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

"Hahaha! I'm finally back!"

Cocotte Yade floated out of a massive green portal, sitting proudly on a cloud.

She sat there with her head held high, breathing in the air with her mouth open, appearing quite arrogant.

Leon followed closely behind Cocotte as she emerged.

As the green transportation channel disappeared, Leon looked around, feeling something strange.

She turned back to Cocotte and couldn't help but ask, "Did you... make a mistake with the location?"

"Huh?"

Only then did Cocotte realize that the wild grass around them reached up to Leon's knees.

The flourishing flowers were also exceptionally tall, creating a scene full of vitality.

An extremely thick, bronze-colored giant tree stood in the meadow behind Cocotte.

When she turned around and saw the giant tree, her face was filled with confusion and bewilderment.

"???"

Weren't they supposed to be back from the Elven Forest?

Why was there such a huge tree in this place?

Leon looked the Divine Tree up and down, then turned back to see the Kravina mansion in the distance.

It still looked familiar.

"It's fine," Leon said. "We've returned to the right place."

After speaking, she put on her hood and pulled up her face mask, covering her face except for a pair of emerald eyes that sparkled like jewels.

"Well then, I'll take my leave first."

After returning from the Elven Forest, she had many things she wanted to discuss with Lia.

Leon leaped forward, nimbly heading toward the mansion.

Cocotte watched her departing figure and opened her mouth, but before she could say anything to make her stay, Leon had already left.

"Ah, why are young elves nowadays so impatient?"

The reason for keeping Leon in the Elven Forest was to see if they could solve her inability to channel nature energy.

But it didn't work.

No matter how Leon touched the Divine Tree, even after drinking several mouthfuls of the Moon's Holy Spring water, she couldn't generate nature energy within her body.

As an elf, she seemed to have developed some kind of rejection to nature energy.

No wonder the Yade Divine Tree didn't acknowledge her before.

Even so, Cocotte was still trying to think of solutions.

As she sat on her cloud pondering, a familiar voice came from behind:

"You seem to be in a good mood."

Cocotte turned around to see Viktor standing behind her, staring at her.

His gaze was incredibly deep, as if seeing through everything about her.

Cocotte wasn't surprised. She just sat cross-legged on the cloud, hands behind her head, grinning:

"Well, I just happened to surpass a bunch of people by luck... Hey, wait, what are you doing? Don't reach over here..."

Suddenly, Viktor stretched out his hand and grabbed Cocotte's arm.

The moment their bodies made contact, Viktor stared intently at the top of her head.

Level 50 —

Fifth-tier mage.

Viktor wasn't surprised.

For Cocotte, becoming a fifth-tier mage wasn't by chance.

She had originally been one of the top fourth-tier mages, already having one foot in the fifth tier.

However, reaching the fifth tier required a catalyst.

After the death of the Yade Divine Tree, the massive release of nature energy flowed toward Cocotte like a gift.

And this portion became Cocotte's catalyst.

She had already been on the verge of breakthrough, so it was perfectly normal for her to break through that final barrier with this surge of energy.

After confirming Cocotte's level, Viktor released her hand and said:

"Congratulations."

Hearing these words, Cocotte immediately understood.

Viktor must have used some means to detect her increased strength.

She wasn't surprised by this.

Besides, Cocotte had planned to tell Viktor about this anyway, she just hadn't expected him to notice first.

Thinking about it this way, Cocotte seemed to become even more proud.

"Hmph, you should show me more respect from now on. I'm your... no, I'm currently the only fifth-tier mage in the entire empire!"

The fact was exactly as she said. Besides the Mage City that placed great emphasis on nurturing mages, most countries weren't very interested in mages.

Because training a powerful high-tier mage cost far too much money.

And there was no guarantee the mage would even listen to you.

The more powerful a mage became, the more extensive their knowledge would be.

Such people were difficult to control.

Even in the entire Kalensia Empire, there were only about a dozen fourth-tier mages publicly known.

After all, with that much money, it would be better to train warriors or knights instead.

They could reach high tiers just the same, and they were obedient.

Especially knights.

Following the code of chivalry, they would rarely refuse their leader's orders.

Of course, even in the Mage City, Cocotte had now become the highest-ranked fifth-tier mage in Endymion.

As for why she wasn't the strongest?

Sorry folks, there was still someone as irregular as Viktor standing above her.

Cocotte was self-aware enough to know this.

Viktor had already grown so powerful that he couldn't be measured by normal mage standards.

At this moment, Viktor stood with his hands in his pockets, looking at her and nodding as if in agreement.

"You are the only Queen of the Elven race. Without corresponding strength, it would be difficult to command respect."

When the elven race planned to expand outward, it meant the Elven Forest was no longer simply a spiritual territory.

It was becoming a complete nation.

A recognized nation must have supreme combat power for protection.

Although the elven race indeed had nature's protection, and others wouldn't dare to rashly provoke them and bring trouble upon themselves.

But if a race's strength was weak, it would invite mockery and ridicule.

People would think they were just weak elves being protected by nature.

After all, verbal insults wouldn't incur nature's wrath.

So, having Cocotte as a fifth-tier mage was perfect.

Floating on her cloud, Cocotte spoke somewhat helplessly to Viktor:

"By the way."

"Vinia wants to establish diplomatic relations with the empire, starting with trade first."

The elven race had indeed lived in beautiful isolation in the Elven Forest for thousands of years, but they had no shortage of valuable goods.

Like the fruit wine fermented under the feet of elven maidens.

And the dew from the Elven Forest that had absorbed rich nature energy, even blessing potions that could be used as forging materials to greatly improve the quality of weapons and armor.

There were also some naturally occurring spirit fruits that could extend human life spans when eaten.

All these items could be exported for trade.

"But you know, this is our first time establishing diplomatic relations as a nation."

Cocotte spread her hands and closed her eyes, sighing.

This being the elves' first time engaging in foreign trade, there were naturally many aspects they were inexperienced in.

They needed someone to personally guide them and help them learn.

Viktor, with his close relationship to the Elven Queen, was their best choice.

"So, when your employees are in need, shouldn't you help out?"

Cocotte said while secretly opening one eye to observe Viktor.

He stood with his hands in his pockets, as if already prepared, and slowly spoke:

"Twenty percent."

"Eh?"

Cocotte was suddenly dumbfounded, looking completely confused.

She seemed to have no idea what Viktor was planning to do.

Then, Viktor's voice continued:

"I can help you open up the market and guarantee you'll make good profits."

"But on the condition that I take twenty percent of the earnings."

Cocotte was very confused. She didn't understand these things, but her mind was still trying to process it.

Twenty percent - was that a lot?

It didn't sound like much.

The more she thought about it, the more confused she became, until she finally gave up and lay back, stopping her attempts to think it through.

Whatever, Viktor was the boss anyway, so it was fine to let him make the decision.

After her mental storm, Cocotte nodded.

"Alright! I agree!"

Viktor maintained his expressionless face.

It was fortunate that Cocotte was just the mascot and power holder of the elven race.

If she were actually in charge of governance, she might be fooled into selling the entire race and even help count the money for the buyer.

Viktor raised another finger.

"Second, remember what I said before."

Cocotte paused, listening as Viktor reminded her:

"Don't forget the elves I need."

"Oh, that."

Cocotte suddenly realized. She hadn't forgotten about this matter.

The fundamental reason why Viktor wanted to go to the Elven Forest personally.

In the end, it was just to get some elves to work at the Kravina mansion.

Speaking of work, it was actually just for pleasure.

Because they only needed the nature energy produced by the elves' happiness.

"..."

Wait a minute!

Cocotte finally realized,

Initially, Viktor just wanted some elves to provide nature energy, that's right...

But how did things develop into burning down the Yade Divine Tree?

Just to get a few elves as employees, they ended up liberating the entire elven race's mindset?

This...

While Cocotte was still dumbfounded, Viktor stood with his hands in his pockets, gazing at the Divine Tree standing there.

The tender green branches swayed in the sunlight, appearing slightly transparent when illuminated.

The thick trunk was wrapped in small vines, with green moss quietly absorbing the moist and fresh air at the base of the trunk.

The massive Divine Tree soared into the clouds, piercing into the azure sky.

Bits of silver stardust were continuously shaken off by the branches, falling toward the ground.

Viktor looked at the Divine Tree and said calmly:

"I've already prepared the residence for the elves."

"That tree?"

Cocotte's gaze was also drawn to it, looking at the giant tree before her, feeling increasingly familiar with it.

It seemed similar to the Divine Tree in the Elven Forest, just smaller.

Moreover, that particularly concentrated nature energy within the Divine Tree made her feel exceptionally comfortable.

This was indeed a suitable place for elves to live.

Even Cocotte, while looking at the Divine Tree, almost couldn't resist the urge to dive into it and take a nice nap.

She suppressed her urge to sleep and asked:

"How did you manage this?"

Viktor didn't look at her, his eyes seemingly fixed only on this towering Divine Tree.

At this moment, his voice suddenly rang out:

"Don't you find it familiar?"

Cocotte shook her head in confusion.

Viktor gave a faint smile, and under Cocotte's watchful gaze, gently called out the Divine Tree's name.

"Yade."

The Divine Tree seemed to sense something, its branches carrying silver stardust gently lowered, as if bowing slightly to Viktor.

Its massive form completely blocked out the sun, casting large shadows over the ground.

Cocotte watched the slightly bowing Divine Tree and opened her mouth:

"Ah?"

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