Villain Ch 1606. Is That What This is About?
Vivian rolled her eyes. "He's gonna be the thumbnail of every player reaction video by tomorrow."
Allen smiled. "He earned it."
He finally stood up, brushing dust from his coat and stretching a little.
"We should head back," he said.
Jane pouted. "Already?"
"Yeah," Allen said. "Let the players have their fun. We've got a new dungeon to conquer."
Vivian rose to her feet as well, brushing a speck of ash from her thigh. "And maybe… a new kind of spectacle to build."
Allen glanced one more time toward Sophia.
She wasn't just standing off to the side and watched Alex anymore. Her hands moved as she spoke, voice low but animated, clearly mid-conversation with someone—likely her new guild leader. Whoever it was, they were nodding calmly, while Sophia looked like she was ready to bite through steel.
Allen watched her with mild amusement.
No regret.
Not even close.
Just… focus.
"The world's paying attention now," he said.
