Chapter 29: The Fall of the Chosen One

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A Hero's Desperation

Elias Stormrider staggered through the sect's sacred grounds, his mind in turmoil.

The elders had given him an ultimatum—prove his innocence or face exile.

But no matter where he looked, the whispers followed:

"He's been tainted by the Devil's Body!"

"His powers feel unnatural…"

"Was he always this strong?"

Lucian's scheme had created a paranoia Elias couldn't escape.

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Lucian's Righteous Facade

Inside Valcrest Manor, Lucian listened to his informant's report.

Elias was isolated. Suspicion had turned his allies into enemies.

The Villain System chimed.

[Mission Progress: Ensure Elias's expulsion is inevitable.]

Lucian smirked. It was time for the final push.

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The Deadly "Evidence"

That night, a sealed demonic scroll was found hidden in Elias's chamber.

Elders gathered in outrage.

"This is proof!" they declared. "Elias has fallen to darkness!"

Elias's protests fell on deaf ears. The verdict was given—banishment.

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The System's Reward

[Mission Completed: Ensure Elias Stormrider's Expulsion]

+800 Villain Points

Reward: Twilight Serpent's Fang (Divine Weapon – Poisons Foes with Each Strike)

Lucian held the dagger, feeling its eerie aura.

One less Chosen One to worry about.

But this was only the beginning.

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