[{"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-343":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},571745,820,"Chapter 343 - 346: What I Like Most Is Smashing the Scene!","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-343",343,"\u003Cp>At this moment, the auctioneer on stage quickly began her introduction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gaia Fine Steel is said to be a type of steel that naturally grows deep beneath the earth over tens of thousands of miles. As for its uses, I won't go into too much detail.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now then, the starting price for this item is five million Geo, with each bid increasing by at least thirty thousand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Viktor's quiet exchange with Gwen was noticed by August.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw that Viktor's gaze was fixed on that piece of Gaia Fine Steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, August raised the plaque in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, the entire hall fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew that in the top private box on the second floor sat King August.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they had also heard that the king was accompanying two distinguished guests from the Calencia Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, there seemed to be some madman named Viktor Clavenna, who liked to bombard things indiscriminately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So at this moment, not a single noble dared to raise their plaque to bid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't out of respect for the king, but because no one wanted to wake up the next day to find a massive crater blown into their home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, this piece of Gaia Fine Steel was easily won by August without any competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auctioneer felt a bit surprised, but her professionalism kept her from dwelling on it, and she quickly brought out the next item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mahazak Tail Wing Spike.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is taken from the tail of the ghost-like Mahazak that dwells among the mountains. It is a staff material that mages dream of.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The starting price is three million Geo, with each bid increasing by two hundred thousand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This item didn't draw much interest from the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, most people present were warriors. This was clearly meant for mages, so what use did they have for it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, just as her words fell, August raised his plaque once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor turned his head, his gaze falling on August.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>August also turned and said to Viktor with a smile, \"Since Lord Viktor is interested in Gaia Fine Steel, then I believe this Mahazak Tail Spike will be useful to you as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you have no use for it, I can also gift it to Princess Aurelian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe that, as a mage, she should have a staff of her own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor said nothing. He only glanced silently at Aurelian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if he understood something, he gave a light snort and said no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, none of the remaining auction items caught his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those antiques full of collectible value all seemed too ordinary in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But collectors and nobles who appreciated deeper meaning were extremely enthusiastic about these antiques, waiting calmly and patiently for the right moment to bid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor even spotted antiques among the items that had been exported from Duke Levi's household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Duke Levi's family was absurdly rich.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even their antique business had been pushed into foreign markets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Viktor didn't believe that no one in the Empire was smuggling his magic potions. It was just that his potions had yet to appear here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was because mages were scarce in the kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps the Cassidra Chamber of Commerce didn't dare to openly auction his goods, not wanting to be targeted by a powerful mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor thought about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe selling those recovery potions here in the kingdom would have a better market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, one item after another was auctioned off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all the rare materials and ancient bones had been displayed, the auction entered its final stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beautiful auctioneer gracefully raised her small hammer and lightly tapped it on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavy sound echoed through the quiet hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone's enthusiasm has deeply honored our Cassidra Chamber of Commerce.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, I believe this final item will be of great interest to all of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned forward slightly, as if paying respect to a worthy opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is something our Cassidra Chamber of Commerce obtained at great cost, willingly exchanging the lives of several brave warriors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her gesture, a red-orange glow lit up the curtain, and a series of iron cages were pushed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside those cages were all kinds of demi-humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fox ears, deer antlers, antelope tails, each belonging to extremely rare demi-humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were both males and females, curled up in the corners, their bodies covered in wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the firelight illuminating them, the fear in their eyes became even more obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment these demi-humans appeared, Vanilla behind Aurelian had all her fur stand on end, her pupils shrinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Aurelian was momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never heard that the final item of this auction would be demi-humans for sale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among this group of rare demi-humans, there was an especially large iron cage placed in the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, our most precious treasure today... half-beasts!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auctioneer shouted loudly and pulled away the black curtain covering the cage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the faces of the lords were filled with frenzy, and thunderous applause erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the cage were two robust tiger-people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian felt especially surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half-beasts... this was her first time seeing such a race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were an extremely special branch among demi-humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because their bodies had not fully evolved, aside from being able to stand and walk upright, their structure was almost no different from animals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their bodies retained all the features of beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the two tiger-people on stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their fur had not receded at all, and with tiger heads atop their bodies, they looked like two upright-standing tigers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seeing that you have a demi-human guard with you, I figured you might be interested in these demi-human slaves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>August said with a smile as he looked at the visibly affected Aurelian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coincidentally, the chamber has many demi-human slaves this time. What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the auctioneer pressed her hand downward slightly, signaling the nobles to quiet down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she began announcing the auction rules, \"The other rare demi-humans start at one million each.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for this pair of male and female half-beasts, the starting price is ten million! Each bid must increase by no less than one million!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As her words fell, the hall erupted with noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nobles, faces full of excitement, raised their plaques one after another, afraid that this pair of half-beasts would fall into someone else's hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those nobles who could afford to bid on demi-humans were all wealthy and deeply established.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps these demi-humans could be unruly at times, but these noble lords didn't care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To them, these demi-human slaves were powerful tools to display authority and control the populace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before their voices had even settled, a calm voice came from the top private box, \"One hundred million. I'll take them all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice wasn't loud, but it spread clearly throughout the entire auction hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the nobles frowned, their expressions changing slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They realized someone had ruined their excitement, and a trace of displeasure rose in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is that? Only offering one hundred million and trying to take all these precious demi-humans?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, that's a bit too much. We're competing fairly, how can you do this…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, their voices grew much quieter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they followed the source of the voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that private box, at some point, a man in a black coat had stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was calm and composed, as if he regarded everything with indifference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, all the nobles fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This person seems… somewhat familiar?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buzz!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost instantly, a terrifying magic formation expanded behind Viktor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sharp, resonant hum, the surrounding magic power erupted violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elements in the air became chaotic, and the magic energy turned sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the dual pressure of immense magic and elements, the surrounding space began to stiffen, twist, nearly shattering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My meaning is, the one hundred million Geo isn't for just two half-beasts.\", Viktor's voice was low and firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's for all the demi-humans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cold gaze swept across the auction hall, making every noble present feel an invisible pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a freezing winter wind, biting and harsh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if countless invisible blades were hanging above their heads, sending chills down their spines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I can't take them away today...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I'll take all of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1388,"2026-05-30T15:48:18.711Z","2026-06-01T04:31:37.164Z",1,"novelbin.me","da79cc2f933993ca5163ac76e4d0a9346f3b73033fa6e86b10820bb34f97af59","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-344","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-342",393,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fam-i-the-villain-or-not-cover.jpg"]