[{"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-322":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},571724,820,"Chapter 322 - 325: Damn It, Is This Place Haunted?","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-322",322,"\u003Cp>Hearing Count Laurien's words, Gwen showed no expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from the way she kept nodding, it was easy to see that she was very satisfied with Count Laurien's arrangements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian, meanwhile, stood to the side and blinked in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Wait, what just happened?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Teacher Viktor is going to sleep in the same room as Teacher Gwen!?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'And what did that larger bathtub mean!?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian really wanted to ask exactly what was going on, but no one gave her the chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Viktor had already nodded and politely responded to Count Laurien, \"Then I'll thank the count for the arrangement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the stunned Aurelian could say anything, a servant had already arrived in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honored guest, please allow me to guide you to your room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian blinked again. In the end, she could only nod, her mind somewhat confused as the servant led her into the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vanilla followed steadily behind Aurelian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Count Laurien raised his head again and looked toward Viktor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be precise, he looked toward the neatly arranged demi-human guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing so many demi-humans made him feel a bit troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knights were easy to handle. Their horses could be placed in the stables, and the knights themselves could rest in a shared dormitory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But these demi-humans… where should they be arranged?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prepare rooms for them as well?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preparing rooms for demi-humans would mean he had gone mad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could do anything, those masked demi-humans quickly scattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, they turned into several dark shadows and dispersed in all directions, disappearing without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cat-eared guards leaped onto trees to perch, while the dog-eared guards slipped into the forests and fields, hiding their forms and presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These demi-humans possessed animal-like instincts and body structures, which meant they never cared about the environment they rested in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing them leave so quickly made the nobles gasp in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Count Laurien's eyes narrowed slightly, somewhat astonished by their speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they disappeared, they had not made a single sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one did not observe carefully, no one would even notice that under the night sky, a cat-eared demi-human might be hiding somewhere nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If such agility and silence were used in assassination missions, these demi-humans would definitely perform better than humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Count Laurien was even more curious about why they had suddenly scattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was wondering about it, he heard Viktor calmly say, \"I told them to find places to rest on their own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow morning, they will gather here again. There is no need for the count to worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Count Laurien felt surprised once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The discipline and self-management of these demi-humans were even stricter than that of ordinary soldiers in the kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could demi-humans really achieve this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although impressed, Count Laurien still felt a bit regretful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Ah, what a pity.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No matter how excellent they are, they are still demi-humans.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beasts were, after all, beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could not compare with humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not having to prepare rooms for those demi-humans made Laurien feel relieved as he let out a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped thinking about the demi-humans and instead smiled at the group, extending a hand toward the massive castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian was led through the enormous castle by a servant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grand castle was extremely magnificent. Although it was not as luxurious as the royal palace, it was still extravagantly decorated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A red carpet woven with gold threads covered the entire corridor, while bright white lights shone down around them, clear and brilliant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vases stood one by one along the corridor, filled with all kinds of colorful flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This environment made Aurelian feel quite comfortable. It clearly showed that Count Laurien had put great effort into receiving them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was most likely because he wanted to make a good impression in front of her grandfather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian understood very well how these nobles thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When passing by a certain room, Aurelian suddenly paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if she had sensed something, and she couldn't help walking toward the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft light leaked from the crack in the door, but a sign hung on the door itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Driven by strong curiosity, Aurelian stepped forward and turned the sign over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what appeared before her eyes was a string of alarming red words, like a warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Do Not Enter. Leave Immediately!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the door sign, Aurelian felt a sudden chill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she asked curiously, \"This room… is there something inside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Aurelian's reaction, the maid calmly replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the madam's residence. She has always rested here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The madam? Count Laurien's wife?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why would Count Laurien's wife stay inside a room marked as forbidden?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant seemed to notice Aurelian's confusion and explained again, \"The madam prefers quiet, so she put up this sign to avoid being disturbed while resting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explanation sounded reasonable. Although Aurelian still felt something was strange, she returned to her senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this was someone else's home. It was better not to be too curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she turned the sign back over and placed it on the door again, suddenly the servant beside her let out a voice of great surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, why did you come out…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the voice, Aurelian turned to look in the direction of the servant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At some unknown moment, a girl about the same age as her had appeared at the corner of the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl had long silver hair identical to Aurelian's, but her white hair looked unnaturally pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her equally pale face made her look somewhat weak, yet under the light her red pupils appeared even more enchanting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her delicate facial features carried a trace of sorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though it was late at night, she was wearing an elegant black dress, with a red shawl slowly draping down her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also wore a pair of black leather boots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian could not help glancing downward, and immediately felt a slight sense of defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the black dress tightly outlined her figure, accentuating its full curves just right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Aurelian looked back at her delicate face again, she noticed something in her expression…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two looked directly at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, the girl suddenly ran quickly down the path Aurelian had come from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian quickly turned to look, but in the blink of an eye, the girl's figure had already disappeared into the long corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left Aurelian even more confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did a living person suddenly disappear right in front of her eyes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the previously calm servant now seemed somewhat anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hurriedly explained to Aurelian, \"Honored guest, please do not mind what just happened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was the young lady, the count's daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, she closed her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From her expression, it was clear she did not want to tell Aurelian anything more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian naturally noticed her unusual reaction, but she simply waved her hand to show she did not mind, then continued forward with the servant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this was someone else's home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she was curious, Aurelian could not openly show it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant led Aurelian and Vanilla into a large, spacious, and brightly lit room, then respectfully bowed to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the two of you need anything, please inform me at any time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, the maid left without any hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Aurelian finally have the chance to look around the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire room was extremely luxurious and spacious, brightly illuminated so that it almost felt like a paradise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The extravagant furniture constantly revealed a noble and refined atmosphere. Even the vase beside the bed was painted with exquisite oil paintings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was easy to imagine that Count Laurien was extremely wealthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which was normal, considering he owned such a vast territory and so many farmlands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with the blessing of the Goddess of Fertility, every year allowed Count Laurien to earn huge profits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian sat on the soft, elastic bed and leaned back, bouncing slightly in the softness, her mind filled with thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who exactly was that girl just now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And why did Count Laurien prepare a larger bathtub for Teacher Viktor? Does that mean Teacher Viktor and Teacher Gwen are going to bathe together!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, she suddenly sat upright, the two thoughts clashing continuously in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what exactly was going on with that girl just now? And why was that room forbidden to approach?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Ah! This is unbelievable... Teacher Viktor and Teacher Gwen are going to spend the night together! I can't stand it!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian's thoughts tangled like a knotted rope, making her roll around on the bed involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Vanilla stood in the corner of the spacious room, a deep green light appearing in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Vanilla's vision, the environment gradually became swallowed by thick darkness. Sticky blackness tightly wrapped around everything, and even Aurelian's face gradually blurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the flowing magic around her gently outlined the surrounding objects. Everything became hazy, leaving only vague outlines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from Aurelian, she could no longer see the presence of any other living being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When her vision returned to clarity, Vanilla bowed respectfully to Aurelian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It can be confirmed that this place is safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian nodded gently, but worry still lingered on her face, and her brows remained slightly tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Vanilla immediately moved closer to her, lowering her voice as she quietly said, \"Your Highness, I just confirmed something. I believe I must inform you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian slowly raised her head, her eyes filled with confusion as she looked at Vanilla.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vanilla took a deep breath and said solemnly, \"The one we saw just now, the count's daughter…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is not human.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>═❀═❀═❀═❀═❀═❀═\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002FXenosX\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🥳Joining P@treon keeps me motivated and eager to work diligently, so please consider joining.🥰\u003C\u002Fp>",1637,"2026-05-30T15:48:18.711Z","2026-06-01T04:31:37.164Z",1,"novelbin.me","db28c67790c9b75040020506d5acf8e097f400f0c5b5702433a0a7385fd8c55a","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-323","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-321",393,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fam-i-the-villain-or-not-cover.jpg"]