[{"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-129":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},500531,755,"Chapter 129 Flipping The Board [I]","young-master-s-pov-woke-up-as-a-villain-in-a-gam-chapter-129",129,"\u003Cp>After binding Aurieth to myself, I ate a sandwich to recover some of my strength, drank some good scotch, and collapsed onto my bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't even remember when my eyes closed and sleep overtook me, but it did, and I welcomed it with open arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was so exhausted that I couldn't recall what I dreamt after falling asleep, not that I usually remember my dreams anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what I did remember was the infuriating frustration I felt when a sharp ringing sound jolted me awake from my much-needed slumber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding, Ding—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was my doorbell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ignored it for the first few times and flung my arms over my face, trying to block the incessant noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But by the fourth ring, my patience snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I groaned and peeled the blanket off my body with the grace of a dying man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever was at the door clearly had no regard for my suffering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding, Ding—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fifth ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I swore under my breath, dragging myself out of bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My body protested every movement as I climbed down the stairs and reached for the door while considering all the ways I could make the intruder regret their persistence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a deep sigh, I yanked the door open. \"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing in front of me was a short young man with neatly combed-back dark brown hair. His glasses were so large they covered more than half his face, giving him an owl-like appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thin frame trembled at the sound of my raised voice when I shouted at him in annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-It's me,\" he said meekly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave the young man a long scrutinizing look. Then, with a confused frown, \"Right… who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy's eyes snapped to me, his expression twisting in surprise as he looked almost offended. \"It's me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I scowled. \"Yeah, you said that already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ivan!\" he exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I studied him again as he practically shook under my gaze like a leaf in a storm before clapping my hands in faux realization. \"Oh, right! Sivan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's Iva—\" Ivan sighed in utter exasperation from having to deal with me and tried to correct me on his name. But before he could finish, his expression shifted all of a sudden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened as if he was properly seeing me for the first time today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he shrieked. \"Why are you naked?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced down. I was in my underwear which was stained with some dried blood along the sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shrugged. \"I'm not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, you might as well be!\" Ivan yelped, his face turning beet red as he looked away, flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I winced. \"Shh! Don't shout! My head is aching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression softened almost instantly. \"O-Oh. My bad. Sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning around, I walked back inside, leaving the door open. Ivan hesitated at the threshold, shifting from foot to foot before reluctantly stepping in and shutting the door behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I've been trying to contact you ever since I heard you guys returned from your mission,\" he said as I led him into the sitting area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as if remembering his manners, he quickly added, \"Congratulations on making it back safely, by the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh. Sure, thanks.\" I waved off the sentiment and gestured for him to sit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Discover hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He complied, perching awkwardly on the edge of the chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took the seat across from him on the sofa, crossing one leg over the other and leaning back casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now,\" I said, leveling him with a look. \"What's so urgent that you had to disturb my rest? Or was it just to congratulate me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivan fidgeted, adjusting his glasses as if that would somehow make this conversation easier. \"Well, um… it's about your Shadow, Juliana. You asked me to keep an eye on her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised an eyebrow. \"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swallowed hard, then took a deep breath before continuing, \"Well, for the ten days that you have been, she and our alchemy instructor, Rexerd Cronwell, had gotten somewhat close.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared at him. Then, slowly, I leaned forward, resting my elbows on my knees. \"Somewhat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivan hesitated before improving his word choice. \"Very. They've gotten very close. Rumors are flying about them among the first-years about all sorts of things. But no one dares to say anything aloud since he's an Instructor and she's a Cadet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I drummed my fingers against my knee. \"Close how?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivan adjusted his glasses again, looking clearly unsettled. \"T-They're spending a lot of time together. Late nights in the alchemy lab, too many private lessons, even leaving the Academy grounds together a few times.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My fingers stopped drumming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't say anything, and for a moment, the silence stretched, thick and heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivan shifted anxiously in his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I finally exhaled through my nose. \"And why, exactly, are you telling me this like it's a warning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivan licked his lips. \"Because you asked me to report anything suspicious I find about her to you. And… also because I think she's using him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That got my attention. \"Explain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned as if trying to find the right words. \"I mean, that girl. She's charming in a way that's hard to explain, but she doesn't just get close to people for no reason. Every relationship she cultivates serves a purpose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused before adding, \"After observing her these past few weeks, I can tell that every single time she talks to someone is because she wants something from them. And it doesn't matter if they realize that because after a while, they become more than willing to be of service to her in any way they can. It's…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivan visibly shuddered. \"It's almost disturbing how she strips people of their will and manipulates them like… like…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like her mindless puppets,\" I finished for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivan looked at me and nodded, sweat forming on his brow. \"Yes. And she does it so subtly, without anyone noticing. Even I was able to see it because I was actively paying attention to her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, Trivan, color me surprised,\" I smirked, genuinely pleased with him. \"You are highly observant for an NPC.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A-An NPC?\" Ivan blinked, his frown deepening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Never mind,\" I waved it off. \"Good job, though–\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before I could praise him further, his eyes narrowed on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're not surprised?\" he asked, before lingering for a few seconds. \"Wait… you already anticipated a scenario like this. That's why you asked me to keep an eye on her. You didn't want to know what she was doing, but when!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smirk on my face grew until it turned into a grin. A full, wide, toothy grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, I laughed. \"And your deductive reasoning is good too. I'm actually impressed now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ivan was paying little attention to my words. He looked so confused that I worried his brain might shut down. \"Why? What is going on between you two?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood up, my grin still firmly in place. \"Remember what I told you when we first met?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivan froze, searching his memory. Then, as if finally recalling it, he spoke in a subdued tone, \"T-To never ask you about your business?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out an amused hum. \"Oh, look at that! You have a nice memory too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivan's lips parted slightly like he wanted to press further but didn't have the courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But although he dropped the matter like I wanted, he looked so pitiful that I couldn't help but sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Running a hand through my hair, I decided to throw him a bone. \"If you must know, Sisan—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's Ivan,\" he corrected, sounding more defeated than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring him, I continued, \"—Juliana is playing a game. She's used to playing alone, where everyone is just a pawn she moves however she pleases. And because she plays alone, she always wins. But not this time… this time, she'll lose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Wait!\" Ivan raised his hands as if to physically catch whatever nonsense I was spouting. \"She's manipulating someone, and you're just letting her? Because you two are playing some twisted game?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I furrowed my brows, genuinely puzzled. \"Letting her? No. I'm not letting her do anything. I'm making her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face scrunched up in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think I'm the one playing against her?\" I scoffed. \"Please. I'm just flipping the board.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivan opened his mouth, closed it, then tried again. Finally, after a long while, he stammered, \"I-I don't understand a word you just said except that you two might possibly need professional help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, it's as they say — To a fish, flying is madness. To a bird, drowning is foolishness.\" I stepped closer, peering down at him. \"But back to you, Vivan. I asked you for something. Do you have it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivan blinked at me, still processing the existential crisis I'd just shoved into his brain. \"Y-Yeah, I have it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fumbled inside his coat, clearly still fighting the urge to question my entire philosophy on life — but wisely choosing not to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some awkward shuffling, he pulled out a small glass container and handed it to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took it without hesitation and started inspecting it. It was about the size of two test tubes, filled with a thick, red liquid that looked dangerously close to blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was fake blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good boy,\" I cooed, smirking as he scowled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I placed the container on a shelf, then shot him a sidelong glance. \"With this, you've completed all three tasks I asked of you. You've held up your end of the deal. I'll start working on mine in a week. What's the name of your little crush again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivan's ears turned red as he muttered, \"I-It's Irina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had so much work to do on him before he was even remotely boyfriend material.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, Irina. I'll help you win her over like I promised,\" I nodded, then sighed tiredly. \"By the way, you could've at least waited a full day after I returned before showing up to my doorstep and reporting all this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivan just looked at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head slightly. \"Samael… I did wait a full day. You guys got back yesterday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked. Then, very slowly, I turned to look at the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bright afternoon sun. Clear blue sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Wait. But I fell asleep in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Oh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, fuck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's the day today?\" I asked carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thursday,\" Ivan replied flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Oh, fuck,\" I cursed. I'd slept for an entire day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I—\" I gulped a mouthful of saliva and chuckled nervously. \"I have to submit a debrief report to Instructor Selene about our mission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ivan shrugged. \"Want me to help? I'm good with numbers and reports, and I write really fast. I can have it done by tomorrow evening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shook my head. \"It's due by the end of today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Complete silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We stared at each other quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, without a word, Ivan slowly rose to his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I should go,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-Wait!\" I lunged for him, but he was already bolting for the door. \"Ivan, wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the bastard didn't wait. He dashed through the door at full speed — leaving me alone with my impending doom of a report I needed to write.\u003C\u002Fp>",1875,"2026-05-30T12:03:22.767Z","2026-06-01T04:31:10.979Z",1,"novelbin.me","81159c3b40ae26b55ab17018b624983acf8d6ca1a1c3f1897a558a297df00656","young-master-s-pov-woke-up-as-a-villain-in-a-gam-chapter-130","young-master-s-pov-woke-up-as-a-villain-in-a-gam-chapter-128",407,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fyoung-master-s-pov-woke-up-as-a-villain-in-a-gam-cover.jpg"]