[{"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-292":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},759582,1006,"Chapter 292 : Sin of Greed (3)","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-292",292,"\u003Cp>\"...Magrina?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magrina fell silent as she looked at Eliban.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Alon gave her a puzzled look, she blinked once and then gave an awkward smile as if she’d come to her senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, what's wrong, brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, you just seemed spaced out for a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, well, he looked a bit like someone I know. But~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magrina paused and stared at Eliban.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On second thought, maybe not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, I do hear that a lot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliban laughed cheerfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon, though thinking, 'There’s another guy out there that good-looking?', nodded anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering elves are naturally born attractive, he figured it wasn’t impossible for someone to look similar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he just watched quietly as Eliban began chatting with Magrina like they’d been waiting for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, it was through his introduction that you came here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having figured out how Eliban ended up here, Magrina welcomed him with her usual smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then please make yourself comfortable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Your Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mew, please prepare rooms for our guests.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right after Mew disappeared with Eliban.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Magrina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you seen Eliban before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how he thought about it, Eliban’s looks weren’t exactly common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he was so handsome that it would be hard to find even among elves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That earlier reaction of hers stuck in his mind, prompting him to ask again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm—no, I think it was just a misunderstanding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A misunderstanding?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magrina lightly denied it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Alon nodded, she turned her gaze toward Historia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More importantly, an old friend has arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long time no see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How have you been?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not too bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their responses were short and minimal for people with a long history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet they seemed to have no issue communicating, which struck Alon as a bit odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, also brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven’t met the other two before, could you introduce them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magrina gently pointed in one direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was where Seolrang and Radan were standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing he hadn’t introduced them, Alon cleared his throat and spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Seolrang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And this is Radan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice to meet you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seolrang looked sullen, unlike her usual lively self, and Radan gave a moderate response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their attitude toward a queen was overly casual, borderline rude, but Magrina just smiled like it didn’t bother her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seolrang, Radan, I’ve heard a lot about both of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as if she’d researched them in advance, she shared what she knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seolrang, you’re the Baba Yaga of the colony, and Radan, you’re the great pirate, right? Nice to meet you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon raised his eyebrows in mild surprise at Magrina’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That kind of basic information was easy to come by anywhere, but not for Magrina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greynifra had no ties with the Allied Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, for Magrina to know even that much, she would’ve had to make the effort to gather information from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for always helping my brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At her words of gratitude, Radan shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was only natural.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right. He’s my Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seolrang also chimed in without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, even if you two received help from my brother first, you’re still 'outsiders.' Acting this way isn’t easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Radan and Seolrang wore puzzled expressions at Magrina’s follow-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before either could say anything—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please continue taking good care of my brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magrina sealed the conversation with a polite nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them were momentarily dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seolrang still hadn’t grasped the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Radan, who was a bit sharper, realized this was turning into a subtle power struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bit childish, honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a fight they absolutely couldn’t afford to lose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, you’ve got it all wrong, alright? Me and the big girl here, we’re like family with Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Radan protested immediately, and Seolrang, finally catching on, backed him up enthusiastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Magrina just covered her mouth with her hand as if amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I’m very well aware that you two are like family to my brother. I’m sure he thinks of you that way too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Radan and Seolrang were left confused by the suddenly lightened atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Was that a power play just now?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment Alon was thinking that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creeeak—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened, and Mew returned once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magrina immediately made a request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mew, would you show them to their rooms too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that, Radan and Seolrang turned away with embarrassed expressions, and Alon also turned his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, but brother, you need to stay here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have something else to say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, but you’re officially part of the royal family now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magrina took hold of Alon and said, \"Now that you’re family, we can’t have you staying in a guest room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Seolrang and Radan snap their heads toward Magrina, as if they had finally realized something important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then please rest comfortably.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magrina waved her hand elegantly, issuing a graceful dismissal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master! Let's get married after all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring her command, Seolrang ran over and grabbed Alon's hand tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph—Royal marriages aren’t something you can bring up so casually. After all, there's the matter of class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master doesn’t care about that stuff!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if he doesn’t, there are still proper procedures that must be followed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re one to talk about proper procedures when you’re not even following them yourself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! How can you call him ‘brother’ when you’re hundreds of years older than him?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bit of chaos began to unfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Just a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Right, just a bit?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon thought to himself as he noticed Magrina’s expression turning cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Alon slept separately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason: as a newly titled royal, he could no longer stay in the guest rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frankly, Alon didn’t really care where he slept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since he held the title—even if only honorary—he chose to obey Magrina without complaint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the next day—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He woke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He woke up, but…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"H-here you are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will bathe you now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, that’s quite alright. I can handle it myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I’ll prepare your meal immediately—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—It wasn’t that anything specific made him uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, from a physical standpoint, Alon was being treated much better now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What made him feel uneasy inside was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How would you like your food prepared?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overly attentive behavior of the elves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood that as a royal, the treatment would naturally change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This... feels way too submissive, doesn’t it…?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon even began to wonder if he was being low-key insulted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While humans didn’t enslave elves in this world, the relationship between the races was... antagonistic at best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But contrary to Alon’s assumptions, the elves were overly kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, beyond kind—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A-are you really sure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, really.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did I perhaps do something wrong…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They even seemed afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Did I… do something?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon briefly searched his memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had no significant interactions with elves in the past, which only deepened his confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he remembered what Magrina said yesterday and headed to the audience chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, Marquis.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eliban.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon came face-to-face with Eliban standing in front of the chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here to see Magrina?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I have some information I need to confirm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging a few brief words with Eliban, who still wore his ever-energetic smile, Alon entered the chamber and met with Magrina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome, brother. And Eliban.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon yielded the floor to Eliban.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go ahead, take care of your matters first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a grateful bow, Eliban nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not about the strange gate—there’s something else I’d like to ask. Would that be okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began asking Magrina questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some time had passed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon overheard something odd in their conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near Greynifra, aside from the strange gate, mutated monsters were starting to appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Mutated monsters…?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Psychedelia, mutations could occur not only during abyssal incursions, but also with divine manifestations or the appearance of Apostles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alon pondered the implications—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve heard everything I needed. I’ll take care of the tasks right away, and I’ll return tonight to ask a few more things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliban wrapped up the conversation and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, Alon asked his question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Magrina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mutated monsters—are they appearing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm—yes, there have been a few reports recently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any idea what kind they are?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magrina shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not exactly. All I’ve heard are a few scattered reports of mutated monsters. Nothing detailed yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But we’ve dispatched the Shadow Leaves to the areas where they’ve been seen. We’ll know more soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving that topic for later, they talked a bit more before Alon brought up the real reason for his visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…How’s the seal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason Alon had come to see Magrina today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to ask about Rine’s seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It didn’t show any major problems. The concerns you raised last time didn’t come to pass either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s a relief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a few more days now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon nodded at Magrina’s soft murmur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day was almost here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day Rine could finally be freed from her seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…I just hope nothing goes wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon muttered quietly, barely loud enough to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magrina was quietly gazing at the moon and the Milky Way shining over the land from her room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, sensing a presence behind her, she slowly turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Eliban.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing calmly in her private chamber, Eliban greeted her as if it were nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The guards—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry. I didn’t harm anyone. I’m not here to cause trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could even finish her sentence, Eliban smiled brightly and replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magrina stared at him and asked calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, did you finish your duties? I heard you went to deal with the strange gate this morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course not. That kind of thing takes time, no matter what.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their conversation felt strangely superficial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magrina didn’t bother asking how Eliban had managed to sneak into her chambers at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Eliban answered her questions without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really? That’s odd. I thought you’d finish quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a step closer, Magrina continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve lived for hundreds of years while hiding your power, haven’t you? I figured you’d easily have that kind of strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her casually dropped comment caused a ripple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliban fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Am I wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked again with a gentle smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiding won’t work anymore, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A calm voice echoed through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliban’s blue eyes shimmered softly under the moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>",1740,"2026-06-02T12:43:45.412Z",1,"novelbin.me","a36bf7a395301a777b1d316ac52dbbe7cc65e620a0608cb9f27eaafb38ffc821","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-293","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-291",479,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecame-the-patron-of-villains-cover.jpg"]