[{"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-153":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},560641,810,"Chapter 153: A Very Dangerous Misunderstanding","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-153",153,"\u003Cp>A Very Dangerous Misunderstanding\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers hooked lightly onto the fabric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated for a second—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then slowly started pulling it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that exact moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian’s eyes snapped open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice came out hoarse, still weak from exhaustion, but sharp enough to cut through the quiet room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his pants being tugged, Julian couldn’t help but blurt out again, his golden eyes widening in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey—wait—what are you doing?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when his vision focused and he realized who it was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlotte.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body visibly relaxed for half a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Thank goodness it’s not a guy, damn.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart almost stopped just imagining it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The world is too chaotic... I heard someone got drunk and passed out on the street last time.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ended up not only having their phone stolen... but also... their dignity stolen from the back door.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shuddered slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah... no... that’s nightmare material,\" he muttered weakly under his breath, voice trembling just a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sigh... the world is really damn chaotic. A handsome guy like me is too dangerous.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even gave a faint, self-pitying sigh, like a man burdened by his own beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlotte froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand still on his waistband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her brain lagged for a second—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then reality slammed into her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red-handed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks flushed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian, still pale, still weak, looked at her like a man who had just woken up in the middle of a robbery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What... are you doing?\" he asked again, voice softer now, but filled with confusion and suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to grab his pants and pull them back up—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his arm barely moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...damn it,\" he muttered, annoyed at his own body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlotte snapped out of it, her expression immediately turning defensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-What do you think I’m doing?!\" she shot back, trying to recover her composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she huffed, lifting her chin slightly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Checking your body to see if you’re hurt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone tried to sound firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the faint redness in her ears betrayed her completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crossed her arms slightly, glaring at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were covered in blood earlier. The doctor checked you, but I didn’t trust it. I was making sure nothing was missed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian stared at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside his head—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You’re not checking... you’re clearly craving my body.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression didn’t change much outwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his eyes... carried suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even gave her a slow, judgmental look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If I hadn’t woken up... who knows... maybe nine months later you’d show up at my door holding my child.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips twitched faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...that would be one hell of a plot twist,\" he murmured weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlotte’s face went completely red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers clenched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This idiot...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This absolute idiot...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take advantage of him?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes flashed with embarrassment and irritation mixed together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who wants your body, you moron?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That anger lasted only a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because reality crept back in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had just risked his life for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression softened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked away, voice lowering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Seems like there’s nothing wrong. If you feel uncomfortable anywhere... just let me know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was still a hint of frustration in her tone—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But also... something quieter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something genuine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian blinked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tired, easy smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing’s wrong. I’m good now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then added, a bit awkwardly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... can you help me get dressed? I don’t have the strength right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked genuinely helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlotte rolled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course you don’t,\" she muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helping him adjust his clothes properly, her movements efficient but... noticeably gentler than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she finished, she couldn’t help asking—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t overthink it. I was really just checking your body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But how did you take so many hits without getting hurt?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was curiosity there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a bit of disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian chuckled weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hard-headed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped his own temple lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Built different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlotte snorted softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Idiot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her lips curved just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian leaned back slightly, feeling the faint return of energy within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The undestroyable Barrier Skill...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was slowly recovering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his mind wasn’t calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That guy was dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More dangerous than Evan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was a maggot hiding in the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other... a cockroach that refused to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither were clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither were safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Damn pests,\" Julian muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlotte glanced at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing,\" he said casually, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his eyes had turned colder for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That guy... is a real threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that thought lingered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange tension hit his lower abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...oh no.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlotte noticed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian cleared his throat awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... need to pee.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlotte blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Then go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said it instinctively—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then immediately froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes slowly widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t even stand properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks flushed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...you can’t walk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian gave her a helpless look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very... sincere one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scratched his cheek awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, in a low, slightly embarrassed voice—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey... Charlotte...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" she responded reflexively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Can you help me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Help you what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then said it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...help me pee.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolute silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlotte’s brain shut down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t have the strength to walk,\" Julian added quickly, looking genuinely miserable. \"So... please. I owe you one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face turned completely red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I—You—What kind of request is that?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a step back instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart was racing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is crossing a line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A big one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very big one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still recovering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The memory of him standing in front of her in that casino...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking hit after hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Protecting her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips pressed together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...damn it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve taken care of kids before...\" she muttered under her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That doesn’t make this less weird.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shot him a glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately shut up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his desperate expression, she sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alright. I’ll help you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resigned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Touching his abs earlier was already pushing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was crossing into dangerous territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her boundaries... were definitely being tested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You got hurt because of me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... I’ll handle it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Placed his arm over her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Careful. Don’t fall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian leaned slightly into her, his weight heavier than expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was softer this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Less teasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More genuine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just helped him toward the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bathroom was small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With both of them inside, it felt... suffocating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian cleared his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thanks. I’ll treat you next time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlotte rolled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just hurry up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Don’t worry, I’m a reasonable person, never taking advantage of others.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Borrow one million favor, return seven million favor.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If you need my help in the future, just ask.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Not helping would make me a dog.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at her seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I mean it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlotte clenched her fist slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’m starting to regret this already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t back out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Followed the same process she used when helping her little nephew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her movements were stiff at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unnatural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halfway through—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...this is insane,\" she muttered under her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Don’t hesitate, hurry up, I’m about to pee.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian’s internal voice echoed urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even shifted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It’s a big pain, bear with it!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Stop thinking so loudly!\" Charlotte snapped, face burning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her patience snapped for a second—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she gritted her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fine. Just... don’t say anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pushed through the awkwardness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Determined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because right now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no room for hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>",1310,"2026-05-30T15:14:55.253Z","2026-06-01T04:31:33.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","543b867c6e758572a668e1edcee77221b993c6dc7d9b49415532ed6f82e5db7f","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-154","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-152",232,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fvillain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-cover.jpg"]