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My alter ego is becoming a big shot - Episode 33

shadow of seoul (3)

Hans achieved satisfactory results and harvested the undead..

The undead, which had increased in number to the number of demons, seeped into the abyss that formed on the floor..

‘Now that I think about it, I need to research subspace magic that can be used across dimensions..’

The subspace I am currently using uses the sound dimension behind that dimension, so it was impossible to share its contents..

The reality is that in order to cross dimensions, you have no choice but to lift it yourself or use a small-capacity and rare subspace magic tool..

‘It's convenient to have brainwashing magic, so you should research it. Although there is a method of brainwashing in “Forbidden Knowledge”... Because this is not a method that can be used.’

The black magic that destroys the subject's self-consciousness and turns them into puppets was not particularly difficult..

I just don't use it because it's more efficient to turn them into undead than to do that..

However, the process of making a subordinate by adjusting only the perception while leaving the ego behind was very complicated..

The fragile spirit had to be handled delicately, so not only did it take a lot of time and effort, but it also required a lot of different materials in the process..

‘You can somehow get the items that are only found in Outerica. The problem is something else.’

「“Forbidden Knowledge” was not given the name “Forbidden” for nothing..

Because all the materials needed for the process were terrible..

Isn't it possible for me to use something like a child's blood or a fetal body part just to make myself more comfortable?.

‘It would be better to conduct new research based on that knowledge. There's a lot to do, but no time. To save time, it is efficient to go to Outerica, but to do so, you must first find a way to avoid being pursued by the church. It's a pain in the ass.’

I then headed to the warehouse where the survivors were trapped..

The life of about a dozen people was detected beyond the thick iron door guarded by the undead..

They looked like they were huddled together in a corner and shaking, as if they had heard the commotion outside..

I looked around for a moment before breaking open the door..

‘I guess I'm better than them, right? There is something to check.’

Wouldn't it be better to have Hans with his whole body covered, even if it's a bit scary, rather than moving corpses that all have hideous appearances??

I used the hood to cover my eyes and suppress the fear effect as much as possible..

Kwasik—

When I broke down the door and went inside, I saw people huddled in a corner in fear..

It's impossible to waste time in front of people who are scared..

He immediately took out the smartphone he had taken from the demons, called the police, and threw it at the survivors..

“Uh... uh?”

The smartphone, controlled by magic, glided smoothly through the air and fell into the hand of one bewildered survivor..

-Yes, it's the police station. what···

Soon the voice of a police officer could be heard softly in his hand..

Embarrassed, he hesitated for a moment, looked around, and carefully talked to the police..

After watching that far, I quietly left the place behind them..

‘There doesn't seem to be any spying or anything. It'll be okay now.’

Isn't it a long-standing tradition of criminals to mix gangs among hostages?.

Hans was sensitive to negative emotions such as fear and despair..

After meeting them in person and checking their emotional changes, no one was found to be particularly suspicious..

Since this place itself is a secret place and the guards are all demons, they probably don't pay that much attention to the general public..

‘This would have added one more achievement to the demon hunter Hahoetal.?’

At first, I planned to act as secretly as possible, but at some point I changed my mind..

There was no way to track oneself anyway, and it was cumbersome to control each witness..

I also thought that if the story about him spread, it might be of some help in curbing the crime rate..

To be honest, it was fun to see the story of Hahoe Mask become a hot topic on the Internet..

So he only hid his identity and helped spread rumors through eyewitnesses..

As a result, information about Hans wearing the Al-eum-aleum Hahoe mask was spreading in the Internet community..

‘By the way, what do they do at Beoncheonhoe? There's nowhere I don't have my legs crossed here and there. However, there is no reality.’

Information obtained by reading the memories of the Mines.

The guys we subdued this time were in a cooperative relationship with the Buncheonhoe, but they were indirectly supported and connected, so it was difficult to track them down..

The information I obtained from the organization I previously robbed was similar to what I received now.···.

‘Still, if we continue to eradicate criminal organizations like we are now, we will eventually get caught..’

If they are the reason for the recent chaos in public order, we will soon encounter them one way or another..

Hans left when he saw the sound of police sirens approaching..

As always, at the place where the fierce battle took place, only the Hahoe Mask painting, drawn in blood, was left behind..

***

A private room in a high-end restaurant that thoroughly guarantees user privacy.

Two people were sitting across from each other and sharing a drink..

“I heard recently that a crazy guy wearing a Hahoe mask is walking around playing hero..”

A man with a dull expression and no personality spoke as he poured alcohol into the glass of the person sitting in front of him..

“They say he uses dark magic..”

A middle-aged man wearing glasses answered indifferently while receiving a drink..

A conversation that continues while giving and receiving drinks from each other..

“I've never seen a sane person who uses dark magic..”

“Still, I guess he's pretty crazy. At least he doesn't harm civilians and seems to have his own beliefs..”

“Ha, it is the belief of a dark magic user. That's scary. It would be more extreme than fanatic terrorists..”

The black magic that corrupted the energy of Mother Nature was destructive, grew quickly, and had a fatal effect on those who dealt with it..

However, as it is a polluted energy, the more it is used, the more it has a negative effect on the user's mind..

When it is weak, it starts with obsession and compulsive disorder, and as it gets stronger, its moral sense gradually fades and it becomes a demon..

“Its territory is getting wider. He's got to do it somehow, but he still hasn't got a clue?”

The area of ​​Hahoetal, which first started southwest of the Han River in Seoul, now encompasses several districts..

Additionally, it sometimes appears in completely unexpected places, making its behavior unpredictable..

“···It's not easy to catch him. It is said that it uses spatial movement as if it were eating, and that it is difficult to detect its presence without using its strength..”

“Huh, space movement. Plus that hiding ability. Looks like he's bigger than I thought. Have you recently returned to Earth??”

The man with a dull expression poured the alcohol in his glass in one go and looked at the middle-aged man sitting across from him..

In response to that inorganic gaze, the middle-aged man repeatedly adjusted his glasses and avoided eye contact..

“Anyway, the fact that he goes on a rampage and gets involved in every detail of this business is not an easy distraction..”

“···Let me pay more attention.”

“Yes, thank you. This side will also use its own efforts..”

A man with a wicked smile put his drink down on the table and stood up..

“Well, I'm busy with work, so I'll just leave it alone. I'll do the math, so come out slowly..”

He waved his hand once and walked away with silent steps..

“Phew···.”

After an uncomfortable meeting, the middle-aged man who was left alone sighed, feeling much more at ease..

And I kept sipping a glass of wine and making myself laugh..

Maybe it's because it's an expensive restaurant, but the taste of the alcohol was damn good..

How long has it been like that?.

Tiririring—

When the sudden ringing of a bell broke the silence, he frowned and checked the sender..

The name of the subordinate appears on the screen. What is going on this late in the morning?.

When he reluctantly answered the phone, an urgent voice came from his smartphone..

-Manager! Sorry for the late hour! There was a report from the outskirts of Seoul, and it was quite large..

The subordinate quickly explained the situation..

A large-scale human meat factory discovered through reports from survivors, and the Hahoe Mask.

After hanging up the phone, he sighed again and stood up..

'Cause it's no longer time to drink.

***

3 am.

Heinz, who had finished trading gold bars, was walking down the street at night..

Hans, who attacked the factory, had just finished the battle and was cleaning up after himself..

I planned to meet Hans here, far from home, and check if there were any other tricks on the lottery paper, so I planned to wait until the work was finished..

‘Also, if they try to follow me, I plan to turn it around and shake them off..’

I've been secretly waiting, but there hasn't been any news so far..

When we broke up, I saw that the man seemed suspicious of me, so I thought there was a chance..

Was the warning effective or were they just too cautious??

‘Well, as long as they know how to keep a reasonable line, they wouldn't be a bad business partner. Once I made the deal, that was it. If you feel like you're trying to do something stupid without knowing the topic, you can clean it up..’

Because this was also within Hans’ attention area..

For the time being, I just needed to manage it with more care..

For that reason, I was wandering around the streets at night, and because it was time, there were significantly fewer people than before I went to do the deal..

At least it's a busy area, so it's probably like this..

Since Hans had passed through this place once, it felt like the people in the shadows were also making a fuss..

The mood is to just move on and not create a big problem..

I felt proud when I thought that I had created this peace..

‘What does it matter whether peace is created through violence or anything else? Tooth for tooth, violence for violence. One effect is certain..’

On one side, two drunks who got into a fight were fighting with each other, but isn't that always the case?.

It was a minor issue that did not require any intervention..

‘Oh, hook! uppercut! Isn’t the opponent formidable? It's a close match..’

They didn't feel any pain due to the alcohol, so they continued to attack aggressively, adding to the excitement..

They were both drunk, but as they staggered and stretched out their fists, there were more misses than hits..

It was interesting when I was watching a fight between drunk people..

“Hey there, let's talk over there with me for a moment..”

A voice speaking from behind Heinz.

The tension suddenly soared and my nerves frayed..

My senses became so sensitive that I could hear the heartbeats of the drunk people fighting in front of me..

But there was still no sign of the person speaking..

I slowly turned my head and looked back..

He was standing looking at me from less than a meter away..

When our eyes met like that, he nodded toward the alley and walked ahead..

‘I still can't feel anything. What do we do?’

I hesitated for a moment because I was embarrassed by the sudden situation, but the answer was decided from the beginning..

‘Since when did I become self-sufficient? If it doesn't work out, you can just jump out. Running away is my specialty.’

I immediately followed him into the alley..

He took his seat first, leaning his back against the wall and waiting with his arms crossed..

“Well, you still have sense..”

I'm talking about following him instead of running away..

I looked at him without answering..

I don't know who it is, but I guess they called me because they had some business to do with me..

“Don't be so guarded. Because I have no intention of harming you.”

He chuckled, turned away from the wall and came towards me..

He came right in front of me and continued to sniff, ignoring me frowning..

What on earth does Iza want to do??

“Well, I don't know either. It's my first time smelling it.”

The man pulled away again and looked into my eyes..

“So, where are you from??”

“What are you talking about? Suddenly, upon first meeting, he smelled me and asked me where I was from.?”

I asked back in displeasure..

I know he's not an ordinary person, but it seemed like he was being manipulated without even understanding the situation yet..

“what? Has this guy just recently returned to Earth??”

He muttered to himself and nodded..

And he said something as if it was no big deal..

“You're a vampire. Right?”

A strange smile appeared on his face..

“Actually, I am like that too. I may be from a different place than you, but.”

It was the moment when Heinz encountered a vampire from another dimension..

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