[{"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-155":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},896679,1177,"Chapter 155: A Night at the Sun Inn","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-155",155,"\u003Cp>The group stepped through the portal one after another, emerging once again inside the hollow interior of the enormous tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small wooden room looked exactly as they had left it. Silent. Peaceful. Almost ridiculously normal after having caused a criminal uprising, a massive fire, and the partial collapse of a slave trafficking network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max was the first to step outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed open the hidden door and was immediately greeted by the cool night air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Ah,\" he murmured, taking a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nowthisis quality oxygen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight dimly illuminated the forest around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The treetops swayed gently with the night breeze, and the distant chirping of insects filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far too peaceful considering how his day had ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe stepped out behind him, staring up at the dark sky with a tired expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s already night,\" she murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced toward the road leading to the Great City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I guess we spent longer down there than I thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian came out third, still adjusting his clothes and wiping sweat from his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, well,\" he replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Burning down criminal organisations takes time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros emerged behind him, still carrying Seraphine over his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mage was supposedly still drunk, wearing a far too relaxed smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think I need to sleep for approximately three days,\" Max muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian raised a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m going to do something for the general health of this group.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You’re going to heal us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More important,\" Dorian replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m going to remove everyone’s drunkenness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max’s eyes widened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"YOU CAN DO THAT?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian smiled with absolute pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you think I did at noble parties?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Steal expensive drinks,\" Max answered without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian fell silent for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Well, that too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Small green magic circles appeared around his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A warm light wrapped around Max first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately felt the heaviness in his head disappear. The dizziness. The uncomfortable warmth. The strange urge to hug trees. All of it vanished within seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Oh my god.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed both hands over his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe received the same treatment next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though honestly, it didn’t seem to make much difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Confirmed,\" Max said, looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your skill really doesn’t let you get drunk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a tragedy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian moved on to Neros.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cat-man let out a small sigh of relief as his mind returned fully to clarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Much better,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He adjusted Seraphine slightly on his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then Dorian placed a hand on the mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Green light enveloped her as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine remained exactly the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far too exactly the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tried using a bit more magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian slowly narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine opened one eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enough to stare directly at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian smiled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Neros.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then back at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a huge grin began spreading across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You weren’t drunk,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros froze completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe didn’t understand anything, but she sensed drama and immediately decided to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine sighed, as if she had merely been caught doing something mildly inconvenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she opened both eyes and stepped down from Neros’s shoulder with perfect balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely sober.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She calmly adjusted her dress with flawless composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros remained frozen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\" he managed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine avoided looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was simply a little tired,\" she replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian started laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First a small snort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And within seconds, he was doubled over laughing as if this was the greatest thing he had experienced in weeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, this is excellent!\" he said between laughs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seraphine, that was painfully transparent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mage shot him a murderous glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quite literally. Her eyes faintly glowed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dorian,\" she said in a dangerously calm voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elf immediately stopped laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you say one more word about this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Small sparks began flickering around her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I will incinerate you and use your ashes as fertiliser.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian raised both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brief pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t say anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine narrowed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, she did not believe him in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros was still processing everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face had become a mixture of confusion, hope, and emotional crisis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max cleared his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clapped once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excellent time to pretend none of this happened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe nodded, despite not understanding the language.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She simply decided to trust the overall tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian finally regained some composure and looked at the group with a much more serious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now then. We need to discuss something important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have two options.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised one finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Find somewhere to sleep in the Great City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raised a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or cross the forest at night and probably die in some ridiculous manner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max shook his head immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed toward the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know a fairly comfortable inn in the city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian raised a brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know an inn?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max tensed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... yes,\" he replied quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a good sense of direction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian stared at him for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly unconvinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he let it go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lead the way, then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group began walking toward the Great City beneath the moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The journey was significantly calmer than the rest of the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which was not a difficult achievement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some time, the city’s enormous walls came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gates remained open for night travellers, and several guards patrolled with relative normalcy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max confidently guided the group through several streets lit by magical lanterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They turned one corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally arrived in front of a rather cosy inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wooden sign hung above the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm light spilled through the windows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft conversations could be heard from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" he murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This was the one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The interior was warm, comfortable, and smelled of freshly baked bread and spiced soup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dwarven woman behind the counter looked up as the door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had reddish hair tied in a thick braid and an energetic expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, she smiled professionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she recognised the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And her eyes widened dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the sacred mountains,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Placing a hand over her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that... is that really you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed at Seraphine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The famous Wand of Eldoria?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine smiled faintly, looking slightly uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Good evening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarf turned to Dorian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the Great Healer Dorian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian placed a hand over his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guilty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she looked at Neros.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarf nearly looked emotional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Royal Knight Neros!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros nodded with professional stiffness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good evening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarf was clearly having the greatest work shift of her life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she looked at Max and Chloe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I don’t know you two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max pointed at Chloe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She doesn’t understand you either, so she won’t be offended.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe smiled politely without any idea what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarf accepted this information with admirable flexibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well then,\" she said cheerfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many rooms?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian looked at the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two,\" he answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One for the men and one for the women.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll look after Chloe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That way she’ll feel more comfortable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max sighed in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That honestly makes me feel much better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe didn’t understand the words, but she did gather that she would be sleeping with Seraphine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That seemed fairly reasonable to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After paying for the rooms, the group received their keys and headed upstairs to the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stopped in front of two adjacent doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good night,\" Seraphine said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gently took Chloe by the arm and entered their room with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian, Max, and Neros entered the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The men’s room was simple but comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three single beds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small wardrobe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An open window letting in fresh night air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max dropped his backpack onto the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is bliss,\" he murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat heavily onto one of the beds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros remained standing for a few moments, thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked at both of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I want to ask something,\" he said with unusual seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max and Dorian looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think I should try getting back together with Seraphine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then Max and Dorian burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that a real question?\" Max asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian nearly fell onto a bed from laughing so hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neros, please!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wiped a tear from his eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s absurdly obvious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max nodded, still laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re both still in love.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very much so,\" Dorian added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She literally pretended to be drunk so you’d carry her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Processed that sentence slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then a small smile began forming on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A genuine one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost childlike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see,\" he murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked absurdly happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately went to his bed and lay down as if he had just received fantastic news about his emotional future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max shook his head, amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is incredibly easy to make him happy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed,\" Dorian replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he went quiet for a few moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His smile softened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian sat down on his bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m genuinely surprised by how much you know about this world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max tensed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Routes, places, objects, creatures, customs...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s very useful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brief pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And honestly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone lowered slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for helping me enjoy adventure again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stayed quiet for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then scratched the back of his neck awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thanks, I guess,\" he replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint blush coloured his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest well, mysterious hero.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That sounded way too dramatic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m an elven healer,\" Dorian replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s part of the contract.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max let out a small laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They turned off the room’s magical lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, exhaustion fell over all of them like a collective spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within minutes, the room had fallen completely silent.\u003C\u002Fp>",1701,"2026-06-03T06:02:49.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","1327a1b2b3efd46db63456b7388646b765cd49542f5095a991782283a82d4cd1","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-156","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-154",189,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-cover.jpg"]