I woke up with a start, my heart racing and my body drenched in sweat. The remnants of a vivid dream still clung to my mind, leaving me disoriented and unsettled. I had seen a figure in my dream, a demon, but it was more like a succubus—seductive, alluring, and dangerously enticing. Her eyes had burned into my soul, and her touch had left me trembling with a mix of fear and desire.
As I sat up, trying to shake off the lingering effects of the dream, I noticed something unusual. Floating in front of me, only visible to me, was a translucent interface with glowing text.
System Initialized. Welcome, Yeon Jhuk. You are now the host of the system.
I blinked, trying to process what I was seeing. What the hell is this? A system? Host?
System Response: I am a manifestation of evil, sent to the world of humans to regain my power. You have been chosen as my host, Yeon Jhuk.
Chosen as a host? For what? And why me? I thought, my mind racing with questions and confusion.
System Response: The war between good and evil is on the verge of extinction. Evil has turned itself into a manifestation and sent me into the world of humans to regain its power. You are the key to our success.
I took a deep breath, trying to wrap my head around this surreal turn of events. So, what now? What am I supposed to do?
System Response: Your role as the host is to increase the power of this system. Only Evil helps Evil.
I felt a shiver run down my spine, a mix of excitement and trepidation. This was unlike anything I had ever experienced, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of destiny, as if I had been chosen for something greater than myself.
Alright, system.
System Response: Your Skill Absolute Control [Lv 01]
it will allow you to read mind of the target.
whenever you will commit somthing from the seven sin, you will be awarded with points and bonuses, GOOD LUCK.
I nodded, trying to process the surreal turn of events. Am I really sleeping?
I pinched myself, and the sharp pain confirmed that this was no dream. This is actually happening. I have been chosen... for conducting evil. Well, a chosen one is a chosen one.
I am Yeon, 28, and I work as an apartment manager. After failing in all my college years, I had no job, so I took this position. As a perk, I get to live in a flat within the apartment building without any cost. It's a 5-story building, old and dusty, located on the outskirts of the city. Mostly students and struggling couples choose this apartment for its cheap rent. The owner is an old man who lives inside the city and never checks on the apartment.
Well, I guess it's time to clean the road. This is my daily schedule: cleaning the apartment lawn and road, and then monitoring the gate till the evening.
"Hello, Yeon..."
"Oh, hello Mrs. Fumiko, good morning..."
"Good morning, Yeon. We are very glad to have you as our apartment manager. You don't even slack off and take unnecessary holidays."
"I am grateful for how you feel, Fumiko-san. Are you going to the market?"
"Oh, yes, I am... Do you need anything?"
"No... no, don't trouble. I am all good. Have a good day."
As she waved and headed toward the city, I couldn't help but think about Fumiko. She is a very cheerful woman who lives on the first floor. She is among the very few people who respect me and don't feel mean to me. But her husband is a drunkard; they always keep fighting and quarreling. I can hear them, and sometimes I hear that bastard raising his hand on Fumiko-san. I hope she gives him a divorce. A beauty like Fumiko-san deserves a good man, not that pig.
I nodded, realizing I had forgotten to test my new powers. Aahhh, well, it never mind. Using it on her isn't a good idea. Let's find something else.
Yeah, I guess I know... I thought with a smirk, a plan forming in my mind.
I made my way to room 502 and knocked on the door. "Hi, Eunjii..."
Eunjii, my neighbor, was a 26-year-old woman who was also struggling in her life. Instead of going to college, all she did was party and fuck boys—what a slut. Her late-night parties had disturbed everyone, but we couldn't say anything to her because she was the owner's niece and also managed the apartment for him.
"Huh? What happened, Yeon?" she asked, opening the door in her night pajamas and taking a yawn right in my face, without even having the decency to cover her mouth.
Bitch, learn some manners, I muttered slowly under my breath, my eyes narrowing with disdain.
"AAAHH! Did you say something?" she replied in an angry tone. Even if I had said something, I wouldn't repeat it; this bitch would murder me.
"I am closing the gate. I don't wanna waste my morning on losers like you. Bye, get lost..." She started to slam the door in my face, but I quickly stopped it with my foot.
"Wait! I wanna ask you something," I said, my voice firm and unyielding.
Skill use, mind reading.... You can now read Eunji's mind.
System Response: Activating mind-reading. Scanning Eunji's thoughts...
Suddenly, a flood of images and sensations filled my mind. Eunji was thinking, What is this bastard asking? Did he know that the money he gave me to give to uncle, I lost them in gambling? No... no, he can't...
I gasped, the intensity of her thoughts almost overwhelming. Eunji's eyes narrowed, and she took a step back, her hand moving to cover her chest as if to protect herself from my intrusion.
"What are you doing, Yeon?" she demanded, her voice a mix of confusion and suspicion.
Nothing, Eunjii. Just... just checking something, I thought, trying to regain my composure. Thanks, system. That was... intense.
System Response: You're welcome, Yeon. Mind-reading can be overwhelming at first. Remember to focus and control the flow of information.
I nodded, still processing the flood of sensations and images. Eunji's thoughts had been a window into a world of irresponsibility and deceit. How could an adult be so irresponsible? Well, Eunjii, I will have my revenge on you. In the five years you've tortured me and made me work like a thankless slave, it's time for some payback.
"Won't you invite me inside? I have some questions to ask you about the rent money," I said, my voice steady and confident, hiding the storm of emotions raging within me. My eyes locked onto hers, daring her to refuse.
Eunjii hesitated, her gaze flickering with a mix of fear and defiance. She knew she was cornered, and there was no escape from the truth I now held in my hands. With a reluctant nod, she stepped aside, allowing me to enter her domain.