I've Become the King of Villains in the Game
Chapter 871 - 556, The 3rd New Year, Sequence 3 Task

[Main Occupation level up. You feel your body strengthened: Life Limit +2000, Physical Strength Limit +1000, Sanity Limit +20, Strength +40, Agility +80, Endurance +40, Intelligence +80!]

[You have gained 20 Skill Points, 20 Attribute Points!]

Chen Lun’s face remained calm as he silently felt himself growing stronger. He casually distributed the accumulated 100 Attribute Points evenly to the slower-growing Strength and Endurance.

At this moment, his current four base panel attributes were——

Strength: 554.

Agility: 552.

Endurance: 550.

Intelligence: 555.

’Using Houston and Sigmund as references, the attribute threshold for Sequence Four Saints is around 400 points, and most Saints have severe "imbalanced aptitude," excelling in only one or two attributes based on their chosen path... But in my case, I’ve not only far exceeded the threshold but also developed comprehensively without any weaknesses.’

Chen Lun was satisfied and particularly gratified in his heart.

He had always adhered to his "Hexagonal Warrior" development plan, and now it could be said he had overachieved the goals with visible results.

Glancing at the prompt box that popped up with the max level notification, Chen Lun looked pensive——

[Detection complete: You have mastered the Mythological Knowledge for the Path of Destiny "Sequence Three - Dramatist." Promotion Task is now activating…]

[Condition met: Main Occupation "Sequence Four - Clown LV Max"!]

[Condition met: Epic Fame 8/8 points (Current Regional Fame: 243 points)!]

[Promotion Task Triggered: Masterpiece of the Ages!]

Task Description: After achieving a high position, you endured hardships and spent a long time gathering the necessary elements for promotion—knowledge, accumulation, and influence… Now, you need to write an astonishing masterpiece to digest and complete the promotion through a grand ceremony feedback.

Task Objective: Personally set up a stage, direct a script, manipulate the fates of others, guide them to participate in the performance, and ultimately alter the major destiny of an angel.

’Fortunately, I obtained the 5 points of regional fame by killing Sigmund, meeting the requirement for 8 points of epic fame, otherwise, it would have taken more effort to seek it out again.’

Chen Lun leaned back on the sofa, exhaling a long breath.

’However, the promotion tasks are getting harder and harder…’

High-rank individuals are few, and the Saint Ceremony is as daunting as the Heavenly Moat.

After promotion to a high rank, the number in each sequence decreases, resembling a pyramid… The causes for this situation are multifaceted: knowledge, accumulation, and influence are indispensable, and at the Angel Rank, the "Unique Divinity" must also be considered.

Similarly, the promotion ceremony has halted a significant number of high-rank individuals. Sigmund was like this, and Howard, even more so…

’It’s somewhat akin to a job promotion; only those who have done what higher positions entail can prove that they possess the ability, qualifying them for that position.’

Chen Lun pondered.

’Manipulating fate, guiding events, and ultimately altering the major destiny of an angel… Conrad Your Majesty’s S-rank side mission "Murder Feast" is indeed a very suitable opportunity, but…’

The target was an angel, and he felt immense pressure.

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That evening, also New Year’s Eve.

Cold Leaf City, Generous Church District.

The first-floor hall of the apartment in the residential area was brightly lit. The enormous dining table was already filled with the Circus cadre and Jack Governing Officer’s Golden Cup councilors.

Everyone was chatting and laughing, creating a lively atmosphere.

Thud, thud…

The Great Gate was suddenly knocked on, and Golov, who was nearest, quickly stood up and ran to open the door.

It seemed to be snowing outside, and the cold wind rushed in.

An elderly man with white hair walked in quickly, his face still showing apologetic smiles:

"Sorry for being late, I got so absorbed in my research that I almost missed the New Year’s Eve dinner… Truly, getting old has affected my memory."

"It hasn’t officially started yet, Mage Carmen."

Golov bowed humbly and quietly said.

"Please take your seat. Your position is to the left of the Leader."

"Thank you."

Carmen smiled.

He walked towards the dining table, and everyone quickly greeted him.

Mage Carmen was one of the two high-ranking members of the team. Although he wasn’t seen much on regular days, everyone still held him in high respect.

"Hmm?"

When Carmen reached his seat, he suddenly noticed that the person sitting at the main seat was not the familiar black-hat gentleman Jack but a stranger cloaked in black robes, causing him to frown in confusion.

He could sense that this person had an aura akin to Jack’s, but more so, it was a repressed, chilling, and destructive aura.

"May I ask who this is?"

Carmen slowly sat down, with some guesses in his heart.

Across from him, a serene smile appeared on Floey, who was in a black dress, and she explained:

"This is an incarnation of Lord Jack."

"Incarnation…"

Carmen looked enlightened, then even more curious.

What kind of power could create such a unique incarnation with strength capable of making even himself feel quite threatened?

"Mage Carmen, I wanted to share this good news with you earlier, but you’ve been reclusive lately, and I didn’t dare disturb you… It’s really thanks to your advice as this incarnation is the result of my research at Saint Byron Academy."

A hoarse voice emerged from beneath the black robe.

Carmen’s eyes widened with sudden interest.

"You... succeeded?!"

"You could say that."

Black-robed Qiaoke gently nodded.

"Magic is indeed vast and boundless. I have benefited immensely from it... These mythological tomes were obtained from Saint Byron, and I offer them to you as a New Year’s gift. I hope they will be of some help to you."

As he spoke, he took out the four mythological treasures and handed them to Carmen. The latter couldn’t help but take a deep breath, filled with excitement, raising both hands to receive them as if welcoming something sacred.

[Carmen’s affection towards you has increased! Currently Reverent!]

"Thank you very much, Mr. Jack."

Carmen said solemnly.

First, he carefully caressed the ancient book covers, then properly put them away, standing up to perform a formal ancient salute to the black-robed person.

The crowd gradually fell silent.

Everyone stared in wonder at the scene.

For some reason, seeing Mage Carmen, a fellow high-ranking figure, saluting Mr. Jack, filled everyone’s hearts with a feeling of solemnity.

Floey was the first to stand up.

She smiled, folded her hands, placed them lightly on her lower abdomen, and slightly bowed her head towards the person at the main seat... Next were Noah, Alec, and even the burly Antonio.

Until everyone present stood up, silently and reverently saluting.

"Please be seated, it is a day worth celebrating. We have endured hardships and reached our third year."

A gentle voice came from the main seat.

Everyone looked up and were slightly stunned.

The black-robed person had disappeared, replaced by the familiar black-hatted gentleman, his face still bearing a friendly smile.

Although everyone knew that the black-robed person was an incarnation of the Leader, they instinctively felt fear and couldn’t generate the same closeness they felt towards Mr. Jack.

Now that Mr. Jack was back, everyone hurried to greet:

"Mr. Jack."

"Lord Jack."

"Leader."

Chen Lun raised his hand again, signaling for everyone to sit down.

Only then did he take off his hat and stand up.

"As usual, everyone has a New Year’s gift."

Saying this, Chen Lun took out a large pile of items and placed them on the table.

"Maggie, first congratulations on your promotion to Sequence Five [Disaster Disease Master]. Your talent is beyond doubt, and you have brought health and happiness to the residents of Cold Leaf City... This is my New Year’s gift to you."

He picked up a black wooden box from the table.

The crowd curiously looked over, and Chen Lun smiled and explained:

"I recently hunted a Destiny Saint, and this is their leftover item, an A-rank mysterious object [Sigmund’s Lucky Box]. It’s of little use to me, but I believe it will shine brilliantly in your hands."

"A Saint’s relic..."

Everyone was initially stunned, then revealed expressions of astonishment.

Mr. Jack’s calm words were like a bomb, setting off waves in their hearts.

Anyone who spoke so lightly of hunting a Saint would be laughed at, as it seems almost impossible... But since these words came from Mr. Jack, no one doubted it.

Maggie was also a little dumbfounded, not expecting to receive such a precious gift. When she came to her senses, a blush of excitement appeared on her pale nun-like face.

"Thank you, Leader!"

Saying this, she awkwardly curtsied. It wasn’t graceful but had a peculiar charm.

Chen Lun snapped his fingers.

Snap!

The black box disappeared from his hand and appeared in front of Maggie.

She held it in her palms, reluctant to let go.

"Of course, there’s also Akebin and Golov. You two assisted Maggie diligently, and these are your New Year’s gifts."

Chen Lun smiled at the two men by the table and gestured with his finger.

Golov received the supernatural knowledge of Sequence Six [Shadowless] from the Conspiracy path, along with three mid-grade Conspiracy materials, while Akebin received two C-rank mysterious objects: [Claw Armband] and [Lucky Roulette]. All of these were excellent mysterious objects that Chen Lun no longer needed.

"Thank you, Lord Jack!"

Both men quickly stood up to thank him.

Akebin, in particular, was full of emotions. He had once opposed the man in the main seat but eventually became friends and now fully followed him.

Next, Chen Lun distributed gifts to everyone.

Including a certificate from the Empire Bank worth fifty thousand Gold Pounds.

Everyone was thrilled to receive their gifts.

Chen Lun deliberately walked over to Noah, chatted with him briefly about future plans, and suggested a path transition... Originally, he thought Noah might hesitate, but surprisingly, Noah did not refuse.

"Mr. Jack, in the ’Gallery’, the piece I am most proficient with is ’Peering’, controlling shadows with exceptional skill... I think, maybe the Conspiracy path indeed suits me better."

The young man said shyly but earnestly.

"I am only making a suggestion. Whether to change your path in the future is for you to consider... This is the mythological knowledge of Sequence Four [Darkside] from the Conspiracy path, along with a high-grade Conspiracy material. It’s an extra gift for you."

Chen Lun chuckled, raised a finger, and lightly touched Noah’s forehead.

The latter did not resist, simply closed his eyes silently.

[Mental Transmission] began, consuming some mythological power and several hundred sanity points, while knowledge flowed like a torrent into Noah’s mind.

After a while.

Noah opened his eyes, smiling.

"Thank you, Mr. Jack."

He knew very well the value of mythological knowledge, and a sense of gratitude welled up inside him.