[{"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-16":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},691511,926,"Chapter 16 : One Punch Man huh","rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-chapter-16",16,"\u003Cp>Julia’s gaze shifted again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It settled on the dark-haired boy standing a short distance away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, she simply observed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the fatigue clinging to his posture, he stood naturally straight, shoulders relaxed, weight evenly balanced. His red eyes were calm, almost indifferent, yet there was a sharpness beneath them that didn’t escape her notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...And he was quite handsome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not in a polished noble way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the rough, dangerous way that made people look twice without realizing why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julia narrowed her eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur let out a tired breath, rubbing the side of his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone who didn’t want to come,\" he replied flatly, \"but got dragged here anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he glanced toward Aaron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaron scratched the back of his head, laughing awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha... yeah,\" he said. \"That’s him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the person who helped me, Julia. His name is Arthur.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julia’s expression changed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward and bowed slightly toward Arthur, a respectful inclination of her upper body. It wasn’t exaggerated, but it was sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her, every Valemont guard mirrored the gesture in perfect unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My family and I are deeply grateful for your help,\" Julia said. \"We will never forget what you did for my brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur blinked once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" he said. \"Remember those words. I might need them someday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julia smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may come to us for help anytime,\" she said without hesitation. \"If you need money, a place to stay, protection—artifacts, skills, anything at all—House Valemont will provide it immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can tell us about your family we can also support them if you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As arthur said \" I don’t have a family , I live alone\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As julia said \"sorry about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As arthur said \"don’t worry about it\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur waved a hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t need anything else, Just take him away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Aaron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodbye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And immediately started walking backward, clearly trying to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaron’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s it?! Not even a hug?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur spun around mid-step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I already told you to keep ten meters of distance from me,\" he yelled. \"Now go away before I call for a restraining order!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vein popped on Aaron’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julia burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s quite arrogant for an F-ranker,\" she said, amusement dancing in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaron crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" he admitted. \"But he’s a good guy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julia nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sure he is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They turned, preparing to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure stepped into Arthur’s path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pink hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold gray eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A presence sharp enough to make the air feel heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You,\" a woman said loudly. \"Become my disciple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julia froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mouth fell open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Arthur walked away, shoulders sagging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Finally,’ he thought. ’I can eat in peace.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His path was blocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadow loomed in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You,\" the voice repeated, louder. \"Become my disciple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur stopped dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’God,’ he thought tiredly. ’Whatever I did wrong in my past life, why won’t you let me eat in peace?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly turned his head toward the voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...What the hell is she doing here?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system’s voice echoed in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Why? What’s wrong with her? That woman looks strong. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Strong?’ he thought. ’That’s an understatement.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’That’s Yuna Akatsuki.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’A battle maniac with an unquenchable hunger for martial arts.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She searched the entire world for someone who could defeat her using pure technique.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’In the future, she went toe-to-toe with the strongest existences alive... and even defeated some of them.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’In the game, she taught the main character for a while.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’But once she became so powerful that no one could match her in martial arts—’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She challenged one of the Dark Lords.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She lost.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’And instead of dying, she submitted herself to him.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Not out of fear.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’But just to keep fighting stronger opponents.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Whether it was destruction or slaughter... even using women as tools—she did his dirty work without hesitation.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s stomach tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This woman is bad news.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’We need to get away from her as far as possible.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then her voice came again—low, calm, and menacing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuna’s gray eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know who I am, don’t you?\" she asked. \"You should be honored that I’m offering to teach you myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur met her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forced himself to stay calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Breathe... don’t get dragged in just because she’s strong.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Arthur said calmly. \"I don’t know you. And sorry, but I cannot become your disciple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint murmur ran through the onlookers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuna tilted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And why is that,\" she asked, \"if I may?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur took a slow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, for starters,\" he said, \"I’m someone with F-rank potential.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Is that right...\" Yuna replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes glinted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And how do I know you’re not lying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can check for yourself,\" Arthur said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuna clapped her hands once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hotel staff member—a young woman in uniform—hurried over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can I help you, Miss Yuna?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring a device that can measure someone’s potential,\" Yuna said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl ran off and soon returned with a mana-measuring orb—a smooth, translucent sphere mounted on a metal base. Faint runes pulsed along its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Put your hand on it,\" Yuna ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur stepped forward and placed his palm on the orb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana flowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orb flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a clear reading appeared above it in glowing text.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Potential: F ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuna clicked her tongue softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too bad,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur let out a small, humorless laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Yes,For the first time, I’m actually glad my potential is F-rank.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beat of silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two maroon-haired twins and the auburn-haired boy beside them suddenly burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! F-rank? Seriously?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And here we thought you were something special because Miss Yuna asked you herself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Turns out you’re just another weakling putting on a show.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s ignored them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could react, a sharp voice cut in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch your mouths.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julia stepped forward, eyes cold as ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s our benefactor you’re talking about,\" she said. \"Didn’t your mother teach you any manners?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins went silent for a moment, faces stiffening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur lifted a hand slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave it,\" he said. \"Their teacher is obviously inconsiderate as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes slid to Yuna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So why would they be any different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd sucked in a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuna’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a smirk tugged at her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Did this twerp just insult me...?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auburn-haired boy stepped forward, face dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you just insult Miss Yuna and us?\" he demanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did it look that way to you?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze swept over the boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’D-rank, probably,’ Arthur judged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough, Moris,\" Yuna said suddenly. \"Leave it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s right,\" she added. \"I was inconsiderate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forgive me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apology accepted,\" he said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and began to walk away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, everything seemed like it would end there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Moris opened his mouth again saying loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch. Figures,\" Moris sneered loudly. \"What else can you expect from an F-rank orphan without even a sirname?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snickers followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He probably doesn’t even know who his parents are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trash like that should be grateful anyone even talks to him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s steps stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around him chilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes slowly flared with a deeper, more dangerous red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And began walking back toward Moris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Host, stop, ] the system said quickly. [ Don’t do that. You said it yourself—that woman is crazy. Control yourself. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur didn’t answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His footsteps echoed against the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A notification flickered at the edge of his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Skill Activation: Berserk (A-Rank) ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pulse of power surged through his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heat flooded his veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart pounded like a war drum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His muscles tightened—denser, heavier, overflowing with strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His vision sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world slowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Berserk (A-Rank) - Activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Effect:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• All physical and mental stats increased by 500%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Pain greatly reduced\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Reactions, focus, and aggression sharply enhanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duration: 30 minutes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cooldown: 3 hours ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s expression did not change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But inside—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something snapped into focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped an arm’s length away from Moris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moris scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now what do you want, pretty boy?\" he said. \"Go back, or I’ll kick your ass, you orph—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never finished the word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s fist moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wind-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a straight, clean punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too fast for moris to even react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Moris, the world blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One moment, he was smirking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s knuckles crashed into his jaw with bone-cracking force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moris’s head snapped to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body left the ground, spun, and hit the floor like a dropped doll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pin-drop silence filled the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every mouth hung open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the twins froze, eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Yuna’s lips curled upward, smirk widening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Fast,’ she thought. ’That punch... was faster and stronger than his rank should allow.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur lowered his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down at Moris’s unconscious body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he spoke in a low, flat voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You talk too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one dared to argue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the system voice came [ One punch man huh ]\u003C\u002Fp>",1539,"2026-06-02T09:14:48.970Z",1,"novelbin.me","84762516efd8f9a3d867f14c4d912662a6445a2c57b0607ed44169f054917a8f","rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-chapter-17","rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-chapter-15",140,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-cover.jpg"]