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The Victim of the Academy

The Academy’s victim, 아카데미의 피해자

Native Language Korean

Released 2025

Author양파랑

TypeWeb Novel (KR)

Original Ch.: 261

Translated Ch.: 278

Rank: #59

Last Update: February 15, 2026

Original Pub.: Titan

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The Victim of the Academy is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Comedy and more. Written by the author 양파랑. 278 chapters have been translated, and translation of other chapters is in progress.

Synopsis

I haven’t done anything so far. But now, I’ll do absolutely nothing with even more effort.
After being transmigrated into a game world, I made sure to do nothing so I wouldn’t become a variable. And that’s exactly how I got caught by the original main character of the game.
“When the alchemists from ‘Ex Machina’ hacked into and seized control of all security systems in Cradle, where were you?”
“When the dark mages of ‘Under Chain’ invaded with their undead army?”
“When the fanatics from ‘Eden’ brainwashed the undergraduates?”
“And when the demon worshippers of ‘Lemegeton’ broke through the main gate?”
“You were the only one untouched by every single one of those incidents.”
No way, what the hell. This is so damn unfair.

Action Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy Harem Romance School Life Shounen Supernatural

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Editor's Note

💡 The Trauma of Inaction. Unlike typical "lazy" MCs, Johan’s passivity is eventually revealed to be rooted in deep-seated trauma. The novel starts as a lighthearted misunderstanding comedy but shifts into a heavy psychological drama. It’s a polarizing read: you will either love the "human" frailty of the MC or find his cowardice and lack of growth incredibly frustrating.

"261+ chapters of a man trying to be a background extra while the world insists on making him the lead."

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–40 (The Misunderstanding Phase): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Hook. The comedy is at its peak here. Watching Johan panic as the Princess "over-interprets" his laziness as high-level strategy is hilarious. It feels like a fresh take on the academy genre.

Ch. 41–130 (The Reality Check): ⭐⭐⭐ – The Grime. The world is revealed to be incredibly dark. The Academy is a death trap, and Johan’s weakness starts to feel "real" rather than funny. Some readers drop it here because the MC is "pitifully weak" and relies on luck or others to survive.

Ch. 131–200 (Trauma & Depth): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Peak. The "Wonderland" and "Saintess" arcs are where the writing elevates. The story dives into Johan's past and why he acts the way he does. The character interactions become much more "human" and emotionally resonant.

Ch. 201–261+ (The Stagnation Trap): ⭐⭐⭐ – The Pacing Issue. Some readers find that the story begins to repeat its formula. Johan’s core mentality struggles to evolve, and his refusal to gain power despite the rising stakes can feel "stretched" or nonsensical to those wanting a traditional progression.

WebNovelDB Review

8 /10

A unique, flawed, and deeply emotional character study disguised as academy slop.

The Realism: Johan isn't a "cool" coward; he is a realistic one. He prioritizes his own skin and makes morally grey choices. The "Mastermind" label is a burden he hates, which feels more honest than MCs who enjoy the misunderstandings.

The "Cheat": There is no system or grand cheat. Johan’s only "edge" is his knowledge of the game and his sheer desperation. He is frequently outmatched, making his survival feel like a genuine struggle.

The Atmosphere: The world feels genuinely dangerous. When terrorists attack, people actually die, and the security is incompetent. This justifies Johan's fear but makes the setting feel chaotic and "stupid" to some.

Reader Archetype: You enjoy psychological depth and characters who are "broken" rather than overpowered. You like "Mastermind" misunderstandings where the MC is actually stressed out by the fame.

Not For You If: You want a "Gary Stu" or a "Power Fantasy." If you get frustrated by a protagonist who remains weak for hundreds of chapters or if you hate "dense" MCs who fold under pressure from the female leads, skip this.

Trigger Warning: Contains scenes of intense psychological trauma, gore, and frequent "terrorist" events within a school setting.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Johan (The passive "Victim"; realistic, traumatized, and a professional liar), Lobelia (The sharp, obsessive Princess who "glazes" Johan).

Power System: Traditional Magic & Alchemy. Johan is an alchemist by trade but lacks combat power, relying on "Faustian" bargains and shadowy mentors.

Themes: Fate vs. Free Will, the cost of regret, and the absurdity of heroics in a dying world.

Similar To: The Novel’s Extra, I’m Really Not the Demon God’s Lackey, Trash of the Count’s Family

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