LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 692: I Was Once a Hero Too…
Villain Ch 692. I Was Once a Hero Too…
"Should I nerf myself a bit?" Allen muttered, his gaze fixed on the glowing screen of his phone. The criticisms about his character being too overpowered were hard to ignore. After all, he'd always been a pro player, and getting a character with such advantages only amplified his skills.
Plus, he had a solid team backing him up, not to mention access to advantageous resources that helped him level up faster.
But nerfing himself wouldn't be an easy decision. It meant intentionally weakening his character, which could affect his performance in battles. On the other hand, it could level the playing field and make the game more enjoyable for everyone.
He quickly shook off those thoughts. "No, limiting myself to certain skills in certain situations might be a good idea. But I can't afford to let my guard down," he mused to himself. After all, the players were only going to get stronger and stronger. As the main villain, if he lost too easily, it would take the fun out of the game.
The average player level was still around 100, and most players hadn't even unlocked their third class yet. There were still plenty of maps to be explored and epic equipment to be obtained. Allen knew he had to stay on his toes if he wanted to keep the game challenging and exciting for everyone involved.
So, instead of nerfing himself outright, he decided to focus on refining his strategy. He would use his skills more strategically, saving his most powerful moves for pivotal moments in battle. It was a delicate balance – he wanted to give players a fair chance, but he also didn't want to make the game too easy.
Allen scrolled down the thread and stumbled upon an post about VirtualValkyrie. The title of the thread caught his attention: "Another streamer has fallen to the emperor."
"Hmm, what's this about?" Allen muttered to himself, his brow furrowing in confusion.
Without hesitation, he clicked on the thread, eager to see what it was all about. A video greeted him, and Allen pressed play, watching intently as Azura's stream began. There she was, captivating and enigmatic, with a presence that drew viewers in like moths to a flame. Find exclusive stories on empire
Memories flooded back to Allen – memories of watching Azura's streams a few months after his breakup with Sophia. Two years ago, he hadn't paid much attention to her, consumed as he was by thoughts of Sophia and his determination to win. But now, seeing her on screen, he couldn't help but marvel at her beauty and charisma.
Allen's gaze remained fixed on the screen as Azura navigated through the game, her skill evident even to him. Despite his initial indifference, he couldn't deny the allure of her stream, and he found himself drawn in by her confident demeanor and sharp wit.
Allen's confusion deepened as he watched the video, his frown intensifying with each passing moment. "Why is she blushing?" he muttered to himself, his eyes narrowing in perplexity. It didn't make sense – he had just killed her in the game, so why would she be blushing?
He remembered the subtle interactions between him and Azura's character. He had teased her before delivering the final blow, a calculated move meant to add some dramatic flair to the battle. But he hadn't expected her to react this way – blushing and seemingly flustered by his actions.
"It's just a game," Allen reminded himself, trying to make sense of the situation. But even as he rationalized it, he couldn't shake the feeling of unease that settled in the pit of his stomach. There was something about Azura's reaction that didn't sit right with him.
Allen lowered his phone and furrowed his brow, a puzzled expression on his face. "Am I that charming?" he wondered aloud, his mind grappling with the bizarre situation. He knew it sounded ridiculous – after all, he was a model and had his fair share of romantic encounters.
It was just that he didn't understand and couldn't get the logic or relationship between killing a player and making that player fall in love with him.
'Are most girls masochistic now? Or do they have a villain fetish?' Allen pondered, his thoughts swirling with confusion and bemusement. It seemed like a bizarre trend, but then again, trends in the world of gaming and fiction were often unpredictable and strange.
He couldn't help but draw parallels to the popular trope of the charismatic villain in literature and movies. From classic novels to films, there was always that allure of the dark, brooding antagonist who captivated audiences with their complex personalities and enigmatic charm.
Allen recalled the quote he had often heard: "The hero will sacrifice you to save the world, but the villain will sacrifice the world to save you." It was a sentiment that seemed to resonate deeply with many, tapping into the allure of forbidden love and the thrill of danger.
But for Allen, it was more than just a passing observation – it was a reflection of his own journey. Once, he had been the hero, willing to do whatever it took to protect his loved ones. But now, as the devil emperor in the world of Hell's Gate, he found himself cast in a different role – one that challenged his understanding of morality and feelings.
He couldn't deny the appeal of playing the villain, of embodying that darker side of human nature that often went unexplored. It was a role that allowed him to tap into his own desires and fantasies, to embrace the complexities of his character without fear or judgment.
But even as he delved deeper into the complexities of his character, Allen couldn't shake the feeling of unease that lingered. The line between reality and fiction was becoming increasingly blurred, and he couldn't help but wonder: where did he fit into this strange and twisted narrative?
"I was once a hero too…" Allen murmured, his voice tinged with a hint of melancholy. It was a simple statement, but it carried the weight of his past and the complexities of his current reality.