My Alter Ego’s Path to Greatness - Chapter 204

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Beoncheonhoeju (1)

‘He’s an unusual guy.’

That was Hans’ first impression upon meeting his opponent.

As he fully inherited the ‘Immortal King’ and surpassed the limits of his class, his sensing ability expanded to a truly transcendent level.

Now, with just a simple sense of energy, it was possible to cover the entire city of Seoul, and if one focused on a specific target, one could understand not only its level but also its tendencies and abilities to some extent.

A feeling of looking down from a slightly higher place than others.

That was the biggest change in perspective according to rank.

‘But the author…’

I don’t know.

‘I think this is the first time I’ve felt this way with Hans.’

That ‘unknown’ was all Hans could know.

[What? You.]

However, if you are a big man, you must not lose your composure no matter what situation you face.

Although he reacted calmly, he used his energy to analyze the situation he was in in an instant.

‘The dimensions were separated and the coordinates were distorted. It is impossible to move outside the space. Likewise, you cannot come in from the outside.’

In fact, there were quite a few responses he could make when faced with difficulties during his activities on Earth.

Things like additional reinforcement of avatars using “Hero’s Footsteps” or invasion of the main body transformed into Hans using “Object Projection”.

but-.

“It looks quite busy. “Have you finished assessing the situation now?”

An unidentified man who asks questions in a friendly tone, as if talking to a friend.

As he said, no other method could be used in this space.

The Immortal Castle, the home of Outerica, and the closed world used by Japan’s Buncheonhoe executives were also high-level techniques in their own way…

‘This is on a different level from those. ‘You can artificially create a space like this?’

The ‘dimension’ that literally existed was different.

Even though it was a unique skill, I couldn’t even figure out how it worked, so what more can I say?

I wondered what it would be like if I used the ‘Otherworld Transmission’ that allows me to cross dimensions, but for now, the priority was to properly understand the opponent.

Because it was foolish to reveal one’s own hand without knowing much about the enemy yet.

[This is really annoying. Is it also Buncheonhoe? I never get tired of it and come back again and again. It seems that just being smashed back then wasn’t enough.]

First, let’s start by gathering information.

He gradually gained momentum by provoking his opponent.

Gooooooo—

The black energy that emanated from Hans’ body engulfed all directions like smoke.

At the same time, the brightness of the world went down a few levels and frost began to form due to the sudden drop in temperature.

The dark magic constantly produced from the immortal heart, as well as the abyss that was its source, was released and ate away at the surrounding space.

“Hmm.”

The man frowned and took a step back as if he was wary, as if the energy was threatening to the other person as well.

There was still a certain composure in his attitude.

“That heart… is it a medium that helps us directly use the death of the world? The stability doesn’t look that good. “It’s not a method that just anyone can use.”

“Oooh! Hoeju That’s not important right now! If that problem were solved, it would be a very efficient energy source! “It’s a different experience than when I first encountered Calicas’ technology!”

At that time, a third person’s voice was suddenly heard.

Hans’ eyes turned to the man’s side at that fussy intervention.

“New concepts and principles! Isn’t that innovation the driving force that develops the world? As expected, mysteries vary depending on the dimension. Hoeju, please let me research that quickly! “What kind of knowledge will that gift me?”

When he appeared there, a scraggly middle-aged Westerner was drooling, his eyes shining with madness turned towards him.

Unlike the guy who first appeared, his body was trembling slightly as if he could not completely overcome the aura of fear radiating from Hans… but

his eyes were already completely consumed with desire for something to the point that he could ignore such a physical reaction.

‘This is another unique reaction. What on earth are you doing? Or rather, Hoeju?’

Needless to say, in this situation, it was obvious who the leader was.

[Right. Are you the head of the Buncheonhoe?]

At that question, a mysterious man appeared… No, a vague smile appeared on the face of the Beoncheonhoe leader.

“Yes, I am the owner of the Buncheonhoe. “Hahoetal, you are the one who ordered everything that interfered with everything.”

[Hoo? That’s so sad. But what to do with this? That disruption will continue in the future. Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk-

.”

Despite Hans’s shameless words, Hoeju just nodded in a casual manner.

But right after that short answer.

Creepy –

Hans suddenly sensed a thought intruding into his territory and immediately instinctively pulled his body backwards.

Quad deuk!

At the same time, a bloody sound echoed in all directions.

The place he was just a moment ago.

The space had been completely crushed, as if crumpled by the hand of an invisible giant.

“As expected, it’s enough to react to this. “It might be a little troublesome to catch it.”

[Hehe— You have a very impatient personality. Of course, I also prefer violence to dialogue!]

Ji-ing— Ji-ing! Jiing—!

Dozens of black magic circles instantly developed around Hans.

Although most of this space was already under the opponent’s control, he was able to project a similar level of force as usual in the area affected by the abyss.

“Then let’s take a look at your skills.”

And at the same time as Hoeju lightly extends his hand towards him.

The ‘world’ surrounding Hans began baring its teeth at him.

Rumbling—!

As if trying to eliminate pathogens that have entered his body, his territory is eroded and the space collapses repeatedly.

In response, the dark magic filled with the abyss spread out in all directions, and the sound of the space being distorted upon colliding with it shook the heavens and earth.

‘…It’s tricky. It’s not just about manipulating space. It’s like fighting a world.’

Although they appear to be equal right now, this is the opponent’s home ground in the first place.

Since it was impossible to know which masterpiece would be left and how long, it was not a very good situation to be fighting head-on like this.

Looking at his attitude, it didn’t seem like he was giving his all.

“Is this really the death of the world? “It’s definitely a troublesome force.”

“Woohohoho—! That’s amazing! But you’re not taking out the undead? Bone Dragon! Show me the Bone Dragon! “If there are other undead, that too!”

No matter how you look at it, doesn’t that relaxed attitude seem to be hiding something of a secret?

Neither Hoeju himself nor the maniac next to him seemed to have any intention of losing.

‘Hmm, what should I do? After all, it would be better to make a life-or-death decision right here…’

But the lack of a sense of crisis was the same here.

‘Okay, right now, it would be best to eat up as much of the guy’s money as possible and lose weight accordingly. Let’s also save the undead for now.’

Just meeting Beoncheonhoeju in person, whom I had only heard about, was a great harvest.

Since Hans’ abilities were already well known, it would be the icing on the cake if we could get along with him appropriately and see what secret he was hiding.

‘The operational retreat after the search war is not lost yet!’

Because he had an all-purpose escape technique called ‘Cancellation of Summoning’ that was effective in any situation.

***

Fabrics with complex mandala patterns were set up like a maze throughout the large room.

There are numerous candles that light up the dark interior due to lack of lighting, as well as ceremonial objects made of various precious metals decorated here and there.

Phew—

thick smoke rising from the center of that gloomy yet exotic space.

“Report.”

At the same time, a woman’s languid voice rang quietly.

“Yes, Oracle. First of all, the situation in Africa is very favorable. The encroachment of major countries such as Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa is also in its final stages…”

Afterwards, reports continued for a while from a subordinate draped all over in black cloth.

Starting from Africa, through cruising in South America, to weak classics in North America and Europe.

Sigh –

Even as the story was going on, the brown-skinned woman sitting on the sofa in the center was busy enjoying a leisurely hookah, not even listening.

“…And they say the situation in East Asia is still not that good. In addition to the total retreat from Korea, Japan has recently suffered a major blow…”

“Japan.”

Then, when something about an area she had recently been interested in came up, she interrupted her subordinate and muttered softly.

“Hoeju… have you gone to Japan?”

“That’s right. Accompanied by the doctor and the ruler, he personally came to catch the returnee named Hahoetal.”

“…Hahoe mask.”

With those words, she gently closed her eyes, and the drop-shaped red jewel on her forehead caught the flickering light of the candle and shed a beautiful glow.

“Tsk, Korea must have been proceeding with extreme caution. “I guess that wasn’t enough.”

Soon she opened her eyes, complained quietly, and put the pipe in her mouth again.

Although it was actively working in China and Japan, expansion in neighboring Korea was quite slow, and this was a policy that had been reflected by Oracle for a long time.

But even though I was paying a lot of attention, things ended up going wrong…

‘Doctor, my head already hurts thinking about that person making such a fuss.’

Also, the existence of Hahoe Mask was the same.

No matter how great a being is and has surpassed limitations, he or she cannot easily escape her insight as long as they are in the same world.

He was so easily able to escape her gaze and burst into big trouble.

‘No matter what measures were taken, its existence has not been properly confirmed. … Well, if he’s going to make things this bad, he must have some kind of ace up his sleeve.’

It is literally an entity full of uncertain elements from start to finish.

It was the type she was most reluctant to face.

Normally, I would have chosen to take more time and watch until I had a clear understanding of the opponent, but…

‘…since Hoeju stepped forward himself this time, there would be no need to go that far.’

The Oracle slowly exhaled smoke as he listened to his subordinate’s subsequent report.

However, thoughts about Hoeju and Hahoetal continued to linger in his mind.

Although he cannot actively take action due to various restrictions right now, there is virtually no one on earth who can go against his will.

Unless God directly descends into this world.

‘I’m curious. What abilities does Hahoetal have?’

That’s right—.

Hoeju has already brought destruction to several dimensions.

Because it was a monster devouring the world itself.

***

The black flash that had been extending in a straight line bends in the refracted space.

I had nowhere to go in a space cut off by a terrible curse that covered all directions.

The flames of hell that burn even the soul were sucked into the broken space and disappeared.

And finally.

Quad deuk!

The sound of bones crunching mingled with the chaotic noise of battle.

“What a shame. I was definitely going to end this with this. “Are you still hiding your reserves?”

Beoncheonhoeju twisted the corner of his mouth as if he was regretful.

In one of his hands, he was holding Hans’ left arm, which had already been shattered and reduced to black ash.

‘…It’s difficult.’

Hans repeatedly squeezed and unfolded his newly sprouted left arm and slightly tilted his skull.

I was so off guard, thinking that it was just a prelude to information, that I almost exposed my heart to the guy’s attack.

‘This attack doesn’t work properly, but its space erosion is very cost-effective. At least in this space, energy efficiency is no match.’

No matter how close his magic power was to infinite, if there was such a difference in operation, the gap was bound to widen.

This will be a big obstacle in a proper battle later on.

‘But that doesn’t mean there’s no income.’

Hans raised his magic power again and looked at the opponent he was facing, Hoeju.

[Yes, I was expecting it. After all, you weren’t a pure human either.]

“You should consider it an honor. Because it’s not something you see very often. “I think I’ll be less tired this way than if I just take more time.”

Flap—

A brilliant sunset glow emanating from its body accompanied the solemn voice, covering the son-in-law.

As a result, the abyss surrounding Hans melted, and holes began to open in the defenses built to prevent spatial erosion.

‘Pfft!’

Quack!

Even though I quickly left the spot, my right ankle was blown off this time.

It was a linked attack that had taken his left arm a moment ago, and the energy Hans was handling was dark magic and the power located at the pinnacle of the abyss.

It was divine power.

‘Why, the compatibility is the worst. But it seems like that guy has no limitations on his power?’

All returnees who use divine power will have their power weakened on Earth.

This was something that could not be helped due to the mechanism of power, and was something that he had personally experienced through Heinrich.

Of course, Hans’ Abyss was also a similar case.

‘…Maybe it has something to do with that appearance?’

Fluttering—

at the same time as I thought so.

With the harsh sound of flapping wings, the reddish glow of the sunset covered the entire area again.

A powerful sacred power whose output far surpasses that used by Saint Heinrich in Outerica.

“I’m tired, so let’s finish quickly.”

A halo shining from the back of its head, and extending from its back to both sides… a pair of huge wings over 3 meters long.

The leader of the Beoncheonhoe meeting.

‘The head of an evil organization is an angel…what a case!’

No matter where or how you looked, he was an angel himself.