Chapter 289
Chapter 289
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Translator: Ryuma
Chapter: 289
Chapter Title: White Knight (4)
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‘Jackpot.’
Unprecedented.
The word fit the situation perfectly. In the hospital lobby, the young man who had been filming Heinrich on his camera screen swallowed hard.
‘In the world, a scoop this big! Who would’ve thought such luck would come my way!’
He was currently holding a camera and conducting an interview, but he wasn’t a reporter.
His job was internet live streaming—a profession that wasn’t all that special anymore.
If he had to pick one unique aspect... it was that he was a returnee, and he’d managed to build some fame by leveraging that background.
However, his level wasn’t particularly high, and his unique skill wasn’t anything standout, so his viewer base was far from what you’d call a major corporation.
‘And yet, I’m the first to snag an exclusive interview with the hot-topic White Knight, and the content turns out to be this massive bombshell?’
No wonder his sleep had been so sweet last night—it must’ve been building up to this stroke of fortune.
The young man clenched his fist, recalling his precognitive dream-type unique skill that had drawn him to this hospital.
Due to its low level, it had only ever let him vaguely guess at the fortunes and misfortunes of the next day...
💬 Live Chat — Viewer123 ??? — AnonFan Otherworlder? Not a returnee? — LOLKing LOL what is this ㅋㅋㅋㅋ — Skeptic99 ????? — DramaLover Real or just a clown?? Glancing at the chat exploding at an insane rate, he knew he’d hit the jackpot—no doubt about it.
He snuck a peek at his viewer count, which had already surpassed his usual peak and was still climbing steeply, then forced himself to calm down and turned his eyes back to the Holy Knight in front of him.
A foreign handsome man with a soft smile on his bare face, helmet removed.
He had gladly accepted the young man’s bold interview request and, even now, continued to emit holy power, healing the sick.
No matter how you looked at it, he embodied the hero of salvation itself.
‘...Honestly, the truth of the interview content doesn’t even matter.’
To be frank, the young man himself was skeptical of Heinrich’s claims.
Suddenly claiming to be an otherworlder from another dimension?
Even if the White Knight had demonstrated tremendous holy power multiple times, that didn’t prove he was from another world.
Wasn’t it more rational to deny it until solid evidence emerged, rather than accepting an unprecedented exception based on one person’s word?
“The evil that blankets all dimensions...?”
“They infiltrate countless dimensions, driving worlds to ruin in various ways. In our Aouterica, for example... a being called the Immortal King is part of that.”
But unlike his personal doubts, the young man continued the interview with Heinrich in a serious manner.
Whether it was a prank from a top-tier returnee or the ravings of a madman lost in fanaticism.
Judging the truth wasn’t his job.
💬 Live Chat — DoubterX So ridiculous;; Was he a nutjob after all...?; ⭐ Top Comment — BelieverFan I believe him! Long live White Knight! Long live Heinrich! Long live Aouterica! — InfoGuy Info) Over 20 years since otherworld transfers began, tons of self-proclaimed otherworlders worldwide, but zero officially recognized. — TrollMaster LOL this is peak prank content ㅋㅋㅋ — LogicMan No cases so far doesn’t mean none forever. 20 years is too short to prove a hypothesis. — EvidenceKing Hey prof, that’s why we need evidence! Evidence! Whether to believe or not was entirely up to the viewers.
His role was simply to broadcast the situation as it unfolded.
The skyrocketing recognition and pouring in donations were the sweet bonuses that came with it.
And, as expected.
Amid the clash of various opinions, the prevailing sentiment still dismissed it as an absurd claim.
‘Well, that was anticipated.’
Heinrich, peeking at the chat with superhuman dynamic vision, inwardly nodded in agreement.
It had been over 20 years since otherworld transfers began on Earth.
In that not-insignificant time, it had long been established as a law that only Earth’s awakened could defy dimensional rules.
So, for an otherworlder to suddenly appear on Earth?
No one would easily buy such an outlandish claim.
“...They’ve led countless dimensions to ruin. Whatever their intent, it’s hardly beneficial to the worlds. Of course, that includes this Earth, where they’re hiding.”
Nevertheless, Heinrich continued gravely to the end, showcasing his well-honed expression control.
Confidence and conviction were key elements in persuading others, alongside logic.
“As long as they remain, no world can know peace.”
Regarding the Reverse Heaven Society, he spoke only the truth with unwavering certainty. His ‘faith,’ mingled with the aura from his lofty presence and the Great Blessing: Knight of Light, began to spread.
“That’s why I’m here now.”
It naturally permeated as invisible charisma, subtly consuming parts of others’ thoughts.
As if he were a cult leader.
‘...Huh? Could it actually be real?’
The streamer youth, closest and thus hit full-force by the aura, blinked in confusion.
He’d thought himself quite level-headed, but his instinct—honed by his unique skill—told him it was true.
Though its effect was weaker in reality compared to his influence, the internet beyond the lens reacted similarly.
💬 Live Chat — NeutralObserver ??? Idk anymore;; Neutral for now. — Realist If true, it’ll come out soon anyway. No need to stress. — SkepticLOL LOL no evidence, no belief ㅋ; — SimpAlert Damn, he’s so handsome. Could live happily just looking at his face. — FaithfulOne I trust the Saint! Please come to Incheonㅠㅠ My grandma’s sick and doesn’t have much time... Of course, a few words wouldn’t completely flip public opinion.
But it was undeniable that he’d successfully planted the ‘maybe’ seed in many minds.
‘For now, that’s more than enough. Proof will come gradually later anyway.’
In fact, he already had a plan for that.
Ultimately, they simply couldn’t accept this unprecedented event.
That’s why they stubbornly clung to comprehensible territory, demanding he convince them.
‘Then I just need to shove examples beyond all common sense right in their faces. That way...’
His words would naturally gain weight, and the Reverse Heaven Society wouldn’t be able to stay hidden as before.
Whether for public opinion warfare or actual force deployment, they’d have to show themselves above water, even slightly.
‘...That’s when the real start begins.’
The full-scale war to erase the evil organization Reverse Heaven Society from this world.
Heinrich’s eyes curved gently as he flashed a subtle smile.
His senses picked up multiple presences approaching the area faster than before.
The plan was proceeding smoothly.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ New Delhi, the capital of India.
“...What in the world...”
A hesitant voice leaked from a woman in a room where intricate mandala-patterned fabrics stood like a maze.
Numerous candles and reflected light from metal fittings illuminated the dim interior... along with the cyan glow from an electronic screen that felt somewhat out of place.
The brown-skinned woman, half-reclining on a floor sofa, furrowed her brow slightly and glared at the tablet screen.
-I can’t stay in this world for long. I came to warn you in advance per the will of the gods, but our world’s issues aren’t fully resolved yet.
-Ah, I heard. The battle with that Immortal King demon lord hasn’t ended, right?
-Yes. It’s a seed of evil artificially planted in our world. I’m afraid I won’t be able to visit often until that’s all sorted. Even now, it’s a bit of a stretch...
-Goodness! So you can really travel between two worlds at will...
A red gem on her forehead, shaped like a water droplet, emitted eerie light as she glared fiercely at the screen.
Oracle stared at it through the pipe of the water pipe in her hand, unperturbed. When the playback ended and paused, she closed her eyes, rubbed her brow, and sighed.
‘...What is it? My insight failed again? On something this massive—a dimensional turning point?’
And the origin was Korea, once more.
The region where the uncertain element Haeoe Tal first appeared, disrupting their plans.
Then, the vampire Heinz began sharpening his fangs at them, taking control of the underworld.
‘And now this time too...’
Another massive variable popped out: an otherworld saint bound to be enormous trouble.
No, variable or not, failing to respond immediately could shake all their plans to the core.
‘At this point, it’s clear.’
Something in Korea was finally starting to move.
And it was likely what had been blocking insights into Korea all along.
“Hmm...”
At this juncture, Oracle couldn’t help but doubt her initial plan.
With limited resources, she’d judged it best to focus on China and Japan for indirect control over Korea, rather than investing more in the risky area.
‘Should I have abandoned Japan and poured everything into Korea... to block these anomalies in advance?’
It was meaningless now.
With uncertain elements, efficiency would’ve plummeted anyway.
Hadn’t one talent, who should’ve returned as a transcendent expert from the Kanghwan Realm, simply vanished at the worst timing?
Supporting even one transcendent candidate consumed massive resources, so ditching Korea had been optimal for efficiency then.
“Hoo— What’s done is done.”
Sorting her thoughts, Oracle brought the water pipe to her lips and inhaled deeply.
She’d grasped the situation; now it was time to devise countermeasures.
‘Just recently cleaned up that thunderbolt Haeoe Tal’s mess to regain control over China.’
How much effort and resources had gone into fixing it quickly, only for this to erupt next!
This time, a saintly White Knight—the polar opposite of the black magician Haeoe Tal—was causing chaos like a tag-team disaster. Her stomach boiled.
“Doctor?”
With those feelings, she pulled the pipe from her mouth and tossed out a light remark.
A figure cloaked entirely in black, who’d been there unnoticed, prostrated politely on the floor and answered.
“He’s busy with Europe, so handle this yourself. He plans to capture a vampire named Heinz in Romania...”
“Ha! That madman can’t even grasp priorities? Now’s not the time to fuss over some lab rat...!”
She knew well what Doctor was obsessed with.
And that its success would greatly aid future endeavors.
But everything had priorities!
‘Plenty of time even accounting for his European rounds hunting that vampire.’
Everything about that man grated on her.
If not for the Chairman, she’d never have worked with him.
Suppressing her complaints, she puffed on the water pipe for a while before exhaling smoke and a deep sigh.
What could she do? With the Chairman away, it was unavoidable.
“At least it hasn’t gone fully public yet, so there’s some time. If we prepare now...”
Thus, Oracle racked her brains again to salvage the group project abandoned by a runaway member.
Of course, whether it could be salvaged there was anyone’s guess.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ Heinz 2nd, who’d stowed away on a plane to France, nearly on the opposite side of Earth.
Educating Victor Balzac, the tyrant of Termidor—France’s largest underworld organization—took a bit more time.
‘Looks good enough. Time to move on?’
When the education wrapped up, he boarded a plane stealthily, just like his illicit entry.
Termidor had provided a fake ID under his control, but European airports had stricter vampire checks than Korea, so avoiding hassle meant this method was best.
‘Flight won’t be too long anyway.’
Finally, his plane took off without issue.
Heading toward his next target.
Italy.