Notification: Acquisition Log - Glass Bloody Shards

Analysis complete. Obtained 1,064 glass bloody shards. Shard composition: unknown. Unidentified magical properties detected. Assimilation in progress.

The notification resounded in his mind, accompanied by a dark holographic image that only he could see. Suddenly, the image swirled into a black void that sucked in the shards along with the cyclops' corpse.

Notification: Acquisition Log - Giant Corpse

Analysis complete. Obtained giant corpse. Species: Cyclops. Mass: 728 kilograms. Organic matter integrity: 87%. Assimilation in progress.

Notification: Inventory Creation

Inventory successfully created. Capacity: 12 items. Storage granted for weapons, armor, resources, and materials. Please note: Items within your Inventory are preserved in their current state, free from decay or deterioration.”

Light: (muttering to himself) This is increasingly resembling a video game.

Eli: (shocked) What... What was that? Light, what happened to the corpse?

Light: (coldly) I do not know. I am equally perplexed, just as you all are.

Painful moans resonate from a wounded goblin, afflicted by the glass shards.

Light: (suppressing a smile) I overheard them mentioning an announcement. We might gather intelligence from it.

Lily: (confused) Announcement?

Sarah: (confused) Perhaps it concerns their invasion?

Goblin #2, interrupting Sarah: (furious and in pain) You will never extract anything from me! (coughs blood) You humans will never survive long enough! (Smiling, bloodstained)

Light seizes the goblin by the throat, sensing its pulsating heartbeat.

Light: (growing impatient) You will divulge the information I seek. Dead or alive.

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The situation with his classmates unfolded as described, their shock and confusion palpable. As Light sadistically maneuvered the situation, wringing information from the goblin, the system notification chimed again in his mind.

“System Advisory: Your actions are influencing your Alignment Score. Please take note of potential consequences.”

Eli: (trying to persuade Light) Stop! We can endure long enough to hear the announcement. Light, we do not need to resort to this.

Katelyn: (joining in) Haven't you done enough?! Just because you were bullied and endured a difficult life does not warrant such actions! Cry me a river; many others have faced adversity. You don't need this facade! Did you feel any remorse after killing Chuck or turning Sarah's best friend's family into abominations?

Katelyn: (continuing) I cannot discern if you are still human. To me, you are no different than those fucking monsters!

Sarah, Eli, and Lily stand stunned, the silence more overwhelming than the wind rustling the trees. However, Light's presence becomes eerie, as if darkness has taken hold. The faint silence transitions into a diabolical laughter emanating from Light, shaking even the captive monster.

Light: (grinning ear to ear) So, this is the gratitude I receive for saving all of you? (His grip tightens around the goblin's neck, causing it to writhe) And here I thought I felt guilty about killing that despicable creature. Do you want to know how I felt when I killed Chuck? Hmm? (The grip tightens further, leaving the goblin gasping for air) I experienced nothing but pleasure, reveling in the judgment I imposed, a surge of laughter and excitement coursing through my veins as I witnessed the light fade from his eyes!

Light: (continuing) While suppressing my intrusive thoughts that have plagued me, leading to agonizing headaches and hallucinations, I now comprehend them. I should no longer conceal my emotions! (His grip snaps the goblin's neck, leaving its lifeless body limp in his hand) Oh, look what you made me do... Nevertheless, I will acquire the desired information through alternative means. (His smile grows almost demonic)

The rest of the group, fear evident in their eyes, witness Katelyn hesitate before speaking.

Katelyn: (gulp, barely audible) What are you...

Before she can finish her question, Light interrupts her.

Light: (throwing the goblin's body to the ground) Oh, I am not finished speaking. Wait your turn. You're right; perhaps I have transformed into a monster. (His voice shifts, sounding almost demonic) But you have made me into one. And now... (Clenching his fist with anger and madness) I will seize control over humanity. I shall mold it in my own image. All of you hold me back with your feebleness, employing me as a mere bodyguard due to your own weaknesses.

The wind seems to align with Light's newfound destiny, his eyes growing more menacing and cold.

Light: (turning away from the students) This is where our paths diverge. I offer you a warning: obstruct me, and I assure you I will unleash something far worse than the devil himself.

As the encounter concluded, Light's cold and ruthless demeanor became more prominent. The holographic image presented another notification, underlining his transformation.

“Alignment Shift: Light, your actions have triggered a significant alignment shift. You are now recognized as 'Chaotic Evil.' This may affect your interactions with other entities.”

Running footsteps approach from behind, and a feminine hand grabs Light's chest.

Lily: (scared) No! Don't leave me... I don't care if... you become a monster. You saved me... You could have fled or not helped me as you did... I apologize for not understanding your pain... If you wish, you can use me however you see fit... even if it means my own body... I want to repay you for saving me...

Light: (shocked and taken aback by her words, yet maintaining a cold composure) Even if it means causing you harm?

Lily: Yes, if it relieves your pain.

Light: (still in shock) Even if it entails killing you or using you as bait?

Lily: (holding him tighter) Whatever it takes... I will scorch the world in repayment...

Eli and Sarah stand astonished by Lily's words, while Katelyn's anger transforms into jealousy, shattering her heart.

Katelyn: (spits in jealousy) When we find you again, Light, we will stop you! We will put an end to you, you sadistic bastard!

As Lily leaves Light in disbelief, he employs his skill to detect any falsehoods within her words. To his surprise, everything she said resonates with sincerity, leaving him more dumbfounded than ever. While Eli, Sarah, and Katelyn are left to their own fate, they embark on their individual paths to shape their destinies.