[{"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-334":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},571736,820,"Chapter 334 - 337: Starting to Fool Little Girls Again","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-334",334,"\u003Cp>Everyone stared at the arena without blinking, a raging tide surging in their hearts, washing away even their reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had to be admitted, Aurelian's performance had shaken every single person and completely conquered the entire audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But this… was way too fast.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Are you sure she's a mage?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the nobles recalled the crystal-clear moonlight longsword Aurelian had just created.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Oh, she really is a mage.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creating a weapon out of thin air on the arena was indeed something only a mage could do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what shocked people was that, as a mage, Aurelian's close combat skills were unbelievably proficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the challenging student was indeed somewhat ordinary, no matter what, he was still a senior who had been tempered by six years at the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, he was defeated by Aurelian in a single strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even those students below the stage who hadn't gotten a chance to go up, after watching this battle, had only one thought left in their minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This princess from the Calenica Empire… seems kind of strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Aurelian win so easily, the diplomatic ministers had smiles on their faces, as if they themselves had achieved this battle that brought enough honor to the empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their backs unconsciously straightened, and when they looked at the students on both sides, there was a hint of pride in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, August's mind kept echoing Viktor's answer, and he had no interest at all in lingering on Aurelian's brilliant Viktory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Each one, I'm just a little good at?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sentence was obviously modest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If translated normally… Then that sentence should mean…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Sorry, I'm good at everything.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found it hard to believe, but Aurelian's performance had truly shocked everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What August saw wasn't just Aurelian's superb technique, but a kind of composure that felt like a seasoned battlefield veteran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her decisiveness, even the calmness of finishing the fight in a single strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if she knew every weakness of her enemy, knew how to counter, and chose the most efficient way to kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this really something a mage could teach?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Aurelian naturally couldn't kill anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a team of medical staff wearing white soft uniforms rushed onto the arena. They even brought a stretcher, placed the student onto it, and pulled open the clothes over his chest where he had supposedly been pierced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This shocked everyone once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because there was no wound on the student's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Very strange.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, everyone had seen him get pierced through the chest by the blade, and even that student had already collapsed weakly onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Could this also be the power of magic?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what kind of mage fights in close combat? And one who's this good at it... how are warriors supposed to live?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As August was thinking, Aurelian had already walked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a smile, as if going down there had only been to vent her emotions a little, and even her attitude toward the king had improved somewhat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the watchful eyes of many nobles, Aurelian passed by Joanna and stood in the corridor of the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't look at that female student again, only nodded slightly toward Hilda who was sitting to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, she returned to her seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, no one dared to question Aurelian's combat ability anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And how old was she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said that this imperial princess was only fifteen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, most of the students here who had reached the sixth year were already adults.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>August spoke in a tone of admiration, \"That was a wonderful battle, Princess Aurelian. Your swordsmanship is excellent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian responded with a smile, \"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's because my teacher taught me well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, August's thoughts drifted back to Viktor again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If even the student was this strong, then just how powerful must the teacher Viktor be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Hilda didn't forget to stand up and show respect to Aurelian, bowing slightly, \"Thank you, Princess. Thank you for fulfilling my wish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian only returned a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joanna turned her head and glanced at Aurelian, then lifted the sword in her hand and softly said to Hilda, \"Sister, I'll leave first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still need to prepare for the next match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hilda let out an \"Ah,\" froze for a moment, and replied somewhat casually, \"Mm, do your best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joanna lowered her head, carrying her longsword, and quickly left the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering that Aurelian had already revealed her strength, this princess naturally wouldn't participate in battle again afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she wanted to go up and continue competing, the instructors wouldn't want her to take the stage again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Aurelian's strength had already far exceeded the average level here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matches continued. One student after another stepped onto the arena, displaying their talents with all their might in front of the nobles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky grew darker and darker, and finally, the last match arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joanna faced another strong student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like Joanna, the opponent had won several matches in a row.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever won between them would take first place in this assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, their battle had already gone on for quite a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The student in front of her was putting a lot of pressure on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the opponent was also one of the top students in the sixth year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fight dragged on again, both sides locked in a stalemate on the arena, each searching for an opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Joanna noticed that the opponent's stamina had also been heavily consumed. His breathing became rough, and his movements slowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately felt that she had found an opening. With a step forward, she charged at her opponent, slashing out with her blade midway and thrusting toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the opponent's lips curled slightly. Seizing the moment, he lightly flicked his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next second, Joanna's body became unstable, and the longsword in her hand was instantly knocked away by a huge force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lost her balance and fell onto the arena with a thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade fell from the air, landing to the side with a clang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The student opposite her remained calm, neither arrogant nor impatient, and put away his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your skill is very strong. If I weren't a year older than you, the outcome might not have been certain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students watched as the battle came to a conclusion, and the winner wasn't Joanna. They couldn't help but feel surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Hilda frowned slightly when she saw her sister's performance at this final moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only August spoke from the side, \"Hilda, your sister is quite impressive. She has good potential.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite receiving the king's praise, Hilda's expression was still somewhat gloomy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, a loss was a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't as skilled as the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But during the king's visit, along with people from other countries, Joanna had made such an obvious mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, this made her mood hard to lift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below, the instructor also added a point to the winning student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the final match, this student took first place on the scoreboard, while Joanna ranked second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instructor below announced, \"The first place in this assessment is... Yaso Hidd!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The winning student, full of smiles, walked onto the stage to receive the award.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for second place, there was naturally no reward at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joanna gripped the hilt of her sword tightly. Her defeat left her looking somewhat downcast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her head lowered, she left the scene alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Hilda took a deep breath, then gave Aurelian and the king a slight smile, \"My apologies, I'll excuse myself for a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up and hurried after Joanna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, the king also smiled and said to everyone, \"Then, we should be leaving as well, shouldn't we?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, bringing the diplomatic group here was only to watch the academy's assessment matches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the matches were over, there was naturally no need to stay any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the nobles and the king present, the students didn't dare linger either and left one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was already quite late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king stood up first, and the noble lords followed, rising to their feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>August turned his head and asked Aurelian, \"It's already late, Princess Aurelian. I'll arrange accommodations for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian stood up with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From time to time, she turned her head to look at Viktor, as if asking him for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Teacher, how should I respond now?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Viktor acted as if he didn't see Aurelian at all, still sitting there quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet no one noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At some point, the crow on Viktor's shoulder had disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the sound of a cane striking the ground rang out. Everyone's attention was drawn over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because all these noble lords knew very well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What that sound meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even King August looked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw Duke Festian stand up, leaning on his cane, and say to August, \"Your Majesty, there's no need to trouble yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"During this period, let the princess and her group stay at my estate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unnoticed by anyone, a pitch-black crow bathed in moonlight silently flapped its wings and flew into the night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its wings stirred a faint breeze in the darkness as it flew over brightly lit streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, it slipped into a deep, narrow alley and landed in a corner covered in shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far from the corner, Vega heard a voice of complaint coming from inside, \"Why did you perform so poorly today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice sounded familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It should be that female instructor and her younger sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starting to lecture her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe the two would lose control of their emotions and even start fighting in a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vega casually guessed in the dark corner. After all, the tone of complaint sounded quite harsh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it narrowed its eyes and poked its head out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what happened next didn't match his expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Hilda was kneeling on one knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the moonlight, her face looked both serious and full of care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joanna was leaning against the steps, the determination and restraint she had on the arena already gone from her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hilda held a cotton ball in her hand, applying medicine to the wounds on Joanna's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hilda carefully treated her sister's wounds, while Joanna accepted it expressionlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sister's scolding voice still sounded especially clear in the quiet night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You could have done better. What exactly was the reason?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joanna kept her lips tightly shut, letting the moonlight fall across her cold face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hilda finished tying the bandage on her sister's leg. When she looked up, she saw the faint wound on Joanna's arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give me your hand. There's an injury on your arm too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joanna obediently stretched out her hand, letting her sister bandage it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing all this, Hilda stood up, while Joanna raised her head to look at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next time, don't train with such high intensity again. Relax yourself once in a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Hilda spoke again, \"His Majesty and the others should be leaving. I'll go see them off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest for a bit, and go back to the dorm early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, she turned and left, casting one last reluctant glance at her sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joanna also looked in the direction her sister left, feeling somewhat guilty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, she stood up again, moved her body a little, sheathed her longsword, and prepared to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Joanna stopped in her tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At some unknown time, in front of her, a small pitch-black crow had appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely, it only had one eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sheen flowed across its small body, and a strange dark aura gradually seeped out from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt it... the atmosphere in the alley had become extremely heavy. A powerful pressure wrapped around her body like rolling clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a terrifying force, cold to the bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, her body was so cold she couldn't even move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the crow's faint voice descended from above, full of temptation and danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a cold glint in the night, piercing into Joanna's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello there, strong little girl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you… desire power?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2031,"2026-05-30T15:48:18.711Z","2026-06-01T04:31:37.164Z",1,"novelbin.me","37cd186c84fba9dd5ce36a9e94d3b34ca0548176b22f3b047d1e4fe799090031","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-335","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-333",393,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fam-i-the-villain-or-not-cover.jpg"]