[{"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-171":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},896710,1177,"Chapter 171: I Wake Up with a Naked Woman in My Bed?","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-171",171,"\u003Cp>Max slowly woke up, still tangled in the sheets and nursing a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stretched slightly across the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then he felt something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something warm beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand brushed against soft skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max slowly opened one eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a woman lying next to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long red hair cascading over the sheets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max felt every single one of his mental functions shut down at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman was sleeping with her back to him, partially covered by the blankets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brain desperately tried to process the information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind connected the dots at alarming speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...Elanor?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart lurched so violently he thought he might die on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’WAIT.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to remember the previous night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conversation about their wedding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight asking what a wedding was while stuffing her mouth with food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...he was pretty sure he had gone back to sleep alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max felt his soul slowly leaving his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’No way.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the woman again, still peacefully asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Did it actually happen?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to remember something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A kiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An impulsive decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alcohol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that only made him panic harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Did I have my first time and NOT REMEMBER IT?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was devastating for a guy his age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max felt such overwhelming embarrassment that he immediately decided the best possible strategy was to pretend he was still asleep until he died naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very mature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly started turning toward the other side of the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he heard a woman laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it definitely was not Elanor’s voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max froze again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And watched as the woman’s hair began changing colour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The colours flowed like paint drifting underwater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max slowly closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again. Another dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman finally turned toward him with an amused smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rested one hand against her cheek while watching him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong?\" she asked playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She adjusted herself more comfortably against the headboard, barely covering her body with the sheets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does being like this with me bother you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max grabbed a pillow and immediately covered his private parts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no need to hide,\" she said with absolute amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, I already know your body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop saying things like that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max practically choked on his own words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas kept laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re very easy to embarrass, dear Max.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t change the subject.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas tilted her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I needed to speak with you again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile faded a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since our last conversation...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared directly at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...you haven’t made much progress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m doing things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not finding the one responsible for the summoning rituals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised one finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not sending the beings back to their worlds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You haven’t even tried to send that human girl, Chloe, home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give me a little more time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rubbed a hand over his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve only just started trying to inform the others.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas did not look particularly impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides...\" Max continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Seraphine has probably already found the place where they’re performing the rituals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That made Atlas let out a small laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really? You sent a woman to solve your problems in a place that dangerous?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at him with amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What were you planning? Saving another damsel in distress?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then closed it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas tilted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why didn’t you go yourself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max fell silent for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then a horrible thought struck him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine had gone alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To a possible interdimensional summoning site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With unknown creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And strange magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max felt a chill run down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...Shit.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If something happened to Seraphine...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros would literally kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And honestly, he’d have valid reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max sat up slightly in bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m going there today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas smiled, seemingly satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m glad to hear that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she watched him silently for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re still wasting an absurdly powerful ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max sighed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t even fully understand how it works.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas rested her chin on one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every time I upgrade something...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...sometimes it doesn’t get the effect I expected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas smiled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was something dangerously amused in her expression now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never thought you’d ask me about this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does that mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas raised one hand, and tiny particles of light began swirling between her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your ability doesn’t improve things in a fixed way,\" she explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The upgrade takes on whatever effect I feel like giving it at the time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stared at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas smiled even wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sometimes I give you exactly what you need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Small lights danced around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Other times...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile turned mischievous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I simply want to see what you’ll do with it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max looked at her in horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you literally just do whatever you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas thought about it for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Basically, yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s terrible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, don’t exaggerate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks to that, you’re still alive. Besides, it’s fun watching how you solve situations using my random upgrades.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then closed it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hated admitting it, but technically she was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas adjusted herself on the bed once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...stop getting distracted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone softened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Focus on what you need to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room slowly began filling with white light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world around them started dissolving like paint being erased from a canvas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have to save the world, Max.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max watched her for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then slowly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas began fading away along with the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And try not to die while doing it,\" she said with a small laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she vanished completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything around him became an endless white light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Max closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>",1036,"2026-06-03T06:02:49.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","5358e742b2c8b798c8f0bde723526cbae0ca6491f035d68193f3166ec38f55cc","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-16","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-15",189,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-cover.jpg"]