[{"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-33":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},1873815,2480,"Chapter 33 -: 32 The devoted one.","villainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-chapter-33",33,"\u003Cp>\"Sir Uriel is here,\" one person said to his friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see him,\" the friend, a girl, replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them wore pure white priest robes. They spoke in low, excited voices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard he joined the church only a week ago,\" the first one said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But his kindness and strong faith in the goddess earned him the name ’The Devoted One.’\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right? You can tell just by looking at him, he must have been sent by the goddess herself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I even heard he tried to save the cardinal, even though he was so weak himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They kept talking, their eyes full of admiration and respect. They stared at a boy about 15 or 16 years old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy had long blonde hair that fell neatly down his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore a clean priest robe with a small cross necklace hanging around his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blue eyes looked calm and gentle. As he walked, he smiled kindly at every devotee who passed by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was very beautiful, almost holy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever he smiled at someone, their eyes filled with deep devotion and love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Uriel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was an orphan who had joined the Church of Goddess Benigore just one week ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, he was walking outside the church toward the worship area, where all the devotees prayed to the goddess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked a short distance and passed through the gate. Soon, a large statue of the goddess appeared in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriel stepped forward and knelt on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, Creator of all,\" he prayed in a soft, clear voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, you who love everyone, please bring peace to this world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May no one die from hunger. May no one tell lies. May your kindness always shine on the world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he prayed, all the devotees around him also knelt down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They joined him in prayer, their voices quiet and full of faith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air felt warm and peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriel continued to pray for a long time. It felt like hours had passed. Finally, he stood up slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed deeply toward the goddess statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May your light always guide me on the right path,\" he said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May I never tell a lie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the devotees who had been kneeling also stood up with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriel looked at them with a gentle smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, all of you, for praying with me,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May the goddess show mercy and compassion to every one of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The devotees’ eyes shone with joy. His graceful and holy appearance touched them deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some had tears in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a holy being,\" one whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He must be a true gift from the goddess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murmurs of agreement spread through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clap... clap... clap... clap...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the sound of clapping came from behind Uriel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriel turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he saw who it was, his smile became even brighter and warmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing there was a man in a white robe with a red cloth draped over one shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Cardinal Repheal. He was middle-aged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hair was mostly black, but the sides near his ears had turned gray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face looked kind and gentle as he smiled at Uriel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father,\" Uriel said respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knelt down right away, his expression full of honor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cardinal Repheal walked closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to kneel, my son,\" he said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed both hands on Uriel’s shoulders and gently lifted him back to his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew you would be here today,\" the cardinal said with a warm smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me... are your studies of the holy scriptures going well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriel nodded, his blue eyes calm and bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Father. The words of the goddess fill my heart more each day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cardinal patted his shoulder lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Very good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around them, the devotees watched in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many bowed their heads in respect toward both Uriel and the cardinal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cardinal Repheal stared at Uriel for a long moment, looking lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he spoke softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still can’t believe we didn’t find you until now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone as holy as you should have been noticed by our devotees long ago in this holy empire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s unfortunate. If we had found you earlier, you would already be a bishop by now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cardinal let out a quiet sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it’s fortunate we found you at last,\" he added, his voice warm with gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind went back to what happened just one week ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been visiting a lawless area in the holy empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His official reason was to hand out food to the poor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the real reason was different: the church wanted to find and eliminate the devil worshippers hiding there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the visit, the devil worshippers attacked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They tried to assassinate the cardinal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right at that moment, Uriel appeared out of nowhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He threw himself in front to shield the cardinal with his own body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriel would have died if the attack hadn’t been stopped in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his kindness and bravery stood out clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After it was over, Cardinal Repheal asked him, \"Why did you risk your life for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriel had smiled innocently and answered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goddess Benigore told me to protect her son.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he heard those words, the cardinal knew this boy was not ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only someone truly connected to the goddess could have such a pure and beautiful appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he adopted Uriel that very day and brought him to the main church.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, standing in front of the goddess statue, Cardinal Repheal placed a gentle hand on Uriel’s shoulder again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are a true blessing,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The goddess herself sent you to us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We will take good care of you from now on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriel bowed his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Father. I only want to serve the goddess and help those in need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cardinal smiled wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is much to discuss. The pope wants to meet you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They started walking together toward the inner halls of the church.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The devotees around them watched in silence, still filled with awe and respect.\u003C\u002Fp>",1022,"2026-06-10T05:56:21.839Z",1,"novelbin.me","fd1ecc50c5d27404ba69c318306dd8c4ff85306b4e0f1dcb1b793373c0dbd990","villainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-chapter-34","villainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-chapter-32",220,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fvillainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-cover.jpg"]