[{"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-162":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},896687,1177,"Chapter 162: Someone Is Summoning Cyborgs Into a Fantasy World?","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-162",162,"\u003Cp>Max walked alongside Moonlight through the final hallways leading to the royal throne room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon had her arms crossed and wore a very serious expression, as if she were contemplating matters of extreme political importance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, she was probably thinking about swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think Neros will train me today?\" she suddenly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max let out a small laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He just came back from a suicidal mission, nearly died, got back together with his ex-wife, and technically just restarted his love life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then he’s free.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stared at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Your logic is terrifying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They finally arrived in front of the enormous double doors to the throne room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they were already open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Voices could be heard from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max raised an eyebrow as he entered alongside Moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene inside was far less formal than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king was seated on his throne, but leaning forward, clearly relaxed, with a huge smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing before him were Dorian and Chloe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to Max’s surprise... Chloe was actually holding a relatively functional conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well. More or less functional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand much better now,\" Chloe said with visible effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed to herself while speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But talking still... uh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She frowned, searching for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trash.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king burst into immediate laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sorry, I’m sorry,\" he said between laughs, raising both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m really not making fun of you maliciously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wiped a tear from his eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s just that talking with you is like watching a baby trying to communicate for the first time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian was also laughing quietly off to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe looked at him, then smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bother me,\" she said with a shrug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I trying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you’re doing very well,\" the king said, still amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was when he noticed movement at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes lit up the moment he saw Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, there you are, dear Max!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max nearly startled at the enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon raised a hand in greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king smiled even wider when he saw her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stepped forward until he stood before the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king stood up. Which was fairly rare for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must thank you once again,\" he said, suddenly solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression turned much more serious and sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am eternally in your debt for always looking after this kingdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he pointed at Chloe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And for rescuing my beloved royal pet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still weird hearing that,\" she muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king completely ignored that comment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked back at Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anything you need, any request or favour...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed a hand over his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I will be at your service.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stood silent for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I truly appreciate that, Your Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then he decided to take advantage of the opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because if he was going to ask something important, this was probably the best possible moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king tilted his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max adopted a casual tone. Or at least tried to sound casual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you heard anything lately about someone summoning beings from other worlds?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pardon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian immediately stopped smiling. His expression changed completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max noticed the shift and glanced at him from the corner of his eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven’t heard anything related to that,\" he replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He studied him curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you asking?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Max could improvise a mediocre answer, Dorian spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was now completely serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then it was true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max felt a slight chill run down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I saw strange things in the cult’s warehouse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king frowned deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I was searching through the place...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In other words, while you were systematically setting the building on fire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued as though that were a perfectly valid activity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I found another room in the back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression tightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A chamber that didn’t seem to be part of the main warehouse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king slowly sat back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian looked at Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There were three creatures inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max felt his heart begin to race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Humans?\" he asked a little too quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian slowly shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some could maybe pass for human. At first glance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned, recalling the memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But they weren’t like you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or Chloe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe tilted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That sound bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean, not like us?\" Max asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian seemed to search for the right words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They had...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...metal embedded into their bodies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Metal. And lights.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian made vague gestures with his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As if they were part of them. Integrated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Max was fully focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cyborgs?\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian looked at him in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cybo what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing,\" Max replied far too quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his brain was already running at full speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Metal. Integrated lights. Advanced technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robots? Androids? People from the future?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Okay, that is incredibly cool.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mental pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’No. Not the time to be excited about that.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He refocused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you said there were three?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One looked humanoid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised one finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another was something resembling a wolf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it also had metal and lights running through parts of its body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight, who had been listening to the entire conversation, frowned with absolute intensity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My head hurts,\" she declared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understandable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The magic surrounding that room was completely unfamiliar to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It did not belong to this world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the king now looked genuinely concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max turned back to Dorian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And why didn’t you say anything earlier?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian looked at him as though the answer were obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because I was busy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Having an emotional crisis.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And avenging my friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max brought a hand to his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an absurdly logical explanation coming from Dorian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king interlocked his fingers over his lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was now genuinely serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is grave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked toward one of the guards stationed in the throne room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will send my men immediately to investigate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Your Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king looked back at the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If unknown creatures are truly being summoned into my kingdom, I need to know what they are and who is behind this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max felt a small sense of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least he wasn’t alone in this anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you,\" he said sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t thank me just yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, let’s determine whether your paranoia was justified.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was a rather specific question to be paranoia,\" Dorian commented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That doesn’t help,\" Max muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon slowly raised a hand from where she stood with crossed arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just to confirm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little dragon girl seemed completely lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are we talking about weird magic, metal monsters, secret rituals, and other dimensions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More or less.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon fell silent for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then sighed dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. My head definitely hurts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe nodded with complete understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian let out a small laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Max, even while still feeling the enormous weight of all this new information, couldn’t help but smile a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least now he had a real lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was much better than searching for an interdimensional summoner completely blind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though, considering how his life had been going lately...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That probably meant things were about to get even more complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>",1272,"2026-06-03T06:02:49.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","e0273d1c90a85343f7e86ac61dedcc61eacacae43d3049214113899d7c27ee45","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-163","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-161",189,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-cover.jpg"]