[{"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-274":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},759564,1006,"Chapter 274 : Declaration (2)","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-274",274,"\u003Cp>Alon’s suspicion toward Yutia was brief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Come to think of it, I meant to ask her about the necklace too... but I didn’t get the chance.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon fiddled with the necklace hanging around his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The necklace was presumed to be a holy relic of the goddess Sironia, which had helped him deal with the Sin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Now that I think about it, didn’t the cardinals have little to no reaction to it? Only Cardinal Sergius seemed to respond.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon, furrowing his brow, soon began walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t just stand still forever because he had things to think about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, he arrived at the Chamber of the Holy Spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon entered the room right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoooosh—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as if it had been waiting, the large statue of the goddess Sironia lit up brilliantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[There’s no need for that.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alon bent his waist in greeting, he stopped at the sound of the goddess’s voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I know well who stands before me.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing her words, Alon nodded in agreement and bowed his head again to show his gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even so, thank you. If it hadn’t been for you, Goddess Sironia, I wouldn’t have been able to defeat the Sin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You don’t need to be so humble. I merely assisted you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That can’t be. Without you, my spell might not have been the finishing blow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He meant it sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon’s magic was undoubtedly powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even so, he was well aware that it wasn’t enough to defeat something like the Sin on its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, as Alon spoke with heartfelt sincerity—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[No, really. I know I was the one who only assisted, so you don’t have to say that, Alon.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sironia replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon immediately felt something odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because of what she said, but because the goddess had used honorific speech.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon briefly wondered if he’d misheard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rather, I should thank you for helping me, Alon.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The goddess repeated herself, again using polite speech, confirming that it wasn’t Alon’s imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Um, why the sudden formal language?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon asked, hiding his confusion behind a calm expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To that, Sironia said—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I acted rudely when I didn’t know, but now I know your identity.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if she knew everything, she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in that moment, Alon realized—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The goddess before him was gravely mistaken about something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just to clarify, I’m just an ordinary human.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes, I know, Alon.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She responded affirmatively, yet her words made it clear she didn’t understand at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m serious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I know.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I really mean it...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I really do know.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...May I ask what exactly gave you that mistaken impression?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You don’t need to ask. I know full well that you’re an ordinary human, Alon.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This felt eerily familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling a sense of déjà vu, Alon decided not to ask further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There clearly seemed to be no room for negotiation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is it that even when the person involved insists it's a misunderstanding, they still won’t believe it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he was seriously pondering that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Apologies, Alon, but though it’s a bit early—may we end our conversation here for now?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...So suddenly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Honestly, I would love to talk longer, but I’ve expended too much energy this time. I’m at my limit.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, could I ask just one last question?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Sironia signaled the end of their meeting, Alon quickly spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[One question should be fine.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What should he ask first?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were too many things he wanted to ask right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to ask about the necklace Yutia had given him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also needed to ask why Yuman believed he was the Hidden Saint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he was curious about who Sironia had mistaken him for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had also planned to ask about the final words left by the Sin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But knowing he didn’t have time for all that, Alon chose one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After the goddess vanished, the Sin left behind some words.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chose to ask about what the Sin had said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you have any idea what they meant?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of silence, the goddess Sironia replied—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Unfortunately, I don’t know much about the Sin either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if you travel to the East, you might find the information you seek.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...The East?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[.....]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that statement—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Then, until we meet again, Alon.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She faded away with the white light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...The East, huh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the now silent Chamber of the Holy Spirit, Alon quietly muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, did you have a good conversation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Saint.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he stepped out of the chamber, Yuman was waiting for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I think I said everything I could.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s good to hear. So, what are your plans now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Yuman’s question, Alon paused to think before answering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m thinking of heading back. Given the current situation, I imagine having an outsider around might be uncomfortable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nonsense. How could your presence be uncomfortable? I’m sure no one thinks that way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, even just for saying that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is absolutely not just talk. If you doubt it, shall I gather the cardinals and ask them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Yuman’s sincere suggestion, Alon shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That won’t be necessary. Besides, I was planning to leave anyway.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon originally had three reasons for coming to Sironia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, because of Siyan’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, because there was something he needed to hear from Yuman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally, to obtain an item from the labyrinth near Rosario.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, he had already accomplished two of his objectives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the final goal, retrieving the item from the labyrinth—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could simply stop by on his way back, so there was no reason to remain here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see.............”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuman responded with a hint of regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon, watching him, suddenly remembered something and opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now that I think of it, I had something I wanted to ask.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is it, brother?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard that when I disappeared, five cardinals all returned to the embrace of the Goddess Sironia at once in the conference room...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, you mean that incident. That was truly a regrettable event.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Yuman nod calmly without much change in his expression, Alon felt puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yuman he had known until now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would surely have suspected Yutia of orchestrating the whole thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Yuman didn’t particularly like Yutia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he was so composed now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it really not have been Yutia?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he started feeling guilty for having doubted her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, it’s unfortunate, but I think it was a natural consequence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...A natural consequence?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuman continued without warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, they weren’t exactly devout...And—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment and added, “They had no faith.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked directly at Alon as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with the strange mood that suddenly formed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon could only respond like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the conversation ended—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyway, until next time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, brother. Let’s meet again soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they exchanged farewells, Alon tilted his head slightly at Yuman’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because there was no set schedule for when he would return to Rosario.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was momentarily curious, but—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon simply shrugged and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to meet Yutia before leaving, but since she was busier than expected, Alon ended up departing Sironia directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began searching the nearby villages for the entrance to the labyrinth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, he would have found it quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this particular labyrinth was located in a hidden place, making it difficult to pinpoint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a week spent searching—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Finally found it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed. It did take a whole week.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or did it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it not that it took a whole week, but rather that they found it in just one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Considering how quickly you usually find places like this, isn’t this kind of slow, Marquis?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Meow]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hooh, this place feels similar to the one we saw in the north.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, let’s head in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon had discovered the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can I just wait outside?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, it just feels a little creepy, and I instinctively sense I won’t be of any help...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are no monsters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alon’s party entered the labyrinth, hoping to find the item—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the Chamber of the Holy Spirit, still in ruins but slowly being prepared for restoration—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yutia stood in the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a faint smile, she gazed up at the enormous statue of the Goddess Sironia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just moments ago, the statue had been silent, but now it began to glow brilliantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well done.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yutia, who had remained silent until then, let her ominous red eyes gleam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks to what you did well, everything went perfectly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She praised the statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, I’m sure you’re quite displeased with how things turned out. But keep this in mind. Your choice was the right one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But precisely because it was calm, it felt eerie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Truly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing the robes of the servant of the Moon Goddess Sironia—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding the title of cardinal in Rosario, which worshiped that very goddess—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet evaluating and commanding the Moon Goddess Sironia herself—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yutia’s presence seemed contradictory and alien, like a false illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, and I hope you refrain from trying anything funny. If you do, I’ll have no choice but to consider... a ‘disposal.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The profanity that flowed so casually from her mouth—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Words that could turn every believer in Rosario into her enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite crushing the authority of the Goddess Sironia with her words, Yutia’s expression remained serene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I understand. That won’t happen.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sironia’s voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s a relief.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yutia smiled and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But only briefly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[No, rather, I’m planning to support you even more.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s... good to hear.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes. It would be strange to end things like this. After all, that one has returned.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[There’s not much more I can do, but I intend to help\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>with all my strength.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“??”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the goddess continued, Yutia’s crimson eyes trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she had just been threatened, the goddess now showed determination to support her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[No, in fact, I should reveal even the hidden ones and rally all strength to aid you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...???”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t take long for Yutia to realize that something was... very wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>",1679,"2026-06-02T12:43:45.412Z",1,"novelbin.me","1898d5fbb2ab634e5224cda7809ac51e8489375c627d7a96f4938513c1d6d8c5","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-275","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-273",479,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecame-the-patron-of-villains-cover.jpg"]