SWNOVELXO Chapter 661 Rumors And Sweet Words
Villain Ch 661. Rumors And Sweet Words
VirtualValkyrie struggled against the emperor's grip. Her voice trembled as she managed to stammer out a response. "Y-Yes," she replied, her words barely more than a whisper.
Despite knowing that the emperor was just an A.I. and couldn't see her name floating above her head, the sensation of being addressed by him was all too real. His expression, more lifelike than anything she had ever encountered in the game, sent a shiver down her spine.
The emperor's voice cut through the tense silence, his words dripping with a mix of satisfaction and pride. "You put up a good fight," he remarked, his grin both terrible and proud. VirtualValkyrie's heart raced as she considered what might happen next, unsure of the emperor's intentions.
Fear and uncertainty gnawed at her, but she knew that she had to remain composed. With no way of knowing what the emperor had planned for her, she decided that silence was her best course of action, steeling herself for whatever fate awaited her at the hands of the devil emperor.
Unexpectedly, the emperor's low chuckles reverberated through the air, sending a shiver down her spine. His mocking laughter seemed to echo in her ears, taunting her even as his gentle touch swept across her face, leaving her feeling strangely unsettled.
She watched in disbelief as the emperor's hand trailed from her cheek to her hair, his touch surprisingly tender despite the underlying threat in his presence. The conflicting signals left her feeling dizzy and disoriented, unsure of what to make of the devil emperor's intentions.
He drew closer. His breath warm against her skin, VirtualValkyrie felt a surge of unease knotting in the pit of her stomach. His question hung in the air, laden with a tempting offer that sent a shiver of apprehension down her spine. "Do you want to join me, hm?" he murmured, his voice honeyed with the promise of power and opportunity.
The offer sounded sweet, almost too sweet to resist, but VirtualValkyrie knew better than to trust the devil emperor's honeyed words. She had heard rumors of his attempts to recruit other players before, whispers of promises made in exchange for allegiance to his dark cause.
But with no evidence to support the claims, the stories had been dismissed as mere gossip, the Order of Valiance's guild leader remaining silent on the matter.
She found herself torn between fear and curiosity. On one hand, the allure of joining forces with the most powerful villain in the game was undeniable, a chance to wield untold power and influence at his side. But on the other hand, she knew that aligning herself with the devil emperor meant betraying everything she had ever stood for, sacrificing her morals for the sake of personal gain.
With her mind whirling with conflicting emotions, VirtualValkyrie struggled to find her voice, her thoughts racing as she grappled with the impossible decision before her.
Soon, her streaming chat was filled with a flood of messages.
LootGoblinJester: YES!!!!
NoobNinjaBanana: Yes, say yes!
CheesePuffChampion: C'mon say yes, Valkyrie!
SaltySasquatchSlayer: The players can join the villains? OMG!
PixelPenguinPirate: JOIN THE DARK SIDE!!!!
QueenofQuarters: SPY HIM! SPY HIM!
VirtualValkyrie's mind raced as she considered the devil emperor's offer and her audience's suggestions, her gaze locked intently on his face as she weighed her options. His question echoed in her mind, a simple yet profound inquiry that demanded an answer. "Why me?" she asked, her voice steady despite the turmoil churning within her.
The emperor's response was casual, almost dismissive, but the underlying implication sent a chill down her spine. "Cause why not? Why waste your talent where it doesn't belong?" His words were smooth, almost persuasive, but VirtualValkyrie couldn't shake the feeling that she was being manipulated.
She couldn't deny the allure of the emperor's offer. The thought of wielding power and influence alongside the most formidable villain in the game was tempting, but she knew that accepting his offer would come at a steep price.
He glanced around, his eyes scanning the chaotic scene unfolding around them before returning to meet her gaze once more. His words hung heavy in the air, a stark reminder of the dire situation they found themselves in. "You see, this fight is a lost battle for all of you, and you know it," he reminded her, his tone laced with a mixture of sympathy and ruthlessness.
He tried to coax her, his voice soft and persuasive, as he continued, "But it doesn't have to end this way. You have the power to change your fate, to join me, and to embrace a new path. Together, we can achieve greatness beyond your wildest dreams."
VirtualValkyrie's mind whirled with conflicting emotions as she listened to the emperor's words. On one hand, the allure of escaping the inevitable defeat and the curiosity of forging a new alliance with the villains was tempting. But on the other hand, she couldn't shake the nagging feeling of doubt that gnawed at her conscience.
The information from Yora, the Order of Valiance's priestess who had met her end after succumbing to the emperor's coaxing, flashed through VirtualValkyrie's mind. VirtualValkyrie knew that she couldn't bear to suffer the same fate.
Pushing herself, VirtualValkyrie finally found the strength to speak, her voice trembling with resolve as she met the emperor's gaze once more. "I appreciate the offer," she began, her words measured yet firm, "but I have to decline."
The emperor's expression darkened at her refusal, his eyes narrowing in frustration. Again, the emperor caught her off guard with his unexpected reaction. "You just broke my heart..." he whispered, his voice tinged with a hint of sadness as he lowered his head.
VirtualValkyrie's eyes widened in shock at his words, her heart skipping a beat at the thought that she had somehow hurt him. But before she could process his response, the emperor raised his head again, a sly smile playing at the corners of his lips. "Just kidding," he exclaimed, his tone light and playful, as if he had been teasing her all along.