My Alter Ego’s Path to Greatness

The Tyrant glared at the figure holding him aloft by the neck, his face contorted in a grimace.

“Ugh…”

Being in such close proximity only amplified the oppressive presence of his attacker.

He was certain now that he had let his guard down for a split second, after breaking through the barrier.

‘Damn it…! He’s just overwhelming me with brute force!’

There was no other explanation.

He couldn't understand how he hadn't noticed the stark difference in their energy density sooner.

He gritted his teeth, struggling to maintain control of his abilities amidst the overwhelming pressure that was disrupting the flow of his power.

‘This wasn’t what I expected…!’

He hadn’t paid much attention, dismissing the request for further cooperation… but he had been slightly intrigued.

‘I didn’t expect him to be this monstrous!’

He should have accepted their offer of assistance.

No, but that would have given them too much influence within Europe…

As the Tyrant’s thoughts raced, desperately searching for a solution,

Heinz, maintaining a tight grip on his neck, finally made a decision.

‘He’s a transcendent vampire, but he doesn’t rely on blood magic. He’s more like… a superhuman with otherworldly abilities.’

He had realized it during their brief exchange.

His opponent was using most of his blood-derived power to enhance his other abilities.

And he wasn’t even using his full reserves. He was conserving a significant portion.

‘Probably for emergency regeneration. Ironic, considering he can’t regenerate fast enough in this situation.’

But that gave Heinz the confirmation he needed.

He tightened his grip, channeling his energy through his hand, and brought his fangs to the Tyrant’s neck.

“You…!”

The Tyrant’s eyes widened in alarm, but it was too late.

Even with his temporarily amplified power, subduing a transcendent being wasn’t easy.

He was reaching his limit. He had to finish this quickly.

Pierce—

His sharp fangs sank into the Tyrant’s neck, piercing his steel-like skin.

And he began to drain his blood.

Goooo—

Crackle! Crunch!

The Tyrant struggled, his body convulsing, his shadow-infused aura lashing out… but it was futile.

The blood drain had begun. It was irreversible.

‘Don’t worry, I’m not going to kill you.’

He seemed too valuable to just discard.

Heinz only needed the “high-level blood factors from other lineages” to further enhance his own bloodline.

His power had surged during the transformation, amplifying his blood control to an unprecedented level.

He could now drain a significant portion of his opponent’s blood without killing him.

“Ugh! Mad Vamp? What… Kyaaa—!”

Of course, blood draining wasn’t just about absorbing blood. It was a ritualistic act, forcibly extracting a part of the victim’s essence, significantly weakening them.

But it was still better than dying.

Even if his level dropped to that of a Fledgling, it wouldn’t be a significant loss for someone of his caliber.

‘A win-win situation.’

The Tyrant, the ruler of France’s underworld, survived.

The citizens of Paris could enjoy safer nights.

《New blood factor acquired. The individual’s presence becomes more distinct due to the influence of the special skill “Hybrid Evolution”.》

And Heinz the Second achieved his objective, securing a foothold in Europe.

A happy ending for everyone.

“My… My power…! You! What have you done…!”

Well, almost everyone.

‘It seems “Charm” isn’t very effective against someone at this level. He’ll need some… re-education.’

But that wouldn’t take long.

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While Heinz the Second was busy in Europe,

Hans, having returned to Earth, immediately resumed his activities, making up for lost time.

‘Now that the troublesome Master is away, I don’t need to hold back.’

He had learned from Yulryeongja’s fragmented memories that the Master was currently on a trip abroad.

So, Hans resumed his cleanup of Korea, then returned to Japan to finish what he had started, and even began probing China.

‘The Chinese government’s reaction is… interesting. It seems like most of their higher-ups are under Heaven’s Turn Society’s control.’

The fact that they had quickly recovered from Yulryeongja’s death was also noteworthy.

Replacing a branch manager wasn't an easy task.

It meant that China was a crucial base of operations for them.

‘But the situation isn’t bad. There seem to be quite a few factions opposing them.’

He had thought he was fighting a lone battle…

But according to Yulryeongja’s memories, there were several resistance groups operating in the shadows.

Scattered and hidden, they had been difficult to detect.

‘The Chinese government’s recent aggressive stance towards Korea is probably because of the growing anti-Heaven’s Turn Society sentiment.’

Following Alpha’s terrorist attack in Seoul,

Korea had become more openly hostile towards Heaven’s Turn Society.

Of course, there were still those trying to obstruct their efforts, presumably influenced by the Society…

‘But it’s easy enough to deal with them indirectly.’

Hans hadn’t directly targeted government officials or other high-profile figures.

That would only create unnecessary complications.

But that didn’t mean he tolerated their actions.

“Those with dirty secrets always have dirty connections.”

Whether it was hired assassins, illegal money laundering operations, or disposable pawns…

Targeting those connected to corrupt officials would inevitably lead to evidence against them.

‘And the underworld is already under my control.’

He could use the Blood Alliance to clean up the mess.

They had no choice but to either cooperate or face social ruin.

“But… there’s one thing that’s been bothering me.”

As he was feeling satisfied with the smooth progress,

A certain movement within Korea caught his attention.

He frowned, tapping his fingers against the armrest of his chair.

‘I was going to wait and see…’

Pantheon’s investigation team.

He knew that Scribe, the North America Branch Manager of Heaven’s Turn Society, was involved, so he had decided to observe their actions before taking any action.

As long as they didn’t interfere with his operations.

“They’re causing too much of a stir.”

It wasn’t difficult to gather information on their movements.

They weren't trying to hide anything.

After all, they weren't investigating criminals.

‘Their insistence on finding someone who’s deliberately avoiding them is… arrogant.’

But it was an unavoidable consequence of their diverse interests.

The problem was their methods.

‘They’re conducting a full-scale investigation of everyone who was at the hospital.’

He hadn’t intervened when they visited Kang Tae-san’s grandmother.

Even though Heinrich’s holy power had contributed to her recovery, everyone present at the scene had been bathed in high-density holy energy.

There was no way they would find any trace of his previous, weaker healing.

Naturally, they had left empty-handed…

But a full-scale investigation was a different matter.

“I was there too.”

Being investigated was a risk he couldn't afford to take, especially as an unregistered returnee.

It would be incredibly troublesome.

He was managing to stay hidden for now, but if the high-ranking clerics conducted a thorough examination, he would be exposed.

He sighed, running his hand through his hair.

‘If I can replicate Heinz’s “Existence Denial” with the enhanced “Individual Projection”…’

That might be a solution.

But his proficiency wasn't high enough yet. It was still a gamble.

The safest option was to avoid being investigated in the first place.

He nodded slowly.

“…I guess I have no choice.”

It was a necessary measure.

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After the hospital incident and Heinrich’s public debut,

Many people, both online and offline, were searching for him.

His spectacular entrance and the miraculous recovery of the patients he had healed had made headlines.

Of course, unlike the Saintess, whose holy power was specialized in healing and protection, Heinrich’s power was focused on combating evil… but such distinctions were irrelevant at his level.

A Saint-level holy power, amplified by a holy sword and further enhanced by “Dimensional Barrier Weakening”, was unheard of on Earth.

‘It would be strange if there wasn’t this much of a reaction.’

Those who were already healthy felt their minor ailments vanish, their overall condition improving dramatically.

Minor injuries healed completely.

Even those with serious wounds recovered to the point where they only needed basic treatment.

And those on the verge of death saw their conditions stabilize, giving them a chance at recovery.

The resulting fervor was… overwhelming.

And that was probably why the public wasn’t complaining about Pantheon and the Bureau’s intrusive investigation.

They were all interested in the “White Knight”.

Perhaps even more so than Hahoe Mask.

‘Or maybe it’s just because it’s easier to benefit from him.’

Hahoe Mask’s identity was unknown, but his actions benefited everyone.

But to receive the White Knight’s blessings, they needed to know who he was.

That was probably a significant factor.

Click— Clack—

And that was why he was here.

“Huh? Is that…?”

“Wait… Could it be…?”

“No way… Is it really him?”

A large children’s hospital in Seoul.

Click— Clack—

A figure in white armor, a knight, walked confidently through the hospital lobby.

A faint light emanated from him, slowly spreading outwards, enveloping the surroundings.

Everyone in the lobby, patients, visitors, doctors, nurses… their gazes were drawn to him.

But the initial confusion quickly turned into a frenzy.

“Oh my god, it’s him! Sua! Sua! Come here…!”

“Whoa~ He’s so cool.”

“Kyaaa! Doctor! Doctor, please, my child needs…”

“D-Doctor Kim, is that really…?”

Excited shouts erupted from all directions.

They couldn’t approach him, held back by a mix of awe and the subtle pressure emanating from him. Their gazes, filled with longing and hope, were fixed on the holy figure.

‘This is… a strange feeling.’

If he was worried about being exposed, the solution was simple.

Make it so they didn’t need to investigate.

‘I might as well start recruiting followers, like the other religions. That might even weaken the holy power restrictions.’

And so, the Saint, summoned remotely from Auterica,

Heinrich Saint Landguard, made his appearance in Seoul.

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