Chapter 25: Second-Rate Villain
Players had a few ways to hide and reveal their nicknames. The most popular one was by simply turning it off through the system. However, there was a better way for those who liked excitement.
And that was by covering and taking off a piece of cloth that covered one's face.
Marvel took his hood off, exposing his face and status. Not only did his name become open for Alex and Olivia's eyes, but also his guild and his role; the leader.
He was the guild leader of the guild called Vile Evil.
If before Alex and Olivia had doubts about this man's association, his guild revealed that he was Villain.
It also didn't hurt to ask him.
Alex smiled, "Villain, right?"
Marvel sneered, his face twisted to look viler. Whether intentional or not, Marvel was doing a splendid job of acting as Villain. He was also pretty handsome, so he could pull many tricks with his looks.
He grinned, "Villain sounds much better than Hero. Don't tell me you two disagree with me."
While Olivia didn't have any opinion on it, Alex tilted his head, "It's just a word. If a word turned you into a villain, you would be a second-rate villain at most, you know?"
Although Alex's remark didn't move Marvel and his sneering remained the same, Marvel spread his arms and used one of his skills. Purple mist rushed out from his black robes, mainly sleeves.
It started forming a cloud around him.
"Poison?" Alex narrowed his eyes.
He inferred that it was poison, but he could be wrong. Of course, from observation alone, Alex knew that this skill was a highly lethal one. It was so dense that he couldn't see Marvel's black robes.
Marvel licked his lips again, "Words alone don't make a villain. Though, I can see that I made your girl angry already."
Olivia lifted her chin, "You are jarring, faggot. If it weren't for the level gap and your unique title, I would've already kicked your ass. No, in this game, I would've already shoved my spear up your hole and made you scream like a little girl."
Alex rolled his eyes.
He knew the reason behind his girlfriend's vulgar language. In short, it was their time. They had a challenge before themselves, a doable challenge. Those mushroom monsters required some work, but the couple could kill and fight them.
Perhaps, they would've already found one of their weakness if it weren't for Marvel's sudden appearance.
But because of the villain player, they couldn't progress in this peculiar leveling zone.
Of course, it was a normal gaming experience to fight players for their loot. That was why Alex was fine bickering with Marvel and even requesting his black robe. He also had an inkling that Marvel was a villain.
Still, Olivia and Alex couldn't level up and spend time with each other. In fact, Olivia still didn't have time to talk about Alex's skills and praise his luck and talent for swordsmanship!
She had so many ways to make him smile and get spoiled as a reward! Yet, a third wheel emerged out of nowhere. Today, it was supposed to be just their time. Thus, player-killing never crossed her mind.
How could Olivia be not irritated?
The second reason was Marvel's title; Dungeon Conqueror.
Because of that title, Olivia deemed their chances of survival low.
Alex didn't reprimand her for her tone and just smiled, "Let's distance themselves first. He should be a mage."
"Yes," Olivia nodded and calmed down after Alex grasped her hand.
Both of them distanced themselves, going behind the trees.
"So, what is so special about his title?" Alex asked, sticking close to the tree, his head rearing from time to time to look at Marvel.
For now, Vile Evil's Guild Master didn't move. He spread his poison around, his goal was unclear.
Olivia also kept an eye on him, so she replied calmly, "You know about the dungeons, right? A lot of them emerged, and players have challenged them countless times. The first three floors are easy, but then it becomes much harder to advance.
The Dungeon Conqueror is a title given to players that overcome all floors and get a reward from the dungeon's treasury," Olivia concluded.
Alex nodded gravely, "I see."
On social media, Alex saw videos from the game. But to not spoil himself, Alex didn't check videos that would reveal too much information. When he saw that player had achieved something grand, he would smile and watch more common videos.
Of course, those videos were possible through an expensive VR Capsule. Most players couldn't stream, take pictures and even take those videos. However, the most exquisite VR Capsules had a recording option.
The system would record the player's surroundings, then the player would be able to edit and make a unique piece for himself. In this way, they also could more or less get a good picture and stuff that was commonly impossible. Streaming was still not an option, though.
"Haha. I didn't go for an expensive capsule because I have something else to buy," Alex chuckled as he stared at the villain.
Olivia's eyes sparkled with curiosity, "What is it?"
"I plan to visit a certain vulgar girl abroad," Alex genuinely smiled.
And knowing who he wanted to visit, Olivia's cheeks blushed. She stared at him absentmindedly, then butterflies filled her stomach. Her heart grew warmer and her lips curved into a dazzling smile.
It wasn't cheap to go abroad, especially for students. But Alex had worked diligently part-time, and his parents also promised to help him with travel costs.
Thus, he soon would be able to visit Olivia. It was still some time before the holidays, so it wasn't like Alex and Olivia would immediately meet.
Still, Olivia was so overwhelmed with her feelings that she nearly dropped her spear. In fact, she wanted to hug Alex so badly that her body moved toward him.
And that was a mistake…
BANG! BANG! BANG!
"Eh!" Olivia squealed, going back to her hiding spot.
Just before her nose, a few acid bolts passed through. Olivia was familiar with those purple arrows.
"Mushroom monsters! He called them!" Olivia promptly turned behind, finding dozen of mushroom monsters.
She clenched her teeth and whispered, "I don't care what will come out of it. I am going to fight him!"
Alex was much calmer than his girlfriend, "A few of those monsters had aimed at him, though. So he is not beast tamer."
Olivia bit her lips, looking at her boyfriend with impatience.
He chuckled, "You don't have to be so mad at him. Haha! If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have told you about the trip, you know? Clear your mind and focus. We still have some time left to level up here."
Olivia nodded cutely, "Okay…"
She was pretty impulsive and spoke more with her fists in the past. But a peculiar guy had tamed that side and brought her a lot of good friends. In those heated moments, Olivia's heart would always listen to Alex, and she would do as he said.
And as he wanted her to focus on their surroundings, Olivia's senses sharpened so much she reminded a little beast herself.
A cute beast, she was.
Alex was more than pleased.
He turned his eyes toward Marvel, "Why does it look like you have been forced to do little tricks, Villain? I think that's the trait of a second-rate villain. What do you think, Olimiss?"
"I think so too!" Olivia agreed loudly.
Marvel shook his head, "You are trapped already, fools. Keep whispering sweet words to yourselves and wait for me to get you. Once I get close to you, you two will sink worse than titanic. Hah!" He whispered to himself, "That sounded like a good line. And it suits me too. Heh."
It seemed like Marvel really liked his villain role. The question was whether his deeds would be as evil as he made them out to be.
And in fact, letting players drown in monsters or his poison sounded pretty vile. Players like Alex had it worse since he slightly lowered his pain sensors.
Olivia also wanted to have a real-life experience here, so she was the same.
That villain wouldn't simply kill them and get their loot!
Alex and Olivia were sure of it.
But in the end, that alone would make Marvel, a second-rate villain at most…