[{"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-184":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},759474,1006,"Chapter 184","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-184",184,"\u003Cp>The suffocating atmosphere that Alon hadn’t fully grasped came to an end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seolrang, who had been grumbling about “my plan” with dissatisfaction, hesitated before stepping back out of the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll give you this, Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even while glancing at Yutia for approval, Seolrang handed a document to Alon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Is this a gift?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding the document, Alon stared at it blankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he say thank you for this, or what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no clue how to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘……Well, it does feel kind of like that.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faded memory surfaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A story he had once read in a community in his previous life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Is this how a father feels when he receives a letter from his young daughter saying she wants to marry him?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, what Seolrang gave him wasn’t a letter, but a marriage registration form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was completely filled out with their names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Alon simply stamped it, they might actually become a couple (?).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, in the end, it was the thought behind the gift that mattered, wasn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He soon nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll accept it with gratitude.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……You can use it anytime! ……………Really.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seolrang, who had been perking up her ears energetically, shrank back when her eyes met Yutia’s, quietly tucking her tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her childlike reaction made Alon chuckle softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising his hand, he patted Seolrang’s head a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint sensation suddenly brushed against his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he turned his head, Yutia’s hand was awkwardly frozen mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong, Yutia?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, it’s nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she was smiling, her voice carried a slight pout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After glancing briefly at Seolrang’s head, Yutia quickly withdrew her hand and let out a small sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, now that I think about it, I’d also like to give you a little gift.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll gladly accept whatever it is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm— I’d love to give it to you right now, but—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s a bit difficult here, so you’ll have to come with me for a bit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Where exactly do I need to go?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Would you be free tomorrow?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Will it take a long time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm— It might?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His schedule was tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his birthday, he had planned to leave for Greynifra immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’d be a bit inconvenient if it takes too long.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alon hesitated, Yutia added,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It should only take about a day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……In that case.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delaying by a day wouldn’t be a major problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, their plans were set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yutia glanced around at the people gathered in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now that the sun is setting, how about we have dinner?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sounds good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dinner at the Marquis’ residence was livelier than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were five more people than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t this fun!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Meow~!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One more time!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Meowww~!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seolrang, who had been eating, suddenly started playing with Blackie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Not sure if Seolrang is playing with Blackie or if Blackie is playing with Seolrang.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blackie had even progressed from just squeaking to letting out unfamiliar shrieks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like the little guy was putting in effort just to keep up socially.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to Blackie, who was desperately mustering his nonexistent energy,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, it’s so insignificant that it’s kind of cute.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly. It’s cute because it’s insignificant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You cursed bastards!!! I’ve told you multiple times, I am a god! A god, I tell you!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But something feels a little off. Its face looks kind of lopsided. If we just even it out a little, it might look better.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You bastard!!!!!!!!!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm— I don’t mind it the way it is, though.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really? I personally prefer perfect symmetry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If I manifest in this world, I’ll devour you all first! Don’t underestimate the divine punishment! I will do it! I mean it! I really will!!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, anyway, so that thing in Raksas happened, and now it’s a huge headache.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Stop ignoring me!!!!!!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Radan and Deus were toying with Basiliora.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren’t so much playing together as……………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is delicious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm, I agree.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Stop ignoring me—!!!!!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were teasing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, looking to the other side,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm— Well, the Marquis is usually holed up in his study or researching magic all day, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan, Rine, and Yutia were having a casual conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Other than that, he sometimes goes out for walks or checks out auction houses. But why do you ask?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm— I was just curious?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon realized that the topic of conversation was himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, he considered joining in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the end, he just shoved the remaining meat into his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Tasty.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Juices burst in his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rich flavor made the corners of his lips lift slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, it wasn’t because of the taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Blackie, you like this, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Meowww~!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s just even out your face a little, like this…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, not bad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I am a god! A god, I tell you~!!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, the Marquis is usually alone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s a relief, hehe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than just a long time—it was practically the first time the dining hall was this noisy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warmth that filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t bad at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…It’s quite nice.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon unconsciously touched the corners of his lips, which had curled up in a smile, as he observed the lively dining hall for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the noisy birthday dinner, a new morning began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon saw off those who were leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Benefactor, we’ll be going now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll be heading out too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, I’ll be going back now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of them bid their farewells in their own way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, travel safely. And thank you for the gifts. I’ll make good use of them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though honestly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Using them properly might cause serious trouble.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether they were aware of his thoughts or not,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four of them left the marquis’ estate with satisfied smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, shall we head out now, My Lord?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s do that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon and Yutia also prepared to depart—to receive the gift Yutia had prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, where are we going?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking back, he hadn’t even asked about their destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I tell you now, it won’t be as fun. I’ll let you know once we arrive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm. But from what I heard yesterday, it seemed like it was quite far. It’s already past noon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Really? Will we make it back in a day?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yutia let out a vague hum and smiled knowingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll explain that a bit later too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…A bit later?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Once we arrive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yutia’s gift remained completely shrouded in mystery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon’s curiosity grew, but he simply boarded the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the carriage carrying the two of them left the marquis’ estate and began crossing the unpaved road through the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How long had they been traveling the rough path?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun, once high in the sky, slowly descended, resting on the mountain ridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As dusk painted one side of the sky, darkness crept in from the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…The sun is beginning to set.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, we’ll be there soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yutia glanced out the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, we’ve arrived.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She called for the coachman to stop the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go, My Lord.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is something inside?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yutia led Alon into the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, a faint darkness had settled over the woods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yutia moved forward without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon followed behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon let out a small exclamation without meaning to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A breathtaking sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last sliver of the sun peeked from the edge of the mountain, its light barely clinging to the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fading sunset, bidding farewell to the world, was slowly being overtaken by the deep blue of the encroaching night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And beneath it, at the edge of a cliff,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousands of evening primroses were blooming in harmony with the arrival of night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you think, My Lord?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not just beautiful—it’s magnificent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Alon’s sincere admiration, Yutia smiled, pure and radiant like the evening primroses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slowly walked among the flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely blending into the sea of blooming evening primroses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alon watched her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That familiar sense of unease surfaced once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange, lingering sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A nagging feeling of déjà vu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since arriving in this world, he had never seen a landscape like this before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It feels as if I’ve seen it somewhere before.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My Lord, do you know something?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yutia, standing among the evening primroses, clasped her hands behind her back and posed the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon, who had been lost in thought, snapped out of his daze and responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cliffs covered in evening primroses aren’t just here. There’s one over on that mountain as well. And another if you travel a few more days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you like this kind of scenery? You must have visited quite a few places like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yutia slowly shook her head at his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her silver hair shimmered under the moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Honestly, I didn’t know about them before, nor did I like them. But now—I really do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see. Did someone show them to you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft, fleeting smile appeared on Yutia’s lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze fixed entirely on Alon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, that’s right. But, My Lord—do you know why I insisted on bringing you here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To be honest, I have no idea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to grasp the cause of his inexplicable déjà vu,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon simply shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yutia had already approached him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s because—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She parted her lips slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just wanted to be with you, My Lord.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…You wanted to be with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. The longer the journey, the more time we get to spend together. So… I told a little lie.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then the part about a gift that could only be given here…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes curved gently, like the blooming evening primroses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That was a lie too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aren’t you going to scold me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there any reason to?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I lied.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This much doesn’t really matter between us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief moment of silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Is that so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s a relief. I was worried you’d be upset.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t look worried at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you see through me? But, I couldn’t help it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yutia chuckled playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she took out a small box from her pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t large.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Small enough to be carried around with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wanted to give you something more memorable than what the others did.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She extended both hands forward, the moonlight making her fingers appear almost translucent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon, gazing at her hands,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll accept it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carefully took the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When you go back, wait a little before opening it. About a month would be best.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you can think about it a little more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she never mentioned what exactly he should be thinking about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon simply stared at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the vast night sky behind her, standing amidst the soft glow of blooming evening primroses, she shone with an ethereal beauty that left him momentarily dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon could only give that response.\u003C\u002Fp>",1828,"2026-06-02T12:43:45.412Z",1,"novelbin.me","ee0e2d5aed1f23ea07cc4388b808981cd977adcfa2ebd33077ba668bb7919daa","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-185","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-183",479,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecame-the-patron-of-villains-cover.jpg"]