My alter ego is becoming a big shot - Episode 58
#58
unexpected luck (2)
After parting ways with the elves, Harley was walking around the city of Tarak, receiving everyone's attention as always..
‘Being a spirit is very convenient.?’
Not only was it possible to assist movement with the wind spirit, but it was also possible to wash the body with the water spirit..
He looked around at his cleansed body..
Service received from elves just before moving to Tarak.
After experiencing it myself, my desire for it grew even more..
‘But the equipment was very damaged. I'll have to get a new one soon.’
Meanwhile, damaged equipment came into view..
The hard black steel axes had not only chipped teeth, but also had incontinence in some places..
The necklace made from woven beast teeth was missing after the string broke during the battle, and the black leopard helmet was completely tattered..
···Actually that was all.
There wasn't much equipment to wear in the first place..
‘That's all for decoration, too. Well, Dok2 has become quite useful now, but.’
「For Harley, who cannot wear equipment tailored to her body due to the nature of “physical mutation,” the current barbarian warrior concept was perfect..
Because his real weapon was his monstrous body itself..
After walking the streets barefoot with such majesty, he headed towards an ordinary house located on one side of the city..
rattly—
Harley opened the door and entered as if it were her own house..
However, the homeowner inside was not surprised and welcomed him naturally..
The avatar sent to Tarak after Harley was Hubert..
“Wahahaha—! Because there is an “emotion,” it is convenient to be able to check the item right away.!”
A green light flashed in his left eye, and the objects he was holding flew through the air and naturally fell into Hubert's hand..
“Jewel Eye: Telekinesis” became usable by transplanting a new eye」.
This was my first time using it properly..
Perhaps thanks to his compatibility with Harley, his telekinesis ability, which could be activated with his biological energy, was more useful than expected..
It was as if he now had a ranged attack as well.···.
‘You can even make your body float. Plus, if you don't look closely, it just looks like odd eye..’
As time passed, the jewel eyes that had been assimilated into the “physical transformation” appeared to be ordinary green eyes at first glance..
Of course, there was still a subtle sense of difference, but that wasn't a big problem..
‘This is a world where people of all races and races live in harmony. Besides, there will be no one who can look this scary big man in the eye and question him..’
While Harley was testing her telekinesis, Hubert immediately entered the emotions of objects..
-A bracelet made by an outstanding master by weaving multiple spirit stones together with branches of the World Tree. It assists the wearer's natural power and summoning spirits, while also greatly amplifying attribute affinity and resistance. Due to the influence of previous users, the wind, lightning, and earth properties of the spirit stone have become stronger..
-It was once part of the World Tree, but has now lost its original function due to excessive use of its energy. It seems like it can be used with various materials..
“Hmm... it's ambiguous..”
I was thinking of using the branches of the World Tree as a souvenir, and secondly, there was no good use for the bracelet..
Of course, Laforie gave away the most precious thing he had.···.
‘The performance itself seems to be good. There is no avatar available.’
It would be the greatest treasure for a spiritist, but unfortunately he did not have a spiritist..
Aside from my greed, I didn't have much hope that I could become a spiritist..
Among those who returned to Earth, the spirit masters were among the few..
The affinity with spirits, beings of Mother Nature, was bound to be influenced by the environment in which one lived..
Unless you have lived as a friend of nature in a place where civilization has not developed, or have awakened the unique skills of that branch, it is better not to expect much..
‘And my avatar is created under the same conditions as the main body..’
For someone who has lived in the city all his life and is addicted to instant food, how much affinity does he have with nature?.
‘‘Amplification’ was also effective only if you had a certain amount of it..
‘···Still, you never know?’
Maybe he also has a hidden spirit affinity.?
Hubert slipped the bracelet onto his wrist..
He gently closed his eyes as he felt it automatically adjusting its size so as not to be uncomfortable..
“······.”
I tried to feel the power of nature by concentrating on the bracelet on my wrist..
Images of nature, including mountains and the sea, appear in a calm mind..
“······!”
How long had it been like that? Hubert opened his closed eyes..
“Fuck it, I can't feel anything.”
···Still, it's my first attempt, so if I keep kicking it, I wonder if something will change..
Since there was no one else to wear it anyway, Hubert decided to keep wearing it..
If Harley had it, I didn't know when it would be ruined because of his fighting style..
But that doesn't mean you can't give it to Acrich Hans or Vampire Heinz..
‘Anyway, my basic level is not at a level where I can easily commit suicide. At least even if Hubert is ambushed, he can be de-summoned right before he dies..’
Still, just in case, you should cover the wrist wearing the bracelet well..
When you start a business, you may be targeted in many ways..
‘Come to think of it, I think that problem has been resolved to some extent this time..’
Harley's connection with the main church would soon become known through the mercenary guild, which was a big win for Hubert, who was trying to start a business as a partner with him..
Since it is not modern times, there are many things to consider when starting a business..
In order to grow properly, not only capital but also force and personal connections are required..
For that reason, he started a business in Tarak, Harley's activity area, and borrowed that name to block outside interference..
‘But that person even has ties to the church? This is the end of the game.’
Once it is officially announced in the name of the denomination, it will become a burdensome figure to others, no matter how big or small the relationship is..
You will think twice about touching the business he participated in together..
While Harley was achieving great results as a business partner, Hubert was conducting market research and deciding on products to sell..
‘I think it would be best to start with pepper..’
The largest producer of pepper in Outerica is the southeastern part of the continent..
Tarak is in the northwestern region, so the price difference depending on transportation is the largest..
‘Although the monster industry is the center, there is a large floating population, including merchants, so as long as the products are good, there is no problem. There are many high-ranking Magic Tower branches who will be the main consumers..’
All plans are made.
“Ouch~! I'm tired!”
While Harley crawled into bed inside the house, Hubert took the magic tools he had recently purchased and the branches of the World Tree..
Because it was time to return to Earth..
***
“Hmm... not bad for a souvenir.”
I inserted a branch of the world tree into a flower pot containing a dead plant that was lying in a corner of the house..
I poured a cup of water and, perhaps because of my mood, I already felt something refreshing..
‘Well, this is fine. Trade goods can be prepared by the clan through Heinz. Even selling magic tools can be done through there..’
We have swallowed up a force that could be used at best, but when will we use it at a time like this?.
‘Raising Heterosis is going well, and Clan Brokoslak remains to be seen..’
Through Heinz's occasional exploration activities, we have gained some understanding of the vampires in the Kingdom of Thalia..
「As a result of hiding with “concealment” and “invisibility,” and gathering information with “penetration.”···.
Absurdly, I found out that they were using the entire mansion of a great nobleman as their headquarters..
‘Maybe that noble is a clan lord.’
There was not enough time to fully understand detailed information..
Heinz's top priority was to put Heterosis on a stable track..
The full-fledged clan reception process will take place after that..
“Hmm... Okay, then···.”
Now that I've experienced a big incident, it's time to settle my karma..
‘I think my karma points were a little over 300,000 before I started working with Outerica in earnest..’
Major events that followed.
Heinrich was ordained a Holy Knight and began his activities in the church..
Harley was completed in Hans' secret laboratory, and only after growing up by hunting monsters did he become a warrior and mercenary..
‘Nothing special has happened so far..’
Most of it was a time of personal growth, so it is difficult to say that it had a big impact on the world..
So, most of the karma I gained this time was gained in the process of rescuing Cecily, a high elf candidate.···.
『karma store』
『Strengthening unique skills (800,000)』
『Status Enhancement – View Details』
『possess karma - 668,189』
‘That's ambiguous. Is it because Cecily is still a candidate??’
I thought the coincidence between the Elven Kingdom, High Elf Lafori, and the main church's saint, as well as high-ranking people, was a bit complicated..
‘No, immediate karma wasn't everything..’
As we experienced last time, karma increased fluidly each time the influence he had on the world changed..
What he meant was that after Cecily officially became a high elf, whenever she did something big, it would also affect her karma..
The same probably applies to others involved in this matter..
‘It doesn't matter anymore. Anyway, there is an event prepared to increase karma soon..’
It's unfortunate that I couldn't strengthen my unique skills right away, but there was no need to rush..
Even at this moment, the moment of fate was approaching moment by moment..
***
“I'm sorry for asking you a rude request. Mr. Lapori.”
“no. I understand very well that this is an important issue. And this amount is nothing compared to the help given by the church..”
The saint’s apologies continued..
In order to proceed with the work, Laforie had no choice but to accept the church's 'Blessing of Silence'..
Since the high elf was the leader of the Elven Kingdom, this was tantamount to a diplomatic disrespect, but he accepted it without any objection..
That's how much I felt I owed the church this time..
Jump and run—
They were now passing through a complicated passageway and heading to the heart of the church..
Saint and Archbishop Latius, High Elf Lafori.
And five people, including the Inquisitor and Heinrich..
‘I never thought I could actually come in..’
Of course, it was normal for him, who had just become a paladin, not to be able to come in..
Even though his divine power is close to that of a bishop, the minimum level to access the fragments of the Immortal King is at least that of an archbishop..
Because of this, Archbishop Latius again expressed concern this time, but was unable to strongly oppose it, perhaps because of Henry's previous achievements..
At the time, wasn't the archbishop himself greatly impressed by the guidance of the main god?.
Of course, even though she was a saint, she couldn't just put him in the seal..
“···Come this way.”
A person wearing a black hood and priestly attire leads the group..
He was the head of the Heresy Inquisition, the person in charge of this place..
This place was not under the jurisdiction of the saint, and no one could enter without her permission..
However, even though he was a stickler for discipline, her words that followed had no choice but to open the way.···.
‘I think the Lord wants to make Sir Heinrich an opponent of the Immortal King..’
Because the saint’s words had great weight..
‘By the way, it's really hidden very well..’
The previously known and guarded underground passage was only the beginning..
Complex corridors like a maze, secret doors that open only under certain conditions, and sacred law traps and barriers scattered throughout..
It was a long and complicated hallway that made one wonder how on earth this space was hidden..
‘···Seongbeop barrier. And that too at a level that I cannot understand.···.’
He was quite well-versed in sacred techniques as he had mastered the “Auterica Holy Method,” but this was nowhere near that level..
A space created so that it cannot be reached even by breaking down a wall or digging a tunnel except through a formal passage..
The last ‘Fragment of the Immortal King’ was sealed in the middle of such a place..
‘I guess there was no other way than to destroy the real religious order and find a way through step by step? There's no way that's possible.’
The passage continued endlessly..
In the middle, it was possible to move to the next location only by activating one of several gates and moving a short distance..
A place we reached after going through such obsessive security..
“this place···.”
The party disarmed the last security and quietly followed the Heretic Questioner as he entered the room..
‘That's amazing.’
The entire interior of the pure white room was heavily engraved with golden prayers to suppress black magic..
Even to the door they opened and entered..
And it was in the center.
On the altar built as if offering it to God.
It is wrapped in a thin silver chain connected to five pillars that surround it..
‘That's a fragment of the last immortal king···.’
There it was, right in front of Heinrich's nose..
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