BXBX NOVEL Chapter 1: Villain Simulator, Ch 1
Chapter 1: Villain Simulator, Ch 1
[Congratulations to the host for activating the "Evil Life Simulator" system]
[This system allows the host to simulate a life. If you perform well in the simulated life, you will receive generous rewards]
[Additionally, the host must play an evil role in the simulator as much as possible, or face the consequences]
"So, your function is a 'life simulator,' and as long as I live a life through the simulator, I can get rewards?"
[Exactly, your comprehension is commendable]
"I can understand this system, given that I've read many power fantasy novels, but..." Lucas put down the stick and frowned slightly, "What does it mean that I must play an evil role in the simulated life as much as possible?"
[This system's mechanism requires the host to constantly create chaos in the simulated life to increase the 'Chaos Index.' The higher the Chaos Index, the richer the rewards. In principle, the more evil the role the host plays, the greater the chaos created]
"But... I don't want to be a bad person," Lucas shook his head.
[Host, are you perhaps a goody two-shoes?]
"Hey, hey, just because I don't want to be a bad person doesn't mean I'm a saint!" Lucas couldn't help but retort, "Also, is it so strange not to want to be a bad person? First, being a bad person means doing bad things, and I don't want to hurt anyone. Second, being a bad person means being hated by others, and I don't want to be hunted down."
[Rest assured, everything that happens in the simulated life is entirely fictional. You can think of it as a game. The evil deeds you commit won't harm anyone, and similarly, even if the characters in the simulated life hate you, it won't cause you any real harm]
"But why choose me?" Lucas asked helplessly, "Wouldn't it be easier to directly choose an evil person?"
Lucas might not be an absolutely kind person, but he certainly wasn't a villain either.
[This is also the main god's intention. She wants to know if an ordinary person with a kind heart can maintain their true nature after constantly committing evil acts]
"What a nasty main god..." Lucas said with a complicated expression, "However, generally speaking, systems are meant to benefit the host. If I'm not interested in these benefits, the system can't do anything to me, right?"
[The main god will periodically test the host. If the host is not strong enough, they will die from being unable to withstand the test]
It seemed he was just a toy for the main god.
However, thinking about it, systems are inherently higher-dimensional entities. No one gets a system for no reason; there must be a purpose behind it.
Maybe he was like Truman from "The Truman Show," just an object of observation for a higher-dimensional "main god."
"Hmph, if that's the case, then let's start," Lucas seemed unwilling to give up his principles so easily, "I don't believe that I can't survive without being a bad person."
[Command received, life simulator is about to start]
[Please choose three talents from the following. One will be randomly retained as a permanent talent after the simulation ends]
(Rarity ranges from low to high: white, green, blue, purple, gold)
[Alcoholic (White): You love to drink]
[Born Poor (White): It's hard for you to get rich]
[Humble Origin (White): You will be born into a poor family]
[Infamous (Purple): Your effectiveness increases when committing evil acts]
[All Evil (Purple): You may receive additional rewards when committing evil acts]
[Retry (Purple): You can avoid death once and get another chance (usable once per simulation)]
...
Aside from the common white talents, most of the rare talents were related to "evil."
Moreover, even the white talents were mostly negative effects, worse than not choosing at all.
It felt like he was being forced to commit evil deeds.
Why did other people's "life simulators" start with various excellent talents, while his started with such a villainous setup?
Lucas chose "Infamous," "All Evil," and "Retry."
At worst, he just wouldn't use them.
[Life simulation officially begins]
[Age 0: You were born into a merchant family in Liyue Harbor, with a well-off background]
This start wasn't bad.
[Age 1: During the 'grabbing ceremony,' you grabbed a Mora. Your father was very pleased, thinking you had the potential to be a merchant in the future]
[Age 2: Your father hired two young women to be your wet nurses]
So extravagant?
But this shouldn't count as doing something bad.
[Age 3: You haven't been weaned yet]
Not weaned yet... but understandable.
[Age 4: You haven't been weaned yet]
[Age 5: You haven't been weaned yet]
[Age 6: Your father thought this wasn't good, so he dismissed the wet nurses]
That's right. How could I keep drinking like this?
[Age 7: While playing on the street, you saw a group of boys bullying a purple-haired girl. Your choices are...]
[1. Help the girl]
[2. Bully the girl]
The former is a good deed, the latter is an evil act.
This doesn't even need thinking!
Bullying a little girl is too despicable.
"Help the girl," Lucas decided.
[You stood in front of the girl to protect her but were beaten up by the boys. You were punched in the chest by a boy twice your age and unfortunately died]
What? This is too absurd!
But it makes sense. Children can be reckless, and accidental killing isn't impossible.
[Do you want to use the talent 'Retry' to make another choice?]
"Use it."
[Life simulator rebooting...]
[Age 7: While playing on the street, you saw a group of boys bullying a purple-haired girl. Your choices are...]
[1. Help the girl]
[2. Bully the girl]
"B-bully the girl."
No choice but to pick this.
After all, it's just a line of text in the "life simulator."
[You joined them in bullying the purple-haired girl. Unexpectedly, the girl wasn't weak, wielding a wooden sword and fighting back. In the end, both sides were injured. The purple-haired girl glared at you and said fiercely, "I remember your face. I, Keqing, will avenge this!"]
[Reward Obtained: D-rank Blind Box ×1 (Reward can be claimed after life simulation)]
Damn... I actually offended Keqing! Keqing, the future "Liyue Qixing" Jade Star, one of the seven highest-ranked individuals in Liyue Harbor. With this grudge, my future days are bound to be tough... Fortunately, this is just a life simulator. If I offended Keqing in reality, I probably wouldn't be able to survive in Liyue Harbor.
[Age 8: You entered the prestigious school Tianquan Academy in Liyue Harbor, established by Tianquan Star Ningguang. Only exceptionally talented students and the children of nobles and wealthy merchants can enroll.]
[With your wealthy background, you naturally got the chance to enroll easily. However, on the first day of school, you were shocked to discover that your deskmate was the girl named Keqing, whom you had bullied a year ago. Seeing the complicated look in her eyes, you said:]
[1. What I did a year ago was wrong. I hope you don't hold it against me. From today on, can... can we be friends?]
[2. Tsk, what bad luck, to be deskmates with a violent girl like you.]
[3. What are you looking at? Want to take a punch at me? Well, just don't miss! (This option unlocks special character voice and grants specific rewards)]
If I use the "Alignment Nine-Grid" to judge these three options, it would be the difference between "Lawful Good," "Neutral Evil," and "Chaotic Evil." Honestly, with my naturally kind personality, I would want to choose the first option. After all, kids don't hold grudges for long, and Keqing isn't a narrow-minded girl.
Admitting my mistake now and extending a friendly gesture might not only earn her forgiveness but also make us good friends.
However, based on the system's past behavior, if I chose the first option, it wouldn't end well. Not only that, but it seems the more villainous the choice, the better the rewards.
Moreover, the last option even offers a "special character voice"... Wait a minute, if I remember correctly, isn't this a line from the character Sett in "League of Legends"? Could choosing this option grant rewards related to Sett? Since it's just a life simulator, might as well maximize the benefits of being a villain.
"What are you looking at? Want to take a punch at me? Well, just don't miss!"
[Special Reward Obtained: Skill - Charging Fist]
[Effect: When attacked, you can accumulate "Heroic Intent" The more damage taken, the more Heroic Intent accumulated. When using "Charging Fist]," all accumulated Heroic Intent is unleashed, dealing damage to enemies in the area. The more Heroic Intent accumulated, the higher the damage and larger the area.]
So it really is Sett's voice line, and I got Sett's skill? In that case, if I keep spouting villain lines, wouldn't I become invincible?
[Upon hearing your words, young Keqing's face changed dramatically. Unable to bear her anger, she punched you in the face, causing a nosebleed. The teacher, frightened, hurriedly took you to the infirmary. Under the care of the beautiful nurse, you quickly recovered with no serious injuries.]
[Keqing was given a major demerit for hitting a classmate. Although she wasn't expelled, she started being isolated because of this violent incident. No one wanted to be her friend anymore.]
Reading this, Lucas couldn't help but feel a bit guilty and remorseful, although it was just a storyline simulated by the [Life Simulator].
[Age 9: You formed the "Crown Prince Gang" with a group of wealthy kids, acting arrogantly around the school.]
[Age 10: Although Keqing was isolated, she still studied and practiced martial arts diligently. However, she was no longer the cheerful and outgoing girl she once was, becoming timid and reserved instead.]
[Age 11: One day, you saw Keqing with a very exquisite lunch box, and you said:]
[1. This lunch looks good. Did you make it yourself?]
[2. What? The dignified Miss Keqing eating such a humble meal?]
[3. I'm hungry. Feed me your lunch, or else...]
This is too much... Lucas, though feeling reluctant, said, "I'm hungry. Feed me your lunch, or else..."
[Upon hearing your words, a flash of anger appeared in Keqing's eyes. But as someone who had been isolated, she didn't want to cause trouble. Keqing agreed to feed you lunch but insisted on going somewhere private. Your response was:]
[1. Why go somewhere private? I want you to feed me in the classroom, in front of everyone!]
[2. Fine, we'll go to the rooftop then. It's usually empty there.]
No way, even if it's just a game, Lucas still has principles. Killing someone with psychological torture is too cruel.
"Fine, we'll go to the rooftop then. It's usually empty there."
[You and Keqing went to the rooftop. Although she disliked you, Keqing endured and fed you lunch. While enjoying the meal service, you chatted with Keqing. You felt that Keqing spoke more during this one lunchtime than in the past three years combined.]
[Age 12: This year, it seemed you and Keqing had formed some sort of tacit understanding. Every noon, Keqing brought two lunch boxes to the rooftop, one specifically prepared for you. You never expected Keqing to not resist you, and sometimes you even saw a rare smile on her face. Your relationship was very subtle; though you were known as "enemies" in the whole school, you were the only one she could talk to.]
What a strange development... Lucas couldn't help but be speechless for a moment. Could it be that Keqing poisoned the lunch to kill me slowly? No, no, no... that's too dark and twisted.
[Age 13: Keqing seemed much more cheerful. Being beautiful and academically excellent, she became the crush of many boys. However, the girls who once isolated her, instead of reconciling with her, resented her even more for her popularity.]
[One day after school, you saw Keqing being bullied by a group of girls. Your choices are:]
[1. Join in bullying Keqing]
[2. Pretend not to see it]
[3. Walk over and say, "Get lost. Don't you know that only I can bully this girl in this school?"]
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Author's Note: Yes this is repost but long Chapters this time and consistent updates so make sure to give powerstones!