My Alter Ego’s Path to Greatness

The outskirts of Tarak, transformed into a battlefield.

Kaboom—!

Slash!

A cacophony of explosions echoed through the warzone as dark magic power, holy power, aura, and blood magic clashed.

Clatter— Clatter!

[Kyaaa—!]

Like an unending tide, the Immortal Army, led by their undead executives, marched relentlessly towards the walls of Tarak.

And those who had come to fight the giant now joined the city's defenders, desperately trying to hold the line.

“In the name of the Main God, I shall purify these unholy beings!”

Cardinal Donovan, his body blazing with holy power, led the Church’s reinforcements, a Paladin and two Archbishops at his side.

“Quickly! Move!”

“Don’t be reckless! Minimizing casualties is our top priority!”

A master-level knight, dispatched from the royal family, barked orders at the defenders, his elite knights following closely behind.

“It’s inefficient to fight these undead. They don’t even have blood.”

“…We managed to stop the giant, but do we really need to be involved in the city’s defense? This isn’t even our territory.”

“The High Lord must have his reasons. Perhaps he’s trying to expand his influence in the neighboring kingdoms.”

And the Hybrid vampires, led by the Sacred Bloods Heinz the Second and Briki, along with five True Bloods, a small but incredibly powerful force.

Despite the strength of the reinforcements, facing the tens of thousands of undead head-on was a fool's errand.

That was why those who had been fighting the giant outside the city had quickly retreated and joined the defenders on the walls.

To fight a more efficient, drawn-out battle.

And naturally.

Among the defenders, the vampires from Talia stood out.

They had been the enemy until recently.

[“Have you really decided? To side with the humans and actively oppose the Immortal King?”]

As Briki casually dispatched the approaching undead, she subtly approached Heinz and spoke through their mental link.

She had reverted to her usual casual tone, now that they were away from the others.

[“Yes. We and the Immortal King cannot coexist. And now that we’ve joined the summit and revealed ourselves to the world, we can’t expand our influence with our previous passive approach.”]

He nodded, his hand casually slicing through the air, obliterating a group of undead.

Supporting the Tulk Kingdom was also a good way to strengthen their relationship and prevent them from allying with other kingdoms.

It would also indirectly benefit Hubert’s Trading Company.

And more importantly—.

‘At this level… We can defend the city without too much trouble, while still making it seem like a close call.’

He had no intention of letting Tarak fall.

He had put so much effort into minimizing the damage to the city during the giant’s attack, he wouldn't destroy his own base now.

He was deliberately escalating the situation to heighten the tension on the continent.

‘The Karma I’ve been earning has been decreasing lately. It seems people are getting used to the situation.’

Of course, the damage attributed to the Immortal King was still immense.

Not just the direct attacks by the undead, but also the rampant monsters and the appearance of the giants.

The problem was that people were becoming desensitized to the constant chaos.

‘Even the hero party and Heinrich’s achievements are being taken for granted. We need a change.’

It didn’t matter how.

As long as it created a sense of urgency, uniting humanity against the Immortal King and motivating them to work together.

And that united force clashing against the Immortal King and the Hero was the planned climax.

The final act of his Home Theater.

‘Eliminating the Revolutionary has removed a major variable. Things should progress more smoothly now. Of course, it won't be over quickly, even if we accelerate the pace.’

Even if they started the final act now, it would still take time to reach the ending.

It was the climax, after all. He couldn’t just rush it.

‘Gradually building up the tension, uniting humanity’s forces, opening a path to the Northern Mountains where the Immortal Fortress is located, and finally confronting Hans… It’ll take about six months?’

He could drag out the conflict and milk it for all it was worth, but he couldn’t just keep escalating the chaos indefinitely.

He had to consider the higher-ups.

His sponsors.

[“Is that so? Then I should also be more active.”]

As Heinz finished organizing his thoughts,

Briki, seemingly convinced, nodded and stepped back.

And the next moment,

As he sensed her will shifting,

Goooo—

She vanished from her spot, and a massive wave of blood swept through the approaching undead horde.

Slash!

Hundreds of undead were instantly reduced to dust.

A path opened through the enemy ranks.

Briki was a vampire, not ideally suited for fighting undead, but as a Sacred Blood, such a minor disadvantage wasn't a problem.

“What… What was that?”

“Hmm… I didn’t expect her to be that strong.”

The other defenders, startled by her display of power, turned their attention towards her.

Despite being allies now, the long-held prejudice against vampires wasn’t easily overcome.

And there was another Sacred Blood present.

“Hoho, indeed.”

But not everyone reacted with fear and suspicion.

Some were even spurred on by the vampires' actions, their competitive spirit ignited.

“It’s good that the vampires have repented and joined us, but as members of the Main God Church, we can’t be outdone.”

“Indeed. And our enemies are undead.”

“We can’t stand idly by. Prepare the altar.”

The members of the Church, who had been hostile towards vampires until Heinrich’s intervention.

The elite forces from the Picaol Temple, led by Cardinal Donovan.

They quickly reached a consensus and gathered together, constructing a makeshift altar for a holy spell.

And as the Cardinal led the prayer, their voices rising in unison,

Wooong— Kaboom—!

A miracle unfolded on the battlefield.

A brilliant pillar of light descended from the sky, obliterating the undead in its path, and its aftershock spread outwards, pushing back the encroaching death energy.

A spectacular display of divine power.

“Waaaa—!”

“We’re saved! We can win!”

The soldiers, who had been frozen in fear, their faces pale, felt a surge of hope.

They had been terrified by the relentless advance of the grotesque undead horde, but now, they could see a path to victory.

‘It won’t be that easy, though.’

The momentarily suppressed death energy quickly returned, amplified by the rising morale of the undead army.

High-ranking undead, like Death Knights and Liches, stationed throughout the ranks, and even the executives who had been holding back, began to actively participate in the battle.

‘And…’

Heinz the Second, efficiently eliminating the approaching enemies while assessing the situation, turned his gaze towards a spot deep within the undead ranks.

Where the blood-red aura that had been rampaging through the enemy lines had come to a halt.

‘If I leave now, the walls might be in danger… Let’s observe for a while.’

The Immortal Army wasn’t just passively enduring the attacks.

Even though only a fraction of their forces were present, they were still the strongest and most ruthless military force in the world.

[A vampire.]

[Ha! It dares to show itself, just like three hundred years ago.]

[Khehehe— A Sacred Blood vampire! A valuable ingredient has arrived!]

And many of the executives who had been secluded in the Immortal Fortress had joined this operation.

Drexler the Doom Knight, Trev the General Spartoi, Kellypa the Arch-Lich… They surrounded Briki, their auras rising.

Their death energy, amplified by their subservience to the Immortal King, resonated with the surrounding energy, strengthening their connection.

And their dark magic power, amplified by their shared link as undead, surged exponentially.

“…Hmm, did I overdo it?”

Briki, who had confidently charged into the enemy ranks, relying on the power of her “Refined Blood Essence”, smiled awkwardly as she found herself surrounded.

She was confident she could defeat any of them in a one-on-one fight… but they had no intention of giving her that opportunity.

Kaboom—!

And so, in the midst of the Immortal Army, a Sacred Blood vampire clashed with their executives.

Elsewhere, the Church’s holy power and the undead’s death energy clashed, and the battle on the walls intensified.

Explosions, war cries, screams, spells, roars…

The battlefield descended into chaos.

And Heinz the Second, meticulously observing the situation while eliminating the approaching enemies,

‘It’s about time to end this.’

…nodded, a serious expression on his face.

It was perfect chaos.

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Far from the battlefield near Tarak,

Another battle was raging, even further from where the giant had fallen.

Goooo—

A dense aura of death, far surpassing that of the other undead, engulfed the surroundings.

“Hrrrragh—!”

A monstrous strength, capable of tearing apart anything, ripped through space.

“Haap!”

And a massive pillar of light, like a sword blade, pierced through the darkness.

Rumble—!

And following closely behind, a barrage of magic spells, spirit attacks, and holy power rained down.

The Immortal King and the hero party had clashed.

Thanks to Harley, newly empowered, the battle was even more intense than before… but those who had just fought the giant instinctively knew.

They couldn’t win.

But they gritted their teeth and fought on, unleashing their remaining strength, until…

[It seems I’ve overstayed my welcome. I was just planning to say hello, but I got carried away.]

…The end came unexpectedly.

The Immortal King, who had been relentlessly pushing them back, suddenly retreated.

The hero party remained vigilant, but he simply smirked, as if he had no intention of continuing.

[Khehehe— Let’s end it here for today. It would be a waste to eliminate you now, while you’re not at your best.]

“…Are you retreating, Immortal King?!”

[There’s no need to rush, Hero Heinrich. We’ve just begun this game, it would be boring to end it so soon.]

The Immortal King, with a sinister chuckle and an arrogant tone, slowly rose into the air.

The exhausted hero party, weakened from their previous battles, could only watch.

[I look forward to seeing how long you can endure. And when, and how, you will reach my fortress!]

“…Just wait, Immortal King! I’ll throw you into the abyss myself!”

[Khahaha! That would be entertaining!]

Snap—

He snapped his fingers, a dark energy rippling outwards.

And then, the executives who had been fighting near the fortress, having received the signal to retreat, began to withdraw from the battlefield.

It had been a demonstration of power, a taste of what was to come. There was no need to push it further.

[I shall await your arrival with great anticipation, Hero Heinrich Saint Landguard.]

And just as suddenly as he had appeared, the Immortal King vanished.

Leaving behind the remnants of the undead army, still threatening Tarak.

And it was also—.

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