[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-exiled-lord-my-maid-is-a-battle-goddess":3,"chapter-the-exiled-lord-my-maid-is-a-battle-goddess-the-exiled-lord-my-maid-is-a-battle-goddess-chapter-198":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Exiled Lord: My Maid is a Battle Goddess",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1141735,1485,"Chapter 198: Violet’s Sudden Visit","the-exiled-lord-my-maid-is-a-battle-goddess-chapter-198",198,"\u003Cp>\"My lord, the repeating crossbow you requested is finished. Please take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gogris dragged a wooden crate out from beneath the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Phield’s eyes lit up. He had finally been waiting for this upgraded weapon. \"Oh? Excellent. I’ve been looking forward to this for ages.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm? Phield, you can design weapons too?\" Rosalia looked surprised, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes. \"I didn’t expect that—you’re quite knowledgeable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not really. Thanks to Gogris. I just provided the concept.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Phield smiled as he opened the crate. Inside lay a sleek, impressive repeating crossbow. The moment he picked it up, he could feel its weight and power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This crossbow... it looks huge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone could sense a strange feeling—like seeing a train for the first time and being awed by it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were many differences compared to the originally planned high-tier repeating crossbow. The lever mechanism Gogris made—used to draw the string—was located underneath. Reloading required pulling the lever, making it slightly slower than a high-end model. However, thanks to an expanded energy-storage structure, its power was significantly greater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With some inspiration from Phield, the overall design leaned more toward a modern repeating crossbow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using it felt like handling an M870 shotgun—pull once, fire once—hundreds of times faster than a traditional crossbow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, we lacked materials, and many components were dismantled from regular crossbows. If we had more professional craftsmen, it could be improved even further.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s already excellent. Once industry develops, firearms will become the main force.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gogris froze for a moment. In her eyes, the repeating crossbow was already an incredibly powerful ranged weapon—perhaps only siege ballistae or catapults could surpass it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are there really weapons stronger than crossbows?\" Gogris rarely voiced doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. Firearms that shoot bullets. Gunpowder ignites and then...\" Phield trailed off. \"It’s too early to talk about that. With our current technology, we can’t produce a proper gun barrel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, please explain it to me in detail. As for what comes next, I entrust myself to you completely. I already belong to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gogris looked serious and suddenly began loosening her skirt, revealing her slender, fair legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other three were stunned: Is this how you usually do things?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let me explain—I’m a perfectly decent person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem... that’s not necessary. Just come find me when I’m free.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me test this weapon first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Phield aimed at an open field in the distance and pulled the lever. The bolts in the magazine snapped into place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoosh—whoosh—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rapid stream of bolts shot out. Fifty meters away, ten bolts embedded themselves neatly into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So fast!\" Ashina was deeply shocked. \"At this rate of fire, once scaled up, it would be like a rainstorm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If used against demi-humans, Ashina swallowed and dared not imagine further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demi-human combat relied on bravery, cunning, and high morale. With their lack of plate armor, facing such weapons would likely mean slaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good thing I’m not your enemy, my lord.\" Ashina patted her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we had a thousand of these, the capital wouldn’t have fallen so quickly. My family... might have had a chance to escape.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid her shock, Charlotte couldn’t help thinking of her homeland. Before long, her eyes grew misty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Phield didn’t know how to comfort her, so he simply offered his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m going to drown my sorrow in alcohol.\" Leaning against him, Charlotte grabbed a mug of barley ale and gulped it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pff—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment it touched her mouth, she spat it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bleh, bleh! So alcohol tastes this awful?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face twisted as if she were wearing a mask of agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Phield wiped his face with a handkerchief, utterly speechless. \"You can’t even drink, and you want to drown your sorrows?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sniff—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ashina suddenly became alert. \"Wait. Violet is here. I remember her scent—she’s outside the manor walls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Why is she here?\" Rosalia was surprised, resting one hand on her hip. \"Even though she helped us, corrupted beings usually aren’t very rational. We should stay cautious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s right. We’re not bound by contract, after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Phield frowned and handed the crossbow to the little fox. \"Let’s go take a look together. If she does anything stupid, we’ll shoot her on the spot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They quickly arrived atop the walls. The guards had already noticed the strange woman standing outside. Their expressions were tense, and a messenger had mounted a horse, ready to report to Phield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go to other positions. I’ll handle this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Violet had no intention of attacking, Phield let out a breath of relief and waved the soldiers away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was his first time seeing Violet in full. Before, she had only existed in the Divine Chosen’s descriptions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl wore a simple white dress, her smooth hair flowing down her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...At night, she’s still kind of terrifying. Even if she’s very pretty.\" Phield wiped his sweat and greeted her gently. \"Violet, hello.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet clearly wasn’t used to interacting with people. She gave a flat response. \"Mm. Hello.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you here? Want to join us for a meal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlotte leaned over the battlements, blinking her big eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew Violet was a \"defector from the enemy side,\" so they treated her kindly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need. I came to warn you. Even though you’ve repaired the walls, they’re not enough to stop Divine Chosen.\" Violet glanced at them and turned away. \"A tide of corrupted corpses—around a thousand strong—will attack your territory tomorrow afternoon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay.\" Seeing her about to leave, Phield immediately invited her. \"Like Rosalia, there’s a place for you here. Besides, as an anomaly, you’ll eventually be identified by other corrupted beings. That will be dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry. There are things I must do. Maybe another time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Violet dissolved into a pool of blood and vanished from sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She ran off again. Who knows what she’s up to.\" Rosalia shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ashina’s crimson eyes looked into the distance. \"I can track her scent. Should I capture her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not for now. Having a spy feeding us information isn’t bad.\" Phield pondered for a moment before deciding. \"I have a feeling this special corrupted Divine Chosen will bring us unexpected help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow, we deal with the corpse tide properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After spending a long time with the Divine Chosen, Phield washed up, yawned, and returned to his room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he lay down, he suddenly sat upright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This bed... is way too soft.\u003C\u002Fp>",1065,"2026-06-03T12:17:36.481Z","2026-06-03T12:17:43.354Z",1,"novelbin.me","f7afa99259a91fe95296015c7448fe5e79e7cbd926eaf7c48f76d9fbbd34a626","the-exiled-lord-my-maid-is-a-battle-goddess-chapter-199","the-exiled-lord-my-maid-is-a-battle-goddess-chapter-292",303,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-exiled-lord-my-maid-is-a-battle-goddess-cover.jpg"]