Stories (2)

When he arrived at the last floor, Cale finally saw the sunfish.

A grey-white aura was flowing from Yoo Jonghyuk's body. Looking closer, the aura was connected to an old man sitting on a chair on the eighth floor.

[The 'Theatre Master's Simulacrum' has been revealed.]

Yoo Jonghyuk emanated the whitish aura and slowly turned towards the unfamiliar priest.

[The 'Theatre Master's Simulacrum' has controlled incarnation 'Yoo Jonghyuk'.]

Cale sighed heavily.

In the end, he was right to follow him here. The regressor had nearly died again.

As formidable killing intent rose from the guy who had lost all sense of reason, Cale's Dominating Aura was similarly activated.

[Incarnation 'Yoo Jonghyuk' has used Force Palm Lv. 4!]

Cale erected a barrier of water as a shield—an Ancient Power he hadn't displayed in front of Yoo Jonghyuk as Cale yet.

Kwaaaang!

[The incarnation 'Yoo Jonghyuk' has used Hundred Steps Godly Fists Lv. 4!]

Instead of simply defending against the regressor's attacks and waiting for him to come, Cale went on the offensive.

The Sky-Eating Water was an Ancient Power meant to destroy anyway.

Cale increased his stats and Yoo Jonghyuk pulled out his blade.

[Incarnation 'Yoo Jonghyuk' has used 'Splitting the Sky Energy Lv. 2'.]

Kakakakak!

Sparks flew from the regressor's blade as it clashed with water.

Without wasting any more time, Cale knocked Yoo Jonghyuk out and attacked the Theatre Master's Simulacrum.

[The 'Theatre Master's Simulacrum' is embarrassed.]

[The 'Theatre Master's Simulacrum' has triggered 'Simulacra'.]

[The 'Theatre Master's Simulacrum' has triggered 'Mental Erosion'.]

[You have been protected by a mental barrier.]

However, thanks to his constellation's support, Cale's attack headed straight for the Theater Master's Simulacrum's neck without stopping.

[The 'Theatre Master's Simulacrum' has been killed for the first time.]

[You have obtained 9,000 coins as compensation.]

[You have met the conditions to clear the hidden scenario!]

[You have obtained 4,000 coins as compensation.]

Cale looked down at the regressor on the floor and shook his head.

[The barrier surrounding the Theater Dungeon has disappeared.]

Then, he left the Hidden Dungeon.

***

After secretly saving Yoo Jonghyuk, a representative was announced and Cale left to dominate another station.

Following his constellation's advice, he easily gained a flag and embarked on the king's road, then conquered enough stations to get a black flag (and accidentally creating a cult along the way).

Only in the final fight during kings did he see a Tarot Club member, however at that time the person in question seemed to know Zhou Mingrui and gave up fighting.

Cale was also relieved to be called 'Holy King' instead of 'Crimson Lord' or something that would give away his identity.

In the end, Cale (still disguised as a holy priest) was questioned by Yoo Jonghyuk, but he didn't answer and decided to beat up the regressor instead. He thus earned the right to sit upon the absolute throne but destroyed it as his constellation advised.

With this, Cale gained his first story 'King of a Kingless World'.

Separated from everyone because of the dokkaebi, Cale opened his eyes outside the stations and seized the opportunity to strengthen his Ancient Powers since he was above ground.

He thus became strong enough to defeat a hunter and killed one he crossed paths with, completing the first step toward his revenge. When he did so, his story 'The One Who Could Not Forget' also reappeared and seemed stronger as well.

After many twists and turns without meeting Yoo Jonghyuk, he then participated in the Peace Land scenario.

***

[The constellation 'The World Needs Justice' is looking at you.]

In Peace Land, Fors suddenly received a message from a constellation.

"Fors, are you listening?"

Hearing Audrey's voice, Fors's eyes widened in realization.

[The constellation 'The World Needs Justice' is smiling at you.]

Fors covered her mouth and stared at Miss Justice, understanding something.

'A love story between a crazy adventurer and his psychiatrist… No! Mr. World will kill me if he learns it!'

Torn between an author's imagination and her survival instinct, Fors struggled to get that idea out of her head until the devil whispered in her ear.

[The constellation 'The World Needs Justice' says why don't you ask the Fool for permission to write your story.]

Skipping over the fact that the constellation knew Mr. Fool, Fors's eyes shone a strange light.

[The constellation 'The World Needs Justice' adds that that way Gehrman would have no way but to let you write it.]

Fors was finally convinced.

Soon after, she crossed paths with Mr. Fool.

Gathering her courage, she hesitantly asked:

"Um, Mr. Fool…"

"Yes?"

Zhou Mingrui wondered why she was so hesitant.

"…Can I write a love story about Mr. World?"

Zhou Mingrui: ?

Fors was successfully corrupted.

Feeling doubtful, Zhou Mingrui still accepted because everyone should have freedom of speech and Fors was assured to not be killed by Gehrman if she wrote her ship.

'After all, what does Mr. World have to do with me, Mr. Fool?' He tried to convince himself.

The Oldest Dream narrowed his eyes.

"Don't tell me you changed your modifier only to do this?"

Xin Jian blinked.

"Yes, I did. Why?"

The Oldest Dream stared at her.

Xin Jian: *innocent look*

Xin Jian added:

"Don't forget to change back my modifier in the next regression, I don't want to keep it like this in front of Klein."

Meanwhile, following the advice of his constellation, Cale faced Yamata no Orochi.

In front of the creature with a terrifying presence, Cale was questioning his life's choices.

'Why am I following a god's advice to begin with?'

That was a good question.

Then, he heard a familiar voice.

"You…"

Oh, great, that guy was here too.

Yoo Jonghyuk glared at the priest who had brutally knocked him out during the fight for the absolute throne. What was this guy who had never appeared before doing here? (Was it Kim Dokja?)

"Who are you?"

Deadpanning for a few seconds, Cale regained his senses and showed an expression full of grace and elegance, bowing.

"My name is Bob."

Yoo Jonghyuk: …

A message resounded.

[The skill 'Lie Detection' has confirmed that your words are false.]

Damn Lie Detection.

Yoo Jonghyuk unsheathed his sword.

Cale didn't show any emotion on his face and decided to ignore the regressor and deal with the big snake first.

He turned to Yamata no Orochi, held Totsuka-no-tsurugi and killed it.

[An unbelievable feat has been accomplished.]

[You have hunted a 'King of Disasters' for the first time!]

[The script of the 'King of Disasters' descending in the scenario wasn't expected!]

[You have achieved a non-existent story.]

[Due to the completion of an impossible story, all dokkaebis of the Seoul Dome and Tokyo Dome will enter an emergency meeting.]

After struggling and coughing some blood, Cale had gained his third story.

[200,000 coins have been acquired as compensation for your achievement.]

Cale turned to Yoo Jonghyuk.

Cale: …

Yoo Jonghyuk: …

'Bob' then proceeded to run away from Yoo Jonghyuk.

***

In the scenario where Xin Jian did not come down from the train, Klein was sitting on the edge of a roof, watching the rankings.

Then, he sliced his neck, silently apologizing to the doll watching all this quietly.

Sharron's eyes widened.

The historical projection of the doll she was in disappeared, as if proof that the man was no longer alive, and Sharron appeared by his side.

She stared at Sherlock's body in horror. That wasn't possible, that man couldn't be dead.

Blood flowed from the deep wound in his throat and gradually dried while the corpse became pale.

Sharron's eyes were shaking, immersed in memories. She could not see his spiritual body anymore.

Leaning forward, she checked the man's breath and touched his cheek.

Cold.

The warmth of a living being could not warm up the wraith that day.

Instead, only a deep emptiness filled her heart.

Even if he could come back, that scar could not be erased.

[The strongest incarnation in Seoul Dome is 'King of Deceit Zhou Mingrui'.]

First, it was her teacher. Now, it was Sherlock.

Even though that man had been mysterious, she hoped that he was even more mysterious than expected.

[The scenario has ended.]

That way, maybe he would have a means to resurrect and come back?

One couldn't be as stupid as sacrificing themselves without any backhand, right?

For once, as a wraith skilled in divination, her spirituality did not answer her question.

At one point, divination had stopped working on that man.

Drops fell down from the sky onto the living doll's pale skin.

Under the rain, Sharron leaned against a wall and waited.

She didn't really know why.