[{"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-230":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},560636,810,"Chapter 230: Sweet Coffee Beneath the City Lights","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-230",230,"\u003Cp>Sweet Coffee Beneath the City Lights\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two women nodded and drove back to the D’Aurelius Family estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black luxury car slowly disappeared into the night traffic of Valemont, its taillights melting into the glowing river of neon beneath the city skyline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the vehicle, both Lina Ashford and Liza Voss remained unusually silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither woman looked relaxed after tonight’s events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing Evan this time meant they had completely broken ties with the Obsidian Wing organization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no turning back now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Obsidian Wing never forgave betrayal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially not betrayal involving the death of one of the Obsidian Kings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold wind brushed past the car window as Lina closed her purple eyes for a moment, her fingers tightening around the steering wheel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need to get stronger,\" she muttered softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liza sat beside her quietly, her petite frame leaning against the seat while her black eyes reflected the passing streetlights outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the only answer she gave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But both women understood each other perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What awaited them next would not be peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be revenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood-soaked revenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So now, all they wanted was to cultivate desperately and break through to the mid-stage Silver Realm as quickly as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then could they stand beside Julian D’Aurelius and truly help him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, on the other side of Valemont—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver sports car glided smoothly through the lively evening streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft music played quietly inside the car while warm golden streetlights swept across Julian’s sharp features one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amara Ravenswood sat in the passenger seat with her legs crossed, hugging her small shoulder bag against her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long brown hair fluttered gently from the slightly opened window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since witnessing Julian heal the injured earlier, her mind had been completely restless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The methods he used...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The precision...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrifying understanding of the human nervous system...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like watching a miracle unfold before her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Julian,\" she suddenly called softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you stabilize Elder Tyson’s breathing with only three needles earlier? His internal energy was already collapsing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian rested one hand casually on the steering wheel and replied lazily,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The silver needle didn’t stabilize him. I redirected the flow first, then used the needle to suppress the backlash.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amara blinked rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that shouldn’t be possible with normal Acupuncture Theropy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian chuckled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s because you’re approaching medicine too rigidly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced sideways at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ancient medicine isn’t dead knowledge. It changes depending on the body, emotions, breathing rhythm, blood circulation, and even fear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amara listened seriously, her hazel eyes shining brighter and brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he explained, the more inspired she became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At times she would hurriedly take notes on her phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At times she would simply stare at him in admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man really was absurdly talented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the car approached the Ravenswood Clinic, Amara suddenly pointed excitedly toward a brightly lit commercial street nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Julian, stop the car. I’ll treat you to some coffee.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A newly opened café stood beside the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm yellow lights glowed through the glass windows while young couples lined outside chatting happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rich aroma of roasted coffee beans drifted through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked incredibly lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian parked the car by the roadside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they stepped out, the chilly night breeze swept across the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amara immediately grabbed Julian’s wrist and pulled him toward the line before he could even react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she tugged him forward, her soft fingers slid naturally across his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her petite body moved close beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every step made the fullness of her chest brush lightly against his arm through the thin fabric of her clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warmth was impossible to ignore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Damn, can she take advantage of me so openly?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I treat you like a sister, and you’re craving my body.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian cursed inwardly with a helpless expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These women...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every single one of them was dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amara nearly choked on air after hearing his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her beautiful face instantly turned crimson red all the way to her ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when she realized her boobs were still pressing against his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hurriedly loosened her grip slightly, glaring at him with embarrassed annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This idiot...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who was craving his body?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heartbeat sped up uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she suddenly rolled her eyes mischievously and decided to retaliate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning toward him, she spoke openly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was just checking the scar on your palm. It’s still there after all these years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The scar on my palm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his gaze toward his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the café lights, a faint white scar could still be seen near the center of his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Memories slowly surfaced in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, the Ravenswood Family and the D’Aurelius Family had an extremely close relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senior Miracle Doctor Ravenswood visited the D’Aurelius estate every month for treatments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Amara always followed behind her grandfather like a tiny little tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, she was still a petite girl with messy brown hair who loved stealing desserts from the D’Aurelius kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them had practically grown up together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One afternoon—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A giant aggressive wild boar imported from Japan for the D’Aurelius hunting grounds somehow broke free from its enclosure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beast was enormous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its tusks were sharp enough to pierce metal fencing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Amara had been terrified when it suddenly charged toward her through the garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more she ran, the more aggressively it chased her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the beast was about to crash into her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian rushed forward without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shoved her aside and blocked the boar himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beast’s tusk tore across his palm while trying to gore him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That scar remained even now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later that night—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The D’Aurelius Family chefs roasted the entire boar over charcoal fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aroma filled the whole estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Julian injured because of her, young Amara cried angrily while eating nearly two giant plates of roasted boar meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it now, Julian suddenly laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I remember now. Honestly, that roasted boar meat tasted pretty good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amara stared at him speechlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All you remember is the taste, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sounded both amused and exasperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hazel eyes curved beautifully as she shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re almost up. What do you want to drink?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian glanced toward the café menu lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pineapple juice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amara blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coffee shop... and you order pineapple juice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pineapple is good for men.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian replied seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amara immediately understood what he meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her entire face exploded red again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You—you shameless idiot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nearly choked from embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian looked completely innocent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? I’m talking about vitamins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amara bit her lip hard, trying not to kick him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man absolutely did that on purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, it was finally their turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The café worker handed over Amara’s caramel coffee and Julian’s iced pineapple juice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm steam rose gently from the coffee cup while tiny droplets of water slid down the cold pineapple glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night atmosphere suddenly felt peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relaxing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time tonight, the tension from the martial arts hall slowly faded away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amara took a small sip of her coffee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes narrowed happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Girls truly loved sweet things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially after stressful moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julian casually sipped his pineapple juice beside her while leaning against the roadside railing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold breeze ruffled his black hair slightly beneath the city lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amara secretly glanced at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Handsome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And sometimes unbelievably stupid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze slowly drifted toward his lips touching the straw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then toward the pineapple juice in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange thought suddenly appeared in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated for a second before gathering courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up at him with bright eyes, she asked softly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Julian... do you want to try my coffee?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted the cup slightly toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then her voice became quieter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to taste your pineapple juice too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1316,"2026-05-30T15:14:55.253Z","2026-06-01T04:31:33.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","641761ba8852c7bea76d99f54b020ea73382926c67e0dd55696e7d5e550c8dc6","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-231","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-229",232,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fvillain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-cover.jpg"]