[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-am-i-the-villain-or-not":3,"chapter-am-i-the-villain-or-not-am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-136":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Am I the Villain or Not?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},571788,820,"Chapter 136: Actually, I’m a Summoner","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-136",136,"\u003Cp>A powerful aura slowly rose from the man standing in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The many shadow guards lifted the cold-glinting daggers in their hands, crossing them before their chests, staring coldly at the man on top of the iron cage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this man before them, they felt an extremely strong power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon's expression also became somewhat tense. He narrowed his eyes, and his soft voice spread throughout the people behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Protect Miss Liya.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Liya did not feel afraid. She only crossed her arms, supporting her chest, and stared coldly at the man in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man looked somewhat unkempt, with stubble on his chin, and the clothes on his body appeared extremely worn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the luxurious greatsword strapped behind him, he looked completely mismatched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a somewhat famous adventurer from the south.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A warrior known as 'Wild Oni', Cindy Kaya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three years ago, he was already a peak third-rank warrior, with quite impressive combat power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, to put it nicely, he was an adventurer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, the adventurer profession was just another kind of mercenary who did things for money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you pay, they'll do anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a long period of time, Cindy Kaya had disappeared from the adventurer circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he appeared again, he held a luxurious giant sword and chopped down his former employer, switching over to the Lesser family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said that the sword on him was a gift from the Lesser family in order to buy him over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of \"famous\" adventurer, now a lapdog of the Lesser family, naturally, Liya recognized the man before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, she mocked him with a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this is what it was. A Lesser dog came running into my territory to act wild?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindy jumped down from the top of the cage and stood before the opening cut into it, blocking the demi-humans' escape path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course I wouldn't dare, Miss Liya.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just that these goods are very important to us… could you perhaps show mercy and let us take them away?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was extremely sincere. But inside the iron cage behind him, a few catgirls heard his words and became frightened, panicking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"S-save… save…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they could finish speaking, Cindy pulled out the greatsword from his back and slammed it hard onto the iron cage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cage trembled violently, accompanied by Cindy's warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of you shut up! I don't want to ruin the merchandise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under this extremely threatening statement, they squeezed their eyes shut in fear and didn't dare make another sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Cindy's voice rang out, several weapon-holding warriors stepped out from the surrounding darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They slowly closed in on Liya and her group, almost surrounding them completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Liya clicked her tongue twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what if I don't want to let you take them away?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindy let out a sigh, \"That would be too unfortunate, Miss Liya.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Except for you, your shadow guards probably all have to die here today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liya's gaze immediately turned colder, glaring icily at Cindy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Causing trouble in my territory, and you want to kill my people?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you ignoring my Clavenna family, or has Victor being away for a few days made your skin itch again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindy spread his hands, speaking with a carefree attitude, \"Miss Liya, I'm just someone who does the job he's paid for.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And, when did I ever say I was going to kill your people?\" He glanced over the shadow guards beside Liya, and a greedy glint flashed in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well-trained demi-human slaves aren't cheap…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could I bear to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warriors around them continued closing in, forcing Liya's shadow guards to shrink their standing space little by little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Liya let out a small sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had figured it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That merchant named Hannah was pushed out on purpose by these slave-traders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They forced information out of him to lure her straight into this trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe I've stayed too little in my own territory recently, making you all develop some strange illusions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Calencia Empire, which did not have a slavery system, trading slaves was illegal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And smuggling beings into the Empire, bringing demi-humans into the borders, was also illegal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if these two things were combined…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slave-traders only needed one excuse to avoid punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demi-humans could be said to have been found in some forest of the Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or they could be said to have snuck into the Empire from the outside and were conveniently captured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter the justification, as long as they claimed the demi-humans weren't intentionally brought into the Empire, the slave-traders could legally \"capture and dispose\" of them, selling them to anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As always, demi-humans had no human rights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in Clavenna territory, even if these demi-humans disappeared, no one would dare say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because demi-humans had no rights. Even if this kind of \"cargo\" was stolen, the slave-traders could only swallow their suffering silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, now…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you think that leaning on the Lesser family means you can test our Clavenna family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the only thing that could give these slave-traders the courage to seek revenge and resist was help from the Lesser family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These demi-human slaves were undoubtedly meant to be transported to the south.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as she finished speaking, Liya slowly raised one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On her slender hand, she wore a black fingerless glove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six multicolored gemstones sparkled with brilliance under the moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liya smiled at the warriors surrounding her, her tone full of disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems like…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all think you've already won?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, she flipped her palm, and an intensely burning flame surged out from her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blazing light illuminated the entire port unbelievably brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if it intended to burn everything around them to ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless people widened their eyes, staring at Liya in complete shock and disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed they had realized something, yet it was already too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Third-Rank Magic: Explosive Flame]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, accompanied by the magic circle that appeared immediately, surging blazing fire shot toward the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames flew upward, turning into a cloud of fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then huge, scorching fireballs fell continuously toward the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burning light smashed fiercely into the raging sea, sending white steam erupting upward and engulfing the entire port.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fireballs continued falling, forming blazing pillars as they hit the ground one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intense heat seemed capable of baking the ground until it cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless people stared wide-eyed at the glowing red sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A… a third-rank mage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't they say the young lady of the Clavenna family was just an ordinary person? This intel is completely wrong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These warriors were mostly only second-rank. Facing such terrifying third-rank magic left them helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Cindy was stunned, stepping back several meters to escape the spreading flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many other warriors were even closer to the magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the flames touched their bodies, the sparks instantly exploded into raging fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames swallowed them completely, leaving only red-hot armor and bodies burned into charcoal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a series of loud thuds, the burning warriors collapsed one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't even have the slightest chance to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The Clavenna family… actually has two genius mages?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of surprise flashed in Cindy's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor had become a fourth-rank mage at twenty-nine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His younger sister Liya being a third-rank mage seemed somewhat reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This degree… isn't enough, Miss Liya.\" Cindy smirked and swung his luxurious greatsword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fierce gust of blade-wind roared out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under that wind, the burning flames covering the ground were swept away like dust, scattering completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, an intense blood-energy surged from Cindy's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fourth rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was reasonable. Three years ago, Cindy was already a peak third-rank warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With three years of buildup, and the Lesser family pouring countless resources into him, even a dog could successfully advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Liya wasn't surprised. She simply looked at Cindy calmly, even with a hint of mockery in her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the flames dissipated, Cindy saw the remaining flickers of fire, and within them, Liya and the others standing unharmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to speak to show off his strength, but as if realizing something, he suddenly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the flames… someone seemed to be missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindy instantly became alert, a cold shiver running up the back of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively, he raised his greatsword and spun around to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silver dagger clashed against the giant blade, and in the blink of an eye, a second dagger suddenly stabbed from the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp wind tore open his skin, leaving a long bloody gash across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a swing of his greatsword, Cindy unleashed a violent blade-wind, forcing Leon back dozens of meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After doing this, Cindy hefted his sword again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood-energy emitted from his body grew even stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent aura surged through his meridians. Cindy's eyes turned blood-red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His muscles seemed to swell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tattered clothes wrapped around his body tore apart under the pressure, ripping open completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked like a beast ready to pounce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch, I changed my mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now, I'll just kill all of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I'll take the money and run. As for the grudges between your Clavenna family and the Lesser family, let them sort it out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grinned, frost-cold malice mixed with raging bloodlust pouring toward Liya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter how strong Victor is, he's only a newly-advanced fourth-rank mage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you're the same, just a third-rank mage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've killed plenty of third-rank mages. One more won't make a difference.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But under this threat, Liya simply shrugged without the slightest panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's something you'd better know ahead of time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spread her hands, her gaze flashing with amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When did I ever say I was a mage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindy froze slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't understand what Liya meant, but in that instant, he sensed... danger behind him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking it was Liya's annoying shadow guard, he grabbed his greatsword and swung it fiercely behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the next second…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A giant hand made of molten lava pressed down on his greatsword, pinning it in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a blur, Cindy saw a black cloak flash before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the figure stretched out a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindy didn't even see how fast he moved, his neck was firmly clamped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body was lifted upward, his feet leaving the ground as he rose into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The greatsword slipped from his fingers, but instead of falling, it was caught tightly by the molten giant hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindy's strong body struggled wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the physique he had always been proud of felt like a burden at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he struggled, the heavier his body felt, the more suffocating it became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to pry open the man's hand with his own,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it had no effect at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how he slapped or thrashed, that immeasurable strength didn't budge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only see that deep blue glow flashing in the man's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Runes and flowing magic surged across the man's arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Strength Enhancement (Medium)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Strength Enhancement (Large)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Strength Enhancement (Super)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air in his lungs dwindled. Cindy felt himself suffocating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his fading vision, he saw a one-eyed black crow perched on the man's shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its eye also glowed with that strange deep blue color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What were you saying just now? Something about a fourth-rank mage? Sorry, I didn't quite catch that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victor's cold gaze carried an extreme killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spat out his words one by one, \"You.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Want to say it again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1920,"2026-05-30T15:48:18.711Z","2026-06-01T04:31:37.164Z",1,"novelbin.me","76e7e9f61b751e420dc7efa3a3d2be2cdb00af774bdcc2adc491c8ab3ce5dd71","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-137","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-135",393,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fam-i-the-villain-or-not-cover.jpg"]