LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 3.3
1-3.3. Bulletin Board Thread《Karma Thread》
[Urgent] My karma is negative and it’s scary, someone help me PART 6 [Urgent]
1, Negative Karma Anonymous
This thread is for consulting and discussing karma.
Please keep discussions about dungeons and skills to other places. Be careful when posting, as there are many people who are truly in need.
※ Do not post false information.
Also, posting defamatory comments may decrease your karma.
※ The information presented in the template comes from individuals. It may not apply to you, so please be cautious.
The next thread should be created after ≫980 declares it.
If you don’t know how to do it, refrain from posting when the count is close to 980.
2, Negative Karma Anonymous
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[What we currently know about karma, part 1]
■First of all■ If a person with negative karma commits heinous actions, they could be transformed into a completely blackened corpse, so be cautious. Let’s stay quiet until the mechanism behind this is revealed.
Also, once turned into a blackened corpse, it seems that a “Karma Log” will automatically be disclosed.
・Karma Log
If you want to know about your karma status, you can check the log of past karma changes. It will show you what kind of actions led to the changes, so make sure to check it.
・Humans are born with 500 points of positive karma. There are probably no exceptions.
・Karma is not based on laws, but it tends to decrease when actions go against humanity.
・Heinous acts cause karma to decrease depending on the individual’s life background. Think of it as something that might allow for leniency. However, it seems that this leniency may disappear one day. This moment is likely when a person truly falls into evil.
・Negative karma can chain combo. In cases of small evil actions, it often happens that the first 10 actions have no effect, but from the 11th action onward, karma starts to drastically decrease. ※Note: This number is just an example.
・Once in a chain combo state, even actions unrelated to the original trigger may increase negative karma counts. It’s like how when police catch a murderer, they often find other crimes committed by the same person.
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3, Negative Karma Anonymous
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[What we currently know about karma, part 2]
・Karma links with others when specific conditions are met. There are currently two known conditions. Please note that exceptions may exist as this is uncertain information.
・[Link of Sin]
A heinous act ordered by someone will affect the highest-ranking commander involved.
How negative karma is distributed among each person is unclear. It’s also unknown if it affects those who oppose the order.
※Warning※ This link becomes effective immediately after Earth-san levels up, so if anyone on this board is giving orders like to commit murder, please cancel it immediately. If the person who received the order carries it out, your karma may burn as well.
・[Guarantor Link]
A person who defends a clearly guilty suspect without any remorse will link their karma with that of the suspect for the number of days their sentence is reduced. No link is formed if the suspect shows remorse.
Those who defend a suspect will also receive “20% of the positive karma” and “10% of the negative karma” of the suspect. So far, there have been no reports of anyone being burned through this karma link.
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4, Negative Karma Anonymous
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[What people with negative karma should do]
・First, reflect deeply from the bottom of your heart.
・If you swear to God or Earth-san here, your karma will enter a [Reflection State]. When in this state, you will experience severe headaches whenever you try to engage in the bad behaviors you swore not to do.
・Change your daily life and reflect on your bad points (bad habits, temperament, etc.).
If you don’t understand, seek advice from proper people. Be cautious when consulting with others of the same kind, as it may lead to mutual comforting.
There are many small-time evildoers around, so negative karma chains are common. Work on fixing this.
・There is no need to apologize to the victims. Honestly, that’s just for your own satisfaction.
Apologizing at this moment would only upset the other person and won’t change your karma.
If you really want to make up for it, turn yourself in and have the police convey your apology to the person you’ve wronged. If you must apologize yourself, give it time. Right now, you’re just scared of your negative karma and trying to apologize out of fear.
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396, Negative Karma Anonymous
Does karma really link?
397, Negative Karma Anonymous
It’s true. But as stated, it seems that if they show remorse on the surface, there’s no issue. That’s probably why even the defenders can’t see through it.
398, Negative Karma Anonymous
Apparently, the bar association is in chaos right now.
399, Negative Karma Anonymous
It’s some of the lawyers. My childhood friend who’s a lawyer seems to have over 4000 positive karma.
400, Negative Karma Anonymous
Isn’t this pretty harsh? Wouldn’t this mean no one would want to defend anyone anymore?
401, Negative Karma Anonymous
Rather, since we can now see karma logs, lawyers might not be needed anymore.
402, Negative Karma Anonymous
Lawyers aren’t only for criminal defense. Sometimes they fight for rights as well.
403, Negative Karma Anonymous
>400 If you’re defending someone who shows no remorse, you’re the one linking karma. If you’re that confident, you should just become a co-signer.
404, Negative Karma Anonymous
Actually, since you get 20% of the positive karma, it’s not bad, right? Negative karma only spreads 10%.
405, Negative Karma Anonymous
It wasn’t good, according to what the bar association proved. But who knows from now on.
406, Negative Karma Anonymous
The worst criminals target innocent people after being released, not people who know what’s going on.
407, Negative Karma Anonymous
In any case, I hope for their future good deeds. Lawyers say they only reluctantly defend criminals. Those who are defending for money should just continue as they are.
408, Anonymous Seeker
Excuse me, may I ask for some advice?
409, Negative Karma Anonymous
Oh, please, go ahead. Don’t hold back.
410, Anonymous Seeker
I used to steal underwear. What should I do?
411, Negative Karma Anonymous
Hmm. A panty thief, huh? Or a bra guard hunter? What’s your favorite color?
412, Anonymous Seeker
No, I prefer trunks and briefs. Especially white briefs.
413, Negative Karma Anonymous
Oh, you’re a woman? (;^ω^) In order to give the best advice, I’d like to know how you use them.
414, Anonymous Seeker
No, I’m a man.
415, Negative Karma Anonymous
…(゜∀゜)?
416, Negative Karma Anonymous
W-Well, first, reflect on yourself. Then swear to God that you’ll never do it again.
417, Negative Karma Anonymous
Y-Yeah, if you do that, whenever you want to steal briefs, you’ll get a headache and won’t be able to go through with it.
418, Anonymous Seeker
But if I reflect here, I feel like something important inside me will disappear…
419, Negative Karma Anonymous
That demon is the one you need to defeat. Instead of stealing, find a boyfriend who will gladly take off his briefs for you.
420, Anonymous Seeker
No, it’s not about being gay. I just love putting the stolen briefs on my dog.
421, Negative Karma Anonymous
(；゜д゜) That’s a forbidden game…
422, Negative Karma Anonymous
The dog has no choice in the matter.
423, Negative Karma Anonymous
You should turn yourself in.
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855, Negative Karma Anonymous
I’m at negative 900. Wonder how long it’ll take.
856, Negative Karma Anonymous
You’re pretty far. I’m at negative 500. Judging from past positive logs, it should take about six months.
857, Negative Karma Anonymous
Instant dungeon unlocks aren’t realistic, and falling to around negative 1,000 shouldn’t put you too far behind.
858, Negative Karma Anonymous
According to info from other boards, consistent, stoic effort seems to earn positives steadily.
859, Negative Karma Anonymous
Effort, huh? If we had a status screen showing strength stats or something, maybe effort wouldn’t feel like such a drag.
860, Negative Karma Anonymous
When exactly will the dungeons open? The military or police probably locked them down immediately, right?
861, Negative Karma Anonymous
The government moved unusually fast, didn’t it? There’s even a theory they knew about leveling up from the start.
862, Negative Karma Anonymous
We still don’t know anything about the dungeon interiors. Depending on the situation, it might take two or three years.
863, Negative Karma Anonymous
Look, look! [Image: A small flower field created with Skill [Flower]].
864, Negative Karma Anonymous
Wow, wow! That’s super pretty!
865, Negative Karma Anonymous
That’s more “skill” than any positive karma skill. Can’t stop laughing!
866, Negative Karma Anonymous
Let’s all show off to the positive karma folks!
867, Negative Karma Anonymous
(; ・`д・´) You guys have no shame.
868, Negative Karma Anonymous
But seriously, this is the only skill we’ve got. We can’t even make big flowers, though we can change the color a bit.
869, Negative Karma Anonymous
If we keep using it, something might happen.
870, Nameless Advisor
Um, may I ask for some advice?
871, Negative Karma Anonymous
Oh, sure. Welcome to our little cesspool.
872, Nameless Advisor
Thank you. So, here’s the situation.
I’ve been cheating on my boyfriend in secret, but for some reason, my karma hasn’t gone down.
Does this mean even the gods approve?
873, Negative Karma Anonymous
Negative judgments consider a person’s life background. Your boyfriend is part of that background.
If he’s a jerk and you fell in love with someone else, it might not be that bad.
Also, cheating tends to chain into combos, so if it becomes habitual, the consequences could be severe. Be cautious.
Check posts 2, 3, and 4 in this thread for templates explaining this stuff.
874, Nameless Advisor
My life background…
875, Negative Karma Anonymous
Yes. If he’s been abusive or doesn’t value you, the judgment might heavily favor you. Any idea?
876, Nameless Advisor
Yes. Honestly, I suspected as much.
He demands money from me, and when I come home from work, there are two people’s dishes in the sink.
His friends also look at me with mocking faces and laugh.
877, Negative Karma Anonymous
That sounds tough. For now, break up with him. Then date me! I’ll treat you like the most precious thing in the world!
878, Nameless Advisor
No, I don’t want to date anyone with negative karma.
879, Negative Karma Anonymous
(/ω＼)
880, Negative Karma Anonymous
In the future, will they check our karma first or something?
881, Negative Karma Anonymous
N-no, there are plenty of girls who like outlaws. Aim for those types!
882, Negative Karma Anonymous
Wait, are you trying to look like an outlaw?
883, Negative Karma Anonymous
Maybe you’d get cast as the villain torturing the heroine in some cheap fantasy?
884, Negative Karma Anonymous
You’re our hero now!
885, Nameless Advisor
Thank you for the advice. I feel much better now.
886, Negative Karma Anonymous
Uh, yeah. Good luck!
887, Nameless Advisor
Thanks.
888, Negative Karma Anonymous
Whoa, we actually got thanked on the forum!
889, Negative Karma Anonymous
Right? We’re usually just insulted!
890, Negative Karma Anonymous
But… I need more excitement…!
[Proceed to the next thread number]
119, Nameless Advisor
Hey, can I ask something?
120, Negative Karma Anonymous
Sure, go ahead.
121, Nameless Advisor
You guys are all negative karma, right?
122, Negative Karma Anonymous
Some positives come, but yeah, mostly negative. It’s shameful.
123, Nameless Advisor
There’s nothing to be ashamed of. If you’ve lived your life fully, hold your head high!
124, Negative Karma Anonymous
Wow, thanks for those kind words.
125, Nameless Advisor
Listen, how about you guys stand up too? This is wrong, isn’t it?
126, Negative Karma Anonymous
Uh, wait, who are you appealing to?
127, Nameless Advisor
To Earth-san or whatever lunatic’s behind this! This is dystopia, plain and simple!
128, Negative Karma Anonymous
Whoa, whoa, dangerous person alert.
129, Negative Karma Anonymous
Calling it a dystopia is a bit much; we’ve barely experienced this new world. It’s still the first day.
130, Negative Karma Anonymous
I’ve got negative karma, but I think this world might end up better than the old one.
131, Nameless Advisor
No way. Open your eyes. Judging good and evil with something dumb like karma and controlling people—how is this not dystopia?
132, Negative Karma Anonymous
Utopia (´・ω・)?
133, Nameless Advisor
Listen, with 100 people, there are 100 ideas. Every country has its own culture, its own justice. Wars start because of that, but justice also stops them. That’s humanity’s responsibility!
134, Negative Karma Anonymous
We don’t know when wars will end, but tell kids in war zones, “Don’t level up Earth-san! We’ll stop this war ourselves!”
135, Negative Karma Anonymous
Exactly. The people yelling “dystopia” today are at home on expensive phones. They’ve never had to cry while drinking a handful of water.
136, Negative Karma Anonymous
Honestly, it doesn’t feel like freedom’s gone. I mean, I’m on the internet right now.
137, Nameless Advisor
Do you know how many people died today? We have to stop this before more die!
138, Negative Karma Anonymous
No idea. Do you know how many lives or properties those people took? How many people Earth-san saved today?
139, Nameless Advisor
But killing is too much. Human sins should be judged by humans.
140, Negative Karma Anonymous
I agree, but today’s death count equals the number of evildoers left unchecked. Or rather, yesterday’s.
141, Negative Karma Anonymous
And they say criminals who haven’t done anything major post-level-up aren’t being burned, right?
142, Negative Karma Anonymous
Judging things by human standards might be flawed. Maybe we’re like ants to them. If some cannibalistic ants appeared, extermination would be normal.
143, Nameless Advisor
This thread’s hopeless. That’s why you’re all negatives—garbage humans!
144, Negative Karma Anonymous
Hey, calm down. Have some tea. ( ^^) _旦~~
145, Negative Karma Anonymous
And some candy! ( ^^) _***
146, Negative Karma Anonymous
You must’ve been shocked to find you’ve got negative karma, right? No need to be scared. Just relax.
147, Nameless Advisor
Don’t lump me in with you trash. I’ve got plus 30,000 karma!
148, Negative Karma Anonymous
It’s fine. Nothing to fear. Governments are trying hard, and they’ll find a solution soon. Okay?
149, Negative Karma Anonymous
Take the candy, really! ( ^^) _**********
150, Negative Karma Anonymous
That’s too much candy.
151, Negative Karma Anonymous
Hey, they stopped posting. Did they leave?
152, Negative Karma Anonymous
That sudden outburst really showed their insecurity. Hope they didn’t get burned.
153, Negative Karma Anonymous
Honestly, I almost spit coffee at the “plus 30,000” part. My bad.
154, Negative Karma Anonymous
They’re probably at a level they’ll never reach positive, no matter what.
155, Negative Karma Anonymous
Let’s drop it. Anyone get hit with a negative from this?
156, Negative Karma Anonymous
Doubt it. We were just replying to their words.
157, Negative Karma Anonymous
Maybe we’ve adapted because we watch a lot of anime?
158, Negative Karma Anonymous
Survival-of-the-fittest types might struggle here. They’re now complete weaklings under an overwhelmingly strong force.
159, Negative Karma Anonymous
Yeah, that makes sense.
160, Negative Karma Anonymous
We’ve always bowed to stronger powers, so following rules isn’t a big deal to us.
161, Negative Karma Anonymous
What a depressing kind of adaptability.