Chapter 4

Chapter 4

The other world is a world in which human thoughts are reflected.

In fact, just saying it like this is very ambiguous. Lee Jaehun didn't know exactly what that thought is, and it's hard to know what the hell it reflects.

That's why the main character in the novel described the Underworld as a 'destroyed world full of monsters'.

Obviously, the structure of the terrain and the buildings resembled their original world, but the overall atmosphere and composition itself were different, so one could only think of it that way.

Lee Jaehun blinked his eyes as he swept the dusty desk.

Is it the same as it was in the novel?

Perhaps because it was the underworld version based on their company, the most similar place to the original world here was none other than this company.

In reality, the company looked the same as before, with the exception of being badly worn and broken.

Of course, that 'old and broken' thing itself would be bizarre.

If the seat that was sitting still was destroyed as if decades had passed in an instant, no matter how strong a person was, it would be quite creepy.

Even the main character in the novel couldn't come to his senses when he was first eaten by the underworld.

Where is this? No, it must be our company. Then do you know anything about this situation? Why is this happening....

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Lee Jae-hun swallowed a sigh as he saw Jung In-ho in a panic right after he called him.

Perhaps because it was in the early stages, his mentality was weak.

It's a world where you lose your mind just by breathing, so what can you do?

The underworld is not at all favorable to the people it preyed on, and survivors are constantly tested and traumatized in this vast world.

Surviving here itself was a testament to how strong the spirit was.

Jung In-ho was a survivor, that is to say, he was the most mentally strong among the main characters.

He was probably the only adult male in the crowd, so he must have had a sense of responsibility.

The only remaining ones were two students, a flower shop owner who had never done sports, and an old man.

It was when he got out of the office and met other people in the park in front of the building that Jung In-ho came to his senses.

In short, he is in a state of panic until he leaves the company.

Lee Jaehun, who recalled that point, swallowed his irritation and called the main character.

Mr. Jung In-ho.

Ah yes?"

It seems that the meaning of the title 'Jung In-ho' was properly implanted in his head.

[Note: I think the main character addresses Jung In-Ho formally.]

Seeing that his gaze, which had been shaking like crazy, was fixed on me.

He continued, pointing with his finger in the direction of the bathroom.

"If you look carefully in the drawer of the bathroom, you'll find the tools. Pack tools, water bottles, and some snacks in them. Then come back here."

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"Do you understand?"

When panicked, it was more effective to issue orders than to appease the opponent. Of course, you have to think about the opponent's mental strength and control it, but the mental strength of the main character he read in the novel did not wear out even if in a state of panic.

Fortunately, Lee Jaehun's judgment worked, and the main character, who nodded his head blankly, moved his body. Even if he didn't run, he seemed to be very nervous about the situation, seeing that his steps were fast.

Nervousness, yes. This world made people nervous just by sitting still.

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Lee Jaehun stood and looked around.

Most of the employees couldn't come to their senses and were talking nonsense into the air, and the severe ones were shivering while crouching in a corner.

They were clearly distracted by the influence of the Underworld.

So, in fact, the level of wandering of the main character just now can be said to be cute.

At most, there were about two other employees who maintained their spirit.

Slowly clasping his hands, Lee Jaehun grabbed the pipe protruding from the wall.

Whoa.

Snap.

When he pressed down hard, part of the pipe fell off.

In fact, it is unknown why the pipe is sticking out of the inner wall, but this place was the Underside of the world.

Wouldn't it be normal for a pipe that originally existed somewhere in the building to stick out?

'Should I say it's fortunate that I remembered my previous life?'

To be precise, he was fortunate to have a body that could use the skills of his previous life.

If it was the original Lee Jae-hun, he would not have been able to cut the pipe no matter how old and rusty it was.

So he must have tried to survive in a childish way in the novel.

Lee Jaehun, who had checked the strength of the pipe several times, turned his head to see where the footsteps were coming from.

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Jung In-ho came out of the kitchen and was coming back here.

He held a pipe in one hand and asked Jung In-ho, who was breathing heavily even though he wasn't even running.

"Well, have you gotten a hold of yourself?"

maybe."

Hey. What nonsense are you saying? Are you talking down to me right now?

"Yes Yes. That's true, but... .

Good.

Lee Jaehun could tell without looking that the main character frowned at his words.

In the novel, intern Roh Yun-sok took the lead on his way out of the company, and Lee Jaehun, the manager, pushed him, who seemed to be the strongest person, into the leading position.

Even making ridiculous threats, asking if he thought he could become a full-time employee if he didnt listen.

However, they did not know what to do in the Underworld, nor did they understand the situation.

Obsessed with their positions in the real world, they put Roh Yun-sok at the forefront according to the words of the old man.

[Note: I mentioned this before, but if you see Old Trash, Old-Fashioned, Trashy, and such being used, Im usually translating it from the word kkondae(). Just wanted to mention this because it is used a lot to describe the MC. ie) the Ultimate Kkondae, the Kkondae Manager, The Kkondae Boss, etc...]

Of course, it goes without saying that the value of manager Lee Jaehun fell further in the mind of the main character who saw the series of operations.

But come now, Lee Jaehun, who had no reason to do such a stupid thing, naturally continued his words.

"I'm in the front, you're in the back."

Yes?"

"Why don't you understand what I'm saying at once? Be at the back when you move, Assistant Manager Jeong or Director Kang can decide the order on their own."

Even if he didnt want to curry favour with the main character, this was a necessary order.

Lee Jaehun knew how dangerous the world was when he recalled the memories of his previous life, but even those who did not know it felt threatened by the current situation.

Instinctively, he sensed the danger of this world.

'From the description of the main character, it seemed as if he would be eaten by a monster at any moment.'

Actually, it wasn't a false statement.

Having already been devoured by the underworld, and being in a position to be attacked by countless monsters in the future, he could feel the survival instinct to that extent, in this place that makes people more instinctive than anywhere else.

Thanks to this, even in this sudden situation, they listened to Lee Jaehun.

Once again, when panic arises, the fastest way to settle the situation was to issue an order.

Wouldn't they, who were threatened by the underworld, also realize the validity of this proposal?

After realizing that everyone else besides the four of them was unable to communicate, it seemed that they had made up their minds to some extent, and Lee Jaehun, who had been quietly watching them, opened the door to the department office.

He groaned softly.

Huh.

The corridors of the building were twisted like a maze.

"what what what That... .

This is our company right... ?

"This .

The employees that had been absent-minded until now were agitated by the influence of the underworld.

Those who couldn't even come to their senses screamed or collapsed in their seats, and even those who were sane went white.

The distortion of the underworld was eating away at the mental strength of those who lived in a peaceful world. Just by looking at it.

And Lee Jaehunn was affected as well, so he bit his lip and fixed his pipe.

The trauma of his previous life washed over his head like water.

Lee Jaehun did not bother to hide the fear that followed.

Boss, can we move?

we should be.

It was because he had to show the main character that he was also a victim of this situation.

Lee Jaehun stepped outside the office.

Crushed pieces of cement were stepped on by shoes and made a small noise, and the cave-like curved hallway was unusually large, it even made a humming sound.

Goosebumps rose from just one light step.

The sound pierced his ears like a centipede, but Lee Jaehun didn't bother screaming.

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Anyway, yes. Everything was as seen in the novel.

He slowly reflected on what he was afraid of.

If it was death, it was a gift to me, and if it was life in the eternal underworld, the probability of that was small.

As long as Lee Jaehun was by the main characters side, the result was one of two things.

Either get eaten by the underworld and die or live and return to reality.

Wouldn't it be impossible to try to achieve more results than that? He didn't have a choice.

That's why there was no worst outcome for Lee Jaehun.

Who has a pen?

When he recalled his past life, there was nothing worse than that.

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Jung In-ho was quietly staring at Lee Jaehun.

It should be at my desk.

Bring it, as many as you can.

I will.

Dark eyes filled with doubt.

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