[{"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-24":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},896727,1177,"Chapter 24: The Pet of the Royal Pet","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-24",24,"\u003Cp>Max stopped in front of the same stall as last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hi,\" he said, resting a hand on the counter. \"Three great-owl sandwiches, please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The merchant looked up... and froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes went from Max...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to Elanor...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to the royal emblem...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and finally to the little dragon girl clinging to Max’s leg, her tail swaying back and forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pressed a hand to his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"P-please forgive me, Your Highness,\" he said, bowing deeply. \"If I had known who you were last time, I never would have charged you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elanor frowned gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" she replied with polite firmness. \"A person’s work deserves to be paid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the man could say anything else, she placed ten gold coins on the counter. No asking the price. No waiting for change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The merchant stared at the coins. Then at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes grew moist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thank you,\" he said softly, bowing much deeper than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max watched the scene in silence, a faint smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sandwiches were ready almost immediately. Max took one and carefully split it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" he said, bringing it closer to Moonlight. \"Slowly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon stared at it for a few seconds... then took her first bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes went wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Hot!\" she exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she chewed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And chewed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her wings trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Tasty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took another bite—bigger this time—and sauce smeared around her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max sighed with a resigned smile and pulled out a handkerchief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, hey—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gently wiped her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There. Better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon stayed perfectly still, letting him do it, then smiled at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks, Daddy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elanor watched the scene without saying a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something tightened in her chest. A strange, unfamiliar feeling as she watched Max like this. Calm. Attentive. Natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...He’s way too good at this,’ she thought—and immediately blushed, annoyed at herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"CHARGE!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of children ran past them, laughing loudly. They wore cardboard armor and carried wooden swords, clashing them together with enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight stared, eyes sparkling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Play?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she took off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moon—!\" Max exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too late. The little girl ran straight ahead... and slammed into something solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bounced backward. Before she hit the ground, a large hand lifted her up with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man held her up in front of his face, examining her closely. It was Gawain, frowning in curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is new,\" he muttered. \"Since when do draconic critters in aprons show up in the city?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stepped forward immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let her go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gawain raised an eyebrow and looked at him... then laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax.\" He glanced down at Moon. \"So she’s under your care?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon stared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Big.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gawain burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then she’s the pet...\" he looked Max up and down \"...of the royal pet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered her carefully and set her on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen to me, little one,\" he said, bending slightly. \"Don’t get yourself into trouble. There are a lot of crazies in the city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon nodded enthusiastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max let out the breath he’d been holding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you,\" he said sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elanor inclined her head slightly as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Gawain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knight smiled... then studied her more closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you like me to escort you during your walk, Your Highness?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elanor smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A perfect smile. Polite. Fake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That won’t be necessary,\" she replied gently. \"We’re fine as we are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gawain watched her for another second... then finally nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you wish. Have a good day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked off, disappearing into the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max took Moon by the hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" he said. \"No running off without warning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon looked up at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Promise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elanor watched them walking ahead of her. The boy. The little dragon girl. And once again, she felt that strange warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This outing...’ she thought. ’It won’t be simple at all.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, she smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they continued on through the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They kept walking through the streets, tasting sweets and wandering around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a burst of color caught Elanor’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh...?\" she murmured, stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the middle of the street, a tall, slender elf dressed in extravagant, garishly colored clothes spun in place. His face was painted, a fake red nose sat on his face, and a pointed hat—far too big even for him—wobbled atop his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ladies, gentlemen, and creatures of every race!\" he announced in an overly theatrical voice. \"Authentic magic, guaranteed—or your illusion back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small crowd was already forming around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elanor stepped closer, fascinated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh...\" she whispered. \"Look at that, Max.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elf snapped his fingers, and in a cloud of violet smoke, floating flowers appeared in the air. Then he turned them into glowing butterflies that fluttered over the crowd, drawing applause and laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight opened her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Lights!\" she said, pointing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max crossed his arms, watching carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Flashy magic,’ he thought. ’Not bad.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elf raised one hand—and out of nowhere produced a dove that transformed into an endless ribbon of colors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd applauded enthusiastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elanor’s eyes sparkled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s amazing,\" she said, without looking away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max glanced at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Yeah... though yours is still way more impressive,’ he thought, remembering the precision with which she had extinguished the forest fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The show continued for a few more minutes. Sparks. Lights. Fast, eye-catching illusions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand was still there... but it wasn’t holding anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Moon?\" he murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked to his side. Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elanor was still watching the show, completely absorbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moon,\" Max repeated, louder this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elf took a deep bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And with that, the show concludes! Thank you, thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd erupted into applause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From among the people, dwarves, goblins, and small devilfolk began moving through, carrying hats, bags, and open boxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One coin for the magic!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The circus will be in the capital for a whole week!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t miss the grand nighttime show!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coins began to fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max wasn’t watching the performance anymore. He spun around, his heart starting to race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moon?\" he called.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elanor blinked, snapping out of her trance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it...?\" she asked—and then realized. \"Moon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd began to slowly disperse, everyone heading on their way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Moonlight was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moonlight,\" Elanor called, now worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max pushed through the last of the passersby, scanning every corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max clenched his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...No,\" he muttered. \"No, no, no.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elanor stepped up beside him, her voice tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calm down,\" she said, though she wasn’t calm herself. \"We’ll find her. She has to be nearby.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’First day,’ he thought. ’First damn day.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he raised his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1097,"2026-06-03T06:02:48.851Z",1,"novelbin.me","b67089c17162ff21ce355d860396b19e766a720baa3845bfa56817d1116af2d8","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-180","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-179",189,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-cover.jpg"]