Villain: Ultimate Mutation System in the Alternate World-Chapter 574 Additional Asset

The key, however, was to ensure that Quill's intelligence remained intact, but controlled.

By embedding the parasite into the brain, Reign could use it to manipulate his thoughts and actions without the target even realizing it.

Quill would still believe he was making his own decisions, still feel his own will driving him forward, but in reality, he would be nothing more than a puppet, strings pulled by subtle influence.

This was the perfect balance. If it worked out, Reign could expand this method to other hunters, divergents, and even demons, allowing them to grow stronger using his DNA-altering items.

[Affirmative. Parasite strain will be designed for brain integration. The brain's neural pathways will be altered to ensure submission.]

[The strain will be coded to prevent removal unless specific conditions are met. Analysis complete. Proceeding with synthesis?]

"Yes, " he confirmed.

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[Understood. Commencing synthesis. Parasite strain: Subjugator Parasite, neural integration and submission protocol activated. Calculating compatibility]

[Processing]

[Processing]

[Processing]

Once everything was finished, the atoms from Reign's body began to move and shift.

It was like his energy was pulling the pieces of his being together. Slowly, a vial made of glass-like material appeared in front of him.

The vial was designed to be simple but effective. It had a sharp tip that, when pressed, would release a hidden needle, injecting the green liquid into the body.

Once injected, the parasite would start to alter Quill's DNA, changing him from the inside out.

Reign stared at it for a moment, feeling satisfied with his work.

"Take this. If you inject it into your body, you'll become a demon—one with the ability to control lightning more naturally. All the flaws holding you back will disappear."

Quill looked at the vial, his gaze changing between it and Reign.

The temptation was strong. He had felt the limits of his human body, how it struggled to keep up with the strength he had gained.

Could this be the answer?

"What's the risk?" Quill asked, needing to know the side effects.

This could even drive him to lose his mind, and he couldn't take that chance without understanding the consequences.

Reign's lips curled into a thin, knowing smile. He had anticipated this moment.

"The risk?" Reign's tone was flat, though there was a flicker of something darker in his eyes.

"The transformation will be painful. Your body will have to adapt to the new form, and you may lose control over your own thoughts for a time. But it won't last. The power you'll gain will far outweigh any discomfort."

He noticed the hesitation in the hunter's eyes when he mentioned the possibility of losing control.

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Taking a step closer, his voice dropped to a near-whisper. "You'll be stronger. Faster."

Quill's eyes narrowed as he weighed the options, torn between the promise of power and the risk that came with it.

Seeing that all his attempts to persuade the hunter were not working, he decided to create a sense of urgency.

"What's there to think about? The whole world is at risk of being destroyed. Most of the demons have abandoned the West, the meta-humans are missing, and I'm the only one fighting off the devils. I need someone useful, someone who can at least share this burden, or I'll have no choice but to stop supporting the humans"

He let the silence stretch, making sure his voice held a hint of concern—just enough to make it sound like he cared.

Quill stood still, processing the words. It was true—right now, only Reign's efforts had proven effective. If he chose not to help, it would mean the end for the humans in the West, and soon, the whole world would follow.

"Why me?" he asked one last time. Depending on the answer, he would decide whether it was worth the risk.

"I'm tired of you asking. If you don't want it, fine, but this will be the last time I help the humans." Reign turned around, and as expected, Quill grabbed the serum.

"I'll take it," he blurted out, knowing that the humans couldn't afford to lose Reign's support right now. They were basically dependent on his ability to eliminate devil generals in the most efficient and fastest way possible.

In fact, Reign was currently the only being with a record of killing one, highlighting just how difficult it was to accomplish.

"Go on, just stab it into your chest," Reign instructed.

The hunter paused for a moment. In his mind, the demon in front of him was powerful enough to kill him if it really wanted to, so the idea that this was a tricked seemed highly unlikely.

Quill's hand trembled as he brought the vial closer to his chest. The green liquid churned violently. It didn't help that Reign was grinning from ear to ear, looking like a maniac who'd just found a new toy.

Finally, he pressed the vial to his skin, and the needle sank deep, delivering the liquid into his veins.

The cold burn spread instantly, and for a brief moment, everything seemed still. Then the rune on his chest flared to life, its jagged, ancient markings glowing with blinding white intensity.

It struggled against the green liquid, a reaction even Reign hadn't anticipated.

THUD!

The hunter dropped to his knees, feeling as though his entire body was about to explode .

"WHAT DID YOU DO TO ME?!" he screamed, his voice hoarse, as his skin began to tear apart.

"Oh well, charge it to experience," Reign chuckled to himself.

He didn't really mind if the hunter exploded, but if Quill somehow managed to survive, that would just be a bonus.

Quill's body shook violently as the power surged through him, blood beginning to seep through every orifice.

His vision blurred, and a burning pain coursed through his veins, making him scream in agony. The power was overwhelming, tearing him apart from the inside out.

He gasped for air, struggling to remain conscious as the blood pooled beneath him.

His mind raced, every thought fighting for control.

Was this the end? Had he made a mistake trusting a demon?