It was Destiny

Lemolemo considered her query for a moment before answering, [Yes and no. We don't have manuals for cultivation here. The system also allows you to partake in tasks that mainly focus on the different villains in this world.]

[Your soul needs to occupy someone else's body, and your main task is not only to solve problems for other people but also to save the destined Villain.]

The concept left Lucienna puzzled, and she probed further, "Wait, why is this called the Villain's Kiss System?"

Lemolemo sighed, offering an explanation, [Because the system is a Romantic system that aims to help make peace and allow villains to have a better life.]

Lucienna couldn't conceal her astonishment at the revelation. "What a freaking... thing!" she exclaimed. "You mean I need to make the villain fall for me while saving the world?"

Lemolemo nodded, reaffirming the nature of her unusual mission.

"How long does it take for me to live someone else's life?"

[As long as the task requires.]

"But what about my family?"

[Milady, the system is letting you become an author and rewrite destiny. You won't be gone for too long. A mission is only equivalent to an hour of sleep.]

"I really don't understand! What do you mean rewrite destinies?"

[Your potential power is to walk through time. You can activate it, but you need to do some tasks provided by the system. These tasks correspond to other people's destinies in this world.]

[When you occupy someone's life, you are helping that person change her destiny. I will give you the story of that person's life, and you can change it for her.]

"So, stories I've rewritten will become someone's future?"

[Yes, Milady.]

"I feel speechless..."

[Milady, you can think about this all over again.]

The burden of her new responsibility and the strange system Lucienna had experienced nibbled at her thoughts as she left the space. She felt a twinge of nervousness along with a sense of wonder and excitement.

Seeking some time to process the information and let her thoughts settle, she decided to unwind by visiting the mall. Strolling through the familiar aisles and shops, she contemplated the incredible power that had been bestowed upon her.

"I have the power to walk through time…" she mused, her thoughts drifting between the ordinary mall surroundings and the extraordinary system she had just encountered.

Finding a quiet spot in the mall's garden, Lucienna purchased some food and sat down on one of the benches. Her mind was a whirlwind of contemplation and self-reflection.

'Isn't this what you've always wanted?' she asked herself, her inner dialogue probing her deepest desires.

'You wanted to save people like your family. You've become addicted to the idea of becoming a superhero by any means possible. Now, the opportunity is at your door. Won't you grab it?'

The gravity of the situation was not lost on her. With the Villain's Kiss System at her disposal, the potential to affect real change in the world and save lives was within her grasp.

Lucienna knew she would have to make difficult choices and face tough challenges, but the chance to make a difference and fulfill her heroic aspirations was an opportunity she couldn't easily dismiss.

'I couldn't just waste the villain's kiss...'

'Wait!'

'This means... Thanatos is either a Villain or captured by the Villain!'

As Lucienna strolled through the mall, her thoughts swirling with the divulgences of the Villain's Kiss System, she couldn't shake the feeling of a strange connection with the events that had unfolded. It was as if fate had played her life with a series of unusual occurrences.

'Was he truly destined to be mine?'

'Or am I destined with someone else, the great Villain?'

Lost in her contemplation, Lucienna soon found herself on her way to the mall's 'World of Fun' games station, where she hoped to distract herself from the overwhelming thoughts that occupied her mind.

The cacophony of laughter and chatter filled the air as she approached her destination.

'Playing alone, again...'

Just as she was about to enter the games station, a figure appeared in her path, causing her to stop abruptly. It was none other than Thanatos, the young man who had recently left her both bewildered and confused.

Their unexpected encounter sent a jolt of surprise through Lucienna. She wasn't sure how to react, given the strange events she had experienced recently. Nevertheless, her curiosity got the better of her, and she greeted him cautiously.

"Thanatos? What a coincidence to see you here."

"What a coincidence indeed..." 

The setting at the mall's 'World of Fun' games station was a vibrant spectacle of color and sound. Fluorescent lights bathed the area in an enthusiastic luster, radiating elongated shadows as people bustled about.

The noise of laughter and chatter filled the air, merging with the electronic beeps and music from the various arcade games.

Then, as if a twist of fate had summoned him into her path, Thanatos emerged from the crowd. His charming presence caused Lucienna to halt in her tracks, her senses tingling with confusion.

The meeting was nothing short of surreal. A peculiar realization flowed over her as they locked eyes. The man before her was not the Thanatos she had known. His eyes, once familiar, bore a distinct difference, and she was left pondering the whereabouts of the real Thanatos.

Lucienna's curiousness got the better of her, and she ventured to question his unexpected presence. "Thanatos? What brings you here?"

Lucienna's eyes, tinged with the mystifying events of the day, scanned the lively crowd for any sign of acquaintance. The throngs of people, young and old, were engrossed in the digital worlds displayed on the bright screens before them.

She searched for Airi, the principal's granddaughter, but couldn't spot her among the multitude.

His response was cryptic. "I am only a passerby."

'Wow! He can really lie without hesitations.'

"Excuse me," Thanatos reached for his phone inside his pocket and answered a phone call from someone who knows who. "It's nice seeing you. I'll go ahead."

"Wait…" 

Lucienna's mind raced, aware that this man was not telling the truth. She considered probing further, hoping to uncover the mystery, but opted against it. She didn't want to arouse his suspicion.

Thanatos paused, waiting for her to continue the conversation. The uncertainty in her eyes was unmistakable, yet she hesitated to ask the pressing question on her mind.

In the end, she merely offered her well wishes. "Take care."

He acknowledged her with a cryptic farewell, "You too, partner."

As he faded into the bustling crowd, Lucienna felt a strange mixture of warmth and coldness. 'Partner?'

The air was thick with the unspoken secrets and unanswered questions that now surrounded her. The arcade games' pulsating lights and players' excited voices provided a pale backdrop to the chance encounter, leaving her feeling strangely alone in the midst of the crowd.

"Lemolemo, where are you? Tell me about the tasks!" She couldn't shake off the feeling of impending tasks with the Villain's Kiss System.

[Milady, will you start with the system's tasks?] Lemolemo answered with excitement.

"Hmm."