I've Become the King of Villains in the Game

Was it because he possessed the power of Destiny that the Leader was able to achieve this?

What a mysterious and formidable power!

"Thank you for your grace, Leader."

Golov and Barton bowed respectfully, paying their respects to Chen Lun.

Chen Lun waved his hand lightly and then smiled,

"No need for formalities. The team will still need you in the future. Do well, and I will also seek out opportunities for you, allowing you to go further in the Mystic Realm."

"Yes, Leader."

Golov and Barton bowed even lower.

Chen Lun nodded, then looked towards the peripheral members. These individuals were assassins originally trained by the Circus, who had acquired robust physiques by consuming diluted Transcendent substances and, through rigorous training, had turned out to be elites.

Each one of them was comparable to the elite bodyguards beside Butler Fedman.

"Hmm... the Transcendent organization I have been hoping for is finally starting to take shape. Moving forward, there is still effort to be made..."

he thought to himself.

"Leader, will our organization still be called 'Circus' in the future? But..."

Golov spoke up at this moment, his tone somewhat hesitant.

Chen Lun knew what he was about to say.

Behind the Circus was an extremely vast Transcendent organization. Groups similar to "Circus" were numerous throughout the Tresor Empire, spread across many cities.

Chen Lun was familiar with this; it was called the "Mutual Aid Society."

In many past life missions, this organization was involved in the background, notably in a "Chief Assassination Case" outside the southwest border of the Tresor Empire. The chief of a neighboring small kingdom was successfully assassinated by an assassin sent by the "Mutual Aid Society," effectively causing a change of dynasty to some extent.

At that time, the assassin used an [A-rated Mysterious Object- Curtain Call Speech], an unassuming double-barreled shotgun that fatally struck the chief.

Chen Lun knew of this infamous Mysterious Object shotgun, its specialty laid in its more lethal effectiveness against higher-ranking individuals, the assassin's most coveted weapon...

"I remember, 'Black Knife Brotherhood' was a part of the 'Mutual Aid Society' before it separated."

Chen Lun thought to himself.

"But the most elite members of the 'Mutual Aid Society' did not leave..."

Now that the Circus had changed leadership, if it kept its name and the Mutual Aid Society hadn't received contact for a long time, they would definitely send someone to scout out. A little inquiry, based on the gallery incident, would reveal the current situation of the Circus almost entirely wiped out, linking the two would easily reveal the current state of the Circus.

This would attract unnecessary trouble.

"It doesn't matter, let's keep the name."

Chen Lun smiled as he said this.

He had another reason he hadn't mentioned: he actually intended to use it as bait to attract people from the Mutual Aid Society. These folks were extremely hidden; finding them would likely require some effort, and his subsequent plans indeed required this link.

So, it would be simpler to let them come to him.

And he quite liked the name "Circus," not intending to change it.

"Could it be because I am following the Destiny Faction...?"

He couldn't help but shake his head.

Subsequently, Chen Lun had Barton take a third of the peripheral members to take control of the Iron Fist Gang at the waterside. Since Gary's death, he had rarely paid attention to the affairs of the Iron Fist Gang, which was still leaderless.

Having Barton, a Transcendent, take the lead of the Iron Fist Gang was a good choice. With these dozen or so peripheral members, the Iron Fist Gang could definitely become the strongest force at the waterside.

Once the public test started, it could also serve as the first point of contact for attracting players. A series of screenings could then recruit qualified players into the Circus.

"Maggie, Golov, you take the remaining people and come back with me."

Chen Lun watched Barton and the others' backs disappear at the factory entrance and turned to give orders.

"Yes, Leader."

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The next day.

Chen Lun sat at his desk, writing and drawing with a pen, recording content that he intended to gradually complete —

Transforming the Circus into a reasonable, legitimate, and officially recognized Transcendent organization.

When the paper was filled with text, he picked it up and read it a few times, imprinting it in his mind, then after some thought made corrections.

Immediately, fire appeared from his hand, and he burned the paper.

Although he had written in Chinese, which was unlikely to be understood in this world, it was still better to burn it just to be safe.

"Hmm... Next, just wait for Noah's arrival."

Chen Lun pondered.

Then, he took out the [Conspiracy Faction Mystic Book] intending to secure the Sequence paths contained within.

The book was titled "Close the Door at Will." He glanced at it and felt he had forgotten something, but it didn't seem very important, so he shook his head and opened the book.

[You have discovered a Conspiracy Faction Mystic Book!]

["Close the Door at Will" (Progress 5%) ]

[By reading carefully, you have gained 25 experience points]

[You have discovered hidden Transcendent pathway knowledge (complete)!]

[Conspiracy Faction Sequence Nine - Thief]

"With three hidden pathways assembled, six out of the Seven True Gods Sequence paths have been secured; only the [Deep Sea Faction's] [Sequence Nine] remains..."

Chen Lun closed the book, retracted the Blood Poem Ring, and planned to find time to read through all five books completely to obtain the accompanying experience points and point rewards.

Meow...

A cat's meow sounded; Biebu, the small white cat, hopped onto the desk, nuzzling its small head forward, hoping for Chen Lun's petting.

"Hey, little fellow, you've come at just the right time."

Chen Lun grabbed its nape gently and lifted it.

Immediately, under the small white cat's bewildered gaze, he pulled out the [Order Revolver] and then casually placed it on the revolver.

"It needs warmth, so sleep on it, sweetheart."

Meow!