Big Bang continues to zoom through the clouds. Ruby clung tighter, but after some seconds, he noticed a blinking dot on his legs.
"Asshole," Ruby muttered as he plucked the blue dot from his wrist. 'That fool placed a tracker on me, huh? big guy, take me to the closest volcano."
Heading to the command, Big Bang made a wide C cut in the air before zooming to the north.
Sometime later, Big Bang was hovering above a blazing volcano. The volcano emitted intense heat that made it appear as though it would erupt anytime soon.
Ruby cracked a sinister smile before tossing the tracker into the volcano. "You guys wanted to know my base? Well, that's my base."
With those words, Big Bang fled the scene.
Sometime later, they arrived at the cave. It didn't take long before the system prompt flashed in front of Ruby.
[«Quest complete»]
[«Host has reached Villain Evolution 2»]
Does the host wish to proceed to evolution?»]
"Not yet. I'd like to take a quick rest." Ruby strolled to the large sofa and collapsed.
Just a few seconds later, his eyes snapped open again. 'I guess no matter how hard I want to try, I can't resist the urge to reach the next rank.'
Ruby pulled up the system screen and proceeded to the next rank. But before that, he had some questions. "Javi, what would I get from this next evolution?"
[«Host would have to find out for himself»]
"I know that would be your answer. Anyway, proceed."
Immediately after those words were given, Ruby collapsed to the ground, and after a few pain-stricken moments, the system prompt flickered in his view again.
[«congratulations on reaching villain evolution 2»]
[«200,000 shop points have been rewarded»]
[«War god have been unlocked»]
[«Minions status has been unlocked»]
Ruby was a bit surprised. He had never expected to get this much reward, and it seemed like more was coming.
[«Ability Shop: I've been unlocked»]
*Host can now purchase abilities with shop points*
Ruby waited for some time, but it seems like the rewards were finished. He proceeded to ask a few questions about how to use the skills.
The rewards were self-explanatory, so Ruby proceeded to check his status.
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Name: Ruby Rose
LV.2(Experience: /20000)
Title(s) Hunter
Code name(s): nightmare /Psycho
Base(s) Nightmare cave. —————————————–
[» Status»]
Attack power » 200
Defense » 100
IQ: 280
Shop point(s): 550,000
Superpower(s): Daze/ teleportation
Minion(s): Muna (vampire goddes); Big Ban; Natash (lustful succubus);
"Though I can't change real currency into shop points again, I can always get them from quests and by leveling up," Ruby muttered to himself when he noticed the increase in his shop points.
'My attack power and defense have also increased significantly.'
Unlike some other systems in novels or anime—where the attributes would be shown—the villain evolution system maxed out all those attributes to attack power and defense.
In other words, attack power and defense cover all attributes.
'Javi, how can I increase my attack power and the defense? Is it just by completing quests and leveling up?'
[Correct]
'So there is no other way.'
'Hmmm. Of everything, I'm most curious about the ability shop.'
The last time he checked, the only way to gain new abilities was through quests, but it seems like there were new changes.
"Jav, so the ability shop can enable me to purchase any abilities that I want?!" It would be a lie if Ruby wasn't excited about it, but he just needed to ask one more time to clear his doubts.
A few seconds later, the system gave a reply.
"Open the ability shop right away!"
[«Super strength/ 30,000»]
[«lightning / 1000000»]
[«Telekinesis/ 50,000»]
Ruby proceeded to check all the abilities. However, he noticed that some of the abilities were locked.
"Jav, if I can guess, those abilities would unlock if I reached the next level?"
[correct]
"Ok, I'd like to make a purchase right now. Those heroes naturally have more abilities than me, so they could mess with me in any way they wanted.
"But with these abilities, we would be on equal footing."
Ruby thought about the ability that would be best suited for him.
'The super strength is nice since it might help me face all those supes that focus more on strength-based attacks.'
Ruby paused as though he had just remembered something. 'It seems like my enemies are not just the super's again, so I should also consider the villains as well.'
Sometime later, Ruby said, "Javi, give me super strength. I think it's the best option right now since my shop points can't afford lightning, so I'll go with the super strength."
[Is host sure about his decision]
"Yes, I'm sure."
After the confirmation, the system swiftly deducted shop points to make the purchase.
Unlike before, Ruby didn't feel anything as his shop points plummeted. He believed it was for his good. After his fight with Hades back in the city, he realized how minor he is.
It felt like he was facing another Beaumont, only weaker.
'Hades, I'll not forget that name, and like all the rest, I'll pay you a visit as well.'
Ruby had milked as much info as he could from the system about Hades, but what he couldn't pinpoint was the latter's power.
Sometime later, the system prompt flashed.
[«Super strength purchase successful»]
Instantly, Ruby plops to the ground. He could feel a surge of energy racing through his veins. His body became heavy, as though he were carrying a heavy load on his shoulder.
"Javi, what is this? The last time wasn't like this!
[Super strength requires force, so it is natural for the host to feel pain.]
Ruby didn't say much again. He braced himself, clenched his teeth, and endured the pain.
A few horror hours later, the pain vanished. Ruby could feel his body becoming lighter again as he staggered to his feet.
"This?!" Ruby stared at his hands, which had become more masculine in his 18 years.
"I can feel it. I've gained strength." He clenched his fist and, with lightning speed, he punched the ground.
BOOOOOOOM
The cave shook slightly as a huge crater appeared on the ground. Noticeable wreckage could now be seen on the cave's surface.
"What was that?!" The three women—Muna, Megan, and Natasha—scrambled out of the cave when they heard the loud noise.
At first, they thought it was an attack, so they activated their abilities. However, when they saw it was Ruby, the adrenaline rushing through them ceased.
"Hon, what was that?!" Megan spoke as she strode to Ruby's side.
Ruby gradually lifted his gaze from the wreckage and stared at Megan. "Nothing, I was just testing a new skill."
"New skill?" Megan was a bit interested. Since Ruby hadn't told her about the system, she had no idea what he was talking about.
She didn't find it strange because she has countless secrets that Ruby never cared to ask.
She spoke again afterward, "Hon, the squad might be lonely, and I heard the organ market hasn't been doing well lately, so I think I'll be going back to the manor." She paused and glanced at Natasha. "And also, I still have to make plans for our heist in England."
"I understand, and it's not like this is the last time we're seeing each other, so it's OK." Ruby could see in her eyes that she wanted to stay here longer.
He glanced at Natasha, who had her gaze fixed on the side. However, immediately after she noticed Ruby, she fixed her gaze on him and flashed an alluring smile.
'She probably didn't want to leave because of Natasha, huh?'
Megan has always had a competitive side. Ruby could vaguely remember what she did to one of the girls who was crushing on him in college.
The poor girl was beaten to a pulp to the point where it was hard to recognize her. Till today, no one knew the masked figure who did that to her, except Ruby.
Sometime later, the duo was inside a tinted black Audi at the entrance of Megan's manor—the base of the savage squad.
"OK, here we go," Megan said when they arrived at her residence. Before she hops out of the car, she grabs Ruby's collar and flashes a seductive smirk before shoving her mouth into his. The kiss was deep and sensual as Megan played tag with his tongue, teasing him.
After what seemed like 20 minutes, she pulled out, gasping for breath. She pecked him on the cheek again before scurrying into the manor with fiery-hot cheeks.
Ruby chuckled as she gradually faded away. "I love you, Meg, but your dad... I don't think he likes me." Ruby inhaled the chilly air. "And a time might come where I would be forced to... take him out. I hope you don't hate me when that time comes," Ruby muttered to himself.
He glanced at the lit-up manor one last time before zooming into the night.
Back at the cave...
Ruby proceeded to pull out his system screen. He wanted to check the minions' status and unveil his new minion—the war god.
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Remember to vote and comments. I didn't upload for some days because of writers block. I'm stills having it though but I just forced my self to write something.