[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-villain-s-pov":3,"chapter-the-villain-s-pov-the-villain-s-pov-chapter-100":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","THE VILLAIN'S POV",{"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},336987,598,"Chapter 100 100: Cursed (2)","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-100",100,"\u003Cp>Could this be why Heisenberg tried to kill me early on? Because of Ada's arrival?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a dry chuckle at the absurdity of it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ada's presence would safeguard me in the future, yes…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it could have also been the reason for my death before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And beyond that, it didn't change the fact that she was risking her position to oppose Leonidas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chose not to tell her about what happened on the train. I was grateful to her and didn't want her to feel burdened by guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't get the wrong idea, kid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, it was Vulcan who spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not your sister who's in a tough spot right now. It's quite the opposite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief silence followed before the old butler explained further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With his latest move, Leonidas has backed himself into a corner more than ever before. The entire younger generation stands behind Lady Ada, and she controls over 90% of the family's operations. Aside from the family's elders, no one supports Leonidas. We are not lacking in any way…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vulcan then turned his gaze toward Carmen, who immediately understood his implication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, we won't lose in terms of combat power either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carmen smirked, gesturing proudly toward herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because I'm here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this concise summary of the current power dynamics within the Starlight Family, I finally began to grasp just how capable my sister truly was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that true?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I directed my question straight to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed somewhat flustered by the direct praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uhm… I wouldn't say we're completely ahead… But we do have the upper hand. Though, I have no idea what that old man might do in our absence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded at her with a smile. At the very least, I now had solid backing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the next hour, we discussed in detail what was to come for the Moonlight Family—who I should be wary of, what actions I needed to take, and so on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ada's presence would prevent them from making reckless moves, but that didn't mean they would simply surrender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door to possibilities remained wide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was organizing my thoughts when suddenly, a strange sensation crept into my chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I exhaled a small breath of cold air, feeling as though ice was seeping into my very core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ada was quick to notice my state, but I waved her off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's nothing… The air just feels a little cold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She scrutinized me for a moment, fully aware that this level of cold shouldn't affect people like us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, she didn't press further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I wasn't in any condition to reassure her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as though an icy dagger was stabbing into my heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the further we moved forward, the worse it became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What the hell is happening to me?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're approaching Winterfell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carmen's voice snapped me back to reality, alerting me to something important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This strange sensation… It coincided with our entry into the Moonlight Family's domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No way… Could this actually be happening?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need some time alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rose to my feet and stepped away from the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was something I needed to confirm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, I pulled out my laptop and accessed the system menu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I intended to ask about the issue immediately, but I didn't even have to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because a brand-new list of missions had just appeared before me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Main Missions]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Survive the Train Mission: 1000\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Achievement Points (Completed)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reach Rank C before the end of the training period: 1000 Achievement Points\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Survive the Moonlight Family's Conspiracy: 1000 Achievement Points\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The list was unusually full this time, offering a considerable number of points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But none of these missions were what truly caught my attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the fourth mission that appeared right below them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cursed! You are cursed. Your fate is no longer in your own hands. Break free or embrace your demise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reward: 2000 Achievement Points\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Failure Consequence: Death of the Host\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time Limit: 30 Days\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared blankly at the words in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I… am cursed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp pain throbbed in my head as I tried to process the information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When? How?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was impossible for such a powerful curse to be placed on me without my awareness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if it had, then it must have happened a long time ago…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, Frey…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That useless idiot never failed to disappoint me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, I had to deal with the mess he left behind…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, this? A curse?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I found myself sinking into a whirlwind of thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting aside the curse itself, I didn't even know who had cast it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How the hell was I supposed to undo it in less than 30 days?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worse than ever before, I was completely cornered this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Frey was drowning in his predicament…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pair of sharp eyes studied him intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selina's gaze shifted toward Danzo and Ghost, who sat beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their journey had been lively with Danzo around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even someone as silent as Ghost had spoken more than usual, giving her the opportunity to analyze their personalities more deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was organizing her thoughts now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Danzo Smasher—strong physique and high endurance. Good potential, possibly exceeding S-rank talent. But he lacks anything truly unique, and he's far too straightforward… Not him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her focus then turned to Ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Son of Mist—refused to reveal his true abilities even when facing an opponent far stronger than himself. Highly analytical and possesses unknown potential. His talent is at least SS-rank… But assassins like him are merely tools for killing. Not him either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Selina's gaze returned to the black-haired young man with those chilling eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recalled the moment he had thrown both of them off the train… And how he had then trapped Heisenberg right after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Frey Starlight—unknown abilities, unknown past. Possesses a power or artifact capable of sealing magic. Exceptional ability to navigate extreme situations, even managing to corner an SS-rank Awakened. It's said his talent is only A-rank… But what he has displayed is far beyond that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selina's expression grew colder as everything began to align.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The probability that he's the one they're after… 99%.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Frey Starlight had no idea…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That he was already surrounded from all sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Author's Note:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Selina\" refers to the Year of the Unknown Past within the Nightmare Lands.\u003C\u002Fp>",1063,"2026-05-30T03:41:22.346Z","2026-06-01T04:30:13.202Z",1,"novelbin.me","6d9b527f4e1f4134669f569c1d7d98da83f73a395f53d4108bc7cd8af1f19550","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-551","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-99",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-villain-s-pov-cover.jpg"]