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My alter ego is becoming a big shot - Episode 260

#260

hide and seek (2)

Oath of Reverse Heaven.

My bad relationship with them dates back to the first day I entered Outerica..

As it happens, the village that Hans first visited when he just set foot in this world was their secret base..

At a time when the work of maturing the ‘Fragment of the Immortal King’ was in full swing..

‘Of course, for me it was rather a blessing in disguise..’

Even after our first meeting, I continued to clash with those invincible pledges over various things..

From the rescue of Elf Cecily in the Northern Mountains to the recent Ovaipo Clan incident in the Republic..

‘I took care of most of it, but... It was not easy to root out those connected to the organization as it was a strict union of branch organizations..’

Hans gently stroked his chin as he looked at the small piece of metal floating in front of him..

This was a small clue discovered at the site of the opening of the Abyss Gate, which could be said to be the biggest incident among the many tricks they carried out..

What is believed to be part of a thin chain used as a necklace string..

[Pfft—yeah, did you say his name was Termal Gadias?.]

A person who sacrifices everything to open the abyss and become a host to madness..

Of course, the background investigation on him had already been completed a long time ago..

After receiving information from Warchief Baltheon, who was responsible for the incident in the south, they immediately mobilized all of their intelligence organizations..

‘The story is sad, but···.’

Through this, I was able to roughly guess why he opened the door to the abyss and planned the destruction of the continent..

Isn't it so common that people who lose something precious to some incident and blame the world are tripping over it?.

However, he was different from others in that he truly had the ability to threaten the world and actually put it into action..

‘Was he a victim who became a perpetrator? Now that I think about it, I wonder if the tragedy that happened to him was also a trick planned by Yeokcheon's vow..’

Isn't it the exclusive patent of the forces of evil to approach and corrupt a capable person after putting him or her into the abyss of despair?.

Of course, looking at it now that everything has passed, it was just a meaningless guess..

‘Anyway, what matters now is—.’

He became the host of madness, the host of madness was taken by a revolutionary, and Hans was able to find out the location of the host through an intermediary..

We were able to find the location of a revolutionary who had been tracked for quite a long time, but whose whereabouts were unknown..

Ugh—

Hans, who was looking at the finely vibrating piece of metal, took it again and walked out of the lab..

Now that all the preliminary preparations are over, I plan to start the ritual to track him down as quickly as possible, but prepare thoroughly so as not to mess up the job by rushing and hunt him down without fail..

There was no telling what other tricks that annoying guy might have planned..

[Have you come out... King? Girl, Olivia... I know the great immortal king.···.]

As he came out, Banshee Queen Olivia slowly appeared and bowed down in front of him..

He wasn't called in advance, but as soon as he sensed something was wrong with the immortality, he left everything aside and rushed to me..

It was indeed his right-hand man's acting ability..

[okay. You came at the right time, Olivia..]

[Please tell me anything... Girl, I will dedicate my name to carrying out the king’s orders.···.]

If you think about it, it was a longer time than you thought..

I didn't expect that finding this guy would take this long since I had multiple intelligence organizations and could see all of the world's information at a glance..

‘You have to admit what you have to admit. I'm definitely a bastard, I'm a bastard.’

But there is no play in the world that never ends.

I was slowly getting bored, so it was time to end it..

[Summon all executives.]

Of course, in his dictionary there was no such thing as a declaration of giving up like ‘I can’t find it, Owl’..

Because this wasn't hide and seek, it was a game of tag that only ends when one of the players dies..

It was Hans who arbitrarily changed the genre of play enjoyed by children in all dimensions into death match..

***

An official announcement has finally been made from the Imperial House of the Azerion Empire..

What most people expected and waited for.

It was news that Riley would be crowned princess instead of Simon..

“Well, now is the time to make sure the imperial family is clear. The situation has turned upside down, and we can't wait for Prince Simon forever..”

“Hahaha! Long live Her Royal Highness Riley Carte Azerion.!”

“In fact, I think the succession competition is over. Should I say this is surprising or as expected?.”

Since the trend has already been around for a while, there was not much backlash..

Above all, it was a big factor that Duke Hermanhart, Simon's biggest ally and the mastermind behind Riley's attack, was busy responding to her counterattack..

In fact, not only was there no all-out war, but secret struggles were constantly taking place, so they were busy devoting all their power to preserving the family..

“Viscount Isea Pristine... No, I want to give the Count a gift, but what should I do? It's because I'm working as a group... Should I just deliver it to the mansion in the capital??”

“No matter how you think about it, it is best to lead the way through Count Pristine. ···hmm? Wait, it would be better for Her Highness the Crown Princess to approach the lover she brought to the palace in advance.···?”

As a bonus, Ise-ah was also promoted from viscount to count, but other nobles were reluctant to accept it..

In fact, she remained in the Viscountess position because of her lack of achievements under Riley when she had no power, and everyone knew that she would not remain in that position forever..

And it probably won't end at the count either..

If she survives and returns safely from the final battle with the Immortal King, she will have a status that even the title of marquess will not be enough for, and after Crown Princess Riley inherits the throne, she will easily rise to the rank of duke..

It was natural for the nobles to try to do her good..

Of course, that would only happen if she didn't return to Earth..

and.

When the situation of the empire was fluctuating in such a chaotic situation..

Another large group, the Main Church, was facing even more drastic changes..

“···Riesta, are you okay??”

“Ah... that... yes.”

Heinrich, with a worried face, cautiously called out to Saint Riesta, but she only gave a vague answer, as if her mind had already wandered somewhere else..

The always lively face was pale and the corners of the mouth and eyes were constantly trembling..

“You will soon arrive at the temple. We asked you to prepare the gate in advance, so you will be able to move right away..”

“···But is it really okay? Even if we leave like this···.”

“The remaining areas are at a level where they can respond on their own without us. It's been quite a while since the giants stopped appearing. If he shows up, wouldn't you be able to leave right away??”

“That's right... yes···.”

A stupid answer that is different from the usual straightforward one.

Heinrich, who was quietly leading the group following him across the city, glanced at her..

To be honest, it felt a little strange because it was my first time seeing her so embarrassed..

Even when I got involved with the Immortal King, I didn't react like that.···.

‘Well, is it worth it?.’

He nodded, remembering the news from the church that was sent to them while they were outside..

Considering the impact it had, such a reaction was only natural..

That's right, the content is—.

It was urgent news that the death of the current Pope Hatian II was imminent..

‘There must have been several omens already... As expected, the Holy Father deliberately told us not to make it known..’

I was worried that it might cause unnecessary worry to those outside..

Then, it was only towards the very end that the Pope's close associate contacted them..

“I was waiting. Please come this way..”

“We will operate the gate immediately..”

To Riesta, everyone in the Great Temple was like family, but as she was adopted by the current Pope at a young age and entered the church, she had a special meaning to her..

It was the first real family she had growing up in an orphanage..

“welcome. Saint, saint. His Holiness is waiting.”

“Everyone in your group, please come this way. I will guide you to a place to rest..”

Henry also knew that when she was at the Grand Shrine of Roselia, she visited the Pope every day despite her busy schedule..

Even if he had to give up going to his favorite garden, he didn't break that routine even for a single day..

‘Unlike me, who only occasionally asked how I was doing. Now that I think about it, it seems like it's been quite a while since I've seen you. Was the last time we saw each other at a summit??’

Of course, there was an excuse that we were busy going out as a warrior party, but we couldn't help but feel a little pricked by our conscience..

“grandfather!”

“Hehehe, why are you coming in so quickly because it's such a big deal? I thought it was time to get married, but you're still a kid..”

“Grandfather···.”

Riesta runs up to the Pope, who has risen from the bed, and embraces him..

After greeting him, Heinrich looked at them and quietly stood in the back and waited.,

In fact, he wanted to leave the place while the two people discussed the situation, but for some reason, the Pope, who was involved, asked him to wait for a while..

And a full-fledged conversation with him could only begin once the true Riesta had calmed down..

“Haha, it was rude to attend a saint..”

“it's okay. It's an honor for me to be able to see the bond between the two of you that has developed over the years..”

“Hehehe, thank you for saying that..”

He looked so healthy that it made one question whether he really had very little time left, but Heinrich could definitely feel it..

The last remaining vitality in his body is burning brightly..

Riesta also seemed to have noticed this, as her hand, which was holding the Pope's hand, was shaking slightly..

“The reason I invited you, my wolf saint, is because I have one last thing to say to you..”

“What do you want to say...?”

Heinrich's expression became serious at his words..

At this moment, there was no need to ask who the Pope was talking about..

The Pope nodded heavily and then slowly opened his mouth..

***

Exciting — Exciting—

A rough beating sound echoed from the border area of ​​the abyss where chaos and emptiness mixed together..

Of course, the sound soon dispersed and disappeared due to the distortion of space, but its presence still remained and slowly encroached on the surroundings..

“Ah—Lord.”

A word that seems to be extinguished at any moment comes out from the center.

It was distorted and broken to the point where you could question whether it was really a human voice, but the madness and fanaticism contained within it was so far-off that it would drive the subject crazy just by hearing it..

‘My death is coming.’

The being that overheard the sounds of the world with its ears prickled gave a small lament..

There wasn't much time left now..

The death of an unknown cause that had been slowly approaching, forcing him to make an extreme choice, had finally come to its full form and was strangling him..

‘But it can't end here.’

Even if he died here... he had a duty to sow seeds for the next generation..

Just as he, who became his apostle, was able to proceed with his work smoothly thanks to inheriting the will of his predecessors..

‘It's a shame I can't achieve it, but I can't help it. Next time, I will gladly become the fertilizer for this body so that it can sprout properly..’

Wriggle—Wriggle—

His body, which had become one with the seed of madness, continued to flinch..

A phenomenon that occurs when the new body is not yet properly stabilized..

I sensed death and hurried as much as I could, but it still looked like this..

‘A little faster. properly. Surely.’

When he was so obsessed and struggling to control his body.

Cheolpuk—

Something came up from below the abyss and hit his body..

[———!]

What caught his eye as he slowly turned his head.

It was a humanoid figure with a height up to his chest and a pure white body, a being he had encountered many times until now..

“Ah, it's a little late this time. was waiting.”

He was pleased with that, stretched out his hands and quickly grabbed it by the shoulders..

and—.

“Now, under His grace... you too become one with me..”

Cheok—Kwasik!

In an instant, it opened its big mouth and swallowed its head..

A tragedy that occurred in the blink of an eye.

But he just worked his mouth diligently and ate the remaining remains..

When the whole process is over.

Not only was he about a finger bigger than when he first started, but his unstable body was also refined closer to perfection..

Exciting — Exciting—

And then the sound of rough beating began to echo in all directions again..

“···This is unfortunate. It's going to end up like this, I wish I had started earlier so I wouldn't be pressed for time. If only the plans had worked out right···.”

He let out a light sigh and looked down at his writhing body..

Unlike the impure beings on earth, the beautiful, clean, smooth, pure white body.

No matter how you look at it, this was the ultimate human being, the new human race itself..

‘Now it's done···.’

The former revolutionary who founded the Oath of Reverse Heaven.

The process for the current ‘King of Madness’ to emerge into the world has entered its final stages..