[{"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-140":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},560728,810,"Chapter 140: A Birthday Worth Remembering","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-140",140,"\u003Cp>A Birthday Worth Remembering\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a faint glimmer of hope still lingering in his eyes, the elderly bodyguard looked toward Julian D’Aurelius pitifully and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir... I only have one arm left. I... I can’t break it myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice carried both fear and humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Julian could respond—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jareb immediately stepped forward with the enthusiasm of someone who had been waiting for exactly this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll help you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled his shoulders as if warming up for a workout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the slightest hesitation, he threw a heavy punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man’s remaining arm snapped with a brutal sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force of the strike made the old man stagger backward violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He almost spat out a mouthful of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face twisted in pain as he bit his tongue to suppress the scream rising in his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside his mind, however, he was cursing furiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You helpful bastard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jareb calmly dusted off his hands as if he had just done something charitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, Julian slowly exhaled a stream of cigarette smoke. His golden eyes were cold and indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice carried quiet authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And remember to tell the Hall household...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flicked the cigarette ash onto the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...to wash their necks and wait for death by Evan Yates.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old bodyguard lowered his head immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t dare argue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t dare complain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Supporting the unconscious Manish Hall with his broken arms, he awkwardly dragged his young master away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene looked almost ridiculous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a cat carrying its kitten away in its mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step by painful step, he staggered toward the exit of the Melodic Sea music store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside his heart, misery filled every corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had come to Valemont for a simple auction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their trip had turned into a disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would have to return to Valcenza immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And once the news spread...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire capital would likely fall into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Marichi, whose face was still swollen from the slaps earlier, watched her sugar daddy being dragged away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear filled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly covered her face with both hands and ran out of the store like a frightened mouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian didn’t even spare her a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That woman wasn’t worth his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, his gaze slowly shifted toward Jareb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since witnessing Julian fighting the Scythe Division, Jareb had become something like a walking loudspeaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Jareb’s mind, Julian was unquestionably a Gold Realm expert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he spread that belief everywhere he went.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian found that extremely satisfying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was exactly the effect he wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keeping someone like Jareb around made things very convenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever trouble appeared—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jareb would automatically exaggerate Julian’s strength and intimidate everyone present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It saved Julian the trouble of explaining anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more importantly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would cause serious problems for Evan’s storyline in Valcenza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the original plot—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan was supposed to return to Valcenza pretending to be weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would hide his strength while secretly growing stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With rumors spreading about a terrifying young Gold Realm expert connected to Evan—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Evan returned pretending to be weak...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People would laugh at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Hall household trying to take revenge?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian didn’t care at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they investigated...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they tried to investigate, they wouldn’t be able to find me... because they don’t even know my name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, standing quietly nearby, Liza Voss felt a chill run through her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had finally recovered from her shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her dark eyes looked at Julian with a completely different emotion now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And something else she couldn’t quite name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Julian was not only powerful—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was also ruthless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone crossed him...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He showed absolutely no mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liza still hadn’t fully uncovered the truth behind the past events surrounding the D’Aurelius household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in her heart, she already felt something clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was no longer an outsider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had become part of the D’Aurelius household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And because of that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Evan being targeted actually made her feel strangely satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan and Julian were destined to be enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several uniformed security guards suddenly rushed into the store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who’s fighting here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their footsteps echoed across the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commotion earlier had alarmed several neighboring shops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone had reported the disturbance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leading security guard immediately recognized Julian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression changed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly straightened his posture and greeted respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Julian, what brings you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced around nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I received a report that someone was causing trouble here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian calmly pointed to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The security guards froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their expressions became strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, several of them instinctively tightened their grips on the batons at their waists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their job was to stop fights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was Young Master Julian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they arrested him...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their boss might bury them alive tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards awkwardly looked at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian noticed their hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he casually pointed toward the store manager, Celebrimbor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Contact your boss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was calm but carried undeniable authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Either fire this guy and make this girl the store manager...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured toward Leah, who was still standing nervously nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...or their music store won’t do business in Valemont anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The security captain swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Young Master Julian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even two minutes after Julian and Liza left the store—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celebrimbor’s phone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he saw the caller ID, his expression changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President... hello... this is Celebrimbor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the call connected—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A furious roar exploded from the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You useless bastard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get out of that store within five minutes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You won’t receive a single Euro this month!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celebrimbor stood frozen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face turned pale as paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Leah’s phone vibrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She opened the message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was from Hello Messenger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A notification from the company’s HR department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then stared again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been promoted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Store Manager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, she thought it was a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after confirming it was real—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears suddenly filled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She began crying with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handsome young man who had helped her had already left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t even have the chance to thank him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving Melodic Sea, Julian spent the rest of the day with Liza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They bought clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They ate at several restaurants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They even stopped by an arcade and played games together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Liza Voss, the entire day felt almost unreal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every year on her birthday—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had always been on missions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Assassinations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surveillance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this year...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now she wore a short white tank top beneath a light jacket, the soft fabric outlining her toned abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The jacket remained half-open, revealing the elegant lines of her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her short skirt swayed lightly with each step, showing her long, beautifully shaped legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her figure was petite but striking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her A-cup chest rested modestly beneath the fitted top, giving her a youthful and athletic charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below that, her narrow waist curved naturally into wide, peach-shaped hips, creating an alluring silhouette.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her thighs were firm and smooth, shaped from years of physical training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every step she took carried a quiet strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet her face—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was where the true charm lay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long black hair had been styled by the shop assistant earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was now straight with a slight soft wave at the ends, framing her delicate face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her black eyes were bright and lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks carried a faint natural blush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she smiled—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked less like a deadly assassin...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more like a sweet, innocent girl enjoying her first carefree day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing that made her slightly self-conscious—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the skirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a little shorter than she was used to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes she would subtly tug it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was incredibly happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian noticed her expression immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her joy wasn’t fake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was genuine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside his heart, he sighed quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poor girl...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of life did you live before...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just eating, shopping, and playing games makes you this happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at her with a relaxed smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there anything else you want to eat or play?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liza shook her head gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was already more than satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll take you home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon they returned to the sports car, carrying several shopping bags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liza’s apartment was located in a high-end building near the company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they arrived, they carried everything upstairs together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At her door, Liza pressed her fingerprint on the lock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened with a soft click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room felt... empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But almost completely undecorated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from basic furniture, there was nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It barely looked like someone lived there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your room is too plain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll have someone send some decorations later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liza quickly waved her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh no, that’s not necessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Young Master Julian. I’m already satisfied like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had lived this way for years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian lightly flicked her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you being polite with your boss?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rubbed her forehead and laughed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying goodbye, Julian finally left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door closed behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The apartment suddenly felt quiet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liza stood there for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An odd feeling filled her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room suddenly felt...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she remembered something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly took out her phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the gallery, she found a photo taken earlier that day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a picture of her and Julian standing together while shopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment she hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she giggled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And set the photo as her phone’s background.\u003C\u002Fp>",1637,"2026-05-30T15:14:55.252Z","2026-06-01T04:31:33.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","47c4f662803a510a3584efa2771af40da30b964f286adca038f08423ddbd0226","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-141","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-139",232,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fvillain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-cover.jpg"]