[{"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-58":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},896821,1177,"Chapter 58: Is This the Ghost?","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-58",58,"\u003Cp>Max pushed the tavern door open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thick murmur wrapped around them instantly. Laughter. Shouts. Glasses clinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air smelled like alcohol and smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon wrinkled her nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a gross place...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stepped forward. His eyes scanned the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of devils played cards at a round table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gold and silver coins were stacked in the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One slammed the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you it was a full house!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another growled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a corner, a devil lay sprawled on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely drunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snoring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Charming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max kept looking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t see Varis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or Neros.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...They’re not here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie crossed her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They came in here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon puffed her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re definitely hiding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max pointed at the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked up to the bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bartender was cleaning a glass with a dirty rag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A red-skinned devil with short horns and tired eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max placed his hands on the wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re looking for two people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bartender didn’t look up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone’s always looking for someone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A big man, heavy armor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And a red-bearded dwarf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bartender slowly shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haven’t seen anyone like that all day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We know they came in here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon pointed at the devil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bartender raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max lifted a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the bartender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And gave a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me handle this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon crossed her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max leaned his elbow on the bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe you should think again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two gold coins appeared in front of the bartender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The devil looked at the coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then at Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scratched his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that you mention it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max pulled out three more coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slid them slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe your memory improves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bartender took the coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Made them disappear quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How curious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because actually...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned in slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’m no snitch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand moved fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed the bartender by the shirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulled him over the bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen carefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We came for the night special.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bartender blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... why didn’t you start with that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max let him go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he did, his arm knocked a bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The liquor spilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splashed the bartender’s shirt and part of the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several gazes turned toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A devil at the card table frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another cracked his knuckles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bartender raised a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, hey. Relax.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gazes slowly turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noise returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bartender smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You already paid more than enough for a new outfit... and a few bottles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured for them to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stepped behind the bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon looked around curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This feels secret...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bartender crouched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers found a small metal ring on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hatch opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wooden stairs descended into a dim path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint murmur rose from below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bartender pointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The night special is served down there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But only one of you can go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max looked at the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then at Sophie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You okay with me going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She placed a hand on Moon’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll wait here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon raised her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring something tasty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max gave a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I make it out alive, I will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And started down the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hatch closed behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max reached the last steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The murmur became clearer. Laughter—deep, high... mixed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped in front of a wooden door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light seeped from underneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And from the other side—laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The Ghost...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That name again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It annoyed him that he couldn’t remember.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Where do I know it from...?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’There was a quest...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blurry images crossed his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smugglers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Borders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clear warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t let them get away with it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max lowered his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Great.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know who was on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or if he should trust them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had already come too far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knocked on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The laughter continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frowned deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knocked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock. Knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence... no.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, a loud, shameless burp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Followed by more laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vein popped on Max’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Seriously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed his hand on the handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turned it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Locked from the inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand went to his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he pulled out his hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The metal glinted faintly in the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don’t open...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rested it on his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’ll come in anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prepared the strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the moment the hammer was about to fall—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, a succubus. White hair. Pale skin. A smile full of fangs. She wore an elegant dark suit. Impeccably tailored. Like a mafia boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked him up and down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze stopped at the hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned against the frame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this your famous friend?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varis was sprawled on a couch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding a bottle of beer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros, beside him, had one too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Much calmer... but clearly comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HAHA! There he is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varis raised the bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, Max! Join our great conversation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max looked at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then at the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Couches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drinks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relaxed atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brain couldn’t process it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The succubus tilted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed at the hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What were you planning to do with that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered the hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Put it away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was cleaning it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the succubus let out a soft laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped aside from the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And slightly extended a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A pleasure to meet you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips curled into an elegant smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m Lamia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m known as...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile widened just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...the Ghost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stood still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The realization hit him hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ghost...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was... her?\u003C\u002Fp>",1043,"2026-06-03T06:02:49.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","d21a0b6ce4edd0da892537c84cf52a8136c932b9dd555747a57bb37f5e978525","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-59","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-57",189,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-cover.jpg"]