[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-villain-s-story":3,"chapter-the-villain-s-story-the-villain-s-story-chapter-294":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Villain's Story",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},746669,986,"Chapter 294 [294] Pride Of A Golden Lion!","the-villain-s-story-chapter-294",294,"\u003Cp>Elijah wandered through the Golde Lion district, Fighting against the demonic humans who stopped his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Supreme Dragon of Fire Agri tells you that something is odd.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*SHAAA*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah answered Agri as he burnt a few more demonic humans to ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dead. They're all corpses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah knew it. he had felt weird the moment he fought the first demonic human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever he was fighting...were just corpses being moved by who knows what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didnt feel alive, there was no sensation of his sword slashing through live flesh. Through blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah wondered why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is this happening?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did you sell your bodies to a demon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just why? Have you not heard of the warnings, of the various news that tells you that signing a contract with a demon is suicide?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah was left speechless. He wondered what would have forced them to do this. What would have forced the Guildmasters, their leaders to commit such an act?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was too naive, too innocent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He. who was naturally extremely talented would never have known what they had felt like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he had known of it yet, He was...The only one. The Only being in the Universe who could go toe to toe against 'him.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was extremely talented. And the Talented did not know of the woes of the Untalented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Supreme Dragon Of Fire Agri says temptation and empty promises are the Demon's specialties.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*TOKTOK*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sounds of Elijah's footsteps rang throughout the desolate area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No demonic Humans came now...the Beacon was in his sights now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So close...But yet so suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire area was so desolate that Elijah was getting suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nothing, no screams, no people...no monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even Chaos Energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Supreme Dragon of Fire Agri advises you to be wary.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah spotted something. A bloody teddy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the arm of a little child...the rest of the body under rubble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah was silent at the sight. He carefully lifted the boulder but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he had expected it...but was still mortified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked away from the sight. It couldn't even be explained in words the state of the child's body...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah walked further whilst he was on guard...And then He saw why the entire area was desolate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the Altar, was a monster of a man sitting on a throne made of corpses, Devouring an entire Human body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man noticed Elijah's Presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something was not right. Elijah stared at the man who was becoming angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How dare they...?! How dare they just send one man here?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems the man was insulted as he saw Elijah. He had seen only one person come here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn...Hey is your name Alan Peccator by any chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asked the man as he stood up from his throne, covered in the blood of all he had killed to make it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Elijah didnt respond and only drew his sword with a cold face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuck. Alan Peccator has white hair and is a spearman...Of course, you aren't him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man lamented his luck. His gold hair in the form of Lion's mane started to glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They dare to send only one person to deal with me...A King...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems the man was stuck in his own Delusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm gonna make a fucking sculpture out of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure in the surroundings increased. The Pressure released by the man was terrifying. His golden hair glowed brightly. And A malicious smile was present on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, his body transformed as the pressure in the area increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His bones grew, his muscles grew...and then he was a Beast 5 meters tall. A Bipedal Lion Hybrid. His golden mane fluttered under the light of the red beacon behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Your still standing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lion was stupefied as he saw Elijah standing Unfazed despite the enormous pressure in the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh Good! It seems they actually sent someone worthy enough for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Some reason, he was feeling joy. Immense Joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man was the Guildmaster of the Golden lion guild. And He was an odd man. He always lived in his own world. A World in which he was a king to be respected. He was a king in his own eyes. And His Bloodline only worsened the Delusion he trapped himself in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems that you are mute?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*CRUNCH*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the man said as he devoured a child's body. The 'crunch' sound was unsettling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why do you do this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah's face was cold. He still wanted to understand why someone would do this...Why Would someone go this far...This Inhumane?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden Lion was confused as to why Elijah was asking such a simple question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, all that was below him in strength was fucking trash. Trash that didnt deserve to live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only one he respected was Adam, He was the only one in Aror who could beat him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He answered with a smile on his face. A smile that wasn't human. Elijah's face darkened as he saw the bits of human flesh between his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He repeated. Elijah stared at him. His eyes were cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What use do those things have? to live when they are weaker?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is my right to expel them from this world...They don't even have the right to breathe i my presence...The Presence of a king!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exclaimed with joy, The man truly lived in his own world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand and pointed towards Elijah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know it, you are strong as well...You should feel the same as me! People that are weak are just ants...They disgust you as well...right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·ƈθm He asked, his face was beaming with pride and there was confidence in his voice. Pure confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly believed in his twisted ideals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up a corpse from the ground. A corpse of a hunter in his own guild...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You see him? He was an E Rank hunter who didnt rise in rank even after a decade. He went into dungeons regularly despite his injuries so he could provide for his family...What a pathetic piece of shit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is this feeling flowing inside me...? Elijah thought. He was disgusted just by hearing his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This pathetic piece of shit went into dungeons for 10 years...But still couldn't rank up. He had a wife and daughter who loved teddy bears for some fucking reason. And his whole motivation was her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah felt a jolt in his head as he heard the lion's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"10 whole years of being in my guild....but he still couldn't rank up. You are young and are that strong...that is commendable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*RIP*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah's eyes widened as he ripped the corpse apart...The light in his eyes dulled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blood...was boiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time should only be given to those who prove their continuously...Do you not think so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lion laughed pompously. Elijah stood there silently...As his blood boiled...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't he still more honorable than you...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah asked, his mind grasping to its last straws...To the last strings of sanity, it had left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lion was confused by Elijah's question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't it still more honorable than your despicable methods? He had a family he devoted himself to...The sole motivation he had for risking his life every day was his family...So What if he couldn't rank up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Questioned Elijah. It seemed as if his voice was breaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HAHAHAAH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lion laughed. HE rubbed his eyes as he snickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... you're a good jester.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't it more honorable than you who sold his soul to a demon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was it. That laugh had broken it. It had broken the last strings of Sympathy, of Humanity Elijah had left for this man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch your tongue in front of a king Child...If you beg for mercy maybe I will make you my jester...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Declared the lion...But Elijah wasn't listening to him. He deemed it no use listening to this piece of trash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*KNGG*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He unsheathed the Sword of Sundering Flame...and Said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Things weaker than you...don't deserve to exist right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! You are finally getting it! Hand me your sword and I will kni-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah interrupted the Lion in the middle of his sentence by unleashing his mana pressure. The temperature of the surrounding area melted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You dare fight me? A child like you dares to go against a king.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah smirked...His cold eyes stared at the Lion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...A King? You have no right to be a king.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"YOU DARE?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lion charged at Elijah, who calmly stood in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It' came closer and closer until...it was just about to attack Elijah with its gigantic claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ultimate Skill of the Sword Of Sundering Hellfire: Glimpse of Hell has been ACTIVATED.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't deserve to live.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mouth bled, not because of the 'thing' he was facing. But because of the anger, he was containing by gritting his own teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire world became silent as the Skill was fully unleashed...A portal to Hell opened for e brief second. A Portal to a realm of pure fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Beacon of Demonic energy vanished and was replaced by a pillar of fire that illuminated the city...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Just like that, another beacon fell.\u003C\u002Fp>",1536,"2026-06-02T11:57:26.352Z",1,"novelbin.me","bb15d5807fae788d4f79e5a46105c721016b475399a36b2b7b55abe09e64cbb8","the-villain-s-story-chapter-295","the-villain-s-story-chapter-293",910,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-villain-s-story-cover.jpg"]