[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-villain-s-pov":3,"chapter-the-villain-s-pov-the-villain-s-pov-chapter-42":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},336829,598,"Chapter 42 42: Elite Beasts","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-42",42,"\u003Cp>-Frey starlight Pov-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I kicked a stray rock out of my path as I made my way out of the arena, hands tucked into my pockets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From behind, Choupo-Moting spoke without even glancing my way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where do you think you're going… Frey Starlight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned toward the dark-skinned man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm leaving… The match is over, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choupo-Moting smirked, his thick lips curling as he declared—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You won the match, sure… but we're far from finished.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mea—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I could finish, a thunderous impact cut me off as two figures leaped from the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was a towering man with long black hair and piercing blue eyes, a massive spear slung across his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other was even bulkier, his frame surpassing the first. Gray-haired, rugged, and with steely gray eyes, he carried no weapons—his body itself was a weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both landed before me in a flash, shouting in unison—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was an amazing fight! Face me next!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're incredible! Fight me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a sigh, dragging a hand down my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shit…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed neither of them had noticed the other until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They turned to face each other, their expressions darkening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait your turn, stupid! I was here first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell are you talking about, you damn bastard? I jumped in before you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, they crashed into the arena. Now, they were arguing like nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could already feel the headache coming on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, I recognized them. Two of the main characters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not just any characters—two of the most insane ones I had ever written now stood before me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna Cloud – B3\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo Smasher – B4\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choupo-Moting seemed unbothered by the chaos. A strange staff appeared in his hands, and with a single tap against the ground, the arena began restoring itself before our eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can fight once I'm done fixing the arena. Until then, make up your minds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, Ragna grabbed his massive spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You heard him, dickhead. Get out of my way and leave the arena.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vein bulged on Danzo's forehead as his fists ignited with a bright white aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Son of a bitch… Why don't you make me leave, then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither of them would back down. At this point, I knew I had to turn this to my advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I clapped my hands, drawing their attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've got a great idea to settle this, guys.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both turned toward me with a look that screamed, If you say something stupid, you're dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring their death glares, I pointed at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don't you fight each other? Then I'll take on the winner first. Fair enough, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My suggestion seemed reasonable enough, as Ragna took a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The pretty boy's got a point. Let's do this, dickhead. I don't mind crushing a few more skulls today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo cracked his knuckles before assuming a stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You talk big for a eunuch swinging a weapon bigger than himself. Let's see if your fists match your words.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These lunatics were about to tear each other apart without a second thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew this would happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, I quietly walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave me out of this nonsense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching the tunnel leading out of the arena, I leaned against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the very least, they'll put on a good show.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Choupo-Moting finished his work, and a new barrier replaced the old one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything moved at an insane pace as a match announcement flashed on the giant screen, sending the crowd into a frenzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna Cloud vs. Danzo Smasher – Arena Two\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna grinned wickedly, tapping his spear against his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oi, I don't want a kiddie match. Let's make this a real fight—everything on the line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Same here… I'll be using my fists anyway, so it makes no difference to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choupo-Moting sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine. Same rules as before. If I see anything out of line, I'll step in. Consider yourselves warned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a tap of his staff, he vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo's feet dug into the ground as he readied to launch himself forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every muscle in his body tensed, pouring a torrent of power into his charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to explode toward Ragna—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the latter's movement stopped him cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tried to process what had just happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance between them was at least ten meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna's spear was barely over two meters long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, somehow—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tip of his spear had erased the distance, appearing right in front of Danzo's face in a deadly thrust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo wasn't an easy target. At the last moment, he halted his charge, blocking the spearhead with the back of his bare hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact sent a shockwave rippling through the air, showcasing the sheer force behind their attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deflecting the spear, Danzo dashed in, trying to close the gap—only to find Ragna had already repositioned himself at a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell is going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo snarled as dozens of spear thrusts rained toward him simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands blurred as he deflected them at breakneck speed, his movements leaving afterimages in their wake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just how far does this bastard's range even go?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frustration flashed across Danzo's face as he struggled to grasp what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His opponent stood far away, yet his spear erased all distance in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna chuckled, watching him struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong? Where's all that confidence from before? Or is it as nonexistent as your manhood?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo grit his teeth before shifting his stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think you're the only one who can attack from a distance, coward?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hazy aura gathered around his fist as he punched the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shockwave blasted forward, slicing through the arena toward Ragna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spearman didn't dare underestimate it, using his spear to block the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force pushed him back several steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's more where that came from!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo grinned as he unleashed a barrage of air-shattering punches, each one sending devastating shockwaves flying toward Ragna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spearman barely managed to deflect most of them, dodging the rest—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only to find Danzo right in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gotcha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Danzo's blazing fist hurtling toward his face, Ragna thrust his spear at his opponent's chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He likely expected Danzo to retreat—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to his shock, Danzo didn't even flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way! My strike is aimed at his heart—does he want to die?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Danzo's monstrous punch slammed into Ragna's face, twisting his head at an unnatural angle, nearly snapping it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in exchange—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna's spear had pierced through Danzo's chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trickle of blood ran down the corner of Ragna's mouth, but he had endured Danzo's attack. He thought he had won—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until reality proved him wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His spear had barely pierced a few centimeters into Danzo's thick flesh. Worse, it was now stuck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo let out a booming laugh as both his fists ignited with a blinding, destructive aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\" Did You Really Think an Attack Like That Would Pierce Me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo launched a relentless flurry of punches at Ragna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did he realize—his opponent was no ordinary foe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even with that realization, panic never once crossed Ragna's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead—he laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, in an instant, he vanished—reappearing several meters away from Danzo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like I underestimated you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna twirled his spear before driving it into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's see how you deal with this, then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his spear struck the earth, a strange circular pattern appeared beneath it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, an identical pattern formed beneath Danzo's feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A barrage of spears erupted from the ground, impaling Danzo with brutal force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gritting his teeth, he shattered the incoming spears one by one—but he had no idea what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna's abilities were a mystery in themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the relentless assault continued, Danzo leaped high into the air, trying to create some distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment he did—he realized his mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna's spear—glowing ominously—was now engulfed in a dark blue aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wicked grin stretched across Ragna's face as veins bulged along his grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—he hurled the spear with terrifying speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's see you block this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer force behind the attack was overwhelming—I could feel it even from where I stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo, fully aware of the impending danger, knew he had no choice but to counter with everything he had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clenching his teeth, he pulled his fist back—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in that instant, three additional arms of blinding white energy sprouted beside his real one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All four fists moved as one, launching a devastating counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sky-Shattering Fist: Wave of Light!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive spear collided with the four blazing fists—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact unleashed a shockwave that slammed into the arena's barrier, shaking the entire battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned as I felt the raw power from both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This strike—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't any weaker than the Black Meteor I used to bring down Feyrith before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected from the main characters…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And these two in particular—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were bound to reach the top ranks of the Victoriad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sigh, I turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time to leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I already knew how this battle would end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo crashed down, enveloped in a white aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, he remained steady—landing on his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some spectators flinched as drops of blood splattered onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep gash—over forty centimeters long—ran down Danzo's right arm, spilling blood freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight of torn flesh was gruesome, enough to make some onlookers turn away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Danzo?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He merely glanced at his wound with an indifferent frown, as if it were nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Ragna's spear returned to his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he bore no visible injuries, the amount of aura he had expended in his last attack was significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tightening his grip on his spear, he pointed it at Danzo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong? Can't fight anymore?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo's response?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He casually swung his injured arm, flinging blood across the arena in a sickening display.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—he clenched his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His skin tightened, forcing the wound to close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—he charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough talk—bring it on, bastard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you wish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna hurled his spear, but Danzo dodged, surging ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both had reached their limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither intended to drag this out any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Danzo closed in, Ragna's spear snapped back into his grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stabbed forward—dozens of times in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Danzo, using only the back of his hand and sheer toughness, knocked aside every strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, breaking through Ragna's defense—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo launched a flying punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're mine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In your dreams!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna stabbed the ground beneath them—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another wave of spears erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Son of a—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo, now weakened, couldn't avoid them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spears tore through his body, leaving fresh wounds as more blood painted the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he refused to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fist crashed into Ragna's face, sending him flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna barely managed to plant his spear into the ground, stopping himself just before he was sent out of bounds—leaving a trail of blood behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, many could no longer bear to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no longer a training match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a real battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the searing pain, the two warriors charged at each other once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna used his ability to erase distance again, thrusting his spear straight at Danzo—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Danzo had adapted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dodged effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, pulling his fist back at an impossible angle—he launched another punch straight for Ragna's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fall for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A decisive blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo's fist struck true—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ragna didn't go down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead—he laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really love aiming for the face, huh, bastard?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that's when everyone realized—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna's face was glowing with a radiant blue light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After fighting for so long, he had picked up on Danzo's pattern—he always targeted the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, at the last second, Ragna had redirected all his remaining aura into his head to absorb the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't a perfect defense—his broken nose proved that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was enough—enough to launch a counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try some of your own medicine—AND GO TO HELL!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With terrifying speed, Ragna thrust his spear straight at Danzo's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasps filled the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some had already imagined the gruesome sight of Danzo's skull being pierced through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reality wasn't that simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna's eyes widened in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had caught the spear between his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His bloodied grin stretched wide as sparks flew from the friction between his teeth and the sharp blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one going to hell…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is YOU!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo's fist came crashing down again—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, a second spear materialized in Ragna's hand, blocking the blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so—the sheer force sent him staggering back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two warriors stood apart, breathing heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their lips curled into matching grins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Show me what you've got!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come at me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were about to clash again—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp tapping sound echoed across the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Green flames erupted, wrapping around both fighters, freezing them in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the center of the ring—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choupo-Moting stood, arms folded behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell do you think you're doing, bastard?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me go, you damn Black man!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sighing at their defiance, Choupo-Moting tightened the flames, forcing cries of pain from both of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I let you two continue… you'd kill each other.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The match is over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The result—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A draw.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice echoed through the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna Claude was ranked third in Class B.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo Smasher was fourth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were equals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This battle had far surpassed my one-sided fight against Feyrith earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone watching was left stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few moments, Ragna and Danzo finally calmed down, and Choupo-Moting released them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both collapsed onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked at each other—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked toward one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone thought they were about to fight again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what happened next shocked them even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing chest to chest—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both warriors burst into wild laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was insane, man! You're tough as hell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna grinned, patting Danzo's shoulder—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Danzo did the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha! You weren't easy to deal with either… Those damn spear strikes almost drove me insane!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging a few words of praise, the two warriors shook hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry for calling you a son of a bitch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I apologize for calling you a bastard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both spoke at the same time—causing them to burst into even louder laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spectators who had just witnessed their brutal fight stared in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are these really the same guys who were about to kill each other a moment ago?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A friendship was born between two absolute lunatics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the handshake, Ragna frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We ended in a draw… So who's going to fight Frey now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo scratched his head as the realization hit him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that you mention it… What the hell do we do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both warriors fell into deep thought—an unusual sight for muscleheads like them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, Ragna came up with a solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it! How about Rock, Paper, Scissors?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brilliant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a battle to the death—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To a childish game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two raised their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rock!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Paper!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scissors!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the result was revealed—Danzo erupted in laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I win!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo had chosen rock, while Ragna had foolishly picked scissors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting out a long sigh, Ragna accepted his fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine… A game's a game. You go first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo quickly downed a full recovery potion, then turned toward the tunnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, here we go! Frey Starlight, get your damn ass over here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He roared at the top of his lungs—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no one responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is he?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chuckle echoed through the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choupo-Moting crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you're looking for Frey Starlight… he left a while ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment those words sank in—both Danzo and Ragna exploded in rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their furious screams shook the arena, as if they were about to tear the entire place apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choupo-Moting vanished in an instant, escaping before their wrath turned on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was immune to attacks—but not to their deafening roars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the two were about to lose it completely—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A boy with white hair and golden eyes stood before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow Lionheart calmly made his way toward the two muscleheads, his voice as composed as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excuse me… Would you mind facing me instead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire arena froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strongest first-year had just stepped into the ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Frey starlight Pov-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lounging lazily on a bench in the academy's garden, I stretched my arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's peaceful here…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought back to the chaos in the arena earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those lunatics were probably furious about what I had done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I had neither the interest nor the energy to fight any of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's not that I would lose—but any battle with them would drain me completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was something I'd rather avoid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I basked in the tranquil atmosphere, a soft voice called out beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was an amazing fight… and an even more amazing escape, Frey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blonde-haired girl was approaching me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sansa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Character Profiles\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna Cloud - B3\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Class: Spear Wielder\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rank: D\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attributes: Earth, Wind\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo Smasher - B4\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Class: Tank\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rank: D\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attributes: Light, Earth\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another 1-2 chapter's coming out after 1-2 hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If u want to help this novel rise up , give it some power stones!\u003C\u002Fp>",2889,"2026-05-30T03:41:22.067Z","2026-06-01T04:30:13.202Z",1,"novelbin.me","6d1fe842b83d1ac781d5f8bbb8e090840d3b1744f7fc4cd74f819ed3103cacfe","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-43","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-41",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-villain-s-pov-cover.jpg"]