[{"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-365":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},571574,820,"Chapter 365 - 368: Sorry, I have a second phase too","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-365",365,"\u003Cp>The surging magma broke through the earth like ocean waves, violently colliding with the roaring crimson hurricane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like blazing heat erupting within a sea of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shockwaves rolled across the trembling land, eroding the towering rocks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames intertwined with the scarlet storm, making it feel as if the entire earth was wailing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelian silently watched the shocking scene before her, her slender hand gently waving in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the soul fire on the ground seemed to hear her call, reigniting with brilliance and falling back onto the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Centered at her feet, ghostly green flames spread outward in all directions like ripples on a calm lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They merged with the red flames, launching a joint assault against the crimson hurricane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the domain of the fire calamity, the soul fire became even more terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The towering flames attached themselves to the already undead army, making the soul fire surging within them even more violent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a beast just awakened from sleep, roaring within the blaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demi-humans let out furious roars, their voices like steel cutting through space, echoing across the chaotic land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two tiger-men wrapped in green flames stomped the ground and sprinted wildly across the rubble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like two glowing green meteors, they pierced straight into the swirling blood storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though flames burned on their bodies, their bone-like claws remained as sharp as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knights snapped their reins and rode their ghostly steeds straight into the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining noble lords looked toward Laurien in the sky, and at Viktor standing on the ground, holding his staff, red patterns spreading across his coat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A complicated struggle flashed in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the protector of the kingdom, Duke Barlow had yet to appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did they really have no choice but to place all their hope on Viktor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That shouldn't be the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, the nobles took a deep breath and raised their swords high above their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if unafraid of death, they shouted, \"For the kingdom!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping forward in chaotic strides, they charged decisively into the storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waving their blades, they clashed with the constantly regenerating vampires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From above, Laurien felt the disturbance below. His gaze swept over Viktor on the ground, meeting his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around them, flames surged, skeletons scattered, flesh and severed limbs flew in chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless figures collided, releasing violent shockwaves that shook the land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, the battlefield seemed completely unable to affect the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vast battlefield couldn't reach them at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor slowly raised his head and glanced at the blood-red sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Priscilla stood with her back to the crimson moon, threads connecting her as fresh blood continuously flowed into her from the moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Count Laurien spoke, \"Councilman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, it's our battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor's gaze returned to Laurien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you wish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth was split by flowing magma, pillars of fire erupting from its depths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A roaring sea of flames swept across instantly, tearing apart all the vampires with furious hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The extreme heat twisted space like a blazing furnace, cracking the land into countless wounds, dry and scorched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burning air turned into invisible blades, slicing across everyone's faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Flame Severing Hatred]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vampires' skin split under the terrifying heat, and the blood that spilled out was instantly burned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn't just the blood that ignited. The flames slithered like vicious snakes onto their pale bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, their bodies were completely reduced to ashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloody ash scattered through the air, mixing into the crimson storm before vanishing entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vampires transformed from blood slaves, once burned by these flames, could no longer revive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching their enemies being consumed by fire, the undead nobles widened their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground cracked open, magma surged violently, as if even the green flames within their cold eye sockets had been dyed with heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could have imagined that Viktor's magma magic would be this terrifying?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it wasn't over yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive pillar of fire rose like an enraged giant, shooting toward Laurien in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enormous flame column surged upward, aiming straight at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet facing this blazing inferno, Count Laurien showed no fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply watched calmly as the flames engulfed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nobles stared at the sky dyed red by the molten sea, filled with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until the blazing pillar dissipated, Laurien's figure appeared once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His wings spread wide, shaking off the remaining sparks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though traces of ash still clung to him, overall, he seemed no different from before the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the blood moon above had grown even brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ghostly green flames in the nobles' eye sockets flickered slightly. At this moment, they felt Laurien's terror even more deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the blood race?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even such powerful magic couldn't harm him at all!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But suddenly, something even more shocking happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The patterns on Viktor's coat began to shift rapidly. The red faded, replaced by a lush green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if a sea of magma had instantly turned into a flourishing forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Petals fell from the sky, rushing into the crimson storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind his coat, countless glowing green magic circles appeared, spinning rapidly in midair. Complex patterns merged, forming massive, terrifying formations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the formations burst endless natural magic. Thick dark-green vines extended with sharp thorns, surging chaotically toward Laurien within the blood storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shattered earth trembled as massive trunks erupted from beneath the storm, forming a dense forest across the barren land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Endless green lights surged into the sky like tens of thousands of meteors, weaving through the thorned vines as they poured toward Laurien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[All Creation]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was only the beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Viktor was like a machine gun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With both hands in his pockets, different colored magic circles rotated behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each time he cast a spell, his coat shifted to match the corresponding element.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue, white, purple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floods, storms, lightning…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Oceanic Source Star]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Aerial Detonation]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Brilliant Thunder Arrow]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terrifying magic, carrying dazzling flashes, struck Laurien again and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The land beneath the blood domain could no longer contain Viktor's endless power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nobles stared at this horrifying scene, colors flashing endlessly in their eyes, leaving them frozen in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green soul fire in their eyes seemed to stop flickering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, their understanding of the world was completely shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This… is what a mage looks like?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Laurien, surrounded by overwhelming magic, stood completely still like a target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply used his three pairs of massive blood wings like giant scales, blocking all incoming spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allowing endless elemental magic to crash against his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left countless people confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such terrifying magic, why wasn't Laurien even trying to dodge?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, no one noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each time Laurien endured a spell, the blood moon behind Priscilla grew slightly brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Laurien wasn't immune to pain, nor was he unharmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the loss of his own blood, he lowered his head to look at Viktor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Truly terrifying…'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by facing Viktor's magic directly could one understand just how powerful it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for his abundant blood energy, he might not have been able to maintain his current form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had to endure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dissipating blood energy was all being absorbed into the blood moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moon now shone even brighter, more crimson than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laurien raised his head, looking at the radiant blood moon, and spoke, \"You are truly strong, Councilman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But… the blood moon has arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, his three pairs of wings spread wide, whipping through the air like a storm, producing a deafening sonic boom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The immense sound shook the land. Even the undead present instinctively raised their hands to cover their ears...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even though they had no ears left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overwhelming sound spread across the entire territory in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cities and villages alike were struck by the wave. Countless windows vibrated at high frequencies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People sensing the disturbance stopped their gatherings, put down their cards, opened windows, and looked up at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pedestrians in the streets also raised their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soldiers on duty immediately sensed something wrong and looked toward the dark sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, everyone in the territory looked up at the blood moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost instantly, a strange crimson glow appeared in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood within their bodies began to slowly drain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their faces turned pale, their strength fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet for some reason, they couldn't control themselves. They could only stare helplessly at the blood moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it continuously devoured their blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Streams of blood energy rose into the sky along the moonlight, filling the crimson moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nourished by it, the blood moon grew even brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noble lords exchanged confused looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did Laurien mean by the blood moon arriving?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moon in the sky was indeed growing brighter and redder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hovering beneath it, Laurien explained,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now, every human in Shulben is having their blood slowly absorbed by the blood moon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At midnight, they will be completely drained and reduced to shriveled corpses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, everyone's minds went blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill crept up their spines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Laurien was doing was no different from slaughtering the entire population of Shulben.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was even worse than August.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>August only wanted to kill the lords present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Laurien... was massacring an entire city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why would he do this? How could he do this!?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Aurelian looked at Laurien in disbelief, her body trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone present felt anger, but when they looked at the blazing blood moon, a deep sense of helplessness followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Laurien lowered his head and looked at Viktor, speaking calmly, \"So, Councilman Clavenna, how do you plan to stop me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More vampires emerged from the ground, their broken bodies restored, their forms larger and more terrifying under the blood moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing these revived vampires, the pressure on everyone intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A suffocating silence filled the air again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone remembered the terrifying legend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood race feeds on blood... the more they harvest, the stronger they become.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, as blood energy increased, the vampires' presence grew stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Laurien's power seemed to be swelling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was absorbing not just one person, but the blood of the entire territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes turned into a vast crimson ocean, like a sea of blood surging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the next moment, an overwhelming surge of magic erupted like a raging tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, it flooded the entire land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air grew heavy, pressing down on everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like their lungs were filled with deep seawater, and a sense of danger rose from Laurien's feet to his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why had such a vast tide of magic suddenly appeared?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down at Viktor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At some point, Viktor's eyes had begun to glow blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, magic formations rotated, patterns merging, runes engraving themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a daze, Laurien noticed the black crow on Viktor's shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crow's single eye glowed with the same blue light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that's it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is your confidence?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Viktor was surrounded by surging magic, like an ocean engulfing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked like a god controlling endless power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Confidence?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viktor held his black staff, the golden bird head blazing with immense magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly raised his head, his blue-glowing obsidian eyes meeting Laurien's crimson gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His confident voice rang out, \"This is divine favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Viktor Clavenna: Lv49]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[MP: 9999999\u002F9999999]\u003C\u002Fp>",1897,"2026-05-30T15:48:18.711Z","2026-06-01T04:31:37.164Z",1,"novelbin.me","64f32cb1ba2d13a186a3c4d650a5b7f4c6138b70d887cedb4aa3c7b09650be7f","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-366","am-i-the-villain-or-not-chapter-364",393,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fam-i-the-villain-or-not-cover.jpg"]