[{"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-142":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},1365785,1806,"Chapter 142  Sylvania [2]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-142",142,"\u003Cp>\"We are late, we are late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I walked through the hallway of the main building, Chubby kept mumbling like a broken machine, walking right beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lungs heaved, and sweat trickled in a constant stream around his eyes, but he kept his pace, taking deep breaths to calm down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you afraid of?\" I asked, glancing at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We were supposed to come back last night.\" He groaned, rubbing his tired eyes from a sleepless night. \"How could we just spend the entire night at his place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shrugged, \"It was already past curfew, so there was no point in coming here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\" He grunted as we reached the principal's office. \"But are we doing the right thing—going straight to the principal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I mean, he's the one I'm sure won't spend too much time on us,\" I replied, rubbing my brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truth be told, I just don't want to see Lauryn's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time I didn't take her training classes in the morning, she was pissed beyond reasoning, and I'm sure she is right now as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I just hope she doesn't do anything stupid like making me run for four hours straight.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a shuddered breath at the thought of going through that training once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't want my legs to burn in pain constantly for three days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as we took a turn and the principal's office came into view, we slowed our steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door was guarded by three soldiers wearing full golden body armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all stood tall, broad-shouldered, with sturdy bodies, hands clasping a thick-shafted spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what piqued my interest in them was the insignia on their chests—a split river painted with red and a pair of six angelic wings around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>... Insignia of the Pargoina imperial family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did the emperor come for a visit, or what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Would I get some new information if I crash in?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wondered, taking a few unconscious steps towards them until Chubby grabbed my arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We should come back later,\" he suggested, making me look back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought about it for a second before I broke free, \"Go back to your class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Azariah, hey!\" He shouted quietly, not trying to gather their attention towards us, but it was already too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The principal is busy,\" one of the guards said, blocking my way with his spear. \"Come back later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at the tip of the spear before looking back at him while swiping it away with my hand, \"Tell him, Duchess's son would like to visit him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come back lat—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now,\" I interjected, walking closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three of them now blocked my way, muscles strained, ready to subdue me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let him in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they all halted when a smooth feminine voice echoed from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They returned to being statues around the door, leaving a way for me to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quietly twisted the door knob, entering the room, and the first thing that drew my attention was the woman in her early twenties sitting on the chair opposite Principal Nathan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought the emperor was impartial between his children,\" I scoffed as the lady stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her strawberry blonde hair, braided lightly, complemented her sharp yet beautiful face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She eyed me closely as I approached her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now, I represent the emperor,\" she replied gently, extending her knuckles toward my lips. \"The royal guards are here to show his will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyes lingered on her hand for a fleeting moment before I walked past her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....It's rude to ignore a princess like that,\" she complained, turning back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a fiancée,\" I replied, dragging one chair close to Nathan, who sat quietly in his chair. \"Surely you aren't asking me to kiss a stranger even after knowing that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That sounds so reassuring,\" she taunted, taking her seat back. \"Especially coming from someone who sleeps with wenches and harlots.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you degrading yourself, Princess Sylvania?\" I asked, sitting beside Nathan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Basically, you are lower than a harlot in my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Why are you being so harsh?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Don't pity her; she is someone who would poison her own father if needed.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips twitched, her smile fading. \"The only reason you have your head intact after saying that is because I respect your moth—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, Princess, you fear my mother,\" I interjected, looking into her eyes. \"You fear the family standing behind her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned silent, fingers intertwined, placed on the table. \"Have you always been so foul-mouthed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shrugged, not bothering to continue. \"So why was I called in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would like to know as well,\" the principal chimed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have been stuck for a while now,\" she replied, her gaze on the principal. \"It would be better to have another person's opinion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is a child—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Esmeray's child,\" she interjected sharply, \"and even if he had a third of her brains, he would be helpful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned back in the chair, listening closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nathan sighed again, glancing over. \"Even if he agrees, I won't—the academy has always been neutral—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Surely you jest, Sir Nathan,\" she interjected with a gentle smile on her face. \"The academy has always been the center of politics.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that doesn't mean I would let you guys harm the students—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please don't twist my words,\" she scoffed. \"I never said that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, what are you guys talking about?\" I interjected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nathan let out a long, heavy sigh, rubbing his temples. \"...The imperial family is asking to make a teleportation circle covering the entire academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....What?\" I frowned, looking at her. \"Have you gone senile?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch your tongue, Azariah,\" she growled, her eyes blazing with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, why do you even want to make that?\" I replied, shaking my head. \"Especially in a place where only the noble children...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My words trailed off as I thought of something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded far-fetched but not impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I drew in a deep breath, looking at both of them. \"Are we preparing for a war?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both seemed surprised and impressed, which I didn't like one bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...See, I told you her son should be smart,\" Sylvania commented, glancing at Nathan before turning her gaze back to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yes, we are trying to secure the academy in case it ever gets targeted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" I questioned, meeting her gaze. \"....Things are going peacefully right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not for long,\" she replied, shaking her head. \"The moment the Avatar of any God is revealed, there is a chance of war.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Right, they are all greedy for power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why teleportati—?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wars are always prolonged... and the easiest way to win a war is to cripple the opponent's future,\" she interjected Nathan's words. \"...I hope you understand that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned silent, his eyes dropping as he thought deeply about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are Avatars really that important?\" I asked, glancing at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the game, I know they are important, but a war?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Really?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know there are only twenty known demigods,\" she replied, narrowing her eyes. \"Do you know how valuable they are? How valuable someone with that potential is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You sound like you would go to any lengths to obtain them.\" Reclining in my chair, I jabbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are important,\" she replied, \"So, yes we will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you going to bind them with the imperial family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By any means necessary,\" she instantly replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if it means selling your own dignity?\" I pressed further with a light smile, making her silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, she finally replied, \"We just don't want to follow in the footsteps of the elves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I remained silent, just keeping my gaze on her while tapping my fingers on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please talk with the students first,\" Nathan finally replied, looking at her. \"I will give my reply after that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled brightly, nodding her head. \"I hope it's positive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Azariah... Excuse us for a while,\" Nathan said, looking at me. \"And go to the main hall; the princess will be there in a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fine,\" I nodded, standing up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking towards the door, I twisted the knob before turning around. \"By the way, whose idea was this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sylvania glanced back over her shoulder. \"...Your mother proposed it first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood there, dumbfounded, before opening the door and walking out of the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the guards, I slowly walked down the empty hallway before glancing into an empty classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked in and closed the door before I shifted and...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"FUCK!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I yelled, messing up my hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now what the fuck does my mother want to do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would never—and I can say for sure— never introduce an idea like that if she didn't have tens if not hundreds of ways to use it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what does she want?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kill every student in the academy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why would she do that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would it help her in some way?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"FOR FUCK SA—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you shouting?\" My words halted abruptly as a voice echoed in the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned around only to find a silver-haired girl sitting on one of the benches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....Shyamal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1514,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","d5a27e355f76c19c449eb8a739ca0256722a32ecc6434187407b9c5a0c6a702b","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-143","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-141",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]