My alter ego is becoming a big shot - Episode 148
#148
warrior party (2)
“ha—.”
After the interview, Lee Se-ah returned to the room she was staying in, threw herself on the bed and sighed..
Fortunately, when she honestly explained the situation and asked for her understanding, the saint understood her with an inclusive smile..
On the contrary, this side willingly feels guilty..
‘And that man... well, there's no way the saint wouldn't have noticed what I noticed..’
I received confirmation that I didn't have to worry about 'Harley', the barbarian man I was secretly worried about, so all I had to do was return to the imperial palace with a light heart.···.
Her mind was more confused than before she came to the main shrine..
“Is that also the Hahoe mask??”
Because of the design of the mask that the saint drew and showed me just before the conversation ended..
‘Or did you just look at the picture and feel that it was similar? Is it just a coincidence? If it's really Hahoe Mask, why is it in this world??’
No, if you actually think about it, there is nothing strange about existing here..
Because you won't be the only one in this world - Outerica.
She is said to have grown safely under the princess' protection for the past eight years, but her original survival rate in the other world was only about 20 percent..
Moreover, since he had already satisfied the conditions for returning, even a simple calculation meant that four people would have died here by now..
‘Of course, since the probability is an independent trial, there is no law that this will necessarily be the case, but there is still an expected value..’
And if there were Koreans among them, living or dead, it would not be unusual for the design of the Hahoe mask to be spread here..
He may have brought it with him and lost it so as not to forget his hometown, or he may have carved it himself out of nostalgia..
Maybe he gifted or sold a mask made like that to someone..
‘···That person might be related to the Immortal King. A being like that wouldn't just wear any mask..’
He must have chosen that mask because it meant something..
Maybe he killed someone who opposed him and took it from him, or maybe it was someone who helped him in his resurrection..
Otherwise... maybe the identity of the Immortal King is···.
“Phew—not sure yet. And whether it's right or not is none of my business now..”
She was agitated because it was the first trace of someone from her neighborhood she had encountered, but in reality, it was useless for her to worry about it now..
It was also not a very pleasant fact to keep hanging on to..
‘Come to think of it, where are the other Earthlings in this world and what are they doing right now??’
Since he doesn't travel around a lot, he hasn't had a chance to meet each other before, but maybe even if they did meet, they might not have noticed each other..
There's no way to find out if someone doesn't show it first, and she wasn't the type to go around showing it..
‘I'd like to have a conversation at least once before I go back. It would be better if they were from the same country..’
With that brief thought, she put away her complex thoughts for a moment, closed her eyes, and fell into meditation..
To control a mind disturbed by unexpected events.
***
The time when Lee Se-ah continued her agony alone..
Harley, another Korean sent to Outerica, was lost in thought while stroking her chin with a serious expression..
‘The enemy of the world... Has there been an achievement like this?.’
The achievement that Hans achieved this time was truly extraordinary, even just from the wording..
Well, isn't it easy to enlist the hostility of more than half of the intelligent beings living in one dimension?.
This was enough to be considered an achievement..
In addition, the perk “extra life” was probably given with that in mind..
‘In the first place, those who achieved these conditions would have the ability not to die that easily and would have received enough karma to return, so I wonder what it means..’
However, all the perks given so far were originally like that..
If you cross the dimension and return by your own power, you can “Summon the Otherworld Transmission”.
By becoming the immortal king, the pinnacle of the undead, you gain “instant death immunity.”.
It is true that it is undoubtedly good, but it would have been difficult to apply it if it were not for a special case like yours..
‘It doesn't matter because it helps me either way..’
This perk, “Extra Life,” was a skill that literally allowed you to come back to life even if you died..
「Rather than being limited to certain conditions like “instant death immunity,” it is an amazing feat that allows you to be resurrected in the best condition if you die..
Of course, such abilities could not be used indefinitely..
‘The cooldown is very long. Once a year. Still, considering the effect, should I say that it is rather good??’
Since the main body is on Earth, it only happens once every 10 years in other world time, but since the avatars are unlikely to die, it would be useful as insurance just in case..
‘Okay, this is done. Then next···.’
Harley suddenly came out of her thoughts and raised her head and looked ahead..
At the same time, Heinrich also turned his gaze to face him..
···The gazes of the two people became intertwined in one place..
“······.”
“······.”
A strange silence hovering inside the drawing room..
The two avatars just looked at each other with smiles on their lips without saying a word..
Heinrich has a benevolent smile that makes your heart feel warm just by looking at him, while Harley has a vicious smile that makes your spine tingle just by looking at it..
Because of other people's attention, I scheduled a separate interview time, but since no one was around and there was no need to bother talking to myself, I was just passing the time like this..
‘hmm?’
Then, suddenly, Harley's naked torso, covered in colorful tattoos, caught Heinrich's gaze..
The overwhelming body, including those rugged muscles, had density beyond what was visible, and to Harley, who manipulated vital force, it was the same as combat power..
‘Come to think of it, there were no fights between avatars other than Heinrich and Hans, right? These two are both non-fighters, what would happen if they clashed directly??’
It was a sudden curiosity, but it also happened to be a good opportunity..
It was a waste of time to just sit around like this, and isn’t it also a part of the interview process to see each other’s abilities??
Jump up!
As soon as they made up their minds, the two stood up at the same time and went outside..
And the place where their steps stopped across the main hall was a sparring facility on one side of the training ground..
“Ugh! Hello, saint. But what's going on here?···.”
When Heinrich suddenly appeared, the paladin in charge of the training hall greeted him in surprise..
This sparring hall, surrounded by the highest level of protective barrier, was designed to prevent internal shock waves from flowing out, making it a useful place where even Paladin-level opponents could receive full-on practical training..
Of course, there was no place like this for the fight between Heinrich and Harley..
“Ah— thank you for your hard work. I wanted to use the training facility for a while. I'd like to have some time to spar with this person..”
“Hahaha! Clashing with all of one's strength and soul is where true men interact! This is a natural procedure! Hahaha!”
As the attention of those around him was focused, a line immersed in the character immediately came out..
The Holy Knight's eyebrows twitched at the rude words and actions made in the presence of the Saint, but when Heinrich, who was right next to him, did not say anything, he also stepped back without showing any special expression..
I glance down and look at Harley's muscles..
and—.
“oh! The saint said it was a sparring match.!”
“Who is your opponent? Are you a warrior of Chalcos? You have a great body..”
“Well... he was recommended as a member of a death squad. So is this a test from the saint? Will the author be able to show the same level of skill as those muscles??”
The paladins and crusaders who heard the news immediately gathered and began to surround the sparring area..
As it is helpful just to watch the sparring of those who have reached a high level, this sparring hall is also well-equipped with facilities for observation from the surrounding area..
Of course, Saint Henry could bite them all if he wanted to.···.
‘There's no need to do that..’
This would be a good opportunity to show off their power in front of the elites of the main church..
It was Harley's turn to show these weight training believers that her awesome muscles weren't just a form.!
‘Well then, let’s go.?’
It's called sparring, but it's impossible to fight as both are controlled by oneself..
No matter what you do, it's inevitable that the situation will be one of exchanging attacks, so all you can do is simply compare the capabilities you have..
But that alone would be a fairly meaningful measurement..
Heinrich, the knight of light, the warrior who is the saint of the main god and the opponent of the immortal king,.
A barbarian warrior who had never been to the South, a chimera dragon, and a berserker, Harley, collided head-on..
***
Although it was an actual sparring match, Harley's full mode and 'madness' were not used as there was attention from those around her..
No matter how much you have Heinrich's guarantee, isn't it a bit wrong to use it openly?.
“Hahahaha—!”
Kwaaang—!
But even excluding that, Harley's intimidation in battle was beyond imagination..
Muscles swelled more than before, dark red scales sprouted all over the body, and a ray of light bloomed from both eyes..
The right hand, with sharp nails sticking out, looked like a dragon's paw, and the huge black ax in the left hand was covered in "biological aura" and was emitting a spicy energy that could split a giant in half..
Additionally, the vital force emanating from his superior body burned the energy accumulated within his body and activated the imprints of his entire body, and the mana storm swirling around him assisted all his actions..
“Huh... is that Yongin??”
“···It's such a rare species that I can't say anything about it. But if all dragons had that ability, they wouldn't be in danger of extinction like they are now.···.”
“After all, muscles don't lie..”
“Mmmmm!”
Those watching the sparring continued to nod their heads in admiration for his majesty..
Harley's violent movements contained unconventionality and irregularity, but were backed by systematically disciplined regularity and fundamentals..
Wow—!
At the same time that the ax covered in dark red aura collides with the holy sword, the nails of the right hand sweep Heinrich's lower body..
Harley's left hand once again swung the weapon fluidly, catching up with him as he dropped the ax and took a light step back..
It was a formidable fighting power that anyone could not help but recognize, possessing not only strength but also finesse..
The person dealing with Harley was no exception to admitting that..
‘You thought wrong. I thought it would just be a game of random planning, but after experiencing it myself, Harley's fighting style was even more interesting than I thought.···.’
unpredictable.
Even though I was directly controlling my body, I could not easily predict its movements..
The skill evolved from “Wildness,” which enabled Harley to engage in instinctive combat, “Frenzy Beast,” was not simply about allowing her to deal with madness more efficiently..
Almost all movements are made in the realm of the unconscious, unable to be understood by reason, and instinctively attack Heinrich when he is at his wits end..
As much as we share our thoughts, we actually use them against us and persistently delve into only the parts we are not conscious of..
‘···This is a very efficient training method.?’
Isn't it perfect as training to overcome the gaps that you haven't figured out yourself??
Although it was a fairly radical method, it was guaranteed to be effective, and Henry, who was fascinated by it, soon forgot his original purpose, focused on fighting himself, and gradually fell into a trance..
Kwazijic!
Kwaaaaang—!
The fierce fight continued, and Harley launched increasingly violent attacks as if he wanted to burn all his stored energy..
but.
nevertheless.
The attack never reached Heinrich..
The ax blade flew from a fatal angle and fell on the holy sword..
The tip of one's toes raised unexpectedly, aiming for a loophole, missed the target before it could be reached..
Hands covered with sacred swords and divine power cut away sharp nails..
The blade, engulfed by the light sword, cut through the hard scales and made the body covered in blood..
“···The movement of the sword is beautiful. This is my first time seeing something like that.···.”
“But don’t you think the saint is doing it a little too much? Should I stop it now??”
“It's still okay. That southern warrior is covered in blood on the outside, but all his wounds have already healed. Hmm, maybe that’s because it’s Yongin too??”
Based on pure physical specifications alone, Harley had an overwhelming advantage..
His body felt like a compressed giant monster, and the violent energy emanating from his body further amplified his already outstanding destructive power..
A fast, strong, and erratic attack..
And that— mercilessly stimulated something dormant inside Heinrich..
‘Ah, it was something like this.’
「Great Blessing: Knight of Light” and all kinds of growth corrections assist his enlightenment..
While dealing with various monsters over a long period of time, the "Logia Seongfighting Method", which had been improved by the hands of numerous geniuses, was quickly absorbed..
I was able to instantly acquire skills that I knew about but could not follow, which led to further growth..
and finally.
《The entity achieved enlightenment through repeated training. Skill 「Mugol」 evolves into special skill 「Way of Martial Arts」.》
After obtaining the holy sword and reaching a certain level, “Mugol”, who had been stagnant ever since, finally surpassed the wall..
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