[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-villain-s-pov":3,"chapter-the-villain-s-pov-the-villain-s-pov-chapter-90":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},336973,598,"Chapter 90 90: Leaving the Temple (1)","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-90",90,"\u003Cp>-Frey Starlight's Pov-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, after the unexpected encounter with Uriel, I returned to the Elite Dormitory, trying to make sense of what I had just heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Moonlight family wants me…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their expertise lay in Wave Controller and spearmanship. Their primary element was water, with ice as its superior affinity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, many within their ranks could aid me as a swordsman. But when it came to swordsmanship, no one surpassed the Starlight family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, just as Uriel had implied, someone had tampered with the selection process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I entered the dormitory, its dimly lit corridors stretching ahead, silent and empty—until I caught sight of something in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only source of light was the moonlight filtering through the windows, making it difficult to recognize her at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden-haired girl, barefoot, wearing a white nightgown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked forward, her steps heavy, seemingly oblivious to her surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sansa... She's back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had heard she left after the incident, yet here she was, standing before me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As we entered each other's field of vision, our eyes met, but she showed no reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Sansa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She continued walking, completely ignoring me, the loose nightgown draping over her slender frame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sansa… what's—?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was when I realized something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her golden eyes were wide open, yet a dark glow pulsed within them—an unnatural, eerie light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she… sleepwalking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! You—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grabbed her arm, stopping her in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment my hand touched her skin, her golden irises flickered, the ominous glow fading as if it had never existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Frey?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You finally woke up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why am I here… dressed like this? What's going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took her a few moments to process the situation—finding herself in the middle of the dormitory, in nightwear, standing in front of someone she hadn't expected to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint flush crept onto her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being considerate, I took a step back, giving her space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you… usually sleepwalk?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated for a moment before replying uncertainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I… I don't know. This has never happened before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see... Well, welcome back, anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sansa nodded, and I gestured toward her room. Given her current attire, she didn't argue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't stare too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, yeah… I won't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We walked in silence until we reached her room—one of the highest-ranked accommodations in the dormitory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um… thanks, Frey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem. Good night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned away, heading for my own room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, as I walked, I could feel her lingering gaze on my back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn't sure why, but I didn't dwell on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, my strange night came to an end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't long before the temple made an official announcement—one that shook everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Uriel had hinted, we were being sent away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, all Elite Students were gathered in the Elite Hall, waiting for the assignment results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As always, Ellen was the one leading the proceedings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite her petite stature and childlike appearance, her commanding voice left no room for distractions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Due to the current state of the temple, all Elite Students will be sent to the Great Families for a one-month training period. The assignments were made at the request of the families themselves, so do not complain about the results.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the Elite Ranking, vacant spots will soon be filled, replacing those who… perished. The updated rankings will be announced later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused briefly, reviewing the list in her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, we're being separated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who spoke was Ragna Claude, standing beside Danzo and me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere was thick with anticipation—everyone waited anxiously to learn where they would be sent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, Danzo was unusually quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing his personality, I immediately sensed that something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced at him, my gaze falling on the blood-stained bandages wrapped around both of his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't stop myself from asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Danzo… what happened to your hands?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He followed my gaze, looking at his arms before answering in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This? …It's nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ragna knew the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've been overtraining again, haven't you? You've been doing this ever since that incident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up… I'm not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo snorted, while Ragna twirled his spear, smirking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, train as much as you want, but I won't let you surpass me! Hahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I listened to their conversation in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo… was he awakening earlier than expected?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original timeline, he was a late bloomer—despite his overwhelming talent, it took him far too long to realize his true potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now, seeing that determined look in his eyes, I was certain…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the beast would awaken sooner this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, I felt a gaze from across the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, I turned to find a girl with white hair staring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clana…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment our eyes met, she quickly looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her reaction brought back memories of what happened before—how I had suddenly kissed her out of nowhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how much I thought about it, it was… strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imagine fighting for your life against dozens of enemies, only for someone to appear out of nowhere… and kiss you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, thinking about the unusual connection forming between us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as I had said before…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Achievement points are all that matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that mission led to worse things than a kiss, so be it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the price was right, I wouldn't mind going through with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frey's body had certain advantages—it would be a waste not to make full use of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, Ellen's voice pulled me from my inappropriate thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry for the delay. The assignments are as follows… For the first-year students:\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, massive screens lit up, displaying the names for all to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Starlight Family: Snow Lionheart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the mention of his name, all eyes turned toward a young man standing in the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had made a lasting impact during the recent battle, displaying exceptional skill and slaughtering countless enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a doubt, he was the strongest among all first-year students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without mentioning the strange phenomenon that had occurred during his battle… Fortunately, not many had noticed it, but Ragna pointed it out casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That guy… he used ice, didn't he?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer number of events overlapping with one another had caused most people to forget what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow Lionheart, despite already wielding three elements, had displayed a fourth ability—an overwhelmingly superior power—so effortlessly that it seemed like he had possessed it all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, rumors about him were spreading like wildfire. The so-called prodigy. Whispers filled every corner of the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Snow himself remained indifferent, merely nodding when his name was called.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ellen continued with the announcements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Along with Snow, Clana Starlight, Lara Croft, and finally, Adriana Heijeforn. These individuals will depart tomorrow, heading east to the Oaklas Mountains.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the names were announced, murmurs erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's going on with the Starlight family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their selections seem weak… but somehow, they managed to get Snow Lionheart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't Frey Starlight the heir? Why didn't they request him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew this would happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Starlight family was at its weakest right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn't afford to monopolize the strongest talents, so they had to be cautious with their choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? They picked me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriana's surprised gasp said it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, a spear-wielder like her wouldn't join a family of swordsmen—the Starlight family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the other families had likely secured the rest of the promising talents… which brought us back to Snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his case, all three major families had undoubtedly sought him out. In such situations, the individual was informed in advance and allowed to choose which family they wanted to join.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Snow had chosen Starlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was obvious—their specialty was swordsmanship, and their primary elements were Light and Star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These aligned perfectly with his strengths, so it wasn't surprising. The Starlight family had lucked out this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for me…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could feel countless eyes on me, filled with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one abandoned by his own family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even his own family doesn't want him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I would be hearing that a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I should have received an offer from my own family. But they never sent one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My sister must have tried… but something , someone had blocked her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wry smile crossed my lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting enemies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1389,"2026-05-30T03:41:22.346Z","2026-06-01T04:30:13.202Z",1,"novelbin.me","237c1d53f439edf33577e018a64fe33c0671a53e4d77e11e183d10200fac5b0d","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-397","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-396",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-villain-s-pov-cover.jpg"]