[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son":3,"chapter-reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-141":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Reincarnated As The Villainess's Son",{"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},1365784,1806,"Chapter 141  Sylvania [1]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-141",141,"\u003Cp>[Ethan's POV]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you listening, Ethan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-yeah, I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My vacant gaze, which had been staring at the ceiling, abruptly turned toward Professor Daphne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sweet voice, coupled with that slight smile, was enough for me to determine that she wasn't happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did something happen?\" she asked further, as the whole class now looked at me. \"You've been absent-minded in class for a while now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shook my head gently as I replied, \"Nothing happened, ma'am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try to be more attentive.\" Seeing that I wouldn't answer, she quickly ended the conversation before going back to the lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed as I looked back at the empty seat beside Ashlyn and Miley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'How did he get permission to just leave?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought, turning back. He's been missing since yesterday after lunch break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From what I know, students aren't allowed to leave the academy unless it's absolutely necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He's gone, with no particular reason, and no one stopped him either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Did he ask his mother?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quite possible, after all, he's someone who would cry for his mother's help whenever he wanted something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I don't understand why she even talks with him.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced back at Ashlyn, who sat quietly studying with Miley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I've talked with her, and I can say for sure that she's a sweet and kind girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only does she behave politely, but she helps others as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet she's closest to that guy, the one she should be the most wary of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Come to think of it, isn't she someone special?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I remember Vidar mentioning it once—someone related to the angels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Maybe I should ask Vidar about Ashlyn when I see him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that guy is getting close to her for his own selfish reasons, I have to warn her about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Maybe I should ask Vidar about Ashlyn when I see him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that guy is getting close to her for his own selfish reasons, I have to warn her about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It would be satisfying to see all his plans fall apart.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That way, I could at least see some misery in his eyes before I kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you thinking so hard about?\" My train of thought stopped as the girl with brown hair sitting beside me whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing,\" I replied, smiling lightly at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruby shifted closer as she whispered again, \"Is it about the anonymous money you got?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quietly took out my phone and checked my bank balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Still the same.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought, looking at the money in my account.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…I could easily buy a house in an upper-middle-class area with this much money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...But I don't know who sent it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was it sent by mistake?\" I mumbled, looking at Ruby, who sat close to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't think so,\" she replied, a thoughtful look on her face. \"If it was, you would have gotten a notice already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\" I nodded as well, placing the phone on the desk. \"Show me the notes, please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She picked up the notebook and passed it to me. When I took it from her, my hand overlapped with hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry,\" I apologized awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-it's fine, don't worry,\" she fumbled, quickly hiding her blushing face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Cute.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought, smiling and shaking my head as I looked at the notes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe it's because she's a head shorter than me that she feels cuter when she's embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as I thought about what happened to her family, my smile vanished, and my mind drained of happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...She's gone through a lot because of that guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even her family was nearly destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ruby.\" I gently called, glancing at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you hate Duchess Esmeray?\" I asked softly, making her flinch in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked around before glaring at me. \"Don't say that; someone might hear you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your answer?\" I pressed further, not backing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned back, her eyes dropping to her hands as she mumbled, \"I don't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Why?\" Frowning in confusion, I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever happened to my family wasn't her fault... I have no reason to hate someone who is beyond me,\" she stated as if it were the most obvious thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" I mumbled, hiding my own disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could she just say something like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn't she understand that parents are responsible for how a child turns out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if the parents can't pay their debts, then the children have to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's been like this for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'....Everyone fears and respects that woman.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it comes as no surprise because I know how terrifying that woman is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...I don't know if I could ever win against her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But I need to kill him.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only weakness I can see is her son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...I will kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before that, I want him to know what loneliness is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I want him to at least feel the pain I've gone through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if he repents for his mother's mistake, I will be merciful enough to give him a quick death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ring!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bell rang, ending the class and forcing me out of my trail of thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked around in confusion as Daphne didn't leave the class, and Professor Lauryn entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come out, those whose names I'm about to say.\" Standing in front of the class, Lauryn instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The class quieted down as we waited for her to continue, \"Miley, Ethan, Ashlyn, and Ruby—come out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What happened now?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grimaced as I stood up from my seat, and so did the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\" I asked Miley as we moved down from our seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you asking me?\" She shrugged as I moved towards Ashlyn. \"I have no idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\" I nodded before shifting my focus to Ashlyn. \"How is your sister?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled gently, replying, \"She's fine now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...If you need any help, just ask me,\" I offered as we moved out of the class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would she ask you?\" Miley chimed in, glancing at Ashlyn. \"She's got suitors now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey!!\" Ashlyn yelled, glaring at her. \"I told you not to mention that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why are you being so aggressive?\" Miley grumbled. \"You were the one who asked me for advice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That doesn't give you the right—argh, whatever.\" She groaned in frustration, walking faster to catch up with Aaliyah, who came out from another class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\" Ruby curiously questioned, looking at Miley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miley hesitated for a while before shaking her head. \"Nothing special, just something that happened between Azariah and her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words were enough for me to know what they were talking about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Did he propose to her?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My skin crawled thinking about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is she really that important to him? Is he going so low as to propose to a commoner?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Or does he want her body?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As we moved out of the first-year building, I thought, feeling disgusted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe that's the reason he's so close to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'If that's the case then I should really help her.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Christina?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I abruptly shifted my focus to Ruby as she mumbled her name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed, and I looked in that direction only to find her standing with one of the second-year students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll be right back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly excused myself as I rushed toward her. She also noticed me as she looked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ethan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My heart skipped a beat as she called my name, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You remember my name?\" I grinned, asking as I walked close to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You did become famous after saving so many people at the stadium,\" she replied as she started to move towards the second-year building. \"So what do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How have you been?\" I asked, walking beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine,\" she replied. \"Anything else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She's beautiful,' I thought, holding my breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She doesn't wear too many accessories, but only her earrings and necklace are enough to complement her beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amm, do you know why we were called out?\" Trying to continue our conversation, I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How would I know?\" she replied, her tone flat. \"If that's all, go back to your class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you like this?\" I asked, smiling a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at me for a moment before replying, \"...Have I not been clear about not wanting any ties with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" I demanded, halting my steps. \"All I want is to be friends with yo—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I don't want that,\" she interjected sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" I asked again, suppressing my urge to yell at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed before her gaze sharpened. \"Who the fuck are you to ask?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't think I can't see your pathetic attempt to get close to me.\" She growled, her voice venomous. \"And do yourself a favor and stay away from me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood there dumbfounded as she walked away without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's with her?\" I grimaced, turning back, walking toward Professor Lauryn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Did something happen to put her in a sour mood?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Did that guy do something to her?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly shook my head as I walked towards the main building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Patience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shouldn't be too forceful when talking to her from now on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...She will understand one day that I am better than that guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My steps halted as my gaze fell on one of the empty classes through the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burning feeling rose in my chest as my gaze fixed on the purple-haired boy slamming the silver-haired girl against the wall, holding her close.\u003C\u002Fp>",1563,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","c646cbc22be5f48d9866332d17bfce5a56026b5489763fd98d37705b74e551e4","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-142","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-140",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]