[{"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-262":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},759552,1006,"Chapter 262","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-262",262,"\u003Cp>Right after saying he had a gift, Nangwon took something out from his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very small pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon, who was staring blankly at it, quickly realized what it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a subspace pouch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if to demonstrate, Nangwon pulled something from the pouch and placed it on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a sword so magnificent that it was hard to believe it had come from such a small pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s the Sword of the Heavens.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon let out a soft exclamation of awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t an artifact he was deeply familiar with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just by its appearance, which screamed ‘I’m ridiculously expensive,’ Alon couldn’t help but admire it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The—The Sword of the Heavens?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Evan, who had been watching Nangyeon just moments ago, stammered in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, my lord! That’s the sword forged by a dwarf, and now it's something you can barely find even in the Eastern Lands of other races—perhaps not even there anymore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Evan shouted in excitement, Nangwon smiled and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...There's no need to give me something so precious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, it’s all a gift I’ve prepared for you, brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there’s still more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nangwon then pulled out a staff from the subspace pouch and handed it to Alon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Alon too couldn’t hide his surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he knew that item very well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Staff of Verdancy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Correct, brother. How did you know? Not many people are familiar with it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I once saw it in a book.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurried to clarify when Nangwon asked curiously, but of course, it wasn’t from a book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the Sword of the Heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Staff of Verdancy had appeared in the main storyline of Psychedelia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If I remember correctly, this staff appears around the mid-to-late part of the game...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, as far as Alon remembered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you developed your character as a magic-type dealer with a focus on certain spells, this item was highly useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because it increased the effects of specific magic by 300%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even knowing this, the reason Alon hadn’t bothered to get the Staff of Verdancy was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It required extreme grinding to obtain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just casual grinding, but several months of nonstop effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why he never expected to see it in real life...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon looked at the staff, his expression blank but his eyes full of wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are still more gifts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps satisfied with Alon’s reaction, Nangwon smiled and pulled out the next gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s the Ring of the Nameless Swordsman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow, I’ve only ever heard rumors! Isn’t this the item that even lets regular people who can’t use magic unleash sword aura just by wearing it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re quite knowledgeable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nangwon looked proud as Evan reacted excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, even Alon was genuinely impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he had planned to find that item himself before heading to the Holy Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I didn’t expect to get it like this.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Alon wasn’t a swordsman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted this item because of another artifact it could help him acquire—one that was essential for him at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Alon was quietly impressed, Nangwon pulled out another item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Gauntlets of Conviction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wh—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Evan and Alon gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Nangwon took out yet another item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And once again, accompanied by their astonishment, a new item emerged from the pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time it’s the Gloves of the Hidden One.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon and Evan marveled nonstop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, ten minutes passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Iron Armor of Bion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirty minutes passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Tear of Orim.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time an hour had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Left Armguard of the Holy King.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon realized something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tea room, which had only contained the refreshments moments ago—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was now, somehow,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filled to the brim with items on the floor, the tables, everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no space left to step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the strangest part—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, there's still more to go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was that more items were still coming out of Nangwon’s tiny pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nangwon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes? Is something wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you still have many gifts left to give?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon glanced toward the pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, just a few more!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. About five—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nangwon spread his fingers wide as he answered, and Alon breathed a small sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, by now, he had run out of things to say in awe—it was becoming exhausting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alon sighed lightly,\"—hours should be enough to finish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, maybe six hours?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unexpected follow-up left him stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...????\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon's eyes trembled in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, only after a full six hours had passed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nangwon’s gift-giving ceremony came to an end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Alon felt dizzy just looking at the mountain of gifts piled high in the tea room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that very day, Nangwon and Nangyeon left the marquis' estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It would’ve been nice if you stayed a bit longer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’d love to, but I’ve got too many things to take care of right now. I’ll come visit again once they’re all sorted out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please call me if you ever need anything. I’ll come running...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With admiration in his eyes and a deep bow, Nangwon turned to leave—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Hm...Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if sensing something, he walked back toward Alon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems like there’s a disobedient wolf near you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He whispered quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...A disobedient wolf?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, but you don’t need to worry. I’ll take care of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, he smiled brightly and said, \"Then, see you next time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He left, cheerfully bidding farewell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quite a refreshing presence for someone called the King of Curses, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Nangwon left, Evan offered his impression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And quite different from the rumors I've heard, too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rumors? There were rumors?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan shared the details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From what I know, the King of Curses is supposed to be very violent and egotistical.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Violent and egotistical?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon recalled the image of Nangwon he had just seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With striking looks that would make anyone turn their head, Nangwon had followed Alon around with a cheerful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed far removed from any notions of arrogance or cruelty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same could be said of Nangyeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Sounds like baseless gossip.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon doubted the truth of the rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honestly, I think so too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan agreed weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon tilted his head at Evan’s sudden drop in energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You seem down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I got rejected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Just now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She said she’s not interested in guys weaker than her...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Alon realize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan had confessed to Nangyeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When did that happen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yesterday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fast, aren’t you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I’m a passionate guy. Confidence is key for a man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And now all that’s left is ashes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phrase \"that’s too much\" practically appeared on Evan’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Marquis, do you realize your deadpan remarks are getting sharper lately?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After responding to Evan’s grumbles, afternoon rolled around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Behold, my arrival!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Penia returned from the Blue Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very noisily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a grin stretching all the way to the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fufufufufufu—she made strange noises, then said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who am I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The youngest scholar to present a paper at the Mage Association.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who am I???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The youngest to have a lead paper published by the Mage Association...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Answering her own questions,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She began showing off proudly in front of Alon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if intoxicated by her own success, she bragged nonstop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph—Thank youuuuuu...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Alon said a word, Penia couldn’t hide her bouncing shoulders, and her cheeks flushed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, and Marquis. I found something for our next research!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Research?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, remember what we talked about last time? About your spell formulas. I think I found something worth experimenting with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's good news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Penia brought news with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief compliment, Alon stood up and held out a pen to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"? \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Penia looked puzzled, glancing back and forth between the pen and Alon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, could you help me a little?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Alon offered the pen again, Penia hesitated, then slowly opened her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who, who am I again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The person who barely slept three hours a night for a month writing that paper...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And still managed to help calculate spell formulas for the Marquis during all that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, she was very tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately for her, Alon was immune to such complaints(?).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Penia, can you see this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Gasp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The artifacts left by Nangwon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To put it simply, they were the kind of objects that would make a researcher like Penia drool with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you help me now, I’ll let you study two more of these.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"R-Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nodding, Alon handed her the pen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Penia let out a long, groaning sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when she saw the mass of artifacts behind Alon, with slightly darkened eyes, she said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I’ll do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grabbed the pen like she was signing a deal with the devil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Smart choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon guided her to the desk, where she sat down with little energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just didn’t expect to be put to work the moment I got back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Evan entered the office and noticed Penia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if even Satan wouldn’t go this far, he gave Alon a disapproving look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s doing it of her own will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon stood his ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fair enough. Oh, Marquis. Here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without much else to say, Evan handed Alon a letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A letter from the royal family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon was reminded again that Siyan had been trying to reach him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the letter, he found a single short sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A new memory regarding you and the Cardinal has resurfaced. Please come see me.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very simple line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to Alon, it was not one he could ignore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Looks like I won’t get any rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon sighed as he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the marquis’ territory was starting to fade into the distance—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nangwon and Nangyeon saw someone appear before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beastkin with radiant golden eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The disobedient wolf, I presume.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the sudden appearance, Nangwon calmly spoke without surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beastkin—no, Seolrang—frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, what are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think? Unlike you, I follow Brother’s orders properly. Unlike someone who defied him to follow after him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cheerful smile Nangwon had shown Alon was gone, replaced with a cold smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go back, wolf. Brother never ordered you to guard him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice turned cynical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...No. I’m going to protect Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother’s orders are absolute. Didn’t he tell you to stay in your place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still won’t go back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You won’t—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nangwon’s brow furrowed sharply at Seolrang’s defiant answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I’ll make you go back by force.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He muttered softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, black hands began to scatter in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Responding in kind, radiant lightning erupted from Seolrang’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A battle began between two of the strongest in the Allied Kingdoms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exactly thirty minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two powerful individuals, capable of leveling mountains—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You let go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said let go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You let go first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Were now grabbing each other by the hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nangwon knew how strong Seolrang was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seolrang also had a rough idea of Nangwon’s strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the moment they clashed seriously—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both knew the commotion would reach Palatio territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, for both of them—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flashy battle was not ideal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seolrang had followed Alon without permission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Nangwon knew how much Alon cared about Seolrang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, as both were mindful of Alon, their lightning and black hands gave way to a quiet, pitiful tug-of-war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Which ended like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nangyeon silently watched the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way they awkwardly grabbed each other’s hair—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t pull. I said stop pulling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You stop first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Let’s both let go on three.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that exchange...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Really didn’t feel like a clash between powerhouses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One, two, three.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pull~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh! Let go!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was kind of embarrassing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...No, very much so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nangyeon averted her gaze before she even realized it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...She simply couldn’t bear to keep watching.\u003C\u002Fp>",2013,"2026-06-02T12:43:45.412Z",1,"novelbin.me","44be397c7fbf1064952ba988efacabb6e72967cac7ed92d96e549ced8a131392","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-263","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-261",479,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecame-the-patron-of-villains-cover.jpg"]