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[Based on the WEBTOON Series "Omniscient Reader"]

Hello, Author.

My name is Kim Dok Ja.

I read the last chapter which you uploaded today.

Your web novel, TWSA, "Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse"

began publication when I was in third year of middle school.

Mammals include humans, bears...

I still remember the first sentence.

"The subway car stopped, in the middle of Dongho Bridge."

Planetary system 8612's free service has ended.

To punish fallen humanity, the gods sent down intolerable hardships,

and as the world neared collapse.

The hero Yu Jung Hyeok and his companions overcame these trials.

At first, TWSA was pretty popular.

But as the story went on, people called it too extreme, or unrealistic.

Many stopped reading it.

Hey, what's this?

Let me see.

- Let me see. - Give me my phone!

You wanna die?

Still, during my school days, this story was everything to me.

With every update,

I'd reread the last two chapters to keep the flow.

On weekends, I re-read the entire week's chapters.

And yes, when the views fell to one, I was the only reader.

Why read a novel for 10 years when no one else was reading it?

Yu Jung Hyeok...

I envied him.

Yu and his companions brought vicious enemies to their knees,

and they never backed down when fighting monsters.

Lee Hyeon Seong!

But as his companions fell one by one,

to survive, Yu Jung Hyeok resolved to become stronger.

So, he got stronger and stronger,

but as I entered high school, I stayed the same.

Now you two are gonna fight.

The loser will be our doormat,

but the winner gets freedom.

What, can't bear to just save yourself?

Whatever, don't do it.

But I told you what happens if you win!

"If only I could get stronger, like Yu Jung Hyeok..."

That was what I wished then.

I went to a mediocre college worked some mediocre jobs,

then joined this company.

On a temp contract.

Today, the novel ended, and so did my contract.

Good work, Dok Ja.

Call if you're in the area, I'll treat you to a meal.

Thanks.

I appreciate your hard work keeping this story going for so long.

But still,

why'd you make Yu Jung Hyeok the only survivor at the end?

What's the meaning of an ending with one survivor?

Yu Jung Hyeok once said,

"I can't help it if others are sacrificed so I can live."

Is that the novel's theme?

I can't accept that.

Author, your novel is...

the worst.

The train for Daehwa is approaching.

Listen to you sigh.

Hi, Sang Ah.

Your last day, too?

I knew they'd never hire me full-time.

No use fighting for what can never be yours.

Just need to move on and find a job that suits me.

Thank you.

You've found a new job already?

I'm going to a part-time job now. Need to survive this month.

You know how I designed the characters' costumes?

That work really suited me, so I want to make real clothes.

Later I'll launch my own brand, open a shop.

Nice, huh?

You're so impressive, Sang Ah.

Sang Ah, fancy meeting you here!

Hello, Mr. Han.

I told you I'd buy dinner tonight.

I need to be somewhere.

I'm so sad that our dear Sang Ah is quitting.

If you'd given me a chance, I'd have fought to get you hired.

Not at all, my skills weren't up to it.

Let's get off this train and have dinner.

I know a nice place in Apgujeong.

I have a part-time job.

Hey, no excuses. I'll pay for the hours you miss.

That's really okay.

I'm going with someone.

Your friend?

Hello, Mr. Han.

I'm Kim Dok Ja from Map Development.

So, you two have had something going on all this time?

My, what a shame.

This stop is Apgujeong.

The doors are on your right.

Enjoy your dinner.

Sure, Sang Ah. I'll see you around.

What a scumbag.

I couldn't even report him for fear of getting fired.

You did well. Holding back is winning.

It's not winning, it's being an idiot.

But even knowing that, I can't say a word.

Like an idiot.

You know how annoying that is?

[tls123: Dear Dokja, this is the author of TWSA]

[Thank you for reading my novel.]

Just a minute.

[You're really the author?]

[This story was able to reach its end thanks to you.]

The doors are closing.

[No, thank you for all your efforts.]

[I regret what I wrote in my email.]

Your girlfriend?

No.

[So, I'll do a special epilogue based on readers' submissions.]

[If you don't like the ending, try writing your own.]

[The service will start soon, at 7 P.M.]

[Then show me]

[the ending]

[that you want.]

[tl123 has left the chat]

The ending I want?

- What does that mean? - Next stop is Oksu.

Yes?

Thank you.

Readers' submissions at 7 P.M...

But I'm the only reader.

Does that mean I can change the ending?

Are you okay?

Planetary system 8612's free service has ended.

This is the start of paid content.

I repeat.

Planetary system 8612's free service has ended.

This is the start of paid content.

Can this really be...

"An announcement echoes through the air."

"Planetary system 8612's free service has ended."

"This is the start of paid content."

[This fellow, who I'll call a dokkaebi...]

What? A dokkaebi?

I'm so damned busy, what is this crap?

Is someone playing a joke on us?

This is just like the start of the novel.

Hello?

The Korean language patch is working now.

People, can you hear me?

- Damn it! - What the hell is going on?

Yes, I understand.

I know you're all busy, but please listen up for a moment.

Get the train moving! This is outrageous.

Come now, quiet down.

You need to listen to what I'm about to tell you.

'Cause I'm gonna say something super important...

Shut up and let's get moving, before I rip you to shreds!

I'm busy as hell and these jerks stopped the train?

Bunch of stupid...

I said quiet!

Humans, I want you to listen closely to every word I say.

High up there, those lofty beings far greater than any puny human

have at last come to a decision.

That humans, the most vulgar, greedy, self-centered race in the universe,

must all be punished!

Channel BI-7623 has opened. Constellations are entering.

Welcome, dear Constellations!

Some super interesting things are about to happen, so come and watch!

From this moment on, all you humans will be given a Scenario.

How you solve that Scenario will determine your fate.

The first Main Scenario is starting.

Since this is your first time, I'll explain it nicely.

Kill one or more living organisms in this subway car.

Within 10 minutes.

Succeed, and you each get 300 coins.

Fail, and you end up like him.

Simple, huh?

Our dear Constellations will be watching it all,

so pay no heed to laws or ethics.

Just show it to us.

The true nature of humanity.

Phones don't work, right?

No, I guess not.

Are you alone? Are your parents with you?

Are you going to kill me?

Oh my gosh!

Yu Jung Hyeok?

I need to get a grip.

A novel that only I know has become reality.

That means I know the future.

Wait, then next...

First. I have to clear this Scenario.

Let me think.

One or more living organisms, one or more living organisms...

Sang Ah.

Hold onto this.

I'll go save those people.

Where are you going? Are you crazy?

You'll die if you go there.

I know this.

What?

I know how to solve this.

Listen up a minute!

People, listen to me for a minute!

Hold on!

The first kill in this area has taken place.

The killer receives 300 coins.

What? Hey, you. How did you do that?

It says each person must kill one or more living organisms, right?

It said living organism.

It didn't say human.

Don't come closer!

I'll kill them all.

Wait! Wait!

How many ants have you got? Tell us that first.

Well...

Not enough for everyone.

Hey, mister!

If there aren't enough, you should've said so.

Why'd you kill one before saying anything?

Then how will we decide?

Can we give it to the kids first?

Hey, lady!

Everyone's life is the same!

- Is only your kid's life important? - Everyone calm down!

I wish we had enough for everyone, but...

Then what'll you do?

There's no time, hurry!

Hold on! Hold on!

I'm this guy's boss at work.

Just a minute.

Look, why are you making the call on this?

People with more life experience should do that.

- So, hand it over. - Mr. Han, that's true, but people here...

I'm saying, I'll do it. Give it here.

Don't push!

Okay, okay!

Shit, why won't you die?

Are you insane?

- You want to die? - Here.

Both you and her can live, okay?

I've got my own bug. Here.

A pathetic, useless bug.

In the novel, Kim Nam Woon was part of Yu Jung Hyeok's team.

Was he always like this?

- Hey! - Damn it.

Then I can just kill you instead.

Sure, if this is just like the novel...

Spend 300 coins on strength.

300 coins spent on strength.

Strength is increased.

Son of a bitch, now you're dead.

Kim Nam Woon has activated the Grimdark Awakening skill.

In the novel, Nam Woon was first to receive the Constellation's Support.

Why a guy like him?

Wow, I've got skills! This is cool as hell!

Want to save that old lady? Then you die.

Are ants' eggs living organisms too?

One organism killed. 300 coins paid as a reward.

Spend 3,000 coins on stamina.

Spend 3,000 coins on agility.

What the hell?

Why can't I hit you?

Mister.

Okay, I won't hurt the old lady.

- Give me an ant. - I changed my mind.

We don't need you in this story.

What the hell are you saying?

Hey, get out of the way!

Out of the way!

Get away from her!

Time is up.

The Scenario has ended.

Granny.

Please wake up, okay?

Granny.

Dok Ja...

Are you okay?

Ta-da!

Congrats to the 17 humans who cleared the first Scenario.

You were originally supposed to kill each other,

but well, using the ants isn't against the rules.

The Constellations said this cabin was more fun than the others,

so let's move on for now.

Now it's time for Supporting Constellations to determine

who will receive the Constellation's Support.

The Constellations' Support is a tremendous gift!

If you choose well, it'll be a big help in clearing future Scenarios.

Thanks to your actions,

the following Constellations wish to give you their Support.

What does this mean? Support? Constellations?

The Constellations watch over all the Scenarios from out in space.

They enjoy laughing at the struggles of humans trying to survive.

If you're chosen to receive their Support, it can be helpful.

But someday, that debt must be paid back.

[none of the Above]

Quick!

Come to this side!

Quick!

Lee Hyeon Seong!

Another character who fought with Yu Jung Hyeok.

Listen, don't rely on strength.

Use your skill.

My skill? How do I do that?

At the bottom right of your vision, there's a skill window.

If you just think about your skill, it should work.

Lee Hyeon Seong has activated Great Mountain Push, Level 1.

Out of the way!

As soon as you get out, run across the bridge.

Fast as you can!

- I'm Lee Hyeon Seong. - I'm Kim Dok Ja.

Go on out.

Damn it.

What are you doing?

Hurry, we need to leave.

We need to go, come on.

Don't cry. Time's running out.

What's your name?

Lee Gil Yeong.

Gil Yeong, can you run fast?

But my ant farm got destroyed because of you.

Really? I'm sorry.

- But we really... - No, apologizing isn't enough.

You should take responsibility.

A Sub Scenario has arrived.

Cross the severed bridge.

Why call it a severed bridge when it's not?

Cause it will be!

This is so thrilling, don't just stand there!

I'll raise the difficulty level.

Dok Ja!

I just thought of that.

It was only a thought.

- But the bridge's been... - I'll go first, Sang Ah!

Hyeon Seong!

Sang Ah!

You chose a sponsor, right?

Your sponsor is helping you.

Let's hurry!

Soon, poisonous gas will start to spread.

We need to get underground quickly.

And be sure to collect coins! That's most important.

How do you know all this?

First, let's get to the subway station.

Geumho Station is the closest.

If we take the subway line Yu took, it'll be safe.

Wait.

But at Chungmuro Station...

Early in the novel,

Yu died at Chungmuro Station fighting the Fire Dragon.

Yu used his Regression Skill to go back to the story's beginning,

but in a world without a hero, everyone disappears.

The hero must not die.

But with the tactics I know, one person can't defeat the Fire Dragon alone.

This is so tedious.

What if I tell Yu Jung Hyeok those tactics?

And if we fight together?

Dok Ja, hurry!

Wait, I'll come in a second!

Hey, Yu Jung Hyeok!

What are you?

Huh? Well...

Kim Nam Woon shouldn't die this soon.

Did you do that?

No, it wasn't me...

Yu Jung Hyeok has activated the Lie Detection skill.

What, you already know how to use coins?

It's not that...

Mr. Dok Ja!

Are you okay?

I'm fine! Stay there!

I'm really fine! Don't come!

And you know Lee Hyeon Seong?

- I met him today... - I'll ask again.

What are you?

If I say I read this in a novel, he'll never believe me, right?

I'm Kim Dok Ja.

In a few days you'll die fighting the Fire Dragon in Chungmuro Station.

Even if you Regress, it'll take a long time to clear this Scenario.

But if we go together, you can defeat the Fire Dragon.

I know the tactics.

Yu Jung Hyeok has activated the Lie Detection skill.

How do you know those tactics?

My personal skill is Prophecy.

So, if you take me with you, you'll have no problem with Scenarios.

Let's cross the bridge.

You'll go via Geumho Station, right?

- Hey, Kim Dok Ja. - Yes?

Why are you doing this?

Tell me the tactics.

We can just go together and clear the Scenario!

I can't stand taking other people along.

If I tell you, you'll drop me.

I'll drop you anyway.

Wait a minute, wait!

Mr. Yu, I have a terrible fear of heights!

This isn't right!

First, let go... no, don't let go!

Your last chance.

Why'd this happen to the world?

Why are humans being punished?

How would I know that?

Survive and come to Chungmuro. Then you'll know.

I'll let you know then if I'll fight with you.

Yu Jung Hyeok, you bastard!

In a few days, Yu will die fighting the Fire Dragon.

But for me to live, the hero must not die.

But before that,

I'm going to die.

A Hidden Scenario has arrived.

Kill the ichthyosaur and escape its stomach.

Kill it to escape?

But I've got no items.

Huh?

He's alive? He's alive!

Constellations, as you see, a human has entered the ichthyosaur's belly.

Sure, if I get on the dokkaebi's good side

it can help me get coins or an item.

And the thing a dokkaebi likes most of all...

Am I right, Constellations?

Hey, get over here.

The human's talking to me! I'll go closer.

You lowly human.

You were quite a sight, playing God with that ant farm.

And you were a real terror.

Shooting people down with your little laser.

Speak with some respect.

If you don't like it, just shoot me.

How dare a foolish human talk this way to a great dokkaebi.

Hey, Bi Hyeong.

You're doing a Star Stream, right?

What? You know my name?

And how do you know about Star Streams?

Your channel must be exploding now.

Who else is as entertaining as me so far?

The Constellations must be so curious what I'll do next.

If you kill me now, can you handle the blowback?

But how do you know all this?

Close your channel for a sec, and let's talk.

Constellations, let's break for a quick advertisement!

Now talk.

How can an ordinary human know about Star Streams?

Ow, that hurts.

That's not what matters here.

What? You told me to close it!

Bi Hyeong, you need to be clever.

How long will you keep panhandling as a lowly 9th grade dokkaebi?

What are you saying?

What does a dokkaebi do, anyway?

Let Constellations into your channel, and show them stories about humans.

Get a lot of donations, and you'll be a 1st grade dokkaebi.

But I can guarantee my story will be incredibly fun.

Sign an exclusive contract with me, and you'll be dokkaebi king.

Wow.

You should know your place.

Why sign a contract with someone who's about to die?

Why do you think Constellations watch the Star Streams?

'Cause it's fun watching humans struggle to survive.

That's why they donate, too.

Right! Then suppose we sign a contract.

In the subway, I used ants to clear the Scenario,

and I fought Kim Nam Woon using my skills.

I was eaten by an ichthyosaur, but if I escape,

then keep clearing every Scenario after getting out...

How many donations do you think our channel will get?

How can I believe that you'll do all that?

Go see how many donations you have now.

Look at all this!

How many zeros? I can't believe this.

Okay, let's sign a contract!

We split the profits 50:50, okay? [Exclusive Contract for Partnership]

- Oh, it's starting! - Damn.

Constellations, the ichthyosaur's stomach acid has started to flow.

- How will he escape this? - Bi Hyeong, open the Dokkaebi Shop.

Huh? The Dokkaebi Shop?

How do you know all this?

[Dokkaebi Shop]

He purchased an item!

Let's see what he'll do with it. [Stone Hog's Sharp Thorn]

Yu Jung Hyeok was trapped in an ichthyosaur's stomach once, too.

If you block all its stomach acid ducts with thorns, it'll die.

But the problem is,

There are so many of them...

In a few days, you'll die fighting the Fire Dragon in Chungmuro Station.

Even if you Regress, it'll take a long time to clear this Scenario.

But if we go together, you can defeat the Fire Dragon.

This Scenario is a battle of endurance.

The last one!

You've cleared the Hidden Scenario.

9,000 coins paid as a reward.

What is this?

Dok Ja, you defeated an ichthyosaur!

- Amazing! - Out of the way!

What? That's the Ichthyosaur's Nucleus!

How'd you know where it was?

Put this on the Dokkaebi Shop auction.

Not to sell. I want a 1:1 trade.

And I'll only trade it for Ether of Faith.

Put up a notification window when there's an offer.

Dok Ja, you're starting to scare me.

Killing the ichthyosaur is one thing,

but to know how to find its nucleus,

and wanting to trade for Ether of Faith!

Ether of Faith is so rare!

I doubt anyone in the early Scenarios will have it.

Let's try to find it as soon as we can.

And when I call you, come right away.

Open your Dokkaebi Shop for me sometimes, okay?

I'll do my best, Dok Ja!

And it's nothing big, but here's a gift to celebrate our contract.

You'll need it when you get out.

Oh, a Starter Pack?

Nice.

The Constellation Hunter of the Dark Moon admires your endurance,

and wishes to sponsor...

The Constellation Bringer of Dark Light wishes to be your sponsor

and join you on your journey.

Constellations, you're enjoying this, huh?

Hey, Bi Hyeong!

Turn off all notifications related to Constellations.

Yes, sir.

But where will you go now?

Geumho Station. Need to meet someone.

You mean that tall fellow?

Don't do that. He's got tons of items and his level is off the charts.

We just signed a contract, what'll I do if you die?

I'm hungry.

Hey.

Hey! Can you hear me?

Try to wake up.

Can you stand up?

Did you say Exit 1?

Wait!

Wait a minute!

Shit!

Hey, are you okay?

- Over there. - What's this?

It's really true!

Jeong Hui Won, you're alive?

- Jeong Hui Won? - I thought you croaked.

I'll kill that asshole.

Hey, mister!

Why drag her back here after we've finished with her?

Don't be a nuisance.

This chapter in the novel was particularly boring.

The characters were such stereotypes.

Bang Cheol Su?

What's this?

You know me?

What are you waiting for? Come on.

Spend 1,500 coins on strength.

1,500 coins spent on strength.

Holy crap, he's using skills?

Hey, you should've told me!

Bang Cheol Su is blessed by his sponsor Monarch of the Small Fries.

Why choose such a crappy sponsor?

Right, chest, right.

This guy never changes.

Boss!

Kill that bastard!

Now!

Bang Cheol Su!

What's going on here?

Damn...

Hey, let's go.

Wait, who was this guy?

Huh?

Dok Ja!

People say they've survived here thanks to that congressman.

He persuades high-level people to go out and hunt,

then shares it with the residents.

It's done. You'll heal in no time.

Gil Yeong! I told you to stop that!

Why? They're my friends.

He's been acting weird ever since that day.

He says he can talk to bugs with his hands like that.

I'm not weird. I like doing this.

But Mr. Dok Ja...

Why did that man on the bridge drop you?

What?

Oh, him?

I've known him since I was young.

He's always been hard to get along with.

Didn't he cause a scene here too?

No, he wasn't here.

- He hasn't been here? - He crossed the bridge.

And then even when the gas came out, he just walked on his own to Namsan.

Yu Jung Hyeok didn't come to Geumho Station?

That can't be.

Wait, so you haven't cleared the Geumho Station Scenario?

Some people went into the tunnel trying to clear it,

but no one came back.

Damn, if we can't clear it, we can't pass the barrier and get to Chungmuro.

But why are things different from the novel?

Listen up, residents!

The survival fee payment is due in 3 hours.

The Search Party will leave in 5 minutes, so be ready.

Let the elderly stay,

and healthy men who want to go out...

The Geumho Station Scenario exacts a survival fee on all residents

until the monsters are defeated.

100 coins per day.

Residents desperate for coins went out on dangerous hunts,

and those who couldn't pay

died on the spot.

Hey, you!

You, the newcomer.

They say you grabbed all the coins for yourself, is it true?

What?

You earned coins by hunting monsters in this district, right?

Share the coins.

How can you just keep quiet?

Give them to the Congressman so they can be shared.

Think only you have it hard?

Right!

I think there's been some misunderstanding.

I've never gone out hunting.

Don't lie to us!

You fight so well because you earned coins while hunting!

No, I've never hunted.

And even if I did, wouldn't the reward be mine?

Listen to him!

Here at Geumho Station,

we've survived up until now by pooling our strength!

Oh, right.

You must have.

But who told you that I have a lot of coins?

Why does that matter?

Go to the office and turn them in.

We're desperate here.

So, just tell me.

Then I'll give you each 100 coins, okay?

Who told you?

Bang Cheol Su?

I told them.

With such abilities, I assumed you were rich in coins.

But those with a lot are least willing to share.

I hoped you'd understand our situation here.

With everyone so desperate, we acted a bit rude.

If you were offended, I apologize.

No, I'm not offended.

Mr. Kim, 20 people can't afford the survival fee today.

I want to save our residents by any means possible.

Please help us, I beg you.

Wait...

Now I remember.

I know who he is...

You want my coins.

That's not going to happen.

You don't care if our residents die?

Even if they live today, what about tomorrow?

- People are dying right now! - How can you say that?

That's enough.

Stop this, okay?

Stop!

Will you?

I thought you were a good person, Mr. Kim.

But I read you wrong.

All right.

I'll help.

But even if I give you coins, you'll need more tomorrow.

So, instead...

"Pass through the tunnel and neutralize all the monsters."

I'll clear this Scenario today.

How about that?

Cheon In Ho of Geumho Station.

He sold himself to the Constellations,

and gave up his humanity to become...

a monster.

Ant eggs instead of humans?

That was allowed?

If a man like you was beaten by him, the rumors must be true.

Kim Dok Ja has the greatest abilities and most coins in Geumho Station now.

If he's that strong, can he clear the Scenario?

How many times must I tell you?

As long as I'm here, no one will clear that Scenario.

Ah, yes.

You're right.

Of course, you're right.

It's human nature to bow down before the strong.

A weakling like him who suddenly gains great strength

will run wild, thinking he's a big shot.

It's reckless gallantry.

In this world, guys like him die first.

Then if he dies, we better collect his coins.

How much do you think he has?

I heard it's tens of thousands of coins.

Is that true, Mr. Han?

Yes, it's true! Sorry.

I saw it clearly.

Help yourself.

I'm not going.

Why go? We'll die.

We won't die. Come along.

I'll go, mister!

I want to fight monsters, too.

He says he'll fight monsters. A grade schooler!

No way.

Mr. Dok Ja, if you have extra coins, why not just share them?

Exactly! Why do we have to go this far?

I mean you, not we.

Even with coins, people here will die.

To stop the deaths, we must target the cause.

Isn't that so, Hui Won?

In the novel, Hui Won rebels against Cheon In Ho, loses her friends

and dies in the convenience store.

Now, all she has left is rage.

You say that congressman is the culprit, but how so?

When I found Hui Won, it wasn't monsters that had attacked her.

Bang Cheol Su's gang is on his side, too.

They recruit a Search Party to go out looking for coins,

and after hunting, they quietly kill everyone.

My friends died trying to stop them with me.

Why would they kill people?

When you die, your coins all fall out.

That bastard Cheon In Ho is not human.

It's too dark here.

We can't even walk, let alone fight.

Gil Yeong, can you help?

Me? Can I?

What are you talking about?

That thing you thought of, show me.

Hey Gil Yeong, don't you dare call cockroaches!

Wow, Lee Gil Yeong!

They say monsters are coming.

Make use of your sponsors.

You know how to increase your abilities with coins?

Spend all your coins on strength and agility.

All my coins? Shouldn't I save some for the survival fee?

Maintain this formation.

Don't fight on your own, help each other.

Gil Yeong, keep the fireflies steady.

I'm gonna fight too!

Stay behind me.

I'll go!

If we follow that one...

Mister, if we go this way, there'll be a really strong monster, right?

The fireflies told me.

What?

- I don't know. - But you always know a ton of stuff.

You're like a god.

Would I be doing this if I were a god?

If there's a god, it's that author.

Sang Ah!

- Are you there? - Dok Ja! I'm tied up here...

What's that?

You've entered The Ground Rat's Shrine.

I'll go first!

Do I need an item to defeat a demon species?

Mr. Dok Ja! I'm coming!

Hyeon Seong! It's no use!

What the... Can he do that?

The Warden of the Dark has activated an Illusory Prison.

Illusory Prison?

The Illusory Prison traps the body and wrecks the mind.

If you're caught in it, you relive awful memories and die.

Run, Hui Won!

What was that?

Just a second.

Gil Yeong! No!

Over there!

Hui Won! Buy me some time!

Hey Bi Hyeong, you watching?

Yes, what do you need?

Open the Dokkaebi Shop. White Star Pure Energy.

It's 50,000 coins, you're 1,000 coins short!

50,000 coins paid. You have bought White Star Pure Energy.

Your weapon can now deliver a One-time Critical Hit.

Hyeon Seong!

He's awake.

Are you okay?

Sorry. I must've fallen asleep.

Just a minute.

If you rest, you'll feel better.

The Hyeon Seong in the novel was wracked by guilt for not saving someone,

so he could not fully make use of his abilities.

The Lee Hyeon Seong here is exactly the same.

Nice work, everyone.

I saw some treasure chests back there.

Let's each go open one.

Two swords for Hui Won,

an arm protector for Hyeon Seong.

What about Gil Yeong?

With this, I can hear the insects' words better.

Ta-da!

Nice, huh?

It seems this'll make me better at fighting.

Then I'll open up mine.

Huh? Yours is defective.

Why does the one who worked hardest get that?

It'll have some use, I'm sure.

Let's go.

This is it. The Broken Faith.

Now if I can just find An Ether of Faith,

the weapon will be complete.

Huh, what's this?

Mister, I found this here. What is it?

If you eat this, those white hands will come out,

and you'll have scary dreams.

Keep away from it, okay?

All right.

Dok Ja.

How do you know all this?

What?

Putting stuff on the knife, and you seem to know this place.

It's like you've already lived in this world.

It's true, right?

It's not just me who thinks that.

What is up with you?

About that...

I have no sponsor or special skills,

but it seems I know a bit about what will happen.

A kind of prophecy.

You really know what'll happen?

Prophecy?

Dok Ja, that's awesome!

Then do you know what will happen to the world?

Shouldn't you know that, too?

The world can go back to how it was.

Really?

When? When can I go home?

That'll take some time.

What do we have to do?

We have to clear up to the 99th Scenario.

The 99th? Who can do that?

There's one person who can.

A hero who can clear all Scenarios and save the world.

It's not... you?

The two of you saw him, back on Dongho Bridge.

Yu Jung Hyeok.

That man?

He's so good-looking.

The problem is...

he will die fighting a monster tomorrow.

What happens if he dies?

Then this world is finished.

It can never go back to how it was.

He'll be at Chungmuro Station now.

Once we clear this Scenario, the barrier will be lifted.

After that, I'll head there.

I'll try to stop it somehow.

Wait.

Didn't we just clear this Scenario?

There's one monster left.

10 minutes until the survival fee payment.

Prepare your payment.

I heard people in the Search Party are being killed for coins?

My husband isn't back yet!

God, you're annoying!

I killed him. So what?

- You didn't! - What are you gonna do?

Annoying bitch.

I told you I'd kill you.

Sweet dreams.

Ms. Jeong Hui Won!

If you went to clear the Scenario, you should do it or die trying.

What's all this?

I'm here to clear it.

There's one monster left here.

Don't just stand there.

Kill them and take their coins.

In the novel, Jeong Hui Won wasn't that famous,

and wasn't used much in the story.

Perhaps that's why I cheered for her more than anyone.

Hui Won, in this story, you are the hero.

The Constellation Demonic Judge of Fire approves use of this skill.

Time of Judgment has been activated.

Hey, wait!

Miss!

You're not really going to kill him, are you?

You may not know this, but we don't clear this Scenario.

If we clear it, the next one gets even harder.

At a nearby station they opened the next Scenario and all got massacred.

It's better to just pay 100 coins every day.

Hold on!

What's with you people?

Why didn't you say that sooner?

We spent all our coins to fight those monsters and clear it.

Well, everyone who tries to clear it has died.

So, we assumed...

that you would, too.

You saw how coins come out when you die.

The congressman collected and shared them.

Who knew you'd come back alive?

Exactly.

Why'd this happen to the world?

Why are humans being punished?

Is this what Yu Jung Hyeok was talking about?

Kim Dok Ja!

That means you don't have any coins to pay the survival fee!

3 minutes until the survival fee payment.

Humans within this district, prepare for payment.

1 minute until the survival fee payment.

Everyone, prepare for payment.

Hui Won, you need to catch him now!

Why so surprised?

It's the barrier.

Didn't you know you have to clear the Scenario to pass through it?

Except for me, you killed all the monsters at Geumho Station.

Time's up.

Wait!

That reckless gallantry of yours is always the problem.

That's why you will die.

Take cover!

All monsters have been neutralized.

The daily survival fee will be lifted.

You have cleared the Main Scenario.

Who the hell are you?

Hey, what's with your attitude?

I saved you, so shouldn't you thank me?

Since I killed him, you don't mind if I take these?

Don't be scared. I can tell you're just beggars.

Still, thank you.

She looks scary. Let's go.

Where are you going? We need to clear the Scenario.

Oh, we just cleared the Scenario.

That's for your district.

But you just stepped over here.

What is this?

We're blocked again?

Just so you know, the Scenario here isn't one where you band together.

It's everyone on their own.

You just gonna stand there?

You really should run.

Lee Ji Hye...

[Main Scenario #1: Prove Your Worth] [Kill One of More Living Organisms]

In the novel, at the first Scenario when everyone was panicking...

Ji Hye, what do we do?

Lee Ji Hye...

She survived on her own.

Day 4 of the Chungmuro Station Scenario is starting.

10 minutes before monsters appear, Green Zones will be created.

Take refuge in a Green Zone to survive.

Current survivors: 104 people.

Number of Green Zones for today: 52.

Find refuge in a Green Zone.

10 minutes left!

If you want to live, 750 coins per person!

It's safe in here!

10 minutes left!

There aren't many empty spaces!

Not many spaces left. Closing in 10 minutes!

How much in cash for just me?

He said cash.

Look.

We don't take cash. Bring coins.

I don't have any coins,

but I'll give you as much cash as you want.

- Mister. - 20,000,000 won? 30,000,000 won?

Get lost, will you? Can't you read? [1 night 1 person, 750 coins]

- Damn it. - Can't you take this?

This is 100,000,000 won.

Please!

I said get lost! Forget it.

Hold on a sec!

Where'd you get 100,000,000 won in cash?

I passed through Myeongdong Station yesterday.

A guy there was offering 100,000 per coin.

You never know when the world might return to normal,

so I exchanged it just in case.

Did I do something wrong?

That's from my safe!

I'm rich in coins thanks to fools like him who still love paper.

My god, a young guy like you, so clueless...

You'll die broke!

Intruder detected.

But why do those beggars fight so hard to live?

The ones with no money will all die anyway.

We haven't even started.

Do we have to fight like this every day here?

At midnight, monsters will rush into the station.

You can live if you go inside the green tiles.

We'll split up and look for empty spots, but listen.

There may not be enough spots for us five.

If you find one, protect it at all costs.

Then at least one of us will live.

Got it?

No spaces left in Chungmuro Station.

To live, we must take away someone else's space.

You're that prophet?

I heard it from Master.

Since you made it this far, I guess it works for you.

Where is Yu Jung Hyeok?

He went out already.

This Scenario isn't at his level.

But why just stand there?

If you're a prophet, you'll know where the bonus Green Zones appear.

What? Can't bear to just save yourself?

Master said to tell you this.

He'll take your offer, so leave the others

and survive on your own tonight.

Can't bear to just save yourself?

But I told you what happens if you win!

Hey, let's go.

What did I say?

I told you they'd do it!

You give up.

At least one of us should live.

Get out of there!

6-1, 6-1...

5 tiles back from the 6-1 mark.

Dok Ja!

Dok Ja, we looked all over, but there are no empty spots.

Gil Yeong, over here!

Is there anywhere else we can look?

Everyone, listen up!

I'm Bi Ryu the Dokkaebi, in charge of this Scenario.

Less than a minute left, but I don't see your desperation.

After a few days, are you tired?

Should I free the monsters right now?

So, I'll raise the tension a bit.

Those who don't have a spot yet, this is your last chance.

One minute before starting,

some Green Zones will vanish, and Bonus Green Zones will appear.

Dok Ja, we need to move...

Is this prophecy too?

In this Scenario, it can't be helped.

At least take those spots.

If we push them out,

won't those people die?

If you want to live,

it can't be helped.

Can't we just fight like before?

How many monsters are there?

That's not how it works.

Without a spot, you'll die!

The teleport has formed. Monsters are entering.

You need to take a spot!

You can do that!

Why don't you find one?

This is driving me crazy.

Wait up!

Go towards the teleport.

And over there!

Isn't it more dangerous there?

All Scenarios are designed to entertain the Constellations.

As long as it's entertaining, the rules can change.

Green Zones can appear in the most dangerous places.

Hurry!

This doesn't seem right!

Huh?

There's one!

But Mister...

Later, I'm busy!

You could've just stayed there, why'd you come back?

There's this novel I know where only the hero survived.

But that hero was a real jerk!

Yu Jung Hyeok?

Hey, Yu Jung Hyeok! Move over.

You don't need a Green Zone.

Want to fight the Fire Dragon with me?

This is my condition.

Leave the kid, and come in.

Otherwise you'll die.

Hyeon Seong, grab this!

- Gil Yeong, stay here. - What about you?

If I eat this, I'll be trapped in the Illusory Prison.

I knew it.

The Illusory Prison is activated.

He hit him!

Time's running out, hurry!

Die, you fucker!

Stop, stop!

Hey, I'm sorry.

It's my fault.

Wow Dok Ja, you're so cool!

Yu Jung Hyeok once said,

"I can't help it if others are sacrificed so I can live."

Is that the novel's theme?

I can't accept that.

Author, your novel is...

the worst.

Yesterday, Min Seob died.

I'm trying to find out the details,

but for now, just try to focus on today's mock exam.

Author,

once I caused a friend to die so that I could live.

In the novel, Yu Jung Hyeok seemed to be telling me it's not my fault.

That it couldn't be helped.

So, I cheered for Yu Jung Hyeok.

Until I read the ending today.

For me, this ending is terrifying.

I'm scared it could happen to me, too.

Author, I wanted a different ending.

The ending I couldn't have,

where whatever sacrifice it took,

the hero survived to the end with his companions.

Don't be ridiculous.

Yu Jung Hyeok is using the Dream Conversation skill.

Then you should've fought that bully and won.

I know what you want to do.

But helping each other and all?

Humans just aren't born that way.

I used to think like you once.

But after losing so many comrades in hellish battles,

it becomes easier to fight alone.

Then...

what do we do now?

Why do you think you have to do something?

After all, you were nothing.

His wounds are too deep, he's not recovering.

Dok Ja, are you okay?

I worried you'd be down like that the whole day.

What happened to everyone?

What's wrong with Hyeon Seong?

Mr. Dok Ja, good to see you awake.

Hyeon Seong pushed himself too hard.

Sang Ah also strained herself trying to heal him.

You're really okay?

Yes, but...

Did you fight the monsters all night?

Because of me?

Time's up. We need to go do the next Scenario.

My companions survived outside of the Green Zones.

By pooling their strength.

Perhaps the way to clear this Scenario...

Hyeon Seong and Gil Yeong can't fight today.

Secure two Green Zones for them, and we'll hold out on the outside.

But today, Yu Jung Hyeok dies.

On the last day of the Chungmuro Station Scenario,

a Fire Dragon comes out.

Yu Jung Hyeok will fight it and die.

You said if he dies, this world ends.

To be precise, if the hero who can save this world dies,

in minutes the world will be destroyed.

To prevent that,

someone else needs to fight the Fire Dragon.

If that's us,

it means one of us has to die?

I'll do it.

Besides, if it weren't for Dok Ja, I would have died then anyway.

What do I have to do?

No.

There's something else you must do, Hui Won.

I'll do it.

Wait.

That guy Yu Jung Hyeok has a really high level,

on a totally different scale than us.

If a person like that will die, what about you?

Last night, you protected me.

Thank you.

Thanks to you, I now know what I need to do today.

Current survivors: 57 people.

Number of Green Zones for today...

We have an announcement.

Everyone, listen up!

As you know, this Scenario's rule is everyone for themselves.

The concept is to survive on your own.

But last night, some of you survived outside of the Green Zones.

Helping each other, no less.

Our dear Constellations are very upset.

So, today we'll be raising the difficulty.

Current survivors: 57 people.

Number of Green Zones for today: 1.

What? You can't do that!

Quiet down!

I'll decide who gets that Green Zone.

Who should get it?

The kindest human?

The most unfortunate human?

Or the smartest human?

But I hear in your world, being rich is best?

Then we'll do that.

A Green Zone has appeared.

If you want to live, rise up and take this spot.

But even if you do, it's only one spot.

Wait a minute.

Ji Hye, would you help me?

Why should I? I'm gonna take that space.

Join us instead, okay?

If you'd just stayed in that Zone, we wouldn't be in this mess.

Everyone's gonna die because of your stupid courage.

That's why I need your help.

I've got an idea, so if you'd only...

I said no!

You saw who got the Green Zone!

In this world, it's always the strong who survive.

I think it's great.

It's simple and fair.

If you don't want to die, just win.

It isn't enough that you killed your friend to survive?

Even as she died, she didn't even reach a finger to you.

I had no other choice.

There was no other way.

I know you had to do it.

But you know what happened when you tried to survive alone.

Bi Hyeong, you there?

Dok Ja, wow!

Just as you said, our channel is going crazy!

The Constellations love this story, and donations are pouring in!

Let's cash in those donations now.

How much?

All of it.

When I tell you, shoot it all out.

Hold on, let me convert it.

Hey, mister!

Gong Pil Du!

What does this bum want?

Hey, want to do some work for me?

What?

I'll hire you for the day.

How much will it cost?

I thought you were a bum, turns out you're a madman.

Will 100,000 coins be enough?

100,000?

Sure, if you've got that much, I'll do what you want for one day.

You've got the coins?

Of course I do.

Bi Hyeong, now!

Here it comes, 113,000 coins!

The Green Zone is being re-generated.

My spot!

That crazy son of a bitch!

Hey!

Hey, don't do that!

I'll shoot you!

Go ahead and shoot!

I know you had to do it.

But you know what happened when you tried to survive alone.

Hey!

Damn you!

That madman really broke it.

Out of the way.

You bastard, what about my turf?

What will you do now?

Monsters will enter in one minute. The teleport is forming.

From the very start!

If those Green Zones didn't exist, we all would have fought them.

We might have all survived.

100,000 coins have been transferred.

- What are you doing? - I bought you for today. Keep your word!

What do you want?

I don't want a single resident here to die!

I counted the numbers!

Hey!

I won't charge you for today, so those who want to fight, fight.

Those who can't, come onto my turf.

Hurry!

Guess I'll earn bucket loads of coins today.

The Constellation Defense Master gives emergency defense to Gong Pil Du.

Gil Yeong and Hyeon Seong can't join us today.

We need to fight for them, too.

Don't die, you two.

Die, you scum!

Pil Du!

I'll stop that one. You keep blocking the entrance!

Go quick!

Hey, Yu Jung Hyeok!

If you fight, you'll die. I'll do it.

With that sword?

Has it been four days since you predicted my death?

Watch closely.

There's a human in this area with abnormal abilities.

With all the Constellations' consent, the difficulty level will be raised.

What?

This wasn't in the novel.

Sang Ah! Pull him out quickly!

Then what about you?

This'll protect me from the flames, at least.

Now!

Gil Yeong!

- Gil Yeong. - What about Mr. Dok Ja?

Gil Yeong.

Gil Yeong, stop.

I'm okay. I can do it.

Gil Yeong, that's enough. Stop.

Stop it Gil Yeong, please!

Lee Hyeon Seong's attribute is ready to blossom.

Sang Ah!

Lee Hyeon Seong has activated Great Mountain Push, Level 4.

I'm coming, Hyeon Seong!

Ms. Hui Won!

I'll face the Fire Dragon somehow.

Listen closely.

In the dragon's chest, there's a round shell with a core inside.

If we pierce the core, we can defeat the Fire Dragon.

The problem is, whoever breaks that shell is sure to die.

If I break the shell, I'm going to die.

Then Sang Ah should bind its arms, and Hui Won must pierce the core.

If you defeat the Fire Dragon, you'll receive a special ability.

Just once, you can revive someone who died.

You get what I'm saying?

We need to trust each other.

This is the only way

that we can all live.

Dok Ja...

Hui Won! Now!

Hui Won!

The core's shell is re-forming.

What do we do now?

The only way to end this fight...

The core is pierced.

Now Yu Jung Hyeok will die.

Just like in the novel.

Kim Dok Ja, what now?

The hero has died.

I couldn't do anything.

Activating Yu Jung Hyeok's Regression skill.

All matter in the present world will cease to exist.

[The ichthyosaur's nucleus has been exchanged for Ether of Faith.]

[Trade initiated by: tls123]

[tls123]

[tls123: If you don't like the ending, try writing your own.]

[Then show me]

[the ending]

[that you want.]

Hey, Bi Hyeong!

Send me the item, quick!

Dok Ja, the world is disintegrating now!

Just send it!

Broken Faith has transformed into an Attribute Weapon.

There's still a chance.

Hyeon Seong!

Ms. Hui Won!

Sang Ah!

The Green Zone Scenario has been cleared.

10,000 coins paid as a reward.

As an additional reward, you receive The King of No Killing.

Kim Dok Ja revived Yu Jung Hyeok using the King of No Killing.

Yu Jung Hyeok.

Are you okay?

I didn't think you could do it.

Nice job!

Wow, we defeated that?

Dok Ja, what a sword! Guess it wasn't defective.

Hyeon Seong, your skill back there was so cool!

I should have acted sooner.

All of you did great.

I, who was nothing,

lived this story, and met new companions.

Together with my companions,

we will write a new ending to this story.

[Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy]

A new Scenario is starting.

All barriers are lifted.

Help!

Someone help!

Help!

Mr. Han?

Those bastards! They killed everyone at Geumho Station!

Children, the elderly, everyone!

Don't just sit here!

They're on their way here now!

So soon?

They're coming! They're coming!

[Chungmuro] [You are here]