[{"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-178":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},896724,1177,"Chapter 178: Disaster in Thara’s Room","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-178",178,"\u003Cp>The room fell completely silent the moment the door closed behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max took a deep breath while holding the unconscious drow under the arms together with Dorian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman was still asleep because of Seraphine’s song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she still looked absurdly identical to Thara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only obvious difference was the completely white hair falling over her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is already far too weird even by my standards,\" Dorian muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And your standards are incredibly low,\" Max replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine walked toward the center of the room and raised a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small sphere of blue light appeared above her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then several candles scattered throughout the room lit themselves one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room became illuminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, to everyone’s surprise...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was completely normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A perfectly made bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small desk with neatly arranged notebooks on top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall mirror standing beside the wardrobe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A window overlooking the castle’s inner courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small bathroom in the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing ritualistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was impeccably clean and organized. Nothing suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was definitely expecting something more disturbing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me too,\" Seraphine admitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian observed the place with a certain disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are no chains.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would that be the first thing you look for?\" Max asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scientific curiosity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t think that qualifies as science.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together they carefully laid the drow down on the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman let out a sleepy murmur and shifted slightly between the sheets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine crossed her arms while observing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s strangely identical to Thara.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We all noticed that,\" Max said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched her for a few more seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But she doesn’t feel the same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Max nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thara has something weird about her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed to his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She gives off an uncomfortable feeling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked back at the sleeping drow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She doesn’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian slowly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This one’s aura is significantly less terrifying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That doesn’t mean we can trust her,\" Seraphine said immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mage walked toward one of the cabinets and opened the drawers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need to take advantage of this before the real Thara comes back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone became completely serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need to find something confirming she’s involved in the forbidden rituals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. Let’s get to work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then the disaster officially began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian opened the wardrobe and started checking clothes, throwing them onto the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max pulled entire drawers out of the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine searched through books, bags, and small chests with surprising speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than three minutes, Thara’s immaculate room looked like it had been hit by a tornado.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t you help us with magic?\" Max asked while checking under the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know exactly what we’re looking for.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She held up a book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And search spells require a specific reference.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian lifted an extremely delicate black garment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I found something interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Put that away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m investigating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re smelling it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian quickly put it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That cannot be proven.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several more minutes passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No ritual circles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No forbidden grimoires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No suspicious objects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just elegantly organized clothes, perfumes, makeup, and several books about politics and history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max was already starting to get frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are we sure we’re not mistaken?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a small sound came from behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A confused murmur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drow on the bed slowly began to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes suddenly opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for two entire seconds she simply stared at the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The completely destroyed room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three total strangers rummaging through everything like they were searching for something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And herself partially tangled in the sheets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would someone mind telling me who you people are?\" she asked, completely horrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max jumped backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian dropped an entire drawer onto the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine reacted instantly, raising both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheets glowed with blue magic and wrapped around the woman like serpents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN MY SISTER’S ROOM?!\" the drow shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\" Max said quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped in front of Seraphine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s not Thara.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mage frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We already know that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I mean...\" Max pointed at the drow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t think she’s dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman struggled against the sheets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked around indignantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have things to do!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian adjusted his hair slightly and smiled charmingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before we continue...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped a little closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is the beautiful lady’s name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drow stared at him for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Vesper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she pointed at his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And... could you stop staring at my cleavage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said it with an amused smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian froze completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then placed a hand over his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My apologies, Miss Vesper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s definitely not like her sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vesper sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you explain why you’re tearing apart Thara’s room?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine was still clearly distrustful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That depends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max felt like they wouldn’t get anywhere if they kept this up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he took a breath and decided to take a risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled out the paper with the ritual seal and showed it to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We found this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vesper’s eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It fell from Thara.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched her carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We suspect she’s involved in forbidden rituals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vesper’s reaction was immediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And fairly exaggerated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at the seal again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew something strange was going on with her...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You knew?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vesper slowly lowered her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, I’d appreciate it if you untied me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine looked at Max with distrust toward the drow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Seraphine raised her hand, causing the magic flowing through the sheets restraining Vesper to disappear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you very much,\" Vesper said while adjusting her shirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Continue,\" Seraphine said, with obvious irritation in her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drow adjusted her glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My sister hasn’t been the same for a long time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room became quieter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She constantly disappeared from home,\" she continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She bought strange things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And she wouldn’t let anyone ask questions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max exchanged a quick glance with Dorian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That definitely sounded suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vesper continued speaking, now more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A few months ago our mother died.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice lowered slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She was sick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thara adored our mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And even so, she didn’t attend the funeral.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max and Dorian looked at each other again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay,\" Max muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That does sound like her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very much so, except for the part where she adored someone,\" Dorian agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile Seraphine continued searching through furniture, though she was clearly listening to the entire conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vesper looked back at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I actually came here specifically to talk to her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t like her behavior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she pointed at the paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly do you know about those rituals?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max hesitated for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But once again decided to trust her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly explained the warehouse incident, the summoned creatures, and the altar in the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also mentioned Raptor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We heard that the person behind all this asks to be referred to as ’he.’\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vesper reacted with obvious confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian crossed his arms thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe she’s possessed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elf shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It wouldn’t be the first time I’ve encountered someone possessed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vesper seemed to seriously consider that possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That would make sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she looked up at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think I have an idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me talk to her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed at the paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You could give me that so I can ask her directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" Seraphine immediately said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vesper sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m her sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked around the destroyed room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, you’ve clearly caused enough chaos for one night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian slowly lifted another black garment from the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Objectively, yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop touching that,\" Max said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vesper looked back at the three of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m going to confront her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression was much more serious now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If she’s really doing something dangerous... I want to know what happened to her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max sensed honesty in her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And apparently Dorian did too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged a quick glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed trustworthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max began extending the paper toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could hand it over, a blue magical hand appeared floating in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hand instantly snatched the paper away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine held her grimoire open to the \"Mage Hand\" spell page, her expression completely serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vesper raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still don’t trust you enough,\" Seraphine replied bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magical hand floated the paper back to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can talk to your sister without this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vesper observed her for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s understandable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly, she didn’t seem offended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She adjusted herself slightly on the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With or without the paper...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes hardened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’m going to confront my sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell silent once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then slowly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we’ll leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vesper looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if something happens...\" Max continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...you can count on us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time since waking up, Vesper smiled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian elegantly raised a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vesper stared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re still staring at my cleavage, dear elf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian immediately lowered his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My apologies. And my name is Dorian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine placed a hand over her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Max sighed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This night was definitely becoming way too strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group quietly left Thara’s room, leaving Vesper alone, ready to confront her sister...\u003C\u002Fp>",1575,"2026-06-03T06:02:49.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","42c04e23b0803a0bd888325fe56af21e1f64819b08787452709842076927fe0c","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-23","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-22",189,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-cover.jpg"]