My Alter Ego’s Path to Greatness

The internet was the best way to gauge public opinion in modern society.

Especially in Korea, where almost everyone had a smartphone.

People diligently documented everything, uploading photos and videos in real time, sharing news and information through various social media platforms and online communities.

And for the past day, a single topic had dominated the online discourse.

<White Knight randomly visits hospitals nationwide.>

The mysterious hero, the “White Knight,” who appeared and disappeared like the wind, had returned.

He was already a figure of international interest, so naturally, his sudden reappearance and unusual behavior drew even more attention.

-Is this real? He was hiding all this time, and now he's suddenly volunteering at hospitals?

-He visited multiple hospitals, right? I thought there was a limit to how much holy power a cleric could use.

Some expressed doubt, questioning the authenticity of the reports, but the overwhelming evidence quickly silenced them.

Photos, videos, CCTV footage…

From grainy images to close-up shots, undeniable proof of his appearances flooded the internet.

-Holy crap; It was real?

-Where is he now? My mother is sick, please share the location!ㅠㅠ

└Too late. He’s gone again.

-Why is everything so blurry?

└Seriously. It feels real, but it’s hard to see anything.

The reaction was explosive, as expected.

But amidst the excitement, there was one recurring complaint. Most of the footage and photos, aside from the distant CCTV captures, were blurry and out of focus.

-Can someone please hold the camera steady?!

-lol They started filming, then just pointed the camera at the floor lol.

-I clicked because I was curious, and now I’m even more confused.

But it was understandable.

Most of the witnesses were patients, their families, or hospital staff.

And in that chaotic situation, with holy power surging and miracles unfolding, who would have the presence of mind to calmly turn on their camera, adjust the focus, and film a steady shot?

Especially in that awe-inspiring atmosphere, where the overwhelming charisma of the holy knight made it difficult to even move.

Most of the videos were accidentally captured by people who happened to be filming for other reasons.

But then,

A single video, captured amidst the chaos, surfaced online, and the internet went wild.

-OMG he’s so handsome.

-Whoa… How can he look that good even with the blurry footage? It’s like he has a personal filter.

-Another hottie after Phantom oppa♥

└Now I’m starting to suspect that Hahoe Mask is also handsome. Hahoe Mask, face reveal please~!

-Is he a foreigner? He looks Asian, but… mixed race, maybe?

It was a video of his first appearance, at the children’s hospital, the moment he removed his helmet.

His silver hair, golden eyes, and otherworldly beauty captivated the viewers.

And the scene where he gently stroked a child’s hair was particularly popular.

Fan cafes dedicated to him sprung up like mushrooms after the rain.

And his words from that day also began to circulate online.

-What was that religion he mentioned? Auterica? I’ve never heard of it.

-Auterica convert, Day 1. I don’t know the doctrines, but I’ll start with some prayers.

-I think I’ve heard that name somewhere…

Auterica was a recently discovered dimension, so most people weren’t familiar with it.

But this was Korea, a country known for its fast information dissemination.

People quickly searched for information and shared it online.

-Auterica is a new dimension registered with the Returnee Association. (Link)

└Oh, really? So what’s his connection to it?

└Figure it out yourself.

└Too lazy. Do it for me.

-Whoa, what’s all the fuss about? Auterica? I’m from there.

And as the topic gained traction, a returnee from Auterica finally appeared, offering firsthand information.

Information about dimensions wasn't classified, and it was a common topic of conversation among returnees.

-Tell us more. What do you know?

-Do you know who the White Knight is? Someone at that level must be famous. I'm curious.

-There’s a major religion in Auterica called the Main God Church… Wait, is the White Knight really from there?

But the returnees from Auterica were even more confused by the situation.

-Wait… No way… That’s impossible… Why? How? Is this real? No, but…

└Is he having a stroke?

└Tell us what you know!

└Ignore him, he’s just trolling.

After all, the person they were thinking of…

-There’s only one person who fits the description. I never met him personally, though. I was just a nobody. But he’s the Hero, right? Shouldn’t he be fighting in Auterica? Is the war over?

└???

└What is he talking about?

└This is a new level of trolling. Let’s stop here before it gets out of hand.

…shouldn’t be on Earth.

And that confusion spread beyond the internet, into the real world.

____________________

An ordinary-looking office.

“So, Mr. Kang, you’re saying…”

But the people inside were far from ordinary.

“That the White Knight is most likely the Saint of Auterica?”

An agent from the Supernatural Management Bureau, the government agency responsible for managing awakened individuals.

A representative from the Korean Returnee Association, the organization advocating for the rights of returnees.

A cleric from Pantheon, the interdimensional religious alliance, sent to recruit the White Knight.

And before them, a man sat nervously, trying his best to answer their questions.

“Y-yes, that’s correct. He was… a very prominent figure. Heinrich Saint Landguard. Even I, someone completely unrelated to him, remember his full name.”

“Hmm…”

The investigators exchanged glances, their expressions thoughtful.

There weren’t many returnees from Auterica, but four had registered in Korea.

And the man before them was one of them.

“Are you certain that he’s the person in this video?”

The Bureau agent tapped a tablet, and a video of the White Knight’s recent activities played on its screen.

“Well, I’m not entirely sure… As I said, I never met him personally. I was just a small-time operator in a remote region. It’s not easy to meet someone like the Saint, unless you’re incredibly lucky or in a high position.”

“…I see.”

“But I think it’s him. The Saint and Saintess of Auterica are known for their silver hair and golden eyes. And Heinrich was a paladin, so… that sword is probably a holy sword.”

It seemed almost certain that the White Knight was Heinrich Saint Landguard, the Hero and Saint of Auterica.

But everyone in the room, including the returnee who had been summoned for questioning, felt a sense of unease.

“Has the Association received any news from Auterica? About the Saint suddenly disappearing, or anything?”

“…Nothing yet, but I’ll inquire again.”

Honestly, they weren’t concerned about what happened in other dimensions.

Countless worlds had fallen into ruin, becoming “closed dimensions” after suffering catastrophic events.

But for those who were trying to recruit the White Knight, the circumstances surrounding his appearance were unsettling.

As they discussed the matter, Kang Tae-san, the rookie agent who had accompanied his senior, leaned against a wall, a troubled expression on his face.

He felt indebted to the White Knight, who had saved him, his grandmother, and his friend. He didn’t like the speculative rumors circulating online.

‘What can I do? I’m just a nobody.’

He sighed inwardly, then took out his smartphone to check the online communities.

They had calmed down somewhat compared to yesterday’s frenzy, but the White Knight was still a hot topic.

“Huh?”

But then,

He noticed a sudden surge in traffic and frowned.

“…Sunbae-nim! Look at this…!”

He realized what was happening and let out a shout.

And at the same time,

Beep! Beep! Beep!

Ding—!

A cacophony of notification sounds echoed through the room as smartphones and other devices buzzed and chimed.

It was a sign of a major incident.

____________________

I pondered my next move.

How should I reveal Heinrich’s identity?

To divert the investigation team’s attention and clear his main body’s name, Heinrich had to make a public appearance.

But there were several ways to do it, and choosing the right approach was crucial.

‘I could have him operate in secret, like Hans, manipulating my alibi… or create a fake identity, like Heinz, and pretend to cooperate with the investigation.’

But both options had their drawbacks.

And now that Heaven’s Turn Society was involved, he needed to take a more proactive approach.

So, he made a decision.

‘I’ll just reveal everything.’

That he was the Saint of Auterica.

Of course, he couldn’t reveal everything. Some adjustments to the narrative were necessary.

As long as his main body’s identity remained hidden, the details didn’t matter.

But if there was a better way…

“S-so, White Knight-nim… I mean…”

“Heinrich Saint Landguard.”

“Y-yes, so, Heinrich Saint Landguard-nim, you’re saying…”

…He would take it.

He realized he could use this opportunity to his advantage.

In modern society, public attention and support were a form of power and influence.

He could use this to steer the situation in his favor.

And there was no reason not to.

“Yes, I’m from what you call… Auterica. To be more precise…”

Heinrich, his gaze fixed on the nervous reporter holding a camera, smiled gently.

“…I’m not from Earth. I’m… an otherworlder.”

He dropped the bombshell casually, as if it was nothing.

“I’m here to eradicate evil, according to God’s will. In all dimensions, including Auterica.”

It was fine.

He was used to lying.

And it wasn't entirely a lie.

‘Let’s see how they react.’

A brilliant, holy aura surged from Heinrich, engulfing the room.

Visit and read more novel to help us update chapter quickly. Thank you so much!