[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-young-master-s-pov-woke-up-as-a-villain-in-a-gam":3,"chapter-young-master-s-pov-woke-up-as-a-villain-in-a-gam-young-master-s-pov-woke-up-as-a-villain-in-a-gam-chapter-103":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Young Master's PoV: Woke Up As A Villain In A Game One Day",{"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},500505,755,"Chapter 103 Making Move [III]","young-master-s-pov-woke-up-as-a-villain-in-a-gam-chapter-103",103,"\u003Cp>The air was sharp with morning chill as I made my way toward the cathedral, my boots clicking softly against the pavement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets were quiet at this hour as the city was still rubbing the sleep from its eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mist curled around the edges of the buildings, reluctant to dissipate under the faint touch of dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pulled my coat tighter, tucking my hands into its pockets and kept walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spires of the cathedral came into view soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the muted light, the building held an aura of reverence. It was perhaps the oldest building in the city, yet it stood as if untouched by time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there she was — Alvara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood at the base of the steps, her gray cloak hanging loose around her shoulders, the edges flowing in the faint breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked up as I approached, and her expression turned unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're early,\" I said, breaking the silence. My voice sounded louder than I intended against the quiet morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said before the eighth bell,\" she replied, brushing a strand of dark hair from her face. \"I thought you might need directions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave a small smile. \"You underestimate me, Sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you overestimate yourself,\" she shot back, though there was no venom in her tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, we simply stood there and let the stillness stretch between us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced at the cathedral doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Much like the rest of the building, the heavy wooden doors were also carved with texts from the holy scriptures and the intricate depictions of the Mother of Mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once again, thank you so much for trying to help me with this, Sister. You have no idea how valuable your support is,\" I said with as much sincerity I could muster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tried to offer a smile but failed. \"Thank me when I can get them to talk to you. Now, follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned and began climbing the stairs. I followed, the sound of my boots echoing faintly against the stone steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, the cathedral was the same as the last time when I was here, albeit a little colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was heavy with the faint scent of incense, and the flicker of candlelight cast shifting shadows across the high, vaulted ceilings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rows of pews stretched out before us. Most of them were empty save for a few early worshippers lost in quiet prayer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvara led the way down the center aisle, her footsteps barely audible on the polished floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I noticed how her shoulders tensed as we approached the altar, where the grand statue of the Mother of Mercy towered above us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The statue was made entirely from white stone which resembled marble in texture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The goddess was portrayed holding a khopesh in one hand and a lantern in the other. Her upper face was obscured by a hood, revealing only the curve of her smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a haunting statue, truly befitting of a goddess of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Alvara kept walking and led me toward a side door near the altar. The door creaked open, revealing a narrow hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This way,\" she said, her tone clipped. Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I followed without a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air in the hallway was cool, carrying the scent of polished wood and old stone. The faint echo of our footsteps filled the quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after a short walk, the passage opened into a circular antechamber bathed in a warm golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chamber was spacious, its marble walls polished to a sheen that reflected the glow of a chandelier hanging low from the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were high bookshelves lining the walls here and there, and a small oak table in the middle with cushioned seats around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the far end of the chamber, a spiral staircase led to the upper floors. The staircase was guarded by two sentinels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were clad in dark armor that seemed to drink in the light. Sleek machine guns were slung across their chests, and curved swords rested at their sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren't ordinary guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were Enforcers — the clergy's handpicked guardians, trained to eliminate threats without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn't their presence that unsettled me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, I was fairly certain I could deal with them in a fight. Because while they seemed to be armed with enchanted artifacts, these guards were not Awakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, what truly unsettled me in this place… was the runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carved deep into the floor in front of the guards was a long string of glowing cyan symbols, pulsing faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just one look at those runes and my instincts clawed at the edges of my mind, screaming at me to stop, to turn back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever force those runes held wasn't meant for someone like me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was indeed true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew what it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those runes were used to create wards — a deadly safeguard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anyone under [S-Rank] dared to cross that line without authorization, they'd be paralyzed on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was why I needed Sister Alvara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without her or someone else authorized by the church, I'd never make it through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, my purpose for coming here wasn't to ask questions from the clergy. No, I had an entirely different goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvara strode ahead without hesitation, her dark cloak flowing behind her as she approached the guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hesitated, staring at the glowing runes for a moment before following behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards stiffened as we drew closer, their hands drifting toward their weapons. One of them — a tall figure with a heavy voice — spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is that with you, Sister?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A guest,\" she replied smoothly. \"I'm escorting him to the High Priest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard's helmet tilted slightly as his gaze bore into me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few heartbeats, the other guard gave a brief nod. \"Proceed. Quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvara stepped forward without any hesitation, crossing the threshold of the runes as if they did not exist at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it was my turn to cross, the runes dimmed and soon their light faded entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stepped over them, and as soon as I did, the runes flared back to life, glowing in that eerie cyan hue once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I followed Sister Alvara up the stairs as we entered another hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We walked straight for a while before taking a sharp turn into a narrow passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, we made another turn and exited into a hallway that looked similar to the previous one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place was like a maze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every corridor was indistinguishable from the last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before reaching the High Priest's chamber, we had to make several more turns, climb another spiral staircase, and pass through three sets of guards stationed at various checkpoints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, we arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The High Priest's chamber looked different from the rest of the cathedral's design.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the other doors, which were made of wood or stone, this one was constructed from titanium and reinforced alloys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A scanner was embedded in the wall to the right of the door, and two more guards flanked the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, unlike the other guards, these ones were less heavily armed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvara stopped and turned to me. \"Wait here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded, stepping aside to let her approach the door. The guards didn't question her at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, one of them took a card from a pouch on his belt and pressed it against the scanner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The device emitted a soft beeping sound as the heavy titanium door unlocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvara gave me a brief glance before walking into the room. The door closed behind her, leaving me alone with the guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I immediately began tapping my foot, trying to look impatient as the seconds dragged on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A minute passed, and Sister Alvara still hadn't come out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had no idea how long it would take for her to speak with the High Priest. So, I couldn't afford to wait anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had to act. Now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, I put on my best irritated expression and whined, \"How much longer do they expect me to wait?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, without warning, I took a bold step toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards reacted instantly. The closest one moved forward, placing a firm hand against my chest to stop me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, just wait here!\" he said, his tone calm but authoritative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?!\" I snarled, baring my teeth like a spoiled brat. \"Do you even know who I am, you insolent peasant? How dare you touch me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I slapped his hand away and moved into his personal space, trying to get to the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard had no choice but to grab my shoulders and shove me back with more force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I staggered, nearly colliding with the wall behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I coughed for dramatic effect and clutched my chest. \"H-How dare you, you bastard! Over! Your life is over! The moment I tell my father about this insult, he'll have you executed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for a reply, I spun on my heel and stormed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-Wait! Hey! Sister Alvara told you to stay here!\" the guard called out, his voice tinged with panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm going to my father!\" I shouted without looking back. \"You can tell Sister Alvara I don't need her help anymore because you assaulted me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I didn't assault you!\" the guard shouted and started running after me. \"And you can't just wander around! Hey, stop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I also started running and made a sharp turn into another corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait until my father hears about this! My clan will end you! They'll end you!\" I yelled, keeping up my entitled act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, I'd memorized the layout of this floor while following Alvara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the guard's hurried footsteps growing louder behind me, I made another turn and spotted a maintenance closet to my left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard hadn't turned the corner yet, so he couldn't see me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tried to summon my Origin Card instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…But nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those wards had another feature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could also suppress an Awakened's ability to summon or dismiss Cards from their Soul Arsenal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant I couldn't use my Origin Card either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, I had been prepared for this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine,\" I muttered under my breath and dropped to one knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, I took out a hairpin from my pocket, one I'd bent into a makeshift lockpick earlier, and got to work on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I twisted and turned the pin, trying to listen for the telltale click of the lock releasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But once again, nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Okay, so maybe I wasn't an expert, but I knew how to pick simple locks. I had learned in my past life… as a hobby, of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So why wasn't this working?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard's footsteps grew louder. He was close now, seconds away from rounding the corner and catching me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I debated my options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What should I do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should I knock him out? Take his uniform and disguise myself as him? But what would I do with the body?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throw it out a window? Too risky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't afford to get caught. Not yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…I was still brainstorming when a thought struck me. Frowning, I placed my hand on the doorknob and turned it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Wow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right, so… this door was already unlocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe the janitor forgot to lock it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, I just stared at the door, my face deadpan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I coughed awkwardly and slipped inside, locking it behind me just as the guard rounded the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! Where did you go?! Hey! Aww, man! Why do always have to deal with brats!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I held my breath, listening intently as the guard's boots thudded past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scanned the hallway briefly before running down the hallway and taking another turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I waited until the sound of his footsteps faded entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh,\" I scoffed under my breath, leaning back against a broom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching into my pocket, I pulled out an item and inspected it. It was a slim, blue keycard with a tiny chip in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same keycard the guard had used to unlock the High Priest's chamber earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During our little scuffle, I slipped it out from his pouch and put it in my pocket with a simple sleight of hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, all I had to do was wait for nightfall.\u003C\u002Fp>",2037,"2026-05-30T12:03:22.767Z","2026-06-01T04:31:10.979Z",1,"novelbin.me","79718f456fefd4bd633dd57da8f0e15e153cfd0f84b9fb73a7211d22a7d5dd30","young-master-s-pov-woke-up-as-a-villain-in-a-gam-chapter-104","young-master-s-pov-woke-up-as-a-villain-in-a-gam-chapter-102",407,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fyoung-master-s-pov-woke-up-as-a-villain-in-a-gam-cover.jpg"]