[{"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-124":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},560712,810,"Chapter 124: A Dangerous Kind of Comfort","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-124",124,"\u003Cp>A Dangerous Kind of Comfort\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evening settled heavily over the D’Aurelius Family property. Silence crept in, slow but certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hush lay over the big house, lit gently by small brights along the path. Smells drifted - fresh-cut lawn, something sweet opening after dark. Upstairs, quiet ruled now that workers completed their tasks, rooms emptied room by room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian D’Aurelius sat reclined on the wide bed inside his personal quarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lina Ashford stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian immediately grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound carried the unmistakable tone of someone about to cause trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lina already knew that smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips twitched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here we go again...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She forced a polite smile and walked over to the bed before sitting down on the mattress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian didn’t hesitate for even a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved like lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head dropped directly onto her lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahh... perfect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lina stiffened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long green hair, tied loosely behind her head in a soft ponytail, slid over one shoulder like a cascade of emerald silk. A few loose strands framed her face, brushing gently against her pale cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her purple eyes, clear and bright, widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips parted in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-Young Master Julian...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guilty? Not a emotion of guilt flicker crossed Julian’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden nudge came - he shamelessly rubbed his cheek against her thigh like a cat finding a warm cushion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your thighs are amazing,\" he said lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So soft.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect pillow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lina’s cheeks warmed a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A half-smile tugged at her mouth, uneasy. The corners lifted without meaning it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, her fingers crept toward his head. Yet they kept going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fingers started moving slow circles on his scalp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fingers like twigs, pale and calm, touched his head - steady pressure moving in slow circles. A quiet touch, sure of where it needed to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint scent of her perfume drifted down toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of flowers drifted through the air, blended with a crisp touch that reminded one of wet grass at dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian inhaled quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm... you even smell nice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lina’s cheeks warmed further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been living in the D’Aurelius household for some time now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And honestly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The family treated their servants surprisingly well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meals were good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her room was clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one bullied her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to her life as an assassin...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place almost felt peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was one problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze lowered toward the man lying on her lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s getting more and more demanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first it had just been simple tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cleaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Small massages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He treated her lap like his personal pillow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And somehow—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still hadn’t been kicked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That thought made her feel both frustrated and confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there’s no way I’m leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolutely not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian stretched slightly while resting on her lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahh... this is nice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s always more relaxing at home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The outside world is too dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lina’s fingers paused slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dangerous?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice carried cautious curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is it dangerous outside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind immediately began analyzing possibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did Evan send someone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did the Obsidian Wing make a move already?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t heard any reports yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian sighed dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s complicated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The world is full of dangers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at the ceiling like a philosopher contemplating life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His inner voice appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[These women are too dangerous.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[They all want my body.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[They were fighting to hold my hand in front of everyone.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Now the entire Valemont city calls me a scumbag.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[How am I supposed to pick up girls in the future?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lina rolled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers continued pressing his temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This idiot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that’s the \"danger\" he’s talking about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was half amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Julian was enjoying his comfortable position—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His phone buzzed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled it out lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he saw the caller ID—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ammy D’Aurelius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian answered calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the phone came Ammy’s voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big brother... do you have time right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s about the thing I mentioned before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian’s smile slowly widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fish had finally bitten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure,\" he said casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait for me at the company.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll be there soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian chuckled quietly as he sat up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That kid took the bait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His inner thoughts appeared again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You want to send the Scythe Division to kill me?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You little rat.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I’ve been waiting for you to make a move.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, Lina’s hands froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes darkened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew exactly how terrifying the Scythe Division was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four assassins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All powerful Old Martial Arts practitioners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the four of them attacked together—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even she would struggle to survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Julian seemed completely unconcerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he really planning to face them alone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he insane?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian stood up and grabbed his jacket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m heading out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lina watched him walk toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart tightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then made a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can’t let him walk into danger alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Julian was a shameless, lazy, annoying young master...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t allow him to fall into the hands of the Scythe Division.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the mansion, Julian stepped into the night air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t rushing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Undestroyable Barrier Skill, the Scythe Division couldn’t actually hurt him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defense wasn’t the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian sighed quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have the meat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But no damage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But zero combat power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed someone else to do the fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he already had someone in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Authors Notes: Dear Readers, Thanks so much for joining me on this adventure! Your enthusiasm, feedback, and encouragement really keep me motivated to keep bringing *Villain of Fate: The Tyrant System* into existence. If you’re loving the Chapters, I’d love it if you supported my book with a Powerstone, review, or even a Golden Ticket—it helps me develop as a writer and lets more readers enjoy the story. I look forward to hearing your ideas and thoughts, so please don’t hesitate to share!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With love,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saturn_Virgo_777\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creator of Villain of Fate: The Tyrant System\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--------------------\u003C\u002Fp>",1039,"2026-05-30T15:14:55.252Z","2026-06-01T04:31:33.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","085400197e839f56d13d61c7c24ff66e4c8d820ca62f68e6f4cb0961a9d9d734","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-125","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-123",232,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fvillain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-cover.jpg"]