I've Become the King of Villains in the Game

"Solid!"

Chen Lun nodded in satisfaction.

This Mysterious Object seemed tailor-made for him, with its Hell Resistance, there was no need to worry about getting burnt by Supernatural Flames. He just had to intensify the power and incinerate his enemies.

Moreover, the cost of using it could be entirely borne by his Life Force. As long as there were enough Sanity Points stored in the Maggie Statue, he could convert them into Life Force with the Wake of Insects and continue battling without interruption.

"As for this one, it's the reward for completing the mission to rescue Floey..."

Chen Lun took off his gloves, and then picked up a ring.

[B-grade Mysterious Object - Blood and Poem's Song]

Item Description: A Mysterious Object containing the power of flesh, appearing as a ring set with ten rubies, engraved with intricate patterns, and also a brief Nameless poem –

"Let me die in your embrace, no need to lament the plight of flesh and mire, allow me the sweet tang of entanglement, no need for tears of sorrow for the whirling vortex of bones, let me prepare a grand feast, inviting all to partake in my suffering."

Item Effect: Swallows the target's flesh and Spirituality, restoring own Physical Strength, Spirituality, and injuries. Dimensional space +10 cubic meters.

Item Cost: Once worn, must feed at intervals or else it will take items from the Dimensional Space, or even the wearer, as food.

"Truly unexpected...!"

Chen Lun fiddled with the ring in his hand, sighing with emotion.

The ring of Blood and Poem's Song was not just a functional Mysterious Object but also a storage Mysterious Object.

With it, he needn't fear being overwhelmed by numbers.
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As long as there were continuous waves of small-fry to "eat," his Physical Strength would surge, and injuries would heal. If the injuries were too severe, he still had Wake of Insects and, with Molting, he would emerge new in the next second, lively as ever.

If push came to shove, he could just fly away—he could fly, after all. It wasn't like they could chase him into an aerial dogfight.

"Er... it's not impossible, so one shouldn't get too cocky."

Chen Lun pondered.

"I should find time to visit a slaughterhouse and stuff ten or eight fat pigs into the dimensional space. If it gets hungry, just feed it one; wouldn't that be delightful?"

Not sure if it was his imagination, but he suddenly felt the ring tighten slightly.

Gazing at it for a few seconds, Chen Lun shook his head, took out the items from When the Grape Matures and transferred them into Blood and Poem's Song, then wore the Blood Poem Ring.

"Even though it's been phased out, it's still a 'storage series Mysterious Object' and extremely valuable... can't just waste it."

Chen Lun looked at the amethyst ring in his palm and suddenly had an idea.

He stood up, left the room, and found Floey making pastries in the kitchen downstairs.

"Would you like to try? This is Mrs. Caroline's exclusive grape wine cake."

Floey, wearing a white apron, turned around and smiled softly.

Then, she handed Chen Lun a small plate with a piece of cake before turning back to pour the tea leaves from the kettle into a basin, intending to save them for the maids to clean the carpets.

"Mmm... delicious!"

Chen Lun spoke with his mouth full, muttering.

Then he pulled out the amethyst ring and casually handed it to Floey.

"Here, I give you this Mysterious Object in exchange..."

"This is...?"

Floey turned her head, "staring" at the object in Chen Lun's palm with a hint of surprise.

"A ring?"

After finishing the cake, Chen Lun licked his fingers and hummed affirmatively with a nod.

"A 'Mysterious Object' in the shape of a ring... It contains a dimensional space to store items. The cost of using it requires you to express love to it at regular intervals."

"I like it very much."

Floey picked up the Grape Ring, feeling its texture and contours by running it between her fingers.

"Does it have a name?"

"'When the Grape Matures.'

Floey's lips curled into a smile.

"That's a lovely name. Is it purple?"

"Yes."

Chen Lun placed the plate on the kitchen table.

"Our team will grow strong very soon. You're now a Transcendent, and you'll need it."

"...Thank you."

Floey "looked" at him, her hands coming together as she clutched the Grape Ring in her palm.

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The day before the end of the beta test.

Polaris and the four others received a letter from Mr. Jack, inviting them to his estate.

"We've really clung to a giant leg... Just thinking about that battle is horrifying."

On the street, Doghead Gold, in a new outfit, spoke quietly.

He touched the Beret Cap on his head, feeling somewhat out of place.

"Hmm... I'm more curious to see whether we can take on the second phase of the mission during our visit to the estate. After all, the beta test ends tomorrow. It would be great if we could obtain Supernatural Knowledge before that," said Horseman, puffing on a cheap cigar, solemnly.

The others nodded in agreement.

Following Mr. Jack's attack on the Red Apple Church and witnessing him single-handedly slaying the fearsome Bishop, they had received the notification of the completion of the first phase of their mission and were rewarded according to their Contribution Degrees.

The biggest beneficiary was Polaris; not only did he have the highest Contribution Degree, earning him the most Experience Points and currency, he also received a pair of [Connie Model 1] Mechanical Gloves, while the others only got a [Wrath] Blunderbuss.

When they saw Polaris, a Mortal, conjure a Fireball, the three guild players from Horseman's group gazed in awe, each wishing they could snatch it and make it their own.