Villain: Ultimate Mutation System in the Alternate World

The train shuddered as the engine roared to life, more passengers climbing aboard.

Reign's group decided to stay in one cabin together, at least for now.

They drew attention—especially Celine and Reign walking side by side.

The combination of their good looks couldn't help but catch a few wandering eyes as they made their way through the corridor.

However, one person in the group wasn't enjoying the attention.

Seki kept a neutral expression as she chatted casually with Celine, trying to hide the bitterness creeping into her chest.

Meanwhile, Reign sat quietly, eyes closed, ignoring the entire situation.

His posture radiated detachment, as if nothing around him mattered.

Seki glanced at him, raising an eyebrow.

'Weird...'she muttered under her breath.

For a second, she sensed something off about his body.

As a priestess, she was attuned to souls, and looking at him now felt like staring at an empty shell.

It wasn't just her.

Even Celine and Nobu felt something was off, but neither mentioned it.

Reign had enough power to defeat a Tier 1 Hunter—whatever secrets he was hiding were probably something they should never pry on.

As the train picked up speed, the group settled in. Celine glanced over at Reign, noticing his steady breathing.

"Looks like he's out," she said softly, trying not to disturb him.

Turning to Seki and Nobu, she added, "We should head back and rest too."

Seki nodded, hiding the fatigue in her eyes. "Good idea, Celine-san. Let's get some sleep."

The three quietly made their way to the door.

Celine gently slid it open, careful not to make any noise, and they stepped out into the narrow corridor.

Nobu closed the door behind them with a soft click. Their footsteps were barely audible as they walked down the dimly lit hallway.

"I'll catch you both later," Celine said, giving a brief nod before heading to her room.

Seki and Nobu stood in silence for a moment.

Nobu's eyes flicked toward her, but she quickly looked away, avoiding his gaze.

Now that the danger had passed, smaller, more personal matters bubbled to the surface.

His confession. The words couldn't be taken back. It lingered between them, unspoken but heavy.

She shifted slightly, then turned without a word, heading to her own cabin.

"Seki-sama," Nobu said, his voice hesitant as he followed behind her. He was struggling to find the right words.

She quickened her pace, hoping he'd take the hint. He didn't.

"If you need anything, I'm right next door," he offered, forcing a smile. "Just knock. I can even—"n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Before he could finish, she turned on her heel, her face calm but her eyes showing hints of discomfort.

"Nobu-san, I need to rest. Let's talk later...," The smile she forced barely hid her true emotions.

Without waiting for a reply, she turned around quickly, stepped into her cabin, and shut the door so fast that he almost got his foot stuck in it.

The sound of the lock clicking echoed in the quiet hallway, leaving him standing there awkwardly with his hand still in the air, as if he was waiting for her to open the door again.

For a moment, he just stared at the closed door, his face darkening.

'Ungrateful ' he muttered under his breath, fists clenched. 'I can't believed I was willing to die for you.. '

He had been willing to die for her, but she treated him like this. It stung—his pride more than anything.

If she had been cold from the start, it might have hurt less.

But seeing her throw herself at Reign, so clearly infatuated with him, felt like salt in the wound.

'What does she even see in that psychopath? Is it because he's young? Strong?' His thoughts twisted in anger, fueling the bitterness growing inside him.

'You want him that badly? Fine. But just wait… you'll be mine. No matter what. '

He chuckled softly, a sadistic light flickering in his eyes as his thoughts twisted into darker, more unsettling perverted fantasies.

Love could be a positive emotion, but it also had the power to bring out the worst in people.

On the other side of the door, Seki leaned against the door, exhaling deeply.

She knew exactly what he wanted, and the thought was repulsing.

The more she pushed him away, the more reckless he seemed to become.

She couldn't keep pretending to be friendly—it felt wrong, especially after his confession. There was no hiding his intentions anymore, and that scared her.

It was very obvious that he wanted to do inappropriate things with her body, and just thinking about it made her feel sick and disgusted.

He was supposed to be her guardian, not someone with such disturbing thoughts. It was outrageous.

'Are all men like this?' she thought bitterly. Her opinion of them had soured, worsened by Nobu's recent behavior.

But then her thoughts shifted. Not all men were like this.

One man stood out—Reign/Sunny.

Despite her subtle hints, he had never looked at her with the same lustful gaze Nobu did.

No, he was different. He was like a mountain—strong, unmovable, and indifferent to most women.

Once he set his eyes on a particular girl, no one else could compare. She envied that.

'She's so lucky… I want someone like him too,' Seki sighed, feeling a pang of jealousy.

The more she thought about it, the more she realized she was falling for him more.

He was someone she could never have. That made him even more desirable.

Seki tried to calm herself, sitting down on the small sofa

She unclasped the pendant around her neck and closed her eyes, holding it gently in her hands.

As she began to pray softly, the pendant glowed with a faint light.

The soothing rhythm of her prayer slowly erased the lingering tension.

Her worries faded, even if only for a moment.

Whether it was the pendant or her faith that helped, it didn't matter. For now, her mind felt a bit clearer.