[{"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-195":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},560683,810,"Chapter 195: Escape Through Fire and Dust","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-195",195,"\u003Cp>Escape Through Fire and Dust\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why, after returning to Europe, had things been so unlucky?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought echoed again and again in Lucas’s mind, bitter and sharp like broken glass scraping against his pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chest rose violently as he staggered backward, every breath ragged, every heartbeat loud enough to drown out reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had known... if he had known things would spiral like this—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He should have called in experts from the Obsidian Wing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should have brought backup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should have crushed this entire situation before it even began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regret came too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It always did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was drowning in resentment, in pain, in fury—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden, deafening horn tore through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BLAARRRRR—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound hit him like a shockwave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head snapped toward the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large truck thundered past just beyond the broken boundary wall of the Auction house parking lot, its engine roaring, headlights slicing through the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a split second—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything slowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An opportunity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dangerous one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A desperate one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But right now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas’s mind sharpened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly made a plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He deliberately exposed a flaw!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His stance loosened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His guard dropped—just enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just enough for predators like Julian and Yana to notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course they did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Julian D’Aurelius and Yana Tyson simultaneously landed a punch on him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He embraced it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the force of their attacks, he twisted his body mid-impact, redirecting the momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body flew backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not uncontrolled—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But guided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calculated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crashed into the boundary wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The already weakened structure shattered under the impact, fragments of stone and dust exploding outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fell directly onto the roadside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gravel bit into his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pain shot through his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the truck just happened to drive past him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Timing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enduring the pain, he quickly burst out from the debris, pushing his battered body to its limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers clawed forward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leapt—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And grabbed onto the speeding truck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grip locked onto the metal edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body swung violently for a moment before stabilizing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had done it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breathing hard, blood still dripping from the corner of his lips, he looked back at them—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two fools, this is my escape route, didn’t see that coming, did you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice carried over the roar of the engine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in this state—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He refused to look weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian narrowed his eyes slightly, watching the truck pull away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yana’s fists clenched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lucas wasn’t done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hitching a ride, he leaned against the truck’s side, forcing himself upright despite the pain tearing through his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Julian D’Aurelius and Yana Tyson and shouted arrogantly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you really think you could kill me that easily? You’re still far too green!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His laughter followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unsteady—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But filled with defiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in such a life-threatening situation, so what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spat blood to the side and sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as I still breathe, I’m not someone you can bury!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind whipped past him, tugging at his clothes, but his eyes burned brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he wanted to leave, who could stop him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember this—when I decide to leave, no one here has the right to stop me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice echoed faintly as the distance widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he recovered next time, the Tyson Family would still bow beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll return... and when I do, your Tyson Family will kneel one by one before me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted to Julian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing intent blazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Julian D’Aurelius, after their brief exchange, he was certain that this person was only at the early stage of the Silver Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You—Julian D’Aurelius—don’t think I didn’t see through you. Early Silver Realm... nothing more!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next time they met, it would be his death day!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next time we meet, I’ll crush you piece by piece and make you regret ever crossing me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truck sped farther.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His figure blurred into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his voice—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lingered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a curse hanging in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the rapidly departing truck, Yana Tyson didn’t waste a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her jaw clenched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned sharply and hurried toward her car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it... he’s getting away!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heels struck the ground faster now, urgency breaking through her earlier composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached her car—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulled the door open—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ready to give chase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as she was about to get in—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hand caught her wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too late, let it go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian’s voice came calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost... relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She froze for a second, turning to look at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you serious?\" she snapped, frustration rising. \"He’s right there—we can still catch him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian shook his head slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His golden eyes remained fixed on the distant road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" he said quietly. \"He’s already planning his next move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian—exhaled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension in his body eased slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The other party wouldn’t be foolish enough to keep hanging on the truck to escape; he’ll probably get off and hide at some point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We chase now; we lose the trail completely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yana’s expression tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers curled against the car door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just let him go like that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not anger now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reluctance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a little bit more—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she could have ended it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could have crushed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could have avenged everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a little more...\" she muttered under her breath, eyes flickering with unwillingness. \"I could’ve finished him today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian looked at her for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then spoke calmly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There will be opportunities. You already know about your father’s situation, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone softened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That shift—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subtle, but real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know,\" she said quietly. \"And... thank you again, Young Master Julian, for the reminder. The Tyson Family will never forget this kindness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice carried sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped back—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then bowed deeply to Julian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The movement was clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Respectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for Julian—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her family would have already fallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for Julian—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wouldn’t have had the chance to strike back so soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although... Lucas did manage to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That part still burned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing,\" Julian said with a faint smile. \"I’ll continue to have people look for Lucas’s whereabouts. We’ll deal with him together when the chance arises.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his eyes—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a good opportunity... he wasn’t going to waste it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tyson Family’s support—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was worth far more than tonight’s fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" Yana replied immediately. \"I’ll head home first and have people look into Lucas’s movements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her resolve hardened again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting him go—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was not something she could accept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful,\" Julian added, his voice lowering slightly. \"This guy is very cunning... and he can disguise himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yana paused mid-step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then glanced back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile touched her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry,\" she said softly. \"Next time... I won’t let him escape.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked a few steps—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turned back again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was hesitation now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of something softer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Julian... are you free now?\" she asked. \"If it’s convenient... could you come to my house?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian blinked once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To your house?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head slightly, a bit puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" she said with a wry smile. \"My father already knows about this... and wants to apologize to you in person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She exhaled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice lowered just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember... you mentioned something earlier... about his condition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian’s eyes flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or at least... sensed enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since that was the case, she might as well let him take a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian didn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Direct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The decision was made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them got into their cars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Engines started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Headlights cut through the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And soon—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They drove off toward the Tyson Family estate.\u003C\u002Fp>",1343,"2026-05-30T15:14:55.253Z","2026-06-01T04:31:33.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","65b8413fbedb3bd72983265f88c20765e5f60865f9fbacd120e85671b5423664","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-196","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-194",232,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fvillain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-cover.jpg"]