[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-villain-s-pov":3,"chapter-the-villain-s-pov-the-villain-s-pov-chapter-54":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},336898,598,"Chapter 54 54: Reaching the Goal (2)","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-54",54,"\u003Cp>Time Remaining for the Test: 1:34:55\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explosions thundered through the vast forest…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Students were scattered chaotically, each racing to cover as much ground as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the forefront, Danzo and Ragna bulldozed through anything in their way. Strange creatures occasionally emerged from the shadows, but none were strong enough to slow them down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo crushed the skull of a Nightmare creature—a goblin-like being, only taller—before glancing at his watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Distance: 3220 meters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like we're leading the pack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo called out, grinning as Ragna smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's keep moving! The others could catch up at any moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two had been running nonstop for nearly half an hour. Even in battle, they never halted, giving them a significant edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's pick up the pace!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like unstoppable war machines, the two blazed ahead, widening the gap between themselves and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, farther back, a girl with violet hair found herself surrounded by five towering goblin-like creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beasts lashed out with their long, razor-sharp limbs, aiming to tear her apart. But the moment they entered her range, she cut them down with a single strike of her spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind gathered at the tip of her weapon, amplifying its power as Adriana lunged forward, eviscerating the monsters with lightning-fast precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, all five were annihilated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She retracted her spear and let out a relieved breath, believing the fight was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then, a goblin lunged from above, using the trees as cover for a surprise attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had waited for Adriana to lower her guard—seizing the perfect moment for a fatal strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature thought it had succeeded—until it realized its body had been cleaved clean in two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue blood and entrails splattered across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Adriana… How many times do I have to tell you not to leave your guard open?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A calm voice spoke from behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana turned to see Sansa standing there, her palm still outstretched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still in shock, Adriana struggled to process what had just happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prince— I mean, Sansa… Was that you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sansa sighed as she stepped up beside Adriana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was incredible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana's admiration was genuine. She hadn't even seen the attack, let alone reacted to it. The fact that Sansa had struck so effortlessly proved she was no ordinary opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Incredible? What are you talking about? You're the incredible one. You took them down yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Ragna and Danzo, who charged recklessly ahead, Sansa and Adriana moved at a steady pace, simply walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It wasn't anything special…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unused to compliments, Adriana shrank slightly, embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're strong, Adriana. But sometimes, you need to fight for yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sansa's words, Adriana lowered her head. Praise had always flustered her. In truth, she was shy about almost everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, the two stopped to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They checked the watches on their wrists, revealing the distance they had covered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Distance: 950 meters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry… You have to keep stopping because of me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sansa apologized sincerely, but Adriana quickly waved her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no! Don't apologize… We're doing fine. Besides, it's only natural since you're a Wave Controller.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sansa, still catching her breath, muttered under her breath,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even a Wave Controller shouldn't be this weak…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana remained silent, patiently waiting for Sansa to recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, everyone knew about Sansa's poor stamina. The reason was obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two sat beneath a tree, silence settling over them—until suddenly, everything changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sansa sensed a surge of energy hurtling toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reacted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A split second later, a devastating bolt of lightning obliterated the spot where they had been sitting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man emerged from the trees, golden eyes gleaming beneath tousled blond hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laughed, arcs of electricity crackling over his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, well… if it isn't my dear sister?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sansa's expression darkened the moment she saw him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aegon…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a surprise to run into you here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forcing a smile, Sansa faced her brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A surprise? I find that hard to believe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know me too well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aegon lazily swung his sword. Even that careless motion sent a bolt of lightning surging toward Sansa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Adriana stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gathered an immense amount of wind aura at the tip of her spear and stabbed forward, deflecting the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Adriana the shy one? Since when did you become so brave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aegon laughed as he dashed toward them, completely unfazed by the 2v1 disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sansa, of course, didn't just stand by. Black mist gathered around her arm before she raised her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing danger, Aegon threw himself to the side, narrowly dodging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, a massive scar carved through the trunk of a colossal tree, toppling it in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seems like you've got some dangerous attacks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aegon steadied himself, while Sansa's expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana was watching in astonishment. Once again, she hadn't seen Sansa's attack at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sansa stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Adriana! Focus on the enemy in front of you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sansa's sharp tone, Adriana snapped back to attention, gripping her spear tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen carefully… We have the advantage. We can take him down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana wasn't naive. She understood exactly what Sansa meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was a spear wielder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other was a Wave Controller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together, they made an almost unbeatable team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana lunged first, her wind-enhanced spear streaking toward Aegon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blocked effortlessly—but before he could counter, he felt another attack coming. He barely managed to dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, a deep scar carved into the ground where he had stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I take one of those hits directly… I'll be out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aegon chuckled, keeping up his defenses. Sansa was stronger than expected. Even with his enhanced lightning reflexes, he could barely dodge her attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't see them at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep up the pressure!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aegon found himself drowning in relentless attacks—close-range and long-range alike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, that grin never left his face…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the most chaotic battlefield…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarite Sunlight gritted her teeth, exhaustion washing over her like never before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, fire and ice had been evenly matched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now… she could barely hold her ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overwhelming frost devoured her flames, sapping away their strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of massive ice swords and spears floated around Seris, shimmering with an almost blinding brilliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, all at once, they shot toward Scarite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her celestial orbs had already shattered. Her flames were being smothered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew she wouldn't survive if she took this head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, she unleashed everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Skill: Flame Cage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A whirlwind of blue fire spun around her, forming a dome to block the oncoming barrage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ice melted at an alarming rate, steam flooding the air and creating a thick mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow, she managed to hold off Seris's assault, but she was now gasping for breath, struggling to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She needed a way to turn the tables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, damn it, damn it! I won't lose to her! Not again…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as she clenched her fists, she realized—her legs were freezing over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?! No…!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tried to burn through the ice, but Seris's cold voice silenced her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's over, Scarite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarite looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what she saw made her blood run cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above Seris…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A colossal ice spear loomed, blotting out the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Seris hurled it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarite could only stand there, staring in shock at the devastating attack descending upon her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan was locked in battle against Clana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were exceptional duelists, making them well-matched opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan Sunlight wielded a sword engulfed in flames, while Clana's blade radiated a blinding white light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From afar, the battlefield was a spectacle of red and white streaks colliding in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each clash of their swords sent ripples of aura surging through the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan held the advantage in raw strength and endurance, whereas Clana was faster and more technically refined. Their duel reached a deadlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, in a split second, everything changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive surge of aura erupted from nearby, pressing down on both fighters with overwhelming force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes widened as they turned—only to see a towering ice spear in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan's heart clenched in panic. He spun around, shouting,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clana wasn't about to waste this golden opportunity. For the first time, her opponent had let his guard down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrifying surge of light aura erupted around her as she prepared to unleash her most powerful strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three radiant stars shimmered around her heart, marking her as a third-stage Stardust user.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stardust: Northern Star!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clana's foot slammed into the ground as she shot forward, becoming a streak of blinding white light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan cursed, raising his sword in a desperate attempt to block. But she was too fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her radiant blade struck, engulfing Evan completely, threatening to cleave through his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just before the blade could pierce his skin, a strange light wrapped around his body—then he vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same moment, Scarite was enveloped in the same glow before the colossal ice spear crashed into the ground, burying her beneath its sheer force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, neither Seris nor Clana understood what had happened. But then, a mechanical voice echoed across the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fatal strike!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fatal strike!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scarite Sunlight A-5 and Evan Sunlight A-6 have been eliminated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above, atop a mountain watchtower, two figures materialized behind Emon Starlight, the test overseer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chuckled at the sight of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, that was unlucky for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan and Scar frowned in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the battlefield's destruction, Seris and Clana regrouped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well done back there… thanks to you, I managed to finish him off,\" Clana remarked with a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seris gave a silent nod as she checked her watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Distance: 500 meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression tightened as her wings unfurled once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need to move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two girls surged forward, racing against time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our situation isn't bad. We've taken out two of their strongest fighters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's too soon to celebrate. We have no idea what could happen next.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clana scowled at Seris's pessimism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can't you be a little positive for once?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seris didn't bother answering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, once again, the mechanical voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fatal strike!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fatal strike!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sansa Valerion B-2 and Adriana Highjeforn B-6 have been eliminated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcement struck like a thunderclap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Seris was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell are they doing?\" Clana muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seris's expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana was one thing… but for Sansa to be eliminated this quickly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need to move faster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when Class B had gained the upper hand, Class A had flipped the tables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aegon Valerion stood amidst a massive crater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything around him lay in ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep gashes covered his body, yet strangely, his wounds were healing before the eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah… that was rough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still grinning, Aegon waved toward the treeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short girl with green hair and a childlike face hesitantly emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"D-Did we win?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. You did great… Emilia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded and approached him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she did, his wounds began healing at an accelerated rate, bathed in a soothing green glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within moments, Aegon was back to peak condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of the church's saint candidate… your power is no joke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emilia Atarax A-8—the only healer in the elite class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Aegon had struggled against the princess and her companion. But with Emilia's support, victory was his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, as he flexed his hand, a faint shiver ran down his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…What was that feeling?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, he had overpowered Adriana and launched a relentless assault on Sansa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As their duel dragged on, he finally noticed the true nature of her attacks—blades of pure shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, he deflected them and closed in, his sword an inch from slashing her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the last moment…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes turned pitch black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aegon's instincts screamed danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an instant, he was certain she would turn the fight around. But then… nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed the thought aside and gestured to Emilia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsewhere, Feyrith's faction had eliminated Aaron Smith A-10 and Thomas Newt A-9.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was a swordsman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other, a Wave Controller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Feyrith's trio crushed them effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was incredible, boss! You're getting stronger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah! You took them down solo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jan and Kyle were ecstatic. But Feyrith wasn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sharp tone made them flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feyrith checked his watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Distance: 4800 meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time remaining: 57:50.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifty-seven minutes left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His jaw tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who the hell took out Sansa?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lately, Feyrith had been acting strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was usually composed, but at the mere mention of Sansa, his mood would shift entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jan and Kyle exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither of them understood love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the frontlines…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo and Ragna sprinted forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been running for an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even their monstrous stamina was wearing thin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna checked his watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Distance: 6400 meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time remaining: 50 minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, how much longer?!\" Danzo growled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're close,\" Ragna muttered. \"We're nearing the mountain's edge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's hope so.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too focused on moving forward, they failed to notice the danger lurking beneath them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly… their shadows darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A head emerged from the blackness, its abyssal eyes locking onto them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo and Ragna—seasoned warriors—immediately sensed something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They spun around, ready to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what happened next was beyond comprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of black threads shot out from their own shadows, binding them in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than enough for a trained assassin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With twin daggers wreathed in black flames, Ghost Umbra lunged at Ragna's throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One strike—instant kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo's eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body erupted in light as he hurled a punch with the force of a missile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bastard—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explosive attack obliterated everything in its path… but Ghost was nowhere to be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, shadows slithered across the ground, moving at terrifying speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo smashed the earth in a desperate attempt to catch him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from the debris, a swarm of tendrils lashed out, swallowing Danzo in darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His senses vanished in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Ghost's daggers formed an X as he slashed toward Danzo's neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One strike—instant kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fatal strike!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fatal strike!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ragna Cloud B-3 and Danzo Smasher B-4 have been eliminated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lone figure with pitch-black hair and eerie eyes sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a pain… when will this damn test end?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze swept the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seems like I'm far enough ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, merging into the shadows, the ghost vanished once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the very start, he had been hiding in Ragna's shadow, waiting for the perfect moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A true assassin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the human tanks eliminated… Class B was now in serious trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>",2414,"2026-05-30T03:41:22.346Z","2026-06-01T04:30:13.202Z",1,"novelbin.me","2c7feb37a11f12c9bd0698bdcfbacbc778769c748c21e7fc887e13b9e521ac18","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-358","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-357",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-villain-s-pov-cover.jpg"]