[{"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-326":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},571728,820,"Chapter 326 - 329: That Night, The Princess Grew Up","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-326",326,"\u003Cp>Count Laurien stood in the corridor, blocking in front of Priscis, his face full of seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magnificent cane was already gone. In its place was a slender blade, and at the top of the sword's hilt there was still a precious and shining gemstone embedded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised the longsword and stood within the flames, cutting down every fire serpent that dared to approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A misunderstanding?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Viktor stood with both hands in his pockets, looking toward the count.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Count Laurien, this is your territory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In your own place, an undead appeared, and you're telling me this is a misunderstanding?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Viktor raised his head and glanced at the red health bar floating above Count Laurien's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the count appeared and split open the flames, he had already entered a combat state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering combat, the opponent's health bar and level became clearly visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lv45]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That level was the standard strength of a powerful fourth-rank kingdom warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to most people, he was already very strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Count Laurien's aura rose slightly. He flicked the gemstone rapier in his hand, and a fire serpent was swept away along with the blade, scattering sparks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he took a few light breaths and turned his head to look at the \"girl\" leaning against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still seemed frightened by the flames from earlier, hiding beside the wall and not daring to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Priscis, you've caused trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laurien clearly knew that he was no match for Viktor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strength of this councilor was unfathomable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he chose to apologize first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laurien took the initiative to put away his sword, placing it back inside the cane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaning on the cane just like that, he bowed deeply toward Viktor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I apologize for my daughter's rudeness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This could no longer even be considered noble etiquette.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A count of the kingdom had bent his straight back before someone from another nation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All just to make up for his daughter's mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor naturally did not continue to pursue the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For your sake, Count Laurien.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura gradually faded, and the red lines behind his windbreaker slowly disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding temperature finally dropped, giving Priscis the chance to raise her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted her face, pale to the point of having almost no color, and looked at her father's back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, she struggled to 'stand' up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The torn dress seemed unable to recover, unable to cover her hollow legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lowered her head and bowed deeply toward Viktor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice carried a faint sob.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry… Mr. Viktor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, she didn't stay even a moment longer. She quickly fled the scene along the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the corner, Aurelian happened to witness her leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she saw the girl's empty lower body, she shivered all over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face instantly turned even paler than Priscis had been earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aurelian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A reassuring voice sounded from the side, and Aurelian immediately came back to her senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teacher Viktor's gaze had already turned toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if she had finally grabbed a lifeline. She hurriedly ran to Viktor's side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian grabbed the corner of Viktor's windbreaker. After feeling that familiar and reassuring presence, she finally relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This is really too strange! How could a ghost-like person like that even exist?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if noticing Aurelian's fear, Count Laurien also bowed toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm very sorry, Your Highness. My daughter must have frightened you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should have noticed that she is not a living creature. She is merely a wandering soul, unable to leave this estate even half a step.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But please rest assured, she has never done anything to harm anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Aurelian blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fear in her heart faded a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Replacing it was curiosity, along with a bit of pity for that girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unable to leave this estate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gradually thought about herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, she had also never left the imperial palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Aurelian stayed there because she was timid and didn't know how to interact with others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never even understood the prosperity of the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she hadn't met Teacher Viktor, she wouldn't have been able to imagine it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That she would end up like she was now, even leaving the empire where she had lived for so long and coming to a foreign land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Count Laurien's daughter was not in the same situation as her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the girl wanted to go outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she simply could not leave this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it that way, she felt the other girl was a little pitiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could think further, Viktor's voice sounded beside her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aurelian, go back to the room and rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"B-but…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had thought Viktor meant for her to go back to the room she had originally come from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had only just managed to find this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if she had to walk back through the corridors again, it was quite far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On top of that, Count Laurien's daughter might float out from somewhere at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fear she had just suppressed surged back into her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian quickly grabbed the corner of Viktor's clothes. Her voice was soft, carrying a faint hint of pleading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't… don't leave me…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm telling you to go rest in my room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor looked toward the slightly open door behind him and gestured to Aurelian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words were cut off. She raised her head and met Viktor's gaze, cold yet carrying a trace of gentleness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your teacher Gwen is still inside. Go rest with her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Teacher Gwen!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She realized that Viktor wanted to send her away first. Clearly, Teacher Viktor wanted to talk with Count Laurien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Aurelian obediently nodded and slipped into the room behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she left, she couldn't help but turn back and look at Viktor one more time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Count Laurien watched Aurelian leave before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Her Highness the princess truly relies on you a lot, Councilor Clevanna.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that is not something she should have. She should become more independent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor spoke calmly, turning his gaze back to Count Laurien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And now, Count.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think we should have a talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning to Viktor's room, Aurelian finally felt a bit at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the room wasn't as large as the one Count Laurien had originally prepared for her, the atmosphere here felt much warmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was even warm to the point of feeling a little hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian didn't think much of it, because the room carried a very familiar scent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was the mixed scent of Teacher Viktor and Teacher Gwen, which made her feel especially safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for some reason, the thought of the two of them spending the night together made her feel a little uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was quiet, with only faint breathing continuing without pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teacher Gwen must be asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian couldn't help but sigh at how good the soundproofing of the room was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the noise outside had been so loud earlier, Teacher Gwen could still sleep so soundly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slowed her steps and slowly walked toward the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just one glance, she saw Teacher Gwen lying face down asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian bent down slightly and began observing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft silver-white hair spread across the pillow, partially covering her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though this sleeping position looked uncomfortable, Teacher Gwen seemed to be sleeping very peacefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hm? Something felt a little off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian frowned. As a mage, she sensed the presence of magical fluctuations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like someone had used magic in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked around, and in the end her attention returned to Gwen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hypnosis!?\", Aurelian exclaimed, suddenly realizing that her voice had been a little too loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But clearly, she had sensed correctly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Gwen didn't wake up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after that loud exclamation, Teacher Gwen was still fast asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Aurelian's mind race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously, a spell capable of easily hypnotizing a third-rank knight could only be cast by one mage here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly had happened that made Teacher Viktor use hypnosis?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, her gaze fell upon the blanket covering Gwen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked, took a deep breath, and reached out her hand, slowly lifting Gwen's blanket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, excuse my rudeness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, the blanket was fully lifted, revealing Gwen wearing a bathrobe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not seeing what she had expected made Aurelian let out a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon she noticed another unusual magical fluctuation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian's gaze moved toward Gwen's back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a clear mark there that only a mage could see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious, Aurelian circulated a bit of magic and reached out, touching along that mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mark that had originally been closed was cut open again due to the fluctuation of magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Revealing Gwen's snow-white back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Aurelian froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand was still stretched out, her mind completely blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Teacher Viktor...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What exactly have you done!!!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a specialty tea from our kingdom. Please try it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Count Laurien sat on the sofa facing Viktor and extended a teacup toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor nodded. The teacup floated automatically to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out, took the cup, and casually took a sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he set the cup down and said calmly, \"Count, let's talk about the matter directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You deliberately allowed your daughter to enter my room, and used bringing Aurelian as an excuse to come see me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor's deep gaze looked toward Laurien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with the crow's eyes, it was as if he could see through everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It should be about the lady who killed your daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1606,"2026-05-30T15:48:18.711Z","2026-06-01T04:31:37.164Z",1,"novelbin.me","e06301fcba3b019c230397ec7c12fcc5046b34d56a484313ac1180665f82010c","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-327","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-325",393,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fam-i-the-villain-or-not-cover.jpg"]