Chapter 52: The Constellation of the Abyss
Transformed into Cosmic Horror in a Sci-Fi Universe – 52
EP.52 The Constellation of the Abyss
Unlike anime or movies, this has a certain immersive quality. These are real, living beings thinking and acting on their own, without any scripts or predetermined stories. It’s like combining the thrill of a real variety show with the special narratives you’d only find in anime or movies. Even after observing for quite some time, I find it neither boring nor tiresome; it’s quite enjoyable.
What’s more, the ability to directly intervene and change things adds to the fun. If I interfered too much, it would just follow my thoughts and become boring, but subtly nudging things in the desired direction is quite satisfying. I can skip unnecessarily dull parts or alter the flow to something I want to see.
For example… let’s take a look over there. A universe with an environment very similar to the Earth I originally lived on, but with a slight twist, it has what is commonly referred to in novels as a “hunter world.” It’s a world connected to a fantasy-like dimension where bizarre and powerful monsters come through gates. I’ve also linked it to the divine realm, adding a touch of the “constellation” trope. Gods choose their avatars, bestowing power upon them and making them hunters.
Although I created it, the structure and overall setting are based on an existing universe. After all, in the infinite expanse of universe bubbles within the gap, every possible scenario exists somewhere. Whatever I create will inevitably feel similar to something else.
Anyway, let’s use this as an example. Since we’re talking about gods choosing avatars, I can take the role of selecting the “protagonist” of this world. Calling them a protagonist might sound grandiose, but there’s no need to overthink it. In a world like this, the strongest one is naturally the protagonist.
All I need to do is grant him more power than the other hunters. Let’s see… how about that guy over there?
Park Yujin. Coincidentally, his name is also Yujin. A 25-year-old young man living a lowly life, drifting from one convenience store job to another. He dreams of becoming a hunter but has given up, believing no constellation would ever choose him.