[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie":3,"chapter-rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-chapter-11":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Rise Of The Villain : In a World Ruled By Anomalies",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},691506,926,"Chapter 11 : Treasure’s and Losess","rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-chapter-11",11,"\u003Cp>Arthur sat on the edge of the hotel bed, fingers interlocked, foot tapping restlessly against the polished floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were fixed on the empty air before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every second stretched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Come on... finish already.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his mind, only one thought echoed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I hope it’s at least something powerful...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ripple passed through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light burst into existence before his eyes, lines of glowing text stacking one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s lips curved into a slow, sharp grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It’s done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart thumped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He straightened his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, system,\" he said aloud, excitement leaking into his voice. \"What did you get for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The windows shimmered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ EXTRACTION PROCESS COMPLETED ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ TARGET : LUCAS EVAN IMPERIUS ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ SYSTEM TYPE : ASCENSION SYSTEM ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ ONE CORE FUNCTION ACQUIRED ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur leaned forward, eyes burning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the next line appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ ACQUIRED ABILITY : SACRIFICIAL INVENTORY ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s mouth twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Sacrificial Inventory?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dry laugh escaped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What was I expecting,\" he muttered. \"This system really is trash after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beat passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the system’s voice snapped back, sharp for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ At least read carefully what you obtained before calling me trash, you weakling of a Host. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s brow twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mouth opened—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled and refocused on the glowing text.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fine,\" he said flatly. \"Sacrificial Inventory, huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Explain. What does it mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The windows rearranged themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Sacrificial Inventory is not a mere storage function. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ It is a bound dimensional vault, permanently connected to the Universal Shop—The Nexus Archives Treasurywhere every System in existence are connected, and from which their hosts purchase items. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ It can store any non-living object. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Weapons. Artifacts. Materials. Energy constructs. Skills, crystals. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Living beings cannot be stored. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Anything that isn’t alive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Correct. Unlike standard inventories, it has no category restrictions, no preservation decay, and no weight or volume limit. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur let out a low whistle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s... actually decent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then another line appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Additionally— ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Additionally what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system’s tone sharpened, almost smug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ You may SACRIFICE any item stored within it. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ In exchange, you will receive Exp and Attribute Points proportional to the item’s value. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Say that again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ You may SACRIFICE items you do not need. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ They will be converted into EXP and Attribute Points. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the room felt unreal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur stared at the floating words as if they might vanish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You’re telling me,\" he said slowly, \"that I can turn artifacts... skills... *anything I own*... into raw growth?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Correct. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breath hitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chest tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That’s insane.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The implications crashed into him all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every system he will devoured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every artifact he will own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he didn’t want it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could sacrifice it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turn it into levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Into strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Into stats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur leaned back, staring at the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft, breathless laugh escaped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My dear brother,\" he murmured, eyes glinting with predatory light,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t know you were this useful...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips curved upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really hope we meet again soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After calming himself down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur stared at the floating windows for a long moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he dismissed each one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he spoke carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pleaae...Please tell me that you’ve also managed to secure all the items inside his inventory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room went silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even a system prompt appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s eye twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"System,\" he said slowly, his smile stiff. \"I am asking you a question here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ W-Well... that’s where the problem lies, Host... ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s heart sank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system continued, its tone hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Technically, we forcefully extracted the inventory function from another System through an extraction link. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Obviously The Ascension System resisted. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Most of the items stored within were destroyed during the severance. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single tear slipped from the corner of his eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hit the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ ...Are you crying, Host? ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not!\" Arthur snapped, turning his face away. \"And you’re useless after all, you weakling of a system!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ A-Alright, you’re not crying Forgive me for asking. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Also... you did not let me finish properly. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s eyes lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Despite the collapse, I managed to secure as much I could, artifacts, and items and potions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I managed to secure is also quite usefull. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he said \" I knew you had in it you system, I am proud of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell silent again...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the voice came again as if in disbelief saying [ But you were belittling me just a few....]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur cut it off \"Oh my look at the time, we should hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s Bring out what you’ve got.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system went quiet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As arthur said..\"Open the inventory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Space beside him tore open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black slit appeared in the air—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then exploded outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Essence cores poured out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Artifacts clattered across the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Low-rank healing potions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stamina recovery potions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Health recovery potions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skill book’s—from F-rank to S-rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weapons, rings, cloaks, charms, strange glowing objects of unknown purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They came like a flood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur was buried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"G-GAH—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He screamed as the avalanche swallowed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"System, you bastard! Are you trying to kill me?! Remove all of this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Calm down, Host. You were the one who asked to see them. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system’s tone sounded almost amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a ripple, the flow stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur clawed his way out of the pile, panting heavily, hair disheveled, arms full of glowing junk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You did that on purpose, didn’t you?\" he growled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Whatever do you mean? I merely complied with your request. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur clicked his tongue but said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finally looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire room was filled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Artifacts glittered across the carpet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skill books lay stacked against furniture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crystals and stones shone like stars scattered on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breath caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes landed on the pile of essence stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m rich...\" he whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then louder—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m fucking rich!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands shook as he picked one up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are high-grade essence stones... Even one of these can sell for at least a *million* dollar each...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many are there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ According to my calculations... at least one thousand, Host. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ I had to abandon the remaining five thousand. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s soul nearly left his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Five thousand...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His knees almost gave out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then forced himself to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It’s fine,\" he muttered. \"Don’t be greedy. This is already insane. A perfect start.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted to the potions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up a vial labeled Fatigue Recovery and uncorked it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm energy spread through his body instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heaviness in his limbs vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breathing steadied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...We can make a fortune selling these too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many potions do we have in total?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Including all types... seven hundred fifty-seven. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ I also lost— ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t you dare say it,\" Arthur cut in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Tch...Fine. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a gesture, Arthur stored the potions and essence stones back into the Sacrificial Inventory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room cleared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only artifacts and book’s remained, scattered across the floor like the spoils of a conquered world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur stood in the center of it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breathing slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiling like a king who had just claimed his first treasure hoard.\u003C\u002Fp>",1265,"2026-06-02T09:14:48.970Z",1,"novelbin.me","abf149174c6ef8a562df55103503aac67ba15ee1595c618b3f83938caed9f743","rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-chapter-12","rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-chapter-10",140,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-cover.jpg"]