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My alter ego is becoming a big shot - Episode 13

Ajantu (1)

“This way! move fast!”

Guardian Lee Chang-soo, a member of the Korean Returnees Association, was leading his team to track down where the criminals had escaped..

“Senior, if we chase after them like this, will we be able to catch them??”

Although we arrived at the scene less than 5 minutes after the incident occurred, it was more than enough time for returnees with all kinds of abilities to run away..

“So what should we do? Don't you think we need to catch their traces? It's already the third time!”

This was not the first crime committed by the werewolf and the black masked duo..

And I had chased them down before, but at some point, they disappeared without a trace, so I was in vain..

‘Damn, their radius of action is so wide that I can't deal with them all. It seems like there is an accomplice helping him escape. It's going to be a huge disaster this time too..’

As always, the defending side needed far more numbers than the attacking side..

And the Guardian's manpower was always lacking..

Still, this time I was chasing after them, hoping to find even the slightest trace..

thud—!

An impact sound erupted from inside the construction site, which was the destination..

“Seo...Senior, this energy is···.”

“Hehe, follow me! enter!”

Sound was only a minor issue.

I felt a terrible malevolence coming from the creepy energy radiating from inside..

Lee Chang-soo immediately entered the construction site..

“What kind of situation is this??”

In the corner, people who appeared to be construction workers were lying unconscious, and in the center, a masked man and an ordinary-looking woman were unconscious..

And a werewolf is slowly returning to its human form, stuck against one wall..

After looking around the scene, Lee Chang-soo immediately shouted to his team members..

“Look around! The fight just ended, so it's probably still nearby.!”

the situation was clear.

Someone fought the villains and disappeared.

Seeing as he subdued the villains, it seemed like he didn't have any bad intentions, but I couldn't ignore him either.,

Just the remnants of energy left at the scene are enough to give you goosebumps, so shouldn't you identify them if possible?.

But there was no trace of where that person had disappeared to..

“Team Leader, the villains have been subdued..”

One of the team members approached by telekinetically levitating three people wearing special handcuffs for highly skilled criminals..

The woman was someone I had never seen before, but given the circumstances, she must have been an accomplice in charge of the escape..

‘If you research, everything will come out.’

Even lying does not work in interrogation through supernatural abilities..

We requested support just in case, and the workers on site were also moved to the hospital in the jurisdiction where the guardians are stationed..

Even if an accomplice pretends to be the victim, there will be no escape..

‘The criminals were caught, and the problem I was worried about was solved.···.’

I have a new worry.

The evil energy that still lingers in the space.

‘I hope I can get some information from them..’

Since they've met them in person, they'll know something..

***

I summoned Hans again, whom I had unsummoned..

I guess I'm slowly getting used to it, but I was able to tolerate it even after facing it in person..

‘Seonghyeon Han can't do anything, but Hans is different. I don't even have to reveal myself.’

It was far from home, and there was no risk. I also have the power to fuck up villains..

There was no reason not to step forward..

‘By the way, it was stronger than I thought.’

The woman who was caught off guard by opening the gate, which appeared to be a means of escape, and the masked man who appeared to be a non-combatant were easily subdued, but the werewolf's resistance was more stubborn than expected..

Fortunately, I was able to defeat the guardians before they arrived and disappear by canceling their summons, but it was quite close..

‘You fought back like that even though you were under the fear effect. Well, I guess it's natural since he is a returner who came back after overcoming his own hardships..’

Of course, not all returnees will be like that..

Compared to those who were initially sent to another world with nothing, recent returnees were prepared with a certain amount of information, and there were many who came back with a stable supply of karma..

Therefore, compared to the early days when it took about 10 years to return, these days, some returnees return after as early as 5 years..

Of course, there were some who used karma to become stronger and stayed longer..

‘Still, the average return rate of 20% is scary. Even this figure has risen significantly compared to the beginning..’

Anyway, it had nothing to do with me anymore..

The Guardian will also retrieve and punish the precious metals they stole..

I even thought about getting rid of the witnesses by killing them.···.

‘It seems like they didn't commit murder either. If you go around killing people carelessly, Hans will be treated as a villain. All you have to do is not get caught that you are not human..’

I thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to do something like this every now and then to beat up villains..

I think it will help me overcome trauma and relieve stress..

***

For several days, Heinz gathered information from the city with Diana's help..

Diana was a 12-year-old girl I met when I first entered the city, and she was a native born and raised in this city her whole life..

‘He is the best person to be a guide. Maybe it's because I lived a hard life, but I know a lot..’

In exchange for two silver coins, he will guide you through the city every day while you stay here..

That was the content of the contract with Diana..

Knowing that the situation was urgent, I paid two silver coins as an advance payment..

It was a show of goodwill at the risk of being ripped off, but fortunately, Diana has been faithfully working on the contract so far..

On the first day, I was so surprised to see people crouching and waiting in front of the accommodation I was staying in from early in the morning..

After that, it was our daily routine to make an appointment during lunch time, eat together, and tour the city..

‘It was like that until now.···.’

Yeah, until yesterday.

I sat at the table on the first floor of the dorm and stood up while waiting for Diana..

‘I don’t think he was the type of kid to break a promise. I have kept it well so far. what happened?’

Well, the help I've gotten so far has been enough to make hiring me worthwhile..

Just in case, I left a message with the owner of the accommodation and headed to a shopping center in the city alone..

The name of this city was 'Azantu' and it was a small city located in the Kingdom of Thalia on the western side of the continent..

It is said to be an ordinary city where people do farming and hunt and gather in the forest outside..

‘I don't think public safety is very good.’

There weren't many people walking around and they seemed very intimidated by something..

Diana didn't say anything in detail, but she advised her to only go on the main roads and not to go into back alleys..

And he urged me to leave the city as soon as possible..

‘I think it would be best to leave this city soon. I heard there's another city further east, so go there.···.’

That was when I was roughly organizing my thoughts and supplying supplies needed for the trip..

“Hey bro, let’s talk for a moment..”

Inside the alley, several large men with tattoos on the backs of their necks were looking in this direction and waving their hands..

I looked back to see if there was anyone else there..

‘Why do I always have bad premonitions?···.’

First, I followed their instructions and approached obediently..

I was planning to leave soon anyway, so I hoped we could resolve it quietly, and if not, I was planning to find another way then..

“···So that's it. We're guarding this shopping center, because there are a lot of mouths to feed.···.”

When I heard it, it was nothing special..

Because they just told you to pay a bribe..

“Ahaha, that's right. Although it's a bit small here, I hope it helps in keeping public order. It is my sincerity, so please accept it without hesitation..”

“Hmmmmmm... This guy was a friend I could communicate with very well. Let's use this very usefully..”

So I just ended it by appeasing them and giving them some pressure..

In fact, I had prepared a separate money bag to use in times like this..

‘Anyway, it seems clear that public safety is not good..’

“Brother, so why did that kid···.”

“Why? They're telling you to prepare there. We just do what we're told···.”

I could hear the conversation of the large figures walking away, but my attention was already elsewhere..

‘A week's walk east to the next town. It might be shorter for ordinary people, but... should I get a horse or carriage??’

If you come to this world, shouldn't you at least ride a carriage?.

While thinking about the trip, it was time to go to the grocery store to buy preserved food..

I saw the back of my head, which was very familiar..

“···Anyway, thank you. If you see it, please tell me.!”

“Draw it, remember it for me,”

Diana bowed her head after talking with the store owner and hurriedly walked in this direction..

What was so urgent? I couldn't recognize this place and was about to pass by, so I grabbed the back of my head..

“Wow-! Well, what is it! Please let me go!”

Anyone who sees this will think this is a bad guy..

I quickly let go and frowned..

“It's me, Heinz! You didn't show up long after your appointed time. What are you doing here? I know how long you've been waiting?”

“Ah, man?”

Diana's eyes widened as if she had finally checked this place..

My pupils were shaking back and forth because of what was happening..

“oh···! Well, I'm sorry for breaking my promise! I should have gone to see you first and told you... I'm out of my mind···!”

“Yeah, it looks like that. That's it, what happened?”

“ah···! My younger brother Aaron...···.”

Diana, who was talking awkwardly, suddenly started crying..

“I prepared food for you in the morning... and told you to take a quick shower... Well, there is no water. So I went outside···.”

And then, with tears streaming down his face, he spoke gibberish in a choked voice..

‘Oh, isn't this a pretty dangerous scene??’

A strong young man scares a young girl, and the girl cries pitifully in tears..

But I was that young man..

I hurriedly widened the distance and fell..

Diana was still shaking and tears were falling..

“Now, wait! okay! Okay, so why don’t you calm down for now? Okay, take a deep breath. I will listen to your story.”

And in fact, I was weak towards the child.

***

I was finally able to talk to the real Diana again..

“I have a younger brother named Aaron. This is a child who was sick not long ago.···.”

It still felt like gibberish, but I could barely understand it..

Diana had an 8-year-old younger brother..

It is said that the siblings lost their parents and made a living by running errands and doing chores for the residents, but Aaron suddenly fell ill and was bedridden..

“I was in a hurry, so I took Aaron to the drugstore with the money I needed to pay as a down payment. So, the future was at a loss, but he met the man..”

Thanks to meeting me, I was able to pay my overdue payment on time..

“And because I filled my stomach with the food my uncle bought me, I recently became healthy again.···.”

‘For some reason, every time I bought him food, he didn't eat it all and wrapped it in a cloth..’

When I saw things like bread and meat wrapped neatly in clean cloth, I thought they were going to eat them later..

If I had told you earlier, I would have prepared food separately..

But that didn't matter now.

Aaron suddenly disappeared today..

“Isn’t there a possibility that he went out to play with his friends??”

“That can't be possible! Even when Aaron was sick, he always said he was sorry to his sister and went out of his way to help her with housework! I'm not the type of kid to worry about by going out like this without saying a word.!”

Diana, who had been protesting passionately, soon spoke in a weak voice..

“···And I don't have any friends my age to play with.···.”

From those words, I could roughly understand the situation..

Poor orphan siblings, the public's gaze is the same in every world..

“Well then, let's go back home. Our paths may have diverged, so I'll go and check, and if not, I'll find it for you too..”

“Uncle too···?”

I've told you several times that it's not you, but I guess that's not important to this kid right now..

“Yes, if you didn't know from the beginning, you can't pretend not to know even if you know..”

As an adult, how can I turn a blind eye when a child who I don't even know and who has been with me for a few days is crying because his younger sibling is gone?.

Diana's eyes were wide and her mouth was speechless at my words, but then she lowered her head and shed tears..

“Well, there is no time for this! Let's go to your house first..”

“···yes!”

Since we couldn't delay any longer, we quickly headed to the siblings' house..

As expected, the environment in which the siblings lived was very poor..

It was one of the shabby shacks scattered in the back alley..

“Hey, it's not dangerous to live in a place like this.?”

I know they have no choice, but the reason I asked is because on the way here, we encountered a lot of dangerous-looking figures..

How did a brother and sister with no strength manage to survive until now??

“It's still okay. Because I paid the down payment..”

Diana said that and pointed to the mark drawn on the wall of the alley..

It was depicted as something like a shark's maw with sharp fangs..

It must be a symbol of the organization that rules this place..

‘uh? Where did I see this picture?···.’

“Aaron! Aaron is there?!”

After thinking for a moment, Diana went into the house and looked for Aaron, but did not hear an answer..

“What should I do? Aaron still hasn't come in. If something really happened···.”

When Diana, who had calmed down for a moment, began to shed tears again, I was able to relive the sight I had seen in passing..

‘Tattoos on the necks of the big guys we met earlier!’

And immediately a memory related to it came to mind..

‘Someone told me to get the kid ready and they said they would do as they were told..’

They were the culprits who took Aaron away..

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