[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-lady-s-butler-i-reincarnated-to-serve-the-vi":3,"chapter-the-lady-s-butler-i-reincarnated-to-serve-the-vi-the-lady-s-butler-i-reincarnated-to-serve-the-vi-chapter-15":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Lady's Butler: I Reincarnated To Serve The Villainess",{"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},725410,965,"Chapter 15: The Ardent Estate","the-lady-s-butler-i-reincarnated-to-serve-the-vi-chapter-15",15,"\u003Cp>The Ardent estate was truly a sight to behold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first thing Adrian noticed were the gates, made of black metal bars and arrow like golden tips at the top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bars allowed him a view of what lay beyond. A long stone path stretched from the gates all the way to the main residence, its surface perfectly cleared of snow despite the cold northern winds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On both sides of the path stood rows of frost-covered trees, their branches heavy with snow, yet arranged so neatly that they looked more like decorations than nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even from the entrance, the estate screamed wealth and power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Servants moved about in the distance, some carrying supplies while others tended to the grounds, their movements disciplined and orderly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them spoke loudly, and even from afar Adrian could tell they were well trained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what truly dominated the view was the mansion itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ardent residence stood proudly at the center of the estate, a massive structure built from pale stone that seemed almost silver under the winter light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tall towers rose from its corners, their pointed roofs covered in snow, while enormous windows lined the walls like watchful eyes overlooking the grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden accents decorated the edges of the estate, from the balcony railings to the tall pillars at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was less a mansion and more a small castle disguised as a noble home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian quietly observed the estate for a moment before continuing forward. The moment he reached the gates, two estate guards stationed there immediately approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were about to ask him to state his name and business when they spotted the uniform he wore, and immediately understood who he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two made way, opening the gates and allowing him through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued walking forward without a word, since none was needed, besides he was still a bit tired from his battle with the Yeti.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the gates closed behind him with a heavy metallic sound, Noctis lazily lifted its head from atop Adrian’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«You know,» the cat muttered, «for a house of humans, this place is surprisingly extravagant.»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian continued walking down the stone path toward the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Extravagance is one of the things nobles excel at,\" he answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But considering the Ardents were one of the four great noble families, it was a given that their residence reflected that status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manhwa had even made that fact clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«I see,» the cat muttered as it lay back down, its eyes closing once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian quickly approached the main building’s door, and the moment he stepped up the stairs, they opened for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, they were not automatic doors, they just had two servants with great listening skills standing behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing beyond the door with his cane in hand and an expressionless face was Sebastian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The patriarch would like to see you,\" was all he said as he turned around, leading the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though from his mood, Adrian could tell that the old butler was pleased that he had made it out in one piece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, mostly one piece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They continued into the mansion which caused Adrian a sense of déjà vu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The interior of the Ardent estate was just as grand as the outside, if not even more so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floor was made of some sort of marble that produced a faint glow, hanging on the high ceilings were chandeliers producing golden light which tinted the interior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Servants moved quietly through the halls, each one stepping aside the moment they noticed Sebastian approaching. Some bowed slightly, others simply lowered their gaze in respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not one of them said anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steady tapping of Sebastian’s cane echoed through the hallway as he walked and Adrian followed half a step behind, his posture straight despite the fatigue still lingering in his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, his gaze moved to the side where one of the portraits caught his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a very familiar one, depicting the current patriarch standing beside two children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young boy with black hair and blue eyes and a girl with white hair and similar eye, whose expression was calm yet distant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian’s gaze lingered on the painting for a short while, he had seen that image before but it wasn’t here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather it was on a drawn panel of a manhwa Chapter during his lady’s backstory, which was why the feeling of déjà vu refused to leave him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two eventually stopped in front of a pair of large wooden doors and Sebastian knocked once with the end of his cane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed he door open, but instead of walking in, he just stepped to the side and Adrian took that as his cue to walk in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he was properly through the door, Sebastian locked it behind him, leaving him with the Patriarch within the room...or rather office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following his training, Adrian immediately bowed, staying in that position for a while until the Patriarch spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may lift your head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the instructions, he lifted his head only to come face to face with a man whose presence alone seemed to fill the entire room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Patriarch of the Ardent family sat behind a large desk carved from dark wood, its surface covered with neatly stacked documents and sealed letters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked to be in his late forties, perhaps early fifties, yet there was not a single sign of frailty about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hair was completely white but of course it wasn’t due to age, his eyes were also bright crystal like blue ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Patriarch’s features were nearly identical to those of his daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Renelle’s features were nearly identical to his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason for that was simple, like his daughter, the Patriarch was also contracted to an ice spirit which, at this point, had become the family’s signature spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Patriarch was also looking directly at Adrian without the least bit of expression on his face....that is, until he suddenly loosened up and smiled a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You look like you’ve had an eventful trip,\" the patriarch said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>",1018,"2026-06-02T10:56:10.487Z",1,"novelbin.me","76c6b555441fd2cadd9c01b8d1a8d069a65acfca89e6228265e7cb17ee2c0b63","the-lady-s-butler-i-reincarnated-to-serve-the-vi-chapter-65","the-lady-s-butler-i-reincarnated-to-serve-the-vi-chapter-64",146,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-lady-s-butler-i-reincarnated-to-serve-the-vi-cover.jpg"]