[{"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-50":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},1873832,2480,"Chapter 50 -: 49 Nathaniel Augustus Hayes!","villainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-chapter-50",50,"\u003Cp>News of the chaos in Alaskar spread like wildfire to the other two floating continents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No surprise there! After 500 long years, a new Saint Trial was finally happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Saint is basically the biggest religious superstar of the Holy Empire, so of course everyone was losing their minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, over on Auranel, the biggest continent by land, two ancient clans ruled almost everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together, the Hayes Clan and the Valentina Clan controlled about 90% of the land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two families had been fighting, arguing, and glaring at each other for thousands of years over... well, everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the grand throne room of the Hayes Clan:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We greet the patriarch of the Hayes clan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man with black hair and a slightly older face dropped to one knee. He wore elegant priestly robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, a line of knights in shining armor knelt too, their helmets gleaming under the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many other important-looking people stood quietly around the room, watching everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rise,\" a deep, calm voice said from the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man stepped into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around 40, with long black hair and bright blue eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with his age, he was strikingly handsome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone who knew Julius would immediately notice, same sharp jaw, same intense look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Nathaniel Augustus Hayes, Patriarch of the Hayes Clan... and Julius’s father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in the priestly robes rose smoothly, along with his kneeling knights. He gave a small, respectful bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is an honour to stand before you, my lord,\" he said, his voice calm but warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the corner of his eye, he glanced toward his knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One knight understood the silent signal right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward, carrying a tray draped in rich red cloth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With careful steps he approached the throne and dropped to one knee right in front of Nathaniel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the personal invitation from Her Holiness, the Pope herself,\" the knight announced clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She humbly requests your presence at the Saint Trial, to witness and take part in this once-in-five-centuries moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nathaniel leaned forward slightly and lifted the red cloth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Underneath lay an elegant envelope edged with thin golden plates that caught the light like tiny flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked it up, broke the wax seal, and unfolded the letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sharp blue eyes scanned the elegant script. Very quickly his gaze reached the bottom of the page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm...\" A low, thoughtful hum escaped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He folded the letter with neat precision and set it on the arm of the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A joyous day,\" he said, voice carrying easily through the hall, \"not just for the Holy Empire, but for all three floating continents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back, fingers lightly tapping the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seven hundred years ago the Church of Benigore left its mark on our entire history.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that legendary Saintess hadn’t stepped in back then, our ancestors would have had a very hard time signing any peace treaty with those savage Zlycons.\" He let out a quiet sigh, almost nostalgic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The priest-robed man gave a soft chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, my lord. We owe so much to the heroes of the past who bought us this long peace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, letting the weight of those words settle over the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his tone turned more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However... as you already know, during the Saint Trial our devotees except the Palladians are forbidden from fighting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed again, deeper this time, showing real sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And we both know those devil-worshipping scum will smell weakness. They’ll try to interfere, they always do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his head just enough to meet Nathaniel’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So the Church of Benigore turns to its oldest, most trusted ally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We humbly ask that the ancient Hayes Clan, bound to our nation for centuries, lend its strength if the worst should happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The throne room went perfectly quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every pair of eyes slowly turned toward the man with long black hair and piercing blue eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nathaniel leaned back on the throne, fingers steepled under his chin as he mulled over the priest’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm...\" he hummed again, eyes half-closed in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long moment, he straightened up with a decisive nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well then,\" he said, voice firm and clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Hayes Clan will lend its strength, for the good of all humanity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The priest’s face lit up like a kid who just got his favorite candy. He bowed deeply, almost too quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many thanks, my lord! The Church of Benigore will never forget—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nathaniel raised a hand, cutting him off mid-sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But,\" he added calmly, \"I myself cannot attend the Saint Trial.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The priest blinked once, then schooled his expression back to polite calm. He waited, hands clasped in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you all know,\" Nathaniel continued, letting his gaze sweep across the room, \"our lands overlap in many places with the Valentina Clan. We’ve been at each other’s throats for centuries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, letting the heavy truth settle over everyone like morning fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the current patriarch of the Valentina Clan...\" His tone dropped, turning grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He harbors more hatred toward us than any leader in our long, messy history.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few of the knights shifted uncomfortably. The air felt thicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s why I must stay here, in my own territory,\" Nathaniel said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I leave even for a few days, there’s a very real chance of open conflict... maybe even bloodshed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He offered the priest a small, almost apologetic smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I hope you understand my predicament.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The priest returned the smile, warm and understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, my lord. It isn’t easy being the one who has to hold the line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nathaniel nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still,\" he went on, \"I will fulfill my duty as Patriarch of the Hayes Clan, loyal friends to the Holy Empire for generations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The priest’s respectful smile grew a little wider. He waited patiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nathaniel drew in a slow, deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To prove our friendship... and to make sure nothing goes wrong for the Holy Empire during this sacred trial...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his mouth to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will send the First Elder—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft, polite cough floated through the throne room.\u003C\u002Fp>",1017,"2026-06-10T05:56:21.839Z",1,"novelbin.me","7f01bdb69b5f6c188f5b36e32673288e21a2e70c8e947184f6195c21b258efb8",null,"villainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-chapter-49",220,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fvillainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-cover.jpg"]