Villain MMORPG: Almighty Devil Emperor and His Seven Demonic Wives

Villain Ch 797. Overshadow

A soft knocking sound echoed through the room, followed by the creak of the door opening. Azura stepped inside, her expression contrite as she began to speak. “Hey, Allen, I want to apologize about–” Her words trailed off as her gaze fell upon Allen and Emma, who turned to face her simultaneously.

Azura’s eyes widened in surprise as she took in the scene before her. Allen and Emma, standing close together, their faces illuminated by the soft glow of the room. Despite knowing that they were siblings, Azura couldn’t shake the feeling that their proximity seemed oddly intimate, their connection palpable even from across the room.

“Did I interrupt something?” Azura asked, her voice tinged with uncertainty as she tried to make sense of the situation. She felt a strange sensation stir within her, a knot of jealousy forming in the pit of her stomach. But she quickly pushed aside the feeling, reminding herself that Allen and Azura were cousins, nothing more.

Allen shifted his gaze away from Emma and straightened his posture. “No,” he said, his voice light and easy. “You don’t need to apologize to me. I already said I expected it. They were not my main team, and our team was not balanced from the start. I knew we were screwed up even before we went into the forest.

So it’s okay,” he added, his words carrying a hint of resignation.

Emma nodded in understanding, a sense of relief washing over her at Allen’s reassurance. “I see, it’s a relief then,” Azura said, her voice tinged with awkwardness.

Allen approached her, Azura’s heart began to race, anticipation tingling through her veins as she braced herself for whatever he had in store. She couldn’t help but marvel at the stark contrast between the Allen she knew in the virtual world and the one standing before her now. In the game, his avatar exuded an aura of mystery and darkness. But here, in the real world, Allen was different.

Azura found herself holding her breath, her mind racing with a thousand questions. What did he want from her?

But to her surprise, Allen simply passed by her side without a second glance, his words breaking through the haze of her thoughts. “You want to hang out with Emma, right? Go ahead, I have something else to do,” he said casually as he walked past.

She wanted to stop him, but she couldn’t find the words. Instead, she stood there, watching him disappear into the distance.

But before she could dwell on her feelings for too long, Azura shook herself out of her stupor and turned to face Emma, her excitement bubbling over. “You should know what Allen just did!” she exclaimed, her voice filled with enthusiasm.

Emma cringed at Azura’s sudden burst of energy, her brow furrowing in annoyance. “Chill out, why are you suddenly excited like this?” she demanded, her tone sharp.

Azura bit her lip, struggling to contain her excitement as she grappled Emma’s shoulders, her eyes wide with urgency. “But you need to know what happened in the game,” she insisted, her voice pleading.

Emma sighed, her irritation evident as she pointed to the computer screen behind her with her thumb. “I already knew from the gaming forum,” she announced, her tone dismissive. “I’ve also seen the footage.”

Azura’s excitement bubbled over as she turned to Emma, eager to share her thoughts on Allen’s latest gaming triumph. “Oh, you saw it! What do you think?” she exclaimed, her voice tinged with enthusiasm.

Emma’s brows furrowed in confusion at Azura’s question, her expression betraying her uncertainty. “Think of Allen?” she asked, her tone tinged with skepticism.

Azura nodded eagerly, her excitement palpable as she leaned in closer to Emma. “Yes! You saw how he kicked that emperor’s ass, right?” she exclaimed, her words tumbling out in a rush of excitement.

But instead of sharing in Azura’s enthusiasm, Emma’s expression darkened, her displeasure evident from the scowl on her face. “He only landed a hit on the emperor. That’s not a big deal,” she said dismissively, her tone dripping with disdain.

Azura’s excitement faltered at Emma’s reaction, her enthusiasm dampened by her friend’s lackluster response. “It’s a big deal!” she protested, her voice tinged with frustration.

Emma let out a frustrated sigh, her annoyance clear as she rolled her eyes. “Ugh… right,” she muttered, her tone dripping with sarcasm.

Quickly, Azura processed Emma’s reaction, a sinking feeling settled in the pit of her stomach. “Wait…” she began, her voice trailing off as she realized something. “Are you upset?” she asked, her voice tinged with concern.

Emma’s lips tightened into a thin line, her displeasure evident as she met Azura’s gaze. “Obviously,” she hissed, her frustration boiling over as she struggled to contain her emotions.

Azura’s confusion deepened as she watched Emma’s hesitation, her brow furrowing in concern. “Why?” she pressed, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

But Emma remained silent, her gaze fixed on the ground as she struggled to find the right words. The truth weighed heavily on her conscience, but she couldn’t bring herself to vocalize her thoughts. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, she let out a heavy sigh and met Azura’s gaze.

“Allen is a Goldborne,” she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. “If he kicked the emperor’s ass, other players would think he’s cheating.”

Azura’s eyes widened in understanding as Emma’s words sank in. The realization hit her, and suddenly everything made sense. “Oh,” she murmured, her mind racing as she processed the implications of Allen’s status.

For a moment, they lapsed into silence, the weight of their conversation hanging heavy in the air. Azura couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy for Allen, knowing that his achievements would forever be overshadowed by the stigma of his status as a Goldborne.

“Do they’ll announce Allen’s status soon?” Azura asked, breaking the silence as she turned to Emma for reassurance.

Emma nodded, a sense of determination shining in her eyes. “Yes, it’s soon,” she confirmed, her voice filled with conviction. “After all the documents are ready.” Stay tuned for updates on My Virtual Library Empire