[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-s-rank-harem-i-became-my-character-with-extra-co":3,"chapter-s-rank-harem-i-became-my-character-with-extra-co-s-rank-harem-i-became-my-character-with-extra-co-chapter-55":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","S-Rank Harem: I Became My Character with Extra Control 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},1243142,1671,"Chapter 55: Debt 55 - Who else knows my ability?","s-rank-harem-i-became-my-character-with-extra-co-chapter-55",55,"\u003Cp>After leaving the inn, Ryan headed toward the residence where he was to be received by the Viscount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the walk was not particularly long, it still felt tedious to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow, with every situation that arose, he always ended up involved with the nobility in one way or another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time would be different. It would be the first time he spoke with one as an A-rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the adventurer took his leave, Ryan entered the mansion escorted by one of the guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Ryan inspected the guard, he saw that the man was B-rank but with significantly boosted attributes, placing him close to reaching A-rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So, I can assume that A-rank is the standard for this world, right?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He followed the guard until they were deep inside the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he couldn’t help wondering just how difficult it was for other humans, or even demons, to become truly strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ryan was greeted by the Viscount with a handshake, and they headed to an empty room which the Viscount referred to as his study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And once they were comfortable, the Viscount opened the conversation by thanking him for saving his son on the demon continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ryan asked after the boy, and the Viscount replied that he should currently be studying with Dayan, a personal tutor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he added that once the meeting was over, Ryan could see the boy if he wished, adding that his son would surely be happy to see him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see. In that case, I would like to stop by and say hello.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I appreciate it, Ryan. You have done more than you can imagine. For this kingdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is not that big of a deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is. Besides, you just arrived and ended up saving several adventurers, as well as the S-rank heroines.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, it was not as if we could just stand by and watch while the demons attacked.\" Ryan paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if it were a matter of life or death, I am sure the rest of the adventurers would have acted the same. Don’t you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha ha, you might be right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But many lives were still lost, were they not?\" Ryan asked in a calm voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, unfortunately that was the case, but thanks to you all, nothing else happened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they continued talking, a member of the service staff entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They brought a cup of tea for each of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ryan accepted it and began to drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’How bitter.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought, but said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a silence of at least forty-five seconds, the Viscount spoke once he finished his tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ryan, it is true that I wanted to see you to thank you, but there is also another matter that I find very unsettling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Viscount’s expression changed; it looked as though he wanted to say something of significant weight but could not find the right words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What is with him all of a sudden? Did I do something?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ryan was not sure what could be happening, so he stopped thinking about it and simply waited for whatever the Viscount would say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is fine. You can talk to me about anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well... this matter concerns the demon continent. Before I continue, I want to add that no one else knows what I am about to tell you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ryan finished his last sip of tea and placed the cup on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his mind immediately drifted back to that place, his memories traveling to the demon continent as he tried to find a hint of what problem might be troubling the Viscount, he could think of nothing other than the danger his son had been in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Then why did he say no one else knows what he will tell me? How serious is it?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ryan looked at the Viscount and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After being here with my son, as the days passed and the shock seemed to fade from him and he returned to his old self, I asked him. I insisted that he tell me about what he experienced on the demon continent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without looking away from the Viscount’s words, Ryan watched as the man gripped the arm of the chair he was sitting in with great force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then continued speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he recounted things that Ryan already knew or had imagined, he eventually stopped for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he stared fixedly at Ryan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My son told me that during the entire journey, a demon accompanied you... actually, two demons, to be precise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So that is what this is about. Was that the reason he invited my group to this kingdom?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ryan looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He activated his skill to detect stealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he saw nothing out of the ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Ryan’s expression became more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, it is true. I will not deny it. Those two demons were a girl and her brother, roughly the same age as your son.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see, so it was true. For a moment, I thought that my son had been left with trauma significant enough to make him invent such a thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Viscount sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I feel more at ease now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do not understand. I thought you would reprimand me for traveling with those demons... why am I really here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ryan was confused, but his gaze remained serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calm down. I am not going to question that just yet. In fact, I cannot even do so when you are the one who brought my son back. I only wanted to confirm it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why are you staying so calm all of a sudden?\" Ryan asked, unable to understand what was actually going through the Viscount’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is fine, let me explain what I have deduced. When I spoke with Delia and Alina... they told me that you saved them, but not only that, though they did not want to give me the details.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused and leaned his body forward, as if trying to get closer to Ryan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They both agreed that you have some kind of ability capable of controlling people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So they told him after all...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly was it that they told you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As I said, they did not want to give me details. They only said that much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Viscount continued speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, now that you have confirmed you were in the demon continent traveling with demons, what I believe is that you somehow controlled them and used them to your advantage. Am I wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Viscount asked his question with genuine curiosity; even so, Ryan noticed no trace of ill intent in his words.\u003C\u002Fp>",1091,"2026-06-05T15:18:53.248Z",1,"novelbin.me","891566de7df897f197cb07c73ef18ba9539d91998d3f5a3728fea5647f7b6586","s-rank-harem-i-became-my-character-with-extra-co-chapter-56","s-rank-harem-i-became-my-character-with-extra-co-chapter-54",176,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fs-rank-harem-i-became-my-character-with-extra-co-cover.jpg"]