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My alter ego is becoming a big shot - Episode 232

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Before Harley gets her new engraving done.

After Baltheon's death in Beorsen, while the south was busy dealing with the aftermath - the warrior party immediately left the place after summarizing the general situation..

When the Immortal King Hans withdrew, the constant wave of attacks stopped, and thanks to that, the chaos on the continent was somewhat reduced... but there was something they could never put off..

“Geos, you idiot. That's what I said. Should he have followed so quickly?···.”

“···We have prepared it so that you can come back and rest at any time. He never came... You really do it too much, matriarch..”

Mr. and Mrs. Chehai and Oliver, the manager of the mansion, wiped away tears..

A simple funeral held at the family tomb attached to the mansion of Geos Calkin, Barony Legas, Kingdom of Lesk, southwest of the Ion Continent..

Although it was a hastily held funeral, the faces of the attendees were not simple..

Not only the entire warrior party, but also nearby nobles, including Baron Legas, who rushed over after hearing the sad news, as well as the royal family and high-ranking priests of the Lesk royal family who came to this place without a gate..

In fact, a high-ranking noble and member of the death squad died in the fight against the Immortal King, so he deserved a grand funeral, but it was inevitable as the entire continent was now in a state of war..

Of course, I heard that the flag has already been hoisted in major areas, including the capital, and that there are plans to hold another state funeral at the kingdom level in the future..

‘Geos.’

And throughout the funeral.

While thinking about how to use Karma, I stopped everything and quietly watched the scene through Heinrich and Harley..

Heinrich with a sad yet benevolent expression.

Through that righteous avatar, sympathy for Geos and prayers were conveyed for him to be able to be with his family next to God in the afterlife..

Harley with a sad yet solemn expression.

Through that barbaric avatar, the sadness of losing a long-time comrade and the acknowledgment of his warrior-like and majestic end were conveyed..

and···.

Through Hans, a negative and twisted avatar, a feeling of insensitivity was conveyed, as if someone had stepped on a bug on the street..

Through Heinz II, a cynical and cold avatar, the insignificant feeling that it was something that could not be helped was conveyed..

It doesn't stop there, but also the avatar's reactions according to each tendency..

Of course, thanks to the “Mind Hub” and “Persona” and my mental power that was strengthened to a level different from before, I didn’t feel any confusion during the process..

The subject, Han Seong-hyeon, simply exists at the center of all personalities, accepting filtered information and judging objectively..

‘That's the problem though.’

A self-mocking, bitter smile appeared on my lips again..

‘A relationship made only through avatars. It doesn't even exist in the world I live in.’

Since I was objectively aware of every situation, the situations I experienced through the avatar could not help but feel like a game..

Even if it is the death of an acquaintance.

‘···I guess I should at least go for a walk..’

I was still constantly going outside using “Object Projection,” but it wouldn’t be a bad idea to just wander around without any purpose..

Even while I am lost in other thoughts for a moment, time passes quickly..

Finally, the funeral was over and the warrior party was busy getting back to work..

“I heard about it. This time, you defeated the Immortal King.···.”

“He is truly a saint! Count Kalkin certainly···.”

Maybe they were just aiming for this moment, but the royal family and nobles who came to bother them were a hassle..

Then, as Heinrich had planned in advance, he left the situation in the south to Harley, making various excuses..

“Then, I will ask Harley to take care of Calcos..”

“Kahaha! Leave it to me! Because I still have something left to receive.!”

The large ax hanging on Harley's back shook as a rough hand struck the tattoo on his chest..

「After completing the “Ultimate Evolutionary Lifeform,” his otherwise strong body became even stronger, and recently he became the Giant Killer, a weapon he had never used before..

This was also a luxury item made by the dwarf Zaonic, but in reality it was now almost an ornament..

It was obvious that if he wielded it with all his might, it would soon be broken..

‘Howard plans to use a lot of rare metals to make a new one in the near future, but at this rate, I don't think that will last very long. Wouldn’t something change if there was Tuwang’s imprint??’

It was a problem caused by a lack of ability to strengthen weapons compared to the transcendental body, so if the power of the imprint that amplifies inner energy became stronger than it is now, there might be a solution..

‘The ax is the romance of a barbarian warrior, so I can't give it up.!’

After the hero party excluding him left,.

Harley, who returned to the south alone, helped control the chaos as a member of the death squad, and was finally able to undergo the 'King's Imprint' procedure, attended by two great shamans and over 20 shamans..

And it was only natural.

《The entity has achieved enlightenment by achieving the condition. The skill “Chalkos-style Battle Engraving” evolves into the special skill “Battle King’s Engraving”..》

The result was a huge success.

***

Inside a spacious tent that can accommodate dozens of people.

“Oh my gosh—.”

“Ugh!”

“Umm···.”

dump—

More than twenty shamans who were standing in various places all fell down in their seats, groaning..

There are even people who stumble and fall over and faint..

“Hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe. I thought it would be successful, but I never thought I would actually groan..”

“···Ah, cool. As expected, it is a true in-house ledger. Haaa—strong muscles and an equally iron will.···.”

“This one tasted good again. Come to your senses!”

“Ah! Ha...Grandma?”

And on the large altar in their center.

Harley slowly opened her eyes while listening to her grandparents arguing next to her..

-Entity name: Harley

-tribe : ???

-Common Attributes: 「Mind Herb」, 「Persona」, 「Bright Scenery Index」, 「Insight」」

-Individual characteristics: 「Ultimate evolved life form」, 「Tyrant of madness」, 「Biological auror」, 「Gluttony」, 「Gem Eye: Coercion」, 「Imprint of King of Fighters」」

-Special Note: After pursuing the ultimate as a living being, he transcended. As long as energy remains, it will regenerate endlessly even if the heart or head is destroyed. Controls madness and converts it into one's own energy. All the imprints on the body were connected and became one. As the number of engraved engravings increases, the associated effects overlap and the effect is maintained at all times..

limbs, torso, and head.

I felt the power of the separate imprints connecting as one and swaying my whole body..

‘That's great. It seems like the effectiveness of each engraving has increased by at least five times..’

It also goes without saying that the “Biological Aura” that was affected by it became even stronger..

Even though this is just a basic effect that is maintained at all times, it is possible to strengthen it beyond this by pouring more energy into it..

I was wondering how much this would help since I had already reached transcendence, but I think this would be more than enough..

“Mmm, that’s refreshing..”

Seueuugh—

After roughly examining her body condition, Harley slowly got up from where she was lying down..

According to the muscle movement that occurred in the process, the strange flame pattern engraved on the body wriggled, showing off its presence..

“ah···.”

“······.”

It was just an insignificant movement, but not only the shamans who were sitting on the floor and begging, but even the two great shamans who were directly in charge of the engraving procedure looked at him blankly..

“ok? what?”

Harley slightly tilted her head at the unusual feeling of attention..

As a strong man who reached transcendence, he basically had a strong presence..

Just by remaining still, you feel that violent intimidation that seems to be forcing your existence on the world..

However, if his presence until now was just that of a 'fatally dangerous unknown monster', now, in addition to that, an unknown charisma was felt in him..

The energy that pulsates and brightens the entire body as if alive, and the strange aura that emanates in the process..

It's like—like the majesty of a king..

It was the power of a king..

“···king.”

“King···.”

The shamans who had been sitting down and groaning gathered themselves together and quietly bowed down on the spot..

The same goes for Jo Son, the great sorcerer standing next to him..

‘···Oh, come to think of it, there was a saying like that..’

The story he heard from the old shaman who first engraved the engraving passed through Harley's mind as he blinked at the sudden situation..

The name Tuwang’s Engraving was not just created without any meaning..

It is a fact that has become obsolete because it has been forgotten for hundreds of years, but the shamans here were more sensitive to tradition than anyone else..

In a barren land where only life-threatening struggles determined survival,—.

In order to end the endless war, it is a tradition and oath that has been passed down since the early days when the Chalcos Tribal Alliance was formed under the agreement of several tribes..

This was the proof of such a king.

***

Black and dark Daejeon.

[Well then, girl, I will leave now... Rest in peace.···.]

The vague figure of the lady who had been giving a report just a moment ago slowly disappeared, and the space was finally engulfed in complete silence..

[Hmm.]

However, the silence was immediately broken by a soft exclamation that came immediately afterwards..

The large skull throne placed at the highest point of the large main hall by the immortal king Hans, who sat there and looked down..

He slowly raised one hand and stroked his chest, which had been pierced by the holy sword..

There was already no trace of the injury left, but the energy of the holy sword that still remained there continued to eat away at his energy..

‘If I had known it would be like this, I would have stabbed it a bit..’

It wasn't a serious problem, but I couldn't help but feel a little frustrated..

Of course, because Heinrich had such a desperate heart, he was able to achieve transcendence..

Hans relaxedly leaned back on his throne again..

Even in the immortal city filled with the energy of death, this central place is the most efficient place for his recovery..

It would probably take about a month to completely shake it off, but it was only about three days in Earth time..

‘Anyway, it is the seed of madness... I thought he had hidden the medium somewhere, but somehow that revolutionary kidnapped it in the middle of it..’

The last to emerge from the Gates of the Abyss, the largest piece of ‘madness’ — and the medium for all the madness currently spreading across the continent..

That was the method that Baltheon used to break down the mental barriers of warriors who had reached the highest level and brainwash them..

Hans took out a small piece of metal from his subspace and looked at it quietly..

Taken from the place where the abyss had opened, it was the only impurity left in a place where everything around had been neatly cleaned up..

I kept it because I thought it might be a clue.···.

[Tsk tsk tsk—this was really the clue.?]

Tracking, curses, summoning, etc..

I've tried various methods using this as a catalyst, but they all failed, so I thought it was a waste of time..

This time, I obtained information about the Gate of the Abyss through Baltheon and was able to clearly identify its identity..

30The one who opened the door to the abyss after years of preparation.

An archmage who could have reached transcendence if he had just taken one step forward, but ultimately fell without being able to reach that place due to the mental demons filling his mind..

And also, the host of the seeds of madness that came to earth.

This was part of the object he had at the moment he sacrificed his being to open the abyss..

And that means···.

‘When using a magic trick, the results you get will vary greatly depending on how accurately you know the origin and history of the medium..’

This meant that it was possible to track him down with certainty..

When he tried to trace something vaguely related, even the immortal king failed, but now that he was able to set the right direction, the situation has changed..

Finally, the key to catch the revolutionary guy's tail has been obtained..

‘Because there is also a spirit orb there..’

A treasure that strengthens mental abilities.

It would also be of great help when holding a large-scale ritual to track down the bastard..

Just as Hans was thinking that and was playing around with the marble in satisfaction,.

Several conditions came together in an instant, and he was suddenly able to instinctively become aware of a certain possibility..

To be precise.

It was a synergy between this bead and the 'dimensional barrier relief' in which a whopping 5 million points were invested..

‘this? If you do it well···.’

Hans has been reading the minds of many people and collecting their thoughts..

It was an enormous amount, as large as the number of people he had executed so far, but it was not a problem for him as he was a transcendent being called the Immortal King..

However, among the thoughts that had settled in his unconscious, there was one particularly special one..

It was a memory taken from awakened people collected on Earth, especially those who had reached transcendence..

‘Salma.’

A master of Hyeongyeong who perfected himself and broke away from the mold, thought information squeezed out while pouring into the abyss into the spirit body of the Heavenly Demon Emperor..

What was seen through the mental orb while the dimensional barrier that restricted the awakened was weakened had an overwhelming density that could not be compared to other thoughts..

Even though it is just a paragraph that is damaged in some places, it feels so vivid that it feels like you have experienced the place yourself..

‘It's not perfect yet... but if I do this well, it will really work.?’

The result of those three elements coming together.

he is another world.

I was able to find a clue to go to ‘Kang Hwan-gye’, the dimension where Salma came from..