[{"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-61":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},1873641,2480,"Chapter 61 -: 60 Julius’s mess.[2]","villainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-chapter-61",61,"\u003Cp>Elizabeth stared up at the sky in a daze for a long moment. After some thinking, she finally calmed down a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did he even like her?\" she muttered to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From everything she’d heard and seen, Rosalina was super arrogant, like, the queen of arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could beat her at it. \"And my one and only son fell for ’her’? ’Her’?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head in disbelief. \"Why, my sweet baby boy? I raised you with so much love and care. Why would you pick her over the nice girl I chose for you...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she suddenly stopped. A new thought hit her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She whipped her head toward Lucian and asked quickly, \"Wait...what about her? Does Rosalina like him back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucian scratched his head, looking unsure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um... I’m not really sure. From what I saw, she acts pretty cold toward him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth gritted her teeth. \"Why didn’t you fall for anyone else? Why ’only’ her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She screamed inside her head, yelling up at the sky even though no sound came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haaa... calm down, calm down!\" she whispered to herself, breathing a bit hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s still young. He made a silly choice, but he’s my only son. My baby.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She frowned, thinking hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a memory popped into her mind, little Julius as a child, with those big innocent eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom, I want her! Pretty please? I won’t ask for anything else, just her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth let out a long, defeated sigh. \"Ohh, my sweet baby boy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave up. \"Fine, whatever. Husband will handle it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She convinced herself with a small nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not like I can break the heart of my handsome, super-smart, one-in-a-billion, perfect child now, can I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clasped her hands together and prayed quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, God, give my husband the strength to fight all the trouble and make my only son’s wish come true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, far away in the Hayes clan...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nathaniel was busy working on some papers when a sudden cold shiver ran down his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? What?!\" He looked around nervously. \"Is someone bad-mouthing me right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler standing nearby raised an eyebrow. \"Is something wrong, my lord?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nathaniel frowned and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No... nothing.\" He went back to his work, still feeling uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the Holy Empire...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haa...\" Elizabeth sighed again. She turned to Lucian with a tired smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to change the subject, she asked. \"Sir Lucian, have you seen the saint candidate before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucian shook his head. \"No, I haven’t. From what I heard, he was adopted just four months ago by Cardinal Raphael.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm,\" Elizabeth replied with a small hum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven’t seen him since I arrived either. I heard it’s part of the rules, the saint candidate must stay inside the holy chamber until the trial starts. No one can meet him before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they started chatting about other things, the Pope suddenly looked up at the bright sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is time,\" she whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up slowly, her long white robe flowing behind her like soft clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her hand she held a beautiful golden staff that sparkled in the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cardinal Raphael stood up right after her and followed two steps behind, staying quiet and respectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pope walked to the very edge of the huge platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stopped, looked out at the thousands of people waiting below, and took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haaa...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole crowd went completely silent. Everyone leaned forward, hearts beating fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Children of Benigore!\" the Pope called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice rang out loud and clear, echoing across the entire square like magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd exploded with cheers! People clapped, waved their hands, and shouted with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pope smiled warmly and continued, her voice strong and proud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, Salena the 80th Pope of the Church of Goddess Benigore...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every important person on the platform, Elizabeth, Lucian, Jaya, Dean Orin Belebright, and all the bishops, went totally quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They listened carefully, eyes wide with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...today I might be the luckiest Pope this church has ever had! After five hundred long years, the Goddess has finally sent us a brave candidate who is ready to take the Saint Trial!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd went wild again, louder cheers, happy tears, and shouts of \"Praise the Goddess!\" filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone on the platform sat up straighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth and Lucian exchanged quick glances. Even the Emperor leaned forward with a big smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The big moment was finally here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, get ready,\" Dean Orin Belebright said in a low, serious voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up at the bright sky, eyes sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the saint candidate appears, it’s very likely there will be an attack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the mood changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth, Lucian, Jaya, the Emperor, the bishops, everyone’s faces turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pope continued, her voice strong and clear, echoing across the huge square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, children of the great Goddess... you and I will witness this historic event.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her warm smile disappeared. Her eyes turned cold and deadly serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However... there are evil forces who will not let us complete this trial easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Angry whispers spread through the crowd like wildfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those evil scums!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I ever get my hands on them...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rage boiled up everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last trial 500 years ago had ended in blood and chaos. History repeated itself too often.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Pope raised her golden staff high. Sunlight flashed off it like fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, fear not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice boomed louder than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because these heroes...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned and pointed proudly at the people standing behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elizabeth, Dean Orin, Professor Lucian, Professor Jaya, and a few other powerful figures stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They waved at the crowd with confident smiles (except the bishops and devotees, who can’t take up arms during the saint trial).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The square exploded with cheers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hooray for the heroes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Protect the trial!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long live the guardians!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pope smiled again, warm and fierce at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are the heroes who will protect this sacred trial!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cheers grew even louder, people jumping, clapping, shouting names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she raised her staff once more. Golden light seemed to glow brighter around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now... let us call out our hope!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned toward the far end of the platform, the same entrance everyone had used earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The saint candidate who will face the Saint Trial after five hundred long years!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Children of Benigore... pray for our new saint!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed straight ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The fifth saint candidate to take on the trial in the long history of the Church of Benigore...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone held their breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd leaned forward. The platform went silent except for the soft wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the Pope’s voice rang out like thunder:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Saint Candidate... Uriel!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1113,"2026-06-10T05:56:22.118Z",1,"novelbin.me","20fffbc2067db3c87f9d8abf0c221f5faa3c255434bf2d435d4935365c0c6803","villainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-chapter-62","villainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-chapter-118",220,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fvillainess-x-villain-they-are-obsessed-with-each-cover.jpg"]