[{"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-75":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},759815,1006,"Chapter 75","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-75",75,"\u003Cp>Tyrian looked at Deus in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had shattered the office door of the detached palace and strode in without hesitation, looking like a madman to anyone who saw him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tyrian tried to speak immediately but—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He soon realized that it was pointless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knights, who should have always been on standby for him, were lying collapsed in front of the broken door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aghast, Tyrian looked at Deus Macallian with an expression that conveyed his confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What in the world are you doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I merely came to ask something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ask what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard you are framing Count Palatio. Is that true?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deus asked with a cold, piercing gaze, and Tyrian momentarily fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What a murderous aura…! No matter how unruly he may be, he’s still a knight. But this aura from Deus wasn’t something he was deliberately exuding—it was simply a natural part of him,’Tyrian realized, his face reflecting both surprise and a slight frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, what is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I would like you to retract your decision.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Deus’ words, Tyrian stared into his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a hollow laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why should I do that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deus continued to gaze at Tyrian intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The subtle pressure of his killing intent weighed on Tyrian, who soon grasped the situation and twisted his lips in disdain, as if thinking, ‘What nonsense is this?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you threatening me right now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I mean it literally. I have no intention of inciting a rebellion or making threats. I merely—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Merely what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“—wanted to inform you that the successor might die due to the architectural issues of this detached palace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words, ‘That’s a threat, you bastard,’ rose to Tyrian’s throat, but he couldn’t bring himself to say them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deus’s eyes clearly belonged to someone speaking the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This guy is serious…!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As cold sweat trickled down his back, Deus spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, can you reconsider your decision?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And if I don’t?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking Deus wouldn’t dare do anything so absurd, Tyrian spoke, but upon hearing his response, Deus simply murmured, “Is that so,” as if regretting something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then casually swung his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“!?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A purple line extended across the entire detached palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, as the intertwined lines spread like a spider’s web throughout the palace—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creeeeak~!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ominous sound that should never be heard in such a grand palace began to echo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The crack on the 8th pillar, which has been there for 18 years, suddenly gave way under the impact and collapsed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice, as if reading from a textbook, rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deus, looking at Tyrian with a deeply regretful expression, prepared to clench his fist as if signaling that negotiations were over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wa-wait a moment—!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I retract it, I will retract it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Tyrian’s urgent shout, the once-trembling royal palace suddenly fell silent, as if nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…It seems there’s not much of an issue after all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing these words, Tyrian, who had an expression that seemed to say, ‘What kind of madman is this?’, let out a heavy sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If I can just survive this situation somehow…!’he thought secretly to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Deus, reverting to his usual indifferent expression, spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, we’ll need to align our stories.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The reason I had to enter the palace so violently is because the heir harassed my younger sister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tyrian’s jaw dropped at those words, as if he couldn’t believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, let’s go with that,” he eventually agreed with a nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had no intention of giving in to Deus’s demands from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Once I get through this, I’ll find a way to deal with him…,’he thought to himself, already plotting to use the situation to his advantage and bring Deus down once he left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sly smile crept onto his face, but Deus continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, and just to clarify, if you’re thinking of any other ideas, you might want to reconsider.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Tyrian’s vicious plan was cut short by Deus’s next words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unless, of course, you want the rumor about the heir’s deep involvement with foreign underworld organizations to spread.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…How do you know…!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a devastating blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Tyrian, who still coveted the throne, it was a story that could never reach the royal palace, let alone the king’s ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with that, Deus concluded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I trust you’ll make the right choice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said everything he intended to say, Deus turned and left the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tyrian, left alone, stared blankly at the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Arrrgh!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a fit of rage, he grabbed his office chair and smashed it against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About a day later, a rumor spread throughout the royal palace—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scoundrel prince had harassed Deus Macallian’s younger sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in Caliban,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon managed to meet Rine in Merd without the difficulties of his previous visit and was finally able to get the insignia appraised, which had been his original goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here it is, godfather.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I should be the one thanking you, godfather.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seeing you happy makes me happy as well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving the insignia from Rine, Alon noticed her lightly fiddling with a fountain pen, her lips curling into a slight smile, and he nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I should have brought it sooner if I knew she’d be this pleased.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Rine’s subtle smile, Alon thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Is it just me, or is her expression a bit more lively than before?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was due to her unusually good mood, but the emotions on her face were more apparent than they had been during his last visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought was fleeting, though, as Alon recalled something he had heard earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he soon shrugged it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘There’s no way Rine would do such a thing.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, from his perspective, Rine didn’t seem like someone who would kill over mere insults.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That’s not possible, right?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Alon thought of the son of the Lord of Lartania.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some time passed, and Alon stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, let’s wrap things up a bit earlier today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re leaving already, godfather?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I have some business that requires me to move quickly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confirming that the sun was still high in the sky, Alon decided to part ways with Rine earlier than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the insignia appraisal complete, he had no more reason to stay in Lartania.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he prepared to leave, Alon suddenly uttered, “Ah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong, godfather?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it possible to get an artifact like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he explained what he needed, Rine pondered for a moment and then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I should be able to get that type of artifact right away… Shall I get it for you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She moved quickly and returned shortly with a box containing the artifact he had requested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here it is, godfather.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you. How much do I owe you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to pay. It wasn’t that expensive to begin with. Please consider it a gift.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing her words, Alon paused briefly before nodding in understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’ll gratefully accept it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, godfather. If you ever need anything else, please let me know anytime.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you for your consideration.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that final exchange, Alon wrapped up his brief stay in Lartania and set off once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Alon’s carriage gradually disappear into the distance, Rine turned to look at the lord’s castle of Lartania beyond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not much time left.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She muttered quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the fifth day since leaving Lartania.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With only about a day’s travel left to reach the port city of Raksas…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…The sea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s the sea…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sea came into view outside the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the ocean gradually appeared beyond the forest, Alon gazed blankly at the scenery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man suddenly stepped in front of the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing a pointed hat, the symbol of a wizard, a blue-haired boy with an exceedingly arrogant expression spoke to Evan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You there, hand over some food.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evan was baffled by the boy who had abruptly appeared in the middle of the forest and started speaking informally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the boy found Evan’s confused expression displeasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t you hear me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy furrowed his brows and raised his voice even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the commotion outside, Alon stuck his head out of the window to see the boy blocking the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, are you the master here? I was having trouble communicating with the servant, but this is perfect. Can you spare some food?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy made his request for food as if it were the most natural thing in the world, his face brightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon was briefly taken aback by the audacity, but soon asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Who are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an exaggerated “Hmm!”, the boy made a smug expression and declared,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am Felin, a third-rank wizard affiliated with the Tower of the Blue Wizard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He introduced himself in a highly dramatic tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon’s jaw dropped at Felin’s self-satisfied attitude, which only made Felin act even bolder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You probably know that receiving a favor from a wizard is a rare opportunity. And now, that precious opportunity has come to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Is that so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed! Though it may be immodest to say, I am undeniably a genius, even if not on the same level as my elder sister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So you should buy my favor with food!’—Felin declared boldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Alon pondered what to do with this kid…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, Felin! I told you not to rush off on your own!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar voice called out from the nearby bushes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Alon hadn’t heard it in quite some time, he instantly recognized its owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning toward the bushes, Alon saw Penia emerge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you seriously going to keep acting on your own? I swear, I’ll beat some sense into you!” she shouted at Felin in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when she spotted Alon’s face sticking out of the carriage window—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—her body instantly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder sister, don’t worry. We’ll get some food now—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felin, oblivious to the situation, started to speak again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gah!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Penia’s eyes widened as she swung her staff at Felin’s head with lightning speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Felin collapsed face-first into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I-I’m so sorryyyyy!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Penia fell to the ground, bowing deeply in apology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alon and Evan could only stare in stunned silence.\u003C\u002Fp>",1696,"2026-06-02T12:43:45.412Z",1,"novelbin.me","f6a76cb4cab040edb56aac07f3350dac620d53615aa16c1365b49613dbd8a2ea","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-76","became-the-patron-of-villains-chapter-74",479,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecame-the-patron-of-villains-cover.jpg"]