The Villain’s Cheat Code: When a Gamer Becomes the Evil God’s Sidekick

The Divine Tree once again pierced through the deep, dark clouds.

Its branches extended frantically above the clouds, with tender green shoots emerging and unfurling their verdant leaf cores.

The massive trunk, bronze in color, was interwoven with complex and sturdy branches.

Under the golden light, it sparkled with brilliant radiance like hope itself.

The elves stood frozen in place.

Shock and surprise spread through the crowd like a plague.

Their eyes widened, lips parted in astonishment.

For a moment, they didn't know whether to rejoice or kneel in worship at the tree's return.

In their eyes, the reborn Divine Tree no longer held that familiar maternal warmth.

Though the Divine Tree had been restored, the elves felt it hadn't truly come back to life, as if it lacked vitality.

Even its surface green and bronze coloring seemed artificial.

At that moment, a stream of lava melted through space, revealing an enormous red tunnel.

Terrifying heat instantly swept across the entire forest.

Countless elven gazes were drawn to it.

Through that scorching tunnel walked a man in a coat.

Cocotte followed behind Viktor, floating gently on a cloud.

Behind them both was Vinia, her eyes darting about as she bit her lip, her facial muscles twitching slightly.

What she had just passed through...

Could it really be called a portal?

Though she hadn't felt any burning heat within it, she was still shaken.

Vinia looked back at the lava-flowing tunnel.

The magma slowly dripped onto the ground, colliding with the dew on the grass.

Small puffs of white mist exploded upward as the lava solidified, forming black stones exposed on the grass, leading directly to the base of the Divine Tree.

The elves stared at the black stone path, not daring to breathe.

They feared even one piece of lava might crack.

Viktor looked at Vinia and said calmly:

"Now, do as you did before."

"Offer your natural energy to the Divine Tree."

Hearing Viktor's command, Vinia composed herself, placing one hand firmly against her chest.

She carefully walked across the black stone path and stood before the Divine Tree.

She slowly placed her hand on the Divine Tree, and the bronze trunk gradually began to twist.

Green natural energy flowed from her palm, following the tree's patterns.

That green light quickly passed through the entire bronze trunk, beginning to spread throughout the Divine Tree.

Those illuminated patterns gradually moved toward the crown, passing through the cloud layer, rapidly gathering at the central branches at the very top.

Under the enhancement of natural energy, tender shoots grew rapidly.

A transparent, crystalline fruit seemed to be held up at the crown's peak, slowly absorbing the green energy at the trunk's summit.

The Divine Tree began to shake violently, and an intense light suddenly burst forth, illuminating the entire lush forest.

The elves covered their eyes, watching through their fingers as powerful energy waves rippled outward, causing new shoots around them to grow again.

This was energy full of vitality, and this light was like hope itself.

Who knew how many years had passed.

Since Cocotte left, they had never seen the Divine Tree release such dazzling light.

Finally, the green fruit at the top gathered enough energy and slowly split open.

Intense light spots accompanied by what seemed like spring water fell from the sky, and a familiar essence instantly spread throughout the entire elven population.

Vinia's face showed shock, but it quickly turned to surprise.

Under the watchful eyes of all elves,

The first elf was born.

The branches at the top of the Divine Tree began to open and close, and an elf emerged from the dense crown.

Her body was covered by emerald leaves, revealing large patches of lotus-root-white skin.

Her pink cherry-like lips opened and closed, breathing steady and even.

And those characteristic pointed ears...

For the elves, this miracle-like event had occurred.

The elves were stunned, countless curious yet doubtful gazes examining the newborn elf up and down, their eyes full of familiarity.

Even Vinia couldn't control her expression, her mouth agape.

Because this elf, strictly speaking...

Was born from her!?

Oh no, had she become the queen???

Cocotte, seeing this scene, was extremely satisfied, nodding vigorously on the side.

Now, she wouldn't have to continue being the Elven Queen.

Vinia carefully stepped forward, tentatively standing before the newborn elf.

She could feel that the natural energy in this elf was from the same source as her own.

Because this elf was born from the natural energy she had offered.

Vinia's body trembled slightly as she shakily reached out her hand:

"Child, what... what is your surname?"

According to procedure, newborn elves would be given surnames by the Divine Tree.

After learning the surname, the High Priestess would give them a name and assign them a profession corresponding to their surname.

Though Vinia hadn't done this for a very long time—not since Cocotte left.

In the decades after Cocotte's departure, no new elves had appeared.

And she was the first completely new elf in these decades.

The newborn elf looked at Vinia with confusion.

Seeing Vinia reach out her hand, she promptly grabbed Vinia's arm and pressed against her body.

Her face showed an expression of great enjoyment and comfort.

Vinia's heart trembled, her entire body frozen in place.

But the elf continued to snuggle against her arm, the warm sensation reaching her heart.

Since Vinia's birth, she had been responsible for receiving other newborn elves.

She had never seen an elf so attached to her.

Elves indeed came from the same source and were very close to each other.

But she had never seen one this close,

Already completely pressed against her body.

"Clearly, you don't understand the concept of family."

At some point, Viktor had quietly walked behind Vinia.

Hands in his pockets, his tone even.

Vinia suddenly turned her head:

"Eh—? Fa-family?"

Yes, elves didn't understand what family meant.

In the elven social system, all elves were born through the Queen's energy.

Elven society was more like a simple collective.

Each had the Queen's "bloodline," each could be called family.

Strictly speaking, because the Elven Queen always had to wait quietly in the Divine Tree.

This meant that elves, from birth, never saw what their "mother" who gave birth to them looked like.

As a result, they would mistakenly consider the Divine Tree as the "mother" who gave birth to them.

They would transfer that sense of closeness to the Yade Divine Tree.

They would begin to worship the Divine Tree like other elves, constantly praying to the Elven Queen, hoping she would create more elves.

Without the concept of mother, elves naturally wouldn't call each other family.

Because they only had one common mother, the Divine Tree.

And now, with the appearance of this newborn elf.

The situation would change.

Each elf's birth would be attended by their own producer, and the same natural energy was like blood ties for elves.

Therefore, newborn elves would develop absolute attachment to their producer.

"Congratulations, now you are her mother."

As Viktor's words fell, Vinia stood frozen, turning back like a fool to look at this newborn elf who was holding her arm and completely unwilling to separate from her.

"Eh, ah, AH!?"

Vinia's mind went blank, both eyes becoming completely dazed.

Her mouth opened wide, letting out an uncontrollable exclamation.

But Viktor didn't care about her shock and continued:

"Also, you should name her now."

Vinia stood dumbfounded:

"But she doesn't have a surname yet..."

"Her surname depends on what yours is."

Hearing this, Vinia became even more stunned, her pupils slightly dilating, her expression becoming somewhat unaccepting.

Because her surname was unique...

Wait a minute?

She seemed to realize something and continued listening to Viktor.

"I told you, don't use your old common sense to view your new world now. The Yade Divine Tree is dead."

"You, and the other elves."

"Your surnames no longer have any restrictions, they will only become your titles, and give meaning to the existence of family."

"That's all."

Vinia stood frozen, listening to Viktor's explanation, then turned her head dumbly:

"So, she has the same surname..."

"As me... Jeckdela..."

She looked at the adorable elf before her whose eyes were full of herself, her own eyes full of expectation, her heart filled with a strong and inexplicable impulse.

When she realized this child shared her surname.

Suddenly, Vinia had an urge to protect her.

She unconsciously reached out her hand, stroking the top of this elf's head, and this newly born elf greatly enjoyed it, nuzzling against Vinia's palm.

"From now on, you'll be called..."

"Melina, that's it."

For the first time, Vinia felt something different about the act of bestowing a name.

No longer using "work" as an excuse, but truly wanting to give an elf a real name, a name full of soul and love.

At this moment, Vinia was filled with joy.

Other elves also remained silent, saying nothing, as if silently celebrating the arrival of this newborn elf.

Letting this long-silent elven forest once again be filled with vitality.

Leon also raised her head, looking at this extremely happy scene before her, her eyes showing some envy.

If when she was born back then, it had been such a scene, would...

Would her experiences have been different?

"..."

What was she thinking?

At that time, Viktor hadn't even been born yet.

She quietly lowered her head, not wanting those elves to see her expression.

But then a sharp voice came to her ears again

"What's wrong, feeling envious?"

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