Villain: Ultimate Mutation System in the Alternate World

Back in Reign's cabin, he had no idea what was happening on the train and didn't really care.

Now that Celine was gone, he could focus on his mission again.

He had reached level 95, making his skills and abilities stronger.

But he still wasn't close to becoming a demon king.

To really increase his power, he needed to reach that rank.

It was like upgrading a car—no matter how much you improved it, it could never compete with a plane. They were just on completely different levels.

'At least I've collected a lot of souls,'

'Now, I just need to transfer them to my second body, and this one could also reach Peak Level.'

His second body depended on souls, and using them directly was much better than turning them into skill points.

'Time to go back,'

He stood up, stretched his legs, before laying down on the bed. He needed to focus on controlling his original body to fly back to Green Valley.

With his original speed back to normal, it would reach the city long before the train.

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Celine had already gone to her own room, and after their chat, Seki felt hungry.

Before going for food, she decided to shower and change clothes.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Now, she wore a white sweater and a bonnet to stay warm against the cold air from the train's AC.

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Seki stepped out of her cabin, heading toward the dining area .

The quiet hum of the train was her only company as she walked down the corridor, her steps soft on the carpeted floor.

It was meant to be a simple trip to grab something to eat. But as she neared the next door, something made her stop in her tracks. She froze.

There was Nobu, leaning casually against the wall with an unreadable expression on his face.

Her heart skipped a beat.

For a moment, she considered turning back and retreating to her room.

But he had already seen her, and making a hasty exit would only draw more attention and suspicion.

With a resigned sigh, she decided to face the situation head-on.

She approached him, trying to keep her composure.

"Seki-sama— "

"Nobu-san, I need to talk to you," she cut him off.

He straightened up and smiled, clearly pleased to see her. He seemed to think she was now ready to talk.

"What is it, Seki-sama?"

She noticed that he was breathing heavily, excited, which disgusted her.

Since his confession, she had become more aware of him, and even small things about him started to annoy her.

'I need to pretend…' she thought to herself with a heavy sigh, hiding her annoyance behind a half smile.

She took a deep breath and chose her words carefully.

"I want to talk about what you said before. I'm sorry, but I can't give you an answer right now. I need some space and time to sort out my feelings."

"Sort out your feelings?" Nobu's mood shifted. Since she hadn't rejected him outright, he began to think he might still have a chance.

Seki watched as his eyes lit up with a mix of relief and expectation.

She knew she was being dishonest, but she hoped that by saying this, she could avoid any immediate conflict and buy herself some time.

Once they returned to their clan, she would make sure he was imprisoned—no, he would probably be sentence to death if she talked .

In the east, loyalty was the most important value. If someone betrayed their lord, they were forced to gut themselves.

"Can you give me some space? I'll give you an answer when I'm ready, Nobu-san,"

"Yes, Seki-sama," he happily agreed.

For a moment, she felt relieved as he seemed more tolerable. He even took a step back to show he was respecting her request.

"Thank you, Nobu-san,"

She bowed her head slightly and hurried past him, feeling uneasy about the act she was pretending to play.

Just as she was about to enter another train car, she heard footsteps following her.

She stopped and turned around, her heart sinking. "Nobu-san, where are you going?"

He smiled, trying to sound casual. "I was heading to get something to eat, Seki-sama. If you don't mind, I could accompany you."

She hesitated, unsure how to respond. The idea of spending more time with him wasn't appealing, but his request wasn't exactly unreasonable.

"Okay," she agreed reluctantly.

Together, they entered the dining cabin. Since it was late, only a few train employees were there.

It would have been awkward to eat at separate tables, so they sat together as they usually did.

Nobu said nothing and focused on his meal, deliberately avoiding eye contact with her.

Seki noticed this and felt a small sense of relief.

At least he was being mindful of her request.

As she watched him eat quietly, she began to feel a bit silly.

Maybe she was blowing things out of proportion. After all, he was still a guardian who had dedicated his life to serving her clan.

She tried to shake off her unease, hoping that with time, things might return to a more comfortable state.

After they finished eating, he walked with Seki down the corridor.

As they approached their cabins, he gave a small nod of acknowledgment and opened his cabin door.

Without saying a word, he stepped inside and closed the door behind him.

Seki watched him go before turning to continue to her own room. Her mood had improved, and she felt more at ease.

As she reached her room, she opened the door and stepped inside.

Suddenly, she felt dizzy and lost her balance, stumbling toward the floor

Before she could fall though, she felt a hand on her waist, steadying her.

"T— Thank you," she muttered weakly. But as she turned her head, she was shocked to see who it was.

"Umm!" Her muffled voice echoed as a figure pressed his lips to hers, kissing her forcefully. She tried to push him off, but she felt too weak to resist.