[{"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-189":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},759479,1006,"Chapter 189","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-189",189,"\u003Cp>[You have arrived, Eater of Stars.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice resonated, not just in Alon’s ears but deep within his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon hurriedly looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, all he saw was Rim’s gaze, staring at him strangely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did he realize that the voice was speaking solely inside his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reach the depths of the roots. There, you will find what you seek.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The profound voice simply conveyed the message and vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon hastily opened his mouth, but—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Rim’s voice responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, he unconsciously raised his hand, then slowly lowered it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I will keep moving forward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do we need to go further?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is just the entrance. We will move to the forward base.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rim moved forward as if no further conversation was needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following her, Alon recalled the voice he had just heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What was that?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, he thought it was the voice of ‘that thing’ that had guided him beneath the roots, but it wasn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The voice was clear. Unlike the unreadable voice from the dark eyes, this was definitely a man’s voice.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was distinctly different from the voice that had once been incomprehensible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alon pondered behind his emotionless expression—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We have arrived.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rim announced their arrival, and Alon let out a gasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fortress-like structure, built within the depths of the abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its scale was not particularly large.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, in this vast darkness, it was the only thing emitting a faint glow, like a firefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strangely dreamlike atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring blankly at the sight, Alon soon stepped inside alongside Rim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This is better.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the abyss beneath the roots, where nothing was visible,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The interior of the fortress, though dimly lit, allowed for clear visibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alon calmly observed his surroundings—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hm? Rim, why are you here? It’s not time for the shift change yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s Rim! ……Huh? The Shadow Leaves is here too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three elves emerged from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two men and one woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……A human?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they spotted Alon, their cheerful expressions vanished, and they instinctively placed their hands on their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stand down. This is a direct order from the Queen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……From the Queen?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You must have heard at least some of it, even if not in detail. Isn’t that right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Rim’s words, they seemed to recall something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with an expression of ‘Ah, that matter?’ they withdrew their hands from their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the wariness in their faces remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘……Similar to Rim.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alon contemplated, a tall elf wielding a sword spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My name is Egal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, an elf with an unusually large build for his kind, carrying a massive double-bladed axe on his back, introduced himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Vian.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a smaller elf with dual short swords at her waist followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ramu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Alon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief and simple introduction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon glanced at the three elves before turning to Rim as she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, do you have any further business here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon quickly recalled his objective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How do I descend further from here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……You intend to go deeper than this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Alon’s affirmation, Rim’s expression grew even colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you even know what lies in the depths of these roots?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is down there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are the ‘Ashes.'”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vian answered in Rim’s stead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon turned to him and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ashes?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. To put it simply, think of them as monsters dwelling beneath the roots.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Are they strong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not particularly. We can handle dozens of them on our own.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vian stated the truth plainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But in the deeper parts, there is the ‘Ash Seeder.'”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……The Ash Seeder?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The one that endlessly creates the Ashes. The guardian of the roots.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike before,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vian’s expression twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We cannot kill it. That is why we continue to struggle here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Is it really that powerful?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. But that is not the only problem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, it was Rim who answered Alon’s question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still maintaining her cold demeanor, she continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the depths where the Ash Seeder resides, magic cannot be used.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……You mean magic cannot be used?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. The deeper you descend beneath the roots, the more magic becomes unusable. Even with Philde, who has reached the ninth rank, we still cannot eliminate what lies below.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Rim’s explanation, Alon roughly grasped the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So, to acquire the means to use Arrow, I have to descend into a place where magic doesn’t function, kill the Ash Seeder, and proceed further.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike before, this time, he had no useful information about the Ash Seeder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant the risk was significantly higher than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, if magic was unusable, the danger increased even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, even considering all those risks—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want you to take me to the depths.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was still worth going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t have to come with me. Just show me the way, and I’ll descend alone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling his emergency measures, Alon resolved to go alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry, but we have no intention of letting you reach the depths in the first place.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ramu stepped forward as if to challenge his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, stand down.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rim blocked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Queen ordered us to grant his request.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Are you serious?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have I ever lied?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, but no matter how I think about it, letting him go down is too—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ramu. It is the Queen’s command.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Queen’s command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ramu seemed to struggle with a response, opening and closing his mouth several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, he stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s move immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, they left the fortress, stepping into the dark abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heading toward the depths of the roots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking for some time beyond the fortress,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon, dulled by the overwhelming abyss around him, simply kept moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as his legs began to tingle slightly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a burst of light spread before his eyes, illuminating the space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden brightness made Alon instinctively squint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the middle layer of the roots.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rim’s monotone explanation followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon took in the view of the middle layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was completely different from the upper layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s bright.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The uppermost layer had been nothing but an abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, the middle layer was bright enough to see far into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enormous roots crisscrossed the area chaotically, forming paths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon soon realized that the very ground he was walking on was one of these massive roots, but it didn’t feel unnatural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The roots were so large that it felt like walking down a vast, eight-lane highway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silently impressed, Alon followed as Rim led the way downward once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alon and the others descended further—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Why are we even doing this just because of that human’s words?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking at the front, Rim let out a quiet sigh, her expression tinged with frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how she thought about it, she couldn’t understand the Queen’s command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From what she had seen, the man behind her was neither a Primordial Elf nor anything special.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there were circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He possessed an artifact of the Primordial Elf, and he had been acknowledged by Philde, the elves’ Grand Mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But beyond that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What else was there?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where was the certainty that this man was truly the Primordial Elf?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was that all?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were contradictions with Philde’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Philde had said that the Primordial Elf had reincarnated through a contract and could not approach the World Tree because of the ‘thing’ following him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what was happening now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had come to Greynifra, carrying that eerie presence that might threaten the World Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, he was even heading toward the depths of the roots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant he was acting completely differently from what Philde had predicted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, despite this, the Queen acted as if she had seen undeniable proof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That worried Rim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She feared that the Queen, unable to let go of her deceased brother, was clinging to even the slightest possibility, wanting to believe that man was a Primordial Elf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she struggled to suppress her dissatisfaction—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Rim.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Vian’s voice reached her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is it, Vian?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Something’s wrong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By now, we should have encountered the Ashes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rim finally turned to look around, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, Vian was right—something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ashes constantly crawled upward from the roots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, to prevent the elves from descending, hundreds of them were always stationed in the middle layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, they should have already encountered them by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But we’ve almost reached the bottom, and there are no Ashes in sight……?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter where she looked, the Ashes that should have been scattered throughout the area were completely absent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rim instinctively tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The absence of Ashes was not a good sign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief hesitation, Rim called out to Vian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Vian.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Speak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Weren’t there abnormal occurrences before?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A couple of months ago, there was a massive surge of Ashes, but that was the last of it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And since then?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No particular signs of anything. But this……”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……An abnormal phenomenon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An abnormal phenomenon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phrase referred to the sudden shift in the behavior of the Ashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not a frequent occurrence, but whenever it happened, it always led to grave danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, we had to come down at some point anyway.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rim muttered under her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anomalies needed to be detected as early as possible to prepare for potential crises or resolve emerging threats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression grew more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their descent into the depths became even more cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the deep root zone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived at a place where all the chaotic, intertwined roots converged, forming a massive hole in the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How do we get down?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the upper layers, the inside of the hole was obscured from view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silently, Rim pointed to a circular staircase descending along the wall of the cavernous opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group began their descent once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And by the time the pain in their feet grew unbearable, likely forming blisters—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rim realized they had finally reached the depths of the roots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she froze on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Egal, Vian, and even Ramu stood paralyzed, their faces filled with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because what filled their vision was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An enormous horde of Ashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rim instinctively swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they retained the forms of humans or beastkin,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ashen dust scattered from their bodies, and like the molten ground of an active volcano, their skin pulsed with a faint red glow as they moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every aspect of their appearance confirmed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were unmistakably Ashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rim tried to count them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, too few.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousands?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still not enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Ten thousand.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rim clenched her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The coming disaster was as clear as day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether they could use magic or not was no longer the issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If all of these creatures began ascending at once—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paggade would collapse in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A disaster of overwhelming scale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as despair crept into her expression—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the Ashes, which had remained silent until now, suddenly let out a piercing wail—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Directly at Alon’s group, the intruders who had stepped into their domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—!!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if resonating with the first cry, the other Ashes began howling madly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, waves of Ashes surged forward, scattering through the air as they charged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Run!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rim shouted desperately and immediately sprinted back up the circular stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No! It’s—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re above too…!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ramu’s frantic scream made her snap her gaze upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She witnessed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previously empty upper staircase—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now swarming with descending Ashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if they had been waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waiting for them to reach the deepest point before closing in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was deeply unnatural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the centuries they had fought the Ashes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not once had they ever—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acted with intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no time to dwell on the inexplicable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despair spread across the elves’ faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them were weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were warriors of Paggade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even as elite warriors—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This… This is…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw no chance of survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not against this overwhelming number of Ashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despair turned to resignation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone, move to the walls.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calm—far too calm for this dire situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rim turned her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There stood Marquis Palatio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deafening cries of the Ashes filled the space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were seconds away from being torn apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he simply gazed at them, his expression devoid of emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ll be caught in it otherwise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You fool! I told you—! Magic does not work in this place!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rim screamed, her voice filled with urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without magic, he was utterly powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he remained unfazed, surveying the horde of Ashes descending upon them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ally, Manifest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon’s voice echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elves saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the roots of the World Tree—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwa-ga-ga-ga-ga-gak!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An overwhelming force crushed the Ashes in an instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>■—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A presence descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manifestation of the Receiver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Basiliora.\u003C\u002Fp>",2141,"2026-06-02T12:43:45.412Z",1,"novelbin.me","7c0d069ae16fb8ef9a7d40b9a98bf2570ff2042959c78d291e0f6f13485a5df1","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-190","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-188",479,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecame-the-patron-of-villains-cover.jpg"]