[{"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-135":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},560723,810,"Chapter 135: The Guitar and the Smile","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-135",135,"\u003Cp>The Guitar and the Smile\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just relax, Julian D’Aurelius remarked, easing the sports car around a corner in Valemont. A light laugh came after his words. Your boss knows what works\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced sideways at Liza Voss sitting in the passenger seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today, I’ll turn you into the most stunning girl in Valemont.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liza paused, eyes flickering open - was it funny, or should she look away? A quiet moment hung there, unclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still grinning like it meant nothing, Julian held a storm behind his eyes. Yet calm stayed on his face while chaos raced beneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>( You need to be a little bolder... )\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>( Break out of that old assassin shell. )\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>( Hmm... maybe a cosplay outfit would actually work. )\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped the steering wheel thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>( Considering her A-cup... that anime character’s outfit would fit perfectly. )\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>( And with black stockings... )\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>( Yeah. Perfect. )\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liza sat quietly beside him, listening to his inner monologue with growing confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cosplay?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anime characters?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stockings?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those concepts might as well have been written in another language.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her world had always been simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Missions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Targets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never had time for cartoons or costumes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still... hearing Julian talk so casually about these things made her feel strangely curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car soon rolled into the underground parking lot of a massive luxury mall owned by the D’Aurelius household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian parked smoothly and stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mall itself radiated quiet luxury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft lighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Polished marble floors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elegant glass storefronts displaying designer brands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place catered exclusively to wealthy clients, and nearly every store here carried internationally recognized luxury labels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upstairs they went, straight to level three - Julian moved like he’d walked that path a hundred times before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Open went the elevator doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian didn’t pause before guiding Liza through the door of a store named Melodic Sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right away, she stepped forward when they walked in, head tilted down in greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome, esteemed guests. What would you like to see today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, her gaze stayed on Julian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Towering over most, his looks caught eyes without trying. Quiet strength in how he carried himself left little room for being overlooked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a handsome customer... she thought quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian smiled politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please show me the guitars.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sales assistant nodded eagerly and led them toward a beautifully arranged display area filled with instruments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rows of guitars rested on wooden stands beneath warm lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May I ask,\" she said professionally, \"what type of guitar you’re interested in? Classical, folk, or electric?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian turned toward Liza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which one do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was casual, but his eyes were attentive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he knew something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original storyline, Liza Voss had always been someone who secretly longed for an ordinary life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Living among blades and blood every day...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That kind of life slowly wore down even the strongest people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep down, she loved music.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially guitars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that dream had never had a place in her life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So for her birthday...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A guitar felt like the perfect gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liza slowly stepped forward, her attention completely captured by the instruments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers brushed across several guitars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After carefully examining them for a while, she eventually picked up a light yellow handmade classical guitar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes sparkled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she held it in her arms, her entire expression changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked like someone who had just discovered a hidden treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile bloomed gently—bright, pure, and natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like an iris flower quietly blooming in a silent valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian, standing beside her, froze slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heartbeat skipped for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>( Why does this silly girl look so beautiful when she smiles? )\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liza’s cheeks warmed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing those honest thoughts made her feel shy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the kind of praise that came straight from the heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And somehow...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made her happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sales assistant quickly stepped forward with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, you have excellent taste!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gestured toward the guitar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the final handmade classical guitar by Smoman in our store. Each one requires nearly two years of careful craftsmanship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly she hoped the sale would go through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I try it first?\" Liza asked softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" the sales assistant replied. \"It’s already tuned. Please feel free.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liza nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She adjusted her grip on the guitar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then gently plucked the strings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first notes rang out softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon cheerful music began filling the store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The melody drifted through the quiet shop like a breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian sat nearby, resting his elbow on the armrest of a chair as he watched her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His golden eyes stayed fixed on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Liza played the guitar, her expression changed completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her usual assassin aura disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment she didn’t look like a deadly killer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked like a sweet girl next door, lost in music.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the short piece, Liza looked up with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were shining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Julian,\" she asked happily, \"how was it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian raised a thumb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pretty impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside his mind though—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>( Her technique is flawless. )\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>( Just a tiny mistake. )\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>( You should pluck the strings... )\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>( Not my heartstrings. )\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liza’s face instantly turned red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did he keep saying things like that in his head?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Couldn’t he just praise her normally?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to hide her embarrassment, she cleared her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian stood up casually and pulled out his wallet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed over his credit card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sales assistant checked the system and smiled politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, the total comes to 570,000 Euros.\"\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>",1049,"2026-05-30T15:14:55.252Z","2026-06-01T04:31:33.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","cde8f3de3f0b9e893f3d7185a13d52b53d8e382d4c511d2c1093519d96ae56b5","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-136","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-134",232,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fvillain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-cover.jpg"]