[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-villainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each":3,"chapter-villainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-villainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-chapter-15":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Villainess X Villain: They are obsessed with each other!",{"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},1873790,2480,"Chapter 15 -: 14 The unusual hobby.","villainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-chapter-15",15,"\u003Cp>\"Alfred, you can stop here,\" Julius said as the carriage rolled to a stop in front of a restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Alfred could step down to open the door, Julius pushed it open himself and stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place wasn’t big. Although the sign outside said \"Restaurant,\" it looked more like a bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius walked straight toward the entrance. Just as he was about to step inside, a large man blocked the doorway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can’t go in, kid,\" the man said in a deep, rough voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius stared at him for a moment, then clicked his tongue in annoyance. \"Tsk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head slightly and looked back at Alfred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alfred was already standing right behind him. Without a word, he took a small pouch from his belt and handed it to Julius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius took the pouch, opened it, and pulled out a few gold coins. He was about to toss them at the guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really think that’s enough to get in?\" The man sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\" Julius let out a cold snort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s annoying when you have no name or reputation,\" he muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already in a hurry, and this guy was wasting his time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alfred,\" Julius called.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Young Master,\" Alfred answered right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make him understand who I am,\" Julius said. Then he walked forward without waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man stayed in place, still sneering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s this old man going to—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, Alfred was suddenly standing right in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you value your life, step aside,\" Alfred said in a calm voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the quiet tone sent a cold shiver down the man’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius didn’t slow down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked straight ahead and pushed the guard to the side with one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man didn’t fight back. He stepped aside on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold sweat appeared on his forehead as he watched Julius walk in, with Alfred following right behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the bar, Julius narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was almost empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only one person was there, the bartender, standing behind the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bartender was wiping a bottle of wine. He looked up at Julius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What would you like to order, sir?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Widow’s Kiss with lemon,\" Julius said without pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bartender gave a small nod. His face stayed blank. He reached for a bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius stepped closer. Alfred followed silently behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them looked calm on the outside, but they had already noticed the hidden eyes watching them from the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shake, shake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bartender shook the mixer hard, then poured a bright red liquid into a glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He added a slice of lemon on the rim and slid the drink toward Julius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here is your Widow’s Kiss with lemon, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right after he spoke, a low creaking sound came from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall wine shelf slowly slid open, revealing a hidden passage behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius picked up the glass and drank the Widow’s Kiss in one smooth gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad,\" he said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed a few gold coins on the counter and walked straight toward the open passage without another word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The passage was dark and narrow. It led downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius stepped onto the stairs and walked down without any hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alfred followed close behind, silent as always.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius knew this place well from the novel TST.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To normal people, it was just a bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to the rich and powerful, it could be anything, a secret gambling den, a meeting spot for assassins, or even a slave market hidden from the law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the original story, a minor villain had come here after getting badly beaten by the \"trash\" hero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The villain hired killers to take revenge and assassinate the hero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the plan failed completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, the hero himself came to this very place to settle the score.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead of just fighting, he discovered something inside, a rare opportunity that helped him grow stronger all the way to the end of the story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius had come here today for one reason only:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to steal that same opportunity before the hero ever found it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached the bottom of the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint orange glow came from ahead. The air smelled of smoke, wine, and something metallic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius narrowed his eyes and kept walking forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young girl stepped out from the side and walked toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was very beautiful and wore a neat maid outfit. She gave a small, polite bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What would you like to do, sir?\" she asked gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is the manager of this place?\" Julius asked, voice calm and steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl bowed a little deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May I ask the reason for your visit, sir?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius answered without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slaves. Do you have any good ones?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl paused for a moment, thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of slaves are you looking for, sir?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius stayed quiet for a few seconds, as if considering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Children. From age one to five.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl’s polite smile didn’t change, but her eyes flickered for the shortest moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please follow me, sir. I will take you to someone who can help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned gracefully and started walking toward a side corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius followed without a word. Alfred stayed two steps behind him, silent and watchful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corridor was dimly lit with red lanterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air grew heavier the deeper they went, a mix of incense, old wood, and something sour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking a short distance down the dim corridor, the girl stopped in front of a heavy wooden door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock. Knock. Knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knocked three times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\" a deep, rough voice came from inside. It sounded old and rotten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, this gentleman is interested in buying slaves. Children from age one to five,\" the girl said politely and waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come inside,\" the voice answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door creaked open on its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius stepped in first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he crossed the threshold, a thick smell of weed and strong alcohol hit him hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alfred moved quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled a clean handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to Julius without a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius pressed it lightly over his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ohho... quite an unusual hobby for someone so young,\" the voice said with a mocking chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of them sat a large man behind a low table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had dark skin, a big round belly, and a short goatee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thin trail of smoke rose from the pipe in his hand as he looked Julius up and down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius stared straight at him without blinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry about the price. Just show me the goods.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached into his coat, pulled out a heavy pouch, and tossed it toward the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man caught it with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened the pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden light from the coins reflected on his face. He leaned in and sniffed the air near the gold, then grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good stuff... but this won’t be enough,\" he said, still smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius gave a small nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lead the way. You’ll get whatever you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s grin widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up slowly, belly jiggling, and gestured toward a narrow door at the back of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Follow me then, young sir. Let’s see if your purse is as deep as your taste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1209,"2026-06-10T05:56:21.839Z",1,"novelbin.me","370c61191099163cd57f203e871529e6e8af55badf02d84f49249346e94cdcba","villainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-chapter-214","villainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-chapter-213",220,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fvillainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-cover.jpg"]