[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat":3,"chapter-reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-103":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Reincarnated as a Princess's Pet: With Trash Stats, but SSS-Rank Skill",{"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},896766,1177,"Chapter 103: A Banquet with the King of Devils","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-103",103,"\u003Cp>The gates to the royal hall stood before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tall. Black. Carved with ancient engravings that seemed to shift under the torchlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William stopped. Without any effort, he extended a hand forward, inviting the group inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doors were already wide open. As if they had been waiting for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Please, come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stood still for a second. He looked into the hall. Long. Dark. Too vast. Then he shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’ll stay out here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t even taken a step back when he heard a voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would appreciate it if you came in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice echoed from the far end of the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep and imposing. Impossible to ignore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to see your face... when I tell you what I have to say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max’s body tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill ran down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...another fight was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, that’s what he thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands tightened around the hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azael didn’t hesitate. He stepped forward first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice rang firm as he crossed the threshold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t want anyone to get hurt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kept walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Open the dome... and let us leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...Great.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall was even larger on the inside. A massive table stretched across the entire room, covered with an excessive banquet. Meats, fruits, goblets, dishes he couldn’t even recognize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at the far end sat him. Lucifero. Waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Welcome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice carried through the hall without rising. He made a slight gesture with his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, take a seat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...And enjoy this banquet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group didn’t move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...But first—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone changed. Heavier. More serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight stepped forward instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t you dare lay a finger on them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes glowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not my friends... and not my dad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She drew her sword. The metal sang through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero turned his gaze toward her. And held it. Cold and sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon tightened her grip, certain an attack was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, a hand rested on her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Neros.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Relax.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn’t an invitation to fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It’s a banquet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small smile formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...And that can only mean one thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero interrupted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, a smile appeared on his face. But it wasn’t warm or kind. It was... tense and somber, like a smile forced from someone not used to smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I want to celebrate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rested his elbows on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That my kingdom is no longer under the rule of a miserable dictator.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes moved across the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Like that bastard Dante.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile didn’t fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Has been eliminated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thanks to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence turned uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And also...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze passed over Abby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I thank you for saving my daughter, Abigail.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then to Azael.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...And for my son Azael surviving that abomination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie frowned. There was something in that face...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something in that \"kindness\"...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...that scared her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby pressed her lips together. She didn’t understand anything. That man...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t he the same one who was going to hand her over to the enemy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max, on the other hand, let out a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Heh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward a couple of steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...How kind of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped in front of the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Inviting us to eat after not helping us at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...So I guess you won’t mind that I didn’t make you that map of Eldoria Castle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero’s smile vanished instantly. His eyes locked onto Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I already knew you wouldn’t. I knew it the entire time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was flat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...But if you hadn’t eliminated Dante...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I would have let you die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air grew heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max felt a drop of sweat run down his back. But he still laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...How funny.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero didn’t move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It isn’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max raised a hand, giving a small signal to his group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Sit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group hesitated for a moment. But one by one, they took their seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The table creaked slightly under the weight of the dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William closed the doors behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azael looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It’s a shame the healer didn’t come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back in his chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...He would’ve enjoyed this banquet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros let out a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Nah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie gave a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...He’d probably rather spend time with the company that left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby rolled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere lightened... a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her gaze never left her father. Pure distrust. She picked up a plate and examined the food. Then she looked at Lucifero, waiting for him to eat first. Only then did she take a bite from her plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azael rested his elbows on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...So, I assume you won’t have a problem letting us go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked directly at his father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I suppose you’ll open the dome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero picked up a goblet. He slowly swirled it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...No, I wouldn’t have any problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I had it activated...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a small sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...So you wouldn’t avoid saying goodbye to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’m proud.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...To see what you’ve become.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice softened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...My children.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence was uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...As you leave the nest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one spoke, because... those words didn’t fit. Not coming from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azael broke the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Don’t worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...He’s probably in a good mood because he got the kingdom back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...He doesn’t need to sell us anymore or conquer other lands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby let out a dry chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...And if we leave, he won’t have to share his fortune either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crossed her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...We’re doing him a favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Hey...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Where are Moon and Neros? They’re awfully quiet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were in their seats. In front of completely empty plates. Everything that had been in front of them... was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight was leaning forward. Her head resting on the table. Asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros was still sitting upright. Perfect posture. Motionless. Also asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And everyone at the table burst out laughing at the two gluttons.\u003C\u002Fp>",1021,"2026-06-03T06:02:49.171Z",1,"novelbin.me","0b282322552601d15c3edde5ef85f7c531180a7c2f1e1611bc48d9d15c5e8dd9","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-104","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-102",189,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-cover.jpg"]