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Hero by Day, Villain by Night: Part 8

Author: Nyxenite
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-08-08 09:00:48

Victor's first act of villainy came veiled in valor.

The four knights, Sir Jurel, Sir Bastian, Sir Emric, and Sir Damos, were hailed as part of Duke Aaron’s personal guard. Victor had memorized their faces from that night, seared them into memory with every clench of his jaw. He smiled at them during the Emperor's audience. Nodded politely. Even praised their swordsmanship.

But behind his gaze was a plan so precise it felt mechanical.

A week after the celebration, the Emperor issued a clean-up mission to retake a corrupted village near the eastern border. The four knights were among the team sent. Victor volunteered for a separate detour to investigate a supposed bandit camp not far from the mission route.

It was too convenient. Perfect, even.

He infiltrated the bandits two days prior, wearing a common raider's mask, fighting alongside them under a false name. With his strength suppressed and his magic cloaked, no one suspected him.

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