The forest was eerily silent, shadows stretching as the last light of day faded. Ye Chen's lifeless body lay sprawled on the ground, his once-bright eyes now dull and empty. Aric stood over him, a mix of triumph and indifference playing across his features.
"Finally," Aric muttered, brushing a speck of dust from his sleeve. A surge of energy coursed through his veins—the direct result of absorbing Ye Chen's essence. He could feel the newfound power settling within him, like a storm waiting to be unleashed.
A familiar chime echoed in his mind.
[Ding! You have gained +2,000 Villain Halo and +20,000 Villain Points for stealing the opportunity of the protagonist Ye Chen]
[Ding! Congratulations, Host! You have killed the protagonist, Ye Chen.]
[Ding! You have gained +10,000 Villain Halo and +100,000 Villain Points.]
