Rise Of The Villain

Chapter 5

[ 3…2….1…. Integration Complete, Strongest System is now online ]

Rhys stared at the blue screen in front of his eyes in shock.

If not for the screen, Rhys would have genuinely doubted if his conversation with Dreavon was even real? However, the system screen in front of him was the irrefutable proof that it indeed happened.

[ Strongest System - Level 1.

Features :-

1 Guidance- The strongest system will provide the host with daily missions and quests to shape the hosts early foundation.

2 Storage- The strongest system will provide the host with 1m3 of spatial storage that is accessible at will.

3 Appraisal- The strongest system will help the host appraise the quality of items and weapons.

4 Rewards- The strongest system will provide the host with various small and large rewards for successful completion of system missions which will further help the host grow.

5 Live Health Status- The strongest system will alert the host should they be poisoned or suffer a life threatening injury.

6 Knowledge- The strongest system may or may not provide the host with important knowledge about the tower and the various powers that exist when needed.

—> To know more about system features, please click here

—> Please reach level 20 of the tower to upgrade the system to level2 and unlock more features! ]

Rhys read the system features with great attention as he proceeded to click on the here option under the list to get an even more in-depth explanation of the system features.

More or less, the system in its current state had six main features with the highlight being the daily missions and rewards that the system would give out to shape Rhys's foundation.

It was a lot for Rhys to take in at once, he had lost his sister, met a mythical god, awakened as a Ascender and received a system in less than 24 hours as his life had quite literally been turned upside down in an instant.

He would be lying if he did not feel great about having awakened as a Ascender, as ever since he was a kid that was the only thing that he could ever dream of.

The only reason why he was not at home and was at his friend's place for new years was because, coincidentally new years was also the same day as he turned 18 and since most Ascenders were chosen the same day that they turned of age, Rhys was incredibly nervous of whether he would be chosen or not.

Since he did not wish to run around the house with nerves, showing a vulnerable and nervous side of himself to Violet, he decided to crash at his friend's where he could be anxious at ease.

Little did he know that in his absence their house would come under attack by unknown assailants and his sister would be kidnapped.

It was unfortunate, but like Dreavon said, he no longer had a choice in this mess.

Violet had chosen Rhys to inherit the system that she could not and now it was his best shot to save his sister from whatever mess she was entangled in.

"This is so fucked up-" Rhys said as he placed his head in his palms, with his voice prompting Emma who was sitting just outside the medical ward, to come in and check on Rhys.

"Look who woke up! Good Morning." She said in the most formal sounding voice ever as Rhys looked at Emma in a daze.

Judging by the position of the sun outside, it seemed to be early morning which meant that Rhys had been out for several hours at least.

A quick glance at the wall clock suggested that it was 7 in the morning, yet even at such an early hour, Emma was dressed immaculately in a medium length formal office skirt and a wrinkle free shirt and matching blazer.

She had light make-up applied on her face and her hair perfectly done as Rhys could not find a single flaw with how she looked.

"Ugh, teens." Emma said in disgust as she complained and rolled her eyes but soon smiled.

It took a lot of discipline and dedication to always look so tardy and she appreciated that people apparently did take the time to notice her efforts.

"Sorry, I've just never seen someone dressed so immaculately before who still manages to look so stunning." Rhys said honestly as the light blush on Emma's face deepened a little.

"My my, Violet's younger brother has a glib tongue.

Became a charmer after awakening?" Emma asked as Rhys was about to say something but Emma cut him off saying "Zip it playboy, I'm out of your league."

Rhys opened and closed his mouth a few times, contemplating whether or not to say something but chose to remain silent in the end.

"If you're feeling okay-, follow me, the guildmaster wants to see you.

Thankfully you have woken up at great time, he should be coming in for work any minute now and with his first meeting of the day scheduled for 7:15, I can squeeze you in without disturbing his schedule." Emma said as Rhys silently followed Emma through the massive Tigers headquarters.

Although it was just 7:05, the Tigers headquarters was bustling with activity at such an early hour, as Rhys passed by many famous Ascenders in the guild halls, apparently returning from breakfast, training or a meeting.

'Oh my god that's Scott the wall breaker'

'Oh my god that's Scarlet the pyromancer'

'Holy crap that's Voodoo Vaugn, crap I just made eye contact with him'

Rhys gawked and observed every single adventurer walking through the guild halls as he felt absolutely star struck to see them in the flesh.

Growing up, he had only seen them on television as they live casted their legendary raids and difficult floor master fights, however, observing them for real felt surreal.

However, what was more important than watching them was observing the behavior of all the adventurers when Emma passed by, as even the bulkiest and strongest adventurers moved out of her way and greeted her good morning when she passed by.

Despite being a non-Ascender and clearly a weak mortal, Emma was the big bully within the Tigers guild and Rhys was awestruck to observe her in her natural element.

"Has Ren shown up for work yet?" Emma asked the clerk at reception who affirmed that he had just walked in a minute ago, as Emma led Rhys straight to his cabin where she barged in unannounced.

"The kid woke up"she said, before leaving Ren's office as the poor guildmaster who had just entered his office and was yet to even take his seat felt slightly awkward to have a visitor before he had even settled in.

"Right…. You could have told that to me alongside a good morning sir? Couldn't you?" Ren complained as Emma reopened the guildmaster's cabin, poked her head in, glared at the strongest adventurer on Earth and said "WORK STARTS 7:00 SHARP.

CHECK YOUR CLOCK!" before slamming the door shut once more.

Rhys had shivers all over his body, as this was the exact tone that Violet and his mother used when they were pissed and apparently Ren had some too as he seemed genuinely scared for his life in front of a harmless secretary.

"Women…"he muttered under his breath softly as although he retaliated, he did so in a way that his voice did not carry outside the office and fall into the sensitive ears of his secretary outside.