My Alter Ego’s Path to Greatness - Chapter 16
Azantu (4)
Slurp—
“Well sometimes ramen is good too.”
I sipped the noodles and savored their springy texture.
The spicy scent and taste of artificial seasoning that stimulates the tongue.
Recently, my bank account balance has increased, so I’ve been able to indulge in some luxuries like pig’s feet and sushi, but sometimes I’m also tempted by instant food.
‘By the way, this time the real avatar died.’
Hans was resurrected as an undead not long after he was thought to be dead, but that won’t happen this time.
He was cut into pieces by a vampire, his entire body burned, and then crushed under the rubble of a building, so it would be difficult to find a complete body.
Then I thought about the siblings who were waiting for me.
‘I said I would come visit you within 3 days. You could just send a new avatar instead. So you won’t be able to do any outside activities for a while?’
It took about a week to recreate a dead avatar.
In this world, it’s over two months.
Therefore, I had no choice but to use an avatar that was currently active outside.
Beep beep beep—just as the avatar clicked,
the avatar came into the house with the luggage.
Items including bulletproof clothing were damaged this time.
‘We’ve already paid for a week’s worth of accommodation in advance, so once the transfer team is activated, let’s go straight to the room, change clothes, and go visit the kids.’
If you’re late, those kids will be worried.
‘Now that guy will have to decide on a name too…’
I looked at the avatar who was organizing his luggage and thought for a moment before making a decision.
‘Okay, let’s use that guy as Heinz too. If I had to ask, Heinz II?’
He will soon have to face the siblings on behalf of the deceased Heinz, so wouldn’t it be confusing if their names were different?
In keeping with the will of Heinz, who died a heroic battle, the name was decided to be ‘Heinz II’.
〈Individual Information〉
-Individual Name: Heinz II
-Common Traits: 「Mind Herb」 「Super Recovery」 「Bright Scenery Index」
-Individual Trait: 「Acceleration」
-Special Details: Han Seong-hyun’s third avatar.
‘Also, just in case, should I invest some karma and increase my physical abilities a little?’
There are only about six hours left until the cooldown of the other world transfer team comes back.
***
《Transmission to the Outerica dimension has been completed.》
After the transmission was completed, I opened my eyes and looked around to find myself inside the lodging I had stayed in while staying in Azantu.
I rummaged through my luggage, put on my outerwear over my bulletproof uniform, and took the necessary luggage.
‘I only brought one long sword. It must be in the ruins now.’
I felt a moment of regret over the loss of the weapon, but it was something that could not be helped.
I have no choice but to get a separate weapon later.
When I got out of the room and headed out the door of the accommodation, the owner at the counter was surprised and asked when I had come in, but I just glossed it over and hurried out.
‘I don’t feel any change. What is it like in reality?’
Even though one of the vampires ruling the city died, no significant difference was felt on the outside.
Perhaps because they exist in the back of the city, they are not publicized.
As I passed through the alley and headed towards the siblings’ residence, I felt a change in the atmosphere.
Since something happened at the headquarters of Barcolac, who manages this street, the vigilance was bound to be different from other places.
“Hold on, look at me for a moment.”
As expected, the man with the Barcolac tattoo on the nape of his neck grabbed me and walked out.
“It’s a face I haven’t seen before? “What brings you here?”
His wary attitude was different from the big guy who took bribes before.
Given the circumstances, it has no choice but to be more difficult.
“Ah, I am an adventurer who came to the city not long ago. A few days ago, I became acquainted with the young brother and sister inside here, so I came to see their faces.”
“siblings? Oh, I guess I know who it is. “But what happened with those orphans?”
As the man continued to look suspiciously, the gang member who was with him approached him.
“Sir, I heard that some time ago, when a boy got lost and his older sister asked around, a young man helped him find it. “Isn’t that the guy?”
“okay? “Is that true?”
Fortunately, Diana seemed to have taken care of it well.
“Yes, that’s right. “We had a connection from back then, so I came here to meet again…”
He answered groveling, then slowly approached me and offered me a bribe.
Even though he seemed picky, he seemed to not refuse the money he was given, so he naturally took it and put it in his arms, nodding.
“Okay, I’m not in a very good mood these days, so don’t cause trouble.”
“Oh, of course. Well then, good luck.”
This time too, I was able to get through without any major problems.
Since they are not regular soldiers and are an organization located in the corner of a back alley, they must be a ragtag bunch.
I was soon able to arrive at my siblings’ residence.
***
Diana had been up all night worrying these past few days.
On the day he rescued Aaron, he went to the people he had questioned about Aaron and told them that it was no big deal. Then, as Uncle Heinz said, he acted as normal as possible outside.
Then, I reduced my outside behavior just enough to not look strange and waited at home for the man to return.
“Sister… will he be okay?”
“It will be fine. “I promised to come back again.”
Diana looked up at her and hugged her younger brother, who was talking worriedly, and muttered to herself as if she were promising herself.
The day I broke up with my uncle, I waited all night with my eyes wide open and fell asleep like I had fainted. The next day, when I heard that the building in Barcolac had burned down, I had to grit my teeth and try not to show my true feelings.
I trusted the man who said he would definitely come back and kept waiting.
And today was the third and last day that the man had promised.
“Noona, you have to eat. “Here’s the bread.”
“Ugh, thank you.”
Aaron came up to Diana, who had been staring out the door all day, gave her bread and sat down next to her.
Then he carefully melted his share of hard bread and ate it.
I didn’t use the money that the uncle had entrusted to me because I would have to return it soon.
He hid all his other belongings in the house and waited for his owner to come visit him.
‘But what should I do now? This time, I was able to save Aaron thanks to you, but if something like this happens again, then…’ As
long as I live in this city, the inevitable moment will come someday.
Diana was afraid of that.
“uh?”
At that time, Aaron, who was licking the bread, looked outside and shouted.
“It’s you!”
“what?!”
Diana, who was lost in thought, got up from her seat and ran out the door.
Although their clothes were different, their faces were definitely the same as when we parted ways.
“mister-!”
Diana hugged Heinz and burst into tears.
“Okay, okay. Diana, you’ve been waiting a long time, right? Sorry I’m late. ah! “Is Aaron in good health too?”
Heinz patted Diana in his arms and stroked the head of Aaron who came next to him.
‘I smell different…me?’
Diana, who was crying and burying her head in Heinz’s arms, felt a subtle sense of strangeness in her sense of smell, but as she continued to sniff, she soon realized it.
‘No, it’s definitely you.’
Diana, who can smell spirits, was convinced that Heinz II was the same person as her previous uncle, so she turned off her nerves.
The smell that permeates your body can change due to various events, but the scent that you feel from your very existence remains the same.
“Why are you so late? “What happened?”
Diana, who had finally stopped crying, asked in a low voice.
“Well, it’s a bit awkward to talk about here. ah! Would you like to go eat something delicious first?”
Heinz looked at the bread Aaron was holding and said with a grin.
Because Mt. Geumgang was also an after-dinner sight.
***
I headed to a restaurant downtown with siblings Diana and Aaron.
“I gave it to you to use.”
“no! “Because you left me in your care for a while!”
Diana spoke firmly as she handed over the belongings she had left behind before the fight with the vampire.
“Okay, whatever. You can buy something expensive with this. “Let’s go in!”
I had an early dinner with my siblings and brought them to the accommodation where I was staying.
Because other places were inappropriate to talk about.
‘You can’t expect soundproofing in a building like this, so we’ll have to talk quietly here too.’
Still, it’s probably better than other places.
I roughly told him that I killed the vampire who had instigated Aaron’s kidnapping, escaped the building, set it on fire, and hid.
Unlike Aaron, who looked at her with sparkling eyes the entire time she spoke, Diana could not hide her worry.
“Man, I really killed a vampire. Will it be okay?”
“It doesn’t seem like there’s a big problem right now, but we’ll have to find a way to leave the city together soon.”
“Can I… leave the city? You can just leave alone. We’re okay. “We have been living well together until now.”
Diana bows her head and answers.
It may have been out of my mind, but there was a resignation in that voice that there was nothing I could do about it.
“Well, if I find a way, won’t it come out? It doesn’t even make sense to block everyone in the first place. And you don’t have to worry, I have everything in mind.”
Having faith, I smiled softly and reassured Diana.
Now that the urgent fire has been extinguished, you can stay for a few days and wait for the transfer team’s cooldown before leaving the city to receive help from Hans.
‘Hide Hans around and when they come for him, sneak away without them knowing!’
“It’s already late. Let’s go now. “I will walk you home.”
I wanted to keep him with me until I left, but that would raise suspicion for no reason.
I just have to wait 10 days, but I can’t take the risk.
After taking my brother and sister to their residence, I returned to the dorm alone and laid down on the bed.
‘I ended up staying longer than I expected. Still, I have to make sure I finish what I started.’
I roughly planned my future, closed my eyes, and went to sleep.
How long has it been since I fell asleep like that?
“Oops!”
I gasped at the pressure I felt in my throat and opened my eyes.
“Hmm, that’s strange. I thought this guy was the most likely. “Did I guess wrong?”
A pale, handsome vampire, reflected in the moonlight streaming in from outside the window, was holding my neck.
“There are clear traces heading in this direction in the forest, and at the same time, one of the city’s vampires was killed.”
Even though I was simply grabbed by the neck, my body was so weak that I couldn’t even resist.
“And at the same time, there was an outsider who entered the city and stayed under the jurisdiction of the murdered vampire. In addition, suspicious circumstances were discovered that indicate his recent whereabouts are unclear.”
The vampire sniffed as he examined me, then frowned.
“But this guy has no trace of his kin, let alone the energy of dark magic. Was it all just a coincidence?”
As the vampire muttered to himself, I realized that everything that had happened so far had been discovered.
How did you know, everything from Hans to the next steps.
And I realized it when I saw the eyes looking at me as if observing.
‘This guy is looking at me right now!’
As he said, he is not sure so he is just guessing.
I controlled my mind using “Mind Herb” and “Mysterious Index” with all my might.
‘I don’t know what the author is talking about! I was just embarrassed because I was suddenly attacked while I was sleeping. I’m just an ordinary adventurer who happened to stop by this city!’
The vampire looked into my eyes for a moment, then took a lick and looked away.
“I guess I guessed wrong. “I don’t know.”
Fortunately, my doubts seemed to have disappeared as to whether my desperate look had worked.
‘Damn, I saw those who rule the city so easily!’
Up until now, I was lucky and it seemed like everything was going well, but in the end, I was caught in the end.
And I knew the moment I grabbed him by the neck that it was impossible to fight back.
‘It’s much stronger than the guy I killed in Barkolac! There is no choice but to somehow resolve the misunderstanding and move on.’
But to make an excuse, I couldn’t utter a single word because of the grip on my throat.
And the vampire didn’t seem to have any intention of letting go in the first place.
“Hmm… Still, it looks like there’s something there. “At this time, the remaining blood in this jurisdiction has been reduced by one, and this guy looks quite healthy.”
He looked at me as if he were criticizing me, then turned my frozen body around and brought his sharp fangs to my neck.
“Let’s listen to the story slowly later. I’m more comfortable that way too. “Because you won’t be able to lie.”
Phew—!
And along with the second feeling of blood being sucked out, I knew something was flowing in.
‘Why are things happening like this again!’
《The species value of the object has been changed to ‘Vampire’. Acquire the special skill 「Blood Clan (Remaining Blood)」》 《
The individual’s recovery has exceeded its limit. The skill 「Super Recovery」 evolves into 「Regeneration」》
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