Chapter 2: I will be a villain
I felt something soft on my back, a gentle pressure like it was playfully patting me, and then a delicate, feminine voice floated into my ears from somewhere beside me.
"Ray..."
The surroundings were wrapped in an enveloping darkness, and it struck me then why it felt so dim and uninviting. My eyes were still tightly shut, as if reluctant to accept the reality of what was unfolding around me.
"You should open your eyes, Ray! Mother will prepare dinner shortly! You have only 10 minutes!"
"Hnn? Wait..." I mumbled, the words tumbling out, confusion clouding my thoughts.
'Mother?' The single word echoed in my mind, twisting and turning like a riddle. Curiosity finally surged through me, and I reluctantly opened my eyes.
As soon as my vision cleared, I turned my gaze toward the source of the voice. What I saw took my breath away. There, seated beside me, was a girl-no, a vision of beauty that seemed to transcend mere mortal standards. Her dark brown hair cascaded down her shoulders in soft waves, framing a face adorned with exquisite features. But it was her eyes that captured my attention, pools of deep black that sparkled with a hint of mischief and warmth.
I continued to scan the room, straining my memory to piece together the fragments of familiarity that lingered in the corners of my mind. The walls were adorned with vibrant paintings, a soft glow emanated from the lamps scattered around, and the faint scent of something delicious wafted in from another room, teasing my senses.
Once again, my gaze fell upon the girl. She wore a fitted t-shirt that tantalizingly exposed the delicate curve of her midriff, while her jeans hugged her long, graceful legs, emphasizing the elegance of her figure. Standing at about 5.8 feet, she seemed to exude an effortless charm that left me spellbound. In that moment, I realized that she was more stunning than any girl I had encountered in my previous world, a radiant presence that made my heart race with a mixture of awe and intrigue.
"Ray, are you awake, or are you just sleeping with your eyes open?" Riya asked, a teasing lilt in her voice as she peeked into my dimly lit room.
"Yeah, I'm just coming downstairs in a while-feel free to head back without me," I replied, though I could tell she wasn't fully convinced. Once she turned to leave, I let a look of pure astonishment spill across my face. This was Riya, the girl I had known for years, who had always played a minor role-almost a background character-in the 'Capture Target' game that I had been obsessively playing. Never did I think I would see her standing in my very own room, her presence so vibrant and real.
"Hold on, if you're still here, would you mind starting to explain everything to me?" I pressed, curiosity bubbling inside me like a shaken soda can. It felt surreal to be drawn into a narrative I had only played through countless times before.
(Starting system connection...)
(the system is being paired with the host...)
*What? Is this actually happening?
(process finished...)
(Hello, host. Now I will provide you with the answers you've been seeking. Yes, this is indeed the same system you've read about in numerous novels, and your deductions are correct. Right now, you find yourself in the world of the 'Capture Target' game, and to make it even more bizarre, you have been reborn into this universe.)
My heart raced-a cocktail of excitement and confusion swirling within me. The very world I had only dreamed of experiencing, with plots and characters I had fought alongside, was suddenly my new reality. With every beat of my heart, the thrill of adventure pulsed through me.
"Amazing! Just yesterday, I was indulging in this exhilarating game and today, to my utter disbelief, I find myself transported right into its world. However, instead of stepping into the shoes of the heroic protagonist, I am now residing in the body of a minor villain-a character so insignificant he'd hardly register as a threat."
"Okay, can you show me my details?" I asked, curiosity bubbling over as a shimmering blue screen materialized before my eyes.
**Name:** Ray
**Race:** Human
**Level:** 3
**Status:**
**HP:** 350/350
**MP:** 950/950
**Strength:** 35
**Vitality:**
31
**Agility:**
32
**Dexterity:**
32
**Intelligence:**
99
**Luck:**
99
**Charm:**
140
**Stat Points:** 0
**Shop Points:** 0
**Skills:** Meteor Fire, Water Spear,
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At this moment, I find myself inhabiting the form of Ray Aldihard, the capture target in the game-a character whose lack of prowess is almost comic. To call him a villain would be an injustice to true villains; he's more of a footnote in the gene pool of antagonist lore. In the primary narrative of 'Capture Target', Ray's existence is so trivial that he merely serves as a speed bump for the male lead, getting relentlessly bullied without even putting up a modicum of resistance.
It's baffling to think that while I'm in the body of this so-called villain, Ray never truly embraced the role of a malefactor. His character's design was a casualty of the game's plot: a woeful soul, lacking the strength to challenge the main character and spiraling into a cycle of despair and depression. In the intricate web of the game, his nature was twisted into that of a villain-yet, in reality, he was simply a pawn in a much larger game, unfortunate and misunderstood.
Interestingly, the central character of this game is not a traditional villain, but rather embodies the traits of one. He is a notorious scoundrel, while Ray, the unsuspecting friend, finds his life unraveled by Jack, the game's protagonist.
Ray's misfortune takes root the moment he enrolls in the academy. Forming a friendship with Jack turns out to be his greatest blunder. They find themselves fighting side by side, but as Ray develops feelings for various girls, he discovers that they invariably gravitate towards Jack instead. In the pursuit of love, all Ray receives is the unwavering affection of his family, particularly from his older sister Riya and his devoted mother Ana, who shower him with the love of a typical family.
However, Jack's happiness was short-lived when he and Ray discovered that they had crossed paths long before meeting at the academy. Their history was far from friendly; in fact, they were more like mortal enemies. Both had attended a forest camp organized by the kingdom when they were in the fifth grade. The camp aimed to immerse children in the wonders of the forest, and kids from various schools, including Jack's, participated.
During this camp, the students learned about wildlife and engaged in inter-school quiz competitions. It was here that Ray decisively defeated Jack in one such contest. Infuriated by the loss, Jack attempted to retaliate physically, but to his chagrin, Ray fought back and ended up beating him instead. This humiliating defeat fueled Jack's resentment towards Ray, yet as the years passed and their paths diverged, he failed to recognize his former rival when they reunited at the academy.
After that fateful event, when Jack and Ray discovered their past animosity, Jack sincerely apologized for his mistakes. Ray found it in his heart to forgive him, and they both returned to the academy. Yet beneath Jack's composed facade, a seething anger simmered in his mind, and he was determined to turn Ray's life into a living hell before ultimately confronting him.
For several days, Jack played the part of the benevolent friend, maintaining a facade of normalcy. But one day, everything changed. When he visited Ray's house, he was unexpectedly greeted by Ray's mother, Ana, and his sister, Riya. Little did Ray know that this was the beginning of Jack's twisted plan for his destruction.
Jack's frequent visits to Ray's residence marked the beginning of a seemingly innocuous friendship with Riya, which gradually evolved into a deeper connection. Over time, Jack mustered the courage to propose to Riya, a proposition to which she joyfully acquiesced. However, Jack imposed a rather troubling stipulation, insisting that Riya remain silent about their engagement, particularly to her brother, creating an environment of secrecy around their budding relationship.
As their relationship grew, Jack's desires became increasingly base, and he chose to take her virginity, an act that marked a turning point in their dynamic. Subsequently, he manipulated their intimacy, resorting to the use of aphrodisiacs in excessively high doses, transforming Riya into a willing participant in a series of illicit encounters throughout entire days. This manipulation evolved to the point where Riya's autonomy was severely compromised, causing her to descend into a state of dependency on Jack that bordered on addiction and turned into a sex slave.
Culminating in deceit, Jack captured their encounters on a recording device, utilizing this footage to exert control over Riya's mother, Ana, through blackmail. In the end both mother and daughter were reduced to sex slaves.
'Well, This person's life is completely fucked up. That protagonist is really hateful, but I am no better than him either. So the best thing that I can do for this body's porta owner is to get revenge on that protagonist while enjoying my life here.' Ray decided while thinking about his future.
'Since this world wants a villain, than I will be that villain.'
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