[{"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-192":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},571673,820,"Chapter 192 - 194: Positive Energy!","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-192",192,"\u003Cp>The Second Prince lay on the bed, listening to Kefra's words, his expression calm and unmoved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Kefra, I don't quite understand what you mean.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you suggesting that I, an imperial prince, would collude with demons?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kefra put one hand on her hip and looked at the Second Prince with a hint of teasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether Your Highness would collude with demons, I can't say for sure. But you really should take a bath.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The stench of demons on you is so strong it makes me feel sick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Prince seemed to be reminded of something. He lowered his head, raised his arm, and brought it to his nose to sniff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being injured, he had been recuperating the whole time. For several days, he really hadn't had much of a chance to bathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though his injuries had already healed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when questioned so sharply by Kefra, the Second Prince's expression remained calm as he casually said, \"You demon hunters, do you have some special way of identifying demons?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm actually rather interested in your organization.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kefra wasn't surprised that the Second Prince could guess her identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, being able to smell the scent of demons was a unique ability of demon hunters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as one became a demon hunter, they would be extremely sensitive to the smell of demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also how they tracked them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kefra didn't respond, only quietly looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under her gaze, the Second Prince continued speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice seemed to grow even flatter, with a trace of proud confidence in his tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know this much, you can't confirm whether I'm truly colluding with demons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kefra's tone carried a bit more disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what if I can't? As long as you're recovering on my turf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll have a way to confirm it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the Second Prince had thought, Kefra could only rely on smell to sense that there really was a strong demonic aura on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she couldn't confirm it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of his identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was an imperial prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Owiser Sol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless there was clear evidence proving that the Second Prince truly had dealings with demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, slandering a prince was a serious crime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would cause extremely severe negative effects on the Empire's reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A prince of a nation colluding with demons, no matter what the truth was, the Empire's diplomacy would suffer pressure from other countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And public trust in the royal family would take a huge blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Kefra had no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could only try to confirm this during the period when the Second Prince was seriously injured and staying in the northern lands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Second Prince was naturally prepared as well, and slowly said, \"First of all, you should know that I led my army to the North to investigate the demon incident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His meaning was very clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The public fully knew that he had led troops to the North.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And since he had already been recuperating for some time, even with severe injuries, he should have mostly recovered by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Delin family no longer had any reason to keep him here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an imperial prince, he was bound to return to the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kefra understood this too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the Second Prince's voice slowly sounded again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I'm not mistaken, you must also be searching for the demon that appeared on the far northern ice plains.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps we can cooperate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the Second Prince's proposal, Kefra frowned, looking somewhat puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me give you a clue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Viktor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Prince's words reached Kefra's ears. She couldn't help narrowing her eyes and asking back, \"What do you mean by that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't tell me you've never wondered why demons appeared in the far north right after Viktor arrived there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kefra crossed her arms and leaned against the doorframe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Prince smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew you'd be interested.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up the water cup beside him, took a sip, and moistened his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the Delin family generally had a strong sense of justice. Even under the pretense of recovery that was actually detention, they still didn't forget to prepare food and water for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obviously, Viktor is strong, so strong it's unreasonable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kefra understood this point very well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew how strong her father was, yet even when Viktor was engaged at close range by a knight, he was still able to defeat his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she didn't know the specific details, her father had been immersed in the fourth tier for decades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What about Viktor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just two months ago, he had still only been a third-tier mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Likewise, demons form contracts with humans, granting what the other party desires through transactions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For example, power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he said this, the Second Prince gradually clenched his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kefra understood what he meant, but still gently shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't accept your view. Demonic bargains have limits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They can't just turn Viktor into a councilor out of thin air.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Prince smiled, set down the cup, and revealed a shocking piece of information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That just means you don't know enough yet, Miss Kefra.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know about the Primordial Demons?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kefra froze, only able to listen as the Second Prince's slightly mocking voice continued, \"So-called demons are all born from human emotions. They determine the content of their deals based on those emotions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When a gambler loses everything yet still owes millions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When a wife is violated before one's eyes, and all one can do is rage helplessly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When a person shows arrogance and contempt toward mediocrity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's precisely why demons can perfectly understand what a person truly needs through those emotions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every word the Second Prince spoke seemed to manifest before Kefra's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gambler who had lost his family and home, standing in the darkness, unable to find a path forward, filled with grief and regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wretched man watching as bandits break into his home, his wife violated, his children killed, yet only able to feel powerless rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing beneath a magnificent tower, looking down on the ordinary people passing by, giving rise to arrogant self-importance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These scenes seemed to turn into countless threads, drilling into Kefra's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more she listened, the more uncomfortable she felt. She could only look at the Second Prince with a cold gaze, trying to steer the conversation away from a topic she didn't want to discuss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does any of this have to do with what you're saying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Prince smiled faintly and got to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the seven most pure demons born from these emotions are what I mentioned, the Primordial Demons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They continuously devour human emotions, feeding their own growth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as emotions continue, they will only grow stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to his explanation, Kefra felt utterly confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the Second Prince continued, \"Have you ever thought about why Viktor became so strong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're saying Viktor has dealings with a Primordial Demon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kefra suddenly asked, but the Second Prince merely shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's your own conclusion, Miss Kefra.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I am indeed guiding you to think that way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kefra narrowed her eyes, danger creeping into her tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You targeting Viktor like this, what benefit does it bring you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No benefit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, the Second Prince put away his smile, his expression returning to calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Clavenna family is currently at the height of its power. Anyone would want to befriend them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone wants to know Viktor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one side could gain Viktor's support, or rather, the support of the Clavenna family, then the throne would be within reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Emperor would not allow Viktor to support either of the two princes, so he made Viktor Aurelian's teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Prince lowered his brow, a crafty glint flashing in his eyes as he continued, \"Although our reasons differ, we share the same goal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You and I both want to find that demon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So why not give it a try?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice seemed to carry a trace of temptation, echoing softly in Kefra's ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or is it because the target is Viktor...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That you can't bring yourself to act?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kefra snorted coldly, casting an indifferent glance at the Second Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't need to provoke me. I hate filthy creatures like demons more than anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two silver-white daggers tore through the air and slammed into the bedside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lying on the bed, the Second Prince felt the sharp wind rush toward him, yet he didn't move at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one corner of Kefra's eye, red flames flared up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That crimson eye looked as if it wanted to swallow the Second Prince whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are just as filthy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Kefra turned to leave, but her distant voice lingered in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In a few days, your injuries will be completely 'healed.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll bring you back to the capital in perfect condition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by crisp footsteps, Kefra gradually walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, her figure disappeared completely, and even the sound of her steps faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Prince's entire body suddenly relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, cold sweat burst out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, his body trembling uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the fear after surviving a close brush with death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That aura just now was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fourth-tier demon hunter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At some point, Kefra had advanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Prince knew that in his current state, he was absolutely no match for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he hadn't expected to fall into the hands of a demon hunter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Kefra's identity had been revealed to him by the greed hidden within his own body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Kefra's interest in Viktor outweighed her suspicions toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, the Second Prince finally recovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath, his wildly pounding heart gradually calming down, his eyes regaining their clarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, I'll just wait and see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1643,"2026-05-30T15:48:18.711Z","2026-06-01T04:31:37.164Z",1,"novelbin.me","19b8dd8cffd0522c104134a778a0b90fbfe64c842fb5326fba05eb9e640257d2","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-193","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-279",393,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fam-i-the-villain-or-not-cover.jpg"]