How To Survive As A Villain

Beauty and Beast

Ren appeared inside his hospital room and collapsed on the bed along with his system. His sweaty shirt clung uncomfortably to his back, sending a cold shiver down his spine.

For a moment, Ren feared he was going to be captured. When Ren was on earth, he did encounter some perverts. To escape such things, he started running every day.

Who would have thought that his new body, albeit slender, still held the same stamina? 

Ren embraced the furball lying beside him, exhaling a sigh of relief. At least they had returned safely. Once his breathing steadied, Ren glanced down at his shoe.

"Aren't we like the heroes who fight against evil?"

Ren mused aloud. The system, having finally stabilized its data, turned to Ren, its whiskers trembling slightly. 

"Do you want to fight Silvia? She can kill you with a single punch."

Ren's mind flashed back to his first encounter with teacher Silvia Yarx. How the gentle lady fretted over his well-being.

For a moment, Ren forgot that humans cannot be so easily trusted. This wasn't the first time Ren has felt like this. It was precisely why he tended to avoid people whenever possible.

Though divorced, his parents would send him enough money every month. Maybe it was out of guilt, or they didn't want him to bother them at all. So, Ren never approached them.

Anyway, he was a little rich kid. With the support of his loving grandmother by his side, he could have easily stayed in the comfort of his home.

If it wasn't for Rummi being his neighbor and dragging him to school with her, he might as well have picked the homeschool option.

Dragging his mind back to the present situation. Ren picked up his shoe and noticed something muddy stuck to his shoe with a tiny red spot.

 If it wasn't for the notification, Ren might have overlooked such a crucial clue. 

"Let me scan it," the system urged eagerly, itching to uncover the clues.

After all, this was the first time the Goodwill Operating Web Domain system had a chance to show its capabilities to the fullest. With the nod from Ren, a blue light covered Ren's shoe. 

While the system was doing the necessary tests, Ren grabbed a bottle from the small table.

The cool, refreshing liquid wetted his dry throat, and he finally felt alive. He needs to take a bath and change his clothes clinging to his body.

Thankfully, the hospital provided him with an extra change of clothes. Ren picked up the clothes which were a simple blue shirt and matching pants. 

"Little god, do you want to take a bath with me?" 

The system's eyes were glued to the various data flashing on the screen. It didn't even bother to look at Ren. 

"No. Give me the brain transplant chip."

Ren almost forget about that! 

He hurriedly rummaged through his pocket and breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, the chip was still with him. Given the haste with which he had fled, he might have lost this tiny chip on his way back.

After tossing the chip to the busy system, Ren went to the attached bathroom to take a shower.

He desperately wants to take a proper bath; however, a beggar can't be a chooser. Ren has to make do with just a shower. He was practically living on Silvia Yarx's donation, or should he say he was at the mercy of the suspect.