[{"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-175":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},896718,1177,"Chapter 175: It Can’t Be That Obvious","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-175",175,"\u003Cp>The metallic sound of hammers striking steel echoed through the castle courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max walked through the heat of the forges while watching Frida work on a sword that was still glowing red-hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarf had protective goggles resting on her forehead and her hair tied back in a completely messy way, fully focused on her work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until she saw him approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Max!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She set the hammer down on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you here to break somebody else’s sword again, or are you actually bringing good news this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max let out a small laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Depends on how you look at it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached into one of his pockets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And carefully pulled out a small piece of gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frida raised an eyebrow the moment she saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frida took the piece between her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned it around, inspecting it with professional attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what do you want me to make with this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max glanced away slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...A ring.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frida slowly looked back up at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile started growing dangerously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"OHHH.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max could already physically regret coming here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s for Elanor,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frida burst into laughter again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The pet is finally getting officially married!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please stop using that word.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Never.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarf was clearly having way too much fun with this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even so, she looked back at the gold seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave him a confident smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll probably have it ready by tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That fast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frida proudly pointed at her own head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I already have the princess’s measurements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stared at her in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why do you have the princess’s hand measurements?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frida shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve been making jewelry for the royal family since before you existed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That actually made a lot of sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max smiled a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks, Frida.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarf waved a hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Max remembered something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frida raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moonlight’s probably going to come ask you for armor later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blacksmith went completely silent for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then started laughing again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course she is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head, amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coming from that little one, I’m not surprised at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The problem is she still has to convince Elanor to let her wear it at the wedding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frida let out a low whistle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good luck with that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crossed her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t think convincing the princess to let a child enter her wedding in armor is going to be easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seraphine said she’d help her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frida outright leaned against the table laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, then yeah, convincing her is definitely possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just as they continued talking, another female voice interrupted the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excuse me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max recognized that voice immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And already felt a headache coming before even turning around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thara walked elegantly toward the forge, curiously observing her surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her glasses briefly reflected the light of the forge as she examined the weapons and armor on display.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this is the famous royal blacksmith.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frida smiled proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The only one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thara was holding two long metallic staffs that Max hadn’t noticed before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With small engraved lines running along the metal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would it be possible to repair them?\" the drow asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max automatically looked at her with irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still remembered perfectly everything she had said about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t comment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frida took one of the staffs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She inspected it carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ran a finger along a crack on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Of course I can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled kindly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave them here. I’ll finish Max’s ring first, then I’ll take care of these.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thara slowly adjusted her glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would prefer if you prioritized them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone remained perfectly elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which somehow made what she was saying even more annoying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, I came from very far away to educate the princess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes shifted slightly toward Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"While the other boy is simply a pet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere froze for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max felt his jaw tighten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked directly at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re getting seriously out of line now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thara simply kept observing the staffs as if she hadn’t heard a single word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closed it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Do not commit diplomatic crimes.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He repeated internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked at Frida.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry,\" he finally said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My ring can wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at the staffs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Handle the princess’s teacher’s stuff first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frida looked far too uncomfortable to react normally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which was pretty unusual for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarf slowly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thara gave a small nod of her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you very much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She placed both staffs on a side table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll come pick them up tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she simply turned around and left the forge as if she hadn’t just publicly insulted someone twice in a row.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence lasted for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until Frida finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I didn’t know that woman was so rude.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max slowly let out a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frida frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can’t let her treat you like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max shrugged slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t really care that much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he did care a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But beyond the anger...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Distrust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something about Thara still didn’t sit right with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway...\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...that woman definitely doesn’t inspire confidence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just as he was about to leave, something near the floor caught his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A folded piece of paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had fallen right beside where Thara had left the staffs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With strange markings drawn on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the moment he opened it, he felt a chill run down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A complex pattern filled with symbols and strange seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Geometric markings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something that looked...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a ritual, like the one they had used to summon Chloe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max immediately felt his heart start beating faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frida looked at the paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Max was barely listening anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he had just remembered the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And slowly, a horrible idea began forming in his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’No.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked toward the exit where Thara had left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It can’t be that obvious.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the more he thought about it...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more sense it made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strange presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to find Seraphine,\" he suddenly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frida blinked in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max quickly folded the paper and put it away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now. I need to show her something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1078,"2026-06-03T06:02:49.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","69faacee9faebbd7b6e31e7ab71c1c28f6824d9be1be77a24bd9d92500a6b2e9","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-20","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-19",189,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-cover.jpg"]