The sound lingered in my mind long after it echoed.
Ding.
[Five thousand Villainess points awarded.]
What?
Nero, I said inwardly, maintaining my outward composure, why have I been given five thousand points?
He made an offended noise.
[Villainess points, host. Please respect the brand.]
Why five thousand?
A smug pause.
[You can check your stats, host.]
Right.
Of course.
I lowered my gaze slightly, pretending to examine the newspaper again while focusing inward.
Status.
A translucent panel shimmered to life in my vision.
Clean. Structured. Almost ceremonial.
Name: Seraphina Helene Aurenhart
Title: Crown Princess of Aurenhart
Status: Wife to Elias Octavian Aurenhart
Rank: Upper Intermediate Villainess
Villainess Points: 9000
Rewards Obtained:
Intent Detection
Heightened Hearing
Photogenic Memory
View Powers of Others
Increased Magical Strength
Increased Attack Range
Personal Status View
Poison Resistance
Knowledge of Neighboring Kingdoms
