[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-villain-s-pov":3,"chapter-the-villain-s-pov-the-villain-s-pov-chapter-36":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},336823,598,"Chapter 36 36: Aegon Valerion (1)","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-36",36,"\u003Cp>-Frey starlight Pov-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, I found myself standing once again inside the massive waiting hall from earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene before me repeated itself, except for one major difference—I was the only person here this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did everyone already head to their rooms?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ascended the staircase leading to the first floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For now, I'll check out my room…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elite Dormitory consisted of seven floors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each floor accommodated a different academic year, so naturally, I was on the first floor since I was a first-year student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching my destination, the path ahead split into two directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not knowing which way to go, I randomly chose the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place was enormous, featuring various facilities in addition to the students' rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dormitory was co-ed, meaning it wasn't surprising to see male and female rooms adjacent to one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That damn headmaster…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave that terrifying speech about war and whatnot, yet reality turned out to be the complete opposite of his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, humanity had been on the brink of extinction not too long ago, so it seemed they were subtly encouraging procreation among the elite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lost in thought, I continued wandering until a female voice called out from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, what are you doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I instinctively turned toward the voice, only to find a girl with fiery red hair, blazing eyes, and pale skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sat on a luxurious couch, her posture relaxed and casual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at me with a haughty expression as she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait… Fiery red hair and an arrogant demeanor… Could this be Scarite?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had no trouble recognizing the protagonists of my novel. This girl was none other than Scarite Sunlight, the daughter of the Lord of House Sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if that were the case, then I had just run into someone troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, I'm talking to you! Can't you hear me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to her with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Loud and clear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph. If you can hear me, then get lost already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed I had mistakenly wandered into the area designated for Class A, but her attitude was annoying, so I decided to stir things up a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? And why should I leave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you stupid or what? This is Class A's section—there's no place for someone like you here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words were as sharp as her attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, but I don't recall seeing any rule that says I can't be here. Or… did Lord Iris buy this place without me knowing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment I mentioned her father's name, I noticed flames flicker to life around her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bastard… What did you just say?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing her hostile tone, I simply laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sure you heard me just fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like someone needs to be kicked out of here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up, and I chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? And who's going to do that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She scowled at my remark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Am I not enough to catch your eye?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response, I casually raised my hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The only thing I see is that oversized ass of yours~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the way her face turned red, I had definitely struck a nerve. The next thing I knew, a massive fireball was hurling toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, I was quick enough to dodge with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames crashed into the wall, but it seemed sturdy enough to withstand the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, hey, no need to get mad. Did I say something wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bastard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I watched as Scarite charged at me. I knew she was impulsive, but I hadn't expected her to attack outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She must have realized she couldn't unleash large-scale attacks inside the dormitory without getting into trouble, so she coated her arms in flames and lunged at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Going for close combat, huh? Typical reckless move…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She threw punches at me with fiery aggression, but her attacks were so predictable that I didn't even need to activate Hawk's Eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My dear, if you want me that badly, there's no need to rush. I'm not going anywhere~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I continued teasing her, and her face grew even redder—this time from sheer frustration. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't even land a hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're nothing but a cowardly dog who only knows how to dodge!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a filthy mouth you have.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a swift motion, I caught her flaming fist before making my move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, but I'm not noble enough to hold back—especially not against a feisty girl like you~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a single kick to her stomach, I sent her flying straight into the nearby wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I casually slipped my hands into my pockets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks for the warm-up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to leave, ignoring Scarite's coughing as she cursed at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bastard… cough … Where do you think you're going?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where else? To my room, of course. This isn't my section, after all. And for the record, my name's Frey—not 'bastard.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked away, tuning out her irritated shouting—only to freeze when a blazing sword came slashing toward me at incredible speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hawk's Eye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combining Hawk's Eye with Phantom Step, I barely dodged the attack that had nearly taken my head off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I reappeared a short distance away, turning my gaze to my assailant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There stood a boy around my age, with fiery red hair and burning crimson eyes, gripping a long sword in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Evan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarite's voice confirmed my suspicions about his identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great. First the sister, now the brother… Looks like the Iris kids are lining up to mess with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan Sunlight glanced at his sister before his face twisted in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How dare you do that to her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you believe me if I said she started it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the look on his face, he didn't care for an explanation. Without hesitation, he charged at me, flames swirling violently around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, I had to take things seriously. My opponent was a swordsman, so I swiftly summoned a blade from my ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dark aura enveloped me as I dashed forward to meet him head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the elite dormitory, a crimson streak and a black blur clashed violently—only to be interrupted at the last moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as our swords were about to collide, a bolt of lightning struck between us with pinpoint accuracy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of us instinctively pulled back, barely avoiding the electrifying strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned toward the source of the attack and spotted a boy with golden hair and radiant eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you two mind stopping this nonsense? This is a dormitory, not a training ground, you know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was smiling, both Ivan and Scarite instantly stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Aegon Valerion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He strode toward me with that same composed smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Frey Starlight, what a coincidence… I was just looking for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were looking for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I immediately switched to a serious stance. The prince before me wasn't someone I wanted to take lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aegon Valerion…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What do you want from me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning crackled and burst around the boy standing before me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aegon Valeryon. What does he want from me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's end this meaningless dispute. After all, many eyes are watching us right now…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clapped his hands together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words carried undeniable weight. Scar and Evan—both of them—remained frozen, not daring to make a move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aegon Valeryon… Did he already manage to pull the Sunlight family to his side?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, he was right. From the moment Scarite attacked, I had felt the presence of several powerful figures observing from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps they were upper-year students like us or individuals who worked here… If things escalated too far, they could intervene at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, I had been aware of this, which is why I made sure not to overdo anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I hadn't expected him to take notice of me… Prince Aegon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He approached with a smile—I knew it was fake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've been looking for you… Frey Starlight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looking for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I kept my composure, knowing exactly what kind of person I was dealing with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How may I assist the prince?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for formalities… Aegon will do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chuckled before motioning for me to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come. This isn't something we should discuss here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I followed him cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before we left, he threw out a final command:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may go. Scarite, Ivan—I'll handle things from here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They obeyed without question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look at that… the wild Scarite actually following someone's orders—someone other than her father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I needed to be more careful around Aegon than anyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he the strongest?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No. His power was formidable, but compared to monsters like Snow and Ghost, he was nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he the smartest?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again, no. There were plenty of people far more intelligent than him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then why did I need to be wary of him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This boy was a snake hiding in human skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That smile, that demeanor—everything about him was an act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only let people see what he wanted them to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadow manipulating the game from behind the scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you ever found yourself on his bad side… that would be the worst-case scenario.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he wouldn't just aim to destroy you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He'd go after the things you loved—your family, your friends…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would do anything to watch his enemies suffer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why I was on high alert, though I couldn't help but pity Princess Sansa, who had to deal with him directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was the one who created him. More than anyone else, I knew what he was capable of. That's why I had a pretty good idea why he was looking for me.\u003C\u002Fp>",1602,"2026-05-30T03:41:22.067Z","2026-06-01T04:30:13.202Z",1,"novelbin.me","11d219af9978688393edcffffd6a0178b3817bc85bcfead017b95b2c45ab1661","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-37","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-35",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-villain-s-pov-cover.jpg"]