[{"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-255":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},759545,1006,"Chapter 255","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-255",255,"\u003Cp>From Alon’s perspective, Magrina’s choice wasn’t particularly bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The divine status of the Primordial Elf that he had newly gained—or more precisely, finally gained properly—was reassuring in many ways for Alon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Magrina were to declare Alon as the Primordial Elf, it would likely be helpful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the reason Alon’s mind was filled with question marks— was because there was one part he couldn’t understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Magrina?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First of all, you probably know this already, but… I’m human.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t it kind of strange for a human to be called the Primordial Elf?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he had heard it from Evan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That when rumors spread after Alon first used the divine status, the elves didn’t react badly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was only the reaction of a few elves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, since he’s human, he couldn’t predict what kind of reaction declaring him as the Primordial Elf would cause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether good or bad, elves have always been exclusive toward other races.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet contrary to Alon’s worries, Magrina—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, is it strange?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tilted her head as if it were nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……It might look a little strange, I suppose.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In that case, can’t we just explain it as a reincarnation? After all, no elf alive remembers ‘that time’ anyway.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That might actually work—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then shall we go with that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon paused for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having Magrina declare him the Primordial Elf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone would certainly help him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he had one more divine status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The divine status of Kalannon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Even if the divine status of the Primordial Elf spreads, will Kalannon’s divine status remain unaffected?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they had coexisted somewhat unknowingly until now, maybe— there wouldn’t be a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was just speculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both divine statuses were of great help to Alon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to avoid a situation where even one of them would be compromised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alon’s silence dragged on,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm~ is this troubling you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magrina cautiously asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not so much trouble, just… I have a lot to consider.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then shall we delay the public announcement a bit?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……I’d appreciate that. There’s something I need to check first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magrina nodded, and after a brief pause—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then instead, let’s hold a coronation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She offered another suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Coronation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Since declaring you a god is the issue, how about just announcing you as royalty instead?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……I’m not royalty, though?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry. We can make you honorary royalty—something like that is definitely possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon, inwardly, thought: ‘Is that really necessary?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But rejecting even that felt a little awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If it’s just that much, it shouldn’t be a problem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’ll get started right away.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, how long will it take?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not that long. Maybe about five months?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……Five months?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. It’s not that long, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though briefly puzzled, Alon soon understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren’t just any elves—five months must feel short to Magrina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alon nodded, Magrina, who had been watching him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Why are you laughing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly let out a small giggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, it’s just—I could totally see what you were thinking, brother. You were probably like, ‘Five months is really long, but since Magrina lives long, it must feel short to her,’ right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon went silent at her sharp observation, and she smiled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course not, brother. Even for me, five months is a long time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Is that so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. Time flows the same for everyone. Whether it’s elves cursed with shortened lifespans or someone like me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magrina’s face briefly softened with a trace of emotion, but she soon composed herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyway, since it’ll take about that long, I think it’s fine if you go elsewhere in the meantime. Honestly, I’d love to talk with you more here, but—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because that would probably be hard for you,” she added quietly, and Alon nodded gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks for your consideration.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly, a question popped into Alon’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come to think of it, can I ask you something?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, if it’s you, brother, anytime.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt he might be able to gain even a little information from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you happen to know about the Lizardman’s god?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…The god of the Lizardmen?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of thought, she nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course I do. I think you know him too, Marquis.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, though I’m not too fond of him myself…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magrina slightly frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that reaction, Alon grew curious and continued asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who exactly is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, rather than me telling you… since you’re going anyway, I think it’s better if you meet him yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Actually, I’d love to go with you, but I have a lot to prepare from now on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving that regret behind, their meeting came to an end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Alon set out toward where the Lizardmen were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>####\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after leaving Greynifra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Marquis.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you perhaps also meet a dragon in the past?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Suddenly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan asked out of the blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, after seeing the elf queen in the past call you ‘brother,’ it felt kind of weird. I got curious—who else did you charm back then?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the pointed question, Alon cleared his throat awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I don’t think I ever charmed anyone while traveling the past.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And yet, the elf calls you brother?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That wasn’t me charming anyone, it was more like… um, that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Like we shared a connection or something. That kind of vibe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan gave Alon a strange look at his answer, then a deep look of regret crossed his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I should’ve been the one who traveled to the past…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Again with the suddenness?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I had gone to the past, I could’ve at least filmed a touching romance with an elven beauty, don’t you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[What utter nonsense.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Meow]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if waiting for the moment, Basiliora interjected sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, even Blackie surprisingly chimed in with agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kuh—if I had gone to the past, I would’ve swooped in just in time to save an elven girl in danger—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Evan, now well-accustomed to Basiliora’s attacks, casually ignored the jab and began spinning his own fantasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, amid the usual light-hearted mood, Alon’s party arrived without issue at the land of the Lizardmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon’s curiosity only grew stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Just who became a god?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Alon’s point of view, it was hard to guess the identity of the being the Lizardmen called “Hazad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s because he had never saved a Lizardman before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he had rescued some soldiers a few times, but only to that extent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no deep connection or interactions like he did with Magrina or the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, his curiosity deepened the closer they got.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoa, it’s huge!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived in front of a pyramid-like structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Evan’s exclamation, Alon also let out a gasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pyramid was enormous beyond description.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the awe lasted only a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please, come inside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guided by a Lizardman with their face covered by a veil, Alon stepped into the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first thing they saw inside was a long, endless staircase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Alon gasped again at the sight—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You’ve come, my friend—!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice rang in his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon looked up in the direction of the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the top of the distant staircase, he saw—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Lizardman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon was confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his memory, there was no Lizardman who had ever called him “friend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not responding to Hazad’s words, Alon stood silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Hazad gave a wide grin and moved down the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he stepped forward, he had already descended the entire staircase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore a bright smile, clearly delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Don’t you recognize me?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the Lizardman who drew nearer,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon realized something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had definitely seen that face somewhere before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that voice—he had heard it often as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Digging deeper into his memory,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon soon remembered something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Do you remember now?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the Lizardman’s follow-up question,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Rioche?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He uttered a name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name of the “King of the Lizardmen” he had met during his time in the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that name—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes, it’s been a long time.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The god of the Lizardmen, Hazad—no, Rioche—smiled broadly and nodded his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>####\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the time Alon encountered Rioche—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My queen, all the basic preparations are complete.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, now we just need to secure a few important materials, including some key ingredients.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mew, the loyal vassal of the elven queen, reported to her master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magrina offered a faint smile and praised her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well done, Mew.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s nothing. More importantly… congratulations, Your Majesty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Congratulations?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, haven’t you always wished to proceed with the coronation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fortunate that the reactions from the council and others haven’t been negative. Even the expected opposition from Mirmal and Philianian has ceased, since they passed away recently.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mew spoke with a slight hint of laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magrina paused for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She relaxed her expression and responded calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a faint smile on her lips,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But Mew,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Your Majesty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, there’s no real need to pay that much attention to the council or anyone else’s reaction.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Forgive me, Your Majesty. I only meant—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mew quickly bowed her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Magrina gently shook her head as if to say it was alright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know. You were just trying to say it’s good that everything is proceeding peacefully and harmoniously without any major conflicts, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s correct.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand. So—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was about to continue, Alon’s voice echoed in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—You’ll lead the elves well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very short phrase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was a phrase that Magrina could never ignore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magrina looked down at Mew, her expression masked by a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would he ever know?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why peace and harmony were such absolute virtues to her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why, despite how the elves had treated her, she still tried to protect them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why, even when she had finally gained full power, she didn’t strike down those hateful elves?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…He probably wouldn’t know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he never would.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as her brother was alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magrina wanted to remain a good child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A good child who listened to her brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t have to feel too sorry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magrina smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand everything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same smile she always wore.\u003C\u002Fp>",1710,"2026-06-02T12:43:45.412Z",1,"novelbin.me","130e258f4bfa435097600bec5d82af218bc85f6e18c4ebbd92b8d514d94b3cec","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-256","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-254",479,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecame-the-patron-of-villains-cover.jpg"]