[{"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-385":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},759675,1006,"Chapter 385 : Magic (5)","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-385",385,"\u003Cp>A few weeks passed after that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s starting to come into view.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Penia said, Rosario could now be seen in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon gazed at the scenery, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only one thing he had to do in Rosario.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To meet the goddess Sironia, just as “that” had told him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there was anything else to do there,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was to ask Yutia about the “Abominable Blood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abominable Blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon knew very little about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only things he knew were that Yutia Bludia was the daughter of Abominable Blood, and that it had destroyed two empires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there was a good chance Yutia Bludia knew something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she was the daughter of Abominable Blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Of course, there’s a chance she doesn’t know either.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason Alon had realized Yutia Bludia was the daughter of Abominable Blood was because it had been explained inside Psychedelia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if, by any chance, Yutia herself was unaware of her own origins, then she might not know her true identity at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Phew—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, that possibility was exceedingly slim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking that far, Alon decided to admit it plainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, he felt a strange reluctance to ask Yutia about Abominable Blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know why, but the feeling was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he wouldn’t be struggling with the thought like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling that faint unease, Alon suddenly thought of Eliban.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man he hadn’t been able to understand, yet who was clearly moving toward some purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Penia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you happen to know what became of Eliban?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eliban?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Penia tilted her head slightly, thought for a moment, and then replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Last I heard, most of his wounds had healed. But…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He hasn’t woken up, has he?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. Even though he was brought to Divine Land and cared for all this time, he still hasn’t regained consciousness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon sighed lightly and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly felt that all his overthinking was rather pointless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I’ll just ask her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the conclusion he reached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, the gates of Rosario drew near.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Both Yuman and Yutia told me to stop by here, and now I finally have.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon stopped thinking about Yutia for the moment and recalled the reason he’d originally come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The goddess Sironia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Alon, the goddess Sironia had become a far more complex figure than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, she had been just another goddess one might find in any fantasy world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, an incomprehensible deity whose actions he couldn’t make sense of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, he’d recognized her as a god who appeared during the age of forgotten outer gods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, his thoughts had changed yet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More precisely, his doubts had deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never expected the name of the goddess Sironia to come from those blue eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, I’ll know everything soon enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alon’s carriage approached, the massive gates began to move as if they’d been waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tightly shut gates opened wide, and beyond them—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—stood Yuman, waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he spotted the carriage, Yuman smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that, Alon subconsciously braced himself as he stepped down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Welcome, brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Alon descended, Yuman greeted him warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Alon had no reason to be nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t wronged Yuman in any way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, unlike before, Alon was now aware of what kind of “misunderstanding” Yuman held about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was what made him a little uncomfortable around the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would have been one thing back when Divine Land was first formed, but at this point, Yuman likely already knew that Alon intended to proclaim his own kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…In any case, because of that, Alon had felt awkward during the last meeting they’d had after the “One Who Bears It’s” battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s been a while, Saint.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I’ve been waiting for you. Please, come in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Alon, who felt slightly tense, Yuman simply smiled and led the group inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, Alon followed him into Rosario.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s recovered quite a bit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hmph—indeed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they entered Rosario, Evan, Penia, Basiliora, and Blackie all let out words of admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon silently agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once ruined on one side by Sin’s destruction, Rosario had now been restored to its former pure-white glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city gleamed again—so bright that it seemed to reject even the faintest trace of shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After admiring the radiant city for a moment, the group finally reached the temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Alon arrived at Yuman’s office, he was told the reason Yutia hadn’t come to greet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She stepped out for a while?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, but she should return either this evening or by tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, Alon and Yuman exchanged light conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the time came for Alon to bring up the real reason for his visit,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It would be best if you rest today and meet the goddess tomorrow,” Yuman said first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon flinched behind his calm expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You already knew?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. The goddess herself said that you would be coming.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…The goddess Sironia?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon unconsciously rubbed his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that the goddess Sironia had been waiting for his arrival was unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So the goddess Sironia really is connected to the Blue Eyes, huh?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he drifted into thought, Alon reminded himself that Yuman was standing right in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you for your consideration.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, think nothing of it. It’s only natural, isn’t it? You’re my brother, after all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuman waved his hand with a warm smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon glanced at him carefully before opening his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Um, just to make sure...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hm? Yes, brother?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Yuman’s kind smile, Alon hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he bring this up or not?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...He already knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew it was far too late to undo the misunderstanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he figured it would be better to mention it at least once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By any chance, has that misunderstanding not been cleared up yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon asked cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuman looked straight at him for a moment before smiling faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And what misunderstanding would that be?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon was momentarily at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he thought about it, there wasn’t just one misunderstanding Yuman had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Where do I even start?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was at a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his dilemma didn’t last long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know which misunderstanding you’re referring to, but if you’re worried that I treat you this way because of one, please don’t worry about it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Alon could say anything, Yuman had already spoken first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I mean it. Even if your identity turns out to be different from the one I thought, I don’t see that as a problem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I... see?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. I trust in what I’ve seen with my own eyes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a gentle smile and a gaze full of faith, Yuman continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So please, don’t worry yourself too much, brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he said kindly once more, “Now then, let me show you to your quarters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuman rose from his seat first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alon followed him, he reminded himself what kind of person Yuman truly was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...So this is what it means to be a saint.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humans, by nature, cared deeply about affiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more so when it came to religion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why Yuman’s response felt so refreshing to Alon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, behind them, Penia and Evan whispered quietly as they walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, was that sigh from the Marquis out of admiration?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What, he’s finally realizing it now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, they have been together for years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“True. Just look at him — he’s probably thinking, ‘So this is what true sainthood looks like!’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Honestly, you don’t even have to be a saint. Anyone who knew what the Marquis has done would treat him with reverence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s not a single one of us who doesn’t know. It’s just the Marquis himself who’s strangely unaware of his own worth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They whispered softly as they followed behind Alon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Yuman’s guidance, Alon headed straight to the Saint’s Chamber — the place where he could meet the goddess Sironia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll leave you alone for now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they arrived, Yuman turned quietly and exited the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon looked up at the massive statue that nearly filled the chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vwoooom—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he hadn’t used any magic, a pure white light began to emanate from the statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recognizing this as the precursor to the goddess’s voice, Alon waited calmly and thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What will I hear this time?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d come to Rosario with a certain level of expectation, but even so, he had no idea what to anticipate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still couldn’t imagine what kind of connection existed between the Blue Eyes and the goddess Sironia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he did believe that he would gain something here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he stood still, staring at the statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the light from the statue finally steadied into a flawless, radiant white—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hello there.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the voice of the goddess Sironia... or was it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon blinked in confusion and looked at the statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The statue was indeed shining brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There didn’t appear to be any problem on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, he found himself frozen for a moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of the voice itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It sounds... different. Much younger?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice of the goddess he remembered had been sacred and mature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his memory wasn’t wrong, that was definitely the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the voice he was hearing now—was young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closer to that of a girl than a grown woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So naturally—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Are you really the goddess Sironia?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hmm, strictly speaking, not exactly. You see—]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon asked, and the voice replied—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[—I’m the ‘Divine Blood,’ the original essence from which she was born.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was its answer.\u003C\u002Fp>",1605,"2026-06-02T12:43:45.413Z",1,"novelbin.me","9147af47b6f41c6f1e3990e5d8f1479417c490eda1b31ef89dce52c81648d577","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-386","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-384",479,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecame-the-patron-of-villains-cover.jpg"]