My alter ego is becoming a big shot - Episode 143
#143
Talent Recruitment (3)
[Earth... very interesting..]
A low voice that resonates eerily as if it would freeze the space..
However, since it was only a sound caused by magical vibrations and not a voice, I could not understand the emotions contained within it at all..
‘Whoa... Damn, how did this shit happen... Why did things happen like this??’
Andrew Weaver kept groveling with a servile smile on the outside, but on the inside he was spouting out all sorts of curses..
From the reality he was immediately faced with, to the change in attitude of Sianna, who had been his guardian, and to his worries about what would happen in the future, his head was about to explode..
‘But looking at the situation, fortunately, I don't think they will kill me. ...As long as you don't die, you die.’
Unfortunately, I had recently spent a lot of points strengthening my unique skills, so I couldn't 'return' to Earth and run away right away..
But how has he collected karma so far??
By following the oath of Yeokcheon and obtaining the information they need, haven't they received points in a safe and useful way?.
‘Yes, in a way, it actually worked out well. If the Immortal King starts to move, it will be more advantageous to stick to this side rather than the oath of reverse heaven..’
There were some who were optimistic about the situation because the full-scale invasion had not yet begun..
In fact, those with even the slightest knowledge assessed the current Immortal King as the worst threat of all time..
‘In particular, its mobility and hiding power are fatal to large forces..’
No barrier can stop his movements, and no trace can detect his location..
With those two abilities alone, the game was already over..
This is because the existing strategy against the Immortal King, ‘binding the Allied Forces to tie down the Immortal Army and sending in a deadly force to settle the matter’ was completely blocked..
‘okay! Right now, the Oath of Reverse Heaven is just watching out for the Immortal King's thoughts, so let's just stick to this side at this point. Then the points will be even sweeter.?’
Seeing Siana farting softly, I felt like I could prove my usefulness through her..
And if you collect enough karma points like that,···.
Saaaa—
At that time, Andrew involuntarily shuddered due to the suddenly strong chill, and slowly raised his head and looked ahead..
and.
‘Ugh! Damn, I'm surprised!’
Before he knew it, he made direct eye contact with the Immortal King, who had come right in front of him and was looking at him here and there..
Without realizing it, my eyes are tightly closed and my head is lowered again..
Because the mask was broken, the sight of the vicious skull and the wildly burning eyes were intensely embedded in his mind..
Even though I only looked straight ahead for a brief moment, my heart was pounding like crazy..
[Hmm.]
No, in fact, even now that I was nearby, it was difficult to maintain my sanity with the fear rushing through my head without mercy..
If it weren't for the mental power that I had developed by strengthening my unique skills and the support of 'Mysterious Index', I might have fainted..
And this experience has helped to make his resolve even stronger..
‘···okay. Now that I have accumulated enough karma, I should jump back to Earth as soon as my return points accumulate..’
The opponent is an immortal king who is the incarnation of death..
Even though he saved his life now, there was no guarantee that he would be safe forever..
Rather than just go and regret it, it would be better to skip it when the opportunity comes..
terrestrial—
“Hmph?”
But then a hand wearing a black leather glove grabbed the top of his head..
The hardness and cool sensation felt even though I was wearing gloves instantly amplified the ominous feeling..
[Ah—don't worry. I have no intention of killing you.]
Hans just continued speaking as if it was no big deal..
[It's just a light ban. If we run away for no reason, wouldn't it be a nuisance to both of us? Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk..]
“Oh hoho, that's a fair point. Please do whatever the king wants..”
Meanwhile, Siana rustling next to him was quite annoying, but Andrew had no time to think about anything else right now..
“Boo, Immortal King? Hans? Turn it off···!”
[not hans.]
Dark magic that penetrates your mind in an instant.
[My name is Hannibal Strauss..]
I thought there was a strange mixture of irritation in that voice that was supposed to show no emotion.—.
In the end, 'Andrew Weaver', an awakened person from Earth, became subordinate to the Immortal King..
And as time goes by.
Hans, who had peacefully recruited talent through home visits, was in the middle of interviewing them..
Sooooo—
The shape of a woman appeared next to them like a cloud of hazy smoke..
[King, as you commanded, the purge is coming to an end.···.]
The raid, which mainly targeted large noble houses and underground organizations in the back alleys, proceeded smoothly under Olivia's command..
At first, the purpose was to briefly attract attention, but since we're just getting started, it wouldn't be a bad idea to use them as an example..
‘How could it be that the empire, which was said to be the most powerful, was so corrupt that it was beyond imagination? Of course, as a modern person, my standards may be too strict.···.’
In any case, selecting the target was just a matter of self-satisfaction..
Even though I've overcome it now, it doesn't mean I didn't feel obsessive enough to cause trauma..
‘In the first place, I never thought that I, who was deceiving the entire continent, was a good person..’
This was nothing short of a selfish standard to protect one's own heart, not for the sake of others..
···While Hans was lost in thought for a moment, the eyes of Olivia and Siana, who had come to report, met..
“Oh, hello? Olivia? long time no see?”
[Siana···.]
They greeted each other warmly at their reunion after 300 years..
Because they had similar ranks and missions in the former Immortal Army, they had a particularly close relationship compared to others..
[Are you still alive? I thought he was finally dead and I was looking forward to it, but···.]
“Oh my, are you happy too? But do you wash those clothes? It seems like it's the same clothes every time I see it..”
The two women had a friendly conversation with gentle smiles, but unfortunately their conversation did not last long..
[Then we'll just leave. For now, Siana, please take care of the situation here and join us. There are still many things I want to ask you..]
“I will follow your orders.”
Siana bowed politely and responded to Hans' words..
I gave her a reprieve because I thought she might have to use her position later, but since she was already subordinate anyway, there was no way for her to escape..
Of course, it was the same for Andrew..
And when she straightened her back, Hans and Olivia had already disappeared..
The Immortal King's barrier that covered the mansion had also suddenly evaporated without a trace..
Their departure was as sudden as their arrival..
“······.”
“······.”
But Sianna and Andrew couldn't say anything for a while..
I'm afraid that if I open my mouth hastily, it will end up in the Immortal King's ears..
Murmur—
The silence was broken only when those who had fainted within the mansion woke up one by one, and the entire city was busy trying to control the chaos..
“···Sister, I am disappointed. I can't believe you sold me out without hesitation..”
“Ha, Andrew? If my wish was to die early, I should have told you sooner.?”
Andrew, who had been complaining, received a sharper response than expected, so he kept his mouth shut and watched her..
Sianna nervously wiped her face, sighed, and trudged off to take care of the situation inside the mansion..
“It looks like they suddenly decided to change the flag. I never imagined that things would suddenly turn out like this..”
When she began to quietly grumble, he quietly followed her and joined her..
His tone was still cautious, as if he was watching his surroundings..
“Still, it can't be helped, right? I don't know how we got caught, but once we got caught, there was no way for us to escape..”
In fact, even though he was banned, he still believed in 'return' and just thought about holding on for a while..
‘I guess I can just sneak back to Earth later. What would you do if you went to a completely different dimension??’
Isn’t that dependence going to have an impact beyond the level?.
What if the Immortal King came after him from across dimensions? Until he came to Outerica, Andrew had never heard of a being from another dimension appearing on Earth..
“Still, I like the fact that this generation’s Immortal King is handsome. I tend to pick on faces a bit..”
“···yes?”
Andrew, who had been quietly following her, blinked and tilted his head..
I thought I heard something wrong.
“To be honest, the former immortal king was far from being said to be handsome. Think about it, Andrew. I already feel strong among the undead who smell so bad and there is nothing to look at.?”
“Uh... well, that's right?”
“In that respect, the welfare in this unit is quite good. Of course, it's best to skip the military if you can..”
When a series of words came out that were difficult for him to respond to, he took advantage of her pause to carefully open his mouth..
“Oh, but sister. The handsome guy I just met... Hans, the immortal king, or Hannibal? You are talking about ... right??”
“Of course, right? Then who are you talking about... Ah! Well, you were human..”
She glanced at Andrew, then shook her head pitifully and sighed..
“How could you not recognize the charismatic eyes, eye glow, and strong jawbone on that perfect head? Humans' aesthetic sense is truly uncivilized. Well, thanks to that I can handle it easily..”
As the succubus said that, Siana gently brushed her pink hair and smiled seductively..
In fact, her appearance was the culmination of human aesthetics, but isn't it natural to be attracted to things you don't have?.
“Phew, anyway! Andrew, you go back to your room and pack up your things. The situation will probably change a lot in the future, so prepare your mind..”
“Uh, yes... All right.”
Andrew could only say nonsense..
A stormy night that brought many changes to them passed by..
***
“Boom! This is so amazing. The number of monsters has decreased noticeably in the past few days.?”
The northernmost part of the Tulk Kingdom, the Iron Citadel.
Harley, dressed in an outfit that showed off her physical beauty as always, looked around while snorting..
All he could see around him was the piled up piles of monsters, but the number he defeated this time was significantly reduced compared to a few days ago..
“Is this also related to the incident in the Principality of Rohan??”
Crack-crack-crack-crack!
He frowned as he repeatedly put the magic stone in his hand into his mouth and chewed it..
If the border defense line collapsed not simply due to an internal problem, but if monsters were artificially induced, wouldn't it be a much more serious problem?.
‘Tsk, Syanna in the Empire had nothing to do with that incident..’
In addition, she tried to track down the instigator of the Rohan incident, the so-called 'revolutionary', using the information she knew... but of course, there was no way things would be resolved that easily..
“Indeed, it is a masterpiece..”
“Is that the famous dragon Harley? I thought it was an exaggerated rumor···.”
As Harley entered the castle with an uncomfortable expression, a now familiar reaction greeted him..
From those who already knew him to those who were seeing him for the first time, gazes filled with awe and caution poured in on him..
“Are you here, brother?!”
“Thank you for your hard work today, brother.!”
Also, the mercenaries who bowed their heads and greeted him every time he passed by were now a familiar sight..
···No matter how I looked at them, they looked like they were much older than him..
‘I'm still 20 years old on Earth, and I've only been living in Outerica for about two years.···.’
However, Harley's appearance, which had undergone repeated plastic surgery to become a great barbarian warrior, was already worthy of being called an older brother, so he could not bear to protest..
Just wave your hand at them.
And when he entered his dorm and came out after taking a shower,.
A message has arrived from Harley's address..
It was a very special message that started from the Temple of Tarak and was delivered to the Mercenary Guild and Count Aonia..
‘Has it finally arrived?.’
Of course, he already knew very well what it was about before checking it..
That's right too—.
It was Harley who was selected as a candidate for the 'Hero Party'..
Because it was an invitation to the Grand Temple of Roselia in the Holy Land..
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