[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-villain-s-pov":3,"chapter-the-villain-s-pov-the-villain-s-pov-chapter-94":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},336981,598,"Chapter 94 94: Unfair Battle (2)","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-94",94,"\u003Cp>Who the hell was this guy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did this happen in the original timeline of the Moonlight Family's expedition?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had no answers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was uncharted territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No more thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Phantom Steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, I flashed past Danzo—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And appeared right in front of the giant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black slash carrying the weight of darkness swung straight for his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>how ironic—my sword didn't even reach him. It stopped the moment it touched the dense gravitational field surrounding him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to dance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fist flared with violent energy right before my eyes, a strike that could tear me apart in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he moved, Ghost emerged from my shadow, launching a swift dagger strike toward the giant's vital points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect timing—yet the giant paid him no mind, his focus locked solely on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost's daggers, like my sword, failed to pierce the gravitational field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Danzo struck the giant's fist at the last second, diverting its trajectory and making it easier for me to evade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impressive teamwork… but now, die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to attack again—until his feet abruptly sank into the floor of the carriage, as if swallowed by an unseen force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the—?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, the steel-masked giant hesitated as his surroundings flipped upside down, the very ground twisting and warping, transforming into the gaping maw of some monstrous beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the perfect opening for an attack—one I wasn't foolish enough to miss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, get back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black flame ignited atop my sword, the ground beneath me fracturing violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten Thousand Steps of Shadow: infinite Darkness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I slashed with everything I had, aiming straight for his skull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer force of my attack obliterated the carriage walls and ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura of darkness surged, powerful enough to crush steel itself—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from the depths of the abyss, the giant's body emerged, unscathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He barely acknowledged my attack before preparing to retaliate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could, two massive arms materialized out of nowhere, locking onto him with crushing force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't hold him for long! Attack now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena's voice rang out as she strained to keep him restrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo was the first to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three additional arms sprouted from his sides, unleashing a relentless barrage of rapid punches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, strangely, none of his strikes landed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each blow was absorbed by the gravitational barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, now… this is getting interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a simple motion, he unleashed another gravity wave, repelling us all once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, his focus shifted to Selena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To prepare this many spells in such a short time… did you anticipate all of this and set up the battlefield beforehand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our opponent was annoyingly talkative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Selena was just as sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Set up the battlefield? Are you stupid?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glowing circle appeared beneath her feet as a vortex spiraled around her right arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no such thing as 'preparing the battlefield'… as a mage, this is simply how I fight. The entire world is my battlefield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood firm, a confident smile on her face, undeterred by the giant's piercing gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such dedication and passion… Then allow me to test your magic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don't you test this instead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was caught off guard by my sudden charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You again? Didn't you learn your lesson?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True… my attacks weren't penetrating his defenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So why not change my approach?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he expected a frontal assault, I vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reappearing behind him, I attempted to stab him in the back—only for his armor to deflect my blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I didn't stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I darted around him at blinding speed, searching for an opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, my greatest asset wasn't my strength—it was my speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant was caught in a whirlwind of black streaks as I attacked from every possible angle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, no matter how many times I struck, my sword failed to leave a scratch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pointless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He extended his hand, unleashing a strange suction force that pulled me toward him despite my speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, his massive hand wrapped around my throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pain seared through me as I realized—the gap between us was far greater than I thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems you'll be the first to go… Frey Starlight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grip tightened, threatening to crush my neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But fortunately, I wasn't alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghost reacted swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of black tendrils erupted from my shadow, wrapping around me and yanking me into the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sank into a pitch-black abyss before Ghost's hand reached out, pulling me back onto solid ground—far from the giant's grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Son of Mist, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bastard was analyzing us, amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I wasn't in the mood to listen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My reckless attack had given me something valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had gauged the distance between us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the result…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was worse than I had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if I summoned Balerion, I still wouldn't be able to beat him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This monster was at least S rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been toying with us from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The longer this battle continued, the more apparent it became—we never stood a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he knew it too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Show me more… First-year students.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised both hands, activating the same suction force as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, his targets were the girls in the back—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seris and Selena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them were pulled toward him at alarming speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seris conjured a massive spear in an attempt to stop him, but it shattered before even reaching him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena, however, reacted differently—she vanished, leaving behind only a suitcase with a red circle drawn on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing one of them didn't faze him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already caught Seris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tried to freeze him with an overwhelming surge of ice aura, but his gravity was far stronger. Her attempt failed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pointless… You'll be the first to go, Princess of Moonlight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his words, Seris' eyes widened—as if something had just clicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before she could act, a powerful wave of aura struck her, knocking her unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We all moved to rescue her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not a single attack got through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did he withstand every blow, he simply tossed Seris behind him and advanced toward us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever Danzo attacked, he'd just fling him away—then beckon him forward again, as if playing with a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena kept unleashing spells, and though she was the only one who had somewhat affected him, we weren't able to capitalize on her efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Ghost, despite his relentless shadow attacks, failed to land a decisive strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for me… I stood at the back, watching everything unfold with Hawk Eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I absorbed as much information as possible, trying to piece together the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this wasn't a battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This bastard had been toying with us from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had wanted us dead, we'd be corpses by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were still too many unanswered questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I intended to answer them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gripping my sword tightly, I whispered under my breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ascension.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1152,"2026-05-30T03:41:22.346Z","2026-06-01T04:30:13.202Z",1,"novelbin.me","ca805e3a013311745ca635b5e4631307b4052560be1d01cfeea3fa39a88bd2b3","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-95","the-villain-s-pov-chapter-400",866,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-villain-s-pov-cover.jpg"]