[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-villain-s-pov":3,"chapter-the-villain-s-pov-the-villain-s-pov-chapter-394":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},336968,598,"Chapter 394: The Last Survivor","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-394",394,"\u003Cp>Many forces decide the fate of mankind in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, power is the most obvious ..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the strong always have the highest chance of survival, no matter where they are.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a ruthless world governed by the law of the jungle, Strength alone often separates life from death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But sometimes...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other forces intervene from nowhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One such force—acknowledged by some, denied by others—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time and time again, the weak survive not through strength, but by sheer chance ..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucky enough to escape the worst outcomes by a hair’s breadth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But luck alone is rarely enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Life always finds ways to corner its prey with the most unexpected misfortunes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that theory was about to be tested—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the red gate swallowed the luckiest man alive...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dawn Polaris was flung into a battlefield prepared especially for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the wielder of the [Last Survivor] ability stood up again and scanned his surroundings ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized he had landed somewhere completely different from before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With crimson eyes, he swept the terrain ..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And spotted the opponent that had been assigned to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They locked eyes for a moment before Dawn asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A girl around his age, clad in a light black armor and elegant leather attire—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pair of black gloves on her hands and a small cap atop her pale head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hair was white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes a deeper, more crimson red than even Dawn’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face so pale, it was as if she might die at any second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thin blade in hand, she placed her right hand gently over her chest and bowed with grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My name is Maria. Empyrean to a former Lord. Known as Madam A.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unsheathing her sword, she calmly stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sorry, but I have to kill you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without warning, she vanished ..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Appearing right in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dawn instinctively unsheathed his sword and ignited its edge with fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And without hesitation...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two began to duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their swordplay was masterful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"empyrean... That’s a pretty high rank among the Ultras, if I’m not mistaken.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dawn spoke as he attacked with blazing aura, Pressuring Maria with skilled and aggressive strikes— Which she deflected easily, without using any aura at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empyrean are candidates meant to become Lords one day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So yes, you could say it’s a respectable position.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were only four known holders of the \"empyrean\" title:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>V, under Lord Gavid Lindman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gvardiole, under Lord Godfrey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lawrence, under Lord Myrgo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally... Maria, under the late Lord killed by Maekar—Madam A.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing that his opponent was an important figure to the enemy,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dawn unleashed a barrage of ruthless attacks, aiming to slash her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their swords clashed with violent force ..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dawn pressed harder and harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of exchanges passed...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But despite all the pressure he exerted ..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dawn suddenly realized his body was riddled with injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only understood what was happening when their swords clashed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maria was still untouched— Not a single scratch on her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sword looked delicate, but it felt heavy as stone against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when he looked closely ..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not using any aura?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, you noticed...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of her wrist,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maria flung Dawn backward using only physical strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed into a wall with enough force to feel his bones shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maria approached him slowly, her face cold and emotionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thin blade in her hand now looked more like a reaper’s scythe in Dawn’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What angered him most ..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the fact that his opponent was simply better than him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skilled beyond measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Physically stronger than he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she had defeated him ... Without even using aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she stood before him, Dawn tried to leap up again ..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But froze in place the moment Maria moved her free hand in a strange, flowing motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she did ..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mysterious force bound him in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t move an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising her arms slowly, Dawn was lifted up alongside them ..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if invisible strings were pulling him from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are no match for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maria spoke those words with a tone that might’ve sounded condescending ..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet in a situation like this, her calmness was nothing out of place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no contempt in her voice, no arrogance toward her opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was simply stating the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>empyrean Maria..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrifying combatant often ranked alongside the Masked V, the Ultras’ so-called \"Hero.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, V had always been weaker than her...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until recently, when he formed a contract with one of the strongest demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With swordsmanship far beyond Dawn’s,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A physical prowess that betrayed her fragile appearance, And strange abilities he couldn’t comprehend ..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maria was, without a doubt, one of the most dangerous talents the enemy side possessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this, Dawn let out a bitter laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn monster...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That insult finally broke through her still expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maria narrowed her crimson eyes—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first shift in her gaze since the battle began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A monster, huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is that what I look like to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we were to speak of appearances,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That label couldn’t be further from the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her elegant armor and noble demeanor, Maria looked more like a refined noblewoman from a bygone era—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An image of delicate beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her abilities...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were anything but beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were savage—monstrous even.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re all just beasts wearing human skin,\" Dawn spat with rage,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he couldn’t move, his body still frozen by her power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You filthy creatures are a disgrace to humanity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled the Lower Blood .. Savage beasts in human form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Upper Blood ..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who never ceased to hunt them down like animals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dawn’s hatred toward Maria was unfiltered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His disgust, plain on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maria nodded, expressionless as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet somehow, her empty gaze seemed almost... melancholic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That look ignited even more fury within Dawn’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just kill me already,\" he growled,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t want to waste another second staring at something so vile.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew he had lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, he no longer cared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maria slowly lowered him to the ground, until he was back in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing there, she gently brought her blade to his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you wish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll grant you the death you asked for.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was just about to swing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A swift, clean beheading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No cruelty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in that very moment ..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time itself froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent crash shattered the silence...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a bolt of howling black lightning struck the earth directly above her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maria leapt back instinctively ..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blocking the attack at the last second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dawn dropped to the ground—free once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell are you doing, Dawn Polaris?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice thundered with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daemon Valerion had entered the battlefield .. Cloaked in dark lightning and clad in the Golden Dragon Armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can’t even handle one damned whore, you useless bastard?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charging forward with a roar of thunder,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He launched himself straight at Maria—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His black lightning-infused fist crashing toward her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she deflected it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their attacks collided .. Neither giving ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their strength was perfectly matched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A frail girl... Holding her own against a juggernaut wearing divine armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this, Daemon Valerion’s expression turned deadly serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no ordinary opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empyrean Maria.\u003C\u002Fp>",1234,"2026-05-30T03:41:22.347Z","2026-06-01T04:30:13.202Z",1,"novelbin.me","4b8b5599a0a2576a7144c58b721c41d45ca956051444c5173139c15c167f0772","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-88","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-87",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-villain-s-pov-cover.jpg"]