Muaz_Islam

Kael Theodore Nightshade has everything—wealth, status, and a legacy steeped in power. As the sole heir to a centuries-old empire, his life is a masterclass in indulgence and control. But beneath the polished surface lies a man plagued by cryptic nightmares—glimpses of lives he's never lived and deaths he's never died.

Then the System arrives.

Cold, omniscient, and unrelenting, it reveals the cruel truth: Kael is not the hero of his story. He is the villain—the one fated to fall at the hands of the so-called Son of Destiny.

Now, burdened with visions of the future and hunted by fate itself, Kael must make a choice: bow to destiny and die… or rewrite the script and become the villain the world never saw coming.

Born to be a "Villain"

When the system informed him there would be penalties for failed missions, Kael's expression darkened. He disliked the idea of his life being controlled—even if by something as enigmatic as the System. The notion of receiving orders he didn't want to follow gnawed at his pride.

{The Host can rest assured that every mission issued will only serve and assist the Host. The System cannot control your choices.}

That eased his discomfort slightly, though a flicker of dissatisfaction lingered.

{Host is requested to open the Starting Package. The System will soon enter Hibernation Mode for one year.}

"What?!" Kael exclaimed aloud, stunned.

Thankfully, no one else was in the room to hear his sudden outburst.

{The Host has gained knowledge of the future—information far beyond the current level of the System. Additionally, the Starting Package contains items beyond the System's current jurisdiction. Hence, the System must enter Hibernation Mode as a consequence.}

"Oh..." he muttered, nodding slowly as he shifted his attention to the System Inventory.

There, a glowing golden chest awaited him. With a simple mental command, he opened it.

(Note: Lyra is the strongest and most stable currency in the world.)

Cultivation Manual: The Devil Emperor Sutra (Divine)

Talent: Unparalleled Comprehension

Martial Arts Manual: Heavenly Yang Body Refining

Waves of information flooded his mind. His breath caught as the Medicine skill settled in, and the moment he glimpsed the Devil Emperor Sutra's sheer depth, his body trembled. The realization struck hard—this world was far more terrifying than he'd imagined. Knowledge of this caliber could shatter the minds of the ignorant.

But amidst the fear, a strange excitement bloomed.

The Heavenly Yang Body Refining technique, though powerful, was known as one of the best manuals in the lower realms—something even the elite would envy.

{Would the Host like to upgrade any of the existing skills using the Skill Upgrade Cards? A Silver Skill Upgrade Card can enhance a skill by two stages, but it cannot go beyond Expert Level.}

"What are the skill levels?" he asked.

{Skill Levels: Elementary → Intermediate → Advanced → Expert → Master → Grandmaster → King → Saint → God.}

"And the Silver Skill Purchase Cards?"

{They allow the purchase of skills up to the Expert level.}

"Understood," Kael murmured, rubbing his temples as he thought through his options.

After a moment, he made his decision. "Upgrade Stock Trading and Medicine to Expert level. Then, use the purchase cards to give me Assassination and Disguise at Expert level as well."

[Ding! System complying with the Host's instructions…]

Stock Trading has been upgraded to Expert Level.

Medicine has been upgraded to Expert Level.

Another torrent of knowledge slammed into his mind. Suddenly, everything—markets, stocks, anatomy, poisons, stealth, body language—became clear. He understood it all in terrifying detail.

{Host is advised to consume the Aura-Refining Potion immediately. The System will enter Hibernation Mode in 60 seconds. The System Inventory will be inaccessible during this time.}

{Also, would the Host like to keep the 500 Million Ł in the System Wallet or transfer it to your primary bank account? Rest assured—the source of the funds has been adjusted to avoid any legal consequences. The Villain's Aura has already been applied.}

"Transfer the money," Kael said decisively.

A glowing vial with sparkling violet liquid appeared in his hand. Without hesitation, he uncorked it and brought it to his lips.

A Glimpse of Power