[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system":3,"chapter-villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-114":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Villain of Fate: The Tyrant System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},560702,810,"Chapter 114: The Truth Beneath the Blade","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-114",114,"\u003Cp>The Truth Beneath the Blade\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original story of her life—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her parents had indeed been targets of Evan’s master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her family destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her childhood erased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been taken away and trained as a weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blade that existed only to obey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, the story had begun many years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lina Ashford’s parents had once been marked targets of Evan’s master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After killing them, Evan’s master had planned to take the three-year-old child and train her personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that age, children remembered very little. And since he hadn’t killed her parents in front of her, he believed there would be no hatred... no thought of revenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lina had not been alone that day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her older brother had been there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And unlike the frightened little girl, he had fought back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He refused to kneel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He refused to obey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Evan’s master killed him on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lina had been too young to understand what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had simply been taken away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And raised as a weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the Obsidian Wing, this was common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The organization preferred orphans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Children with no attachments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those were the easiest to shape into perfect killers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an organization with hundreds of assassins...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You would struggle to find even ten with living parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Years later, Lina eventually discovered fragments of the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But by then, her loyalty had already been shaped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hated Evan’s master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she still remained loyal to Evan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In stories like these, the Obsidian King was always the hero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he destroyed someone’s entire family, the heroine would eventually fall in love with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because deep down, he carried hidden pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he had reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he was misunderstood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least... that was how those stories always went.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something inside Lina cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands stopped moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian felt the massage suddenly stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened one eye lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you stop?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lina Ashford stood behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body was rigid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her breathing uneven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes had turned red without her noticing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The killing intent in her chest surged uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she forced it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forced it deep inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Julian noticed something strange now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything would collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice came out low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master... I... I need to use the restroom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I use your room’s restroom?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t think much about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his hand casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lina nodded quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Th... thank you, Young Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian rolled onto the bed and stretched lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s fine. Go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flipped onto his back again, clearly relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waited for her to return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she decided to stay, he planned to make full use of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two hours of massage every day sounded perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her target was him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now he was practically indestructible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lina Ashford turned on the faucet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold water splashed against the sink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned forward and cupped water in her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold liquid hit her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind was chaotic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her breathing uneven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at her reflection in the mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl staring back at her looked unfamiliar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inner thoughts don’t lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the one thing she knew for certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even so...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still needed confirmation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t just believe it immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the elder she had respected all these years was truly her enemy...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then everything would change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fists slowly tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then from this moment onward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would stand against the Obsidian Wing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Against the entire organization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She inhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take it slow... no rush.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was barely a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took another deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had endured for years already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little more patience wouldn’t hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one thing was certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The information she had just heard about Ammy D’Aurelius...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would never report that to Evan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After washing her face once more, Lina finally calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She dried her face and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when she returned—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another man was standing in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man dressed in a tailored suit, holding a small gift box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Ammy D’Aurelius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled warmly the moment he saw Julian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, didn’t you get engaged to Miss Selena recently?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked forward politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I brought a gift for you two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed over an elegant box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian raised an eyebrow and opened it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside lay two exquisite items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not rings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two finely crafted Celestia Star Pendants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each pendant was made from deep-blue crystal, shaped like a small constellation star, surrounded by delicate silver lines that shimmered under the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were clearly luxury jewelry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rare pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you. That’s very thoughtful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside his mind—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This snitch is up to something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being this polite can’t be normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He casually placed the box aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he asked calmly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How’s work at the company?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ammy lowered his head modestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s a lot to learn. I feel quite inadequate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If only I had half your talent, Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian nodded immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you had half my talent, it would be great.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said it so seriously that it sounded completely sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside his mind—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then you wouldn’t have scored 250 on the college entrance exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ammy blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment he didn’t know how to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something about that answer felt strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he quickly suppressed the discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Brother...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve noticed a problem at the company.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian leaned back slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What problem?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The accounts don’t match up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ammy’s expression turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suspect some managers are cooking the books.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wanted to ask you to take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cooking the books?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian looked at him carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In a couple of days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ammy spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll gather the evidence first and let you know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that he had agreed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint trace of joy flashed across Ammy’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because just an hour earlier—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four mysterious men had found him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They claimed they had been sent by Young Master Evan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their request had been simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Find a way to lure Julian somewhere alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they could kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Julian was dead—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There would be no one left in the D’Aurelius household capable of competing with Ammy for power.\u003C\u002Fp>",1058,"2026-05-30T15:14:55.252Z","2026-06-01T04:31:33.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","bf2476aee348d77065f8397b081256f3f8d2f8c39fe343a1e60997ac83981db4","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-115","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-113",232,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fvillain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-cover.jpg"]