📢 DING! [New Mandatory Mission Unlocked!]
Leonel had just sat down on his ridiculously uncomfortable villain throne when the system rudely interrupted his peace.
— "Oh, no."
📢 [Mission: OBTAIN A VILLAIN COMPANION!]
➡️ Every great villain has a fearsome pet! Go get one!
➡️ Suggested Options:
A ferocious hellhound.A deadly wyvern.A shadow panther that strikes fear into enemies.
Leonel rubbed his temples.
"...Why does every villain need a pet?"
📢 DING! [Because it makes you look cooler. Duh.]
"...I hate you."
📢 DING! [Hate is a step toward true villainy! Keep going!]
Leonel let out a long sigh.
Fine. Whatever. If it was a mandatory mission, he had no choice.
— "Alright, does anyone know where I can find one of these scary beasts?"
His goblin assistant raised a shaky hand.
— "U-Uh, my lord… W-We have already prepared a terrifying creature for you!"
Leonel blinked. "...You have?"
— "YES! Behold… THE NIGHTMARE BEAST!"
A heavy iron cage was wheeled into the throne room.
Something small and shadowy lurked inside. It growled menacingly.
Leonel squinted.
"...That thing is awfully small for a 'Nightmare Beast.'"
The goblin grinned nervously.
— "D-Don't be fooled, my lord! This creature is an embodiment of terror itself!"
Leonel stepped closer to inspect the cage.
The shadowy figure inside moved.
Something emerged from the darkness.
Two glowing red eyes.
A sleek black body.
Leonel's breath caught.
Could it be…?
Could this actually be—
— "Meow."
Leonel stared.
"...That's a cat."
The goblin puffed out his chest.
— "A NIGHTMARE CAT, my lord!"
The cat stretched lazily, rolled over, and started licking its paw.
— "...Sure."
📢 DING! [Congratulations! You have obtained the 'FEARSOME NIGHTMARE BEAST'!]
📢 [New Companion: 'Destructor the Abyssal Cat' has joined your party!]
Leonel buried his face in his hands.
"...I give up."
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📢 DING! [New Passive Effect: Your aura now looks 10% more menacing because of your pet.]
Leonel slowly turned to the system screen.
"...HOW?!"
📢 DING! [A true villain with a pet is always scarier. Trust me, it's science.]
Leonel looked down at his so-called 'Nightmare Beast.'
Destructor the Abyssal Cat was now lying on his throne, snoring.
"...The only thing scary about him is his ability to sleep anywhere."
📢 DING! [Your enemies don't know that. Let them FEAR you.]
Leonel groaned.
Whatever. At least this mission didn't cause a war.
📢 DING! [New Mission Unlocked!]
Leonel's heart sank.
"...Oh, for fu—"
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📢 [Mission: SHOW YOUR VILLAINY TO THE WORLD!]
➡️ Perform an action that will spread fear and chaos across the land!
➡️ Suggested Options:
Burn down a village.Steal an ancient relic.Declare war on a noble house.
Leonel immediately rejected all three.
📢 DING! [Refusal detected. Applying penalty…]
— "WAIT—"
📢 DING! [Auto 'Evil Speech' Activated!]
Leonel suddenly stood up against his will.
His cape flared dramatically.
His voice boomed across the throne room.
— "FOOLS! TREMBLE BEFORE ME, FOR I SHALL BRING DOOM UPON THIS LAND!"
His knights gasped in admiration.
— "OUR LORD IS PREPARING A GRAND SCHEME!"
— "HIS DARKNESS WILL CONSUME EVERYTHING!"
— "GLORY TO LORD NIGHTSHADE!"
Leonel stood there, soul completely drained.
"...I just wanted to sit down, damn it."
📢 DING! [Congratulations! Your villain reputation has increased!]
📢 DING! [New Threat Identified: A Powerful Adventurer is Now Hunting You!]
Leonel froze.
"...What."
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📢 DING! [New Enemy Approaching!]
BOOM.
The castle doors burst open.
A tall woman in gleaming armor stepped inside.
Her golden eyes locked onto Leonel with a deadly glare.
— "So. You're the so-called 'Lord of Darkness.'"
Leonel blinked.
"...Uh. Who's asking?"
She pointed a massive sword at him.
— "I am Elara Brightblade, the strongest mercenary in the land. And I've come to claim your head."
📢 DING! [WARNING: You are now in a Boss Fight!]
Leonel's eye twitched.
"...OH, COME ON!"