[{"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-172":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},896712,1177,"Chapter 172: Breakfast at the Fountain with Moonlight","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-172",172,"\u003Cp>Max woke up abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat up in bed breathing heavily, completely drenched in sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheets clung to his body from the heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Shit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ran a hand down his face while trying to fully wake up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dream with Atlas still felt far too fresh in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even worse... the casual way she had basically admitted she manipulated his upgrades however she found amusing at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a troublesome woman...\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fell back against the pillow, staring at the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the most important part still remained stuck in his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine had gone alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he had let her go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max clenched his jaw slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t keep delegating everything and expecting everyone else to solve the problem for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to personally deal with whoever was performing those summoning rituals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And return every being from another world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including Chloe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including himself, probably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That last thought twisted his stomach a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>KNOCK KNOCK.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max turned his head toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened slightly and Abby peeked inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon girl raised an eyebrow the moment she saw him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You look like someone who survived a war.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max glanced down at his current state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby grinned in amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moonlight is waiting for you at the fountain for breakfast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped a little further into the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elanor is with the king talking about the wedding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby’s smile softened a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...congratulations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never thought you’d actually end up marrying the princess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max let out a tired little laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. Me neither.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby studied him for a few more seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she narrowed her eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now then...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone turned teasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...what exactly were you doing last night to wake up this sweaty?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max looked horrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t get the wrong idea!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby was already laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m just saying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had a nightmare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And honestly, he hoped Atlas hadn’t heard that from wherever she existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she’d probably tease him about it for centuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you say so...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m gonna take a shower and head over there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby started walking out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before closing the door, she peeked back in one last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, and by the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby smiled to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The princess has been unbearably happy lately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she shut the door before Max could answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A while later, Max finally headed out into the courtyard looking much more presentable, clean, and dressed in fresh clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The morning air felt pleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The central fountain in the courtyard was already occupied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight sat on the edge of the stone fountain, lightly swinging her legs while calmly drinking tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small tray full of muffins sat in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey,\" Max said as he approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon looked up and immediately smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Papa!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max smiled faintly as he sat across from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t you tired after training with Neros for so many hours yesterday?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon widened her eyes as though the very idea was absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tired?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was super fun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m glad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at her slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I noticed you’re pretty good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon smiled with absolute pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very humble creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max picked up the teapot and poured himself some tea while Moon pushed the tray toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max grabbed a muffin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did Bertha make these?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon immediately nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With silver blueberries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max took a bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...My god.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon smiled proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max slowly nodded while continuing to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bertha seriously never misses when it comes to cooking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon grabbed another muffin for herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she looked at him curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sophie explained properly last night what a wedding is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon tilted her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought you two were already married.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max nearly choked on his tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You live together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She counted on her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You kiss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you look at each other weird.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max covered part of his face with one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That does not help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon giggled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I’m happy for you two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile softened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I like that you’re my family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max felt a small emotional hit directly to the chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thanks,\" he said sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon nodded happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she raised one finger with absolute seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I also learned something else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max was already afraid to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sophie said knights like Neros wear armor at weddings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeah. Some do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I want armor too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stared at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t want to wear a dress,\" she continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m gonna ask Frida to make me armor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max widened his eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...we’re gonna have to discuss that with your mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon instantly made the face of someone experiencing absolute tragedy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s gonna say no.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Probably.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon crossed her arms in offense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Armor is better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Definitely safer,\" Max admitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And right then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A scream echoed through the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max and Moon immediately turned toward the castle entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guards were running.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Servants were shouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And something enormous rushed through the gate at full speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max opened his eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What the hell?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature let out a sharp screech as it charged across the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was large.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reptilian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With huge claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And fast, violent movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon instantly stood up on the fountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A MONSTER!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Max couldn’t process anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he recognized that silhouette perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had watched way too many documentaries and movies to mistake it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...No way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riding on top of the beast, completely disheveled and with part of her clothes torn—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was Seraphine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mage raised one hand the moment she saw him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiling like someone who was having way too much fun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"MAX!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The velociraptor let out another monstrous screech while violently skidding to a stop in front of the fountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stood frozen, staring at the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brain stopped functioning again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was very clearly a velociraptor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A GODDAMN VELOCIRAPTOR.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>IN A FANTASY WORLD?\u003C\u002Fp>",1051,"2026-06-03T06:02:49.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","078408cf9bc5e0c7544e9ec16436959394add043505d91ac49385aeadcf23eb0","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-17","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-16",189,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-cover.jpg"]