Villain: Ultimate Mutation System in the Alternate World - Chapter 517

Chapter 517: Portable Part 2
SWOOOOSH!

Reign flew up into the thick mist, where visibility was low. He checked the device in his wrist, ready to test it.

First, he shot a few projectiles into the air. As they flew, they cut through the fog, clearing small paths in the mist.

When he saw the fog part slightly, he activated the device.

In an instant, everything around him changed. The world blurred, and in a blink, he found himself standing 10 kilometers away.

It felt like he’d simply blinked and moved.

He looked back, seeing the distant outline of where he’d been. A wide grin spread across his face.

‘That’s incredible,’ he whispered to himself.

But his excitement was short-lived as he realized how much energy he had used.

That small jump had taken 10% of his total reserve. In comparison, using his super speed with lightning would only have drained 1% per .

“System, explain to me why the consumption rate is so high? We’re talking about 1% per kilometer here!”

If he were a car, the fuel efficiency was pretty much garbage.

[System: The high energy consumption is due to the instantaneous nature of the movement. Since the portal jumps occur without any buildup time, the energy needed for such a rapid shift must be released all at once.

[This results in a much higher drain on your reserves compared to a gradual movement, like using super speed, which allows energy to be used more efficiently over time.]

‘Ah, I get it. It’s like trying to start a car by slamming the gas pedal to the floor. I will burn through the fuel way faster than if I gradually increase speed. ‘

‘Thinking about it, I don’t think it’s that bad,’ Reign said to himself, a thoughtful expression crossing his face.

‘I can still use this ability as a last resort or for a surprise attack. But for now, it’s better to keep it hidden.’

Next, Reign decided to try the Recall mode. He focused on a place he had visited before, something familiar, and activated the device.

This time, the hand in the compass began to spin, and the watch vibrated in his hand.

Reign could feel the energy draining from him as the device worked. When it reached 30% of his total reserve, his vision blurred.

Then, in an instant, the scenery around him changed.

He found himself standing in what used to be Summit City—the place where it all began.

The cemetery was still there, but it had been consumed by time and corruption. The once peaceful place was now a shadow of its former self, overrun by decay and darkness.

“Not bad at all,” he murmured, his voice filled with pride.

“Let see, ” his voice trailed off and this time he tried to get to the Demon Capital.

However the system notification rang.

[SYSTEM: The distance is too far. If the host wishes to reach that location, multiple jumps will be required.]

Reign tapped his chin, thinking carefully. He made a mental note about long-distance travel, realizing that for anything beyond a short burst, he would need to plan for multiple jumps to conserve energy and avoid draining his reserves too quickly.

Next, he decided to test the Seeker mode. Unfortunately, he didn’t have a target yet, so he figured he’d improvise.

He first teleported to a Tier 2 city, appearing atop a tall building.

From there, he scanned the streets below, picking out a random person walking alone.

There, standing on the sidewalk , was a middle-aged man stumbling slightly. His steps were uneven, and his face flushed with signs of intoxication.

‘Tag it,’ he muttered to himself.

As soon as the words left his lips, the portable device began to hum softly in his hand.

Next, the compass needle began to spin slowly, as if it were searching for the target’s exact position.

Reign double-checked it and locked his eyes on the target.

He smirked, satisfied with the result. The Seeker mode was working just as it should/

‘Alright, now we’re getting somewhere,’ he murmured, ready for his next move.

Reign waited patiently, watching as the middle-aged man staggered down a narrow alley.

When the moment felt right, he activated the device. In an instant, he was behind the man, standing just a few steps away.

Before the man could even begin to turn around and notice him, Reign activated the device again, finding himself back in his original position.

‘Everything is working fine,’ Reign muttered to himself, a satisfied grin tugging at his lips.

After finishing the tests, he exited the city barrier and stepped back into his make shift underground base.

He felt here because the black miasma provided sufficient cover to avoid detection.

‘The portal is working great, so now I just need to wait for my Meta-human body to be completed,’

‘Alright, I’ll check on my other body first while I’m waiting,’

Closing his eyes, he focused, and soon found himself back in the Demon Capital.

He was still lying in bed, and it seemed Anna had kept her word. She hadn’t moved at all, still standing outside in the same position as before.

Stretching his legs, he stood up and opened the door where Anna was waiting.

“Reign!” She threw herself into his arms, her voice filled with longing.

He gently returned the hug before pulling back slightly to look at her.

“Did you get any news related to Lilith in the last two days?”

Anna shook her head, her expression apologetic. “No, nothing ”

He furrowed his brow. “How about any other news? Did I receive a summon?”

“Nope,” she said, shaking her head again.

“Nothing at all.”

Reign rubbed his chin. Life in the Demon Capital was too quiet, too boring. Two whole days had passed, and nothing had happened.

No messages, no summons, no action. It felt like time was standing still.

‘Why aren’t they calling me?’ he muttered to himself.

Even if it wasn’t directly related to Lilith, he should still be getting a mission to prove his worth.