My Alter Ego’s Path to Greatness

A black figure of ordinary stature and a white giant the size of a 15-story building.

Even the analogy of David and Goliath fell short.

The sheer difference in scale, making a fight seem impossible, would lead anyone to bet on the giant's victory…

But if they witnessed the scene unfolding before them, they would quickly change their minds.

Goooo—

The black energy emanating from the small figure pushed back the giant's presence, engulfing the world.

It was a sight that forced such a thought upon them.

An overwhelming force, impossible for the living to resist.

The very embodiment of death.

At the center of the expanding black energy,

Hans stood tall, a sense of satisfaction washing over him as he basked in the overflowing power.

He had rarely had a chance to fight to his heart's content since becoming the Immortal King.

The clash with the Heaven’s Turn Society Master in Japan was the closest he had come to a full-fledged battle, but even then, various restrictions had prevented him from unleashing his full power.

And most of his fights in Auterica were part of the scenario, and even when he lost control, a sliver of rationality remained, preventing him from killing Heinrich.

He had never truly gone all out in Auterica.

‘But now, things are different.’

The boundary between the earth and the abyss.

A chaotic realm where everything was distorted and intertwined.

The Revolutionary had claimed that his power was amplified in this space…

But that was also true for Hans.

Crack—

An aggressive force surged forward, unchecked.

The surrounding space twisted and contorted, and the death intertwined with the abyss bared its fangs.

And it mercilessly tore into the spot where the giant had been standing.

“Khehehe— Ah, yes… This is what the Immortal King should be! A being destined to bring about the end of the world should possess a fitting arrogance!”

But even in the face of this overwhelming display of power, the giant remained unfazed.

It unleashed a blood-red energy, repelling the death that encroached on it, and grinned, a sinister smile twisting its lips.

And then, taking a step back, it crouched down…

And vanished from sight.

Kaboom—!

The next moment, a shockwave erupted right before Hans, distorting space.

Two opposing forces clashed, their sharp claws tearing at each other.

[Hoho? Not bad.]

“Kuhut— This is just the beginning!”

Crack—!

The giant’s claws tore through the barrier surrounding Hans, the blood-red madness concentrated at their tips ripping apart the black death.

And at the same time, its other hand swung—.

Koooong!

A powerful shockwave and a deafening roar swept through the surroundings.

A single attack distorted the flow of space, turning the area within a radius of several hundred meters upside down.

And.

Hans, who had retreated some distance away, observed the scene and nodded.

As expected of a giant, its power was proportional to its size.

[Puh— This is going to be fun.]

But he didn’t feel any sense of danger.

He simply thought that this was to be expected from a fellow abyssal being.

He would have been disappointed if it had been weaker.

‘Of course…’

As he had declared, he would show the giant the difference in their levels.

Hans slowly spread his arms, sensing the death energy that permeated the surroundings.

His heart, the source of his power, resonated with the abyss at the bottom of this world, amplifying its response.

And as a result.

-Shriek—!

-Kyaaa—!

-Gurgle—!

A cacophony of strange and eerie sounds filled the air.

And all the ‘death’ within the range of his amplified power responded, rising as one.

Freezing to death, burning to death, drowning, explosions, being torn apart, crushed, succumbing to disease, starving…

All forms of death manifested, taking shape and emerging into the world.

Not as undead, nor ghosts, nor demons… but as something more abstract.

Amidst this flood of death, given form,

[Now then— let’s decide together.]

…The Immortal King, their ruler, declared.

[How you will die.]

The execution of the foolish one had begun.

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When the second abyssal gate opened and madness was unleashed upon the world,

Most of it dispersed, unable to fully manifest due to the incomplete summoning.

And only a small fragment, the core, embedded itself into the summoner's body.

That was the Seed of Madness that became the foundation of the Revolutionary’s new form.

“Khahahaha! As expected… but this is… troublesome! Khehehe!”

So, while madness was effective at causing chaos, its destructive power as a single entity was lacking.

He had used the abyssal giants to compensate for that weakness, but even that wasn’t enough against the Immortal King.

‘Madness is inferior to death in terms of its level.’

Kaboom—

The black and blood-red energies clashed again, shattering the surrounding space.

But there was no progress.

The Revolutionary smirked, watching the Immortal King retreat amidst the swirling black energy.

He could see the flow of energy emanating from the Immortal King, hear the intent behind his attacks, and even manipulate the flow of space to his advantage with his words… ṛãNǑꞖΕṤ

Crack—! Whoosh!

But then, something that had latched onto his left shoulder suddenly burst into flames, turning into ash.

Taking a chunk of his flesh with it.

At the same time, his right side was torn apart, and his left toes were crushed.

Such attacks had been happening repeatedly, relentlessly, since the beginning.

He dodged and countered, predicting their trajectory and intent.

But the death that permeated this space, and the phenomena it spawned, relentlessly pursued him, tearing at his body and vanishing.

Like an unavoidable fate.

Of course, he wasn't just passively enduring.

He amplified his physical abilities with madness, enhanced his regenerative powers, and even distorted space, tearing it apart.

‘The problem is that none of it is working! Oh, God! Forgive my incompetence!’

And even his regenerative abilities had limits. He couldn’t keep up with the relentless barrage of attacks.

It was only thanks to his Lord’s power that he could still maintain his sanity.

Without it, he would have been consumed by the overwhelming madness, becoming a mindless beast.

In short.

He had run out of options.

Wooong—

And to make matters worse, the Immortal King's attack wasn’t over.

A massive magic circle surrounded him.

Rumble—!

Its lines and shapes, formed from the abyss, began to glow, distorting the surrounding space, trapping him.

If this wasn’t the boundary region, a battle of this scale would have destroyed an entire kingdom.

[You're surprisingly resilient.]

But even then, the giant didn’t fall.

Its body was battered and torn, but it could still recover if given time.

And having reached that point, the Revolutionary was finally able to grasp a crucial piece of information.

“Khehehe, so that’s how it is. No wonder I couldn’t get my sense of smell back.”

The White Giant clicked its tongue, its forked tongue flicking through the air.

A strange smile appeared on its lips.

“You were the one who had him.”

After numerous clashes, focusing his senses, he had finally realized.

That there was a connection between the Immortal King and ‘that being’.

A deep and profound bond, far beyond a simple acquaintance.

‘It wouldn't have been possible outside this space, where His power is amplified. If I had my sense of smell, I would have noticed it sooner. Oh, God!’

But regardless of how, he had finally obtained the information he needed.

Now, all that remained was to escape this space, retrieve his sense of smell, and fully unlock all his seals.

If he could do that, he might even gain the power to defeat the Immortal King…

Kaboom—!

But his thoughts were interrupted by a surge of energy.

[I can hear your thoughts from here.]

Nothing had changed.

His body was mangled and his regenerative abilities were fading, but the Immortal King still dominated the space, his aura overwhelming.

[It doesn’t matter what you’re planning.]

A massive power surged, weaving a new spell of destruction.

And the death that permeated this space continued to gnaw at the giant's body.

[You’re not escaping. You’ll die here.]

The giant’s lips twisted at that declaration.

Escaping this space and reaching his desired destination wasn’t something that could be done in a short time.

And the Immortal King wouldn’t wait.

It meant he wouldn’t be able to unlock his seals while the Immortal King was still here.

As the battle resumed…

Hans’s thoughts were also becoming increasingly complex.

The Revolutionary’s mention of ‘sense of smell’ had triggered a memory.

‘Diana.’

A girl with an uncanny sense of smell, able to perceive even the scent of a soul.

He had been keeping an eye on her, curious about her abilities and their origin…

‘Was it related to the Revolutionary? No, more precisely, to the banished god.’

He was currently imprisoned in the abyss, but he was still a god.

His power was immeasurable.

‘So, that’s the “power” he was talking about. Does the giant possess all the other senses except for smell? Then…’

The battle was nearing its end.

Hans pushed the giant back, organizing the new information in his mind.

Just as he was becoming optimistic about a swift victory,

《The XXed XXX gazes upon you.》

…An unexpected variable appeared.

Thump—

A powerful heartbeat echoed through the space.

It was a single beat, but its power was enough to distort the entire world.

The death that had permeated the surroundings dispersed, and the magic circles Hans had been preparing shattered.

[What the…?!]

It was like a natural disaster.

Hans struggled to regain control of his energy, trying to suppress the giant…

Thump—

But his efforts were futile, as another heartbeat distorted the surrounding space, its vibrations overwhelming.

Even with the abyss anchoring his presence, he felt himself being pulled downwards.

‘This is insane! He can interfere from that far away?!’

Even though this was the boundary region, closer to the abyss than the earth, it was still unbelievable that a being banished for so long could exert such influence!

And that wasn’t all.

Hans gritted his teeth as he felt himself being dragged downwards.

As he desperately searched for a solution,

“Oh, my Lord! Your will be done!”

The Revolutionary clasped his hands together, as if in prayer, and then turned, heading towards a certain direction.

[Where do you think you’re going?!]

Hans, ignoring the downward pull, unleashed a sharpened blade of death towards the giant…

‘Damn it! What is this?!’

…but his attack passed through the giant like a phantom, the distorted space deflecting it.

His body, weakened from the strain of the previous attack, was dragged down another level.

“Khehehe— Immortal King, a wanderer lost in the dimensions. A heretic who defies His will, despite receiving His grace.”

As Hans struggled to regain his footing and escape the pull,

The giant, having completed its preparations, turned to face him, its mangled body regenerating.

“His will is with me. It seems you weren’t destined to be my demise. Khehehe!”

And with a chilling chuckle, the giant vanished into a crack that had opened in the distorted space.

Its destination was obvious.

[Kuh—! That insolent bastard…!]

Hans tried to focus his mind and take action, but he couldn't ignore the relentless pull.

‘Damn it! I’m busy enough as it is!’

There was no point in staying here, it would only drain his mental energy.

He didn’t have time for this pointless struggle.

‘You’ll pay for this later.’

Hans’s body, slowly sinking into the abyss…

Vanished without a trace.

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Near the Steel Fortress, on the northern border of the Tulk Kingdom.

Zzzzt—

Something unsettling was happening.

“What? What is that…?”

“Wait… Is that…?”

“Emergency! Emergency! Report this immediately!”

A massive crack appeared in the sky, large enough to be seen from the fortress walls, despite the distance.

And it wasn’t just a crack.

Crack—!

A grotesque tearing sound echoed through the air as the crack ripped open.

Koooong!

And from within, a giant with a pure white body emerged.

“Khehehe—! Ah, finally!”

The King of Madness took his first step onto the earth.

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