[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-died-and-became-a-noble-s-heir":3,"chapter-i-died-and-became-a-noble-s-heir-i-died-and-became-a-noble-s-heir-chapter-211":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Died and Became a Noble's Heir",{"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},1522940,1975,"Chapter 211: Jakar the Demon","i-died-and-became-a-noble-s-heir-chapter-211",211,"\u003Cp>He tilted his head back and carefully applied the paste to his right eye, using his fingers to spread it across the entire surface of his eyeball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sensation was uncomfortable, a burning cold that made him want to blink it away immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jack held still, counting to ten in his head before moving to his left eye and repeating the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burning intensified. His vision swam, colors bleeding together as the mixture did whatever it was supposed to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Jack was genuinely worried he’d made a mistake, that he’d just blinded himself with an untested alchemical paste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the burning faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His vision cleared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when Jack looked at his reflection in his polished armor plate, yellow eyes no longer stared back at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark red eyes, the color of dried blood, looked out from his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Replaced by something that could belong to any demon in Pho’s fortress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remarkable,\" S said, leaning forward to examine Jack’s transformed eyes more closely. \"The color is completely different. Even the luminescence has changed. If I didn’t know better, I’d think you were a different person entirely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This one sees red eyes,\" Kyren observed. \"Not yellow eyes. Master’s eyes are different. This one likes Master’s new eyes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CAW!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bird also likes Master’s new eyes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack blinked a few times, testing his vision. Everything seemed normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No strange visual artifacts. Just... different colored eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How long does it last?\" S asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twelve days, give or take.\" Jack reached for his helmet, lifting it carefully onto his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed the helmet over his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The transformation was complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack Kaiser, the Soul Warden with distinctive yellow eyes, had become just another demon soldier in Pho’s army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When do you leave?\" S asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now.\" Jack stood, rolling his shoulders to settle his armor properly. \"The longer I wait, the more time they have to stabilize their security measures. I want to hit them while they’re still panicking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This one will guard camp,\" Kyren stated. \"This one will make sure no demons bother Master’s things. This one is very good at guarding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bird will help this one guard,\" Kyren added, reaching up to pat Corvin gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CAW!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack looked at his unlikely companions. A reanimated demon with the mind of a child and the loyalty of a saint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A raven who was probably smarter than most of the guards he’d be infiltrating among.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A contract demon who treated survival like an entertaining game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If my big sister was here now, she’d tell me I’m absolutely insane.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>----\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jakar,\" the armored demon said, his voice flat and emotionless behind the helmet. \"Dread-rank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynath’s scaled skin rippled with something that wasn’t quite satisfaction but close to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No elaborate titles or house affiliations. Just a rank and an identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jakar,\" she repeated, testing the name. Her serpentine form shifted slightly, moving a fraction closer. \"I haven’t seen you in the barracks before. Where were you stationed previously?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The eastern patrols,\" Jack replied, keeping his answers short and vague. \"Rotating assignment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a safe lie. The eastern territories were vast, and with Kragoth’s recent death throwing everything into chaos, record-keeping would be the last thing on anyone’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One more soldier transferred in from the outer regions wouldn’t raise suspicions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynath studied him with those calculating eyes, her gaze moving across his armor with the analytical precision of someone who’d spent centuries reading people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You fight well. That demon you crippled won’t be walking properly for weeks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was weak,\" Jack said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most are.\" Rynath’s lips curved into something that might have been a smile. \"It’s rare to find demons who understand that mercy is a luxury we can’t afford.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Jack could respond, voices carried across the training yard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were loud and sounded like they were mocking her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rynath! Is that you actually talking to a soldier?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack’s gaze shifted past Rynath to see two figures approaching. He recognized them immediately using his flawed sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loryn, his tattooed hands were clasped behind his back, and his hollow eyes studied Jack with the distant interest of someone examining a particularly interesting specimen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaedor followed a step behind, his merchant’s clothing looking almost comically out of place in the military setting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His rings caught the light as he gestured animatedly, a smile playing across his face that suggested he’d found something entertaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve never seen our dear Rynath take such an interest in a common soldier,\" Kaedor said, his voice carrying that false friendliness that merchants perfected. \"This must be quite the demon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynath’s scaled skin darkened slightly, a tell that she was annoyed by the interruption. \"I was simply commending his combat effectiveness. Unlike some, he understands the value of decisive action.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that what we’re calling it?\" Kaedor’s grin widened. \"Commending his combat effectiveness? How cute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loryn’s hollow eyes moved from Rynath to Jack, studying him with uncomfortable intensity. \"Interesting armor. Very unusual design. Where was it forged?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Personal commission,\" Jack replied, his voice maintaining that same flat tone. \"From salvaged materials.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\" Loryn’s gaze lingered on the black and crimson plates for a moment longer before he turned back to Rynath. \"Kaedor is correct, though. You do seem... unusually interested in this soldier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I recognize talent when I see it,\" Rynath said coolly. \"Something you two should try occasionally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, we recognize talent,\" Kaedor said, his eyes gleaming with mischief. \"In fact, I have an idea. Since you seem so confident in this Jakar’s abilities, perhaps we should put it to a test?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynath’s posture suggested she knew where this was going and didn’t like it. \"What kind of test?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A friendly wager,\" Kaedor said, spreading his hands in a gesture of innocence. \"Nothing too serious. Just a bit of entertainment to lift spirits after recent events.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced meaningfully at the training yard, where demons were still sparring with the nervous energy of soldiers preparing for war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loryn’s skeletal fingers tapped together thoughtfully. \"A contest. Three combatants. The last one standing wins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And we each bet on a fighter,\" Kaedor added, his smile growing. \"You put your gold behind this Jakar. Loryn and I choose our own champions. The winner takes the pot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynath’s eyes narrowed. \"This is childish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is entertainment,\" Kaedor corrected. \"And given the current mood in the fortress, I’d say we could all use some distraction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack remained silent, watching the exchange with careful attention. This was... unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not necessarily bad. If he could maintain his cover while demonstrating skill, it would only solidify his position among Pho’s forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if these three generals wanted to make a game of it, he’d play along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynath looked at Jack, her expression unreadable. \"Can you fight against two opponents simultaneously?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Jack said without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Confident,\" Loryn observed. \"I appreciate that in a soldier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then it’s settled,\" Kaedor said, clapping his hands together. \"Rynath backs Jakar. Loryn, who’s your pick?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gaunt demon’s hollow eyes swept across the training yard, examining the demons sparring with clinical detachment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, his gaze settled on a massive figure near the far end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vox,\" Loryn said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack followed his gaze and felt a slight tension build in his chest. Vox was impossible to miss.\u003C\u002Fp>",1207,"2026-06-06T05:43:29.280Z",1,"novelbin.me","09b4338a8babf1da634a427e2e94d541efa73d211898184e9572be5c284493b5","i-died-and-became-a-noble-s-heir-chapter-212","i-died-and-became-a-noble-s-heir-chapter-210",649,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-died-and-became-a-noble-s-heir-cover.jpg"]