[{"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-225":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},759715,1006,"Chapter 225","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-225",225,"\u003Cp>Two more weeks passed, and Alon arrived at the Marquis’ estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the estate came into view, Seolrang shouted excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon, who was watching the estate while absentmindedly playing with her ears, said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow! The statue of Master has changed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seolrang admired the statue with two horns, and Alon felt a little embarrassed for no reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if she had just remembered something, Seolrang clapped her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master! Come to think of it, I heard a rumor—do you really use lightning!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had already spent a month together, yet she was only now asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon chuckled but nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not for long, but I can use it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s great~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seolrang grinned and hugged Alon tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What exactly is so great about it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would Seolrang be happy about him using lightning?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because it’s the same power as mine!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pure and innocent exclamation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Is that so?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, if he looked into it deeply, it wasn’t exactly the same power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in broad categories, it was similar enough, so Alon nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s why I like it! It feels like we’re a bit closer now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I suppose that’s one way to see it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he continued responding to Seolrang’s delighted questions, before he knew it, they had entered the Palatio Marquis’ estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he encountered an unexpected sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where is he… Ah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beastman rushed toward the carriage as soon as she saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something about her seemed quite familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Seolrang’s secretary?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon quickly recognized her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the other beastmen, who had been searching for someone, all turned their eyes toward the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Her name was Lime, wasn’t it?’Alon tried to recall their past encounter in the colony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lady Seolrang! How could you just run away like that!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice pierced into the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon glanced down at Seolrang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just moments ago, she had been burying herself in his chest, peeking up at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now— She slowly turned her head away, avoiding eye contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she rolled her eyes, gauging whether she was about to be scolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon couldn’t help but chuckle at the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>###\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After briefly confirming that over thirty beastmen were present,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon sat in the office and heard the truth from Lime, Seolrang’s secretary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, originally, you were traveling to establish diplomatic relations with the Ashtalon Kingdom, and you were part of the escort team, but then you suddenly disappeared midway?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, that’s correct, Marquis.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Lime’s words, Alon glanced at Seolrang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was still looking away, pretending to be distracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, she must have been worried about whether Alon was angry, as her eyes flickered nervously between her drooping ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon turned back to Lime and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But how did you manage to find her here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It wasn’t hard to predict where Lady Seolrang would go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, besides, Lady Seolrang disappeared right after hearing that you were in Caliban, Marquis.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he looked at Seolrang again, she was now whistling for no reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Not that she could actually whistle; only a weak breath of air came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you knew I was in Caliban, shouldn’t you have just gone there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we had gone and found you there, it wouldn’t have been a problem. But if you left before we arrived, it would’ve taken even longer to track you down.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you figured I’d eventually return to the Marquis’ estate and waited here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, exactly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lime nodded weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon offered some words of comfort to her, who seemed exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You must have had a hard time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lime looked as if she might burst into tears at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had likely suffered a lot because of Seolrang’s unpredictable nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was trying to compose herself—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, now let’s go, Lady Seolrang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No way~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At the very least, you need to be there when we return…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re returning anyway, so what difference does it make if I go or not~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lime tried to drag her away, Seolrang whined and showed her reluctance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But we already accepted their goodwill… We have to do at least this much. If we cause unnecessary trouble now, it’ll only make things harder for us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine. If they make a fuss, I’ll just fight them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, they might let it slide, but still, that’s a bit…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alon watched Lime’s desperate attempts to convince Seolrang, he finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seolrang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, Master…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been blatantly showing her annoyance, but at Alon’s call, her ears immediately drooped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression turned anxious, as if she had completely forgotten he was there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For now, follow Lime.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll come find you soon anyway, so we can meet there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, that’s true~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Alon’s words, Seolrang nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she still looked oddly dissatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her sulky expression, Alon thought for a moment and then said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Next time, let’s go on a trip together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A trip?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, if you have time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He offered her a carrot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seolrang’s tail started wagging happily again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a cheerful response, she immediately stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, Master! See you at the colony!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go, Lime.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Wait, wait—Kyaaah—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grabbed Lime around the waist and leaped out the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank youuuuuu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lime’s voice echoed in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon sat down, thinking once again that she had quite the cheerful personality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She disappeared in an instant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Alon sat down, Evan spoke as if he had been waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Alon nodded—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Meow?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a swoosh, Blackie, who had been practically erasing his presence until just now, suddenly emerged from Alon’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Phew, I thought I was going to die!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Basiliora, who had been inside the ring, also burst out as if he had been waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[That girl—! Staying away for over a month, I thought I was going to die from frustration!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Meow-w]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Next time, please take me with you within a week!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Meowww-!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If not that, at least stay apart only one out of every three days!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Meowwwww-!!!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blackie and Basiliora started complaining in perfect harmony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, they were always fighting—no, it was mostly Basiliora getting beaten up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today, seeing the two chattering nonstop like lifelong friends was quite a fresh sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps this was what people meant by “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After indulging their complaints, the next day—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘As expected, this is comfortable.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having finished processing the neatly organized documents prepared by Alexion, Alon once again visited Penia to continue their magic research.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh! I was actually going to visit and greet you, Marquis!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For someone saying that, you didn’t even show your face.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, the thing is… I recently got caught up in a magic research that required a lot of time… hehe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Penia scratched her head awkwardly as they exchanged greetings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little later, as he was observing his internal energy for an experiment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…It’s grown again.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He confirmed that the newly emerged Ashen Divinity had expanded, similar to the other divinities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, gaining new divinities was a great thing for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he still couldn’t understand why this Ashen Divinity kept forming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a while, he wore a puzzled expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as he refocused and examined his other divinities one by one,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his gaze landed on Kalannon’s divinity, and he showed a slightly surprised expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had grown even larger than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Seems like Sili has been working diligently… Wait a moment—shouldn’t she still be in the North by now?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His curiosity lasted only a moment before Alon simply shrugged and surrounded himself with Kalannon’s divinity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You haven’t been practicing during this time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, I’ve been practicing steadily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But it feels different from when you used your power before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Penia stroked her chin while carefully observing Alon’s divine power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With this much, we might be able to go beyond our current research and even experiment with the nature of magical power itself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You mean synchronization assimilation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, that. We couldn’t proceed before due to a lack of divine energy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her characteristic curiosity-filled expression, Penia quickly approached him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned in close, her face right in front of him, exclaiming, “Ooooh~.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—step—step—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if realizing something, she suddenly took a few steps back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Why are you suddenly backing away?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon tilted his head in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Penia only said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No… I just suddenly… felt like I should… hahaha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave an awkward laugh, like a creaking wooden puppet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze seemed to keep drifting towards his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just, ahaha—hiccup!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon thought,‘If she says so, then that must be it.’and let it slide without much concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>###\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing his usual magic training with Penia, Alon headed to his office to handle the reduced workload Alexion had organized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Marquis.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard an interesting rumor, and I got curious. May I ask?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is Kalannon, the lightning receiver, also a god of knights?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan’s sudden question made Alon raise an eyebrow in puzzlement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What do you mean by that? A god of knights?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Normally, gods have a single attribute, but there are also gods with multiple attributes. That’s why I asked.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan had a point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some gods didn’t just have one attribute but multiple ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Moon God Sironia wasn’t only a god of the moon but also symbolized life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as far as Alon knew, Kalannon’s divinity was strictly limited to lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kalannon’s divinity is solely lightning. But why are you asking?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He questioned Evan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, there’s a rumor circulating in Caliban that Kalannon isn’t just the lightning receiver but is actually being revered as the god of knights.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just received some completely unexpected news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A god of knights?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no idea how such a rumor had started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>###\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>–Wooong\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hidan infused his mana into the magical sphere twenty minutes earlier than usual to participate in the Blue Moon’s regular meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he watched the gradually forming screen, he looked slightly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike usual, Yutia and Seolrang were already inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling a small sense of curiosity, Hidan prepared to greet them as he normally would.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello th—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, he tried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Let me see too!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[No!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Let me see too!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Seolrang? As I’ve told you many times, that was something given to protect the Great Moon, and it was not meant to be used so frivolously.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[…Then I’ll tell Master.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[…Three times a month.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ten times.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Seven times.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ten times!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“..?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for the bizarre conversation flowing between Yutia and Seolrang, which made absolutely no sense—\u003C\u002Fp>",1779,"2026-06-02T12:43:45.413Z",1,"novelbin.me","f3c10c037428ae62a0de1b2cebb595a56cc24d7f6fa6f87d82fa424a76147c41","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-226","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-224",479,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecame-the-patron-of-villains-cover.jpg"]