[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-villain-s-pov":3,"chapter-the-villain-s-pov-the-villain-s-pov-chapter-38":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},336825,598,"Chapter 38 38: Back to School Life","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-38",38,"\u003Cp>-Frey starlight Pov-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think this is the right way...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I finally managed to enter the section designated for Class B.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already late, so I didn't find anyone around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After checking the room numbers, I finally reached my assigned room: \"1Y-B9\", indicating the year and class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, this is my new room...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How ironic... It took me all this time to get here. Even though it was my first day inside the temple, it had already been eventful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room's lock operated just like hotel locks in my world, so I swiped the card, and the door clicked open, revealing the interior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What I saw was a spacious living room with a few couches, furnished with most of the necessities I could need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place had an aristocratic ambiance, befitting its reputation as the best accommodation in the temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A simple curtain separated the living room from the kitchen, while on the other side, there was a connected bedroom and a bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't help but laugh at the sight of it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn't a room... It's a whole apartment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could live the rest of my life here without worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This level of accommodation was one of the reasons why some high-rankers never left the temple. After all, not everyone belonged to a noble family...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly unpacked the few belongings stored in my ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, they had taken it from me during the temple's security check. My heart nearly sank at the time—my laptop was inside. Fortunately, they couldn't see it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once everything was set, I sat at the desk prepared for me and played around with my laptop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's see what we have here...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, I got involved with some dangerous people—like the prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I shoved those problems to the back of my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something else had been bothering me for a while... the assassination attempt earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, I had no defenses against the mage. His spell had worked directly on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's true that powerful spells take time to chant, but that only applies to low-tier mages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, S-rank mages and above have an instant casting rate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I ever found myself up against one, it would be a disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And ironically... the first major event in the temple would be caused by a mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to do something about this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The solution was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I navigated to the Bio Section and started typing at random.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ability: Magic Immunity\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The user becomes inherently resistant to magic. Any spell that enters their domain is nullified instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wrote down the ability I wanted and waited for the result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cost: 100,000 Achievement Points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[System Note: Do you think it's that easy? You'd have better luck counting the hairs on your ass before you gather that many points.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vein popped on my forehead as I read that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I understood why such a powerful ability was expensive... but why the hell was this stupid system messing with me?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned closer to my laptop's camera, narrowing my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn't something a system would say. Someone is talking to me from behind this damn screen, aren't they?! Why don't you show yourself and say it to my face?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After messing around for a bit, I gave up when no one responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway... back to important matters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>100,000 Achievement Points was far too much for me... but I wasn't giving up yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was always a loophole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rewrote the ability with the same specifications, but this time, I added an additional condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In exchange for Magic Immunity, the user loses the ability to use any form of magic for life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What about this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a huge gamble. Magic in this world was limitless—if one mastered it, they could do virtually anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would've been an incredible asset for me, but I lacked knowledge about the world's magic system, let alone how it truly worked. It was the most complex aspect of this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, I decided to give it up... After all, I had already chosen my path as a swordsman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I waited for the system's response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cost: 25,000 Achievement Points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[System Note: Not bad, but you're still naive.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wide grin stretched across my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the system's snarky remark... it actually worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more restrictions I added, the lower the cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was valuable information for the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, I had just reduced the original cost by 75%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even so, 25,000 Achievement Points was still too much for me at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Current Achievement Points: 4,700\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Damn it...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of my past negligence, I had lost 2,000 points just to gain poison immunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>4,700 was nowhere near enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn't enough...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I needed to do something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wracked my brain for a solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, I typed out my next idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Restriction: Magic Immunity only activates upon physical contact with the target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This put me at a huge disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mages were long-range fighters, and getting close enough to touch one was almost impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I had no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If used correctly, even with these drawbacks, the ability could still be extremely powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I held my breath, waiting for the system's response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cost: 10,000 Achievement Points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[System Note: You're really stubborn... This is the last discount you're getting, even if you offer up your ass next time.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I punched the laptop screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stupid system...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the useless commentary, I had successfully reduced the cost to 10,000 points—much better than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I still didn't have enough to purchase it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant I had no other choice...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Missions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I needed to complete some stupid missions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I opened the mission list, hoping the system wouldn't give me anything ridiculous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since my days in the Shadow Sect, simple tasks like push-ups and running had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the system had free rein to get \"creative.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And here we go...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Side Missions:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confess to a girl from the Elite Class: 200 Achievement Points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Win a 1v1 against one of the following:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow Lionheart: 1,000 Points\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost Umbra: 750 Points\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seris Moonlight: 500 Points\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slap Emperor Maekar Valerion's face: 10,000 Achievement Points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walk naked in the Elite Dormitory: 500 Achievement Points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Main Missions: (Empty)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Final Mission: Win the Victoriad .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared at the screen for a long moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, I slowly placed my hand over my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The missions were either absurd or suicidal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confessing to a girl? Walking around naked?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the system's creator a child? Or did they just enjoy messing with me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And let's not even talk about slapping Maekar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strongest living human at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To top it off, the system conveniently offered exactly the amount of points I needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice try, you damn system... but I'm not suicidal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand... facing the main characters and winning was difficult, but not impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe I should try that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My head ached, so I shut my laptop and collapsed onto the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't as massive as the one in the Sect, but it was good enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exhale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dealing with main characters was harder than I thought...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could pretend and stay away from the Elite Class...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, that wasn't an option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main events revolved around this class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were things I needed, and the only way to get them was to be involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I won't be able to defeat the protagonist without them , after all…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absentmindedly, I traced the serpent tattoo on my arm as thoughts of the protagonist filled my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know, Balerion… you were never supposed to end up with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balerion—the sword Snow wielded for a significant portion of the story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking it had already altered countless events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who cares?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He'll manage… after all, the protagonist I created isn't that weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I'm not his mother to clear the path for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lost in thought, I eventually drifted into unconsciousness…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, I barely managed to wake up in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waking up early and going to school… how long had it been since I last did this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long internal battle, I finally dragged myself out of bed and took a quick shower. As I stepped out, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe I don't match Snow in looks… but I'm still one of the most handsome men in this world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Examining my features, I noticed how they had matured since I left the Nightmare Lands. My large, dark eyes and pale, almost ghostly skin—damn, I was close to falling for myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch out, ladies, or you'll lose your minds ~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After shamelessly flattering myself, I tied my long hair back and walked—still naked—to my wardrobe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, a plastic bag held a pristine white academy uniform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do I really have to wear this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With some reluctance, I put it on. After a final check in the mirror and tossing my laptop into my ring, I stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here we go… the beginning of my suffering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Checking my schedule, I noted my first class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The curriculum was a mix of theoretical and practical lessons, some optional and others mandatory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each subject focused on a different discipline—the first class was titled Aura Fundamentals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A theory class, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I made my way to class alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navigating the academy's massive halls felt like an endless maze—I nearly got lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at the time, I realized I was already late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing before the classroom door, I hesitated briefly before pushing it open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, the room was vast, structured like a tiered lecture hall stretching from the upper levels down to the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large battle arena occupied the lower section, and behind it stood a massive blackboard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, you decided to grace us with your presence… Student Frey Starlight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every gaze in the room turned toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the front stood a short old man with wild, unruly hair—almost as if he had been struck by lightning—instantly reminding me of Einstein.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore round, spiral-patterned glasses and a long white lab coat over his formal attire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shit… is this who I think it is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly made my way to an empty seat, offering an apology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I got lost on the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll let it slide this once, but this is your last warning, boy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I settled into a secluded corner, trying to avoid drawing more attention to myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Alexander Fleming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had no intention of getting on his bad side—this crazy old man was an S-rank aura user with terrifying mastery over his abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I mulled over this, I noticed someone waving at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that… Prince Aegon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking around, I realized this was a joint class for Sections A and B.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it—I hadn't wanted to encounter Aegon this soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he didn't approach me, despite claiming we were \"friends,\" which made things easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After scanning the room and noting everyone's positions, I refocused on Professor Fleming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing with his hands clasped behind his back, he suddenly called out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you've just settled in, but would you all come down here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, I knew exactly what was coming next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Section A, led by Prince Aegon, moved first, followed by Section B, led by the princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blending in with the group, I avoided standing out—especially when I noticed Sansa watching me intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She was serious about this, huh…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sighing, I made my way down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, I caught sight of a blonde-haired boy glaring at me with obvious disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having grown accustomed to recognizing contemptuous looks ever since obtaining this body, I picked up on it instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who the hell is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't recognize him, aside from the fact that he was in my class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choosing to ignore him, I continued forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he realized I wasn't reacting, the boy scowled but refrained from doing anything reckless in class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So much for having a peaceful school life…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once everyone gathered on the platform, Professor Fleming placed a strange device in the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you all know what this is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze swept over us expectantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar face raised her hand—Adriana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded for her to answer, and she spoke up eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing how this once-timid girl, who had previously run away from me, was now excited to answer, I could tell she was a bookworm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a Elemental Scanner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Correct!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Fleming grinned and continued his explanation with enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know most of you are already aware of your element's , but nothing is absolute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, many individuals awaken additional element's later in life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patting the device, he elaborated further:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's why we'll conduct this simple test—to verify your abilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his brief introduction, Professor Fleming stepped aside and gestured toward the device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come forward in order and place your hands on the scanner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone complied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first to step up was the top-ranked student—Snow, naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A grin spread across my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to put on a show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Placing his hand on the scanner, Snow's golden eyes gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aura surged into the device, causing it to glow violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire class gasped in astonishment—even Professor Fleming couldn't mask his shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scanner emitted three distinct lights—red, green, and white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible! A three-element wielder?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fleming's voice rose in disbelief, momentarily forgetting his dignity as a professor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire, wind… and light!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the professor's outburst, Snow withdrew his hand and turned to him with a calm expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this enough?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his composed demeanor, Professor Fleming nodded repeatedly while the rest of the class murmured in admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I… I could only sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are they so surprised?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced at Snow's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was wearing a specific ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe he could fool everyone else—but not me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow could wield all six elements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light, Fire, Wind, Darkness, Earth, and Water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for now, he had chosen to conceal his full abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That ring was something Headmaster Bloodmader had personally given him when he was brought here. It sealed three of his elements, leading to the current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't help but chuckle at the whole thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What would happen when they found out he could use all six?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was something I looked forward to.\u003C\u002Fp>",2377,"2026-05-30T03:41:22.067Z","2026-06-01T04:30:13.202Z",1,"novelbin.me","cdb97be16feec30397ae7d7b0b541097000c7d3b177d3ec4afd994314ef0b781","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-39","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-37",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-villain-s-pov-cover.jpg"]