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A Horror Novel’s Supporting Character Wants to Live as a Human

Gongjosal, The Supporting Character in a Horror Novel Wants to Live as a Human, 공조살, 공포소설 속 조연은 사람으로 살고 싶다

Native Language Korean

Released 2023

Author인간추출기

TypeWeb Novel (KR)

Original Ch.: 584

Translated Ch.: 279

Rank: #703

Last Update: April 2, 2026

Original Pub.: Gate, RidiBooks

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A Horror Novel’s Supporting Character Wants to Live as a Human is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Fantasy and more. Written by the author 인간추출기. A total of 279 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

As he regained his senses, he realized that he had transmigrated into a web novel, and the problem was that it was a dreadful horror novel!
The world was overflowing with unidentified gods and monsters, and the weakest beings in this universe were humans.
The protagonist, who had possessed the body of ‘Arenheit Hartman,’ a member of a ruined family in this doomed world, discovered that their family was entwined with mysterious sorcery.
“As a human, I will survive and live like a human.”
Can Arenheit, with his rationality intact, reach the ending?

🎭 System Interface: The “Madness” Protocol

The story operates on a High-Tension Horror Engine where the environment itself is a predator.

Component	Classification	Tactical Implication
Narrative Engine	Regression / Psychological Horror	Each loop reveals new layers of the world’s malice. The plot shifts significantly after Chapter 200 into a “pre-humanity” era.
Primary Genre	Dark Fantasy / Lovecraftian	Expect nods to Hastur (The King in Yellow) and other Great Old Ones.
Atmosphere	Tragic, Vibe-y, & Chaotic	Focuses heavily on the “incoherency of the eldritch,” which can make the plot feel “messy” but atmospheric.
The “X” Factor	The Brother’s Soul	The “creator” of this world is a soul gone mad, trapped in his own story, adding a layer of meta-tragedy.

📂 System Interface: The Status Window (Arenheit’s Paradox)

Arenheit is the ultimate “unreliable survivor”:

Attribute	Arenheit (Transmigrator)	The World’s Perception
Sanity	Maintaining “Normalcy” via denial	A monstrous heretic or a delicious snack
Immortality	Regenerative (via consumption)	A vessel for the “Older Brother of God”
Combat Style	Rational but “Soft”	Selflessly monstrous and inhuman
Weakness	Crown Prince Yurik	Anything that forces him to face his crimes

Action Adventure Fantasy Horror Tragedy

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Editor's Note

💡 The "Eldritch Chaos" Insight

[The Regression Twist]: Unlike standard "OP" regression, every time the Crown Prince kills him, Arenheit regresses but becomes physically weaker, raising the stakes of each failure.

[The Post-200 Shift]: Significant Warning: Around Chapter 200, the story spins off its axis. It moves from a medieval horror setting to a time-travel arc millions of years in the past. Some readers love the "vibes," while others find the plot loses its coherency here.

[The Psychological Core]: The review of the younger brother's backstory is devastating. The novel suggests the entire world is a manifestation of the brother's trauma and the "nails in the coffin" of his failed writing career.

*521 chapters of eldritch horror, regressive trauma, and a man trying to stay human while eating people to heal. Complete — and best enjoyed for the 'vibes,' not the logic.*

Experience Curve

THE MADNESS ASCENSION LOG

Ch. 1–50 (The Ruined Duke): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Arenheit wakes up and tries to rebuild his estate. The horror is subtle but building, and the first death/regressions set a terrifying tone.

Ch. 51–200 (The Imperial Struggle): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – High-stakes interaction with Yurik and the knight Leandros. The mystery of the Duchess's diary and the "End of the World" creates a gripping narrative.

Ch. 201–350 (The Primeval Era): ⭐⭐⭐ – The story shifts to 10 million years in the past. While the "Tiny Yurik" dynamic is interesting, the pacing slows significantly and the plot becomes "dream-like" and chaotic.

Ch. 351–521 (The Final Chapter): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The convergence of all loops and the final confrontation with the "King in Yellow." A return to the psychological roots of the two brothers' relationship.

WebNovelDB Review

8 /10

8.5/10 (Vibes & Horror) / 6.0/10 (Plot Logic) — A masterclass in atmosphere that occasionally sacrifices logic for "eldritch nonsense."

Polish: 9/10. The horror elements are genuinely unsettling, successfully conveying the "madness" of seeing things humans shouldn't see.

Pacing: Variable. The first part is a tight horror-mystery. Part two (the past arc) is criticized for dragging and having repetitive conversations that don't resolve anything.

Character Depth: 9/10. Yurik is a standout villain—vile, intelligent, and weirdly obsessed with Arenheit (seeing him as a maternal/creator figure).

Emotional Impact: 10/10. The revelations about the brother's soul sitting on a "mound of puppets" are peak psychological tragedy.

The Good:
If you like Lord of the Mysteries or Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, the "Gods as Spectators" and cosmic scale will hit the spot.

The Bad:
The MC can be frustratingly oblivious to people's feelings, and the "nonsense for the sake of plot" in later chapters can break immersion for logical readers.

The Archetype:
The Rational Meat-Puppet — a man trying to stay human while his body and soul are claimed by entities that don't understand the concept of "humanity."

Verdict:
A Horror Novel’s Supporting Character is a "vibe-heavy" read. It’s perfect for those who want a visceral, tragic, and weird experience. If you require a strictly coherent, logical progression, you might drop it halfway. But for fans of eldritch despair, it is "incredible."

Final Tip: Don't expect Arenheit to be a hero. He is a survivor who is often just as "broken" as the world he's trying to save.

Genre Shift Note: Around Chapter 200, the story moves from a medieval horror setting to a time-travel arc millions of years in the past. If you're here for the tight horror-mystery, this may feel jarring. If you love cosmic scale, you'll appreciate the shift.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Arenheit (Yu Yesung) — A transmigrator who awakens in a world created by his deceased younger brother. He is a "rational" man trying to maintain his humanity in a universe that actively strips it away. He possesses a grotesque form of immortality: he can regenerate by consuming any matter (including human flesh), but true death at the hands of the Crown Prince triggers a full regression. Alongside him is Leandros, his loyal knight and the "original" protagonist, and Yurik, the terrifyingly charismatic Crown Prince who serves as the primary antagonist and a literal son of an eldritch god.

Power System: Eldritch Sorcery & Biological Horror. Power in this world is derived from "unidentified gods" (Cthulhu-mythos style). Arenheit’s existence is tied to the King in Yellow, who views the story as a play to be finished. Arenheit’s "power" is his ability to survive madness and physical destruction, though he often "blanks out" the most horrific things he does (like eating people to heal) to protect his own sanity.

Themes: A deep dive into Cosmic Horror and Grief. The novel isn't just about surviving monsters; it’s about the guilt of a brother who feels responsible for his sibling’s suicide and must now survive the literal "hell" his brother’s mind produced before he died.

Similar To: Lord of the Mysteries, Got Dropped into a Ghost Story, Still Gotta Work, Trash of the Count’s Family, Children of the Holy Emperor, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint

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