[{"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-163":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},896688,1177,"Chapter 163: Is the Princess’s New Teacher a Drow?","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-163",163,"\u003Cp>The enormous doors to the royal throne room remained open while the conversation about strange summons, biomechanical creatures, and potential interdimensional threats still hung heavily in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight was still massaging her temples as if that would somehow help her process any of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t working.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still don’t understand anything,\" she muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome to the club,\" Max replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe nodded with a solemn expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king was about to say something else when, suddenly, a new voice echoed from the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My apologies for the interruption.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone automatically turned their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman had just entered the throne room with calm, confident steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was tall. Elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her skin was greyish, typical of a drow. Her sharp features gave her a severe, almost intimidating appearance, and her long violet hair fell neatly over her shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a perfectly tailored black suit, a white shirt slightly open at the collar, and rectangular glasses that somehow made her look even more professional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or at least that was the part Max tried to focus on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman adjusted her glasses slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could someone tell me where the princess’s classroom is located?\" she asked in a calm tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king was the first to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes lit up slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Thara.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a pleasure to finally meet you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max felt immediate confirmation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’New politics teacher.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian, of course, reacted exactly the way any reasonable person would expect Dorian to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which is to say: not reasonably at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elf moved toward her almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing an absurdly charming smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with his eyes very clearly focused on the least diplomatic place possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gently took the drow’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A beauty like yourself shouldn’t be wandering lost through such a large castle,\" he said with complete ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled at her as if he were starring in a cheap romance novel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Allow me to personally guide you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max closed his eyes for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Dorian, please don’t.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thara looked at him for exactly two seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then withdrew her hand with absolute firmness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with so much authority that it was somehow even more humiliating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Compose yourself,\" she said dryly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian froze in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thara turned toward the king without even sparing him another glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, I would greatly appreciate it if your subjects maintained an appropriate professional distance from me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king cleared his throat, clearly trying not to laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian raised both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My apologies,\" he said, stepping back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone sounded genuinely embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did not intend to make you uncomfortable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight leaned slightly toward Max, speaking quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t get good vibes from her,\" she muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max looked at the drow for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was something strange about her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not exactly threatening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still... difficult to define.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As though her mere presence made the atmosphere feel slightly colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She must be Elanor’s new politics teacher,\" he replied just as quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That does not improve my opinion,\" Moon immediately said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max nearly laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Thara spoke without turning toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can hear perfectly well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon froze stiff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drow adjusted her glasses again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And yes,\" she said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am here to introduce myself to the princess and begin my duties.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max slowly raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe, who had been silently observing everything, looked at Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything okay?\" she asked quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max gave a slight shrug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" he replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he didn’t sound especially convinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The situation seems normal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But yes... she has a somewhat strange presence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe shifted her gaze toward the woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She observed her for a few more seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her brow furrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As though she had noticed something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something that didn’t quite fit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king cleared his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In any case...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could you escort Miss Thara to the classroom?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m certain the princess is already waiting for her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max hesitated for only a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward toward the drow and adopted a slightly more formal posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a pleasure to meet you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed a hand over his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My name is Max.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thara looked directly at him for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were a rather intense dark violet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too analytical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if she were evaluating him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Measuring him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know,\" she replied simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, that saves time on introductions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian let out a small laugh from behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strong start.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max completely ignored that comment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured toward the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This way, then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thara nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before following him, Moonlight jumped down from Max’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m going to find Neros,\" she announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crossed her arms with total determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have training waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good luck surviving that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon gave a thumbs up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m going to defeat him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t think that’s supposed to be the dynamic of a lesson,\" Max commented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Moon was already walking away with absolute enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian sighed theatrically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I believe I shall return to my laboratory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He adjusted his hair slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve already been rejected enough for one day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was quick,\" Max commented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian pointed at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some wounds run deep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thara did not react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king let out a small laugh before turning to Chloe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the meantime...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled kindly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you like to eat something with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chloe immediately seemed to brighten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Food?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled widely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then proudly added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I accept nourishment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king laughed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excellent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max shook his head slightly, amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least Chloe seemed to be adapting surprisingly well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without saying anything else, Max began walking toward the exit accompanied by Thara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The throne room doors slowly closed behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now they were alone in the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well. Relatively alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were always guards, servants, or people wandering around the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the atmosphere felt much quieter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max walked a few steps ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thara moved beside him with flawless posture, hands behind her back and gaze fixed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max tried to ignore the strange discomfort he was feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it remained there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Persistent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope Dorian didn’t bother you too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thara answered without looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have dealt with worse men.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max let out a small nasal laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That sounds strangely threatening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It wasn’t,\" she replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Probably.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max glanced at her sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That did not help at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They continued walking through the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And while he guided the princess’s new politics teacher toward the classroom where Elanor was probably waiting for him...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max couldn’t shake off that uncomfortable feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know exactly what it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But something about Thara’s presence felt... out of place.\u003C\u002Fp>",1138,"2026-06-03T06:02:49.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","5af0df02d6ce76fc1e12612ac9e6a5c4aa5b4c7840406e6965378e1791109232","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-164","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-162",189,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-cover.jpg"]