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My name is **Lux**, and just when I thought I was dead, I was reborn into another world. Like many heroes, I found myself in a new reality, but fate had a twisted sense of humor: I woke up in the body of a **villain**. And not just any villain, but one whose very being holds unnatural secrets.



Follow Lux on his journey of planning, power, and destiny. Will life finally smile upon him, or will he remain a mere **pawn to be manipulated**?

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The Villain's Awakening

## Chapter 38: The Black Market and the Auction

As night fell, the black market in the slums was bustling with activity. Dim lights illuminated the narrow alleys, and the scent of strange spices mingled with the smell of metal and despair. Shadow merchants, pirates, rogue mages, and anyone seeking illicit gains gathered here.

Lux infiltrated the market, disguised as a mysterious merchant. He possessed information John had provided him, about some key figures in the market, and about the rare goods that would be displayed at the auction. His goal was not just to buy, but to gather information and assess the hidden powers that controlled this place.

Lux sat in a corner, observing the attendees with his dark eyes. He analyzed facial expressions and listened to whispers. He was searching for any hint about the Dark Lord, or any information about the "Absolute Essence." The information John had provided was accurate, and he began to notice some familiar faces from the organized crime world.

The auction began. Voices rose, and buyers competed for the goods on offer. The atmosphere was charged with tension and greed. Lux waited patiently, knowing that the most valuable merchandise had not yet been presented.