[{"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-283":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},571683,820,"Chapter 283 - 286: A Bit Hard to Handle","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-283",283,"\u003Cp>When Henny's figure came into view, the shock in the crowd spread almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Associate Professor Henny actually, openly, right in front of so many people, directly hugged Professor Viktor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the previous guesses about Erica, this one was an undeniable fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erica and Aurelian also fixed their gazes tightly on Henny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian was completely stunned, as if her mind had short-circuited into a blank state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erica could not hide the shock in her heart. Her eyes widened in complete disbelief, \"He… Henny?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Henny came back to her senses, she finally loosened her arms from around Viktor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one hand still tightly held onto Viktor's arm, clearly unwilling to let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the stunned Erica, Henny's delicate and charming eyes slowly blinked. Her gaze gradually grew warmer, soft and inviting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A seductive aura seemed to overflow from the corners of her eyes like tears. Her tone carried a hint of teasing, as if an invisible dry hand was lifting Erica's chin, drifting toward her, \"So it's Student Erica. Sorry, I didn't see you just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how others saw it, when Erica looked straight at Henny, a feeling rose in her heart…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangeness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the person in front of her looked exactly the same as Henny, and her magical aura was the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she just felt as if she had become a different person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze moved slightly downward along Henny's curving body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind immediately felt a strong wave of dizziness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Wait, this... this is Henny!?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had changed from her usual loose black robe. The faint feminine curves hidden inside were now fully displayed before everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing such a Henny, Erica was almost speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'That… that enormous…'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lowered her head slightly, looked at herself, then looked back at Henny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was hesitating about what to say, Henny spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time her tone was calmer, though her arm still held Viktor's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now isn't the time to chat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't cause trouble at the academy gate, Erica.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, using the arm hooked around Viktor as a pivot, she lightly turned and once again leaned into Viktor's embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her eyelids slightly lowered and a teasing smile directed at Erica, each word clearly entered her ears, \"I need to go with the professor~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A seemingly ordinary spell appeared beneath Viktor and Henny's feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mysterious blue magic quickly formed a formation. Fine patterns instantly spread across the ground, and blue glowing stars flickered in the surrounding air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next second, the entire formation suddenly vanished without a trace. Only faint starlight slowly faded away, while Henny and Viktor turned into two streaks of magical light, rising into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the surrounding crowd saw the teleportation array disappear, their hearts almost shattered from shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This is… third-tier magic…'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Associate Professor Henny is actually… actually a third-tier mage!?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This… this is already enough to take on the role of a full professor, right?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erica looked at the vanished Henny and Viktor. She stood there like a petrified statue, staring blankly at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Henny… when did she…'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Third-tier?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'How is that possible… this is simply…'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'How long has Henny even been a mage? How did she become a third-tier mage?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erica felt like questioning her whole life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had so many questions she wanted to ask Henny. But just as Henny had said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the academy gate. It was not a place to cause trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she took a deep breath and let it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if trying to calm herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Aurelian?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood like a wooden puppet that had lost its soul, staring blankly at where Henny and Viktor had left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian had indeed come to find Viktor for something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet before she could say anything, her teacher had been taken away by another woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was silent for a moment, then like Erica, took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She no longer paid attention to Erica, turned around, and walked toward the inside of the academy without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every step seemed filled with determination, her back carrying a heavy feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one can take my teacher away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian silently made her vow and left the busy scene with firm steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Viktor disappeared, the passersby and students also left reluctantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They did not get the exciting scene they had expected...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two top freshmen, Aurelian and Erica showing their strengths\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prove who was the most talented student in the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they had seen something even more valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeing Henny, someone had already remembered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henny was once Viktor's assistant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next second, blue light slowly gathered from the sky and fell to the ground. Patterns merged together, reconstructing Viktor and Henny's bodies in front of the Mage Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Identity verification successful! Professor Viktor, welcome back to the Mage Tower]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mechanical voice sounded. Blue light swept past, and the familiar office appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The office still had heavy books placed in messy piles, yet there was still a sense of order within the mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor walked straight to the desk and sat in the chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned slightly forward, his hands folded in front of him, frowning with a serious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black lines filled his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remained silent. Even Vega on his shoulder was shocked by what had just happened and did not know what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vega opened its beak and asked, \"What just happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor calmly thought for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why did Henny suddenly become… so bold?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'There must be a problem here.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Henny touched him just now, her level appeared above her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lv30]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Levels do not lie. This meant Henny had already become a third-tier mage.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'How did she reach third-tier so quickly?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor felt puzzled. After thinking for a while, he used the crystal ball on the desk to call Henny in, \"Henny, come to my office.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving permission to enter, a blue portal descended, and Henny appeared in the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was still wearing that formal teacher outfit. The black robe that used to cover her unique charm was long gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Professor, you called me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor looked at Henny and noticed that her aura was much calmer than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once intense charm now seemed under her control, restrained by Henny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she had indeed changed. The aura she gave off made her seem more confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanting to confirm again, Viktor stretched out his hand and motioned for Henny to come closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henny walked to Viktor's side with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor reached out, his palm gently touching Henny's arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not resist and kept that faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only at the moment her arm was touched did a light blush appear on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor also lifted his head and looked above her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lv30]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was indeed a third-tier mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor withdrew his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henny tilted her head slightly, puzzled, \"Professor, you…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just confirming something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor's expression remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without even raising his head, he continued, \"Next time, don't do that again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Viktor referred to was naturally what she had done at the academy gate, acting overly intimate in public without caring about appearances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henny lowered her head slightly, tilting it a bit. Her brows lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pink light seemed to flow in her eyes, spilling out temptation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Professor, you… don't like it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her soft voice was like a gentle enchantment, making the air around them feel warmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Viktor remained unmoved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Henny seriously and reminded her, \"At a place like the academy gate, it will cause unnecessary trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would invite gossip and affect reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he himself did not have much of a reputation to begin with, Henny was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henny smiled slightly, her sweet smile like a charming full moon, alluring and lovely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She answered obediently, \"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next time in public, I will pay attention to my behavior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he heard Henny speak with a teasing tone, her beautiful eyes narrowing with a hint of bold playfulness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, if it's in private...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's fine, right~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor looked at her expressionlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he stood up and walked in front of Henny. He reached out and gently held her chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henny let out a soft breath, \"Mmh~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes met, stopping at that suspended moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold light flowed in Viktor's eyes, like ancient ice that had lasted for thousands of years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henny felt that cold aura and not only was she not afraid, there was even some anticipation in her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Viktor did not do anything further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply reached out and placed his steady palm on Henny's head, gently rubbing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henny froze for a moment. She felt a warm current flow through her body, filling her heart with overflowing happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor's voice sounded faintly, \"Because you are Henny, I allow you to do this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he let go of his hand, put both hands in his pockets, and walked behind Henny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henny watched Viktor walk away, stunned for a moment, then quickly turned to look at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor's figure gradually became unreal, as if about to disappear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief flicker, his cold voice sounded, \"In a few days, come with me to the Capital of Mages.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that you've reached third-tier, there are some things you are qualified to learn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without turning his head, his body completely vanished, like a phantom scattered by a light breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henny stared fixedly at where Viktor had left, her eyes still carrying a hint of obsession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body felt slightly heated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Professor…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Mr. Crocodile was right.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the warmth lingering on her body, Henny could not help but wrap her arms around herself. Her body trembled slightly from excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her, a fox-like pink furry illusory tail gradually rose, swaying continuously in the office, as if excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A seductive aura overflowed, like a flooding wave filling the entire office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it swayed, a second tail grew behind her, intertwining with the first, dancing in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henny cupped her cheeks with both hands. A faint blush colored her face, and pink heart shapes flickered in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I will dedicate everything I have to you~'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[🎉 Shoutout to Salo for joining p@treon. Gotta do it harder now. Thank you very much.🤗]\u003C\u002Fp>",1717,"2026-05-30T15:48:18.711Z","2026-06-01T04:31:37.164Z",1,"novelbin.me","ab03161ca3f58614c0574b6cc83fa73d90b2c83b0d72b393040e048dd6a629f3","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-199","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-198",393,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fam-i-the-villain-or-not-cover.jpg"]