[{"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-113":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},500515,755,"Chapter 113 The Mastermind [I]","young-master-s-pov-woke-up-as-a-villain-in-a-gam-chapter-113",113,"\u003Cp>The safe house was an underground bunker designed to withstand attacks from low-level Spirit Beasts in case of an outbreak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were many of these bunkers throughout the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given that there were three Portals in Ishtara and an outbreak could happen at any moment, these bunkers served as safe havens for people during emergencies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the bunker for the High Priest was different from the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was grander and more luxurious, larger in size, and filled with various supplies along with high-end internet support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The High Priest could easily live there for over a year without ever needing to surface if he so desired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence, it was called a safe house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But High Priest Bowden wasn't going there to live for long. He merely wanted to wait out the chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The laboratory beneath his church was several times larger than the one under the Overlord's mansion, meaning there were more monsters in his lab.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he was about to unleash these abominations into the city, the scale of death and destruction would be unprecedented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was confident that at least half of the city would be in ruins before the Central Monarch could intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until then, he needed a place to stay safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, surrounded by at least a couple dozen bodyguards, High Priest Bowden stepped out of the church and headed for his sanctuary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The safe house was just a five-minute walk away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Bowden stepped onto the cracked pavement, the chaos of the city greeted him with open arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Distant sirens wailed, horrified screams filled the air, and guttural roars echoed from the abominations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fires raged in the distance, buildings crumbled, and dust and smoke rose to obscure the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bodyguards formed a tight perimeter around Bowden, vigilantly scanning the streets for any potential danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These elite bodyguards were handpicked for their loyalty and skill, but even they were not immune to the unease gnawing at their nerves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of them were low-ranked Awakened, while others were trained mundane humans armed with enchanted artifacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soldier at his side adjusted his grip on his rifle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Eminence, we should move quickly,\" he urged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Bowden didn't respond. He already knew that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five minutes was all he needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded and started walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they arrived at their destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their short journey was largely uneventful, aside from a few beasts attempting to attack them, which the bodyguards easily dealt with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, they lost about five men in the process, but aside from that, nothing much happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High Priest Bowden was safe, and that was all that mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entrance to the underground bunker was located inside a house, which thankfully had yet to be affected by the spreading fire, so it remained intact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bodyguards provided cover and let the High Priest enter the house first, before closely following after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the house, they quickly found the entrance to the bunker and opened it, allowing Bowden to go in first again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The High Priest immediately began descending the stairs leading underground, landing on the sturdy metallic floor of the bunker in a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was dark inside, as he had yet to switch on the lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…But he immediately sensed that something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as if to validate his suspicions, the lights flickered on on their own, and a deep voice called out to him from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Bowden. Didn't think you'd meet me here, did you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>•••\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bowden froze. A cold chill ran up his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place… No one but him was supposed to know about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only he knew this safe house's location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So why was there someone else present here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more importantly, why did that voice sound so familiar?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The High Priest swallowed hard, and slowly turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breath hitched as he saw someone casually sitting on a leather chair in the middle of the bunker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a man draped in a dark coat, one leg crossed over the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His presence was unnervingly relaxed, as if he belonged here more than Bowden himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was partially hidden by the dim lighting, but the smirk on his lips was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around that man, several guards in crisp black uniforms were present, armed with a variety of enchanted weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bowden couldn't believe his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that smirk. He knew that voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Everan?\" he rasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure chuckled and leaned forward slightly. \"Surprised?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bowden's mind raced. This was impossible. Everan was either supposed to be dead or on the run. He shouldn't be here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did he even know about this place?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, Bowden's guards had also entered the bunker. And the moment they spotted Everan and his retinue, they drew their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response, the Overlord's guards brandished their own weapons and took a fighting stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both groups stood at the brink of violence, waiting for their leaders to give the command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-Why are you here?\" Bowden asked, disbelief still lacing his voice. \"And how did you find my hideout's location, Everan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Overlord chuckled again, though this time, he sounded more threatening than amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think you're the only one who knows how to backstab, Bowden?\" Everan tilted his head before pointing at a hooded man standing beside the High Priest. \"You should be proud. Your pupil learned well. He betrayed you, you fucking snake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bowden's eyes widened as he turned to face his informant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the hooded man looked just as shocked by that ridiculous accusation. He exclaimed and turned to Bowden, \"What?! No, High Priest! That's a lie! I would never betray you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bowden's gaze hardened as he studied the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His informant's wide eyes darted between him and Everan, looking genuinely bewildered as sweat formed on his brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everan laughed. \"That's what they all say. But tell me, Bowden, if your guy didn't sell you out, then how the hell did I get here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bowden clenched his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a good question. Only he and his informant knew about the existence of this safe house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way for Everan to know about this place or even get here unless his informant really did betray him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No! Bowden shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't the time to doubt his own people. Especially not his informant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had found this boy starving in an alley. He had taken him in, clothed him, fed him, and taught him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised him like he was his own blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised him like a son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bowden refused to accept that his own son would do this to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't believe you,\" he said coldly. \"He's my right hand. My family. He'd never betray me. Not for the likes of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The informant hesitated before pulling back his hood, revealing his face. He had a bald head just like Bowden's, and from the looks of it, he was a young man barely past his teens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears welled in his eyes as he turned to the High Priest. \"Thank you, Your Eminence!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everan rolled his eyes and waved a hand dismissively. \"Whatever. Believe what you want. It makes no difference to me. What I do care about, however, is this — Why did you send those Cadets after me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bowden snapped his head toward Everan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?! I didn't send anyone after you!\" he spat. \"If anything, you sent a thief to steal the sensitive data of our dealings from me! That thief then double-crossed you and sold everything to those Cadets for money, and now you're here blaming me? You dug your own grave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everan scowled. \"What the fuck are you talking about? What thief? What data? I didn't send anyone. Don't try to twist this, Bowden. We had a good thing going. And you ruined it for your own selfish gain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My selfish gain?\" Bowden barked back. \"You're the selfish one here! The church is a thorn in your path, so you want us gone! That's why you're trying to pin this on me — on the church!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, shut the hell up!\" Everan shouted. \"You sent those Cadets after me! You tried to put all the blame on me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bowden's patience snapped. His voice rose. \"For the last time, I didn't send any fucking Cadets after you! And I only tried to pin the blame on you after what you did—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Everan had heard enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Silence! I will not hear any more excuses from you!\" He roared and turned to his guards with rage flashing in his eyes. \"Kill them. Kill them all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You conniving son of a whore!\" Bowden snarled before spinning toward his own men. \"Bring me his head!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that, the whole underground bunker was drowned by the sounds of gunfire, the clash of steel, and the screams of the dying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within moments, the safe house became a blood-soaked battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unbeknownst to all these poor souls, the true mastermind behind this chaos — the one man who had set everything in motion — was waiting just above the bunker's entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>",1510,"2026-05-30T12:03:22.767Z","2026-06-01T04:31:10.979Z",1,"novelbin.me","ccdab6640ac9b6ad43e1fd65e31526f1ba4616bc46f52ec8490c4d87160d87b5","young-master-s-pov-woke-up-as-a-villain-in-a-gam-chapter-114","young-master-s-pov-woke-up-as-a-villain-in-a-gam-chapter-112",407,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fyoung-master-s-pov-woke-up-as-a-villain-in-a-gam-cover.jpg"]