A Regressed Villain: Heroines, Villainesses and Me?

Her sharp instincts and strength were on point, allowing her to even catch the faint, almost non-existent smell coming from Aria's mouth and other parts.

Aria stood there, her eyes not on Rivia but glued to something else, while ignorant of Rivia's cold look that screamed danger.

"Rivia, you seem to be forgetting something," Avendial, clearly noticing that hint of malice with a clenched fist and his face remaining impassive, with that amethyst gaze directed behind him, felt the chill prompting him to remind Rivia before she lost control and did something stupid.

"B-but, Master..." Rivia reflexively muttered, her eyes widened while looking towards Avendial, as if inquiring about the identity of that woman who had arrived with him, while holding the clear signs of his essence within her.

Given she herself had asked about the memory of the pungent aroma on the 13th, adding with the bedsheet which she had taken with her, spilling it regularly, it was impossible for her to make a mistake in recognizing the source of that smell, knowing she was definitely aware that Aria had slept with him.

But why?

In her absence, had that woman somehow seduced him?

"Aria, meet him. He is Alfred, my butler, and she is Rivia, my bodyguard," Avendial, ignoring Rivia, glanced beside as Aria came forward.

While he introduced her to Alfred and Rivia, gesturing to him with his eyes.

"....a bodyguard?" Aria, on the other hand, the same as Rivia, seemed to keep her gaze fixed in Rivia's direction, her eyes trembling due to the clear sight in front of her.

Looking at the status window in front of her, the visible chill which wasn't fear but just the sense of standing in front of a monster who could send chills running down her spine made her once again look towards the window in front of her.

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Name: Dominic Rivia Aurelia

Title: Swordmaster, Dominic, Aurelia

Race: Human

Age: 23

Class: Swordmaster

Level: 65

// An adult perfect human in peak condition will have a maximum value of 100. All values for the target represent superhuman abilities far beyond mortal limits. //

(( For reference, 100 corresponds to the pinnacle of human achievement in that field. ))

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Attributes

Synergy: 9800

Vitality: 2,800 / 2,800

(100 = Maximum resilience of a world-class endurance athlete.)

Stamina: 2,600 / 2,600

(100 = Energy levels of an elite long-distance marathon runner.)

Strength: 2,700 / 100

(100 = The limit of a heavyweight lifter, able to lift over 500 kg effortlessly.)

Agility: 2,750 / 100

(100 = The speed of the fastest Olympic sprinter.)

Precision: 2,900 / 100

(100 = Perfect marksmanship or surgical precision achievable by the most skilled humans.)

Mental Fortitude: 2,500 / 100

(100 = The focus and composure of an elite soldier under extreme duress.)

Perception: 2,850 / 100

(100 = The sensory awareness of the most elite trackers and scouts.)

Luck: White

(Target's fate appears to have changed, tipping the circumstances to the least expected probability, where her luck becomes neutral.)

Emotional State: Turmoil, anxiety, rage, possessiveness

Physical Condition: NULL --⟩ (Target's capabilities have transcended the limits of her race, making human comparisons inadequate.)

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Techniques

Core Techniques

Sword Veil: A sphere of influence that extends 25 meters around the target, where every strike appears preordained. It's nearly impossible to evade or counter her movements within this radius unless her opponent matches her sheer skill.

Void Pull: With a swift motion of her blade, a powerful force envelops her enemies, pulling them in at speeds up to 123 mph. Resistance is futile as they are drawn into her sword's deadly reach.

Steel Dance: A fluid, unending chain of attacks that blend defense and offense seamlessly. This technique renders traditional openings and weaknesses irrelevant, overwhelming opponents with continuous pressure.

Void Sever: A strike so powerful that it momentarily destabilizes the space around the target, shattering reinforced defenses and bypassing barriers with ease.

Offensive Techniques

Ultrasonic Sharpening: By vibrating the blade at ultrasonic speeds, its sharpness is amplified to such a degree that a mere light touch can seamlessly cut through titanium. This swift, unseen oscillation significantly improves the sharpness of any metal object.
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Whispered Blades: Rapid attacks that are executed with such speed and precision that they become invisible to the naked eye, creating an illusion of silence before the impact.

Heavenfall Slash: A single, devastating downward strike that generates a shockwave capable of cleaving through structures or large groups of enemies.

Phantom Raze: A burst of movement followed by an unpredictable series of slashes targeting vital points, delivered with unerring precision.

Defensive Techniques

Aegis Arc: A defensive slash so precise that it deflects even ranged projectiles or magic-based attacks by splitting them at the point of impact.

Shadow Step: A rapid movement technique that allows the target to seemingly vanish and reappear behind or beside their opponent.

Relentless Paragon: Unlocks a surge of vitality and strength, allowing Dominic to defy mortal limits for 30 seconds. Side effects include muscle strain and exhaustion after prolonged use.

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Ultimate Technique

Ecliptic Edge: The culmination of the target's mastery over the sword. With a single strike, she creates an arc of destructive energy that obliterates everything in its path, extending far beyond visible range.

This technique is only used in dire situations, as it drains significant stamina and leaves her vulnerable.

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[ Awakening conditions = NULL ]

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'Is she even human?' At that moment, the only thought running through Aria's mind was that the status window she was seeing was clearly different from both Avendial's and Aecilia's. It felt as if she were looking at something completely different from a human being.

She could see that it was definitely the status of that woman.

But the problem was that this didn't seem to belong to a human at all.

"His name is Leo," Avendial said, clearly aware of the small tension permeating the air between Rivia and Aria but still focused on his attention. It was the man who exited from the vehicle behind, following his own, as Leo looked.

He was composed, without any expression, yet there was a slight hint of anxiousness; he wanted to meet his mother for the first time.

Already aware of it, Avendial added, "Alfred, send someone to accompany Leo to the hospital where Dr. Wen is present."

Given that Avendial had already sent the message to Alfred about sending Dr. Wen home, he instructed Alfred to arrange for Leo to visit one of the better hospitals with a higher status.

"I understand..." Alfred gave a slight bow, accepting his orders. He felt his master brushing past him while also noticing that slight hint of chill in the air directed at the newly arrived woman.

Given he was also curious about that woman's identity, considering how on edge Avendial had become after seeing her, it was clear that things were more than what met the eye.

But putting that aside, he turned his attention toward Leo.

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"Rivia, have you done what I told you?" Avendial, moving inside the corridor with Aria and Rivia both following beside him, inquired while glancing at his watch, given he had already instructed the mayors and the people whom he had summoned to wait inside the office room.

"Yes, I used the royal technique to kill the Mayor of Norteast," Rivia, pulled out of her thoughts, informed him about the orders he had given her to use the forbidden technique of the royal family while killing the nobleman. And naturally, it was also applicable to the mayors, given they belonged to the branch of the Croceas family.

"I see...and Aria," Avendial said, moving towards the office room, clearly sensing how Aria was looking around, given this whole place was truly something which even if someone held the world wouldn't be able to see, considering the architectural style was unique in itself. He pulled her out of her thoughts before adding, "Stick with me if you don't want to be killed by Rivia...and it's not a joke."