[{"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-56":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},691451,926,"Chapter 56 : Fake Pride and Resolve","rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-chapter-56",56,"\u003Cp>Arthur and Julia stood facing each other inside a large Japanese-style dojo located within the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dojo was massive and beautifully constructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smooth wooden floors stretched across the hall, polished so well that the soft sunlight coming through the paper-paneled windows reflected gently across the surface. The walls were lined with traditional weapon racks holding training swords, spears, staffs, and bows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Large wooden pillars supported the high ceiling, where long banners displaying ancient martial symbols hung quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scent of polished wood and faint incense lingered in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the far side of the dojo stood Yuna, leaning casually against one of the pillars, clearly enjoying the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur rolled his shoulders and stretched his body slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his attention was not on Julia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was somewhere else entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A window materialized in front of Arthur’s vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>╔══════════════════════════════════════╗\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>║ABSOLUTE CHOICE SYSTEM (Activated )║\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>╚══════════════════════════════════════╝\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Situation Detected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A duel has been accepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opponent: Julia Vale Valmont\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Background: Heir of the Valmont Martial Family\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Threat Level: HIGH\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>System Assessment:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opponent has awakened her spiritual veins and possesses far superior combat ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Estimated Probability of Victory:8.7%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>QUEST: Pride Recognizes Pride :-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Analysis :-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julia Vale Valmont values the spirit and pride of a warrior above victory itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her, courage in the face of overwhelming odds is worth more than a hollow win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two choices have been generated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Choice A— Show the Pride of a Warrior, Even if You Are a Fraud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Time Limit : 15 days ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Face Julia Vale Valmont in the duel and display the pride expected of a true warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Objective :-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stand before an opponent far stronger than yourself and fight without retreating or surrendering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earn the acknowledgment of Julia Vale Valmont.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Reward :-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lengendary Constitution— Infinite Harmony Constitution\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A legendary constitution capable of harmonizing all forms of energy within the host.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Effects:-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Qi, Mana, and other energies can coexist without interfering\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Spiritual veins and mana channels naturally adapt and strengthen together\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Energy circulation becomes exceptionally smooth and stable\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Increased efficiency in absorbing and utilizing surrounding energy\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Faster recovery from energy exhaustion\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Greater control when using multiple forms of energy simultaneously\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Description :-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A constitution said to appear only once in many generations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who possess it achieve a rare balance between different forms of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Body adapts to all forms of energies so they no longer clash within the body, but flow together in perfect harmony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this balance, the host is not confined to a single path of strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It allows the host to cultivate multiple paths at the same time — a feat so difficult that even individuals who stand at the peak of power struggle to accomplish it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Failure Penalty :-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two S-Rank Skills will become inactive for 6 months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The host will be unable to use them during this period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Choice B —Apologize and Withdraw\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swallow your pride and withdraw from the duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Time limit : 1 Day ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Objective :-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apologize to Julia Vale Valmont.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Reward :\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>C-Rank Weapon — Venomfang Dagger\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Properties\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Durability: 215+\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Inflicts poison on successful strikes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Gradually weakens the opponent\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Failure Penalty\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Severe stomach ache lasting 24 hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warning :-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once a choice is selected, it cannot be changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choose wisely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A] Show the Pride of a Warrior, Even if You Are a Fraud\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[B] Apologize. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur read the entire window carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes slowly narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So this is what Jordan was going through...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he thought about it, the more terrifying the system seemed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he completed the quest, the reward was absolutely extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he failed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The penalty would be brutal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing two S-Rank skills for six months could easily lead to death if he encountered a life-threatening situation during that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This system really forces you to gamble your life.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the reward again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Infinite Harmony Constitution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s lips slowly curved upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’A constitution that allows Qi and Mana to coexist...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’That means I could cultivate both paths without interference.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’That alone is worth the risk.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur made his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Choice A.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately a notification appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Choice A: Show the Pride of a Warrior, Even if You Are a Fraud — Has been selected]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system window disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that exact moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuna’s voice echoed across the dojo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward slightly with a playful smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong Arthur?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not afraid... right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s mouth twitched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could say anything—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julia spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked toward Yuna respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, I think this fight is quite unfair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She folded her arms calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To make it even, I will not use many of my skills or my family’s martial arts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she turned toward Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smug smile appeared on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because I’m afraid I might accidentally kill him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuna’s smirk deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked toward Arthur with amusement dancing in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about that, Arthur?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It looks like she thinks of you as less than an ant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuna tilted her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t you have anything to add what happened to that sharp mouth of yours?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur ignored yuna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his gaze was fixed upon Julia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was completely blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside his mind, however, his thoughts were moving rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She knows I am no match for someone like her. That’s why she’s giving me a handicap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But how am I supposed to gain the acknowledgment of someone like Julia Vale Valmont if she doesn’t take me seriously?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur lowered his head slightly and murmured under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is only one way... I can see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wooden floor creaked faintly under his feet as he stopped a few steps away from Julia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his head and looked straight into her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will also not use any of my skills... or techniques.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dojo fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur continued calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I value a fair fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside his mind, the system immediately spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You are quite the liar, aren’t you?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur replied instantly inside his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Shut up. I need to complete the quest.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Yuna and Julia looked slightly surprised by his declaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuna narrowed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure about that, Arthur?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me make one thing clear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Julia is far above someone like Jordan, whom you defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She is currently at the peak of C-Rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So don’t underestimate her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur turned his head slightly and looked at both Yuna and Julia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took another step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that’s exactly why I want this fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He folded his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I rely on skills to win every battle...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I will never understand my true limits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur looked directly at Julia again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if my opponent decides to hold back against me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then that victory would mean nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice became slightly sharper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A handicap is an insult.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not to my strength...But to my resolve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the dojo became quiet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julia watched him silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuna also remained quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them were slightly impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But neither of them showed it openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another system window appeared in front of Arthur’s vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Choice A: Show the Pride of a Warrior, Even if You Are a Fraud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completion Rate: 5% ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small smile appeared on Arthur’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Perfect....It’s working.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur looked toward Yuna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuna raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter what happens in the fight...Do not interfere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuna stared at him for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she shrugged lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry.....I wasn’t planning to anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuna stepped back toward the center of the dojo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both of you... take your positions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur and Julia moved into place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur inhaled slowly and raised his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took the stance of a boxer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body leaned slightly forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fists were positioned near his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His weight shifted lightly on the balls of his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julia stood opposite him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her stance was completely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One foot was slightly forward while the other was angled sideways. Her body was relaxed, almost loose, yet every muscle looked ready to explode into motion at any second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a stance Arthur had never seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuna glanced at both of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she lowered her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the word left her mouth—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julia disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She moved so fast that she seemed to blur out of existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden movement appeared in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur barely caught a glimpse of Julia’s figure approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A punch shot toward his lower abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur reacted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his arms to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment he did—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’That was a feint!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could react—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julia’s body twisted with incredible flexibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her leg rose in a smooth arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her kick landed directly on Arthur’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur’s head snapped sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body lost balance instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crashed onto the wooden floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire dojo fell silent in just a few seconds the fight started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur lay motionless on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Julia murmured under her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was no different than the others afterall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1553,"2026-06-02T09:14:49.255Z",1,"novelbin.me","90218104342443634e153f9c9e164c615c8b20c40ad558845363003af23e7915","rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-chapter-57","rise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-chapter-55",140,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frise-of-the-villain-in-a-world-ruled-by-anomalie-cover.jpg"]