Dokgak…
This was his real purpose.
[It is just to rip off coins from you.]
It was the end of Bihyung’s channel.
[Some constellations are silent.]
The evidence that Dokgak exposed didn’t violate the terms of the ‘probability conformity judgment.’ Dokkaebis controlling incarnations to make a scenario interesting wasn’t uncommon.
The problem was the constellations who hated it. The moment they thought I wasn’t serious about the scenario, the constellations would lose interest.
It was like alienating them from the play. The moment the fourth wall between the audience and the character collapsed, the audience would cool off straight away.
This was what Dokgak aimed for.
[The constellation Bald General of Justice’s mouth is gaping open.]
[The constellation ‘Prisoner of the Golden Headband’ is chuckling.]
[The constellation ‘Secretive Plotter’ shrugs like it is fine.]
Some constellations were astonished, some constellations had no idea and some constellations were silent.
The problem was the other constellations.
[Some constellations have left the channel.]
[The constellations questioning the fairness of the channel has left the channel.]
[Some constellations are requesting coin refunds from the channel.]
The constellations left and Bihyung’s channel started to shrink.
[The size of the channel is reduced.]
The messages continuously popped up. Bihyung’s pale body was becoming smaller. His horns were shrinking.
I eventually sighed. “The channel is dead.”
There was only one way left. I looked at the dwindling number of constellations and spoke to Dokgak.
“I understand so give me the compensation when you are done talking. I will accept your offer.”
Dokgak’s lips curved upwards.
–You are smart.
Bihyung’s eyes grew wider with disbelief.
[Y-You…!]
“Don’t look at me like that. It can’t be helped.” I shrugged while speaking in a loud voice.
BIhyung’s lips trembled from the betrayal. This child was scared.
–Bihyung, do you trust me?
–What…
–Trust me this once. Aren’t you already ruined?
I finished the communication and spoke to Dokgak.
“Start moving.”
[Good. Then let’s have a sweet rewards time.]
Dokgak flicked his fingers and the surrounding landscape disappeared. We reappeared in a room reminiscent of a luxury hotel suite.
…This was his ‘official post’? I looked around a bit nervously. Low tables and chairs suitable for a dokkaebi were placed over luxurious rugs. There was a wide variety of alcohol on one side. Later I realized that it was a suitable setting for a dokkaebi who liked to drink.
I finished looking around and approached the window. The landscape outside was…
Oh my god. A darkness with no end filled my vision.
Glittering stars flowed in the darkness of the grand universe. It was a superb vision of the grand universe like endless jewels. The constellations repeated their orbits and rotations, each one part of the huge galaxy.
It was funny that at his moment, I was purely impressed. This was the Star Stream. It was the flow of the great stars that governed all scenarios. Every story began here.
“It is great.” I looked back and saw Dokgak standing there. “Sometimes I just stare blankly at this landscape. I never get tired of this sight.”
“You are now…”
“Ah, are you surprised? This is my ‘real’ voice.”
It was the first time I heard the dokkaebi’s voice. Previously it was always heard through a broadcast. In other words, the sight before me was Dokgak’s real ‘body.’ Dokgak’s eyes shone.
“What are you thinking about?” I asked.
“What do you think? Ah, do you think I’ll kill you?” He burst out laughing. “You know that is impossible.”
“I’m not crazy enough to fight against a dokkaebi either.”
“I like it. Then let’s start the contract.”
Dokgak flicked his fingers and a dokkaebi with a contract appeared before him. It was Bihyung. He was tied up by the system and stared at me with reproachful eyes.
“I brought Bihyung as a notary. In any case, you have to break the contract with him to form a contract with me. The cost of the destruction will be covered by Bihyung.”
I was a bit surprised. This guy, he knew about my contract with Bihyung. It meant he knew from the beginning that I was a good person to attract the ‘find an incarnation’ group.
I pretended to be calm. “Do as you like. I don’t care.”
“It is good that the story is fast. Would you like to check the contract? It is also my first time making such a contract.”
I read the contract. Needless to say, the contract was completely full of adverse conditions for me. Donations would be distributed 5:5. There were also some conditions that bound my freedom. Even now, I was the ‘gap’ instead of the ‘eul.’
Dokgak laughed. “How about it? This is the industry average but I can make some adjustments.”
It sounded like the industry average. Bihyung also tried a similar contract in the beginning.
I nodded and said, “Well, it isn’t bad. But before I sign the contract, I have a suggestion.”
“Suggestion? What is it?”
“Isn’t it a shame if I’m the only one moving channels? Surely you won’t be satisfied with just one thing? There are some strong constellations in my channel.”
“Hoh? Who are they?”
“Prisoner of the Golden Headband, Abyssal Black Flame Dragon, Demon-like Judge of Fire…”
Dokgak looked surprise at each modifier.
“Prisoner of the Golden Headband? I didn’t think you would have such constellations… Bihyung, you are quite good.”
Bihyung hissed through his gag.
I continued speaking. This was the most important part.
“Honestly, I don’t want to leave these constellations behind in this channel. Therefore, I want you to build a bridge so that the constellations can move channels with me.”