"So, System… what were you trying to say earlier?" Lucien asked, sitting on a boulder and looking at his newly healed legs. They felt like they had never been crushed. The energy pulsing through him was overwhelming, and suddenly he seemed to grasp some basic fighting skills.
That explained why Mai could fight those zombies like that.
[Yes, Host. The awakening of humanity is divided into two types: one is those who awaken normally and grow by killing zombies. The other are auxiliary awakeners, like those with systems or special powers. Host falls under the second category, having awakened an auxiliary power system.]
[Host is also a born villain in this world. No matter what the Host does, he will be opposed by the world. Protagonists will come for the Host; closest friends will betray him. The end for a villain like the Host is not "good." But the Host can still change his fate.]
[As long as the Host can engage with female Awakeners or Heroines, the Host can gain Sexual Points. Sexual Points can be used to buy bloodlines, unique powers, and even divinity. The Host can become a god.]
"Wait, wait, wait… I'm a villain? What… explains this? And why is Earth suddenly undergoing evolution?" Lucien asked, placing his palm on his chin in thought.
[In the world, there are unique beings that influence its growth and evolution, divided into two camps: Villains and Heroes. Of course, the world favors the protagonists as if they were its sons and daughters.]
[Most villains gain power and grow stronger early on, only to be crushed by the protagonists. But the Host can change this with the Villain Lust System. Not only can the Host buy items from the Mall, but he can also improve his stats. Additionally, the Host has a skill: Appraisal. Would the Host like to use it?]
[As for the ins and outs of evolution, the Host must discover it on his own.]
Lucien frowned as the system finished explaining. He pondered. First, the system was more like a mechanically engineered AI than just a tool that replied to questions—some things it wouldn't answer, like why evolution was happening.
Another thing: based on what the system said, Lucien could pick some points. First, he wouldn't be the only villain. Second, there were many protagonists. And finally, they were divided into two types: Physical and Auxiliary. Based on his own system, the Auxiliary types were far more dangerous.
"Understood, System. Yes, use the Appraisal skill. I want to see my stats," Lucien said.
[Ding!]
[Host: Lucien]
Rank: Beginner-Level Awakener (Early)
Strength: 22
Speed: 27
Stamina: 30
Ability: None
Skill: Appraisal (can scan the stats of any being, though some stats may not appear depending on the gap between Host and the target)
Sexual Points: 0
Luck: 1
[Luck affects the user's interaction with the world. Those with higher Luck may stumble upon treasures during a walk, discover ruins while sleeping, or receive massive upgrades when near death.]
[The Host can kill any protagonist if he has the ability to do so.]
[Normal human stats are all 5; peak human state is 8.]
"Holy shit…" Lucien was stunned. He was more than five times stronger than a normal human. No wonder Mai had been that strong—but if she was that strong, then how strong was that zombie?
"Good, good… and about Luck—why is mine 1? Does that mean I'll have bad luck?" Lucien asked, his face darkening.
[No, Host. Most humans have zero Luck; a few have 1, and the highest is 5. Host's Luck will grow over time. It will always be lower than the "Son of Destiny," but it will be strong enough to receive power-ups and other advantages.]
"Fascinating… all this just became much more fun," a wide smile spreading across Lucien's face as he stood up.
"Now then… let's find Mai, shall we?" Lucien said, looking at the hole, the only exit from the basement.
Crouching slightly, he jumped, easily clearing more than four meters to reach the open space.
Immediately, the pungent metallic smell of blood hit him. He frowned and scanned the area. Apart from the mangled corpses strewn about, the buildings and cars were destroyed. Even the roads were broken into slabs.
It was terrifying to realize that human civilization could crumble in just 24 hours. Even the proudest nuclear arsenal was no use.
And the worst part was the eerie silence. It was like a ghost town. For a normal human, it would be unbearable. Even with the silence, the threat of zombies lurking anywhere kept one constantly tense.
Lucien searched for any clue pointing to Mai's shelter.
"Also, that zombie… from the expressions on Mai and her guards' faces, that must have been the first time they've seen it. Are the zombies evolving too? That sudden horde of a hundred zombies seems suspicious," Lucien wondered aloud and asked the system.
"System, are zombies also evolving?" he asked.
[Host, this is the Villain Lust System, not the all-knowing-answer system. You must figure it out on your own.]
"Damn…" Lucien cursed under his breath, but his guess was probably correct.
Crack…
Suddenly, Lucien stepped on something. He looked down.
"Huh… a mangled arm," he muttered, removing his shoe. Now it was stained with blood.
"Well, I'll be damned…" Lucien sighed. But just as he wondered how he would find another shoe, something caught the corner of his eye.
"Wait, isn't that the supermarket?" Lucien said, smiling as he hurried toward it.
As he got closer, he could see it clearly. It was definitely the supermarket. If that was the case, it must be the way to Mai's shelter. Hahaha!
Lucien laughed, clenching his fists.
"All you did to me, all that betrayal… it will all be paid duly," he muttered, heading toward the clothing section.
"First, a new set of clothes… and maybe a bath, if I can," he said, almost gagging at the stench.
His trousers, shredded from the knee downward, had turned into shorts.
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Finally, Lucien was done. He put on more casual clothes, light and easy to run in.
His hair was neatly combed, and he had managed to find water and soap to bathe, along with some scattered perfume.
Lucien wasn't at his best, but for now, he was finally comfortable.
"And so, Mai… are you ready to meet me and pay for your crime?" Lucien asked with a chuckle.
His handsome face was fully revealed now, carrying a unique, devilish charm.
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Mai's shelter
Upstairs, Mai was breathing heavily, socks stuffed into her mouth to muffle her cries.
Her guards pinned her down as one of them tried to straighten her arm.
Of course, Mai could easily overpower them, but in her injured state, doing so would be no different from courting death. At the very least, if they set it properly, it could heal and there would still be hope for the future.
So even though it was painful, Mai endured it, whining softly in agony.
Finally, after nearly an hour, the guards walked out with sore shoulders.
It was done.
Apart from her left arm being broken, zombie nails had dug deep into her flesh but thankfully, she didn't seem to be infected.
Mai leaned back in her chair and sipped her tea.
"Damn it… where did that zombie come from? How was it so powerful? I couldn't even see it," Mai complained as she drank.
Every time she looked at her bandaged arm, her anger grew.
"Just… I'm sorry you died, Lucien. Really. No man will pound me the way you did," Mai sighed in regret.
But just as sadness crept in..
"Huh, so you do have a conscience? I was beginning to think you didn't have one."
A familiar male voice echoed through the room. Mai's eyes widened.
In front of her sat Lucien, relaxed and comfortable, wearing a sly smile.
"Ah… impossible. I must be hallucinating," Mai laughed. She had seen too many things already, this had to be her mind playing tricks on her.
There was no way Lucien could have beaten that zombie, let alone survived. He wasn't even an awakener like her.
"Yes… this has to be a dream."
"Haha, then let me show you how real it is," Lucien said as he stood up.
Mai's stats appeared before his eyes.
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[Name: Mai]
Rank: Beginner-Level Awakener (Early) — Injured; will recover in 24 hours
Strength: 19
Speed: 26
Stamina: 28
Luck: 89 (increasing)
Position: Ordinary heroine
Future: She will betray the main villain by providing valuable information to the protagonists. After the main villain's death, she will join the protagonists' harem but the protagonist will never touch her, not even once.
A dog for the protagonists and why the fuck is her lucky so big ?
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Lucien smiled as he walked toward Mai.
Mai froze as Lucien effortlessly lifted her.
"W-What—?!" Mai struggled angrily.
This definitely wasn't a hallucination.
Lucien was here.
Alive.
How?
Is he…?
No—that can't be—
No matter how hard she struggled, she couldn't break free. Lucien casually threw her onto the bed.
"Now… how about I teach a disobedient secretary how to treat her master," Lucien said softly as he removed his top.
His chest was fully exposed, and Mai paused.
Even though Lucien never trained in combat, he went to the gym regularly. His physique was lean, firm, and muscular.
"Fuck…" Mai muttered under her breath.
[Ding! Host is initiating a sexual action for the first time.]
[System has granted the host a skill.]
[Eyes of Desire: Increases sexual urge and desire depending on the target's strength. Effective on beings of the same realm or lower. Can drive the target into sexual obsession with the host.]
"Bingo," Lucien smiled as he activated it.
"Argh…"
Almost instantly, Mai's thoughts were drowned in desire. Her body trembled as heat surged through her, her pussy throbbing uncontrollably.
This… this—
She couldn't resist. She just wanted it.
Across from her, Lucien watched as his eyes glowed a faint pink, his pupils turning star-shaped.
"So powerful…" Lucien muttered, stunned.
Damn it , she looked incredibly sexy.
Mai's lower body twitched, her tongue hanging out as she gasped for air.
"Well, time to begin," Lucien grinned as he climbed onto the bed.
Mai tried to speak.
"No—" she almost said, but her body betrayed her. She rose to meet Lucien, instinctively trying to kiss him.
Bang.
Her body bounced back onto the bed as Lucien looked at her with disgust.
"Your lips aren't worthy," Lucien said coldly.
Mai moaned.
"Lucien… please… touch me," Mai begged, her hands moving desperately over her own body.
"Don't do that," Lucien said quietly. "I forbid you to touch yourself. Call me master."
Electric shock-like pleasure coursed through Mai's body.
What is this…?
I can't control myself…
She was helpless.
Mai's body burned with need, her panties soaked. One touch would make her cum but Lucien had forbidden it and she obeyed?.
She was an awakener.
So why was she this powerless?
No… she didn't want this.
She would resist—she would re—re—
"Master… please let your slave cum," Mai said as she shut her eyes.
Lucien burst out laughing.
"Oh, louder," he said.
Mai's legs trembled.
"Master, please fuck your little bitch," Mai whispered.
Lucien bit his lip.
His fingers pressed against her lower abdomen, stealing her breath. Her mouth opened helplessly, like a dog in heat.
Lucien leaned closer, his hands sliding up her shirt.
Rip.
The fabric tore apart, revealing her bouncing breasts.
Lucien grinned.
"Truly big," he commented as Mai shut her eyes.
"Master… please touch them," she whispered.
Lucien swallowed.
"As you please."
His hot breath brushed against her nipples, making her gasp. Then his large palm grabbed them.
Mai trembled violently as waves of pleasure crashed through her.
Lucien squeezed, struggling to contain them in his hands.
But he didn't stop there.
Targeting one side, Lucien lowered his lips, his tongue rolling over the sensitive peak.
Mai shuddered.
[Ding! 0.01 sexual point gained.]
The system notification echoed as Lucien continued sucking.