My Alter Ego's Path to Greatness

The White Knight, Heinrich Saint Landgard, the Saint of Auterica, suddenly appeared on Earth, demonstrating immense divine power and becoming an instant celebrity. After his debut during the Awakened terror incident, he continued visiting various hospitals, solidifying his presence in the public eye.

-Auterica religion convert, day 24. Prayed while looking at Saint-nim's picture today.

-Proof) Printed a large picture of Saint-nim and put it up in my room. Cured my loss of appetite and insomnia, reduced my stress, and made my life happier! Let's all do 1-day 1-Heinrich.

-Eye candy for today♡

Of course, Heinrich's exceptional appearance contributed to his popularity. Mystical silver hair that seemed to shimmer, and brilliant golden eyes that seemed to hold the sun. His captivating looks, like a character straight out of a manga, combined with his abilities, character, and background, created a cult-like following.

A hero chosen to save the world, a devout saint carrying out God's will… A character seemingly ripped from fiction, appearing in reality. It was natural for people to be enthralled.

Of course, his continuous 'volunteer work' drew complaints from the medical community, but they couldn't openly protest. He mainly used his power to heal critically ill children and those suffering from rare diseases, and they feared the backlash from interfering with the miracles of divine power.

'Well, I haven't been visiting Earth much lately, since I'm busy sending avatars to Ganghwange.'

Heinrich's visits to Earth depended on the availability of 「Interdimensional Travel Gate Summon」. If it was on cooldown, he had to postpone. But due to the time difference, 'a while' only meant a few days.

And now, Heinrich, visiting Earth after a short break, was standing on a rooftop, looking down at the cityscape as the streetlights began to flicker on.

"…Things worked out better than I expected."

He muttered, recalling the people he'd just met. He had just delivered Isea's letter to her family. They were surprised by the unexpected visitor, a celebrity appearing at their doorstep, but that was nothing compared to the news he brought.

"What? I… Is that true?"

"My…"

They carefully accepted the letter, their hands trembling as they listened to the unbelievable story. It didn't take long for them to believe him.

'Well, seeing their daughter's image so vividly, they had no choice but to believe it.'

The letter wasn't ordinary. Crafted by Isea, the Archmage, it was a magic tool that activated when her family opened it.

-"…So, I'm doing well. I think I'll be able to return soon… In about two months, Earth time? It might be sooner…"

A holographic image of Isea appeared above the letter, and her family reacted emotionally.

"…You're safe. That's all that matters."

"Thank you, Saint-nim! And… please take care of our daughter."

"Wow, my sister is a mage!"

Her father, his eyes red, tried to maintain his composure. Her mother bowed repeatedly, expressing her gratitude. And her younger brother cheered. Heinrich finally left after receiving their heartfelt thanks.

'I've completed the request. I received their reply; I'll give it to Isea when I return.'

He nodded slowly, gazing at the nightscape. It was a simple errand, but he didn't mind. It wasn't a difficult task. And more importantly…

'…Now, shall we begin?'

This was just a small diversion compared to his main objective. His frequent appearances, claiming to be an 'otherworlder from another dimension,' had all been preparations. To maximize his fame and draw out the Heavenly Wealth Society, lurking in the shadows, as he had planned.

'Pantheon.'

The interdimensional religious organization, uniting various faiths from countless dimensions.

It was time to contact them.

The Pantheon had shown great interest in Heinrich since his first appearance in the media. Not just the Korean branch, but even the US headquarters, which rarely intervened directly due to the organization's structure, had dispatched an investigation team.

And for good reason—

Heinrich's miracles were shocking to them, a gathering of various faiths who relied on divine power as proof of their beliefs. Miracles on a scale usually only possible for Popes, Saints, and Apostles. And this was Earth, where divine power was weakened, and there were no Awakened priests who had reached such a high level in other worlds.

Just who was he, to be so favored by God?

And their curiosity didn't wane after he revealed himself as an 'otherworlder.' In fact, it intensified. A Saint, chosen by God, crossing dimensions and arriving on Earth… It was an unprecedented event.

'It doesn't matter if he's really an otherworlder or not. Either way, he's extraordinary.'

Kang Taesan, a low-ranking agent of the Supernatural Management Bureau, called in to assist his senior, sighed softly as he set refreshments on the table. An ordinary-looking office he had been to before.

Like last time, people from various organizations were gathered here. A priest from the Pantheon headquarters, priests from the Korean branch, representatives from the Returnee Association, and agents from the Supernatural Management Bureau. They were all interested in Heinrich and had been tracking him.

"So, what do you think? Is the White Knight really an otherworlder?"

"He frequently disappeared for extended periods while visiting hospitals, and all attempts to track him failed. If it was because he was returning to his original world… I think it's highly likely."

"But we should also consider the possibility that he's a returnee pretending to be an otherworlder…"

Their shared interest was Heinrich, the self-proclaimed otherworlder. But the atmosphere was different from the previous, heavy atmosphere. A mix of anticipation, curiosity, and excitement. They exchanged cautious glances and smiled awkwardly.

"Ahem, I wonder what he's thinking, suddenly asking for a meeting…"

"Indeed. He kept avoiding us when we were trying to contact him."

"…We went through a lot of trouble. He uses teleportation like it's nothing…!"

Today was the day they would finally meet him face-to-face. They recalled their past efforts, which had yielded no results. They had tried everything to contact him, but Heinrich had always evaded them. And now, he had contacted them, requesting a meeting…

They were more than happy to oblige.

"Well, what's done is done. Who knows what his circumstances were? Now that we have this opportunity, we can clear up any misunderstandings."

"Indeed. But it's almost time. When is he arriving? He's not going to stand us up, is he?"

"…I don't think so. He should be here… soon."

Speak of the devil.

"This way, please."

As they waited anxiously, the door opened, and a man entered, escorted by an agent.

Clank, clank—

The rhythmic clang of metal echoed. Everyone turned to look—

"Ah…"

"Hmm."

—and fell silent, a mix of awe and surprise evident in their subtle reactions.

'That's him…!'

Kang Taesan, standing quietly in the corner, gulped.

Refined features, framed by striking silver hair and golden eyes. A gentle, benevolent smile, and a serene aura, yet radiating an intense, fiery presence. Dressed in otherworldly white armor, yet appearing perfectly natural.

Heinrich Saint Landgard, the Saint of Auterica.

'Huh?'

Their eyes met briefly. The golden eyes widened slightly in surprise, then quickly returned to their gentle smile.

'Damn, he's handsome.'

Kang Taesan muttered inwardly. While he knew Heinrich was his, his grandmother's, and his friend's savior, and was grateful for it, this was different. He couldn't help but feel a sense of…

…awe.

And it wasn't just him. Everyone felt it. They knew everything about him, having thoroughly investigated him. Videos, eyewitness accounts, analysis reports… They had gathered all available information.

But meeting him in person was a different experience.

'…How is this possible? The space around him feels completely different.'

'He doesn't seem human. An otherworlder… Could it be true?'

'This presence… It's greater than we anticipated. Did he get stronger?'

An oppressive feeling, like facing a superior being, not just another human. Their minds raced. They had met powerful individuals, so-called Transcendents, but the White Knight's presence was different.

"Greetings. I am Heinrich Saint Landgard, the first sword of Auterica. It's a pleasure to meet you all."

His voice, even in simple greetings, commanded reverence. He smiled gently, his gaze sweeping over the room before settling on a foreign man.

A brown-haired priest in his early forties, with a sturdy build.

The leader of the investigation team dispatched from the Pantheon headquarters.

'A former paladin. I don't know his sect… but it's definitely not one that worships an evil god.'

But he couldn't be complacent, knowing the investigation team was backed by the Heavenly Wealth Society's Scribe. He didn't know if the priest was directly involved, or just being used…

'…but I'll find out.'

Heinrich's eyes, hidden behind his gentle smile, gleamed sharply.