Roderick continued to observe the party from his position in the back row, his mind anticipating the next moves. The event had had the desired impact on Alice; the doubt planted in her mind was beginning to blossom. However, as he immersed himself in thought, the familiar sound of "DING" resonated in his mind, immediately capturing his attention.
The System Message
"Congratulations, Roderick," announced the voice of the Villain System, with a tone of satisfaction. "You have made a significant impact on current events. The main heroine, Alice, has experienced a decline in her confidence, which has negatively affected her status. As a reward for your efforts, I offer you the following adjustments in the system:
Heroine Favorability: Alice's favorability has decreased from -10 to 0. This adjustment reflects the negative impact you've had on her perception and social status.
Protagonist Luck: A small amount of protagonist luck has been reduced, which currently totals 49,500 luck points. This change will slightly diminish the advantage they have over future events.
Reward: You have received 100 villain points.
Roderick felt a surge of satisfaction upon hearing the announcement. The system had recognized his success and adjusted the parameters accordingly. The reduction in Alice's favorability and the decrease in protagonist luck were clear signs that his plan was working.
With these new adjustments, Roderick realized his position was strengthened. The decrease in protagonist luck meant he would have more opportunities to manipulate events to his advantage. Additionally, neutralizing the heroine's impact was a strategic benefit he could leverage in his next move.
Determined not to let this opportunity slip away, Roderick began to formulate his next plan. With Alice questioning her own image and the protagonist facing diminished luck, a path had opened for him to further increase his influence and position in the power game.
He knew he had to act with cunning and foresight. With the heroine and the protagonist in a more vulnerable position, it was the perfect time to reinforce his strategy. He would continue observing events and looking for ways to exploit any weaknesses that arose.
As the party continued, Roderick mentally prepared for the next steps in his mission. With confidence in the system's adjustments and the advantage he had gained, he was determined to use every resource at his disposal to consolidate his role as a villain and challenge the established order.
The night of intrigue and manipulation was just beginning, and Roderick was ready to play his role with even greater skill and determination. With the villain system on his side, his path to success was filled with opportunities and challenges, and he was prepared to face them with a well-calculated strategy.