[{"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-734":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},1411145,1864,"Chapter 734: Minor Losses","harem-startup-the-demon-billionaire-is-on-vacati-chapter-734",734,"\u003Cp>Chapter 734 – Minor Losses\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varakan barked a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucaris’s lips twitched despite himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asmo smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor’s grin sharpened. \"You admit consolidation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t. I admit optimization.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear pulsed brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucaris stepped forward slightly. \"Destroying Greed destabilizes currency flow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varakan snorted. \"Destroying him destabilizes half our war funding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asmo added smoothly, \"And I would be personally annoyed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor’s gaze moved between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the real metric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not whether Lux survived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But whether the sin lords valued him enough to intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phantom claw finally loosened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor sighed theatrically. \"You are all very protective.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucaris crossed his arms. \"We are protective of structure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varakan added, \"And profit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asmo smiled. \"Simply... Bussiness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor studied Lux once more. \"Fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear dissolved into smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phantom claw vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux slid down from the wall and landed on his feet. His chest burned. His breathing was controlled but heavier than he liked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros moved to his side immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You good,\" Zavros murmured low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Minor losses,\" Lux replied softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor returned to his throne. \"Very well.\" He leaned back, amused again. \"You passed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux did not smile. He bowed slightly instead. \"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor’s eyes gleamed. \"Yes.\" He glanced at the other lords. \"And you all passed too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucaris rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varakan grunted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asmo gave a lazy salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor’s smile did not fade. \"But remember.\" His aura pulsed once more. Not lethal. Just a reminder. \"I am the one who decides.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux straightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Always.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the message was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor had measured them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Measured loyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Measured who would stand if he tried to collapse a throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux inhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Political audit complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And somehow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux adjusted his jacket slowly, wings folding back into a more controlled posture. The burn across his chest still pulsed faintly beneath his shirt, but he ignored it. Pain was data. Data was leverage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor leaned back into his throne like none of this had just happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, anyway,\" the King said casually, twirling a loose strand of sovereign flame between his fingers. \"It was the ancient Abyss Lord who used the infernal teleportation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux’s eyes did not flicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t need to investigate anymore, Lux.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There it is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clean narrative insertion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dead opponent conveniently responsible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Case closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux already knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor killed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or authorized it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or allowed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now the dead would carry the crime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Efficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very king-like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux inclined his head slightly. \"So... the killer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor smiled lazily. \"I don’t know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Of course you don’t.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still under my investigation,\" Kaelmor continued lightly. \"Don’t worry about this. I will get this soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Translation: \"I will pick the next scapegoat soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air in the hall felt lighter now, but the aftertaste of sovereign threat still lingered like ozone and burned contracts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux didn’t challenge it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t poke the narrative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor watched him for half a second longer than necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he waved a hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, now. You guys could go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura pressure fully receded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pillars dimmed back to ambient glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros exhaled through his nose, tension finally bleeding out of his wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor leaned forward slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unless,\" he added with a wicked grin, \"one of you can give me a good idea to play around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall went quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asmo groaned immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh. Really? No. I have succubi waiting to f*ck. My schedule is tight and I refuse to spend it entertaining you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor cackled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re so predictable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asmo smirked. \"I’m efficient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros cleared his throat. \"I have a meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor raised a brow. \"At this hour?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. With spreadsheets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor blinked once. \"...You are deeply tragic, Zavry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros did not disagree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux stepped forward slightly. \"I need to meet my mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To show I’m fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That earned a flicker of amusement from the King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How wholesome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varakan rolled his shoulders lazily. \"I could duel you,\" he rumbled at Kaelmor, flames flickering along his arms. \"But if I did, you would say I’m trying to steal your throne.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucaris stepped forward, looking mildly offended at being awake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nah. Pass. I need more sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He adjusted his cloak with deliberate elegance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I woke up early because I thought something important happened. And then you gave me this ’test.’\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shot Kaelmor a flat look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nope. I require my devilishly handsome sleep back. This face needs maintenance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varakan scoffed. \"You think that face is natural.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucaris lifted his chin. \"It’s curated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asmo chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor clapped his hands once slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, you are all so dramatic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back fully into the throne again, one leg crossing over the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well. Disperse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze slid back to Lux briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luxy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Your Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t overthink it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux almost smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Overthinking is my core competency.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor’s grin widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros placed a hand lightly on Lux’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension in the hall had shifted from lethal to theatrical, but the subtext remained heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Test passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not forgotten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux glanced once more at the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor looked amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a man who just rearranged pieces and enjoyed watching them react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they turned to leave, Varakan muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next time he throws a spear, I’m charging admission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucaris sighed. \"At least make it aesthetic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asmo walked beside Lux, low enough that only he could hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You let the lightning hit you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Smart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux didn’t respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asmo’s voice softened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You look like you need real sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asmo smirked. \"And not the kind with succubi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux allowed a faint grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exited the King’s Hall together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heat fading behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The infernal corridors stretched ahead, lit by molten veins and echoing faintly with distant demonic commerce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros finally spoke once they were beyond sovereign hearing range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not going to stop investigating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Lux replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know he threw that blame to the dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros glanced at him sideways. \"And you’re fine with it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zavros exhaled. \"You scare me sometimes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lux’s tail flicked lazily. \"That’s healthy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The political board had shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scapegoat was declared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lux knew one thing clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaelmor wasn’t just testing loyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was testing succession tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greed survived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the game?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The game had just become more interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>",1064,"2026-06-05T23:57:27.963Z",1,"novelbin.me","08e5ed382c0b869e6d562de81d1d184a65981a37bdc278dcb9b1ab9a227f1792","harem-startup-the-demon-billionaire-is-on-vacati-chapter-735","harem-startup-the-demon-billionaire-is-on-vacati-chapter-733",878,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fharem-startup-the-demon-billionaire-is-on-vacati-cover.jpg"]