousands of constellations disappeared and my mind became heavy like

a crowded subway . I felt dizzy while blood flowed from my nose and ears .
It was hard to even think . My brain became overloaded the moment I
contacted six constellations at the same time . The Great Bear stars started
talking .
[What are you thinking?]
[You called all of us . ]
[Your mind will be completely destroyed . ]
[Why call us?]
[Why don’t you go the easy path…]
[Instead of the thorny path?]
However, I didn’t stop . Yes, one more constellation needed to be called if I

wanted to use the Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword . But there were no
constellations left on the Sky Disc .
[You have exhausted the number of times that Ganpyeongui can be used . ]
I pulled out the Dragon Jar that I got from the Tyrant King and dissolved
something in it .
The 7 person dungeon, the dissolving jar . I put two items in the jar .
“I will sacrifice the S-grade Three Ring Loop and the S-grade Ganpyeongui
to call one more constellation . ”
[The ‘Dissolve’ power of the Dragon Jar has shown its strength . ]
[The S-grade Three Ring Loop has disappeared as a sacrifice . ]
[The S-grade Ganpyeongui has one more use . ]
I once again used Ganpyeongui and called one last constellation .
“I want the seventh star of the Big Dipper . ”
The Broken Army star (Alkaid) .
Seven stars filled the air . The seven stars that made up the Big Dipper were
all gathered . At the same time, the seven stars spoke to me .
[What do you want from us?]
“I want to cut off the signs of the constellations . Lend me your sword . ”
[…Do you know what this means?]
“I know . ”
I did this despite being well aware of the risk .
The final reward of the fourth scenario was the Absolute Throne .
The throne was an item that borrowed the power of a ‘god of the world . ’
It would be very convenient if I got the throne . I would be able to put

restrictions on Yoo Jonghyuk and the enemies threatening me would
disappear .
But Seoul would surely be eliminated . It would be a complete destruction

without any salvation or miracles .
It was the price to be paid for borrowing the power of the throne . In order
to obtain the ending I wanted, no one could take this throne .
[Even the heavenly constellations are afraid of the founder of the throne . ]
[But you, a human, wants to challenge the owner of this thing?]
“I can do it with your help . And I’m not fighting against the owner . I just
want to cut the connection between the owner and this thing . ”
[It is likely that you can’t afford it . ]
[You will die . ]
“It is something that I’ve decided . Then I will start now . ”
The seven stars were silent . Some time passed . The Big Dipper shone
brightly and their signs were engraved onto the sword .
[I shall respect your will . ]
[Even if you die here . ]
[We will remember you . ]
A dazzling light wrapped around the Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword
and it started to burn with bright flames .
[The S+ grade Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword has evolved into the star
relic ‘Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword . ’]
The star relic Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword was originally a
ceremonial sword . It was a sword to cut off evil energy and prevent
disasters .
I swung the sword towards the Absolute Throne . There was a loud sound
and fire flared .
The Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword was one of the few items that could
break the link that a constellation had to a star relic .
There was a tearing sound in the air .
As if it started to notice something, an ominous black light floated above the

Absolute Throne . I swung it a few more times and the Four Yin Demonic
Beheading Sword started to collapse . Now I had to believe in the Big
Dipper stars . Yoo Sangah cried out, “Dokja-ssi! Quickly!”
I wielded the sword like a madman . I ignored the breaking blade and
continued to hit the throne . Sparks flashed and the blade broke .
Then finally .
[The constellation linked to the star relic ‘Absolute Throne’ has disappeared
.]
[The ‘Unknown God’ has noticed a change in this world . ]
The Absolute Throne became an ordinary chair and lost its light . The
intermediate dokkaebi’s angry voice was heard .
[You lowlifes can’t grasp who you are dealing with…!]
[The sub scenario has ended . ]
People stopped moving . The scenario was over so they didn’t have to
continue . The Big Dipper stars told me .
[Incarnation, prepare for the flooding of possibilities . ]
As soon as I heard the voice, blood poured from my mouth .
It felt like something was pulling at my presence . An enormous power that

seemed to tear at my flesh surrounded me . I struggled to regain my mind . It
was going to be okay .
The ‘possibility’ would become ‘plausibility’ . I tried my best to make
everything plausible . Thus, I could overcome this .
I barely held onto consciousness . Then a star in the distant night sky shone
quietly .
[The constellation ‘Maritime War God’ is looking at you . ]
It was a calm, lonely but gentle gaze .
[The constellation ‘Bald General of Justice’ is looking at you . ]
Then two .
[The constellation ‘Last Hero of Hwangsanbeol’ is looking at you . ]
Three .
[The constellation ‘Lady of the Brocade Sleep’ is looking at you . ]
····· .
The intermediate dokkaebi called out when he saw the messages from the
constellations .
[Why…?]
Every time a star was added, my pain diminished a little bit . I realized that
the constellations were sharing the ‘probabilities’ that I had to bear . The
‘story that isn’t plausible’ became a ‘plausible story’ with the consent of
many stars . Numerous stars were wrapping me in their light . The Big
Dippers also lent me their strength .
[Is this the story that you wanted to show?]
I wanted to answer but I didn’t have the power .
[We will watch you, king of the world without kings . ]

The chaotic Seoul night sky . I looked at the stars that sent me light .
[The constellation ‘King Heungmu the Great’ is looking at you . ]
[The constellation ‘One-eyed Maitreya’ is looking at you . ]
····· .
All the upper-grade constellations of Seoul were shining towards me . There

were many stars . Still, it wasn’t enough to overturn the dark night sky .
I looked up at the turbulent clouds that filled the Great Hall .
[The fourth scenario is forcibly ended . ]
[There was an unscheduled incident so it will take time to settle the scenario
.]
I wiped the blood pouring from my nose and the intermediate dokkaebi
approached .
[You have made the worst choice . You will regret what you did today for the
rest of your life . I will make sure of it . ]
I laughed as my vision blurred . The dokkaebi’s words meant that I won the
game .
[You have accomplished a non-existence achievement . ]
[Your new narrative is created . ]
[The narrative ‘King of a World without a King’ has been born . ]
[You have obtained the possibility of a stigma . ]
I didn’t have a next ‘regression . ’ I would reach the end of the story in this
world .
Chapter 72
The first narrative was built . With this, the main goal of the fourth scenario
was achieved .
“What the hell is going to happen now?”
“No, why did you break the throne?”
There were people who were bewildered by the situation while others were
scared about what the angry dokkaebi would do .
From the perspective of the people present, I was a sinner who made the fifth
scenario difficult . Some people cried out to the dokkaebi .
“Make the Absolute Throne again! I’ll join the scenario again!”
“This time I will be the master of the throne!”
[The scenarios that have already ended can’t be changed by anyone .

Anything that happens to you from now on is the fault of that human . ]
The intermediate dokkaebi’s answer was cold .
The dokkaebi pointed towards me while the wet shoulders of the gathered
people shook .
[A world with no kings? Okay . Let’s try it once . I will see how well you
can survive without a focal point . ]
The intermediate dokkaebi flicked his finger . Then the people in

Gwanghwamun started to disappear like smoke . People screamed and ran
away .
“What? What is this all of a sudden?!”
…This was an unscheduled development .
I looked back and saw Jung Heewon, Yoo Sangah, Lee Gilyoung and the
others calling out to me .
“Dokja-ssi!”
The next moment, Yoo Sangah disappeared . Then Lee Gilyoung and Jung
Heewon . Next was Jung Minseob and Lee Sungkook . One minute after the
dokkaebi flicked his finger, I was the only one remaining in Gwanghwamun .
The intermediate dokkaebi looked at me with a creepy smile .
[Please keep this in mind . If this world is destroyed, it is all because of you .
]
The moment I wanted to speak, there was a ringing sound .
My body shook and I was moved elsewhere . It was accompanied by severe

nausea and a headache . I lost consciousness because I had consumed a great
deal of energy .
[10,000 coins have been earned as settlement for the fourth scenario . ]
***
I slept for quite a long time because I was tired from excessive contact with
the constellations .
I even dreamt . It was a dream from before the end began .
–Hey, aren’t you awake?
The moment I heard the voice, I realized it was my high school days . They
were the days when I was beaten up by the school gangsters .
…Yes . There were times like this . It was a childish dream but I became
furious when I thought about it again .
–What? Why are you looking at me like that? Do you want to kill someone?
My head fell back from his slap .
Blood flowed from my cracked lips and my tingling cheeks caused a feeling
of shame .
Arms, legs, and shoulders . Pain came from all these places . It might be a
dream but it was more painful than reality . Maybe it was because there was
no Fourth Wall here .
–Why? If it is too much, stab me . Do you want to appear in the same

newspapers as your mother?
My clenched fists trembled but I couldn’t hit him . At that time, what had I
been thinking?
‘…If only I was Yoo Jonghyuk . ’
Yes, that’s right . This was what I thought in my misery . It was the time when
I was reading Ways of Survival .
I say the name on the uniform’s name badge .
Song Minwoo .
What was he doing now? I remember that he had gone to university and was
working well . That was the first time I thought the world was unfair . I
didn’t know if he was still alive .
My dream collapsed and I was left in the dark again .

activated!]
Voices started to overlap .

「 Hey, can you hear me? Are you okay? 」
「 Representative-nim? 」
「 Dokja-ssi, where are you? 」
They were the familiar voices of people I knew .
The words were conveyed through the ‘third person perspective’ of

Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint’s third stage . I knew who the voices
belonged to without looking .
「 “Ah…why here? Dokja-ssi? Can you hear me?” 」
There was a bar with various types of wine . Jung Heewon was frowning and
sighing .
「 “A love letter… I will meet that ahjussi again… damn, why did I fall to
the school?” 」
Lee Jihye was touching her cheeks as if she had been hit by someone .
「 How come… why… here…? 」
Lee Hyunsung was trapped in a nearby military base .
…I could roughly guess what happened based on people’s reactions .
The people in Gwanghwamun seemed to be moved to places they had an

association with . That’s why Lee Jihye was at a school while Lee Hyunsung
was sent to a military base . Lee Hyunsung was the most pathetic one .
Maybe it was the damn intermediate dokkaebi’s doing .
He created a situation where the incarnations were scattered all over the
place . No matter how irrelevant it was to the main scenario, the intermediate
dokkaebi would surely be reprimanded .
I looked at the confused people and muttered .

‘I’m fine so take care of yourself . I will see you soon . ’
They couldn’t hear me but I hoped the words would reach them .
[Exclusive skill, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint stage 3 has ended . ]
I slowly returned to consciousness as my eyelids opened . Black clouds

were still swirling over Seoul like a black hole .
I got up and looked around . It was a panoramic view of Seoul . It was a

place where skyscrapers and high-rise buildings could be seen .
That reminded me, I should be moved to a place related to me . At first

glance, it looked like the rooftop of a high-rise building in Seoul…
“This place…?”
Damn, I thought it was possible but I really didn’t want to come here .
[A few constellations are looking forward to the words you will say to
yourself . ]
“…Mino Soft?
This was the rooftop of the company I worked for, Mino Soft .
[A few constellations are disappointed . ]
[The constellations who don’t like to be rushed are pleased . ]
When I saw the indirect messages that came to my mind, I felt that the
constellations focusing on me had expanded after I broke the Absolute
Throne .
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ threatens the newly

appeared constellations . ]
[The constellation ‘Secretive Plotter’ is coughing at the pretentious people . ]

Why did I come here? A street in Seoul without any cars . The offices with
the lights turned off .
I felt nostalgia as I saw these familiar buildings . It was the first time I went
to work in a month .
I felt really weird when I remembered coming up to the rooftop with Deputy
Yoon after being scolded by Team Leader Han . When previously I had been
testing new games, now I was cutting people with a blade .
Was Deputy Yoon still alive?
I turned my head and saw messages flashing in the air .
[There are 10 days before the start of the fifth scenario . ]
The scenarios were flowing as I expected . If the Absolute Throne was

destroyed, Seoul Dome would get a respite for 10 days .
The fifth scenario, the Great Hall .
During this grace period, I had to find a way to clear the fifth scenario
without the Absolute Throne .
[A sub scenario is in progress to supplement the interlude . ]
[Sub Scenario – Survival Activities]
Category: Sub
Difficulty: C+
Clear Conditions: Survive for 10 days in the ruined city . You should eat
three meals a day and get at least six hours of sleep a day . Don’t forget to
pay 500 coins per day before going to sleep every night . There will be a
clear penalty if you violate any of these three rules .
Duration: 10 days
Compensation: None
Failure: Death
* This is a scenario where a ‘coin event’ is applied .
* All monsters in the scenario have a certain probability of dropping coins .
I roughly knew how things had gone . The existing scenario was completely
destroyed so they hastily put together a sub scenario .
Furthermore, it overlapped with a coin payment event . I thought they were

going to do it soon but I hadn’t expected it to start already .
A survival fee of 500 coins a day… it was a scenario that couldn’t be

cleared without a coin event .
Anyway, now I had to move . I couldn’t miss out on the chance to replenish
my coins .
Then people’s voices were heard from below the roof .
“Drag it! Quickly!”
I looked down and saw armed people entering the building, with others
behind them .
Mino Soft was located near Seocho-gu . But in my memories, there were no
‘king’ forces in the Seocho area .
…Then who were they? I carefully observed the armed people and realized
something .
Yes, they were the ‘wanderers’ . Each person had a different way of living
in this destroyed world .
Someone would become ‘king’ and others would become ‘the people .
’ Someone else would become a ‘wanderer’ without any affiliation .
And Seocho was the land of wanderers .
I turned on my smartphone to look up the information on this area .

Unfortunately, I was out of battery . I needed to find a place to recharge the
battery or find a spare battery…
I opened the roof door and went downstairs . I passed through the president’s
office, the planning department and the finance department . I walked through
the office of the QA team that I had worked in for a while when I stopped .
It was fair to say that my memory was quite good . I went into the office and
opened the drawers one by one .
It was because I thought a spare battery might be left behind . At that time,
someone entered with a flashlight .
I reflexively pulled out my sword but there was a strange noise .
“Eh?”
…?
“D-Dokja-ssi? It is Dokja-ssi!”
Then I saw the man’s face .
“Deputy Yoon?”
“Ahh, you’re alive! You are alive!”
It was Deputy Yoon of the QA team .
***
“It was really terrible . ”

I heard from Deputy Yoon about what happened at Mino Soft . To be exact, it
was what happened after I got off from work .
“The first scenario started for all the people on the night shift . ”
Deputy Yoon spoke while holding his nose .
The corridor of the company was filled with rotting body odor and maggots .
Some of the bodies had faces of people I knew but I didn’t see any mourning
or sadness on Deputy Yoon’s expression .
“Do you know? That guy over there, Team Manager Kim, I killed him . Why,
that bastard… I stabbed his neck with a ballpoint pen and blood… it really
was like a game . ”
“…Deputy Yoon . ”
“S-Sorry . Is it uncomfortable talking about this? Haha . ”
It was a natural change but I felt bitter seeing Deputy Yoon’s changed
appearance . No… maybe this was what Director Yoon was like now .
“Are you alone here?”
“Huh? Ahh, I’m not alone . By the way, where was Dokja-ssi?”
“Ah, I…”
“I didn’t see you in the company . What group are you affiliated with? Where
you somewhere else?”
“Yes, well… Something similar . I was originally on the Gwanghwamun side

of the bridge when…”
Deputy Yoon didn’t listen to the end as he interrupted .
“Aha, I see . Dokja-ssi, you luck is really bad . ”
“…Huh?”
“There is no need to pass through all the scenarios . Don’t you know? If you
hide well and use moderate tricks, most scenarios will be broken by other
people . There is no need to risk your life . Haha, it is very comfortable
despite the world being like this . ”
It was true . If you became a ‘wanderer’ who didn’t belong to anyone, you
could get rid of some scenario that must be cleared and have the main
scenarios cleared by someone else . There were many such people in Seoul
Dome .
They problem was that if you lived in hiding and were caught by surrounding
groups, you would die . There was no prey as good as the ‘wanderers’
moving alone .
“You don’t have to worry . Wanderers also have a lot of power . Is there a
need to be a king to build power?”
We exited Mino Soft . People were crowded around the company and there
were a bunch of wanderers gathered . Some of them were seen moving
kidnapped people . At this time, one armed man asked, “Yoon Sangho-ssi,
who is this?”
“Ah, he is one of my coworkers . We met by chance . ”
“Hrmm… a wanderer? No one from a group is accepted . Do you know?”
Deputy Yoon nodded lightly and the man passed by us . I looked at the man
and asked, “Who is this person?”
“The manager of a ‘coin farm’ . ”
“Coin farm?”
“Ah… Dokja-ssi doesn’t know . ”
For a moment, a dismal expression appeared on Deputy Yoon’s face .
Coin farm… that reminded me of something . But these guys already started
it?
“Look here . ”
There were two people trapped in cages placed at regular intervals, like it
was a zoo or police station . The wanderers around them screamed with
excitement .
“Hey! Are you kidding me? Fight harder! Who will give you coins if you
look like this?”
Inside the cage, two people were fighting each other . Blood splashed, eyes
were pulled out and a man with guts hanging out cried out like an animal .
[The constellation who likes the Colosseum is delighted . ]
I looked closely and there were several such cages . Not all of the cages
contained fighting .
There was one cage with a naked woman and several men inside, while
another cage contained a lone woman, like the men had already finished with
her . I could hear pained moans and cries from all corners .
Outside the cages, the wanderers holding their penises were laughing .
“Hey, how are you? Good? Come out quickly!”
“Next is my turn you bastard!”
[The constellation who likes excitement is delighted . ]
Deputy Yoon opened his mouth .
“In the game industry, consumers were the king . In Mino Soft, the president
was the king . Dokja-ssi, who is the king in this new world?”
“…Are you depending on the sponsorship of the constellations?”
“Yes . Sometimes there are crazy constellations like this . The most
stimulating the sight, the more coins that the constellations will give . It is
like the star balloons . We get coins from these people and in return, we
provide them with food to survive . ” (TL: Star balloons are the way of
donating on Korean video streaming sites)
Deputy Yoon threw a chocolate bar into one cage . The woman behind bars
cried out and grabbed for it .
There were those in the world who first identified the system and figured out
how to exploit it . The ‘coin farm’ was the structure that those who first
understood the world devised in order to take advantage of the system .
“I see people from our company…”
“They were from our company . ”
I realized for certain after hearing his cold tone . The ‘Deputy Yoon’ that I
knew from Mino Soft, he didn’t exist in this world anymore .
“Hey! There are new slaves! Imprison them!”
“Yes!”
The slaves were moved to the prisons . I was stunned to see a familiar face
among them .
Deputy Yoon smiled .
“Oh, there is a new one? Hey! Strip her and bring her to the cage!”
A petite person with white skin . Fine black hair that fell down to the
shoulders and slightly raised eyebrows .
I rubbed my eyes but there was no doubt . The First Apostle, Plagiarist Han
Sooyoung was here .
Chapter 73
Han Sooyoung was thrown into a cage .
She was unconscious and probably lacking magic power after I took the flag
from her .
Han Sooyoung must’ve been moved to the area near here . She was a writer
so she might have a management or publishing company nearby .
“Aren’t you quite good looking? Hey, you haven’t touched her already have
you?”
“No . I know that the constellations are all gathered here . ”
[A constellation who likes obscenity is excited . ]
[A few constellations have eyes that are shining in a lascivious manner . ]
White underwear was revealed by Han Sooyoung’s torn jeans . There were
men already playing rock paper scissors .
I stared at Han Sooyoung beyond the bars . No matter how I looked, there
were no signs that anything happened .
····· .
This woman would be a hindrance if she was left alive . She was the one
who knew the most about this world, apart from me .
The story had completely changed from the third or fourth regression from the
first quarter of the story and the knowledge she had might be obsolete, but…
The moment I thought this, I shuddered with disgust at myself .

…Why was I worrying about this?
Killing someone because they would be dangerous in the future . Who

should I save because they would be useful in the future?
I wasn’t Yoo Jonghyuk to be thinking about these things .
“Do you want to do it Dokja-ssi?”
Deputy Yoon laughed as he saw me staring intently . It was a expression that

said ‘I can help you’ .
“If you promise me one thing, I will let Dokja-ssi do her first . How about
it?”
“…What do you want me to promise?”
“You have a group, right? Please introduce me to Dokja-ssi’s group . We will

soon start expanding our forces . Looking at Dokja-ssi’s items… it is a pretty
big group?”
I stared at Deputy Yoon and said, “I can introduce you if you like . But I want
you to stop this . ”
“Huh? Haha, Dokja-ssi . What does that mean?”
“Let that woman go . ”
Deputy Yoon’s eyebrows twitched because he knew it wasn’t a joke .
“Hmm…Dokja-ssi . What is wrong with treating people like this? If you have
survived to this point, don’t you already know?”
“…”
“I have been watching Dokja-ssi for a long time . I knew that if it was Dokja-
ssi, you could survive anywhere . ”
There was a strange ridicule in Deputy Yoon’s expression .

“Aren’t you always reading web novels alone? You always commute to work
in a gloomy fashion . Sometimes you would talk to me and a few other
colleagues . They were good people like Yoo Sangah-ssi . ”
“What does that have to do with this?”
“Dokja-ssi is enjoying the situation right now . Isn’t that right?”
Enjoying it? It was like aiming a dagger at my heart from a completely

different angle .
Deputy Yoon grabbed my shoulders .
“I am also like Dokja-ssi . We are on the same QA team . I heard the same
nagging every time and lived with their contempt . Do you remember what
the other departments called us? The training dummy team . We are cheap
people who don’t have any specs . We just test games . ”
“…”
“Dokja-ssi . Those people who are trapped right now, don’t you know who
they really are? Look carefully . They are the scum who ignored us . ”
My vision broadened and the screams of people could be heard . Looking

closer, I did recognize them .
Many of the people trapped behind bars were those I knew from Mino Soft .
There were people I didn’t know very well, people who didn’t know me or
who didn’t care .
“It is over now . The finance team, the planning team, none of that matters .
The best ones in the world right now are our QA team . Haha . Dokja-ssi,
shouldn’t you know from testing bugs? This world is a game . A game with
bugs . There are too many loopholes that I can take advantage of . ”
Numerous messages from constellations were heard in my head .
The messages that wanted a more stimulating, more lascivious, more

decadent story quietly overlapped with Deputy Yoon’s face .
Sometimes inferiority turned people into monsters .
“There is nothing to be afraid of . This world is a game that exists for us! Do
you know how many coins my group earns a day with this?”
“I don’t know . ”
“It is 5,000 coins a day . 5,000 coins… can you imagine? We don’t do the
scenarios and we get 5,000 coins . It is 5,000 coins just from making people
fight and mate . It is the same as the planning team taking cash items . Don’t
you know what this means?”
I saw men approaching Han Sooyoung one by one . I slowly breathed out .
So far, I showed courtesy to the colleague who once shared a rooftop with
me by listening to his story .
I removed Deputy Yoon’s hand from my shoulder and opened my mouth . “If
you want to make coins, there is a better way . ”
“What?” Deputy Yoon turned red . “Did Dokja-ssi also find a bug? What is
it?”
“The principle is the same as a coin farm . Stimulate the constellations . ”
“Oho, there is something more stimulating than this? Is that possible?”
“Yes, it is . Would you like me to let you know?”
“It would be good if you share the know-how!”
“The constellations really like…’
“…This . ”
There was the sound of the bars being cut apart . I swung my blade
indiscriminately towards the wanderers surrounding the cage . I cut the
Achilles tendon of those running away .
The knees of those who weren’t prepared for resistance became twisted .
“Aaaaack! What is with this bastard?”
“My leg! My leg!”
I kept swinging my sword amidst the rising blood .
“Something like this . ”
I cut off the hands harassing a member of the human resources department
then the arms of a man trying to take off Han Sooyoung’s shirt .
“This is also good . ”
Blood splattered onto my cheek . I quietly wiped the blood and continued
cutting at arms and legs . Then Deputy Yoon’s voice was heard .
“W-What are you doing? What is this?”
“Thank you for the story . ”
I turned to look at Deputy Yoon .
“I created a situation that the constellations really like because of you . ”
With just two knives, none of the men who entered Han Sooyoung’s cage
could do anything against me .
[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is pleased with your judgment

.]
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is snorting from the

relentless punishment . ]
[Many of the constellations who dislike the atrocities of some constellations

are greatly satisfied with your judgment . ]

Deputy Yoon turned white and flopped to the ground .
I laughed at him .
“Why bother creating something like the coin farm? It is easy to earn money .
”
“…Y-You son of a bitch!”
There was a large number of wanderers . In an instant, approximately 20

wanderers surrounded me .
It was an ambiguous number that might make me violate the principle of ‘no
killing’ but I wasn’t overly concerned . I just had to get out of here .
I retreated a bit while hugging Han Sooyoung’s light body . Suddenly, her
eyes flashed open and she asked, “…Why did you save me?”
“Were you awake? Then get up . ”
Han Sooyoung’s voice was weak .
“If you save me, won’t the constellations in your channel run away? Don’t
you know what the constellation’s hate most?”
“There are some who like it . ”
[The constellation who has been waiting for a harem carefully puts both
hands together . ]
[The constellation who likes ‘enemies turning into allies’ is delighted . ]
Han Sooyoung frowned .
“Now this is a cliche . Right? The moment that the woman is about to be
raped, the hero will rescue her . Why are you acting like this despite saying
that you dislike cliches?”
“You are mistaken about two things . ”

I started while lightly cutting a wanderer’s legs .
“One, I’m not a hero . And two…”
[You have saved a life . ]
[Your karma points have increased by one . ]
Karma points were gained when the system determined that a person had
been ‘saved . ’ In other words, if I left it alone, it was likely Han Sooyoung
would’ve died .
“You’re not a woman . ”
“…Put me down!”
I threw her to the ground without hesitation .
Han Sooyoung shouted, “You really put me down?”
“You fight as well . ”
“What?”
“We will fight together . Don’t you like cliches?”
“No matter how much I like cliches, isn’t it really cliche to fight on the same
side as an enemy?”
She grumbled but we were quite well matched . I cut the legs of the
approaching wanderers while Han Sooyoung followed me and stopped their
breathing . We took their lives slowly and carefully until only a few
survivors were left .
The terrified wanderers started to flee the coin farm .
“This is a complete profit . ”

I looked at the coins that I got from the wanderers while Han Sooyoung
staggered with a smile .
[You have acquired 18,400 coins . ]
Her contribution wasn’t as high as mine but she would’ve got a decent
amount of coins . I didn’t get as much coins as I would’ve without Han
Sooyoung present but I decided to think of it as a tip .
I looked in front to where Deputy Yoon was still sitting on the ground .
“Haha… psychopath . I thought you would be like this . I should’ve known

when I heard the rumour…’
“Sick jerk . You are too talkative . ”
Han Sooyoung stabbed Deputy Yoon in the neck . Blood spurted from Deputy
Yoon’s neck and the light in his eyes died .
Another person who remembered Kim Dokja in reality disappeared .
Han Sooyoung saw me watching and grumbled . “…What is with your

expression? Are you sorry that this jerk is dead?”
“No . ”
“Then why did you keep listening to him?”
I was a bit surprised because I didn’t expect these words to emerge from Han
Sooyoung’s mouth .
“You were just listening to this guy’s bullshit . Why? The constellations don’t
like frustrating things . ”
I listened blankly to her words before smiling .
What was this?

“You don’t seem to know but it is better to listen to this bullshit moderately
in order to get more coins when they are killed . There is no refreshing
feeling without being frustrated first . ”
“No? Dokja… no, don’t the constellations prefer to kill right away? What do
you know when you aren’t a writer?”
“I know very well . I am a reader . ”
“This…!”
I ignored Han Sooyoung and rummaged through the items that had dropped .
Most of it was garbage but there was a suit that I could wear .
[Old Gentleman’s Close Combat Suit]
It was a B-grade item and only slightly improved defense but it was better
than not wearing it . I couldn’t wear Samyeongdang’s Mat forever… come to
think of it, I should start item farming .
The fleeing wanderers seemed to be heading to their lair . It would be better

to pursue and hit the wanderers .
If I remembered currently, Seocho had a few ‘meteorite stones’ to use in the

fifth scenario . If it fell here then I had to obtain it .
Once I got a secondary battery…
[You have saved a life . ]
[Your karma points have increased by one . ]
One or two people approached . They were all those who had been stuck
behind bars .
Colour returned to the faces of some people who remembered my face .

I raised my hand before they could speak .
“I can’t help you now . Take care of your own lives . ”
Faint despair filled their eyes but it wasn’t a situation where I could help . It
seemed cold but in the end, I had saved their lives .
“Pick up the items in moderation and then go to Chungmuro if you can afford
it . There might be some people who can help you there . ”
Before I finished speaking, people started picking up the items that had fallen
. Their eyes were blazing again as they hoped for survival .
Watching them, I understood why the dokkaebi brought me here .
“That is mine! Put it down!”
“I-I saw it first!”
The people who was victims were now looking at each other while holding
weapons . They pointed the weapons at each other without hesitation .
This was a kingless world .
There was no one to control this world .
The dokkaebi was trying to show me this sight .
A world without a king was wild, without the laws and ethics that we had
been guarding, showing how poor our belief in other humans was .
An unexpected voice stopped those who were about to wield their weapons .
“Do all of you want to die?”

Chapter 74
The frightened people looked at Han Sooyoung at the same time .
Han Sooyoung squatted down and spat out .
“Are you all idiots? Wake up . Think properly if you want to live . You don’t
know when you will meet other bad people yet you want to cut down the
number of people who can be colleagues?”
“T-That…”
“In this world, the underdogs have to be united . You want to fight over a few
garbage items instead of combining forces?”
The people suddenly came to their senses and reddened .
The intermediate dokkaebi probably didn’t know that among the people he
scattered, one of them was a web novelist .
“Don’t you have the necessary weapons and supplies? Can’t you survive?
Don’t you know that the selfish ones are the first to fall? Do you think you
can get stronger just by picking up a few more trash items?”
The complexions of the survivors darkened . Their bloodthirstiness slowly

subsided .
“If you can’t become strong enough so that no one can touch you, make
trusted colleagues . Isn’t that common sense?”
It was natural for a plagiarist to say such things .
In fact, her words were effective . People started to look awkwardly at one
another . If someone opened their mouths at this moment, the people could
unite . A few words caused their survival rate to rise sharply .
I stared at Han Sooyoung and opened my mouth . “But for you to say this…”
“Do you understand . Everyone should act correctly!” Han Sooyoung said
quickly before turning and running away . Her stamina was low so she
couldn’t run far . “Pant, pant! Why are you chasing me?”
“You even plagiarized the words of the novel?”
「 “If you can’t become strong enough so that no one can touch you, make
trusted colleagues . ” 」
This was the advice that Yoo Jonghyuk gave to survivors in Ways of Survival
. Han Sooyoung shouted, “How is it plagiarism? These lines are from my
novel!”
“Then why are you running away?”
“…No reason! Why are you chasing me?”
She refused to admit that she plagiarized to the end . I grabbed her collar .
“I saved you so you should pay back the value . ”
“What value?”
I laughed at Han Sooyoung’s nervous expression .
“If you have a spare battery, take it out . You must need it for your novel text .
”
Han Sooyoung’s expression distorted .
***
I hadn’t intended to take Han Sooyoung with me at first .

To be honest, Han Sooyoung was a bad person considering what she had don
so far . However, her ‘avatar’ ability was quite useful and I had a few things
to figure out . Most of all, she would be useful to clear the current sub
scenario…
“I don’t have a spare battery . I lost everything in Gwanghwamun . ”
“Then give me your novel . ”
“No . Pay for it if you want to read it . ”
“How am I supposed to pay when all the platforms are gone?”
I took her smartphone away from her . The upset Han Sooyoung clung to my
shoulders and reached out an arm .
“What? Give it to me!”
The text version was on her desktop . She was relaxed .
[SSSSS-grade Infinite Regressor]
Let’s see…
I nervously clicked on the app file . I wondered if her text version would be
invisible to everyone else like mine .
However, that wasn’t the case . A page in the middle of the book appeared,
like I had been reading the novel .
「 …Yoo Joonhyun quietly opened his status window . He wanted to check

the Sage’s Eyes that he just received .
Name: Yoo Joonhyun

Age: 27 years old .
Star Contract: ???
Exclusive Skills: Sage’s Eyes Lv . 1, Hand to Hand Combat Lv . 1, Weapons

Training Lv . 1, Mental Barrier Lv . 1, Lie Detection Lv . 4… (Omitted)…
Stigma: [Regression Lv . 3]

Power Lv . 23 .
Yoo Joonhyun laughed as he confirmed his status window .
“Huhu, I finally got Sage’s Eyes . I am lucky this regression . ” 」
I read up to there and looked at the frozen Han Sooyoung .
“Don’t you have a conscience?”
“…What?”
“Didn’t you copy the personal information from Ways of Survival? As a

writer, shouldn’t you change the composition?”
Han Sooyoung hesitated for a moment before muttering, “Ways of Survival is

a sponsor and mine is a star contract . It is completely different . And there is
no comprehensive evaluation in my novel!”
“…Even so . Isn’t the name of the protagonist too much? It is like Joonhyun
was a typo . Shouldn’t you change it more? The author of Ways of Survival
would cry if he saw this . ”
Han Sooyoung’s face turned red and she screamed, “It is just… no, so what?
What are you curious about?”
“How many chapters of the original did you read?”
“99…hey! Can’t you give that back to me?”
What would the author think if he knew that the person who read Ways of
Survival the most after me was a plagiarist?
Didn’t it appear in your novel?”
“There is no such thing as a meteorite in my novel!” It was surprising . I

thought she would’ve copied this as well . “I have a sealing stone!”
As expected .
“Then I am going to get the sealing stone, so be prepared . ”
“You are going to get the meteorite?”
“Let’s unify the terms . Anyway, you know that I saved you?”
“I didn’t ask you…”
The meteorite containing the fire dragon was found by Han Sooyoung . I
almost died because of this woman . That reminded me, I put the carcass of
the fire dragon on the Exchange . Had it been sold yet?
I ignored Han Sooyoung for a bit and called out to Bihyung .
‘Bihyung . ’
There was no answer .
The existing scenarios completely disappeared in an unexpected way .

Perhaps the dokkaebis of the Seoul Dome were in a meeting right now .
They might be saying something like, “This edition is ruined anyway so sell a
lot of coin products…”
The next moment, the ‘Exchange’ window and ‘Dokkaebi Bag’ window
opened at the same time .
This brat, he didn’t have time to send a message?
[Many constellations are dissatisfied with the sudden advertisements . ]
Furthermore, he didn’t forget to play the advertisements . I opened up the

sales history on the Exchange first .
[The item ‘Fire Dragon’s Scales’ has been sold for 8,000 coins . ]
[The item ‘Fire Dragon’s Bones’ has been sold for 5,000 coins . ]
Unexpectedly, there was someone who bought these expensive items .
The items that weren’t meant for sale were also sold .
[The item ‘Fire Dragon’s Bones’ has been sold for 22,222 coins . ]
…The items that I had stored on the Exchange were sold . Someone must be
desperate for the fire dragon’s bones . If I knew this, I would’ve set the price
as 99,999 .
The incarnations that possessed such power at present were Anna Croft,
Ranveer Khan of India and China’s Feihu… in any case, that person was
ignorant .
I opened the Dokkaebi Bag and bought some items that I needed . Then Han
Sooyoung spoke to me in a timely manner .
“Why do you want me to go with you? You can go alone . ”
“It is like what you just said . The most important thing for survival is to
obtain reliable colleagues . ”
Han Sooyoung looked at me suspiciously .
“Hrmm…”
I pulled out an item I just bought .
“Now, swear here . ”
[The item Temporary Pledge has been used . ]
[Temporary Pledge]
1 . Kim Dokja (Gab) will sign a contract with Han Sooyoung (Eul) until the
sub scenario currently in progress is over .
2 . Kim Dokja (Gap) and Han Sooyoung (Eul) will not harm each other until
the sub scenario currently in progress is over .
3 . During the contract period, Kim Dokja (Gap) and Han Sooyoung (Eul)
will sleep alternately in prepared for the ‘sleeping penalty . ’
····· .
6 . During the contract period, the guidelines for the party will prevail over
Kim Dokja’s (Gap) opinions .
7 . During the contract period, Han Sooyoung (Eul) will cooperate with Kim
Dokja (Gap) to clear the scenarios . She will follow Kim Dokja’s orders as
long as her life isn’t in danger .
8 . During the contract period, Kim Dokja (Gap) will protect Han Sooyoung
(Eul) .
9 . This contract will expire at the end of the sub scenario . The body will be
destroyed if the contract is violated .
Temporary Pledge . It didn’t have the effect of a sponsor contract but it was
effective for short-term contracts .
Han Sooyoung looked at me with surprised eyes .
“Do you think I will sign this?”
“Then don’t . ”
“…Why should I sign it? I have never done it before . ”
“Good . The first experience is important . ”
Han Sooyoung gritted her teeth . Even so, I knew she would accept . There
was no other choice for a person with exhausted magic power . It was
suicide to wander alone in Seocho-gu and she needed someone to protect her
for a bit .
“…Okay . I accept . But I have one condition . ”
“What is it?”
“We will share information with each other . How about it? I have a lot to
ask you . You should answer honestly . I have Lie Detection . ”
She already got something that I couldn’t obtain?
[The character ‘Han Sooyoung’ has used ‘Lie Detection Lv . 1’ . ]
…It was real .
Han Sooyoung got to the point . “What is your attribute?”
[The character Han Sooyoung has confirmed that your words are true . ]
Han Sooyoung made a stupid expression and raised a hand to her temple .
“…Is this broken?”

“No, it is normal . Then ask me the next question quickly . I will only answer
three . For your reference, you have already used one . ”
“No, what do you mean that you don’t know your attribute?”
“I really don’t know . Now, what is the next question?”
Han Sooyoung’s eyes narrowed and she reluctantly continued to ask

questions . “Why did you give up the Absolute Throne?”
I figured that this question would emerge .
“My plan was ruined because of you . If it wasn’t for you… do you know
how hard I prepared those apostles only for them to be eliminated? If I was
sitting on the throne, I would’ve been prepared for the next scenario by
now…”
“If you sat on the throne, Seoul would’ve perished . ”
Han Sooyoung frowned . “Why does the skill keep breaking?”
“It isn’t broken . We would’ve been ruined if anyone, not just you or me, sat
on the throne . ”
Han Sooyoung’s eyes widened .
“How do you know? Where did you get off? Why do you know this when I
don’t?”
“I’m not someone who got off . ”
Han Sooyoung was extremely shocked and managed to squeeze out a question
after a moment .
“You…how far did you read in Ways of Survival?”
“Your three questions are over . ”
“This is the most important question!” Han Sooyoung’s chin trembled . “No
way… right? You… there can’t be such a crazy guy… yes, it is unlikely…”
Da da da da!
Then something that sounded like horse hooves were hard in the distance .
I told the muttering Han Sooyoung to be silent and we quickly fled to the rear
of a nearby building . Something was approaching .
It was in the form of a human…? I used Character List on the people rushing
towards me in the cloud of dust .
Looking closely, I could see that all the people running had fur sprouting from
their whole body .
Their faces were human but their bodies were monster-like and twice as big
as a human . They seemed like bipedal wolves .
Looking closely, one monster in the lead was holding a man by the neck . It
was the biggest of the monsters .
Grrr… . “Where is he?”
“T-This area! The coin farm…”
There was a sound and the man’s head was blown away . He was one of the
wanderers who had been in front of Mino Soft . The monsters rushed eagerly
and started eating the man’s body .
I think I knew what these monsters were .

Han Sooyoung realized something and muttered, “…The outside species?”
Wanderers had their own ways of survival . There were those who still
existed as humans and made coin farms, while others gave up on being human
and walked the path of a new species .
The outside species had limits but because they gave up on their humanity,
they could grow faster than others in the beginning to mid part of the story .
Maybe these guys were the werewolves…
“…They gained the power of the meteorite . ”
Right now, it was only the fifth scenario . At the current time, the only way
people could evolve into werewolves was by using the power of the
meteorite . The wanderers had already got their hands on the meteorite that
fell in Seochu-gu .
Han Sooyoung opened her mouth . “I know him . That bastard, he is someone
who stopped reading . ”
“…How do you know?”
“I can see it . It is the privilege as the last person who got off the novel . ”
“Privilege?”
“I can read the information and attributes of those who stopped reading .
” She spoke in a slightly boasting tone .
Speaking of which, I remembered a story that I heard from Jung Minseob .
Shortly after the scenarios began, the First Apostle came to them . This
would be explained if Han Sooyoung had the ability to find those who
stopped reading . Then she used her Avatar ability to appear before them .
Han Sooyoung kept speaking .
“That’s why I doubted your identity . A guy who can’t be read by my skill…”
Han Sooyoung stared at me before looking back at the outside species .
“At that time, there were a few people who refused my offer . That wanderer
was one of them . I thought it wasn’t a big deal since most of them would die
early…”
“Who is that guy?”
“He is Song Minwoo . ”
Song Minwoo? It definitely wasn’t the name of a character . Yet I had heard
the name somewhere…
[The 6th grade outside species ‘Werewolf Song Minwoo’ is searching the
surroundings . ]
I could see the face of the person in the distance . Ah…perhaps .
A recent memory came to mind . It was the dream I had a few hours ago . I
remembered my days in high school and the gangsters who bullied me . Many
years had passed but his facial expression seemed to fit . No matter how
much time passed, I couldn’t forget that name on the name badge .
Song Minwoo… it must be him . But that bastard was someone ‘who got
off?’ That gangster read a novel?
“Where did he get off?”
“That guy… he was a bit strange . He is a bit different from the usual readers
.”
“What is it?”
Han Sooyoung worried for a moment before saying,
At this moment, Song Minwoo sniffed and he turned his head this way . His
yellow eyes seemed to be saying, ‘I found you . ’
He fell to the ground on all fours and started rushing to this side .
Chapter 75
By the time I realized, Song Minwoo was immediately in front of me . It was

a tremendous speed . His agility must be at least above level 40 in order to
achieve this speed .
“You?” He asked in a tearful voice . This guy had already finished his
transition to an outside species .
[The 6th grade outside species, Song Minwoo has triggered ‘A Predator’s
Threat Lv . 5!’]
[The character ‘Han Sooyoung’ has used ‘Mental Barrier Lv . 3’ . ]
[The character ‘Han Sooyoung’ has alleviated some of the effects of A

Predator’s Threat . ]
In a moment, his hand shot out and grabbed Han Sooyoung’s throat .
“Keok…”
Han Sooyoung might not be in a perfect physical condition but it was too
much for her to be suppressed at once .
The 6th grade outside species . It was the worst enemy to deal with right
now .
It was different compared to the 5th grade fire dragon . At that time, my ice
attribute overwhelmed the fire attribute and I could take advantage of the dull
movements of the big monster .
But now…
Song Minwoo stared at me . “Did you break my coin farm?”

The tone was certain despite it being a question . Han Sooyoung screamed
the moment she saw Song Minwoo’s white fangs . “Shit, kill him quickly!”
I used Blade of Faith while Han Sooyoung used Avatar . At almost the same
time, Song Minwoo’s powerful kick arrived . The just created Avatar’s head
burst while I went flying through the air .
[The 6th grade outside species, Song Minwoo has triggered ‘Accelerate Lv .
5!’]
Song Minwoo’s fist followed at a speed that was almost invisible . Head,
shoulders, belly . The onslaught poured out towards those areas . Air burst
out from me .
Han Sooyoung’s voice cried out, “Kim Dokja!”
…No, even if this was an outside species, how could he be so strong? It was
too late to avoid the blow . I hurriedly raised my overall stats .
[16,000 coins have been invested in stamina . ]
[Stamina Lv . 24 -> Stamina Lv . 50]
[A giant-like physical fitness fills your body . ]
The pain quickly dwindled and it reached the point where I could tolerate it .
But the situation wasn’t over .
“Kim Dokja? Where did I hear that name?” I heard Song Minwoo mumbling .
I could see this face through my defenses and that was the problem . This guy
wasn’t strong . The problem was me .
[The effect of A Predator’s Threat has reduced your will to fight . ]
[A Predator’s Threat has slowed down your movements . ]
It was ridiculous . I overcame the threat of the 5th grade fire dragon only to
be affected by this guy?
It was impossible . I had the Fourth Wall…
[The exclusive skill, ‘Fourth Wall’ is shaking . ]
This situation had happened once before .
It happened when I fought Yoo Jonghyuk in the Theatre Dungeon and when I
was immersed in Yoo Jonghyuk’s first person view… but now Yoo Jonghyuk
wasn’t here . So why?
Song Minwoo roared and raised his claws . “…Kinda familiar . Do I know
you?”
–Hey, Kim Dokja . What is this?
A familiar voice overlapped with the same voice .
I grabbed his wrist and answered, “I don’t know . ”
“Really? I think I remember . ”
–Stop reading and go and get me some bread . Yes?
[The 6th grade outside species, Song Minwoo has triggered ‘Memory
Enhancement Lv . 3!’]
“I know you . ”
…Dammit . I see . Now I knew what the Fourth Wall skill was .
There was a smile on Song Minwoo’s face . “Strange . How does a geek
like you survive up to this point? You were reading a novel every day . ”
“…”
“Haha, you are that person . Aren’t you the guy who was beaten up by me
while reading a novel in your spare time? Don’t you remember?”
I remembered . Of course I remembered . A late rage filled my head .
“You are Song Minwoo . You should remember the face of your old school
friend right? It is good . I was wondering if you were still alive . ”
When I was 17, I used to think that if I had the strength, I would tear apart this
guy in front of me .
Song Minwoo kept talking . “The novel you were reading at that time .
Where can I see it?”
The moment I heard this, a scene came to my mind . I had been sitting in my
seat and scrolling through the novel when he hit me .
…Perhaps?
–This otaku, you are reading this? Is this fun? It is laughable .
Of course, the novel I was reading at that time…
Song Minwoo’s fist struck my abdomen and my body flew through the air .
The moment I slammed into the outer wall of a building, Han Sooyoung’s
avatars attacked Song Minwoo . The exterior wall of the destroyed building
fell on me .
The Fourth Wall . It was an exclusive skill that I had from the beginning . I
still didn’t know all the functions of this skill but I was confident of at least
one thing .
This skill made me recognize this world as a ‘novel . ’
In fact, I often felt strange . I made judgments and did actions that weren’t
possible in reality . It was like I was calmly watching this world from the
outside .
It was due to the Fourth Wall .
“Shit . . What are you doing?”
An angry voice was heard . As I cleared away the pile of stones, the angry
Han Sooyoung blocked my way .
Her dozens of avatars were dealing with Song Minwoo and the werewolves
in the corridors of the building . Blood was flowing from Han Sooyoung’s
nose and her blood vessels popped out as she struggled .
It was because Han Sooyoung was squeezing out every drop of her already
low magic power to exert this strength .
“I believed in you but what are you doing now?”
I slowly raised myself while feeling a sharp pain in my bones . This was
truly real pain . I had forgotten since the Fourth Wall acted as a cushion for
this pain .
[Many constellations are confused by the unexpected development . ]
I endured the pain and stood up, shaking off the dust . “This is an awakening
event . ”
“…What?”
“Where is the fun in easily winning all the time? Sometimes I should go
through adversity .
“Oh, is that why you are so beaten up?”
“I was just thinking for a while . ”
[Many constellations are relieved . ]
The Fourth Wall was a skill that made reality like a novel . Then it was
obvious why the wall was shaking . It was because I currently regarded
Song Minwoo as ‘reality . ’ He was the asshole who beat me up and made
my teen years a tragedy .
“…Do you know that bastard?” She was a writer and a really quick female .
I stared at her and the hesitating Han Sooyoung hurriedly added . “I’m sorry
. I didn’t want to hear it but the words he said to you…”
I replied honestly to the person who had Lie Detection . “Yes, I know him . ”
“I can roughly guess…”
“That bastard . He is obviously a trauma . ”
“…Where is the obvious trauma? A trauma is serious . ”
Han Sooyoung stated as she spat out blood .
“Then what is the problem? Han Sooyoung, you can help me awaken . If you
tell me a few words from Ways of Survival, won’t I awaken?”
“Do you think I’m Lee Hyunsung?”
In the end, I had to solve this problem myself . I would have a hard time
going forward if the Fourth Wall shook every time I met a person who
stimulated my traumas .
Above all, I was 28 years old right now . I wasn’t a 17 year old who was
flustered by a bully .
[A constellation who likes revenge has revealed his own modifier . ]
[The constellation ‘One who Overcomes the Late Trials’ is cheering for you .
]
[Some constellations are in agreement . ]
+
[Bounty Scenario – Overcoming Trauma
Category: Sub
Difficulty: C
Clear Conditions: Some constellations, such as One who Overcomes the Late
Trials has commissioned a bounty scenario for you . Overcome your trauma
within the time limit and get rid of the specter of the past .
Time Limit: 1 hour
Compensation: ???
Failure: The contempt of One who Overcomes the Late Trials .
One who Overcomes the Late Trials was a constellation I had seen in Ways
of Survival .
As far as I knew, this guy was a constellation of a different world… well,

more of these constellations would start emerging in the fifth scenario .
In any case, this was a blessing in disguise . I threw Samyeongdang’s Straw

Mat to Han Sooyoung .
“Wipe up your nosebleed and stay back . ”
“What?”
“It is enough . ”
I jumped over Han Sooyoung’s avatars towards the group of werewolves .

[An amazing wind lies in your body . ]
[Your muscles are squirming like they are monsters . ]
I should’ve done this sooner . I had been too wary since being hit by the
‘possibilities storm’ not long ago .
[The ether property is converted to ‘divine’ . ]
There was no reason for me to lose this fight . I just had a momentary lapse in
judgment from the Fourth Wall shaking . If I thought about it, I had the means
to overpower these guys . In fact, I had many methods .
The werewolves collapsed before my blade . Werewolves had the dark

attribute, making them vulnerable to the divine attribute .
Moreover, I didn’t need to worry about the ‘no killing’ penalty with them .
As I said, they were an outside species, not human . They weren’t my kind
any more .
I found Song Minwoo’s face among the werewolves . His eyes slowly grew
larger while Han Sooyoung’s voice was heard behind me .
“Hey! Is it okay?”
I didn’t answer . In fact, this situation was almost exactly the same .
[The exclusive skill, ‘Fourth Wall’ is shaking!]
However, it would turn out differently from earlier .
“It’s okay . My awakening event is over . ”

I ran straight towards Song Minwoo .
Grrrrr!
A few thoughts passed through my head . If I used Ganpyeongui and called

the ‘Hunter of the Hexagram’, this game would end easily . But I wouldn’t
overcome my trauma by fighting like that .
This time, I had to fight with my own capabilities .
[The 6th grade outside species, Song Minwoo has triggered ‘Accelerate Lv .
5!’]
Song Minwoo’s body moved at great speed after Acceleration was triggered
. He already had level 40 agility and now his speed was increased with the
effect of Acceleration Lv . 5 .
I didn’t have any footwork skills so I was forced to use a shortcut .
[An amazing storm lies in your body . ]
If I didn’t have skills, I could use stats . I lightly dodged the flying claws and
raised my blade .
“Kuaaaak!”
His arm flew through the air and I cut off his other arm . The confused Song
Minwoo lost his balance . I didn’t miss this gao and cut off his legs .
Song Minwoo roared as his limbs were severed in an instant . Along with
the roar, his severed limbs were growing back .
This was the privilege of a werewolf’s ‘Physical Regeneration’ . However,

normally the speed was lower… this bastard, did he receive a ‘protection’?
Yes… this was better .
[The constellation ‘One who Overcomes the Late Trials’ is focused on your
actions . ]
The goal of the bounty scenario was to overcome the trauma . The
constellation wouldn’t be satisfied with an easy kill . I turned off the blade
and used my fists instead .
[Your power has started to attract the attention of the giants . ]
[Your total stats have almost reached the limit of this scenario . ]
I grabbed Song Minwoo’s neck .
Whenever I looked at this guy’s face, I felt the ‘17 year old Kim Dokja’
inside me shrink back .
Poor thing . From now on, I would get revenge for ‘him . ’
“Minwoo, I didn’t greet your properly earlier . ”
“What…?”
“It is nice to see you . ”
I hit him in the stomach .
“Kuheeok!”
“By the way, I was in pain a lot back then . ”

The 17 year old Kim Dokja was watching me in my memories . Feel free to
watch .
“If you have a conscience, shouldn’t you apologize first?”
I held him with one hand and continued to punch . The chest, the stomach and
the face .
“What is wrong with reading a novel? Eh? Did I harm you?” On behalf of the
17 year old Kim Dokja, I hit him again and again . “Bastard, I even used
some money to buy the books . ”
His teeth were broken, his chest muscles damaged and his bones shattered .
The nearby werewolves growled at the assault but couldn’t come close . I
was giving out a Predator’s Threat despite not using any skill .
Real fear came from a strength that was on a different dimension . 10

minutes passed before Song Minwoo started begging .
Grrr! “S-Sorry, I’m sorry…!”
“Really? You’re sorry?”
“Yes! I’m really really sorry! I-I was young at the time…”
Of course he was . I knew . That degree of malice was understandable in

his immature days . But .
“You must be mistaken… I wasn’t trying to get an apology . ” This was

something that couldn’t be understood or forgiven . “In the first place, I’m
not the one you should apologize to . ”
“What does that…”
“First, I will hit you until all my trauma has disappeared .
I watched the collapsed Song Minwoo and thought of my teen years . I was
helpless, weak and only knew novels .
In fact, Han Sooyoung was right . There was no obvious trauma in this world
.
All trauma was severe for the person involved so I didn’t think these actions
would completely eliminate my trauma .
I would often have nightmares as the 17 year old Kim Dokja repeated the
tragedy of that time .
Still, this might be a bit comforting . Just like when I read Ways of Survival
back then .
The 28 year old Kim Dokja might be able to help the 17 year old KIm Dokja
escape from the nightmare for a short time .
“Keok! Cough! S-Stop… stop…”
Just like ‘Yoo Jonghyuk’ was to me in those days .
“Keoook…”
How long did I hit him? Finally, there was a moment when I looked at Song
Minwoo’s face and felt nothing .
[The exclusive skill, ‘Fourth Wall’s’ shaking has subsided . ]
[You have met the conditions to clear the bounty scenario!]

Chapter 76
Episode 16 – The Fifth Scenario (1)
Song Minwoo’s blood dripped onto the ground .
The feeling of my blood-soaked fist was dull . Song Minwoo was bleeding
but he didn’t open his eyes or talk . The shattered flesh seemed to have given
up on restoration .
Han Sooyoung muttered, “A scary guy… you killed a werewolf with bare
hands?”
The other werewolves had already run away or were taken care of by Han
Sooyoung . I looked down at Song Minwoo and said,
“He hasn’t died yet . ”
Now the Fourth Wall didn’t shake when I looked at him . I didn’t know if the
trauma was resolved but I could resist it more than in the past .
[The constellation ‘One who Overcomes the Late Trials’ sends

encouragement to you . ]
[The constellation ‘One who Overcomes the Late Trials’ wants to give you
his own stigma . ]
Giving me a stigma? Really? The bounty scenario wasn’t a single

constellation request so it was surprising to give a stigma as a reward .
Of course, I appreciated it .
[The stigma Self-rationalization has been acquired . ]
[The constellation ‘One who Overcomes the Late Trials’ smiles with
satisfaction at you who has succeeded his stigma . ]
[You will now have a defense mechanism that won’t be bothered by any
trauma . ]
Thanks… I stared absentmindedly for a bit .
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is grabbing his belly

and laughing . ]
Self-rationalization? What did this mean? Are you kidding me?
Han Sooyoung asked, “Hey, aren’t you going to kill him?”
“Eh?”
“I’m talking about that . ”
I looked down at Song Minwoo in my hands . Should I kill him? There was
no burden since he was an outside species .
[The backer of Song Minwoo is looking at you . ]
The constellations of Bihyung’s channel would like it if I killed him .
[Many constellations desire your revenge . ]
I looked at Song Mingwoo for a while before putting him down .
“Let’s go . ”
“What? Really?”
“Yes . ”
[Some constellations are disappointed with your hypocrisy . ]
[Many constellations are questioning your judgment . ]
[The constellation Secretive Plotter is watching your judgment . ]

“You really won’t kill him? Won’t this bastard have coins?”
“Yes . ”
“Then can I kill him?”
“Go ahead . But won’t you regret it?”
“Regret?”
I shrugged and walked towards her .
To be exact, it was in the direction that the werewolf group had run away .
Perhaps their origin would be at the end of this direction . If my guess was
right, the meteorite was what helped transform them into werewolves . The
meteorites must be collected to prepare for the disaster scenario .
Han Sooyoung looked after me with a suspicious expression .
All of a sudden, the sound of footsteps died up and headed in another

direction . It was in the exact direction of Song Minwoo .
Her avatar…
Yes . I thought Han Sooyoung would do this . I let her do what she want . In
return, she would turn a blind eye to my hypocrisy .
Then after a while .
“Shit! What is this?”
Han Sooyoung gave a terrible scream and shook . I could tell the messages
that were appearing in her head . Perhaps they would be messages like this:
[The 6th grade outside species ‘Song Minwoo’ has been killed and the
demon king ‘Andras’ has noticed the murderer’s presence .
[The demon king Andras will remember the one who dealt the final blow . ]
[The demon king Andras will search for the one who dealt the final blow . ]
[Final Blow: Han Sooyoung]
Han Sooyoung looked at me with a pale face and I laughed .
“I told you that you would regret it . ”
Song Minwoo was a member of the 72nd demon king, Andras’ household .
***
The 72nd demon king .
The constellations weren’t the only strong ones among the Star Stream .
There were some strong people who refused to be subscribes to the heavens
and travelled around planets . One of these superpowers was the ‘demon
kings . ’
“You are a really bad jerk . ”
The demon kings sought their own ‘households’, just like the constellations
chose incarnations . Corrupted incarnations could choose to join the
household of a demon king .
The werewolf was one of his symbols and was located at the bottom of the
72nd demon king Andras’ caste .
It was due to Andras’ blessing that Song Minwoo had the Physical
Regeneration ability .
Han Sooyoung stuttered out, “H-How can I…”
“Don’t worry . Some people I know were cursed by a demon king like you
but they didn’t die right away . ”
“Why are you saying it now?”

Come to think of it, Han Myungoh who was cursed by the demon king,
Asmodeus… I didn’t know what happened to him . Was he still alive?
“I think it is good . Andras isn’t a very high ranking demon king . If you are
enemies with a demon king, you will get the favour of the absolute good
constellations and get more donations . It is a good thing . ”
“Will the archangels care? Besides, I don’t get along with sponsors and
angels!”
Why? Was it also a demon king? I couldn’t help thinking so when I suddenly
closed my mouth .
…What did she just say?
“You don’t get along with sponsors and angels?”
Han Sooyoung noticed my gaze and cursed .
“Damn, my damn mouth…”
“Do you not have a sponsor?”
It wasn’t impossible . I also had no sponsor . In fact, in the first scenario,

many of the survivors wouldn’t get sponsors . To be precise, they didn’t have
any choices .
However, it was unexpected that a strong person like Han Sooyoung had no
sponsor .
“I didn’t choose one . Isn’t it strange to choose from the beginning? I can only
pick once . ”
“Well, that’s right . ”
If the Sponsor Selection could be postponed, it was better to postpone it .
There were many good constellations and depended on how the person acted
in a scenario, they could literally go from a ‘turd to a Mercedes . ’
The Sponsor Selection occurred once after the first scenario and were
regularly implemented before the ‘disaster scenarios’ occurred .
The fifth scenario was a ‘disaster scenario’ so Han Sooyoung would be able
to participate in the upcoming second round of the Sponsor Selection .
I raised my hand and asked, “Who will you choose? Is there a constellation
you are thinking about?”
Han Sooyoung made a confident expression at my words . “Won’t you be

surprised when you find out? They are already interested in me . ”
“Who is it?”
Was it perhaps the Great Sage the Equal of Heaven?
“Have you heard of the Abyssal Black Flame Dragon?”
…The black flame dragon?
[The constellation ‘Abyssal Black Flame Dragon’ is looking at your reaction

.]
I hesitated for a moment before replying, “Ah, yes . He is a good sponsor . ”
The Abyssal Black Flame Dragon was the sponsor of the Delusional Demon
Kim Namwoon in the original novel . The Delusional Demon was one of the
best fights along with the Steel Sword, so it wasn’t a bad choice .
[The constellation ‘Abyssal Black Flame Dragon’ is looking at you with a

complicated gaze . ]
This guy wasn’t interested in me anymore .
Han Sooyoung’s eyebrows twitched at my nonchalant tone . “What is with

this sour expression? Who is your sponsor?”
“No, it is nothing . I was just feeling envious . ”

“Really?”
“Really . ”
[The character Han Sooyoung has confirmed that the statement is false]
“Is this real?”
I didn’t care about the Abyssal Black Flame Dragon . I just wanted her to get
a sponsor . Han Sooyoung and this thug matched very well .
[The constellation who likes harems is cheering on you and Han Sooyoung . ]
Han Sooyoung’s expression distorted like she heard the same message as me
.
“What is this again…?”
Unfortunately, the wish of the harem constellation wouldn’t come true . Han
Sooyoung and I would only be together for the next 10 days .
There was a moment of cooperation but it didn’t change that she was a
threatening enemy .
“It looks like we’ve arrived . ”
After a while, we reached the place that was probably the base of the
werewolves .
It was near a broadcasting station . There was a bloody smell coming from
the narrow forest of buildings . I heard the cries of the werewolves and
people in the distance, like a battle was going on . Han Sooyoung said, “It
seems that we are a bit late . Is there a preceding visitor?”
I didn’t seen any werewolves moving around as guards . Once we entered a
bit further, a coin farmer that was bigger than Director Yoon’s one was
installed .
The coin farms were the exclusive property of the destroyed world . I was
tired of facing these sights all the time .
It seemed like the coin harvest was over because there were no surviving
people behind bars .
Han Sooyoung was moving ahead when she suddenly grabbed her nose .
“Yuck, what is this?”
As we headed through the imprisonment area to the residence of the

werewolves, a more horrifying sight awaited us . Severed human thighs were
hanging from rubber bands . It was like pork in a butcher’s shop, making the
purpose obvious .
[The exclusive skill ‘Fourth Wall’ has offset your emotional trauma . ]
I read these scenes in the text but this was my first time actually seeing them .
There was a fixed way for humans to evolve into an outside species .
Cannibalism In other words, to eat their own people .
Han Sooyoung cursed, “You fucking scum…”
Most outside species evolved accidentally . Those who couldn’t clear the
‘find food’ sub scenario usually walked this path . Once they ate a person,
they couldn’t stop . Those who changed species would no longer feel guilty
about killing humans .
I stated, “You look upset when you see this . ”
“Of course . Who wouldn’t be upset?”
“The other prophets said you want to use your information to control the
world . ”
“Who said that?” Han Sooyoung sneered and added, “It is just as absurd as
you calling me a plagiarist . ”
“…”
“World domination? It would be good . But my first goal is to prevent the

destruction . Why else did I collect the apostles?”
“The apostles were all trash . ”
“They were originally trash? Is that my fault?”
Tang! Tang! Tang! Tang!
We reflexively held our breaths . There was a loud sound from in front of
us . I would hear the sound of flesh exploding .
Tatang!
No matter how I thought about it, this was the sound of gunshots . Wasn’t the
army already wiped out?
We ran towards the building towards the gunshots . Even if the army was
still intact, it was ridiculous to deal with a werewolf with guns . But the sight
in front of me changed the story .
Bodies of werewolves were piled up in front of me like a mountain . All of

the bodies had bullet wounds . Han Sooyoung and I talked almost
simultaneously .
“Attribute bullets . ”
“A bullet with the divine attribute?”
I saw some people pointing guns in the distance . They were armed with
modern rifles and unusually, they were all wearing prison uniforms .
Han Sooyoung nervously grabbed my collar . “Hey, do you remember me

telling you that there was someone like you in Sondaemun Prison?”
“Yes . ”
“They are her forces . ”
Han Sooyoung was pointing to a woman wearing a mask . It would be hard

to know the sex if it wasn’t for the long hair hanging down, covering most of
the body including the face .
“She is the leader . It is obvious that she is a reader but I don’t have any
information on her . ”
I see . They were from Seodaemun Prison… Then why wasn’t this force
visible during the struggle for the throne?
Han Sooyoung opened her mouth while looking at the mountain of werewolf
corpses .
“They are also wanderers . They are quite powerful wanderers… the most
powerful wanderers I know . ”
A woman with a gun headed straight to this side . It wasn’t the leader that
Han Sooyoung pointed out .
I pulled out Unbroken Faith while Han Sooyoung prepared Avatar . The gun
of the woman approaching us moved .
She leaned back and her muzzled headed to one of the mountain of werewolf
corpses .
Dududududu!
The dead bullets collapsed from the bullets . Then something hidden under
the bodies were revealed .
“This is?”
There was a glowing stone that was 2m in length and height . It was one of
the meteorites I needed to prevent the ‘disaster . ’
The yellow meteorite was here . This meteorite was also the source of the
werewolves’ strength .
The woman gazed at the meteorite before slowly turning to me .
“Are you Kim Dokja?”

Chapter 77
Looking closely, the woman seemed quite old .
Based on the wrinkles, she wasn’t in her 40s but she was at least in her mid
to late 30s .
She knew me? How?
I was a bit embarrassed but I maintained my composure as I looked at the

woman .
“You must be mistaken . My name is Yoo Jonghyuk . Kim Dokja is the name
of the guy I hate the most . ”
“Yes . So tell your leader not to talk nonsense . Just tell her, even if you’re
not sure what I mean . ”
I looked to the side and saw Han Sooyoung watching me with an absurd
expression . I winked at her . If it was Han Sooyoung, she would know what
to do from now on . The woman opened her mouth .
“I already know that you are Kim Dokja . Stop the unnecessary lies . ”
[The character Han Sooyoung has confirmed that the statement is true . ]
Han Sooyoung nodded towards me . This woman came because she knew
for certain who I was .
“The king said that she will entrust this meteorite to you . ”
It was unexpected . She knew me and now she was giving me the
meteorite…
“Who are you?”
“We are the people of the Wanderer King . ”
“That woman over there is your king?”
The woman nodded . I looked at the tall masked woman in the distance .
Looking closely, I felt a sense of deja vu . But there was something strange .
“King… You don’t seem to have a flag?”
“The king doesn’t dwell on such things . ”
…What was with this answer? The woman continued speaking . “The king
said that we will take care of the disaster in the north . But she will leave the
other four disasters to you . ”
Before I could ask anything, the woman turned and left like her words were
over .
Han Sooyoung shouted, “Hey! What are you suddenly saying? Shouldn’t you
explain it before you go?”
Despite the shouts, the woman kept walking away with turning back . Han
Sooyoung looked at me and asked, “What is this… do you know that
woman?”
“How can that be?”
[You can check the information of the person by updating Character List . Do
you want to update it?]
It seemed that the update cycle was back . I nodded .
[The update has been completed . ]
[Some people will be added to the dictionary . ]
Then a window popped up .
Name: Cho Youngran
Age: 37 years old .
Constellation Support: First Spiritualist of Joseon
Private Attribute: Escaped Prisoner (General), Officer of Justice (Rare)
Exclusive Skills: Prison Escape Lv . 3, Patience Lv . 6, Execution Time Lv .

3, Shooting Lv . 4…
Stigma: Transformation Occult Art Lv . 2

Power Lv . 28 .

progress .
* ‘Starter Pack’ is currently applied .
Look at this, the First Spiritualist of Joseon?

[The constellation ‘First Spiritualist of Joseon’ is looking at you with wary
eyes . ]
I didn’t think there would already be a woman with Jeon Woochi as a

sponsor . (Jeon Woochi was a taoist sorceror during the Joseon Dynasty .
Wiki Link:)
In addition, she had the fairly good attribute of Officer of Justice, although it
was less than the ‘judge . ’
If the subordinate was this good, what was the king like? I immediately
looked at the tall woman .
The moment I met the gaze of the woman in the mask, a stinging pain flashed
through my head .
I reflexively looked away from the woman . My heart beat quickly .
The Fourth Wall instinctively shook .
The woman caused an even greater shaking than Song Minwoo . Despite
having Self-rationalization, I didn’t want to take the risk because I wasn’t
sure of the stigma’s performance .
Han Sooyoung asked me anxiously, “Hey, what is it?”
“…Never mind . ”
The Fourth Wall responded to people who had an important influence on me

in real life .
In other words, that woman was someone I knew . But there was only one
person in this world who gave me a bigger trauma than Song Minwoo .
I see… As expected, she survived . However, I didn’t expect her to be in
Seoul .
It was why she was able to make a large force and why they were wearing
prison uniforms . It was convincing if it was that person .
The wanderers soon began to move .
They aligned themselves and headed back the way they came . It was a march
with no hesitation . A loyalty could be felt from the group .
The leader moved at the forefront of the group .
A crown like the Tyrant King, a woman who was different from the King of
Beauty .
I looked at the ruins that they moved through . There were the broken coin
farms and the survivors they spared . They had placed blankets and
necessities beside the survivors . The survivors watched the leaving
wanderers with awe-filled eyes .
I had forgotten .
A person didn’t need a flag or to sit on the throne to become king . In this
kingless world, there was still a king .
***
After a while, I examined the yellow meteorite they left behind .
A yellow meteorite .
The meteorite, also called the moon stone, was usually a star pierce that
hovered in other dimensions .
It was truly the same as I read in the novel .
It was from the exhilarating magic power felt when I touched it, the faint light
from the opaque interior and the white stripes all over the meteorite . The
yellow meteorite clearly had the power to counter the disaster .
Then a system message was heard .
[The ‘moon stone’ wants to provide you with a high level strength . ]
I refused the meteorite’s offer and the power returned to the meteorite .
The moon stone basically had the power of the night and the outside species
would receive this power . Perhaps the cannibals who received the power of
the night were able to evolve into the outside species, the werewolves .
[The moon stone’ gives off a feeling of familiarity . ]
However, the real use of this meteorite wasn’t simply to evolve the outside
species . Even a few hundred werewolves couldn’t prevent the future
disasters .
Of course, a few thousand would help but then another disaster would come
from the high number of outside species and the power of the demon kings .
“I feel like a volunteer… Hey, did you find something?”
As I was examining the meteorite, Han Sooyoung was taking care of the
survivors lying nearby . It was a little unexpected but she was probably
targeting coins .
[The constellations of the Absolute Good system are touched by Han

Sooyoung’s good works . ]
In a place filled with the demon king’s household, the dominations would be
bigger than usual .
Indeed, a human’s double-sidedness was profound .
Among the constellations of the Absolute Good system, there might be the
Abyssal Black Flame Dragon . The second Sponsor Selection was coming up
so Han Sooyoung would be looking at him . I looked around and said,
“The avatars are useful . ”
Dozens of avatars were quickly organizing the surroundings . The corpses of

the outside species were burned, while the terrible cages and human butcher
stores were also demolished . She earned coins while getting a nosebleed…
Han Sooyoung wiped the blood and asked, “When are you going to tell me?”
“What?”
“I’m talking about that . ”
I realized her question wasn’t about the meteorite . “Are you still worrying
about that?”
“How can I not care?”
There were two types of ‘readers’ that she didn’t know about . In addition,
there seemed to be a connection between the two . It was natural for Han
Sooyoung who was the ‘last to get off’ to pay attention .
“Who knows?”
“…Don’t you know?”
“I only know the woman, the leader of the group . ”
“The Wanderer King?”
I nodded and said, “That person isn’t someone who got off . To be precise,
she never read the original . ”
“What? Then how does she know the contents of the plot?”
“By talking directly to me . ”
Han Sooyoung looked like she had been hit in the back of the head with a
hammer . “You told others about the story? Why?”
“I needed something to tell her when I met her . ” I gave her a moment before
continuing . “Because I had nothing else to say to her . ”
Maybe she sensed my dark mood, making Han Sooyoung hesitate as she was
about to question me . She probably had a lot that she wanted to ask me .
Who was the woman and what was her relationship with me?
Han Sooyoung was silent for a while before speaking again . “I don’t know
what your relationship with that woman is but is it okay to leave her alone? If
there are more people besides us who knows the future…”
I understood her concerns but it should be fine . At the very least, that
woman was a person with principles and she couldn’t carelessly use the
future information .
I knocked on the moon stone and opened my mouth .
“Rather, there is something more important . From now on, we will wake this
up . ”
“What? This thing?” Han Sooyoung watched me like I was insane . “You
want to wake up the disaster?”
“Why are you so startled? Didn’t you do it before?”
Han Sooyoung had incited the Night of the Prophets and awakened the fire
dragon, Lesser Igneel .
“Hey! I picked a small disaster . This one…”
“It isn’t a disaster . ”
“…Then what is it?”
“It looks like you were negligent in your plagiarism . Don’t you remember?
Do you really not know what will appear here when the scenario starts?”
Han Sooyoung stared at me before turning on her phone and reading her own
novel .
“Ah… This, perhaps…”
“Have you realized? You copied it well . ”
“Shut up . But the main scenario hasn’t opened yet . Is it okay to do this?
Moreover, what if a plausibility request occurs?”
“It won’t happen . ”
“The intermediate dokkaebi hates you . . ”
“Then I will deal with him . ” Right now, he would be busy being
reprimanded by the Bureau . “We will start injected mana . Based on my
calculations, it will hatch in 10 hours . I will take four hours and you will
take six hours . ”
“Why do I have to inject mana for six hours?”
“Isn’t your magic power level higher?” At this moment, the number of avatars
decreased dramatically . I noticed something . “Tell me honestly . What
level is your magic power?”
“Why should I tell you?”
“It is information needed to clear the scenario . ”
[The provisions of the Temporary Contract will take effect . ]
Han Sooyoung’s expression distorted .
“…Level 55 . ”
I was honestly surprised . I thought it would be over level 40 because she

could control dozens of avatars but level 5… this was almost approaching
the scenario limit .
Her physique and strength were relatively low so she must’ve been putting
all her coins into magic power .
“I will change it . I will take two hours . You will take eight hours . ”
“Hey! That’s unfair! And now I have run out of magic power . ”
I opened the Dokkaebi Bag and bought a few Intermediate Magic Power
Recovery Potions .
“Then drink this . ”
‘What is this?”
“Coin item . ”
“…Is your sponsor huge? You are just giving something like this to me?”
“I am the one who is big . ”
Han Sooyoung glanced at me . “Did you put anything strange in it?”
“Then I’ll start first . ”
I touched the moon stone and started injecting magic power . 10 hours later,
the guy inside the meteorite would wake up .
***
How long was I asleep? I opened my eyes at the sound of someone waking
up .
“Hey, get up quickly! That guy has started to move!”
Han Sooyoung shouted with a nervous face while touching the meteorite .
The meteorite had started to crack .
It was a phenomenon similar to when the fire dragon broke out of the
meteorite . It wasn’t an aggressive reaction but if I said one word wrong…
both of us might die here .
A brilliant light emerged from the moon stone, lifting some of the darkness of
the night .
It was an awakening of a powerful presence that gave off a heavy pressure

just looking at it .
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The broken pieces of moon stone fell to the ground . A being scattering a
silver mane was hatching . If he was a cub, I could control him using the
‘imprinting’ phenomenon . But this being wasn’t such a naive creature .
[You have encountered a creature from a different world for the first time in
this scenario . ]
[Affinity with the species from a different world has increased . ]
[2,000 coins have been rewarded . ]
[You have received a bonus skill for smooth communication with the other
world species . ]
[‘Other World Interpreter Lv . 1’ has been acquired . ]
I could hear Han Sooyoung gulp next to me .
It was natural to be nervous since the encounter with the other world species
was the prelude to the fifth scenario .
It was completely different from the previous scenarios . The slightest

mistake in the fifth scenario could cause all of Seoul to disappear .
[The exclusive skill ‘Other World Interpreter Lv . 1’ is activated . ]
[The effect of the item Protection Symbol of the Imyuntar has increased
understanding of the specific language . ]
The item I got from the fire dragon would be helpful from now on .
[Automatic interpretation has started . ]

I heard a voice from the shining moon stone .
““#%#$… damn, already?”
The creature curled up inside the moon stone grumbled and raised its body .
The silver mane reminded me of a wolf at first glance, but I knew he was
different from a wolf . Above all, I knew the species of this person .
「 They are three metres tall . The dominant species of the world ‘Chronos’
that can transform using the moon stone at night . They are fighters with
monstrous physical strength who use the power of the wind . 」
One of the five dominant species of Chronos .
“I am the great first wolf . ”
「 In Chronos, they call the first wolf ‘Imyuntar’ . 」
“I am Lycaon of the Imyuntar . ”
There was a creepy breathing sound in the darkness of the night, causing the
surroundings to be still . I made eye contact with him while Han Sooyoung
hid behind me . Of course, I didn’t back down .
Name: Lycaon Isparang
Age: 371 years old .
Constellation Support: Shadow of a Destroyed World
Private Attribute: Noble Imyuntar (Hero), Humiliated Survivor (Rare)

Exclusive Skills: Way of the Wind Lv . 9, Advanced Weapons Training Lv .
9, Roar of the Battlefield Lv . 8, Sage’s Insight Lv . 4, Steel Skin Lv . 8,
Acting Lv . 4…
Stigma: Destruction Delivery Lv . 1

Power Lv . 75 .
Overall Evaluation: One of the five dominant species of the destroyed

Chronos . After losing his world, he invested in the Star Stream and became
a guide in the scenario . He is characterized by always looking at the world
with eyes filled with remorse .
As expected, the hero of another world had great skills and stats . The
average stats was level 75 . He exceeded the current limit of the scenario .
He was the goal of many representatives .
Lycaon’s blue eyes looked down at me like I was interesting .
“You are the ones who woke me up?”
I nodded .
“I see… Is it finally time? Congratulations on clearing the tutorial scenarios,

warriors of this world . ”
It sounded like a tutorial . It was funny how he imitated the dokkaebi for
dramatic effect .
There was no tutorial in this world . Every scenario was an actual event and
the dead couldn’t come back again . Then what type of tutorial existed?
“Those who are facing extinction . First, I deeply regret that ‘disaster’ has
come to your world . ”
Lycaon spoke while looking up at the sky .

He was looking at the Great Hall over Seoul, Korea .
A huge vortex reminiscent of a black hole was gradually increasing its

volume every moment . Lycaon would’ve also seen the Great Hall on the day
his world was destroyed .
All guides in the scenarios were those who lost their homes to the scenarios .
“Since I am here, you can rest assured . I am a ‘guide’ to stop the destruction
of this world . I will train you to prepare for the disaster and give you the
necessary instructions . And…”
It came out quite hastily but he was good at reciting the words . He probably
got a manual grom a dokkaebi .
Lycaon suddenly stopped talking .
“…By the way, you are the only ones who woke me up?”
“It is just us . ”
“Strange . The fourth scenario isn’t cleared? If it had been cleared properly,
the five guides, including myself, would be hatched in the same place…
Where is the owner of the Absolute Throne?”
He was right . Originally, the five guides, including Lycaon, would gather as
soon as the master of the Absolute Throne was born .
I spoke to Lycaon . “We have no king . ”
“There is no king… did the master of the Absolute Throne die? No way . At
present, there is no way to kill the master of the Absolute Throne . ”
Lycaon expressed his disbelief in a threatening manner .
“There was no owner of the Absolute Throne from the beginning . ”
“What does that mean?”

“We cleared the fourth scenario without getting the Absolute Throne . ”
Flames appeared in Lycaon’s eyes .
“Are you lying to me right now? Such a thing is impossible! The fourth
scenario doesn’t end until someone takes the throne . ”
“There is also the method of destroying the Absolute Throne . ”
Lycaon’s expression stiffened . He seemed to grasp my words and his eyes

widened .
“…Perhaps?”
The embarrassment of such a noble hero was really worth seeing . His silver
mane quivered as he looked closely at me .
“The numerous constellations…surely you didn’t destroy the throne…?”
“How could you do such a terrible thing?”
Lycaon let out many curses that I couldn’t hear properly . Han Sooyoung
looked at the bellowing Lycaon and whispered to me, “Hey, was it that
serious? For you…?”
Han Sooyoung also received Other World Interpreter and heard the
conversation . Lycaon screamed before I could answer .
“Why did you do that? Now there is no one in the world under the banner of
that great god?”
“No . ”
“Ahh! The Star Stream constellations didn’t care about Chronos! Now this
world is ruined! Living things with less intelligence than a kobold should do
their jobs!”
I felt scorn as I watched the despairing Lycaon .
Yes, this was the essence of these guys . On the surface, they were
dispatched to help this world . However, they had a separate purpose that I
would never let happen .
“Prince of the Imyuntar, Lycaon Isparang . It is too early to be frustrated . ”
The prideful prince of the Imyuntar immediately responded to the change in

my attitude .
He growled out angrily . “Cheeky human . Show respect in front of a great

species! You don’t know the weight of your sin!”
“Lycaon, didn’t you see anything when your world perished? The Imyuntar
were the ruling species of Chronos, not Earth . ”
Lycaon’s expression stiffened . I didn’t miss this gap and continued, “There
were five disasters that destroyed your world . ”
“What…”
“The southern continent of Chronos where you lived was destroyed by the
dragon . Right?”
Lycaon’s eyes filled with disbelief . “How do you know this?”
“Fire Dragon Igneel . The Disaster of Burning Hell . It is the name of the
disaster that destroyed your world . ”
The small disaster that I killed, Lesser Igneel was originally a ‘disaster . ’
A single flame could turn a small city into a sea of fire and a single flap of its
wings could destroy a lower species .
The southern continent of Chronos was destroyed by him . The fire dragon
that woke up from a meteorite .
Lycaon gritted his teeth . “You are speaking like it is someone else’s story .
You will regret it . Pretty soon, your world will also struggle in that hot
hellfire . ”
“Don’t worry . Igneel won’t come down to this world . ”
“What?”
“I have already killed him . There will be no ‘Burning Hell’ disaster in this
world . ”
Lycaon had a bemused expression, like he heard his home had been brought
back .
“That is the best joke I’ve ever heard . Is there such a joke in this world? Is it
fun to joke about the world that will soon cease to exist?”
Well… of course not . I pulled out a blue coloured medallion . Then like
magic, Lycaon’s laughter subsided .
The Protection Symbol of the Imyuntar . Lycaon’s shaking hands reached out
to take the medallion .
“W-Why… how do you have this…?”
The Protection Symbol of the Imyuntar was proof that a person had hunted a
disaster dragon .
“Lycaon of the Imyuntar . Pay respects to the protector . ”
Lycaon’s body slowly fell . First his knees touched the ground, slowly
followed by his head . There was a severe shaking of his eyes like he
couldn’t admit it .
“Do it properly . ”
Before long, his head touched the ground . He was over three metres tall so it
wasn’t until he fell down that his eyes were lower than mine . I looked down
at Lycaon .
This was the useful part of catching the fire dragon .
Han Sooyoung wasn’t able to grasp the situation yet and looked at Lycaon
with confused eyes . I was almost killed by Han Sooyoung’s brutality but she
ended up making things easier .
Lycaon spoke in a quivering voice . “Great dragon hunter… With the benefit
of hindsight, I would like to ask you to forgive my rudeness . ”
“My name is Kim Dokja . ”
Once again, I thought that my name wasn’t that great . This would be a great
scene if my name was Yoo Jonghyuk . I added a quick remark to diffuse the
awkward atmosphere .
“Lycaon . There is something I need you to do . ”
Lycaon carefully looked up . ”
“Teach me the Way of the Wind, which is the secret technique of your people
.”
Lycaon’s eyes slowly became bigger . This was my purpose behind hatching
Lycaon .
The southern disaster of the fire dragon had disappeared so the first disaster
in the fifth scenario would surely be the ‘east disaster . ’
In order to prevent the catastrophe in the east, I needed to gain the secret
technique of the Imyuntar .
Way of the Wind It was the only answer to the disaster of the east, the
‘Disaster of Questions . ’
***
An hour later, I explained the situation to Han Sooyoung who hadn’t been
able to follow the conversation .
“Then the medallion you got from killing the fire dragon is an important thing
for them?”
“Yes . ”
“I still don’t understand… the fire dragon you killed at that time was one of
the disasters?”
“…Then in the fifth scenario, we have to prevent four instead of five

disasters?”
“You seem to understand yet not understand?”
Han Sooyoung frowned .
“I still don’t understand . Didn’t you kill the ‘Lesser Igneel?’ Isn’t he a
deteriorated dragon so why is he the disaster? Is this also a development of
Ways of Survival?”
“…Everything that hatches from a disaster meteor is a disaster . That guy

came out instead of Igneel so Igneel won’t appear in this disaster . In
addition, Igneel didn’t appear in the original . Igneel’s hatchling came out . It
is only the fifth scenario so how can something like that wake up already?”
“…You speak well . Are you a spokesman for Ways of Survival? Are you
actually the writer?”
The scenario difficulty was ridiculous but it was adjusted so that it could be
cleared if people risked their lives .
…Of course, the adjustment was carefully controlled .
The Lesser Igneel, the deteriorated version of the hatchling had annihilated
the prophets, which could be called the elite troops at the time . Was that all?
I was once killed by that dragon . If it wasn’t for the King of No Killing, I
wouldn’t be standing here .
If Lesser Igneel had been released into Seoul and continued to level up,
Seoul would’ve ended up the same as Lycaon’s hometown .
Of course, Han Sooyoung had no knowledge of such matters and was busy
complaining .
“Anyway, aren’t the disasters a bigger deal than I thought? I have a lot of
trouble grasping the scale because of the way it was expressed in Ways of
Survival…”
“We were lucky with the fire dragon . The disasters that will come will be in
their original state . Terrible beings will appear . ”
It was pleasant to see the expression of the plagiarist writer at the word
‘original . ’
“Then what should we do?”
“We have to use that guy . ”
I looked at Lycaon, who was preparing for the training in a distant place .
Han Sooyoung asked, “He looks strong . Do you want him to fight?”
“That guy is a coward . In addition, the guides are prohibited from fighting
against disasters of another world . We have to take care of our work on our
own . ”
I heard Lycaon calling out to me .
“Protector, I am ready . ”
Protector was the title for the owner of the medallion . I told him to call my
name a few times but Lycaon didn’t yield .
“From now on, I will teach you the secret technique of my clan, the Way of
the Wind . ”
Way of the Wind . It was a hidden skill that allowed the user to use the wind
like their own limbs .
Among the other species, only those with the Protection Symbol of the
Imyuntar could learn this skill .
Yoo Jonghyuk was originally scheduled to obtain this but not this time . I
couldn’t give the strong person all the good skills .
“Then I will start . ”
For the next three hours, I sweated hard to learn the skill .
It would be nice if the system had a message like ‘Would you like to learn the
skill?’ but this wasn’t possible . It was only possible to gain the skill by
learning it directly .
I had read the novel so I was able to follow Lycaon’s movements a little bit .
To be exact, I thought I was following it .
Approximately one more hour passed . Lycaon hesitated before opening his
mouth . “Protector . I’m sorry to say this but…”
Chapter 79
I gasped and asked, “What? Is it over?”
“No, that is…”
“…Then what am I doing wrong?”
“To be precise…”
“Don’t drag it out and tell me quickly . ”
“It is all wrong . ”
It was so sincere that I sat down like I had received a nuclear punch . I
breathed roughly and looked up at the sky . All of a sudden, the Great Hall
floating in the sky seemed bigger . It seemed to be mocking me .
Lycaon looked at me and prepared for the kill .
“Protector… you don’t have any qualities suited for Way of the Wind . No, to
be honest, you don’t have the qualities for almost every skill . ”
If this went wrong, the world might perish because of me .
***
A few more hours passed like this and then days went by . There were eight
days left until the start of the fifth scenario .
I didn’t give up and continued to learn Way of the Wind . Of course, it

wasn’t possible .
Grrr . “Protector, it is better to give up…”

“…Why can’t I learn it?”
Han Sooyoung giggled beside me and said, “Why? It is because you have no
talent . ”
“That isn’t possible . ”
“Why not? You aren’t the protagonist . Do you think that you became Yoo
Jonghyuk because you have been doing a good job lately?”
My chest was sore like I had been stabbed . I spoke with a frown, “But I
understand everything in my head . ”
“Ah, yes . Everyone thinks they can go to Seoul National University . ”
“I’m telling the truth . ”
I remembered most of the enlightenment associated with Way of the Wind . I

felt so frustrated one hour ago that I got a second battery from the survivors
and read the text again .
“There is a gale in the right hand and a storm in the left hand . The Way of the
Wind will be opened when the straight lines and the curves meet . ”
“H-How… You really understand it!”
Lycaon felt admiration from where he was listening to me .
In fact, the words I just muttered was Yoo Jonghyuk’s enlightenment in Ways
of Survival . In Ways of Survival, Yoo Jonghyuk gained insight in a single
‘phrase’ followed by a Chinese character . He learned Way of the Wind in
just 5 minutes .
But it wasn’t that simple and I had wasted two days already .
“How can I do this?” I grumbled .
“Huh? You just said it… there is no representation more accurate than that . ”
“No, it was a metaphor . ”
“Your words weren’t a metaphor . ”
It was enough to make me go crazy . This time the problem wasn’t solved by
the writer’s description in Ways of Survival . It was because the explanation
was just complete noise to me and the Fourth Wall was also useless at this
moment . Fourth Wall gave me judgment and calmness but it didn’t give me
talent .
I felt a little feverish as I spoke to Lycaon . “Then you should try this . One
wind will meet another wind to form ying and yang . Once again, one wind
will meet another wind to form the principles of negative and positive . ”
Yin and Yang was a concept from Earth but Lycaon understood it instantly .
“How could you have gained such profound insight?”
“Don’t just speak it, spread it directly through your body . ”
“So it is like this . ”
Lycaon concentrated and winds from different directions started to form

around him . The two winds swirled, adding a hot and cold energy to the
wind .
…To be honest, I thought it was ridiculous . He just heard it and could carry
out the technique instantly? Then why couldn’t I do the same?
My pride was provoked .
“Then how about this? ‘Four winds meet and form a defense . Then another
four winds are added, making it the Eight Trigrams . Therefore, wind is
everywhere yet exists nowhere . ’ Can you do this as well?”
This sentence was the enlightenment that Yoo Jonghyuk gained in the 9th
round of regression . This time Lycaon made a puzzled expression . I spoke
in a triumphant voice .
“You can’t? This is how I am feeling . ”
“Pushov… no, Protector . I really appreciate it . ”
…What?
[The 5th grade other world species ‘Prince Lycaon of the Imyuntar’ has
received great enlightenment . ]
Lycaon suddenly turned and started practicing .
[You have a great impact on the evolution of Prince Lycaon of the Imyuntar . ]
[Lycaon of the Imyuntar feels a great appreciation towards you . ]
[Some constellations from the ruined world ‘Chronos’ thanks you . ]
I finally figured out what was going on . That damn wolf gained
enlightenment by hearing what I said .
Han Sooyoung was laughing so hard that she was holding her belly .
I felt belated frustration . Maybe I knew Ways of Survival but I didn’t know
anything about myself .
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ admires your patience

.]
[The constellation ‘Secretive Plotter’ is disappointed in your weakness . ]
Looking at the system messages appearing in the air, I thought about signing a
contract with a sponsor . Of course, it was impossible due to the contract
with Bihyung .
[So why did you break the throne? Fool . ]

I looked up and saw a transparent figure floating in the air . I opened the
dokkaebi communication .
‘Is it okay to talk now? What about the intermediate dokkaebi?’
[He won’t come for a while . He is being properly disciplined . He won’t

come before the fifth scenario opens . Ah, my channel also upgraded again .
Hopefully I can reach the intermediate level next month . It is all thanks to
you . ]
‘That’s good . ’
[Why don’t you look happy? It is also good for you if I do well . ]
‘You will be busy when you reach intermediate level . ’
Bihyung laughed at my words .
[Brat, don’t worry . I don’t know about other incarnations but won’t I look
after you? These days there are many intermediate dokkaebi at the Bureau
but… it is noisy because some bastards are twisting their probabilities
extensively . ]
I didn’t need him to tell me who it was .
[Oh, of course it isn’t you . ]
It was completely Yoo Jonghyuk .
In fact, Yoo Jonghyuk’s growth rate was impossible through any possibilities
. He was growing at a rate that was close to a cheat .
[There is one abnormally fasting growing guy and the Bureau can’t touch
him… I think his sponsor is probably a formidable guy . ]
Perhaps Yoo Jonghyuk’s ‘possibilities’ wouldn’t be a problem in the future .
In the end, the ‘possibility’ wasn’t a problem if there was a constellation

capable of that ‘possibility . ’ And it was possible for Yoo Jonghyuk’s
sponsor .
[By the way, why don’t you buy a growth package? I’ll sell it for a cheap
price if you buy it now . Aren’t you suffering right now because you can’t
learn that skill? This package…]
‘I won’t buy it . In any case, isn’t the growth package only applicable to
skills already learnt? Did you show up just to eat money?’
The growth package had a penalty when abused . It was why even the
powerful Yoo Jonghyuk didn’t use the growth package .
[Sheesh, you knew…?]
Bihyung muttered with a dissatisfied expression .
‘But it is time to buy something . ’
I still had a lot of coins despite raising my stats due to selling the fire dragon
parts .
If I had 40,000 more coins, I would’ve bought Sky Dragon Steps but I
couldn’t this time .
Bihyung’s face became rosy .
[Oh, really? What do you want to buy?]
‘Aren’t you going to receive new coin items soon?’
[…How do you know? Did you plant a mole?]
‘It is natural since a new scenario will open soon . At that time, tell me . I’ll
buy it . ’
[Hoh, you will…]

I turned off the dokkaebi communication . I didn’t want to talk to him when
there was nothing to say . I looked back and Lycaon was still gaining
enlightenment . Han Sooyoung approached me and raised her chin .
“Hey, what are you going to do now?”
“…I don’t know . I’m still thinking . ”
“Then let me learn it . ”
“What?”
“Or let the other survivors learn it . ”
I looked at the people around us .
It was two days after the coin farms collapsed . The rescued survivors were
working together and caring for the other wounded .
The atmosphere was quite different from the survivors of Deputy Yoon’s coin
farm . Perhaps Han Sooyoung’s hypocrisy-filled good deeds had changed
them . It turned out that hypocrisy was a good thing .
Han Sooyoung opened her mouth again . “Isn’t it just learning Way of the
Wind? Does it matter who learns it?”
“…Right, anyone can learn it . ”
“Why do you insist on being the one to learn it? Are you trying to get the
attention of the constellations alone?”
It wasn’t wrong, but it wasn’t exactly right .
“Only people with the protection medallion can learn Way of the Wind . ”
“Then give it to me . ”
“It isn’t transferable . ”

This woman really…
“You are the first person who is more suspicious than Yoo Jonghyuk . ”
“You brought it up . This skill, Yoo Jonghyuk should’ve originally learnt it?”
“Then why do you have to go through this trouble? You can leave it to Yoo
Jonghyuk . It isn’t too late now so let’s go find Yoo Jonghyuk . He is growing
well . That guy would manage it somehow . ”
“Yoo Jonghyuk doesn’t listen to what other people will say . ”
“I’ll tempt him . ”
I stared at Han Sooyoung before looking away . “Yoo Jonghyuk doesn’t like
the body of a child . ”
“Are you ignoring me now?”
“Besides, there is also a problem in finding Yoo Jonghyuk . ”
Even Yoo Jonghyuk couldn’t learn Way of the Wind without the protection
medallion .
It meant the medallion needed to be taken from me, but ownership wouldn’t
be released until I died .
In other words, Yoo Jonghyuk must kill me . Besides, even if he had the
medallion…
“You know that I beat him up pretty badly in the end . Once we meet, he will
definitely try to kill me . ”
Yoo Jonghyuk flew from my punch filled with 100 strength . In the meantime,
the eyes that wanted to tear me to pieces was still vivid .
“…Well, he was really bold when he cut off my head . ” Han Sooyoung
stroked her neck as memories of Chungmuro Station surfaced .
“Besides, finding out where he is now…”
At this time, an uproar was heard in the distance .
“There is someone injured . Please help! It is serious!”
Someone had found a wounded person nearby .
[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is looking forward to your

comradeship . ]
[Some constellations are expecting you to treat the wounded . ]
The messages of the constellations, including Uriel, arrived . What was

going on?
I took Han Sooyoung and headed there .
After a while, I found the cause of the problem and glared at Bihyung floating
in the air .
Bihyung sniggered at me .
[I didn’t know about this . ]
The bleeding Yoo Jonghyuk was waiting for me there .

Chapter 80
I stepped away from the bleeding Yoo Jonghyuk lying down and spoke to
Bihyung .
‘Is this your doing?’
Even if Yoo Jonghyuk was nearby, he couldn’t be found in such a timely

manner . It was clear that Bihyung had made a sub scenario to bring Yoo
Jonghyuk over here .
[Are you suspecting me? Is there evidence?]
There was no evidence but I felt it in my heart .
[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is concerned with your

judgment . ]
I felt a strong belief .
Han Sooyoung whispered to me as I looked down at Yoo Jonghyuk with a

dumb expression . “…We found him . What are you going to do?”
“What else?”
“Shouldn’t you save him? This jerk, he is the protagonist . ”
Of course I had to save him . However, if I saved this bastard, I would

surely die . Han Sooyoung looked scared that Yoo Jonghyuk would wake up
straight away .
“Do you have anything that will restrain him?”

“Yoo Jonghyuk won’t tolerate them . ”
“Lock him up…”
“Then he will commit suicide . ”
“But if he goes back… Damn, what will happen if he regresses?”
Han Sooyoung belatedly came to this realization .
What would happen to this world if Yoo Jonghyuk went back? It was one of
my biggest challenges living in this world .
“We have to stop it . Nobody knows what will happen . ”
It was right to assume the worst when things were unknown . If I made a
mistake and the world was reset, my existence would disappear .
By the way… how did this jerk end up like this?
I looked closely at him . There was a wound around the belly . All internal
organs and ribs were broken . It felt like someone incredibly powerful had
hit Yoo Jonghyuk in one blow…
At this moment, I stared blankly at my fist . Perhaps?
“What is with that expression? Why is your face suddenly dark?”
“…It is nothing . ”
All of a sudden, I was convinced . He was hit with a fist filled with 100
strength…
Then he had been like this for two days . I felt sorry with the benefit of
hindsight . With this, it might not be possible to restore my relationship with
Yoo Jonghyuk .
As I slowly looked from his belly to his face, I took a few steps back
because I got goosebumps .
“…Shit . ”
Yoo Jonghyuk was staring at me with bloody and teary eyes . His lips were
moving and he was obviously saying something like ‘Dead, Kim Dokja . ’
I thought Han Sooyoung was beside me but she had run away as quickly as
possible . I shouted towards Yoo Jonghyuk from a distance .
“Hey! Can’t you release your anger?”
“…”
“Wasn’t it a fair fight? Didn’t you try to kill me as well?”
Yoo Jonghyuk’s eyes didn’t change . Dammit…
I had no choice . Yoo Jonghyuk had to survive here, even if he killed me . I

might be able to stop the Disaster of Questions without Yoo Jonghyuk but I
wouldn’t be able to prevent the other disasters and the world would be
destroyed .
Why was the protagonist of Ways of Survival such a person? The story
would’ve been easier of it was Lee Hyunsung or Jung Heewon .
…This wasn’t the time for complaints .
I decided to use a skill . It was obvious what he was thinking but I needed to
check .

activated!]
At this moment, something amazing happened .
「 Kim Dokja . 」
My eyes widened as I watched Yoo Jonghyuk .
…Did he just call out to me?

「 You can hear my words . Isn’t that right? If I look back at what you have
done so far… 」
…What?
「 Say that you can hear me . If you don’t move now, the world will… 」
I looked at him in a slightly confused state .
「 …It was my mistake . Dammit . 」
Yoo Jonghyuk’s eyes slowly closed . I hesitated for a moment before

approaching Yoo Jonghyuk . Yoo Jonghyuk didn’t seem to have the power to
fight me at all in this state . Besides… I didn’t see any animosity towards me
.
“Yoo Jonghyuk . Can you hear me?”
Yoo Jonghyuk struggled to raise his eyelids, only to close them again . It was
strange .
No matter how badly wounded he was, he would’ve automatically triggered

Recovery when he was hit . Then why was he still in this state?

[Character List]
Private Attribute: Regressor (3rd turn) (Myth), Pro Gamer (Rare), Supreme
King (Hero)
Exclusive Skills: Sage’s Eyes Lv . 8, Hand to Hand Combat Lv . 9,
Advanced Weapons Training Lv . 8, Mental Barrier Lv . 6, Hundred Steps
Godly Fists Lv . 6, Red Phoenix Shunpo Lv . 6…Omitted…
Stigma: Regression Lv . 3, Transmission Lv . 3

Power Lv . 60 .
* Currently in an abnormal condition .
* Currently, this person is affected by the Thousand Spirits Poison .
There were no problems with his stats . Yoo Jonghyuk was still one of the
strongest incarnations in Seoul and his skills had grown compared to the last
time I saw him .
The problem was his abnormal status .
Yoo Jonghyuk didn’t have the skills Thousand Poisons Resistance or

Immunity to Ten Thousand Poisons yet . Therefore, poison was currently one
of Yoo Jonghyuk’s few weaknesses .
He was like this because he was poisoned .
I looked closer and saw that there were blue blood vessels all over his body
. It hadn’t been long since he was poisoned . Fortunately, he was still alive .
But it was strange . I knew of only one person who could infect Yoo
Jonghyuk with Thousand Spirits Poison at this time…
A woman watching me in the distance asked, “You… are you Kim Dokja-
ssi?”
I nodded . I looked at the woman who brought Yoo Jonghyuk here .

“He was like this the whole time . He kept asking me to take him to Kim
Dokja…”
Yoo Jonghyuk?
I looked down at Yoo Jonghyuk’s face, which was more blue-tinged than
before, and instantly had many thoughts . The terrified Han Sooyoung who
had been fleeing came back .
“Hey, what’s going on?” Han Sooyoung poked my shoulder but I didn’t
answer .
I struggled for a moment before speaking to Bihyung .
‘Bihyung, open the Dokkaebi Bag . ’
[Now do you understand? This wasn’t my doing . ]
‘Open the bag . ’
After confirming my remaining coins, I found a coin item that could cure Yoo
Jonghyuk .
He was affected by the THousand Spirits Poison so it couldn’t be removed

simply by eating the Ellain Forest Essence . I quickly turned on the text and
checked some of the ingredients before purchasing items from the Dokkaebi
Bag .
[You have purchased one Midday Tryst . ]
[You have purchased one Old Barbara Branch . ]
[You have purchased two Putna Daltun Horns . ]
[You have purchased one Detox Potato . ]
[You have purchased two Aintern Temple’s Purification Water . ]
[You have purchased one Ellain Forest Essence . ]

[A total of 7,370 coins are consumed . ]
It was an unexpected bleeding service . I asked the survivors around me for

a small bucket, lit the Magic Power Stove and poured the ingredients into it .
Han Sooyoung asked,
“What are you going to make?”
“An antidote . ”
“Did you decide to save him?”
I nodded and replied, “This bastard, he came to me deliberately . ”
“Deliberately? Why?”
“Did he come to ask you for help? I don’t think Yoo Jonghyuk would come
all this way to kill you . ”
“That is impossible for Yoo Jonghyuk . ”
“How do you know?”
“I know . He is that type of bastard . ”
I adjusted the flames of the stove .
Fire blazed and the contents in the bucket started to boil . Based on the
colour and form, it looked like food from the Death Valley goblins . It might
seem terrible but this soup was an excellent antidote .
Han Sooyoung placed her hands on her knees and stared at the terrible food .
“By the way, was Yoo Jonghyuk such a bad person in Ways of Survival?”
“…What?”
“It was a thought that I had . Didn’t Yoo Jonghyuk save a lot of people and do
good deeds? Of course, he is like a psychopath but isn’t he moving for the
people? He is fighting to save the world . I don’t want to admit it because I
am a bad person . ”
When I thought about it, Han Sooyoung’s words weren’t completely wrong .
I laughed and said, “Your defense of Yoo Jonghyuk is energetic because you
haven’t read as far as me . ”
“But that is that and this is this . You can’t judge people by only looking at
one side . ”
It was an unexpected conversation so I looked up at Han Sooyoung for a

while .
Han Sooyoung was smiling coldly .
“No matter how much you claim that my work is plagiarism, it has actually
never been affected by Ways of Survival . ”
“…You almost convinced me without saying that . It is a real pity . ”
I said this but my mind was a bit complicated .
What type of person was Yoo Jonghyuk? Could I really say that I was
familiar with the existence of Yoo Jonghyuk?
I was able to confidently answer until a while ago . I was the only reader
who read all of Ways of Survival .
But I felt that some of my answers were being diluted in the soup . Did I
know Yoo Jonghyuk at all?
Not long after that, the soup started boiling .
[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is impressed with your good

deed . ]
[The constellations of the absolute good system support your good deed . ]
It was rare for a person to be damaged by sponsorship . Shit .
I approached Yoo Jonghyuk with the soup . Han Sooyoung brought me a

spoon from a nearby store . I scooped up the soup with the spoon and put it in
Yoo Jonghyuk’s mouth . Han Sooyoung watched me blowing on the soup .
“You are acting like a wife . ”
“Do you want to do this?”
“I don’t want to . ”
In fact, I wouldn’t have given the job to her anyway . It was due to the
system message that I heard every time I scooped up a spoonful of soup .

deed . ]
It was tremendous to receive coins every time I fed him .

deed . ]
I thought it was a loss to me but it turned out to be a huge honey event .

Indeed, people should live a good life .
However, I started to feel a bit strange after 10 spoonfuls .

deed . ]

…Was this constellation really impressed with the good deed? Would it last
until the bowl was empty?
Yoo Jonghyuk started to open his eyes with a slight groan . He was still in
bad shape but he was gradually healing from the poison . I didn’t miss his
opportunity and took out one item .
[You have used the Midday Tryst . ]
[You are seeking consent from the target . ]
Midday Tryst was an item that allowed for a one on one conversation with
the selected target for a specified time period . If I had a bit more coins, I
would’ve learnt the Sound Transmission skill but I didn’t have that much to
spare . Therefore, I chose the next best thing .
[The target has agreed to communicate with you . ]
[The Midday Tryst has started . ]
Once I sent a message to Yoo Jonghyuk, a small messenger window emerged

in front of me .
–Hey, can you hear me?
The connection was formed .
I purchased this item for three reasons .
One was because Yoo Jonghyuk’s tongue was paralyzed by the effect of
Thousand Spirits Poison and the second reason was to avoid leaking
information to Han Sooyoung . The third and most important reason was that I
didn’t want to confirm to Yoo Jonghyuk that I could read his thoughts .
The next moment, Yoo Jonghyuk’s message came up .
–Kim Dokja, move to the east right now .

Chapter 81
Episode 17 – SSS Grade Talent (1)
I frowned at Yoo Jonghyuk’s words .
Move to the east right now? I saved his life and now he was giving me an
order?
I was a bit annoyed but Yoo Jonghyuk spoke before I could say anything .
–The Disaster of Questions is waking up .
…What?
I was frustrated because I couldn’t understand what he was saying and Yoo
Jonghyuk frowned .
–Someone is waking the disaster up .
***
After a while, Han Sooyoung and I left Lycaon who was still receiving
enlightenment and headed for Gangdong-gu .
It was at a tremendous pace .
“Can we just leave that wolf?”
“The Imyuntar can feel the master of the medallion . He will come find us
when he wakes up . Rather…” I looked at Han Sooyoung running beside me
and said, “Can’t you carry him? You can use your avatar . ”
“I don’t want to . ” The disgusted Han Sooyoung quickly moved away from
me .
“Didn’t you say earlier that Yoo Jonghyuk might not be a bad guy?”
“That is that and this is this . Isn’t he the one who cut my head off?”
I couldn’t say anything to refute her words . Yoo Jonghyuk spoke through
Midday Tryst .
–You can leave me . I don’t need help .
–Don’t be so prideful . I really will abandon you .
I couldn’t see Yoo Jonghyuk’s face because he was being carried on my back
.
–When will you be able to move by yourself?
–In two days .
–Will you kill me when you recover?
I asked half-jokingly but this bastard didn’t give an answer . I deliberately

reduced the pace at which I was moving .
–Then I can’t help you . How can I believe a guy who is trying to kill me? I
will help you if you swear an Oath of Existence . Swear not to kill me until
the end of this regression .
–I can’t do that .
Lousy bastard .
–Then swear you won’t hurt me until the fifth scenario is over . If you can’t
do that, I really won’t help you .
Yoo Jonghyuk thought for a moment before replying .
–I swear .
Surprisingly, Yoo Jonghyuk agreed to the oath . The Oath of Existence . It
was a constraint on the person who swore it .
A cold flame emerged from Yoo Jonghyuk’s body and dug into his heart . If
he broke the oath, this blue flames will burn his heart . I felt a bit relieved but
then Yoo Jonghyuk continued .
–I won’t kill you . But…
–But?
–I will hit you once .
–What?
I was dazed for a moment . He was going to hit me?
–Is this because of two days ago?
Yoo Jonghyuk didn’t answer again . I thought it was strange that Yoo
Jonghyuk agreed to the oath so easily .
-…It is one hit . I’ll do it gently . Understood?
Yes, it might not be bad if one hit could restore my relationship with Yoo
Jonghyuk . In my current state, I wouldn’t die from one of Yoo Jonghyuk’s
blows .
Shortly after that, we crossed Cheongdam Bridge and entered Gwangjin-gu .
I felt the surrounding ecology change little by little . Grass was growing on
the streets and instead of rotting bodies, the smell of monster feces filled the
area .
The trunk of a huge plant emerged from the ground and wrapped around the
surrounding high-rise buildings .
[The 7th grade plant species ‘Yanaspleta’ is on the lookout . ]

I spoke to Han Sooyoung who was pulling out a weapon . “Don’t act so
rashly . It is fine as long as we don’t attack first . ”
“…Don’t these type of monsters suddenly attack with tentacles?”
“That is just in the manhwas . They are gentle . Just be careful not to step on
the roots . ”
At the top of the building, the head of the plant that resembled a sunflower
followed after us with its eyes . It seemed scary but it was actually a good
monster . This didn’t mean that the situation was optimistic .
The plant species originally came after the Great Hall was fully opened .
“The terraforming has started . ”
Terraforming .
The fifth scenario was world versus world . Humanity fought against the
worlds that were coming .
Just like Seoul was suffering from the erosion of Chronos, China would be
facing the ‘3rd Murim World’ while Japan would be facing the ‘White
Demon World . ’
Han Sooyoung scouted around with avatars and said .
“It is a monster colony . Damn . ”
“The terraforming will be even faster if the disasters awaken . ”
“What type of person is waking up the disaster?”
“A person like you . You woke up the fire dragon . ”
Han Sooyoung bit her lips .
“…Didn’t you tidy it up?”

“At that time, the intermediate dokkaebi placed a penalty on the fire dragon .
And what if I didn’t kill it? Don’t tell me that you would catch it?”
“There was a penalty? Then didn’t it benefit us to catch a weakened

disaster?”
“The Disaster of Questions has no penalty . It is questionable if the dokkaebi

would even place a penalty on it . ”
We moved quickly to avoid the monster’s colony . In the streets, the ground
rats and grolls were eating corpses .
Looking at the traces of the destroyed monsters, Yoo Jonghyuk seemed to

have come through this path . Yoo Jonghyuk was great to walk so far in this
physical condition .
I spoke to Yoo Jonghyuk .
–I have a question .
–……
-Why come to me? I honestly thought you would commit suicide .
–Suicide? How ridiculous .
If he had seen his future in the 8th turn, he wouldn’t be able to say this . I
was a bit confused by his next words .
–If I was going to give up so easily, I wouldn’t have started this journey .
It really felt like the first time I read Ways of Survival . I thought that maybe
Han Sooyoung was right . The Yoo Jonghyuk I believed I knew was the Yoo
Jonghyuk who easily gave up, easily killed people and repeatedly caused
numerous tragedies .
However, the Yoo Jonghyuk of the third round wasn’t yet like that . Maybe I
didn’t know the Yoo Jonghyuk of the third round .
[Your understanding of the character ‘Yoo Jonghyuk’ is increasing . ]
In the meantime, Yoo Jonghyuk said .
–I thought of you right away . I thought you would be a bit of help since you
are the one who smashed the Absolute Throne .
–You aren’t going to say anything about me breaking the throne?
–I don’t want to talk about what already happened . In addition, I thought

about it . You must’ve done it to rule out the ‘god of the other world . ’
-…You know?
I was honestly frightened because I had never really spoken to Yoo Jonghyuk
before .
Putting aside his coolness, this bastard had such a great mind?
Yoo Jonghyuk kept speaking .
–Honestly, I think it isn’t a bad way . The problem is what happens next .
After you crushed the throne, the guides were scattered and there was a
setback in collecting the meteorite . This is why the terraforming of
Gwangjin-gu and Gangdong-gu is so fast . The wanderers are using the
power of the meteorites .
–What do you mean? Terraforming won’t accelerate simply by using the

meteorites .
–One of the 10 Evils has taken possession of a ‘disaster meteorite . ’
The 10 Evils . My heart instantly sank . I had expected it but actually hearing
it was a different matter .
–Is it the Poisoner?
-…You know .
–She is the only one who uses Thousand Spirits Poison .
But there was still a part that I didn’t understand .
–Then why are you poisoned? If you knew that the opponent was the
Poisoner, shouldn’t you have avoided facing her from the front?
–I was trying to convince her .
–Convince? You?
Then a scene belatedly popped up . Yoo Jonghyuk said .
–I wanted to make her a companion .
Companion… I see . I remembered now . Poisoner Lee Seolhwa was Yoo

Jonghyuk’s companion in the second round .
The 10 Evils weren’t always opponents .
Just like Armed Fortress Master Gong Pildu changed in this round, Lee
Seolhwa was transformed into a companion in several rounds, including the
first regression . In all other regressions so far, Poisoner Lee Seolhwa was
one of the few companions that Yoo Jonghyuk could rely on .
–You did something that isn’t like you .
–I admit it . I was pathetic .
–……
–She isn’t the person I remember . I knew it . Still, I wanted to believe for a
moment that the woman in my memories was still alive . I wanted to be with
her again .
I couldn’t help opening my mouth at the loneliness that he had buried deeply .
In his second life, Lee Seolhwa didn’t last long but she was Yoo Jonghyuk’s
lover .
–I understand .
Yoo Jonghyuk was silent for a moment .
–You are talking as if you have regressed before .
–I don’t need to regress to understand .
I knew that I shouldn’t speak about understanding . Still, I wanted to say it .

Since he wouldn’t receive understanding from anyone in the future, I thought
I could say this .
[The character ‘Yoo Jonghyuk’ is deeply shaken . ]
[The character ‘Yoo Jonghyuk’ has received a faint consolation . ]
–Strange . You obviously aren’t a regressor… But I feel like you really
understand these emotions . Is this also the power of a prophet?
I didn’t answer, making Yoo Jonghyuk continue speaking .
–Of course, you aren’t a good person . You are the unscrupulous person who
kidnapped my sister .
–When did I kidnap her? I just protected her . You must’ve understood with
Lie Detection…
“Kim Dokja . ”
We stopped talking at Han Sooyoung’s tense voice . The road from Cheonho
Bridge to Gangdong was visible . The Great Hall emitted a bright light and
something fell towards Gangdong-gu .
Dammit, it was already happening .
We fully entered Gangdong-gu and the density of the strange grasses covering
the ground increased . Dirty trees grew between buildings and there were
small beasts running on the trees .
Gangdong-gu was already half of another world .
Han Sooyoung bit her lips and asked, “Are we too late? What if the disaster
has already awakened?”
“It hasn’t happened yet . Then we would’ve received the scenario . ”
We took a few more steps and saw several markings on the ground . It
looked like graffiti but it was actually a territorial display .
It was a warning that no one should enter .
From here on, it was the area of the Poisoner . Like the other wanderers, she
settled in Gangdong-gu and started to expand her base .
The progress was faster than I expected .
Han Sooyoung said, “If this group is well guarded, it won’t be easy to
attack… Have you thought of something?”
No . I didn’t intend to wage an all-out war in the first place .
“We only need the meteorite . We can just steal it . I will buy time while you
take the meteorite . ”
However, it wouldn’t be so easy . The story might be different if I had an

assistant like the Wanderer King .
Yoo Jonghyuk interrupted .
–There is no need to rush . Even if the disaster begins, the Disaster of

Questions is a disaster that can be suppressed at an early stage .
An early suppression . Indeed, it was possible for Yoo Jonghyuk .
–Early suppression? Who will do that? Are you a half god?
–Of course it should be you . Weren’t you thinking about it anyway?

–Why do you think that?
–You have already woken up the guide and received the Way of the Wind .
Based on his tone, he was slightly anger that I had taken the Way of the Wind
that he was supposed to learn . I said with a smile .
-I didn’t learn it .
-…Why? There wasn’t enough time?
I’m actually glad .
–No, I don’t have talent .
I could feel Yoo Jonghyuk’s deep contempt in his silence .
–You, from the beginning…
“There are people . ”
The moment I heard Han Sooyoung’s words, I raised Unbroken Faith . It was
the territory of one of the 10 Evils so the peple would naturally belong to
their group .
I entrusted Yoo Jonghyuk to Han Sooyoung’s avatar .
“…I will be gone for a while so take him . Do you understand?”
The people were getting closer . But something felt strange . Usually it
wasn’t so loud when a single group moved . Then the clear voice of a woman
was heard in front of us .
“Everybody run towards Cheonho Bridge!”
It wasn’t the Poisoner’s group .
They weren’t as powerful was the Wanderer King’s group but some people
who survived the Poisoner’s Group were escaping from Gangdong-gu . The
unarmed survivors gasped for air when they found us .
“O-Out of the way! Hurry!”
Terrible arrows came flying towards them . The man who spoke to me fell
down after being hit by an arrow . The man’s back quickly became
discoloured and blackened . It was poison .
“Get those scum!”
The Poisoner’s group . Dozens of men and women simultaneously fired

arrows .
The moment we tried to avoid it by moving behind a building, threads of silk

spread out in the air .
Dozens of webs were arranged at once, causing the arrows to become

tangled in the thread and not go any further . Han Sooyoung’s eyes widened .
“…What the hell is that technique?”
In fact, it was fired from behind the Poisoner’s group . The thread was like
steel wire . The sharpness of the thread caused the legs of people to fly
through the air .
“Kuaaak!”
All the threads were connected to one woman . The woman wearing a tight
black battle suit flew through the air . Two knives stretched out from the
fingers of the woman brilliantly riding the thread of magic .
The woman freely manipulated the length of the thread and she swept away
the Poisoner’s group in an instant .
There wasn’t any hesitation in her hand . The movements were beyond
beautiful . The combination of stats and skills showed that she didn’t have an
ordinary sponsor .

She wasn’t even on the Character List .
Han Sooyoung muttered . “Hey, that woman…”
I knew without her saying anything . It was because this woman was
someone I knew .
“…Yoo Sangah-ssi?”
I hadn’t met her in two days yet she was completely different from the girl I
knew .
Chapter 82
The bodies of her enemies were torn apart whenever Yoo Sangah’s daggers
moved .
Amazing .
…Was this really the Yoo Sangah that I knew?
There weren’t many skills that could show such power against a large group .
At the present time, it was probably just Armed Fortress Master Gong
Pildu’s Armed Zone and Han Sooyoung’s Avatar . Yet Yoo Sangah was
showing such power without such a great skill .
How did she become so strong? What was this talent?
Yoo Jonghyuk spoke as if he had read my thoughts .
–She grew faster because you aren’t around . You seem to have no aptitude
for raising your fellow companions . It is the same with Lee Hyunsung .
-…They grew to this extent because I pushed them in the beginning .
Actually, I didn’t really believe it but I wanted to say it . Damn, why did she
get stronger when I wasn’t around? Why didn’t I seem to be much help?
“Hey . ” A voice was heard . I nodded at Han Sooyoung’s words . I

couldn’t be overwhelmed by Yoo Sangah forever . In any case, there were
many enemies and Yoo Sangah was alone .
“Yoo Sangah-ssi, this way!”
Yoo Sangah stopped when she heard my words . She clearly hadn’t expected
to meet me in this place .
“Han Sooyoung, please . ”
Han Sooyoung triggered Avatar like she was waiting . Dozens of avatars
disturbed the vision of the Poisoner’s group and I safely made contact with
Yoo Sangah .
“Dokja-ssi? How are you…”
“Let’s talk after moving . ”
The group members were chasing from afar . Fortunately, the survivors
seemed to have escaped safely through Gangdong Bridge . The problem was
on our side .
–Go back to the high-rise buildings . The most important step is to go up and
secure visibility .
As expected, Yoo Jonghyuk’s judgment was valid . I might’ve read all of

Ways of Survival but I couldn’t make battlefield judgments like Yoo
Jonghyuk . Then Yoo Jonghyuk followed with meaningful words .
–And that woman, you should be careful of her .
Be careful? Who? Yoo Jonghyuk didn’t say anything else .
We quickly hid inside a nearby high-rise building . The monsters suddenly

flooded the area, probably due to the turmoil, and just narrowly missed our
tail . They soon gave up and returned to inner Gangdong .
I looked back at Yoo Sangah .
“Yoo Sangah-ssi, are you okay?”
“Yes, I’m fine . Dokja-ssi?”
“Yes, I’m also fine . ”
It had only been a few days but the conversation was awkward . It felt like I
was meeting an alumni from high school 10 years after graduation . I looked
away from her in her tight battle suit and opened her mouth .
“That, um…”
I couldn’t figure out what to ask .
In the meantime, I looked at Han Sooyoung . Yoo Sangah saw Yoo Jonghyuk
being carried on the back of Han Sooyoung’s avatar and gave me an unknown
smile .
“Dokja-ssi must’ve done a lot in the meantime . ”
It was time to listen to a short story .
***
After the Absolute Throne was smashed, Yoo Sangah fell to Gangdong-gu .
Fortunately, there was someone who fell with her .
“Gong Pildu was with you?”
“Yes . Ahjussi helped me a lot . ”
Seeing that she was calling him ahjussi, they seemed to have become quite
familiar with each other .
“Where is Gong Pildu?”
“Two days ago, he was injured while we were fighting the Gangdong-gu
group . It was while trying to save me…”
Many surprising things kept happening today . ‘10 Evils’ Gong Pildu risked
himself in order to save someone else . Yoo Sangah bowed her head and
spoke with difficulty .
“In the end, Ahjussi lured them to Han River…”
Yoo Sangah bit her lips and a poisonous expression filled her face . I
suddenly realized why Yoo Sangah killed the Poisoner’s group without
hesitation .
I spoke to comfort her . “Gong Pildu is probably okay . Don’t worry . ”
I had a contract with Defense Master so I would know immediately when

Gong Pildu died . I would be penalized according to the terms of the contract
. The fact that there was no reaction meant that Gong Pildu was alive
somewhere .
Like the Poisoner, Gong Pildu was also part of the 10 Evils . It wasn’t that
easy for him to die .
“Where did you get those clothes and the dagger?”
“Ah, this…”
After separating from Gong Pildu, Yoo Sangah found the green meteorite .
The green meteorite was a meteorite containing rare items . I checked the
items she had . I remembered that there was a meteorite containing these
items in the vicinity of Cheonho-dong .
[Ancient Assassin’s Dagger]
[Rich Cat’s Leather Suit]
Both were excellent S-grade items .
The Ancient Assassin’s Dagger had the option of increasing damage to

distant enemies while the Rich Cat’s Leather Suit increased movement speed
the longer the duration of the attack .
“They are great items . ”
“Yes, I am able to fight well thanks to these items . ”
Yoo Sangah smiled and then the quietly listening Han Sooyoung spoke up .
“Hrmm, are you sure that’s all?”

“Huh?”
“Let’s say that you ‘accidentally’ got the items . But it doesn’t make such to
have such combat skills with barely any items . Who the hell is your
sponsor? How did you raise ‘Quick Movements’ or ‘Dagger Mastery’ so
quickly? It is impossible for the growth to be so fast even with a growth
package . ”
“…Who are you?”
“Me? It am the 1st Apostle . ”
Yoo Sangah raised her weapon without speaking . “Calm down Yoo Sangah-
ssi . This person isn’t an enemy . ”
Yoo Sangah looked at me with disbelief . “Are you friends now?”
“We aren’t friends…”
“The Chungmuro group members died because of that person . Surely you
haven’t forgotten?”
Yoo Sangah was the deputy of Chungmuro while I was absent .
Therefore, her affection towards the Chungmuro members would be much

deeper than mine . Han Sooyoung said, “Chungmuro? Ah, I see . You are that
woman?”
Yoo Sangah narrowed her eyes at the words .
Han Sooyoung smiled and added, “Hey, Kim Dokja . I am a bad person but I
am also a good judge . She has a big sponsor behind her . ”
“You…”
“When I saw her at Chungmuro, she wasn’t that strong . Isn’t it strange? She
can’t grow so explosively in such a short period of time, even if she has a
narrative grade sponsor . Maybe if she has a SSS grade accelerated growth
skill… How can many constellations can provide such support to South
Korea?”
My heart wanted to deny it but rationally, I knew that Han Sooyoung was
right . There was also Yoo Jonghyuk’s words from a short while ago . In
addition, Yoo Sangah had been hiding her sponsor from me .
Yoo Sangah’s troubled eyes met mine .
I used to think that Yoo Sangah’s sponsor was ‘Abandoned Lover of the
Labyrinth’ .
The only person who could find the path through the magic room was the
person who handed the thread to Theseus in Daedalus’ Labyrinth, ‘Ariadne .
’
But as Han Sooyoung said, it was impossible for her to grow to such a
degree with Ariadne’s sponsorship .
In addition, the movements that she showed while moving through the air in
the previous battle was closer to the Hermes Walking Method than Air Steps
. Ariadne’s incarnation couldn’t use Hermes’ stigma .
I was about to open my mouth when something unexpected happened .
[Haha, everyone! How have you been?]
Dammit… this timing . I immediately looked out the window . A new

dokkaebi was floating in the sky .
[The participants in this scenario are quite hasty . There is still a week
before the start of the scenario and people are already waking up a disaster .
Are you curious about the next scenario?]
It wasn’t the level of Bihyung’s nonsense but it was still talking nonsense .
Perhaps there was no one in charge so this low-grade dokkaebi took their
place .
[The dokkaebi have left their positions so I will be here for this period…
haha . Now have you all eaten your fill? You do know that this event can’t be
skipped, right?]
This wasn’t good . It was a really bad development .
[I want to do that but I won’t be a dokkaebi if I don’t give scenarios . ]
The fact that a scenario was appearing now told me one thing .
[The sub scenario – Disaster Prevention has arrived . ]
It meant that the outbreak of a disaster was just around the corner .
[Sub Scenario – Disaster Prevention]
Category: Sub
Difficulty: S-
Clear Conditions: Unknown powers in Gangdong-gu are trying to hatch one

of the disasters . Defeat them and stop the incoming ‘disaster . ’
Time Limit: 2 hours
Failure: Early emergence of the Disaster of Questions .
Since we received the ‘Disaster Prevention’ scenario, the Poisoner’s group

would’ve received the ‘Defend the Disaster’ scenario .
The damn dokkaebis were still trying to be part of this unforeseen situation .
I looked at the party members and said, “It isn’t the time for us to fight . Now
we have to handle this situation . ”
Han Sooyoung and Yoo Sangah nodded at the same time .
***
The Poisoner’s group was based in Cheonho-gong of Gangdong-gu . To be

exact, it was an area filled with churches and a cathedral .
If their purpose was to awaken the disaster early, it was a good choice to
choose a religious area . The prayers of those who lost their places would
create an environment suitable for hatching the ‘disaster . ’
Han Sooyoung finished scouting and opened her mouth .
“The road with the lowest level of terraforming is in the northeast, centred on
the base . It is 16 Cheonjung-ro . If we go this way, we can reach the base in
the shortest time . But the defenses are formidable . ”
I nodded . We didn’t have time so we had to go through the fastest way .
“It’s okay . We have to reach that building as quickly as possible . Han

Sooyoung and Yoo Sangah-ssi will take the front . Don’t fight each other . ”
“…I understand . ”
Yoo Jonghyuk couldn’t help right now so I decided to leave him on the roof
of the high-rise building with Han Sooyoung’s avatar . His role was to watch
the battlefield . Yoo Jonghyuk didn’t express much dissatisfaction . He just
gave this piece of advice .
–If possible, get rid of them before the disaster hatches . Without Way of the
Wind, the initial suppression of the Disaster of Questions is almost
impossible .
Of course, I wanted to do that if possible .
“Let’s go . ”
The moment I gave the signal, we jumped down the building .

Han Sooyoung used Avatar and took the lead . Dozens of avatars jumped onto
the road and attracted the attention of the Poisoner’s group .
“What? Kill them!”
As the confused group members chased after the avatars, thin and transparent
thread filled the air .
“Kuaaak!”
The people chasing after the avatars were caught by sharp threads and their
legs were cut off . This wasn’t the end . There was another strong thread in
the location where the people fell .
Their heads were cut off and flew through the air .
It was a terrifying double trap designed by calculating the angle of the fall .
Han Sooyoung clicked her tongue .
“She is brutal . ”
“You aren’t someone who should be saying that . ”
Apart from their feelings towards each other, the combination of the two was
worth looking at . No, it was very useful .
Thanks to their help, I was able to dig into the centre of the base while
avoiding their surveillance .
It wasn’t difficult to find the disaster meteorite . It was a huge meteorite over
8 metres high . It emitted an ominous aura and seemed to say ‘I am the
disaster . ’
Certainly, it felt like the fire dragon was no comparison . If I couldn’t stop
this disaster, Seoul would surely be destroyed .
Then a woman appeared next to the meteorite . She had hair as white as
snow . As I saw the lips that were like red flowers on a snowy mountain, I
could see Yoo Jonghyuk’s taste .
The cold and glassy eyes stared at me and I felt a terrible spirit emerge from
her body .
It made my skin crawl . It was an overwhelming feeling compared to Gong

Pildu .
I see . Did she also receive the power of the disaster meteorite?
“…Who are you?” One of the 10 Evils, the Poisoner Lee Seolhwa asked .
Chapter 83
There were three ways to wake up a disaster meteorite .
One was to let the meteorite hatch in line with the scenario . The second
method was to draw out the power of the disaster meteorite in advance . The
third and fastest way was to supply magic power to the disaster meteorite .
Dozens of Lee Seolhwa’s group members were praying .
A faint magic power was flowing out of their bodies into the disaster
meteorite .
The hatching ceremony . They had chosen the third method . Based on the
meteorite’s heavy shaking, the disaster would hatch in 30 minutes .
I looked at Lee Seolhwa and opened my mouth . “Won’t you stop? Unless
you want to die together . ”
“…”
“What are you thinking?”
It was strange .
In the third round of regression in the original, there was no one foolish
enough to wake up the disaster, even if they did borrow the power of the
disaster .
Yoo Jonghyuk must’ve visited Lee Seolhwa in advance because he knew

about it .
“Stop hatching the disaster meteorite . Then I will spare you . ”

Lee Seolhwa looked at me quietly . “What if I don’t want to?”
“You’ll die here . ”
Poisoner Lee Seolhwa had an expression of ridicule on her face . Her hands
moved and the humans praying towards the disaster turned towards me at the
same time .
[The eighth grade outside species ‘Lower Human Nam Minhyuk’ has showed
hostility towards you . ]
[The eighth grade outside species ‘Lower Human Jung Minji’ has showed
[The eighth grade outside species ‘Lower Human Kin Gapil’ has showed
Antennae grew on their heads and their hands turned sharp like rakes . These
wanderers seemed to become transformed humans rather than wolves .
There was a worrisome point .
“…It is strange . Isn’t transforming humans the power of the disaster

meteorite?”
I murmured at the same time that Lee Seolhwa shouted, “Die!”
The loyalists leaped into their air, their wings spreading out . I aimed the hilt
towards them .
[The ether property is converted to ‘fire . ’]
White flames split apart the air . All species with insect properties were
weak to ‘fire . ’ The ether flames of Unbroken Faith spread to the skin of the
lower humans .
One to two, two to three .
“Kieeeek!”
The flames burned the skin of the lower humans . I cut off the legs and wings
of the lower humans .
“Kiiit!”
Magic power gushed out and burned the lower humans in a flash . It was the
same in the case of the werewolves . They walked a path other than human
and I didn’t receive a penalty from killing them . I broke through the flames
and ran towards Lee Seolhwa .
For the first time, Unbroken Faith was blocked . Lee Seolhwa’s fingernails
and forearms were tinged with a dark light .
The power of the disaster increase the level of the stigmas . By borrowing
the power of the disaster, her Poisonous Nails could block the Blade of Faith
. However, that didn’t mean she could prevent all damage .
“Kuuack!”
Sparks flew and Lee Seolhwa’s body was pushed back a few steps . It
would be strange if this didn’t happen .
My current overall stats were the highest among all incarnations apart from
Yoo Jonghyuk . I might have no talent but I wasn’t weak among the
incarnations .
“Give up . It won’t be good for you if the disaster hatches now . Doesn’t this
sub scenario have no penalty for failure?”
Lee Seolhwa looked towards the disaster meteorite nervously . There was a
change in the atmosphere .
It felt like she was aiming at the ‘disaster’ rather than power from the
disaster meteorite .
It was strange . Even a person who didn’t read the original novel would
expect Seoul to be destroyed when a disaster hatched . Then why did she
want to wake up the disaster?
Name: Lee Seolhwa
Age: 26 years old
Constellation Support: Guam Divine Doctor (Guam =pen name of Heo Jun,
court physician who wrote Dongui Bogam, a medical text that showed up in a
previous chapter)
Private Attribute: Competent Physician (Rare) Master of Poison (Rare)
Exclusive Skills: Weapons Training Lv . 7, Love Affair Demon Lv . 4, Emit

Deadly Poison Lv . 5, New Poison Preparation Lv . 4, Counteract Poison Lv
. 5…
Stigma: Deadly Poison Lv . 4, Thousand Spirits Poison Lv . 4, Crossroad of

Life and Death Lv . 3
Overall Stats: Physique Lv . 44 (+10), Strength Lv . 42 (+10), Agility Lv . 44

(+10), Magic Power Lv . 35 (+10) .

progress .
* This character is currently infected with a ‘parasite . ’
* The parasite is controlling the body of the character .
* Some of parasite Antinus’ stats will be transferred to the character .

+
…Damn . I didn’t think her condition would be like this .
[Due to the effect of your exclusive attribute, the memory effect of some
scenes have increased . ]
In my head, pages flipped and the sentences of some pages flowed over my
retinas .
「 There are five dominant species in the world of Chronos . The Velkia in
the east, the Parasites in the west, the Imyuntar in the south and the Mistilen
in the north . Finally, the Inba in the centre . 」
I avoided the poisonous attack and kicked her back, causing her to lose her
balance . Lee Seolhwa rolled around the ground and groaned . I watched Lee
Seolhwa and opened my mouth .
“The fifth scenario is a scenario where the ‘Disasters of Chronos’ was made
into a motif . ”
Lee Seolhwa’s eyes shook as she heard ‘Disasters of Chronos . ’
“On the day that Chronos was destroyed, the five dominant species of
Chronos elected one hero from each species . The five chosen heroes
shamefully survived the destruction and carried on Chronos’ path . ”
“…”
“They were sent to another through through a contract with the Star Stream .
They came to that world, encountered other species and promised their lives
in exchange for stopping the disaster there . ”
A non-human cry emerged from Lee Seolhwa’s mouth at the story .
“They were called guides . ”
“…Kit . How does a human of Earth know such things?”

How did I know? I knew because I saw it in a book .
“You aren’t Lee Seolhwa . ”
The disasters were hatching faster than the original . There were no
‘humans’ who would do such a thing .
“Parasite Queen Antinus . Why is a guide trying to wake up the disaster?”
Only a ‘fallen guide’ would dream of such a thing .
[The 5th grade Parasite Antinus is looking at you . ]
Parasites were a parasitic species that lived through other species . Now
Lee Seolhwa was being manipulated by one of the guides .
I looked at the dead bodies of the lower humans .
Just like with Lycaon’s meteorite, it wasn’t the power of the disaster but the
power of Chronos’ guide that promoted the human transformation .
“Why are you infecting the humans here? Why are you doing this?”
Kiiik…
”What do you get for waking up the disaster early? Isn’t the purpose of the
guides to prevent the disaster along with the people of this world and unite
with us to build a new world? Why are you trying to destroy the terraformed
world?”
Kikik, kikikik…!
“This is an act that violates your mission! It isn’t too late so get out of her
body right now . Do the right thing, Guide Antinus!”
If possible, I didn’t want to kill Lee Seolhwa . Maybe Yoo Jonghyuk would
do the same .
The Poisoner became one of the Ten Evils after being infected by the
Parasite . Lee Seolhwa might not be one of the 10 Evils if the infection was
removed .
It was why Yoo Jonghyuk’s conversation didn’t work . He tried to protect

his old lover from the Parasite Queen .
The messages of the Midday Tryst blinked in the air .
–Kill her .
It was Yoo Jonghyuk .
–The important thing isn’t her life but the survival of this world . Act wisely,
Kim Dokja .
Due to the far distance, I couldn’t see what Yoo Jonghyuk’s expression was
like .
He had to worry about this world rather than the woman to whom he once
gave his affection . Maybe this was the nature of a hero .
I said .
–Then you will be unhappy .
–It doesn’t matter .
Yoo Jonghyuk’s voce was steady and firm . But I knew . If Lee Seolhwa
died here, Yoo Jonghyuk would someday collapse .
Kiiit!
The deaths of his acquaintances would pile up, gnawing at Yoo Jonghyuk’s
memories and making his mind weary .
“Kit! You are just a human!”

The Parasite Queen spoke through Lee Seolhwa’s mouth . Hatred for humans
was ingrained in her tone .
In fact, I knew why she hated humans so much . However, the situation
wasn’t relaxed enough for me to think about her feelings .
“Kit . Die . ”
Black liquid started to flow from Lee Seolhwa’s body . The Thousand
Spirits Poison . This was when Lee Seolhwa’s talent started to be shown off
. Black liquid shot from her fingernails towards me .
I took a few steps back while the Thousand Spirits Poison melted the ground
. If Yoo Jonghyuk was an ordinary incarnation, he would’ve already become
like this ground . Yoo Jonghyuk asked .
–Do you have a countermeasure to the Thousand Spirits Poison?
–I do .
I also wasn’t an ordinary person . Strictly speaking, I wasn’t an incarnation .

Lee Seolhwa’s poison spread through the air towards me .
It felt like it had its own will as the poison freely moved through the air and
found my weakness . A few drops splashed on my thighs and then my
forearms . A part of the suit hit by Thousand Spirits Poison started to melt .
A satisfied smile appeared on Lee Seolhwa’s face . However, this was an

early judgment .
I ran through the poison and punched her hard in the belly, throwing her back
.
“Kiiiiiet!”
She flew through the air with a terrible cry .
My skin touched by the Thousand Spirits Poison showed some discolouration

but it soon returned to its original colour . Lee Seolhwa was upset .
“…Kik, the Thousand Poisons Resistance?”
Horror was in her eyes . Thousand Poisons Resistance was the terror of all
beings who used poison . However, I didn’t have Thousand Poisons
Resistance or Immunity to Ten Thousand Poisons .
“Antinus, you don’t know the sponsor behind your host?” I put my hand in my
pocket . “That’s why you don’t know . You don’t know but I’m sure its
inside that body . Right?”
After a while, a book appeared in my hands .
[A constellation worried about the degradation of Oriental medicine has

revealed his own modifier . ]
[The constellation ‘Guam Divine Doctor’ looks at you with amazement . ]
“Kiiit…?”
[Dongui Bogam- Unfinished Book]
It was one of the greatest Oriental medicine records of the East . The Dongui
Bogam was an item that appeared in the five person dungeon during the
King’s Qualifications .
“I had a hard time collecting this . ”
During the King’s Qualifications scenario, all the kings were frantically
trying to get the Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword .
While the kings coveted the Four Yin Demonic Beheading Sword, I picked
up other items . Many items were thrown away because they didn’t know
their value . Among them, I was interested in the Dongui Bogam .
Internal Medicine – 4th part .
External Medicine – 4th part .
Various Diseases – 11th part .

Remedies – 3rd part .
Acupuncture – 1st part .
Table of Contents – 2nd part .
It was a star relic that could be completed after 25 parts were collected .
Unfortunately, I only collected eight pieces but that alone was enough to see
an effect . Even if I only collected eight parts, the Dongui Bogam had the
effect of the S grade Immunity to Poison Bead .
[The effect of the Dongui Bogam – Incomplete has been activated . ]
[Your body has temporarily gained the Poison Resistance ability . ]
The baffled Lee Seolhwa shouted .
“How? The Thousand Spirits Poison…!”
“I know . Thousand Spirits Poison is a poison that can’t be counteracted with

ordinary poison resistance . But it is possible for the Dongui Bogam . Why
do you think that is?’
[The constellation ‘Guam Divine Doctor’ is smiling faintly . ]
One constellation faintly glowed as if in response .
“It is because the constellation who made the Thousand Spirits Poison is the
author of Dongui Bogam . ”
Chapter 84
「 The greatest good person can turn into the worst killer at any time . 」
This was a sentence that described Guam Divine Doctor in Ways of Survival
.
Guam Divine Doctor Heo Jun .
According to the records in Ways of Survival, the task that Heo Jun devoted
his last years to wasn’t medicine but poison . Like many great people who
later became constellations, Heo Jun reached a level beyond the actual
history records .
「 “If I make a poison that can kill anyone, I can make a pill that can save
anyone . ” 」
Heo Jun was banished after the death of King Seonjo and devoted his last
seven years to this question .
Why was poison a medicine for some people and a poison for others? One
day in his last years, he finally reached a mystical answer .
「 “It isn’t the body but the spirit that determines the action of the poison . “
」
A poison made by analyzing a thousand souls . The result was the heavenly
poison that flowed out of Lee Seolhwa’s body, the Thousand Spirits Poison .
Dongui Bogam was actually written from Heo Jun’s failure to reach
Thousand Spirits Poison .
“Kiik, kiiik!”
I moved through the Thousand Spirits Poison and dealt a merciless blow to
Lee Seolhwa .
Lee Seolhwa flew through the air . It wasn’t hard to defeat Lee Seolhwa if
her poison was disabled .
It was the Thousand Spirits Poison that solidified her reputation as one of the
Ten Evils . If I hadn’t got the Dongui Bogam, I would’ve become a sacrifice
of her reputation…
This time her luck was bad .
[The constellation ‘Guam Divine Doctor’ is looking at you like he is sorry . ]
[The constellation ‘ Guam Divine Doctor’ is looking forward to you dealing

with this properly . ]
The ‘Parasite’ infection was irrelevant to Guam Divine Doctor’s intentions .

In other words, Lee Seolhwa’s attack on me wasn’t according to Lee
Seolhwa’s will .
By the way, only sponsoring 300 coins…
[The constellation ‘Seo Ae Il Pil’ you dealing with this properly . ]
[The constellation ‘Bald General of Justice’ expects you to do your best . ]
I ignored the response of the constellations and approached Lee Seolhwa .

Lee Seolhwa crawled across the ground with fear .
I could feel Yoo Jonghyuk’s gaze in the distance . Yoo Jonghyuk would
probably be hurt badly if Lee Seolhwa died here .
I looked at the fallen Lee Seolhwa and opened my mouth . “Hey . ”

To be exact, I spoke to Parasite Antinus inside her .
“It would be good if you come out . ”
“Kik?”
“It isn’t too late now . Return to your duties as a guide . Teach people skills
and get along with them . ”
“…”
“If you work hard, maybe you can become a constellation one day?”
The Parasite Queen, Antinus was a strong hero .
It wasn’t possible for her to exert all her strength because she was restricted
by the probabilities . It wasn’t impossible for her to become a constellation
if she continued to be a ‘guide’ and accumulated history .
“You humans… I hate…”
The problem was that she thought of humans as enemies . It was also a
mortal enemy . I glanced at the disaster meteorite that was intermittently
shaking .
“I am sorry that your world was destroyed . But is it necessary to destroy this
world? Are you going to reproduce the same tragedy here?”
“…All of you will die . ”
I watched the smiling Antinus and sighed . If she didn’t go out on her own, I
would have to force her out .
In fact, I didn’t want to use this method . It wasn’t just due to the pain Lee
Seolhwa would go to . I didn’t want the burden of dealing with Antinus after
she left the body .
I glanced up at the sky . The constellations of the Korean peninsula . I owed

them a debt last time so this time I had to make a concession .
[The special option of Dongui Bogam – Incomplete has been activated . ]
[Dongui Bogam – Incomplete has conveyed the essence of Oriental medicine

to you . ]
I had an incomplete version of Dongui Bogam so I couldn’t do miracles like

making a powerful poison or saving a dying person . However, I could do
simple treatments .
For example, taking a parasite out of a body .
Her body had to be bound for a smooth treatment, so I held Lee Seolhwa’s
arms from behind, holding her to the ground . It was a misleading position
but her consciousness was buried deep inside her .
Common sense told me not to go after Yoo Jonghyuk’s ex-girlfriend unless I

was a madman . Especially in front of Yoo Jonghyuk’s eyes .
[The exclusive skill ‘Hit a Pressure Point Lv . 2’ is activated . ]
I started to press at different pressure points on Lee Seolhwa’s body .
Soon after, her skin turned red and I planted a needle made of magic power
into her reacting blood . It was my first time doing this so I didn’t know if it
would work .
“Kiiit! It hurts! It huuuuurts!”
Lee Seolhwa howled loudly . I ignored her and kept pressing the pressure
points .
“Kiiit! Kihit! Kyaaaak…!”
Then Lee Seolhwa’s screams gradually changed . It changed from the cry of
an insect to a human voice .
The mysterious thing was using Oriental medicine to remove a parasite from
the body . I was embarrassed that a person who had relied on Western
medicine so far was now practicing Eastern medicine .
[The essence of Oriental medicine is effective!]
[The constellation ‘Guam Divine Doctor’ is looking at you with a warm

expression . ]
I got up while Lee Seolhwa gasped for breath .
Yellow mucus was flowing from the glands in her body where poison had
been secreted . The mucus was the main body of a Parasite .
“K…Kuock…”
This would’ve satisfied the constellations .
[The constellation ‘ Guam Divine Doctor’ thanks you for your good deed . ]
Lee Seolhwa’s eyes slowly opened . Consciousness had returned to her eyes
but there was still no focus .
It was because she had been infected with a Parasite not long ago . She
wouldn’t be able to see my face right now with her five senses half dead .
I was well aware of the events that would happen if I answered this question
. A similar thing happened when Yoo Jonghyuk saved Lee Seolhwa in other
rounds . That’s why the important thing wasn’t my identity .
“I was sent by Yoo Jonghyuk . ”
–Kim Dokja . Don’t do anything unnecessary .
Yoo Jonghyuk’s angry voice pierced my ears . Lee Seolhwa’s expression

changed .
“…Yoo Jonghyuk? Who is that?”

“You will soon find out . ”
Poisoner Lee Seolhwa had to become part of Yoo Jonghyuk’s group .
After the prophets appeared and the Absolute Throne broke, the flow of this
world was slowly changing from what I knew .
It was difficult to make the mistakes of the original but it was also hard to see
the future that I didn’t know .
That’s why it was necessary to balance the important events directly . Some
things flowed the same while others flowed differently .
There were twists and turns but in any case, I thought that this ‘round’ was
approaching the ideal approximation that I was thinking of . And the
Poisoner… No, Immortal Doctor Lee Seolhwa could be one of the greatest
set points of this approximation .
“Kim Dokja, this side is done!”
I turned around and saw Han Sooyoung and Yoo Sangah approaching this
way . Amazing . The two of them swept up that many people?
It might be a situation where the Poisoner was missing but they were still the
‘Poisoner’s Group’…
The original plan became meaningless . The two of them might be

comparable to Lee Jihye’s Ghost Fleet and Gong Pildu’s Armed Zone .
“Wait, don’t come over here . ”
I had to restrain their movements . It was difficult if they didn’t have

immunity to being infected . This fight hadn’t ended yet .
Kiiiit… human…!
The mucus that escaped from Lee Seolhwa’s body gathered in a ball at one
point in the air .
Parasite Queen Antinus . She was scary in parasitic mode but even scarier
when she didn’t have a host .
The mucus moved like a small bug and formed a shape . It was a body made
of nutrients that had been absorbed for many years . It was a body with
beautiful curves and solid muscles .
She had dragonfly-like wings and a tail that resembled a scorpion . She was
covered in an insect’s shell apart from the face, but she looked more like a
bipedal creature than an insect .
The real battle started now .
“Get away before you are infected!”
The sharp tail aimed for my stomach .
[The effect of the Dongui Bogam – Incomplete has been activated . ]
[Your body is immune from a parasitic infection . ]
It was so fast I couldn’t avoid it despite having over 50 agility . I narrowly

caught the tail before it pierced me . But if it hit, I would’ve definitely got a
hole in my stomach .
Kik .
She used the fact that I was holding her tail to fly towards me and hit me . I
was knocked onto the ground and a strong pain filled my body .
Strong . She became even stronger when she wasn’t in a host . The power of
her main body was comparable to a 5th grade insect king species .
Once Antinus unleashed her fighting power, it was equivalent to the degraded
fire dragon I once killed .
It might be destroyed but she was still the hero of her world . She was as
strong as Lycaon who emerged from the yellow meteorite .
This didn’t mean I had no chance .
It was a clear violation of the scenario rules for the ‘guide’ to cause such an
uproar before the fifth scenario ended . It wasn’t just killing a few people .
She even tried to hatch a disaster, which meant she had given up on her
probability .
The sign of a probability storm was already descending on Antinus’ body .
As time passed, the collapse of her body would accelerate, even if I didn’t
attack . It was a fight I could win if I just bought time .
Kiiiiit!
The problem was how much time I could buy before dying . At this moment,
the Protection Symbol of the Imyuntar started shaking .
Ah, that’s right . There was this . I held my aching body and said to
her, “I’m sorry but I’m not your opponent . ”
As I spoke, a flash of silver light crossed the sky, causing a sonic boom .
The gorgeous mane scattered in the air as something landed in front of me
with a loud roar . The being was over three metres tall .
Lycaon, Prince of the Imyuntar, stood up .
“I’m sorry for the delay, Protector . ”

Chapter 85
Prince Lycaon of the Imyuntar paid respect to me before immediately turning

to look at Antinus .
I couldn’t feel reassured because the other world species were companions .
“Antinus . ”
“Lycaon…”
“What the hell is this?”
The queen of the Parasites just laughed .
“Have you forgotten your mission? Why are you fighting the humans of this
world?”
“Kikik, mission? Was there something like that?”
Lycaon’s expression became determined at her teasing tone . “We are the
‘guides . ’ We have to tell the people of the other worlds the right way to face
the disasters that are coming . ”
“You have already been spellbound by the dokkaebis . Wake up Lycaon . ”
“You are the one who needs to wake up Antinus!” Lycaon’s voice was
furious . “Have you forgotten the sacrifice of the Chronos warriors? Have
you already forgotten the moment when the five ruling species was
destroyed? We are here to stop the disasters . Work with the species here to
defend the terraformed planet and rebuild Chronos’ civilization in this
world! It is our sacred mission!”
Rebuilding Chronos’ civilization . Antinus no longer laughed . “Lycaon, it is
impossible . This planet will perish . It is the fate of the scenario . ”
“No, this time will be different . ” Lycaon glanced at me . “The Protector has
stopped a disaster before all the disasters woke up . He has the medallion of
my people as proof . Perhaps there is a way to prevent the destruction . ”
“If it was a deteriorated disaster, we could’ve stopped it at any time . ”
“Earth is now only in the fifth scenario! There is no planet that has stopped a
disaster before the fifth scenario began . Think about it Antinus! There is still
hope for this planet!”
Antinus’ compound eyes slowly blinked . The cry of an insect was boiling
inside her . Her cry was full of anger .
“Don’t be so arrogant . You came here to stop the disaster? If you really
wanted to help them, why didn’t you start when the disaster’s destination was
set to ‘Earth?’”
“That…”
Han Sooyoung quietly approached me while listening to their story . “These

guys, what are they saying now?”
Han Sooyoung didn’t know the details of this scenario . The guides didn’t
have such an in-depth conversation in the original third and fourth regression
. Now they were talking about something vague .
Antinus continued speaking . “Lycaon! You are like me . We came to this

planet for revenge! We will return the same disaster to those who brought us
the disaster!”
“If you do that, you will die . The probability of the Star Stream won’t
forgive the ‘guide’ for going against it .
Antinus laughed . “Lycaon, I died with my kind on Chronos . ”

“…It doesn’t make sense . ” Lycaon exposed his fangs . “Antinus . The
conversation ends here . ”
“Kikikik! Lycaon! Poor wolf of the Imyuntar! Have you forgotten the history
of Chronos? The wolf has never once won against the insects!”
The battle between the prince of the wolves and queen of the parasites began
.
Grrrrr!
Lycaon roared . The flow of ambient air was different . Some winds were
fast while some winds were slow . Sometimes there was no wind and
sometimes it was strong wind .
“I’m not the Imyuntar you knew!”
The winds in the surrounding area started to press on Antinus . Lycaon was
finally showing his Way of the Wind that had evolved one step .
“Kiiit… interesting! I’ll check to see how your ‘way’ has grown!”
Antinus was the first one to move . The air barrier created by Way of the
Wind and Antinus’ tail hit each other . Sparks filled the air and the sound of
leather tearing was heard .
Han Sooyoung and I looked up at the sky, spellbound for a moment . This
was the fight between fifth grade species . It was the confrontation of those
who showed a superior physical superiority to humans .
Antinus quickly made her way through the gaps in the atmosphere and arrived
in front of Lycaon . Antinus’ tail underwent an external transformation into a
wedge and rushed to Lycaon .
It was only one attack but it could mean the different between defeat and
victory . But at this moment, Antinus’ movements slowed down . It was like
a repulsion force was pushing at her tail .
Kihit?
On the other hand, Lycaon’s movements were slightly faster . His attacks
suddenly accelerated . Antinus’ tail struck empty air .
[The 5th grade species Parasite Antinus has activated Accelerating Wings Lv
.8.]
Antinus’ wings spread open and vibrated before she disappeared .
The S-grade movement skill, Accelerating Wings .
Her wings flapped thousands of times per second and she instantly appeared
in front of Lycaon, as if she had teleported . Antinus’ arms turned to scythes
and flew towards Lycaon’s back .
[The 5th grade species Parasite Antinus has activated Praying Mantis
Breakthrough Lv . 8 . ]
The accelerated scythes struck the atmosphere wall, causing a terrible burst
of noise . It was so fast that it seemed like even Lycaon couldn’t avoid it .
Even so, Lycaon evaded . At the decisive moment, Antinus’ attack slowed
down while Lycaon’s movements accelerated . It was the difference between
life and death . Antinus’ compound eyes blinked with surprise .
Yoo Sangah asked with surprise, “What type of technique is that . Instant
Acceleration?”
“No, that is the Way of the Wind . ”
The secret technique of the Imyuntar, Way of the Wind .
At first glance, the two of them seemed to change speed but this was actually
Lycaon’s ability . The surrounding atmosphere flowed according to Lycaon’s
will .
“Kit, this damn wind…!”
Antinus also noticed . There was wind on the path that she moved . Antinus
was caught in the wind and Lycaon used the wind .
It was a skill that controlled the movements of Accelerating Wings while
avoiding Antinus’s Praying Mantis Breakthrough . The roads made of wind
could be used for evasion or to attack .
This was why I needed this skill . If I learnt Way of the Wind, I could
replace the necessary skills with that one skill . Lycaon roared .
“Queen of Insects! Kneel in front of the wind!”
The wolves of the wind . The sharp claws of the wind tore at her wings,
while a gale like kick hit her abdomen . His blow was filled with the wind’s
acceleration and struck the upper part of Antinus’ shell .
“Kyaaaack…!”
Antinus’ lost half of her wings and she fell down . Perhaps if it wasn’t for
the enlightenment I gave him, Lycaon wouldn’t have been able to defeat
Antinus now .
I thought it was only good for others but it turned out to be helpful for me .
The sign of a probability storm on Antinus’ body became stronger .
“Kiiit! It won’t end like this . ”
Antinus attempted a landing with half her wings .
–Kim Dokja! Kill her! Quickly!
I was already running towards Antinus when I heard Yoo Jonghyuk’s voice .
It was possible to be caught up in her probability storm but that wasn’t

important right now .
“My world, my race, my children!” She was heading in the direction of the
disaster meteorite . “The cost of destroying my world, I will absolutely
make you pay it!”
She shot all her magic power towards the disaster meteorite .
Lycaon ran to block the magic power while I swung the fire property Blade
of Faith towards Antinus’ neck .
The insect’s mouth became a smile of ridicule . Was it blocked? I turned my

head and saw Lycaon’s pale face .
“Grrr…Protector, sorry…”
Then all sound disappeared .
Light burst from the disaster meteorite and a huge explosion struck me . One
of the fragments of the exploded meteorite struck my head . The world shook
. Lycaon flew away from the explosion .
The ‘guide’ couldn’t withstand the force of this disaster . It was impossible
to rewrite the history of ‘defeat . ’
The balance of the world was collapsing .
[The ‘Disaster of Questions’ has come to your world . ]
My vision darkened and I was buried under a pile of shattered building

fragments . I barely came to my senses when Yoo Jonghyuk’s voice rang in
my ears .
–Kim Dokja! Wake up! Hurry!
-…Recover your spirit .
–Get moving! Now you can still stop the disaster!
I honestly thought it was too much . I didn’t have Way of the Wind and the
Disaster of Questions had hatched . It was better to consider a different route
than to carry out a suicide attack .
Yoo Jonghyuk opened his mouth like he read my mind .
–You, are you that weak?
–What?
-All the words you told me were false .
I reflexively raised my body . This bastard…
–The one who told me not to give up on this world will succumb to a disaster
of this degree?
Laughter emerged . I had to hear this from Yoo Jonghyuk, not anyone else .
Suicide wasn’t enough to get rid of the shame .
–Of course not . I was just thinking for a second .
The damn Yoo Jonghyuk was right . It was too early for me to say that was
‘impossible . ’
I emerged from the pile of building fragments . The eight metre tall disaster
meteorite had split in two . It was obvious that something had hatched from
it .
I looked around quickly but couldn’t see the disaster .
“Hey, this is…” Han Sooyoung approached me with a restless expression .
I couldn’t see Yoo Sangah . Then I heard a voice .
“This place…”
There was a boy around a dozen steps away . He looked like a high school
student . He was completely naked without a stitch of clothing . The boy
muttered .
“This is… perhaps?”

The boy stretched and looked around like he couldn’t believe it . I listened
to his murmurs and thought that I had to kill him right now .
However, my body couldn’t move .
[An early hatching has weakened the Disaster of Questions . ]
[Due to the early hatching penalty, you won’t be able to attack the Disaster of
Questions for three minutes . ]
Dammit…
We were the ones being penalized? That dokkaebi scum, what was he doing?
The boy walked around the area and arrived in front of a woman nearby . It
was a woman who was part of the Poisoner’s group .
The boy shouted in a clear voice towards the woman . “Woman! Hey, are
you okay?”
“U-Uh… who…”
“Excuse me, can I ask you something?”
No . She shouldn’t answer that question . I wanted to shout but my voice

didn’t come out .
“Where is this place? What year is it now?”
“W-Why all of a sudden…”
“Are you asking me a question back?”
The boy’s strange tone seemed to bewitch the woman .
“T-This is Seoul and… the current year…”
A system message was heard the moment the woman answered .

[The first question has been resolved . ]
[The first seal of the returnee ‘Myung Ilsang’ has been released . ]
“Ha, haha… Hahaha!”
“W-What is that…?”
The boy laughed wildly at the confused woman and asked, “Do you know
how much I suffered? Do you know?”
“H-Huh?”
“Have you lived for 100 years? In a place where I was the only human… Do
you know that there are other dimensions?”
“Other… dimension?”
“Disgusting insects, werewolves and bird people… I have a problem . Can

you guess what it is?”
The confused woman shut her mouth . The boy asked, “Insects, wolves, birds
. Which of these three races are the best?”
“What… the best?”
Once the woman asked, the boy laughed like he was dying with joy . It was a
creepy laugh .
“Then… who among the three has the most delicious meat?”
I listened to the Disaster of Questions and thought . Yes, it might be natural

that Antinus wanted to destroy Earth . It was because a ‘human’ of Earth
destroyed her world .
The woman didn’t answer the boy’s question .
“P-Please, spare me…”

There was a sound and the woman’s head flew away . The boy chuckled and
looked around .
“Now, there is this development . What, a S-grade incarnation? Those scum

are squeezing this kid . It is also a heavy duty alliance . No wait, before
that…”
[The early hatching penalty has ended . ]
[The power that controlled your movements has disappeared . ]
Shit . It was too late . I was about to yell when the boy disappeared and
moved to a remote location . Unfortunately, it was a place where another
woman was standing .
“Haha! Noona is pretty! Yes?”
I cursed .
–Yoo Sangah, avoid him!
Yoo Sangah raised her dagger and asked cautiously, “…Who are you?”
The boy grinned at the question .
“Are you curious?”
The boy’s hand grabbed Yoo Sangah’s chin at a speed that couldn’t be seen .
“Should I tell you?”
One of the five disasters that destroyed Chronos, the Disaster of Questions .
He was a ‘returnee’ of Earth transferred back to this world .
Chapter 86
Returnee . This was the first statement that mentioned them in Ways of
Survival:
「Some people go back in time, others go to another dimension and some are
born again . In the end, the way to adapt to destruction varies from person to
person . 」
The second ‘method’ of ‘How to Survive in a Ruined World . ’ To survive,

destroy other dimensions and return .
“Answer me . Are you curious about my identity?”
Returnee Myung Ilsang . This boy was a returnee from Earth who was
summoned to be a warrior in the world of Chronos .
“Hmm…isn’t it normal to blush and lower your eyes in this situation? Noona
is looking straight at me?”
The Disaster of Questions was such a bastard .
Yoo Sangah opened her mouth . “What…”
–Yoo Sangah-ssi, don’t answer the question!
Yoo Sangah’s head turned towards me at my words . However, her chin was
caught by Myung Ilsang and forced her to look back .
“Where are you looking? Look at me . Is that your boyfriend?”
“Remove your hand . ”

Yoo Sangah shook off Myung Ilsang’s hand . Her dagger moved in a
threatening manner through the air . Myung Ilsang laughed .
[The second question has been resolved . ]
[The second seal of the returnee ‘Myung Ilsang’ has been released . ]
“Ah, that’s right . I’ve had a baby-face for 100 years . ”
The boy’s cold eyes turned towards me . I didn’t use Omniscient Reader’s
Viewpoint but it was clear even without the skill .
“You were having fun in this peaceful world?”
His right arm aimed at me . At the same time, purple particles condensed
around his hand .
[The character ‘Myung Ilsang’ has triggered ‘Small Black Fire Cannon’!]
Black Fire Cannon . This was the fire of death that destroyed the eastern part
of Chronos and burned all the insect kings in the forest .
The whole atmosphere was burning and I was surrounded by flames . Pain
spread across my skin . I cursed inside my heart . Damn! It hurt . It really hurt
. It hurt…
…Less than I thought?
After a while, the flames turned off and I looked at my skin . Every inch was
scorched and painful, but it was a bearable pain .
This was the black fire cannon that drove the insect kings to fear? However,
the Small Black Fire Cannon… it didn’t hurt?
I looked up and saw Yoo Sangah wielding her dagger . Unexpectedly, she had
the advantage . Even the Disaster of Questions was perplexed by the
overwhelming attacks .
“…What? Why are you so strong? Is Noona also a returnee? Or am I weak?”

I didn’t understand . The original Disaster of Questions with two seals
released should be stronger than this .
Name: Myung Ilsang
Age: 17 years old (127 years old)
Constellation Support: Mass Production Maker
Private Attribute: SSS-grade Warrior (Hero), Disaster of Questions (Legend)
Exclusive Skills: SSS-grade Growth Acceleration Lv . 10 (Currently Lv . 1),

SSS-grade Swordsmanship Lv . 10 (Currently Lv . 1), Black Fire Cannon Lv
. 9 ((Currently Lv . 1), SSS-grade Footwork Lv . 10 (Currently Lv . 1)…
Stigma: The Answer is Fixed and You just Need to Answer Lv . 7 (Lv . 2) .
Overall Stats: Physique Lv . 99 (Currently Lv . 55), Strength Lv . 99

(Currently Lv . 55), Agility Lv . 99 (Currently Lv . 60), Magic Power Lv . 99
(Currently Lv . 55)
Overall Evaluation: The Disaster of Questions that destroyed Chronos . All

stats are sealed due to the current scenario penalty . Every time a seal is
released, the stats will rise . Once all seals are released, the real power of
the disaster will awaken . If you want to survive, don’t answer his questions .
But you are still going to die .
I was nervous about the constant ‘SSS’ filling the screen but once I read it in
detail, I understood why he was weak .
The dokkaebis were fair . Right now, he was weaker than the original
disaster .
“Han Sooyoung! Yoo Sangah-ssi!” I didn’t know if Bihyung was using his
strength but now we had a chance . “Attack with all your strength! We must
kill him now!”
If this was his current state, perhaps we could win without Way of the Wind .
I poured my remaining coins into my stats .
[All stats have reached the scenario limit . ]
I ran aggressively while activation Unbroken Faith .
“Remember! You should never answer his questions!”
Myung Ilsang seemed interested when he saw my Blade of Faith . “What?

An energy sword?”
My attack missed by a hair’s breath due to his high agility .
Myung Ilsang kept chattering . “Ahjussi, are you a martial artist? How can
you use the energy sword already? Isn’t this crazy?”
I ignored him and triggered a stigma .
.]
A random verse of Duke of Loyalty and Warfare’s story appeared in front of
me, followed by a message .
「 The 28th day . Clear skies . I went to do official business . 」
Then nothing happened . Dammit, the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare didn’t
help me at this time .
The Nanjung Ilgi (Yi Sunsin’s war diary) didn’t always contain content that
fought against the enemy . In fact, most of the contents were ordinary .
The sky was clear .
The Duke of Loyalty and Warfare went to do official business .
If I wrote a ‘Destruction Diary’, my diary would roughly be like this .
The sky was dark .
Kim Dokja was right .
I rolled across the ground to avoid Myung Ilsang’s kick .
Myung Ilsang’s expression gradually became serious . He carefully looked at

my Blade of Faith and sighed with relief .
“Phew… that’s right . It isn’t a real energy blade . Ahjussi, why are you
acting like it is real? You almost scared me?”
“Brat, you talk too much . ”
It was a cold female voice . While I was stalling for time, Han Sooyoung
made dozens of avatars and they ran towards him .
“Die!”
Han Sooyoung’s attacks poured onto the boy whose movements were blocked
.
However, her attacks weren’t strong enough to harm Myung Ilsang’s body .
Rather, Yoo Sangah was unable to do any damage due to the excessive
number of avatars .
Myung Ilsang laughed as he was hit by Han Sooyoung’s small hand .
“Aren’t you also quite pretty? How old are you? A student?”
“Shut up, die!”
Myung Ilsang’s face was marred by the continuous hits .
“…What is wrong with everyone? What did I do wrong? If you see a nice-
looked returnee like me, shouldn’t you welcome me with open arms? Should
I get rid of all the monsters from now on?”
“What a mad dog!”
“Ah, were my words ridiculous? Wait a minute, perhaps you are…”
Myung Ilsang’s expression changed .
“You guys are from the Hunters Association! Right? Isn’t there normally this
development? Aren’t they always the first one to show up with a returnee
comes back?”
“This chuuni bastard… no, shit?”
[The third question has been resolved . ]
[The fourth question has been resolved . ]
[The fifth question has been resolved . ]
[The third seal of the returnee ‘Myung Ilsang’ has been released . ]
Myung Ilsang smiled and nodded .
“You are from the Hunters Association . ”

It was really crazy . His momentum became even stronger . The surrounding
avatars were destroyed by a powerful wave of energy emitted from Myung
Ilsang’s body .
Myung Ilsang burst out laughing . “Now, it is the munchkin’s time!”
Han Sooyoung stepped back and glanced at me with an absurd expression .

“What is with that bastard?”
I gasped with irritation . “Didn’t I tell you not to answer him? You are just
feeding that jerk . ”
“I didn’t answer! I just swore . ”
“Just don’t speak . ”
The point of the questions asked by the Disaster of Questions wasn’t to get an
answer . No matter what the answer, he would use it to strengthen his
abilities .
Myung Ilsang kept speaking, “Then who should I kill first?”
But his words didn’t last . It was because Yoo Sangah appeared behind him
while emitting a fierce killing intent .
[Hermes Walking Method] .
[Theseus’ Resolution] .
[Arachne’s Web] .
The system messages didn’t pop up but I was able to recognize these skills .
In a future scenario called Ragnarok, these skills were clearly described .
They were the stigmas of the Olympus related constellations .
The surprised Myung Ilsang unleashed a series of Small Black Fire Cannons
to keep Yoo Sangah in check .
However, Yoo Sangah rushed towards Myung Ilsang without caring about the
black fire cannons .
“Something like this…?”
It was impossible .
As long as they didn’t experience a special scenario event, there was no way
for an incarnation to simultaneously possess the stigmas of various
constellations .
It was a situation where I only had two stigmas . Then how could Yoo
Sangah have such a large number of stigmas?
“Let’s try it! Does it hurts?”
Sweat covered Yoo Sangah’s forehead .
The thread of magic power kept expanding and shrinking . She stepped freely
through the air . The dagger pierced without hesitation whenever there was a
visible gap . The vitality inside her body was burning .
It was an extraordinary change in just two days…
At this moment, I sensed something . The stigmas of various constellations in

one incarnation .
There obviously wasn’t a single case in Ways of Survival . It didn’t even

apply to Prophet Anna Croft of the United States . Then Yoo Sangah…
“Dokja-ssi! Now!”
Yoo Sangah gave the signal and I supported her explosive attack with the
Blade of Faith . Han Sooyoung also participated . Little by little, Myung
Ilsang became dizzy from all the hands and feet .
His movements were delayed for a moment and my Blade of Faith aimed at
the gap, cutting his shoulder and belly .
“Shit…!”
Blood flowed out . Myung Ilsang pulled back and chanted something .
[The character ‘Myung Ilsang’ has used Blink Lv . 1 . ]
Myung Ilsang’s figure became blurry . My mind was in a hurry . He couldn’t

get away .
I aimed the blade at his waist . But his body faded away just as the blade hit
. The only thing left was scattered blood .
[The constellation ‘Secretive Plotter’ lets out a sad sigh . ]
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is going crazy from all
the sweet potatoes . ] (Sweet potato is slang for when something is so
frustrating that there is a stuffy sensation)
[The constellation ‘Abyssal Black Flame Dragon’ is pointing a finger at your

heart . ]
[The excitement of some constellations has reached a critical level . ]
Han Sooyoung shouted, “Shit, we missed him!”
“It’s okay . He is injured so we can catch him soon . ”
[Some constellations have calmed down . ]
“Yoo Sangah . You did really well… Yoo Sangah-ssi?”
There was no answer from Yoo Sangah . I headed over because I sensed
something strange, where she was standing there stunned . Han Sooyoung
asked,
“What’s wrong with her?”
I belatedly realized . Theseus’ Resolution was a skill that drew out all the
power of the incarnation . The use of that skill allowed Yoo Sangah to deal
with a monster for a while .
I looked at her for a moment before handing her over to Han Sooyoung .
“Giving another person to me? Am I a daycare centre?”
“We need to find the disaster quickly . Shouldn’t you scatter more avatars?”
“I think I roughly know where he went . ”
“Please guide me . ”
I couldn’t miss that guy here . Han Sooyoung opened her mouth again, “I
don’t remember well… He becomes stronger every time he answers a
question, right?”
“That’s right . He is weak at first but becomes stronger every time he hears
an answer . The returnees are too strong so there is a penalty when they fall
into this world . Didn’t you see the seals being released?”
“That boy… how many seals does he have?”
“Perhaps dozens . There will be no answer if he releases all of them . ”
So far, five seals were released .
Fortunately, the additional scenarios of the dokkaebis hadn’t come down yet .
If an additional scenario was released, many people would try to hunt that
bastard and his seals would be released in a flash due to the many idiots
answering his questions .
…The moment I was feeling relieved .
[Hrmm . Everyone, aren’t you great? Despite the penalty, this is still a
disaster . Only three people putting pressure on him…]
Han Sooyoung and I looked up at the air at the same time .

[By the way, aren’t you being too greedy? As the old saying goes, you should
share the beans . ]
“Shit . ”
Han Sooyoung cursed while messages arrived like they had been waiting .
[A new sub scenario has arrived!]
[The sub-scenario – SSS-grade Hunt has begun!]
I grasped the handle of Unbroken Faith . The situation was reaching the limit
.
Chapter 87
Episode 18 – A Reader’s Fight (1)
The dokkaebi’s voice rang out .
A group of low-grade dokkaebis were looking down like they were watching
a burning house . Bihyung’s figure could also be seen . He whistled when he
met my eyes .
The dokkaebi in the middle of the crowd slowly opened his mouth and spoke
to all of Seoul .
[Incarnations of Seoul! I have to tell you unfortunate news . Unfortunately,

due to the actions of some people, one of the disasters has woken up in
Gangdong-gu . ]
The dokkaebi smiled as he met my eyes . This bastard?
[Ah, the sound of your sighs can be heard from here . I can see people who
are already leaving Gangdong-gu . Haha, everyone . You should listen to the
end . You will regret it later if you run away now . This disaster is definitely
an opportunity for you . ]
The dokkaebi spoke in a loud voice .
[Haven’t you been having a hard time gathering coins? I know it all . Your
life collapsed overnight and now strange existences are taking your coins .
The people who were friends yesterday are suddenly stabbing you today .
I’m glad I’m not you . Right now, the stars in the sky are probably tell you,
“Hey, shake your ass a little better . I’ll give you 100 coins . ”]
[A handful of constellations are giggling and laughing . ]
The dokkaebi didn’t laugh .

[I understand that you feel like shit and hate these jerks . Since the world is
destroyed, you just want to live the way you want . You are very courageous
but you feel a sense of helplessness when you realize that this world is
divided in two . You feel disappointed when you realize that your
constellation, which was barely obtained after shaking your ass, is inferior to
the constellation of a successful person . You feel angry about the unfair
world . I’m well aware . ]
[Some constellations oppose the dokkaebi’s speech . ]
Speaking of which, this dokkaebi wasn’t ordinary . A low-grade dokkaebi

with weak courage wouldn’t be able to say this . Their channel would be
ruined if there was a backlash from the constellations .
But this was only for minority channels . The bigger the channel, the more
different the dokkaebi .
They knew the laws of the story . They couldn’t tell a big story if they were
only obsessed with subscriptions . A true storyteller must deal with the
‘person’ rather than the ‘audience . ’
I closely observed the dokkaebi who was still talking .
[I have prepared something for all of you . You who are unlucky, lucky or
worked hard, you have a chance to become ‘someone’ overnight . ]
The pointed horn on the crown . The leg shown through the white cap looked
like a one-legged crow .
Wait a minute, surely this bastard wasn’t…Dokgak?
At this moment, a huge screen appeared in the air . A bleeding boy fleeing
was shown on the screen .
[Now, this boy you are seeing is a SSS-grade item walking around! Are you
looking at him from head to toe? His name is Myung Ilsang . He was
fortunate enough to be picked by the Star Stream to go to another world . Can
you imagine it? Imagine being summoned to another dimension, suddenly
receiving a powerful strength, spending a hot night with a cute elf girlfriend,
saving the world and being loved as a warrior! That’s right . This damn guy
is the ‘disaster’ you have to catch today . ]
It was somewhat strange .
I was wondering why a low-grade dokkaebi replaced the position of an

intermediate dokkaebi . It was because he was the dokkaebi of a major
channel .
[I can already hear your resentment . How the hell can you kill a SSS-grade?
Haha, there is no need to worry . This guy currently has a penalty on him .
His powers are sealed . He is strong but he is a treasure chest if you hit him
all at once . ]
“…He is creepy . ” Han Sooyoung clicked her tongue . As a writer, she had
already grasped the dokkaebi’s intentions .
If a disaster was called a disaster, no one would come . Then what if the
disaster was a treasure chest?
[Your life hasn’t been ruined yet . Rather, I can say that you have good luck .
The sub scenario that I offer now will be a great stepping stone to reverse
your life . Now, the chance will only be for one day! Move immediately!
Only those who move the quickest can become the owner of a SSS-grade
item!]
As soon as they heard this, the incarnations scattered throughout Seoul would
gather in Gangdong-gu .
[The sub scenario has been updated . ]
[The sub-scenario – SSS-grade Hunt]
Category: Sub
Difficulty: B ~ ???
Clear Conditions: Get rid of the SSS-grade Myung Ilsang .
Time Limit: None
Compensation: 50,000 coins, ???
Failure: The fall of Seoul Dome .
The worst scenario was beginning .
Perhaps due to the failure result of the scenario shining red in the air, the
huge reward that had never been seen before seemed insignificant .
“Quickly find him before everyone dies . ”
“…Won’t he be affected by probability?”
“The probability is offset to some extent by the interest of the constellations .

”
This was why dokkaebis preferred exciting scenarios . The stories that many
constellations wanted offset the probabilities . Of course, it would be the
responsibility of the dokkaebis if it failed, but this situation was different .
[The eyes of many constellations are shining . ]
If it went as Dokgak planned, Seoul would end before the fifth scenario
began . Han Sooyoung immediately used all her magic power to summon the
avatars to search .
Five minutes passed before Han Sooyoung shouted, “I found him . He is 2km
northwest from here!”
I ran along the road with Han Sooyoung and soon heard voices .
“Over here! There he is!”

“That brat went this way!”
There were already people flocking . Myung Ilsang was laughing as he was
surrounded by a group of people .
“Uh… right . Here I am . ”
“You jerk! Are you having fun?”
“I’m having a lot of fun…”
“This fuc…hey! Kill him!”
It was surprising to see so many humans with an inferiority complex . Myung

Ilsang avoided the swords waving through the air and asked, “Are you
jealous and want me to send you to that other world?
“What, you will send me there?”
“Of course . I will send you . You really want to go right?”
“If I can go then of course I want to go! It is better than this shitty world…”
Myung Ilsang nodded and extended his right arm towards the crowd .
[The eighth seal of the returnee ‘Myung Ilsang’ has been released . ]
[The ninth seal of the returnee ‘Myung Ilsang’ has been released . ]
····· .
“Then go well . Although I have no idea if it is better than here . ”
“What?”
[The twelfth seal of the returnee ‘Myung Ilsang’ has been released . ]
[The thirteenth seal of the returnee ‘Myung Ilsang’ has been released . ]
[The fourteenth seal of the returnee ‘Myung Ilsang’ has been released . ]
····· .
I felt a sense of hopelessness as I watched the messages appearing in the sky

. It was too late .
“Because that place, I destroyed it . ”
[The character ‘Myung Ilsang’ has triggered ‘Small Black Fire Cannon’ Lv .
3!]
I grabbed Han Sooyoung and rushed behind a building .
A violet flash overturned the forest of buildings . Up to half a dozen high-rise

buildings were hit and an entire street disappeared . Those who ran towards
him disintegrated without leaving even bone dust behind .
A single entity that could be a disaster . This was the real strength of a
returnee .
Han Sooyoung collapsed beside me . “Crazy… how do we defeat that?”
This was real fear . It was fear that caused our bodies to shake, rather than a
skill . I spoke in an effort to resist it . “We can win . ”
“Don’t speak nonsense and let’s go back . We can never kill that guy . ”
“No . I can catch him . We will be better off if I kill him now . ’
Han Sooyoung’s eyes widened . “…Really? You couldn’t kill him before . ”
“A person who only thinks about one thing, how can you live?” I was only
speaking a half truth . In fact, the original plan was to defeat the Disaster of
Questions and build up a second narrative .
The problem was that my plan was based on learning Way of the Wind .
“Does anyone else want to go to the other world? Raise your hands! I will
send you!”
People screamed and ran away . Myung Ilsang was getting closer .
Then Yoo Jonghyuk’s voice was heard from a translucent window .
–There is no chance if you fight him head on .
–I know . But I still have to try it .
–Why did you make the situation like this?
–What?
–You had many chances . You could’ve killed Lee Seolhwa . Or if you had
killed Antinus with Lycaon, you could’ve stopped the disaster .
I couldn’t give any excuses . I didn’t kill Lee Seolhwa because of Yoo
Jonghyuk and I didn’t fight with Lycaon because I couldn’t find a gap .
–I’m not a regressor like you . I have to be careful in case of failure . If I

don’t think until the end…
–Careful? Don’t be so cocky . Do you think you are a

constellation? Knowing the future doesn’t mean you can control everything .
I felt like someone had punched me . Funnily enough, I thought that Yoo
Jonghyuk’s words were right .
[The exclusive skill, ‘Fourth Wall’ is in use . ]
It was arrogance from knowing the future . I thought I could somehow make it
even if the story was distorted . Maybe that led to the current situation .
–Then why don’t you fight a little?

I couldn’t answer .
–Don’t use having no talent as an excuse . Not having the Way of the Wind
doesn’t mean you can’t win .
–I can win?
Yoo Jonghyuk was silent for a moment . The moment I was about to break the
silence, Yoo Jonghyuk’s voice continued .
–My attribute is a ‘pro gamer . ’ What is yours?
–What?
–I’m asking what can you do well?
…What could I do well? There was a tickling feeling somewhere deep in my

head . I felt that I was missing something important . But there was no time to
think .
“I’ve found you! You haven’t left yet . ”
Myung Ilsang whistled as he rounded the corner . Han Sooyoung groaned

while I stepped back .
“…Uh?” The Hunters Association people from before?” Myung Ilsang

laughed . “Great . I really wanted to meet you . Don’t you know that my
wonderful debut plans were ruined because of you?”
“…”
“I was trying to live well . Kill some S-grade incarnations, defeat the bad
groups and love the pretty noonas . But what is this? I have completely
become a villain . What should I do?”
I grasped my sword instead of answering .
[The stigma ‘Song of the Sword Lv . 1’ has been used . ]

.]
「 Today I am prepared for death . I pray to God in Heaven, may I destroy

the enemy . 」
The Duke of Loyalty and Warfare’s words recorded in his war diary .
Fortunately, the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare took my side this time .
[The decision to die has improved your fighting power . ]
I squeeze out all all my magic power at once .
The Blade of Faith burst out . I ran towards him . Myung Ilsang’s hands
lightly struck the Blade of Faith .
The splitting pain caused me to loosen my grip . It was only one blow but I
could clearly know it . The overall stats of Myung Ilsang had already
exceeded the limit of this scenario .
“What, you want to fight? Really? Didn’t you just see me fighting?”
I looked at his laugh and was reminded of Ways of Survival . What could I
do well? It was to ‘read . ’

activated!]
Then I started to hear his movements .
「 Right shoulder . 」
「 Left thigh . 」
The strikes still hit me despite me reading the moves . The fists surrounded
by a purple light ruthlessly poured towards me .
「 The belly, the belly, the belly, the belly . . 」
Blood poured from my mouth and my vision shook . I didn’t give up . I

thought and thought again .
[The character ‘Myung Ilsang’ admires your spirit . ]
[Your understanding of the character ‘Myung Ilsang’ has increased . ]
The information contained in Ways of Survival alone couldn’t beat him . It

was different from when I hunted the Dark Keeper . I couldn’t fight despite
calculating everything .
「 Strong weak midway up . 」
Too much information poured in at once, causing my dizziness to worsen .

This was despite borrowing the power of the stigma . At this rate, the battle
would be over in no time . I wiped the blood at my mouth and backed away .
…Did I have to use Ganpyeongui? I felt bitter that the last method I had was
to borrow the power of the constellations . If I called a powerful
constellation, I could probably win .
However, there was a burden of the probability after the last incident and
most of all, I didn’t like to owe the constellations .
Damn, I wish I had talent . It would be preferable if I could steal someone’s

talent .
…Eh? Wait . Steal? A dull shock filled my head . So far, my main weapon
was ‘information . ’ However, there were so much ‘information’ that I
actually forgot some of them .
Pathetic . Why the hell did I forget about this skill? Wasn’t this the first thing
I should’ve done?
[The exclusive skill ‘Bookmark’ can now be activated . ]
[‘Character Bookmarks’ is activated . ]
1 . The Delusion Demon Kim Namwoon (Understanding 35) .
2 . Steel Sword Lee Hyunsung (Understanding 75) .
3 . Demagogue Cheon Inho (Understanding 20) .
4 . Empty slot .
There was no change apart from the one additional slot .
I chose the empty slot .
[List of People who can be Registered on the Bookmarks]
1 . Poisoner Lee Seolhwa (Understanding 10) .
2 . King of Beauty Min Jiwon (Understanding 25) .
3 . Tyrant King Jung Youngho (Understanding 10) .
4 . Hermit King of Shadows Han Donghoon (Understanding 30) .
5 . The Prophet Anna Croft (Understanding 1) .

6 . Armed Fortress Master Gong Pildu (Understanding 30)
As expected, Yoo Jonghyuk’s name wasn’t on the list . The main character
was the main character . Special conditions must be met before he was
unlocked .
In addition, people who weren’t characters like Han Sooyoung, Yoo Sangah
and Lee Gilyoung weren’t on the list .
It didn’t matter . They weren’t the people I needed right now . I scrolled for
a bit and finally found the person I wanted .
There he was . Why did I forget that he was also a ‘character . ’ I didn’t
hesitate to put him in the fourth bookmark .
[Activation Time: 30 minutes]
[Your understanding of the character is significant . You can select some of

his skills to import . ]
I chose a skill . The next moment, a silver storm emerged around my body .
I felt the courage of a wolf nestle in my body .
Damn, I felt like a fool . What had I been trying to learn so far? I wasn’t a
regressor or a returnee .
[The character ‘Prince Lycaon of the Imyuntar’ has been registered on

bookmark 4 . ]
[The number four bookmark has been activated . ]
I was a ‘reader . ’
[Way of the Wind Lv . 8 has been activated . ]
And this was the way I fought .
TL: I have some chapters stockpiled but release rate is currently unknown
due to my holiday in Vietnam approaching . I will still be releasing chapters
and the release rate will go up once I get back .
Chapter 88
As I felt the refreshing wind wrap around my body, I recalled the sentences
that appeared in Ways of Survival .
Han Sooyoung was summoning avatars when she noticed the skill I was
going to use .
“What? I thought you didn’t learn this?”
“Step back . ”
Way of the Wind .
「 There is a gale in the right hand and a storm in the left hand . The Way of
the Wind will be opened when the straight lines and the curves meet . 」
The sentence that I couldn’t understand became a reality the moment I felt
wind at my toes .
Myung Ilsang’s fist suddenly approached my nose .
The attack that should’ve hit was meaningless . The overwhelming power of
this skill filled in my lacking stats . This was the secret technique of the
Imyuntar .
Myung Ilsang’s eyes shone .
“…Huh? You sped up?”
I didn’t answer as I focused on enlightenment . From now on, it was a fight

against time . The remaining time for Bookmark was 30 minutes .
“Aha, I understand . Is it the skill of those wolves?” Myung Ilsang laughed at
me . “Did you receive a great enlightenment that allowed you to use this
shitty skill?”
“…”
“Do you know? I killed the king of those guys with my own hands . ”
Of course I knew . I remembered the creatures of Chronos who died .
Prince Lycaon of the Imyuntar, Parasite Queen Antinus…
The fate of those who survived their destroyed world was to be used in the
scenarios unfolding on another planet . I would be in the same situation as
them if Earth was destroyed .
A Medium Black Fire Cannon shot from Myung Ilsang’s right hand .
「 One wind will meet another wind to form ying and yang . Once again, one
wind will meet another wind to form the principles of negative and positive .
」
I used all my imagination to put these words into images .
Hot and cold wind swirled in front of me and the direction of the wind
started to twist .
The black fire was deflected once it hit the wind and energy spread in every
directions .
All ether attacks were propagated through a medium . If the root of the
medium was dispersed, the attack would have no choice but to go back .
Myung Ilsang looked surprised . “…Pretty good . You must have some
talent?”
Myung Ilsang once against started to flee .
[The character ‘Myung Ilsang’ has used Blink Lv . 4 . ]

It was another Blink . However, it wasn’t hard for me to pursue him . Once I
closed my eyes and concentrated on the wind, I could read everything near
me .
I ran along the street at a speed that matched Yoo Jonghyuk’s Red Phoenix
Shunpo and found Myung Ilsang . He was grabbing people randomly and
asking them questions .
I kicked off the steel frame of a building and flew towards Myung Ilsang . It
was a blow that would crush bone but he stood up .
[The twenty-fourth seal of the returnee ‘Myung Ilsang’ has been released . ]
His next seal was released by a hair’s breadth .
“…It was ticklish?”
Myung Ilsang spoke in a playful manner . He believed that he would win

anyway . His wounds were healed by the seal being released and as time
went by, more of my magic power was being consumed .
“Hahaha, try to stop me!”
In fact, I couldn’t kill him if I used Way of the Wind as a buff skill . If this
alone could defeat the Disaster of Questions, Chronos wouldn’t have
perished in the first place .
I had to do ‘it . ’ The problem was… someone needed to buy time for me to
use this technique .
…Huh? Something suddenly fell from the sky diagonal to me . It looked like
a descending hawk as it pierced through the air towards Myung Ilsang .
There was a terrible explosion and a small crater appeared . A familiar

person was seen where Myung Ilsang was lying on the ground . I looked at
the man with a wide mouth and muttered, “…Yoo Jonghyuk?”
Didn’t this bastard say he would take two days to recover? I looked at the
approaching Yoo Jonghyuk and reflexively stepped back . Surely he wasn’t
planning to hit me right now?
However, Yoo Jonghyuk stopped a few steps in front of me and turned around
.
“Get started . ” Yoo Jonghyuk stood before me as if he knew what I was

trying to do . “I’ll block him . ”
Han Sooyoung muttered on my behalf from where she was lying nearby .
“Ha, shit . As expected from the protagonist…”
But unlike her words, Yoo Jonghyuk appeared to be in a dangerous state .

His body was still unsteady and the blood vessels on his body were still
bulging .
Meanwhile, Myung Ilsang stood up from the crater, laughing while coughing
up blood .
“Ah, it is a bit annoying…”
He wasn’t badly damaged despite the impact . It was unbelievable that he

was on the weak side of the ‘returnees’ who would appear .
Myung Ilsang ran forward and Yoo Jonghyuk met him .
Then I invoked Way of the Wind .
「 Four winds meet and form a defense . Then another four winds are added,
making it the Eight Trigrams . Therefore, wind is everywhere yet exists
nowhere . ’ 」
It was my turn to use the verse that gave Lycaon enlightenment . The
mysterious air wall in the shape of an octagon started to swirl .
It was a small dome of space . The tight seal choked me .
From now on, it was a fight against time . Yoo Jonghyuk flew back from a
blow while Myung Ilsang’s expression hardened . He finally realized that
this wasn’t a game .
“What…?!”
The next moment, all the air in the dome was removed . My ears became
blocked and all sound disappeared . The wind blew terribly but the dome
was as calm as the eye of a storm .
Myung Ilsang opened his mouth .
“…!”
“…?”
He moved his mouth several times but his voice wasn’t heard . Sound
wasn’t possible because there was no medium .
He was in a complete vacuum . Due to the difference in air pressure, the air
in my lungs momentarily escaped . I quickly sucked it back in .
Outside the dome, Han Sooyoung was shouting something .

activated!]
「 What is this? 」
I could hear Myung Ilsang’s thoughts .
「 Why don’t I have a voice? Magic? 」
Myung Ilsang was shouting with confusion . It was natural . All returnees
had a penalty . This was especially true for returnees who could quickly
recover their original strength under certain conditions .
[The penalty of the Disaster of Questions is activated . ]
[The power of the returnee ‘Myung Ilsang’ has been weakened . ]
[The twenty-fourth seal of the returnee ‘Myung Ilsang’ has been locked . ]
「 Uwaaah, no! 」
They had the condition of being ‘weakened’ as easily as they were

‘strengthened . ’
[The twenty-third seal of the returnee ‘Myung Ilsang’ has been locked . ]
Why did the Disaster of Questions keep asking questions? It was simple .
His abilities would weaken if he didn’t ask questions .
「 Shit! Release this! Quickly release it! 」
His fist hit the wall of air many times but the wall didn’t break easily . In a
space without a medium, the black flames didn’t burn .
[The twenty-second seal of the returnee ‘Myung Ilsang’ has been locked . ]
A vacuum prison that could be made using Way of the Wind . This was the
optimum strategy against the Disaster of Questions that I knew .
「 Uwaaaaah! 」
Myung Ilsang belatedly rushed towards me . He thought that the vacuum

prison would be broken if I died but it wasn’t the case . This was a place that
I made .
I used Way of the Wind to avoid his attack and quickly reduced the area of
the prison .
Once the wall shrank, I made a narrow passage and escaped outside the
dome with Yoo Jonghyuk . Now Myung Ilsang was the only one left inside
the dome .
「 …You jerk! 」
A returnee wasn’t a returnee for nothing . The dome cracked a little bit under
his power . I raised my hand and the wind filled in the weak spot . Then the
size of the dome started to shrink rapidly .
Blood flowed from my nose due to my excessive concentration . My ultimate
goal was to limit the vacuum prison to his body .
However, it wasn’t easy to control . Shit, Yoo Jonghyuk had managed it

easily . Why was this so difficult?
“Don’t try to control it . You must lead the wind . ” Yoo Jonghyuk’s voice
was heard .
At that moment, I received enlightenment . Maybe it was my mistake to make

a ‘wall . ’ The important thing was to remove the medium around his body .
「 U-Uwaaah, uwaaaaah! I’m choking! 」
Myung Ilsang frantically scratched at his neck, causing himself to bleed .
“…Pretty good . Although you still aren’t very talented . ” Yoo Jonghyuk’s
voice was heard again .
Then Myung Ilsang attempted his last hurrah .
[The character ‘Myung Ilsang’ has used Great Black Fire Cannon Lv . 3 . ]
Myung Ilsang’s right arm was surrounded by dark flames . To my surprise,

the great flames shot through the dome of wind .
I fell down while protecting Yoo Jonghyuk’s body . A dull impact filled my
head . Myung Ilsang seemed to be squeezing out his remaining magic power
as the black fire cannon continued .
But the wind wasn’t still . Once the black fire cannon was fired through the
dome, wind instantly filled up the spot again .
The last hurrah didn’t change anything . The problem was that people were
dying from the black flames .
Yoo Jonghyuk saw my face and said, “Kim Dokja, don’t think about it . They
wouldn’t care if you died . ”
“There are people like that . ’
But not everyone was like that . I got up and confronted the black flames .
The black flames were scattered and twisted by the power of the strongly
rotating dome . A terrible pain followed . It was because I intercepted the
majority of the black flames .
The black flames burned mu skin and the sensation in my bones faded little
by little .
I could do it . He wasn’t strong right now . At this moment, I reached an

area beyond my limits . As my senses became faint, my body was like the
wind .
[A constellation who loves effort enjoys your pain . ]
[A touch of talent sleeping in your soul has blossomed . ]
I controlled the vacuum prison with my left hand while moving the wind with
my right hand to dissipate the energy of the black flames . In a complete
trance, I tasted new heights in Way of the Wind . The wind at my fingertips
was creating a landscape I had never known before .
[The thickness of the exclusive skill ‘Fourth Wall’ has temporarily thinned . ]
It was a strange feeling . This was how the ‘characters’ saw the world .
No matter how hard I read the text, I didn’t know what to feel . I felt that a
part of the narrative that was felt through the pages touching my fingertip,
which I could never full reach, was now completely understood .
Reading was different from understanding . Maybe I still didn’t understand

one percentage of this world yet .
Soon afterwards, I felt the power of Myung Ilsang’s black flames weaken .
「 Shit! Scum! Die! Diee!! 」

The momentum of the black flames was rapidly declining . In addition, my
magic power was still full .
It was a strange feeling . Even if I was in a trance, how could I have this
much magic power left?
Behind me, Yoo Jonghyuk said, “…I will kill you . ”
…Somehow I had absorbed Yoo Jonghyuk’s magic power .
Then after a while, Myung Ilsang’s attacks ceased .
[All seals of the returnee ‘Myung Ilsang’ have been locked . ]
Yoo Jonghyuk and I looked at each other .
[The exclusive skill ‘Way of the Wind Lv . 8’ has been released . ]
The fear-stricken Myung Ilsang stared at us .
“C-Cough, cough…!”
I threw Unbroken Faith towards the man who was gasping for air and trying
to run away .
“Kuheeok!”
He fell down with the blade in his back . He wouldn’t be able to escape with
Blink anymore . I ran over and grabbed his neck .
“…Hah, it is really frustrating not being able to speak . Have your questions
finished?”
“Keeeok…”
“I will kill you if you ask me a question right now . Don’t ask anything . ”
Returnees . The most arrogant and brutal existences in Ways of Survival .

Among the returnees, Myung Ilsang was one of the worst .
“Now I don’t want to hear one sound from you . ”
Peeok! Peeeok-!
“Kuaaack!”
Myung Ilsang looked up at me like it was unfair . I hit him again and again
until that fear was completely crushed . The beaten up Myung Ilsang barely
managed to say, “I-It can’t be like this…”
I looked at this guy and remembered when he was a warrior .
「 “I-I am a warrior? I am a real warrior? Really?” 」
The 17 year old high school student, Myung Ilsang . The innocent boy who
was chosen as a warrior to save the world and fell onto Chronos .
He obviously didn’t want to become like this . He didn’t want to be a

murderer that wiped out life on a continent . But he did so .
“It is you who chose to become a disaster . ”
Now he couldn’t change that fact .
[Your understanding of the character ‘Myung Ilsang’ has increased . ]
Myung Ilsang’s face distorted . “I, obviously, p-protagonist, this, world…”
The man who wanted to become a protagonist but failed in the end . The real
protagonist soon approached and slammed a blade into his head .
I looked into the eyes of the man killed by Yoo Jonghyuk . It was a futile
death for the disaster that destroyed a world .
[You have won against a ‘returnee’ for the first time in the scenario!]
[Contributor: Kim Dokja, Yoo Jonghyuk]

[A new item will be added to your story . ]
[The narrative ‘Person who Opposes the Miracle’ has been added . ]
[You have obtained the possibility of a new stigma . ]

Chapter 89
I looked at the system messages that appeared after Myung Ilsang’s death .
He left this world with just a few lines of messages .
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is satisfied . ]
[The constellation ‘Secretive Plotter’ nods with slight discontent . ]
[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is greatly pleased with your

story]
[Someone has recommended your scenario to the Star Stream . ]
I got up and slowly looked around .
Gangdong-gu was ruined . The disaster had only briefly passed but the
ground was destroyed and the tall buildings collapsed .
On the road lit by the glow of the sunset, people covered with black dust
crawled out . They were all people who ran here to obtain items . People
who wanted to be the protagonist but had to remain as ‘characters . ’
Some people held their injuries while others wiped their tears . I could also
see people bowing down to me . However, most people were lying on the
ground as cold bodies .
I had read all of Ways of Survival . I understood the settings, the meaning of
the explanations and finally thought that I had figured out the author’s
intentions . But in Ways of Survival, there were no sentences describing these
deaths .
I turned and saw Yoo Jonghyuk watching the same scene as me . Perhaps
Yoo Jonghyuk had seen this scene alone many times .
“Yoo Jonghyuk . ” He turned to look at me . I rolled the words around the tip
of my tongue for a bit before shutting my mouth . “…It is nothing . ”
The scenarios would continue in the future and I would see this moment many
times . I would encounter scenes that weren’t expressed in the text several
times .
Then a translucent window appeared in front of me and I heard an

unexpected message .
[The dokkaebi ‘Dokgak’ has invited you to his channel . ]
…Who was inviting me to a channel? I was confused for a moment but

decided to ignore it . Then the message flashed again .
[The dokkaebi ‘Dokgak’ has invited you to his channel . ]
I looked up at the air and saw one dokkaebi looking down at this side . It
was a one-legged dokkaebi with an unpleasant smile . Bihyung was behind
him with a terrible expression and looked between us . There was a gap
even among dokkaebis of the same rank .
…Yes, I had a rough idea of this situation . I took a deep breath and
deliberately spoke in a loud voice, “What? You won’t give me the rewards?”
Dokgak’s eyebrows twitched at my words . However, his mouth was still

relaxed .
[Oh, of course . I’m sorry . I made a mistake . ]
Dokgak was a scary dokkaebi . He wasn’t silly like Bihyung but had a
different constitution from the intermediate dokkaebis . Not just anyone
could be a streamer of a major channel .
[The sub-scenario – SSS-grade Hunt has ended . ]

[The compensation settlement will begin . ]
I felt better when I received a huge number of coins . This scenario gave me
50,000 coins in one go . It was a great scenario .
Given the fact that sub scenarios were formed at the discretion of the
dokkaebi, most of these coins would come from Dokgak’s pocket . I thought
his stomach would hurt but Dokgak was smiling softly .
[It is a great pleasure to see interesting stories . How can I not be amused?]
He muttered like he read my mind . Well, he had a big channel in Tokyo

Dome so this level of coins being bled wouldn’t matter .
Why did he leave Japan now? Chances were high that great players like Oda
Nobunaga or Miyamoto Musashi would still be active . Yes… was he full
because the incarnations in his house were so busy?
“Then give me the extra compensation quickly . Is this all?”
[Ah, of course . I should naturally give it to you . You are the one who made
this scenario interesting . ]
I somewhat became angry at his sarcastic tone . If it wasn’t for this bastard,
the Disaster of Questions would’ve been a lot easier . Bihyung glanced at me
from behind and communicated with me .
–Hey… you know .
However, Dokgak interrupted Bihyung before his words could be conveyed .
[Bihyung, prepare the compensation . ]
Bihyung made a surprised and angry sound .
[Huh?]
[Prepare for compensation . Do I have to tell you twice?]
Look at this? Bihyung hesitated before opening his mouth again . [You are
currently in charge of the sub scenario…]
[How interesting Bihyung . You dare act like this in front of the
incarnations?]
A fierce aura started to crush Bihyung’s body . The power of the dokkaebi
depended on the size of the channel .
[It seems to be true that the size of your channel has grown lately . ]
Bihyung shrank back as Dokgak kept talking .
[N-No! It is a misunderstanding!]
[You do know that the sixth scenario involves Korea and Japan together?
Have you already forgotten?]
[I-I’m really sorry . I’ll prepare it right away!]
[Get started right away . ]
[Yes!]
I didn’t feel good because Bihyung was the one managing my channel To be
honest, Bihyung and Dokgak’s relationship seemed similar to how Song
Minwoo bothered me during high school .
[Additional compensation settlement will begin . ]
[You have acquired Parasite Species’ Benefactor as a basic reward . ]
[An additional selection reward exists . ]
[You are the largest contributor to this scenario . ]
[You have the first choice of additional compensation . ]

I saw a translucent catalogue appear in front of me . Once again, it was quite
useful to catch a disaster .
[Infinite Dimension Space Coat] – SSS-grade .
[Dark Fire Half-Gloves] – SSS-grade .
[Sylphid’s Jump Boots] – SSS-grade .
Triple S-grade compensation items . I quickly looked at the options of the

items .
The Infinite Dimension Space Coat had a special option of a ‘inside pocket
space’ that allowed him to carry many things .
Dark Fire Half-Gloves greatly amplified skills with the dark and fire
attributes .
Finally, Sylphid’s Jump Boots allowed me to use the ‘jump’ effect three
times a day .
They weren’t star relics but it was enough to go to the 10th scenario . People
might say, ‘It is SSS-grade but it is only to the 10th scenario?’ But the world
of Ways of Survival was originally like this .
The item grade inflation was substantial in the world of Ways of Survival .
The difference in performance of the items obtained in the early stages to the
middle stages was huge, despite having the same grade .
Of course, it wasn’t necessary to throw away SSS-grade items now but

special materials would be needed to transcend equipment .
This was why it was good to have star relics . Unlike other items, star relics
didn’t need transcendence . Once scenarios opened, the star relics would
recover their inherent power that was beyond the constraints of probability .
[…Please choose a reward . ] Bihyung told me with a grouchy expression .

He was exhausted by the harassment .
At this moment, I heard Bihyung through the dokkaebi communication .
–Personally, I recommend the Infinite Dimension Space Coat . There is one

more hidden option . It is easier to transcend later .
He was working as my manager . The quick-witted Dokgak was staring at

Bihyung .
[Bihyung?]
[…Yes!]
[You must explain the items to the constellations . Have you forgotten?]
[I-I understand!]
Bihyung quickly started to explain the items to the constellations of Seoul

Dome . I used this break to talk to Yoo Jonghyuk . “Yoo Jonghyuk, what are
you going to choose?”
I had first choice but I decided to give it to Yoo Jonghyuk since I received his
help .
…Of course, this was if Yoo Jonghyuk didn’t hit me into the ground .
“Yoo Jonghyuk?”
He didn’t answer . He was just staring at me .
“Did you pass out again?”
I waved my hand in front of his eyes several times but his pupils didn’t
change .
[The character Yoo Jonghyuk is currently using Recovery Hibernation Lv . 3 .

]
…Indeed, it was abnormal for him to move with that body . His body must
be half broken to be able to use Recovery Hiberation . I couldn’t just pick so
I left a message with Midday Tryst . Han Sooyoung watched by my side and
interrupted, “…Perhaps I should choose instead?”
“Only if you want to be hit by Yoo Jonghyuk later . ”
Han Sooyoung became silent in an instant . I spoke to Bihyung, “I will

choose Infinite Dimension Space Coat . ”
However, the answer didn’t come from Bihyung . Dokgak nodded and turned
off the catalogue with a flick of his fingers .
[You have picked a good item . Then let’s go the payment area . ]
Payment area?
[The additional compensation can’t be paid here . ]
Look at this .
“Where are you going to take me?”
[I’ll take you to my ‘Dokkaebi Official Post’ . ]
The Dokkaebi Official Post . (Official post in Korean also means a horsehair
cap worn by officials)
In folk tales, it was a type of clothing but here it was different . It was a
‘room’ that all dokkaebis had . It was a room that hid their true colours .
“That is a problem . Just give it to me here . ”
It was their unique space . I didn’t know what to expect . As far as I knew,
there was no procedure regarding moving to a Dokkaebi’s Official Post in
order to receive additional compensation .
It was obviously this guy’s suggestion to go to his official post . Bihyung

was watching me anxiously from next to him . I watched Dokgak with
narrowed eyes .
[Hrmm… do you want me to cancel the additional compensation?”
“Try it . ”
The scenario’s compensation was a fixed rule of the Star Stream . Even a
sub-scenario made with a dokkaebi’s discretion couldn’t take back an item
that was given after the scenario was over .
A smile flashed on Dokgak’s face .
[How interesting . ]
–This isn’t a good idea .
The dokkaebi communication .
As Dokgak opened his mouth, two voices were heard .
[Kim Dokja . I’ve heard your story . You are so famous that the constellations
of the lands beyond the peninsula know about you . ]
–I know about your contract with Dokkaebi Bihyung . But among the
dokkaebis, it is possible to ‘transfer incarnations . ’
[I’ve heard that you act proudly in front of dokkaebis and today I have
discovered that the rumour isn’t false . ]
–I will speak bluntly . Come to my channel . I am going to expand my

channel to the Korean Peninsula . I will be happy to meet your desired items
and conditions .
Interesting . He made me a scouting proposal in this manner . The

suggestion from Dokgak could be seen as moving from a team in the Asian
League to a top team from La Liga .
It was an attractive offer . The problem was… the transfer . I knew this guy
called ‘Dokgak . ’
“I might look like this but I’m actually really scared . I’m trembling while
talking to you like this . So give me the item quickly . ”
Dokgak’s expression hardened at my words .
[How interesting . You are humble . ]
–You are too arrogant . You will be humbled one day .
“…What does that mean?”
–Bihyung’s channel will soon disappear .
A laugh emerged from Dokgak’s mouth .
[Then it can’t be helped . I originally wanted to announce this after paying the
‘compensation’ but I’m sorry . ]
…An announcement? What announcement?
Dokgak looked up at the sky . He looked at the constellations emitting light

and slowly opened his mouth . His voice seemed to echo in all of Seoul .
[I have regrettable news for the constellations who have watched the
scenario with interest so far . ]
The low-grade dokkaebis quickly withdrew from Bihyung’s vicinity .

Bihyung made a bewildered expression . It wasn’t good whenever the
dokkaebis acted like this .
[Unfortunately, among the channels operating in Seoul Dome, there is a

channel that has been illegally manipulating the scenarios . ]
[Many constellations are paying attention to ‘Dokgak’s words . ’]
[It is the #BI-7623 channel of Dokkaebi Bihyung . As a result of a survey, the

low-grade dokkaebis in Seoul Dome have concluded that ‘probability’ has
been infringed due to excessive channel scenario manipulation . ]
…Wait, what?
[On behalf of the low-grade dokkaebis of Seoul Dome, I am formally asking

the Bureau to determine the ‘probability conformity’ of this channel . ]
Chapter 90
Han Sooyoung asked with a dumbfounded expression .
“What? What does this mean? Why did he suddenly mention the
probability?”
“He is arguing needlessly . ”
“Arguing? Why?”
Why? Was it because I rejected his offer? Dokgak floated in the sky and
reported to the Bureau .
The probability judgement…
I didn’t think it would be used in this way . I expected the dokkaebis of other
big channels to start a fight but I didn’t expect it to be like this .
Bihyung’s face turned red and he was tearful as he looked between me and
Dokgak . It looked like tears would burst out as soon as he was touched .
–W-What? What do I do now?
–Tell me honestly . Did he find out about our contract?
Bihyung shook his head .
–Did he notice you opening the Dokkaebi Bag?
–T-That can’t be .
–Really?
–P-Probably…
–Well, don’t panic yet . Even if that is the case, it isn’t something that is
worth asking for a ‘probability conformity request . ’ In the first place, it isn’t
a violation of regulations .
It was true . There was no precedent in which an incarnation made a ‘stream

contract’ or could use the ‘dokkaebi bag’, so it wasn’t a direct violation of
Star Stream’s regulations .
Bihyung belatedly nodded with relief .
–Y-Yes . I understand .
Seeing this childlike Bihyung, I didn’t know if he was the dokkaebi or if I

was . I looked at Dokgak and the low-grade dokkaebis again .
[The #BI-7623 channel manipulation has been reported . ]
[The Bureau is currently discussing this issue . ]
If I was right, the probability request would eventually be cancelled .

Although the story would be different if Dokgak had ‘evidence’ for this…
He was hiding information and I had no way to figure out what it was . Then
there was only one way left .
“Hey, can you stop stalling and quickly give me my reward? Don’t you see
that the constellations are becoming bored?”
[That is a problem . This is more important than the compensation payout . ]
–Have you changed your mind? If you agree with my proposal, I will get rid
of all of this for you .
I looked up at Dokgak . Yes, let’s try a frontal confrontation .
“What are your concerns? Let me look . How is the channel I belong to
illegally manipulating the scenario? Is there any evidence?”
I would find out what his evidence was if he had it . If he was bluffing, the
situation would end immediately .
Dokgak smiled like he had been waiting .
[Do you really want to hear it? You will regret it . ]
“Tell me . ”
[This issue involves you, Kim Dokja . ]
“…Me?”
At this moment, I had a thought .
Was it because I used future information from the text? But due to the
filtering, this information shouldn’t have spread to the constellations or the
dokkaebis . Otherwise I would’ve already been caught in a probability
storm…
[Do you see the screen?]
A huge screen appeared in the air . The screen showed videos of my recent
battles . The first screen showed my conflict with Poisoner Lee Seolhwa .
[This is proof .
“…What is the proof?”
The screen just showed that I didn’t kill Lee Seolhwa . Dokgak changed the
screen .
[This is also proof . ]
The second screen showed me watching the battle between Lycaon and
Antinus . What was this…
[This is the third proof . ]

On the third screen, I was attacking the Disaster of Questions, Myung Ilsang .
It was a scene where Myung Ilsang continuously released his seals .
Suddenly, my stomach felt pained .
[What do these screens have in common?]
I realized it at this moment . This guy wasn’t talking to me right now .
[The constellations looking at the screens, do you have any idea?]
Everyone in the area became quiet .
[The fight against the Poisoner, the fight against Antinus and the fight against
the Disaster of Questions . There is one thing these three fights have in
common . ]
Then the screen kept changing .
[He actually had a chance to kill the Poisoner and stop the disaster . ]
His finger pointed to the Poisoner .
[He could stop the disaster by killing Antinus . ]
Then he pointed to Antinus .
[He could’ve stopped the Disaster of Questions before the seals were
released . ]
He pointed to Myung Ilsang then he pointed towards me .
[But he ‘deliberately’ didn’t do it . ]
“Wait! You are now…!”
Now I noticed what Dokgak was trying to do . Goosebumps covered my

entire body .
I see . This was what the dokkaebi was planning .

[Constellations . Incarnation Kim Dokja colluded with the channel’s
streamer, ‘Bihyung . ’ He deliberately concealed his strength and
manipulated the development of the scenario . He made the scenarios harder
for malicious purposes . ]
Then the final screen appeared . It showed me using Way of the Wind to stop
Myung Ilsang .
[He did this to ‘direct’ the last catharsis . ]
This bastard, he didn’t intend to ask for the ‘probability conformity request’
from the beginning .
Dokgak…
This was his real purpose .
[It is just to rip off coins from you . ]
It was the end of Bihyung’s channel .
[Some constellations are silent . ]
The evidence that Dokgak exposed didn’t violate the terms of the
‘probability conformity judgment . ’ Dokkaebis controlling incarnations to
make a scenario interesting wasn’t uncommon .
The problem was the constellations who hated it . The moment they thought I
wasn’t serious about the scenario, the constellations would lose interest .
It was like alienating them from the play . The moment the fourth wall
between the audience and the character collapsed, the audience would cool
off straight away .
This was what Dokgak aimed for .
[The constellation Bald General of Justice’s mouth is gaping open . ]
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is chuckling . ]

[The constellation ‘Secretive Plotter’ shrugs like it is fine . ]
Some constellations were astonished, some constellations had no idea and

some constellations were silent .
The problem was the other constellations .
[Some constellations have left the channel . ]
[The constellations questioning the fairness of the channel has left the channel
.]
[Some constellations are requesting coin refunds from the channel . ]
The constellations left and Bihyung’s channel started to shrink .
[The size of the channel is reduced . ]
The messages continuously popped up . Bihyung’s pale body was becoming

smaller . His horns were shrinking .
I eventually sighed . “The channel is dead . ”
There was only one way left . I looked at the dwindling number of
constellations and spoke to Dokgak .
“I understand so give me the compensation when you are done talking . I will
accept your offer . ”
Dokgak’s lips curved upwards .
–You are smart .
Bihyung’s eyes grew wider with disbelief .
[Y-You…!]
“Don’t look at me like that . It can’t be helped . ” I shrugged while speaking

in a loud voice .
BIhyung’s lips trembled from the betrayal . This child was scared .
–Bihyung, do you trust me?
–What…
–Trust me this once . Aren’t you already ruined?
I finished the communication and spoke to Dokgak .
“Start moving . ”
[Good . Then let’s have a sweet rewards time . ]
Dokgak flicked his fingers and the surrounding landscape disappeared . We

reappeared in a room reminiscent of a luxury hotel suite .
…This was his ‘official post’? I looked around a bit nervously . Low tables
and chairs suitable for a dokkaebi were placed over luxurious rugs . There
was a wide variety of alcohol on one side . Later I realized that it was a
suitable setting for a dokkaebi who liked to drink .
I finished looking around and approached the window . The landscape

outside was…
Oh my god . A darkness with no end filled my vision .
Glittering stars flowed in the darkness of the grand universe . It was a superb
vision of the grand universe like endless jewels . The constellations repeated
their orbits and rotations, each one part of the huge galaxy .
It was funny that at his moment, I was purely impressed . This was the Star
Stream . It was the flow of the great stars that governed all scenarios .
Every story began here .
“It is great . ” I looked back and saw Dokgak standing there . “Sometimes I
just stare blankly at this landscape . I never get tired of this sight . ”
“You are now…”

“Ah, are you surprised? This is my ‘real’ voice . ”
It was the first time I heard the dokkaebi’s voice . Previously it was always
heard through a broadcast . In other words, the sight before me was
Dokgak’s real ‘body . ’ Dokgak’s eyes shone .
“What are you thinking about?” I asked .
“What do you think? Ah, do you think I’ll kill you?” He burst out laughing .
“You know that is impossible . ”
“I’m not crazy enough to fight against a dokkaebi either . ”
“I like it . Then let’s start the contract . ”
Dokgak flicked his fingers and a dokkaebi with a contract appeared before
him . It was Bihyung . He was tied up by the system and stared at me with
reproachful eyes .
“I brought Bihyung as a notary . In any case, you have to break the contract
with him to form a contract with me . The cost of the destruction will be
covered by Bihyung . ”
I was a bit surprised . This guy, he knew about my contract with Bihyung . It
meant he knew from the beginning that I was a good person to attract the ‘find
an incarnation’ group .
I pretended to be calm . “Do as you like . I don’t care . ”
“It is good that the story is fast . Would you like to check the contract? It is
also my first time making such a contract . ”
I read the contract . Needless to say, the contract was completely full of
adverse conditions for me . Donations would be distributed 5:5 . There
were also some conditions that bound my freedom . Even now, I was the
‘gap’ instead of the ‘eul . ’
Dokgak laughed . “How about it? This is the industry average but I can make
some adjustments . ”
It sounded like the industry average . Bihyung also tried a similar contract in
the beginning .
I nodded and said, “Well, it isn’t bad . But before I sign the contract, I have a
suggestion . ”
“Suggestion? What is it?”
“Isn’t it a shame if I’m the only one moving channels? Surely you won’t be
satisfied with just one thing? There are some strong constellations in my
channel . ”
“Hoh? Who are they?”
“Prisoner of the Golden Headband, Abyssal Black Flame Dragon, Demon-

like Judge of Fire…”
Dokgak looked surprise at each modifier .
“Prisoner of the Golden Headband? I didn’t think you would have such
constellations… Bihyung, you are quite good . ”
Bihyung hissed through his gag .
I continued speaking . This was the most important part .
“Honestly, I don’t want to leave these constellations behind in this channel .

Therefore, I want you to build a bridge so that the constellations can move
channels with me . ”
Chapter 91
[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ will judge your sincerity . ]
[The constellation ‘Secretive Plotter’ is somewhat annoyed . ]
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is actively giving off

annoyance . ]
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ asks if you really want
to move channels . ]
Dokgak smiled like he was interested .
“A bridge?”
“Connect your channel to me . ”
“Then isn’t it like a duplicated connection?”
“It doesn’t matter . You will be able to move channels through me without
having to struggle with the constellations . ”
“Hrmm . That’s true . Very interesting . ”
“There is also something I’m curious about . ”
“Curious about?”
“What types of constellations are in the channel I will contract with? I’m just
wondering what a big channel looks like since I’ve only been in a small
channel like this . I would like to see it in advance . Is it okay?”
I deliberately spoke towards Bihyung . Bihyung’s expression became hurt in
real time . A smile of satisfactory appeared on Dokgak’s face .
“Bihyung, you signed with a really good incarnation . I really think so . ”
Dokgak’s hands moved through the air and he started to manipulate the
system .
“Good . Then let’s show you the air of a big city . ”
The next moment, it felt like a new cord was stuck in my body . There was a
definite connection that seemed to lead somewhere .
I slowly blinked and felt countless gazes on me . One, two, three… all the
hairs on my body rose . It was quite different from Bihyung’s channel . I
could feel their presences just from their eyes .
Amazing . This was the channel of a dokkaebi who dominated Tokyo Dome?
“How is it? There is a new league for you to play in . ”
It seemed that there weren’t just Japanese constellations . Did this jerk had
fixed subscriptions on other continents or worlds? If I worked in such a
place, how many coins could I get at once? To be honest, I couldn’t even
guess .
I murmured, “Great . Isn’t this really big?”
“Then the contract…”
“Before that, I want to say hello for a moment . Is that okay?”
“…Please do so . ”
Dokgak made a disgruntled expression but he eventually allowed it . I

started talking with my eyes closed . “Constellations of Tokyo Dome . Can
you hear me?”
[Some of the constellations who hate the Korean peninsula are looking at you
.]
“I’m sure that some of you have heard my story . I am Kim Dokja, the one
who smashed the Absolute Throne and became the king of a kingless world .
Please note that I have no sponsor… um, well . That’s correct . I hope to get
along with you in the future . ”
[The constellations of Tokyo Dome are listening to you . ]
I only gave a brief introduction and some constellations were already starting
to approach me indirectly .
Good . The start wasn’t bad?
“By the way . As a memorial to my channel, I will do a small event . I mean,

a joint event between South Korea and Japan… If you are curious, please
connect to #BI-7623 right now . I will draw tickets for the early
constellations and give coins―”
Then the channel link was disconnected . I opened my eyes and saw Dokgak
staring at me as he asked, “What the hell are you doing now?”
“What? It is an event . ”
“What are you thinking? Do you want to die? The constellations in my

channel don’t play in such shallow waters…”
I would gladly give him a surprise because he cut me off at the point where
people were feeling curious . Then Dokgak’s body started to slowly change .
“Wait, constellations . Where are you going?”
The flow was changing . Constellations started pouring into Bihyung’s

channel little by little .
[A number of constellations have entered channel #BI-7623 . ]
[The channel level has risen . ]

I smiled widely . “A lot of you came . Thank you . Are you here for the
event?”
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is annoyed at the

appearance of these constellations . ]
[The constellation ‘Maritime War God’ resents the appearance of hostile

constellations . ]
“Wait, don’t fight . I didn’t call you here to fight . ”
[The constellation who likes Murasama is urging you to proceed with the
coin lottery . ]
[Some constellations are asking about the coin event . ]
“Don’t be in a hurry . I’ll do it in a bit . Think about it . Is it so important to

get a coin or two? What is the point if you don’t have incarnations to spend
the coins on? Go slowly, slowly . ”
[Some constellations are looking at you with disgruntled eyes . ]
“You may have heard of this but I’ll tell you again . I am Kim Dokja and I
don’t have a sponsor . I won the war between kings and prevented a disaster
before it began . There are probably few incarnations stronger than me if you
look around the world . There will be none with no sponsor . By the way… it
will be hard to last until the end . ”
Dokgak started to turn pale as he noticed my intentions .
“Wait! You…!”
I laughed at Dokgak . A production? Yes, I would show him what a real

‘production’ was .
“Seoul Dome is now ahead of the fifth scenario . If you are smart, you will
know what that means . Yes, that’s right . There will soon be an event that
you will like . ”
Now there was less than a week until the start of the scenario . Before the
entire disaster scenario started, a special event would be hosted . A banquet
for all the constellations in the Star Stream . Soon, the second Sponsor
Selection would start .
I continued speaking . “In celebration, I would like to do a surprise event . If

the number of subscriptions to this channel reaches 10,000 on the day of the
Sponsor Selection…”
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is gulping . ]
“I will make one of the constellations in this channel my partner . ”
[The constellation Secretive Plotter is looking at you with interest . ]
“It doesn’t matter what gender, race or world you originated from . It doesn’t
matter if you are strong or weak, famous or not famous . Anything is okay .
What I am looking for is passion . I hope you have the passion to send the end
of this damn story with me . ”
[The constellation ‘Bald General of Justice’ wipes his head . ]
“Whoever is good . I will be waiting for you . 10,000 viewers . Do you

remember? Please convey it to other people properly . ”
“W-Wait a minute! Wait! Just wait!”
Dokgak cried out but it was already too late . There was a wicked voice and
unstoppable channel messages . I was dizzy from the indirect messages that
came from everywhere .
Some time passed .
Cold anger rose on Dokgak’s face . He made a decision and raised his hand
towards me . “Incarnation Kim Dokja . You will die here . ”
Yes, I thought he would react like this . I laughed while pretending to be

calm . “There are currently many constellations watching . Aren’t you afraid
of the storm?”
“Don’t underestimate the master of Tokyo Dome . ”
There was no patience left in Dokgak’s furious face . Damn .
“Do you think I can’t deal with the probabilities caused by killing a bug like
you?”
Dokgak’s fingers moved . It was a gesture like he was flicking away a bug .
Powerful sparks appeared around me . It was the ‘balloon burst’ that was
Dokgak’s specialty . The currents would cause my body to burst like a
balloon . My swollen intestines would scatter as fragments and all the
pieces that made up my body would become dust scattered into the universe .
This was what originally should’ve happened .
“…What is this?”
He tried again . Dokgak flicked his fingers two more times . However, there
was no change . Not long afterwards, even the sparks disappeared .
“T-This is…” The confused Dokgak stared at his fingers . However, he still
didn’t understand . The problem wasn’t his fingers .
There was a chill and a enormous shadow appeared behind me, darkening
my vision .
“Hey . Dokkaebi . ”
A voice was suddenly heard . I instinctively knew . The owner of this voice
was now protecting me . It was natural when thinking about it . One a
dokkaebi who used the system could prevent the use of the system .
“Is it fun to show off your power?” It was the first time I heard Bihyung’s
real voice .
The astonished Dokgak stuttered, “Uh, how did you get Character
Redemption…?”
“Ah, this? Didn’t you just give me a hard time because of your strength?”
Dokgak’s face turned red . Belated rage filled his face . “You are at best a
low-grade dokkaebi… Bihyung! What do you mean by this rudeness?”
“Low-grade? You are also low-grade despite your number of subscribers . ”
“I didn’t get a promotion on purpose . Do you dare anger me, the master of
Tokyo Dome?”
“Tokyo Dome? Good, Tokyo Dome . Are there many good constellations left
there?”
Bihyung moved from behind me towards Dokgak . “By the way, were you
this small?”
Their appearance looked the same but now Bihyung was several times larger
than Dokgak .
Bihyung’s giant shadow proved it . Once again, a dokkaebi’s power

increased with their number of subscribers .
The fear stricken Dokgak staggered back . “H-How…?”
“You were talking very well earlier . What? I was illegally manipulating the
scenario?” A black arm emerged from Bihyung’s shadow and grabbed
Dokgak’s neck, raising him into the air . “The jerk who steals the
incarnations of others… who taught you business ethics?”
“U-Uh . You absolutely won’t be safe if you do this…!”
“What the fuck!” Bihyung’s right arm swelled enormously . “Go to

Andromeda and find your concept!”
The shadow’s fist burst through the shield on the ceiling and Dokgak flew to
the far side of the universe .
He wouldn’t die because he was a dokkaebi but he would be hit hard for a
while . Bihyung let out a breath like he was relieved .
By the way, I nearly died . I sighed with relief and approached Bihyung .
The channel had just grown but Bihyung seemed strange . We looked at each
other and I was met with Bihyung’s confused eyes .
I couldn’t tell if he was laughing or crying . Perhaps this was the expression
that dokkaebis made when they were really happy .
“Do you know what I am seeing right now?”
I didn’t know but I had an idea . It probably wasn’t much different from
what I’m seeing .
[A constellation who likes the Korean peninsula wants to be your sponsor . ]
[A constellation who wants historical reconciliation wants to be your

sponsor . ]
[A constellation who likes to change gender wonders about your heart . ]
[A constellation that enjoys subculture is interested in you . ]
The endless messages started to fill the ears of me and Bihyung . Now the
stage would expand to the world .
Chapter 92
Episode 19 – Singularity (1)
Since it was the first time I came to a dokkaebi’s official post, I looked at
some of the documents on the table while Bihyung managed the constellations
.
[Singularity Trend Report]
…Singularity? The moment I curiously turned a few pages, the documents

disappeared into dust . It seemed to be a database system, not real documents
.
Bihyung looked this way .
-…What are you doing?
–Nothing .
Bihyung saw the powder on the table and looked at me suspiciously . Then he
sighed and opened his mouth .
–Hey, are we okay?
–Why? Are you regretting it now?
–That…you know . The constellations that come out using this method will
quickly leave .
The fallen constellations would return to the Tokyo Dome channel . At that
time, Dokgak’s revenge would begin . But that was for then .
–Besides, you lied before . What the hell are you going to do? What if the
subscriptions really reaches 10,000? It is already at 5,000 .
I shrugged without speaking and Bihyung continued .
–Wasn’t there a condition for you to not choose a sponsor when you signed
the contract with me?How can you say something like this?
–It will work out somehow . You can also break the contract .
–I can’t do that .
–Jerk… I risked my life for you yet you can’t do this?
Bihyung’s expression darkened .
–That…
Indeed, I was a fool to expect anything . I told him, Don’t worry, I have an
idea .
-…Really?
–Yes, so give me my item . Dokgak is gone so shouldn’t you hand me the

item now?
–Ah, that’s right .
Bihyung belatedly manipulated the system . Then after a while, a white coat
descended from the air . The clean design carefully paid attention to fashion
as well as combat function . I took the coat and checked the pocket first .
[The special ‘space’ feature of the Infinite Dimension Space Coat is

activated . ]
The advantage of this coat was that I could store various items in it without
the Inventory skill . It was a good item for me since there were many
troublesome items to carry such as the Ganpyeongui, Dongui Bogam and
Magic Power Stove .
“…By the way, it is white unlike the catalogue photo . ”

[The other colour is out of stock . ]
Out of stock . How many of these items were there?
[Don’t you know? This is a mass production item . ]
I checked the options of the items .
[Item Information]
Name: Infinite Dimension Space Coat ver1 . 1 (made by Mass Production

Maker)
Rating: SSS
Description: A customized coat for returnees . Despite being a mass

produced product, it was mysteriously given a SSS rating . In consideration
of the returnees who can’t activate the attributes window, the additional
‘Subspace’ function can be activated from the inner pocket of the coat . Of
course, the space isn’t wide so use it cautiously .
I looked at it again . Only the subspace could be used but it had a SSS
rating? When considering that the ancient dragon Ignitus’s heart had a SS
grade…
[…Honestly, it is just due to the influence of the maker . He is a powerful

constellation . ]
It made sense . The Mass Production Maker was a famous constellation

among returnees… Even if the rating was a bit off, this was one of the best
items to get early on .
In any case, I received it .
[Then let’s go back . ]

Bihyung flicked his fingers and the surroundings started to change . I blinked
once and returned to ground . Han Sooyoung freaked out and retreated when I
suddenly appeared in thin air .
“Hey! Where the hell did you go?”
“I had to do something for a moment . ”
“…Was it resolved well?” Sometimes Han Sooyoung had a habit of speaking

like this without knowing what happened . Was it a writer’s ego? I just
nodded .
“New clothes? Damn, I’m envious . ” She gazed at the coat I was staring with
envious eyes and then Yoo Jonghyuk, who was still unconscious . She looked
between Yoo Jonghyuk’s black coat and my white coat before opening her
mouth .
“By the way, are you a couple?”
“…It is just a coincidence . It is a common design . ”
[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is delighted for an unknown

reason . ]
[A constellation who likes to change gender has shining eyes . ]
…Come to think of it, there were many unique constellations . Who was the
constellation who liked to change gender? Did this constellation appear in
Ways of Survival? I thought I should look through the novel soon .
[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is controlling the constellation

who likes to change gender . ]
Speaking of which, I decided to look at Yoo Jonghyuk . Fortunately, his

recovery seemed to be going smoothly . His breathing was stable and his
wounds were healing .
“Let’s go quickly . Before this jerk wakes up . ”

Yoo Jonghyuk had fainted with two clenched fists . It wasn’t hard to imagine
what would happen if this guy woke up first .
***
I left Gangdong-gu with Han Sooyoung . Yoo Sangah was being carried by
Han Sooyoung’s avatar . She was still unconscious from exhaustion .
I had gone back to the battlefield where we fought Antinus but couldn’t find
Lycaon . There was no body so he seemed to be alive . I just didn’t know
why he didn’t come to me . He must be severely injured after being struck by
the hatching disaster .
Han Sooyoung looked back at me and asked, “Is it really okay to leave him?”
“It’s fine . ”
“But that is the Poisoner . Can you trust her?”
The unconscious Yoo Jonghyuk was left with Lee Seolhwa .
“The Poisoner originally isn’t a bad person . It is due to the Parasite . ”
In many episodes where she wasn’t infected by the guide, Lee Seolhwa was
called the ‘Doctor’ rather than the ‘Poisoner . ’ Maybe she would be called
that in this regression .
–Take him and go towards Gaebong-dong . In the 5603th military division, a

poor soldier will be waiting for you .
I confirmed Lee Hyunsung’s location using Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint

and decided to accept Yoo Jonghyuk’s advice . I was arrogant to think I
could raise my colleagues with my strength .
I had a limited time and information, even if I was a complete reader .

Therefore, the best trainer for Lee Hyunsung right now wasn’t me, but Yoo
Jonghyuk .
“I’m hungry . Shall we eat that?”

I pointed to a plant growing around a high-rise building .
[The 7th grade plant species ‘Yanaspleta’ is looking at you . ]
Han Sooyoung looked at the huge sunflower’s eyes and cried out with
fright, “…Can we eat that?”
“We have to eat it because there is nothing else . According to Ways of

Survival, it is quite delicious . It is also a child and easy to hunt . ”
“Uh…”
Han Sooyoung made a disgruntled expression and soon started to summon her
avatars . We cut off the stems and tentacles of the plant species . The
yanaspleta was shortly disconnected from its roots and closed its eyes .
Once again, I felt like I had become stronger . Even if it was young, a seventh
grade species was handled so easily .
“Han Sooyoung . Are you going to eat?”
“…I don’t know . ”
“Then I’ll cook . ”
I started cooking the yanaspleta like I had read in Ways of Survival . I

peeled off the hard skin of the stem and sprinkled a bit of herb salt that I got
from a nearby grocery store .
The inside contained pinkish flesh reminiscent of seasonal crab meat . Han
Sooyoung’s eyes shone .
“What the hell is this? It is a plant right?”
“We are eating a salad?”
“Of course not . I’ll burn it . ”

I roughly cut off a branch of the surrounding tree, turned the yanaspleta stalk
into skewers and put it on the Magic Power Stove . I set the stove to a
medium fire but it took a long time to cook because it was a seventh grade
species . I flipped it around a few times and then sprinkled more salt . After
some time, the smell of grilling meat filled the area .
“Hey, can you smell it?”
“Wait, we can’t eat it just yet . ” I stopped her from reaching into the stove
and handed her a teacup that had been warming up on the side . “Drink this
before eating . ”
“What is it?”
“Juice from the boiled stem . It needs to be consumed before eating the
yanaspleta . ”
Han Sooyoung took the cup with a doubtful expression . Then after a while,
her expression became impressed . She drank all the juices and started to cut
the stem .
“Eat slowly . ”
“…This isn’t a joke . You can really cook . ”
“Maybe only in this ruined world . ”
I laughed because she looked like a five year old child stuffing her face with
good food .
[Some constellations who love cooking are curious about your cooking . ]
[Some constellations who like fast progress and violence are complaining . ]
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ says to keep watching

.]
There was one week left until the start of the fifth scenario . The Burning
Hell disaster and Disaster of Questions had been overcome, making the
development smooth .
Yoo Jonghyuk would take the disaster in the west with Lee Hyunsung once he
woke up while the Wanderer King would handle the north . The only thing to
be aware of now was the ‘central disaster . ’
I picked up the yanaspleta juice and looked at the still unconscious Yoo
Sangah . “Yoo Sangah-ssi . ”
Was I mistaken? The unconscious Yoo Sangah obviously flinched .
“I know your mental state right now . Come and eat this . ”
“…”
“If you don’t, I will just eat it . ”
Yoo Sangah didn’t rise . Then I heard a growling sound from her stomach .
“You must be sleeping . Then we will eat this . Ah, too delicious . ”
“…W-Wait a minute!” Yoo Sangah cried out and rose from her spot . As
expected, Yoo Sangah couldn’t just lie down after smelling the food . She
consumed a lot of stamina so it was natural for her to be hungry .
I glanced over at Han Sooyoung, who was still eating . “Hey . You have
eaten a lot so get up . ”
“Why?”
“Do you have to ask?”
“…Che . You make people feel uncomfortable . I understand . ”
Maybe Han Sooyoung knew that Yoo Sangah was already awake . She also
knew that Yoo Sangah wouldn’t move because of Han Sooyoung’s presence .
This girl was really bad .
“I will go around the area once . Don’t eat it all and leave me some .
Understood?” Han Sooyoung grabbed a skewer and disappeared into the
darkness .
Once she completely disappeared, Yoo Sangah slowly approached . The

skewer on top of the stove made a delicious cooking sound . I gave the
skewer to the hesitating Yoo Sangah . Yoo Sangah accepted it and started
biting into it .
Yoo Sangah ate one skewer and barely managed to open her mouth .
“…Delicious . ”
There were tears in her eyes . Anyone who saw her now wouldn’t think she
was that girl wielding the daggers .
“Eat slowly . ”
The two daggers at her waist showed that her appearance during the daytime
wasn’t a dream . It was one month since the destruction began . I felt like
there was a lot of work to do .
Yoo Sangah ate the skewers silently while I also ate while watching her .
The skewers were really delicious . It was as if the taste wasn’t of this
world…
Yoo Sangah watched the flames blazing from the stove and muttered, “…This
is real . ”
“Probably . ”
“Now we can’t go back?”
“Yes, probably . ”
Yoo Sangah’s hands faintly trembled . She killed humans with those hands .
In order to live, her hands had taken away the lives of others .
The hand that had been covered in someone’s blood now covered her eyes .
Her shoulders intermittently shook . It was probably her last pride that no
sobs leaked out .
“It isn’t your fault . ” I didn’t know if my words comforted her or not . I
couldn’t see Yoo Sangah’s heart . Yoo Sangah started to cry . Tears flowed
down her face and the skewer she was eating fell to the ground .
How much more would she cry? Little by little, her sobs died down .
The 7th grade yanaspleta showed a strong sleeping effect when eaten without
taking the juices .
I looked at her for a while before opening my mouth . “It really isn’t your
fault . ”
These words were for Yoo Sangah .
“So…” At the same time, I spoke words not directed towards Yoo Sangah .
“I hope to find out who you are, how about it?”
In the ruined city, the spooky cries of monsters were heard . It seemed like I
was talking to myself . I watched Yoo Sangah while asking, “Are you going
to pretend?”
“…”
“I don’t know why you are watching me but haven’t you been doing it for a
while now?”
The white blade of Unbroken Faith shone in the darkness .
“I won’t hesitate to do anything to reach my purpose . ” I pushed the white

blade towards Yoo Sangah’s throat . “You better open your mouth quickly .
Unless you want your precious incarnation to die . ”
From now on, it was a game of chicken . I waited while gradually pushing
the blade towards her throat . The blade was 1cm away from her throat and
blood started flowing . All of a sudden, Yoo Sangah’s eyes shone .
[The exclusive skill ‘Fourth Wall’ has offset your mental shock . ]
There was a guest of wind and I was thrown away from Yoo Sangah’s body .
There was a menacing presence that made my heart dull . A faint glow
appeared around Yoo Sangah’s body . I looked into Yoo Sangah’s blurry eyes
. Revolving in the pupils, the shadow of a distant nebula was seen . Then a
voice like thunder burst inside my head .
[Insignificant human . ]
I wiped the blood flowing from my mouth and grinned . They finally
appeared . The damn constellations of Olympus .
Chapter 93
In the world of Ways of Survival, the constellation were divided into two
types . One type were the free constellations that didn’t belong anywhere .
The second type were constellations belonging to a particular nebula .
[A trivial human dares to threaten the great stars?]
I swallowed my saliva in front of that furious momentum . There were

several famous nebulae based on the myths of Earth .
There was Asgard from Nordic mythology and Eden from the apocalypse
type mythology . Then there was the equally famous Olympus in front of me .
I told them, “…Pick a form . I’m not a devotee . ”
Yoo Sangah’s expression changed . The constellations that suddenly

descended looked a bit embarrassed but I kept talking .
“The probabilities in the beginning scenarios will never allow access to the
gods of Olympus . Isn’t that right?”
[You…!]
If the probabilities didn’t exist as a balance, the Seoul area would’ve already
been destroyed by the Olympus 12 descending . The ripple effects of the
storm would be huge . Many of the gods of Olympus might look down on it
but they weren’t stupid . I saw the threads of magic power wrapped around
Yoo Sangah’s body .
“It seems that you are currently the only one who can come out, Abandoned
Lover of the Labyrinth . ”
Just like Korea had great constellations, Olympus also had great
constellations . In fact, the majority of Olympus were great constellations .
The Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth . This was the modifier for Ariadne,
the lover of Theseus .
“You represent the lowest possible cost so Olympus must be quite stingy to
send you . ”
{Shut up! You dare!]
The magic threads fluttering around her caused the ground to shake . The
ground was split apart by the momentum .
Indeed, Ariadne couldn’t be ignored . No matter how weak the power of her
story, she was still stronger than non-constellations . But I knew that she
couldn’t attack me .
Sparks flew in the air . The shackles of probability had moved . It wasn’t a
full descent but a large amount of probabilities was consumed when she
deprived the will of the incarnation and partially descended .
Besides, Ariadne was a constellation belonging to a big nebula . Her

movements were bound to be exposed to other powerful beings .
The Great Hall in Seoul’s sky was howling . An unprecedented fear filled
me and my whole body got chills .
Yoo Sangah’s complexion paled due to Ariadne inside her .
“I don’t think you have much time . Shall I get straight to the point?”
This was the reality of the constellations . They were the strongest of the
Star Stream but they couldn’t throw off the heavy shackles of ‘probability . ’
“The gods of other worlds seem to have noticed you . ”
[…How can a human know this?]

“Is that important right now? Didn’t you come to me for a reason? I don’t
think the constellations can endure the probability storm that will soon occur
.”
Thunder struck around the Great Hall . As expected, it was too early for the
great constellations to descend .
I continued speaking, “I will ask three questions . If you answer my

questions, I will answer your questions . ”
[You want to do the three questions exchange?]
“Yes . ”
The three questions exchange . This was originally the trading style of the
constellations to minimize the consumption of probability .
Ariadne glared at me with disapproval . [A human using the constellation’s

method of trading…]
“Are you going to agree or not?”
[…Wait . ]
Yoo Sangah’s eyes closed . Perhaps Ariadne was now communicating with
the other Olympus constellations through their network .
[A constellation who doesn’t like the excitement to be broken is interested in

your proposal . ]
In any case, the Olympus spectators had appeared . Ariadne finished the
communication and opened her eyes .
[I will allow the questions . ]
Then a message was heard .
–The Divine Three Questions and Answers has begun .

–Both sides will exchange three questions and answers .
–All questions should only be answered with the truth .
–Both sides can refuse to answer one question .
–The conversation won’t end until the questions and answers are fully
exchanged .
“I will ask first . ”
[Okay . ]
–The first question ticket has been used .
“One, why are you in Yoo Sangah’s body?”
[…]
“Your home is on the other side of the continent and aren’t you busy working
on your scenarios? Why this place?”
[It is to monitor the singularities of this world . ]
–The first answer has been received .
“Singularity?”
[Is that your second question?]
Dammit, she was quite smart . The ‘question ticket’ disappeared even when
the person answered the question vaguely .
“No . Now you ask . ”
–The constellation Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth has used the first
question ticket .
[What is your identity?]

“Me? I am one of the singularities you are watching . ”
–The constellation Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth has received the first
answer .
The embarrassed Ariadne muttered, […How do you know this?]
“I just guessed I was a singularity . ”
I was just talking but it ended up being right . Ariadne’s eyes narrowed .
[You…]
“Don’t be angry . Don’t you guys do it often?”
[A constellation who doesn’t like the excitement to be broken is pleased with

your wit . ]
Ariadne’s atmosphere became filled with killing intent . However, the

‘Three Questions Exchange’ should be done in this way . Those who
answered the other person’s questions straight away would only see a loss .
The questions ticket should be used in a useful way while wasting the
opponent’s question ticket . This was the intense fight of the Three Questions
Exchange .
I continued speaking .
-The second question ticket has been used .
“Then this is my second question . What the hell is a singularity?”
[It means beings like you . ]
Urgh, she was using her head . However, this time I couldn’t accept this
much .
“Answer it properly . Or do you want to keep spinning in circles?”
[…In principle, they are the ones who appear in a ‘divine message . ’]
“Can you tell me more? I still can’t get the hang of it . ”
Ariadne thought for a moment before speaking .
[We originally didn’t mean to monitor you . It is just a coincidence that we

found you . ]
…A coincidence?
[We were trying to monitor someone else . He carries the wheel of a giant
destiny on his back and destroys the probability . A singularity is such a
person . ]
As soon as I heard this, I understood what a ‘singularity’ was .
–The second answer has been received .
Those from Olympus had already found Yoo Jonghyuk in this regression . An
Olympus level nebula would be able to search through the mass-produced
filters and trace the information back .
First of all, they had the excellent information tracker in Hermes . In

addition, the great constellations would already become aware of the
deviation in the world’s probabilities due to Yoo Jonghyuk…
However, there was something strange . The information about the

‘regressor’ wasn’t information that the current Ariadne could reach .
[It is my turn for an answer . ]
–The constellation Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth has used the second
question ticket .
[Who will you select in the next Sponsor Selection?]
It was an unexpected question . I didn’t expect Olympus to be aiming for me

.
[A constellation who doesn’t like the excitement to be broken is listening to
you . ]
[Some constellations that love the Korean peninsula are nervous . ]
[The constellation Prisoner of the Golden Headband is chanting his own

modifier . ]
It was difficult but I had no choice .
“I won’t answer . Is it any fun if I tell you who I will pick?”
–You have used a ‘refusal ticket . ’
–You can’t exercise the right to refuse to answer a question from now on .
It seemed she had expected this as Ariadne immediately followed with a

question .
–The constellation Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth has used the third
question ticket .
[Then I will ask the last question . How did you notice that we were
watching?]
Shit, this was her purpose from the beginning . It was probably the result of
Ariadne thinking hard . Simply asking for my ‘identity’ didn’t give an
answer so she created a specific question . I thought for a moment before
opening my mouth .
“I read a book well . ”
[What?]
“I found out after reading books . ”
My answer wasn’t convincing but I couldn’t reveal the story of Ways of

Survival here . It would all be filtered anyway, making it impossible for her
to understand . In addition, I didn’t want to explain .
“Originally, us Koreans know the myths . ”
[…What does that mean?]
“You are quite famous in my country . You are so popular that children’s
cartoons are produced . Don’t you know that you are quite famous in my
country? Is there anyone who doesn’t know about Olympus?”
Ariadne’s confusion was conveyed through her shaky eyes .
[It is impossible . A small country…]
“The Cretan labyrinth . ”
[……!]
“A half monster . ”
Her eyes became bigger .
“The lover who forgot you . Naxos Island . The love affair afterwards…
shall I continue?”
[S-Stop! I understand so stop!]
–The constellation Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth has received the third
answer .
Ariadne made a completely wounded expression and closed her mouth .
[How can humans in a trivial country…]
I inwardly sighed . I somehow succeeded in overcoming this . Ariadne was

a constellation with a low probability cost . It was fortunate that she came
out as the representative of Olympus .
The movements of the Great Hall was becoming increasingly restless .

I opened my mouth, “Then this is the last question . What is the content of the
‘divine message’ you received this time?”
Ariadne worried about it for a long time while her eyes looked like she was
measuring an invisible scale .
[I can’t tell you . ]
-The constellation Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth has used the refusal
ticket .
–All questions and answers have been fully exchanged .
–The three questions and three answers have ended .
I expected it but I felt sorry . In fact, the last question was the most important
.
[A constellation who doesn’t like the excitement to be broken has a taste of

regret . ]
Ariadne looked at the lightning bolts falling from the sky and frowned .
[My husband was curious about your story and I gave him a bit of
entertainment, but it ends here . ]
Her voice started to accelerate like she realized she had no time .
[I only came here for one reason . Olympus will give you a stern warning .
Don’t hinder our work . We are working to prevent the destruction of the
world . This woman will grow into a breakwater of the great destruction . ]
“Why this woman?”
[Looking for the reason is pointless . Even the three sisters who spin the
thread of fate don’t know why . ]
Damn . Olympus used the excuse of the Fates .

[Incarnation caught in the scenario . The direction of fate is turning . The
stories of the stars are gathering in one place and the fate of the constellations
will begin . ]
“What are you talking about? Are you referring to Gigantomachia?”
[…You even know this information . You are really amazing . But even if you
know this information, you shouldn’t arrogantly think that you understand
everything . ]
The sparks around Yoo Sangah’s body were reaching the limit . It was the
sign of a probability storm .
[You, a puppet of the moment, will never understand . Remember . Once the
time comes, if you aren’t standing on the right side―]
At that moment, a lightning bolt struck Yoo Sangah’s body and I felt
Ariadne’s power draining out of her . The sound of tearing through space
and time resonated and Yoo Sangah’s body collapsed like a broken doll .
I hurriedly grabbed Yoo Sangah’s body . Then I felt someone’s gaze from the
sky . I shouldn’t raise my head right now . Nobody told me this but I
instinctively knew . If I looked above me…
I looked up with confusion . There was something in the distant Great Hall .
It was a presence that destroyed Ariadne’s power . It seemed to be a tongue
or a tentacle but in the end, it didn’t resemble anything . It was a fear that
was beyond language and it was unable to be comprehended .
A god from another world .
Time seemed to slow and sweat soaked my forehead and back . It was a flow
of time filled with breathless pain . I barely blinked and the Great Hall
returned to normal . I trembled with fear . This thing was what I had to fight .
I saw Han Sooyoung running towards me in the distance . The roar of

agitated monsters filled the moonlit night and the screams of humans came as
they were intermittently hit by lightning .
There were several scenarios related to ‘the end . ’ Ragnarok .

Gigantomachia . Armageddon… I didn’t know what Ariadne was talking
about but it was certain that something was different from what I knew .
This was what I wanted . I could never reach the end I wanted if it flowed
like the original story .
I carefully laid down the collapsed Yoo Sangah . It felt like her flesh would
break if I touched it . Yoo Sangah’s face was pale and she had a tight
clenched fist, as if she didn’t want to support her sponsor .
Humans were weak . However, there was one thing overlooked by the stars
who were only afraid of a great probability . It was that all the myths on
Earth started from the weak humans they ignored .
I gently touched my fist to Yoo Sangah’s fist .
[In the depths of your soul, the power of the ‘story’ is wriggling . ]
[Your first stigma is ready to germinate . ]
I would build a ‘story’ that didn’t fall to any myths .
***
At this time, a silver wolf was running through the darkness .
‘Kiik… damn wolf . ’
Parasite Queen Antinus frowned as she looked at her body . The newest body
she required was an Imyuntar .
Of course, it was a situation where she just survived . Her body was torn by
the probability storm and she would’ve died if Lycaon hadn’t been lying
unconscious nearby . Her instinct of survival saved her . It was only possible
because she was a parasitic species .
Black blood poured from Lycaon, who was hit by a fragment of the disaster .
The guides had a body that couldn’t resist the disasters . Now Antinus didn’t
have much time left .
‘…I need a new host . ’
Antinus shook as she thought of the men who killed the Disaster of Questions
.
Those humans prevented the disaster that destroyed her planet . She was
desperate in front of the unbelievable sight and decided again . She would
get revenge through any means . She would exterminate the humans who
destroyed her home, Chronos . At this moment, her antennae reacted .
‘This aura?’
A familiar aura was felt . It was a power that she felt from the insect kings
species found on Chronos in the past . Antinus’ increased her pace . If she
infected a person with this potential, revenge wasn’t impossible .
Finally, Antinus reached the location and encountered an unexpected being .

She couldn’t believe it . How was this presence on Earth?
“K-Kieeek―!”
She instinctively made a sound and the boy’s eyes gleamed in the moonlight .
“You will be the first insect!” The boy, Lee Gilyoung laughed at Antinus .
Chapter 94
It was already morning when I opened my eyes . Han Sooyoung saw me

wake up and smiled . She was the last person keeping guard . “Did you
have a nightmare?”
“A little bit . ”
The embers of the firewood burning all night was white . I put out the fire
and touched my forehead, which had a splitting headache . The scene that I
saw through Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint…
Gilyoung, I didn’t know if he was okay . “Where is Yoo Sangah-ssi?”
“She went to scout . ” Han Sooyoung answered while touching her

smartphone .
I asked her, “What are you looking at?”
“A novel . ”
“Your novel?”
“What other novel would I look at?”
Indeed, it would be strange to read other novels under these circumstances .
“I always wondered, is it fun for a writer to read what they wrote?”
“It is very fun . ”
“Even though you know all the details?” I actually asked without thinking but
Han Sooyoung gave me an unexpected answer .
“I sometimes feel that the story is different despite reading the same thing . ”
“What?”
“A writer doesn’t have complete mastery of the novel . There are many holes
whenever I look back . In the end, reading is the process of keeping the
irregular holes in place . ”
“I really don’t know what you’re talking about . ”
“…It means that after some time, I can see it as someone else’s writing .
Ultimately, every human is their own writer . ”
The words were unexpected and I felt surprised . Han Sooyoung was able to
say such a difficult thing .
I told her, “Come to think of it, you are like that . You really wrote someone
else’s novel . ”
Han Sooyoung yelled something back but I blocked my ears for a while .
Who told her to plagiarize in the first place? Han Sooyoung turned off her
smartphone and asked me, “By the way, what are you going to do next?”
“What will I do? I will wait for the start of the next scenario . ”
“Who would believe that? I’m sure you have a plan . ”
She seemed to have something to say so I let her speak . In fact, she kept on
talking anyway .
“Yoo Jonghyuk is taking charge of the west and the Wanderer King is
handling the north . What about the centre?”
“We will stop it all together . ”
“Isn’t there an easy method? Have you forgotten?”
I stopped for a moment and stared at Han Sooyoung . “Did you copy that as
well?”
“…When did I do that? I just came up with it in my novel . ” Han Sooyoung
fumbled with her words while pouting . “In any case, aren’t I right? As far
as I know, there is an easy way to prevent the disaster in the centre . ”
Certainly, her words were right . If we did that, we could clear the fifth
scenario and prevent all disasters without difficulty . Han Sooyoung looked
at me with piercing eyes . “Are you going to do it?”
“That… let’s think about it on the way . ”
I looked around and saw Yoo Sangah waving her hand in the distance . Han
Sooyoung grumbled, “Why do you look so happy after seeing her?”
“It is because she is a trustworthy person . ”
“Che . Untrustworthy people will survive . ”
We set out again . There were five days remaining until the start of the
scenario . We moved west along the Han River .
There were two purposes behind this . One was to look for the missing Gong
Pildu around Han River and the second was to collect coins from nearby
monsters . More than anything else, it was currently a coin event so I should
gain as much as possible .
“Yoo Sangah-ssi, to the left! Han Sooyoung, take the lead!”
We hunted all the visible 7th grade monsters . Once Yoo Sangah joined us,
we were able to hunt 7th grade species and even 6th grade . I had a thought
while watching Yoo Sangah .
Maybe she didn’t know about those from Olympus . I called them out to
figure out their intentions . They had used up their assigned probability and
couldn’t interfere with Yoo Sangha for the time being . The battle ended and I
approached Yoo Sangah .
“Yoo Sangah-ssi . You should only use one stigma at a time in the future . ”
“Ah, I’m sorry . Was I a big problem last time?”

“No, that isn’t the reason . ”
The people supported by a nebula were special . Of course, being sponsored

by a nebula didn’t mean all constellations in the nebula would support her .
However, the laws of the Star Stream applied to the constellations and
incarnations .
The price for going against the laws would eventually be returned to the
constellations and incarnations . The constellations might have a way to
escape but the problem was the incarnations .
“Using multiple stigmas will place a burden on Yoo Sangah-ssi’s body . ”
The damn Olympians wouldn’t tell her this but there was a limit to the story
that a single being could afford . Every stigma contained the history of the
constellation and the random blend of histories would impair the human
spirit .
If Yoo Sangah borrowed the stigmas of a large number of constellations, her

remaining vitality would be reduced in an instant . Then in probably one
year…
Yoo Sangah smiled faintly . “Thank you for your concern . ”
I realized something and opened my mouth . “Did you already know?”
Yoo Sangah’s eyes moved downwards and she spoke quietly, “Dokja-ssi, do
you still think that I’m a competent office worker?”
Yoo Sangah continued speaking . “I’m different from Dokja-ssi . I can’t do

anything in this changed world . This is a world where the TOEIC, degrees
and service scores are useless . ”
I wondered, “Do you think everything can be resolved if you become

stronger?”
Her words were correct . In fact, strength only made up for some of the
world’s problems .
“I have decided to build up useful specifications of this world . That is the

only thing I can do . ”
There were numerous wounds on the back of Yoo Sangah’s hand as she spoke
. The wounds felt like a big hole for me . Han Sooyoung had said, ‘In the
end, reading is the process of keeping the irregular holes in place . ’
If there was something a reader had to do, I needed to read it properly . I felt
a vibration in my arms . I opened my smartphone and saw that there was a
notification window .
–Han Donghoon: Hyung, are you okay?
The Hermit King of Shadows, Han Donghoon . I was stunned when I read
the message .
–Han Donghoon: I haven’t been able to connect to the Internet recently so the
messages are delayed . I am struggling with my ability…
He had been sending messages for a long time and they stacked up . It
seemed the piled up messages arrived at the same time once the Internet
connected .
I showed the messages to Yoo Sangah in order to change her mood . I looked
at Yoo Sangah’s smile and thought .
I wasn’t a completely incompetent reader .
***
I connected to Han Donghoon through the messenger but I could hear news
about other people through it .
–Han Donghoon: I am on the Yongsan-gu side . There is also Gilyoung .
-Kim Dokja: Gilyoung is there?

–Han Donghoon: Yes .
The location of my main party were roughly grasped . Lee Hyunsung and
Jung Heewon’s positions were also confirmed through Omniscient Reader’s
Viewpoint .
I was a bit curious about what happened to Jung Minseob and Lee Sungkook
but it was difficult to care about them . They had some prior knowledge so
they should manage . Lee Jihye… well, Yoo Jonghyuk would take care of it .
-Kim Dokja: For the time being, don’t leave Yongsan . I’ll be there soon . If
possible, try contacting other people .
A reply didn’t come back . Perhaps it had disconnected again . I looked

around at the party members and said, “I think we’ll have to cross the river .
”
Currently, we were south of Han River . North of Han River was Yongsan-gu
.
“We have to cross that?” Han Sooyoung asked me with a dumbfounded

expression .
It wasn’t strange . I looked at Han River with her . Flickering shadows could
be seen from the swirling water . The ichthyosaurs that had travelled near
Dongho Bridge had once again filled Han River . We had been following the
river but I never thought of crossing because of them .
“Have you seen Cheonho Bridge? It is broken . ”
The ichthyosaur was a 7th grade monster species . It wasn’t a problem to

hunt but there were too many . It wasn’t just one or two so it would take a
few days to deal with all of them . We were going to cross Han River in such
a situation? It was unthinkable .
“We will move along the river . There might be a place that isn’t broken . ”
We moved along the river for several hours but an intact bridge couldn’t be
found . Instead, we found a group of wanderers .
Han Sooyoung was going to raise her weapon but Yoo Sangah moved first .
She took meat out of her backpack, making Han Sooyoung irritated . “What
are you doing?”
“The people are hungry . ”
“So what? You want to share that? Are you crazy? Don’t you know that
people are the most dangerous existences in an apocalypse?”
“I can kill all of them if I want . ” Han Sooyoung saw killing intent for a
moment on Yoo Sangah’s face and shut her mouth . “Therefore, I can save all
of them if I want . ”
Yoo Sangah took the meat from the monsters and distributed it to the people .
Some people felt sorry and bowed to her .
“Ah, this…”
“It is just leftovers . It doesn’t matter . ”
I left Han Sooyoung alone and pulled a yanaspleta stem out of my bag . It
wasn’t possible for everyone to become a ‘hunter’ in this world . By now,
there would be a great deal of research about the monster species all over the
world . The man who received the plant from me bowed deeply .
“Ah! Thank you…”
“It’s nothing . Difficulties should be shared . ”
Of course, I was essentially a different person from Yoo Sangah . All my

good deeds were planned activities .
[A few people have a great liking towards you . ]
[Your understanding of the character ‘Shin Yooin’ has increased . ]
[Your understanding of the character ‘Ma Kangcheol’ has increased . ]
[New characters have been added to your bookmarks . ]

Han Sooyoung said sarcastically, “You’re a fake . ”
“…Sometimes I do good things . ”

deed . ]
Han Sooyoung grumbled as she watched Yoo Sangah, “Damn, she is like a
woman from a novel . ”
I agreed with her words . Yoo Sangah was like the heroine of a novel even
before the fall of the world . Now that reality had become a novel…
From among the crowd, a child approached me . She was a young girl
around the same age as Gilyoung .
“What is it?”
The girl who bowed had a Western look . Her eyes were bright and her face
was full of an exotic cuteness . The child bowed 90 degrees towards me .
“Thank you . ”
She was a very polite child . I looked around but didn’t see anyone who
looked like this child’s parents . The child noticed my gaze and said, “They
aren’t here anymore . ”
“Both of them?” The child nodded .
I was a bit confused . A child without a guardian survived alone until the
fifth scenario . It was almost impossible in Ways of Survival .
…Wait a minute? The moment I used Character List, the child spoke
again, “Then I’ll be going . ”
Did she come just to thank me? I tried to grab the child and reflexively
looked back at Han Sooyoung . She happened to be looking elsewhere .
“…Be careful . ”
It would soon be dark . I worried for a moment before summoning the party
members together .
“We will rest here today . ”
We looked for a place to sleep . Han River was cold even when we lit a fire,
so we decided to use a partially destroyed building . Han Sooyoung became
firmly determined and warned Yoo Sangah .
“Just watch . Those people from earlier will be back . Didn’t you see them
covet our weapons? They will clearly bite the hand that fed them . ”
Han Sooyoung declared that all humans were wicked and trash who would
repay goodness with malice . I carefully looked at Yoo Sangah who
said, “Not every person in the apocalypse is bad . ”
“No, they are all bad . Almost everyone is bad . ”
One hour passed .
“They’ll come soon . Then you will be crying . ”
Two hours passed .
“Um, they are patient people . ”
Three hours passed .
“…Is this possible?”
Finally, four hours later, noises started to be heard outside . Yoo Sangah’s
expression darkened and Han Sooyoung smiled with satisfaction .
“Look, what did I say?”
Han Sooyoung had just taken out her weapon when someone entered the
building .
“H-Hello?”
Han Sooyoung stopped as she was about to get up . The one who came was a
young girl . It was the child who politely thanked me during the day . The
little red-eyed child held something out .
“T-This…”
It was a blanket . She must’ve grabbed it from the area because she was
afraid we were cold . Han Sooyoung made a surprised expression while
Yoo Sangah looked blank . In the apocalypse, goodwill wasn’t always
repaid with malice .
[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is making a loving smile . ]
Yoo Sangah acted as the representative of the party . “Thank you, I’ll use it
well . ”
“Yes…”
“By the way, are you alone? It is dangerous to wander around at night . ”
“It is the same everywhere . ”
Yoo Sangah’s expression darkened at the words . “Would you like to stay
with us?”
“Huh?”
“It will be fine if you are with us . ”
Yoo Sangah looked at me like she was asking for permission . However, the
child’s answer was faster . “I don’t want to be a nuisance . ”
It happened when the child was trying to run away . A flag flew from
somewhere and fell in front of the child’s feet . The frightened child feel
down and Han Sooyoung’s scathing voice followed .
“Wait a minute . You can’t leave . ”
“What are you doing right now?” Yoo Sangah looked at Han Sooyoung and
spoke in a cold voice . However, Han Sooyoung was looking at me .
“Kim Dokja, don’t you know what to do? Isn’t that why you wanted to sleep
here?”
I slowly closed my eyes . Damn, she had noticed… It was a miscalculation .

I didn’t know this person could use Detect Attributes . Han Sooyoung
asked, “Ah, are you going to act as a hypocrite? Is it because the other person
is a child?”
“…”
“The other person is a child? Then the villain must solve it . ”
Han Sooyoung approached and Yoo Sangah blocked the way .
“Stop . ”
“Get out of the way . Do you want me to kill you?”
“Why are you killing an ordinary kid all of a sudden?”
“An ordinary kid?” Han Sooyoung laughed and pointed towards the child .
“I told you to stop . ” At the same time, Yoo Sangah’s dagger pointed to Han
Sooyoung’s neck . Then Han Sooyoung summoned dozens of avatars . Han
Sooyoung grumbled .
“Kim Dokja, explain it quickly . Before I turn around and kill everyone . ”
It ended up like this . I sighed and opened my mouth . “This child…”
The child looked up at me with innocent eyes and I felt a sense of urgency .
“…Five days later, she will destroy Seoul . ”

Yoo Sangah’s eyes shook . If Han Sooyoung hadn’t found out, I might’ve let
it pass by but now it couldn’t be helped . This damn scenario never gave us
the happy endings we wanted .
[The constellation ‘Abyssal Black Flame Dragon’ is smiling . ]
[Many constellations are interested in the development of this scenario . ]
It had been a long time since the messages of the constellations seemed so
hateful .
“This child is the last disaster of the fifth scenario . ”

Chapter 95
That night, the child didn’t die . Yoo Sangah didn’t want to kill her and I
agreed .
“Do what you want . ” Han Sooyoung muttered and left in a huff, leaving only
Yoo Sangah and I in the abandoned building . The child was temporarily
frozen with Hit a Pressure Point . Yoo Sangah stroked the sleeping child’s
hair and spoke in a dark voice .
“She is a disaster?”
“Yes . ”
“Dokja-ssi, do you know this with your ability?”
“It is something similar . ”
I recalled a sentence from Ways of Survival .
「 The final disaster of the fifth scenario . The Disaster of Floods is the most
dangerous and saddest disaster . 」
Yoo Sangah bit her lips and asked, “Is she the same as the Disaster of
Questions?”
“It is similar but a bit different . ”
The Disaster of Floods . If she used all her strength, she would be an
unmatched disaster compared to the Disaster of Questions . The Disaster of
Questions would just affect Gangdong-gu but the Disaster of Floods was
different . With her power, Seoul would be wiped out in less than an hour .
“No matter how I look, she doesn’t seem like a disaster . Can this kid
become a disaster in just five days?” Yoo Sangah wondered .
In fact, Yoo Sangah was right . Right now, the child wasn’t a disaster .
Name: Shin Yoosung
Age: 11 years old
Constellation Support: None (Two constellations are currently showing

Private Attribute: Beast Tamer (Rare), Reflexive Killer (General)
Exclusive Skills: Taming Lv . 5, Diverse Communication Lv . 7, Agile Feet

Lv . 6, Hybridization Lv . 4
Stigma: None

Power Lv . 24
Overall Evaluation: She has good magic power but her overall abilities are
low . She has excellent talent and rare attributes but isn’t receiving the
attention of constellations due to her fragile nature .
Shin Yoosung . This child’s name showed that she was the disaster . This
child would destroy Seoul in five days .
Yoo Sangah said, “I heard that disasters hatch from meteorites . Yet this child
didn’t come from a meteorite…”
“That’s correct . This child didn’t hatch from a meteorite . She was born and
raised on Earth . She will still be a human of Earth in five days . ”
“Then why…”
“The Disaster of Questions was originally from Earth . ”
Yoo Sangah’s eyes widened . “This child is like the Disaster of

Questions…”
“Yes and no . ”
“Huh?”
All disasters from Earth were returnees . They were destroyers who wiped
out another world and returned . This child could be called a returnee
because she destroyed Chronos . However, that wasn’t all .
Among the five disasters of Chronos, this child was special . She was also
the most dangerous .
“The one who will cause the disaster isn’t this child, but her future self . ”
“Her future self?”
“This child came back from decades in the future to finish off Earth . ”
The sweet and innocent child would become one of the most terrible
disasters of this world in the future .
“That is why Han Sooyoung said to kill this child . If we kill this child now,
we can eliminate her ‘future’ . ”
A disaster that even Yoo Jonghyuk couldn’t stop .
***
「 Yoo Jonghyuk looked at the empty hole in his chest . It was a wound that
couldn’t be healed without using Recovery immediately . He angrily asked
the woman who made the wound .
“Shin Yoosung . Why… have you thoughts changed?”
“Changed? I didn’t change . ” Shin Yoosung laughed . “I’m not a regressor

like Captain . I’m just a toy stuck in the cogs of the scenario . I have the same
personality as the ‘disasters’ that Captain has met in the past . ”
“Then why…”
“Is this currently your third regression? I must’ve given you a chance in the
second regression . Yet Captain once again failed . I gave you so much
information but you failed again . ”
Shin Yoosung smiled sadly at the blank-looking Yoo Jonghyuk .
“You can’t change the world . Many things are still intact and nothing has
changed . ” Shin Yoosung spoke while looking up at the Great Hall in the sky
. “Thus, I thought about it . Indeed, this world should end here . ” 」
My old emotional state came back as I read Ways of Survival again . This
was the taste of Ways of Survival .
“Hey, what are you doing?” I heard a voice and turned off my smartphone . It
was Han Sooyoung and she asked, “What did you decide?”
“I’m still thinking . ”
Han Sooyoung frowned at the indecision in my voice . She whispered while

paying attention to Yoo Sangah and Shin Yoosung . “Have you forgotten?
Yoo Jonghyuk almost died because of the last disaster in the third regression .
”
“He didn’t die . ”
“That doesn’t matter . The important thing is that we can’t win in a frontal
battle . ”
Han Sooyoung’s words were true . The third round Yoo Jonghyuk actually
ended up dying because of Shin Yoosung .
“If you hadn’t killed him then the Delusional Demon Kim Namwoon
could’ve…”
Unfortunately, this time there wasn’t the Delusional Demon to kill the young
Shin Yoosung .
“I certainly said that I am opposed to it . I warn you, do you think I will do

nothing?”
[Some constellations dislike the burning of the sweet potatoes . ]
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is preparing

carbonated drinks for the sweet potatoes . ] (TL: Once again, sweet potatoes
describes a stuffy feeling while cider/carbonated drinks is a refreshing
feeling)
[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ expects your wise judgment . ]
Perhaps this conversation wasn’t properly filtered . The filtering of future

information was slowly loosening up…
Yoo Sangah sighed after talking to Shin Yoosung and came this way .
“Dokja-ssi, you can’t think about it . ”
Her face was desperate .
“It is a future that hasn’t happened yet . If we take good care of her now,
perhaps the disaster won’t happen? Like the butterfly effect…”
It wasn’t without reason . The person who came to this world was the
‘future Shin Yoosung . ’ This world was the ‘first world’ that created the
future Shin Yoosung .
In other words, if we changed the present Shin Yoosung then the disaster
might not come . It was theoretically possible . It was the same as killing
Shin Yoosung to prevent the disaster . However, there was a problem .
“The event that makes this child a disaster happens in the distant future . It
won’t be affected by anything we do now . ”
The butterfly effect didn’t happen that easily . A butterfly flapping its wings
in the Pacific Ocean would cause a typhoon on the other side of the world?
It was theoretically possible . The important thing was the time it took for
the wings to become the ‘typhoon . ’
Yoo Sangah’s expression became grouchy . “You don’t know that…”
“Once again, it isn’t possible at this time . Even if we change the kid, the
disaster that will come in five days won’t change . ”
In fact, Yoo Jonghyuk had attempted it several times in the mid to late
regressions . The first thing he did was find Shin Yoosung and try to prevent
her from becoming a disaster . He failed every time . No matter what changes
were made to the Shin Yoosung in the present, the future Shin Yoosung would
return in five days . Then she destroyed Seoul .
Yoo Sangah voice gradually weakened . “Why is this child a disaster? What
happened in the future?”
I naturally knew the answer but I didn’t say anything . Instead, I walked
towards the child who was eating meat and asked, “Is it delicious?”
“…Yes . ”
I could feel Yoo Sangah and Han Sooyoung watching me from a distance .
‘No . ’
‘Kill her . ’
‘I won’t let it happen . ’
‘Kill . ’
In fact, killing Shin Yoosung wouldn’t damage the important part of the
ending point . If I didn’t kill Shin Yoosung now, the slightest mistake meant
Seoul would be destroyed .
Looking in the short-term, saving Shin Yoosung would only bring damages .
Shin Yoosung ate the meat and looked at me with unknown eyes . “Ahjussi,
can you see the future?”
“Huh?”
“I… am I a bad person in the future?”
Perhaps she heard our conversation . I replied quietly, “Perhaps . ”
“How bad am I?”
“You are probably the worst person in Seoul . ”
“As bad as Joker or Thanos?”
Shin Yoosung lowered her head . “It isn’t unusual . ”
“Why?”
“I am already a bad person . ”
She didn’t have to tell me why . I already knew how Shin Yoosung was able
to survive in this world .
[Your understanding of the character ‘Shin Yoosung’ has increased . ]

activated!]
「 I killed him . 」
She killed her dog in order to survive the first scenario .

「 I’m sorry . 」
She stole a coat from an old man who collapsed from an attack . She killed a
woman who always looked after her to protect her own green zone . She
handed over a person chased by someone in order to get food .
In this world, everyone was forced to commit crimes . Not everyone could
rationalize such things .
「 I will be punished . It isn’t worth living . 」
Determination filled the child’s frightened eyes . The expression of a person

determined to die was no different for an adult or a child .
“You can kill me . I’m ready . ”
If I was the protagonist of this story, I would’ve killed Shin Yoosung without
hesitation . However, I was a reader . A reader had to make a reader’s
choice .
Of course, I wasn’t a writer so the only things that emerged from my mouth
were obvious words . I stroked Shin Yoosung’s head and said, “Don’t worry
. Your death isn’t in the ending that I want . ”
Yoo Jonghyuk’s regression would have no meaning if I killed this child . He

was fighting to change the past . If someone killed another person because the
future was fixed, what did this suggest?
Thus, I would prevent this child’s death for Yoo Jonghyuk .
Her eyes shook .
[The character ‘Shin Yoosung’ feels a faint loyalty to you . ]
“But I must die…”
“There is a way to stop the disaster . ”

I could hear Han Sooyoung sighing behind me . By her side, Yoo Sangah was
watching with tightly closed lips .
“I can do it with your help . ”
In the first place, the ending I wanted was impossible . Yet if I changed small
impossible things one by one, I might end up changing it to the impossible
ending . Shin Yoosung would be one of the small cornerstones of this
impossible story .
I immediately opened the Dokkaebi Bag and bought a few items . Shin
Yoosung muttered without any confidence, “What can I do? I don’t have a
sponsor . ”
“Why does it matter if you don’t have a sponsor?”
[You have sponsored the ‘Growth Package I’ to the incarnation ‘Shin

Yoosung . ’]
Shin Yoosung’s mouth dropped open .
[You have sponsored the ‘Growth Package II’ to the incarnation ‘Shin
Yoosung . ’]
[You have sponsored the ‘New Scenario Commemorative Package’ to the

incarnation ‘Shin Yoosung . ’]
……
The messages continued rising . Shin Yoosung paled .
“W-What is this?”
“It’s okay, I have a lot of money . ”
“Ahjussi, who are you?”
“I am Dokja . Kim Dokja . ” I tapped the head of the child who lost her sense
of realism . “In the next five days, you will become stronger than anyone
here . ”
It was true . Beast Lord Shin Yoosung . This child would later become one
of the world’s 100 most powerful people .
This child, who might become a disaster, would become my ‘first

incarnation’ in this round .
Chapter 96
Singularity (5)
I wanted to sleep for a while but it was early dawn when I opened my eyes .
[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ encourages you to take care of

your incarnation . ]
I unknowingly woke up from Uriel’s message . Damn, the constellations had

been making a fuss since I made the ‘sponsor declaration’ yesterday .
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is chuckling at your

choice . ]
Truthfully, there was no way I could be a sponsor when my narrative wasn’t

properly built . A sponsor who couldn’t give their incarnation a stigma was
just a hindrance, although I had a lot more money than a decent sponsor .
[Many constellations are curious about your choice . ]
[Some constellations think that your actions are ridiculous . ]
The reaction of the constellations to my incarnation was split into two .

Those who liked me were the ‘incarnation seekers’ while those who
disliked me were the ‘amusement seekers . ’
Of course, there was one constellation who was unclear .
[The constellation Secretive Plotter is watching your strategy with interest . ]
I thought he was ordinary when I first saw the modifier but I recently changed
my mind . The average size of his sponsorship was too large . This
constellation was at least ‘narrative’ grade . However, no matter how much I
searched through Ways of Survival, I couldn’t see the name Secretive Plotter
at all .
This meant he wasn’t a constellation of this world or he wasn’t properly

handled in Ways of Survival . Who was it?
Wooong . Since last night, Shin Yoosung had been practicing her skills in
one corner of the abandoned building . Shin Yoosung used the magic power
recovery potions that I gave her and kept using a skill on the nearby young
groll .
A faint aura stretched out from Shin Yoosung and touched the skin of a groll .
This was the power of Diverse Communication that I saw from Lee
Gilyoung .
I looked down at Shin Yoosung who had dark circles under her eyes .
“Yoosung, have you slept?”
“Not yet . ”
“Don’t you know the penalty for not sleeping? Go to sleep . ”
“Just a bit more . ”
[The character ‘Shin Yoosung’ has used ‘Diverse Communication Lv . 8 . ’]
[The character ‘Shin Yoosung’ has used ‘Taming Lv . 7’]
Shin Yoosung’s concentration soon disappeared .
[Taming has failed!]
[The monster has started to run wild!]
The groll broke away from the control and rushed towards Shin Yoosung .
Before I could move, the drooling Han Sooyoung sleeping nearby acted .
The groll stopped breathing as it slammed into a wall of the abandoned
building . Han Sooyoung fell asleep again .
I spoke to Shin Yoosung, who was controlling her breathing with a dejected
face . “Do you understand now?”
“Yes . ” Shin Yoosung made a gloomy expression .
The abridged version .
[Character List]
Name: Shin Yoosung
Private Attribute: Beast Tamer (Rare), Reflexive Killer (General)
Exclusive Skills: Taming Lv . 7, Diverse Communication Lv . 8, Agile Feet

Lv . 8, Hybridization Lv . 6 .
Stigma: None

Power Lv . 45
* Growth Package I is currently applied .
* Growth Package II is currently applied .
* The New Scenario Commemorative Package is currently applied .
Her skills growth rate was enormous thanks to the growth package I bought
her .
There was also the New Scenario Commemorative Package that promoted
the evolution of stats . I didn’t know if any incarnation on the Korean
peninsula had received such package support .
She was a talented person so Diverse Communication would soon break
through the 10th level and become Advanced Diverse Communication .
The problem was that she couldn’t properly tame the 8th grade groll despite
her stats . This should be impossible thanks to the help of the system . Shin
Yoosung bowed her head like she was embarrassed . “…I don’t have any
talent . ”
If she didn’t have talent then I should just kill myself .
“Don’t worry . You have talent . ” I couldn’t let my precious incarnation

become frustrated . Perhaps Shin Yoosung couldn’t use it properly because
of her trauma . “What are you thinking of?”
“I’m scared . ”
It wasn’t hard to guess why she was scared . I told her, “The monsters aren’t
pets . ”
“I know . ”
“Still, it might be okay to make one a companion . They are durable and
strong . ”
Shin Yoosung was someone who killed her dog with her own hands . It was
to survive . This fact still remained deep in this child’s heart . I thought for a
moment before saying, “Did you know? If all the scenarios are cleared, you
can make a wish…”
“Ahjussi’s face changes when you lie . Your nostrils become larger . ”
This reminded me of Gilyoung . Perhaps the children with Diverse

Communication were more sensitive to body language . I decide to go
forward like a gangster . “…What do you want to ask?”
“Can I do it?”
“You can do it . ”
“You are speaking without any sincerity . ”
“I chose you . ” Shin Yoosung’s eyes shook at my words . “I chose you

instead of Seoul . I don’t regret it . ”
“…”
“You can do better than anyone else . ”
Shin Yoosung looked up at me as she squeezed her fingers together . Then she
started to tear up . “Ahjusshi, if I really become strong…”
“Strong?”
Shin Yoosung hesitated for a moment before laughing . “It’s nothing . I will
try hard . ”
Then Shin Yoosung turned around and used the skill again . I suddenly
remembered something . I recalled the type of person Shin Yoosung was like
in the original novel .
「 “Jonghyuk oppa is handsome . ” 」
「 “Jonghyuk oppa is the best . ” 」
「 “I like Jonghyuk oppa the most . ” 」
…This girl, she was a fan of Yoo Jonghyuk in Ways of Survival . Of course,
she wasn’t a heroine candidate . Due to her age, she was in the younger sister
position . I remember her having a big fight with Yoo Mia…
I suddenly became a bit worried . Would I lose the person I worked so hard
to raise to Yoo Jonghyuk?
I suddenly turned my head to where Han Sooyoung was stretching as she

woke up . Han Sooyoung noticed my gaze and turned away . This girl, she
had been sulking since yesterday .
I called out to her . “Hey . ”

“What?”
“Are you going to keep sulking?”
“Don’t talk to me . ”
“There is something I want to ask you . ”
Han Sooyoung raised an eyebrow at my words . I lowered my voice so that

Shin Yoosung couldn’t hear and asked, “What do you think about my looks?
Especially when compared to Yoo Jonghyuk . ”
Han Sooyoung looked at me like bugs had entered her ears . “Why the hell
are you asking me this?”
“I’m just purely curious . ”
I had never been interested in what I looked like since I graduated from high
school . Then I thought about the reactions of the prophets when I pretended
to be Yoo Jonghyuk and it seemed that I was ugly . I didn’t think I was ugly
when I took occasional selfies in the bathroom .
[A windy constellation is looking at you like you are pathetic . ]
She replied, “Accept your fate . ”
“No, I really am just curious…”
“All I can do now is cheer you up . ”
Shit .
“…To that extent?”
I quietly looked at Shin Yoosung and made up my mind . I could never let her
meet Yoo Jonghyuk . ’
***
We hunted the monsters around us and collected the coins . I invested the
collected coins into Shin Yoosung, causing her stats to grow remarkably fast .
The coins were primarily used for agility and magic power . It was to
maximize the advantages of Agile Feet, Taming and Diverse Communication
.
By the time night came again, Shin Yoosung finally learnt Advanced Diverse
Communication . However, the Taming skill still didn’t succeed . Shin
Yoosung asked, “The future me will be much stronger?”
Of course . The current Shin Yoosung was no match for the future Shin
Yoosung in a frontal battle .
However, if she trained intensively then she could seal one of future Shin
Yoosung’s important abilities . The Disaster of Floods was dangerous
because she could lead an army by herself .
“I believe in you more than the future that hasn’t come yet . ”
If the future Shin Yoosung could do it then it was a possibility for the present
Shin Yoosung . Besides, there was a chance of winning if she confronted her
future . It was because the future Shin Yoosung could never kill the present
Shin Yoosung .
“I ate well . ” Yoo Sangah gave a short prayer after eating the groll meat and
cleaning up its bones .
“Yoo Sangah-ssi is religious?”
“No I’m not . ”
“Then why pray…”
“I did it for the gods of Olympus . ”
It was such a realistic prayer that I was dumbfounded . That reminded me .

The gods we knew had become reality and the objects of our prayers were
no clear .
“Today Han Sooyoung and I will stand guard first . Yoo Sangah can sleep . ”
“Is it okay?”
“Yes . ”
Yoo Sangah lay down and fell asleep first . Han Sooyoung leaned against the
wall opposite her and messed around with her smartphone .
It was natural to be uncomfortable . They were enemies by nature . Han

Sooyoung’s ideas were the opposite of Yoo Sangah’s ideals . No matter
what happened in the future, the two of them would be more antagonistic than
friendly .
The tired Shin Yoosung had fallen asleep and only embers remained of the
fire . Han Sooyoung spoke first . “You sleep too . ”
I lay on the floor but sleep didn’t come easily . There were four days left
until the start of the fifth scenario . Shin Yoosung hadn’t made any new
progress today but a message came from the Gangseo area this afternoon .
[Someone has dealt with the Disaster of Ice that came from the west . ]
This was the message . I didn’t have to ask who killed the disaster . Yoo
Jonghyuk had prevented the disaster that would’ve caused Seoul to become
an Ice Age . Perhaps he had met up with Lee Hyunsung .
Han Sooyoung was watching the embers when she suddenly opened her
mouth . “Hey, I have a question . ”
“You are ugly . ”
Han Sooyoung frowned . “Who is wondering about that? You bastard . ”
“…Then what is it?”
“What do you want to do?”
“What do I want to do?”

“What is your purpose? I think it is strange every time I see you . You
shattered the throne and didn’t kill me . What do you want?”
“I have a desired ending . ”
“Ending?”
I nodded lightly . Unexpectedly, Han Sooyoung didn’t ask anything else .

Instead, she spoke about something else . “There was an ending I wanted to
write . ”
“For your novel?”
“Yes . ”
“Then let me ask you something . ”
“What is it?”
“Why did you plagiarize? You write well . ”
“It isn’t plagiarism . Do you think that Ways of Survival is like the Bible?
Aren’t the ideas everywhere? The sponsorship of transcendent beings .
Survival missions . A protagonist who regressed . Isn’t it harder to find a
novel that doesn’t have one of these ideas nowadays?”
“It is because yours is the closest . ”
“There is a reason for that . Shall I tell you a story? In the past, there was a
poor girl…”
“It is a story of a literary girl living in poverty who became frustrated with
her dream and eventually plagiarized a novel for food and living . ”
Han Sooyoung’s mouth gaped open . “Can you actually read someone’s
mind?”
“Eh?”
“Anyway, something like that is possible . Right?”
“What type of god do you think I am? I wouldn’t be suffering like this if I had
that skill . ”
[The character Han Sooyoung has confirmed that the statement is false . ]
Han Sooyoung laughed . “Is it possible for me?”
I didn’t answer .
“Well, you don’t have to tell me . In any case, if possible please read my
mind right now . ”
“I can’t read it . ”
“In fact, I didn’t plagiarize . ”
I looked at Han Sooyoung suspiciously and she used Lie Detection on herself
.
…What?
“It is just a coincidence that the story I wrote was similar to Ways of
Survival . I just wrote according to the dreams I had . ”
…This girl was using her subconscious as a shield .
“In any case, you saw it . It was a dream to you . ”
“Maybe that is true . Then…” Han Sooyoung hesitated before saying,

“Sometimes I think about it . ”
“Think about what?”
“If this reality is the original and I only reproduced the original then I
might’ve plagiarized…”
“What are you saying? Then you did plagiarize?”
“Who said that? I said it was just a thought . ”
In fact, I didn’t mean it . It was a thought I had from the moment Ways of
Survival became reality .
Was this world overlaid on a novel? Or was reality turning into a novel?
I stood up and shook my head . “Hey, let’s change the shift . Go ahead and
sleep . The constellations on my channel will be reduced if I keep listening to
such a painful story . ”
“My constellation support has reduced because I’ve been with you lately . ”
“That’s because you keep doing cancerous things . ”
We shot a few more barbs at each other before shutting up . I leaned against
the wall of the building and looked at the snoring Han Sooyoung .
I suddenly had a thought . Perhaps I was a bit lucky that she was here . At
least I wasn’t alone in knowing that this world was a ‘novel . ’
At some point, I fell asleep . It might be because I was too tired or perhaps I
was distracted by the unexpected comfort . It was a short but sweet sleep .
However, perhaps I shouldn’t have fallen asleep .
When I opened my eyes the next day, Han Sooyoung was a cold corpse .
Chapter 97
Episode 20 – Disaster of Floods (1)
My heart sank as soon as I looked for Han Sooyoung’s pulse . I was more
shocked by the fact that Han Sooyoung was dead . A bit of time passed
before my sense of reason returned .
“…Dokja-ssi?” Yoo Sangah noticed something and got up . I examined Han

Sooyoung’s corpse with Yoo Sangah’s help .
“There are no wounds . ”
The situation was to a standstill . There were no wounds . Then was it a

poison? If there was a poison that could kill Han Sooyoung without leaving
any traces then it was a terrible poison .
However, such a poison couldn’t be released now . That wasn’t the only
problem . Why was only Han Sooyoung poisoned while the rest were
safe? Even if there was a person with such a poison, there was no reason to
only poison Han Sooyoung .
It was strange that I suddenly feel asleep in the first place .
…Wait a minute, I fell asleep?
“Uh, I’m sorry . I slept too much . ” Shin Yoosung finally opened her eyes .
I suddenly looked back at Yoo Sangah . “Yoo Sangah-ssi, did you sleep all
night?”
“…Yes . ”
Yoo Sangah blushed like she was embarrassed . If Yoo Sangah hadn’t woken
up then no one was standing guard yesterday . I was the last lookout and once
I fell asleep, everyone was sleeping .
I was a fool . My suspicions should’ve started from ‘Why did I sleep?’
rather than ‘Who killed Han Sooyoung?’
Was it a sleeping spell? No, only returnee had such magic . Hit a Pressure
Point? They must be able to fool my senses to use it .
In the end, there was only one answer remaining . I approached the fire
where the bones of the groll I ate yesterday was hanging .
This was the only possibility for everyone falling asleep . I cleared up the
bones that were eaten cleanly of their flesh and some green powder fell to the
ground .
‘It is the stem of the yanaspleta . ’
It was as expected . There was only one reason for this being here . Someone
had mixed the plant stem powder into the groll meat . The stem of the
yanaspleta had a powerful sleeping effect if not taken with the juices . It
wasn’t poisonous so it couldn’t be resolved with Dongui Bogam . That’s why
I always boiled it with the juices .
“Who cooked the groll yesterday?”
“It was Sooyoung-ssi…”
I inwardly sighed . The meat I ate yesterday was the young groll that Shin
Yoosung failed to tame . The one who killed the groll was none other than
Han Sooyoung .
“It was one blow . ”
I approached the pale body of Han Sooyoung . I was so confused that I had
forgotten for a while . An avatar didn’t vanish unless the head was destroyed
.
However, why did she set up this play? She was bound by the ‘Temporary
Pledge’ and couldn’t run away . At that moment, a blue light emerged from
Han Sooyoung’s heart . This was…?
“Wait a bit . ”
I didn’t care about the reaction of the others and trampled on Han Sooyoung’s
head . The blue light burst out and the avatar was destroyed .
[The character Han Sooyoung’s avatar has received the punishment for
violating the contract . ]
[The character Han Sooyoung has offered up her avatar as a sacrifice to

offset most of the punishment of the Temporary Pledge . ]
“Ah…”
Yoo Sangah let out a groan as if she realized something . I had no idea the
avatar had such an effect . I had seen it receive damage on behalf of the
original but I didn’t know it could take the contract’s punishment . It looked
like only some of the punishment was offset but Han Sooyoung wouldn’t die .
Shin Yoosung asked, “That unni went away?”
“It seems so . ”
The question of why was meaningless . Once I thought about it, Han
Sooyoung didn’t have much to do with me .
-My constellation support has reduced because I’ve been with you lately .
I would soon meet with the people of Chungmuro and they would be hostile
to Han Sooyoung, just like Yoo Sangah .
Che . A person who couldn’t be trusted would live in misery . Han

Sooyoung would be alone, surrounded by enemies . For a moment, I mistook
her for a companion .
There were some coins and a piece of paper in the place where the avatar
turned into white powder .
–The value of the meals .

This was how she said goodbye . As if to turn the time we spent together into
nothing, her avatar was blown away by the strong winds of Han River .
Still, I was curious about why Han Sooyoung stayed with me for so long
despite being able to use ‘Surrogate Death’ through her avatars .
I didn’t know . I couldn’t read Yoo Sangah or Han Sooyoung’s mind . Ways
of Survival, which explained everything, didn’t tell me this .
“We should get up . ”
Then a strange sensation overcame me . Was it Omniscient Reader’s

Viewpoint? I instinctively looked in the direction that I felt it but couldn’t see
anything .
…Was I mistaken?
***
“A fool . ”
Han Sooyoung looked at the abandoned building from a distant high-rise

building . The wind of Han River permeated through her ripped jeans and
was cold . She bit her lip and muttered .
“…Shouldn’t you pretend to feel something?”
However, she knew he couldn’t do that . It was natural . He was as much a

‘reader’ as she was .
She turned on her notepad and started to type something . It was the habit of
an author to write it down when inspiration struck .
「 Reading a book doesn’t mean you will understand people . 」
‘I will see you again . ’
She didn’t know the ending that Kim Dokja wanted . However, they would
surely meet again as long as they kept moving towards the end .
「 She didn’t know if they would be enemies or not the next time they met .
」
Han Sooyoung covered her smartphone and started walking .
***
The morning hours passed quickly .
That afternoon, Shin Yoosung’s agility and magic power reached the scenario
limit of level 60 . I felt that it was time and bought the Sponsor Contract from
Bihyung . Bihyung grumbled but still gave me the contract .
[…You do know that this won’t change the disaster?]
‘…’
[The present her isn’t directly related to the future disaster . The disaster
comes from a world derived from the ‘first world’ line . Even if their
existences are connected, the history…]
‘Don’t speak useless words and give me the contract . ’
I finished writing the contract and handed it to Shin Yoosung . “I have no

stigma right now and can’t lend you my strength like other constellations . I
only have a lot of coins . ”
“…”
“You don’t have to sign the contract if you don’t want to . However, you
won’t regret it if you sign with me . ”
“Mother told me not to mess around with this type of stuff…”
“It’s okay . I don’t really mean to be a typical sponsor . ”
“If I sign this, I can’t contract with another constellation?”
“Yes . ”
Shin Yoosung nodded with determination . “Okay . I believe in Ahjussi . ”
[The Sponsor Contract has been concluded . ]
[You have become the sponsor of the incarnation ‘Shin Yoosung . ’]
A brilliant light rose and wrapped around me and Shin Yoosung . Unlike the
brilliant light, a humble message popped up .
[You aren’t a constellation . You are unable to use most of the functions of a
sponsor . ]
[List of Available Functions]
[1 . Sponsor the incarnation . ]
[2 . Encourage the incarnation . ]
Well, I had expected it . This was about it for now .
[The constellation Prisoner of the Golden Headband scoffs . ]
[The constellation Secretive Plotter congratulates you on your first contract .

]
[A number of constellations want to be your sponsor . ]
The reactions of the constellations were hot . It was different from the time
with Gong Pildu . Shin Yoosung was now my direct incarnation . Therefore,
the ‘incarnation seekers’ group were going crazy over me .
I wasn’t a constellation, I was an ‘incarnation’ with an ‘incarnation . ’ If they

signed a contract with me, Shin Yoosung would naturally come under that
constellation as well . As I increased my number of incarnations, the number
of constellations who wanted me would increase rapidly .
[The channel is going crazy…!]

Bihyung screamed happily as I looked at the party . “It is time for us to leave
. We will cross Han River . ”
“We still haven’t found any bridges . Will it be okay?”
“We’ll go swimming . ”
“Huh?”
“Don’t you know how to swim?”
“I do know but…” Yoo Sangah looked at the river with concern .
I knew what she was worried about . The water levels of Han River had
increased . There were more ichthyosaurs present than yesterday and they
were intermittently roaring . They were all 7th grade . Shin Yoosung
muttered, “I can’t swim…”
“Hold onto this and cross . ”
I pulled out a styrofoam box that I had obtained in advance . I asked Yoo
Sangah to connect the box to me using Arachne’s Spiderweb .
“Let’s go . ”
I jumped into Han River without hesitation and Yoo Sangah immediately
followed me . Shin Yoosung was frightened but she quickly grabbed the
styrofoam box and dipped her feet into the water of Han River .
The cold temperature of Han River wrapped around my body . There was the
smell of strange beasts and the movements of the ichthyosaurs started to
change . Yoo Sangah asked,
–Is this really okay?
Of course it wasn’t okay . However, it was the only way considering the
time remaining .
–If it gets really dangerous then get out as soon as possible .

-…Yes .
–That’s why you should pretend to be in danger before it is actually

dangerous .
–Huh?
–It is for Yoosung to quickly awaken . I am deliberately creating a crisis .

Understood?
I pulled the styrofoam box as I started swimming in Han River . This was the
reason why I raised Shin Yoosung’s skill level without worrying . It wasn’t
shown in the attributes window but she had an innate ability to adapt .
An ordinary girl could never survive until the fifth scenario . Shin Yoosung
seemed like a good child but her inner self wasn’t that simple .
A child who killed her dog, who tricked adults and who disguised herself to
gain favour from the strong . Shin Yoosung was such a child . The first time
we met, there were many calculations going on inside her head .
I spoke to Shin Yoosung who was looking around . “Yoosung . ”
“Y-Yes!”
“Don’t run away . ”
“…”
“If you run away from here, you can’t go back . ” Shin Yoosung closed her
slightly open mouth . Shin Yoosung was a clever child rather than a brute .
“Do what you can . ”
Tricks wouldn’t work on her . I couldn’t protect her just because she was a
child .
“I understand . ”
Fear was fear, fear was determination .

[The character ‘Shin Yoosung’ has used ‘Advanced Diverse Communication
Lv . 3 . ’]
Killing intent was all around me . The predators seeking prey were
increasing . I could see 10 of them above the surface of the water . It was a
difficult number to fight all at once . However, I could escape and survive .
The ichthyosaurs couldn’t chase me the moment I left Han River .
“Dokja-ssi!”
Yoo Sangah called out a warning . The attack of the ichthyosaurs began .
Sharp fangs flew from every direction .
I swung the blade and immediately pierced one ichthyosaur . The serpentine
body hit the surface of the water .
The ichthyosaur’s writhing overturned Han River . I flew in the air along
with the river water . Looking back, Shin Yoosung had let go of the styrofoam
box and was also rising in the air .
Something quickly rose into the sky and Yoo Sangah’s spiderweb wrapped
around Shin Yoosung . It was the linked Hermes Walking Method and
Arachne’s Spiderweb .
Yoo Sangah retrieved Shin Yoosung safely while I stepped on the dead
ichthyosaur and started swinging my sword at the approaching ichthyosaurs .
“This way you bastards!”
More than a dozen ichthyosaurs swam in my direction . Huge waves rocked

the river and the body of the ichthyosaur I was standing on was in danger . I
took a deep breath and adjusted my posture .
Way of the Wind would allow me to easily handle this crisis but it wasn’t
time yet .
“Ahjussi!”
Shin Yoosung’s face became desperate as she was held in Yoo Sangah’s arms
. Several fangs aimed at my skin as I wielded the blade . A few ichthyosaurs
received mortal blows and fell down . The flowing blood cooled down and
this area was becoming more and more crowded . However, I laughed .
Become more urgent .
Become more anxious .
Become more desperate .
It was the only way .
A terrible injury was created where an ichthyosaur’s fans grazed my skin .

Blood started to pour from the wound .
「 No―!」
The scream entered my eardrums .
[The character ‘Shin Yoosung’ is about to evolve . ]
[Incarnation ‘Shin Yoosung’ has entered a trance state . ]
Shin Yoosung’s eyes were turning white . It was the same as when Lee
Gilyoung used his power . It was as I thought . All of this was staged for Shin
Yoosung’s awakening .
[The character ‘Shin Yoosung’ has used ‘Taming Lv . 9 . ’]
The level 60 magic power started to spread out through Han River, the aura
pouring like a waterfall .
The ichthyosaurs’ momentum slowed . The ichthyosaurs shivered and

groaned, as if responding to an enormous spirit .
The number of ichthyosaurs seen above the surface of the water increased .
Previously it was around 10 and now it was more than 20 . This meant that
below the water, more than twice the number of ichthyosaurs were gathering .
Then the ichthyosaurs started looking at me again . The confused
ichthyosaurs emitted a sharp killing intent and became more violent .
Dammit, was it a failure?
It couldn’t be helped . It was best to use her stigma to escape quickly . Yoo
Sangah nodded, escaped the ichthyosaurs and released her threads . I called
out to Shin Yoosung .
“Yoosung . You can stop . Shin Yoosung!”
However, Shin Yoosung didn’t answer . The waves around Shin Yoosung
grew stronger and now her body was covered with a bluish aura .
At this moment, a whirlpool occurred in the centre of Han River . I couldn’t

grab onto anything and was swept away by the water . The surrounding
ichthyosaurs screamed . I barely endured the centrifugal force while hanging
onto the scales of an ichthyosaur .
The next moment, there was a huge splash of water . Then an ichthyosaur five
or six times bigger than the other ichthyosaurs slowly rose .
It was so big that it didn’t seem like an ichthyosaur . It was much bigger than
the sea commander that I killed previously . It had a majestic beard and
arrogant eyes that dominated its species .
All the ichthyosaurs around it bowed their heads to the surface of the water .
[The fifth grade seawater species, the ‘Queen Mirabad’ has been
discovered!]
…Shit, she called this monster? I knew Shin Yoosung had great talent but I
didn’t know it was enough to call a ‘queen . ’ This was a monster
comparable to a disaster .
I opened up Bookmark and was about to invoke Way of the Wind when Yoo
Sangah’s voice was heard .
“…Dokja-ssi?”
I looked back and found that Shin Yoosung’s body was floating in the air .
She followed the path of the aura that stretched out to Queen Mirabad and
Shin Yoosung slowly approached the queen . The queen looked at Shin
Yoosung and Shin Yoosung looked at the queen . Then Shin Yoosung’s small
hand quietly touched the queen’s nose .
The river water subsided and the ichthyosaurs quietly disappeared . I looked
over and saw Shin Yoosung riding on the queen’s head . I now realized what
Shin Yoosung was .
Beast Lord . The ruler of all monsters .
The colour slowly returned to Shin Yoosung’s eyes as she watched me . She
wiped at her bleeding nose like it was nothing and said, “Let’s go, Ahjussi . ”
I nodded .
Chapter 98
Disaster of Floods (2)
I remembered Han Myungoh boasting about a private yacht at his Maldives

villa . He had said this: The propeller cutting through the water was like a
highway on the sea .
Now I knew what that feeling was like . If Director Han’s boat on the ocean
was like the Gyeongbu Expressway then I was currently on the Autobahn .
“It is really amazing . ”
Yoo Sangah and I rode on the back of the queen and watched the ripples of
Han River with fascination . As if testing her control, Shin Yoosung led the
queen straight through the group of ichthyosaurs . Now Han River had
become a safe zone and it was preferably to disembark near Yongsan-gu .
The ichthyosaurs swam after Queen Mirabad like ducklings following their
mother . I closed my eyes and felt the cool air against my face . This was a
real feeling . It was a luxury I wouldn’t have enjoyed if the world had
remained the same .
Shin Yoosung kept mumbling on the queen’s head in order to sync their spirits
. Yoo Sangah watched Shin Yoosung and spoke with a complicated voice .
“By the way, Dokja-ssi . If Yoosung becomes stronger now then won’t her
future self be stronger as well?”
I thought she would ask something like this .
“I don’t think so . ”
According to the original novel, the disaster that would come was the Shin
Yoosung of the ‘future of different regressions . ’ She was betrayed by Yoo
Jonghyuk and abandoned outside the world .
She lost her sense of time and wandered the universe . Then she became part
of the scenarios due to the Star Stream’s blessing and she became a
‘disaster’ of past scenarios .
Yoo Sangah raised a question . “Then why will the future disaster be
stopped if the current Yoosung dies? If the branch is completely different…”
“Have you heard of the Disconnected Film theory?”
“…No . ” I watched the water and opened my mouth . “Put simply, it is like
this . Let’s assume that the history of Yoosung from the first world is a film .
”
“Film… are you talking about the film for movies?”
I nodded and continued . “Assuming that this world is film one, there must
be countless films of the other worlds right? There could be two films and
there could also be 34 films . ”
“I see . Is that right?”
“What happens when one of the films, with the front broken, sticks to the
back of the first film? For example, what if the ripped 34th film sticks to the
back of the first film? What do you think will happen if the film is played?”
Yoo Sangah seemed troubled for a moment . “Then the movie would change
along the way… ah, wait a minute . The two stories will never affect each
other?”
“Ah… Yoosung is currently in such a situation . The present Yoosung is from

the first film while the disaster Yoosung is from the 34th film . The two
stories are completely independent and any changes in our world can’t affect
the disaster . ” Yoo Sangah was truly smart . “Still, the question remains .
Shouldn’t the disaster remain if the current Yoosung is killed?’
“The contents of the film don’t affect each other but the two films are
connected . ”
“Huh?”
“What if the front of the film is set on fire?”
Yoo Sangah shouted after realizing . “The rear film… will be on fire as well
.”
The two world lines were connected . If the present Yoosung dies, the future
Yoosung would also die . However, any changes to the present Yoosung
wouldn’t change the future Yoosung . That ambiguous paradox was at the
heart of this disaster .
“Dokja-ssi really knows a lot . I’ve heard of parallel cosmology but I’ve
never heard such a theory before . ”
I awkwardly nodded . Of course she wouldn’t know it . It was a theory that

the author of Ways of Survival created . As far as I knew, the laws of Ways
of Survival had never been ruined .
After a while, the water of Han River calmed down . We finally arrived at
the other side of Han River . The queen dropped us off and then disappeared
into Han River again .
Shin Yoosung sighed like all the tension had been released . “…How was
I?”
“Are you really asking? Well done . ”
“Yes . ”
Shin Yoosung’s expression changed . She was pleased at receiving praise .

Now there was nobody left to praise the child .
Then I felt a fierce hostility coming from the buildings of Yongsan-gu . A

huge shadow came out from the shadows of the building .
…A giant praying mantis? The boy on top of the praying mantis looked down
at me .
“Dokja hyung?”
There were Lee Gilyoung wearing a snapback and Han Donghoon with
headphones .
Lee Gilyoung slid down the praying mantis and rushed into my arms . Lee
Gilyoung’s snapback fell off his head .
It was a reunion after one week . Then a message popped up on my

smartphone . It was from Han Donghoon .
–It is good to see you, Hyung .
“Shouldn’t you say it is nice to meet me after a long time?”
–I don’t want to .
***
Lee Gilyoung and Shin Yoosung had a war of nerves as soon as they met .
Lee Gilyoung’s hair was moving like it was really an antennae while Shin
Yoosung kept touching her hair .
“Ahjussi, that boy keeps glaring at me . ”
“Hyung, who is she?”
It seemed people of a similar type recognized each other . One was a beast
master and the other was an insect master . I didn’t know if they would fit
together .
I asked Lee Gilyoung, “You haven’t met Heewon-ssi yet?”
“Yes . However, I know where she is . I sent an insect to look . Heewon

noona is currently in the north . ”
As expected from Lee Gilyoung . He was already searching for the group
members without needing to be told .
By the way, the north was where the King of Wanderers was currently
located . Maybe Jung Heewon was in contact with her .
“I knew Hyung was coming . I sent a lot of diving beetles . ”
Speaking of which, the bugs on Lee Gilyoung’s head had increased . There
had definitely only been a cockroach before… Shin Yoosung frowned like it
was disgusting . I checked the power of the party and concluded .
“It is better to stay here for two days . Raise your skill levels as high as
possible and collect coins in your spare time . Take care of your overall stats
. Ah, Yoo Sangah-ssi . ”
“Yes . ”
“Did you contact your family?”
Yoo Sangah’s face suddenly darkened . It seemed that she hadn’t contacted
them yet .
“Donghoon . ”
Han Donghoon kept his headphones on and nodded silently . Han Donghoon
had Wide-area Internet as a skill . In other words, it was possible to
communicate with the outside world .
Yoo Sangah’s smartphone rang and there was a message that it was connected
to the Internet . Yoo Sangah looked down like she doubted her eyes before
staring at me tearfully . I nodded and continued .
“Please tell your family of this situation . Once this scenario is over, the
outside of Seoul will no longer be a safe zone . ”
“What will happen?”
“I don’t know what will happen . Just tell them to be prepared . That is
enough for now . ”
“Dokja-ssi, don’t you have to contact anyone?”

“I’m fine . ”
“But…”
“My family is in Seoul . ”
“Seoul? Then…”
“They are safe . ”
I silently stared towards the north . Then the system message arrived like it
had been waiting .
[Someone has dealt with the Disaster of Water in the north . ]
The King of Wanderers had finished her work safely . There was only one
disaster left . It was the Disaster of Floods .
***
「 The bright energy sword made a faint sound as it was raised in the air . It
struck dozens of energy blades at once . Blood flowed from Jung Heewon’s
eyes and scattered through the air . Soon Jung Heewon’s sword stopped .
“I think that’s it . ”
Jung Heewon carefully inspected the sword and smiled with satisfaction .
The middle-aged woman across from her also smiled faintly .
“Jeon Woochi’s technique is amazing . ”
“Heewon-ssi’s kendo is also excellent . You will soon have a sponsor and I
might not be a match anymore . ”
“I’m flattered . ”
Jung Heewon stared at the woman’s blue prison uniform . In the past week,
Jung Heewon had been indebted to them . It was a debt that probably
couldn’t be repaid with the remaining time . A middle-aged woman asked .
“Do you really not want to join our New Wave group? The king will be
delighted if Heewon-ssi joins . ”
“I’m sorry but my companions are waiting . ”
Jung Heewon raised her hands in an apologetic manner . The middle-aged

woman just smiled like it couldn’t be helped . The woman already knew who
the members of Jung Heewon’s party were .
“I hope he knows that Heewon-ssi is this desperate . ”
“He knows . ” Jung Heewon looked at the sky with a slightly disgruntled
expression . “Somehow, I think he is watching me right now . ” 」
…This was why I didn’t want her knowing about Omniscient Reader’s
Viewpoint .
In any case, Jung Heewon seemed to be growing well . I was worried since
her character hadn’t seen the light in the original book but I was glad my
choice was correct .
Then I watched someone else using Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint .

Unfortunately, there weren’t many visible points to determine the person’s
identity .
…Um? What was this? A familiar face soon appeared on the screen .
…It was me? Wait . These people?
「 “Hey, you . ” Lee Gilyoung spoke in a ferocious voice . “Stay away from
Hyung . ”
Then Shin Yoosung, who was lying next to me, replied, “What if I don’t want
to?”
“This mongrel…”
“Don’t talk to me, you worm bastard . ”

Lee Gilyoung was stunned . The cockroach and other bugs moved wildly on
his head . Lee Gilyoung barely regained his composure .
“Hyung hates kids like you . ”
“I know who Ahjussi likes . ”
“…You know who Hyung likes? Who?”
“An unni . ”
Lee Gilyoung laughed . “Unni? I think you are misinformed . Hyung likes a
man . ”
“How do you know?”
“I’ve been with Hyung for a long time . ” 」
I barely managed to wake up as the terrible conversation began . I hurriedly

looked around and saw Lee Gilyoung and Shin Yoosung sleeping with their
heads leaning on something .
…Did I see wrongly? Was it just a dream?
“Dokja-ssi, what’s wrong?”
I shook my head at Yoo Sangah’s question . It must be a dream . I was just

lying back down when I heard a whisper from somewhere .
‘Hey, bug . Come to think of it, you hugged Ahjussi earlier?’
‘…’
‘Are you a baby? Do you like old people?’
It wasn’t a dream .
“Excuse me… aren’t you sleeping?”

Yoo Sangah warned . Then the surroundings became silent and the children’s
snoring started soon afterwards .
***
Two days flew by in a flash .
[The sub-scenario – Survival Activities has ended . ]
Everyone heard the system message as they woke up and got ready . It was a
long but short scenario . Then a message from Bihyung arrived .
[9,421 . ]
It was a number . Bihyung spoke again .
[9,513 . ]
‘What?’
[Don’t you understand? 9,611 . ]
I noticed right away what the number was . At that time, I made a ‘10,000’
promise .
[The constellations who love the Korean peninsula are nervous about the
number of subscribers left . ]
I asked Bihyung, ‘Did you do what I told you?’
[…I did but I don’t know if it will be any good . In any case, I wish you luck
. 9,781 . ]
The swirling Great Hall in the sky showed an unusual omen . There was a
thunderstorm and the intermittent sound of thunder was heard . Then an
intermediate dokkaebi appeared in the air .
[Everyone, you have been waiting a long time . ]

The intermediate dokkaebi looked gaunt . He had probably been suffering
from the bureau .
[Did you enjoy the survival activities? The scenario that you have been
waiting for will finally begin . There were some disruptions but… yes, well .
It will be a fun scenario to look forward to . ]
He looked at me and the incarnations and continued speaking in a disgruntled

tone .
[You have stopped four of the five disasters . I fully acknowledge your
accomplishments . But do you know? The other four were just child’s play
compared to the last disaster . ]
The faces of the people became tense . In fact, he was right . None of the
other disasters could compare to the Disaster of Floods .
[Depending on the success of this scenario, everything that you have done so
far might go away and everything will be over . Frankly, the odds of that
happening are over 90% . Fortunately, there are those who commiserate with
you . ]
I formed tight fists . It was finally starting . The last event before the fifth
scenario started .
[Then, from now on I will start the second Sponsor Selection . ]

Chapter 99
There were bright lights in the sky that shot all over Seoul .
Some lights went to the north while some went to the west . However, the
width of the scattering wasn’t large . Most of the lights were gathered in
central Seoul . It was evidence of where the incarnations were gathering to
prepare for the scenario .
“Finally a contract! I will also have a contract!” The incarnations waiting in

the area cried out enthusiastically .
I wasn’t the only incarnation who survived this far without a sponsor . Soon
little stars emerged over the heads of the incarnations without a contract .
The number of stars represented the number of constellations who wanted
the incarnation .
[Sponsor Selection]
-Please select your sponsor
-Your chosen sponsor will be your strong supporter .
Perhaps by now, all the unsigned incarnations would be seeing the same thing
I was . Of course, mine was probably a bit different .
1 . Prisoner of the Golden Headband .
2 . Abyssal Black Flame Dragon
3 . Secretive Plotter
As expected, there was the Prisoner of the Golden Headband and the
Secretive Plotter . I felt sorry to keep rejecting them but it couldn’t be helped
.
…This Abyssal Black Flame Dragon was here again . He had Han Sooyoung
so why did he keep coming to me?
4 . Seo Ae Il Pil
5 . Bald General of Justice
6 . King Heungmu the Great .
The great people of the Korean Peninsula also lined up . Seo Ae Il Pil was
probably Ryu Seongryong… (Wiki link)
Ah, our Samyeongdang also came . In addition, there was the fox Kim
Yushin . Did he think I would really choose him?
The list continued .
21 . Goryeo’s First Sword
22 . God of Wine and Ecstasy
Anyone who was called Korea’s best swordsman could be Goryeo’s First
Sword . Then there was Dionysus… Olympus had also stepped into the race
for Kim Dokja . I felt a bit confused as the list continued . It was because
unexpected constellations kept appearing .
48 . Black Light of Guidance
49 . Scribe of Heaven
50 . Ruler of Revenge and the Apocalypse
I didn’t remember all the modifiers so I only had dim memories of Black
Light of Guidance and Ruler of Revenge and the Apocalypse .
However, I was certain about Scribe of Heaven . That guy, he was a

powerful constellation of the absolute good system . The archangel Metatron
. Based on angelic authority, this guy was ranked much higher than Uriel .
This was the second heavenly being . Dammit, what type of constellations
were watching me?
……
The hundreds of stars above my head formed a magnificent spectacle . It was

a brilliance that seemed like it would light up all darkness near it . Some
incarnations stared this way with soulless expressions .
“That…”
“What is that person?”
Shin Yoosung stared above my head in a blank manner and

muttered, “Ahjussi, you are like a Christmas tree . ”
[The constellations who love the Korean Peninsula want you to keep your
promise . ]
[A number of constellations want to see your faith . ]
In the end, it came . I take a deep breath and called to Bihyung .
‘Bihyung . ’
[What?]
‘How many are there now?’
I had made a promise to the constellations when fighting off Dokgak . If the
number of subscribers to the channel reached 10,000 before the Sponsor
Selection ended, I would choose a sponsor .
[9,812 . No, 14… 16 . ]
The number of constellations continued to rise . Bihyung’s tone became tense

.
[There are three minutes left to complete the Sponsor Selection . ]
Now the result would be determined in three minutes .
[The constellation ‘Bald General of Justice’ is looking nervously at you . ]
Unfortunately, there was no point looking at me desperately .
[There are two minutes left to complete the Sponsor Selection . ]
[The constellation ‘Bald General of Justice’ has sponsored you 200 coins . ]
[The constellation ‘Seo Ae Il Pil’ has sponsored you 300 coins . ]
[The constellation King Heungmu the Great’ has sponsored you 300 coins . ]
The sponsorship competition was finally starting . It was a natural choice for
the constellations if they wanted to stand out .
[Some great constellations above narrative grade constellations are clicking

their tongues . ]
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ has sponsored you

5,000 coins . ]
This was the exact development I hoped for . Good, good . Give me more
money .
[The constellation ‘Scribe of Heaven’ has sponsored you 30,000 coins . ]
…As expected of Metatron . It was an entirely different class . It should be

obvious since he was a chancellor of heaven .
[The constellation Prisoner of the Golden Headband is looking at the Scribe

of Heaven . ]
[There is one minute left to complete the Sponsor Selection . ]
I asked Bihyung . ‘How many now?’

[9,973… 76, 77 . ]
It had finally reached a breathtaking level .
[9,981… 84 . ]
30 seconds left .
[9,993 . ]
20 seconds .
[9,998 . ]
[A few constellations are holding their breaths . ]
10 seconds .
[9,999…]
5 seconds, 4 seconds, 3 seconds…
[The Sponsor Selection has ended . ]
Then I let out a light sigh . I gazed at Bihyung who opened his mouth with a
smile .
[I’m really sorry everyone . ]
[Many constellations think it is ridiculous!]
There was no use in yelling .
[Current number of subscribers: 9,999]
The screen that floated next to Bihyung showed reality . Some incarnations
saw it and their mouths dropped open . Shin Yoosung asked, “Ahjussi, are
you a star on Youtube?”
Maybe it was similar . I spoke in a shameless voice towards the sky . “It is
too bad . I would’ve selected a sponsor if there were 10,000 constellations .
”
[Many constellations wonder who you would’ve chosen . ]
Then Bihyung intervened .
[This information can’t be revealed to protect the privacy of the incarnation .

]
Well done Bihyung .
[A number of constellations are rioting!]
The sky above Yongsan-gu distorted and lightning started to fall towards the
innocent people . Sparks filled the air . The dokkaebi’s power to influence
probability could also block the constellations’ wrath .
[Now now, all constellations . Please calm down . Unfortunately, the event
had to be cancelled because we are lacking one person…]
Then Bihyung glanced at me and continued .
[As an apology, I will create a compensation event . ]
The lightning temporarily stopped .
[Perhaps you are thinking this? Shit, what should I do if it continues like
this?]
[Many constellations are listening to the dokkaebi Bihyung’s words . ]
[I understand your thoughts . So! I will punish the incarnation who didn’t
choose anyone in the second Sponsor Selection! However, I will only do this
if the constellations are in favour of it…]
[Many constellations are in favour of the dokkaebi Bihyung’s words . ]

Bihyung nodded with satisfaction . Shin Yoosung stared at me with a
dumbfounded expression . “What is happening?”
“Don’t be upset by the events unfolding . ”
“Ahjusshi, why didn’t you choose a sponsor?”
“Well, it isn’t time yet . ”
Honestly, I was a bit shaken when I saw Metatron but if I chose someone
here, everything I had done would be in vain . I couldn’t enter under anyone
else . This was the only way .
“Yoo Sangah-ssi . Take the kids and hide . ”
“…Do you have an idea?”
“Of course . Never come out unless I signal to you . ”
[A new bounty scenario has arrived!]
[You have become the target of the bounty scenario . ]
As expected, the bounty scenario began .
[Bounty Scenario – Punishment]
Category: Bounty
Difficulty: A
Clear Conditions: Brutally kill the incarnation ‘Kim Dokja . ’ The more
brutal his death, the more coins you can receive .
Compensation: 40,000 ~ ????? coins .

Failure: ―
Anyone who saw it would think I was the fifth disaster . It was 40,000 coins
to kill one person . Shin Yoosung paled when she received the scenario .
“…Ahjussi?”
Yoo Sangah grabbed Shin Yoosung who was reaching for me and retreated .
At almost the same time, the incarnations in the area discovered me and
started to flock . There was the ‘target’ mark floating above my head .
“Crazy! 40,000 coins?”
“Hey, get that fucker!”
[Many constellations are enjoying the development of the scenario . ]
The constellations angry at my choice loved the way I was being chased like
a rodent . Everybody had forgotten something about the ‘10,000 event .
’ Yes, this was the nature of constellations .
Bihyung glanced at me and communicated with a nasty expression .
–I didn’t realize it would turn out like this .
‘I knew . I used to do this when working at the game company . ’
The only way to appease angry users was to open a new event . Bihyung
shivered and murmured .
–Is this okay? If it is noticed… I really will receive a Probability Conformity

Request this time .
In fact, it was an obvious channel manipulation that the number of

subscribers didn’t break through 9,999 .
It was because from the beginning, Bihyung’s #BI-7623 channel only

accommodated 9,999 viewers .
I wouldn’t be able to escape if someone like Dokgak provoked a fight .
Fortunately, there was no one like that present . The low grade dokkaebis had
been on guard since the last incident .
‘I decided to take the chance . ’
It was still a dangerous method . There was no doubt that some smart
constellations would doubt this . The number stopped exactly at 9,999 . This
defied coincidence . Thus, an event to shift the attention of the constellations
was needed .
The constellations hated annoying things and were vulnerable to fun . I used
the current Punishment event to take advantage of that .
Bihyung opened his mouth and spoke to everyone .
[Constellations, please note that the incarnation ‘Kim Dokja’ can receive a
penalty if coins are sponsored . ]
The moment he spoke, my body suddenly became heavy .
[A selfish constellations has given you a speed penalty . ]
The more coins I received, the more penalties that would be inflicted on me .
The incarnations, who normally never would’ve been able to follow me,
were right on my tail .
“Everyone seems blinded by the coins . Right?”
I smiled and wielded Blade of Faith .
“Uwaaah!”
[A constellation who wants your misfortune has given you an attack penalty .
]

My attack power was halved and the incarnations didn’t die . I was actually
glad about this . I didn’t want to kill them,
[A constellation who wants your death has given you an defense penalty . ]
The fucking sponsorship . A dagger flew from somewhere and hit my arm,
causing terrible pan . My arm would’ve been cut off if it wasn’t for the
Infinite Dimension Space Coat .
[A few constellations feel sorry for your adversity . ]
There were also constellations who supported me . Thank you for your tears
. I grabbed my injured arm and ran to the southwest of Yongsan-gu .
If I was right, the meteorite where the Disaster of Floods slept was in that
direction . The energy of the meteorite showed it was close to hatching .
[Bihyung . What the hell is this?]
[What’s the matter? It is simple entertainment before we enter the game . ]
Another dokkaebi’s voice was suddenly heard . Now Bihyung was speaking
in a strong manner .
It was a sharp contrast to my heavy body . Just a bit more…
A river finally appeared .
“Hold it!”
I barely managed to escape from the clutches of other people and plunged
into Han River . The other incarnations knew what was in Han River and
couldn’t easily follow me .
“This crazy guy!”

The 7th grade ichthyosaurs swarmed like they had been waiting . They
wanted to make my feeble self their food .
[Many constellations are filled with joy . ]
I had a thought as I watched the ichthyosaurs . I didn’t have any talent . No

matter how hard I trained, I wouldn’t become as skilled as I wanted .
However, I didn’t want to use that as an excuse to say I was weak .
The way that I could become stronger was different from other people .
“I will release Demagogue Cheon Inho from the 3rd slot and add Beast
Tamer Shin Yoosung . ”
[The number three bookmark has been activated . ]
A bright light surrounded my body and the smell of the monsters changed .
Some smells were friendly while some were filled with hostility . I realized
that there was a world I didn’t know . After all, it was sensitivity to the
world that determined how a person read it .

her skills to import . ]
One of the far-off ichthyosaurs synched with me and complex circuits were
forming in my head .
[Advanced Diverse Communication Lv . 3 has been activated . ]
[Taming Lv . 9 has been activated . ]
Blood flowed from my nose . This was how the kids always felt . I slowly
opened my mouth, “Come, Queen Mirabad . ”
Chapter 100
The ichthyosaur queen cut through the water . The grandeur of her
streamlined body filled Han River . The confused incarnations immediately
moved away from Han River .
“Uwahh, shit!”
“What is this?”
There was a feeling of solemnity as I faced her . I was facing the ruler of a
species . I once again felt how great Shin Yoosung and Lee Gilyoung were .
“Come down . ”
The queen’s whiskers touched the water at my words . Once again, it was
unreasonable to have the same effect even with the same skill . It was similar
to when I used Lycaon’s Way of the Wind . I approached her and climbed up
using the scales .
The body of the queen shook like she was rejecting my touch . This was the
limit for me . Honestly, it felt like my frontal lobe was burning from the
connection with the queen .
I left the incarnations hunting me behind and opened my mouth, “Let’s go . ”
Then my struggle with the queen began . As if she was playing with me, the
queen swam through the water regardless of my breathing .
“Puhah!” I gasped for air, looking like a wet mouse . “This…!”
The surrounding ichthyosaurs poured towards me like they were amused .
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is laughing at you . ]

My control was a mess but the queen was moving in the direction I wanted .
It was southwest of Yongsan-gu . It was Nodeulseom, one of the few islands
in Han River . If I remembered correctly, this island was the place with the
most potential for the Disaster of Floods to hatch .
「 The fifth disaster hatched on an artificial island in Han River . 」
Ways of Survival was a novel where the year wasn’t specified .
Therefore, I didn’t know exactly what year Ways of Survival was based on .
I thought it was close to the year I lived in but it had been serialized for 10
years and the technology development wasn’t right . There was little mention
of modern devices in Ways of Survival and sometimes there were no fixed
geographical names used .
This situation was an example .
‘An artificial island in Han River… where the hell is it?
Nonetheless, I was able to determine that it was Nodeulseom due to the

description and the size of the meteorite .
My thoughts were interrupted by the queen’s sudden stop . I rolled down and
was thrown on Nodeulseom . Queen Mirabad glanced at me before
disappearing into Han River . She was a heartless jerk .
[The exclusive skill ‘Bookmark’ has been turned off . ]
“Uweeeek . ”
The world turned around as I coughed out the river water . I raised my head
and the landscape of Nodeulseom spread out in front of me .
I had never been to Nodeulseom before but something felt strange . The trees
on Nodeulseom looked like they were before the world was ruined .
The ichthyosaurs disappeared and the incarnations were preparing to cross

the river . I could see some of the incarnations flying through the sky . I hid
behind a tree and held my breath as I watched them .
“Where is he? Didn’t he obviously come here?”
I didn’t think there would be so many people who had learnt Flight
Maneuvers . These jerks weren’t regressors . Why did they adapt so
fast? Many of them landed on Nodeulseom and looked around .
“Hyung, let’s look around . I don’t have any confidence facing him alone . ”
“I agree . Did you see all the stars above his head? He is a monster . ”
“Hero-like traits aren’t necessary when dealing with a monster . ”
“…Will he be as strong as the king in the west?”
It was a conversation discussing how to kill someone . I thought it was too

shameful to compare me to Yoo Jonghyuk . I wanted to hide until the end of
the time limit but someone showed up from the forest on the island .
“Ahjussis should be careful . Get off this island if you know what is good for
you . ”
It was a strong voice . The girl dressed in a black hoodie over her uniform
walked towards the men .
“Who are you?”
“A young person who is unafraid…”
“My armmmmm!”
“Uwaaaah!”
Her sword moved through the air and the men who had their arms cut off
screamed . One of the relatively younger incarnations shouted .
“It is her, the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare!”
“What? Why is that girl here?”

“Run! Run away!”
The incarnations hurriedly used Flight Maneuvers but their talent wasn’t as
high as I thought . A few of them were slightly strong . However, the Duke
of Loyalty and Warfare wouldn’t make anyone his incarnation, even if they
were a descendant of his friend .
The girl pointed her sharp blade at me . “Ahjussi, are you going to come
out? Why are you hiding when you have the target mark on you?”
That reminded me, I still had the arrow above my head . I sighed and left the
forest with both hands raised . “Are you going to kill me?”
“I’d like to but Master will be sad . ” The long-haired girl, Lee Jihye put
away her sword with a laugh . Her strength had increased in the 10 days we
hadn’t met .
Lee Jihye saw my injured arm and said to me . “How have you been? I don’t
think you have been well . ”
“Then why ask? I thought you had returned to Daepong High School . Why
are you here?”
“Master picked me up a few days ago . I don’t know how he found me . ”
Yoo Jonghyuk? I knew that Lee Jihye was a key member of Yoo Jonghyuk’s
party but to go there and find her…
I looked at her physical body stats using Calm Observation . The total value
was roughly over 160 . Her strength and physique seemed slightly lower but
she had reached the limit on her stats for the fifth scenario .
Moreover, Demon Slayer and Sword Training had improved further . It

seemed that all characters in Ways of Survival grew faster when they weren’t
around me . Did they all have a mental block because of me?
“What about Ahjussi’s party? Have you meet Heewon unni?”
“The others are waiting in Yongsan-gu . I haven’t met Heewon-ssi yet . ”

“Too bad . She wanted to see you . ”
Come to think of it, Jung Heewon and Lee Jihye were in similar positions . I
looked around carefully and asked, “Did you come with Yoo Jonghyuk?”
“Huh? Why does Ahjussi know everything?”
At this moment, I heard a sound from the edge of Nodeulseom . Incarnations

who had been fighting the ichthyosaurs finished and approached the island .
Some came on duck boats and some swam . Some of them came on boats or
used special skills . They looked like group tourists .
“I found him! There he is!”
I was the tour product . Lee Jihye became angry when she saw the
incarnations . “Why did you drag that bunch of trash here?”
“I brought them to catch the disaster . ”
Some people were preparing themselves for the disaster but not everyone .
Those who didn’t belong to any groups were hiding all over Seoul, waiting
for someone to clear the main scenario . Then they would take action in the
resulting power loss .
The last disaster couldn’t be broken by such a flimsy determination . If

everyone didn’t fight together…
“Why did you do that? There is no point . ”
“Huh?”
“There won’t be a disaster . Master is taking care of it . ” My eyes stared at

Lee Jihye with disbelief . “The last disaster won’t be dangerous at all .
Instead, useless people can’t enter the island… shit, they are entering . ”
Lee Jihye once again pulled out her sword . This was the reason why she
controlled the island . Lee Jihye wasn’t the only one controlling entrance to
the island . A large person waved towards an incoming ship .
“Everyone, you aren’t allowed inside here . This is a danger zone!”
“What? Who are you?”
“A lieutenant of the 6502 unit…”
“What nonsense is this?!”
A flying blade was caught in the man’s hands and he stated, “…It is
dangerous to resist the authorities . ”
“Y-You!”
The lieutenant wore a suit reminiscent of a giant bear and had a dirty beard .
“I will take you to a safe place . ”
The lieutenant lifted the man with one hand and threw him to the other side of
Han River . The man flew across Han River at a great speed and landed on
the other side .
The lieutenant asked, “Is there anyone who needs guidance?”
“Crazy! A monster!”
The lieutenant facing the incarnations had tired eyes, like a mountain had
piled up on his shoulders . It was a face that looked terribly weary .
「 It is hard… . 」
「 I think I will die… 」
「 Dokja-ssi, where are you? 」
“Lee Hyunsung-ssi . ”
At that moment, Lee Hyunsung looked at me . His expression was like he

found an oasis in the middle of a desert .
“Dokja… Dokja-ssi?” Lee Hyunsung came towards me . I instinctively took
a step back . “D-Dokja-ssi! It’s me! Lee Hyunsung!”
I was about to open my mouth when another group of incarnations

disembarked .
“There he is! Catch him!”
Lee Hyunsung’s expression distorted . “I… told you it is a danger zone!”
He turned around and slammed his fist into the ground .
[The character ‘Lee Hyunsung’ has used the stigma ‘Great Mountain Smash
Lv . 5 . ’]
The entire island of Nodeulseom shook as the edges exploded . I was

captivated by the second scene of incarnations flying . That Yoo Jonghyuk
bastard, how did he raise a person?
I asked the delighted looking Lee Hyunsung, “Where is Yoo Jonghyuk?”
Lee Hyunsung’s expression became slightly sad . “Oh, he is in the middle of

the island . That…”
“I will be right back . Then we will talk . ”
I ignored Lee Hyunsung’s desperate gaze and ran to the centre of the island .
There were many things I wanted to ask Lee Hyunsung but now wasn’t the
time . I had to check something quickly .
How long did I walk through the forest? I finally saw a huge meteorite stuck
in the centre of the forest . The size of the meteorite was overwhelming
compared to the other ones . The red aura on the surface implied a sure
destruction . There was a woman standing in front of the meteorite .
“Oh, you are…?”
My expression changed at the sight of Lee Seolhwa when the person I was
looking for emerged from the rear of the meteorite .
Yoo Jonghyuk stood there calmly, exuding a steady presence . I asked him,
“What are you doing right now?”
“You must know because you have Future Sight . ”
I was speechless at the calm answer . The yellow meteorite stuck in the
middle of the huge disaster meteorite . I immediately noticed why Yoo
Jonghyuk wanted to come here quickly .
“Are you feeding the guide meteorite to the disaster?”
“The guides will only interfere later . It is better to kill them while we can
handle them . ”
Once again, my ominous feelings were always right . This bastard was
trying to hatch the disaster early . He was Lee Seolhwa’s lover for a reason .
“No, why? Putting aside the guide, why are you trying to wake up the disaster
early? Have you finally gone crazy?”
There was slight disappointment in Yoo Jonghyuk’s eyes as he replied, “You

don’t seem to know a lot this time . ”
“What?”
“This disaster was my colleague in a past life . ”
Who didn’t know this? Yoo Jonghyuk declared with an arrogant

expression, “That’s why this disaster is safe . ”
…Safe? Several thoughts passed through my head .
…Jonghyuk . Yes . Sometimes he was too nice .
[The Disaster of Floods has hatched . ]

I had forgotten for a while because I received his help several times . This
guy in front of me was someone who barely took a step towards the end after
dying over one hundred times .
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The situation became clear . This Yoo Jonghyuk believed in something he

shouldn’t have .
I shouted towards Lee Seolhwa, “Lee Seolhwa! Take the kids and escape
from this island right now . The Disaster of Floods is different from the past .
We must fight her together . If we don’t all fight―”
“Kim Dokja, don’t disturb me if you don’t want to die . ” Yoo Jonghyuk
came up behind me and grabbed me by the neck . All of a sudden, my body
lost strength and my knees fell to the ground .
I bit my lip and exclaimed, “Yoo Jonghyuk, listen to me! The Shin Yoosung
waking up now isn’t the Shin Yoosung you know . Once you meet her…”
I wanted to say more but my voice suddenly changed into a squeaky sound .
Dammit . I used Hit a Pressure Point to gradually relieve the energy that
Yoo Jonghyuk had released into my blood .
Now I had to subdue him…
Of course, no one in Seoul could subdue Yoo Jonghyuk . No, there was only
one . That person was coming right now .
[The Disaster of Floods is waking up . ]
Along with the message, a green light emerged from the meteorite . Finally,
the hatching of the meteorite began .
I heard the voice of the intermediate dokkaebi .
[The incarnations of Seoul are really hot-tempered . Other areas aren’t so

eager to wake up the disaster and are struggling to avoid the disaster…]
It was difficult for Bihyung to stall any longer .
[Do you miss your first companions? Now, prepare to face the disaster . Your
companions are waiting for you in the other world . ]
[A new main scenario has arrived!]
[Main Scenario # 5 – Disaster of Floods]
Category: Main
Difficulty: SS
Clear Conditions: Kill the Disaster of Floods, Shin Yoosung .
Time Limit: ―
Compensation: 100,000 coins, ???
Failure: The fall of Seoul .
The large meteorite split apart and revealed the interior that was reminiscent
of a womb . A completely nude woman was trapped inside like a fossil .
It was a mysterious woman with pure white skin . Her beautiful hair was
tied up in a ponytail and wrapped around her body . This was the
appearance of the adult Shin Yoosung .
“A girl?”
“What is this? That is a disaster?”
Lee Jihye and Lee Hyunsung stopped while some incarnations secretly
looked at her . They seemed to feel the severe gap in power .
The Disaster of Floods was different from other disasters . Unlike other
disasters who were weakened by the early hatching, the Disaster of Floods
had no such thing . The Disaster of Floods was stronger the earlier she woke
up .
The moment that Shin Yoosung opened her eyes, white fur grew all over her
body . The white fur was reminiscent of an animal’s pelt and covered her
body in the form of clothing .
Shin Yoosung slowly emerged from the meteorite and stepped on the ground .
She was like a child taking her first step . She had just taken a step when
everyone around her was frozen .
She was a species with a different strength . Even the strong ones among the
incarnations found it hard to move . However, there was a person who
wasn’t troubled by her pressure at all .
“I have been waiting, Shin Yoosung . ”
Shin Yoosung slowly turned towards the man .
“…Captain?” It was a short encounter but Shin Yoosung instantly realized

something . “Captan was waiting for me… this isn’t the first time you have
seen me? Right?”
Yoo Jonghyuk nodded . “I need your help . ”
“Before that, what regression are you on now?”
“Why are you wondering?”
“I need to know . ”
Yoo Jonghyuk hesitated for a moment before replying . “The third time . ”
“Ah, I see… Then you met me in the second regression . Right?”

“Yes . ”
She was the reason why Yoo Jonghyuk could reach the 46th scenario in the
second regression . It was thanks to the Disaster of Floods in front of us .
The Disaster of Floods was Shin Yoosung from the 41st world line . She
came to the past because of the Yoo Jonghyuk of the 41st regression . Shin
Yoosung was abandoned by his world, travelled for many years and
eventually descended into a scenario of the past Earth .
“This is the third regression . I gave you information last time but you still
failed?”
“That’s why I need more information . ”
The second regression Shin Yoosung chose Yoo Jonghyuk and gave him all
the information she knew . It was a final consideration for the Yoo Jonghyuk
that she knew . It was only for the second regression .
Shin Yoosung opened her mouth . “…It took thousands of years . ”
I could feel countless years of fatigue piled up in Shin Yoosung’s expression .

The things done by the 41st round Yoo Jonghyuk were worse than murder .
Thousands of years . This period of time was enough to make a person
collapse and for their ego to wear down . Shin Yoosung endured all that time
and finally became a disaster .
“Captain, do you know how hard it was for me? I endured all these years to
comply with your request . ”
“…What do you mean?”
“I wanted to see Captain . ”
Yoo Jonghyuk didn’t see the despair in Shin Yoosung’s smile . He opened his
mouth in a nonchalant manner . “Give me all the information from the 41st
regression . Did the future me say anything?”
I wanted to shout at him but my voice wouldn’t come out . Shin Yoosung’s
eyes were as calm as the eye of a storm . Only I could read the turbulent
emotions hidden deeply in her eyes .
「 Nothing has changed . 」
Thanks to Yoo Jonghyuk, Shin Yoosung moved alone in the labyrinth of

worlds for over 1,000 years . She worked 200 years for the sake of humanity
. She kept her promise to defend the world for 200 years . Then for another
200 years, she remembered Yoo Jonghyuk and her companions .
Throughout the years, Shin Yoosung used the handful of memories to protect
herself . However, questions rose the more she remembered .
「 What does all of this mean? 」
Time erased her cause and sense of justice . Once the cause disappeared,
only the poor human truth remained .
She felt resentment towards Yoo Jonghyuk who turned her and her
companions into a tool of ‘regression . ’ Loneliness and despair of losing the
world permeated her bones . Shin Yoosung hated Yoo Jonghyuk who made
her into this .
“Captain has never changed . ”
“Don’t say unnecessary things and turn over the information . I don’t have
time . ”
“What are ‘we’ to Captain?”
“…What?”
“I did everything for you . I gave you one chance . However, Captain is still
here . ” She graciously helped Yoo Jonghyuk in the second regression . “You
will keep going forward . You will turn people like me into tools and
abandon me in the terrible labyrinth of worlds . It is all because of that
goddamn sense of justice . I hate you for living in this world alone . ”
Now Shin Yoosung was facing the Yoo Jonghyuk of the third regression .
“There is only one thing I’m going to tell you . Captain can’t save anyone .
” Shin Yoosung laughed . “Your third regression ends here . ”
Light emerged from Shin Yoosung’s hands the same moment I was able to
release myself using the pressure point . I ran with all my strength and was
hit by the ether storm .
“Get out of the way Yoo Jonghyuk!”
My belly was split open and my mind became blank . A massive crater
formed in the centre of the island . Me and Yoo Jonghyuk jumped into the air
and then rolled along the ground for a while .
It hurt . Shit . It really hurt .
“…Kim Dokja?” The surprised Yoo Jonghyuk looked down at my fallen self
.
My breathing was fast and the sky had turned yellow . It was true that I had
been lucky so far . The world was originally like this . Only one thing had
to go wrong for the world to be destroyed .
“Kim Dokja!”
Bastard, there was no need to make a big fuss . I smiled at Yoo Jonghyuk and
told him, “Hey, kill me . You usually want to kill me . ”
“There is one minute left so I’ll let you kill me . Kill me . ”
Yoo Jonghyuk looked at my belly . I wanted to touch my belly but it felt like
nothing was there . Blood constantly emerged from my mouth and I was dizzy
enough to vomit . I kept struggling to breathe .
[The exclusive skill ‘Fourth Wall’ has offset some of the pain . ]
If it wasn’t for Fourth Wall then I might be weeping . I couldn’t feel it last
time because I died in one blow .
“Wait Kim Dokja! It isn’t too late . ”
“It is too late . ”
“It isn’t!”
“If you kill me now then you can gain coins . I’m already dying . Just kill me .
”
Yoo Jonghyuk made an expression that I hadn’t seen for a long time . It was
the expression he made when he first saw me on the subway .
“I can’t do it . ”
My vision blurred . I could see Yoo Jonghyuk trying to stop the bleeding but
I had already lost too much blood . More than anything… my internal organs
were gone . There was no way I could live . It was unreasonable even for
Lee Seolhwa . My consciousness slowly scattered into the air like a
collapsing sandcastle .
[You have died . ]
A moment later, a system message was heard .
[You have enough karma points to use the privilege . ]
[The privilege of the King of No Killing is activated . ]
***
As expected, I opened my eyes in the darkness . It was this state again . It
was a truly dirty feeling .
[Due to a collision error with your exclusive skill, the privilege of King of
No Killing would be delayed . ]
[Thanks to your death, your consciousness has been completely liberated

from the constraints of your body . ]

activated!]
I heard familiar messages in the darkness . The next moment, a screen

appeared in front of me . It was the third person observation .
「 “Flood . ” 」
It was like the intermediate dokkaebi said . The Disaster of Floods was more
than the other disasters combined . Shin Yoosung gave an order and the air
distorted, making monsters pop out .
Monster Gate, the main feature of the legend grade attribute Beast Lord . The
numerous monsters domesticated by her as she travelled the dimensions were
being released as nightmares on Earth .
「 “Tear, break, destroy . ” 」
Many 7th grade and 6th grade species could be seen . There were even some
comparable to the 5th grade fire dragon .
「 “It is time for the disaster . ” 」
Nodeulseom exploded and waves covered Han River . The confused

incarnations became the food of monsters . The late-arriving ‘kings’ started
giving orders . Then I saw a person with a fearsome aura behind Shin
Yoosung .
「 “I’m going to kill you, Shin Yoosung . ” 」

…This crazy bastard? Yoo Jonghyuk’s ether blade moved through the air with
a terrible sound .
Shin Yoosung avoided the attack and smiled lightly . 「 “Your level of
Breaking the Sky Sword is quite high already? However, you can’t beat me
no matter how you try . At most, it is this level?”
“You must turn in this round . ”
“We’ll see . I won’t die now . It might be possible if it was 10 years later . ”
“I will kill you . ”
“…Captain, aren’t you too agitated? What is the reason?” 」
I quietly prepared 1st person protagonist’s point of view . In the current

situation, it was best to transfer to Yoo Jonghyuk’s body . I didn’t feel good
but it would be a bit easier to deal with the disaster if I transferred to this guy
.
「 “Something is strange . Are you really Captain?” 」 Then Shin Yoosung’s

eyes shifted to my dead body . 「 “Who is that person? I haven’t never seen
such a person before . ” 」
Yoo Jonghyuk stayed silent . He just swung and swung his sword . This was
his only answer . How long did he swing his sword?
Yoo Jonghyuk slowly opened his mouth .
「 “…That guy . ” 」
Shin Yoosung’s face gradually filled with doubt and disbelief . The silent
Yoo Jonghyuk finally spoke .
「 “He is my companion . ” 」
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「 “…Captain, what did you just say?” 」
I came to my senses because of Shin Yoosung’s disbelieving voice .
「 “Say it again . What did you say just now? What? Companion?”
“…”
“That man is your companion?” 」
Yoo Jonghyuk didn’t reply to the voice filled with distrust . I was surprised
as well but Shin Yoosung’s shock was devastating . The Yoo Jonghyuk with
a strong ego had called me his ‘companion . ’
「 “Yes . ” 」
This suddenly scared me . No matter how I thought about it, he wasn’t

someone who would call me a ‘companion . ’ Didn’t this bastard know I was
going to be resurrected?
[The constellation ‘Maritime War God’ is touched by your comradeship . ]
[The constellation ‘Bald General of Justice’ is blushing at your comradeship

.]
Yes, now I understood . Yoo Jonghyuk, he was looking for coin sponsorship .
It was a little strange to see that Uriel wasn’t involved but he must be
targeting sponsorship by one of the constellations .
I became convinced as I watched him bleeding . Considering that this was
his third regression, it wasn’t impossible for Yoo Jonghyuk to say the word
‘companion . ’ In the early rounds, he had called Lee Hyunsung and Lee
Seolhwa ‘companions’ when they died .
It hurt to think about the large number of coins he would be receiving right
now . I couldn’t help my emotions becoming cold . Damn, I should’ve said
that line .
「 “Captain, how can you say that?” 」
Of course, Shin Yoosung didn’t know Yoo Jonghyuk’s thoughts and looked as
if the world had collapsed .
There was no choice . The 41st round Shin Yoosung…
She never once heard Yoo Jonghyuk call anyone his companion . Shin
Yoosung’s fist hit Yoo Jonghyuk’s blade .
Despite the clash between the body and the weapon, the thing that received
damage was Yoo Jonghyuk’s sword . It was the SS-grade Heaven Shaking
Sword . Putting aside the special options, the durability and strength was one
of the best . Yet this sword was damaged by Shin Yoosung’s fist .
In the end, the Heaven Shaking Sword failed to overcome the shock and was
bent . The mighty Splitting the Sky was helplessly deflected .
「 “How dare you say this in front of me?” 」
Shin Yoosung shouted and didn’t use any special skills . She just threw a
punch that contained ether condensed to the limit .
Yoo Jonghyuk coughed up blood and flew back at this blow . Her attacks,
her speed and her variations . Shin Yoosung was superior to Yoo Jonghyuk
in all aspects .
The Red Phoenix Shunpo and Breaking the Sky Sword that Yoo Jonghyuk
was proud of faded in front of Shin Yoosung .
There was the terrible sound of the body breaking and Yoo Jonghyuk was
pushed back . It wasn’t a matter of talent but a matter of time .
Despite being weakened by the descent, the 41st Shin Yoosung was the Beast
Lord who was close to the limits that Shin Yoosung could reach . On the
other hand, the current Yoo Jonghyuk was in the early stages of Yoo
Jonghyuk’s growth .
「 “Why call him a companion? Is it because he sacrificed himself for you?

Just because of this?” 」
Blood emerged without stopping . However, Yoo Jonghyuk didn’t give up .

He didn’t stop and kept wielding his sword . That jerk, why the hell was he
fighting?
I watched the bleeding Yoo Jonghyuk and became increasingly frustrated .

Shouldn’t he run away after realizing something was wrong? Wasn’t that
what he normally did?
Once again, Shin Yoosung opened her mouth .
「 “Then what about me and the others? Jihye unni and Hyunsung oppa .
Seolhwa unni? What the hell are the people who fought with you?”
“I… I don’t know what you’re talking about . ”
“What?”
“There is only one thing I know . ” Yoo Jonghyuk wiped the blood from his
lips and said . “You killed my companion in this round . Thus, you will also
die . ” 」
Damn, this time I couldn’t help feeling touched .
[Excessive immersion has restricted some of the features of Fourth Wall . ]
I was fooled by his acting . Yes, I read Ways of Survival for this taste .
Come to think of it, I had been in tears when Yoo Jonghyuk said something
similar to Lee Hyunsung .
I suddenly felt restless . A mere reader became a companion of the main

character, Yoo Jonghyuk .
Shin Yoosung looked at Yoo Jonghyuk with a face that seemed to have lost
everything .
「 “You can’t be like this…” 」
An ominous aura filled her surroundings . It was a process where emptiness

turned to betrayal and betrayal turned to anger .
「 “You are changing . I can’t tolerate it . ” 」
Ether filled Shin Yoosung’s fists . I wanted to watch a bit more but I was
filled with a sense of crisis .
[Excessive immersion leads to a profound increase in the proficiency of

Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint . ]
If this went wrong then Yoo Jonghyuk would really die . I couldn’t let him be
killed here . I quickly switched the mode of Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint
.
It was from third person to 1st person protagonist’s point of view .
……
[Changing to the 1st person protagonist’s point of view has failed . ]
What? Why?
[You have failed to meet the conditions to change the viewpoint . ]
It felt like I had been hit in the back of the head . There were two conditions
to use 1st person protagonist’s point of view .
One, I must be dead and in an out of body state . Two, the target and I should
be thinking about each other .
The first condition was met but the problem was the second condition . That
jerk wasn’t thinking about me right now?
Then what was with all the running amok because of revenge? I watched Yoo
Jonghyuk who was frantically attacking and became stunned .
「 “Die . I will kill you . ” 」
…That bastard, was he thinking about anything? Shin Yoosung watched Yoo
Jonghyuk and opened his mouth .
「 “It can’t be helped . I was going to finish it quickly but I changed my mind
.”」
Shin Yoosung smiled like she was a devil .
「 “I will finish off Captain’s world in the most terrible way . ” 」
Shin Yoosung’s eyes shifted away from Yoo Jonghyuk . My heart sank the
moment I followed her gaze . Shit, I really couldn’t wait here and watch . If
I couldn’t transfer to Yoo Jonghyuk then someone else…
At this moment, a sharp sensation crossed my mind . An unexpected

character was thinking of me .
…Could I transfer to this person? Was it possible? Ah, that’s right . It was
because Yoo Jonghyuk said those words . Yes, maybe it would be better to
transfer to this person . I don’t know, let’s just try it .
I started projecting my mind towards that person . Then after a while . My

vision shook and I became dizzy .
My consciousness was sucked to another place .

***
‘Companion?’
The first time she heard it, Shin Yoosung questioned her ears . Companion .
How was this possible? This was Yoo Jonghyuk, not another person .
Shin Yoosung couldn’t understand the emotion that blossomed deep inside
her heart . It was an emotion she had forgotten for a thousand years .
Yoo Jonghyuk, companion .
She didn’t know what had happened to Yoo Jonghyuk . But if it was true,
perhaps the Yoo Jonghyuk of that time towards her…
Shin Yoosung touched the ground without realizing it .
‘It is low . ’
Shin Yoosung thought so . Thus, I thought so .
“This is your last chance . ” She couldn’t tolerate such a lowly thing . “If you
cancel your words then I will send you away without any pain . Say it . Say
he isn’t your companion, just someone you know . ”
The bleeding Yoo Jonghyuk didn’t answer despite his condition . Shin
Yoosung had crushed one arm and his legs were weak . Even so, Yoo
Jonghyuk’s eyes were still alive .
Shin Yoosung stared at Yoo Jonghyuk and gritted her teeth before giving an
order . “Hold onto Yoo Jonghyuk . ”
The 6th grade sulfur mummies that had passed through the Monster Gate
started moving . Their white bandages grabbed Yoo Jonghyuk’s body and
Yoo Jonghyuk’s limbs were pulled as if they were going to be torn apart .
Shin Yoosung declared, “Captain, I’ll kill them one by one . Captain, you are
the one who chose the most painful way . ”
Shin Yoosung walked towards the edge of the island, leaving Yoo Jonghyuk
alone .
“Kill her! She is the disaster!”
The incarnations climbing up from the water discovered Shin Yoosung . Shin
Yoosung waved her hands towards them . The incarnations were touched by
the light that came from her hands and were torn apart like wet newspaper .
There was no time for them to scream .
“Flood . ”
Monsters poured from the Monster Gate at her order . Two of the most
powerful monsters were standing behind her like they were guards .
The 5th grade sea species, King Masswood . The 5th grade behemoth,
Heavy Metal Bean .
They were monsters who could cause small disasters in this world . She was
about to speak when a sharp strike came from the side .
“Where are you going?”
It was a flashy sword . The person wielding it wore a black hoodie over a
slim skirt . Shin Yoosung immediately recognized who she was . Demon
Slaying was burning in Lee Jihye’s eyes .
“You dared to make Master look like that?”
The majesty of a great constellation emerged from Lee Jihye’s body . It was
the power of a person who was stronger than anyone in the sea . Shin
Yoosung noticed the stigma that Lee Jihye wanted to use . This place was a
river .
“…To God . ”
The moment she started reciting a passage, transparent ships emerged from
every corner of Han River .
“There are still 12 ships…!”
23 ships appeared on Han River, scattering the water . It was a sight that
made people speechless . The stigma of the Duke of Loyalty and Warfare,
Ghost Fleet . Despite the oppressive aura of the ships, Shin Yoosung just
smiled like she had missed it .
“…Indeed . This is Unni’s skill . ”
“Unni? You are a lot older than me!”
“However, you still have a long way to go . The captain should be on the
ship . Why are you in a place like this?” Shin Yoosung reached her in an
instant and touched Lee Jihye’s chin . There was no time for resistance .
“Poor Unni . You don’t know anything . ”
“Shit! What is this speed?”
Lee Jihye hurriedly retreated but she couldn’t escape Shin Yoosung’s speed .
“You don’t know . Yoo Jonghyuk will use you and abandon you . You will
die . ”
Lee Jihye’s blade flew towards Shin Yoosung . Shin Yoosung lightly grabbed
the blade .
“You, who wanted to be acknowledged by Yoo Jonghyuk, died in the sea you
loved so much . You were horribly slaughtered by the Japanese who hated
your sponsor . ”
“Everybody, attack with full power!”
The 12 ships started firing the moment Lee Jihye shouted . Shin Yoosung
laughed as she watched the flying shells .
“Do you know what Yoo Jonghyuk said after losing you?”
The shells hit Shin Yoosung’s body . There was the loud sound of an
explosion . Shin Yoosung emerged from the smoke and kept talking .
“In the future, sea battles will be a bit difficult . ”
The countless shells didn’t damage Shin Yoosung’s white fur armour . It was
one of Shin Yoosung’s unique skill, her strongest defense skill called Beast
King’s Sensitivity . The white fur wrapped around her didn’t tolerate even a
single scratch .
“Don’t worry Unni . That won’t happen this time . ”
Shin Yoosung laughed .
“I’ll send you away without any pain . ”

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Shin Yoosung’s right hand quietly rose towards the sky .
“Cry, King Masswood . ”
Then the ichthyosaur king behind her quietly raised his body . The king of the
ichthyosaurs, the King Masswood used Ice Breath . Han River instantly
froze and the ghost fleet firing their shells gradually lost their function . The
fleet was unable to move .
“Unni, I will give you one piece of advice . The ghost fleet is nothing without
water . ”
Everything happened in an instant . Shin Yoosung’s fist moved as well .

There was the sound of something popping . Lee Jihye lost her sword and
flew through the sky .
“Of course, it is useless to give the advice at this time . ”
The bleeding Lee Jihye flew away and had already lost consciousness . King
Masswood’s Ice Breath had spread completely across Han River .
“Aaaagh! What?”
The incarnations crossing the cold water shrieked . The hundreds of people
were destined to be frozen along with Han River . It was a person watching
nearby who saved the helpless incarnations .
[The character ‘Lee Hyunsung’ has used the stigma ‘Great Mountain Smash
Lv . 5 . ’]
Lee Hyunsung’s abnormally inflated right arm hit the frozen river . His right
arm seemed to burst as he used Great Mountain Smash to break up the ice .
His efforts were rewarded . The surface of the cracked Han River collapsed
and the influence of Cold Breath weakened . The incarnations took the
opportunity to climb onto Nodeulseom .
“Wahhhh!”
“Attack!”
Shin Yoosung saw Lee Hyunsung standing in the middle of them and smiled
sadly . “Yes, Hyunsung oppa . I knew you would be here . ”
“…You know me?”
“You were our most reassuring shield . You saved my life many times . ”
Shin Yoosung gestured and the huge chimpanzee behind her hit his chest and
walked forward . The 5th grade behemoth, Heavy Metal Bean . He stomped
his hind legs and the nearby incarnations rolled around on the ground .
Lee Hyunsung rushed towards Heavy Metal Bean . Lee Hyunsung’s swollen
arm hit the Heavy Metal Bean’s steel muscles . Lee Hyunsung’s power was
amazing . He wasn’t pushed back by the 5th grade behemoth despite his
blood vessels bursting and blood flowing from his mouth . No, he was rather
overwhelming .
Shin Yoosung kept speaking to Lee Hyunsung . “You are the same as ever .
Hyunsung oppa . One of Yoo Jonghyuk’s most loyal…”
“…Who are you?”
“You saved the lives of countless people and protected Yoo Jonghyuk to the
end . Then you were hit with the breath of the iron blood dragon and
scattered into a handful of ashes . ”
“What…?”
“Do you know what Yoo Jonghyuk said then?” Shin Yoosung’s tongue was a
sharp scalpel that transplanted the wounds she received onto another person .
“I lost a bad shield . ”
Shin Yoosung saw Lee Hyunsung’s changed expression and struggled with a
solitary pleasure . ‘Yes, you should feel this too . The pain I felt, the sights I
saw . I won’t unleash all of them but you should understand this too . ’
However, she didn’t know . This round of regression was different from
what she knew .
Lee Hyunsung hit the Heavy Metal Bean and opened his mouth . “I don’t
know what you’re talking about but I don’t follow Yoo Jonghyuk . ”
“What?”
“I am in Kim Dokja’s party . ”
“Kim… what?”
The Heavy Metal Bean fell to the ground with a loud sound . Shin Yoosung’s
expression hardened and she approached Lee Hyunsung .
“What are you talking about?”
There was a popping sword and Lee Hyunsung flew through the air . Shin
Yoosung had punched Lee Hyunsung in the belly . The ether storm pierced
through Lee Hyunsung’s solid skin and he flew to the middle of Han River .
The blow was hard enough to cause all his organs to rupture . The Lee
Hyunsung of the third round would no longer be able to live . However, a
question remained in Shin Yoosung’s head .
It was a name she had never heard of before . Kim Dokja… Who was he?
Shin Yoosung tore off the heads of the incarnations rushing towards her and
slowly walked towards the frozen river . The frightened incarnations fled
and were torn apart by the claws of monsters . Little by little, despair filled
the eyes of the people .
A sense of resignation spread through the incarnations facing the impossible

disaster .
“Shoot!”
Of course, there were some people who tried to resist . The kings grouped
up and used long distance skills to fire arrows and ether bullets . Shin
Yoosung knew them .
The Neutral King, Jeon Ildo .
It was strange . They were those who originally shouldn’t be alive or had
already gone under Yoo Jonghyuk’s leadership . It was because all kings
other than Yoo Jonghyuk should’ve been incorporated into one throne at the
end of the fourth scenario .
Then what the hell was this?
“Attack! There is only one enemy!”
Who the hell was this army under? Where had the Absolute Throne
gone? Who was governing this world?
It was at this moment that she felt killing intent . The ground where Shin
Yoosung was standing was frozen .
…Ice Breath?
She reflexively looked behind her and saw a large serpent pouring its breath
towards her . It wasn’t the King Masswood . She raised her right hand and
the King Masswood moved .
Two ichthyosaurs roared towards each other at the same time and started to
bump against each other .
The king and queen bit at each other, turning the entire Han River into a huge
battlefield . An ichthyosaur the size of a dragon was fighting King Masswood
. This ichthyosaur, Shin Yoosung knew its identity .
“…Queen Mirabad?”
She knew that the queen was on Earth but there was no reason to attack her .
No, what was this?
“Are you the future me?” A voice was heard .
She looked back and Shin Yoosung’s mind became blank . The nostalgic days
shook her soul .
“Save Ahjussi!”
The girl shouted while a woman tried to stop the girl .
“Yoosung, no!”
Shin Yoosung recovered from the shock and noticed everything .
“Haha… yes . I knew it . ”
Shin Yoosung moved towards the girl . She knew why Yoo Jonghyuk had
done this . He was a human who would just any means and methods to
achieve his purpose .
“Yoo Jonghyuk, you son of a bitch…”
“Yoosung, flee!”
Yoo Sangah simultaneously activated Hermes Walking Method and Arachne’s

Spiderweb . Shin Yoosung’s eyes narrowed .
‘…Olympus?’
However, Yoo Sangah’s dagger didn’t reach Shin Yoosung . Shin Yoosung
made a simple hand gesture and the flying monsters gathered around the gate
flew towards Yoo Sangah . In a flash, Yoo Sangah disappeared into a horde
of monsters .
Shin Yoosung ignored Yoo Sangah and approached the little girl . The girl
looked up at her with fear and anger . The girl wasn’t able to move an inch .
Shin Yoosung raised a hand to the girl’s cheek .
“Yoo Jonghyuk really did find the ‘me’ of this world . ”
“Uh, ah…”
“He tried to kill the little ‘me’ to stop me . Right?”
A terrible joy filled Shin Yoosung’s head . The faded hatred and anger
quickly returned to their place . There were some things that couldn’t be
changed no matter how many times a person went back to the past .
The ‘disaster’ Shin Yoosung laughed . “Hello, my past self . ”
The moment her hand moved, a strong blow came from the rear and
swallowed up Shin Yoosung . The dust rose and a giant praying mantis
appeared .
“A 6th grade insect king?”
“Titano! Do it!”
The sickle attacks of the praying mantis turned the ground into tofu . It was a
scary attack . Of course, it wasn’t an attack that could kill a disaster .
“Get lost . ”
The ether condensed in Shin Yoosung’s right arm and drilled a hole in the
titanoptera’s stomach . The praying mantis spilled green blood and fell to the
ground .
“Titano!”
The outraged Lee Gilyoung jumped from the head of the praying mantis . A
yellow mucus emerged from Lee Gilyoung’s body and spread into the air .
“Go! Antinus!”
A wind parasite emerged from Lee Gilyoung’s body . It was a 5th grade
parasitic species . Shin Yoosung was startled .
“…Antinus?”
Shin Yoosung knew this presence . It was because she destroyed Chronos
before coming to Earth . Antinus was the from the dominant species on
Chronos . She was a monster in the form of a queen .
Shin Yoosung couldn’t believe it . The child had dominated Antinus?
“You are better than expected, Kid . ”
After her moment of surprise, Shin Yoosung grabbed the parasite in her hands
. Antinus’ mucus that was touching her fingertips started to burn black . It
was natural . The guides had bodies that couldn’t resist the disasters .
“You have the talent to tame a guide . You are a child with the talent of a
Lord . Right? He also found…”
Lee Gilyoung shouted without caring about her questions . “What did you do
to Dokja hyung?”
“What?”
“Where is Hyung?”
Lee Gilyoung’s fist hit her belly . It was a direct blow but Lee Gilyoung was
the one whose wrist broke . He was a great talent but the opponent was too
terrible . Shin Yoosung grabbed Lee Gilyoung’s neck and lifted him into the
air .
“… . Who is Dokja?” Blood poured down the struggling Lee Gilyoung’s face
. “Say it . Otherwise I will kill you . ”
At this moment, a booming sound was heard in the distance and shells fell
towards the ground where she was standing . Shin Yoosung jumped lightly
and avoided the shells . The Ghost Fleet started firing again? How?
“Gilyoung!”
She could see Lee Jihye and Lee Hyunsung running in the distance . Doubt
filled Shin Yoosung’s head . .
It was strange . Surely those were deadly blows . How were they still
alive? Did her strength control fail? Her?
Shin Yoosung feel annoyed and inserted more strength into the hand holding
Lee Gilyoung’s neck . In any case, it was better to ask them .
“Goodbye Kid . ”
The moment she increased her grip, pain spread in her head . She was
startled and dropped Lee Gilyoung to the ground . Her trembling right hand
was wriggling abnormally .
Surely she wasn’t infected with a parasite? No, it was impossible . A 5th
grade parasite couldn’t interfere with a returnee . Then what was this?” Why
wasn’t her body listening to her all of a sudden?
Then she heard a voice . 「 Stop, Shin Yoosung . 」
Strangely, Shin Yoosung found something deep inside her react the moment
she heard this voice . One side of her heart started to ache like crazy . She
didn’t know it . It was obviously a voice she didn’t know .
“…W-Who the hell are you? Get out of me!”
What was this nostalgic feeling? Shin Yoosung grabbed her head like she
was resisting her own senses .
“You! Get out of me!”
She was filled with the desire to vomit as unknown memories revolved in
her head . The films of the worlds were becoming tangled together .
「 Yoosung . 」
She was distracted by the voice when the young Shin Yoosung approached .
The young Shin Yoosung’s lips moved . “Ahjussi, are you there?”
Chapter 104
Controlling the body of a disaster? I didn’t intend on this from the beginning .
Originally my plan was something else . I decided to modify the plan the
moment my mind transferred to Shin Yoosung’s body .

activated!]
[The 1st person supporting role viewpoint has been activated . ]
To be exact, I had to modify it .
「 …I can’t admit it . 」
「 Then what am I? How long have I lived? 」
「 What can I get for returning? 」
In the midst of Shin Yoosung’s turbulent pain, I saw the world with her eyes .
I breathed through Shin Yoosung’s nose and killed people with Shin
Yoosung’s hand . I expressed Shin Yoosung’s thoughts with her voice . I was
Shin Yoosung .
Then I met Lee Jihye . I knew the moment I met her that Lee Jihye would die
here . Thus, for the first time I tried something that I hadn’t done before .
[The 1st person supporting role viewpoint interferes with the behaviour of
the character . ]
[The exclusive skill, ‘Fourth Wall’ is shaking ominously . ]

There was an electric current in my head followed by tremendous pain . Yet
the moment Shin Yoosung dealt the decisive blow, I was able to pull back her
right hand . It was a fine adjustment so Shin Yoosung didn’t notice, but I
definitely did it .
Lee Jihye didn’t die .
The same thing was repeated with Lee Hyunsung . My mind had become a
bit ragged but I thought that I might be able to do something . I poured more
of my heart into it and increased my grip on Shin Yoosung’s body .
Finally, it happened when Shin Yoosung grabbed Lee Gilyoung’s neck .
“W-Who are you?”
I succeeded in controlling Shin Yoosung’s right hand .
[You have a very high understanding of the character ‘Shin Yoosung . ’]
Someone else’s arm moved according to my will . It was an amazing

experience .
“…Ahjussi?” Shin Yoosung asked .
“Get out of me!”
Shin Yoosung’s right arm under my control starting shaking . The abnormally
deformed arm turned black and swollen, like the blood vessels were bursting
. The young Shin Yoosung rushed to grab the blackened arm .
“Ahjussi, you’re in there right? Ajusshi!”
The young Shin Yoosung grabbed my right arm . At this moment, a strong
spark entered the right arm . It was a spark similar to a storm of probability .
The surprised people came running but the sparks blew them away .
The ‘disaster’ Shin Yoosung and the ‘young’ Shin Yoosung saw each other at
the same time . The wave of memories were gathering .
「 “Ahjussi . ” 」
「 “Captain . ” 」
It wasn’t possible . If the ‘Disconnected Film’ theory was correct, the two
people shouldn’t have a shared history .
「 “You… can kill me . It’s okay . ” 」
「 “I wanted to survive . ” 」
When I thought about it, the Disconnected Film theory only applied to
‘characters . ’ I came from outside the novel . What if my existence played a
role in connecting their memories? What if I connected the two films?
I could feel both Shin Yoosungs holding my hand . The third round and the
41st round . The two different times were facing each other .
「 “Is it worth it for me to live?” 」
「 “Then what is the value of this life?” 」
“No! This… these memories…”
The panicked disaster Shin Yoosung stuttered and bit on her blue lips . A
mighty energy was being created inside Shin Yoosung’s body .
There was the sound of something tearing and the young Shin Yoosung was
thrown away from the right arm .
Shin Yoosung was damaging her own body in an attempt to get me out .
Blood flowed from her and her combat power started to rapidly drop . The
balance of her flesh was being broken due to the excessive magic power .
「 Shin Yoosung! Wait, stop this! 」

“Aaaack!”
Shin Yoosung grabbed her head and struggled to expel me . I shared her
senses and felt like I was going crazy from the nausea and pain . Shin
Yoosung’s mind was blank .
I was troubled for a moment . If this continued, the disaster Shin Yoosung…
Dammit!
My consciousness left Shin Yoosung’s body and all five senses disappeared .
[The skill conflict error is normalized . ]
[The delayed privilege of the King of No Killing has reappeared . ]
[Your body is resurrected from death . ]
……
Maybe this wasn’t the right choice . However, I wanted to give it a try .
[A constellation who likes to change gender is sad . ]
I would always regret it if I didn’t .
[The recreation of your flesh has begun . ]
[The exclusive skill ‘Fourth Wall’ offsets the mental shock caused by your
death . ]
[Compensation is being prepared for the Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint

stage 3 . [
It was my second resurrection after dying from the fire dragon .

I felt my nerves being reconstructed and struggled once again . The
regenerated lungs filled wit hair and the optic nerves were connected,
restoring my vision . The abstract activity of the mind was transplanted onto
the cerebral cortex .
[The privilege of the King of No Killing has been completed . ]
[100 karma points have been consumed . ]
[The wastes of your flesh have been completely removed and the
performance of your body has increased . ]
[Physique and magic power has increased by 2 levels each . ]
[You have exceeded in overall stats limit for the scenario . ]
Fortunately, it was the second resurrection and I didn’t have an unseemly

appearance .
I looked around and saw my scattered items and clothing . It was lucky that
no one had taken them . I started putting on my clothes when I heard an eerie
voice behind me .
“…Kim Dokja?”
Ah, come to think of it, that bastard was right beside me . I looked back and
saw Yoo Jonghyuk staring at me with disbelief . His shoulders were still
covered with the sulfur mummies’ bandages .
“How on earth?”
I sighed . I couldn’t explain about the King of No Killing here so I said

something else . “…Don’t say that you will kill me again . I really will die
this time . ”
“Kim Dokja, you…!”
“I will explain it later . There is no time . ”

I swung the Blade of Faith and freed Yoo Jonghyuk from the sulfur mummies’
bandages . The sulfur mummies shrieked and stared at me . Then I activated
Way of the Wind through Bookmark .
I carried the injured Yoo Jonghyuk on my shoulder and rushed towards the
frozen Han River .
From afar, I could see incarnations fighting with monsters . There was a
black aura rising from Yongsang-gu, Seoul . It was for certain . The disaster
Shin Yoosung was over there .
“Ahjussi?”
“Dokja-ssi!”
I found my party members running towards me . I put Yoo Jonghyuk down on

the ground and ordered .
“Take a break . ”
Then I ran straight towards the disaster Shin Yoosung .
“Dokja-ssi, it is dangerous . ”
“It’s okay . ” I stopped Lee Hyunsung and moved forward . “Shin Yoosung .
”
The Disaster of Floods was sitting down while holding her head . Blood
flowed down and hit the ground .
I was certain that the incarnations didn’t dare approached because of the
terrible aura she was emitting . Right now, everyone could kill the current
Disaster of Floods if they combined forces .
“You… who… are you?” The disaster Shin Yoosung looked at me with
trembling eyes . “It’s all ruined… because of you… this isn’t the round that I
know . ”
The soul that had lasted over a thousand years was shaking with fear .
“No, not at all . ”
The change began with Yoo Jonghyuk and then her spirit started collapsing
the moment she encountered the Shin Yoosung of the past .
She hated Yoo Jonghyuk . Her anger had accumulated over a thousand years .
The strong emotions had crumbled at the memories she received .
Maybe this hope could change the world . It was the small bit of hope that
the disaster Shin Yoosung saw . It might be very small but hope could
overwhelm despair .
I approached Shin Yoosung and knelt down beside her . Shin Yoosung stared
at me .
“Well done . ” I kept thinking about what she would most want to hear . No
such thing had appeared in Ways of Survival . I could only come up with the
words myself . If I was Shin Yoosung… “I’ve been waiting for you for a
long time . ”
Shin Yoosung’s eyes shook uneasily . “…You have been waiting? Who are
you?”
“A person who wants the same world you do . ”
At this point, Shin Yoosung’s eyes changed drastically .
「 I… 」
Little by little, Yoo Sangah touched my shoulder .
“Dokja-ssi . ”
I nodded and got up . My companions were looking at me . I looked at them

and opened my mouth .
“Everyone . ”
I liked the Disaster of Floods episode . I loved all the characters who
appeared in this episode and valued them . Perhaps that was why I hoped for
this episode to not happen .
“I won’t kill the disaster . ”
I thought about it . In the original third round, the Disaster of Floods died
after the young Shin Yoosung was killed . However, I wondered if there was
another ending to this episode that I didn’t know about . It was an ending that
had never been attempted .
“I won’t accept any arguments . This time, I hope you will listen to my
suggestion . ”
“Ahjussi, what is this bullshit?”
There was no time limit for the fifth scenario . What if the Disaster of
Floods gave up her role and what if we didn’t hunt the disaster?
Perhaps this scenario would just continue without anyone dying . Some
people understood while others looked confused . The first one who nodded
was Yoo Sangah and then Lee Hyunsung opened his mouth .
“You must have an idea . I will follow Dokja’s will . ”
“It is fine if that’s what Hyung wants . But can I hit her as much as she hit
Titano?”
“Damn, do whatever you want . Since when hasn’t Ahjussi done what you
wanted? But is it okay?”
I listened to the party members’ words and then looked at the young Shin
Yoosung .
“I…”
The girl had tears in her eyes . Perhaps Shin Yoosung had seen it, everything
that her future self experienced .
Thus, it was cruel to ask the young Shin Yoosung about what to do with Shin
Yoosung . I stroked the child’s hair and finally looked back at the disaster
Shin Yoosung . She had a distorted expression like she was a wounded beast
.
“You will spare me? Don’t make me laugh . Who are you to say that?”
The only thing she had left was her pride .
“I have lived through the 41st round of regression . I remember everything

that no one in this world knows . What do you know? How did I spend that
time? How can I forget all of that?”
The words of the future Shin Yoosung stopped . It was because Yoo
Jonghyuk was watching her .
“…”
In this moment, Shin Yoosung realized the real meaning of what she said .
Being lost among worlds . Losing her loved ones . Nevertheless, living in
that world again . There was only one person in this world who understood
her grief .
“Every regressor lives hating the things that haven’t happened yet . ”
Regressor Yoo Jonghyuk started talking .
“That guy will be a bad person in the future and I should kill him . That
person will kill my companion in the future and I should kill him . That
person will be my companion in the future and I should save them . ”
I could read the emotions that ended Yoo Jonghyuk’s eyes . Since I was able
to read them, Yoo Jonghyuk felt strange to me for the first time . I had never
seen such an honest Yoo Jonghyuk .
“It is a future that hasn’t happened yet . I know they don’t remember me and
that they haven’t done anything yet . Still, I believed and acted like they did .
That’s how I lived . It is because everything clearly happened to me and I
can’t live by denying it . ”
Anger returned to Shin Yoosung’s eyes .
“Yes! It is because you lived that way! My companions…”
“So you also live that way, Shin Yoosung . ”
“…What?”
“If you want, I will bear your hatred . ”
I couldn’t say anything because I was too saddened by Yoo Jonghyuk’s words
.
“Survive this round for the sake of killing me . ”
Yoo Jonghyuk spoke some final words . Perhaps this was the warmest that
Yoo Jonghyuk could be .
It was the first time I noticed that Yoo Jonghyuk’s back was so big and wide .
His back was wide and lonely .
Shin Yoosung stared at Yoo Jonghyuk with her mouth wide open .
Ironically, she understood the man who she hated for thousands of years due
to all the years she lived .
“Captain… wait . Captain!”
I was able to feel the ripples in Shin Yoosung’s heart .
「 …Is this really okay? 」
「 Keep going for this reason . 」
「 This world, you don’t have to abandon it… 」
Some anger hadn’t disappeared and some sorrows hadn’t been erased .
However, as long as she lived, salvation would come one day .
I told Shin Yoosung, “Shin Yoosung, this is your ‘round’ now . ”
I couldn’t change anything when I was a reader . It was because I was a

reader that I could change it now . I thought I could change it .
At least, until the voice of the intermediate dokkaebi was heard .

Chapter 105
[I’m sorry but that’s a bit difficult . ]
I thought it was time for this guy to come out . It was the fucking intermediate
dokkaebi . This guy managed the entire Seoul scenario and couldn’t help
moving at this time .
However, I was a bit confident . “Why is it difficult? We aren’t breaking the

scenario’s rules . ”
[Spare the disaster? Are you insane? You must want to die . ]
“No, it is the opposite . I am doing this to live . ”
The voice of the intermediate dokkaebi became harder .
[Don’t you know that this is a violation of the rules? The content of the
scenario is to kill the disaster . If you don’t stick to the scenario…]
“Don’t worry . I will kill the disaster . ” Everyone looked at me the moment I
said these words .
“Ahjussi, what are you…?” In particular, Lee Jihye looked at me like I was a
psychopath .
It wasn’t strange . I previously said I wouldn’t kill the disaster and now I
said I would . Most of the party members were waiting for my next words .
I felt a bit flattered by the trusting silence .
“Just not right now . ”
[What?]
“The scenario doesn’t indicate a time limit . Then it is up to us when we
want to kill the disaster . ” The intermediate dokkaebi looked like he had
eaten Chinese medicine . “Thus, there is no need to rush . ”
The disaster Shin Yoosung looked up at me with a bemused expression . She

hadn’t known that such a thing was possible .
[The constellation ‘Scribe of Heaven’ is looking at you with strange eyes . ]
The agitation of the constellations couldn’t be felt . There weren’t many

episodes that rebelled against the scenario, even when I searched all of Ways
of Survival . That’s why it was of great interest to the constellations .
This was particularly true in situations where the distinction between good
and evil was ambiguous . The number of subscribers from the absolute good
or absolute evil constellations would rise in an overwhelming manner . It
was their daily routine to discern the good and evil of the characters .
[I can’t allow it . ]
“Are you going to interfere in another scenario? Have you forgotten what
happened last time?”
[…]
My confidence came from the fact that this was a main scenario, not a sub-
scenario .
It was also the fifth scenario that was scaled to engulf all of the dome,
making it difficult for the intermediate dokkaebi to change the criteria of the
scenario . In addition, the intermediate dokkaebi had already received
disciplinary action from the bureau .
He must be afraid of being punished again and didn’t have much chance of
winning this fight against me .
I saw Bihyung biting his nails nearby and told him, ‘Be prepared . If
something happens, you are the only one I can believe in . ’
–Dammit, why should I?
‘Don’t forget that we will die together . ’
Bihyung settled down and the intermediate dokkaebi opened his mouth .
[Very interesting . But it won’t turn out as you think . ]
Yes, I knew he wouldn’t give up easily .
[Not all incarnation in Seoul Dome are the same as you . ]
The intermediate dokkaebi flicked his finger . Then system messages popped
up .
I knew what he was thinking . If he couldn’t touch the main scenario then he
would set up the sub-scenario .
[From now on, I will double the bounty on the disaster . ]
The original compensation was 100,000 coins and it was doubled, which
meant 200,000 coins . It was an amount that could make someone rise to the
top of Seoul Dome in an instant . It was enough to risk their lives…
For some reason, no incarnations came running .
“Don’t move . ”
“Cherish your lives . If you don’t want to die like moths!”
The powerful kings were controlling the incarnations . They were King of
Beauty Min Jiwon and Maitreya King Cha Sangkyung . There was also the
Neutral King, Jeon Ildo .
[The constellation ‘Maritime War God’ is proud of the incarnations on the

Korean Peninsula . ]
Of course, there were forces that the kings couldn’t control but they also
didn’t act . They had already seen the power of the disaster . It was natural
that a small number of people wouldn’t act, regardless of whether the reward
was 100,000 or 200,000 coins . There was also our party covering the
disaster Shin Yoosung…
[…How disappointing . The incarnations of Seoul Dome are cowards . ]
There was an ominous feeling in the air . The intermediate dokkaebi was
thinking about how to make this situation worse . I had to act quickly . At
this point, I had to go for victory .
“Do you yield? Honestly, won’t everyone be satisfied?”
[Everyone will be satisfied?]
I didn’t say anything else . I’m sure the intermediate dokkaebi understood
without me saying anything .
[Haha, I see . Is that what you were thinking? I heard from Dokgak but you
truly put on a great show . ]
The reason for the existence of the dokkaebis was the scenarios . They were
the scenarios that many constellations responded to and many constellations
liked .
In the world of the Star Stream, there was only one case where there was a
miracle that reversed the scenario . It was if the majority of constellations
saw the scenario and wanted to change the direction of the scenario .
[…Certainly, violence isn’t the only stimulus . ]
I tried to appeal to the constellations with disaster Shin Yoosung’s situation .

I chose words to avoid the filtering and continued to ignite the constellations
by exposing information . I made them sympathize with the disaster Shin
Yoosung .
It was all to support my rebellion . As a result, this whole situation was

created . Indeed, I could hear the messages of the constellations in my ears .
[The constellation ‘Bald General of Justice’ respects your will . ]
[The constellation ‘Last Hero of Hwangsanbeol’ admires your will . ]
Everything was going as planned .
“If you understand then can you decide now? Give me the reward or continue
with the fifth scenario . ”
There was no problem with continuing the sixth scenario even if the fifth
scenario hadn’t ended . It was possible to run multiple main scenarios . If
the dokkaebi was smart then he should stop while the constellations were
satisfied .
[Incarnation Kim Dokja . You are the smartest and scariest out of all the
incarnations I know . ]
I felt a strange sense of incongruity from the dokkaebi’s expression .
[However, it is this cleverness that is grabbing at your ankles . ]
“…What does that mean?”
The dokkaebi’s following words weren’t for me .
[Okay Constellations . Now I will show you the story you have been waiting
for . ]
Sparks filled the air . The intermediate dokkaebi was moving the scenario .
[The intermediate dokkaebi has intervened in the scenario . ]
[According to the scenario contract, control of the ‘Disaster of Floods Shin

Yoosung’ has been transferred to the intermediate dokkaebi . ]
Shin Yoosung’s expression started to change at the system messages .
“N-No . Wait . I… aaaack!”

A black aura rose from disaster Shin Yoosung’s body . I hurriedly
shouted, “Wait! What are you doing?”
[I am fulfilling the contract . This is a cog in the scenario . ]
I only realized now what he was trying to do . It was the scenario

enforcement right . It was the power to control the fate of all ‘parts’
involved in the scenario . I knew it existed in Ways of Survival but I didn’t
think it would be used immediately .
[The personality of the character is forcibly changed . ]
[The personality of the character ‘Shin Yoosung’ will be fixed to ‘evil . ’]
The disaster Shin Yoosung was becoming a monster . I bit my lip . The
scenario enforcement generally wasn’t used because the dokkaebi consumed
a lot of probability . But to use it now…
[Many constellations are cheering the development of the scenario . ]
[Many constellations hate your new drama . ]
It could only be used if many constellations agreed to this development .

Dammit, why?
“Dokja-ssi?”
“Hyung!”
The party members nervously approached my side . They realized that

something was wrong . However, I couldn’t understand . Why had the
constellations suddenly turned their backs on me?
Bihyung’s expression was dark as he looked at the sky .
–Sorry, I tried to persuade them but it didn’t work .
‘Why…’
–Your reputation is worse than you expected .
The intermediate dokkaebi said, [Arrogant incarnation . Do you think the

constellation would be that easy?]
…Then what about all the favourable indirect messages?
[Well, humans originally have the habit of believing what they want to
believe .
I had misjudged due to the indirect messages that popped up one after another
.
[Many constellations are laughing at your decision . ]
[Some constellations have withdrawn their support for you . ]
That’s right . Not all constellations sent indirect messages . Only a small
number of constellations sent messages .
[Many constellations are wary of your intentions . ]
It might be natural that public opinion was bad towards me . I cheated them
through a trick and canceled the event . The constellations probably already
knew that Bihyung’s channel had a capacity of 9,999 . They knew but had
been deceived by my scenario . Now they were no longer fooled .
[The constellations of the Korean Peninsula are looking at you sadly . ]
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is looking at you with

compassion . ]
Maybe I was too shallow when I thought about the constellations .
[It seems like your luck ends here, Incarnation Kim Dokja . ]
“Ahhhhh!”
A disturbing aura flowed from the body of Shin Yoosung who had been
forced to become evil . It was a killing intent that felt like it could melt flesh .
The incarnations screamed and fled . I could see Yoo Jonghyuk pulling out
Heaven Shaking Sword in the distance .
[I hope you show a good scenario to the end . ]
I slowly withdrew from the disaster . Shin Yoosung’s face distorted sadly .
It ended up like this . I quickly glanced at Yoo Jonghyuk . Things had turned
out this way and it was obvious what choice he would make .
“Wait a minute, Yoo Jonghyuk . ”
“You have failed . ”
“Don’t touch the child . ” I hid the young Shin Yoosung behind my back . “I
won’t forgive you if you touch this child . ”
Yoo Jonghyuk glared at me . “There is no other way . ”
A way… I bit my lips until they bled .
“There is a way . We need to show the constellations their favourite scenario

.”
“Defeat the disaster . ”
Yoo Jonghyuk’s expression hardened . “It is suicide Kim Dokja . Are you
going to be a pushover?”
I saw Shin Yoosung turning into a demon and destroying everything around
her . I didn’t want it to be like this . This wasn’t the ending I wanted . This
damn world, even resisting a scenario became another scenario .
[Many constellations are excited by your words . ]
[Many of the constellations want an exhilarating melee . ]

Yes, they wanted to see this .
“Support me Yoo Jonghyuk . I will stop the disaster . ”
I had to give it a try .
“Kim Dokja, you…”
“I can do it . ”
I blinked slowly and the option I had postponed emerged in front of me .
[You have experienced the first person supporting role viewpoint . ]
[You can take one of the supporting role’s skills . ]
[Presenting the list of available skills . ]
[Please select a skill to acquire . ]
I opened the list and picked an option without hesitation .
“No . 3, Beast King’s Sensitivity . ”
[The exclusive skill ‘Beast King’s Sensitivity’ has been acquired!]
As if waiting, an ether storm emerged from disaster Shin Yoosung’s hands . It

was the ether storm that made a hole in my belly and made Yoo Jonghyuk
incapable of fighting .
I protected my party members and received the storm head on .
[The exclusive skill ‘Beast King’s Sensitivity Lv . 3’ has been activated . ]
A pure white fur cloak . It was a unique skill of Beast Lord Shin Yoosung .
More than half of my magic power was consumed activating it and I became
dizzy, but I succeeded in receiving the attack of Shin Yoosung . The dignity of
Beast King’s Sensitivity didn’t lose to the mighty storm .
Yoo Jonghyuk frowned . “You stole her skill but it is still impossible . ”
“I know . ”
I looked at disaster Shin Yoosung . Despite her nature being set to evil and
losing control of her body, her eyes were filled with emotions . She told him
.
「 …It’s okay . Kill me . 」
Who could swing a sword after seeing those eyes? The woman who
wandered for over a thousand years and suffered . I had to kill her now .
This was the price I paid for failing to change the story… For the first time, I
felt resentful that Ways of Survival had become reality .
“Open your eyes and watch carefully . ” I looked up at the sky and declared .
“This is the scenario you wanted . ”
Now that Shin Yoosung was in her final phase, it was an unwinnable fight .
In the end, it was a fight that no one could win .
“I will release Delusion Demon Kim Namwoon from the 1st slot and add
Judge of Destruction Jung Heewon . ”
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her skills to import . ]
Shin Yoosung ran towards me and I ran towards her . No one wanted to kill
each other and there was no sincerity . This was only a fight for the
constellations’ amusement . Everything was a scenario and therefore
everything was fake . However, the result of this battle was that someone
was going to die .
[’Judgment Time Lv . 5’ has been activated . ]
The activation skill was level 5 . It seemed that Jung Heewon had been
training hard . Jung Heewon wasn’t here but it wasn’t bad .
[The constellation ‘Scribe of Heaven’ is embarrassed . ]
[The constellations of the Absolute Good system are deep in thought . ]
It was natural to be confused since someone who wasn’t a judge had used an
unauthorized skill . Yet they were bound to give me permission . It was
because the presence in front of me was obviously evil .
A hot aura sprang up from deep inside my body . It was a blind sense of
righteousness that would punish all evils in the world . The history of the
archangels who fought a holy war with the great demons passed through my
head in pieces .
–Punish evil .
Judgment Time was originally a skill used by the great valkyries . Thus, the
user of this skill received the archangels’ favour .
The madness that excluded everything other than the narrow definition of
justice wriggled in my brain . Jung Heewon felt like this every time she
killed other people for me . It was terrible .
A wave of unrivaled magic power burst out from the Blade of Faith . The
ether blade resonated and moved in a straight line towards Shin Yoosung .
Blood splashed from the shoulder of the surprised Shin Yoosung . The Beast
King’s Sensitivity that wasn’t damaged by the shells of the Ghost Fleet was
finally torn . Drops of blood fell onto the white fur .
Judgement Time . The user of this skill couldn’t be defeated as long as the
enemy was ‘evil . ’
Now all my stats rose to the point where I could resist the disaster Shin
Yoosung . Judgment Time was a fraudulent skill . There were only a few
skills in all of Ways of Survival that could give such crazy buffs .
“Everyone attack!”
I might’ve become stronger but Shin Yoosung’s skill masteries were still
ahead of me . Thus, I needed help .
“When she is attacking normally, support using ranged attacks . When trying a
wide range attack, be sure to get behind me!”
The party members nodded at my words .
“If you don’t have ranged support then kill the monsters emerging from the
Monster Gate . It is urgent as well . ”
In fact, it was because monsters were still emerging from Shin Yoosung’s
Monster Gate that Yongsan-gu was almost on the verge of collapse .
“Everyone fight!”
The kings ordered and the full-fledged battle began . The forces of the kings
blocked the monsters coming from the Monster Gate . Most of them were 7th
grade species and were quite daunting . Fortunately, the incarnations didn’t
seem to be greatly pushed back .
“I’ll take care of that monkey . ”
Lee Hyunsung ran towards the 5th grade Heavy Metal Bean .
“I will take Yoosung’s king . ”
Lee Gilyoung moved with the young Shin Yoosung .
Queen Mirabad controlled by Shin Yoosung roared and some of the insect
kings’ subordinates that Lee Gilyoung summoned rushed towards the King
Masswood . The cold breaths of the ichthyosaurs poured towards each other
and Lee Jihye stepped forward .
“Ahjussi, let the support firing to me . ”
“I’ll block her movements . ”
Lee Jihye fired the cannons and Yoo Sangah made a trap with Arachne’s
Spiderweb, keeping the movements of the disaster Shin Yoosung in check .
Of course, it was only a small help .
The shell bombardment barely damaged her and Shin Yoosung just tore apart
the web . It was better than nothing .
“Yoo Jonghyuk . Can you fight?”
Apart from me, only Yoo Jonghyuk could follow the movements of Shin
Yoosung and endure her attacks to some extent .
“…Don’t worry about me . ”

Yoo Jonghyuk spilled blood on the floor as he stood beside me with the
Heaven Shaking Sword . He might’ve already used Recovery because his
condition seemed better than before . There wouldn’t be long until he
received the backlash of using Recovery .
I asked, “How many minutes do you have left?”
“30 minutes . You?”
“I am the same . ”
It was only possible to use Bookmark for 30 minutes . Thus, I had to end it in
only 30 minutes . The black aura flowing from Shin Yoosung’s body
thickened . It meant that her physical stats were increasing due to the evil
energy .
Yoo Jonghyuk’s expression hardened . “…It seems that she joined hands
with a great demon to cross worlds . ”
Yoo Jonghyuk’s guess was right . In fact, now her soul was mortgaged to a
great demon . Then that great demon turned her over to the damn dokkaebis .
[Hahaha, interesting . Very interesting . ]
The intermediate dokkaebi sounded pleasantly surprised .
[The scenario is now like this . ]
It was a battlefield were blood splattered and flesh was damaged . The
destruction of Seoul Dome, which I wanted to prevent, was approaching with
every second .
[Many constellations are excited by the battle . ]
“Let’s go . ”
Yoo Jonghyuk launched himself quickly along with his words . Shin Yoosung
puffed up and blew a breath towards us .
Beast King’s Breath . It was an ether storm of destructive that was
comparable to the 5th grade sea species’ Ice Breath .
“Avoid it!”
Yoo Jonghyuk invoked Red Phoenix Shunpo to the extreme and escaped from
the attacks of the disaster Shin Yoosung . I didn’t avoid the attacks like Yoo
Jonghyuk and used Beast King’s Sensitivity instead . I felt genuinely
impressed with Yoo Jonghyuk’s combat senses .
The disaster was a disaster but Yoo Jonghyuk was a monster . It was only
Yoo Jonghyuk who could resist the disaster without the Judgment Time buff .
He was a strong, cool, ruthless regressor . I was relieved that he was
currently on my side .
“Do it properly, Kim Dokja!”
“I’m doing it!”
“Dammit…”
I just needed to approach and deal a blow, but it wasn’t that easy . After
several successful attacks, Shin Yoosung became more violent .
She was in a berserk state and kept firing the ether storm . Her magic power
might be depleted but I was barely able to withstand it with Beast King’s
Sensitivity .
Yoo Jonghyuk had dealt some blows but the damage hardly accumulated .
How long did we exchange blows? It had been already 20 minutes when I
came to my senses .
Yoo Jonghyuk’s physical strength dropped sharply and the magic power
potions I drank like juice were running out .
Strong . I never thought I would struggle so much despite using Judgement

Time . My stiff body creaked violently . The side effects of Judgment Time
were gradually being felt .
[Hahaha! This is a really nice scenario . Constellations, don’t you agree?]
I listened to the voice of the intermediate dokkaebi and moved forward with
all my strength . The fur of the Beast King’s Sensitivity flapped like crazy .
My skin became black from the ether storm . One step, two steps . I got near
but time wasn’t on our side . I wouldn’t be able to do enough damage before
the 30 minutes was up .
Then something happened inside Shin Yoosung’s body . Her body shook like
she was struck by lightning and her dark eyes temporarily recovered its
senses .
「 Attack me . 」
The disaster Shin Yoosung was controlling her body with her will .
「 Stop me . 」
I didn’t say it but I heard it .
「 Protect this ‘round . ’ 」
I broke through the temporarily weakened ether storm and ran forward with
Yoo Jonghyuk . I swung my sword and blood splattered from Shin Yoosung’s
body .
[The constellation ‘Scribe of Heaven’ is looking at you . ]
I did my best not to show the worst performance .
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is looking at you . ]
Shin Yoosung screamed as she was cut by the blade and the storm blew Yoo
Jonghyuk back .
“…Go, Kim Dokja . ”

I pierced through the gap that Yoo Jonghyuk made . The Blade of Faith dug
exactly into Shin Yoosung’s shoulder without hesitation .
Magic power ran through the blade and ripped through the Beast King’s
Sensitivity . Then Shin Yoosung’s left arm was cut off .
Blood fell . I stared into Shin Yoosung’s face . Just like in Ways of Survival,
Shin Yoosung was smiling . I realized that she deliberately allowed herself to
be hit by my sword .
[A number of constellations can’t take their eyes off your battle . ]
“Dammit…” I smiled weakly and the sword fell from my hands .
Shin Yoosung laughed .
「 Don’t you look stupid? 」
She grabbed me and threw me to the ground without any screams of anger .
However, it didn’t hurt . It wasn’t an attack .
「 Do you want to continue? 」
“Yes . ”
I swung my sword towards her and Shin Yoosung fired a breath at me again .
It was like an answer to a question . We frantically damaged each other .
“it can’t continue like this . ”
My Beast King’s Sensitivity was losing its effect because I was lacking
magic power . Judgement Time strengthened my body to the limits but it was
just a temporary crutch . Blood flowed and the world spun because of
dizziness . However, I didn’t stop . The damage was definitely accumulating
.
[Some constellations reluctant towards you have become curious . ]
Go crazy .
[The constellations roaming the battlefields are paying attention to your battle
.]
Make a lot of fuss .
[The constellations of the great battlefields praise your will . ]
Just wait until the day I go and pull out your tongues .
How many more blows did we exchange? My weakened body staggered

back .
[There are 30 seconds left for Bookmark . ]
Some internal organs were damaged and a broken rib kept irritating my lungs
. I did the best I could yet the disaster was still strong . The recovered eyes
of Shin Yoosung were once again turning black .
In any case, this Disaster of Floods seemed stronger than the original novel .
The disaster Shin Yoosung looked at me with anxious eyes .
「 It isn’t enough . 」
She couldn’t commit suicide . The intermediate dokkaebi wouldn’t allow her
to die that way . This was the limit that she could penalize herself . I was
also at my limit in a different way .
「 How are you going to stop me? 」
“Don’t worry . They’ll come soon . The person who will stop you . ”
From the beginning, I had no intention of killing Shin Yoosung with my own
hands . It was impossible for Yoo Jonghyuk in his current state . There was
still one person remaining who could kill her .
The moment Shin Yoosung’s mouth was about to open, the ground around her
exploded .
There was the distant roar of artillery . A woman dressed in a blue prison
uniform appeared from the north . The monsters split apart and troops
advanced to this side . A woman in a mask stood in the middle and
commanded the army .
The King of Wanderers . I thought she had gone somewhere but she had been
taking care of the monsters as she advanced from the north . However, they
weren’t the one I was waiting for .
I looked at a person who was running this way . The woman turned this way
and asked, “Sorry, am I late?”
“Just a bit late . ”
“Stop pretending . Aren’t you still alive?”
The Judge of Destruction . 10 days later, Jung Heewon was much more
restrained than I knew . She lightly patted my shoulders and moved .
“Leave it to me and take a break . ”
A red aura rose as she activated Judgement Time . It was much more
powerful than the skill I stole . Jung Heewon was the last card I had left . If
this failed…
Had I done enough damage to Shin Yoosung? Would Jung Heewon finish the
job well?
“What are you so worried about?” Jung Heewon asked with a smile .
Confidence that was different than usual filled her voice . It wasn’t just
Judgment Time that she believed in .
[The constellation ‘Scribe of Heaven’ is talking to himself . ]
‘The constellation ‘Abyssal Black Flame Dragon’ shows hostility towards

Jung Heewon’s sponsor . ]
That reminded me, Jung Heewon had a sponsor . Who had she chosen? Shin
Yoosung watched Jung Heewon with shaky eyes .
「 You… 」
“I roughly know the situation . My sponsor was making a lot of noise along
the way . ” Jung Heewon faced Shin Yoosung with sad eyes . “Thus, there is
no need to worry . ”
Jung Heewon lightly swept her sword in front of her . Flames started to rise
from the places her hands touched .
It was early in the morning . On a night where the darkness of Seoul was the
darkest, Jung Heewon’s blade burned . The flames on the blade were brighter
than any flames I had seen . It was the holy white flames of a stigma that
would punish all evil .
[Hell Flames Ignition . ]
I naturally knew this stigma very well . I remembered the description of the
stigma from Ways of Survival .
In some cases, it was one of the greatest stigmas of Ways of Survival and
boasted powerful destructive power comparable to the stigma of The Great
Sage the Equal of Heaven .
Hell Flames Ignition was the stigma of Demon-like Judge of Fire .
Jung Heewon laughed coldly . “I will finish this damn scenario . ”
The archangel Uriel chose Jung Heewon as an incarnation .

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Jung Heewon ran forward . Her muscles were strengthened by Judgment

Time to the limit and the Demon Slaying buff gave her a sharp edge .
Along with Uriel’s Hell Flames Ignition, her combat power was enhanced to
the most ideal form .
The blazing flames of judgment . They weren’t judging Shin Yoosung . Even
so, it was Shin Yoosung who would receive the flames .
[The constellation Demon-like Judge of Fire is watching the battlefield with

sad eyes . ]
Jung Heewon’s blade declared the opening .
[The character ‘Chu Wangin’ has used Hell Flames Ignition Lv . 1 . ]
The stigma was only level one but the hell flames burned through Shin
Yoosung’s ether storm .
The power of a great demon, the Beast King’s Breath poured out but Jung
Heewon didn’t care . She just grasped her sword as firmly as possible and
drew a line connecting the sky and earth . The Beast King’s Breath turned to
smoke as soon as it met Hell Flames Ignition .
Someone muttered, “Oh my god, what is that?”
Hell Flames Ignition was a stigma that could evaporate the sea of a planet
when it reached the final level . When the ‘Messiah’ appeared in the original
novel, it was Uriel who opened the way in preparation for him .
The archangel feared by all demons, the great demons’ enemy that was
closest to a great demon .
Shin Yoosung nodded as she saw Jung Heewon rushing through the flames .
「 I see . Uriel . You were waiting for this . 」
The disaster didn’t back down in the presence of the terrible archangel .
「 It is enough to make an ending . 」
No, she looked rather relaxed . It was as if she had finally fulfilled her duty .
The ether wrapped around Shin Yoosung’s fist and the flames that clung to
Jung Heewon’s blade collided . Shin Yoosung stumbled and Jung Heewon
pushed forward without missing this gap . No matter how good the
overlapped skills, the powerful buffs would have a short duration .
Jung Heewon was well aware of this and accelerated her attacks . The
surrounding land was affected by the holy flames .
Shin Yoosung persisted despite being long exhausted . She was like a
seasoned actor playing the last performance of her life as she tried her best to
live .
[Many constellations are excited about your design . ]
The constellations that came over from Dokgak’s channel were excited .
The hateful donations of the constellations rose sharply . Affection and

hatred were just a moment of entertainment for the constellations .
Unfortunately, the story that lasted a moment for them was a life for humans .
[The constellations of the Korean Peninsula are looking at you sadly . ]
In front of the many watchers, I drew the ending of this scenario by myself .
[The constellation Secretive Plotter is focused on your choice . ]

In the meantime, Jung Heewon had turned the Beast King’s Sensitivity into
rags and the flames of Hell Flames Ignition were gradually burning Shin
Yoosung . Injuries were also piling up on Jung Heewon’s body . It was a
close match but victory wasn’t on the side of the exhausted Shin Yoosung .
Jung Heewon ignored all defenses and plunged through the ether storm,
stabbing her sword into Shin Yoosung’s belly .
A bright blaze of flames surrounded Shin Yoosung’s body . The holy flames
burned at the energy of the great demon in her body . The black aura coming
from her turned to smoke .
Blood splattered from the place where the sword was pulled out . Shin
Yoosung looked down at her blood like it was a prop on a stage . It was
finally settled .
I suddenly saw the collapsed King Masswood and Heavy Metal Bean . The
Monster Gate had closed and the fight against the monsters was ending . I
approached Shin Yoosung .
Control of her flesh had come back but her body wasn’t normal . Shin
Yoosung looked down at her body and stated .
「 …I am dying now . 」
In normal cases, the Beast Lord wouldn’t die from these wounds . The Beast
King’s Vitality was as good as Yoo Jonghyuk’s Recovery . Unfortunately, she
was hit by Hell Flames Ignition .
The flames of hell were deeply embedded in her body, burning her vitality to
extinguish all evil . Uriel’s stigma was a fire that never burned out until all
the evil was gone .
[Due to excessive immersion, stage 2 of Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint

will always be activated . ]
The fire was inside her body and Shin Yoosung would never survive . Shin
Yoosung watched me and smiled weakly . “I’m glad to be here during this
round of regression . It was good to hear Captain say those words . ”
「 It hurts . I’m going to disappear like this . 」
“Now I can die in peace . Something really might change . ”
「 I don’t want to die… 」
The omniscience was a curse . Knowing someone’s heart meant always

deceiving someone .
She smiled and stared up at the air . There was an intermediate dokkaebi
with a stiff expression . “I’m going to die now . Isn’t it okay as a drama?
This was a great scenario . ”
[Some constellations are nodding . ]
[Some constellations are complaining . ]
The intermediate dokkaebi was silent . Well, he hadn’t expected this . The
scenario was completed but it wasn’t as he intended . Now he would pay for
what he intended .
I looked back and saw Yoo Jonghyuk approaching . He asked, “Is she going
to die?”
“…Perhaps . ”
“You must be lacking hatred . ”
This bastard was really…
Yoo Jonghyuk pulled out his sword . I was about to stop him from trying to
kill Shin Yoosung when his Heaven Shaking Sword stopped . The cold blade
was supporting Shin Yoosung’s head . Shin Yoosung said, “Hold on until the
end . I will die soon Captain . ”
Shin Yoosung’s thoughts flowed into my ears .
「 There is something I want to hear from you . 」
「 Just once . 」
「 I wish to hear it just once . 」
They were words that could never be said . Yoo Jonghyuk couldn’t hear
these words and spoke nonchalantly . “I have something to ask . ”
“What is it?”
I felt miserable as I saw the anticipation on Shin Yoosung’s face . It was

because I knew her expectations would never be rewarded .
“Who is the great demon that helped you cross over to this world?”
She stared blankly at Yoo Jonghyuk for a moment before laughing . “…

Captain is the captain to the end . ”
「 You don’t change . 」
“Tell me . ”
“Have you heard of the ‘Great Demon of the Horizon’?”
「 That is why I admired you . 」
“I know the name . ”
“If Captain’s luck is bad, you will meet him soon . However, never fight him
. It is almost impossible for Captain to kill him…”
「 For a long time, a really long time… 」
Her earnest sincerity didn’t reach its target and I struggled . I wanted to say
something . This stupid Yoo Jonghyuk, who couldn’t hear the vivid voice in
front of him . The moment I opened my mouth, Shin Yoosung’s hand grabbed
me .
Yoo Jonghyuk kept speaking . “I will remember . ”
Yoo Jonghyuk turned around at these words . Then Yoo Jonghyuk’s inner
thoughts were conveyed to me .
「 I will get revenge for you . 」
I trembled at the sadness in these words . I looked down at disaster Shin

Yoosung . I see . This person was already aware of it . She didn’t need to
hear it to already know .
Something was pouring down from Shin Yoosung’s eyes . For the first time, I
thought that Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint might not be omniscient .
「 Goodbye, Captain . 」
「 Good job . 」
「 I’ll leave it to you . 」
「 Rest . 」
Only a few stray sentences were left as I stared at the two people . Their
thoughts had definitely reached each other . I clearly read this story . Then
Shin Yoosung started to scatter into ashes .
「 Pretty… 」
The young Shin Yoosung approached me and held onto me . What did she
feel when she saw her future self disappearing? No matter how many books I
read, there were some emotions I couldn’t reach . The disaster Shin Yoosung
smiled at me and the young Shin Yoosung .
「 …I’m envious . 」
The lower body of the disaster Shin Yoosung had almost disappeared . The
speed of her destruction was accelerating .
[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ has closed her eyes . ]
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is sighing . ]
As the constellations watched her, I kneeled and grabbed the hand of the
disaster Shin Yoosung . Shin Yoosung was surprised by my unexpected
behaviour and looked at me .
I invoked Beast King’s Sensitivity with my last remaining magic power . It

was to pass on a gift to her .
The mysterious senses of the beast kings touched and for a short moment,
Shin Yoosung’s soul was connected to mine . It was a sensibility that only
beasts shared .
The passing wind whispered something . It was a story that neither the
constellations or dokkaebi could hear . The dying Shin Yoosung’s eyes
widened like she couldn’t believe it .
「 …Are you serious? Really? 」
Fortunately, the message was properly delivered . Her chest had already
turned to ashes and now she had no voice left .
「 Why… 」
Tears slowly filled her eyes . She tried to tell me something but the cold
wind stopped her . The connected films of two worlds were breaking again .
The pieces that she was made of turned to ashes and scattered . Her eyes,
nose and mouth . Her voice . The person who lived over one thousand years
scattered into pure white ashes like snow .
The ashes like a trail as it disappeared into the sky . It was like a distant
journey or even a dance .
I looked up at the faint traces drifting in the air . I couldn’t believe it was
real and the young Shin Yoosung held onto me tightly .
“Did she really die?”
I steadied my heart .
“Can’t you change it? Really?”
Then she nodded .
“Ahhh . Ah…”
Lee Gilyoung grabbed my sleeve and wiped his eyes with it . Yoo Sangah
was crying and I didn’t know why but Lee Hyunsung was also tearful . Yoo
Jonghyuk didn’t cry while only Lee Jihye didn’t know the exact situation .
“…Why is everyone crying? I am also sad . ”
My forehead was cold and sleet was falling from the misty sky . There was
no snow or rain . The cold sensation relieved the people . It was funny .
Humans felt most alive when they confirmed the death of another .
“Ah…”
The people of Seoul Dome collapsed once their tension disappeared . There
were people laughing, crying or feeling angry .
The donations of the constellation flowed here and there . The responses
were different but there was one thing they all agreed on .
The ‘Disaster of Floods’ Shin Yoosung had died .
There was a frozen intermediate dokkaebi staring up at the sky . Bihyung,

who had been watching silently, finally opened his mouth .
[Intermediate dokkaebi . The scenario has ended . ]
[ How? This… ]
[If you don’t do it then I will end it . ]
A moment later, a message was heard .
[The fifth main scenario is activated!]
[The compensation settlement is being prepared . ]
Finally, the scenario declared her death . The future Shin Yoosung had died
and the disaster was over . This was the conclusion of the fifth scenario .
Everyone thought so and believed so .
To be exact, everyone except me had to believe this . From beginning to end,

everything had to be a perfect drama . It was a drama that declared things
couldn’t be changed .
A tragedy that followed the constellations and scenario . This was the only
way for the 41st round Shin Yoosung to escape from the damn scenario .
At this moment, the young Shin Yoosung’s hand heated up .
“I will kill…” The girl’s eyes were fixed on the intermediate dokkaebi
floating in the air . “That dokkaebi, I’ll kill him . ”
I was trying to restrain her when sparks flew in the air . The sky was
crumbling and a portal was opening .
Two white dokkaebis emerged from the portal . The low-grade dokkaebis
found the two dokkaebis wearing white armour and backed away at once .
It was natural .
These dokkaebis were people that all dokkaebis hoped to never meet . The
bureau . They were the dokkaebis of the Executive Branch, responsible for
investigating the ‘probability’ in scenarios . The two dokkaebis had a
fearsome atmosphere as they approached the intermediate dokkaebi and
arrested him .
[ …Executives . What are you doing?]
An executive dokkaebi declared to the shocked intermediate dokkaebi .
[Intermediate dokkaebi ‘Paul . ’ You shall be arrested for violating the Star
Stream regulations . ]
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The Executive Branch’s emergency arrest .
According to Ways of Survival, an emergency arrest was only possible when

a dokkaebi acted in a manner that severely violated the probability of a
scenario .
[Intermediate dokkaebi ‘Paul . ’ From now on, you will be led to the
Executive Branch . You will remain silent about all scenarios and be
deprived of all progress in the main scenarios . ]
The expression of the intermediate dokkaebi Paul kept changing .
[You will lose the achievement points of all the scenarios you have built up
and will be demoted to a low-grade dokkaebi after your punishment…]
[D-Demoted? Wait! Wait a minute!]
The intermediate dokkaebi Paul hurriedly shouted . He made an unfair

expression and looked at the dokkaebis around him .
[A sudden demotion? Shouldn’t you tell me what I did well?]
[Are you really asking because you don’t know?]
Another dokkaebi of the Executive Branch asked . Paul hesitated for a

moment at the dignified voice before continuing .
[I don’t know . What the hell did I do wrong?]
He even had the audacity to move forward .

[Look at the constellations . Aren’t they all happy? Didn’t the scenario end
brilliantly?]
The executive dokkaebi frowned at Paul’s confident words .
[There is no problem with the probability . I used the scenario enforcement

with the consent of the constellations and the constellation also…]
[…This is the problem with streamers . They sing songs of the constellations
.]
Not all dokkaebis respected the constellations . It was because among the
dokkaebis of the Executive Branch, there were some who had once been
constellations .
They were constellations but they lost their characteristics and were forced
to live as dokkaebis . They were the dokkaebis of the Executive Branch .
Paul continued despite his customers being insulted .
[Your words are going too far . ]
[Don’t panic Paul . ]
[You might be an enforce but I can’t tolerate insults to my customers . ]
Paul rode the momentum and continued .
[I can guess why the executives came here . It is probably because I used the
enforcement rights . ]
[The scenario enforcement can only be used when the majority of

constellations support the probability of the scenario . ]
[I’m aware of that . Otherwise, there is the risk of a probability storm . But
the constellations’ satisfaction is high…]
[Satisfaction? Paul, look at yourself and tell me . ]
Paul looked down at himself and he paled .

[T-This…?]
The space around him was filled with blue sparks . It was the forerunner of
a probability storm .
[Why am I receiving a probability storm…?]
The probability storm was a punishment for going against the flow . The
probability of the world now wanted to erase Paul’s existence . The
enforcer dokkaebis laughed .
[The enforcement right is a power that demands the greatest amount of

probability from a dokkaebi . Did you think you would be safe using this
authority for such a crude development?]
[That, that isn’t the case!]
[Paul . You have a chance to end the scenario without using the executive
rights . It was a fresh development I had never seen before . Why did you
stop it? Thanks to your brutality, an emergency was dropped on Seoul
Dome’s bureau . ]
[T-That… no, wait a minute . I exercised the enforcement rights according to

the opinions of the constellations!!]
Paul looked around .
[C-Constellations! Didn’t you agree with my development?]
However, no constellations answered .
[…Constellations?]
The numerous indirect messages from the constellations died out .
[Unbelievable… Why?]
All the constellations who supported his development had left the Korean
channels .
The executive frowned . [You stupid fool . Can’t you see that the
constellations are gone?]
Many of the constellations who wanted to kill me and who instigated him had
left the Korean peninsula in large numbers once it turned into a ‘drama . ’
It was natural . It was strange to keep watching when an unwanted

development occurred . In fact, Bihyung’s channel lost close to a third of its
subscribers .
The remaining ones were:
[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is looking at the intermediate

dokkaebi ‘Paul’ . ]
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is chuckling at the

intermediate dokkaebi ‘Paul’ . ]
[The constellation ‘Secretive Plotter’ is mocking the intermediate dokkaebi

‘Paul’ . ]
……
They were all constellations who didn’t agree with the intermediate
dokkaebi’s development .
[N-No . I can’t be destroyed in this way . Executive!]
[Don’t worry . You won’t be destroyed . ]
[W-What does this mean…?]
A glimmer of hope appeared on Paul’s face .
The executive dokkaebi said something that turned off the light completely .
[You will be given a worse punishment than destruction . Our bureau

received a large probability debt because of you . ]
The executives will use Dokkaebi Paul’s Redemption Code . ]
Then the body of the dokkaebi Paul was forcibly pulled into the world . The
intermediate dokkaebi Paul trembled . His true voice emerged because he
lost his broadcasting rights .
“T-This is a conspiracy . It can’t be like this!”
Then Bihyung spoke from beside him,
[This is why you didn’t want to finish the scenario quickly . ]
“Bihyung!”
In the end, Paul exploded . Paul held the Redemption Code and pointed at
Bihyung .
“Executives! Arrest him as well . I have evidence that his channel broke the
rules of the Star Stream!”
[He will naturally come along as well . ]
Paul’s expression brightened . However, the people of Korean knew that

people should listen to the dokkaebis’ words to the end .
[It is because he is the dokkaebi who called us . ]
“W-What… don’t tell me?”
The executive dokkaebi said .
[Yes, the dokkaebi who reported you is Bihyung . ]
Bihyung briefly waved towards the red-eyed Paul . The executive smiled
coldly .
[Dokkaebi Bihyung . He is a very good dokkaebi . Look at his humility . He

has the integrity of a streamer who ignores everything and immerses himself
in the scenarios . It is different from you and the dokkaebis who only wear
luxurious clothing . ]
Bihyung had a shy expression on his face . He didn’t know that his poverty
would help him in this way .
“N-No! That guy Bihyung is…!”
[Shut up . ]
Paul screamed terribly from where he was tied to the Redemption Code .
The executive dokkaebi kept talking .
[You have been punished twice before . This is your third time . You are
familiar with the third punishment, right?]
“T-This is ridiculous! Do you think my superiors will allow this? You are
making a mistake right now . If you touch me…”
[I will listen to your bullshit after going to the bureau . ]
A glowing portal appeared in the air . It was finally time to say goodbye to
the intermediate dokkaebi . Perhaps I wouldn’t see him in the future
scenarios anymore . Paul’s eyes glared at me . A flame burned inside me the
moment I met his eyes .
[The ‘Fourth Wall’ is shaking due to your high emotions . ]
The Shin Yoosung of the future had scattered into ash . She might’ve been
saved if it wasn’t for the intermediate dokkaebi .
She could never return to her time but she might’ve been able to live in this
new world . The intermediate dokkaebi trampled on that last possibility .
That was why I opened my mouth . “Wait a minute . ”
He might receive the death punishment but I couldn’t be satisfied . My words

shocked my party members .
[…Are you calling us?]

The dokkaebis were surprised . They didn’t expect an incarnation to stop the
dokkaebis of the Executive Branch . The executive dokkaebi looked at me
quietly and opened his mouth .
[That’s right . You are the incarnation ‘Kim Dokja . ’ Right?]
The other executive dokkaebi laughed .
[Do you know this person?]
[He is a famous incarnation in this area . He is one of the strongest

incarnations on the peninsula but he hasn’t signed with a sponsor . ]
[Hoh?]
I watched the leisurely dokkaebis and spoke to Bihyung through the Dokkaebi
Communication .
‘Bihyung . I’ll give you 100,000 coins . ’
–What?
Bihyung’s eyes widened .
‘Promote me to a platinum member of the Dokkaebi Bag . ’
–No, why all of a sudden?
‘Just do it . ’
–Shit…
I looked at the executives and rushed Bihyung . Bihyung sighed and started to
manipulate something in the air .
[Congratulations! You have become a platinum member of the Dokkaebi

Bag!]
Originally, there would be splendid special effects for the promotion but I
asked Bihyung to omit it . Unlike the gold membership that could be obtained
for 5,000 coins, the treatment of platinum members were different .
[Yes, Incarnation Kim Dokja . Why did you call us?]
The executives didn’t know about my promotion and asked me again . These
dokkaebis were really big and I was nervous facing them . They might’ve
fallen but some of them were originally great people .
I breathed lightly and opened my mouth . “I am requesting the Dokkaebi Solo

Meeting Right . ”
[What?]
The executive dokkaebis were confused by my words . Then laughter soon

emerged .
[Only platinum members can ask for the solo meeting right… Don’t tell me?]
“That’s right . Please check it . ”
The two dokkaebis looked at each other again . They manipulated the system
to identify a few things and soon let out a cry of amazement .
[It is real . ]
[How can an incarnation become a platinum member?]
“Aren’t I qualified now?”
The executives hesitated for a moment before nodding .
[That’s right . What do you want with the solo meeting right? The platinum
qualifications allows you to meet with a senior dokkaebi . The appointment
schedule…]
“I don’t want that . The dokkaebi I want is currently with you . ” I pointed a
finger at the dokkaebi I wanted . “I want a solo meeting with the
intermediate dokkaebi Paul . ”
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The two executive dokkaebis glanced at each other . How long did this last?
Then the two dokkaebis burst out laughing at the same time .
[Kuk . Kuhahahat!]
[Interesting . Don’t tell me…]
The smart executives seemed to have noticed something . Paul watched the
scene with a puzzled expression .
[I will allow a solo meeting with the dokkaebi Paul . ]
[The free solo time is 20 minutes . ]
The executives of the bureau agreed to my request like it was interesting . I

figured they would do this .
Originally, the executives didn’t like streamers . They were closer to the
‘subscribers’ than the ‘streamers . ’ The moment they spoke, a transparent
dome formed around me and Paul . The original ‘solo meeting right’ was a
space for constellations and dokkaebis to secretly meet .
[The solo meeting with the intermediate dokkaebi Paul has begun . ]
However, the usage could be changed according to the user . I saw Bihyung
talking to the executives outside the dome .
Paul was trapped with me and revealed his hostility . “Why did you want to
see me? Do you want to deal some medicine to those up there?”
His body was still affected by the executive dokkaebi’s Redemption Code .
As long as the code existed, Paul wouldn’t be able to use his own power as
well as the authority of a dokkaebi . In other words, the person in front of me
was completely helpless .
“Don’t bluff . I know your current situation . ”
Paul winced and withdrew to the edge of the dome . Yet there was still a
smile on his face . “Haha, I see . I know what you are thinking . Do you want
to get revenge for that slave?”
“…”
“How funny . Don’t you know it is a superficial human desire? Yes, you can
try it once . I don’t know how you found about the solo meeting rights but this
is a place where we can’t hurt each other . No matter how hard you try…!”
I ran to him and punched him as hard as I could . Blue blood emerged from
his nose and the person who couldn’t grasp the situation screamed and
belatedly collapsed . I told him, “I can’t kill you but I can beat you to a pulp .
”
“Keooook! You dare…!”
“Yes, now your true nature is emerging . I don’t want to hear those disgusting
honorifics . ”
“Heok, kuheok…”
“Is this the first time you are feeling pain? You must’ve never been beaten up
like this after living as a dokkaebi . ”
“K-Kuhut! Kuhuhut…” Paul was still smiling despite his blood dripping
down . “You made a mistake just now . There are special rules in place to
prevent people like you from exploiting the solo meeting rights . ”
Then the system message arrived like it had been waiting .
[You have injured the dokkaebi in the solo meeting space . ]
[500 coins have been consumed as a penalty . ]

These dokkaebi, they were really great . They prepared a penalty in case the
constellations tried anything . It was a coins penalty . However, I was aware
of the penalty and just shrugged .
Paul laughed as he wiped off his blood . “Foolish human . You are bringing
destruction on yourself with your anger . Yes, try to hit me as many times as
you like . The coins you have at the moment…”
“How much coins do you think I have?” Paul fell silent . “Isn’t it strange?
How could I become a platinum member when I am an incarnation?”
I grinned at his shaky eyes . “I have a lot of coins . I made a lot of money
thanks to you . ”
My fists descended towards the pale Paul . The damn scenarios I

experienced so far passed through my head .
I remembered Shin Yoosung’s dying appearance . These were among the

things I told her:
–That dokkaebi, I’ll beat you to death .
This was the first promise I would keep .
Once again, my fist moved and his nose was broken . I didn’t say that it was
someone’s share . In the first place, this couldn’t be anyone’s share .
“Kuaaak! A-An insignificant human dares…!”
Peeeok-!

“Y-You won’t be safe if you do this to me…!”
Peeeok-!
“I’ll kill you! I will surely kill you…!”
Peeeok-!
“W-Wait a minute! Wait! Stop…”
His frightened body curled up and I stopped my fists for the first time . For a
moment, hope filled his eyes .
“Y-Yes . You thought well There is nothing about doing this here…”
I watched him hurriedly speaking with honorifics and asked, “Did you stop?”
“What?”
“When Yoosung asked you to stop, did you?”
I quietly looked down at him . He didn’t say anything and just looked at the
ground . Then he raised head and stared at the sky . He felt resentment for the
ones who made him like this .
“This doesn’t mean anything! Your dead companion won’t come back to
life!”
My dead colleagues wouldn’t come back to life . He was right .
“It means something . ” However, I raised my fist to the trembling guy . “So
what if she is dead . Shin Yoosung would’ve done this as well . ”
Peeeok-!
Paul’s fangs protruded as he rolled across the ground .
“Lee Hyunsung would’ve done so as well . Yoo Sangah and Lee Gilyoung
also . ”
My fist slammed into his belly .
“Maybe… that bastard Yoo Jonghyuk…”
My companions outside the dome were looking this way .
Shin Yoosung was forming fists with red eyes . Lee Jihye and Lee Gilyoung
were shouting something . Lee Hyunsung’s eyes were red as he made a
serious expression and Yoo Sangah was staring at me with wide eyes . Yoo
Jonghyuk was the last one I looked at before glancing back at Paul .
“I-I am outside the scenario! You can’t earn coins by doing this! It won’t
benefit you!”
Coins…
Yes, only the dokkaebis would think like this . Some stories would become
coins . Some stories wouldn’t become coins .
“Maybe that is true . ”
None of the constellations had made a bounty scenario, nor was there a sub-
scenario . However, this behaviour was meaningful . Nobody was making
me do this .
“I’m not intending to get any benefits from this . ”
“W-What?”
Since the fall of the world, coins had become the principle behind every
human’s actions . They moved if the constellations gave coins and didn’t
move if there were no coins . Still, humans often moved regardless of
whether there were coins or not .
“You don’t know it but humans are animals that seek for the meaning of life
through these things . ”
“W-What…kuoock!”
I raised my fist and started beating him again .
Peeeok-!
The subsequent punches crushed his face, ribs and joints . I didn’t have to
control my power because there was no fear of him dying . One blow was
the best blow . Every time bones broke, something exploded inside of me .
In fact, I knew .
I knew very well . No matter how hard I beat him up, it wouldn’t give me any
comfort over Shin Yoosung’s death . The dead Shin Yoosung would never
see this sight yet I still moved my fists . I hit and hit him again .
Peeeok-!
It was just like Yoo Jonghyuk . He kept repeated his regressions until the last
moment, even if no one knew his cause .
Then the message of a constellation was heard .
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is excited about the

unseen development . ]
I stopped punching for a moment and stared up at the sky . Even this was a
story to the constellations .
“It isn’t an act this time . ”
[You have returned the 500 sponsored coins to the constellation . ]
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is very embarrassed .

]
Think of it as a free service . Now things would be good for me .
[The constellation ‘Secretive Plotter’ is interested in your actions . ]
[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is thrilled with your actions . ]
I started punching again . There were only the sounds of the dokkaebi’s skin
bursting and intermittent groaning .
The constellations silently watched what I was doing . No one gave me any
coins but I could feel them watching me . Sometimes, this alone was
sufficient .
“U-Uhhh… I was wrong . S-Spare me! P-Please! Please!” Paul couldn’t

endure it anymore and dragged his body to the edge of the dome .
The wall of the dome made a faint sound but the executives didn’t respond .
Rather, they were pleased with my actions . Maybe they would be saying
something like this:
「 That coin making bastard . 」
「 Damn streamer scum . 」
The executive dokkaebis didn’t like streamers . The executives who evolved
from constellations were good at fighting but had no talent in leading the
scenarios .
Shortly after, Paul’s body became completely ragged . I grabbed at his

bloody neck . At this point, I asked what I really wanted to know . “Where
is Shin Yoosung’s soul right now?”
***
Dead souls that were part of the scenario couldn’t escape from the confines
of the contract, even in death . It would’ve been different if the contract itself
had been destroyed .
The intermediate dokkaebi Paul opened his mouth after he was hit a few
more times .
[T…That . I also don’t know . You borrowed the power of an archangel

and… our contract was destroyed…]
Indeed, it was like this . The dokkaebis had been handed the ‘disaster Shin
Yoosung’ by a great demon . In the course of the transfer, the strings of the
contract were created using the great demon’s power .
Then Uriel’s Hell Flames Ignition had burned those strings . In other words,
Shin Yoosung’s soul was now floating around the world .
[Y-You . Absolutely, can’t, regain, companion… Her soul, soon, the

labyrinth…]
Paul finally collapsed .
[The ‘Dokkaebi Solo Meeting Rights’ has ended . ]
The transparent dome disappeared and the executives whistled .
[Oh, you are in terrible shape even before the disciplinary hearing . ]
They glanced at me before moving away with delighted smiles . I watched

Bihyung hurriedly chase after them and asked,
‘Did you get back the money?’
-Of course . But didn’t you use too many coins?
‘I still have a lot left . ’

I hit Paul exactly 124 times .
Bihyung sighed as he glanced at me .
–I won’t be able to communicate with you after entering the bureau . I will
keep the channel open so don’t get into trouble in the meantime . Please .
I watched Bihyung and thought it was good . Without him, no one would
argue with him from now on .
[The scenario error will delay further compensation settlement . ]
The administrator of the main scenario had completely left the scene and the
scenario development was likely to be stagnant for a bit . It should only be a
day or two but that was enough time .
I looked up at the dokkaebis disappearing into the portal and recalled the last
conversation I had with Shin Yoosung .
–Don’t worry . You won’t die .
–What do you mean?
–I can help you resurrect . I’ve resurrected twice so it isn’t as bad as you
think .
In fact, I tried to avoid using this method until the end . After all, according
to the design, she must ‘die once . ’ There was also no guarantee that she
could revive again .
–I don’t know how long it will take . If you just wait and don’t give up, I
will surely revive you .
If Shin Yoosung’s soul had fallen in to the labyrinth of the world, it was
almost impossible to revive her again . However, that wasn’t necessarily the
case . She would surely survive if I could regain her soul . The problem
was ‘how’ to find her soul .
I suddenly looked back at Yoo Sangah . “Yoo Sangah-ssi . ”
“Yes . ”
Shin Yoosung’s soul might enter a new world line but in the all, all souls
escaped from this world through the ‘Underworld . ’
I remembered some constellations related to the afterlife . All of them were

in a place I didn’t dare touch or were beyond my reach . Still, there was one
person that I could talk to .
“Can you call the Abandoned Lover of the Labyrinth here?”
Yoo Sangah hesitated for a moment before nodding . After a while, faint
sparks appeared around her . It wasn’t the previous method of directly
descending due to the increased probability consumption but it was certain
that Ariadne nestled inside her .
I opened my mouth . “Olympus . I want to do business with you . ”
The sparks bouncing around the area were rough . Well, our last encounter
wasn’t great . This time, I had to make concessions . I took a deep breath
before getting to the point .
“Let me meet with the King of Hell . ”
Now it was time to keep the second promise .

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Three Promises (3)
I could see Olympus’s answer from Yoo Sangah’s expression . She became
red and then paled . Based on Yoo Sangah’s eyes, I thought I was too hasty in
bringing up the story .
“That…Dokja-ssi . ”
I wondered what she had heard to make her hesitate while watching me . I
felt sorry for some reason .
“Can you tell me what the sponsor said?”
Sparks flew from Yoo Sangah’s body . Ariadne seemed to be running wild . I
waited a bit until the situation calmed down . I hadn’t realized the aftermath
of the three questions and answers would be so large . The sparks soon
subsided and Yoo Sangah spoke in a mixed voice . “The Father of the Rich
Night isn’t someone who can be easily met…”
The Father of the Rich Night . It was the modifier given to King Hades, one
of the three head gods of Olympus .
One of the three head gods of Olympus, he resided in a famous place that the
‘12 gods of Olympus’ couldn’t enter . Hades was far too great for Ariadne
to contact him .
I quickly thanked her . “Thank you Yoo Sangah-ssi . ”
“By the way, Dokja-ssi…”
The smart Yoo Sangah probably already knew that the Father of the Rich
Night was Hades . She had a vague idea of why I was looking for Hades .
The story of Orpheus, who visited the Underworld in order to revive his
wife Eurydice, was a famous myth in South Korea .
“…Is it possible?” Yoo Sangah wondered .
As a rule, resurrecting the dead was impossible .
I was subjected to the probability correction of the King of No Killing effect,

but in most cases, there was no such correction . It was the same for Shin
Yoosung . If resurrection was possible then Yoo Jonghyuk wouldn’t have
needed to regress .
Yet if I could somehow obtain her soul…
“I can’t tell you the details right now . I’m sorry . ”
I didn’t want to speak about my future plans in a situation where the

constellations were staring at me . There were many constellations who
disliked me due to the previous situation .
I threw the bait and now I had to wait and see if they bit . The important
thing was to be patient .
I looked at the people around me and opened my mouth . “Shall we organize

things?”
Then my party members approached me one by one, as if they had been

waiting . Shin Yoosung and Lee Gilyoung were with Lee Hyunsung, while
Lee Jihye stood in a distant place with a slightly sulky expression .
I heard the voice of a low-grade dokkaebi .
[I am the dokkaebi ‘Younggi’, who will temporarily take charge of the

compensation settlement . ]
He was a newbie dokkaebi and spoke in a slightly stiff voice .
[I will now settle the addition compensation for the fifth scenario . ]
Perhaps all the higher level dokkaebis had disappeared .
[You have received the ‘Ellain Forest’s Vital Energy . ’
People caught the small fruit that fell from the air .
[This is the most popular recovery item in the Star Stream . Even if you are
seriously injured, you can recover quickly by eating this and sleeping . ]
It was the first time I had seen such a polite dokkaebi and it gave me a feeling
of resistance . Then dokkaebi talked to me and some other people .
[Additional compensation for the key contributors will be given this evening
. Thank you for all your hard work . I hope you cheer up in the following
scenarios . ]
The voice disappeared and I watched all the people holding the fruit .
Characters I didn’t know would be dead and some people would be dying
right now . Still, we survived . The party members weren’t sure to be
grateful or sad . Once this happened, someone was bound to act as the
representative .
I stared at them and slowly opened my mouth . “Everyone, you have suffered
.
The moment when nothing was decided only remained for a moment .
Sadness was sadness and happiness was happiness . If we made decisions
then at least these moments would remain meaningful .
“You really struggled . ”
Relief slowly filled the party members’ faces as I didn’t say anything about
rewards . They deserved it .
Lee Jihye was the one who spoke first . “…By the way, it was really
shocking Ahjussi . You looked cooler than Master for a moment? I
acknowledge you . ”
Then Lee Hyunsung and Jung Heewon also opened their mouths .
“…It was wonderful . ”
“I felt refreshed . ”
…These people, this was all they wanted to say to me? A wry smile
appeared on my face as they started making a fuss . The biggest crisis of the
beginning scenarios was over and Seoul was protected . For the time being,
Seoul wouldn’t be threatened until a few scenarios had passed .
“Dokja-ssi also suffered . ” Yoo Sangah stared at me and smiled brightly .
Maybe this was the reward given to me .
There was the sound of something hitting me and Shin Yoosung placed her
forehead against my side . Lee Gilyoung was somewhat disgruntled but he
didn’t say anything . I placed my hand lightly on Shin Yoosung’s head .
…Yes, this as well .
***
In the evening, the additional compensation for the main contributors began .
There were three main contributors who received additional compensation .
They were me, Jung Heewon and Yoo Jonghyuk .
[The additional compensation for the fifth scenario is a B-grade skill . ]
Someone else might say that a B-grade skill as a reward wasn’t right, but it
was actually balanced . A low alphabet letter didn’t mean the skill was
useless .
In addition, the scenario compensation was in the form of a ‘free choice . ’ In

other words, I could choose the B-grade skill I wanted . There was a skill
that was difficult to acquire among the B-grade skills and I had to get it .
[Do you want to see the list of B-grade skills?]
It was a list with tens of thousands of skills . I was able to avoid a difficult
choice because there was a skill I thought of from the beginning .
[Do you want to receive the B-grade skill Lie Detection as compensation?]
I nodded and there was a faint glow as additional messages appeared .
[The exclusive skill ‘Lie Detection’ has been added to the skills list . ]
I finally obtained it . It had been really frustrating not having Lie

Detection…
I looked back and saw that Jung Heewon was having a hard time picking
something .
I asked Lee Jihye who was next to me . “Hey, do you know where Yoo
Jonghyuk is?”
“Ah, he was going somewhere with Seolhwa unni . ”
…Lee Seolhwa? Lee Jihye looked at me with pitying eyes, as if she knew
what I was thinking .
“…Sigh, it isn’t what Ahjussi thinks . ”
“…”
“Really . I watched the whole time . It is completely different from the two of
you . I’m certain . ”
I had a headache . Speaking of which, it was certain that they were lovers in
the second regressions but I couldn’t remember in the third regression . Yoo
Jonghyuk had a long road to walk . So where the hell did he go? Was it to
pick up his younger sister?
[The sixth scenario will start in three days . ]
A system message was heard . I think I knew what Yoo Jonghyuk wanted to
do . The sixth scenario was when we finally encountered incarnations from
other domes .
He was a restless guy so he probably went to get some hidden skills and
items that he couldn’t get in the last regression .
There were still some hidden scenarios in Seoul Dome . It was a bit
upsetting that they would be taken away by Yoo Jonghyuk but it was better
than he eating up skills .
Moreover, he needed to be stronger than he was now to make the rest of the
scenarios easier .
“Ah, that’s right . I have a message for Ahjussi from Master?”
“For me?’
Lee Jihye nodded as she grasped her sword and declared in a serious tone .
“Kim Dokja, the oath period is over . ”
My heart sank . The Oath of Existence . I had forgotten about it .
–Then swear you won’t hurt me until the fifth scenario is over . If you can’t
do that, I really won’t help you .
–I swear .
We had made this oath . That guy… surely he hadn’t left me alive because of
the oath? Then I remembered strange nonsense .
–I won’t kill you . I will hit you once .
I couldn’t help gulping . Surely this wasn’t his plan? Was he going to learn a
skill to hit me?
“By the way… what oath did the two of you swear?”
“Shut up . ”
Yes, it would somehow be okay . Above all, I had the Beast King’s
Sensitivity used by the disaster Shin Yoosung . It was also level 3 .
…I had Way of the Wind through Bookmark and there were also my strong
companions .
I met Lee Jihye’s eyes as she said . “You know that I won’t help you against
Master, right?”
“I wasn’t expecting anything from you . ”
Instead, I looked at Lee Hyunsung . I was really impressed when he told

Shin Yoosung that he was part of my party, not Yoo Jonghyuk’s . Lee
Hyunsung gazed at me with perplexed eyes before opening his mouth .
“That…Dokja-ssi . ”
“Yes . ”
“To tell you the truth, I’m a bit scared of Yoo Jonghyuk-ssi . ”
“…Ah, it’s okay . I understand . ”
Come to think of it, Lee Hyunsung’s strength was because of Yoo Jonghyuk .
Dammit . However, it was too early to be frustrated .
I also had Jung Heewon . She was someone who didn’t appear in the
original novel and I raised her with my own hands .
Then Jung Heewon scratched her head and said, “I don’t know what this is
about but I won’t get involved in the fight between the two of you . ”
“…Huh?”
“I won’t disturb the two of you… what the hell is this?”
[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ is making a loving smile . ]
I suddenly got a chill down my spine . What was that angel thinking?
[The constellation ‘Scribe of Heaven’ is watching Demon-like Judge of Fire

with solemn eyes . ]
[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ has jumped and changed her
expression . ]
“Dokja-ssi . ” I looked up with astonishment and saw Yoo Sangah smiling

calmly at me . “Don’t worry . Jonghyuk-ssi isn’t a bad person . ”
“…I hope so . ”
“I’m sure that he is a good friend . ”
I heard Yoo Sangah’s words and inwardly sighed . I didn’t know why but I
thought of Han Sooyoung at this time . Apart from me, she was the only one
who knew what type of person Yoo Jonghyuk was . Well, she wouldn’t have
protected me even if she was here…
The scenario was over but I didn’t know what she was doing now . We
finished organizing the surroundings and collected items .
It became late in the night and Yoo Jonghyuk still hadn’t returned . Instead,
Jung Heewon went to scout and returned with welcome things .
I was amazed . “That is still remaining?”
Jung Heewon had six bottles of beer and soju with her . She said with a
smile . “Let’s have a drink as a memorial . ”
We set up a campfire and sat down . I quickly hit Lee Jihye’s hand as she
grabbed a beer .
“You’re a minor . ”
“…There are no laws now . Why does it matter if I’m a minor?”
“Drink cider with the kids . ”
In the meantime, I took a quick swallow of the alcohol . Jung Heewon had
red cheeks as she drank while Lee Hyunsung snored like a bear after drinking
a few beers . He was weaker to alcohol than he looked .
“The mood…”
Lee Jihye secretly drank a few cups and collapsed with a red face .
Surprisingly, Yoo Sangah had already drank four bottles of soju . I couldn’t
see any signs of her being drunk .
“I’m a heavy drinker . ”
Come to think of it, I had never seen Yoo Sangah get drink at a work party .
“…It is hard to get drunk . ”
There was sorrow in her words . The company had a few men who wanted to
do something to Yoo Sangah while she was drunk . Maybe this was the first
time she could drink while at ease .
“Isn’t it okay for today?”
Perhaps it was because she was paler than usual that I looked away with
shame .
There was a lonely moon in the sky and the cries of monsters couldn’t be
heard today . The other drinking groups around us were making loud noises .
I wanted to drink well in this situation but I also thought it was because of
this situation that I had to drink .
It was a world where everything couldn’t be endured without drinking .

Then small sparks appeared around my glass . The surprised Yoo Sangah
looked at me .
I nodded . It was a good thing I hadn’t drank too much alcohol . The alcohol
poured down onto the ground .
[The constellation ‘God of Wine and Ecstasy’ wants to talk to you . ]
Olympus had finally taken the bait . ’

Chapter 111: Episode 22 – Three
Promises 3
I could see Olympus's answer from Yoo Sangah's expression. She became
red and then paled. Based on Yoo Sangah's eyes, I thought I was too hasty in
bringing up the story. "That…Dokja-ssi." I wondered what she had heard to
make her hesitate while watching me. I felt sorry for some reason. "Can you
tell me what the sponsor said?" Sparks flew from Yoo Sangah's body.
Ariadne seemed to be running wild. I waited a bit until the situation calmed
down. I hadn't realized the aftermath of the three questions and answers
would be so large. The sparks soon subsided and Yoo Sangah spoke in a
mixed voice. "The Father of the Rich Night isn't someone who can be easily
met…" The Father of the Rich Night. It was the modifier given to King
Hades, one of the three head gods of Olympus. One of the three head gods of
Olympus, he resided in a famous place that the '12 gods of Olympus' couldn't
enter. Hades was far too great for Ariadne to contact him. I quickly thanked
her. "Thank you Yoo Sangah-ssi." "By the way, Dokja-ssi…" The smart Yoo
Sangah probably already knew that the Father of the Rich Night was Hades.
She had a vague idea of why I was looking for Hades. The story of Orpheus,
who visited the Underworld in order to revive his wife Eurydice, was a
famous myth in South Korea. "…Is it possible?" Yoo Sangah wondered. As a
rule, resurrecting the dead was impossible. I was subjected to the probability
correction of the King of No Killing effect, but in most cases, there was no
such correction. It was the same for Shin Yoosung. If resurrection was
possible then Yoo Jonghyuk wouldn't have needed to regress. Yet if I could
somehow obtain her soul… "I can't tell you the details right now. I'm sorry." I
didn't want to speak about my future plans in a situation where the
constellations were staring at me. There were many constellations who
disliked me due to the previous situation. I threw the bait and now I had to
wait and see if they bit. The important thing was to be patient. I looked at the
people around me and opened my mouth. "Shall we organize things?" Then
my party members approached me one by one, as if they had been waiting.
Shin Yoosung and Lee Gilyoung were with Lee Hyunsung, while Lee Jihye
stood in a distant place with a slightly sulky expression. I heard the voice of
a low-grade dokkaebi. [I am the dokkaebi 'Younggi', who will temporarily
take charge of the compensation settlement.] He was a newbie dokkaebi and
spoke in a slightly stiff voice. [I will now settle the addition compensation
for the fifth scenario.] Perhaps all the higher level dokkaebis had
disappeared. [You have received the 'Ellain Forest's Vital Energy.' People
caught the small fruit that fell from the air. [This is the most popular recovery
item in the Star Stream. Even if you are seriously injured, you can recover
quickly by eating this and sleeping.] It was the first time I had seen such a
polite dokkaebi and it gave me a feeling of resistance. Then dokkaebi talked
to me and some other people. [Additional compensation for the key
contributors will be given this evening. Thank you for all your hard work. I
hope you cheer up in the following scenarios.] The voice disappeared and I
watched all the people holding the fruit. Characters I didn't know would be
dead and some people would be dying right now. Still, we survived. The
party members weren't sure to be grateful or sad. Once this happened,
someone was bound to act as the representative. I stared at them and slowly
opened my mouth. "Everyone, you have suffered. The moment when nothing
was decided only remained for a moment. Sadness was sadness and
happiness was happiness. If we made decisions then at least these moments
would remain meaningful. "You really struggled." Relief slowly filled the
party members' faces as I didn't say anything about rewards. They deserved
it. Lee Jihye was the one who spoke first. "…By the way, it was really
shocking Ahjussi. You looked cooler than Master for a moment? I
acknowledge you." Then Lee Hyunsung and Jung Heewon also opened their
mouths. "…It was wonderful." "I felt refreshed." …These people, this was
all they wanted to say to me? A wry smile appeared on my face as they
started making a fuss. The biggest crisis of the beginning scenarios was over
and Seoul was protected. For the time being, Seoul wouldn't be threatened
until a few scenarios had passed. "Dokja-ssi also suffered." Yoo Sangah
stared at me and smiled brightly. Maybe this was the reward given to me.
There was the sound of something hitting me and Shin Yoosung placed her
forehead against my side. Lee Gilyoung was somewhat disgruntled but he
didn't say anything. I placed my hand lightly on Shin Yoosung's head. …Yes,
this as well. *** In the evening, the additional compensation for the main
contributors began. There were three main contributors who received
additional compensation. They were me, Jung Heewon and Yoo Jonghyuk.
[The additional compensation for the fifth scenario is a B-grade skill.]
Someone else might say that a B-grade skill as a reward wasn't right, but it
was actually balanced. A low alphabet letter didn't mean the skill was
useless. In addition, the scenario compensation was in the form of a 'free
choice.' In other words, I could choose the B-grade skill I wanted. There was
a skill that was difficult to acquire among the B-grade skills and I had to get
it. [Do you want to see the list of B-grade skills?] It was a list with tens of
thousands of skills. I was able to avoid a difficult choice because there was a
skill I thought of from the beginning. [Do you want to receive the B-grade
skill Lie Detection as compensation?] I nodded and there was a faint glow as
additional messages appeared. [The exclusive skill 'Lie Detection' has been
added to the skills list.] I finally obtained it. It had been really frustrating not
having Lie Detection… I looked back and saw that Jung Heewon was having
a hard time picking something. I asked Lee Jihye who was next to me. "Hey,
do you know where Yoo Jonghyuk is?" "Ah, he was going somewhere with
Seolhwa unni." …Lee Seolhwa? Lee Jihye looked at me with pitying eyes, as
if she knew what I was thinking. "…Sigh, it isn't what Ahjussi thinks." "…"
"Really. I watched the whole time. It is completely different from the two of
you. I'm certain." I had a headache. Speaking of which, it was certain that
they were lovers in the second regressions but I couldn't remember in the
third regression. Yoo Jonghyuk had a long road to walk. So where the hell
did he go? Was it to pick up his younger sister? [The sixth scenario will start
in three days.] A system message was heard. I think I knew what Yoo
Jonghyuk wanted to do. The sixth scenario was when we finally encountered
incarnations from other domes. He was a restless guy so he probably went to
get some hidden skills and items that he couldn't get in the last regression.
There were still some hidden scenarios in Seoul Dome. It was a bit upsetting
that they would be taken away by Yoo Jonghyuk but it was better than he
eating up skills. Moreover, he needed to be stronger than he was now to
make the rest of the scenarios easier. "Ah, that's right. I have a message for
Ahjussi from Master?" "For me?' Lee Jihye nodded as she grasped her sword
and declared in a serious tone. "Kim Dokja, the oath period is over." My
heart sank. The Oath of Existence. I had forgotten about it. –Then swear you
won't hurt me until the fifth scenario is over. If you can't do that, I really
won't help you. –I swear. We had made this oath. That guy… surely he hadn't
left me alive because of the oath? Then I remembered strange nonsense. –I
won't kill you. I will hit you once. I couldn't help gulping. Surely this wasn't
his plan? Was he going to learn a skill to hit me? "By the way… what oath
did the two of you swear?" "Shut up." Yes, it would somehow be okay.
Above all, I had the Beast King's Sensitivity used by the disaster Shin
Yoosung. It was also level 3. …I had Way of the Wind through Bookmark and
there were also my strong companions. I met Lee Jihye's eyes as she said.
"You know that I won't help you against Master, right?" "I wasn't expecting
anything from you." Instead, I looked at Lee Hyunsung. I was really
impressed when he told Shin Yoosung that he was part of my party, not Yoo
Jonghyuk's. Lee Hyunsung gazed at me with perplexed eyes before opening
his mouth. "That…Dokja-ssi." "Yes." "To tell you the truth, I'm a bit scared
of Yoo Jonghyuk-ssi." "…Ah, it's okay. I understand." Come to think of it,
Lee Hyunsung's strength was because of Yoo Jonghyuk. Dammit. However, it
was too early to be frustrated. I also had Jung Heewon. She was someone
who didn't appear in the original novel and I raised her with my own hands.
Then Jung Heewon scratched her head and said, "I don't know what this is
about but I won't get involved in the fight between the two of you." "…Huh?"
"I won't disturb the two of you… what the hell is this?" [The constellation
'Demon-like Judge of Fire' is making a loving smile.] I suddenly got a chill
down my spine. What was that angel thinking? [The constellation 'Scribe of
Heaven' is watching Demon-like Judge of Fire with solemn eyes.] [The
constellation 'Demon-like Judge of Fire' has jumped and changed her
expression.] "Dokja-ssi." I looked up with astonishment and saw Yoo Sangah
smiling calmly at me. "Don't worry. Jonghyuk-ssi isn't a bad person." "…I
hope so." "I'm sure that he is a good friend." I heard Yoo Sangah's words and
inwardly sighed. I didn't know why but I thought of Han Sooyoung at this
time. Apart from me, she was the only one who knew what type of person
Yoo Jonghyuk was. Well, she wouldn't have protected me even if she was
here… The scenario was over but I didn't know what she was doing now. We
finished organizing the surroundings and collected items. It became late in the
night and Yoo Jonghyuk still hadn't returned. Instead, Jung Heewon went to
scout and returned with welcome things. I was amazed. "That is still
remaining?" Jung Heewon had six bottles of beer and soju with her. She said
with a smile. "Let's have a drink as a memorial." We set up a campfire and
sat down. I quickly hit Lee Jihye's hand as she grabbed a beer. "You're a
minor." "…There are no laws now. Why does it matter if I'm a minor?"
"Drink cider with the kids." In the meantime, I took a quick swallow of the
alcohol. Jung Heewon had red cheeks as she drank while Lee Hyunsung
snored like a bear after drinking a few beers. He was weaker to alcohol than
he looked. "The mood…" Lee Jihye secretly drank a few cups and collapsed
with a red face. Surprisingly, Yoo Sangah had already drank four bottles of
soju. I couldn't see any signs of her being drunk. "I'm a heavy drinker." Come
to think of it, I had never seen Yoo Sangah get drink at a work party. "…It is
hard to get drunk." There was sorrow in her words. The company had a few
men who wanted to do something to Yoo Sangah while she was drunk.
Maybe this was the first time she could drink while at ease. "Isn't it okay for
today?" Perhaps it was because she was paler than usual that I looked away
with shame. There was a lonely moon in the sky and the cries of monsters
couldn't be heard today. The other drinking groups around us were making
loud noises. I wanted to drink well in this situation but I also thought it was
because of this situation that I had to drink. It was a world where everything
couldn't be endured without drinking. Then small sparks appeared around my
glass. The surprised Yoo Sangah looked at me. I nodded. It was a good thing
I hadn't drank too much alcohol. The alcohol poured down onto the ground.
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Chapter 112
The God of Wine and Ecstasy . The only person who used such a modifier
was Dionysus, one of the 12 gods of Olympus .
[The constellation ‘God of Wine and Ecstasy’ is humming . ]
I couldn’t hear the song but I could see the drops of alcohol dancing to an
unknown melody . The bubbles moved like they had life, forming numerous
notes on the ground . The notes repeatedly moved between me and Yoo
Sangah .
Yoo Sangah looked at the notes carefully and opened her mouth . “It is the
puppy waltz . ”
“Can you read musical notes?”
Yoo Sangah cocked her head and continued speaking .
“Why did Chopin suddenly appear?”
I didn’t have a clue . It was strange that Dionysus knew about Chopin in the
first place . No . According to the original story, he was someone with great
interest in the musical culture of later generations . It wasn’t strange .
The notes formed a circle and then arrows that pointed towards the remaining
soju bottles . Yoo Sangah wondered, “…Is he telling us to drink more?”
“Let’s drink . ” There was no other way to interpret it . “Yoo Sangah-ssi,

drink only a little bit . At least one person should be sane . ”
I needed someone to protect my teammates if I became drunk . I could wake

up Lee Gilyoung and Shin Yoosung, who only drank cider, but I wanted to let
them sleep well .
“Dokja-ssi can’t drink well?”
“I’m not a strong drinker . ”
I lightly tapped my glass against hers and drank the soju . The alcohol entered
my body and made me feel hot . However, the notes didn’t stop .
“…I think I should drink more . ”
I drank a few glasses in succession . Heat rose from inside me and I could
feel the redness in my face . The movements of the musical notes became
more active . No, did it look more active because I was drunk? Yoo Sangah
smiled . “It is nice to drink with you . I was a bit lonely . ”
Thus, I drank a few more cups . I felt a bit better as a mellow smell rose . I
suddenly turned around and found that I was very close to Yoo Sangah . I had
obviously been quite far away…
I was mistaken . The sound of breathing was harsh . I didn’t know if it was
my breathing or the breathing of Yoo Sangah . Yoo Sangah’s shoulder lightly
touched mine .
“Dokja-ssi . ”
“Yes . ”
It was clearly a face free of makeup but it was hard to find any blemishes .
Yoo Sangah slowly leaned towards me . Her face was getting closer and
closer .
A pair of quarter notes and eighth notes danced intensely around us . My

heart started to beat faster at the touch against my shoulders .
…Wait, something was strange .
[The exclusive skill ‘Fourth Wall’ has offset some of the drunkenness . ]
The message popped up and my mind cleared . Yes, this couldn’t happen in
reality . Yoo Sangah wasn’t such a person . It was only possible because this
was Ways of Survival . I firmly held Yoo Sangah’s shoulder and urged her,
“Yoo Sangah-ssi, stay alert . ”
“Huh? Ah… ah?” The startled Yoo Sangah blinked . Her face turned red for
the first time . “I-I, what did I…?”
As expected, it wasn’t Yoo Sangah’s will . I was in a slightly miserable

mood as I opened my mouth and spoke towards the notes hovering on the
ground . “Stop playing and get straight to the point . ”
The notes all stopped at the same time . It was a serene silence, like the
midnight festival had suddenly stopped . The alcohol bubbles fell to the
ground and sparks flew . Then the bubbles formed one string of words .
-You broke the excitement .
I was a bit surprised by the letters written on the ground . A few words
written in bubbles on the ground might not seem great, however it was
extremely difficult for constellations to communicated with incarnations in
Ways of Survival . It was why the constellations used the dokkaebi channels
to convey ‘indirect messages . ’
In the first place, spreading messages to Earth without the help of the
dokkaebis was only possible among the highest-class constellations and the
consumption of probability was huge . The probability of the world was
sensitive to ‘language . ’
I heard a faint cry from the Great Hall in the sky . The god of this world had
noticed Dionysus’ existence . The fact that he delivered a message directly
without going through an incarnation meant he had confidence in his backer…
As expected, the 12 gods of Olympus were different .
I opened my mouth in a deliberate provocation . “If you are so confident then

come and talk to me in person . ”
Then the string of words moved .

-I don’t like those with tentacles . It is annoying to fight . If I go down myself,
everyone will die .
In fact, I hadn’t expected anything . Seoul would be turned into powder if the
12 gods of Olympus really descended .
-My mother died that way because of my father .
Yoo Sangah saw this sentence and whispered to me . “…What does this
mean?”
“Maybe he is talking about the myth of his birth . ”
As far as I knew, Dionysus’ parents were Zeus and Princess Semele of

Thebes . Hera was jealous of Zeus and Semele and disguised herself as
Semele’s nurse, encouraging Semele by saying the following . ‘Zeus might be
a fake . Ask him to show you what he really looks like when he is in
Olympus . ’
Semele was fooled and demanded that Zeus do this . Then she died from
Zeus’ brilliance .
Yoo Sangah listened to the story and cocked his head . “Uh… isn’t it a bit
different from the story I know? As far as I know, his mother isn’t the
princess of Thebes…”
I was a bit surprised by Yoo Sangah’s knowledge . I wondered if she had a

level 1 degree in myths, not just Korean history . Of course, I didn’t have
such a degree .
The string of words changed like it was amused .
-Hrmm . You humans know me very well .
As Yoo Sangah said, Dionysus’ birth myth was twofold . One was the
version where Princess Semele of Thebes was his mother . The other version
had Hades’ wife, Persephone as his mother .
I asked Dionysus, “I’m curious . Which of the two versions is real?”

-Is it important?
“It is important . There is a reason I need it to be the latter . ”
In fact, Jung Heewon’s suggestion to drink was an attempt to lure Jung

Heewon .
Dionysus was the son of Persephone . If this myth was correct, Dionysus
could probably contact Persephone, Hades’ wife .
-Rude human .
The string trembled .
-Still, I like rude humans .
In fact, I already knew which myth it was . Dionysus’ story was mentioned in
Ways of Survival .
-There used to be a human as foolishly brave as you . He was someone who

played the lyre very well . He didn’t end up well .
“I’ll be different . ”
-I can open up the entrance of the Underworld . The Father of the Rich Night
doesn’t like me but the goddess of the Underworld will listen to me .
However, it is very dangerous and there is no guarantee you will come back
alive .
“It’s okay . ”
-Good . I like eager people .
I became nervous due to the excellent atmosphere . Dionysus was a

constellation that I never knew what he was thinking .
-Keep this in mind . I can only give you 12 hours . If you don’t come back in
that time then you can never return to the scenarios .
I became dizzy and then suddenly felt drowsy . I realized what was going to
happen . Damn, this was why he made me drink .
I hurriedly spoke . “Yoo Sangah-ssi, wake up the kids . ”
Perhaps these were my last words .
The moment I closed my eyes, the drops of alcohol seemed to be laughing .
-I hope the Father of the Rich Night will listen to you .
***
[The constellation ‘God of Wine and Ecstasy’ is guiding your soul . ]
[You are free from the physical restraints of your body . ]
Many colours passed through my mind and it was like I was on drugs . There
was a sharp pain from my forehead and then a faint voice was heard .
[Who is this?]
[…Interesting . ]
[The soul of an incarnation is walking in the world of the constellation?]
[You will regret it . ]
The voice spoke negative words . Perhaps it was someone from Olympus .
[The exclusive skill, ‘Fourth Wall’ is activated . ]
The noisy voices disappeared like they had been muted .
[The soul of a living person has entered the Underworld . ]
[The judges of the Underworld have noticed your presence . ]

Once I heard the last message, countless traces disappeared from my
surroundings . The world turned around quickly and my body sank heavily .
After a while, it felt like I had reached somewhere . It was hard to move but I
could guess what I would see when I opened my eyes .
The air of the Underworld was sticky . The sand at my fingertips were cold .
Perhaps I was at the river of the Underworld that Hades ruled . There was
Acheron River flowing towards Hades’ palace and the Underworld boatman
Charon would be waiting for me . And…
“Hey! Wake up! What are you doing here?”
Something dull hit my head and it felt like oil was being poured on me . I
took deep breaths as I sat up . Someone fumbled at my body, grabbing my
neck and lifting me up .
“A newbie? I’ve never seen this face before . ”
I had also never seen this face before . It was a man with a rough face and
big muscles . The people in the surroundings were gazing at us .
“He looks fine? Check his body . He might’ve brought something with him . ”
“Hey, don’t touch . If he fell here then he must be a mess . Have you forgotten
the crazy person who came a while ago?”
“That crazy jerk was a bit special . Are people like him common?”
I let the people to talk among themselves and looked around . It was a
spacious place where a hot heat could be felt . Judging by the infestation of
ghosts, this seemed to be the Underworld .
Frames made of the metal of the Underworld were all over the place and
there were also furnaces for smelting metals . It was a factory-like
atmosphere . The dead spirits were enslaved in the Underworld and making
something . At first glance, it seemed like a giant robot…
What was this place?

“Hey, are you ignoring me now?”
I ignored his words and slowly twisted his arm that was holding me .
“W-What? This strength…!”
I couldn’t waste time dealing with these small fries . I decided to check the
hidden scenario that I had received .
[Hidden Scenario – Scenic Walk]
Category: Hidden
Difficulty: A+
Clear Conditions: Avoid the eyes of the judges and return safely to the
ground .
Time Limit: 12 hours .
Compensation: 10,000 coin
Failure: You will be forced to become a resident of the Underworld .
The scenario came out properly . The time that Dionysus said was accurate .
Then why was I here? I should’ve fallen at Acheron River .
“T-This bastard! Daring to look down on us…!”
The big man was just about to punch my head when I heard a voice from
behind me .
“Over there, what’s going on? Did something funny happen?”
“U-Uwaaah!”
“Haha, let me in on it as well . Huh? I’m bored to death because I’ve been
working on the Gundam every day . ”
“Run away! Run away!”
The people surrounding me started to shrink back . It was like herbivores

meeting a predator . I looked to the side where the voice came from . It was a
young man with a slim body and bangs covering his forehead . The young
man discovered me and moved towards me .
He peered closely at me and muttered with an aghast expression . “…Why

are you here?”
I couldn’t understand his words for a moment . This person knew me?
“What? You can’t recognize me? Have you really forgotten?”
The young man lifted his bangs and I recognized him .
…Dammit . Come to think of it, the Underworld was a place where the dead
came . I hadn’t even thought about it . Of course the person I killed here
would come after dying .
“Ah, don’t be so vigilant . Aren’t we both dead?”
The curious young man’s eyes came closer . There was a mean and cruel
look in them . I only saw him for a short time but it was an unforgettable
impression . The man smiled . “Yes, who the hell killed you? Please open
your mouth . Huh?”
The person who died in the first scenario, Delusional Demon Kim Namwoon
was in Hades’ domain .
Chapter 113
I looked around and discovered what this place was . Then I felt despair .
Damn, there was no doubt . This place was…
“You don’t have to be so nervous . I won’t bite if you get closer . ” Kim
Namwoon told me and I sighed .
I was certain . It was Tartarus, the famous prison of the Underworld . I

glanced at the three-headed monster guarding the entrance of the prison . It
was a cerberus, a mythical monster dog . Two of its heads were dozing off
while one head was acting as lookout .
“That son of a bitch . It should be a 4th grade monster . There are even
stronger ones downstairs . ” Kim Namwoon spoke like he was a guide to hell
.
He was right . This was how it was described in Ways of Survival . The
strongest prisoners were trapped in the lower floors of Tartarus, meaning the
size of the cerberus became bigger with each floor you descended .
Kim Namwoon chuckled and asked, “What do you think of hell?”
I watched his attitude and opened my mouth . It was natural to be nervous

when this psychopath had changed . “I have something to ask . ”
“What is it?”
“Is there anyone else beside you?”
“There is Ahjussi . ”
“I’m not talking about me . ”

I closely watched the faces of the ghosts passing by . There were no faces
that I recognized . For example, the Disaster of Questions or people like
Song Minwoo .
Kim Namwoon told me, “I don’t know . I was the only one from the subway
who came here . ”
Hades’ Underworld was just one of the myriad worlds . The dead
incarnations probably went to different Underworlds according to their
beliefs or random characteristics . It was the same for Myung Ilsang and
Song Minwoo .
I kept an eye on Kim Namwoon’s expression as I asked, “Has a young

woman come here recently?”
“Young woman?”
“She has white hair in an um… ponytail . She is really pretty . ”
Kim Namwoon frowned for a moment before suddenly giggling . “Aha, now
I understand . ”
I listened in case he had seen Shin Yoosung .
“Ahjussi, you died trying to save a woman?”
“…”
“This is the problem with people like you . Dying because of love… when
did you write this story?”
“Did you see her? Just answer that . ”
“Of course I haven’t see her . How can I see your dear girlfriend?”
As expected, Shin Yoosung’s soul hadn’t come here . Perhaps she still hasn’t
crossed the Acheron River . She was a soul that came from another world .
She would stay here for a while before being deported out of the world . All
I had to do was get to her soul before then .
“What are you doing here?” I asked .
“I was making something . Now Ahjussi is going to make it with me . ” Kim

Namwoon shook the ashes off his hand and pointed to something . “It is that
thing . Doesn’t it look like a Gundam?”
I stared at it . The appearance resembled the figure of a giant . The huge

weapon was finished off with a black, glossy metal and it breathed slowly
like a living creature . It was a weapon prepared for the most terrible war in
the myths .
The Giant Soldier . Hades was already preparing for Gigantomachia . It

was different from the 12 gods of Olympus who played around, ate and
fought using the excuse of preparing for Gigantomachia . Come to think of it,
Hades was a constellation of the Greek myths but he wasn’t part of the
Olympus nebula .
Then a loud noise was heard from outside the entrance . Kim Namwoon
grabbed my shoulder . “Come on . Come with me . ”
“Why?”
“Can’t you see the manager coming? There is a place where I am working .
Go there and pretend to hammer . You have to move quickly if you are a
newcomer . Understood?”
I knew this much . If this place where really Tartarus’s slave smithy then I
knew something about it . That’s why I wasn’t surprised by Tartarus .
Kim Namwoon bit his lips . “Why are you looking at me like that?”
I tried not to say it but I couldn’t help myself . “Don’t you have any thoughts
about me?”
“What thoughts?” Kim Namwoon thought about it for a moment before an

eerie smile appeared on his face . “Aha, are you afraid of me?”
“…”
“You think I will get revenge . Right?”
It would be abnormal if I wasn’t scared . I killed the person who was a

psychopath in the original novel, even more than Yoo Jonghyuk . Now he
suddenly acted friendly with me . I was strange if I wasn’t scared .
“Haha, don’t be afraid . Is it necessary to be wary when we have both

already died? I also changed a lot after coming here . I had a lot of time to
reflect . ”
I was speechless . The Delusional Demon Kim Namwoon reflecting was as

impossible as Yoo Jonghyuk becoming a girl . I knew it was a lie but I still
activated Lie Detection as a last courtesy for him . In any case, it was a skill
that I acquired to use .
[You have confirmed that the statement is true . ]
…What? I was taken aback and stared at him . Kim Namwoon cried
out, “I’m telling the truth Why don’t you trust what I am saying? Aren’t I
living in atonement? I am even thankful that you killed me . ”
“Why?”
“A meal is served when it is time to eat . I can sleep when it is time to sleep .
I don’t have to go to school and won’t be nagged at by my parents… It is a
bit hot but this place is the best . ”
He was talking about Tartarus in hell . “Besides, I can assemble the Gundam
if I get bored . Isn’t this good?” He saw the Giant Soldier as a gundam . “It
is thanks to you . I’m serious . Really thank you . ”
This guy was really crazy .
[The character ‘Kim Namwoon’ has a favourable impression of you . ]
Damn, I couldn’t not believe it when these system messages came up .
“Then come this way quickly . There is no time . ”

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Episode 15 – A Kingless World (1)

King of Beauty, Min Jiwon .

The Maitreya King Cha Sangkyung .

Supreme King Yoo Jonghyuk .

“We meet again . ”

“…Yes . I didn’t want to fight you if possible . ”

“If you don’t abstain, I will attack . ”

“Try it . Do you think it will be easy?”

Min Jiwon became surprised as she noticed .

[400 coins have been invested in physique . ]

[400 coins have been invested in strength . ]

The intermediate dokkaebi laughed .

Yoo Jonghyuk was raising his stats using his coins .

[The Maitreya King Cha Sangkyung is out of combat . ]

“…I will abstain . ”

[’King of Beauty’ Min Jiwon has abstained from the battle . ]

But would that happen?

He was truly a prudent person . It was a trick to win by investing the

[Coins Possessed: 80,850 C]

“I’ll hit you gently so please don’t die . ”

[4,000 coins have been invested in strength . ]

[5,000 coins have been invested in strength . ]

[Strength Lv . 20 -> Strength Lv . 30]

[6,000 coins have been invested in strength . ]

[Strength Lv . 30 -> Strength Lv . 40]

[11,000 coins have been invested in strength . ]

[Strength Lv . 80 -> Strength Lv . 90]

[12,000 coins have been invested in strength . ]

[Strength Lv . 90 -> Strength Lv . 100]

[72,000 coins have been consumed . ]

[Your ‘strength’ has broken through the limits of a human . ]

[30,000 coins have been acquired as a reward . ]

I adjusted the power in my fist . A strike containing 100 strength was

Yoo Jonghyuk’s eyes widened as he hurriedly used coins . However, it was

Unfortunately, it was impossible to hit a home room in this stadium . The

I had to do my work quickly .

[Supreme King Yoo Jonghyuk is out of combat . ]

The ward in the air slowly disappeared .

[The temporary stats added by the coins are reset . ]

[All constraints on the kings have disappeared . ]

[The constellation ‘Secretive Plotter’ applauds your actions . ]

[The constellation ‘Demon-like Judge of Fire’ admires your patience . ]

[4,500 coins have been sponsored . ]

I also heard the messages of the upper-grade constellations .

[The constellation ‘Lady of the Brocade Sleep’ is regretful . ]

[The constellation ‘One-eyed Maitreya’ has thrown away his eyepatch . ]

[The constellation ‘Founder of Hannamgun’ feels a grudge towards you . ]

[…Oh, a surprising winner has appeared . ]

The intermediate dokkaebi looked somewhat dissatisfied . He hadn’t

[Well… good . This is the result . Now, I am informing all incarnations of

[…What do you want?]

The dokkaebi’s eyebrows twitched .

[You will go up now so does it matter?]

I approached the Absolute Throne . At this moment, I felt all constellations

The Absolute Throne floating in the sky slowly descended towards me . It

I asked the intermediate dokkaebi, “What can I do with this?”

[You can do anything to humans . ]

It was short but scary .

The people looked at me enviously after hearing the dokkaebi’s explanation .

[The constellation ‘Lady of the Brocade Sleep’ is licking her lips . ]

Even the constellations…

“Is that all?”