Chapter 599 Underappreciated

Chapter 599 Underappreciated

Villain Ch 599. Underappreciated

A hush fell over the group as Shea's revelation sank in. Glances exchanged spoke volumes, laden with a cocktail of emotions. The silence echoed a shared realization—they were in the game's intricate web.This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

Mixed feelings swept over them. The recent game update had granted them the ability to hunt alongside players, to experience the highs and lows of the gaming world. Yet, Shea's words hinted at a deeper truth—that the game's developers wanted to remind them of their primary role as villains.

In those few seconds of quiet contemplation, they grappled with the paradox. The game compelled them to kill players with whom they shared bonds. It was a twist that underscored their role as antagonists, a narrative choice they couldn't escape. Since they had just hunted with Father^Alex, so his name appeared on all of their killing lists.

Allen scrutinized his killing list, a peculiar realization dawned on him—the names weren't just random entities in this game. No, these were players he had encountered, engaged with, and even shared a chat or two during market haggling sessions. Sophia, Elio, and Liam, familiar faces now etched into the hit list.

His eyebrows raised in surprise. The irony of hunting down players he'd casually chatted with wasn't lost on him. The game, in all its algorithmic glory, was playing a psychological game of its own. A quick glance at the others revealed a similar trend—names they recognized.

In other words, the game developer wanted to make Allen and the others remember that even though they could have fun with the players, they had to remember that they were the players' enemies. Their hearts still had to maintain their role.

Bella's cringe-worthy humor cut through the silence, breaking the tension that lingered after their hit list revelations. "I wonder if killing and respawning multiple times will make him frustrated?" she quipped, her words hanging in the air like a punchline.

Allen couldn't muster a chuckle this time. Bella's joke hit too close to home. The thought of repeatedly taking down Father^Alex brought an uncomfortable twist to the situation. Sure, it was a game, but behind every avatar was a real player with real emotions.

He pondered, a frown etching across his avatar's face. Father^Alex was no ordinary player; he was a valuable asset. The last thing they wanted was to push him to the brink of rage quitting.

Then, an idea sparked in Allen's mind. "It looks like we can team up to kill him. So Father^Alex only needs to die once." He voiced the suggestion, drawing from the mechanics they had experienced during daily quests. When one of them scored a kill, the others would get it too. The idea struck him as a potential solution, a way to carry out the quest without turning it into an aggravating loop for their ex team.

Vivian, raising a skeptical eyebrow, questioned the seemingly excessive strategy. "Eight of us to take down a priest? Isn't that a bit much?" Her doubt hung in the air, a valid concern about the optics of overwhelming Father^Alex. It wasn't every day that a group of villains gathered to target a healer, making it seem like he was some invincible raid boss.

after healer in Hell's Gate. Move over Sophia."

"I agree," Bella chimed in, her voice filled with agreement. "I mean, after all, he did help us in the previous hunt. It's only fair we return the favor," she added, a mischievous smirk playing on her face.

Shea, not one to waste time, cut straight to the logistics. "Alright, when should we pull off this unexpected performance? In the middle of his usual hunt with his main team? Or should we wait for him to join a random group, or maybe catch him in the act, helping out some low-level players?" Impatience laced her words, eager to set the stage for their grand scheme.

Jane's eyes lit up with mischief as an idea sparked in her mind. "Oh, that last one will be great," she exclaimed, enthusiasm dripping from hertone. "We'll be like, 'Huh! We just want to kill Father^Alex, you guys don't even deserve to die at our hands since you're too weak.' It'll shoot his reputation up to the sky."

The group erupted into laughter at the audaciousness of the plan. The irony of making Father^Alex the inadvertent hero in their villainous saga was not lost on them.

Larissa, catching the contagious excitement, chimed in, "Yeah, and we'll make it seem like we're doing him a favor by not wasting our time on the weaklings around him. The drama will be legendary."

Zoe, glancing at Allen, once again, could sense the gears turning in his devious mind. His silence held a calculated mischief, and from the subtle smirk on his lips, it was evident he had a plan brewing. Impatience edged Zoe's voice as she prodded, "So what's the plan, Allen? You've got that mischievous glint in your eyes, spill the beans."

Allen, reveling in the anticipation, finally shared his grand design. "Alright, here's the plan. We catch him in the act, helping out some low-level players, right? We make our entrance, act all superior, and drop the bomb about wanting to kill him. Classic villain move. But the twist is, we spare the low-level players, emphasizing that they're not even worth our time."

The group nodded in approval, envisioning the drama that would unfold. Bella, always ready for a dramatic twist, added, "And to make it more epic, let's choose a location that adds to the theatrics. How about the heart of the Mystic Forest? It'll give the whole scene a mythical vibe. I heard he often goes there."

"I agree," Alice chimed in.

"Black Castle is also a good place," Larissa added.

"Let's see about that. But for sure, we need witnesses. The more the better," Allen said with a sly smirk.