Villain: Ultimate Mutation System in the Alternate World

After finalizing their plans, the group approached the building. The place wasn't heavily guarded since it was the home of hunters, and that alone served as a deterrent.

Nobu and Seki prepared for the task ahead by opening their bags and changing into their gear.

Their armor, looking more like silk than metal, was a pure jet-black that blended seamlessly into the night.

The sight of them made Reign think of ninjas from movies, especially with the two short katanas strapped to Nobu's back.

Something about their clothing caught Reign's attention.

"Are these really enough?" he asked, feeling the fabric. It was made of normal silk, though slightly sturdier, and definitely not comparable to the power suits used in the West.

"Yes, Sunny-san. It might look like normal, but it's made from Black Spider Silk. It's famous for its flexibility and can absorb damage."" Nobu explained.

"Does it make you stronger or faster like the power armor does?" Reign asked, curious about how it worked.

"Not exactly, Sunny-san...It doesn't enhance physical abilities like power armor does, but it provides excellent protection and agility. It's designed to keep us safe and agile while we move." Nobu replied.

"I see," Reign nodded, realizing that the eastern gear wasn't as advanced as the technology he was used to.

He guessed the reason was their location. Being close to Demon Territory and having a tougher environment meant that they did not had the luxury to develop more freely.

"By the way, if this is just a mission to steal something, why do you need me?" he asked.

"Just in case something goes wrong, we need someone strong to help us escape," Nobu replied.

"And her? Are you planning to bring her along?" Reign pointed at Seki.

He could tell right away that she wasn't used to this kind of work.

Her posture and the way she walked gave it away, unlike Nobu, who looked trained to blend into the darkness.

"Yes, Seki-sama is needed to find the item," Nobu explained. "She has a special ability to track it when it's close by."

Reign sighed, crossing his arms. "Alright, but if anything goes wrong..."

"We know, we don't expect you to die for us. Just give us an opening to escape," Seki responded.

'Well, I was actually going to say I'd just kill all the hunters, but okay,' he chuckled to himself.

Nobu turned his attention to Reign.

"Sunny-san, may I ask where your armor is?" Nobu inquired, noticing that Reign was still in his casual clothing.

"Oh, you didn't mention it was a covert mission, so I didn't bring my power armor," Reign replied with a sigh. In reality, he didn't have any and didn't really need it.

Wearing one wouldn't help him much, considering no power armor could match his stats.

However, for a covert mission, having one might not be a bad idea, especially given the state of his second body.

His angelic appearance was the opposite of what was needed for stealth. With his looks, he would stand out like a beacon in the darkness.

'Wait,' he paused for a moment, 'System, can I use my Symbiote Suit in this body?'

[System: Affirmative, however, the Symbiote Suit was left in your original body.]

'Oh right,' he sighed, realizing it would be a hassle to retrieve it.

So, he decided to let it go .

Nobu frowned and shook his head. "You didn't bring your armor? That's a problem."

"Not really," Reign said with a shrug. "You can continue infiltrating the place. If something happens, I'll run in and rescue you. Simple as that."

Nobu's eyes narrowed with suspicion. "Are you saying we should just trust our lives to you? What if you end up betraying us?"

Reign raised an eyebrow, his tone calm and slightly amused. "Why would I betray you?"

"It's hard for us to trust you right away." Nobu explained,

"Don't worry," Reign said casually. "If I really wanted to hurt you, I wouldn't go through all this trouble."

Before he could respond, Reign vanished and reappeared behind him.

Nobu's hand moved quickly to reach for his short katana, but Reign was even faster.

Before the ninja could pull out his weapon, Reign grabbed his wrist and twisted it.

Then, with a little shove, he sent Nobu sprawling to the ground.

"See?" Reign spoke with an almost bored voice. "I could have killed you just now if I wanted to."

'He's too fast,' Seki thought, shocked.

Even her guardian, who was confident in his own speed, was not able to react at all.

Nobu pushed himself off the ground, dusting himself off .

He looked at Seki ,to get her opinion,

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"I think we can trust him, Nobu-san," she said, her voice steady. "He's right. If he really wanted to hurt us, he wouldn't have gone through so much trouble."

Reign waited patiently as the two sorted out their concerns.

He wasn't in a hurry; their train wasn't scheduled to leave until tomorrow, and his original body was already waiting outside the wall.

As they continued their discussions, he glanced on the building, mentally preparing for the next phase of his plan.

His mind was already set on the task ahead—this city was to be destroyed once the mission was complete, regardless of the outcome.

Nobu finally agreed with Seki's assessment and reasoning. They didn't have many options but to rely on Reign.

Besides, they had already shared a lot of information, so backing out now was out of the question.

"Alright, we'll give him a chance, Seki-sama," Nobu said, his tone calmer. "But we still need to stay on guard."

Reign's smirk widened slightly as he overheard them.

"Good. You go on ahead. Contact me if you get in trouble, and I'll create a diversion so you can escape."n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Nobu and Seki exchanged a glance, their tension easing slightly.

They turned and moved toward the Hunter Association headquarters, their footsteps barely making a sound on the ground.

Reign watched them leave, a knowing smile spreading across his lips.