Debut or Die

Chapter 324

Episode 324

I clenched my fist.

I guessed that ‘Please take good care of me for a while’ means that Ryu Gun-woo will not use his body for a long time.

However, I thought it would be an ethical story to say that I am sorry to the end, but why do you say that you will die next summer right now?

For that reason, explanations such as ‘next summer, I died as a human being and returned to the past’ pop up?

Are you the only one who returned to the past?

“What are you talking about when you say that those who were originally dead lived well beyond that point?”

“It doesn’t mean I’m going to die.”

The guy shook his hand. And he answered rather gloomily.

“just… It means that it will be difficult to continue as a human after the days I have lived as a human being.”

I understood the words in an instant.

therefore… .

“Are you going back to the status window?”

“yes.”

The guy on the other side lowered his head. I asked while holding back my sleep.

“Why is that?”

“It’s because I, not the system, gave missions to the status window and implemented rewards.”

okay. This guy was implemented because I received a ‘conversation with Park Moon-dae’ as a reward using the new attribute ‘Mission Constitution’.

“Why is that?”

“You saw it. Even if you return to the past, the life you lived before does not disappear, it remains and does not change. And when the past trip is over, you get the life you originally lived… That’s it.”

“… … .”

“I guess that works. So, in the same way, when this journey to the past, where I live in a human body, is over, I get my life back.”

The guy swallowed.

“To the status window.”

“for a moment.”

I raised my hand.

“So if I call the status window now, doesn’t the status window pop up? Because you are here.”

“Oh no. As a human, I am here, and the affected parts of the system are still there. It will float.”

“It means being separated.”

“yes… … .”

I called the status window as a test.

[Accepting reward]

Really.

‘Come to think of it, even after I returned to my original body, there was no pop-up like ‘compensation received’.

Then I… It was as if he was still receiving the reward for ‘conversation with Moondae Park’.

In the end, this guy is maximally extending the ‘compensation period’ as a trick, but the limit is next summer.

‘after.’

I held my breath and organized the story in my head.

And I came up with the first solution. It was a similar idea to what I had thought before.

“I can do the mission again and get the same reward as now.”

The ‘Mission Constitution’ characteristic would not have suddenly disappeared.

Then, this time, wouldn’t it be enough if this guy received the mission with a reward for permanently using Ryu Gun-woo’s body?

However, the big moon shook his head.

“that is… Perhaps by the time I become a road status window, it will be difficult to separate myself as a human and enter the body like this.”

“why.”

“I feel that the part that has been assimilated with the system is getting stronger. It seems to have some effect even if it moves to another body.”

The big moon swallowed.

“Maybe when we go back, we will be fully united.”

“… … .”

I closed my mouth. The guy on the other side grinned.

“But bro, I’m really fine! There are still several months left. And even if it’s the status window, I’ll try to be able to talk to my brother… … .”

“No, be quiet.”

“yes?”

I rubbed my chin and concluded. It was clear.

“Let’s get rid of the system.”

“yes? Wait.”

“If the system disappears, I think part of the system that assimilated with you will also disappear…”

“It could be, but… No, guess that… .”

“I was trying to get rid of it in the first place. This system creates too many variables. It’s an industry with a lot to consider, but it’s getting in the way of my activities.”

“The system is canceled because it interferes with some activity!?”

I came up with a reasonable conclusion at best, but why is this guy freaking out?

Even hit the table to see what came to mind.

“Oh, come to think of it, hyung said something like that! With those regressors!”

“Regressor?”

“People who have returned to the past!”

You use professional names casually. Anyway, I nodded.

“that’s right. The system has been tracking it since before. You should have seen it in the status window as well.”

“that is… That’s it!”

The guy on the other side jumped up. And muttered with a slightly uneasy expression.

“brother… No, I think I really wanted to tell you that since the status window… .”

“what.”

“Don’t touch the system if you can. … .”

The big moon looked at me seriously. For a moment, I thought I had some kind of sympathy for the system, but I read a familiar feeling in his eyes.

It was fear.

“that… It’s really weird. This isn’t some kind of fantasy or sci-fi movie, is it weird? It’s like some kind of AI, and it’s also like a ghost… .”

“I heard you were also influenced.”

“So you know what you’re talking about!”

I meant that it was self-deprecating, but I screamed out loud.

“Actually, even if I had an influence, I don’t know what or how… You called the system a mental parasite. I really think so… … . Like a super-powerful supercomputer parasite… .”

“… … .”

“just… Can’t you do something like that? I’m kind of scared.”

After contemplating, I nodded.

“Um, I’ll consider it.”

“You mean you’re ignoring that?!”

The jjambab I was looking at on the status window didn’t go anywhere. As expected of him, I ignored his words. The guy was frustrated.

“really… I mean, it’s dangerous. I can’t really… .”

“Let’s ask one more question.”

“yes?”

I asked calmly.

“Is it possible to use the original status window function instead of this ‘receiving your reward’ window? Something like checking someone else’s stats or writing their traits.”

The guy on the other side rolls his eyes.

“that… I wonder how I can do it.”

“okay?”

“yes. I’ve done some of that. If you ‘connect’ to the status window and operate it… .

He forgot his frustration for a moment and fell into it. His expression disappeared as if he were concentrating.

It seemed like they were trying to hack.

Just in case, I lowered the status window and waited for him.

And after a while, his expression returned and he opened his mouth brightly.

“Brother, this is… !”

That was the moment.

smart.

door knocking sound.

And the door to the restaurant room opens softly. The big moon sat down immediately.

“Oh, I guess you were talking.”

Ryu Cheng-wu, who had left, returned.

I immediately checked his face. Calm down.

‘Did you hear?’

‘Ryu Gun-woo’ just called ‘Park Moon-dae’ his older brother.

Once the big moon doesn’t add useless noise, I… .

“yes yes! You are here.”

If you’re going to open your mouth, don’t be serious. No, don’t laugh awkwardly.

“It’s been a while since I met someone I used to know… I couldn’t speak well. Ha ha ha ha ha.”

no. At this level, he really looks like a successful longevity student who has spent several years replacing his social skills with studies.

I was rather relieved. And, of course, Ryu Cheng-wu just smiled awkwardly at him.

“Anyway, the test is a fight against oneself. I also had a similar experience… Oh brother, you are already good enough.”

Doesn’t this guy seem a bit pitiful?

“My me? thank you Actually, it’s strange that I got an interview… ha ha ha.”

“Please sit down.”

“Oh yeah.”

I immediately cut off the conversation and sat down. Eat some rice and shut up.

I’m going to organize some plans.

* * *

After that, without any problems, they each ate the noodles they ordered and talked about Testa.

Although Ryu Chung-woo was a little taken aback by the guy who boasted a fairly wide range of testa knowledge, from albums to concerts.

– You know very well. Are you studying for an exam and we are in the way? … .

-no. I gained a lot of strength… …

It was heartwarming, it was definitely heartwarming.

Looking at the guy who doesn’t feel awkward anymore, Ryu couldn’t avoid making a diagnosis like ‘He seems to be a person who speaks well only in areas he’s interested in’.

“Thank you for today.”

“I was so grateful… !”

Anyway, after successfully exchanging numbers, we closed our seats. I parted ways and made eye contact with him.

‘Details on the phone.’

‘I’ll definitely go to the concert!’

It doesn’t seem to work very well, but there’s no problem with texting, so it’s okay.

Moreover, it seemed that Ryu Cheng-wu had completely hardened his impressions at the last minute when he even took the autographs of the two of us.

It’s because I got into the car and started the engine and said this.

“If I had known it would be like this, I would have brought the other kids’ autographs.”

“Iknow, right.”

done. Even if this is doubtful, I can understand the situation. I relaxed my shoulders and leaned against the backrest.

From now on, let’s make a plan for him to keep his ass attached to Ryu Gun-woo’s body… …

“It seems that Ryu Gun-woo’s impression has changed a lot.”

I stopped thinking for a moment.

“… … impression.”

Could it be that it reminded me of the memory of meeting me when I was young? Once I shut my mouth and search my memory, the explanation continues.

“Like when I saw it on that home video. You saw it too.”

“… Yes.”

Oh that. Home video of Ryu Cheong-woo’s house where I caught Ryu Kun-woo’s whereabouts.

I leaned back on the backrest.

“Originally, they say that humans are animals of the environment. It must have changed.”

“that’s right. yes?”

Liu Cheng-wu answered comfortably.

“however… Rather, I think it resembles you.”

“… !”

“The person in the video looks just like you.”

Liu Cheng-wu glanced back at me and gazed at the front again.

“It’s not the appearance, it’s the facial expressions and movements.”

“… … .”

“If you don’t deliberately correct that, it won’t change very well. I know it well because I corrected it a lot while getting scolded for my posture and gait while archery.”

Liu Qingyu did not explain further. I knew from that attitude.

I am convinced of this baby.

And I missed the timing a bit to make a natural excuse.

-Left turn ahead 50M ahead.

However, after the words of the navigation system rang, Ryu Cheng-wu opened his mouth again.

“Is there a situation?”

“… … .”

“I have no intention of digging it out. Well, I just wanted to say that you don’t have to worry about whether you’ve been caught or have to deal with it. It’s no different from the last time I climbed the mountain.”

Ryu Cheng-wu added with a slightly embarrassed tone.

“I was worried about whether or not to talk because I was afraid it would make things awkward.”

“… … .”

“That’s all.”

And I realized

That this guy wasn’t trying to ask me for a convincing explanation, he just wanted to convey the words ‘I noticed the situation between the two of you’.

It is nothing more than that.

And that… Much more than I expected… No, it was an incredibly accepting attitude.

‘this.. Does that make sense?’

It is not an invitation to enroll in a psychiatric hospital, but an implicit understanding.

I inadvertently saw the guy driving.

You can see a strange tension disguised as tranquility, but you can see the underlying emotion.

It was a sense of security.

In other words, trust.

“… … .”

After the lights changed and the car stopped for a moment, Liu Cheng-wu opened his mouth again with a slightly embarrassed face.

“Well, I’m sorry if it was more burdensome because it was useless. that… Well, then I’ll call you by name.”

I opened my mouth.

“brother.”

“… ?”

“Just let go. It feels strange to hear such respectful words all of a sudden.”

Ryu Cheng-wu was surprised for a moment, but eventually turned the steering wheel with a smile.

“Haha is that so? I was a bit weird too.”

“yes.”

I thought about it and added briefly.

“and… thank you.”

“… what.”

Liu Chengwu looked straight ahead and seemed to smile a little. Then he shrugged his shoulders and said.

“Again, tell me if you need help.”

ah. okay.

I was in a bit of a good mood and opened my mouth.

“I have one now.”

“huh?”

“I would like to hear your advice.

In fact, the status window called up again around the time dessert was being served in the restaurant room was classified as a pop-up with the ‘Receiving Reward’ window.

And it was possible to use the existing functions through the main window.

‘good.’

According to Keundal’s own expression, ‘connection’ was successful.

And the reason I asked for this back is not simply to check the status windows of competitors while being active and to come up with countermeasures.

I meant to write another one.

[Characteristic: Mission Constitution (S)]

This is it.

And for each of the ‘reward’ candidates I came up with, the same mission content appeared.

That’s it.

[Mission: KPOP record breaking]

“What KPOP record can we break?”