[{"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-60":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},896823,1177,"Chapter 60: Hot Springs with the Catgirl","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-60",60,"\u003Cp>The group crossed the inn’s door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one spoke at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They just walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stretched his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I need a bed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros muttered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varis was hanging over his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarf barely had his eyes open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight yawned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No shame at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m going to sleep...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rubbed one eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...a lot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And without waiting for a response, she left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragging her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then at the succubus at the front desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excuse me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie crossed her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it true about the hot springs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The succubus smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. We have the best in the kingdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed toward the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Open until midnight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max wasn’t listening anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Straight to his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firm steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No energy for anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned into the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian’s door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lights off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why did he leave it open?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushed the door slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dorian...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And reached out to close it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lying there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost naked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barely covered by white sheets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wounds on his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Broken bottles all around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liquor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max reacted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dropped to his knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dorian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Checked his pulse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...He’s alive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wake up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Mm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly grabbed Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hugged him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Max!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What areyoudoing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max pulled away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were attacked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian stared for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Attacked?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up as best as he could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He extended his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grabbed his staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wounds began to close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What do you mean nothing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need to find whoever—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was the girls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian scratched his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They charge a lot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it was worth it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then got angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re a pervert!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He covered his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought you were attacked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian laughed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reached out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grabbed a half-full bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lifted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drank it in one go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...At least get dressed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was really worth it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brief silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rested his elbow on the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you talk to the smugglers?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow at noon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the tavern.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Already?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re going to sneak us into the castle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The boss is a succubus.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The tavern keeper’s wife.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She calls herself...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...The Ghost. Does it ring a bell?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian thought for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It sounds familiar to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t say more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m going to rest for a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian raised a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See you later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max didn’t reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian looked at the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What a great day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max closed his room door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stood there for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Finally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dropped onto it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wood creaked like it would break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mattress didn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stayed still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...This is a rock.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tried another position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I miss my bed...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...giant...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...soft...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...in the castle...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max opened one eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Got up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight was there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Energy restored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if she hadn’t been dying of sleep earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to go to the hot springs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sophie and Neros are already there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max hesitated for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looked at the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then at Moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stretched a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I could use that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They say it’s fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fun?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max closed the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And followed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A succubus came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fixing her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clothes messy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satisfied smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She closed the door behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varis’ room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max watched her leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...This group really doesn’t waste time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon tilted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t understand. Did something happen to the dwarf?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing, don’t worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They kept walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crossed the inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Went out to the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hot water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A calm atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relaxing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon opened her eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It looks amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both looked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No helmet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cat ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scars on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised an arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max observed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking it all in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I usually hate bathing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sank a bit into the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this place...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...is mandatory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon leaned forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ll have to tell me how you got those scars later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another campfire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sophie?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wasn’t she with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s changing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed to a small room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the side of the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon didn’t wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She jumped into the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sank up to her shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’m going to change into a swimsuit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right for men.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Left for women.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max raised a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Went in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light steam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cleaning herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Licking her arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saw him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"PERVERT!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grabbed a wooden stool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Threw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stool flew past him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hit the wall with a loud thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t mean to!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie was red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Up to her ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t you read the signs?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carved in wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Women’s room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Ah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Neros...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncontrollable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like I got it wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros kept laughing, holding his stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You walked right in without knocking!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max didn’t reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He covered his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’m going to drown.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And without another word, he entered the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sank to the bottom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bubbles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Momentary darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stayed there for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avoiding everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above, Neros kept laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon splashed around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hitting the water against the stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She splashed with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carefree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Footsteps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the changing room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already in a swimsuit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wet hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ears tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze... dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without looking at anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sat at the edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Put one foot in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And entered the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the opposite end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max came up right then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Took a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And saw her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awkward silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Sophie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eyes forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie turned her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And ignored him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He got comfortable in the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s dyslexic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’m not—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sank again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon tilted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s dyslexic?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone who mixes things up and goes where they shouldn’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Convinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max came back up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only his eyes above water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Came a bit closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just enough to talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...The only thing that matters...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was lower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...is that tomorrow we enter the castle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mood shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The relaxation... gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...We’re going to rescue Abby.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fists clenched slightly under the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I hope it’s not too late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, no jokes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll find out tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Either way...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...we also have to wait for Dante to show up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To help Lamia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brief silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If things go wrong...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’ll cut the castle in half.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yessss!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She moved closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to see that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max reacted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He came out of the water completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t even think about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Neros.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We don’t want to start a war.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The king would kill us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water kept moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now there was tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything starts tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>",1503,"2026-06-03T06:02:49.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","527b45a911b28291ec8bf442d3e504ee855c5ede8568798ddbf7937385a79c8c","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-61","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-59",189,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-cover.jpg"]