[{"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-22":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},691517,926,"Chapter 22 : Let’s Start The Hunt","rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-chapter-22",22,"\u003Cp>Arthur looked up at Jordan with wide, starry eyes—the perfect picture of an adoring fanboy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His posture was slightly hunched, shoulders drawn in, as if he were afraid to take up too much space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone watching would see nothing but a harmless admirer desperate for approval, his gaze filled with almost embarrassing admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, can I come with you too?\" he pleaded. \"Please... give me a chance to prove myself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A devilish smile crept across Jordan’s face, hidden behind his practiced charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course you can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It’ll be easier to finish him off inside the dungeon. No one will know.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’And with my mind control ability, I can handle Isabella too. Killing two birds with one stone... this really is my lucky day.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mala leaned toward Isabella, whispering urgently. \"Miss, this seems like a good deal. Jordan’s a very famous magician. It’ll be safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isabella clicked her tongue, clearly annoyed but relenting. She glanced between Jordan and Arthur, her sharp eyes lingering for a moment longer than necessary, as if measuring something she couldn’t quite name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She jabbed a finger toward Arthur. \"But Jordy—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Jordan!\" Arthur yelled immediately, playing the part perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isabella rolled her eyes. \"Whatever. Keep that red-eyed maniac fan of yours away from me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jordan smiled smoothly, all charm. \"I promise, miss. No one will trouble you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isabella crossed her arms. \"Fine. I accept. You can take all the loot—I just want to clear the dungeon gate. Is that clear?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crystal clear,\" Jordan replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to the group. \"A C-rank gate opened up six blocks from here—in the middle of a road. It’s causing major problems for civilians. The Blue Magic Tower already bought the rights. I was heading there with my team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The street around them buzzed faintly with tension—distant sirens, hurried footsteps, and the low hum of mana leaking from somewhere unseen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isabella shrugged. \"Fine. Wherever that is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" Jordan said. \"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Arthur, who wore the most innocent smile imaginable. \"What’s your name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur paused dramatically. \"The name is Arthur.\" He took a deep breath. \"Arthur Celestian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Let’s go full villain anyway,’ he thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jordan smiled. \"Welcome to our party, Arthur.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur beamed. \"It’s my pleasure to be working with my idol!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jordan’s lackeys exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This guy’s even better at flattery than we are... we have to be cautious of him.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jordan stared at Arthur’s smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’For some reason, this guy gives me the creeps.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Maybe he’s acting.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’But... I’m sure he’s just an F-rank from his aura alone. I’ve faced worse opponents than him.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the moment Jordan first laid eyes on Arthur, his system had been buzzing violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A translucent screen hovered in front of his vision, its glow faint but unmistakable even under the afternoon light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two choices burned there, which he still did not choose, because he played cautiously and wanted to assess Arthur himself first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>────────────────────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Choice A: The Path of Predatory Supremacy]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Objective: Kill the player standing before you within 24 hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Threat Level: Low]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reward:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unknown Progenitor Bloodline\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>▸ Classification: Unrecorded\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>▸ Origin: Unknown Era\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>▸ Potential: ?????\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Failure Penalty:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Total Reversal\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>▸ Upon failure, the reward will be transferred to the target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>▸ Death will be prolonged and excruciating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>────────────────────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Choice B: The Path of Cowardly Retreat]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Objective: Withdraw from the target’s vicinity immediately and avoid all interaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reward: None\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Failure Penalty: None.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>────────────────────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A predatory smile spread across Jordan’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rewards were astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’A progenitor bloodline...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The threat level marked Arthur as [Low].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Thank you, system. You really are the best.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Making it too easy for me.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I can get the physique from Isabella... and the bloodline from Arthur.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Then there will be no equal to me.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he selected Choice A.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Quest Accepted ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jordan clapped his hands sharply, drawing everyone’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, everyone! Let’s get going.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isabella strode ahead confidently, platinum hair swaying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jordan and his lackeys followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur brought up the rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd thinned as they moved, the city’s noise slowly giving way to an uneasy silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as Arthur walked, a predatory smile curved his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he licked them slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few moments ago—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his gaze first landed on Jordan, his own system had materialized a window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ A foreign System detected nearby. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ System Name: Absolute Choice System ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Type: Choice-Bound Authority ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Status: Mid-Rank System ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s steps slowed almost imperceptibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A choice system... huh?\" he murmured under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Its host advances through enforced decisions. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Every path demands a price. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Every hesitation invites punishment. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur felt a faint pressure in his chest, like invisible hands testing his resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So that’s his gimmick...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Choice-bound systems create unstable growth. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Their hosts burn brightly. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ And often burn out violently, collapsing. So they come with risks. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Sounds troublesome.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another window appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>──────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Target Identified: Jordan Zane ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>System: Absolute Choice System\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relationship: Stranger\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narrative Role: Mid-Rank Villain (Projected)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Emotional Status Toward Host ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Caution\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Disdain\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Superiority\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Target Perception of Arthur:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Trash-tier Awakener\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Non-threat\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Expendable\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>──────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vein bulged on Arthur’s forehead. His mouth twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So he thinks I’m trash, huh,\" he murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke in his mind. ’Show me the extraction conditions, partner.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>──────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Alternative Extraction Condition Available ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Target System: Absolute Choice System\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Condition:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Enter direct combat with the target\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Survive for five continuous minutes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Restrictions:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Target must acknowledge Host as an enemy\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Host must remain alive during the five-minute duration\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Success:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Random System Capability Extraction\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• 20 Attribute Points\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>──────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Five minutes... huh.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’That guy is strong. I can tell.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It’s gonna be a lot of fun.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He followed the group at a leisurely pace, every step measured, every breath controlled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his mind, he said, ’Partner.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Yes, Host? ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s voice turned cold. ’Let’s get ready. It’s time for the hunt.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It will be him or me.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Let’s see who comes out on top—this trash or that top-tier disciple.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system responded instantly. [ I was born ready, Host. I’ll take care of his system. You just focus on survival. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s smile widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Now I’m looking forward to it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A\u002FN:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How was the Chapter? Tell me in the comments section.\u003C\u002Fp>",1078,"2026-06-02T09:14:48.970Z",1,"novelbin.me","4b9a44ac89505de7c8fbe70000ab9fa207c3e1ae2477dc752f38160cb49b465b","rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-chapter-23","rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-chapter-21",140,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-cover.jpg"]