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My alter ego is becoming a big shot - Episode 291

While the other avatars were growing step by step, the hatchling avatar Horus did not just sit idle..

A secret rare that arrived under the guidance of the Elder Dragon Shreehartgen, who has not long left to live..

During his stay there, he achieved truly remarkable growth..

Priceless teaching aids, the old dragon's final teachings to leave as much as possible before he goes to rest, and the 'elixir of growth' that amplifies his innate talent to the fullest..

Therefore, Horus could still be said to be a hatchling in terms of age, but his actual abilities had already surpassed that of an adolescent Juvenile and had reached a level approaching that of an adult dragon..

‘In general, for a dragon whose age and strength are directly proportional to each other, it can only be described as irregular..’

A mutation itself that cannot be explained simply by saying that it is a superior child..

It was an incomprehensible being that could not have been created without various corrections related to the system in the first place..

And those influences were naturally reflected in the growth of the avatar..

-Entity Name: Horus

-Race: Dragon (Hatchling))

-Common Attributes: 「Mind Herb」, 「Persona」, 「Xenoglossy」」

-Object characteristics: 「Gold Dragon」, 「Ruler of all creation」, 「Polymorph」, 「Dragon Magic」, 「Mysterious Explorer」, 「Resister of Providence」」

-Special note: The entity is growing very quickly through the ‘elixir of growth’. Due to the influence of “Mysterious Explorer”, it has strong correction and aptitude for all magic types. Ignores or relaxes restrictions placed on an entity due to the influence of “Resistor of Providence.” He was able to contain power that the hatchling's body could not contain..

Newly added self-reinforcement skills following “Gold Dragon,” which further strengthens the dragon’s racial characteristics, and “Ruler of All Things,” which is involved in magical power and attribute control..

Horus was growing as quickly as initially expected..

‘In fact, this is the extent to which I was entrusted with the enchantment of ‘Left Arm of the Titan’..’

The enchantment that grants additional effects could have been done by Hans, the Immortal King of the same magic class, but he didn't even consider the possibility of that..

Of course, if Hans intervenes with the titan that possesses enormous energy,···.

‘Perhaps a cursed armor will be created that turns the user into an undead the moment it is worn??’

Hans' power was dangerous enough to contaminate even the Dragon Heart..

Perhaps he was thinking of creating a dark magic tool that disregards the owner's safety, but the Titan he was trying to complete was not intended for that purpose..

‘Then let's go to the next step.’

And now, the place where the ‘Left Arm of the Titans’ is located, an invention recognized even by the dwarven gods and made by the dragon, the master of magic.—.

“Hmm, it seems like it might be a bit burdensome..”

A young man with a black eyepatch over one eye and a bandage with a mysterious pattern on his right arm..

It was above the two hands of Hesperon, who had a solemn expression..

***

Who would be suitable as a Titan user was a topic of constant concern from the early stages of production..

The merchant Hubert used it for a while during a crisis when Tarak was attacked by revolutionaries, but it was problematic in many ways for him to use it as his main weapon since he had no special abilities..

In the first place, like the dwarf Howard, he was an entity assumed for non-combat use..

‘For Hubert, I could make a simplified version for emergencies..’

Of course, Hesperon was the most suitable candidate..

In fact, the reason the left arm part was produced as a top priority was because I had him in mind from the beginning..

“Phew—."

Thanks to Princess Riley, your own magic training room has been prepared within the imperial palace..

In the middle of it all, Hesperon, holding a smooth metal arm in his hand, took a deep breath..

“···Incredible. I thought my eyesight was pretty high, but this is the first time I've seen something like that in my life..”

Riley, who had entered the training room with him and was watching quietly in the corner, let out a small exclamation..

She had gone to the Grand Temple of Roselia for the Pope's funeral and a summit meeting, but had now returned to the imperial palace..

Just in case, Hesperon went out to meet him on his return day, but if it were natural, it would have been natural... Nothing in particular happened this time..

‘Well, if there was a problem again, it would be more than just incompetence, it would have to be seen that the emperor was behind it..’

Fortunately, the worst didn't seem to happen..

Now, the investiture ceremony for the Crown Princess is just around the corner, but does that really have to happen?.

“So did you import that from somewhere else? Like that artificial eye?”

“Ahaha—well, right?”

And the first thing she did upon returning to the imperial palace was to transplant Hesperon with newly grown eyes in place of artificial eyes..

‘I appreciate your sincerity, but.’

With a bitter smile, he raised one hand and pushed the eye patch covering his right eye upward..

Then, a strange, softly luminous, mysterious machine that cannot be found in this world was revealed..

‘Well, I was planning on telling Riley in advance from the beginning..’

Transforming the human body was one of the greatest secrets and taboos of alchemists..

It was obvious that even if it meant cultivating only a part of the body to replace the lost part, it would not be an easy task..

However, Riley used her position to put all kinds of pressure on her to refuse to proceed, so in order to convince her, he had no choice but to come up with a good reason.?

“Wow, that's amazing no matter how you look at it. I never thought I could actually see magic tools from another world like this.···.”

She looked at his exposed right eye as if fascinated and muttered softly..

Well, no matter how much I've gotten used to the ups and downs of two people from another world, I can't help but feel strange when I come into contact with an alien civilization like this..

“···Joe, I think it's kind of cool..”

Hesperon glanced this way with a slightly flushed face and nodded happily as he saw Riley clearing his throat repeatedly..

‘Do cyborg prosthetic eyes also work for residents of fantasy worlds?.’

Then, as he caught a glimpse of her health information, such as her temperature and heart rate, floating in the corner of his vision, he turned his gaze back to the metal arm in his hand..

As it looked, it had a considerable weight, but it was suitably heavy for someone with "super strength" as a common characteristic..

‘Let's begin.’

Then he took a deep breath and slowly inserted his left arm into it..

Cluelessly—

At the same time, the lining has a unique feel that tightens your arms..

Starting from his fingertips, his muscles and nerves began to assimilate little by little with the inside of the titan that was slowly engulfing him up to his shoulders..

However, even when things were going smoothly, his slightly frowned eyebrows did not seem to straighten..

‘···also. Even with improvements, it’s still like this···.’

The time taken from installation to synchronization and startup is about 10 seconds..

Compared to other armors, it could not be considered that long, but it was not enough time to quickly respond to an emergency..

‘There is nothing you can do about it because it is not an armor that you can simply wear. However, it is a waste to reduce the output in order to respond quickly..’

In addition, the problem was that I had to carry these in a small space and then take them out one by one and wear them one by one..

There are arm parts that are relatively easy to install, but if you include the torso and other parts,···.

‘Of course, the only one that can use this best is Hesperon..’

He slowly moved his left finger equipped with titanium, then slowly turned his gaze to stare at the message that appeared in the corner of his vision..

-estimated energy : 12,257,225

-Estimated risk: B

-Detection of energy response equivalent to a kilo-class ship nuclear reactor. Current condition is stable, but handle with caution..

‘I also paid a lot of attention to hiding magic power, but this is it... I don't know if the performance inside the machine is that good or if the energy is so great that it can't be hidden..’

Either way, there was only one thing he had to do now..

After looking at the messages for a moment, he used “Chain of Covenant” on the Titan without hesitation..

Ugh—

That's how the connection began, and along with a tingling headache, my left arm covered in metal began to vibrate loudly..

A reaction as rough as the amount of energy contained within it..

Even though it seemed like it would not be an easy process, there was one thing he was certain about right now..

‘Come on, be nice.?’

「“Chain of Covenant” was a skill that created a contract by linking relationships through communication between entities..

And Hesperon—.

‘Communication comes from understanding.’

···He was the person who knew the most about titans in the world..

Everything from a very small piece of metal to a line of closely engraved magic circuits..

No matter what anyone says, this work was created by ‘him’ himself, from start to finish..

giiiiing—!

The results came quickly.

The moment detailed information about the ‘Left Arm of the Titan’ appeared inside the machine..

As the senses expanded, the realm of the body expanded..

At this moment, what was covering his arm was not just metal armor, but his outer shell, the arm itself..

The Titan's complex structure was immediately engrained in my mind, and I became convinced that I would be able to use all of its functions as if I were using my own body..

Weeing—clap.!

Charalak—

Blades protruding from the back of the hand and sides of the arm and sharp thorns protruding from the fist area..

Hesperon nodded with satisfaction after checking the attached functions, such as the muzzle opening on the palm and the boosters appearing in various parts of the arm..

‘···done.’

After completing a cursory inspection, he unequipped the titan again..

Then I gathered it up, put it in the subspace magic tool, and looked straight ahead..

“uh? Are we done, Heron??”

“No, there's still one last one left..”

He calmly answered the question of Riley, who was watching with interest with sparkling eyes, and slowly raised his empty left hand..

Now it was time to check the most important thing..

‘Just like back then.’

He focuses his mind with his left hand stretched out in front of him..

I opened my mouth quietly.

“titanium.”

Eventually, Hesperon called his name..

It answered his call..

Wow—

His left arm, which was empty, was tightly wrapped in a sleek, black metal armor that appeared through space..

giiiiing—!

As soon as it appeared, a line of light rushed through the circuit of the fuselage, and the maneuver was completed in an instant..

He smiled contentedly, moving his left hand back and forth, fully prepared for battle in less than a second..

“···It's okay.”

By summoning it to the arm immediately, the time to equip it is omitted, and the subsequent process is ignored through constant synchronization using the contract state..

It was a method that only someone with the “Chain of Covenant” could do..

‘It's okay now, but I'm more looking forward to later when all the body parts are completed. ···A transformation hero, this is true···.’

When he smiled with such satisfaction and was filled with emotion as he clenched his left hand, which felt strong..

“Uh... hmm hmm···.”

A subtle coughing sound was heard from behind..

···The back of my head feels sore for some reason..

With a feeling of déjà vu that I didn't know why, a strange gaze caught my eye..

“ah.”

And he slowly turned his head.

I made eye contact with Isea, who was smiling awkwardly next to Riley..

At the same time, my excited mind calmed down and I was able to look back at my actions objectively..

“Well, I tried to help you if you were having trouble... I heard Riley is here too... hmm···.”

She seemed apologetic and awkward, unable to make proper eye contact and slightly averted her gaze, letting out words that seemed like an excuse..

After hesitating for a moment, she raised her head straight as if she had decided on something, and nodded softly, giving a warm look as if she understood everything..

“That's a cool ability. Goes well with Heron.”

“ah! I have the same thoughts as Se-ah. It was really cool!”

Clap clap clap clap—

Riley applauds like a seal, agreeing with Lee Se-ah's warm encouragement..

For some reason, that reaction felt more painful..

“······.”

However, Hesperon, who suddenly became aware of reality, could not bear to say anything to them and looked down at his hands..

Two palms wrapped in futuristic metal gloves and occult bandages..

‘···Wow, is that strange? Hans must have taken all the traits of a middle school student..’

Why did he get treated like this?.

He closed his eyes, swallowing the unanswered questions inside..

Of course, there was no effect because of the mechanical eye that automatically examined the eyelids..