[{"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-56":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},560562,810,"Chapter 56: Moonlight Above Valemont","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-56",56,"\u003Cp>Moonlight Above Valemont\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly called Evan. And when the call connected, he reported.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obsidian King, everything has been taken care of.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other end, Evan stood in the dim light of the top floor, fingers loosely holding a glass of red wine, his reflection merging with the night skyline of Valemont.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good,\" he replied calmly, voice low and assured. \"Your abilities are as reliable as ever. Spread the word and make sure everyone pays attention to this birthday banquet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Obsidian King.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Bear’s push.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the news spread throughout Valemont.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The top floor of the Lunar Citadel — the very place that even Julian D’Aurelius once failed to secure — had been successfully booked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not by the D’Aurelius household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But by the mysterious owner of Bear Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High society buzzed like a disturbed hive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who exactly was this man who spent five trillion to acquire RC Group and rename it Bear Group overnight?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more importantly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who was the woman?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who was worthy of having her birthday celebrated on the highest floor of the Lunar Citadel, where the city lights bowed at your feet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The women of Valemont were restless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Envy bloomed like poison ivy in whispered conversations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why can’t something like that happen to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Top floor... that view alone is worth a fortune.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoever she is, she must be blessed by heaven.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several black luxury sedans rolled to a slow, synchronized stop outside the gates of the Aurevale household. Their engines purred softly, expensive and restrained, headlights cutting through the evening mist like blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bear stepped out first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tall. Broad-shouldered. Black hair combed back. Black eyes steady and cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His presence was heavy, disciplined — the aura of someone who had seen blood and boardrooms alike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked into the Aurevale courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night had already settled. The air was cool. Lantern lights glowed softly along the pathway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the main hall, the Aurevale family was waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been waiting for Evan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They needed to see with their own eyes whether this man truly possessed strength beyond the D’Aurelius household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they learned Bear had arrived instead—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murmurs rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bear?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t he the owner of Bear Group?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is he doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bear walked directly toward Selena Aurevale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood beneath the hanging chandelier, wearing a fitted midnight-blue dress that traced the elegant curve of her waist and hips. The fabric hugged her C-cup chest modestly yet gracefully, her long black hair falling down her back like silk ink. Her blue eyes were calm—but guarded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bear bowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Aurevale, Young Master Evan asked me to come and take you all to the Lunar Citadel for the birthday celebration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Evan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena’s expression shifted almost imperceptibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he really manage to book the top floor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Aurevale’s breathing slowed. Other family members exchanged looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the mysterious figure behind Bear Group—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was Evan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena inhaled quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight, she would make things clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had no interest in him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rose from her seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" she said evenly. \"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she stepped forward, Shan Aurevale called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Selena, are you really going? This isn’t appropriate. You and Julian are already—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Julian is nothing! Young Master Evan could crush him with just a finger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bear’s voice cut through the room like a blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold. Absolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A second-generation heir from Valemont daring to compete with the Obsidian King?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ridiculous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena’s brows knit slightly at the insult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, it’s fine. I’ll go and handle whatever issues arise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan looked at his daughter. At her composed expression. At the resolve in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alright then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the Aurevale family members entered the waiting cars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Engines hummed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The convoy moved through Valemont’s glowing avenues toward the Lunar Citadel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they arrived—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was ink-black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lunar Citadel stood radiant against the lake, its twin curved towers arching toward one another like a silver crescent cradling the night. Every window glowed gold. Reflections shimmered across the water like scattered stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, a swarm of reporters and onlookers had gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Camera flashes flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Microphones extended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone wanted to know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who was the lucky woman?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could command such extravagance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The convoy rolled forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But surprisingly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t cause much of a stir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a place like the Lunar Citadel—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luxury cars were as common as sparrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mercedes and BMWs were treated like escort vehicles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bear opened the door personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, everyone,\" he said, gesturing forward. \"Young Master Evan is already waiting for you on the top floor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lobby’s golden crystal chandelier poured down light like liquid fire. Polished marble floors reflected every step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they stepped into the private elevator—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan’s phone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After only a few words—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Selena—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He caught himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Selena! We got the land in the west of the city!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Azure Crest Development Zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena froze slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s impossible...\" someone whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan’s voice trembled with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President Liam approved it personally. The contract is done!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator hummed upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Aurevale members erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That land—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once developed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could bring at least a hundred billion in profit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the struggling Aurevale household—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was salvation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bear observed quietly, satisfaction flickering in his dark eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is just a small gesture from Young Master Evan. His abilities are a thousand times greater than you can imagine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator doors opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The top floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire venue had been transformed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft golden drapes flowed from ceiling beams. Crystal chandeliers dimmed into romantic amber light. Fresh white roses lined the glass railing overlooking Valemont’s skyline. A long table was set with precision—silverware aligned like disciplined soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night view stretched endlessly beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the center—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore a tailored charcoal suit that sculpted his lean frame. His black hair was neatly styled, sharp jaw illuminated by city light. His black eyes reflected the skyline — and calculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single red rose rested on the table beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his hand—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glass of red wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not turn immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He allowed the silence to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To weigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then slowly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze fell on Selena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Expectation flickered across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would prove to the Aurevale household that he was their true worthy son-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vast hall was empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Aurevale household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had invited no one else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t afford to be too high-profile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If all of Valemont knew he was pursuing Selena—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn’t that interfere with his future plans?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his carefully designed harem trajectory?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he chose this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A controlled spectacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enough to shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not enough to expose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let the Aurevale household witness his power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let the city speculate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But keep his broader ambitions hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan lifted his glass slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His smile was gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if the entire city already belonged to him.\u003C\u002Fp>",1166,"2026-05-30T15:14:55.253Z","2026-06-01T04:31:33.482Z",1,"novelbin.me","237ce51912ae7da439c13d1a804ea84993e8b0e0a4a33586d0b5f66a1f405bbf","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-57","villain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-chapter-55",232,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fvillain-of-fate-the-tyrant-system-cover.jpg"]