[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-m-in-love-with-the-villainess":3,"chapter-i-m-in-love-with-the-villainess-i-m-in-love-with-the-villainess-chapter-52":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I'm in Love with the Villainess!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},895178,1171,"Chapter 52: Not D’Arclight","i-m-in-love-with-the-villainess-chapter-52",52,"\u003Cp>The third trial was probably the most simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even just calling it a trial would probably be wrong; it was more like a documentary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRUMBLE!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exit locked behind them like usual, but instead of another hovering text that gave instructions, the walls themselves began to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From solid stone into translucent blue material that mirrored the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire point of the third trial?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watch a summary of the emperor’s love life, with the entire cavern being the stage for the entire reenactment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This magic... I’ve never seen anything like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evelina stepped onto the newly raised stage located in the middle of the cavern, with me following closely behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as soon as we both stepped onto the stage, it was immediately covered by a near-invincible transparent barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with that... the show had begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seriously?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evelina crossed her arms as the entire scenery from outside the stage changed once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From blinding blue light to a small quiet town on the outskirts of a kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, it was like a very advanced theatre setup, with the actors and set design being made of pure magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I even remembered Lillian from the novel crying after watching the entire thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was definitely effective in blooming their relationship...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for us?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They consider this a trial?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evelina continued to watch boredly, barely caring for a love story from two long-dead figures from forgotten history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not quite your taste?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s too... mushy, it’s like I’m watching a children’s story book come to life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evelina pointed at a particular scene, laughing at the absurdity of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look, it even has the trope of the commoner girl getting bullied by her new royal relatives.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s quite jarring seeing something like this in real life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evelina sighed, tapping on the barrier that surrounded them, clearly already having had enough of the generic love story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t even leave the damn thing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about we do something else that’s more fun?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stand beside her, grabbing her hands and pressing on the barrier together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Profaned Manipulation]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barrier exploded into glass-like particles, coating the entire cavern with a beautiful dust of chaos and divine energy that slowly disrupted the scene being played.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the characters performing in it began to break apart, vanishing from existence while leaving the set pieces intact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, it was a field of lilies, but without the annoying lovers who had once spoiled its beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I continue to hold Evelina’s hand as we step outside the stage, entering the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-Woah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being made out of magic, they felt and smelled real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made the perfect location for a date.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even better, with just a bit of manipulation, I can even change the scenery to whatever I want.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this what you had planned the whole time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evelina plucked a flower, bringing it to her face and smelling it; even she couldn’t tell it apart from the real thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I brushed her palm, transferring some of my divine energy temporarily for her to use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the magic within this place was ancient and long since abandoned, its core principle was still rooted in divine magic, as evidenced by the statue of Nyx.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for anyone who had access to the magic of the gods, even if weak, they could manipulate this entire place to do their bidding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Imagine something you’d like to see, and then snap your fingers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evelina glanced at me briefly, surprised at my knowledge, but then again, she’s used to me being weirdly knowledgeable already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SNAP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scenery changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a field of lilies into a throne room, more specifically, the throne room of the Royal Palace, ruled by the current royal family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Higher than any institution, than the prime minister, the ultimate position of power within this novel’s world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s magnificent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She expressed wonder, walking to the throne and taking a seat, conflicting feelings filling her mind the moment she sat upon it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was her dream after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To gain absolute power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even if fake, she got to feel it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... it was shallow; she wasn’t dramatic enough to care much about a fake throne, no matter how real the trial chamber made it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How does it feel?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know, to be honest.\" She laughed, leaning forward. \"Not sure what I expected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SNAP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I asked, materialising huge banners draped all around the room, but not with her family’s banner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her own personal banner and insignia, a design I came up with myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could reply, her choker began to glow, the divine magic I gave her strengthening it to a ridiculous level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn’t seem to notice, but that didn’t mean it wasn’t affecting her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cael...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at the custom banner design, a strange feeling encapsulating her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was odd... her own banner, not belonging to her family, her biggest asset and why she was so feared and powerful in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not D’Arclight, but her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that alone gave her a strong feeling of desire that even she couldn’t comprehend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was still the next in line to become the head of her family anyway, so why is it affecting her so much?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it was her family’s banner, it should give her the same feeling, right? But to her surprise, it likely wouldn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SNAP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up from the throne, the scenery changing again, this time to her dorm room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me, how is it possible you can get into my head like that? Why are you affecting me this way...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pinned me against a wall, hand on my chest, and behind her, I could vaguely see the silhouette of the succubus, mouthing words that seemed to read...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’You’re welcome.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before disappearing after a blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It doesn’t make sense, you know.\" Evelina snickered, leaning closer. \"It’s not like I can just blame this choker for everything; all it does is amplify my own feelings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I silenced her before she continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not everything needs to have an explanation...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1022,"2026-06-03T05:52:53.768Z",1,"novelbin.me","a1bcd3e5ef63da06e0e0f0a98c72736c765a3342afb8bae2584abd3c86bd7ac1","i-m-in-love-with-the-villainess-chapter-53","i-m-in-love-with-the-villainess-chapter-104",324,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-in-love-with-the-villainess-cover.jpg"]