[{"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-64":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},896827,1177,"Chapter 64: Talking with the King of Devils","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-64",64,"\u003Cp>The doors opened. Slow. Heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep sound echoed through the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stepped in. William at his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space was enormous. High ceilings. Black columns. Living shadows dancing between infernal torches. And at the far end something like a throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No. A chair. Massive. Disproportionate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And on it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero. A red devil. Crimson skin. Long white hair. Messy, yet elegant. Nearly two meters tall. Reclined. Relaxed. As if the world didn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max felt the pressure in the air. On his chest. Hard to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero spoke without looking at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"William...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shifted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’m busy resting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...thinking about how to convince that idiot Dante to pay more for my daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William lowered his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My apologies, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But someone wishes to speak with you about that matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Invisible, Sophie tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t move forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body wouldn’t respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her instincts screamed danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros appeared beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Took her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gave her a signal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Together.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With him... she was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slow. Silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Circling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero straightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looked at Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re going to speak to me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...show yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I don’t like talking to someone who won’t show their face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max didn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He removed his cloak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a pleasure...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...to stand before a boss from my favorite game.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I didn’t understand a word.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...but your face seems familiar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My son Azael mentioned something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...a short-eared elf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who helped him retrieve my daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He said he already rewarded you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero rested his head on his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...If you came for more...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...you’re mistaken.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never intended to help him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’m Abby’s friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firm gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came to take her back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around them—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie and Neros searched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waist. Hands. Pockets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon and Varis moved along the furniture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Checking everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was enjoying this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me what you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max clenched his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t laugh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m serious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me where Abby is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I know you plan to sell her to that idiot Dante.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You’re a terrible father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The laughter grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crueler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if hearing the best joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A keyring on his belt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too many keys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impossible to tell which was which.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And impossible to steal... easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The boy is serious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero stopped laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t believe...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...someone could be this stupid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...to stand before the King of Devils...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...and try to save his daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She has a duty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hard gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...to be given to the highest bidder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max lifted his cloak slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Showing his hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not playing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give me back my friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Where is she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero studied him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I like you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A great clown.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at William.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll raise your salary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You got me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It’s all a joke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I actually came... because that damn Abby owes me something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I wanted to collect it in person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that makes sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s get to the point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I have to protect her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Her beautiful face belongs to Dante.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dante isn’t here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I’m not going to touch her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just want to know where she hid something of mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I could send one of my children.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But no one will see her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firm gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...until Dante arrives in a few days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I didn’t kill you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...only because you helped retrieve her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if you want a favor...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...you’ll have to pay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max answered quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it’s gold, no problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have plenty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want something else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...A map.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...of the castle you came from.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I want to attack it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wide smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...and become the true king of Eldoria.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slow. Precise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hand toward the keyring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Centimeters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One more second—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero stood up suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost colliding with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie dodged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fell onto the chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero noticed nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He approached Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sniffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You don’t smell like an elf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What the hell are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max didn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The royal pet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Summoned from another world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero observed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That ’other world’ thing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I thought it was just a story.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...but it turns out it’s real.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...but that’s not the point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll make the map.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firm gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...but send someone to ask her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...where she hid my item.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero thought for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then snapped his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And appeared—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Short horns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bright eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want, father?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ask her where she hid the pet’s item.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walked toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian made a quick signal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Let’s follow him.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And disappeared after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension was still there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he couldn’t relax now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll need time to make that map.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero looked at him in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evaluating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Measuring every word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And a place to stay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Could you offer me a room?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back again. Relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sounds perfect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"William.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Immediately, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero rested his chin on his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take him to the guest room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...but the real one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...not the trap for idiots.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William bowed his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...Great.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go, then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William was already moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max followed. Steady steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without looking back—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he could feel that gaze on his back. Uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before crossing the door—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucifero spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See you soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...pet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max didn’t respond. Not worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doors opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then closed behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air changed instantly. Less dense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max let out the breath he had been holding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked a few more steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then, he whispered—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sophie...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...the keys?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint glow. The magic faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie appeared beside him. Breathing heavily. She shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t make it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...but he had a keyring. On his belt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros appeared on the other side. Arms crossed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I saw it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...it won’t be easy to take.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William nodded as he walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That keyring never leaves him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...he even keeps it while sleeping.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max grimaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect... just keeps getting better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They kept moving through the long, dark corridors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros turned his head slightly. Looked at Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...are you actually going to make that map?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max glanced at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros didn’t answer immediately. He just held his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I don’t think you’re a traitor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand brushed the hilt of his weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...but I wanted to hear it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obviously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I was just buying time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ran a hand over his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I improvised.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...and yeah, I got nervous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...because otherwise...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice dropped slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I would’ve had to cut your head off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max froze for a second. Pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...noted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax a little.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...this is just the beginning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The others are following Lucifero’s son.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lowered her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I hope they find something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max nodded. Serious now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...they have to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group kept moving. Deeper into the castle. Closer to danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, maybe, closer to Abby.\u003C\u002Fp>",1365,"2026-06-03T06:02:49.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","b6e650ce29aa3dcc67e3ce8dc2d57e5cd7c2011f8a9c771a7be30b0b83799448","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-65","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-63",189,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-cover.jpg"]