My Alter Ego’s Path to Greatness Chapter 506

Divine Power (2)

Time passed quickly.

Heinz II spent his busy days not leaving work to his subordinates, but rather seeking out and doing what he could do himself.

And the result of such diligent movement…

《Achievement Accomplished! You have succeeded in uniting the vampires that split from one root and were at odds with each other.》

《You have acquired control of most of the vampires in the Nocturna dimension. As a reward, the special ability “Monarch’s Authority” is upgraded to “Ruler’s Authority.”》

《You have achieved an achievement and made a great impact on the world. Karma increases additionally.》

Finally, just like in Outerica, we were able to bring most of the vampires of Nocturna under our control.

Results that came much sooner than expected.

This was all thanks to the nine super-level clan lords who were proactive and not lazy.

“Great job. Everyone worked hard.”

“Don’t worry. I simply followed the Lord’s orders with all my heart.”

“I just did what I had to do.”

“Give me the order whenever you want. Even if this whole body of mine is turned to dust, I will definitely carry out your command.”

Kings and queens bowed their heads one after another and made flattering remarks to Heinz’s satisfying speech.

It’s as if they’re competing for loyalty in order to somehow catch his eye.

‘As expected, those with thick hair need to be whipped every now and then to do their job well.’

In addition to corporal punishment, it would have been the icing on the cake if those with good performance had been rewarded.

Heins nodded in satisfaction as he looked down at his subordinates who had become noticeably more obedient than when he first brought them under his command.

‘While working on this project, 「The Power of the Monarch」 was of great help. Since this was a project being carried out on a global scale, it was inevitable that there would be parts that were missed here and there.’

“The Monarch’s Power” is a special privilege that Heinz II received when he became the top vampire of Outerica.

It was the ability to grasp the location and general information of the subordinates under one’s command, as well as to issue simple commands remotely.

It was a useful perk that was not used very dramatically, but was consistently used in small ways…

‘This time it’s been strengthened even further. Well, the achievement of becoming a vampire was similar to the achievement I had previously obtained.’

The special privilege I got this time, “Ruler’s Power,” was an upgraded version of “Monarch’s Power.”

Heinz slowly stroked his chin as he looked at the planet Nocturnia, shaped like a globe, floating before his eyes.

‘Looking at it this way, it really does look like a game.’

Like a map showing the territory of a real-time strategy simulation, it was possible to freely zoom in and out, and also issue individual commands to individuals or units displayed on the screen.

As if God were looking down on the creatures of the earth.

‘Once I’ve gained the ability, I should try using it myself first.’

The moment he made up his mind, he thought of someone.

The planetary map that had been floating before my eyes rapidly expanded to illuminate the head of a person.

Like a minimap in a game, it clearly shows the surrounding scenery.

The being on the screen flinched, then straightened up and bowed its head politely.

And then he started to walk calmly and busily towards somewhere.

After a short while had passed.

dripping-

With a careful knock on the door.

Someone’s voice echoed softly.

“Lord, I have brought what you commanded.”

Luke Bernaud, who was handling various chores at a distance.

Heinz let out a small exclamation at his actions, which were exactly as he had wanted them to be, as if he had received telepathy, even though he had not given any specific orders.

‘It’s more intuitive and efficient. If you use this well…’

There is no need to say how important the chain of command is in governing a group.

But, this can be used at the unit and regional level as well.

In fact, he was practically the pinnacle of chain of command ability.

‘And this. It doesn’t end there.’

Is it because it possesses divinity?

He closed his eyes tightly, feeling a vague sense of awkwardness from the connection through the privilege.

I already knew what this feeling was.

Because I have dealt with divine power countless times through Heinrich.

‘If we use this passage, we can grant divine powers much more efficiently.’

Compared to other gods, he was still like a newborn baby, having just attained divinity.

While it may have been easy for other gods to grant divine powers to their followers, it was never that easy for him.

‘So, I started making various preparations, starting with the production of an item that could serve as a medium···.’

With the help of this special feature, the time required could be shortened significantly.

There was a world of difference between relying solely on an abstract sense of belief and seeing something with your own eyes.

‘Now that it’s come to this, there’s no need to delay any longer. Then let’s get started right away.’

Heinz smiled faintly as he bit the vampires under his command.

While looking at his precious friend, Kang Tae-san, who is now the only apostle in Nocturnia, reflected in one side of “The Power of the Ruler”.

***

Kang Tae-san blinked his eyes in confusion.

“What is this?”

Heinz, who had broken into the dormitory without anyone noticing, just like before, took a large backpack and a pendant.

“It’s a star sign.”

“A star sign?”

“It’s a symbol of religion. But since it’s a new religion, you can’t just ask people to believe without anything, right? It would be easier to spread the word if there was some kind of medium.”

“···That’s true. That’s why I was a little troubled. Actually, I don’t know anything about Seonghyeon except that the power was given to me by that bastard.”

Kang Tae-san looked down at the pendant in his hand.

A sophisticated metal craft with a shape that appears to resemble the letter H.

At first glance, it was a masterpiece among masterpieces, with each stroke and each curve exuding a strange artistic sensibility.

‘I never thought I could feel this much about an accessory.’

Kang Tae-san, who was staring at it as if possessed, closed his eyes tightly and then opened them.

As he calmed his mind and looked at the pendant again, he immediately realized what had been the alluring charm from a moment ago.

‘This thing has divine power, right? Just like my Black Star.’

To put it simply, it was an object that was no different from a sacred relic.

He absentmindedly fiddled with his star sign, then glanced at his large backpack before looking back at Phantom with a surprised expression.

“Surely not, all of this is inside···!”

“No way. There’s no way something like that could be made that easily. The things inside are enlarged versions of the Holy Symbol. They’re structures made to be installed in facilities.”

“iced coffee.”

Kang Tae-san shut his mouth with an embarrassed expression at Heinz’s indifferent answer.

No matter how great Howard was, there were limits to his ability to mass produce.

The Holy Symbol, which was simply a possession of the divine spirit, was much easier to produce than the Black Star pistol, but it was not enough to be produced haphazardly and supplied to all the new believers of Nocturnia.

‘That’s why the chosen method is the structure of a religious facility. Since we can’t pay attention to each and every individual, we designate a specific place and exert influence on the believers gathered there.’

For example, he said that the large structure was nothing more than an antenna that helped connect him with his followers.

The holy symbols to be distributed to each believer can easily be mass-produced with the technology of this world.

All that remained was to use the “Power of the Ruler” to select the believers with strong faith among those detected by the antenna and grant them divine powers.

“······.”

Unlike Heinz, who was satisfied with his future plans.

Kang Tae-san, who had been quiet since a while ago, was just fiddling with his star sign.

With an expression that seemed extremely complicated.

“How on earth does Seonghyeon have this ability?”

A voice that seemed to have popped out unconsciously came out of my mouth, somewhat absentminded.

And he, who was startled and startled alone, soon shut his mouth tightly.

Kang Tae-san was not a fool.

At first, I thought it was because of the term unique skill, but what has been shown so far has long since gone beyond the level where such a term can be used.

As a government investigator, he had some acquaintance with the priests of the Pantheon, and had a solid understanding of the power they used, known as divine power.

From his perspective.

The power that his childhood friend Han Seong-hyeon had given him was undoubtedly the divine power, the true power of God.

‘Was that kid a priest? This divine power was transferred to me as a unique skill so that I could use the power he had on his behalf… No, it’s called the power of a god, but is that really possible? Ah! I really don’t know!’

Kang Tae-san, whose mind was complicated for no reason, let out a deep sigh while messing up his hair.

The symbol in his hand, shining in the light, felt like it was teasing him for no reason.

“well.”

At that moment, Heinz, who had been quietly watching him in agony, opened his mouth.

But he couldn’t continue speaking right away.

Just thought about it for a moment—

“If you’re really curious, go back and ask yourself.”

—They only give ambiguous answers that are neither here nor there.

He couldn’t answer right away, as he was now wearing the shell of Heinz II.

“Well, I guess so.”

But that alone was enough for Kang Tae-san.

He quickly recovered as if he had never been in such a serious condition, and spoke cheerfully, clenching his fist.

“Then it’s important to return alive! After gaining strength that even that guy can’t defeat!”

Although he briefly revealed his inner thoughts because his mind was momentarily complicated, his iron-man-like mental strength was not disturbed by such worries.

In addition, his trust in Han Seong-hyeon is a whopping 94%.

It may not be as fanatic as Diana, but it was by no means a low figure.

“Well, isn’t the problem of survival already solved? Surely you wouldn’t kill me, Seonghyeon’s best friend?”

Kang Tae-san, who had completely recovered his color, smiled brightly and said.

He also had a sufficient understanding of the current situation through information he had gathered here and there.

The fact that in the midst of the upheaval currently sweeping the world, there is a being right before our eyes, a phantom of Earth.

As long as he’s watching over me, at least I won’t be attacked by vampires.

“······.”

Heinz didn’t answer.

I just stare at him with my usual cold face.

“···Huh? What is this reaction? This makes me a little uneasy. Hahaha, just kidding, just kidding! You know? There’s no way you’d kill me now···.”

“Well, I’ll decide what to do with you after seeing what happens next.”

“······!”

His hastily continued speech was immediately cut off by cold words that followed.

Of course, from his point of view, it was just a light prank on his friend.

There’s just one problem.

The only thing that makes it seem like it’s not a joke at all is the cold face of Heinz II, which is set as default.

“Hey, if you’re joking, wouldn’t it be better if you did it with a little laugh? When you say it like that, it makes it sound like you’re serious? Hahaha!”

Kang Tae-san swallowed his saliva without realizing it and started whining again.

Heinz tilted his head slightly at those words, one corner of his mouth raised.

“Is that so?”

“······.”

A cold laughter that sends shivers down your spine just by looking at it.

It was a smile that was better than not giving one at all.

***

Immediately after delivering the necessary missionary supplies to Kang Tae-san.

Heinz came out and just walked down the street and looked around.

The city was filled with devices to detect vampires, but this was no problem for him, who could even enter and exit SOD headquarters at will.

‘Is it because it’s near headquarters? It’s more peaceful than I thought.’

He looked around slowly.

Coming across a street that felt similar to Earth but a few generations behind, I was able to get a clearer idea of ​​the level of civilization in this world.

‘When I just looked at things like weapons and Slayer equipment, I thought this was some kind of over-technology.’

A world where anti-vampire technology has been developed to the extreme for survival.

That was the Nocturna dimension right here.

‘···But that guy, he seemed to have a lot of worries.’

As Heinz was enjoying a short walk, the image of his close friend suddenly appeared in his mind.

Although he put on a bright front, he couldn’t fool his own eyes that had been with him for over ten years.

‘For humans, vampires are their natural enemies. And those who side with the Slayer must have been greatly influenced by that.’

For vampires, sucking blood was something they had no choice but to do, but from a human perspective, it was impossible to just accept it.

In SOD, which was filled with people who hated vampires, it was not strange to feel guilty about having secret meetings with vampires and trying to deceive everyone.

Besides, didn’t he already guess that Heinz had taken over the vampires of Nocturnia and was at the top of it?

‘Because he’s an upright guy.’

The overly bright attitude that was reflected in him was also probably an unconscious expression to hide such feelings.

Even though I was not in a position to choose the means and methods right now, I couldn’t help but feel worried when I saw my friend suffering.

“hmm?”

While I was walking down the street with my mind wandering like that.

Heinz suddenly felt a sense of unfamiliarity and stopped in his tracks.

Then, guided by instinct, I turned my head and looked in the direction where the street vendors were concentrated.

‘That guy···.’

His brow furrowed as he noticed someone at the center of it all.

Small body, short white hair, and blue eyes like a lake.

There, at first glance, was a pretty boy in his early teens who looked like he was from a wealthy family, holding a variety of food in his arms and stuffing it into his mouth in a hurry.

‘No, it’s not a child. Is it a transcendent being?’

Even if you say you aren’t interested in the energy around you, it’s like that.

I never thought I’d be conscious of it until it was this far away.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that he was of a peerless level even among the transcendent beings of this world.

Including the King and Queen on the vampire side.

‘Wait a minute, now that I think about it, I think I’ve heard of it before. Definitely among the transcendent beings of humanity···.’

That moment.

The boy’s body, which had been diligently chewing and sucking food, stopped.

And then the sparkling blue eyes like jewels slowly began to move.

I headed straight for Heinz.

How much time has passed like that?

Boom— thud thud—

The food that had been held in the boy’s arms, frozen hard, fell to the floor.