[{"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-345":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},571747,820,"Chapter 345 - 348: With One Break, the Crouching Dragon Emerges!","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-345",345,"\u003Cp>August froze on the spot after hearing the report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some nobles could no longer hold back, and along with the resentment Viktor had stirred in them, they burst out cursing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, what are the guards even doing? How did demi-humans invade the royal city?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The money we pay every year is to feed you useless trash!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard, his voice weak, continued, \"V-very sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today, the defenses around the royal city were extremely thin… we had no way…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, countless lords paused in their emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why were the city defenses weak?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of today's auction, a large number of noble lords and wealthy merchants had all gathered at the venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the king himself was present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prioritize the safety of the nobles and the king, almost all the city's forces had been concentrated around the auction hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that allowed the demi-humans to…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exploit the gap.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost instantly, several harpy birdmen flapped their wings in the sky, tearing through the dome with their sharp claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shimmering glass fell from above, the ceiling ripped open into a massive hole, countless chunks of stone falling along with the shattered glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crisp and heavy sounds of fragments striking the ground intertwined into a symphony of destruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From outside the doors came the miserable screams of soldiers, and the noble lords could feel the ground trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the span of a single breath, several massive minotaurs suddenly burst through the doors, as if charging into forbidden territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden walls around the doors collapsed like chocolate under their crushing force, clouds of dust rising like smoke bombs and enveloping the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They scattered the thick dust, revealing their bronze, powerful muscles under the golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of armored guards were instantly thrown into the air by the minotaurs' strength, flying in all directions like powerless puppets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moo!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The minotaurs' eyes were bloodshot, their muscles bulging like stone. Even the ground they stepped on was crushed into deep trenches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They breathed heavily, white mist spraying from their nostrils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if giving some kind of signal, in that moment, countless demi-humans poured in from all directions like ocean tides, flooding into the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like predators, they trapped the nobles within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demi-humans' bodies were similar to humans, but their long or thick tails, and the distinct beast ears atop their heads, revealed their true nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With all kinds of animal ears, they moved on both hands and feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foxes, leopards... their rare forms stood out in this golden auction hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surrounded by these demi-humans filled with rage, the nobles felt deep terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They simply could not imagine what had happened outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why had the demi-humans suddenly launched such an organized operation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was the target specifically this auction?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And why did it happen to coincide with the auctioning of demi-humans?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, something even more terrifying than the siege appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the massive iron cage, the two beastmen suddenly moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang! Clang! Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of chains breaking rang out. With the clash of metal, the two tiger-men finally freed their arms from the restraints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They twisted their wrists and casually threw aside the thick chains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, in front of everyone, they extended both hands and gripped the bars of the cage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the muscles on their bodies bulged, the solid iron cage was pulled apart to both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang! Clang! Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the iron bars snapped. In the end, the two tiger-men used brute force to completely tear open the enormous cage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless lords stared at the scene in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That massive cage was forged from obsidian-tempered steel, incredibly hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even heavy blows from giant beasts could hardly damage or bend it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even an ordinary fourth-tier warrior couldn't possibly break it open so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But these two tiger-men had shattered the bars with sheer strength?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Just how terrifying is that power!?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No... if they are this strong, how are they even captured in the first place!?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the two tiger-men strode out boldly, arms crossed, the muscles on their chests swelling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, both of them stepped onto the golden auction platform and stomped heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, the solid iron cage behind them shattered like paper scraps, scattering into pieces of metal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with that stomp, the sturdy golden floor cracked into a dense web of fractures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent tremor surged, and the entire ground began to shake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The towering golden walls trembled as well, chunks of rock and dust peeling off and falling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone present swayed, nearly losing their balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Aurelian and Gwen in the second-floor private box were shaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian dropped back into her seat, while Gwen barely managed to steady herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>August gripped the armrest tightly, his gaze locked onto the two tiger-men below, as if unable to accept what he was seeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor stood with his hands in his pockets, his coat dancing in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he was like an unshakable statue, as if the turmoil of the world had nothing to do with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two tiger-men glanced at Viktor at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, the male tiger-man showed a hint of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn't pay much attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he remembered this man in the black coat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't seem to be on the same side as the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost simultaneously, the other iron cages were shattered completely, and the demi-humans inside fled out, gathering behind the two tiger-men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the two, the most eye-catching was the male tiger-man with the character \"King\" on his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His imposing tiger eyes proudly scanned every human present, his steady voice echoing like an ancient bell, full of kingly authority, \"Is there anyone here who can fight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His provocation ignited anger in countless lords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mere demi-humans!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As noble lords, they were among the top warriors in the Kingdom of Cant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And these demi-humans, in the past, were nothing more than slaves for their amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was one thing to be suppressed by Viktor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since when could these slaves turn the tables and ride over them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An earl with three stars on his chest drew the long blade at his waist, his aura surging as a cold gleam flashed in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a light step, his figure shot forward like a meteor, charging straight toward the two tiger-men on the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the streaking light, the surrounding space seemed to distort slightly, and the air itself felt frozen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade beneath that streak radiated dazzling brilliance, the surrounding space seemingly dominated by its sharp sword energy, a cutting sensation piercing through everyone's skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the walls around them were carved with deep grooves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone's eyes followed that streak of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's Earl Andre!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A fourth-tier warrior has made his move!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the tall tiger-man simply stood there with arms crossed, calm and unmoving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his tiger eyes, there was even a trace of disdain and mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the crowd's cries, the earl's attack grew even stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But almost at the same moment...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the male tiger-man, the female tiger-man finally moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward, the ground cracking beneath her foot, one leg forming a bow-like stance, ready to launch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The muscles in her leg trembled rapidly as she propelled her entire body forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fists clenched, elbows drawn back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her whole body spun in midair, a fierce whirlwind forming around her, colliding with the streak of sword light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword light flashed, but was swept by the terrifying whirlwind, its force deflected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It struck nothing but empty air beside the tiger-man's waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shock surged in Earl Andre's heart, 'How is this possible?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was already too late. The tiger-man's hook punch was swift as lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the powerful blow smashed into the earl's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After taking such a strike, Earl Andre's face twisted grotesquely, his entire body sent flying by the terrifying punch, hurtling toward a golden wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one present saw it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They only felt two immense forces collide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden sword light dimmed instantly, and the earl was blasted backward, plowing across the ground for several meters, smashing through golden seats before crashing heavily into the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact left a deep crater in the wall, cracks spreading like a spiderweb, debris scattering everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nobles stood stunned, too shocked to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the dust settled, the earl's condition was revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was completely disfigured, blood and scattered teeth showing the severity of the blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone froze, unable to believe what they were seeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fourth-tier warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One punch, instant defeat…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female tiger-man landed steadily, clapping her hands as if she had just completed a simple task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The male tiger-man remained expressionless, standing quietly, as if everything that had just happened had nothing to do with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere suddenly fell cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the lords realized that this incident was far from ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the silence of countless people, the male tiger-man opened his massive mouth, baring sharp fangs and teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a chilling aura, he enclosed everyone heavily within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Self-proclaimed clever, arrogantly supreme humans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your price… has arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1519,"2026-05-30T15:48:18.711Z","2026-06-01T04:31:37.164Z",1,"novelbin.me","74b01be8ac168b65190c69bb263b6c74af25a0f07cb0b0a6e763cca6703a5b8d","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-346","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-344",393,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fam-i-the-villain-or-not-cover.jpg"]