A perfect plan

It was like you were about to punch a steel plate, thinking it would definitely hurt. However, what you punched was a pillow, so soft that your fist sank into it.

This was the same case.

Although Alec hated Negut, seeing Negut apologise so sincerely, he couldn't hit him.

He frowned and said provocatively, "Oh! It seems... I hit you so hard yesterday that it made you stupid."

After saying this, Alec was quite tense, his eyes glancing around, ready to deal with any ambush.

Alec thought that Negut couldn't have come here alone, as he was too weak and would definitely bring bodyguards.

He felt that Negut's apology was just a distraction, and while he was not focused, Negut's bodyguards would immediately rush in to attack him.

'Huh! Do you think you can use such a dirty trick on me?'

'Too bad, my eyes... can see everything.'

At this moment, Alec's pupils emitted a strange yellow light. Everything in front of him became blurry, but the things hidden behind him became very clear.

The people walking behind the classroom wall and the electrical wiring inside the wall also became visible to him.

However, after checking, Alec felt strange as he didn't find anyone suspicious nearby.

"Hahahaha..." Suddenly, Negut laughed loudly, bringing Alec back from his thoughts: "No, I didn't become stupid. On the contrary, thanks to that, I have become more clear-headed."

"You are right, I did many bad things before; I was a jerk. Therefore, from today, I will not bother Selvia anymore."

"Hm?!" Alec frowned upon hearing this, feeling as if he had misheard: "Wait! What did you say? You..."

"That's right." Negut smiled very comfortably, as if he wasn't talking to an enemy, the one who had hit him, but rather to a friend.

"I will never bother her again. On the contrary, I have realised the immense feelings she has for you."

"From the bottom of my heart, I truly wish you and her happiness. If you two get married, remember to invite me."

Alec: "..."

Everyone: "..."

What on earth is happening? Is the sun rising in the west? Or has the second apocalypse arrived?

Since when did Negut become so friendly and gentle?

"Oy! You..." Alec stammered. He had prepared countless scenarios, countless possibilities... He even prepared for being hunted by Negut's subordinates and having to leave this city.

However, at this moment, all of Alec's plans were useless. Even though he had thought of the most improbable scenarios, he still couldn't imagine Negut apologising to him.

At this moment, Alec felt extremely uncomfortable. If Negut had resisted or sought revenge fiercely, he would have felt more at ease.

It was as if he had missed something very important, so important that it made him feel extremely uncomfortable.

Alec frowned at Negut while trying to see if he was pretending.

However, Negut didn't show any signs of deceit. His face and eyes were full of sincerity, making Alec believe his words.

"Are you really apologising to me?" Alec asked incredulously.

"Of course!" Negut replied with a smile. "This is completely normal. I was the one who caused trouble first; it was my fault, so it's normal for me to apologise to you, right?"

Alec frowned, feeling that Negut's words were... very reasonable.

"Good! Let's consider all conflicts between us resolved from now on, okay?" Negut extended his hand as if he wanted to shake hands with Alec.

However, Alec frowned and said disdainfully, "Don't think that by acting friendly you can fool me."

"Listen carefully; although I don't have the terrifying power you do, if you continue to bother Selvia or do bad things, I will definitely continue to beat you."

"I will even beat you to death. Even if I die, I will beat you to death, understand?"

"Ack! Understood." Negut forced a smile, withdrew his hand, and then went to the back of the class to his usual seat.

Alec watched Negut, and only when Negut sat down did he look away.

Negut sighed, feeling that this protagonist was too petty. In novels, most protagonists are very forgiving and kind, but nowadays, most protagonists are petty and stingy.

They even seem more like villains than the actual villains.

Negut looked at the 'Death Event' notification, which immediately increased from 29 days to 55 days.

He was overjoyed: 'Yeah! It seems I guessed right. As long as I eliminate all conflicts with the protagonist, I can extend my life.'

Although it only increased from 29 days to 55 days, Negut could see a glimmer of hope.

At this moment, Negut suddenly noticed the 'Void Mark' floating above Alec's head.

"Could it be... that Alec is the 'Chosen One'? So the 'Chosen Ones' are the protagonists?" Negut muttered.

He reviewed his class information once again.

…

Effect: After absorbing the soul of 'The Chosen One', you can evolve this talent.

Note: The 'Chosen One' will be marked with the 'Void Mark'.

…

'So, this means I have to kill the protagonist and then absorb his soul to evolve this class.'

Negut sighed, feeling utterly hopeless about this strange class.

Currently, just extending his lifespan was already extremely difficult, and this class required him to kill and absorb the protagonist's soul to evolve, which seemed impossible.

'Could it be that I will never be able to evolve this class?' Negut thought.

But then he wasn't too upset. Thinking it through, Negut didn't need to become a Survivor.

After all, his family was incredibly wealthy, and with their current assets, even if he spent lavishly until his death, he wouldn't use up 1/10 of it.

Moreover, if his father remained in the position of governor, their wealth would continue to multiply many times over.

Living as an ordinary person, carefree and enjoying a wealthy life until the end, was already very good.

Negut sighed and shook his head, having no intention of killing the protagonist to evolve his profession.

After all, the protagonist was the main character, and in what novel does the villain ever kill the protagonist?

'No need to think about killing the protagonist,' Negut thought. 'Firstly, I need to focus on extending my lifespan as much as possible; that's what I need to do.'

[Ding! You can view the basic information of the 'Chosen One' when they are marked with the 'Void Mark'.]

"Wow!" Negut was a bit surprised. "There's such a function? View Alec's information."

…

- Name: Alec

- Level: 05

- Class: Swordsman - Rank D

- Hidden Talent: Insight - Rank D

Description 1: This talent cannot be detected by any probing tools or magic.

Description 2: Allows the possessor to see information about any item of rank D or lower. Does not work on living beings.

Description 3: Allows the possessor to see through certain materials. However, each use consumes a lot of energy.

Description 4: This talent can evolve when the possessor reaches certain level milestones.

Description 5: When this talent evolves, it can help the possessor's class and physique evolve.

…

Negut took a deep breath after reading Alec's information, feeling scared.

Although Alec's hidden talent was currently only Rank D, it could evolve. Compared to the conditions for evolving Negut's profession, the conditions for evolving Alec's talent were much simpler.

Just levelling up would evolve the hidden talent, and when it evolved, it would also enhance Alec's strength.

Too terrifying.

Too frightening.

Is this the protagonist's 'golden finger'? It's a hundred times more terrifying than my system.

'Moreover, the ability to see through objects is very useful,' Negut thought. 'That ability could help him cheat in many things, especially gambling.'

At this moment, Negut felt his decision was correct. With such a hidden talent, Alec's path was surely a 'Golden Path', and no one could stop him.

Negut frowned and muttered, "It seems... I need to try to get closer to him. If I can become his friend, my life will be much more comfortable."

Thinking this, Negut immediately took out his phone and started texting Uncle Wells.

Negut: [Uncle Wells, I want all the information about Alec, Selvia, and their friends.]

Uncle Wells: [Yes, Young Master. I will bring all the information to you tonight.]

Seeing Uncle Wells' reply, Negut smiled with satisfaction.

Although Uncle Wells was just his butler, his level was very high, enough to become the king of another safe zone.

Besides, Uncle Wells had some very elite subordinates who could do anything from gathering information to... killing people.

Moreover, Negut's father was the governor, so Uncle Wells could leverage all connections to gather information easily.

Negut wanted the information not to deal with Alec, but rather... he wanted to use that information to easily get close to the people around the protagonist Alec.

Negut thought to himself: 'The protagonist's friends also play an important role, so I need to pay attention to all his relationships.'

'Alec probably still hates me right now, so I'll approach his friends.'

'Once his friends are close to me, he will surely become my friend too.'

'A perfect plan.'