[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-villain-reborn-as-game-s-final-boss":3,"chapter-the-villain-reborn-as-game-s-final-boss-the-villain-reborn-as-game-s-final-boss-chapter-223":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Villain Reborn as Game's Final Boss",{"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},551378,800,"Chapter 223: Antra [2]","the-villain-reborn-as-game-s-final-boss-chapter-223",223,"\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Antra was an Immortal, then maybe... he was thousands of years old, and hadn’t advanced yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That could explain him knowing about a Mythical Grade weapon like Garthel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another possibility took root in my mind, as I once again looked at Antra with utmost vigilance, though the man in question didn’t answer my gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Arthur could hide his rank, then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A sword should be taken out only to kill, dear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur didn’t budge an inch at Antra’s words, though his eyes had narrowed, as I could feel Arthur’s grip over the sword tightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Antra still had the same amused smile over his face, not showing the slightest hint of aggression towards Arthur’s behaviour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Talking all about etiquettes, yet you couldn’t discipline your... dog, was it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing aside Arthur’s blade, Antra stepped towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first Arthur looked at me, and seeing my nod, let Antra pass through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within a minute, things had spiralled down in an unpredictable way, so I had to now take a different approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... mind explaining to me what all this is about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing just inches away from me, Antra bent slightly to match my eye level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a long silence as I went over all the words I could utter at the moment without regretting them in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are just following the orders... As for explaining everything, you will have to talk with my boss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shifting the responsibility was a necessary skill in today’s world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So wouldn’t that be you?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My pupils dilated as I immediately took distance from Antra, before taking out my own sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing my act, Arthur and No. 5 did the same, though both of them were confused seeing my sudden action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though I had my doubts, Antra’s voice had directly been transmitted into my mind, with no way for the others to hear it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way someone could guess a kid at Gold having an Immortal serving him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Traitor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to look at Julien, but—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way he would betray me, as having to face a Silver core was the same as facing an Immortal for Julien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The level of danger to his life would have remained the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So there was no way he would have revealed everything about my identity due to some threats from an existence stronger than him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically, every single person in this room was stronger than Julien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could it be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did I mess up somewhere along the way?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mind processed countless possibilities at the same time, but not even a single one of them seemed even remotely close to the current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My apologies... I might have startled you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Antra smiled as he once again placed his hand over his chest, before slightly bowing his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s his rank?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not caring to accept the repulsive apology from Antra, I looked at Arthur, who focused his attention on the guy, trying to sense deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Immortal 1. No matter what I do, his rank stays the same—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wisdom... it’s earned with age, not strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Antra, after switching his gaze between me and Arthur, spoke as if remembering some ancient truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Being an Immortal doesn’t make you a God, dear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spurt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Antra disappeared from his place and appeared beside Arthur to place his hand over the latter’s shoulder, Arthur moved Garthel in a motion that was impossible for me to see, yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood on Antra’s arm was proof enough that the blow had landed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the strike, Arthur had retreated quickly before taking No. 5 along with him, as now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of us were standing behind Arthur... his sword in a stance that was ready for combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really are a wild one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Antra spoke as the wound on his arm healed within a second, with the bloodstains disappearing altogether.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This world... it’s bigger than what you think, so...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never act above your station.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last words were spoken in a tone that sent chills down my spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Antra still had the same smile over his face, the words had made it clear...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I lightly grabbed Arthur’s arm, as fighting here—now seemed to be the worst decision I could have ever made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’That’s nice of you. Trust me, I have no interest in killing any of you.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Antra’s words made my head ache, as the burden felt a lot more than what my mind could bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Oops... I had nearly forgotten... how weak you are.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next words, though they felt heavy, the burden released by them wasn’t like before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Antra...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had reduced whatever side effect his voice had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haa...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t like it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything... none of it was going the way I had expected it to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it my capability that was lacking...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is the enemy too strong for me to handle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My enemies had never been weaker than me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had always known that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haa...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, I tried to stabilise my mind that was beginning to feel numb from Antra’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s forget about everything, and start anew.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clapping his hands once, Antra flicked his fingers, as the environment around me... changed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One moment I was in the room, and the next thing I knew...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was standing in an empty place that was covered in black from all sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was black, and so was the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter where my eyes landed, everything was covered in black...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was more like I was in a world of black... as the darkness encompassed every inch of the place around me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your subordinates weren’t the most tamed. And I certainly don’t enjoy being interrupted every now and then, so—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s have a little chat, shall we?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising my head, I met Antra’s gaze, who sat on a throne in the middle of the wide expanse around me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as I was about to speak, something pushed me from behind, as I mysteriously appeared before Antra, with a chair being formed beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the chair, I hesitated for a second before taking the seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haa...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no use in being scared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My life had always been a game of death.\u003C\u002Fp>",1045,"2026-05-30T14:45:47.278Z","2026-06-01T04:31:30.507Z",1,"novelbin.me","2b1dd522b79f2fa47ec67f128c9207b253002744a76ffb875ae2c8ea7431a56c","the-villain-reborn-as-game-s-final-boss-chapter-224","the-villain-reborn-as-game-s-final-boss-chapter-222",257,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-villain-reborn-as-game-s-final-boss-cover.jpg"]