[{"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-60":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},1873639,2480,"Chapter 60 -: 59 Julius’s mess.[1]","villainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-chapter-60",60,"\u003Cp>In the heart of the Grand Cathedral of Benigore, the famous \"Cathedral War\" platform stood tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was huge, as big as a large building turned sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The height was like two normal buildings stacked on top of each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right in the middle, a smaller round platform rose up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This small one was only about two meters wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the sacred spot where the candidate would face the Saint Trial. No one else was allowed to step even one foot there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the big main platform, all the most important people sat in fancy chairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was Elizabeth Augustus Hayes, the Matriarch of the powerful Hayes clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to her sat Dean Orin Belebright from Royal Arcane Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two senior professors were also there: Lucian Duskwood and Jaya Balan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side sat the religious leaders: the Pope herself in her shining white robes, Cardinal Raphael, and even the Emperor of the Holy Empire, dressed in gold and red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around them sat rows of bishops, archbishops, and high church devotees, all watching with serious faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far below, about 500 meters away, a massive crowd had gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousands of people filled the huge square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their shouts, prayers, and cheers of devotion rolled through the air like waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You could hear them clearly even from up on the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goddess Benigore, give us a Saint!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bless the candidate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Light of hope, shine on us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth sat straight in her seat, looking calm and elegant. Right beside her was Professor Lucian Duskwood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucian leaned over with a big smile. \"Your son is truly amazing, Lady Elizabeth. One of the greatest geniuses I’ve ever seen in my whole life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth laughed softly and covered her mouth with her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, you flatter me too much. He’s good, but not that good yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no,\" Lucian said right away, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m serious. He casts spells so easily, like it’s nothing. And get this, he even created a brand-new spell in just a few minutes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth’s eyes went a little wider. She tried to stay calm, but you could see pride glowing on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really? He made a new spell that fast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucian nodded excitedly. \"Yes! I watched it happen. His mind works so fast, it was incredible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth smiled wider now, unable to hide how happy she felt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of spell was it?\" she asked, her voice soft but full of curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Elizabeth asked about the spell, Lucian suddenly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice echoed in his head: ’Should I tell her?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hayes and Valentina families had been enemies for generations, old grudges, rival clans, the whole dramatic history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One wrong word could start a war right here on the sacred platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then Lucian shrugged inside. ’Ahh, whatever. She’s going to find out eventually.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath and leaned in closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, Lady Elizabeth... you see, I think... no, I’m sure of it. Your son has definitely fallen in love.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth’s eyes went round for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was all she said. Just a soft \"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside her head, though, her thoughts raced: ’I knew it. I sent her to the academy myself. But I didn’t think he’d fall for her this fast...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A proud, haughty little smile crept onto her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’My choice really is perfect.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucian blinked at her calm reaction. \"You... knew?\" He looked shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth snapped out of her happy thoughts and chuckled lightly. \"Well, of course I know. She’s Sera—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rosalina...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both said the names at the exact same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stared at each other, completely dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sera...\" Lucian tried again slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rosa...\" Elizabeth said at the same moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both froze again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay!\" Lucian raised both hands like he was surrendering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat was starting to appear on his forehead. \"Lady Elizabeth, may I finish, please?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth gave an awkward smile. \"Please... go on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucian swallowed hard and started over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think you’re mistaken.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth raised one perfect eyebrow. \"How so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucian took a deep breath. \"Your son, Julius... he’s fallen for Rosalina Valentina. The daughter of the Valentina patriar.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Lucian could even finish his sentence, Elizabeth shot up from her seat like someone had lit a fire under her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rosalina Valentina!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden movement made heads turn. Bishops paused mid-prayer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pope raised an elegant eyebrow. Even the Emperor glanced over with mild curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no one heard a single word of what she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucian reacted fast, he flicked his fingers, and a thin, shimmering barrier of pale blue light snapped up around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was small, just enough to cover their two seats like a private bubble. Sound stayed inside; outside, everything looked normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth quickly looked left and right, cheeks turning pink. She coughed awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem... my apologies, everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sat back down as gracefully as she could, smoothing her dress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she leaned toward Lucian and whispered fiercely through gritted teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean he fell for that girl from the Valentina clan? Wasn’t he supposed to fall for the girl I chose?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucian gave her a bitter, helpless smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t sure anymore if telling her had been a good idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he kept his voice low. \"Well... you see, it’s definitely Rosalina Valentina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I heard he even proposed to her on the very first day he arrived at the academy. Something like... ’Marry me, Rose’ or whatever dramatic line he used.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth’s eyes went so wide they looked ready to pop out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bit down hard on her thumbnail, a habit she hadn’t done since she was a teenager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How... how serious is he?\" she whispered, voice shaking a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucian leaned in closer, even though the barrier was already hiding their words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pretty serious, I’d say. He’s always stuck right behind her like glue. And... I’m sorry to say this, Lady Elizabeth, but your son has become a complete simp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth blinked. \"A what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know... head over heels. Lovesick puppy. The full package.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at him like he had grown a second head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucian kept going, lowering his voice even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And remember the spell we talked about? The one he created in a few minutes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah?\" Elizabeth leaned in so close their shoulders almost touched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah... that was for Rosalina. He turned the whole training arena into a giant cotton field just so she wouldn’t get hurt during a spar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cotton. Everywhere. Soft fluffy cotton. The students were picking bits out of their hair for days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They gossiped like two neighborhood aunties swapping the juiciest scandal over tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heads close, whispers fast, eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lucian finally finished, Elizabeth sank deep into her seat. Her perfect posture was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked exactly like a mother who had just found out her golden-boy son secretly smoked, drank, and got a tattoo all in one weekend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You son of a...\" she muttered under her breath, staring up at the open sky through the cathedral ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How am I supposed to tell this to your father...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She covered her face with one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What have you done, Julius?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1189,"2026-06-10T05:56:22.118Z",1,"novelbin.me","1233434aaa567db6e52f0c2fb1b50f7a0a0f126275c91802df2a44b0144595e1","villainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-chapter-118","villainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-chapter-59",220,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fvillainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-cover.jpg"]