Chapter 27: The First Step in the Game

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The Rise of the Hidden Blade

Inside the grand hall of Valcrest Manor, Lucian leaned back on his throne-like chair, fingers lightly tapping the armrest. The soft flicker of candlelight reflected in his golden eyes, mirroring the schemes brewing within his mind.

The world thought the Devil's Successor was someone else. The Chosen Ones were confused, the powerful sects were cautious, and his enemies hesitated.

But Lucian knew better. This was only the beginning of his calculated chaos.

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Framing the First Chosen One

A shadow entered the hall—his most trusted informant, Darius Nightfall, a man who thrived in the underbelly of society.

"Lord Lucian," Darius whispered. "The rumors have taken root. The Chosen Ones are beginning to doubt their own ranks."

Lucian smirked. Perfect.

He turned his attention to a name that had surfaced—Elias Stormrider, a young prodigy of the Holy Sky Sect.

Lucian's plan was simple but devastating:

1. Make Elias look like the true Devil's Body successor.

2. Push the Chosen Ones to turn against him.

3. Let the heavens decide his fate while Lucian remained 'righteous'.

The Villain System chimed in.

[New Mission: Successfully frame a Chosen One as the Devil's Body Successor]

Reward: Abyssal Phantom Step (Supernatural Movement Technique)

Lucian's eyes gleamed with amusement.

Time to begin the hunt.

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The Unraveling of a Chosen One

Elias Stormrider was a rising star—a young genius with boundless potential and a righteous heart.

But he had one fatal flaw—his pride.

Lucian's scheme began with a single planted message in the underground networks. A rumor that Elias had been seen interacting with dark forces.

Then, an anonymous letter was sent to the Holy Sky Sect elders, describing how Elias had been displaying unusual powers—abilities that only those corrupted by the Devil's Body could wield.

Within days, suspicions spread like wildfire.

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The System's Reward

As the Holy Sky Sect fell into chaos, the Villain System reacted.

[Mission Completed: Frame a Chosen One as the Devil's Body Successor]

+700 Villain Points

Reward: Abyssal Phantom Step (Supernatural Movement Technique – Allows the user to move like a ghost, appearing and disappearing at will.)

Lucian felt the power surge through his body. Now, no one would be able to track his movements.

The true Devil's Body successor walked free, while another innocent Chosen One burned under suspicion.

And no one knew the mastermind behind it all.

Lucian chuckled, his righteous mask firmly in place.

The game had begun.

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