[{"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-124":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},896787,1177,"Chapter 124: Protector or Voyeur?","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-124",124,"\u003Cp>The carriage began to slow down. The wheels creaked softly as they rolled over the castle’s stone path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main gate was already open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the carriage, the atmosphere was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight was fast asleep, lying across Elanor’s lap, her mouth slightly open, drooling a little, her breathing heavy after her epic battle against the sandwiches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elanor gently stroked her hair, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max... was not as calm. He stared out the window. Silent. His brow slightly furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...I shouldn’t have left her alone...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feeling wouldn’t go away. That discomfort. That small knot in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then he saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A carriage. Different. Parked off to the side of the road, near the castle’s secondary entrance. Dark. No insignia. No escort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the front seat...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large man. Hooded. Covered in a black cloak that hid almost his entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Mmh...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t see his face. But something... didn’t add up. His posture. His size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...an orc...?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The memory of the one from that morning crossed his mind. The blow. The attempted kidnapping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand tensed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...I should do something...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked again at the carriage. The man didn’t move. He just sat there. Still. Watching... or waiting?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max looked away. Turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elanor was there. Smiling. Calm. Stroking Moon as if nothing in the world could ruin that moment. The perfect day. The trip to the Grand City. The laughter. The kiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...maybe I’m overthinking it...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced back out the window for a second. The strange carriage was still there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Chloe can take care of herself.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The image of the knocked-out orc returned to his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She already proved it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his jaw slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...if I do something now...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Elanor again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...I’ll ruin all of this.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his eyes for a second. And decided to do nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage finally came to a full stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have arrived,\" Don announced from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened. The light of the late afternoon filtered in softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Max,\" the butler continued calmly, \"if you don’t mind, I could use your help unloading the crates of meat and vegetables I brought for Bertha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max nodded right away, snapping back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, no problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You won’t even have to put in any effort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max raised his hand to his collar. A faint glow. And out of nowhere, six skeletal knights appeared around him. Armed. Steady. Silent. Awaiting Max’s orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elanor widened her eyes in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...that’s new.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Picked up a few tricks in the demon realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at the crates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take them to the kitchen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeletons obeyed instantly. They lifted the heavy containers as if they weighed nothing... and began marching into the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don watched them, impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...that’s... quite useful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Elanor looked down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Moon...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gently shook her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon groaned softly. Shifted. Opened one eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...mmm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She yawned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Already?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sat up slightly... and without missing a beat said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’m hungry again...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elanor stared at her. Blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...that can’t be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Told you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon rubbed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need energy...\" she muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elanor shook her head with a resigned smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stepped out of the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The castle air greeted them calmly. Familiar. Safe. Or at least... it seemed that way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don took the reins of the horses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll take care of the carriage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elanor adjusted her dress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon walked beside her, still half-asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And together...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them headed inside the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max split off from the group just after they crossed the castle threshold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m going to check on something for a moment,\" he said, almost out of habit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elanor looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...everything okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max nodded quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, yeah. I’ll be right back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t wait. Turned around and started walking down the halls. Fast. Steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...I’m overthinking this...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ran a hand through his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She’s probably fine.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned a corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She’s probably reading...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Or practicing the language...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Or training... yeah...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...but just in case...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finally arrived. The guest room door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, he stopped dead in his tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something didn’t fit. A black cloak, lying on the floor. Right in front of the door. The same dark shade... as the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door was slightly open. And the light... was on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...she was kidnapped...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...or she fought back again...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His skin prickled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...or someone dropped a rag on the way...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his jaw and approached the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>knock knock\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Chloe?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly pushed the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crrr...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It opened. And what he saw didn’t help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was messy. More than usual. The bed unmade. The book... open on the sheets. As if it had been left mid-something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stepped inside. Looked left. Then right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...no...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breathing picked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...you messed up...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...you left her alone...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took another step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...another mission...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...you’re going to fail again...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...idiot...\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, he felt a hand, firm, rest on his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max reacted instantly. He turned. Grabbed the wrist. Ready to defend himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment he touched it, he stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t rough. Or thick. It was soft. Feminine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned fully, and Chloe was there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue dress. Long. Elegant. Slightly revealing. Her hair down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a mischievous smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...what are you doing in my room?\" she said, tilting her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crossed her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sneaking in now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you a voyeur or something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe’s smile widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I already told you I don’t mind if you look...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...but at least give me a heads-up before coming in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blushed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"—No, no, it’s not that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let go of her wrist quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought... I thought you were attacked again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was open, I knocked and you didn’t answer...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe looked at him in silence for a second. Then laughed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I swear!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...what were you doing outside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe turned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I went to the bathroom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stood still. Processing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then exhaled through his nose. Slightly annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See you at dinner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe laughed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be mad at me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was joking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max raised a hand without turning back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just outside, Sophie was crouched down, picking up the black cloak from the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...oh,\" she said when she saw him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was looking for this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook the fabric lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I dropped it a while ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max looked at her. Blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...hey, Sophie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good afternoon, Max.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max nodded... and kept walking. Hands in his pockets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...I’m overreacting...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...definitely...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked down the hallway, heading toward his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...I need a bath...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...a long... hot one...’\u003C\u002Fp>",1219,"2026-06-03T06:02:49.171Z",1,"novelbin.me","432383c2d437d38c447e2bff6e30851477cac3f74c86a289e2f3e81212e97791","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-125","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-123",189,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-cover.jpg"]