[{"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-73":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},551278,800,"Chapter 73: Dream [1]","the-villain-reborn-as-game-s-final-boss-chapter-73",73,"\u003Cp>\"Hurry up or else there will be no food left for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soi urged the kid beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Soi’s ninth birthday in the orphanage. And he wanted to join the rest of his friends for the dinner that the orphanage had arranged for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His patience was beginning to wear off as his best friend was taking longer than necessary to get ready for the dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy whom Soi was waiting for was currently styling his black hair in the mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was for the hundredth time that he had adjusted the white shades of his hair to mix in with the black ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah had such mismatching hair since birth. But compared to what others believed, Noah liked his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him, it was something unique that differentiated him from the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a minute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah shouted from the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was the twentieth time you said the same thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soi let out a frustrated groan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. Only a minute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah whispered in a barely audible tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soi’s shoulders dropped in resignation. He sat on the nearby chair... waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah emerged with a bright smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For real?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soi just stared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah... I guess.\" Noah checked his clothes once before making his way towards the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head, Soi followed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They soon reached a small hall, with a worn-out table placed in the centre. Children of various ages sat across the table wearing birthday hats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Soi arrive, all of them began to clap in excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the orphanage was always stretched thin on the funds available at their disposal, celebrating a birthday was a luxury for the kids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only once in a while that someone’s birthday was celebrated with a huge dinner and a... cake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there was hardly any kid who disliked cakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soi took his seat at the far end of the table, while Noah sat beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Happy birthday, Soi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big brother... gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A kid around five years of age approached Soi with a small toy in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The toy was neatly packed with ribbons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soi had a look of surprise when he saw the toy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, isn’t that your favourite one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soi had seen the kid play with it several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My g-gift!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stumbling with her words, she placed the toy on Soi’s lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gesture earned a few chuckles from the older children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not wanting to upset the kid anymore, Soi took the little toy in his hand and patted the kid’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Nina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nina smiled in return. She had always been an introvert in nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Soi who had made her open up to the other kids of her age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though younger in age, Soi had always been a support for every kid in the orphanage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each kid was given a small allowance every two or three months, for them to spend on themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many times the allowance would be postponed for months when the orphanage had a shortage of funds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soi would always share his own allowance with the younger kids without caring for his own happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing others’ smiles was the only joy he ever needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soi was someone that Noah always looked up to. He wanted to be like him someday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone on whom you could rely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my! Everyone seems ready for the party.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman entered the hall with a small cake in her hand. She was in her forties, with her hair catching up to her age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone called her Aunt Jenna by habit. No one knew her real name, but Jenna was a name that she had taken while working for the orphanage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the older kids and the staff at the orphanage knew about her circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been a noble before... but her house had been executed for some crime that she didn’t want to discuss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The execution wasn’t held in public, so very few knew about its details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That had made Jenna a mystery for everyone when she first volunteered to work in the orphanage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon her caring nature and motherly vibes made everyone comfortable with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Jenna had become a favourite among the kids in her first year at the orphanage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone made way for her as she moved towards Soi and placed the cake on the table before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Happy birthday, dear.\" Patting his head, Aunt Jenna clapped for everyone to take their seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soi blew the candles and cut the cake... the party began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The children sang songs in chorus... their tones didn’t match, but they still tried to voice out their excitement in one way or another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jenna took a small pouch out of her coat and handed it to Soi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, your birthday allowance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soi’s eyes widened as he glanced at the sum in the pouch. It wasn’t much, but for a kid in the orphanage it was like a year’s allowance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aunt, this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soi hesitated before accepting the gift. He glanced at the kids, and as he was about to speak—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, we don’t want it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. I also have my previous savings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uhh... I don’t like money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! At least say something believable.\" A nearby kid whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the little exchange, Soi chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take it. You always give your part to others, so I had to squeeze this from the funds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And before you say anything, it wasn’t my goodwill but your right. You deserve it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Jenna stopped any resistance before Soi could voice his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just take it, idiot. I want to eat the cake already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah grumbled from his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oyy!\" Noah rubbed his head in annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his theatrics, Soi smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that how you talk to your senior?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realising what he said, Noah’s face turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, s-sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jenna just observed their exchange in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just wanted these kids to enjoy their lives without worrying about anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But reality had always been harsh on kids like them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jenna just hoped that such moments of happiness would last forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as always—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fate had other plans.\u003C\u002Fp>",1018,"2026-05-30T14:45:47.278Z","2026-06-01T04:31:30.507Z",1,"novelbin.me","3bccb67a6cc9d7430fc4e23b1b11012a29534dfd805531a6eba08643f2790a9c","the-villain-reborn-as-game-s-final-boss-chapter-74","the-villain-reborn-as-game-s-final-boss-chapter-72",257,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-villain-reborn-as-game-s-final-boss-cover.jpg"]