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My alter ego is becoming a big shot - Episode 2

Avatar (1)

It was a word that clearly expressed the present era..

It was the fundamental cause of the current chaos in society..

-A large fire broke out in a commercial building in Jeollanam-do and fire officials are currently working to extinguish it..

-The arsonist disappeared after fleeing the scene, and the Supernatural Abilities Management Bureau determined that it was a crime without asking questions before the awakened person was transferred to the other world.···.

“It's especially polarizing these days..”

I turned my head while watching today's news on TV..

Wherever you go these days, accidents never end..

It has absolutely nothing to do with me, who is stuck in a corner of my room..

‘A desperate crime before transfer to another world with a low survival rate. And the confusion caused by those who returned···.’

As if ignoring the apocalyptic theory that it would end in 2000 AD, the world is still fine twenty years later..

‘No, it's too messed up to be okay..’

The world did not end, but humanity had to adapt to new changes..

And I was a victim of that transition.

“······”

It's already been two years since I lost my family due to the Awakening's terrorism and became a loner, locked in a corner of my room..

Ding dong—

A bell suddenly sounded.

I headed to the intercom, limping on one leg that had become uncomfortable due to the aftereffects of the accident..

‘Is it already that day?···.’

A handsome man was standing in front of the door with a businesslike expression..

“hello. It came from the Transmission Investigation Department of the Ability Management Bureau. Are you Seonghyun Han??”

A business-like voice was heard as soon as I opened the door and faced it..

I've met him a few times, but he always says that every time I see him..

“Yes... well, as you can see”

The investigator, not paying attention to the grumpy answer, looked at the electronic pad and my face several times and then immediately said goodbye..

“Yes, you confirmed. If you awaken, please report it to the Ability Management Bureau. Have a good day.”

Clap—

My first interaction with an outsider in half a year ended in less than a minute..

-Since awakenings and transmissions occur randomly, isn't the problem that there is no way to know when someone awakened and disappeared??

-Legally, it is the rule to wake up and report, but how can things in this world just follow the principles? A more institutional and fundamental solution is needed.!

I left the loud noise of the panelists talking on TV and headed to the kitchen..

‘Oh, come to think of it, we ran out of food..’

Still, I tried to open the cupboard just in case, but as expected, only empty space greeted me..

I clicked my tongue and picked up my smartphone to order food, but then immediately put it down..

‘···done. Why not order delivery later?.’

The accident not only took my family, my legs, but also my courage..

From that day on, I was confined to the house due to the trauma of being outside, and only communicated with the world through the Internet with my one remaining friend..

Well, because of that, I receive confirmation calls every month and visit confirmation every six months. I guess I'll have to endure it.

-So, what you are doing as a transfer investigation is not effective! It's just the result of desk administration.···.

-But you can't just sit there and let go···.

When I returned to the living room, I used the sound of the TV as a radio and began my routine of two years..

“Whoosh, whoosh!”

All kinds of exercise equipment in one corner of the living room.

These were items that I had used every single day since I prepared them for leg rehabilitation training..

‘···No matter what I did, it had no effect..’

My body got healthier, but that was all..

There was no sign of any improvement in the recovery of the leg, which was the original goal..

Even though I know it's useless, I just can't let go and keep repeating it out of habit..

If I can overcome obstacles, I think I can overcome trauma too..

I felt like if I gave up on this, there would be nothing left for me..

“Whoa whoa···.”

Feeling a sudden sense of shame, I put down the dumbbells and looked blankly at the ceiling, lost in thought..

How did this happen??

I'm probably not the only unfortunate person in the world, so why couldn't I overcome it??

Why does my whole body tremble and become paralyzed with fear when I even take a single step outside??

If I had more courage, would anything have been different??

If I could get out of this corner of my room and go anywhere···.

It was a time when I fell into a swamp of self-torture..

《Detection of dimensional inflection points. Access the Akasha System.》

I jumped up from my chair at the phrase that suddenly appeared before my eyes..

《Awakening unique skills.》

“uh? suddenly? I?”

And soon I started panicking.

The awakening of special abilities is the same as transfer to another world..

But there's no way I, who can't even go outside the door, would be able to live in this world even if I had a special ability.?

But as if my situation didn't matter, letters kept appearing in front of my eyes..

《Awakening is complete. Unique skill “Avatar” has been awakened.. 》

《24 hours left until delivery.》

And I lost my mind after that last sentence..

***

“Pfft... the head···.”

My head hurts so bad.

When I came to my senses, it had already become dark outside..

I woke up, my body throbbing with thirst, and gulped down some water in the kitchen, when suddenly I realized:.

‘uh? My leg is healed?’

Slowly move your legs back and forth.

It's not fully recovered yet, but it's much more comfortable than before..

‘Strengthening the body after awakening? If this continues to grow, isn’t a complete cure possible??’

I stopped the happiness circuit and soon faced reality..

In a situation where we already have the problem of not being able to go outside, what are the chances of being able to survive, grow, and return from the other world, even with our uncomfortable legs??

‘What are the odds? It won't be long before he dies somewhere..’

There are many athletes and special forces who cannot return, so what can I do?.

Of course, I couldn't just sit back and give up..

“「“Avatar”···.”

When I thought about this ability, the information imprinted in my head upon awakening came to mind..

“Anyway, it's so unfriendly.···.”

No, I knew it because I heard it.

In this awakening, there was no intuitive and friendly status window or detailed skill explanation like in the game..

I had to figure out my physical abilities and condition by physically moving my body, and for skills, all the minimal information was engraved in my head..

The direction of your future growth was entirely up to you..

“Let’s try it out first. I have no idea what or how much I can do with my alter ego..”

It wasn't difficult to use this ability..

Immediately after using it with your eyes closed and imprinted on your head..

I realized that the unique skill was activated properly..

I slowly opened my eyes.

I was there in front of you.

Ragy training clothes, messy hair, eyes wide open as if observing..

I looked around to make sure there was nothing strange..

No matter where you look, it’s me.

Even moving my head back and forth to observe felt like I was looking in a mirror..

When we extend our right hands to each other and shake hands, I feel the warmth..

Clear evidence that it is real and not an illusion.

Then suddenly I felt something strange in my vision..

I couldn't really feel it because we were focused on each other as if looking in a mirror, but our vision overlapped..

When I stood with my back to him, I was able to see things more clearly..

Now I can see front and back at the same time!

But once I recognized my separate body, it became more difficult to move my body..

As I move my two bodies separately, my limbs become twisted and my expanded vision becomes dizzy..

It feels very heterogeneous, as if a separate body part has been created that only shares the brain..

‘Why did my brain increase in size to two?!’

But you have no choice but to get used to it.

'Cause this is the only way I can survive.

Growling—

···Come to think of it, I couldn't eat anything today and fell asleep like I was fainting..

Let’s first think about biting into the chicken. It's all about making a living..

***

a few hours later.

“Oh, this won't work..”

It was too much.

I got used to it to some extent.

Now I could summon and cancel summons skillfully, and if one body was stationary, the other body could move as usual..

However, when both bodies tried to move at the same time, they stopped in between and all they could do was move slowly..

‘Will I be able to move properly outside before that?···.’

If I had enough time, I might be able to become more accustomed to using this ability, but I don't have much time left..

“Now we have to prepare for transmission.···.”

I took out the items I had at home and the things I had ordered before practice and organized them..

In a large bag, I packed survival supplies such as a fire steel and multi-tool, a portable kitchen knife, easily edible preserved foods, and a water bottle..

I couldn't bring a full-fledged weapon..

For some reason, weapons were restricted from being transferred to another world..

There were attempts to take firearms from abroad, but they failed, and among the cold weapons, knives were found to be the Maginot Line..

Safety equipment such as an open-face motorcycle helmet that does not block vision, shin guards, vambraces, and a bullet-proof vest..

I took out the items my parents had prepared before they passed away and put them on one by one..

Since I didn't know who would be sent or when, I got them in advance and put them in the warehouse..

‘I never thought I would actually use it···.’

I realized I hadn't contacted my only friend, so I called, but he didn't answer..

Come to think of it, I said I wouldn't be able to contact you for a while because I had work to do..

It was unfortunate, but I had no choice but to send a text message saying thank you and put down my phone..

Lastly, I calmed my mind by looking at the information on a website about this world..

The different worlds being transmitted are random, and there are hundreds of locations revealed so far, so it is not clear where exactly they will go, but it is better than not knowing anything..

Anxiety about lack of skills due to lack of skill.

Worries about being able to adapt in a dimension other than just the outside world.

Nevertheless, the feeling of struggling to survive somehow disturbs my mind and body..

The moment I calmed my mind and took a deep breath.

A blue glowing transmission field had formed beneath my feet..

《10 minutes left to send.》

I looked down at the other world transmission beneath my feet..

If you stand on this for 10 minutes, you will be transported to another world, and you will struggle to survive in that unknown place..

‘Was it said that while in another world, the aging of the body follows Earth's time? As long as you survive, it will definitely be beneficial..’

The flow of time varies depending on the transmitted world, but is said to be approximately 1:10 on average..

‘···It usually takes a year to return, and you have to survive in this world for about 10 years. Ha... 10 years. I'm not even joking.’

With that thought in mind, I took a step back and without realizing it, I left the transmission line..

Then, the bluish transmission line slowly began to glow red..

The red transmission line is nothing short of a warning..

In that state, when the time comes, the awakened person will be forcibly sent to another world..

Now, I leave behind all the luggage I packed and go with my bare body..

When the situation comes right in front of me, I feel distraught again..

Suddenly, the thought occurred to me that I had not reported my awakening to the Ability Management Bureau because I was out of my mind, but in this situation, I realized something..

I immediately erased it from my mind..

‘Ah... I wish someone would go up there for me···.’

Of course, it was just a meaningless thought..

In the twenty years since awakening and transference began, it is no exaggeration to say that people all over the world have tried every possible method..

If someone else goes up, the transmission line will remain red, and the person who went up will be ignored and the awakened person will be forced to go..

The otherworldly transmission line only recognizes and operates on the awakened person himself..

Then, suddenly, a thought crossed my mind..

‘Could it be... No, that couldn't be possible. Still maybe?’

I immediately used “Avatar”.

Unlike me, who was heavily armed with all kinds of items, the summoned avatar was in the same sloppy training clothes as before..

As I moved, recalling the senses I had been practicing, the alter ego climbed up onto the transmission line without hesitation..

And soon the color of the transmission line began to change..

“do! it's okay?”

The light in the transmission line seemed to turn blue and then stopped in the middle..

I sighed in regret as I looked at the purple glowing transmission line..

‘Well then. There's no way it's that easy.’

I was curious about what would happen over time in that state, but I had no intention of testing it myself..

If something goes wrong, the survival probability, which is already low, will converge to zero..

I thought I tried it in a way that said, "If it works, it's okay if it doesn't work," but I think I was expecting a lot without realizing it..

My legs became weak from the feeling of desperation, so I sat down and looked at the clock. There were only 5 minutes left..

There really wasn't much time.

Now you have to make up your mind and go up..

I closed my eyes tightly and took one last deep breath..

And in the ‘sight’.

I saw myself sitting down with my eyes closed, heavily armed..

Since one side of the field of view was limited, my attention naturally focused on the other side, and without realizing it, most of my mind was focused on the avatar..

And the transmission line began to glow blue..

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