Chapter 8
Aka-chan couldn’t find the bug.
That was the summary of Aka-chan’s last hour, condensed into one sentence.
“Emergency.”
Emergency. Emergency.
Muttering “emergency” over and over, Aka-chan continued to search through the records of the Other World.
She meticulously examined every little detail without overlooking a single thing.
But she couldn’t figure out where or for what reason the bug had occurred.
If there were no issues despite reviewing all the records, there was only one conclusion.
“…The bug does not exist.”
There was a bug in the virtual reality, yet at the same time, there wasn’t a bug.
Just as Aka-chan was beginning to understand the meaning of the phrase “Aka-chan’s going insane,”
“In virtual reality…?”
Spark!
A hypothesis flashed through Aka-chan’s mind.
“Earth.”
If the bug didn’t happen in the virtual reality…
Could it be that something on Earth caused the bug?
“…Beyond my jurisdiction.”
But Earth was not a realm where Aka-chan could exert her influence.
Aka-chan’s management jurisdiction was strictly limited to the “Other World.”
“Collaboration with Earth’s Akashic Records. Absolutely necessary.”
Aka-chan temporarily left the Golem’s body, which Aurora had gifted her.
Akashic Records didn’t have a physical form.
If one were to define it, it would be the entire planet that embraced the world.
— What’s up? What’s happening?
Earth’s Administrator, Akashic Records A-013, responded immediately to Aka-chan’s presence.
— Need help. Bug detected.
— A bug? What kind of bug?
Aka-chan briefly explained what had transpired so far.
— The bug only affects one person?
— Affirmative.
The character created through customization was akin to a physical body in the Other World.
Such a bug didn’t occur with those like Aurora or Aka-chan, who had long existed in the virtual reality.
— After checking the records of a man named Daehyeop Kim, I know the cause.
Akashic Records A-013 shared some of the data with Aka-chan.
— Realization?
— It’s the rise in his soul’s level.
The bug’s cause was as follows:
- Daehyeop Kim freed himself from Simma and gained a realization.
- That realization elevated Daehyeop Kim’s soul level.
- As a result, Daehyeop Kim’s Correction Level increased.
**T/n: “Simma” (심마) appears to refer to a concept or state related to Daehyeop Kim’s journey and development within the story, possibly indicating a moment of realization or liberation from limitations.**
It was clear that Daehyeop Kim’s profession being a Martial Artist also synergized with this process.
— But what role does Correction Level play?
At A-013’s question, Aka-chan recalled what Aurora had explained in the past.
— The gap that occurs between the physical body in the Other World and the soul from Earth. Correction Level is a mechanism to resolve that gap. In gaming terms, it’s like fixing the clunky controls.
The higher the soul’s level, the less noticeable that gap becomes.
In other words, a realization in reality corresponds to an “increase in Correction Level.”
Aka-chan recorded the definition of Correction Level as explained by Aurora and passed it on to A-013.
— That’s a very Other World enthusiast way of thinking. Smart idea though.
— Requesting advice on resolving the bug.
— Hmm…
After pondering for a moment, A-013 shouted Eureka.
— Categorize them separately.
— Question. Requesting explanation.
— Apply realizations obtained on Earth only on Earth, and realizations gained in the Other World only in the Other World.
Aka-chan clapped her hands, thinking it was a brilliant solution.
Although, being in a consciousness state, the clapping didn’t make any sound.
— Any more issues?
— Negative. Thank you for the cooperation.
— Alright, I’m heading off then.
A-013’s presence vanished, and Aka-chan returned to the Golem’s body.
***
Meanwhile, Daehyeop Kim, who was progressing through Akashic Records, felt something strange.
His body felt lighter and his movements were more fluid than yesterday, making combat much easier?
It wasn’t just Daehyeop Kim who noticed this—his viewers, who had been watching his stream, felt the same way.
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Daehyeop’s on a rampage keke
Leveled up again
What’s wrong with the Correction Level?
Max out Attack Power for sure
Why is Correction Level going up like that?
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“Is there something wrong with the Correction Level?”
Comments about Correction Level had been coming in for quite a while.
But the chat was moving so fast that Daehyeop Kim couldn’t see it until now.
“That’s true. It should be at 2, but it’s 7 right now?”
Crash-!
While crushing the skull of a charging Dark Wolf, Daehyeop Kim pondered.
Is it just a simple bug? Or could it be a hidden passive skill of the Martial Artist class?
“Maybe there are hidden skills since it’s a Secret Class?”
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No way, lol
I bet they give something at level 10
First Class Advancement, come on, ah lol
So, is the Correction Level going up because of a bug?
Do you even feel any effects from Correction Level, Daehyeop?
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Daehyeop Kim murmured while looting items from the body of the Dark Wolf.
“I think Correction Level is really good. Sure, Attack Power is important, but the effect from Correction Level feels much stronger.”
It felt like his movements had gone beyond just being able to control his body freely.
“You know how in fantasy webtoons, characters jump around and fly everywhere? Correction Level seems to serve that purpose. The higher it goes, the more your movements become less like reality and more like fantasy.”
Daehyeop Kim explained ‘Correction Level’ from a player’s perspective.
If Aurora or Aka-chan had heard this, they might have broken out in a cold sweat.
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Makes perfect sense
Then Correction Level is totally broken
So why does Correction Level increase?
He’s got the first title for exploiting a bug now, lol
The Virgin Bombardment King is Shin Dae Hyup
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“It’s getting dark. I should prepare to camp nearby.”
The noble approached Daehyeop Kim, who was watching the chat.
“Is it already that time?”
Although the red sunset was fading, it wasn’t yet dark enough to need to set up camp.
At least, that’s what Daehyeop Kim thought, but the noble was insistent.
“This place, the Forest That Devours Darkness, has nightfall that comes faster than in other areas.”
“I see.”
Daehyeop Kim agreed with the noble and began tidying up the surroundings.
“Brothers, doesn’t that guy Raven seem a bit off?”
Even though it was his first encounter with the NPC, there was something unsettling about him.
“A noble who acts so courteous? That’s suspicious.”
The noble had introduced himself as Raven.
But he didn’t reveal his family name.
Above all, he was traveling by carriage without any attendants.
A nobleman pulling a carriage himself through the forest?
Anyone would find that suspicious.
“Should I try probing him later?”
―――
Go, go, go
Yeah, I thought he seemed off too
Handsome guys are always up to no good
If you keep going like this, you’re gonna get stabbed in the back
Be careful, Daehyeop
―――
Opinions were split, but the majority leaned toward probing Raven.
[Main Story – Conversation]
[Main Story – Skip Camping]
Once they finished preparing the camp, two options appeared.
It was the same set of options that had appeared in previous camping scenarios.
Back then, he chose to skip camping to progress the story.
But now, he needed to know more about this NPC named Raven.
[Main Story – Moving to Conversation.]
Fwoosh-!
The campfire was lit.
Daehyeop Kim leaned against a tree, while Raven brought over a fallen log and sat on it.
Well-groomed blond hair and clear blue eyes. His demeanour exuded nobility.
Raven certainly had the aura of a noble, but that didn’t matter.
What mattered was that Raven was hiding something.
Crackle— Whoosh—
In the awkward silence where only the sound of the campfire crackling could be heard.
“…Do you think I’m suspicious?”
The first to speak wasn’t Daehyeop Kim, but Raven.
“Very.”
“Haha. I see.”
Raven let out a small laugh at Daehyeop Kim’s blunt confession.
“Could you perhaps put aside your suspicion for a moment and listen to my story?”
The story continued for a long while.
Until the red sunset fully disappeared beyond the horizon.
And until the campfire had devoured all the logs they had gathered.
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Raven turned out to be the name of a kingdom [3]
He’s the last survivor of the fallen kingdom? [5]
Summary of the current Akashic Records main story [25]
Well, it’s plausible just by watching the trailer [9]
Elder Lich << single-handedly destroyed the kingdom keke [4]
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[Title] Current Summary of Akashic Records Main Story.txt
- Raven
The last survivor of the fallen Raven Kingdom.
Judging by how he inherited the name of the kingdom, he must be royalty.
He’s heading to the capital of the Empire to warn them about the threat of Elder Lich. - The Resurrection of Elder Lich
The reason why the Raven Kingdom was destroyed.
Suspected to be a raid boss monster.
Seems to be the one that appeared at the end of the trailer. - Forest That Devours Darkness
The starting area for players.
Night falls faster here compared to other regions.
Beyond the Forest That Devours Darkness is the capital of the Empire.
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“…Did I perhaps speak too gravely?”
“No, not at all.”
Daehyeop Kim felt his chest burning up.
What could this emotion be? There was no way to know right now.
“This time, let me tell you a more hopeful story.”
Ah, ahh.
Raven cleared his throat once before continuing.
His voice was soft, as if reading a fairy tale to a child, giving off a sense of comfort.
“This is a story about a person who existed a thousand years ago.”
Though it’s such an old story that many details have been distorted.
Her title has not changed.
“Hero, Aurora.”
The hero who saved the world from destruction.
***
I turned on Daehyeop Kim’s stream, thinking it would be a good way to take a break.
But then.
“Aurora was the greatest archmage in history and…”
Why?
“…a transcendent evil that tried to bring ruin to the world, she alone defeated beings like the Dragon and the Demon King.”
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The God of Normalization keke
If you only go by the description, doesn’t it seem like mages are overpowered?
Don’t you know that mages are the ultimate overpowered characters in fantasy?
It feels like listening to a fairy tale ASMR or something
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Something was wrong.
Why is that NPC Raven referring to me as ‘her’?
I clearly died as a man without revealing that I had transformed into a woman.
Feeling uneasy, I used the Creator’s Authority to access all records related to history.
And finally, I found it.
“Crown Prince…! What on earth did you do?”
The Crown Prince had interfered with the false history.
Despite knowing I was originally male, he officially declared the Hero Aurora to be female.
Can he even do that? I couldn’t help but wonder.
But, I’d always maintained a mysterious image.
In other words, I’d never revealed my gender explicitly.
Why did I choose such a weird concept back then…?
‘I don’t really have a good reason.’
But still.
This world, mystery.
How could I resist?
Because of that, only a very few people knew my original gender.
As a result, I ended up being permanently recorded in this world’s history as a woman.
“Ugh…”
Of course, I am a woman now.
Even the famous astrologer of the continent said my soul had changed into a female’s.
Even the Akashic Records list my gender as female.
“Huh?”
Then was I wrong?
Was the Crown Prince actually right?
“That can’t be true.”
But still, this isn’t right.
I was originally a man.
…Though I’m not now.
“Oh, right.”
I suddenly remembered that the statue of ‘Aurora’ in the Hall of Heroes was also depicted as a woman.
At the time of creating it, I hadn’t thought much and just copied my current appearance.
“Should I be thankful for this?”
It’s like getting hit by a car, only to then get run over by an ambulance.
“When Aurora shouted at the soldiers who were gripped by fear of the Demon King’s army, ‘There is no paradise in retreat!’…”
I couldn’t bear to listen any longer and turned off Daehyeop Kim’s stream.
No matter how high my self-esteem is, it’s too painful to watch the incredible feats of my past self.
“I’m just going to rest today…”
I threw myself onto the bed and buried my face into the pillow.
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