It's been a few hours since Lilith had first.. met? Her so called Villainess Maker System.
[0106: You can just call me Kifi, Lilith!]
[Kifi? Is that your real name?]
Lilith had learned to talk mentally to the system instead of talking out loud like a maniac. If she kept talking to Kifi out in the open like she did on their first day, she would have already been burned at the stake, accused of witchcraft.
...
Isn't this some sort of witchcraft anyway?
[Kifi: how dare you! I am a state-of-the-class technology no one has ever seen before!]
[Alright, whatever you say, Kifi.]
"Sister!" Ah, another one of Lilith's stress inducers. Ever since Eve visited her that day, she's been non-stop pestering her. "Are you on your way to the dining room? Let's go together!"
"Mn." Lilith just nodded along, unable to decline Eve, lest her temper flares again.
The two sisters made their way to their family dining room, where their father and Lilith's stepmother awaited.
[Kifi, open my stats}
[Kifi: Alright! Here's all the info on you, Lilith Dianne Aphelion:
>Charisma: 78/500
>Physical Prowess: 51/500
>Magic Afinity: 89/500
>Agility: 70/500
>Stealth: 356/500
-Villainess Potential: Low Novice [34%]
-Villainy Points: 0-
Kifi: I'm still at awe at your raw stealth, Lilith! If being a villain isn't for you, you could easily become a secret agent!]
[What the hell is a secret agent? No, nevermind. I don't want to know.]
Lilith and Eve both entered the dining room and sat on their respective seats. Eve sat near her parents, while Lilith sat on the seat farthest away from them, as befitting of her status.
Lilith's father, Duke Evantheo Aphelion, was a man with a large build and an intimidating face. With jet-black hair and clear blue eyes, he was handsome, but his beauty was ruined by the constant scowl that Lilith thinks is permanently etched on his face.
Sitting beside the Duke was Lilith's stepmother, Vivianne Aphelion. She was a stunning beauty with ruby eyes and platinum-blonde hair, which Eve inherited. She smiled gently when she saw Eve, but frowned when she saw Lilith.
[All I need to do is act really mean to get villainy points, right?]
[Kifi: ....]
[Kifi: Yeah let's go with that. Will you do something here?]
[Yes, when Eve leaves. She usually leaves first for her etiquette lessons.]
Lilith ate as Eve and her parents conversed. They were talking about Eve's siblings, who were all at the academy at this time. Lilith had three other half-siblings aside from Eve: Mikhail Aphelion, the eldest and heir; Leone Aphelion, the second-eldest, who, just like Eve, was a prodigy at magic; and Kalix Aphelion, the third-eldest, who was meek and sickly. If Lilith played her cards right, she had information on Mikhail that could help her. She just had to wait for Eve to leave before she could start her masterplan.
But it seems fate hates her since no matter how much Lilith plays with her food to stall and wait for Eve to leave, she just isn't leaving. Lilith had to do something.
"Sister Eve?" Lilith clears her throat, trying to be as meek as possible to avoid suspicion, "Sorry to interrupt but isn't it time for your lesson? I just wanted to remind you since--"
Eve cuts her off with a delicate giggle. "No worries, sister. I cancelled my lesson for today."
Fuck. "May I ask as to why?"
Eve smiled, but Lilith could see gears turning in her head. Is she getting suspicious?
But before Eve could respond, her mother answered for her in a stern voice, "Mikhail is coming home today. Eve is just being a proper filial sister, wanting to greet her brother. Is there anything wrong with that, child?"
"N-Not at all, Madame. I apologize for disturbing our meal."
Jackpot. This might not have been the situation Lilith wanted, but she can still turn this situation to her side. She just has to wait for her dear, darling older brother to come home.
[Kifi: What are you trying to do, Lilith?]
[Just you wait, Kifi.]
The old family butler, Pierre, enters the room, bowing down to all of them. "My Lord and Ladies, Young Master Mikhail has arrived."
Duke Evantheo scowl lessened a bit, "Let him in, Pierre."
Pierre bows once more before leaving the room and re-entering with Mikhail in tow.
"Mother, father." Mikhail greeted, "Sisters."
"Brother!" Eve squeals as she stands up and practically jumps into Mikhail's arms. "Brother Mikhail! We've missed you!"
Mikhail smiles and ruffles Eve's hair, which resulted in Eve pouting at him, "I've missed you all too."
"Hello, brother Mikhail." Lilith greeted Mikhail as well, out of formality. "Welcome home."
"Lilith, hello."
"Mikhail, dear, come sit." Madame Vivianne instructed her son, "You must be famished from the travel."
"Not at all, mother." Mikhail replied, but still sat on his chair, "But I would love to catch up with you all."
Lilith took that as a sign to leave.
"Excuse me, Father, Madame, Sister Eve and Brother Mikhail." Lilith curtsies, "I will exit first."
[Kifi: Lilith? I thought you were going to do something in there.]
Lilith smiled.
[It's better to not interrupt their family time. I'm an outsider, one that doesn't belong. They won't be comfortable if I stayed there.]
[Kifi: But your plan!--]
[Don't worry, my plan is still ongoing. I just need to find a time where brother Mikhail is all alone.]
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Lilith knocked on Mikhail's office door, knowing he was all alone inside. "Brother? It's me, Lilith."
The rustling of paper that could be heard inside ceased, "Lilith? You may come in."
Lilith inhaled and exhaled before entering the room.
"What do you need, sister--"
"I know about you and Young Master Damian." Lilith said, so fast that she even surprised herself.
[Kifi: WHAT 'O' HUH????]
Mikhail dropped the pen he was holding. "W-what are you talking about?"
[Kifi: YEAH LILITH!! TELL ME THE DETAILS PLS]
In Lilith's first life, a scandal broke out in the Empire. Lilith was already Empress at that time, so she didn't hear all the details, but she knew enough. Duke Mikhail Aphelion and Count Damian Gresvenor, who were known as the top bachelors of nobility at that period of time, were caught by Lady Emilia herself. What did she see? Well, the rumors differ, but it all said that they were interlocked on a passionate display of lovemaking in a guest room for a charity event.
[Kifi: HOLY SHIT?! GIRL OMG OMG?? Eve plotted against her own brother?!]
[Apparently, they've been together since they were teenagers. Brother Mikhail is of age now. That means they're already together right now.]
[Kifi; Wait.. Lilith, are you planning on using this information for blackmail?!]
If Lilith could mentally shrug, she'd do it.
[It is what it is.]
[Kifi: And here I thought you'd need more practice! At this rate, you don't even need my help!]
"We both know what I'm talking about, brother." Lilith cleared her throat, "Don't try to lie."
Mikhail paled, "But how?-"
"I saw you both a few times. You can't really hide a look of longing."
Mikhail squinted at this, "And what will you do with this information?"
Lilith huffs.
"I don't really want to tell anybody.." Lilith starts, twirling her hair and acting nonchalant, "But if you could persuade father to let me outside a few hours a day, that would be excellent."
"Are you trying to blackmail me right now, sister?" Mikhail narrows his eyes even more.
"Of course not!" Lilith pouted, trying to look hurt, "Just consider it a favor between siblings, brother. It's not even a hard request to do!"
Mikhail pondered at this. He pondered for such a long time that Lilith was just about to request a mental chess match with Kifi.
"Fine." Mikhail relents, "I'll try to persuade father. If that is all, you may leave."
"Thank you for your time, brother." Lilith curtsies and starts too leave. She stops and looks back once more at Mikhail, "Brother?"
"Hm?"
"I think you and Young Master Damian look happy together. I wish you both more happiness with each other." And with that, Lilith leaves, not noticing the wide-eyed look Mikhail gives her as she left the room.
[Kifi: Girlllll I wanted more the fuck? That was it?]
Lilith chuckles.
[I can't have him be too suspicious. and plus, who said I was done?]
[NOTIFICATION: Congratulations, Lilith Aphelion! You have received 2 Villainy Points!]
[Kifi: Woah, that shocked me. But congrat Lilith! You've earned your first villainy point! Do you want to use it now?]
Villainy points were earned when one acted like a villain in a real-life event. Those villainy points can then be used for numerous things, but since Lilith was still a novice, she could only use them to level up her stats.
[NOTIIFICATION: Congratulations, Lilith Aphelion! You have leveled up! You have now reached Mediocre Novice! You are rewarded with a random skill.]
[Damn. Kifi, open my stats, I want to see.]
[Kifi: Alright! Here's all the info on you, Lilith Dianne Aphelion:
>Charisma: 78/500
>Physical Prowess: 51/500
>Magic Afinity: 89/500
>Agility: 70/500
>Stealth: 356/500
-Villainess Potential: Mediocre Novice [0.23%]
-Villainy Points: 2-
------SPIN NOW FOR A RANDOM SKILL!!-----
[YES] [NO]
Kifi: It seems you can now get a random skill, Lilith.]
[A random.. skill?]
[Kifi: Its sort of like a magic power. Skills are classified into different categories: The D-Class is the lowest, while the S-Class is the highest. D-Class skills are basic skills like levitating small items to changing the taste of different teas. S-Class skills are powerful; They can range from making your blood a sort of untraceable, untreatable poison to calling forth literal natural disasters.]
Lilith nodded, understanding most of what Kifi is trying to say.
[Then it might be better if I do this in my room, away from prying eyes.]
Lilith walked as swiftly as she can back to her room, excited.