I've Become the King of Villains in the Game-Chapter 518 - 367 Deception Incarnation

Chapter 518: Chapter 367 Deception Incarnation

The original reason Chen Lun shelved the “Body Double” had several aspects.

It also had its most fatal flaws.

First, the puppet it created could not speak or disguise itself, and could only serve as a combat tool. However, since it lacked Sequence Ability and relied only on physical prowess comparable to a Mid Sequence Transcendent in close combat, it didn’t hold much value for Chen Lun.

Second, the puppet could not move beyond a two-hundred-meter range from its user, greatly limiting its application scenarios.

Third, during its use, one had to concentrate fully on manipulating the puppet and could not move freely themselves. If an accident happened, it was difficult to respond.

However, the plan Chen Lun came up with perfectly solved all three issues.

First of all, by relying on the max level Passive skill “Multitasking,” the third problem was easily resolved. While manipulating the puppet, he was not affected at all.

Next, regarding the puppet’s disguise and the matter of its usage distance…

Chen Lun smiled faintly.

The arms he raised slowly shed away, transforming into dozens of White Pythons. They slithered to the feet of the puppet, then crawled onto it, until the entire surface of the puppet was covered with White Pythons.

Under the effects of the “Key of Life” and “Splitting Resurgence,” the snakes began to writhe and morph. In a moment, a man who looked exactly like Chen Lun stood before him.

“Good day, sir.”

The perfectly proportioned handsome man smiled slightly and saluted Chen Lun by placing his hand on his chest.

“You really are handsome.”

Chen Lun sized up the man, clicking his tongue in admiration.

“Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Jack. I think you’re quite dashing too.”

The other man spoke thus.

Straight away, both shared a smile.

All of this was Chen Lun playing role-playing games with himself. However, he also realized that this “Incarnation” he created was indeed indistinguishable from himself, whether in appearance, voice, or aura, making it even more difficult for others to distinguish.

He still remembered when he first obtained the Supernatural Creature trait “Splitting Resurgence,” envisioning creating a split-self, but because that ability alone required severing half his body, it was impractical to follow through with that idea.

But now it was different.

With the puppet as a “skeleton,” he only needed to separate his arms, turn them into a swarm of snakes to cover its surface as “skin” and “user,” thereby creating a freely moving “Deception Incarnation.”

This not only solved the disguise issue of the puppet but was also like being with the puppet at all times, negating the usage range issue.

The only thing to be aware of was that the “Deception Incarnation’s” combat strength was definitely not as good as his original body, but using the most basic swordsmanship, magic, and a simplified version of “Pale Hand” was no problem.

It was unrealistic to confront an opponent at the level of an Incarnation of the Saint, but it could contend with a typical Sequence Five Transcendent, at least in arm-wrestling, and wouldn’t be defeated in a short span of time. In the worst-case scenario, the “Deception Incarnation” could self-destruct. An unexpected, strong decaying blast could severely injure or even kill a Sequence Five opponent.

Since the puppet itself had recovery abilities, Chen Lun was not worried about it being damaged. In times of need, he could even transfer damage to the “skin” to avoid the “skeleton” puppet from being completely destroyed.

‘Incarnation is a Mythical Power only high-ranking individuals possess, and here I am at Sequence Five, able to have one… Although it’s a low-end version, it’s still quite rare. There are even more things I can do in the future.’

Chen Lun thought, feeling very satisfied with this.

Straightaway, he walked to the wardrobe, picked out a set of clothes and accessories, and tossed them to the Incarnation.

The latter dressed itself without assistance.

In no time.

Two gentlemen dressed in black suits, donning black top hats stood opposite each other, indistinguishable from one another except that one of them held a Silver Staff.

“I’m missing a staff; without this iconic item, something feels off,” the Incarnation said, stroking its chin.

“In a moment, go down to the storeroom and have Connie forge a metal staff that looks like the ‘Galaxy Anthem’ as a substitute. Since you won’t be fighting with it, it doesn’t really matter,” Chen Lun said, tossing his Silver Staff as well and sitting back on the sofa.

After catching the staff, the Incarnation shrugged its shoulders, turned around, and opened the door to leave.

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It went downstairs, passing the living room where it met Noah, Golov, and others, but they detected nothing unusual and greeted it respectfully.

Chen Lun, manipulating the Deception Incarnation, exchanged a few simple words with them before heading to the winery’s storeroom.

“Connie, could you forge a staff just like this one?”

The Incarnation handed over the Silver Staff.

Connie almost didn’t catch it and nearly dropped it because it was incredibly heavy.

“Sorry, I forgot about that part.”

The Incarnation apologized with a smile, assisting her in steadying the staff.

Connie wiped the oil and sweat from her face and grinned.

“No problem, Mr. Jack. It’s not a difficult task… But do you have any other requirements? Material or maybe some mechanisms and features?”

“Hmm, make it a bit sturdier, and if possible, hide a thin sword inside the staff’s core,” the Incarnation requested.

“Alright, Mr. Jack. I’ve got it… I’ll start working on it now and have it ready for you by tomorrow morning at the latest,” Connie replied.

“You’re going through a lot of trouble, Connie,” the Incarnation responded politely.

Connie waved her hands dismissively, immediately ordered a Black Crystal craftsman puppet to come over, took the Silver Staff with both hands, and then headed toward the workshop together.

Seeing this, the smile on the Incarnation’s face grew wider.

‘Even the companions of the Circus can’t tell, but I wonder if Floey will notice…’ Chen Lun thought.

‘Also, surely this Incarnation can’t fool the higher-ups… But no matter, the real purpose of the Incarnation isn’t to deceive, but to save my life.’

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On the afternoon of the following day.

Just past one o’clock.

Chen Lun arrived early at the headquarters of the Generous Council.

Upon entering the first-floor hall, the number of council members was still substantial. The lively atmosphere not only had not diminished since his first visit but had actually grown stronger.

The members gathered on the sofas to either side were chatting leisurely when suddenly, someone noticed Chen Lun’s arrival, and their expression changed slightly.

“Look quick! It’s Mr. Jack of the Golden Cup!”

“Hm? It’s him!”

“What Golden Cup member? That gentleman will soon be no more… It’s said that the Senate is about to add a new Governing Officer, and you all should know what that means, right?”

“You mean to say, Member Jack is about to become the new Governing Officer?!”

“That can’t be possible…”

“What’s so impossible about it! Just yesterday, I heard from several Silver Cup members that Gewas, Ryan, and Tapiya, the three Golden Cup members, were involved in a significant assessment task but all returned with faces covered in dust. They’re even waiting to apologize to Jack…”

The other council members suddenly realized the situation.

The discussion grew more intense, and many regular members and Silver Cup members approached Chen Lun eagerly to greet him after seeing him, their attitudes very respectful—almost ingratiatingly so.

Chen Lun did not turn anyone away, nor did he adopt a haughty demeanor.

He greeted everyone who approached him with a polite smile that made the members feel as if they were basking in the spring breeze, seeing this rising star, highly regarded by the Governing Officer and the Speaker, as very approachable.

Instantly, many present felt an increased fondness for Chen Lun.

Seeing a series of prompts on the panel, Chen Lun chuckled to himself.

However, he did not linger for long and after casually chatting for a while longer, excused himself to a few people nearby, explaining that the Senate had an important meeting which he needed to attend on time.

The others readily acknowledged this, further confirming their previous speculation.

Something big was about to happen at the upper echelons of the Generous Council…

Chen Lun, with his Golden Cup badge, passed through the shadowy veil hanging over the stairs and smoothly made his way to the second floor. Standing before the heavy doors of the secret council chamber, he took a deep breath and then pushed the doors open.

Inside the secret council chamber.

Nine Governing Officers were seated around the marble table, with the esteemed Speaker Azjiluo presiding from his elevated seat. Aside from these, there were Gewas, Ryan, and Tapiya, the three Golden Cup members seated on the side benches, sitting upright with constrained expressions.

Upon Chen Lun’s arrival, all eyes were focused on him, each gaze varying.

Gewas and the others were filled with tension, even showing a hint of awe.

The gaze of the nine Governing Officers, in addition to one of appreciation, also possessed some curiosity.

Only the Speaker had a smile with profound implications.

“Please have a seat, Jack,” said the Speaker with a friendly voice, breaking the quiet of the council chamber.

Chen Lun took off his hat and greeted the Speaker and all the Governing Officers before taking his allocated seat.

However, the Speaker did not dive straight into the matter at hand but chuckled and said,

“I am surprised, is this your ‘Incarnation’?”

“?!”

Gewas and the others showed expressions of utter disbelief.

An Incarnation?!

What incarnation…?

The Jack Spett before us, just an Incarnation?!

How could that be!

Such power was only possessed by those of high rank, so how could he, a Mid Sequence Transcendent, have an Incarnation?!

But since the Speaker himself had spoken, regardless of their belief, it was the truth.

Gewas and the others exchanged glances, seeing shock in each other’s eyes.

“It’s just a small trick I’ve recently developed that has caused laughter among the distinguished,” Chen Lun said humbly.

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Now that the individual in question confirmed it personally, the Governing Officers appeared even more surprised and puzzled.

Governing Officer Kingsberg raised an eyebrow.

“You are too modest, Jack… An Incarnation is a power possessed only by those of high rank, a fact recognized throughout the entire Mystic Realm, yet you can achieve this at your current stage, which is truly surprising… no, even shocking,” said Kingsberg, shaking his head as if deeply affected.

The rest of the Governing Officers were curious, but none asked Chen Lun how he had managed it.

After all, such deeply personal secrets involving one’s life and safety were not something they would rudely inquire about.

The Speaker peered with interest, seemingly discerning something, and exclaimed,

“Such a brilliant conception, no wonder you can perform such miracles…”

He even raised his hand to give a gentle round of applause.

The other Governing Officers looked on in surprise, glancing at the Speaker and then at Jack.

Their estimation of him rose another notch in their minds.

“Originally, you had already completed the assessment admirably, not only did you slay two active Incarnations of the Saints from the Rothfuss family under the interference of Terence of the Sun Church, but you have also given me a surprise…”

The esteemed Speaker started speaking softly.

“With exceptional strength, talent, potential, and the ability to have an Incarnation at this stage, I believe that the vacant seat of Governing Officer in the Senate belongs to none other than you, Jack,” he said, rising slowly.

He lifted his hand slightly, and shadows floated over like smoke, settling on the marble table before Chen Lun.

There lay a set of vintage Knight’s Armor, a gray gold-embroidered robe, a unique ring, and a rectangular piece of metal.

“I hereby announce that starting today, Jack Spett shall join the Senate as the tenth reserved Governing Officer!”

The other nine Governing Officers all stood up and applauded.