Explanation:

To solve the code, let's decipher 'VIRTUE' into 'DBZBNX':

- V ? D: Move 22 steps forward, then one backward.

- I ? B: Move 9 steps forward, then 7 backward.

- R ? Z: Move 18 forward, then 9 backward.

- T ? B: Move 20 forward, then 19 backward.

- U ? N: Move 21 forward, then 7 backward.

- E ? X: Move 5 forward, then 19 backward.

Now, apply the same method to 'OMINOUS':

- O ? H: Move 15 forward, 8 backward.

- M ? B: Move 13 forward, 12 backward.

- I ? V: Move 9 forward, 8 backward.

- N ? H: Move 14 forward, 7 backward.

- O ? N: Move 15 forward, 7 backward.

- U ? A: Move 21 forward, 20 backward.

- S ? J: Move 19 forward, 9 backward.

Checking the options:

- Option 1: HBUVHNA

- Option 2: HUBVHNA

- Option 3: IBUHABM

- Option 4: IUBHMBA

Thus, Option 2: HUBVHNA is the correct answer. .