I've Become the King of Villains in the Game

"Mona!"

A cold call awakened her.

Mona turned her head and saw her boss Roderick's icy face.

Clip-clop, clip-clop...

The carriage slowly advanced along the streets, and in the cabin, right in front of Mona sat "Iron Hammer" Feray, firmly bound, with his eyes tightly shut, sunk into unconsciousness.

Molimer had made a final stand using magic potion but still did not escape defeat, ending up seriously injured. He was captured by Newman and Roderick together, then handed over to Bishop Newman to be taken away.

At this moment, she was preparing to return to the Shelter with her boss.

"Do you know that 'Spade' Jack?"

Roderick asked.

Mona hesitated for a moment before she briefly described the incident that happened after the crackdown at the port's black market, suppressing "Fin" Whitley, along with a brief interaction with him and two noble ladies who were his companions.

"Hmm..."

Roderick mused.

"You investigate his real identity, starting with those two noble ladies... then issue a warrant, and search the entire city!"

After saying that, he darkened his face and closed his eyes to rest.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Mona, seeing her boss's grim expression, couldn't help but recall the scene she had witnessed earlier...

Under the Purple Moon.

The top hat and scarf were blown away by the strong wind.

The exposed skin of the black-haired youth was covered with dark golden scales, with a black exoskeleton over the joints interwoven with the scales, forming a suit of biological armor.

He spread his dark wings from his back, flapping them to hover in midair.

The Bishop Newman of the Red Apple Church had transformed into a ghoul, leaped high, and roared angrily, swinging his sharp claws in an attempt to shred him, but was blocked by a silver shield formed by his opponent's silver staff.

In the midst of their crossing blows, the black-haired youth lashed out with his serpentine arm, biting the inside of Bishop Newman's arm and then being struck by a dark wave from his boss Roderick.

In the deafening sounds of battle, the youth finally used the immense force of the impact to fly away from the scene.

Bishop Newman, infected with a severe poison, screamed in agony, shouting the name "Blasphemer Jack," while boss Roderick stood beside her, gazing long into the night sky.

—Under that round of the Purple Moon, the youth lightly tapped his forehead with two fingers, raised his fist, and gave a graceful salute to the Constellation.

Turning around, he revealed a smile toward them.

His green, snake-like pupils, a cold look in his eyes, and his final indifferent words:

"Farewell, everyone."

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Inner City District.

9 Second Street, Pompey Manor.

Today, some uninvited guests had arrived here.

Leading a man and a woman and seven or eight uniform-clad investigators, followed by the old butler Binose, they approached the villa's great door.

Viscount Pompey was waiting here, and Rebecca curiously came closer but was pulled back by her mother, and, resigned, she stood quietly a bit farther away to eavesdrop.

"Honorable Viscount Pompey, I am a special envoy from the Shelter, Roderick."

"Mr. Envoy, good day."

Viscount Pompey and Roderick shook hands amicably. Explore stories at empire

After glancing at the identification the other party presented, a flash of doubt and vigilance crossed Viscount Pompey's eyes.

"May I know why you visit Pompey Manor today? What brings you here?"

"We are investigating a mysterious and dangerous incident, a heinously wicked felon, in the Outer City District near the marshy areas, brutally murdered Mr. Molimer, the history professor from the Golden Broomstick Girls' Academy..."

Roderick solemnly narrated.

Listening on the side, Rebecca suddenly gasped in shock, covering her mouth in disbelief. Professor Molimer, whom she had just met not long ago, had been murdered?!

Mrs. Pompey was also very surprised; she whispered a prayer for the Sun's blessing and then began to worry about the security issues in Amber City.

"Additionally, there are over a dozen murder cases related to this felon. Based on our deductions, we have confirmed his identity, which you might also recognize...

Jack Spett, who once posed as a foreign scholar and came to your manor to serve as Miss Rebecca's home tutor."

Roderick said indifferently.

"May I ask Viscount Pompey, can you provide some information about him?"

"!!"

The Pompey family was stunned.

"That's impossible!"

Rebecca broke free from her mother's grasp and walked up to the tall man in black, looking up at him angrily.

"Mr. Jack is no murderer! You are slandering him!"

Roderick ignored the young girl and just waited quietly for Viscount Pompey's response.

"Rebecca!"

Viscount Pompey stopped his daughter, gave her a serious and silent glance, then called the old butler to take Rebecca away.

Rebecca was very reluctant, but under the pulling of the butler, Binose, and her mother, she headed towards the living room.

"Mr. Special Agent, I'm sorry, I don't know Mr. Jack very well, and unfortunately, I cannot help you."

Viscount Pompey said.

"I see... By the way, Viscount Pompey, I've heard from my subordinates about the 'Verdant Scream Zoo' riot incident, and it seems that Mr. Jack was also involved."

Roderick said.

"My colleague has visited you before; it was you who vouched for him... Even though you are a Viscount, shielding a felon wanted by the Shelter is against the norms of the Sun Codex, please remember that."

Viscount Pompey listened silently.

He looked straight at Roderick.

"Can I take your words as a threat?"

"Oh, no, this is just a courtesy."

Roderick said calmly.

Viscount Pompey snorted coldly.

"If you have evidence, then issue an arrest! Without evidence, don't come here to intimidate at will! I violated many laws on the overseas battlefield back in the day, and I've faced many terrifying scenarios, you can't scare me, Mr. Special Agent.

Please, sir, go back; you won't find the answers you want here!"

Roderick looked coldly at Viscount Pompey, who returned a disdainful gaze.

"If you encounter Mr. Jack during this period, please inform us immediately; this is for the safety of your lordship and your family... Lastly, may Moonlight bless you."

Roderick said, then led his team away.

Mona looked back one last time and saw Viscount Pompey with furrowed brows, pondering something.

After Roderick and his group had left.

"Daddy!"

Rebecca rushed over, looking worried.

Lady Pompey, holding Viscount Pompey's arm anxiously asked:

"Is Mr. Jack truly a murderer, Pompey...?"

Viscount Pompey gently shook his head.

"I don't think Mr. Jack is that kind of person."

"So what do we do now, Viscount? Should I notify Mr. Jack immediately?"

Binose said, standing aside.

"Do not act rashly; they have definitely positioned people to watch the manor all the time, monitoring every action we take."

Viscount Pompey said gravely.

"Let's just hope Mr. Jack remains safe."

He sighed.

Seeing this, Rebecca displayed a profoundly disappointed look.

She turned away from her parents' gaze and secretly made a prayer gesture of the Moon Church.

Her fingers traced a semicircular arc, lightly touching her lips.

Moonlight Grandma, please protect Mr. Jack.