Alice, Leader of the Villains

Shen Sui clutched his chest and sat up. He found a pillow to prop against his back, and only then did his chest feel a little less constricted.

No, I was only gone for a little while, wasn't I?

Alice, what exactly did you do? How did you become the leader of the villains?

Don't tell me she's gone bad?

Or was she contaminated or assimilated by something?

Shen Sui immediately rejected that thought.

To ensure that his Soul Card would not suddenly break down, Shen Sui had placed a permanent passive Purification Card in another slot of the Star Super Magic Array, ensuring that Alice could not be affected by any Mental Magic or effects for a short time.

Scrolling through the Duel Instrument, Shen Sui wanted to see exactly what Alice had been doing earlier.

Alice traveled along the shore of Pa Yin Jia Lake toward the target you mentioned.

Alice encountered villains. She used Fireball Spell. The effect was outstanding!

The villains had surrounded Pa Yin Jia Lake. They seemed to have a special purpose.

Alice called for you. You did not respond.

Alice launched a sneak attack and captured a villain. From him, Alice learned that these villains all came from the City of Sin. They were searching Pa Yin Jia Lake for the legendary Spring Fish King Pai Jiade, a necessary sacrifice for the Sinful Festival and the favorite fish of Drodell, the God of Sin. Whoever captured Pai Jiade would become one of the High Priests of the Sinful Festival.

So the Spring Fish King was called Pai Jiade? Shen Sui, a lousy player who had only cared about completing the entire collection and never checked the details, thought to himself.

I should have realized it earlier. When I killed Drodell back then, I used the Spring Fish King as bait.

The Storage Box you left at Pa Yin Jia Lake was currently at the lake's fishing spot, which happened to be where the villains were fishing for Pai Jiade.

Alice called for you again, seeking help.

You did not respond. Alice considered retreating, but then she thought of Anna, trapped in desperate straits.

Alice steeled herself and began to put her little mind to work.

She walked toward the villains, raised the staff in her hand, and announced the arrival of Flame Witch Hozeville.

Damn it, you're only a second-rank Novice Magician. How did you get the nerve to charge into a crowd alone? Shen Sui slapped his forehead.

Based on what he knew of Drodell from his past life's game, the villains described in the text were generally minor followers of Drodell, usually between levels eight and twelve. Any one of them alone would indeed be no match for Alice, but villains usually acted in groups. Back in the game, he had only started farming groups of villains solo when he was around level thirty.

The villains were filled with hostility, but someone immediately said that they had heard of the Flame Witch. She was a recently active and vicious criminal who had killed many nobles and burned down their castles. Based on her trail, she had indeed been heading toward Pa Yin Jia Lake.

The villains asked Alice about her purpose.

"I am a loyal believer of Drodell and wish to meet the great lord up close." Alice answered without concealing her desire for the Spring Fish King Pai Jiade.

The villains believed Alice. Considering her deeds, they decided to accept her.

Ding! You obtained Spell Card: Infiltration Disguise

Shen Sui was speechless when he saw this.

Although Alice's troublemaking over the past while had seemed rather outrageous, hadn't she been doing it out of kindness, punishing evil and promoting good? Weren't the people she killed cruel nobles who preyed on the common folk? How had the villains classified her as one of their own?

No.

I shouldn't judge good and evil in another world by modern values.

On the Dawn Continent, killing a noble was a grave crime. Alice truly was a wanted criminal.

Alice successfully arrived beside your Storage Box.

A nearby villain explained that this was a treasure left behind by Twilight Bishop Claude. Legend had it that only the most vicious criminal in the world could open this treasure chest and inherit the legacy of Twilight Bishop Claude.

This place had also become a pilgrimage site for villains. Every year, villains from all over the world came here to try to open the chest and prove that they were the most evil and terrifying people in the world besides Twilight Bishop Claude.

What kind of legend is that?! Why can only the most vicious criminal open the chest?! My Storage Box can only be opened by me and people I authorize, okay?! What do you mean, "the most evil and terrifying person in the world besides Twilight Bishop"? Just how has this world's history blackened my name? I'm a hero who saved the people, all right?!

Alice nodded and casually opened the Storage Box. She had received your authorization and possessed the qualification to open it.

Ding! You obtained Equipment Spell Card: Beginner's Storage Ring

Ding! You obtained Spell Card: Flame Curtain

Ding! You obtained Spell Card: Blazing Fire

In Dawn Link, a Storage Box could generally hold thirty-six items.

Most of the items in this lakeside Storage Box had been obtained by Shen Sui from fishing treasure chests. Among them, the ones that could be converted into Spell Cards were low-level equipment and skill books. There were also plenty of minerals, gemstones, and fish.

Alice gained a great deal, but her feat shocked the surrounding villains.

The villains firmly believed in the legend of the treasure chest. As one of the few known treasures left behind by Twilight Bishop Claude, it had been authenticated by many powerful figures on the Dawn Continent.

Alice had opened the chest. She was the most evil and terrifying person in the legend.

Alice gained the villains' reverence.

With trembling hands, Shen Sui picked up the water beside him and took two sips to calm himself.

No panic, no panic. So far, everything still looks normal. Normal my ass! My Alice is so adorable. I left her to her own devices for half a day, and she became someone the villains revered?!

Alice began fishing for the Spring Fish King.

Alice caught one damaged cloth shoe.

Alice caught a set of Damaged Knight Armor.

Alice caught Vivian's Match.

Ding! You obtained Equipment Spell Card: Vivian's Matchbox

Alice caught Andrew's Staff.

Ding! You obtained Equipment Spell Card: Andrew's Staff

What followed was a flood of Alice's fishing results. Well, other than fish, she caught everything. Shen Sui quickly skipped past the information and went straight to the end.

Ding! You obtained Spell Card: Air Force

???

Holy crap, you can even get a Spell Card for catching nothing while fishing? As expected of you, Alice.

Alice flew into a rage from embarrassment and snapped the fishing rod.

Alice's Little Mare grew bored and went to the lakeside to wash her beautiful tail.

The lake surface rippled slightly. Something bit down on the little mare's tail, and she let out a neigh.

Alice went to help and caught the culprit.

Alice obtained Spring Fish King Pai Jiade.

Ding! You obtained Follower Card: Fish King Pa Yin Jia De