[{"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-189":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},560677,810,"Chapter 189: The Calm After the Hammer Falls","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-189",189,"\u003Cp>The Calm After the Hammer Falls\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, could the staff please handle this uncivilized person who is personally attacking me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian D’Aurelius raised his hand and called out without the slightest hint of urgency, his tone almost playful—like a student casually reporting a classmate rather than confronting a man ready to tear his throat out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contrast was jarring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around them, the air felt like glass stretched too tight—one more push and it would shatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas heard it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And something inside him snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas heard his leg almost tilt forward as if his body itself wanted to lunge—muscles coiling, instincts screaming—but he held himself back by sheer force. A thick vein bulged across his forehead, pulsing violently, his anger no longer something hidden—it was alive, crawling across his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a slow, heavy breath through clenched teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Julian...\" he said quietly, voice low and trembling with restrained fury. \"Do you really think hiding behind staff will save you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian didn’t even look at him at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He casually adjusted his sleeve, brushed an invisible speck of dust from his cuff, then turned his head slightly—just enough to meet Lucas’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile touched his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Save me?\" Julian echoed, almost amused. \"From what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head a little, golden eyes calm, unshaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You shouting in public?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few people nearby quickly looked away, pretending not to hear—but their ears strained anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas’s fingers twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re playing a dangerous game,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian shrugged lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re overestimating yourself,\" he replied, voice steady, effortless. \"This is an auction. Not your backyard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Lucas could respond further, the staff had already moved in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff looked awkward and approached Lucas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had seen this type before—wealthy, powerful, volatile. The kind who could either make your year or ruin your life in a single moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But rules were rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more importantly... this wasn’t a normal guest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Young Master D’Aurelius sitting right there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, please mind your manners. Personal attacks are not allowed at the auction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their tone was polite, but firm enough to draw a line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas’s face turned livid as he snorted coldly, making a throat-slitting gesture towards Julian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t subtle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a promise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not mocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just... entertained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That smile—more than anything—made Lucas’s blood boil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The item had already been auctioned off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid wouldn’t last more than another Chapter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That thought repeated in his mind like a drumbeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was eager to take revenge on Julian!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not eventually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he got up and left his seat, asking the staff to take him to pay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His steps were sharp, decisive, his coat swaying slightly behind him like a shadow that refused to settle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the auction rules, once the payment was made, he could take the item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And once he had it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything would change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to consume the Nine way cleansing exilir immediately and break through on the spot to kill this kid!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought alone made his pulse quicken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that he was going to pay, the staff quickly and happily led this wealthy patron to the VIP lounge to wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten billion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number echoed in their minds like a golden bell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten billion, this had already broken the auction’s historical record.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this esteemed guest was a bit crude, earning a three hundred million commission in a short time left them with nothing to complain about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Money smooths everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even bad manners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even threats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even murder, if it came to that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the main hall—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian leaned back in his seat again, as if nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He popped another pistachio into his mouth, chewing slowly, eyes half-lidded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(What a temper.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(These \"chosen ones\" really can’t take a joke.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled softly, gaze drifting toward the direction Lucas had left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Go ahead. Eat it.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint, almost imperceptible curve formed at the corner of his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(You’re going to love it.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, Yana Tyson sat frozen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers tightened slightly against her lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had seen that look in Lucas’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she had seen Julian’s smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One burned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other... calculated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her throat felt a little dry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something about this whole situation—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t feel right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the staff to the back, Lucas entered the VIP lounge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space was quiet, insulated from the noise of the auction hall. Soft lighting, polished floors, a faint scent of incense lingering in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It only made the storm inside him feel louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out his card to make the payment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the typical feel-good novel setup, even large transactions would only take a few minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process was smooth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Effortless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So in a few minutes, the ten billion was transferred to the auction’s company account.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The confirmation beep sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Final.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas didn’t even blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Money was nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Power was everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dear guest, this is our auction’s platinum membership card. You are now a top VIP at Auction house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving the money, the staff immediately handed Lucas an exquisite membership card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It gleamed under the soft light—golden edges, intricate engraving, a symbol of status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas accepted the card with a dark face, not feeling he had gained any advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at it once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then tossed it casually onto the table beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fing hell, what a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten billion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even for him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wasn’t nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, the anger burned stronger than the regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry up and give me the item.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He urged impatiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice had lost its earlier charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Mr. Lucas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff immediately had the lion Gem statue carefully delivered to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two people carried it together, movements slow, cautious—as if they were handling something fragile enough to shatter at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the item was in Lucas’s hands, the staff breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a hot potato worth ten billion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it accidentally broke in their hands, who could bear the responsibility?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas held it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weight settled into his palms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes flickered with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything he had endured—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every setback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of it would end here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Lucas, if there’s nothing else, we’ll leave now. If you need our delivery service, just let us know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1069,"2026-05-30T15:14:55.253Z","2026-06-01T04:31:33.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","cc1b0caa65d6fe3726fcf9c5a7a2bcb53b95c30dbf1d63062869e4921eeb073c","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-190","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-188",232,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fvillain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-cover.jpg"]