[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-became-the-patron-of-villains":3,"chapter-became-the-patron-of-villains-became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-127":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Became the Patron of Villains",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},759617,1006,"Chapter 127","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-127",127,"\u003Cp>Yuman’s sudden arrival startled everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the kings attending the conference showed no emotion at Yuman’s appearance, and Alon immediately realized that Yuman’s arrival had been expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s not so strange when you think about it. This incident involved the entire coalition kingdom, including the Holy Kingdom.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alon was watching Yuman, King Stalian V broke the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you talking about?” he asked, clearly confused by Yuman’s remarks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuman moved closer to Alon naturally and said, “Take it literally. Do not ask why he roams to capture the Outer gods.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why can’t we ask?” asked Stalian V, his expression uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon was also puzzled, but Yuman calmly replied, “I cannot tell you the reason.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?” said Stalian V.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The only certain thing is that he is contributing to the peace of the world right now,” Yuman assured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kings, who had been silent until then, were all visibly impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally, the Holy Kingdom maintained neutrality, so openly taking sides was quite unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, are we to just take the saint’s word and stop questioning the Marquis?” Stalian V frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Yuman spoke up, it might have been wise to stop challenging him further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the saint’s status was not above a king, antagonizing the Holy Kingdom could create a tiresome situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, aware of this, Stalian openly expressed his dissatisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a reason to show his feelings, as Yuman offered no reasonable explanation that could help understand the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Yuman stared at Stalian V for a moment before curling his lips, “So, does the king of Ashtalon not trust our Holy Kingdom’s intentions?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, no, I didn’t say that—” stammered Stalian V.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It sounds like that to me,” Yuman interjected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stalian V was flustered; he had expressed his discontent with the saint but now it seemed as though he had criticized the entire Holy Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, that’s too much of a leap,” Stalian V hurriedly defended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yuman, both a saint and a spokesman for the Holy Kingdom, retorted, “An exaggeration? Complaining about what I said goes against the intent of the Holy Kingdom that sent me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuman then removed the shallow smile he had been wearing and spoke coldly, leaving Stalian speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuman’s words might as well have been, ‘Can’t you trust us? Are you a heretic?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stalian V quickly backpedaled, “I didn’t mean that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a nation, particularly one belonging to the coalition, offending the Holy Kingdom was a different level of problem, especially since the damage from the recent incident was significantly worse in Ashtalon, and they desperately needed support from the clergy and the Holy Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m sorry, I should apologize,” Stalian V conceded, but Yuman simply shook his head, “No, you should apologize to Brother Alon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Me? No, I’m fine,” Alon quietly denied, not fully grasping the unfolding events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether Yuman knew Alon’s inner thoughts or not, he remained calm, “Brother Alon was just contributing to the world, and yet he faced suspicion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not so much suspicion, just some unclear points,” said Stalian V, but he soon closed his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the saint said nothing more, the expression on his face clearly conveyed his message, and Stalian V realized he was indeed facing a silent condemnation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Marquis, I’m sorry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, he bowed his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……It’s okay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon awkwardly, yet to others seemingly calmly, accepted Stalian V’s apology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, “Brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a strange emotion while watching Yuman nod subtly with an expression that seemed to say, ‘Just trust me.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…I’m thankful, but isn’t it a bit too much?’Alon thought as the idea briefly crossed his mind and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evening was approaching outside the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meeting finally ended late in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you feeling alright?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How impressive. When did you form a connection with the saint?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asked with curiosity by Cretinia Siyan, Alon fell silent unintentionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because he didn’t want to answer, but because he himself didn’t know when exactly he had formed such a connection with Yuman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you really don’t want to speak of it, I won’t ask. Besides, after today, there will be no more need to summon you, so you should go back and rest. You don’t seem to be in good condition.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you for your concern.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem—see you next time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cretinia Siyan said her goodbyes lightly and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her retreating figure, Alon was then approached by Seolrang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master! What happened?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was nothing big.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really? That’s good!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a bright smile, Seolrang came over, and Alon petted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, are you going back now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Probably. I need to rest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seolrang made a visibly disappointed face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master! Wanna go to the colony with me!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Next time. I’ll have to stop by eventually.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh, that’s disappointing, but can’t help it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite her disappointment, Seolrang nodded understandingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her, Alon unwittingly smiled like a father and petted her head even more diligently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Saint.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Yuman approached and started a conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you feeling alright?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not really well, but I think I’ll recover enough with some rest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s good to hear.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But, are you really okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean?” Yuman asked crisply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon hesitated for a moment then said, “You defended me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah—don’t worry about it. I just did what I had to do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon felt a slight sense of unease at Yuman’s firm response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He appreciated the help, but he suspected it was based on some misunderstanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’m not sure what misunderstanding he’s under…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alon made a slightly strange expression, Yuman caught on and continued, “Have you been talking frequently with Archbishop Yutia?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve been exchanging letters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worry crept into Yuman’s expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, I keep telling you, it’s not good to be close to Archbishop Yutia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Is that so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Trust me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuman firmly pursed his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon’s expression grew more complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking back, Yuman had always warned him to be cautious of Yutia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, “I just want to clarify, in case there’s been some misunderstanding.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of addressing the potential misunderstanding, Yuman’s expression became like that of someone who had laid out their child by the riverside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Remember my words, Brother, Yutia is a person you need to be very careful around. She’s someone who hides things. Remember my words.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuman, seeming genuinely concerned, reiterated his warning several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively realizing that any response would only make the conversation go in circles, Alon said, “……Yes, well………….. I will do as you say.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded reluctantly, and then Yuman, with a calm smile, turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……He might be smarter than I thought.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprised by Seolrang’s sudden remark, Alon slightly tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, after hearing all sorts of incomprehensible talk, Alon left Tern and headed to the his estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, in the Harlem district of Laksas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being dragged away once by Radan, Alexion, an Appraiser who had since been trying to live life more interestingly instead of wasting each day, faced an unexpected disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disaster was none other than, “Ra, Radan… sir?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, have you been well?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The very person who had turned his life upside down, the Pirate King of Laksas, was grinning brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes, I’ve been well……. But, what brings you here…………?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexion naturally bowed his waist and asked while shaking his head submissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his back was normally unbowed to anyone, having seen what happened to those who stood against Radan before, this attitude came naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Radan, seeming to like his demeanor, nodded and asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, are you still up to illegal stuff?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What!? No, how could I! I’ve been out of that business for a while now-!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexion protested as if it were a great injustice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, he had been out of the illegal business since staying in Harlem, obviously due to Radan’s words, “Stop doing illegal stuff and live right,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Radan had casually mentioned this while tapping his head a few times, but for Alexion, the situation had become a trauma and he really acted as Radan had instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently, he had started a legitimate business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexion, whose mind was sharp when it came to making money, even without illegal activities, had innate business talent and was even making a good deal of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes- I’m really only doing legitimate business now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prove his sincerity, Alexion showed his sparkling eyes and nodded several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, go to my brother’s domain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What……?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An unbelievable command, no, an order, was dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t you hear?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I did, but…… if by brother you mean- the Marquis Palatio’s domain?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexion, questioning whether he had heard wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, you heard right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why should I go there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re good at business, aren’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes…… well, yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go there and do some business, what’s it called,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Radan paused to scratch his head, then added, “Make some specialties, gather some influx for the domain, you know, stuff like that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“… Why me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked even more puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t like it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Radan’s question, “……No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you don’t like it, just say so.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I-”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just talk, that’s all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I will go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexion had no choice but to obey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right, good decision.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Radan casually patted his shoulder and left with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief moment, Alexion, checking his surroundings, exclaimed, “They make my life unbearable!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed the desk and shouted, “What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, Radan opened the door and came back in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gasp-”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you call me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Radan’s question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexion, repeatedly shaking his head with both hands held forward, “Okay, then. Do well?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes……………”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Radan shrugged his shoulders, turned around, and left,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexion tightly closed his eyes and then checked his surroundings again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Sigh…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quietly sighed to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>",1621,"2026-06-02T12:43:45.412Z",1,"novelbin.me","9b6a0ab091da8db318f1eb0478f51de058bc1758047176377d80c3cccd16c453","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-128","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-126",479,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecame-the-patron-of-villains-cover.jpg"]