Villain: Ultimate Mutation System in the Alternate World

<Rosewood>

Reign hovered high above, looking down at the city he had just destroyed.

The once-busy streets were now in empty, with buildings turned into piles of debris and cars scattered everywhere.

No one had survived his brutal massacre.

He looked at the destruction with a detached expression.

His plan had worked perfectly, and he had achieved what he set out to do.

<Train>

Celine stood against the wall, arms crossed, watching Reign's sleeping face.

She had originally planned to rest, but something was bothering her.

Before she knew it, she found herself walking back to his cabin.

'Why am I even here?' she sighed.

It felt like a foolish move, especially considering what he had done to her.

She felt like one of those dumb people who stay with their partner who harms them, only worse.

Reign was not just violent; he was a psychopathic person , but she couldn't resist the pull he had on her.

'Maybe I like bad boys?' she thought.

It was silly idea, but if that wasn't the case, then maybe she was just a masochist who enjoyed being hurt and insulted.

After all, no sane person would be attracted to someone so rude and overbearing.

She leaned in, her gaze lingering on his face, and a faint blush spread across her cheeks.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

He was definitely handsome, with long, white eyelashes that would make even women jealous.

The pleasant scent around him also suggested he had no sweat or bad odor.

Everything about him look so pure and untainted in her eyes, except for his terrible personality.

'You're actually quite cute when you're not talking,' she said, a smile tugging at her lips as her hand reached out gently toward his hair.

Suddenly, there was a movement, so she quickly stepped back.

Reign's eyes slowly opened, and a satisfied smile spread across his face.

"Why do you look so happy?" she asked, trying to sound casual.

"Just five more …," he mumbled, mostly to himself.

"Five what?" she repeated, curious .

Reign shook his head and let out a small laugh. "It's nothing,"

Then he looked at her. "Why are you still here?"

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Celine shifted uncomfortably, avoiding his question at first. She leaned against the wall, her arms still crossed.

"I couldn't sleep," she admitted , her voice softer than usual.

"This is my first time leaving Rosewood. I guess it's just... weird, you know?" She paused for a second "Everything feels different now."

Reign, lost in his own thoughts, glanced at her but didn't respond right away.

"Can't sleep, huh?" he muttered, almost as if he was half-listening. "Well, you'll get used to it."

This led to an awkward silence that lasted for a few minutes.

Celine frowned slightly, sensing his lack of interest .

"Hey, can we talk?" she broke the silence, trying to start a conversation.

Reign sighed. He had been acting cold, but the way she looked at him with her beautiful green eyes was affecting him more than he wanted.

"What is it? Make it quick; I'm really busy," he grumbled, trying to sound dismissive.

Celine raised an eyebrow, a hint of frustration in her voice. "Busy? You're just sitting here. It's not like you have anything to do on this train."

"Tsk.." he clicked his tongue, the sound sharp and clear.

"Fine," she said, trying to keep her voice steady. "If you don't want to talk, I can find something else to do. Maybe there's a passenger there that is at least willing to listen"

She had just turned to leave when his voice stopped her.

"So, what do you want to talk about?" he asked reluctantly.

She froze in her tracks, surprised by his sudden willingness to talk.

Slowly, she turned back and looked at his face. He seemed annoyed, though, for some reason.

'Could it be?' she wondered.

She had suspected something about his unusual behavior since they got on the train, but she hadn't dared to believe it, given his personality.

What if her instincts were right?

'I want to test it,' she thought, gulping nervously.

"Never mind, I don't want to waste your time. I actually have a plan with someone—his name is Fred, and he—"

CRACK!

Before she could finish, Reign's armrest broke .

"Ah," he said with a cold tone, his smile forced. "This thing is low quality. Can you repeat what you said? I didn't catch it."

Celine could almost smell his jealousy.

'W-- Wait... He likes me?' she pondered, struggling to accept the idea.

It was hard to believe, but his reaction showed he wasn't pleased with her talking about other guys.

'But why? How is that even possible ?' she was puzzled.

"Are you going to talk or just waste my time?" he asked, his tone sharp and impatient.

Swallowing hard, Celine took a deep breath, she wanted more evidence before assuming things.

"Actually," she began, her voice steady, "I was just about to say that I've got a plan with someone named Fred. He—"

CRACK!

Reign's grip tightened, and the armrest, already broken, was crushed even further.

"Seriously? This stuff is so cheap," he grumbled. "What were you saying again?"

"I was saying that I want to talk to you about some personal matters!!!" Celine quickly responded.

She shivered, half-expecting the next thing he'd smash to be her head. She was now completely certain that he was jealous.

Reign's normal smile returned, though it still looked a bit forced.

"Alright, I heard you. Sit down," he said, patting the space next to him .

Celine hesitated, glancing nervously between him and the shattered armrest.

"I—I want to stand up," she responded, trying to maintain her composure.

"Sit down," Reign ordered, his tone leaving no room for disagreement. He wasn't taking "no" for an answer.

"Okay," She took a deep breath and slowly lowered herself into the seat, her fingers clenching the edge of the remaining armrest.

"So, what's this about?" he went directly to the point.

"It's about…" she paused, searching for the right words. "My real family."