[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-villainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each":3,"chapter-villainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-villainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-chapter-26":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Villainess X Villain: They are obsessed with each other!",{"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},1873808,2480,"Chapter 26 -: 25 Practical exam.","villainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-chapter-26",26,"\u003Cp>Julius let out a long sigh as he walked back to the waiting area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haa...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just finished talking to Rosalina. It was really hard to calm her down and explain everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still looked at him like he was her worst enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems earning her affection is going to be tough,\" Julius muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She still sees me as an enemy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat down on a bench and stared at the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just earlier, something surprising happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rosalina had actually come up to him. Not because she wanted to talk to him... but because she saw Rosel with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She likes cute things so much,\" Julius thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She really wanted to meet Rosel. That’s the only reason she approached me, the guy she usually hates.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a small, sad smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew she loved cute stuff, but I never thought she would come close to me just for that. Sigh... I wonder when I’ll be able to talk to her freely, like real lovers do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face turned a little gloomy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least it wasn’t a total disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Rosalina had heard Rosel call him \"Papa\" and then walked away angry, things would have been really bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn’t hear that part. She only saw the cute little girl and got excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When she finally meets Rosel,\" Julius told himself, \"I can just explain why she calls me Papa. It’ll be okay. Hopefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back against the wall and closed his eyes for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One step at a time, Julius. One step at a time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, up in the glass cabin attached to the stadium, the professors walked in and took their seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dean Orin Belebright sat right in the middle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still wearing his old, torn rags like always.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Lucian Duskwood sat on his left, and Professor Jaya Balan sat on his right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other professors filled the seats around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s eyes turned toward the waiting area where the students taking the practical exam were standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dean stroked his chin slowly and looked to the right side of the waiting section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who do you think will win this year?\" he asked in a calm voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucian answered right away. His eyes locked on a girl standing tall and proud on the right side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t it obvious?\" he said. \"It’s either Rosalina Valentina or Julius Augustus Hayes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are the biggest sensations across the three floating continents right now. No one else even comes close to their level. They’re far above all the other students.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jaya nodded. \"You’re right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then her gaze moved. She spotted a girl with brown hair in the middle of the waiting area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl was surrounded by other students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was smiling and talking happily, looking relaxed and friendly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jaya’s voice softened a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still... I think it’s too early to count out Alia Ruth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kept watching the brown-haired girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s a commoner, but in just one year she reached the Mana Core of Bodily Ascension and the peak stage of flow. That’s crazy fast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jaya smiled a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And she has grade-A mana affinity too. Give her a few more years... and she’ll become a real force to be reckoned with. Maybe even stronger than Rosalina one day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucian shook his head with a small laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s a bit much, don’t you think? Surpassing those two monsters... with just hard work? It’s like trying to catch a fish with no bait at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward, eyes still on Rosalina in the waiting area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And don’t forget, she has those legendary Rose Petal Eyes. Once she masters them? Good luck to anyone trying to fight her. No one’s standing a chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucian glanced over at Julius next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then there’s the kid with the All-Seeing Eyes. From what I hear, he hasn’t mastered them yet, but he can already catch glimpses of the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he picks the Deviation path as his main focus when he hits Spirit Core... well, hardly anyone will be able to keep up with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a deep sigh and leaned back in his chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The heavens are really unfair, you know? But at least it’s a relief they’re human. If those two had been born as Zlycons? Total nightmare for the rest of us humans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dean nodded slowly, a small smile tugging at his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed. Let’s just hope they stay on our side.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Down in the arena, the crowd went quiet as a professor strode in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a big guy, rough and tough, with a shiny bald head that caught the light like a polished shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scanned the students with a no-nonsense stare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone!\" His voice boomed across the hall, making a few first-years jump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re starting the practical exam now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his arms and laid out the rules simple and clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For first-years and second-years: Top 12 spots go to Star Class. Next 24 get Wolf Class. Everyone else? Ordinary Class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students leaned in, hanging on his every word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s one-on-one duels,\" he went on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Winners move up. Losers get ranked based on how far they go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused for a beat, then pointed to a huge glowing screen on his right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rankings show up there, live. No arguments.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes snapped to the screen. It flickered to life, blank for now, but ready to fill with names and scores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waiting area exploded into whispers and chatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m aiming for Wolf Class, at least,\" one guy said, pumping his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah! You? In Wolf? Keep dreaming,\" his friend shot back with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A girl nearby rolled her eyes. \"Star’s where it’s at. I’m not settling for less.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The professor ignored the noise and pulled a small slip of paper from his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He unfolded it, cleared his throat, and read off the names loud and clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First duel starts now. 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