I've Become the King of Villains in the Game

End of February, Solar Calendar year 4423.

The Tresor Empire, Beelzebub, Byron, and Shuoli are entangled in chaotic warfare, spiraling into a Century War that engulfs the entire continent.

A barrage of gunfire, cannon blasts.

Residents near the borders live in constant fear, afraid they might get entangled any day and die an unknown death.

Within the Empire, the frequency of mysterious events has been increasing, often with people self-immolating in the streets or suddenly exploding into high-temperature blood plasma, or dying suddenly.

Unease and panic have reached a boiling point.

The second to last day of February.

At dusk.

Within the Empire, 132 Obelisks of Daylight simultaneously radiated light, golden beams shooting skyward, drawing the attention of countless residents.

Just as people were amazed, a gentle and sacred female voice suddenly sounded beside their ears:

"Attention, all residents of the Tresor Empire, I am Anna Tresor, the daughter of Andre Tresor, your new Queen... I regret to inform you all that our beloved King, the hero Andre Emperor who ended the chaos of the last era and unified the continent, is now resting eternally at Bixie Crost. He fell in battle to the King in Azure, Jack Spett..."

At the same time, countless residents across the Empire were left in shock.

"Our King has fallen?!"

"Emperor Andre is dead..."

"Damn the King in Azure! Damn the Evil God!"

"Father above!"

Some were grieving, some were furious, some were in despair, and others were numb.

The pride of once being an Empire citizen was shaken at this moment.

The Century War shattered all peace, and the Empire citizens, once confident, were left in disbelief upon hearing of the Sun King's demise, soon followed by deep regret and despair.

The Empire lost its great Sun King, and they lost their confidence.

Many citizens began to worry about what would become of them if the Empire were to be defeated in the war...

The deeper they pondered, the more fear took hold.

And of course, there was boundless hatred toward that King in Azure!

He brought disaster, and he destroyed hope!

"Citizens of the Empire, Father has shown mercy and protected Tresor... Upon the fall of our King, the Sun descended with divine retribution, completely killing the King in Azure. You need not worry about His threat any longer..."

Queen Anna's tone grew increasingly gentle as if to console the wounded hearts of the Empire's citizens.

In one main city's street, countless residents burst into cheers.

This was the best news they had heard in recent days.

"Mom, why are you crying?"

A child asked with wide eyes.

The mother wiped her eyes, crouched down with a forced smile, and said:

"Nothing, Henkel, it's just that Mom is too happy, Queen Anna has given us good news... That big villain who caused your father's death has finally been eradicated by the Sun God! We've all been saved!"

On a rest bench by the street, two figures sat, watching the scene before them in silence.

After a while.

The man with dark green long hair spoke:

"I must say, I'm somewhat impressed by the King in Azure. Even as just a Demigod, he crossed two Sequences to successfully assassinate Emperor Andre... Even in death, he caused such chaos, plunging the whole continent into turmoil."

Beside him, a skeletal figure wearing a tall crown contemplated.

In a raspy voice, He abruptly said:

"Garcia, how do you know the King in Azure is dead?"

Garcia Peter narrowed his eyes.

"What do you mean, Leonid?"

The Scroll Keeper gave a faint smile, paused for a few seconds, and uttered a brief sentence:

"Destiny Sequence Two [Nameless] Ritual!"

"He died before us Angels under Father's divine retribution, even leaving relics behind... I don't believe a mere Demigod could achieve such a feat."

Garcia mused aloud.

The Scroll Keeper stroked the ancient parchment in his hand and said in a hoarse voice:

"I suspect Jack Spett inherited the Ring Duke's legacy, holding the authority of Destiny's 'secrets'..."

Garcia's expression stiffened.

"How confident are you?"

"Sixty percent."

The Scroll Keeper replied succinctly.

"Do you have evidence?"

"None."

"Then where does your sixty percent come from?"

"Cat God Maggie Milna's attitude towards him, and the timing of Mr. Jing Yao's appearance..."

The Scroll Keeper said flatly.

Garcia brooded.

"If what you say is true, when the Angelic Ritual concludes..."

His words were interrupted by the Scroll Keeper:

"The King in Azure will surely seek to cleanse us!"

At this moment.

The two Angels ceased their conversation, nearly simultaneously standing up, raising their faces with solemn expressions to gaze at the sky.

The sunset that originally hung on the horizon suddenly underwent a dramatic change!

Darkness gradually crept over the fiery Sun, resembling an Eclipse, yet it did not completely obscure it, leaving a third of the red portion still visible.

Most bizarre of all, the edge of the dark 'Eclipse' was not smooth but presented irregular, web-like cracks...

The sky darkened gradually, yet the sunset never fell.

In fact, it contrary rose again!

"Father has lost balance..."

The Scroll Keeper's voice turned somber.

"The pollution continues to accumulate, He will eventually fall!"

"And that day is not far away."

Garcia exhaled deeply.

"Ah—"

Screams suddenly erupted.

Under the sun's glow.

One by one, ordinary people on the streets inexplicably burst into flames, shrieking and struggling to the ground, quickly reduced to piles of ash.

The crowd fled madly, with human-shaped torches scattered all around, strangely terrifying.