[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-villain-s-pov":3,"chapter-the-villain-s-pov-the-villain-s-pov-chapter-39":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},336826,598,"Chapter 39 39: The True Face of Frey Starlight.","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-39",39,"\u003Cp>-Frey starlight Pov-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the commotion caused by Snow, everything proceeded smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, everyone took the same test.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow wasn't the only remarkable one—several students possessed more than one element—but he was the only one who displayed three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn't particularly interested. As the author of this world, I knew everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What truly caught my attention was the princess. She was the only mystery here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like me, she was an anomaly—an extra who shouldn't exist in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Seris Moonlight revealed her affinity for water, it was finally Princess Sansa's turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let's see what you've got, Princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her father and brother both wielded fire, having even advanced to its superior form—lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, I assumed she would have something similar, or perhaps light, like her ancestors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was my expectation. Reality, however, had other plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The princess stepped forward, her wavy blonde hair cascading over her shoulders, and placed her delicate hand on the device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, an ink-black darkness spread, consuming the crystal in an abyssal void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the side, Alexander Fleming made a brief remark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dark affinity. Very good. You may return to your seat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sansa gave a slight nod before walking away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for me, I was left utterly baffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In House Valerion's 300-year history, not a single child had ever been born with an affinity other than light or fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet she defied everything, possessing darkness instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I muttered under my breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just like me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frey Starlight was treated as a disgrace to his family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the same fate awaited Sansa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where the hell did this character even come from?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I never liked dealing with the unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, I had no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the test, everyone returned to their seats as Professor Fleming began his lecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was animated, gesturing dramatically with every word, his passion for teaching undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even I found myself drawn into his explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Affinities! Yes, the very elements we are all born with…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wrote six words across the massive blackboard before continuing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Humanity is still far from fully understanding the complexities of aura. It's like exploring the depths of the ocean.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rubbing his hands together, he posed a question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now… can anyone tell me where these elements come from?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fleming's gaze swept across the room. No one spoke, but I noticed two students hesitating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They half-raised their hands before lowering them, uncertain of their answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was Adriana, unsurprisingly. The other was likely one of Class A's top students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing their hesitation, Fleming smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine if you don't answer. It's a complicated subject.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drew the outline of a human body—simple, yet effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he shaded the interior with a radiant white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's say this represents aura.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every one of us is born with this energy within our bodies, though its quantity varies from person to person~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, does an affinity naturally come with this aura? The answer is no.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up multiple colored chalks and drew small circles around the body—each color representing a different element.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elements aren't born within us. They come from nature itself. They are here, there, everywhere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured randomly around the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be more specific, these atmospheric particles serve as the seeds that give birth to the elements you rely on so much. They are called Sero.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fleming then drew arrows from the floating particles to the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The key lies here—our internal energy acts as a magnet. It naturally resonates with a specific type of Sero in the atmosphere, drawing it in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aura + Sero = Element.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Simple, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chuckled, but the students' reactions varied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some nodded in understanding. Others looked indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then there were those who were completely lost—like the muscleheads Ragna and Danzo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fleming continued, addressing an important point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know what you're all thinking. This process isn't entirely random. Factors like heredity play a role. If one of your parents wields light, for example, your chances of developing that affinity increase.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused before pointing at me and the princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, it's not absolute. We have Sansa Valerion and Frey Starlight as living proof.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That bastard… Was he deliberately drawing attention to how our affinities contradicted our family legacies?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fleming carried on as if nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn't particularly bothered by being singled out for possessing darkness. If anything, it was the reason I had mastered the Ten Thousand Steps of Shadow technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that didn't mean I enjoyed being toyed with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexander Fleming… messing with me is a terrible idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sansa, on the other hand, remained indifferent, her expression as apathetic as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The professor was about to continue when he noticed that class time had already ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, well, it seems that's the end of our fascinating discussion. Next time, we'll talk about higher-tier element's, so look forward to it~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't bother listening to his closing remarks—I was already out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Checking my schedule, I found my next class: another lecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Combat Positions and Fighting Styles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hate school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was making my way down the hall when I sensed someone approaching from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning, I saw a girl with white hair walking beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Frey~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Clana? What do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that same mischievous smile that always sent a shiver down my spine, she closed the distance, wrapping her arms around mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're family, so it's only natural for us to walk to class together, don't you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced at my arm, currently trapped between her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't mind, but… are you sure you want to be this close?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why? Are you going to do something to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned away with a neutral expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She must have been waiting for that answer because she clung to me even tighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then go ahead… I don't mind~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I remained silent against her provocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Expressionless, I kept walking, ignoring her grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong, Frey? Changed your mind?~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, I stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you wish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shoved her against the wall and leaned in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was about to speak, but I grabbed her chin, forcing her to look at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-Wait, Frey, I—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened as I brought my face closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clana… you're trembling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt her body shake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That teasing, playful demeanor disappeared, replaced by the expression of a startled girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How cute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was about to steal a kiss when she pushed against my chest, forcing me to step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her reaction, I laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong? Didn't you say you wanted this? Why stop now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips trembled as she lowered her head, stepping away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I… didn't think you'd actually do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course I would. Did you think I'd just stand there blushing like an idiot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At my words, she shrank even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising my hands in surrender, I backed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luckily for you, I'm a gentleman, so I'll stop here. But don't expect others to do the same. So don't pull a stunt like that again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She merely nodded before hurrying away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Tsk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's the second time a girl has run away from me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not that I cared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the situation repeated itself, I'd do the same thing again. I mean, seriously—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of man just stands there doing nothing when a girl throws herself at him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I made my way to class, I answered my own question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A castrated one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, I found my way to class without getting lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was much smaller than the previous lecture hall—naturally, since this session was exclusive to Class B.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I made my way inside, choosing the last seat in one of the rows, keeping my distance from everyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clana was there too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn't dare look at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good. Hopefully, this teaches her not to mess with me again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes passed, and soon, the rest of the students arrived, taking their seats as we waited for the professor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the door opened, and for the first time today, I found myself genuinely surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long, flowing violet hair. A mature, curvaceous figure. Features so alluring they seemed almost unnatural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze swept across the entire room before she made her way to the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait… this is Professor Sophia?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell was she doing here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly averted my eyes as realization dawned upon me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophia… In the original story, she was Class A's main instructor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet somehow, she was standing here now—teaching Class B instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell is going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room erupted in hushed whispers, especially among the boys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And honestly? Who could blame them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Class B had its fair share of beauties—Seris, Sansa, and others—but Sophia was something else entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seris was beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophia was Sexy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not the same thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had a level of maturity that the other girls in class simply lacked—the kind of presence that made it hard to look away. The closest comparison would be Carmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I wasn't mistaken, she was in her late twenties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which, unfortunately for me, was very close to my mental age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seated at her desk, Sophia casually tapped her fingers against the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A simple motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, it sent a wave of pressure rippling through the room, silencing everyone in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The elite class is quite lively this year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was smooth, rich—undeniably intoxicating—as she scanned the students once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glimmer flashed through her violet eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few moments, she smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting… I see a few unpolished gems here. Some of you… I can't even see through.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded, seemingly pleased, then stood up and moved to the front of the class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's skip the pointless introductions. My name is Sophia, an S-Class Awakener. From now on, I'll be in charge of this class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning to the board, she began writing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today's lesson is about Centers—starting with the Swordsman's Center. If this is your Center, you'll learn a lot. If it's not, you'll still benefit, as understanding it may help you in future encounters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, flashing a playful smile, she added,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, pay close attention~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that, the lesson began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, my eyes were drawn to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tch. Damn you, Fleming… this is how professors should be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour passed in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Sophia wrapped up the lesson, she made an announcement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's all for now. From this point forward, we'll be focusing on practical training. You have one hour to gather in the training grounds. See you there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she left, leaving the classroom buzzing with conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since I had no reason to stay, I stood up to leave—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only for a hand to slam against my desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up, I found myself face-to-face with the same blonde-haired bastard who had been glaring at me earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, well… if it isn't the famous Frey Starlight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him stood two others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was a hulking figure with sharp, rugged features and steel-gray hair. The other was a lean young man with striking green hair and narrow eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want?\" I asked, already out of patience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew exactly who they were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feyrith Earlet, B-7.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyle Walker, B-8.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jan Dover, B-10.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn't familiar with their backgrounds, but I knew enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feyrith smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why so hostile, Frey? Aren't we friends?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Friends?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this blonde-haired bastard was Feyrith Earlet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this guy was supposedly Frey's old friend, then it wasn't hard to guess what kind of person he would be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right. We're friends… don't tell me you've forgotten me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, it was obvious they hadn't come with good intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deciding to humor them, I leaned back in my chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apologies. I have a terrible memory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feyrith sighed dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How tragic. The fallen lord Frey Starlight has forgotten me. What ever shall I do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fallen lord?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must be referring to the fact that I lost my title to my sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that was why he was acting so arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a dry chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful with that fallen lord, my friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing my warning, Feyrith's expression darkened. He was about to say something—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When a calm voice interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could you all stop this? We're still in the classroom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sansa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, Feyrith flinched upon meeting the princess's gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he quickly regained his composure, puffing out his chest as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn't a fight. This is necessary for the sake of the class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither I nor Sansa had any idea what he was talking about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he wasn't done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pointing at me, he continued his grandstanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we want to defeat Class A, we need to unite as one. And to do that, we must eliminate all lies, starting with this guy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I scowled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell was this idiot saying?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some students chuckled at his ridiculous proclamation, but Feyrith pressed on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Frey Starlight here claims to have survived for an entire year in the Nightmare Lands. Can you believe that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that was it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to challenge my credibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, his words drew attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the story of my survival in the Nightmare Lands was well known.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To set things straight, we need to expose all the lies—starting with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at me with exaggerated flair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can I trust someone who spouts such nonsense? In the first place, how could a weakling like him survive there? Personally, I think Frey should stand before the class and—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feyrith never got to finish that sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, my fist—shrouded in black aura—was already flying toward his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was far faster than him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact sent him hurtling across the room, crashing into the wall with a sickening thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood dripped from his broken nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He screamed, hands flying up to his face in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I barely spared him a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single, cold command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of suffocating pressure surged from me, slamming into Kyle and Jan, who had been foolish enough to try ambushing me from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They froze in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After surviving in the Nightmare Lands—after taking a life for the first time—the killing intent radiating from my body had sharpened into something terrifyingly real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hands tucked into my pockets, I strode toward Feyrith, who was still sprawled on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sansa moved to intervene, but I stopped her with a few words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine. I won't do anything reckless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was all the opening I needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time I reached Feyrith, he was glaring up at me, mouth opening to yell—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't let him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My boot came down hard against his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up, idiot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pressed down, shoving his head further into the wall before stepping back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a slow gesture, I motioned for him to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You wanted to challenge me, didn't you? Come on, then. Let's see if you can handle a real fight. I'll show you exactly how I survived a year in the Nightmare Lands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, the next session was a practical one, allowing us to settle things properly in the temple's dueling arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feyrith was just a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the best way to deal with a stupid child like him…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was to teach him his place before he got any ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stepped into the arena, anticipation thrumming in my veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the end of today—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone would know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Messing with me was a terrible mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>",2581,"2026-05-30T03:41:22.067Z","2026-06-01T04:30:13.202Z",1,"novelbin.me","4721a2db001c5e36e5d5999948638d15fcce78355cde598c1052937961bbafc6","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-40","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-38",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-villain-s-pov-cover.jpg"]