(8) Breakthrough to rank E

Lucas received another barrage of notifications from the villain system. The number of villain points and aura made him doubt his eyes. 

[Ding! The host has worsened the relationship between Levon and Syuzia. The female lead and Protagonist's aura -100, host's villain aura +200. Obtained 2000 villain points.] 

Seeing this notification, Lucas immediately understood what happened. 

Levon seems to have met Syuzia after he went away. 

'Or was he there from the beginning? Tch! How annoying.' Lucas wanted to increase his strength quickly for this reason.

"Amh, sir as I said, the minimum age requirement to adopt a child is 24 years old and with a good financial background." The owner of the orphanage, a middle-aged old man, spoke with a troubled face. 

"It's not a problem. The one who is going to adopt her will be here soon, so prepare the paperwork before that." Lucas answered back unperturbed. 

Seeing Lucas's adamant attitude, The old man could only ask to show his identity card first. To see whether Lucas's family background was up to the standard. 

"...." The old man felt cold sweat forming on his back, seeing Lucas's background. He was actually the son of a billionaire! 

"Okay, the paperwork will be ready within an hour, Please bring the one who will adopt her." The old man said with no hesitation. Truthfully, he was aware of the problem caused by the girl named Syuzia. Transferring her with no valid reason might cause him problems, due to the investigation order placed on her. So this was a good opportunity to get rid of her.

Lucas got out of the office room and sat on one of the sofas in the hall. 

Scrolling through the phone, Lucas opened the contact named 'Father'. He placed the phone near his ear. 

Ring~ ring~ ring~ beep!

"....What is it?" A displeased voice reached Lucas. Their relationship had deteriorated after the prior fight a month ago, about the second marriage. 

"...I don't mind you marrying again, Father," Lucas said some unfamiliar words with no hesitation. 

"You changed your mind?" A voice full of expectation and joy reached Lucas at that moment. 

"Yes...But in exchange for that, I want you to help me adopt someone right now." Lucas stated his need at the right time. 

"Adoption...? Why would you..." Lucas's father became bewildered immediately. 

"Will you or not?" Lucas pressured his father with a calm voice. 

"I will. I will...where do you want me to come? " His father agreed and asked. 

"The biggest orphanage in survile. Try to reach here within an hour if you can." Lucas said in a little happy voice. 

Feeling the changes in his son's voice, His father stated happily too: "Alright, let's meet up there." 

Beep!

The call was cut. Getting off the couch, Lucas headed towards the washroom asking one of the caretakers for directions. 

Looking at himself in the mirror, Lucas tried smiling. His handsome face shined brighter with a smile on it. 

'Should I try to become an idol? That's not bad, singing or playing musical instruments is the best way to become famous. I just need to score a good evaluation in the anti-clock academy too, it would give me a good lead to attract female leads.' 

'The academy evaluation is in two weeks if I am not wrong. I will increase my strength within that time then.' Lucas thought rapidly. 

It would not be wrong to say that Lucas was an attention seeker. Though only to girls, he had no interest in what boys thought of him. 

Opening the system, Lucas looked through his stats. 

[Strength: F-

Agility: F-

Perception: G+

Mana: F-

Charm: C] 

Looking at the perception, Lucas frowned. Taking a strength enhancer would not rank up perception and charm, as it can only enhance the stats in F rank. 

Lucas could only buy a realm breakthrough option, from the villain system. 

Lucas checked his Villain points storage. 

[Villain point: 6,000] 

'That's a lot. Let's buy this one then.' 

[Single aspect realm breakthrough (G): 500 villain points

Can be used to break through to the next rank from G rank.] 

At once, Lucas felt a strange energy entering his body, spreading a feeling of warmth throughout his body. His senses expanded by a large degree quickly. 

Feeling refreshed, Lucas concentrated on his surroundings, seeing things more clearly. 

[Minor realm rank up (F): 200 points

Increases a minor realm of all the aspects of the status. The villain point required increases as the host ranks up to the next realm.] 

Lucas brought this effect two times, feeling like his whole body was poured with energy from everywhere. His body began shining in a blue light, thankfully no fluctuations leaked out as his presence was hidden. 

He felt himself becoming at least five times stronger than before. His muscles were well-defined and dense, appearing alluring at first sight. 

Lucas broke through to the F+ rank successfully. But at the same time, he noticed a problem. 

'I tried controlling the mana leaking from my body but failed totally. I will have to enhance my mana manipulation too, if not, I will not be able to show my strength to the extreme.' 

'Sportsmanship attainment is also necessary while fighting. So it needs to be enhanced too.' 

Lucas looked back into the villain system interface. 

[Realm breakthrough (F): 1000 villain points.] 

With no hesitation, Lucas brought it. 

As if a dam was broken, Lucas felt his body hit by a huge pressure. Strength coursed through his body, and the mana swirled around him rapidly. 

Swoosh!

The mana whirlpool vanished, showing Lucas's rejuvenated appearance. 

'Well, that's an intoxicating feeling. Growing stronger makes me almost feel omniscient for some reason.' Lucas did not let this emotion affect him much though. 

Next, 

[Rank up in swordsmanship or Mana manipulation attainment (F): 1000 villain points] 

Lucas brought this effect two times, one for mana manipulation and the other one for sportsmanship. 

At once, Lucas felt a lot of information flow into his head, about sportsmanship and mana. 

[Mana manipulation: E]

[Swordsmanship: E]

Lucas brought his hand forward, The moment he focused a little, blue particles appeared around his palm, dancing around it. He could control his mana almost instinctually. 

'It should be the same with the sword.' Lucas thought. 

He checked the number of villain points remaining. 

[Villain points: 1,100]

After thinking for a second, Lucas saved up the villain points. It could come in use if something were to happen. 

Getting out of the washroom, with confident steps, Lucas headed to Syuzia. The protagonist would not be able to harm him easily now. 

'Syuzia is going to be my daughter, so I will be clear with her. What I want from her and what I like doing.' Lucas decided resolutely.

Lucas's statues became like this.

[Name: Lucas Frenris

Age: 17

Potential: C-

Strength: E-

Agility: E-

Perception: E-

Mana: E-

Charm: C

Skill: None

Unique talent: none

Trait: [Sharp tongue]

Technique: Thronus swordsmanship comprehension: F-

Mana Manipulation: E

Swordsmanship: E

Complete evaluation rank: E-]