How to Survive as a Villain in a Novel

41 – Chain of Obedience

Lunch the next day.

Is this an aftereffect of the violent day before?

I barely got up from my dorm bed and had to bruise for a while.

“Why are you in the dormitory?”

A ballroom where ash and smoke were flying.

My memories are fragmentary after falling asleep on Yoon Hyun-jin’s shoulder.

I was transported somewhere, and then boarded the portal…

“Oh, that’s right. A relic.”

I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw the black suitcase placed in a corner of the dormitory.

“As expected from a smuggling guild, you get your money’s worth.”

Special case perfectly sealed.

I placed it on the desk and carefully opened the case.

“….”

A product of my hard work.

Chain of obedience.

I took it out with the sound of metal hitting and clanging. A slight smell of blood and rusty iron spreads around. To those who don’t know it, it looks no different from just a rusty chain, but it is a relic that requires conditions for use.

――「 Chain of Obedience (Relic)」――

In order to use it, it appears that the conditions of use must be met.

◇ It is inactive.

――――――

A scenario quest clear message comes to mind at the same time.

[ The scenario quest “New Student Welcoming Party” Was successful! ]

[ Compensation will be paid. ]

Messages congratulating me on clearing the quest come to mind.

“……”

I stared blankly at the semi-transparent windows shining alone in the black field of vision.

– The quest was successful.

– Congratulations.

– We will provide compensation adjusted for difficulty level.

In short, these stories.

It is a pleasure to succeed in a scenario quest and receive the reward.

The ‘Scenario Quest’ seemed to be given as a quest by singling out only the most important events among the events of the original work.

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In other words, the more you clear one, the closer you get to the ending of this novel.

“But…”

「New student welcome party」 Scenario.

The main story followed the original, but there were too many variables in it.

It was far from the existing scenario where only the relics had to be protected from the demons.

The ghost squad suddenly appeared, and I had to fight with one of its members and make Seon A-yeon submit.

“… It’s changing little by little.”

The main plot and scenario of the original work are still the same, but the detailed stories are clearly changing little by little.

It is not such a positive change from my perspective as I have to rely on the future knowledge of the original work.

Of course, it is not all negative.

“That’s how strong I become.”

Anyway, once the being called ‘I’ begins to intervene in the scenario, a change in the story is essential.

In the end, if you can become strong enough to overcome the change, it won’t be a big problem.

For the first time in a while, I confirmed the useful abilities I have.

—-

[ Blink ]

[ Mind’s Eye ]

[ Malice ]

…

—-

‘Blink’, which is often used as an escape technique, is an ability that cannot be developed. However, right now, it is not easy to use it due to limitations in vision… I think I will be able to use it a little more actively if my ‘mind’s eye’ is strengthened.

“Is this also malicious intent?”

【 Current Malice: 18.77 / 22.13 】

Throughout this scenario, the maximum level of malice rose quickly.

‘Malicious’ can be used normally like regular mana, or it can be consumed explosively all at once when needed. In terms of a wizard, ‘mana capacity’ and ‘magic power’ increase at the same time.

“Probably the reason it grew so quickly.”

Of course, it must be because it earned the sincere hatred and hatred of the main character named Seon Ah-yeon, right?

I remember when I read the original.

Whenever something difficult happened, looking at her helped me heal a lot. She returned the favor with vengeance.

I sighed with a self-mocking laugh.

“I am definitely a villain.”

I have achieved growth, but I am not at peace.

「The Dignity of a Wicked Person」.

Since I have that, it is probably the fate I must bear in this novel.

Anyway.

The biggest harvest of this scenario.

Should we try to break the chains of obedience?

* * *

I activated my mind’s eye.

And he took the chain of obedience in his hand.

– Crying

A chain of about 1m made up of small rings. A rather complex structure consisting of a total of three chains tied together into a chain.

According to the original setting, it is not an easy item for Seonyeok to activate this. But I am different. All I have to do is let go of the malice that is no different from magical power to me.

[ Malice has been consumed. ]

This is why it is difficult for Seonyeok to use this relic. Because you need a sufficient amount of negative emotions to awaken the artifact.

So, this is a kind of relic exclusive to demons.

It’s no wonder that a scenario quest pops up about having to prevent this relic from falling into the hands of demons.

Well. According to the original work, it would have ended up in the hands of the student council.

“Because what happens after that is the problem.”

It is highly unlikely that the student council can protect what Orbis Academy cannot. The story is that it was a relic destined to fall into the hands of demons one way or another.

The sudden appearance of Seon-a-yeon… It was clear that she also knew that this would pose a great threat if it fell into the hands of the demons.

[ Malice has been consumed. ]

【 Current Malice: 13.1 / 20.13 】

When enough malice was poured into it, the surface of the chain broke with a clanging sound. To be precise, it was correct to say that the rust and dirt on the surface had been removed. At the end of it, a chain shining with brilliant silver was held in my hand.

――「 Chain of Obedience (Relic)」――

The target can be permanently subordinated to the caster.

After completely subduing the target, blood can be applied to the chain. Only one target is possible per chain. Reusable.

◇ Activated.

◇ Currently subject to dependency: Sun A-yeon

――――――

The Chain of Obedience, as its name suggests, is an artifact that can completely subordinate an object to oneself. This means that regardless of the target’s abilities, you can make them obey completely as long as the conditions are met.

The total number of chains that make up the chain of obedience is three. In other words, it is an artifact that can subordinate up to three people to me.

“Anyway…”

Seon A-yeon is already on the waiting list. Since I have completely subdued her, I have satisfied her one condition…

“Where is the blood?”

A red blood stain on the inside of the chain came into my mind’s eye.

I guess he probably buried this while threatening Sun Ah-yeon. When I took a wet tissue and carefully wiped it away, Sun Ah-yeon’s name immediately disappeared from the list of possible subjects.

“……”

I can still vividly hear Sun Ah-yeon’s voice crying in fear. In the end, she seemed to have let go of everything, even her voice became emotionless.

It was so heartbreaking at the same time.

“… I was fortunate.”

I have been misunderstanding Sun Ah-yeon until now.

I thought she only had the desire to kill me in the aftermath of being gaslighted by a fake saint. So there was nothing to worry about, because if she was defined by her evil, she didn’t have to worry about her penalty every time she saw her.

But it wasn’t.

She was clearly wondering whether I was a good person or a bad person.

‘I was sorry, but…’

At the same time, there was nothing I could do.

So even if the same situation were to happen, I would act the same way.

It is absolutely necessary for her, not only for me, but for her to truly hate me.

That’s why I will continue to harass you.

‘I felt at peace when he was running around saying he would rather kill me.’

Her head and heart hurt.

She was exploited by her saint within her sect, and from now on in her academy, she will have to suffer not only from her saint but also from me.

“… Somehow.”

I will definitely correct this damn fate.

ASAP.

With that promise, I looked down at her chains.

– Wow!

Three beings who can be completely subordinated.

You can create three puppets that you can control at will.

“……”

There are two faces that come to mind right now.

Although they are close, they are evil people who have a strong influence not only on the Academy but also on the entire world.

“Seo Hayun…”

Seo Hayoon, successor to Shenyang Group and Orbis student council president.

She had been building up an overwhelming force that was unthinkable.

Recently, cracks began to appear little by little in her s*xuality.

“If you think about the personality of the Shenyang Group Chairman…”

Probably Seo Hayoon will soon begin to shake greatly.

Even if you don’t aim for personal revenge, it’s a story that you will fall down at some point while doing your job.

“It must not be too far.”

Originally, the plan was to completely destroy Shenyang. If I could have it, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to have it.

And another chain…

― Knock knock.

What broke me out of my thoughts was a discreet knock on the door.

When I opened the dormitory door, there was a worker wearing work uniform.

“Are you A class Lee Han?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“This is a letter from the president.”

President?

Why is that woman suddenly?

Has she already returned to Orbis?

The employee must have seen me frowning as he opened his mouth.

“Although it may be difficult during the break, I would like you to read it to me if possible. Then, I will leave.”

Nodding.

A worker who bows his head and tries to go.

“……”

I know the president and her personality.

I definitely feel uncomfortable somehow.

Would you say it feels like a light test?

The moment I put a letter in my heart.

“…Ah.”

If you want to call me, you can just call me by text or phone. Why did you have to send it through a letter?

You obviously know that I lost my eye.

“Hey, wait a minute.”

I stopped the employee who was walking away.

“I’m sorry, but could you read this for me? I’m blind.”

The tips of his eyebrows twitch and tremble.

I guess this was the right answer.

It seemed as if I had been given a task by the president to check whether it was true that I was blind to her eyes.

‘Hmm.’

Why would someone as high as the president bother to confirm my vision? I’m sure she knows that I lost her eye.

It’s somewhat unexpected.

‘… No way.’

You’re not suspecting me as the culprit who stole the relic, are you?

– Jjieeik.

The employee who tore the envelope of the letter tells its contents.

“Student Lee Han. You may be tired, but please come to the president’s office as soon as you receive the letter.”

Hmm.

What on earth is this?