My Alter Ego’s Path to Greatness - Chapter 4

Avatar (3)

I also gained a new skill.

This time, it seemed to be a sub-skill related to a unique skill.

And when I checked the information, I finally found out that I had the ability I wanted.

The avatar was like another body of mine.

Of course, having two bodies has many advantages, but there are also some negatives.

Having to pay twice as much for food was only a minor problem.

‘It is fatal that we have no choice but to accept the avatar’s senses and the resulting emotions without filtering.’

Ignoring the senses by using the avatar’s dormant state was only possible in situations where there was little external stimulation, and was not an absolute ability.

‘For example… death.’

Or, when you receive a fatal injury, there is no way you can ignore the intense emotions and sensations.

Of course, it may be okay because it is an avatar that can be reverse summoned in times of danger.

Because I believed that too and tried to send the avatar to another world instead.

‘But the thing about a crisis is that you don’t know when or how it will come. You could die in a moment of inattention, or you could get fatally injured in a completely unexpected situation.’

Or even if I don’t experience it myself, if someone in front of me suddenly dies, I, who have a weaker psyche than the average modern person, will inevitably suffer a huge mental shock.

In that respect, the skills I gained this time were very useful.

Through the Hub repeater, it has become possible to filter and select all stimuli and emotions through the avatar.

This meant that not only did he overcome dimension sickness, but he also became immune to all mental contamination, including death.

You can control your avatar like playing a game and go anywhere and do anything.

“And in a warm and comfortable corner of the room!”

《The potential of the avatar increases. Growth is further accelerating.》

The next phrase that came to mind as if it didn’t end there.

This meant that additional corrections were given to the avatar’s growth.

‘I think the avatar would have been in the same condition as the original me, but if things end up like this…’

Doesn’t this mean that I will become better and more talented than the original me?

‘Well, the avatar will do all the dangerous work anyway, so it would be good to become stronger. ‘It’s good, but…’

He looked shaken by the subtle emotions surging in him.

A body worse than an alter ego.

‘no! It’s okay because I’m a brain. Because there is no need for a commander to be stronger than his subordinates. That’s done now, let’s see how much karma is left.’

『Unique Skill Enhancement (500000)』

『Karma Possessed – 900213』

The large amount of karma has been reduced by more than half.

Considering the increase in consumption karma, this reinforcement will be the last.

I knew it was greed, but I lost my appetite out of a sense of regret.

After thinking for a moment, I finally chose ‘Strengthen Unique Skills’.

I didn’t hesitate because it was definitely more efficient than raising other abilities.

『Unique skill enhancement (600000)』

『Karma – 400213』

《Unique skill grows and potential blooms. Every avatar learns one random skill.》

The final reinforcement did not disappoint my expectations either.

Avatar’s skill awakening.

In fact, there was no fighting ability, and it was literally like rain in a drought.

‘Of course, it may not be as good as the unique skills given at the time of first awakening, but right now, even a minor skill is disappointing.’

And that wasn’t the only change.

I became three!

We took turns looking at each other.

By reinforcing it several times, my multitasking ability and mental ability steadily became stronger, and with the help of the “Mind Herb,” I didn’t feel any confusion at all.

‘But the number of avatars will continue to increase in the future, so it may become confusing later on. There has to be a way to distinguish them….’

To put it simply, it was a naming process.

“Because we can’t ever call Avatar 1 and Avatar 2.”

“I’m not really confident in naming things.”

“The name… It’s the name…”

After rubbing my head against the clones and groaning for a while, I soon sighed and shook my head.

Even though they have three heads, they all have the same sense, so it wasn’t much help in naming them.

“Hans… Let’s call him ‘Hans.’ It’s easy to sing and the tone isn’t bad. huh.”

I pointed to the first avatar I had summoned and gave it the name that came to mind.

What was unexpected was right after that.

Jiying—

“Huh? “Suddenly…”

A faint sound passed through my mind.

There was no pain or strangeness, but I instinctively felt that something had changed.

〈Individual Information〉

-Individual name: Hans

-Common characteristics: 「Mind Herb」 「Super recovery」

-Individual characteristics: 「Magic affinity」

-Special information: Han Seong-hyun’s first avatar.

“…I didn’t expect this.”

As my 「Avatar」 skill grew, the information about ‘Hans’ was engraved in my mind.

If you evolve by 1 when you use karma, will this growth be 0.1 or not?

It was very minimal compared to when I went through the Karma store.

‘Actually, this is probably the normal way to develop abilities.’

The growth of abilities occurs in the direction desired by the user.

This time, giving a name to the avatar seemed to be the condition.

‘But the avatar has a status window that I don’t have.’

Unless you have a unique skill to view the original information, a separate status window is not displayed.

The information window that was created this time is probably a result of the growth of “Avatar” to make it easier to manage objects belonging to me.

‘Seeing it written like that makes me think I should have given it a cooler name. I’ll have to think more carefully about the next guy’s name. However, it is said to be “magic-friendly.”

A skill that helps you easily feel magical power and handle it better.

It will help with growth, but combat power cannot be expected right away.

Even the second avatar’s skill was “Strongness,” which increases the durability of the body.

“I feel like I got screwed… but there’s nothing I can do about it. Now, finally…”

There is something that must be done.

I definitely had to check it out.

***

“Whoa… Whoa….”

I was taking a deep breath in front of the front door, holding a trash bag in one hand.

Until now, even disposing of a single trash bag was a struggle.

Because I had to look at the floor and get back quickly in the early morning when no one was watching.

I barely got out with a trembling body and steps that made me feel like I was going to collapse. When I came back, I had to lie down in a cold sweat and suffer for a while.

Now it was time to experiment with “Mind Herb.”

I had checked it several times and my ability told me that there would be no problem, but I couldn’t help but feel nervous as I was going out in broad daylight.

‘Now, let’s really go!’

Immediately, I took a deep breath, grabbed the handle, and opened the door wide.

The moment I walked out the door, my reflexively trembling body gradually calmed down.

I walked through the hallway and down the stairs, breathing the outside air.

I no longer felt the desire to run away, which had been bothering me every time I came out.

I calmly walked outside in the sunlight and went to the garbage collection site to separate the garbage.

After finishing separating the trash, I looked around.

Cigarette butts on the floor of the collection station, ladies chatting across the street, and the sound of children’s laughter coming from the playground in the distance.

As I close my eyes and take a deep breath, the smell of garbage fills my nostrils.

“Student, what are you doing here? “Don’t block the road, get out of the way, and throw away the trash.”

“Oh, I’m sorry.”

I bowed my head shyly and slowly walked home and looked around again.

My heart swelled as I saw the scenery around my house for the first time in a very long time.

And I watched it like watching a movie at home.

It was definitely me who was out there.

Moving your body, thinking, and speaking are all done by yourself.

However, I didn’t feel as scared as usual, nor did I tremble or break into a cold sweat.

It was also possible to have a normal conversation.

All kinds of emotions, including fear and confusion.

All the stimulation I felt through the avatar seemed to have gone through a filter and had no effect on me.

Bibibbibik—

With the sound of the front door opening, Hans came in and calmly washed his hands in the bathroom before approaching.

Verification is over.

「Mind Hub」 fully met my expectations and now I can do anything.

‘Now I will be able to go to another world.’

And if you get used to being outside like this, someday you will be able to go outside with your own body.

***

I spent a few days preparing before heading to another world.

As much as it was risky, there was a lot to be gained, and since my body’s safety was guaranteed, there was no reason not to go any further.

Aside from my personal desire to get out of my room and travel to another world, it also made faster growth possible.

Aside from the benefits from the time difference, there are also additional growth corrections given to those who awaken in this world.

Considering my avatar’s growth acceleration perks, I would be able to become stronger at a much faster rate.

‘In today’s chaotic society, power is everything.’

I clenched my trembling hands, trying hard to suppress the memories of ‘that day’ that came to mind.

…I never wanted to feel that helpless despair again.

While training in preparation for this new world, I was able to truly feel the true value of “super recovery.”

Even if it was too much, the effect was maximized because I recovered completely after just a short rest, so I rolled my body without rest.

It was a bit disappointing that the effects of the avatar’s training only applied to the object and did not affect the main body.

This is an unavoidable problem since it is like a separate body from the moment it is created.

‘Well, since the only ones going to this world are avatars, it doesn’t matter. Growth acceleration is also applied. Additionally, it seems like the status enhancement effects from the Karma Shop are shared when the avatar is resummoned.’

Unlike me, who has limited home training, I was able to go outside with my avatar, so I was able to exercise more efficiently.

Because of my transcendental resilience, to avoid unnecessary attention, I used the empty gym in my complex to overwork my body, and when I felt like I was feeling better after a while, I went outside and ran a long distance to build up my stamina.

The pain that comes from extreme training can be filtered out through the “Mind Herb,” so even hard exercise is nothing more than tedious repetitive work.

Of course, the main body was at home browsing the internet and giggling, so it wasn’t really boring.

Because there was anxiety about sending out two avatars with the same face at the same time, Hans, who was scheduled to be sent to another world, was trained intensively, and the other avatars were engaged in home training and leisure activities.

“oh-! “Already cleared the stage boss!”

“Okay, keep going!”

In the middle of a two-player game with fantastic chemistry, the front door opened and a sweaty Hans came in and headed to the bathroom.

When I saw the guy who returned from extreme penance, I felt a little strange because it seemed like he was doing something bad.

‘It’s a bit uncomfortable, but that doesn’t mean I feel sorry for my arm because I’m only focusing on training one arm and resting my body.’

I set the table before Hans, who was washing up, came out.

It may have been a trivial problem, but it was putting a huge dent in food costs.

The three men were exercising more than ordinary people, and one of them was straining his body to the point of asceticism, so the calories burned were beyond imagination.

Thinking about losing food money brought tears to my eyes, but I decided to think of it as an investment.

As long as you bring usable items from this world through your avatar, you will make enough money.

‘It’s a matter of secretly selling, something will work out later. ‘The current avatar has the ability to be optimized for crime.’

Of course, I have no intention of making money by harming innocent people.

Haven’t I also been a victim of such people?

I will act righteously in everything I do so as not to embarrass my family.

‘That’s why there is a greater need to go to another world.’

Since he was not strong compared to other returnees, there was no good way to make money on Earth.

The only thing that came to mind right now was physical labor.

“More than that, there is nothing about the ‘Auterica Dimension’.”

“Is this the first place I’ve been to? Or maybe no one has returned yet. “Anyway, it’s a shame.”

Before I knew it, it had become a habit to organize my thoughts as if I was having a conversation with an avatar.

Because I haven’t had enough people to talk to in the meantime…

things will gradually get better as I interact with other people from now on.

And after some time.

I did a final check on the heavily armed avatar, just as I did at the beginning.

It was not the equipment I used at the time, but new items I had recently acquired.

Because I was going to another world where I didn’t know what would happen, I couldn’t bear to send the items my parents had prepared.

These were prepared for an emergency, but they probably won’t be used in the future.

“Phew… I think it’s really done now.”

Actually, I didn’t need to check this much since I could come and go at any time, but I checked several times to relieve tension.

I knew it was safe, but the thought of going to another world made me nervous.

“Then let’s really go. ‘Summon the Otherworld Transfer Jin’.”

And in front of my eyes, the transmission line I saw a while ago was created again.

***

《Transmission to the Outerica dimension has been completed.》

The process was simple.

Activated after summoning an otherworldly transmission and climbing on top as an avatar.

I was able to come to this world so easily that the tension I had just before was in vain.

When the transmission was completed and I opened my eyes, the forest scenery I had seen not long ago was in front of me.

No, strictly speaking, it should be said that it was different from back then.

The tall trees were familiar to my eyes, but I couldn’t see the surrounding scenery clearly.

“It’s night…”

I was left alone in the middle of the night forest.

It was an unavoidable problem as the passage of time was about ten times different, but I couldn’t help but feel disappointed.

I deliberately set the time when it was first transmitted, but errors must have occurred as time passed.

As soon as I start, I have to survive in a forest at night, so I’m not confident even in a bright forest.

After thinking about it for a while, I decided to make a move.

‘In general, moving carelessly through the forest at night wouldn’t be a good choice…’

Gomin took a step without hesitation for a moment.

There was a belief in enhanced physical abilities and “super recovery” upon awakening, but the lack of sense of crisis was probably the biggest cause.

Thanks to “Mind Hub,” the dimensional motion sickness that I had been worried about was okay, and the thought of being completely safe made even dangerous night hikes an exciting adventure.

When I lifted my head to look at the night sky with such a light heart, immersed in the romance of adventure in another world.

The first thing I saw was not a star, but the two glowing yellow eyes of a wild beast.

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