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My alter ego is becoming a big shot - Episode 282

#282

Entering Europe (1)

Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu—

The sound of a loud engine resonated heavily, and all around was filled with the noise of people moving around in a hurry..

It was a scene not so easily seen in modern society where terrorism is rampant, as if this was a different world..

‘This also means that the defenses are thorough..’

one side of that space.

Heinz II, who was quietly crossing his arms as he watched countless people coming and going, glanced around and nodded slightly..

After all, this is one of the country’s most important strategic facilities..

Because it was Incheon International Airport..

‘···okay. Originally, the best way to go abroad was to take a plane..’

I had forgotten about it since I was moving around so easily, but traveling long distances on Earth was not that easy..

「In order to use “Hero’s Footsteps,” you had to visit that place at least once, and there were limits to using Hans’ space movement service..

‘If the distance is close like Japan or China, you can fly there directly to get the coordinates..’

No matter how fast Hans moved, it was impossible to get to a place close to the other side of the world that way..

If that's the case, I'd rather just sneak onto the plane..

-I will give you guidance. Ariana Airlines flight OG501 to Paris will depart shortly, so passengers who are not on board···.

At that moment, the long-awaited announcement began to play..

And Heinz, who was calmly leaning against the wall and looking around, carried out what he had decided beforehand..

They really attempted to infiltrate the airport through its tight security..

‘Even if you have a fake ID, the inspection process is more complicated than you think. It's easier to just do it this way than to leave useless traces..’

There were numerous awakened people, magic tools, and barriers placed throughout the airport, but they were unable to capture the “existence denial” that he used with all his might, as he had the power to overwhelm them all..

Even though it was a strategic location, there was no way that a world-class powerhouse, one of the few in the country, would be hanging out in a place like this all day..

‘At this point, I think I need to visit other areas in advance. So that you can move to “Hero’s Footsteps” at any time..’

He infiltrated from near the airport, hiding his presence, and eventually succeeded in hiding like a ghost on a plane bound for France.—.

-Dear guests, we will be taking off soon. Please double check that you are wearing your seat belt.···.

Afterwards, the long-distance flight to Europe was able to begin without any problems..

‘The first plane I ever boarded was a stowaway..’

That was a bit disappointing, but there are plenty of opportunities later, right?.

Heinz passed by the awakened person patrolling the cabin, sat down in the empty seat with his legs crossed, and relaxedly closed his eyes..

Approximately 13 hours until arrival.

It was a countdown until the vampire king who ruled the world landed in Europe..

***

Cool wind and slowly flowing clouds.

This weather is perfect for traveling somewhere···.

“Sad premonitions are always wrong.”

Kang Tae-san, a new agent of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Ability Management Bureau, looked at the sky and muttered as if complaining..

The concerns that came up during a conversation with a friend some time ago have become reality..

“Why are you murmuring to yourself again??”

“Ah, senior! Isn’t this too much? Why are they... no, white knights aren't even criminals??”

The team he belonged to was mobilized for another tracking mission following Hahoe Tal..

‘'White Knight' was a code name arbitrarily given by the Ability Management Bureau to the Holy Knight who was active in the hospital terrorist incident..

In the first place, there are more than one holy man active in Korea, so it is natural that it is inappropriate to use such a general noun to refer to a specific person..

So the title he was given was White Knight, taken from his symbol of pure white armor..

“There's nothing you can do about it. Anyway, it's true that he didn't register as a returnee..”

Since the law itself was like that, the justification was sufficient..

Of course, he was a hero who prevented dangerous terrorism and protected civilians, so he wasn't really treated as a criminal..

Even though the terrorist died in the process, the situation was sufficiently extenuating..

But that doesn't mean you can just let go.···.

“Think about it. Does it make sense to know nothing about such a famous person, even though it is a government institution in name only? In fact, I still lose face because of the Hahoe mask..”

Strictly speaking, the number of people who have not voluntarily reported so far is by no means small..

However, they are the ones who hide themselves as much as possible and do not come out to the public..

This time, the case is different from the White Knight, which received extensive media attention and attracted global attention..

“···Okay, that's right..”

Kang Taesan had no choice but to scratch the back of his head in agreement..

I was still dissatisfied with only doing random things instead of chasing down real criminals, but what power does an ordinary office worker... especially a low-ranking civil servant have??

All you have to do is do what you are told from above..

“But still, it's a bit much to take Pantheon's convenience to this level... We are not any guides.”

Of course, that doesn't mean I fully understand the current situation..

I don't know if this side was asking for cooperation in the investigation, but what we see now is not at that level..

Kang Taesan turned his gaze and looked at the group of foreigners wandering around the hospital inside the Line of Control..

They were not priests from the Korean branch of the Pantheon, but people dispatched from the headquarters in the United States..

The senior followed his gaze and glanced in that direction, then exhaled lightly and shook his head..

“···That's a bit harsh for me too, but what can I do? I get tired when I hang out with them. I'm getting a lot of help here too..”

Due to its nature, the pantheon has very weak cohesiveness, but this does not change the fact that it is a group that represents the clergy's position..

They had quite close relationships with state agencies for their own rights and interests, and there were many cases in which their lives were saved thanks to this, even among agents of the Ability Management Bureau who were often involved in dangerous work..

‘Of course, the welfare benefits do not extend to the family..’

Because of that, Kang Tae-san's grandmother had no choice but to be hospitalized..

Supply was too low compared to demand to expect that far..

Considering the status of such priests, something like this would not be such a big deal..

“&$#%&@!”

“@$^#@#.”

At that time, foreigners who were observing the scene had a conversation with the Korean priests next to them..

Then everyone nodded and started coming towards us all at once..

“Uh, I guess it's over.?”

With that in mind, Kang Tae-san straightened his posture with his senior, but their investigation was not yet complete..

“Uh, yes?”

He was taken aback by the sudden question and asked again without realizing it, and the Korean priest spoke again in a soft voice..

“I heard you were there at that time..”

“Ah... yes. But I don't know anything because I was immediately knocked out by the first attack. All I did was get caught in an explosion and lose consciousness while flying..”

This is what I said to the point that I was already sick of it after returning from vacation..

He smiled awkwardly and waved his hand..

“They say the reason you were in the hospital at that moment was because your grandmother was discharged..”

“Yes, I was unlucky. The accident happened just as I was standing at the front gate..”

The priest nodded seriously at those words..

I already knew that much because I had already been shared some information..

What was important was what happened next..

“According to the medical chart, I heard that my grandmother began to recover rapidly at some point..”

“···That's right. Maybe it's because of my age, but it wasn't completely cured..”

He looked around at the priests who were with him, then turned his gaze back to Kang Taesan and slowly opened his mouth..

“Can we see him once??”

***

Now that I think about it, it seems like I was lucky to get “Xenoglossy” from “Random Guitar Skill Acquisition (500,000)” in the “VIP Market”.

Heinz II, who left the plane as secretly as he boarded it, looked around Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport and thought of this..

“Are you sure you packed your luggage properly? Why so···.”

“First, we will take you to your accommodation. Come this way···.”

“oh! Agnes, you arrived safely! Hurry home···.”

I was able to naturally understand exotic languages ​​coming from all directions, and I could read the letters on signs placed here and there in an instant without difficulty..

I felt it once in China, but I was able to experience its performance even more keenly after being in such a far away place..

‘It's nice that I don't have to repeat the cumbersome process like when I first went to Japan..’

Heinz nodded, avoiding the security devices deployed here and there, just like at Incheon International Airport..

As I had no intention of returning to France after just staying there, being able to immediately understand languages ​​from all over Europe was a great advantage..

Language was the biggest barrier to collecting information and acting directly..

‘hmm?’

While he was thinking about that, he noticed a blonde woman sitting on a bench in the middle of the airport playing a game on her phone, glancing in his direction..

She frowned slightly and tilted her head as if she could see it, then looked down again and tapped on her smartphone again..

‘It's pretty good.’

But Heinz knew.

She seemed to be preoccupied with the game, but she was still paying attention and watching his direction closely..

He gathered his mind, which had been relaxed for a moment, and slowly walked forward, using “Denial of Existence” with all his might..

Of course, the watcher could not detect any of his movements..

‘Even in the extreme, the level appears to be mid-level. Is the detection system specialized??’

As a vampire, he was roughly at the end of level 7..

However, it was possible to get a good idea of ​​the level of her perception just by feeling a slight sense of discomfort with her own level 9 stealth..

A person of that caliber is working at airport security in a place like this..

‘Does that mean the level here is that high, or is there a reason why it has to be that way?.’

Either way it was interesting.

Heinz, who left the airport with ghost-like steps in a situation where no one recognized him, immediately put his hand into his arms and took out a pure white mask..

A pure white opera mask that covers from forehead to nose without any special pattern..

‘Now that I think about it, was the original version of The Phantom of the Opera a French work?.’

Somehow I felt pleasant.

He looked at it for a moment and then slowly brought it to his face..

It's a mask I've been wearing all along, but wearing it in a different place made me feel uplifted..

It feels like you have become a real phantom..

‘So where is my Christine?.’

He took a deep breath with his mask on and his eyes turned in one direction..

Guided by the “bloodline longing” that had been shaking wildly for a few hours as we approached European soil,.

right after that.

He disappeared on the spot..

Of course, no one even recognized that.

The place where he appeared again was in an alley in a downtown area, about ten kilometers away from the airport..

Now that he has fully revealed himself without using “denial of existence,” he straightens his clothes and walks confidently..

Step by step—

A black fedora, high-quality suit, and polished shoes contrast with the white mask on his face..

Heinz, who was clearly a sophisticated gentleman, approached the young man at the edge of the alley who was frowning and wary of him..

And he said something in his usual calm voice..

“Are you my Christine??”

“···What is this crazy guy??”

After making an unintentional slip of the tongue and facing the other person's bewildered expression, Heinz was only then able to realize that he was not just excited..

‘Oops, I was late in realizing it because I kept filtering through “Mind Hub”..’

If Heinz II was the original, cynical and calm person, he would never have made this mistake..

It seems that “bloodline longing” has a greater effect on individuals than expected..

“Excuse me. It's a phantom. Or you can call me Eric..”

“···I'm talking nonsense to get rid of this···!”

The young vampire in Paris was trying to explode with anger by contorting his face..

“I'm sorry.”

I suddenly stiffened at the sound of a voice coming from behind me..

There was only an empty space in front of him where there had been people just a moment ago..

I couldn't even recognize when the other person went behind me..

‘suddenly what···!’

As he was swearing inwardly, a cold hand grabbed the back of his neck..

Sharp nails dug into my flesh and muscles, constricting my breathing..

“Let's talk later.”

After becoming more obedient.