[{"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-235":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},571494,820,"Chapter 235 - 237: Please Refrain from Malicious Experience Farming","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-235",235,"\u003Cp>Hearing Liya's question, Gwen froze on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fiance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if Gwen suddenly realized something, and a strange, inexplicable thought appeared in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her betrothed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who was it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless fragments of memory flashed through Gwen's mind. She clearly remembered that she had an engagement with the Clavenna family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this engagement had been decided ever since she was a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fiance was the head of the Clavenna family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that was the case, then her fiance would mean… it would be…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liya?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side of the crystal, Liya heard Gwen's confused murmur and was momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could say anything else, Gwen closed her eyes, her words stumbling as she spoke, \"H-how could that be! That's absolutely impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liya's voice slowly came through the crystal, \"Gwen, what are you talking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen shook her head hard, shaking away the heat on her cheeks and tossing all those stray thoughts aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's nothing… Liya, what do you need?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other end of the crystal fell silent for a moment. Then the questioning voice sounded again, \"Right now, I need to know a few things from you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liya's tone was unusually serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Gwen couldn't help but become serious as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She straightened her posture and brought the crystal closer to her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liya's voice sounded through the crystal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forgive my blunt question, Gwen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you become the family head?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen felt a bit puzzled again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this was something she had already told Liya before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And besides, her father had passed away only about a month ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was something all nobles knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she felt confused, since it was Liya asking, she still answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know. My older brother killed my father, so I became the first in line to inherit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kefra was not a knight and could not inherit the position of family head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, it wouldn't have fallen to the youngest, Gwen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice on the other side of the crystal continued to pour into Gwen's ears, \"Then I have another question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you return to the North back then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen had expected Liya to ask this. She opened her mouth, about to explain, \"It was…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that moment, she suddenly stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The reason was… what was it again?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still remembered that she had returned to the distant Delin family in the North for someone extremely important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Who was that person?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Was it my sister?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No…'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Gwen thought about it, the more her head began to ache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She held her head, and before she could say anything else, she heard Liya continue, \"Do you remember who celebrated your last birthday with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My… birthday?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen turned her head to look at the red longsword beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It lay quietly on the floor, shimmering with a soft red glow in the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away in the bedroom stood a set of solid bone armor, its surface gleaming as light flowed freely even in the dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Gwen had forgotten their origins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not right…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They clearly had origins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the crystal, Liya's voice interrupted her thoughts, \"Do you know why you became the princess's teacher?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen was abruptly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liya's question completely magnified Gwen's confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared blankly into the darkness ahead, at a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still remembered that she had been able to become the princess's swordsmanship teacher because she resigned from her position as captain of the Royal Knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, Emperor Aubrey invited her to become the princess's swordsmanship instructor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But… why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would the emperor specifically invite her to teach the princess?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There should have been many people capable of teaching swordsmanship to the princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, those swordmasters, compared to her, they were clearly better choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen was a knight, and a very young one at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was not even nine years older than the princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen felt utterly puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One last question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is the princess doing right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This question, Gwen was able to answer, \"The princess has swordsmanship lessons once every two days. During that time, she also studies magic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And recently, she's preparing for the Royal Magic Academy's assessment…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Gwen sharply lifted her head, her eyes flashing with bright light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was the princess preparing for the Royal Magic Academy's assessment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because… she has another teacher?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I know that teacher of hers…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liya's fluctuating voice briefly calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From within came her gentle voice, carrying a hint of a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right, Gwen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go help me find him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Help me find that answer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of her, only the blue crystal remained, still flashing with light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A white horse burst forward, galloping through the royal capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It splashed through scattered puddles and leapt across crisp stone-paved paths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The howling wind whistled nonstop by the horse's ears, like an encouraging anthem, driving it to run even harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the white horse arrived outside the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards at the gate quickly stepped forward, crossing their spears to block the horse's advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen yanked the reins, and the horse reared up, neighing loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting astride the horse, Gwen's expression was cold as she looked at the two guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have something to ask Her Highness the Princess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the guards recognized Gwen, they hurriedly stepped aside and allowed her to ride in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen flicked the reins, lightly squeezed the horse's hindquarters with her legs, and urged it forward at high speed, charging into the palace gardens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering, she quickly reined in the horse, leapt down, and rushed into the garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she entered, she abruptly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar figure happened to enter her line of sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperor Aubrey was sitting leisurely on a bench in the garden, looking at the flustered Gwen who had barged in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes met. Gwen froze for a moment, then hurriedly dropped to one knee before Aubrey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty! I trespassed into the palace, please forgive me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aubrey smiled warmly at Gwen and stroked his beard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It doesn't matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me guess. You came to find Aurelian to ask about something, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen lifted her head and looked at Emperor Aubrey, nodding firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aubrey pressed his hands against his thighs and stood up, beginning to pace through the garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he reached Gwen, Aubrey slightly raised his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A current of wind followed the motion of his hand, lifting Gwen's body up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under that force, Gwen's body rose uncontrollably to her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Magic?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No…'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was pure \"force.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the wind pushed out purely by the emperor's palm strength, gently lifting her up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aubrey nodded at Gwen as she stood, then turned his back to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn't a morning court session in the palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're the princess's teacher. There's no need to kneel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen stared blankly at Aubrey, then heard the emperor's voice sound softly, \"Haven't you already guessed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then go find him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aubrey returned to the bench, turned back, and gave Gwen a meaningful look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As a knight, never doubt yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Gwen lifted her head again, a hint of realization flashing in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned around once more and mounted her horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Gwen ride the white horse and hurriedly leave the palace, the emperor sat back down on the bench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Aurelian emerged from the garden, attendants following behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her hands, she held a wreath of flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian was very happy. She reached out and placed the wreath on Aubrey's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aubrey looked at her with doting eyes and laughed cheerfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Aurelian asked with some confusion, \"Father, did someone come by just now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had noticed the flattened marks on the lawn where someone had stepped and quickly deduced it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aubrey nodded and said, \"Yes. Your teacher came by earlier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian grew curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was it Teacher Gwen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But today isn't her lesson day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aubrey smiled, \"Then tell me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who should be teaching you today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the next second, Aurelian froze, frowning as she tried and failed to think it through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think I forgot someone very important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Aubrey instead smiled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When you realize this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It means that person has already become irreplaceable in your heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian looked at Aubrey somewhat blankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, do you remember who that person is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aubrey reached out and patted Aurelian's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one has ever been able to make me forget anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the mirror, the surrounding world was deathly silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust, carried by howling gales, rolled across the vast, empty land, spiraling upward toward the gloomy black sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Broken weapons of all kinds were embedded in the ground, each one steeped in desolation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Viktor's expression remained just as calm. He was composed and unhurried, completely at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn't even a speck of dust on his coat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All around him lay fallen corpses, bodies pierced by various weapons, piled together in disorder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mirror Demon stared at Viktor, trembling nonstop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Monster…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must be a monster!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew how much time had passed, or how many enemies Viktor had already slain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Endless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mirror Demon had copied every person it had encountered over hundreds of years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet when they faced Viktor, there was only death waiting for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could last even ten seconds in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a living monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Viktor slightly lowered his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at his level forty-five experience bar, which was about to fill up and break through to the next level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he slowly raised his head, looked at the enormous mirror before him, and smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Continue?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can keep fighting you all day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1627,"2026-05-30T15:48:18.711Z","2026-06-01T04:31:37.164Z",1,"novelbin.me","0ac9e824871c8579f6a4e70dcc9273df84c665ad28d8540952e5f3aa133cbfb1","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-236","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-234",393,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fam-i-the-villain-or-not-cover.jpg"]