[{"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-82":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},896845,1177,"Chapter 82: Reunion of Brothers","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-82",82,"\u003Cp>Max stepped through the doorway. The violet smoke stayed behind—but not the feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lamia rested in his arms. She felt warm... but her breathing was uneven. Weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hallway was in ruins. Broken paintings, burnt furniture, walls covered in soot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeletal knights moved in formation. Some carefully carried Dante’s wives. Others guarded the flanks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azael walked at the front, Elise in his arms. His pace was fast. Firm. Desperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s when they heard footsteps coming from the other end of the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varis and Vimel appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their clothes were torn, stained with blood. They were breathing heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Max!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varis spoke first. His gaze swept across the scene—the women, the skeletons, Azael.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...is everyone alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes locked onto Azael.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And who’s this guy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max didn’t bother lying anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s Abby’s brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He came to help—and to save his wife.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azael didn’t even look at them. He kept walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no time for explanations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was low. Firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need to get them to your healer. Now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vimel clicked his tongue and nudged Varis with his elbow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t just stand there. We came to help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varis raised his hands, relaxed—but his gaze... had that glint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He approached one of the women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, well... if we’re helping...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t mind carrying this beauty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max shot him a deadly glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn’t the time for your nonsense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varis let out a short laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Iamhelping.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he turned serious—and lifted her carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vimel was already picking up another. Efficient. No wasted movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his gaze fell on Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Lamia in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...and her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tilt of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t she the one who attacked us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max didn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One more step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And we’re going to need her. That’s why I’m bringing her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vimel held his gaze for a moment longer—but didn’t press it. Not now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group moved quickly through the corridors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Straight to the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max adjusted his grip on Lamia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...is everyone else okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Varis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you handle the situation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varis made a face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More or less...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shifted the woman in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some of them swallowed poison. Those little devils were tossing those vials around like candy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Dorian’s already dealing with it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vimel nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thankfully, the one who took the worst of it was the knight—Neros.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The rest aren’t in serious condition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max lowered his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Lamia. Her weak breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then forward again. Azael didn’t slow down—not even for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thought crossed his mind. Cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...do you really think Dorian can handle all of them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the sound of footsteps—fast—descending the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bodies of little devils covered the steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some didn’t move. Others writhed on the ground, foam spilling from their mouths. Their own poison vials lay shattered around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others bore deep cuts. Bruises. Unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several were pinned to the walls—seals embedded in their bodies. Immobilized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie’s work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stepped down a few more stairs—and saw Dorian, kneeling beside Neros.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knight was struggling to breathe. Foam spilled from his mouth. His body trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie was at his side, activating seals one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Easy, big brother... easy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands didn’t stop moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This will pass...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the first thing she saw was Lamia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...what do you think you’re doing, carrying that traitor in your arms?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max didn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need Dorian to heal her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And not just her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Footsteps behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeletons began descending—carrying the bodies of the other women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Vimel and Varis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then Azael appeared, Elise in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression didn’t change—but his voice did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Direct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take care of my wife.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby took a step back. Her eyes filled with fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...what is he doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can expla—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I made a deal with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azael cut him off. Flat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came to retrieve my wife.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tightened his hold on Elise slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And in return, I’ll help you face Dante.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes swept over the group. Cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But right now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down at Elise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need you to save her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can’t trust him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sophie nodded. Firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way I’m trusting the guy who kidnapped my best friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varis raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Abby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight had already drawn her sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed it straight at Azael.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t come any closer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension thickened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian didn’t even look up. He kept working—but spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should be grateful Neros is unconscious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, he would’ve already cut your head off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Azael is not the enemy right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Abby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He did all of this to get his wife back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at Elise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And he’s willing to help us against Dante.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby clenched her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he needed help...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He could’ve asked for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azael lowered his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...you’re right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brief. Sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My methods weren’t the right ones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But we’re here now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tightened his jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And she’s in my arms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Dorian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All I ask...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...is that you save her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re wasting time arguing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need a safer place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More suitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To treat them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before Dante comes to check on his wives—and finds us here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abby reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s a hidden room nearby.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vimel glanced around—at the little devils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what do we do with all this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured at the chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azael didn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadows moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skeletal knights began dragging the bodies—one by one—into the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No trace left behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if they had never been there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...didn’t expect that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorian finally looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Less talking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at Neros.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need help with this big guy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vimel stepped forward immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve got him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crouched and helped Dorian lift him—with effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group reorganized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And began to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Abby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toward the hidden room.\u003C\u002Fp>",1051,"2026-06-03T06:02:49.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","b0325ac426bbfa39af8a6dfad528ee3e1875c9231541dab8aeb6aa3828d0b2f6","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-83","reincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-chapter-81",189,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-a-princess-s-pet-with-trash-stat-cover.jpg"]