[{"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-121":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},896784,1177,"Chapter 121: The Knocked-Out Orc in the Room","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-121",121,"\u003Cp>Morning light filtered softly through the curtains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max opened his eyes. He stayed still for a few seconds... staring at the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...ah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slow smile spread across his face. He stretched out on the bed. Arms, legs, back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"God... how I missed this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sank a little deeper into the mattress. Soft. Spacious. Perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing like the hard floor of a carriage... or the uncomfortable beds of a cheap inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head, resting his cheek against the pillow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...definitely... I’m not leaving this for a while...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...ah, right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat up abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had something to claim.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand, and a blue window appeared in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Quest: Bring Abigail Morningstar to her true home][Status: Completed][Reward: ???][Claim]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...mysterious as always.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rested his elbow on his knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s see what you’ve got for me... you damn system that works however it wants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pressed Claim. A small flash appeared in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>pop\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little box floated in the air. Pink. With golden and silver ribbons. Shining excessively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stared at it in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed it with one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I don’t like this at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he pulled one of the ribbons. Then another. Carefully untied them. Opened the box. And inside was a small dropper. Thin glass. Transparent liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a label attached:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Night Vision Drops]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked. Then let out a short laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...ah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held it between his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned the vial, examining it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A great useless item for any race in this world...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...except for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A human without night vision...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised the dropper slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...but with this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a small laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I can see in the dark. Even if it’s just a few meters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...in black and white.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stayed thoughtful for a few seconds, turning the vial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...it’s not a big deal...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his expression shifted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...although...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With my SSS-rank skill...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one he still didn’t fully understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...how much could it enhance the effect?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...hmm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll test it later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a gesture, he stored the dropper in his infinite inventory. He got out of bed, stretched once more, and walked toward the clothes Sophie had prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clean shirt. Fitted pants. Everything flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least someone cares about my lifestyle...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He started getting dressed. Buttons. Belt. Adjustments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he finished buttoning his shirt, a new window appeared in front of him. Bigger. More important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[New Main Quest]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...here we go...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He read.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Quest: Protect the king’s new pet][Description: An unknown group of rare beast traffickers is interested in kidnapping and selling the king’s new pet.][Reward: ???]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked a couple of times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...you’ve got to be kidding me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ran a hand over his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t I have a single quiet day?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...not even one...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his expression hardened. Serious. Focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...if this is real...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Chloe’s in danger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t hesitate. He pulled on his boots in one motion. Tightened the laces properly. And left the room at a quick pace, crossing the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Straight toward the guest rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toward where Chloe was supposed to be sleeping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max’s footsteps echoed quickly through the hallway. He turned the corner. And there it was. The guest room door where Chloe had spent the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he wasn’t alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby stood in front of the door, holding a set of folded clothes in her arms, about to knock. When she saw him rushing over like that, she stopped. Raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...what’s with that face?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why’s the little pet in such a hurry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max didn’t fully stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No time to explain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked straight up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you see anything strange?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby thought for a second. Then smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I saw you running through the halls like you were about to be late for the bathroom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max looked at her. Then laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...you never change.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby laughed too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Max was already knocking on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>knock knock\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, the door slowly opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side stood Chloe. Wearing tight leggings and a sports bra. Hair messy. Arms raised as she tied it up. Completely casual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...morning,\" she said, totally normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max lowered his gaze. And there he saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An orc. Large. Covered with a green hood. Lying on the floor. Knocked out, badly beaten. Breathing... barely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...okay,\" Max said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...that’s not exactly what I expected to find.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby stepped forward. She handed the clothes to Chloe... but without taking her eyes off the orc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I think I’m not going to ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Better leave this in your hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, and breakfast’s ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned around... and left as if nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe took the clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell her thanks for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Max and frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...what are you staring at?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Never seen a girl right after waking up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max let out a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened to that guy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe looked at the orc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A few hours ago he started knocking on the door.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since I couldn’t understand him... and you said to trust the people in the castle...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crossed her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I let him in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe continued, like it was the most normal thing in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But then this green thing grabbed me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wrinkled her nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With those disgusting hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She closed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I did what I always do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flexed her arm, showing off her bicep proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I defended myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max looked down at the orc. Then back at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...yeah, I can see that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can clearly handle yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...with those stats, I’m not surprised.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe raised a hand, showing one of her rings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s interesting is this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These rings that the dwarf gave me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...they can turn into a gauntlet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...okay. That wasn’t in my calculations either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe grabbed the clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don’t mind...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’m going to change.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at him with a crooked smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to watch, I don’t mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But at least close the door.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blushed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"—no, no, it’s fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll wait outside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect. Then do me a favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed at the orc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get the green monster out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wrinkled her nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It makes me a little uncomfortable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He brought a hand to his necklace. A faint glow. And two skeletal knights appeared at his side, armed and steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take him outside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeletons obeyed without hesitation. They grabbed the orc... and dragged him out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe watched them, amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...wow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was definitely interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stepped out. Closed the door. Stood in the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeletons dropped the orc to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max sighed and sat down on the floor, leaning his back against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the unconscious orc. Then at the closed door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...yeah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...she can definitely take care of herself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his gaze hardened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...though that doesn’t mean she’s safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there he stayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waiting for Chloe to come out.\u003C\u002Fp>",1268,"2026-06-03T06:02:49.171Z",1,"novelbin.me","0c7042cd7c57dd4039a92583201f900eae8dac0b28b8c1e1c5c88aecd0093518","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-122","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-120",189,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-cover.jpg"]