[{"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-77":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},896840,1177,"Chapter 77: Fire in the South Tower","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-77",77,"\u003Cp>The group was now complete, gathered in the guest room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros leaned against the wall, arms crossed, his expression serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...we have information about Dante.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere shifted instantly. The calm vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie adjusted her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...tell them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros gave a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Dante didn’t come with an army. It seems he came alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...well... not exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised a finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...he’s not alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...he’s with his wives.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...do we know how many came?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...apparently, he brought all six.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie let out a low whistle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...what a disgusting guy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...a gossiping she-devil was talking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...she said they sent her sister to clean the six women’s room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed himself off the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...according to her...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced toward the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...they’re in the south tower.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie crossed her arms, thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...then Dante is more confident than he seems.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...coming without guards is a big advantage for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I don’t know, I don’t think he needs them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...if I’m not mistaken, he can use necromancy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...he can raise the dead, they obey him, and he can also possess their bodies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neros raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...how do you know that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...to rescue Abby...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I had to fight some zombies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon suddenly raised her hand, her eyes shining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...zombies?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned forward, excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I would’ve loved to fight zombies...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian looked at her, unsurprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...of course, because almost dying once wasn’t enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon puffed her cheeks, annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian returned to the topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...we already have the location.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He straightened up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...we should go tell Lamia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confidence was clear in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...so she can take care of rescuing her daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...and we leave with Abby.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Direct. Practical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...without facing Dante.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...or Lucifer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence weighed heavily in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...no.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...no?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max crossed his arms, thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’d rather not tell her yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...not until we’re sure the women are actually there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I don’t understand why not delegate it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sounded annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...the Phantom has his men.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...let them handle it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max shook his head firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I want to confirm it first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie stepped forward, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...then we go ourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...all of us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Abby, then at the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...we’re going to the south tower.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...and we’ll see those women.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crooked smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’m sure they want to be saved too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby raised her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...important question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...what about Dante?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vimel, who had been silent until now, spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I heard something in the halls too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...some guards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...they said Dante has a dinner tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...with Lord Lucifer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air grew heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...most of the royal guards will be covering that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...the south tower will be much less protected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...it’s the perfect time to act.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something didn’t sit right. A faint sense of distrust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...something about this feels off...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could think further, Varis stepped forward, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...perfect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cracked his knuckles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...then we have a plan, let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group moved through the castle corridors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they were no longer themselves. Now they all wore false demon appearances, thanks to William’s bracelets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them... except one. Max walked in the center. The most exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby led the way. A faint magical mark glowed on her forehead—Sophie’s mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face was no longer her own. Now she looked like a completely different demon. But her eyes were still the same. They scanned the corridor slowly. With more than attention. With memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I used to play here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice came out softer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed to the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...with a ball.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...when I ran away from etiquette classes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tear rolled down her cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...with Azael.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence followed the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...this is strange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...these halls are usually crowded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon rolled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...well, yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone completely flat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...if all the guards are at Lucifer and Dante’s dinner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crossed her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...they already said that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian nodded, but not fully convinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...yeah... but still.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced to the sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...it’s still strange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon stuck her tongue out at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elf, in his demonic appearance, didn’t even react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They kept moving. Long corridors. Tall columns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until they stopped in front of a massive door. The entrance to the south tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they weren’t alone. Two guards stood there, firm, watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max narrowed his eyes, thinking fast. Then he looked at Moon and Abby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I need you to do something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...can you each cast a fireball?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed down the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I want you to set everything on fire. I’ll handle the guards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...you’ll burn if we do that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max smiled calmly. Confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...don’t worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’ve got it all figured out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze. His smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby blushed slightly and looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moon grinned, amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...this is going to be fun...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two stepped forward, revealing themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards reacted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...what the—?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was too late. Two fireballs shot forward, straight into the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impact. The hallway erupted in flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Visibility dropped to almost nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards stepped back, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...what’s happening?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, Max moved. He ran straight into the fire. The flames engulfed him—but didn’t harm him. His fire-resistance ring glowed, protecting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He passed through the blaze like it was nothing. Appearing right in front of the guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One barely had time to react when Max raised his hand. The sleep stone activated. He brought it close to his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...good night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard collapsed. Instantly asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the second one reacted in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drove a brutal kick straight into Max’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max was sent flying back into the flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact was harsh. Pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his vision, a number appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[-2 HP]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But almost instantly, another effect triggered. Regeneration. The ring activated again. His health returned to full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stood up. Brushed himself off. Smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of him, the guard stared at him, utterly confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...what the hell...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max tilted his head, still smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...now it’s my turn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1074,"2026-06-03T06:02:49.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","d322f8d6efdfe1d57d23e34c657a4871173cec1121fc6e1f7b9bde8167e8bf87","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-78","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-76",189,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-cover.jpg"]