[{"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-142":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},896805,1177,"Chapter 142: Street Fight in the Black Market (2)","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-142",142,"\u003Cp>The violet mist completely covered the improvised fighting ring. Thick. Dense. Nearly impossible to see through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire area was swallowed by a supernatural purple haze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd reacted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HEY, THAT’S CHEATING!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I CAN’T SEE ANYTHING!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GIVE US OUR MONEY BACK!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"YOU RUINED THE SHOW!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even without being able to see...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sounds were still there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The repeated impacts of the giant orc slamming Neros into the ground echoed through the fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max tightened his grip on the hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, that definitely does not sound healthy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised the weapon and pointed forwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boys.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His three skeletons lifted their heads at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time to attack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeletons let out some deeply unimpressive bone noises and charged forwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLACK CLACK CLACK CLACK.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They ran straight towards the giant orc’s silhouette and jumped onto him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One clung to an arm. Another to the other arm. The third latched directly onto his back like a parasite unusually dedicated to its job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orc let out a deep grunt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros used that moment to shield his face better with both arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Appreciate the assistance!\" he shouted from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then received another smaller impact anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But are you planning to do anything yourself, or are you only sending skeletons?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m waiting for the right moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also known as the moment where I don’t get flattened alongside you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orc finally released Neros and started trying to rip the skeletons off himself. But they climbed all over his body like particularly irritating skeletal insects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One even attempted to bite his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t have a functioning jaw, but the effort was there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New sounds started emerging around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Punches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Insults.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another THUD.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A CRASH.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And someone screaming something about stolen bets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he prepared to throw his hammer at the giant orc, he sensed danger to his left. He turned on pure instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWISH.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dagger sliced past his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hooded orc tried to stab him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could, another orc lunged at him from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"THAT WAS MY TARGET, IDIOT!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both crashed to the ground and immediately started beating each other senseless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stared at them for two seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...This feels poorly timed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ran towards where he remembered seeing the giant orc. Struggling through the mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when he arrived...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He froze for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His skeletons were gone. Completely gone. Probably destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, instead, two other orcs were fighting the giant on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was trying to bite his arm. Another was hitting him with a chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, at least someone is keeping him occupied.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>TWANG.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An arrow shot through the mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max reacted instantly and raised his shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrow bounced off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"MAX!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros’ voice emerged nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max turned immediately towards the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On my way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sprinted in that direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushed through another layer of fog and finally found the cat man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros was currently fighting two orcs significantly smaller than him, both unarmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blocked one punch with his forearm. Took another hit on the shoulder. Then responded with a direct punch to the first orc’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second tried to attack him from behind. Neros turned and punched him too. Then grabbed both by the heads. And slammed them together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLONK.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both collapsed unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very efficient,\" Max commented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then he noticed movement behind Neros. A small goblin armed with a dagger was charging at him from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros hadn’t seen him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Behind you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max threw his hammer. The weapon spun through the air like a demonic boomerang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOOSH.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It struck the goblin directly in the forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tiny attacker dropped like a sack of potatoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hammer spun back towards Max, who caught it smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros turned and spotted the unconscious goblin. He blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not the time for gratitude.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his cloak again. More violet mist violently poured out, spreading even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was completely impossible to see anything. Not even your own hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need to leave now,\" Max said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This stopped being our fight about ten minutes ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed off to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the haze, they could just barely make out a deeply absurd scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two elderly orc women were fighting each other viciously. One wielded a broom like a legendary spear. The other was defending herself with what looked like a wooden walking frame used as a blunt weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GIVE ME BACK MY POT!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"YOU’LL TAKE IT FROM MY COLD DEAD HANDS!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros observed the scene. And smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’m starting to think this is how everyone here entertains themselves daily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max let out a small laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He adjusted his grip on the hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We did not come here to die in a neighbourhood brawl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fair observation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged a quick glance. Then started running.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dodging punches, rocks, stray arrows, broken bottles, one flying chair, and at least two completely random stabbing attempts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, the chaos remained utterly out of control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"LET GO OF MY ARM!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"THAT’S MY SHIELD!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"SOMEONE STOP THAT GRANDMA!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRASH.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just keep running,\" Max said between breaths. \"The more distance we put between ourselves and that fight, the better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros nodded while running beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the first time in quite a while, I completely agree with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, suddenly, Neros tripped over something metallic protruding from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lost his balance and fell forwards onto his knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stopped immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neros!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned towards him at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros weakly raised one hand from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yes. My pride, however, is not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max let out a small laugh and finally looked down at what he had tripped over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hatch. Half-open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark metal, embedded into the dirt and partially hidden beneath old crates and accumulated rubbish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Max could say anything, the hatch opened a little further from below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finn poked half his body out, observing the violet smoke-covered chaos above while listening to the distant commotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What the hell is happening up there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what is all this purple smoke?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max immediately smiled. Almost relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, don’t worry about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved a hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Normal black market business, I assume.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, a distant explosion sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max didn’t even react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The important thing is that we found you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finn narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was starting to wonder where you two had gotten yourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze lowered towards Neros, still half-sprawled in front of the hatch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And why is the cat taking a break on the floor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros slowly raised his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not resting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up with visibly wounded dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had a minor disagreement with the ground.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finn smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fully opened the hatch and stepped aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. Follow me. This way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured downwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A narrow staircase descended into a dark tunnel, dimly illuminated by fireflies and red markings painted along the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max looked at the entrance, then glanced back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could still hear shouting, impacts, and what sounded suspiciously like someone singing while fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He put away his hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I definitely prefer going underground with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finn smiled proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wise decision.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began descending the stairs as casually as if nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max followed right behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros let out one final sigh, adjusted his wrinkled clothes, and descended after both of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hatch closed above their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max slowly exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I never thought I’d be this happy to climb back into a suspicious tunnel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finn let out a small laugh ahead of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trust me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted the lantern slightly higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re only getting started.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1300,"2026-06-03T06:02:49.171Z",1,"novelbin.me","6552b5ac5cf05c96ac482ba760a604ba4d6de816cfe903fb6d3a8bfe1679539e","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-143","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-141",189,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-cover.jpg"]