[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-interstellar-beast-world-all-my-husbands-are-pow":3,"chapter-interstellar-beast-world-all-my-husbands-are-pow-interstellar-beast-world-all-my-husbands-are-pow-chapter-196":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Interstellar Beast World: All My Husbands Are Powerful and Rich!",{"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},1305523,1733,"Chapter 196: An act","interstellar-beast-world-all-my-husbands-are-pow-chapter-196",196,"\u003Cp>\"Smack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xarion raised his hand and slapped Nix hard across the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force nearly knocked Nix straight onto the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasper shot Nix a helpless look. \"What kind of nonsense are you talking about? If the baby really were Cotton Candy’s, Rory wouldn’t know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this guy’s brain completely filled with nothing but mechs?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nix rubbed the back of his head—nearly shattered by Xarion’s blow—and defended himself pitifully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what if he... did it while Rory was asleep?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xarion’s expression turned icy in an instant. \"If the child really is his, I’ll kill him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that rabbit had dared to take advantage of the Female Master while she slept... He would make sure the creature paid for it with its life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At worst, once the cub was born, he could simply send it to the Snow Domain and let his father raise it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasper’s expression also darkened with murderous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rory, if it really is Cotton Candy, we will absolutely not let him off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory pressed a hand to her forehead. The three of them were getting more ridiculous with every sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s absolutely impossible for the baby to be Cotton Candy’s,\" she said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was asleep—not dead. If something like that had happened, I wouldn’t have been completely unaware.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she quickly dragged the conversation back on track.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The baby isn’t the issue right now. What we need to discuss is how to trick Cotton Candy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then continued, \"I already have a plan. This hospital stay is actually the perfect opportunity. Yuel said that if Cotton Candy wants to become my mate, then the person he cares about most right now... is me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So we’ll put on a little performance and trick him into revealing his true identity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do we trick him?\" Nix asked immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasper and Xarion both looked at Rory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s simple.\" Rory smiled faintly. \"You’ll keep my pregnancy a secret. When we go back, tell him I’m sick. Very sick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three men listened carefully, nodding as she explained the details of her plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she finished, Rory turned to Jasper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have to make sure that the private doctor cooperates with us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasper nodded. \"I understand. I’ll send him a message right away. Don’t worry, Rory—I’ll make sure everything goes smoothly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it came to handling matters, Jasper was always reliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the hospital, Rory wasn’t worried either. Because of Xarion’s influence, she had been admitted through a special channel and registered in a restricted system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if someone tried to inquire about it, they wouldn’t be able to uncover anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once everything had been arranged, Rory soon boarded a starcraft and headed back to the estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at the villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aren was anxiously waiting for Rory’s return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since that night when Xarion had rushed out carrying Rory in obvious panic, she hadn’t come back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had sent people to investigate the hospital from every possible angle, but they had learned almost nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing they managed to confirm was that Xarion had indeed taken Rory there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened to the Female Master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why had she been in the hospital for three or four days and still hadn’t returned?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aren stood at the entrance of the manor, wearing the princess dress Rory usually liked seeing him in, anxiously peering out toward the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Rory’s starcraft appeared above the estate, Aren nearly flew into the sky in excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Female Master is back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed in the fluttering princess skirt, he dashed outside at full speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The starcraft descended and came to a smooth stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xarion stepped down first, carefully carrying Rory in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chi-chi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aren hopped anxiously on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What happened to the Female Master?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did she look so weak?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, when she returned, she would walk down from the starcraft herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What on earth had happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chi-chi...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Female Master...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cotton Candy, don’t make noise around Rory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nix stepped down from the starcraft and saw the rabbit bouncing anxiously on the ground. Remembering Rory’s suspicions, he suddenly felt that something about the creature seemed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of ordinary rabbit cared this much about its owner?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This rabbit definitely had a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without revealing his thoughts, Nix bent down and picked up the suspicious rabbit, his voice thick with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cotton Candy... the doctor said Rory is sick. Very sick. She needs to rest quietly right now. You mustn’t disturb her, understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What? The Female Master was ill? And seriously ill?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panic surged through Aren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been perfectly fine—how could she suddenly fall ill?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chi-chi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He squeaked frantically at Nix, asking what illness she had and whether the doctor had said how to treat it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Nix couldn’t understand a word he was saying—and even if he could, he wouldn’t have answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory had instructed them to appear extremely worried and heartbroken in front of the rabbit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding Cotton Candy in his arms, Nix looked like he was about to cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cotton Candy... if anything happens to Rory, I won’t be able to go on living either. You’re just Rory’s pet—you can still live. Don’t worry. Before I die, I’ll make sure you’re properly taken care of.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasper walked over from behind and placed a solemn hand on Nix’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll go prepare some food Rory likes. You and Xarion stay with her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Jasper and Nix looking so heavy with grief, Aren felt panic claw at his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nearly transformed into human form on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Female Master!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sudden leap, Aren sprang out of Nix’s arms and raced upstairs. The rabbit disappeared onto the third floor in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nix immediately lowered his voice and asked Jasper, \"How was my acting just now? I should’ve fooled him, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasper nodded. \"Very convincing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upstairs, Xarion carefully laid Rory down on the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Female Master, would you like a bath? I’ll run the water for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that every night before sleeping, she liked to soak in a warm bath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nearly four days of sleeping in the hospital, she certainly deserved a proper one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the corner of her eye, Rory saw the rabbit rush in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grasped Xarion’s hand weakly and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xarion... I don’t have any strength left. When the bath is ready, could you carry me there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\" Xarion nodded gently and brushed a stray strand of hair away from her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait for me, Female Master. I’ll be back soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Xarion entered the bathroom, Aren darted toward the bed and jumped onto it, staring at Rory in alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What illness did the Female Master have? Why was her face so pale?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked so fragile... so weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough... cough...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Cotton Candy, Rory coughed softly and reached out to touch one of his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand trembled with weakness, her fingertips unnaturally cold, as if even lifting her arm required all the strength she had left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cotton Candy...\" Rory murmured. Her voice was light as a feather, hoarse and fragile, as though it might break at any moment. \"I’m fine... don’t worry...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tried to smile, but the moment the corners of her lips lifted, another violent fit of coughing overtook her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough—cough—cough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chi-chi...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aren was frantic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Female Master, what’s wrong with you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please don’t scare me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the bathroom door opened softly. Xarion stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Rory coughing uncontrollably, his heart lurched. He crossed the room in three quick strides and rushed to the bedside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Female Master, what’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory grasped his hand and finally managed to suppress the wrenching cough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gasped for breath, her chest rising and falling rapidly. Her already pale face flushed with a sickly red, and tears glistened at the corners of her eyes from coughing so hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked heartbreakingly fragile—like glass that might shatter at the slightest touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xarion...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m here,\" he answered immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His other hand moved gently to her back, rubbing slow circles to ease her breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The concern and tenderness in his expression looked completely genuine—no trace of acting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m here, Female Master. Don’t be afraid. Do you want to go to the bathroom?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory seemed too exhausted even to speak. She only nodded weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll carry you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xarion carefully pulled back the blankets, bending down. One arm slipped beneath her knees, the other supporting her back as he lifted her gently into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aren watched from the side, anxiety driving him nearly mad.\u003C\u002Fp>",1411,"2026-06-05T18:17:47.496Z",1,"novelbin.me","94f5791c6ffbbd6867c0e3890aca48d6a4a8eb085d58bc3483ea9ca3287b4490","interstellar-beast-world-all-my-husbands-are-pow-chapter-197","interstellar-beast-world-all-my-husbands-are-pow-chapter-195",315,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finterstellar-beast-world-all-my-husbands-are-pow-cover.jpg"]