📢 DING! [New Announcement: You are now an Official Threat to the Kingdom!]
➡️ Reason: The Hero believes you are a major villain (despite doing nothing particularly evil).
➡️ Status: The Hero is now coming to defeat you.
Leonel read the notification and groaned.
"…Oh, come on. WHAT NOW?!"
A scout ran into the throne room, gasping for breath.
— "SIR! THE HERO IS APPROACHING OUR CASTLE!"
Leonel blinked. "Wait, seriously? Already?!"
— "YES! HE'S ON HIS WAY WITH A TEAM OF ELITE WARRIORS!"
Leonel pinched the bridge of his nose.
"This world has no chill. First, it was bakers. Now it's a hero squad? I just woke up in this world, damn it!"
📢 DING! [New Mission: Prepare for the Hero's Arrival!]
➡️ Suggested Actions:
Set up an Ambush!Challenge the Hero to a Duel!Give an Evil Speech to Establish Your Dominance!
Leonel groaned.
"Do I LOOK like I want to fight the hero?!"
📢 DING! [Refusal detected. Applying penalty…]
— "Oh, hell no."
📢 DING! [Auto 'Menacing Aura' Activated.]
A wave of dark energy suddenly radiated from his body, making the entire throne room tremble.
His knights GASPED.
— "M-MASTER! YOU'RE PREPARING A TERRIFYING STRATEGY!"
— "SUCH A POWERFUL AURA! EVEN WITHOUT TRYING, HE'S INTIMIDATING!"
— "HE MUST HAVE A PLAN TO DESTROY THE HERO IN ONE MOVE!"
Leonel buried his face in his hands.
"...I hate everything."
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Just outside the castle.
Dante Silverhart, the Chosen Hero of Light, stood at the gates, his shining armor practically glowing in the sun.
Behind him was his elite team of warriors—a mage, a rogue, and a giant man with an axe.
Dante clenched his fists.
— "Leonel Nightshade… The time has come!"
His team nodded.
— "We must end this villain before his darkness spreads!"
— "Right!"
Dante stepped forward dramatically, his golden cape billowing in the wind.
— "AS LONG AS THE SUN SHINES, JUSTICE SHALL TRIUMPH—"
TRIP.
His foot caught on a random rock, and in less than a second, the mighty hero faceplanted straight into the dirt.
Silence.
His team stared.
Dante lifted his head slowly, his face covered in dust.
— "I-I'm okay!"
📢 DING! [Achievement Unlocked: 'Made the Hero Fall Without Doing Anything!']
Leonel, watching from the castle walls, buried his face in his hands.
"...I CAN'T EVEN TAKE THIS GUY SERIOUSLY."
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Dante quickly stood up, trying to recover his dignity.
He pointed a trembling finger at Leonel.
— "Y-You…! Your dark aura is powerful, but I will not be afraid!"
Leonel sighed and leaned against the battlements.
— "Bro. You tripped on a rock."
Dante flinched. "S-SILENCE! That was a strategic movement!"
— "Strategic movement INTO THE DIRT?"
Dante's eye twitched.
— "ENOUGH! I CHALLENGE YOU TO A DUEL, LEONEL NIGHTSHADE!"
📢 DING! [New Mission: Duel the Hero!]
➡️ Reward: +30% to All Stats for 10 Minutes
➡️ Penalty for Refusal: Auto 'Evil Monologue' Activation
Leonel immediately tried to refuse.
📢 *DING! [Penalty Activated!]
His body suddenly moved on its own.
His cape flared dramatically.
His eyes glowed red.
And before he could stop himself, his mouth opened and—
— "FOOLISH HERO! YOU DARE CHALLENGE ME?! YOU SHALL NEVER DEFEAT MY DARKNESS!"
BOOM!
A sudden thunderclap echoed in the sky.
The wind picked up.
Dante and his team staggered back in shock.
— "T-That power…!"
— "This is bad! He's even stronger than before!"
— "HE SUMMONED A STORM JUST BY SPEAKING!"
Leonel stood there, his soul leaving his body.
"...DID THE SYSTEM JUST GIVE ME FREE WEATHER EFFECTS?!"
📢 *DING! [Bonus Effect: Thunderstorm Unlocked!]
Leonel's eye twitched violently.
"This world is actually broken."
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Dante regained his resolve and pulled out his sword.
— "NO MORE TALK! OUR BATTLE BEGINS NOW!"
Leonel groaned.
"Fine. Let's just get this over with."
📢 *DING! [Villain Buff Activated: +30% to All Stats While Monologuing!]
Leonel blinked. "Wait—"
The moment he opened his mouth, his body felt lighter, his speed increased, and he suddenly felt way stronger.
He dodged Dante's first attack without even trying.
Dante swung again— but Leonel, still confused, effortlessly sidestepped.
Dante tripped over his own feet again.
— "DAMN IT, ROCKS! STOP BETRAYING ME!"
Leonel did nothing.
And yet, within ten seconds, Dante was on the ground, breathing heavily, looking up at him in shock.
— "H-How…? How did you counter all my attacks so easily?!"
Leonel stared.
"I LITERALLY DIDN'T DO ANYTHING."
Dante clenched his fists.
— "Tch… You're too strong. I must retreat… for now!"
His teammates quickly grabbed him and fled.
📢 DING! [Mission Complete! You have Defeated the Hero Again… Without Actually Fighting!]
Leonel sighed.
"...This world is a joke."