[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-villain-s-pov":3,"chapter-the-villain-s-pov-the-villain-s-pov-chapter-106":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},336743,598,"Chapter 106 106: Forms of Pain (2)","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-106",106,"\u003Cp>Frost's brows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had clearly stabbed me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, I showed no reaction whatsoever, making it look almost… staged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he withdrew his spear, the blood that poured from my wound proved otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That should do, right, Instructor Krauser?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instructor remained silent, his gaze shifting between my face and my injury before finally giving me a hesitant nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was all I needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding my bleeding side, I dragged myself out of the arena under the stunned gazes of everyone present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once I was far enough, I deactivated Ascension and leaned against the wall beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Damn, that hurts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, my expression showed pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, I slid down until my back rested against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My breathing was heavy, but I concentrated on my wound, halting the bleeding completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't afford to leave it as it was, so I began stitching it up myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is hell…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I probably shouldn't have relied on Ascension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even I—the so-called 'madman'—wouldn't have normally considered such an insane plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment I activated Ascension, I knew there was no way I would escape unscathed, no matter how hard I tried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So rather than leaving the damage to Frost's control, I ensured it was my decision to make.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the last moment, I had shifted my body just enough to ensure his spear struck a non-vital area. Then, I deliberately accelerated my blood flow to make it appear as though I was bleeding excessively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a gamble… but it worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, it took more out of me than I had expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at least now, I would have more freedom to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once I finished stitching up my wound, I wiped the blood off my body, changed my clothes, and sat back down, focusing on recovering as quickly as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minutes passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hallway I had chosen was eerily quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From time to time, a few people passed by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, they approached me, likely thinking I was just some random injured person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment they recognized me—Frey Starlight—they immediately stepped away, either cursing me or scoffing in disdain before leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It happened over and over again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enough times for me to recall Danzo's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're fighting too many battles at once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this what he meant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The damage I was enduring wasn't just physical… but psychological as well?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too much for one person to bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was fine to be alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This hatred, this rejection—these were emotions I welcomed with open arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They fueled me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They pushed me forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They reminded me of my ultimate goal—to return home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I closed my eyes, resting against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything's fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I focused on my recovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence around me was comforting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hadn't sensed anyone nearby, but the warm breaths tickling my right side told me otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, I opened my eyes and turned toward the source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small figure stood beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked almost like a doll—a tiny girl with white hair, violet eyes, and pale, flawless skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with me sitting on the ground, we were almost the same height.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…A little girl?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't have been older than four.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached out with her small hands, gently touching my right side—exactly where I had been stabbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was soft and innocent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her touch was so light that it barely even registered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I placed my hand on her head gently before standing up with a forced smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No… it doesn't hurt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, I fully sealed my wound before glancing back at the girl, who still stared at me with her doll-like face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should leave, little one. I'm not a good person. I'm Frey Starlight—the one everyone hates. You shouldn't come near me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to leave, but then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small hand grabbed my shirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…What now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised both arms toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Up~Up\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared at her for a few moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want me to carry you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't I tell you I'm a bad person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you still want me to carry you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A third nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Why was I the one doing all the talking while she just kept nodding?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was definitely a strange kid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief staring contest, I sighed in defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lifting her up, I was surprised by how light she was—lighter than a feather. The moment she was in my arms, she latched onto me, wrapping her arms around my neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There. Happy now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Was this some kind of game?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't seem like she had any intention of letting go anytime soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was about to question her again, but I didn't want to risk getting yet another nod, so I just started walking, carrying her along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…What the hell was I even doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was supposed to be searching for the one who cursed me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time that thought crossed my mind, I instinctively loosened my grip to put her down—but the moment I did, she clung to me even tighter, as if she could sense what I was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, I wandered for a while, my mind gradually emptying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From time to time, I noticed people staring—some in confusion, others in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the girl in my arms shared those glances with me...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, without realizing it, I found myself standing in front of a massive gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…How did I get here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the question crossed my mind, the girl suddenly released me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I granted her wish and set her down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment I did, she dashed toward the gate, slipping through a smaller side entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I watched her go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might have seemed like I had been wandering aimlessly earlier, but that wasn't the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something had guided me here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trusting my instincts, I followed her inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What lay beyond the gate was… a library?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Towering bookshelves spiraled upward in elegant formations, stretching across multiple floors of a vast, grand space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was breathtaking—every surface, every detail, carved from glistening ice, enhancing its ethereal beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer number of books was staggering—countless volumes filling the shelves as far as the eye could see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome to Lady Semiramis Library.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice pulled me from my thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seated in a wheelchair was a girl with sky-blue hair, dressed in a pristine white gown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little one from before was clinging to her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the girl was facing me, her eyes remained closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was blind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood there, staring blankly at my surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Why was I here?\u003C\u002Fp>",1096,"2026-05-30T03:41:22.346Z","2026-06-01T04:30:13.202Z",1,"novelbin.me","301d491b895199f3e360bd486bf6ff9c6b4614a35237c376921e9b9763e65cc4","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-107","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-105",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-villain-s-pov-cover.jpg"]