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The Second Coming of Gluttony

Khát vọng trỗi dậy, SCOG, 탐식의 재림

Native Language Korean

Released 2017

AuthorRo Yu-jin, 로유진

TypeWeb Novel (KR)

Original Ch.: 550

Translated Ch.: 548

Rank: #50

Last Update: February 21, 2026

Original Pub.: Breathe

English Pub.: Tapas, Wattpad, Wuxiaworld

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The Second Coming of Gluttony is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Comedy and more. Written by the author Ro Yu-jin. A total of 548 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

“The son of god Gula has returned.”
I was lost in the world of gambling.
I turned my back on my family and even betrayed my lover.
I wasted every day of my life.
It was a life of tr*sh.
The reality told me thus:
That I would amount to nothing no matter what I did.
In order to change my pathetic life, I chose fantasy, instead.
Even then, it was the same story.
I wondered if salvation would come at the end of the long road.
But, I was forced to kneel down in defeat in front of a powerful entity.
The tower I built up with my own hands crumbled into nothingness.
Just for once, I dearly wished to know the truth about myself.
“Come closer, my child…”
I will not hold back this time.
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Born with “lucky eyes,” Seol has always been able to choose the path to good fortune. But absorbed in gluttony, he exploits his loved ones, runs from debt, and loses his powers. He tries to escape from his life on Earth and travels to the world of Lost Paradise, where he is forced into servitude as a wretched, but powerful warrior battling a legion of evil.
He dies miserably – but a goddess sends a vision of this terrible future to his past self. Armed with this insight of what he could become, can he redeem himself and overcome the horrors that await?

📂 Interface Système : The Nine Eyes

The MC’s innate ability allows him to see the “color” of a situation or person.

Color	Meaning	Tactical Implication
Green	Safety / Opportunity	Proceed with confidence; high rewards.
Yellow	Caution / Attention	Proceed with care; hidden variables exist.
Orange	Danger	High risk of injury; retreat suggested.
Red	Immediate Peril	Extreme risk of death; stay away at all costs.
Purple	Fear / Unknown	The target is beyond current comprehension.
Gold	Destiny / Commandment	The “Right Path” for the MC’s ultimate growth.

📂 Interface Système : The Status Window (Seol Jihu)

Attribute	Classification	Description
Class	Spearman (Epic Rank)	High lethality, focused on “One-Hit-Kill” techniques.
Innate Ability	Nine Eyes	The ability to see the “Truth” of the world through colors.
Mana Circuit	High-Grade (Special)	Achieved through the “Heavenly Demon” levels of torture-like training.
Title	The One Who Stood Against Fate	Earned by defying the predetermined “Bad Ending” of his past life.

Action Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy Psychological Seinen

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Editor's Note

💡 This novel is the titan of the "Redemption" genre. The Second Coming of Gluttony (SCOG) is a visceral, emotional rollercoaster that takes the "Isekai Regressor" trope and drags it through the mud, blood, and tears of a man trying to outrun his own pathetic past. While the MC starts as a literal "human trash" gambling addict, his transformation into the War Hero of Paradise is one of the most celebrated arcs in webnovel history.

The Weight of a Second Chance. Unlike most regressions where the MC becomes a cool, calculating god, Seol Jihu remains haunted. He is a man of extremes—driven by a "Gluttony" for growth and a paralyzing fear of returning to his old self. The story is famous for its high-octane training arcs and brutal war sequences where death feels permanent and the stakes are agonizingly high.

"Even if I am trash that cannot be recycled... I will burn myself to ash to light the way for others."

Experience Curve

The Tutorial & Neutral Zone (Ch. 1–100): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Legendary. Many consider this the best introductory arc in the genre. It sets up the economy, the danger, and the MC's psychological struggles perfectly.

The Growth Phase (Ch. 101–300): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Intense training and small-scale missions. This is where Seol builds his "Carpe Diem" team. Some find his "dense/innocent" personality in social settings frustrating compared to his combat prowess.

The Parasite War (Ch. 301–End): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Massive Scale. The battles become planetary. The tragedy and the heroics are dialed up to 11. The ending is definitive and deeply satisfying.

WebNovelDB Review

9 /10

A high-tier Korean masterpiece that balances "Hype" with "Heart," though it occasionally stumbles in social dynamics.

Writing & Pacing: 9/10. Excellent visceral combat descriptions. The author excels at making the reader "feel" the weight of the spear. However, the pacing can feel slightly repetitive during the mid-tier training arcs before the major wars break out.

Character Development: 9.5/10. A masterclass in showing the struggle of overcoming addiction. Seol Jihu’s journey isn't a straight line to glory; it's a messy, painful process of self-loathing and slow-earned pride.

World Building: 8.5/10. Paradise is a grim, lived-in world. The political tension between the royal families and the Earthling organizations adds a layer of depth that prevents it from being a simple "kill the monsters" story.

Interaction & Romance: 6.5/10. This is the weakest link. While the "found family" vibe with the Carpe Diem team is 10/10, the romantic interactions often revert to "dense MC" tropes that feel immature (Japanese-style blushing) for a 26-year-old man in a war zone.

The Archetype: The "No-Pain-No-Gain" Seeker. You want an MC who earns every drop of power through suffering. You enjoy "Zero-to-Hero" stories with a heavy emphasis on spear-fighting and military-style strategy.

Not For You If: You hate "dense" MCs in romance. Despite being a 26-year-old man, Seol acts like a blushing teenager around women (a common point of criticism). Avoid if you want a purely "rational/cold" protagonist.

Romance Note: Seol is notoriously dense. If you're here for smooth romantic development, you'll be waiting. If you're here for a man learning to trust after a life of betrayal, you're in the right place.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Seol Jihu (The Gluttonous Spear God, a man burdened by past sin), Seo Yuhui (The Saintess, a beacon of unconditional kindness), Yun Seora (The Witch, a brilliant strategist with a complex relationship to Seol).

Power System: A brutal, gut-wrenching redemption story that stands apart. It follows Seol Jihu—a former gambling addict fighting his own nature as much as the monsters. The infamous 'Tutorial' arc is a masterpiece of survival tension. While later harem elements can feel jarring, the core journey of a flawed man earning his second chance remains powerful and unforgettable

Themes: Path of Redemption, Psychological Trauma, Brotherhood, High-Stakes Warfare, Overcoming Addiction.

Similar To: The Novel’s Extra, Trash of the Count's Family, Overgeared, Overgeared, The Tutorial Is Too Hard, Not A Regressor, M E M O R I Z E

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