All Chapters of Broken System: Villain Edition : Chapter 1
- Chapter 10
11 chapters
Prologue: Hero Selection
Millions of people were summoned.Not into one place.But into countless identical white rooms.Each room was a sealed rectangular space, smooth walls, no doors, no windows, and no visible source of light. The brightness was soft yet suffocating, as if the room itself was watching.Inside one of those rooms stood one hundred people.Some were frozen in place.Some trembled.Some shouted in confusion, their voices echoing faintly against the silent white walls.The air felt still. Unnaturally still."What… is this place?""Wasn't I just outside a moment ago?""Is this some kind of prank?"Their voices overlapped, rising and falling, yet no answer came.Then, without warning, something appeared.A small black cat with curved horns stepped out of empty space, as if reality had quietly opened a door just for it. Its dark figure stood in stark contrast to the endless white, its glowing eyes dim yet gentle."CONGRATULATIONS, PLAYERS. YOU HAVE BEEN CHOSEN."Its voice was vast and ancient, ye
Chapter 1: Unique Class
"What? I'll die? But I just graduated from school and finally have freedom after studying like a madman! I can't die here! I won't!""My children are waiting for me back home... If I die here, what would happen to them?""HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! SWEET! WHATEVER THIS IS, IT'S BETTER THAN GETTING THROWN INTO PRISON! I'LL DEFINITELY GET THAT SYSTEM AND FREE MYSELF!""Woahhh!!! This is just like those video games I played! How cool!!!""God, please... Save us. Protect me and my family. Give me strength and courage to pass this trial.""Arghhh no!!! Today's supposed to be my meeting with Mr. Chen!!! My business will go bankrupt at this point! I should finish this and come back immediately!"Every thought collided in the endless white void. Students, parents, criminals, believers, businessmen. Fear, excitement, desperation, greed, faith, all tangled together. Heartbeats pounded so loudly it felt as if the walls themselves were vibrating. Every blink, every twitch of a finger, every breath could ti
Chapter 2: Instigator class
ERROR! THE SYSTEM IS BEING CORRUPTED!Ethan froze. His vision blurred as the screen in front of him shuddered violently. Numbers, bars, and words flickered like broken neon.RESISTING CORRUPTION…He clenched his fists. Something was trying to rewrite his system, something he couldn't control.RESISTANCE FAILED.CORRUPTION: 20% → 40% → 70% → 85% → 95% → 100%The digits blinked faster, almost mocking him. His stomach twisted with a mix of anticipation and unease. He didn't panic. That wasn't his style.CORRUPTED SYSTEM COMPLETED!A new window opened before him, edges glowing faintly. Ethan blinked and leaned closer.Name: Ethan JonesTitle: Villain: The Grand InstigatorClass: InstigatorLevel: 1HP: 100/100MP: 50/50He swallowed. Villain? Instigator? The words hit him like ice water. "Wasn't that horned cat told us to be Heroes?" He asked himself.Skills flashed on the screen in a neat column.Skills:WHISPERED PROVOCATION (E) Subtly provoke a target, increasing hostility toward anot
Chapter 3: First Quest
After the phenomenon, Ethan understood something immediately.Going back to work would be pointless.The world had shifted overnight. Governments were scrambling. Militaries were reorganizing. Corporations were moving faster than ever.The old system of effort and salary had cracked.He simply chose not to participate in the aftermath.For a week, he stayed inside his apartment.Curtains drawn. Lights off. Phone screen illuminating his face in the dark.He wasn't "slacking."He was observing.News flooded every platform—live broadcasts, conspiracy forums, interviews with newly awakened individuals proudly displaying blurred screenshots of their status windows.Survivors of the trial who held political influence quickly formed Awakened Associations. In countries like United States and South Korea, military-backed awakened leaders stood in uniform once again—this time with skills and levels attached to their names.The public began calling them the new government.Meanwhile, wealthy con
Chapter 4: Emily Williams
Ethan stood up and walked to the fridge, pulling out two cans of beer.He returned and handed one to Emily.She looked at it, surprised. "Didn't you always say you had low alcohol tolerance?""That's what I tell other people." Ethan replied calmly. "It keeps them from forcing drinks on me during company outings."She blinked. "So you lied?""Only when it's convenient."Then he added, voice slightly softer."But you're different. I don't need excuses with you. I don't mind drinking if it's just us."Emily's fingers tightened slightly around the can.That small change didn't escape him.Good.He sat beside her — not too close, but close enough that their shoulders were only inches apart.Close proximity builds comfort. Too close too early creates pressure.They opened their beers.For a few seconds, neither of them spoke.Ethan didn't rush to break the silence.Silence makes people uneasy. And uneasy people start revealing things.After a moment, he spoke quietly."Do you ever think abo
Chapter 5: Spreading Chaos
Ethan lay back on his bed, phone in hand, letting the ceiling fan hum quietly above him. Beside him, Emily slept soundly, the blanket pulled up to her shoulders. She had chosen to rest here after the events of the past day, trusting him implicitly. That trust, carefully cultivated, was more valuable than any weapon.He opened his status window.Name: Ethan JonesTitle: Villain: The Grand InstigatorClass: InstigatorLevel: 1HP: 100/100MP: 2/50Skills: WHISPERED PROVOCATION (E), SEED OF DISCORD (E), FALSE NARRATIVE (E), CHAIN REACTION (E), SMOKESCREEN TRUTH (E), READ THE ROOM (E), PANIC SPREAD (E), PUPPETEER (E)STRENGTH: 8AGILITY: 10VITALITY: 10INTELLIGENCE: 5Current Stat Points: 5"Put all my stat points into Intelligence." he muttered, activating the decision in the system.DINGGGG!!!Name: Ethan JonesTitle: Villain: The Grand InstigatorClass: InstigatorLevel: 1HP: 100/100MP: 2/50 → 100/100STRENGTH: 8AGILITY: 10VITALITY: 10INTELLIGENCE: 5 → 10Current Stat Points: 5 →
Chapter 6: Hidden threat?
I stepped out of the shower, letting the cold water wash away the sweat from earlier. My thoughts were calm and calculated, always running several steps ahead. Emily was already awake, sitting at the edge of the bed with the blanket loosely draped around her shoulders.I approached her slowly, keeping my expression soft and warm. "Good morning. Why don't you rest a bit longer?" I asked gently.She looked up and smiled faintly, rubbing her eyes. "I… I guess I could. But you woke me up with all that noise." she teased lightly.I crouched slightly and patted her shoulder. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to disturb you. I just wanted to make sure you're okay." Every word was carefully measured. Calm. Caring. Trust-building.She nodded, reassured. I allowed a small smile to creep onto my face, inwardly noting the subtle cues: the way her shoulders relaxed, the slight upward curve of her lips. Trust gained. Emotional attachment strengthened.She hesitated for a moment. "Yes. I got scouted yesterd
Chapter 7: Dancing within my palm
A loud laugh burst through the quiet parking lot."HAHAHAHAHA! I DIDN'T THINK I'D GET FOUND OUT LIKE THIS! HAHAHAHA!"The sound echoed against the concrete pillars, sharp and grating. It immediately irritated me.The empty space in front of me began to distort. Light bent unnaturally, like heat rising from asphalt. Then a figure slowly revealed himself.A tall blonde man with a buzz cut stepped forward. Broad shoulders. Thick neck. A body that looked built for breaking bones. His posture was relaxed, but there was nothing careless about him."Don't worry." he said after finishing his laughter, wiping a tear from the corner of his eye. "I'm not here to fight.""Then who are you?" I asked flatly."I was patrolling the vicinity when I suddenly felt something… watching me." His eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at me. "When I followed that feeling, I found you."So he noticed.He didn't know about the Status Window itself—but he sensed the moment I scanned him.Troublesome.Before I cou
Chapter 8: Awakened Association
When he left, a familiar chime echoed in my head.DING!!!"CONGRATULATIONS!!! YOU HAVE BEEN REWARDED 10 STAT POINTS!"Current Stat Points: 13I let out a quiet breath."Ohh… so you understood my plan." I murmured with a faint smile.But this time, I didn't allocate the points."From now on, I'll stockpile them. Three weeks… I'll prepare properly."In an apocalypse, alliances were temporary. Promises were fragile. Systems could be manipulated.But raw, personal strength?That was absolute.In the end, you could only rely on yourself.Taking out my phone, I sent a message to Emily:I met the association leader earlier, babe. We're heading to their headquarters tomorrow to sign the contract. See you tomorrow! I miss you!The pieces were falling into place.And I intended to be the one holding the board.Exactly at 7 a.m., with the morning sun just beginning to warm the quiet streets and the city still shaking off its drowsiness, I was already outside Emily's own apartment, leaning casual
Chapter 9: His Own Route
DINGGGG!!![THE SYSTEM IS ANALYZING YOUR ACTIONS AND POSSIBLE ROUTE][ANALYZING...][ANALYSIS COMPLETE][You have been rewarded stat points for your action.]Reward: 5 stat pointsCurrent stat points: 13 → 18Ethan's gaze paused for a fraction of a second as the familiar translucent screen appeared before him.Possible route?His fingers tapped lightly against the armrest, though his expression remained calm as he continued listening to Vlad speak.Inside, however, his mind was already moving."Show me the possible route."[POSSIBLE ROUTE IS BEING SHOWN]RECOMMENDATIONS:Media DirectorHidden Benefit: Influence public perception, alter reputations, and control narrative flow across large groups.RecruiterHidden Benefit: Identify, secure, and cultivate high-value individuals into loyal assets.Public Affairs SpeakerHidden Benefit: Guide emotional responses, redirect blame, and shape organizational decisions through controlled messaging.Personal recommendation: Public Affairs Speaker