Roderick sat in the elegant study, where the splendor of his surroundings now served merely as a backdrop for his deep contemplation. The letter from Alice's father lay on the desk, a brutal reminder of his current situation. However, what captured all his attention was the metallic "DING" that had resonated in his mind: the activation of the villain system.
He took a deep breath and closed his eyes, trying to summon the interface he had glimpsed in his consciousness. Before him appeared a translucent screen, displaying various icons and menus. Roderick studied the interface closely, attempting to decipher its complexity. It was an intricate web of options and information that seemed to pulse with an almost conscious energy.
Villain System Interface
Summary
Name: Roderick
Role: Second-Generation Villain
Current Status: Disfavored by the Protagonists
System Level: Beginner
Skills
Cultivation: Ordinary Human (Unlock advanced techniques through experience)
Charm: 60 (Improve by executing successful schemes)
Combat Skills: No techniques (Improves through training and practice)
Objectives
Main Objective: Dominate the heroines
Secondary Objective: Undermine the protagonist's success
Additional Missions: Reach the peak of cultivation, influence key events
Resources
Available Points: 0
Special Items: None
Harem Alliances: None (Available for creation)
Achievements
First Steps: Villain System Activation
Challenges: Avoid death at the hands of the protagonist, conquer everything, even stones.
Roderick quickly assimilated the information. The system provided a framework for managing his new role but required active engagement and strategic planning to maximize his potential. The lack of resources and initial skills, which seemed essential to surpass the protagonists and find his place in this world, was perplexing.
He had no points available to allocate, and the absence of Special Items or immediate Alliances indicated that he would need to build these aspects from scratch. The system's directive to undermine the protagonist's success and establish dominance offered clear guidance, though it also presented a significant challenge.
Roderick contemplated the Main Objective: dominating the heroines in his current arc would be a monumental task given his situation. The Secondary Objective of undermining the protagonist's success aligned with his growing determination to seize opportunities and rewrite his destiny.
With a mix of distrust and resolve, Roderick decided he needed to use his initial points to improve his cultivation skills, which would enable him to defend himself in dangerous situations. He also began to plan how to gain Influence and form key Alliances, aware that these would be crucial for navigating the complex social and political landscape of his new world.
As he closed the system interface, a sinister smile formed on his face. Although he cursed to himself upon realizing that the system wouldn't grant him anything for merely initiating the interface, the lack of resources did not deter him. Roderick was determined to forge his own path, facing the challenges that fate imposed on him.