[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-villain-s-pov":3,"chapter-the-villain-s-pov-the-villain-s-pov-chapter-115":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},336752,598,"Chapter 115 115: A Letter to My Father","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-115",115,"\u003Cp>- Frey Starlight's Pov -\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A day had passed since I officially made Carmen my subordinate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything remained the same—no surprises, nothing out of the ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My fellow temple trainees were all immersed in their own training, each striving to grow stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frost was as brutal as ever, but I could no longer read any emotion from him. He was like an executioner—arriving to beat me senseless before leaving without a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wanted to let loose, to push myself into a real fight against him, but I knew my chances were slim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, this kind of calm never sat well with me. It always concealed raging storms beneath the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that led me to the one thing that had been weighing on my mind—Ada hadn't shown up for an entire day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew she was capable. She could handle herself. But her recent actions, coupled with the fact that she was clearly planning something, made me uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since she was doing it for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Ada didn't return soon, I would have to escalate things against the Moonlights. But for now, I decided to wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had my own battles to fight. My new training pushed my body to its limits—forcing out massive amounts of aura beyond my capacity to support Carmen had left devastating consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My aura channels had been completely wrecked. Each time, I focused entirely on recovery—using potions and deep meditation. The moment I reached a certain level of healing, I would repeat the process, shattering my channels all over again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Channeling aura through broken pathways was like forcing molten lava through my veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain was unlike anything I had experienced since the Nightmare days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No ordinary human body could withstand this level of training. But I wasn't ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That much became clearer each time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, I continued breaking myself down, rebuilding stronger, and repeating the cycle again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Carmen was inching closer to SS- rank. She had already begun touching its threshold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for me, I was accelerating toward Rank C ..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rank that would open countless new possibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After another grueling session with Carmen, I collapsed onto the ground, summoning Balerion into my hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My fingers traced the cold, unyielding metal of the black blade. It was sharper than ever, thirsting for blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not much longer, my friend… Soon, I'll be able to unleash your true form.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once I reached Rank C, I would finally be able to manifest Balerion's full power—though I wouldn't be able to sustain it for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, an extra trump card was always welcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Days passed, and on the third day… Ada returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked exhausted—physically and mentally drained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't injured, but I could tell she had been carrying a heavy burden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tried asking her what she had been doing, what she was planning…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But all she said was, \"It's fine. I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She refused to say anything more, and I couldn't force her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words lingered in my mind, even during training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did she mean by \"I know\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had she uncovered one of the Moonlight family's secrets?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't like that thought. If she had, it meant she would become a target for the Curse Caster as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given my current position, I needed every bit of help I could get, but I didn't want her dragged into this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't want to owe her more than I already did. And I certainly didn't want her getting hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, I left Carmen with her—until the time was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time moved strangely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had become the busiest person in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lately, I hadn't even been sleeping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Training, training, training—followed by endless thoughts of what was coming next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My interactions were limited to Danzo and Ghost, with the occasional exchange of words with Selena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And my sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A week later, Ada stopped leaving her room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her complexion had paled—almost as if she were suffering from anemia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone with a brain could tell something was wrong. But no matter what I did or how hard I tried, she wouldn't tell me anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was too sharp—she had already figured out that I had recruited Carmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't object, but she had grown secretive around Carmen as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between Ada's silence, my relentless training, my search for a way to deal with the Curse Caster, and whatever unseen forces were working against me…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was reaching my limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No— I had surpassed them long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wandering Through the Cold Fortress…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wandered through the areas of this cold, lifeless fortress where I was allowed to tread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the contempt directed at me from every corner, it was still preferable to dying in training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimless walks through these halls had become a habit—an escape, if only for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During these strolls, I let my mind drift back to my past life—to my family and the 25 years I had spent with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I feared the day I might start forgetting them, so I revisited those memories often, ensuring my purpose remained clear and reminding myself of what I had to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing myself in these recollections made me oblivious to my surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why I didn't notice her until I nearly collided with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same little girl from before. She stood before me, gazing up with those striking violet eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knelt to meet her at eye level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey… I've been looking for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ruffled her hair gently. She was the only one in this wretched family who hadn't shunned me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where have you been hiding?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mmm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without warning, she lunged at me, wrapping her tiny arms around me in a quick embrace. I hadn't expected it… but I didn't mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking the chance, I lifted her into my arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a faint smile, I resumed my walk, carrying her along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is fine, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded enthusiastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I wandered through the halls, I tried to get her to talk, but she wasn't much of a conversationalist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your name is Azura, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded in response. If she didn't want to answer, she simply remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her small blue dress emitted a faint chill, mirroring the quiet mystery surrounding her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew there was something peculiar about this girl, yet I was instinctively drawn to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm… Azura sounds a bit too grand. I'll just call you 'Blue' instead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Azura\" felt more fitting for a continent or an ancient lineage—not for a delicate girl like her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't protest, so from now on, she would be Blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was something strangely soothing about her, almost as if she had a calming presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a chilling thought crossed my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was drawn to her, and in turn, she always came running to me, ignoring everyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could there be some kind of connection between us?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I suddenly remembered something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The original Frey was… rather indulgent in his vices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The story had already strayed from the original path I had written, so at this point, anything was possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could he have… fathered a child?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought alone sent a shiver down my spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, I tightened my grip on Azura and looked her straight in the eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blue… tell me… who is your father?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't look at me like that. Just say something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave her a light shake, making her head bob comically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She finally spoke, her voice barely above a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She doesn't know? She doesn't even know who her father is?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about your mother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was unaware of both her parents' identities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That didn't confirm anything, but it didn't put my mind at ease either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked about four years old… and I was only eighteen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did Frey really do something like that at thirteen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No… I highly doubted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was still lost in my thoughts when Blue suddenly pointed at something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that your father?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following her gaze, I found myself staring at a grand portrait of Abraham Starlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The father of this body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suppose so...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your father is famous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All at once, Blue became more talkative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But my focus remained on the painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl glanced between us before asking again,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What was he like? Your father...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My father...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I murmured softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My father ..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lifting Blue once more, I cast one last look at the portrait before me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My father wasn't famous or renowned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue listened intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He wasn't a great warrior, nor a legendary figure. He was just… my father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A man who dedicated his life to his children. No matter how harsh life became, he was always there, standing behind me. He was my support, a huge part of who I am today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's why… he was the greatest man I've ever known.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that's why I have to return to my world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That man gave everything for me. And what have I done in return?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even a fraction of what he deserved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew he never expected anything back, but I would return—if only to let him see me become the man he always believed I could be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I promise, Dad...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My father… was the man in my memories, not the one in the painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abraham Starlight... I don't know who you are—I never even wrote about you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe I stole your beloved son's body, but at the very least, I rid the world of another piece of trash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You were a hero, yes. But you were never, and never will be, my father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue continued staring at me, her gaze unwavering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing I had said some rather odd things, I quickly apologized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, I must've said something strange, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You love your father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah… I do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a shame this little girl didn't even know hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where did she even come from? The library?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The library…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blue, can you take me back to that place? You know… the library.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remained silent for a moment before slipping out of my arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she grabbed my hand and started leading me through the fortress in a seemingly random direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike last time, however, I felt lightheaded—almost as if some kind of magic was affecting me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, I was just grateful for another chance to enter that library.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just how many secrets could I uncover there?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, I found myself standing before a massive door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather… beneath it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a blank expression, I asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh… Blue, how exactly am I supposed to get in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked up—the entrance was literally in the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jump.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jump?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of ridiculous library was this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh well, nothing to lose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I held Blue tightly and leaped. The gateway swallowed us both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, I found myself gazing upon the same breathtaking sight as before—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An enormous library sculpted from ice, a masterpiece filled with untold mysteries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome to Lady Semiramis' Library—oh, it's you again, Lord Frey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like last time, Rem sat there, unfazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, Blue remained beside me instead of running toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry for intruding… I may have overstepped.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rem shook her head calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine. You are Azura's guest, after all. Though lately, the Starlight family has been occupying this place quite a bit, hehe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She chuckled softly, but her words caught my attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Starlight family… Has someone else been here recently?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, the current head of the Starlight family—your sister, Ada.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ada was here…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I suspected, things were happening behind my back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I ask why my sister came here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, I received no response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the blind girl smiled apologetically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry, but I can't say. It's part of my agreement with your sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An agreement?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she make some kind of contract with this girl?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint headache crept in as I pondered the implications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I recalled Ada's recent pale complexion and how she had secluded herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just what the hell was going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt a small hand grip mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blue...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was holding onto me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rem seemed pleased by the sight and gestured for me to explore as much as I wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may stay here as long as you wish, but once you leave, you may not be able to return—so use your time wisely, Lord Starlight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She chuckled before adding,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though… considering how attached Azura is to you, I doubt that'll be a problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took her words seriously—I intended to make the most of this opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I climbed the upper levels with Blue, Rem suddenly stopped me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh… Lord Starlight, forgive my impudence, but I advise you to keep an eye on your shadow in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My shadow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rem merely smiled and waved at me and Blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just moments ago, when I had jumped with Blue—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The portal had absorbed us both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But… it had rejected something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dark-clad figure crashed onto the floor after being forcibly expelled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shit … I've been found out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2178,"2026-05-30T03:41:22.346Z","2026-06-01T04:30:13.202Z",1,"novelbin.me","8189ba70bfa7c12dd84a023d4faefb857f1850517c516081312eaa160bb39b1e","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-116","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-114",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-villain-s-pov-cover.jpg"]