I've Become the King of Villains in the Game

Boom!

A ball of flame enveloped in black smoke slammed against the steel plate, instantly blackening it as the scorching air wave pushed outward in all directions.

Boom!!

Another flame followed, this time condensed into a basketball-sized fireball, which with a thud smashed onto the steel plate, sticking to it like a persistent maggot and burning incessantly.

It wasn't until a few minutes later that the flames extinguished, and the steel plate was burned red-hot, leaving behind some pits and melted traces on its surface.

"Well done, Connie,"

Chen Lun looked at the mechanical glove he was wearing and sincerely praised her.

Connie's originally nervous expression instantly turned into joy.

"Thank you for your praise, Mr. Jack. This is the first prototype I made based on the drawings; I thought it had failed."

The entrance of the small manor's warehouse.

Chen Lun and Connie were testing the newly produced weapon.

It looked slightly different from the previous Mad Hand, with more patterns on the surface, and under the reinforced glass, many precise gears and some small mechanical devices could be seen.

[Unnamed - Mechanical Glove]

Item Description: A weapon made by a highly talented craftsman, imitating from a painting with "Mysterious Objects."

It can spray flames, or in high-power mode, shoot high-temperature fireballs. Paired with special synthetic fuel, it can adhere to targets, causing continuous burning damage.

Flip a hand for stunning sparkles, cover a hand to annihilate.

"No, it's very successful, Connie,"

Chen Lun smiled, took off the glove, and handed it back to Connie.

"Since it's your creation, you should name it."

Connie seemed surprised, then with a bit of excitement said:

"Mr. Jack, let's call it 'Connie Number One'! Those famous creations in history are named after their creators; I also wish..."

While speaking, Connie became somewhat embarrassed and her voice lowered.

Chen Lun couldn't help but smile.

He nodded, agreeing to the new glove's name. Although it wasn't very elegant, it was a great respect to Connie.

[Connie Number One - Mechanical Glove]

"Very good, Connie, take this money, it's the reward you deserve,"

Chen Lun took out a small pouch containing a dozen Gold Pounds. Connie tried to refuse, but it was firmly placed in her palm.

"Your efforts and hard work should not be erased, Connie."

Chen Lun smiled at her, then said:

"I have already made arrangements with the Iris Academy; in a few days, you will be able to go there to study...

When you find the time, arrange for the craftsmen to continue producing 'Connie Number One,' also we need to produce some Blunderbusses and ammunition..."n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chen Lun instructed her and left the small manor.

Connie looked at his retreating figure, her hands tightly clutching the money pouch, moved.

"Don't worry, I won't let you down, Mr. Jack!"

...

Walking along the road, Chen Lun noticed that there were more patrol officers than usual.

It was due to the death of Senator Daniel.

Chen Lun's face was grim with thought.

Things seemed to be heading in an unexpected direction—one he hadn't anticipated. Daniel, who should have died two years later, was assassinated ahead of time.

Who was the assassin? Was it still "Big Appetite" Dolly?

What had caused this butterfly effect to occur...?

Had he unwittingly flapped his wings?

Lacking too many pieces of the clue puzzle, Chen Lun found it difficult to deduce the whole picture at the moment.

But he knew that this matter had something to do with the Iron Fist Gang. He remembered what Daniel's butler, Fedman, had said just before his death...

Perhaps it was because of him that the control of the mastermind over the Iron Fist Gang and those craftsmen was severed, thereby affecting a series of subsequent events.

After all, it was related to the biggest matter he had been involved with concerning Senator Daniel.

"We'll face the soldiers as they come, and the flood as it rises,"

Chen Lun let out a breath.

From his decision to save Floey, it was clear that Chen Lun was not afraid of the butterfly effect.

Clutching to an "all-knowing" advantage for the sake of keeping the plot on track was a coward's act. Having crossed into this world, he had chosen to follow his heart, so he must press forward fearlessly.

Chen Lun could benefit from his knowledge of the plot and was not afraid of the world line shifting due to his intervention.

Because he believed in himself.

...

Today Rebecca didn't want to go to classes.

She nagged her parents for a long time and finally convinced them to let her take a day off.

The backyard lawn of the manor.

Rebecca sat on a swing, gazing at Mr. Jack who was reading nearby. Floey was playing with a kitten at the table, their occasional light laughter mingling with the cat's interactions.

The bright yet not dazzling sunlight poured down, creating a relaxed scene in the manor.

[By diligently reading, you have gained 195 Experience Points]

[Constellation Faction Mystic Book "Please Observe Patiently" (Progress 100%) has been thoroughly read through!]

"You have gained an additional Skill Point and Attribute Point."

Chen Lun exhaled and set down the book in his hands.

It was the second book containing Supernatural Knowledge he had found through a comprehensive search in the study these days.

Although he had not found any evidence of Viscount Pompey obtaining "Philip's Legacy," the acquisition of Supernatural Knowledge had alleviated some of his frustration.

"The only two pieces of Supernatural Knowledge in the study, I've already reaped the benefits from..."

Chen Lun felt secretly pleased.

Apart from Experience Points, Skill Points, and Attribute Points, he had gained a new Sequence pathway, the "Constellation Faction, Sequence Nine—Hunter."

Counting the Supernatural Knowledge in his possession, he unknowingly had accumulated four pieces.

Constellation, Earth, Nature, and Destiny...

Two Sequences of the Seven True Gods and two hidden Sequence pathways offered more choices for the players when the time came.

Chen Lun thought, when other players desperately sought the path to transcendence, those who encountered him would agonize over which to choose.

He was really looking forward to such a scene.

"Miss Rebecca, Master Vigrey has returned; the Viscount requests your presence,"

Butler Binose approached the backyard, bowed to Chen Lun's Floey, and then turned to Rebecca.

"I understand, Mr. Butler,"

Rebecca said.

She declined Binose's offer and, looking at Chen Lun, inquired expectantly:

"Mr. Jack, could you push me there?"

"It would be my pleasure, Miss Rebecca."

Chen Lun packed up the book, walked over, and gently lifted Rebecca into the wheelchair.

Mr. Jack is so strong!

His embrace is also very warm!

Rebecca looked ecstatic, while Floey walked up holding a white cat, its tail accidentally brushing Rebecca's face.

"Achoo!"

Rebecca sneezed and immediately covered her face in embarrassment.

Oh, heavens! Mother Moon above!

I... I just behaved so impolitely in front of him!

How embarrassing!

Mr. Jack surely won't laugh at me, will he?

The anticipated laughter didn't come, and Rebecca felt the wheelchair begin to move.

Turning her head to sneak a peek, she saw Miss Floey giving her an apologetic expression.

...

Everyone arrived at the Viscount's villa.

Upon entering the hall, Chen Lun saw Viscount Pompey and his wife chatting on the sofa with a young man.

"Rebecca, aren't you going to greet your brother?"

The young man with brown hair stood up and smiled at Rebecca.

"Ah... Brother Vigrey,"

Rebecca said.

The young man turned to Chen Lun and extended his hand.

"You must be Miss Rebecca's tutor, Mr. Jack, right?

I've heard about you from my father. Thank you for your guidance to Rebecca and for your help at the Teary Zoo."

Chen Lun shook hands with him, his gaze sharpening momentarily.

He then smiled politely as usual:

"It's what I ought to do, Mr. Vigrey."

After the two sat down, Viscount Pompey introduced:

"As I mentioned before, this is my foster son, Vigrey. He is on a routine leave, so he came to visit."

The young man smiled and nodded at Chen Lun.

But a warning light lit up in Chen Lun's mind.

The moment they shook hands, he received a prompt—

"Vigrey's affection towards you has decreased; he is now hostile!"

Moreover, he sensed a strong threat emanating from this young man.

He is a Transcendent!

The young man with brown hair scrutinized Chen Lun, thinking to himself as well.

He sneered inwardly.

"It's you, then..."

This return, he distinctly felt that Viscount Pompey and his wife were far less enthusiastic about him than before, and even Rebecca seemed a bit distant.

This made him angry, as if something of his had been taken away by someone else.

"Mr. Jack is currently staying at the estate, right?"

Vigrey revealed a smile.

"After dinner, I will visit you... to seek some advice on literary matters."