Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint – Side Story - Chapter 11
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Chapter 11 Protagonist (?) (1)
‘Does ‘murder’ necessarily mean I have to kill directly?’
Though not present in the main story, in the in-story within the story, the ‘Ways of Survival’
there exists an incarnation who solved the first scenario using ‘suicide.’
‘Christina Page’, the Finger-Snapper.
As an expert in forensic hypnosis for the FBI, she was credited with her first ‘murder’ by brainwashing a criminal she was with into committing suicide.
‘Demagogy killing.’
The method of murder I was recognized for was also similar to hers.
Those who believed in false information chose the ‘path of their own death’ because of me, and I was recognized as the instigator of ‘indirect murder’ that led to mass suicides.
No matter how much I thought about it, such a murder seemed impossible, but it happened in reality.
[The character you are currently possessing is ‘Demagogue Cheon Inho.’]
Perhaps it was possible because he’s the one I’m possessing.
[The current synchronisation rate with the possession target is too high.]
[Disabled some of the possessed character’s attributes.]
Looking down at my blood-stained hands, I gradually realised what I had done.
If I hadn’t possessed Cheon Inho, what would have been the fate of the people at Geumho Station?
“They would probably have suffered the same fate at the hands of Cheon Inho.”
Then, who killed them?
Was it the author, Lee Hakhyun, or the character, Cheon Inho?
In this world, am I a murderer who killed people, or am I the author who described the death of a character?
In the midst of taking several breaths, complex thoughts quickly subsided.
[Exclusive attribute is activated.]
Now was not the time for moral tension.
Guys like cult leader Kim Cheolyang would cross my path many times in the future.
I have to continue living in this world by killing people.
[Compensation settlement is being delayed due to unexpected scenario inspection. Please wait a moment.]
At least until I uncover the secrets of this world.
[The Constellation, ‘Monarch of the Small Fries,’ is interested in you.]
[Constellations of the ‘Absolute Evil’ faction are interested in you.]
[A few Constellations are curious about your name.]
As the messages from the Constellations began to come in earnest, my mind cleared.
[Constellations of the ‘Absolute Evil’ faction sponsor you.]
[Constellations have sponsored you with 300 coins.]
I had the attention of the ‘Absolute Evil’ Constellations.
It seemed like they maliciously interpreted my ‘Demagogy Killing.’
Not a good sign.
If it continues like this, it will be difficult to receive sponsorship from the ‘Absolute Good’ faction.
[Constellations of the ‘Absolute Good’ faction are shocked by the tragedy in your area.]
[Constellations of the ‘Absolute Good’ faction are moved by your heroism.]
Huh?
[Constellations of the ‘Absolute Good’ faction admire your goodwill in trying to save everyone.]
[Constellations have sponsored you with 300 coins.]
[Constellations of the ‘Absolute Evil’ faction protest, asking what this is all about.]
It seems like they’re all interpreting it in their own way.
“Um… Are you okay?”
As I turned my head, a worried-looking reader uncle appeared.
“Yes. And you?”
“I’m okay too. I have to be okay in a situation like this.”
The reader uncle’s complexion was still pale.
Well, maintaining composure in a situation like this would be strange.
I nodded my head and greeted.
“Thank you for earlier. Thanks to you, I survived.”
Honestly, the sponsorship should go to this uncle, not me.
The reader uncle, with a physique at the level of Kim Dokja, stood up against the boss to save me in this situation.
[Constellations of the ‘Absolute Good’ faction twinkle their eyes.]
But oddly enough, the uncle had an embarrassed face.
“No, not at all. I’m the one who owes a debt. If you hadn’t saved me, I would be lying there too. But… Did the bacteria work for you?”
The uncle still doesn’t know that I instigated the murder of the people at Geumho Station.
I debated whether to be honest, but it’s probably better not to say anything.
“I’m not sure either. Those people also killed the bacteria…”
“Could it be that only your bacteria died? I don’t know if it’s possible, but…”
The uncle seemed to have concluded that there was no other answer.
Instead of responding to him, I looked towards the corpses.
The uncle interpreted my silence and he quickly added.
“It’s not your fault, you did the best you could.”
The reader uncle sighed softly, looking at me with a pitiful expression, then muttered quietly while looking at the dead bodies.
“Honestly… they didn’t seem like good people.”
I felt guilty for trying to deceive a naive middle-aged man, but I thought it was better than telling him the truth.
[The constellation, ‘Monarch of the Small fries’, admires your wickedness.]
[The Constellation, ‘Woman Who Pours Water into a Bottomless Pit,’ is moved by your compassion.]
Which character does this uncle possess, anyway?
His appearance doesn’t seem familiar, so he’s probably an extra character.
Come to think of it, I had a skill to find out.
[‘Character list’ cannot be used for this person.]
[This individual is a ‘character,’ but not a ‘Character.’]
I understand the situation now.
Perhaps this uncle’s body is a ‘character,’ but the soul possessing him is not a ‘Character.’
[Exclusive skill has been activated.]
It was at that moment that a strange message popped up.
[Exclusive skill, ‘Reader Comment List,’ has been activated.]
Reader Comment List?
[Would you like to use ‘Reader Comment List’ on this individual?]
As an experiment, I nodded my head.
[Checking the profile information of this reader.]
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ID: wldbsdldkQk80
Platform: TextPia
Total Comments: 32
Reader Level: 16
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* You can use coins to view comments written by this reader.
* Currently, 3 comments can be viewed for free.
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Wait, I can see this kind of thing?
I looked at the side profile of the uncle, who was immersed in sadness.
Should I just take a look?
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Jiyoon, are you reading a novel in your room again?
―(Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, Episode 1)
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The first comment that came to mind was from the uncle.
It seems the story about having a daughter was real.
Maybe just one more.
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Jiyoon, open the door. I know you’re reading a novel.
―(Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, Episode 7)
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I could roughly guess how this uncle ended up reading the Omniscient Reader.
Since I’ve seen two, might as well see the rest.
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How do I pay to purchase the next episode?
―(Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, Episode 25)
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[Pay coins to view additional comments.]
I had a feeling this uncle could be trustworthy.
Feeling somewhat sorry, I extended my hand to him.
“Allow me to introduce myself.”
“Sure.”
“My name is Cheon Inho.”
The uncle seemed surprised at my words.
I lightly smiled, pointing to my face with my finger.
“This guy’s name.”
“Oh, I see. It sounded familiar, so…”
It seems that Cheon Inho is definitely not well-known.
“He’s the villain that appears in the beginning, at Geumho Station.”
“Ah…!”
“Yes. That guy.”
In addition, there were nicknames such as ‘the one who will tear you to death’ and ‘the one who will burn you to death in the flames of hell’, but I did not mention that.
The uncle’s complexion had already paled.
‘W-what should we do then?”
“It’s still the early stages, so there might be a chance for reincarnation, right? What about you? Who are you?”
“I’m Lee Dansoo… it seems.”
That seemed to be the name of the character the uncle embodied.
Lee Dansoo, Lee Dansoo.
There were no immediate memories associated with that name.
Nevertheless, seeing that he knew the name of the character he possesed, could the uncle see his own character window?
“I’ll tell you my attributes and skills…”
“Wait a moment. You shouldn’t casually talk about that.”
“Yes? Oh, right.”
The uncle, belatedly, seemed to recall something and snapped back to attention.
“You really speak like Kim Dokja. Hehe.”
“Yes. It’s best to act like that guy right now.”
“Have you read ‘that novel’ to the end?”
“Yes.”
Strictly speaking, I didn’t read it but wrote it.
“Then everyone who read that novel is like us…”
It was then that I realized what the uncle was thinking.
“Don’t worry too much. They all survived. Like us.”
Especially his daughter.
Since she read Omniscient Reader so diligently without studying, she’s definitely alive.
The uncle smiled weakly.
“Thank you.”
“And from now on, shall we address each other by the names we just mentioned?”
“Sure.”
The tension in the uncle’s eyes slightly eased as he nodded.
Although we didn’t discuss things like who our favourite characters were, an unspoken bond seemed to have formed between us.
However, the time for camaraderie was limited.
[Survivors from the areas 3-4 of Geumho Station: Cheon Inho, Lee Dansoo. A total of 2 survivors.]
The system message that had been interrupted began to play again.
[Additional rewards will be given to survivors in this scenario area.]
[Gained an additional 200 coins.]
Following that, Bihyung appeared in the air.
I didn’t know what it was, but it was a sign that I had finally solved the first scenario’s problems.
[It’s truly strange. There have been quite a few unique areas, but I’ve never seen one solve a scenario like this… Could the ‘Directing System’ from ‘Star Stream’ be used in this way?]
Staring down at me, Bihyung grumbled for a while, then suddenly smiled.
[Anyway congratulations. You’ve successfully passed the first scenario.]
I already knew what Bihyung was going to say next. Probably, Lee Dansoo knew it too.
[Come on, there should be a reward to the extent that you overcome hardships, right? Now you are eligible to receive support from ‘constellations’ as a reward for the first scenario. Wow! How do you feel, are you looking forward to it?]
Finally, the first major event of ‘Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint,’ [The Sponsor Selection], was about to begin.
However, Bihyung tilted his head.
[Hmm, it’s strange. It’s neither a surprised expression nor a bewildered one…]
Of course, because I already knew the content.
If you keep revising the same lines over a hundred times, you’ll end up like me.
[Are you still not coming to your senses? You don’t seem to realize how weak you are. If you enter the next scenario in this state…]
You won’t be able to catch a single field mouse.
I know.
Bihyung, seeing me yawn, stopped mid-speech, looking at me with a dumbfounded expression.
Only after hearing the complaints from the Constellations did he stop.
[A few constellations are tired of Bihyung’s explanations.]
[The constellation, ‘Monarch of the Small Fries’ urges you to start quickly!]
The stars above Bihyung’s now brighter head sparkled.
How many people gathered for this [The Sponsor Selection]?
[Anyway, I heard the Constellations are impatient. Now, let’s begin!]
There is a possibility that a great constellation like Great Sage, Heaven’s Equal or Uriel will appear to Kim Dokja, but that’s only because he was the protagonist.
At best, I’ll have ‘Monarch of the Small Fries’ or something.
I didn’t expect much.
I really didn’t expect this much.
Still…
It won’t be the Great Sage, but… there could be a good constellation.
I really struggled for this…
However, even so…
I didn’t expect this much.
And a screen appeared before my eyes.
[There are a total of 10 Constellations waiting for your selection.]
Author’s Note:
Thump thump! My heart is pounding.
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