[{"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-140":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},896803,1177,"Chapter 140: Separated in the Black Market","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-140",140,"\u003Cp>A few hours had passed since they left Finn’s hideout. And ever since then, Max had started to realise something very important about the little goblin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was absurdly difficult to keep up with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max and Neros moved through the black market streets, weaving through an increasingly dense crowd. It seemed to be one of the busiest hours of the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which was terrible news. There were too many people. Too much activity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too many chances to lose sight of the one individual who actually knew where they were going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finn was walking several metres ahead of them. Or at least... they thought he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the goblin seemed to move through the crowd like a shadow. Fast. Light. Disappearing between legs, robes, cloaks, and makeshift stalls as if he knew every gap in the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time Max thought he had spotted him, the little thief was already somewhere else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How the hell can he move that fast with such short legs?\" Max muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Neros walked stiffly. His eyes scanned the entire environment with absolute focus. Hooded figures. Criminals. Mercenaries. Suspicious vendors. Cages. Weapons. Everything about the place radiated discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But on top of that... there was something else clearly souring his mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His ex-wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or more specifically, the fact that he wasn’t near her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I hope she’s alright.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Even if she’s with Dorian...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That did not help at all. Not even a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And right in the middle of that internal conflict...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros walked straight into someone. Or rather... someone enormous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact was heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gigantic hooded orc lost his balance and fell flat onto his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh no.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed a hand over his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect. Exactly what we needed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orc growled from the floor, clearly irritated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max reacted quickly and immediately stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m so sorry!\" he said, raising both hands peacefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned slightly towards the orc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My friend is pretty clumsy. I’m sure he didn’t mean to bump into you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros remained perfectly still. Clearly trying not to explode. He didn’t answer. Didn’t look at the orc. Didn’t say a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max sighed. He jabbed him lightly in the stomach with his elbow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do something,\" he muttered through clenched teeth. \"We can’t get into trouble here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros slowly exhaled, as if he were being asked to make some enormous personal sacrifice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then extended a hand towards the orc. With visible reluctance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orc glared at him, but grabbed the offered hand and pulled himself back to his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dusted off his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch where you’re walking next time,\" he growled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros stared back with exactly the same hostility. But remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max intervened before things escalated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re very sorry,\" he said quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forced an awkward smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My friend is mute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orc stared at him. Blinked once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know what that means,\" he replied with complete honesty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was not the response he expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orc crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if you don’t want trouble...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed a finger as thick as an oversized sausage at Neros.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re going to need to manage your friend’s clumsiness better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max nodded repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes, of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Diplomatic smile activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you very much, Mr Orc. Have a wonderful day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orc grunted something unintelligible and finally turned around to continue on his way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max let out a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he was about to turn away as well... he saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the back of the orc’s neck. Peeking out from beneath the collar of his cloak. A tattoo. Black. Bold. Unmistakable. A seven-pointed star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max’s eyes focused instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Bingo.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression shifted. So Finn did know what he was doing. They were on the right path after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max looked forwards again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on,\" he said quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros glanced at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just keep walking,\" Max replied quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He started moving again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And ignore the orcs, the people, and literally anything else that annoys you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced sideways at the cat man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need to stay unnoticed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros exhaled sharply through his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is exactly what I’m trying to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So where are we heading now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max pointed forwards with very little confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We just need to keep following Dorian’s friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes scanned the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Left. Right. Stalls. Cloaks. Cages. Shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max came to a sudden stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...There is one small problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What problem?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max looked ahead again. More carefully this time. More concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Where the hell is Finn?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them froze in the middle of the path, staring at the endless tide of people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no sign of the goblin. No lantern. No long hair. No black clothes. Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had lost him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros slowly closed his eyes. Took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I knew it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max dragged both hands down his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fantastic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We lost the only person who knows this place like the back of his hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are officially screwed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In another part of the black market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine and Dorian were already standing in front of the supposed shop belonging to the Seven-Pointed Star clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or at least... that was what Finn’s map indicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The building’s façade was discreet. Almost too discreet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dark stone and black wood shop, its windows covered by thick curtains and only a small red lantern hanging beside the door. No flashy signs. No visible offers. Nothing indicating what the hell happened inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which, in a place like the black market, somehow made it even more suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine observed the building carefully. Then glanced sideways at Dorian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still don’t understand how you’re capable of interpreting that map.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian smiled with mild self-satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s a reason Finn and I have been friends since childhood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine arched an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For your supposed friend...\" she said, crossing her arms, \"he didn’t seem particularly happy to see you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian let out a small nervous laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s just a joke between us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brief pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine stared at him silently for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That sounded deeply unconvincing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian cleared his throat and quickly pointed at the shop to change the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, that doesn’t matter right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression grew a little more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We just need to go inside, buy time, and distract them while Max, Neros, and Finn handle their part.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned slightly towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then tell me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes narrowed with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly is the plan to convince them we’re genuinely here to buy something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian opened his mouth. Then closed it again. Clearly, he had not thought that far ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood there quietly for a few seconds, thinking. His gaze drifting slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for some reason...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought of Neros. Probably having an awful time being away from Seraphine. Most likely tense. Uncomfortable. Jealous. Irritated. And that thought brought a small smile to his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Seraphine could ask anything, Dorian stepped a little closer. Then casually linked his arm through hers with complete naturalness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine blinked once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian smiled with total calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re going to pretend to be a couple interested in buying a slave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine looked at him. Then at their linked arms. And finally let out an amused little laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though I must admit...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced sideways at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m beginning to suspect this idea is meant to annoy a certain someone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian smiled as if he had no idea what she was talking about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have absolutely no clue what you mean.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine laughed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two adjusted their cloaks slightly. Straightened their posture. Adopting a far more relaxed and elegant appearance. Like two wealthy clients with money, curiosity, and absolutely no moral scruples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect for a place like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian inhaled deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the door in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time to perform.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And together, they walked towards the shop entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>",1352,"2026-06-03T06:02:49.171Z",1,"novelbin.me","98e695534a06a0f2908b36b1df67061a4a606dd551ecaa8b250b37d6d62103fd","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-141","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-139",189,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-cover.jpg"]