I Woke Up as the Villain

Yu-Seong had believed that he was fully aware of the extraordinary power of his skill composition as a player. However, during his training as a transcendent being, this belief was completely shattered, and the reason for it was quite simple.

'I really had no understanding of the true power of Chakra.' 

The mere thought that it was just a more efficient way to use power than mana was foolish. The God's Chakra, passed down from Shiva, the Destruction God, was literally the power originally wielded by a 'god.'

'I had some idea, but...' 

As the levels of the God's Chakra increased, its power began to generate an absurdly massive force.

'Even at present, in my current state, the realm of God's Chakra has only reached the 6th stage.' 

Yu-Seong believed he had attained immense power, but his God's Chakra had not yet reached the 7th stage. It was only at his current 6th stage that the complete unsealing of the power of the Third Eye was achieved. In essence, this marked the opening of the Eyes of God.

Although the Eyes of God were perceived through the eyes, they were not merely a concept of vision. They did not belong to the somewhat instinctive sixth sense either. If one were to describe it, it would be the seventh sense—a transcendent new sense that surpassed the five senses and even instinct itself.

Consequently, Yu-Seong began to perceive an extensive amount of information.

'The flow of mana, the movement...' 

Even amidst his distorted senses, Yu-Seong could precisely pinpoint Talia's imminent ice magic and absorb it with a mere touch of his hand. Moreover, he redirected the discharged energy in the opposite direction, effectively halting the movements of the five Hexagram Masters who were converging upon him from all sides.

Simultaneously, he absorbed and dispersed the poisonous mist emitted by Jacob through his palm. However, this was far from the end of his remarkable abilities.

Bang-! 

Jackson, who had braved the blizzard and the poisonous mist to approach Yu-Seong, was forcefully propelled into the sky, unable to endure the shockwave unleashed by the punch he had delivered.

- He absorbed my ability and discharged it back?!

- That's impossible. Can that guy use all abilities?

 - He’s quite good!

Subsequently, the thoughts of the Hexagram Masters began to reverberate. Yu-Seong could read the stream of their thoughts and consciousness, perceive the flow of mana, and replicate skills using his Third Eye, ultimately reflecting them back. All of these extraordinary abilities were activated by a single skill: the God's Chakra.

'It's enough.' 

Despite his blurred senses and perception, Yu-Seong found solace in this state. In fact, it was even more advantageous for him. The Beast King's Instinct, originally reliant on the six senses, naturally progressed and evolved as a result of the seventh sense.

‘The Wild God’s Instinct.’

Surpassing the instinct of a king, the instinct of a god awakened within Yu-Seong. His spear soared toward James, leaving him stunned by the sudden twist of events. In an instant, the spear was about to pierce through James' head. In that unfathomable moment, beyond rationality, Yu-Seong sensed his opponent's demise through his seventh sense.

However, a distortion in space occurred, causing the spear intended for James to instead move to impale Yu-Seong's back.

Swiftly turning to catch the spear and activating the Wind Thunder Dragon God Art, Yu-Seong roared, "Eveheim-!"

Beyond the senses, Eveheim had even distorted the fabric of space itself, twisting the divine certainty. While Yu-Seong felt a twinge of regret for missing a valuable opportunity, everything remained under control.

'If you come out like that...' 

Now, James had come to his senses and quickly chose to flee. In the midst of all this, the only one standing somewhat stupidly was none other than Jacob.

'His poison could be dangerous.'

As Yu-Seong's body faded away, a thunderous sound reverberated through the air. Startled, Jacob hastily dispersed the poisonous mist surrounding him, just as Eveheim's Spatial Distortion started to engulf Yu-Seong's form.

In an instant, the flow of time decelerated, lagging even behind the speed of the Spatial Distortion.

'If you use space, Eveheim...' 

Yu-Seong had the power to manipulate time, which was passed down from Gabriel. Proving this, only Yu-Seong's spear moved quickly in the delayed time, and it shattered Jacob's skull.

Bang-! 

The only thing claimed by the Spatial Distortion was the lifeless body of the infamous Hexagram Master.

Although most of his senses remained restricted, Yu-Seong, standing beneath the somewhat damp London night sky with his radiant blue eye, declared confidently, "Here, today, the Demon King's Worshipers will meet their end."

***

Positioned nearly 10km away from the battlefield, Eveheim exerted various restrictions on Yu-Seong's movements. While doing so, he couldn't help but feel goosebumps creeping up his spine and forehead.

“Gabriel, Green, Bak Ok-Rye… What kind of monster did they create?”

Words of disbelief spilled from his mouth as Eveheim exerted his utmost distortion ability toward Yu-Seong, even rewinding the transcendent power that the latter had previously cast aside. After all, it was impossible to freely utilize the power of Spatial Distortion in a state outside of transcendence.

Naturally, there was a distinct penalty for such actions, as the intervention of a transcendent being in the world clearly violated the rules. Therefore, Eveheim was prepared to abstain from using his abilities for at least ten years following this battle. He believed that this was the only way to contend with Yu-Seong, who had unlocked the Eyes of God.

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'Even with such determination…'

Eveheim found himself losing ground as Yu-Seong went on a rampage, having successfully dealt with Jacob and now turning his attention toward James, who began to panic once again. This unexpected turn of events truly caught them off guard.

'The weakness of that monster is his retained humanity.' 

In a way, this fact could be considered as Yu-Seong's greatest strength. If he had forsaken his own humanity, he would have inadvertently entered the realm of transcendence, resulting in the limitation of his immense power.

'No matter how cowardly, it can't be helped.' 

Finally, Eveheim realized that the only path to victory was by exploiting Yu-Seong's vulnerability as a human. With great force, he created a breach in the barrier he had set up as a contingency plan.

- All Masters, start city warfare.

In response to the command, all Hexagram Masters descended upon the city without a hint of surprise. Jackson's destructive punch, a symbol of devastation, reduced a towering building of over 20 stories to rubble with a single strike.

Boom-! 

As buildings started collapsing like dominoes, Yu-Seong's focus shifted from hunting down the Hexagram Masters like the god of death, to rescuing the screaming and despairing people from the sudden disaster. He utilized magic to halt the crumbling structures and launched them into the air.

However, the Hexagram Masters seized this opportunity without hesitation. As James summoned demonic Beasts that unleashed havoc and carnage upon the innocent, Yu-Seong's hands grew busier, and his vulnerability increased.

It was at this moment that Talia's Freezing skill finally found its mark. Yu-Seong's expression hardened as his ankle instantly froze, and in that split second, a colossal black sword, materialized by Olivia, swung toward him.

Reacting swiftly, Yu-Seong unleashed a defensive skill, but among the Hexagram Masters, Olivia ranked as the second most powerful, second only to Eveheim.

'If I were in perfect condition, the outcome might have been different, but...' 

Having already clashed with Ira, the second-ranked Demon King of Wrath within the hierarchy, Yu-Seong would find it challenging to ward off her attack.

'If my Mana Distortion skill is added to that...' 

Yu-Seong's face turned pale as his defensive skill crumbled in an instant.

'This fool, I've finally caught him…!' 

From a distance, a smirk crept onto Eveheim's face as he observed the unfolding events.

***

A multitude of thoughts raced through Yu-Seong's mind as he fixed his gaze on the approaching sword of black mana.

'If I were to ignore the sacrifices of the people here and absorb the mana...' 

Perhaps, he could fend off the strike of that sword. However, it would mean abandoning a large number of people.

'No, there is still another way.' 

If he were to summon the souls of the gods residing within the dragon's body, it could potentially offer a chance for a counterattack. However, he hesitated, uncertain if it was the right moment to unleash this power.

His senses, tinged with the seventh sense, seemed to whisper to him: 'Not yet.' 

Trusting his unwavering intuition, Yu-Seong stared wide-eyed at the sword rapidly closing in. And then, almost like a deception, Olivia's blade, poised to sever his throat at any moment, abruptly halted.

- What are you doing, Olivia?!

Eveheim's voice, filled with bewilderment, resounded through the Eyes of God.

"...Can you hear me?" Olivia's voice followed.

"Of course." Yu-Seong nodded in response.

Then, a deep smile surfaced on Olivia's face. She said, "You're cool. More so than Godfather.”

"...I don't think it's the appropriate time for a sudden confession, considering the present circumstances," Yu-Seong stated.

Just then, a barrage of attacks from the other Hexagram Masters descended upon Yu-Seong and Olivia. It was the result of Eveheim's confused command to eliminate both of them.

However, Olivia single-handedly deflected all the incoming attacks by summoning numerous black fists. It was truly a remarkable sight, even from Yu-Seong's perspective.

'This girl... She didn't unleash her full power when she faced me.' 

She may not be on Eveheim's level, but there was no denying that she was an incredibly formidable fighter, capable of overpowering the other Hexagram Masters.

"Why were you concealing your skills?" Yu-Seong inquired.

"I wasn't exactly hiding them. I simply didn't feel the need to fight seriously," Olivia replied.

"It would be appreciated if you could remove the sword aimed at my neck before engaging in conversation."

"But if the circumstances were different, you wouldn't have listened, would you?"

Indeed, Olivia was correct. Yu-Seong nodded in agreement.

"Keep it brief; get to the point. The situation isn't favorable," Yu-Seong stated.

"You're so naive. Just because a few others might die, it doesn't mean you'll be harmed, does it?"

"It does hurt. It shatters my heart."

"That's intriguing."

"What's the purpose of this conversation?"

"Become my puppet. Then, I'll assist you," Olivia proposed.

"Your puppet?" Yu-Seong couldn't help but let out a dry chuckle.

"Yes. Obey my commands, engage with me, be intimate with me..." Olivia's face slightly flushed as she lowered her head, seemingly embarrassed.

With her body trembling faintly, she asked, "You understand, don't you?"

In response to her strangely uncomfortable suggestion, Yu-Seong furrowed his brows. "I have no idea."

"If you don't comprehend, I'll teach you. Just answer me. Do you desire to belong to me?"

Olivia’s voice, filled with mana, dug deep into Yu-Seong's mind. In the face of this far from amusing proposition, his reply was simple.

"You're talking nonsense. Whether it's you or Eveheim, all Demon King Worshipers are completely deranged," Yu-Seong retorted.

Indeed, one only needed to look at Rachel to see the truth of that statement.

"Is that so? You won't become my puppet?" Olivia questioned.

"Go to hell," Yu-Seong said, his smile radiant.

Upon Yu-Seong's curse, Olivia's previously slightly flushed face turned crimson. It was the same shade of red, yet the emotions it conveyed were distinctly different—anger.

Seething with fury to the point where her face contorted, Olivia shouted, "What a shame. Then you'll just have to die!"

Just as the colossal sword was on the verge of descending upon Yu-Seong's neck, a streak of silver lightning, triggering a sense of familiarity from a previous encounter, struck directly in front of him. It intercepted the colossal mana sword, halting its advance.

Zzzt-! 

The surge of mana rippled outwards in all directions like a powerful current, creating a resounding clash. Within moments, Olivia's body, unable to withstand the tremendous force, was forcefully propelled backward.

Thud-!

Amidst the billowing dust cloud, Yu-Seong caught sight of a dependable man in a white coat, nonchalantly brushing off his silver sword, his back facing him.

"...Took you long enough. Why the delay?" Yu-Seong remarked, sporting a smile.

The response was straightforward.

"Choi Yu-Seong belongs to me."

"You're crazy. Wasn't that what you said before? What does that even imply? It will lead to misunderstandings," Yu-Seong remarked.

It was a scene he had witnessed and heard once before, yet the emotions it stirred within him were entirely different. Disregarding the furious Olivia with nonchalance, the handsome man casually turned his head, revealing his profile, and smirked.

"It means that if he is to meet his end, I will be the one to end him," the man replied.

"You bastard," Yu-Seong retorted.

Though he uttered those words, Yu-Seong couldn't help but feel relieved.

"Kim Do-Jin."

The two men, sharing the same sentiment, exchanged smiles.