Villain: Ultimate Mutation System in the Alternate World - Chapter 487

Chapter 487: Isolation Part 2
‘So, I’m basically making a trade—cutting off a piece of my soul for a chance at an unknown fruit ?’

[System: Affirmative]

‘What about the seed? Is there any sign of it? ‘

[System: Negative]

‘Are you sure? Did you not see anything that resembles what Lilith described?’

[System: None]

Reign paused for a moment, uncertainty washing over him.

Did this mean the tree wasn’t what he had been searching for?

Or.

What if the seed had been a lie?

Perhaps this tree was the very thing Lilith was searching for, but she had simply misinterpreted it.

‘No, that’s beside the point. I should focus on these things first—one step at a time.’

‘I’m stuck in this place, so I might as well make the most of it and try,’

He began contemplating his options, taking the system’s words into consideration.

‘Wait, if it only needs a soul, can I use the meta-human soul instead?’

If he could leverage the meta-human’s souls, he might save himself from losing a part of his own.

[System: Question acknowledged. Utilizing a meta-human soul is possible, provided it is compatible with the Tree. However, results may vary depending on the strength and integrity of the soul being offered.]

‘I don’t really care about it. If it fails, then so be it. Let’s start with that guy who becomes more powerful the more he fights.’

[System: Affirmative]

[System: Initiating connection. Please touch the tree]

The moment his fingers made contact with the tree’s bark, he felt a jolt of energy passing through him, as if the tree figured out what he wanted to do.

“Whoa!” he gasped, trying to steady himself.

Before he could fully process the sensation, the system took over his body, guiding his movements like a puppet on strings. He was already accustomed to this situation, so it didn’t bother him at all.

[System: Transfer in progress. Preparing to release the soul of the meta-human 003.]

Reign felt a tugging sensation in his chest, as if a part of him was being pulled away, leaving him momentarily disoriented.

Suddenly, a bright red light began to pulse from within his chest, casting an intense glow that illuminated the surrounding darkness.

The soul of the meta-human floated like a glowing orb, suspended in the air, radiating warmth and light in all directions.

As he looked closer, he was shocked to see a familiar face within the orb—it was the meta-human he had killed in Brentwood.

“Let me out! Let me out!” the figure inside screamed, desperation lacing his voice. He thrashed against the confines of his own soul.

‘Interesting. So this is how the system stores them,’ Reign chuckled, finding the meta-human’s facial expression both amusing and entertaining.

‘Don’t worry too much; I’ll just feed you to this tree to make some fruit,’ he responded with a wide sadistic grin.

His words only fueled the meta-human’s fear, as it now began crying and begging for mercy.

“But to think you can still retain your consciousness… meta-humans never cease to amaze me. Though in your case, I’m pretty sure you’d wish you were dead,”

He was indifferent to the meta-human’s cries; what really intrigued him was what would happen when the tree converted the soul into a fruit.

The orb was absorbed by the tree, merging with its vibrant energy in a brilliant flash of light.

As the brightness faded, the system released its hold on Reign’s body, granting him full control again.

He glanced up at the tree, wondering what transformation had taken place. But after waiting, he discovered there was none at all.

“What happens now?” he asked.

[System: The tree will now begin the process of generating a fruit. This will take time, and its characteristics will be unknow]

“Got it”

With nothing else to occupy his mind, he leaned against the base of the tree and closed his eyes, letting the gentle hum of energy lull him into a restful state.

Moments later, a small bud began to form on one of the lower branches. It glimmered with an iridescent sheen, pulsating as if it had a heartbeat.

Reign opened his eyes and took a step closer, mesmerized by the sight.

“Is that the fruit?” he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

[System: Affirmative. The bud will mature into a fruit, harnessing the energy of the absorbed soul. The process may take time, but the potential within it is immense.]

Reign felt a thrill at the thought of the power and potential benefits he could gain if everything went his way. It made his journey to this place feel a little less depressing.

He envisioned what abilities it might grant him and how it could provide him some clue to escape this place.

As he watched, the bud began to swell, slowly transforming into a fully formed fruit.

Its shape was perfectly round, reminiscent of an apple. Traces of golden flecks danced across its green peel, giving it a unique elegant look.

Reign reached out instinctively, feeling drawn to it.

‘Can I touch it?’

[System: Caution advised. Touching the fruit may trigger its powers prematurely. Wait until it is fully matured ]

Reign nodded, fighting the urge to reach for the fruit. He knew he had to be patient.

As he waited for it to ripen, a memory surfaced from his old world about the fruit of knowledge, along with the story of the garden where humans from earth were said to originate from.

He noticed some similarities between this tree and the one in the religious text—both had an irresistible charm and promised potential knowledge and insight.

Time slipped by as he waited, and before he knew it, the fruit had reached its full size. It was now the size of a pineapple.

The fruit appearance had also completely changed, now covered in a crimson peel, the same shade as the meta-human’s soul.

‘System, what’s happening? Is it ripe?’ he asked, excitement creeping back into his voice.

[System: The fruit is fully matured. You are now able to harvest it.]