[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-urban-villain-system":3,"chapter-urban-villain-system-urban-villain-system-chapter-35":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","URBAN VILLAIN SYSTEM",{"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},1323156,1758,"Chapter 35: K- Drama Queen","urban-villain-system-chapter-35",35,"\u003Cp>All eyes shifted toward Tony Clark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The challenge had already been thrown. There was no way to pretend it hadn’t happened. The entire weapon hall had turned into a stage, and everyone present knew it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some elders standing at the edges exchanged quiet looks. They understood exactly how uneven this fight would be. A twelfth-class discipline marshal against a grand master marshal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap wasn’t small... It was a one way death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julie clenched her fists at Tony’s side. She could clearly see what was happening. Edward didn’t come here for a fair fight. He came to humiliate Tony in front of everyone. Still, she held herself back. This wasn’t her decision to make.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many in the crowd had already made up their minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He won’t accept.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He can’t win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’ll be a one-sided fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edward stood there confidently, waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Tony could respond, Lily stepped forward. \"Edward, why are you challenging him like this? If you want a fight, fight someone suitable. Fight me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall stirred again... No one expected Lily to support Tony at this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edward’s expression shifted for a moment. He hadn’t expected that. Anyone who knew the academy rankings understood what that meant. Fighting Lily-Frost was not an option. It was humiliation waiting to happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recovered quickly, but the hesitation had already shown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Servant Kelvin stepped forward smoothly, placing himself between them. \"Miss Lily, you misunderstand,\" he said. \"My master is not acting without reason. He simply wants to stop a mistake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelvin turned slightly toward the crowd as he spoke, his voice loud and clear. \"How can the 9th prince stay silent while watching the woman he admires being forced into a marriage with someone unworthy? My master only wishes to confirm whether Tony Clark deserves her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tone was carefully chosen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few sentences, the situation shifted. Edward no longer looked like an aggressor. He looked like someone standing up for love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Lady Frost,\" Edward added, stepping back into control. \"I only want to see if he is worthy. Surely the young master of the Clark family won’t avoid a simple fight for his own fiancee?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julie couldn’t hold back anymore. \"Enough,\" she said sharply. \"Do you think we’re all fools? You came here to bully him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Servant Kelvin didn’t react to her anger. Instead, he smiled slightly. \"If it feels unfair, we can adjust the terms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That line caught attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll remove life energy and techniques,\"Servant Kelvin continued. \"Just a pure physical fight. Fists and legs. No advantages.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Edward briefly, then back at the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edward nodded immediately. \"That’s reasonable. I have no interest in bullying someone weaker.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reaction this time was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s fair...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prince Edward is being reasonable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A fight like that makes sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Tony refuses now...\" The whispers turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily noticed it immediately. The direction had changed. If Tony didn’t respond now, the narrative would settle against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stayed silent... This had crossed a point where interference would only make things worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now the entire hall waited with great anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony finally moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Edward, then at Kelvin, then briefly at the crowd. His expression wasn’t angry. It wasn’t pressured. If anything, it looked slightly tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why should I fight you?\" Tony asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question dropped like cold water, cutting through the noise of spectators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edward smiled faintly. \"To prove your sincerity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony let out a small laugh, shaking his head. \"Sincerity?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a step forward, his voice calm but clear. \"Edward, who do you think you are? I’m not snatching your wife. Whether I prove anything to Lily or not... that’s my business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall went quiet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony turned slightly, looking at the surrounding crowd. \"Does anyone here want to see my sincerity? Please step forward, I won’t crush your family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one answered... The meaning was obvious. It wasn’t a request. It was a warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Servant Kelvin stepped in immediately. \"Master Tony, there’s no need to threaten others using your family name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony’s gaze shifted to him instantly. \"Enough, little dog,\" he said. \"You’ve spoken more than enough already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelvin tried to maintain composure. \"I’m only explaining...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony cut him off. \"No. You’re twisting things. Fight, fight, fight... that’s all I’ve been hearing,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony continued. \"Since when did it become my job to fight every random person who wants to prove something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few people in the crowd exchanged looks... The logic was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony stretched slightly, as if bored. \"If the 9th prince wants to prove his feelings and his strength... That’s fine. But why should I get involved?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The murmurs shifted again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has a point...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why should he accept?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony looked back at Edward. \"You’re upset. You like Lily and you can’t accept this engagement. That’s your problem. Why should I solve it for you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint ripple of reaction moved through the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony continued without pause. \"And this whole act...\" He gestured lightly. \"Standing here, making speeches, challenging me... what is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head slightly. \"A performance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few quiet laughs broke out from the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony didn’t stop. \"I didn’t expect the Ninth Prince to be a drama queen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That hit directly... Edward clenched his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony even changed his tone slightly, mimicking.\"Lady Lily, choose me. I’m more worthy. If not, I’ll fight your fiance to prove my feelings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, more people laughed openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edward’s patience snapped. \"Tony, stop this nonsense,\" he said sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony looked at him, completely calm. \"Then stop asking for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence followed... The balance had shifted again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edward stood there, anger visible now, but he didn’t move forward. The situation wasn’t going the way he had planned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony didn’t give him space to recover. \"Everyone knew that you came here for something... This isn’t just about a fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That line landed differently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edward didn’t reply immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony’s eyes narrowed slightly, not in anger, but in clarity. He had already seen enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servant... The public setup... The controlled narrative... None of it was random.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony’s voice lowered just enough. \"If you want something... say it properly. Otherwise, shut your 9 holes and leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall stayed silent, waiting. Everyone’s gaze turned towards the 9th prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily and Julie also waited with smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the pressure wasn’t on Tony anymore... It had shifted entirely to Edward.\u003C\u002Fp>",1061,"2026-06-05T19:16:30.924Z",1,"novelbin.me","ac61a9fe2ffc83c8d6b92e219250995ed831436fa1d7b9df4c5cf500a326d55a","urban-villain-system-chapter-36","urban-villain-system-chapter-34",143,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Furban-villain-system-cover.jpg"]