[{"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-139":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},571791,820,"Chapter 139: Your Little Sister Knows What You Like","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-139",139,"\u003Cp>A massive flatbed cart slowly rolled forward, transporting a large number of iron cages deep into the dense forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing through layers of mist, following the firelight, they entered the most mysterious part of the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leading shadow guard pushed aside some branches. A streak of moonlight slipped through the gaps in the leaves, falling onto their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demi-human shadow guard said calmly. She pushed aside a layer of leaves, and a towering green building appeared before the eyes of the beast-eared demi-humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enormous green building seemed to merge with the surrounding environment. Dim moonlight covered the rooftop, making it especially quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like stepping into a field of flowers, gently swaying with the soft breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place was the demi-human central shelter of the Clavenna family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Liya rescued these demi-humans, she would never abandon them irresponsibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All demi-humans who were saved would be brought here to undergo training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As well as learning reading, writing, and culture, enhancing their understanding of the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To ensure that every rescued demi-human would have their own independent thinking, so that even if they later left the Clavenna family, they would still be able to survive on their own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A demi-human with white beast ears, wearing an instructor's cap, slowly walked out from the training facility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at the catgirls and doggirls who were curiously observing their surroundings and nodded toward the shadow guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were the instructors responsible for training and enlightening these demi-humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instructors like her were usually those who had retired from shadow guard duties and returned here to become teachers, continuing to provide new demi-human guards for the Clavenna family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the group, there were many types of demi-humans, but the largest proportion was still catfolk and dogfolk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And most of them were female.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To humans, female demi-humans were easier to capture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Female catfolk were smaller than most human women, and female dogfolk had gentle temperaments and didn't like to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were the primary targets of slave traders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instructors called over the newly arrived demi-human companions, taking out one wooden tag after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newcomers were somewhat uneasy, their ears trembling from panic, fear showing in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demi-humans naturally had less rationality than humans. Their thoughts, shaped by living in the wild, were closer to animals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But here, they would overcome their primal impulses and completely transform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The iron cages were opened, and the beast-eared girls who had been imprisoned stepped out one after another, forming a long line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demi-human instructors held wooden tags with numbers engraved on them. For each girl who walked out, an instructor hung a tag around her neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing these steps, the instructors led the new companions into the camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were given ample food and water, and assigned their new living quarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, they would begin a life unlike anything they had known before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through training, they would welcome a new beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon stood outside the shelter, watching group after group of rescued demi-humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, she had already removed her hood, exposing her pointed, slender ears beneath the moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Liya's most trusted subordinate, she was responsible for this entire demi-human training camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time a slave-transporting ship was intercepted, she personally brought the newcomers here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though among all these demi-humans she alone was an elf, Leon's personality and strength had earned her immense respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Leon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadow guard removed her black mask and cloak, revealing a fluffy white tail and drooping ears as she lightly walked toward Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry to disturb you at this hour, but… I think you should come take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon snapped out of her thoughts. Seeing the nervous expression on the girl's face, she felt a bit puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of instructors gathered before a cage draped with a black cloth, seeming very curious about whatever was inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This cage was enormous, far larger than any of the previous ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black cloth was lifted by the group, revealing the true appearance of the cage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cage was unbelievably luxurious. It even had golden patterns carved into the bars. Inside, various flowers and plants had been placed as decoration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the word \"luxurious\" didn't exactly match the word \"cage\". Inside the cage, there was even a bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This confused them somewhat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the bed lay a person whose appearance they couldn't see clearly, sleeping soundly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the outside had been noisy for quite a while, the \"demi-human\" inside the cage still remained fast asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Leon approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demi-human instructors all respectfully stepped back, making space for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her emerald eyes carefully observed the person inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the pair of pointed, elongated ears that looked similar to her own, Leon froze slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This… might need to be reported to Miss Liya…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A demi-human beside her offered the suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because... the figure inside the cage was neither human nor demi-human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But an elf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too late at night, and the sky was too dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Viktor didn't return to the capital. Instead, he chose to stay with Liya at the Clavenna family's old estate for a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Viktor was in his bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat on a chair by the window, resting his head on one hand, looking somewhat troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of him was a neatly groomed, clean catgirl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint fragrance seemed to drift from her body. Her two cat ears drooped slightly, and her upright tail was tucked behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor, \"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This catgirl still seemed a little unused to everything. She didn't dare raise her head to look at Viktor, her eyes filled with timidity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from time to time, she sneaked glances at him, her fear mixed with a strange hint of expectation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor had a good memory; he recognized her instantly as the catgirl he had patted on the head earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, a mocking voice sounded in his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, well, your sister treats you nicely. She knows you like the young ones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[T\u002FN: What.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vega perched on the armrest of the chair, snickering, its tone dripping with mischief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor coldly replied, \"Are you joking with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the eyes of people in this world, demi-humans were simply unrefined animals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how human-like the catgirl looked, it didn't change the stereotype humans held about them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having thoughts about such a creature would be like suddenly developing interest in your own house pet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people might like this type, but in noble society, if anyone was found doing such a thing, it would ruin their reputation instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liya understood this perfectly, so the reason she sent this child to him was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She wants to see whether demi-humans can learn magic? Your sister really does treat you like a convenient tool.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or maybe she thinks her elder brother is capable of anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor answered calmly, his tone confident. But Vega gave him a look of disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It only snorted, \"What made your skin this thick?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor didn't respond. He simply fixed his gaze on the catgirl in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hair was long and cleaned thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her white hair draped all the way down to the floor, with tufts of white fur inside her beast ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever her eyes met Viktor's, she subconsciously looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's your name?\" Viktor's voice sounded lightly, but the catgirl seemed like she didn't understand it at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind kept working, trying to comprehend his language.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she had never received any education, so she didn't understand what a \"name\" was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only an unclear sound slowly emerged from her throat, \"Wuh… wuh…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can barely understand human speech, huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor beckoned her to come closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The catgirl understood his gesture and obediently walked toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't wearing shoes. White socks covered her small feet, making her steps silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a real cat, she walked across the wooden floor without making a single sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body was extremely small. Even standing beside Viktor, she could only meet the eye level of the seated man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor reached out his hand, as if expecting something. The cat-eared girl obediently crouched down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tilting her head up, she leaned against Viktor's leg like a cat, quietly waiting for her master's touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor, satisfied, placed his hand atop her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly stroking back and forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also rubbed her soft ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fluffy sensation traveled through his fingertips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made Viktor let out a silent sigh in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Most people in this world actually looked down on demi-humans, what a pity.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'They didn't understand the charm of beast ears at all.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cute catgirl also enjoyed the petting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Viktor touched her, a health bar and level appeared above her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lv5]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very normal level, but it also told Viktor that demi-humans indeed had higher physical stats than humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a formal class, ordinary people could only reach level ten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once reaching level ten, they had to choose a class to continue leveling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Classes were divided into four main categories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Agility–type Rogue, strength–type Warrior, Tank–type Knight, and magic–type Mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other classes were basically branches of these four.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the Ranger common among elves, or the agility-based Assassin, were branches of the Rogue class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or the Arcanist, which was a subtype of Mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this were a player, once they hit level ten, they could just select a class and continue leveling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But NPCs couldn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, this catgirl in front of him. To become a Mage, she needed sufficient intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for demi-humans who acted purely on instinct and barely had wisdom, becoming a Mage was... Difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there was another path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vega.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor's quiet voice rose. The crow rolled its eye and flew to stand on the catgirl's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the end, you still rely on me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it spoke, a pitch-black feather fell from its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feather drifted to the floor, spreading out like ink, forming a pitch-black magic array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No extra runes or symbols, just pure black, radiating an ominous glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the far edges of the large array, two circles appeared, connected by a long line of ink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The catgirl and Vega each stood in one of the circles. At the same time, a strange glint flashed through Vega's eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the catgirl's body trembled. Her upright tail instantly drooped, and she collapsed dazedly to her knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vast ocean of knowledge flooded into her mind in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overwhelming pressure made the catgirl's eyes roll slightly white, her brain feeling like it would burst, the pain unbearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black array slowly lit up, and shadowy ink tendrils danced through the room like tentacles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint candlelight shone upon them, and the moonlight poured in, making everything appear eerie and unfathomable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vega's single eye shone with blue light, as though a thin thread connected it to the catgirl's forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the candlelight stopped flickering. The magic circle fell silent again and slowly faded away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The catgirl still knelt on the floor, not lifting her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in her eyes flickered a faint black faith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor looked at the white-furred catgirl and slowly said, \"I like the vanilla scent on your body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From today on, your name will be…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vanilla.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not raise her head. She simply continued to prostrate herself on the ground, her forehead touching the floor, her posture deeply respectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft yet steady voice rose beneath Viktor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I obey your command.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1914,"2026-05-30T15:48:18.711Z","2026-06-01T04:31:37.164Z",1,"novelbin.me","4d93d323b1e60c2eef0776cdf4c26da86c8eeba0f235992dc2026ca9fa0d9217","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-140","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-138",393,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fam-i-the-villain-or-not-cover.jpg"]