[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-villain-s-pov":3,"chapter-the-villain-s-pov-the-villain-s-pov-chapter-55":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},336901,598,"Chapter 55 55: Reaching the Goal (3)","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-55",55,"\u003Cp>- Frey Starlight Pov-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wake up, my son… How long do you plan to keep sleeping?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just five more minutes… Please, just five more minutes…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mother's voice was gentle yet persistent, but my bed had an irresistible pull—I couldn't bring myself to leave its warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure you want to keep sleeping? You might regret it later,\" she said, her voice tinged with something I couldn't quite place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My father's voice followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your mother is right… After all, five minutes is far longer than what we were given.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shake—Shake\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt small hands tugging at my waist, urging me to wake up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wake up… Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, I opened my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My family stood around me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I studied their faces, memorizing every detail. I did this every day—terrified that, one day, I might forget them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My son, why are you crying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, my mind snapped back into focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My body jolted upright, panic surging through me as I reached out toward them—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, in an instant, my world flipped upside down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was no longer in my bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, I was slumped over a bus seat, my hand still reaching upward for something that no longer existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Touching my damp cheeks, I muttered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A dream… huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took a deep breath, adjusting my posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember… Always remember what you have to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sighing, I gazed out the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How long was I asleep?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced at my watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Distance: 0 meters\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time remaining until the end of the exam: 23 minutes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're almost done, then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I scanned my surroundings—Sophia was nowhere in sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that case…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pulled out my laptop and checked the mission list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bingo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new objective had appeared alongside the side quests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Achieve first place in the exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reward: 500 Achievement Points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That idiotic system always threw in missions like this, and I was more than happy to exploit them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This might just be the easiest 500 points I'll ever earn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I navigated through my system's limited functions, my eyes landed on something that had been bothering me for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Host Name: Frey Starlight (Dual Soul).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Still here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That label—Dual Soul—had haunted me for some time now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, I thought it meant that my soul and the original Frey's soul coexisted in this body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I even wondered if he was still alive, somewhere deep inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the end, all that remained of him were instincts and habits—nothing more. I had been suppressing them more effectively lately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon enough, not even Seris's presence would faze me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He won't come back to fight me for this body… right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be a real pain. I had no idea how I'd handle it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, there was the SSS-Rank Aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vast ocean of power lay dormant inside me, waiting to be used. But where had it come from?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system? No, I doubted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That thing wasn't generous enough to hand me something like this for free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Too many mysteries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing those thoughts aside, I stepped off the bus and took a deep breath of fresh air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder how the exam is going…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Distance: 5000 meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seris glanced at her watch. She had been flying for a while now. Beside her, Clana leaped effortlessly from tree to tree, her body glowing with an intense, blinding light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We took out four of them, and they took out four of us… We're even,\" Clana remarked casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seris shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No… We're at a disadvantage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And how's that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not about numbers. It's about who was eliminated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seris paused briefly before continuing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They still have their four strongest fighters. Meanwhile… we lost our best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could still hear the voice from earlier—the announcement that Danzo and Ragna had been eliminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had hit them like a thunderclap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that you mention it, this is bad… And on top of their strongest four, that monster Snow is still in play. Honestly, I can't even imagine him losing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And then there's that assassin, Ghost… Every time I see him, my body shivers for some reason. What do we do now? Do we even have a chance of winning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seris remained silent for a few seconds before responding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have one chance… No, I can't even call it a chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Seris, who glided effortlessly through the air, Clana had to keep moving, slashing through obstacles as she leapt. But that didn't stop her from chatting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, what's the plan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need to regroup with the remaining fighters… or at the very least, find Frey Starlight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clana raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Frey? I thought you hated him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seris's expression didn't change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That has nothing to do with this. Frey is one of the few who can stop Snow. Leaving him out would be foolish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see what you mean… If we form a three-man team and take them down one by one, we might have a shot. But the real question is—how do we find Frey?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a way… but it's not guaranteed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clana smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of the Ice Queen—you always have a plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seris ignored the compliment and continued flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For now, let's keep moving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Clana had given up trying to have a normal conversation with Seris. She wasn't offended by the cold response; she simply voiced her thoughts without a care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But seriously, that guy is something else… From the disgrace of the Starlight Family to this? Who would've thought he'd become so powerful?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words seemed to strike a nerve, as Seris's expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes… He has become strong. But through twisted means.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clana frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean, twisted? Are you saying he relied on some external power?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seris ignored the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's focus on what we came here to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shut down any further discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seris recalled their previous duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn't challenged him for no reason—Seris was sharp. She had suspicions about Frey and wanted to test his strength firsthand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had a certain hypothesis… but no proof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until she did, she would observe from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, she closed her eyes and focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need to locate him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft blue glow enveloped Seris's body before a sonic pulse spread outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Skill: Isolated Wave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This ability allowed her to scan the area around her, detecting movement within a 2000-meter radius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, it didn't reveal identities—only presences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After activating the skill, Seris confirmed four individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two of them were particularly close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which one is Frey?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she chose wrong, it could spell disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—neither of them was Frey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she had no way of knowing that he was still over 5000 meters away, near the bus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, two figures rapidly approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clana, get ready. We've got company.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't know if they were allies or enemies, so she prepared for the worst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of violent aura tore through the air as a colossal rock wall erupted, blocking their path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seris hovered in place, frowning, while Clana skidded to a stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mountain-sized wall stood in their way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atop it, a young man with black hair and crimson eyes stared down at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His flaming sword burned fiercely as he raised it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, but this is the end of the road.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ferocious firestorm erupted from the attack, surging toward Seris at blistering speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reacted instantly. Frost enveloped both of her hands, forming a massive, bell-shaped ice dome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames crashed against the frozen barrier, melting its surface—yet failing to breach it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clana's sharp gaze flickered toward the young man who had launched the attack, her eyes narrowing in recognition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dawn Polaris, A-4… Be careful. He's a dual-element wielder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before she could say more—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dawn was already upon her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one who should be careful… is you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clana's sword was in her hand in an instant. Their blades met in a clash of steel and sparks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single strike turned into two, then four, then eight—sixteen in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dawn wielded his sword as though it were an extension of his own body, his movements terrifying in their precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite her desperate defense, fresh wounds kept appearing on Clana's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each time she closed a gap in her guard, Dawn exposed a new one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is swordsmanship at this level even possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gritted her teeth, struggling to keep up—while Dawn merely laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's pointless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fate had been sealed the moment she crossed blades with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in terms of pure swordsmanship—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Snow himself was beneath him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His innate talent, Sword Master, granted him an overwhelming advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, dozens of ice swords materialized in the sky, all aimed at Dawn's back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They shot forward with deadly precision—fast and relentless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Dawn didn't even turn around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of Stellar Aura erupted from him, obliterating the ice swords in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it didn't stop there—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shockwave continued forward, striking Seris head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reflexively shielded herself with her wings, but the impact was too powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force sent her hurtling backward, slamming into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking off the impact, Seris scowled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recognized this power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the depths of the forest, bathed in an overwhelming blue radiance of Stellar Aura, he emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His golden eyes burned as he raised his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's end this test.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seris Moonlight stood face-to-face with Snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Frontline…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost came to a stop, boredom etched across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lazily checked his watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Distance: 7200 meters\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time remaining: 16 minutes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The towering mountains stretched before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn't take long to reach the border.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll stop here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding a sturdy tree, he reclined against the trunk, arms folded behind his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His part in this test was done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, he simply lay there, savoring a rare moment of peace—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until a deep frown crossed his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How annoying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could react, his form melted into the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A split second later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tree he had been resting on was reduced to splinters, torn apart by a devastating barrage of wind blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost reappeared on the ground, running a hand through his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can't a guy nap in peace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above him, a lone figure hovered in mid-air—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man with long, golden hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feyrith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, he looked utterly livid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A storm raged around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A colossal tornado descended upon Ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dodged effortlessly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment he moved, the ground shuddered violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrain fractured, breaking apart and launching skyward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trapping Ghost within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a distance, Jan manipulated the earth, causing powerful tremors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a massive boulder soared through the air, Kyle Walker leaped onto it, his fist swelling with monstrous power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a single punch—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire rock exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost, caught within the debris, plummeted—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only for Feyrith to unleash a wind blast, reducing the fragments to dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, the trio assumed victory—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until Ghost reappeared below, hands tucked casually into his pockets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice teamwork. Now… can we end this? I really don't feel like fighting anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring his words, Jan and Kyle rushed forward, launching a relentless assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was fast and unyielding—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other was brutally powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Ghost didn't even lift his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dodging effortlessly, he weaved through their attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boredom was evident in his expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an assassin, close-quarters combat was a death sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But against these two?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't even be bothered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Danzo or Ragna had fought him head-on, things might've been different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jan and Kyle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren't a threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While effortlessly dodging, Ghost sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guys, I'm not even fighting back. Just let me go, will you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jan and Kyle cursed, frustration mounting as they failed to land a single hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Step aside. I'll handle this myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reluctantly, the duo backed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feyrith stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost's curiosity stirred as he studied the man before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feyrith's aura surged—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost's expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His aura… it's approaching C-rank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Feyrith unleashed a relentless storm of attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost sighed and finally pulled his hands from his pockets—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twin black daggers flickered into his grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some attacks, he parried. Others, he dodged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Feyrith Earliet, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes sharpened as he studied his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above them, dozens of tornados formed, all locked onto him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Were you always this strong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feyrith was far stronger than he had been in his battle against Frey Starlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference was staggering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tornados crashed down—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like I'll have to take this seriously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the dust cleared—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost was nowhere to be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow, he had appeared behind Feyrith, his shadow-infused daggers slashing toward his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feyrith intercepted the attack with his sword, their faces inches apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me… Are you the one who eliminated Sansa?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost's brows furrowed in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eliminated who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful gust blasted him away—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Followed by another storm of razor-sharp wind blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Answer me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost sighed and sank into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no interest in eliminating more people. Extra work is a pain… especially against maniacs like this. I'll just stall for time until the test ends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Ghost flickered between shadows, Feyrith relentlessly bombarded the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It continued for a while—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feyrith, on the verge of unleashing a final, devastating attack, abruptly halted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud announcement echoed through the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fatal Strike!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fatal Strike!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jan Dover B-10 and Kyle Walker B-8 have been eliminated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feyrith's expression twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell is going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just in time to see a blazing arrow streaking toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He barely managed to conjure wind barriers, deflecting the projectile at the last second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perched atop a tree, a girl with an elegant blue bow had already nocked another arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lara Croft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oops~ Your friends were dumb enough to drop their guard. I just couldn't resist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had sniped them in the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A punishment for their carelessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost reappeared nearby, stretching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great. Now you can fight while I go somewhere else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lara frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?! Let's finish him together while we have the chance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why should I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could argue—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deafening roar shook the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bastards… Are you mocking me?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spheres of wind manifested, distorting the space around Feyrith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost and Lara froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait… those orbs…? That's a privilege exclusive to Wave Controllers!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lara's voice trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wasn't he a swordsman?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget the orbs… these waves… Upper-Tier Property… Sound?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither of them understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell was happening to Feyrith?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feyrith unleashed hell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring all strategy, he simply erased everything in sight.\u003C\u002Fp>",2455,"2026-05-30T03:41:22.346Z","2026-06-01T04:30:13.202Z",1,"novelbin.me","777211e38b73d29e5410e00dfafda7c32842cbcbded0a849164edc5a59a4fcf4","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-360","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-359",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-villain-s-pov-cover.jpg"]