Allen had finally finished *Path of Chaos*, the brutal 500-level RPG he'd spent three years surviving. Relief and triumph washed over him as he stepped outside to celebrate.
The city was calm, sunlight warm on his face. Everything felt… normal.
"Finally… I can breathe again," Allen muttered, stretching. "No more grind… no more resets…this fucking game let go to walk"
Then a screech of tires shattered the peace. A girl froze in the street. A truck barreled toward her.
"Watch out!" Allen shouted, lunging forward.
He shoved her out of the way—and took the hit himself.
"Ahh—!" Pain exploded, vision blurred, sounds faded. He saw her safe.
"Th-thank you…!" she cried, trembling.
Allen smiled weakly through the pain. "… that's enough… little"
And then… darkness.
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Allen's eyes snapped open to a lavish room he didn't recognize. His chest ached, limbs heavy.
"Brother… you're awake!" a silver-haired girl cried.
Allen looked at her, confused. *Adeline…?* Then he caught sight of a tall man with sharp black-grey eyes. "Nox… are you alright?"
*Nox? That's… not my name…what is going on here does not look like a hospital*
A glowing window appeared in his vision.
\[System: *Welcome, Player. You are now Nox von Deon. Terminally ill. Memories of past life retained.*]
Nox sat up in the lavish bed, still dizzy from the awakening. A faint glow caught his eyes—an interface hovering in the air, filled with numbers, stats, and abilities.
*What the hell…?* he muttered under his breath, pointing at it. "Hey… do you see this?"
Adeline frowned, leaning closer. "See what, brother? I don't see anything."
He turned to his father, then the maid Iris, gesturing at the window. "Seriously, don't you all see that floating thing right there?"
Duke shook his head. "Nox… there's nothing there. Are you feeling alright?"
Allen swallowed, heart racing. *Ahh .... what is this wait nox von deon...I Here this name before and what is the meaning of player*
Nox clenched his fist, suppressing a grin. *So this is just for me. What the heck is going on seriously i can see things now I'm not even drunk*
\[System: *Player, this is your status window. Only you can see it. Use wisely.*]
The door opened softly, and three women stepped in. Lady Eveline, gentle and warm, rushed forward and hugged Nox tightly. "My dear boy… you're awake!"
Behind her, Lady Selene's sharp green eyes softened as she nodded, placing a hand on his shoulder. Lady Liora, golden hair glowing in the sunlight, gently embraced him as well.
Iris Valen stood quietly beside them, calm and observant.
Nox froze, heart racing. "W-who… who are all of you? Where am I?"
Confused, worried voices filled the room. "Nox… are you alright?" "Did something happen?" "You've been unconscious for hours…"
Nox looked around, overwhelmed. *So many… people? And none of them I know and what is this floating game window like I only see in this in manhwa and webnovel don't tell me i also reincarnated into somewhere.*
Allen—now Nox—looked around, eyes wide. The room was lavish, filled with gold and velvet, unmistakably noble. He caught his reflection in a tall mirror. Black hair, piercing red eyes… *What the hell? Who is this handsome guy *
His features were sharpened, more handsome than ever. *Is this… really reincarnation? But where…?*
Heart pounding, he turned to everyone in the room. "Excuse me… can someone please tell me my full name?"
Confused and worried faces stared back. "Nox… Nox von Deon," Adeline replied softly.
Nox swallowed hard, still staring at his own reflection. *Nox von Deon…* The name sounded yet familiar, like a character wait wait character Black hair Red eye von Deon i know something…
Nox froze as the words sank in. *Nox von Deon… terminally ill… adopted son of the Duke…*
Memories of the game flashed in his mind—level 126, third-rate villain, despised by everyone, doomed to die young.
*Wait… that means… I'm him now?* Panic, disbelief, and shock collided in his chest. He stumbled back a step, gripping the edge of the table.
"Th-this can't be… I'm… Nox von Deon? Terminally ill… a nobody villain?"
The family exchanged worried glances. Adeline stepped closer. "Brother… are you alright?"
Nox's mind raced. *So this is my life now…and terminally ill how can I but before my illness I can die with that shit game level and bad ending wait no no no.....i can't die not again if it's a game i need to find the way....."
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Nox took a deep breath, still stunned by his new reality. "Can… can I stay alone for a while?" he asked cautiously.
Lady Eveline shook her head, frowning. "Nox… you shouldn't be alone. It's worrying."
Adeline clutched his arm. "Brother, don't go! Stay here!"
Lady Selene and Lady Liora exchanged glances, clearly concerned but silent.
Iris Valen stepped forward, calm as ever. "Master… I will stay with you. The others should leave. You need privacy."
"okay that works please i need some time"
The family hesitated, then slowly nodded and left, leaving Nox with only Iris by his side.
Nox exhaled, finally feeling a small space to think. *Good… finally, some peace. Time to see what I can do…and figure out things for survival*
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After a long while, the family reluctantly left, their worried voices fading down the corridor. Only Iris Valen remained, silent as ever, standing near the bedside with her calm, icy-blue eyes fixed on him.
Nox exhaled, relief washing over him. Finally… alone.
He raised his hand, and the faint shimmer appeared again. A glowing window spread before his eyes, filled with words and numbers., lines of text unfolded before Nox's eyes. His breath caught.
\[Status Window – Nox von Deon]
\[Race: Human]
\[Level: 1]
\[Condition: Terminal Illness "Manavore Syndrome"]
\[Title: Third-Rate Villain]
**Attributes**
* Strength: 20
* Stamina: 8
* Agility: 10
* Luck: ???
* Vitals: Weak (unstable)
**Special**
* \[Hidden Trait: Necromanix]
* \[Shop: Unlocked]
* \[NP Points: 10]
Nox's red eyes lingered on the words. *Necromanix? That wasn't in the game… and a shop system too?*
He touched his chest, feeling the frailty of his new body, then looked back at the glowing screen. *This body is dying… but with this, I might turn weakness into strength but "Manavore Syndrome" I'm lucky maybe because i help that girl.*
A faint grin curved across his lips. *The world thinks "Manavore Syndrome"was bad and incurred deisies but if I remember the game until he became the villain he was alive that means somehow he finds the way to live with "Manavore Syndrome".*
"And Manavore Syndrome was good they can't use mana and stamina decrease but strength was increased compared to others and made more sensitive to mana so the character who has this kind of buff was so fast during battle even in the game a lot of people struggle because no. Von deon reaction was so good against both physical and magic attacks because of Manavore Syndrome ".
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Nox's eyes followed Iris as she moved silently around the room. "Can you make coffee for me?" he asked, voice calm but commanding.
Iris inclined her head and nodded, quickly preparing the coffee with precise, fluid movements. Nox's mind drifted as he watched her. *Wait… if I remember correctly from the game…*
He clenched his fist subtly. *She was A-rank… an assassin.at Level 45.in game when she appeared first in front of the protagonist of the game That's right… and she was loyal to me back then. The only one who could've kept me alive.*
Why was someone that powerful serving as a maid here? *I need to understand what she's capable of now… and how useful she will be.if I'm correct the real game begins when the protagonist enters the academy so i have at least some time to cover myself and protect from those act and mission*
Iris returned, setting the cup before him with perfect posture. "Here, young master. Are you… really alright?"
" Thanks for this"
Nox looked at her, a faint smirk tugging at his lips. *She is a great asset for me now thank's god i see and know all the characters side stories in my mind and help full but even so i need those things right now the items that helps full for me*
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Got it, Nox! Here's the **scene revised without the item list**, keeping the system functional but silent and only showing the unlocking condition:
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Nox leaned back, sipping the coffee, eyes narrowing as he focused on the faint glow only he could see. The status window hovered in front of him again.
Alright… let's see what I can do. He tapped the interface. Can I get the items I actually need? What can I buy with these NP points?
[NP Points: 10]
[Shop: locked]
He scrolled through the list, mentally noting each item. Healing potions, mana crystals, weapons, skill books… nothing seemed ordinary anymore.
Alone, Nox summoned the faint glow of the interface once more. His red eyes scanned the screen, curious.
\[Status Window – Nox von Deon]
\[Race: Human]
\[Level: 1]
\[Condition: Terminal Illness]
\[Title: Third-Rate Villain]
\[NP Points: 10]
\[Hidden Trait: Necromanix]
He attempted to access the Shop. A lock icon flashed, refusing entry.
\[System: *Shop Locked. Unlock Conditions: Complete Quest – Increase Stamina by +10 in 3 weeks. Reward: Shop Unlock +30 NP Points.*]
Nox's eyes glimmered as he absorbed the information. *Three weeks… that's plenty of time to prepare. Once I unlock this, everything changes but let's see increased stamina is not hard if I use that method.*
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Nox's red eyes flicked toward Iris, who stood silently near the door. "Hey… what should I call you?"
Iris tilted her head slightly, a faint flicker of surprise in her calm, ice-blue eyes. "Iris Valen, young master. But you may call me Iris."
Nox studied her for a moment, lips curling into a faint smirk. *Simple enough… but that name carries a lot of weight. I'll need her skills, her loyalty… and maybe a bit more.*
"Alright, Iris," he said finally, his voice calm but commanding. He turned to Iris. "Iris… arrange a meeting with the Duke for me. Make it happen today or maybe Tommorow but urgent."
Iris inclined her head. "Yes, young master. I will inform him immediately."
Nox's red eyes narrowed thoughtfully. *I need to speak with Duke Acer… figure out my place in this household and gather information.*
Nox paused, recalling the little details that might help him. "Also… tell me—how much pocket money do I have now?"
Iris's lips pressed together for a moment, then she answered, "Currently, young master, you have 50 gold coins available for personal use because you spend your lot already."
Nox smirked faintly. *Wait already what you mean this idiot already spent a lot of gold coins now i understand why this idiot was a third rate villain Not much, but it will do for now. Enough to cover small expenses… and to test a few things.*
Nox leaned back, eyes fixed on Iris. "Iris… with 30 gold, how many healing potions can I buy?"
Iris's expression remained calm, her voice precise. "Each healing potion costs 5 gold, young master. You can purchase six potions with 30 gold."
Nox's lips curved into a faint smirk. *Six… that's a good start. Not Enough to keep me alive for now while I figure out the rest.*
"i see that was a problem,"
Iris nodded silently, already calculating the details in her mind.
Nox frowned slightly, eyes narrowing as he considered the numbers. "Iris… why is a single healing potion so expensive? Five gold each… that seems steep."
Iris tilted her head slightly, her calm voice precise. "Young master , these are not ordinary potions. They restore 50% of your vitality instantly. Ingredients are rare, and production is strictly controlled. That is why the price is high."
Nox's lips curved into a faint smirk. *So it's not just overpriced… it's genuinely valuable. Makes sense. Every coin will have to be used wisely why this idiot spends all money already.*
"Very well," he said, leaning back.
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