[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-reincarnated-as-the-final-villain-s-vessel":3,"chapter-reincarnated-as-the-final-villain-s-vessel-reincarnated-as-the-final-villain-s-vessel-chapter-31":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Reincarnated as the Final Villain's Vessel",{"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},699823,934,"Chapter 31: The Speech[2]","reincarnated-as-the-final-villain-s-vessel-chapter-31",31,"\u003Cp>\"First of all... I have to acknowledge everyone’s effort here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked around at everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whispers rose among the crowd; some smiled, others raised their eyebrows, waiting for me to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honestly, I’m impressed.It’s not easy to succeed among such a large number of noble talents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiles widened, and the murmurs grew louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chuckled a little,keeping my tone as encouraging as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some were unlucky.Some faced stronger opponents.And some... came very close to winning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I saw a few raising their hands in acknowledgment, while some even started clapping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded to them and continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Close...like the earth is close to the sky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything went silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their expressions shifted, as if they were trying to understand what I meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled at them like you would at a group of small puppies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What impresses me the most is confidence.The confidence to enter a battlefield...completely unprepared for any fight.That’s rare courage...or ignorance.And the difference between the two is often discovered too late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What I admired most was your teamwork.Each of you knew exactly what to do:this one shouts,that one watches,and the other waits until it’s all over to say:I would’ve done something if...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remarkable organization.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I applauded myself while they stared at me in deadly silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the end, I congratulate you.You’ve proven something important today:the test was truly difficult,evidenced by the fact that only a few passed...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gestured to my black uniform, and to the others wearing the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the rest?They were here just to fill the background.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But don’t get me wrong.Your presence was necessary.Without you,the difference wouldn’t have been so obvious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I heard a few shouts, but the Director silenced them with a single glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You weren’t competitors.You were... background.Decoration to make the battle look more exciting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I put on the most grateful expression I could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, thank you.Truly... it was comforting to know that what I walk on isn’t the ground—it’s you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep, heavy silence, so loud that I could hear their angry breaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Applause...Applause broke the silence, coming from my side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was an entertaining speech,\" the Director laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled. \"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But aren’t you afraid of the consequences?Most of them are powerful nobles outside these walls.They might hold grudges against you even after graduation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked, curiosity written all over his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave a quiet laugh.\"In three years, they won’t even be able to see my feet, let alone touch them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I turned and walked toward the food table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had already lost my patience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt the Director leaving the hall.Maybe he had gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I reached the table, and all eyes were still on me.I grabbed a plate with some carefully prepared slices of fine meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was about to eat with my hands but ultimately decided to use a fork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I waited for those foolish nobles to start their classic antics...You know, like they do in fantasy novels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt several people surround me, circling the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned, plate in one hand, fork in the other.I looked at six people forming a semicircle around me, including two girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took a piece of meat and casually put it in my mouth.\"How can I help you, ladies and gentlemen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them looked at me with disgust.\"You pathetic peasant.I bet you’ve never eaten meat like this before.Maybe you survive on scraps in filthy alleys.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spat each word with venom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled at her.\"Actually, you’re right.I’ve never tasted anything this delicious before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I lifted another piece of meat on my fork and offered it to her.\"Would you like some?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gritted her teeth and reached out to slap the fork, but I pulled it back quickly and put the meat in my mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that, another person stepped forward and placed a hand on my shoulder.\"Listen, I’ll make this quick...We want you to apologize to everyone here for your previous words, and we’ll forgive you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I laughed, food crumbs flying from my mouth.\"Hahaha... hahaha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I looked at him and asked:\"Why should I apologize?I didn’t lie.Everything I said is the truth...even if you don’t like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I saw his face turn red, and he quickly moved his hand, trying to hit me.I dodged, but he hit the plate, which fell entirely to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of shattering dishes spread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at the broken plate and scattered meat.By now, everyone was watching us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>... Without any hesitation, I unleashed mykilling intent, which engulfed everyone in the hall—especially those six in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I moved swiftly and grabbed the neck of the person who tried to hit me moments ago.I wrapped my fingers around his throat and squeezed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t speak.All he could do was raise his hands and try to free himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what can insects do against me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at his companions, who had gone pale under the weight of my killing intent.Some even started stepping backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled, but this time it wasn’t a kind smile.\"Come on, aren’t you going to help your friend here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I spoke while pressing harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just him, but anyone nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Move, cowards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I heard him struggle to suck air into his lungs, failing, his face turning red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, I considered breaking his neck and ending him right there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a hand grabbed my shoulder, pulling me back from my dark thoughts.\"I think that’s enough for them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without turning, I knew who it was.I sighed, released the pathetic one lying on the floor who was coughing violently, and withdrew my killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the girls stepped forward and helped him stand.This time, he didn’t even dare look at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without looking at the person behind me, I walked to another part of the table and picked up another plate.This time, it was a beautiful chocolate cake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone followed me.I turned to see Elliot Sivrax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised an eyebrow.\"What do you want now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled and tapped my shoulder, as if we were close friends.\"Don’t worry, I’m not here to defend them.Actually... I liked your speech.How should I put it?It was... a little bold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, I wanted to leave this place.Sure, there was a lot of amazing food, but there were also too many nuisances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ignored Elliot and carried a tray with several dishes on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at him, and he seemed stunned by my actions.\"Please... don’t follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I headed to the back door leading to the garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I stepped outside, the night air caressed my face, and each breath brought me comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I went to a bench and sat, quietly eating while gazing at the star-filled sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A certain memory floated into my mind...Old, from my first life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And unlike most of my memories, it wasn’t bad...It was beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The time I spent with my parents and elder sister before they died,when we ate together, laughed, and talked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I missed those days...and them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few drops of water fell onto my food,but there was no rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I touched my cheek, and it was slightly wet and warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe... I’m a little tired.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1189,"2026-06-02T09:38:16.884Z",1,"novelbin.me","a84847081ce80b0711d7fa3e5aa396710fe89bb1535f52c53dae9c331b68e98c","reincarnated-as-the-final-villain-s-vessel-chapter-32","reincarnated-as-the-final-villain-s-vessel-chapter-30",183,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-final-villain-s-vessel-cover.jpg"]