[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-harem-startup-the-demon-billionaire-is-on-vacati":3,"chapter-harem-startup-the-demon-billionaire-is-on-vacati-harem-startup-the-demon-billionaire-is-on-vacati-chapter-730":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Harem Startup : The Demon Billionaire is on Vacation",{"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},1411141,1864,"Chapter 730: Paranoia Keeps Me Alive","harem-startup-the-demon-billionaire-is-on-vacati-chapter-730",730,"\u003Cp>Chapter 730 – Paranoia Keeps Me Alive\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zehar immediately recoiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Pu!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That look again?\" Lux muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zehar wiggled aggressively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I dislike resurrection anchors.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Corvus crouched slightly, examining the crystal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re setting a respawn here?\" he asked flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Contingency,\" Lux replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Corvus straightened slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re still going? Even knowing it might be dangerous?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux adjusted his cuff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to. I don’t have a choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Corvus folded his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s usually when people die, boss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux gave him a sideways look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Encouraging.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m realistic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just... I need your backup in case the worst happens.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Corvus’s expression sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean worst?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Full security mode. Protect this mansion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Corvus blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...From who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux shrugged lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zehar made a soft displeased wobble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, you too,\" Lux said dryly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Corvus looked between the Save Point Crystal and Lux.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think they’d attack your home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think paranoia keeps me alive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Corvus stared at him for a long second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not joking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence hung for half a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Corvus cracked his knuckles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. Full lockdown. I’ll reroute the wards. Trigger the infernal perimeter, escalate the barrier, notify Sira discreetly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Corvus paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No panic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Corvus narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re walking into what might be a trap and you don’t want to panic your harem?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are insane.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I diversify risk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zehar scoffed loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Behave,\" Lux said to the slime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zehar puffed and dropped to the floor, flattening itself in exaggerated protest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux stepped toward the balcony doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"System,\" he said calmly, \"to the Nexus Prime office.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Destination Confirmed: Greed Tower.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The balcony doors shimmered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reality bent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doors unfolded into an elevator interior lined with black marble and molten gold veins running through the walls like trapped lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Corvus gave him one last look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One more question, boss. If it smells worse than the worst?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I renegotiate hell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doors closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through mortal layers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through spiritual boundaries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through infernal gravity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sensation was less falling and more descending into thicker air. Heat replaced cool morning light. The hum of demonic infrastructure vibrated faintly through the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doors opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greed Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nexus Prime Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux stepped out into polished obsidian flooring. Soul contracts shimmered faintly in the distance like constellations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His father stood near the central desk, sleeves rolled up, jacket slightly undone, expression exhausted but composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Morning, dad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros turned slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You look...\" Lux tilted his head slightly. \"...dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros stared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rubbed his temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I am surprised how you held this job for almost two centuries without going insane.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux shrugged lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I compartmentalize.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are an incubus.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should be distracted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Diversified distractions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros let out a dry breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux smirked faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I’m shocked too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But let’s pull that aside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subtle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The King summoned me. You. Grandpa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros’s eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it’s confirmed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux walked toward the desk, fingers resting lightly on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me tell you something before we walk in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros folded his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I got attacked after yesterday’s conference in the Celestial realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros’s jaw tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By who.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arch-Luminary Seraph Vaeloryn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was dragged into limbo with Archon Vizreel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros went silent. \"Vizreel was there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you’re standing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obviously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros exhaled slowly. \"And the attacker?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux’s eyes darkened slightly. \"The culprit escaped.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Infernal teleportation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Royal grade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air in the office thickened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Royal grade infernal teleportation was not common access.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It required authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros stared at his son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence stretched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros stepped closer. \"You think the King...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux shrugged lightly. \"I think we cannot act recklessly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros let out a short laugh. \"That is not an answer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a survival strategy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros paced once, then turned back. \"If it was royal teleportation—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The king didn’t want to stain his hands. Remember that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros stared at him. \"You’re calm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m calculating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros looked at him for a long second. \"I heard an Ancient Abyss Lord is dead. You think it’s connected?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think he was used?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think this meeting is not about condolences?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zero chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros rubbed his jaw. \"And Asmo?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux exhaled. \"Grandpa won’t come unless he smells manipulation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros frowned slightly. \"Or entertainment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros studied his son carefully. \"You’re not scared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux gave him a look. \"Should I be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You walked into celestial fire yesterday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I walked out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros sighed. \"You are too comfortable with escalation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux tilted his head slightly. \"And you’re too tired.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros smirked faintly, but his gaze sharpened. \"You think this is about you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux’s lips curved faintly. \"It always is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros shook his head. \"You have too many enemies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I reduce them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux leaned back slightly against the desk. \"If the King is using my opposer as a scapegoat, he wants reaction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I give him none.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros studied him. \"And if he wants to provoke the remaining Abyss Lords to strike you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I let them show their hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if this is a loyalty test.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux smirked. \"I pass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros exhaled slowly. \"You are disturbingly confident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to be...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint hum echoed from the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Meeting Reminder: 12 Minutes Remaining.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux glanced toward the infernal horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If something goes wrong—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It won’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it does.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You already set a contingency.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux didn’t answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros’s eyes flicked briefly downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux shrugged lightly. \"I diversify.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros almost smiled. \"You really are Greed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Lust.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please do not bring Lust energy into a royal confrontation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No promises.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The office lights dimmed slightly as a summoning glyph began forming at the center of the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Infernal King’s call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros straightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux adjusted his jacket one last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You ready,\" Zavros asked quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux’s eyes gleamed faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s see who thinks they’re moving pieces.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The summoning circle flared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And father and son stepped forward into whatever version of hell awaited them.\u003C\u002Fp>",1035,"2026-06-05T23:57:27.963Z",1,"novelbin.me","b0ba749e866bca8beda3935c400926fc2275575a5d31a1bd4b083078987b2c37","harem-startup-the-demon-billionaire-is-on-vacati-chapter-731","harem-startup-the-demon-billionaire-is-on-vacati-chapter-729",878,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fharem-startup-the-demon-billionaire-is-on-vacati-cover.jpg"]