[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-my-maids-are-all-final-villainesses":3,"chapter-my-maids-are-all-final-villainesses-my-maids-are-all-final-villainesses-chapter-104":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","My Maids are All Final Villainesses",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},978938,1280,"Chapter 104: Instigator","my-maids-are-all-final-villainesses-chapter-104",104,"\u003Cp>Clay stood motionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For several long seconds, he genuinely wondered if he had misheard everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expression on his face slowly became blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just utterly confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words replayed inside his head again and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young master of the Valmont family was the culprit behind the beasts’ raging evolutionary tide...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips twitched faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, hold on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That doesn’t even make sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly turned his head toward the two merchants speaking near the alley. The moment they noticed his gaze landing on them, both men nearly froze in terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hurriedly grabbed the other’s arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"L Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two immediately left without daring to stay another second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay stared at their disappearing backs silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very slowly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maid Cy quietly watched him from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, inside Clay’s mind, confusion was rapidly turning into disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did this become my fault?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I literally solved problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stopped the Bersuka Warchief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I protected the town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I even gave people walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face slowly twisted further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why am I suddenly the villain here?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately focused his hearing again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time harder than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And unfortunately—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whispers only became worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...My brother saw terrifying beasts dragged into town...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They said those monsters were being controlled...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you seen the warriors serving him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard they came from another continent...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They say even the beasts avoid him...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe he’s controlling them...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder the monsters became stronger...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay’s eye twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people are insane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He resumed walking slowly, but now his attention remained fully focused on the surrounding voices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the more he listened—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more ridiculous the rumors became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard he can make beasts evolve instantly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, he feeds them human blood...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Idiot, I heard he made a deal with demons...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone said he punched apart a mountain...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They said the red skinned warriors call him Young Warchief...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe he’s not even human...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay’s breathing slowly deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Maid Cy remained silent while hearing every single one of his thoughts clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell is happening?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why does this sound more ridiculous every second?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Human blood? Demons? Mountains?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHO IS MAKING THIS STUFF UP?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another whisper entered his hearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Ever since the Valmont young master arrived, everything changed...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Maybe he purposely caused the beasts to evolve so he could become humanity’s savior afterward...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay nearly stopped breathing for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression became completely horrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHAT KIND OF CONSPIRACY THEORY IS THAT?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then another one came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard he enjoys fighting powerful monsters...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That explains it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He probably wants the beasts stronger...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He must be treating this continent like a game...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay’s eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No no no no.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is getting worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly grabbed his own forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A headache was genuinely beginning to form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the terrifying part—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was that some details accidentally sounded believable once combined together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evolved beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bersuka warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dimensional crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The anti magic powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster corpses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The town defenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mysterious tribes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To ordinary civilians—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything connected together into one terrifying picture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And somehow—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay had become the center of it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the whispers still continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They say even the border guards fear him...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My uncle said a Bersuka warrior knelt before him...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard he weakened himself to strengthen monsters...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I heard he’s preparing for war...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Against who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay’s face finally cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He genuinely sounded wounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emotionally wounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maid Cy quietly watched him unravel internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is insane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is actually insane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did they even come up with this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A horrifying realization entered Clay’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face slowly stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If people keep spreading this...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Won’t the Holy Kingdom eventually hear about it too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another realization followed immediately afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget the Holy Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if my father hears this nonsense?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay nearly looked physically ill from the thought alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because explaining this situation would sound impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, I can explain. I accidentally became the suspected mastermind behind a continent wide beast evolution disaster after punching a tribal Warchief to death and making another continent obey me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sane person would believe that explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breathing slowly became heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he thought about it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more terrifying the situation became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder I kept feeling something bad was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was relaxing too early!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts started spiraling rapidly now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if the kingdoms unite against me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if the Church gets involved?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if everyone thinks I’m some hidden final villain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WAIT.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His pupils shrank slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Am I accidentally becoming the villain from the dream again?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That thought struck him harder than everything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too many things were starting to line up strangely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The growing misunderstandings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The powerful enemies appearing one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay’s expression slowly became more horrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No no no no.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I escaped that future already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t I?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind became increasingly chaotic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Maid Cy continued hearing every single thought clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after listening quietly for a while—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay immediately turned toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maid Cy looked at him calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think I know who instigated this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maid Cy’s words immediately pulled Clay out of his spiraling thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...The Holy Kingdom?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maid Cy nodded calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay stared at her for several seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then slowly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression became darker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because he was fully convinced yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But because the explanation actually made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too much sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, who recently arrived at the border town?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who came from outside?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who possessed influence powerful enough to spread rumors quickly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer naturally pointed toward the Holy Kingdom’s people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Maid Cy continued speaking in a composed tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Holy Knights and Lady Frazanna arrived shortly after the battle at the border.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay’s brows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...And?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They questioned many people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of questions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maid Cy answered without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Questions about the beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Questions about the invaders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Questions about the dimensional crack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Questions about the Bersuka Tribe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice remained calm throughout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And most importantly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked directly toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Questions about young master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay’s face slowly stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dangerous feeling began rising inside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not murderous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not bloodlust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he hated being dragged into unnecessary trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially trouble that could ruin his peaceful life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly did they ask?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maid Cy calmly recalled things she personally heard earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They asked why the beasts became stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They asked why the Bersuka Tribe submitted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They asked why the town suddenly became peaceful after young master arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They asked why terrifying monsters were being dragged through the gates.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And they asked why warriors from another continent obeyed young master’s commands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay’s expression became uglier and uglier the more he listened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course that sounds suspicious when you say it all together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rubbed his forehead slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Still.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if they asked questions, why would they spread rumors?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maid Cy answered immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay blinked once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fear?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone stayed smooth and steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Holy Kingdom already knows the continent is becoming more dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The beasts are evolving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The forests are becoming unstable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unknown enemies are appearing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And then suddenly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked toward him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A young master from the Valmont Family appears and gains authority over terrifying tribes from another continent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay opened his mouth slightly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then closed it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because annoyingly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That explanation also sounded reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maid Cy continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are probably afraid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Afraid of what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That young master might eventually become too powerful to control.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay stared at her blankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Control?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maid Cy nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Holy Kingdom values stability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If someone too powerful suddenly appears during a continental crisis...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lowered her gaze slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They will naturally become cautious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay slowly inhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head was beginning to hurt again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because from a political perspective—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This actually sounded believable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very believable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when combined with all the terrifying things that had happened recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another thought entered Clay’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Maid Cy again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about Frazanna?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maid Cy’s eyes flickered slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about her, young master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She came with the Holy Knights too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Would she really spread rumors like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maid Cy answered carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Frazanna is loyal to the Holy Kingdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She may simply believe caution is necessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then after a brief pause—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or perhaps...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She misunderstood the situation herself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That answer immediately made Clay pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because honestly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That possibility sounded even more believable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, from the outside perspective, things truly looked suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evolving beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bersuka warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mysterious powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The anti magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dimensional crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Clay somehow standing at the center of everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly looked toward the street around him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several civilians quickly lowered their heads after noticing his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fear inside their eyes was obvious now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay clicked his tongue softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...This is annoying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very annoying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He worked hard to avoid becoming the villain from those dreams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet somehow—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without realizing it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already beginning to look like one from other people’s perspectives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The irony genuinely irritated him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Maid Cy quietly observed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside her mind, she felt slightly guilty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because she lied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But because the actual culprit—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maxwell—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was still alive somewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And considering his hatred toward Clay now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a very high chance he truly was spreading rumors already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maid Cy preferred keeping Maxwell’s existence hidden for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because if Clay found out she secretly chased Maxwell for weeks without permission—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things would become complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice became firmer this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maid Cy looked toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay’s eyes slowly narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can tolerate misunderstandings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if someone is intentionally spreading nonsense about me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dangerous expression slowly appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...that’s different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around him suddenly felt colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby civilians instinctively moved farther away again without understanding why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Clay’s thoughts became increasingly serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This cannot continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today it’s rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomorrow it becomes investigations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly everyone thinks I’m some hidden mastermind behind the apocalypse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face darkened further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolutely not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already knew how dangerous rumors could become once kingdoms got involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially religious groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially nobles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially frightened people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And right now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The continent was already unstable enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meaning people desperately wanted someone to blame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And somehow—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That someone was becoming him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay slowly looked toward Maid Cy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are the Holy Kingdom people now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maid Cy answered immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are still staying near the border district.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he began walking again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time his relaxed mood from earlier had completely disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes looked calmer now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maid Cy quietly followed behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young master intends to investigate personally?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clay snorted softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice carried clear annoyance now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze slowly moved toward the distant district where the Holy Kingdom forces stayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they were really the ones who spread this nonsense...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression finally became cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...they shall be punished.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1882,"2026-06-03T08:04:25.348Z","2026-06-03T08:04:34.574Z",1,"novelbin.me","3374a93f005623a49331186774aef14111e6cb43ed9714c0a804a1febf8184a5","my-maids-are-all-final-villainesses-chapter-105","my-maids-are-all-final-villainesses-chapter-103",111,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmy-maids-are-all-final-villainesses-cover.jpg"]