Chapter 343: Dead Pool

"You know all those stories, like Martial Peak or Break Through the Heavens, or even Apotheosis, where the protagonist conveniently runs across this ghost master that ends up following him like a sidekick while teaching him new skills?" Ryan Reynolds puffed his chest out proudly, his hands on his hips. "I'm taking on that this role for this story!"

"…right." I wasn't sure if I should laugh or cry, but for now I decided to just listen to him. "So what are you going to teach me?"

"How to break the fourth wall!"

"…"

"What? Okay, fine. I'll be honest. Unlike those spirit masters or ghosts, I'm only going to be here for a few chapters. Maybe I'll return in the future if the readers really, really like me. It's up to them – just keep your eyes on the comments. For now, I'm only helping you because…if I don't, I'll be stuck here forever."

I sighed wearily as I glanced around the ice, trying to suppress a shiver. From the temperature, not a premonition.