[{"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-226":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},571485,820,"Chapter 226 - 228: Choose","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-226",226,"\u003Cp>Ever since Viktor's lecture ended, \"dungeons\" became a huge sensation and were quickly pushed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout the entire empire, countless nobles and wealthy elites were paying close attention to this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The children of nobles are extremely precious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Students who can be sent to the Royal Magic Academy are basically the most carefully cultivated future heirs of their families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So for nobles, whether their children are geniuses or not is not important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What matters is that they must be safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And once the academy introduced the concept of \"dungeons,\" it immediately attracted the attention of countless nobles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was because it was advertised as \"the safest form of real combat training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only could it guarantee the students' safety, it could also train their actual combat abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At present, \"dungeons\" were still only in an experimental stage, but even so, there were already countless people who wanted to cooperate with Viktor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, once the \"dungeon\" project was established, it could be used in any field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a mage capable of creating \"dungeons\" would inevitably attract massive attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor could understand the academy's thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using dungeons as publicity would not only greatly promote the academy itself, but also help filter students with better overall aptitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's more, he already had the same intention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Viktor nodded and said to Henny, \"That's fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can inform the academy that I've agreed. I'll make preparations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Henny nodded twice with a couple of \"mm-hmms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after that, she didn't leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just stared at Viktor. After a long while, Henny's expression became a little shy and awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed to show a hint of anticipation, \"Professor, you… haven't given me a hug today yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor let out a sigh, then opened his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Henny became extremely happy and immediately threw herself into Viktor's embrace, hugging him tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After feeling the firmness and warmth of the professor's chest, her face flushed bright red, and steam practically rose from the top of her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henny could no longer hold on. She hurriedly pulled away from Viktor's arms, her voice even stuttering a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Th-thank you very much for the treat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henny shouted loudly, covered her face with both hands, closed her eyes, and ran downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knows whether she would bump into something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor felt a little worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the furniture in the old mansion was quite expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in any case, his own mood was not very stable right now either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vega stood firmly on Viktor's shoulder, a giggling voice sounding in his ear, \"What's wrong? If you really can't hold it in, just find someone to take care of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are so many servants at home, there's bound to be one you like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the crow's teasing voice, Viktor shot it a cold glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Vega wasn't afraid at all, and instead laughed sharply, \"What are you looking at me for? I'm just a crow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Viktor, humans can't, at the very least, they shouldn't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Viktor flustered for the first time in a long while made Vega feel extremely pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It unconsciously lifted its bird head high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor took several deep breaths before finally calming himself down again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His rationality also recovered a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His physical contact with Henny was meant to let her level up and grow stronger through this method. From the very beginning, Viktor had held to this purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as this little succubus's level kept rising, this kind of physical contact with her was becoming more and more dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, he couldn't stop doing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Henny had no talent for learning magic and couldn't increase her experience or level through any natural means.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Viktor could only make her stronger in daily life by satisfying that greed within her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for leveling up all at once by harvesting massive amounts of anger, that kind of thing was hard to come by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those conditions had to be deliberately created.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Should I find another primal demon?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absorbing emotions to level up was currently Henny's only method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In comparison, wrath alone was a bit too single.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now wasn't the time to think about that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor straightened his black trench coat and said calmly, \"Let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are other things to take care of.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White patterns spread across the entire surface of the coat, and the surrounding air began to grow restless under an invisible force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, fierce gusts of wind rushed inward from all directions. A burst of white dust and a storm wrapped around Viktor's body, then suddenly exploded outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the dust cleared, Viktor had completely vanished from where he stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a few lingering traces of wind remained, still blowing wildly through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liya stood beneath the giant tree with a group of servants and several demi-human guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waited for a very, very long time, but still didn't see Viktor arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liya raised her left hand and stared at the exquisite wristwatch on the inside of her wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's ten minutes late. What is he even doing!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that in just these short ten minutes, that bastard mage had gone off to flirt with someone again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being seen head to toe by Viktor without changing out of her sleepwear, Liya was in no particularly good mood toward her bastard of a brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Liya finished complaining, a current of wind instantly began to gather beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A swirl of air rose up, blowing up everyone's skirts and hair, dancing wildly beneath the green canopy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liya's hair was blown loose. She brushed the strands aside and looked up, only to see a white figure gradually take shape within the dust and storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black trench coat fluttered endlessly in the air, the patterns on it faintly glowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the wind slowly calmed, Viktor's figure fully formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servants had never seen a scene like this before. When they realized the person who arrived was Viktor, their attitudes immediately became even more respectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liya looked at the suddenly arrived Viktor and clicked her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch… always showing off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked up to Viktor and said, \"I've already brought everyone for you. Handle it yourself, I need to hurry off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still have several contracts to deal with today, and there's also something going on at our family's mines. They say they dug up something and need me to go take a look personally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor looked at her and replied flatly, \"Be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liya put one hand on her hip and helplessly raised the other, waving her fingerless glove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The six differently colored, crystal-clear gemstones sparkled strangely in the sunlight, like six streams of different colors slowly flowing within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it, got it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, she yawned and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she turned her head away, a faint, barely noticeable blush appeared on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liya hurriedly left the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Liya go, Viktor finally turned his gaze toward the servants and guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards and servants looked at Viktor and bowed respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their heads lowered, they focused intently, listening to what Viktor would say next, \"Now, I want each of you to step forward and touch this tree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked at one another, confusion showing on each of their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since it was an order from the head of the Clavenna family, they still chose to comply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, they stepped forward and gently placed their hands on the thick trunk. A stream of energy flowed from their palms and spread throughout their bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The divine tree began to sway slightly, and a glowing green light overflowed from their palms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The branches trembled along with the trunk, as if they had souls of their own, gradually sprinkling silver stardust down from high above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warm sun shone in the sky, and the silver dust sparkled softly, without being harsh to the eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servants and guards immediately felt a strange power, as if their entire bodies were being massaged, and they couldn't help but let out long, relaxed breaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their bodies felt much lighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing their blissful expressions, Viktor's voice sounded, \"That's enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servants withdrew their hands and listened as Viktor continued, \"After you go back, each of you will receive five hundred Gio, in my name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that there was a reward, smiles instantly appeared on their faces, and they became extremely excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeing Viktor nod in confirmation, they all suppressed their joy and hurriedly left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they were gone, Viktor turned back to face the divine tree again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body became slightly transparent in front of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he opened his eyes again, he was already inside the divine tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place was extremely similar to the previous Yad Divine Tree, but the space seemed larger, and the branches were even denser.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything around him was filled with glowing green light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, green patterns swept across the back of Viktor's coat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An enormous surge of natural energy erupted from his body, like a massive wave crashing forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pure natural energy gathered toward the constantly beating heart at the center of the divine tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light flowed along the heart's veins, swelling it into a bulging ring as its beating grew even stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the relentless beating of the heart, rows of green fruits slowly squeezed out from the flourishing branches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the center of each crystal-clear fruit, a stream of green energy, like a soul, slowly flowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very quickly, the flesh and veins inside the fruits gradually merged together, forming a curled-up infant that began to grow rapidly at a visible speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humans, and demi-humans with animal ears and tails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were wrapped inside transparent fruits, hanging from the branches in long rows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the fruits fully stopped growing, their bodies had already matured enough. They burst out of the fruits and rolled onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they hit the ground, emerald-green leaves covered their mature bodies, blocking their vital areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, Vega felt even more confused, \"You used the divine tree to create a bunch of people!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor merely looked at them calmly, his tone flat, \"They have no consciousness and can be controlled at will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised one hand slightly in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if countless transparent threads of magic power connected to those bodies, manipulating them so they began to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes were completely empty, and their movements extremely stiff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vega could tell at a glance that these people's actions depended entirely on Viktor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Viktor controlled several demi-human cat girls, making them mechanically walk up to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vega flapped its wings, a strong sense of unease suddenly rising in its heart, and it couldn't help but ask, \"Viktor, what do you mean by this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In its stunned gaze, Viktor's voice rang out calmly, with a hint of mockery in his tone, \"Don't you always say you're just a crow? Choose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Out of so many, there's bound to be one you like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1829,"2026-05-30T15:48:18.711Z","2026-06-01T04:31:37.164Z",1,"novelbin.me","af15972ed0598b34d56d630463f922bb6d0b72a5f844f262e8c8548c46402ae6","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-227","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-225",393,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fam-i-the-villain-or-not-cover.jpg"]