[{"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-44":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},691539,926,"Chapter 44 : Luck","rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>Hearing the serious tone, Arthur frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you getting all serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back into the pillow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what’s wrong with having more good luck?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system responded calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You think like that, but it is not always flowers and roses.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Excessive luck becomes a burden no one would want to bear.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A burden? From luck?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Explain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system’s tone remained steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Luck is not simply good fortune.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Luck is outcome alignment.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[With moderate Luck, opportunities appear more often.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You find resources others overlook.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You survive battles that may have ended your life.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fortunate events quietly stack in your favor.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That sounds beneficial.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It is.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Balanced Luck smooths the path ahead.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It adjusts probability without tearing reality apart.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause lingered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[But excessive Luck does not smooth the path.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It rewrites it.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s gaze sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The higher your Luck rises, the more strongly the world bends to ensure your strongest desires and goals are fulfilled.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur did not speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If your greatest desire is absolute strength, then everything that makes you weak will be removed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If attachment weakens you, attachment will be severed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If love distracts you, love may be taken.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s jaw tightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If the death of someone precious would harden your resolve, that death may become inevitable.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room suddenly felt smaller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swallowed slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If a century of suffering is required, you will suffer.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If eternal conflict is the shortest road to your goal, eternity may be granted.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If losing everything is the fastest way for you to gain everything, then you may gain it only after it has stripped you bare.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence filled the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Luck does not value your happiness.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It values your declared destination.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It will not ask what you wish to keep.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It will calculate only what must be sacrificed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So moderate Luck improves chances...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And excessive Luck guarantees success.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Correct.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[But guaranteed success can become a curse.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You may gain everything... after losing everything else.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A huge gulp followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly swiped the status window aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are still a lot of things I don’t know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was quieter now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll have to be careful around it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked forward thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks for telling me in advance, buddy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system responded warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Anything for you, host ^_^]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s eyes shifted to the section that intrigued him most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>────────────────────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ SYSTEMS CONQUERED ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>────────────────────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolute Choice System : DEVOURED\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Status : Fully Integrated (In Suppression State)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Authority : Subjugated\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Condition : Awaiting Host Command\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Note: All core functions successfully overwritten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No residual resistance detected.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>════════════════════════════\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur leaned forward slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly is the Absolute Choice System? How does it work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It is a system that provides choices at critical moments or fruitful encounters.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Each choice offers a reward.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Each choice carries a penalty.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Penalty?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The higher the reward, the heavier the penalty.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Small rewards result in minor consequences.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Great rewards result in severe consequences.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Extreme rewards may carry crippling or even fatal penalties.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if the host refuses?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Refusal triggers an automatic critical penalty.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The system interprets rejection as failure.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Critical penalties may include permanent loss of ability, irreversible damage, or death.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Once presented, a choice cannot be ignored.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Host must select one.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[After a choice is made, it becomes a binding quest.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Failure activates the stated penalty.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Absolute Choice System accelerates growth through forced commitment.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It rewards decisiveness.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It punishes hesitation.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It does not allow neutrality.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur leaned back slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This thing sounds more dangerous than helpful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now I understand why Jordan risked attacking Isabella... even knowing how powerful her family is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fist slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He must have gotten a high-stakes reward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[That is correct.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[And something very interesting has come into my view.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have thoroughly subjugated this system.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Do you know what the last quest given to Jordan was?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What was it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new window materialized before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>────────────────────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[System Quest: The Emperor’s Gambit]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Current Target: Isabella Crown\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time Limit: 30 Days\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Choice A: The Path of the Sovereign Suitor]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Objective: Gain Isabella’s genuine, uncoerced love. She must willingly confess her feelings before the 30th day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reward:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>S-Rank Skill: Absolute Emotional Dominion\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Perfect perception of emotions and intent\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Immunity to charm, illusion, and emotional corruption\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Can stabilize allies’ mental states during combat\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additional Rewards:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• 1 Soul Strengthening Elixir\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• 1 Fate-Linked Memory Crystal\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Permanent Charisma Growth (20%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Failure Penalty:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Petrify Curse — Your body will begin to petrify at midnight. Over seven days, you will transform into a living statue while remaining fully conscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>────────────────────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Choice B: The Path of the Dark Overlord]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Objective: Defile Isabella by any means necessary. Break her pride and dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time Limit: 2 Days\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reward:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Physique: Primordial Chaos Body\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weapon: Soul-Reaper Scythe\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Grows stronger with every life taken\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[DANGER] Failure Penalty: Total Erasure\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system reclaims all investments. Your core explodes... as Isabella personally ends you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>────────────────────────────\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ And there was also another quest involving you ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Show me\" Arthur demanded.\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>Arthur’s breath hitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t tell me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system cut him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You are correct.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[That is why that bastard tried to violate Isabella.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[He chose Choice B. For the quest involving isabella ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ And choice A for the quest involving you. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill ran down Arthur’s spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at the failure penalty again for the quest that involved isabella.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Core explosion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isabella killing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then at the quest that involved him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He inhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he liked towards the quest involving him and when he read the failiure penalty a chill ran down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me you’re thinking what I’m thinking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Exactly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Jordan failed both of the quests.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[According to the penalty clause for the quest involving you...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You are now eligible to receive the reward.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur shot upright in bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what the hell are you waiting for?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes shone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is my reward?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me. And do it fast. I’m almost dying of excitement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system answered calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I have suppressed the authority for now.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The moment you command it, I will remove the suppression state.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur grinned widely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what are you waiting for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ So i take it you want to do it right now ]\u003C\u002Fp>",1183,"2026-06-02T09:14:48.970Z",1,"novelbin.me","0631e399979b5d25d0ce51c4e6ed7800ef5f61234a8265ddc3e70b832968c005","rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-chapter-45","rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-chapter-43",140,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-cover.jpg"]