[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-villain-s-pov":3,"chapter-the-villain-s-pov-the-villain-s-pov-chapter-121":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},336758,598,"Chapter 121 121: The Final Day","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-121",121,"\u003Cp>- Frey Starlight's Pov -\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's always a price to pay for power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing in this world comes for free—not even for a cheat like me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a jet engine on the verge of ignition, I kept exhaling hot air, kneeling on the ground with both arms stretched out as the transformations in my body unfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt stronger than ever, my body surging with raw power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three relentless days… Hundreds of healing potions… My body shattered seventeen times and reconstructed just as many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Healing potions would no longer work on me. Even if they did, their effects would never be the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in return, I gained this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balerion's serpent tattoo had spread further across my skin, extending so far it nearly reached my shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unbelievable… You actually did it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carmen struggled to accept what she was witnessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaking into Class C in less than half a month?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Snow, with his SSS-grade talent, wouldn't have managed that in such a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was only possible because of the unique abilities I had obtained within the Shadow Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, for the first time, I had a real chance to fight—not just watch from the sidelines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today is the last day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever happens, it happens today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's time to end this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Last Day in Moonlight Castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temple's students gathered to showcase their progress over the past month before their instructors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Moonlight Family's training grounds were more packed than ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that the temple's warriors had gained a great deal during this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, one first-year student stood out above the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His instructor was an A+ rank fighter—far beyond his ability to defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, the level of skill he displayed was astonishing for his age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo's fists blurred as he rained down hundreds of blows on his opponent, his body radiating with a brilliant light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Frey, he had done nothing but train since arriving at Moonlight Castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if he was erasing every trace of his past naïveté, determined to forge himself into a complete warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His growth was nothing short of remarkable—driven by relentless dedication and a body tough enough to endure his grueling training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, despite his progress… he didn't look satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his final training session, Danzo didn't leave. Instead, he scanned the grounds, searching for someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There you are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took Danzo a moment to pick Ghost out from the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His presence was so faint that most people wouldn't even notice him, even if he passed right by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing the approaching nuisance, Ghost sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two locked eyes for a brief moment before Danzo got straight to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is Frey Starlight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost moved effortlessly, slipping past Danzo with the fluid grace of an assassin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no intention of answering, so he simply walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost was fast. But he froze the moment a powerful grip clamped onto his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an instant, Ghost was caught off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where do you think you're going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo's eyes gleamed with an intense white light—he had clearly managed to track Ghost's movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A month ago, he wouldn't have even seen him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost quickly pulled away, his stance shifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he was starting to take Danzo seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why assume I know where he is? And even if I did… what makes you think I'd tell you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for your games, assassin. I know you're the most observant one here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo turned toward the vast training grounds behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not just Frey. Instructor Krauser is missing. Frost… The Lord and his wife… You really think that's a coincidence?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost pulled up the hood of his cloak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…So you're not just muscle, huh? No, it's no coincidence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost walked ahead, with Danzo following closely behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me… what do you plan to do about it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Moonlight Family's objective was no secret, nor was the fact that they were targeting a single young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew—some more than others. The only difference was how they chose to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost wanted to know where Danzo stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, a girl their age stood quietly in the corner, observing the two before finally turning away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena had just finished her final training session and intended to spend the rest of the day in her room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as she left, her communicator rang. It was her only classmate from the magic division—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are things on your end?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena asked, her voice indifferent. Xavier's response came immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing special. That Snow Lionheart is a real monster. I have no doubt he'll win the next Victoriad—maybe even the one after that. He took down five fourth-years like it was nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So? Do you think he's the one we're looking for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavier shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He would've been the perfect candidate… but he has a solid alibi. When that incident occurred, he was fighting in a completely different location. I'm convinced the answer lies on your side.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena sat on her bed, letting out a tired sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suppose so.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence followed. Then, after a pause, Xavier spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why does Aegon believe the person he's searching for is a first-year? The temple is massive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a logical question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How had Aegon managed to narrow it down to just twenty first-years?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As absurd and hard to believe as it was… Selena realized he might actually be right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a mere one percent possibility, things had escalated to this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought only deepened her sense of helplessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this stage, she had abandoned all notions of defying him. Let alone her family, who were already in his grasp—what could she possibly do against him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even her own mentor hadn't been able to lay a finger on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That man has his ways.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both chose to drop the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bringing up Aegon any further would only add to their frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a while, they chatted about random topics. But eventually, Xavier noticed something—Selena had no intention of leaving her room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His suspicion grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You told me earlier that there's a strong chance X is actually Frey Starlight. Now that he's about to die, isn't this the perfect time to confirm it instead of doing nothing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who said I haven't?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena turned her gaze toward the window beside her, her expression unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he dies, then he's not the one I'm looking for. If he survives… that will be all the proof I need. It's as simple as that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- Frey Starlight's Pov -\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carmen and I made our final preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We both knew the storm that was about to descend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With everything in place, I gave her a nod and glanced at the call in my hand—an official notice regarding my repeated absences from training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I planned to go now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn't worried. I knew they wouldn't take me seriously at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was exactly what I intended to exploit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before parting, I asked Carmen one last question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about Ada?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She disappeared this morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a quiet sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was making their moves today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll see you later, then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the room, I made my way toward the designated location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The path ahead was eerily empty—devoid of any sign of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, suddenly, a shadow flickered along the wall, merging seamlessly with my own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pair of glowing eyes surfaced from within my shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some things came up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost had finally rejoined me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No worries. We're about to begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, I was fully prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chances of being attacked right now were dangerously high…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, no matter how far I walked, nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, I genuinely thought I might reach the designated meeting point without any obstacles. But then, a chilling realization struck me—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was the path always this long?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had been walking for quite some time now…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think, Ghost?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ghost?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lack of response sent a shiver down my spine. The silence wasn't just unsettling—it was suffocating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it hit me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone was messing with my senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hawk Eyes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I activated my A-rank Skill, trying to break free from whatever was clouding my perception—but it didn't work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant only one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever was behind this was stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold, creeping unease settled over me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in that fleeting moment of distraction—I failed to notice the figure standing right in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello there ~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With light, deliberate steps, a girl approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was unfamiliar, yet the white hair and sharp features left no doubt—she was a Moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively, I tried to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you're the boy everyone's been making such a fuss over?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She closed the gap between us until only a breath separated us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to be so tense. I'm not here to hurt you. In fact, I should be thanking you—you're the reason I got this wonderful opportunity ~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No—bad didn't even begin to describe the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold sweat trickled down my back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This girl—no, this thing—was powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who was she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no record of anyone from the Moonlight Family with this level of power. It was impossible for me not to recognize someone like her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm… you're still just a child. Hardly worth playing with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze studied me like I was some kind of specimen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Child?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how I looked at her, we were the same age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrifying thought took root.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was in disguise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're kind of handsome ~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each word sent a wave of dizziness crashing over me. My vision blurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dreadful realization clawed at the edges of my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew who she was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you look so scared?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief second, her irises flickered—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment so fleeting, yet I saw it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You look like you've seen a ghost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was she here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more importantly—where was Ghost?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was spiraling out of control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh well, no matter. I think I'll play with you for a bit ~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I could react, she was already upon me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand gripped my face—pulling me toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips met mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the point of contact, dark veins surged beneath my skin, crawling like a living curse, infecting me from the inside out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt my strength drain, the shadows consuming me from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she finally pulled away, she gave a satisfied hum before lightly flicking my forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, I would have just stumbled back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was falling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plummeting from a terrifying height.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And from above, she watched with an amused smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good luck. Don't disappoint me ~♥\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darkness swallowed me whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had lost before the fight even began.\u003C\u002Fp>",1808,"2026-05-30T03:41:22.346Z","2026-06-01T04:30:13.202Z",1,"novelbin.me","0f859ae53a9c03d792430a28308d6a795f25e3615476c6e42d23657a584dfb73","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-122","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-120",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-villain-s-pov-cover.jpg"]