[{"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-144":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},1365787,1806,"Chapter 144  [Blood Of Fallen] [Prelude]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-144",144,"\u003Cp>\"...So, this is our team?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I gazed at the group standing at the academy gate, I mumbled to myself, observing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like it,\" Oliver, standing beside me, mumbled while munching on a chicken lollipop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shifted my gaze towards him and asked, \"You sure about this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shrugged. \"I'm fine now. Don't treat me like a patient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Azariah!\" I turned around, looking at the boy with light blonde hair who called out to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" I asked, tilting my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keegan walked closer, eyes glaring at me. \"Do not try to mess up. It's an officia—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up, you fucking simp,\" I spat, interjecting sharply. \"Do you think I care about your official shit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His glare intensified as he walked closer. \"Are you looking for a fight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" I scoffed, as if I'd heard the most absurd thing. \"Not with someone like you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, enough.\" Oliver stepped between us, looking at both of us. \"For once, behave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keegan clicked his tongue before walking towards Arianell, who was standing with Daphne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's up with you?\" I asked, glancing at Oliver. \"You look serious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My father has a reputation,\" he replied, shrugging. \"I don't want to fuck it up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aimar is going to Ekari Kingdom, huh?\" I mumbled, turning to look at the team beside us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was in a different group with Miley, Ethan, Lucas, and Ruby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, it's been a while since we've been separated,\" Oliver replied, gazing at his brother. \"I hope he can take care of himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He will,\" I mumbled, shaking my head. \"You don't always have to protect him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I still don't understand why this happened,' I mused, rubbing my chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of my interference in saving Inês, things have changed a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of one team going to the Mizraim Empire, we're now divided into two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it's not the first thing that hasn't gone like in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Ashlyn's awakening didn't happen as it was supposed to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I just hope things don't divert anymore from the game's plot.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least not the major events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I also need to prepare myself for the mid-term exams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Things will be hectic during that event.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grimaced, letting out a tired sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oye, sister-in-law is here.\" I glanced at Oliver, who gestured for me to look forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I followed his gaze and saw her, wearing a black skirt with stockings underneath that clung tightly to her hourglass figure, and a simple baggy white long-sleeve t-shirt on top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Don't come here.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grimaced as she walked straight towards me. I turned around only to find myself standing alone now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked to my sides and saw Oliver talking with Aaliyah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And before I could find Chubby, who was in our team, she slid right beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't find matching clips,\" she grumbled softly, showing me a blue hairclip in her hand. \"I had a white one, but I don't remember where I kept it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just use this one,\" I replied, gesturing to her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold it for a second.\" She passed me the hairclip before starting to braid her side hair. \"By the way, we have matching outfits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't act like it's a coincidence,\" I grumbled, looking down at my plain white shirt and black jeans. \"You're the one who chose this outfit for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know what you're talking about,\" she replied, feigning ignorance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are they thigh-high?\" I asked curiously, looking at her stockings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, up to my waist,\" she replied, glancing back with a soft smile. \"Wanna see?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...No,\" I replied, dragging out the words unconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Fuck, I almost said yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It would have been better if Avril was with us,\" Christina mumbled while braiding her hair. \"Too bad she had to stay back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeah,\" I replied, not saying much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From what I know, the first princess of the Mizraim Empire is visiting this empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to accompany her, some of the high-ranking nobles are staying behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clip it, please.\" She requested, stepping closer, her head near my shoulder, her distinct cherry-like scent engulfing me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Have I grown taller?' I wondered as I carefully clipped her hair, making sure not to scratch her scalp. But I quickly noticed something odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch, stop acting like a pervert,\" I complained, stepping back as she continued deeply inhaling my scent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She coughed, taking out her phone to check her face, acting as if she hadn't heard me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Hmm?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned around, feeling someone staring daggers at me, only to find a boy with light green hair glaring at me with murderous intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Ivan, huh?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mused, waving at him with a smile, his face morphing into anger, his glare intensifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\" Christina asked, making me turn back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's Ivan,\" I replied, shrugging. \"I was just greeting him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That bitch?\" She grumbled, shaking her head. \"If he ever tries to annoy you, just tell him we've already laid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even though it's a lie?\" I asked, shrugging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your birthday is in two days, right?\" She asked, narrowing her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeah,\" I replied, tilting my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled brightly as she mumbled, \"Sweet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quietly kept eye contact with her as she walked away towards Daphne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What is she planning?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grimaced, rubbing my temples in frustration. I seriously don't want anything awkward to happen between us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Az.\" My eyes drifted to my side as I heard my name. \"How do I look?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ashlyn stood beside me, twirling around, showing off her long purple one-piece dress that had a ribbon tied around her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You look beautiful,\" I replied, patting her head, which made her frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just combed it,\" she replied, groaning softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do it again,\" I replied nonchalantly, making her pout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, guys!!\" Daphne shouted, grabbing everyone's attention. \"The bus is here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We all looked up as a flying bus arrived and parked right in front of us. It didn't have tires but four nozzles that burst mana to keep it afloat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It also has circles engraved on it.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>El commented, making me glance up where circles were engraved on its sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Almost all things that use mana as the source of energy have them,' I replied as a stair unfolded at the bus gate, and the students began walking in one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How's your training with magic circles going?\" I asked, looking at Ashlyn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm still learning,\" she replied humbly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Up to which tier have you learned?\" I probed further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"7th tier,\" she replied, not so humbly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Fucking monster.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grumbled, feeling a little bitter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Depending on complexity and mana usage, circles are divided from 9th tier to 0th tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>9th tier being the weakest and 0th the strongest, just before the named tier magic circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she learned up to the 7th in just two months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's abnormal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep it up,\" I replied, smiling to hide my bitterness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stronger she is, the better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With my help, she quickly entered the bus, and I followed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as I entered, I immediately noticed Christina saving a seat beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll sit with Aaliyah.\" Ashlyn also noticed it as she said with a light smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded, moving towards Christina while glaring at Oliver, who sat with Chubby, leaving Aaliyah alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's with you now?\" I asked, noticing the conflicted look on Christina's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A friend,\" she mumbled, tapping her phone on her hand. \"Asking for help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded, not asking anything further. If it's important, she'll tell me herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone here?\" Daphne asked, entering the bus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked around, confirming the students before nodding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bus started, and we left for the teleportation portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sigh of admiration escaped from Ashlyn's mouth as she looked at the thirty-meter-wide teleportation portal glowing in front of us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much does one ticket cost?\" she asked, glancing at me as I walked beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A quarter of a million,\" I replied, looking around the empty hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gasped in surprise before counting the numbers on her fingers. \"That much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I replied, looking ahead where Arianell led the group, with Christina and Ivan right behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I should also be there as the representative of the empire's nobility, but I don't want to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oliver and Aaliyah were in the middle with the rest of the students, and so was Chubby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at the back, I walked with Ashlyn, the only commoner here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope all of you remember the rules,\" Daphne said one last time, standing in front before looking at Arianell. \"Please, princess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arianell nodded before entering the portal, and the rest followed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, I entered with Ashlyn, who grabbed the hem of my shirt as she entered with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I closed my eyes as I felt a little weird, but since portals have been refined, I didn't feel any nausea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And only when I felt a little cold did I open my eyes to find myself in an entirely different place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is happening?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ashlyn mumbled, sharing my confusion as we didn't find anyone to welcome us except a group of reporters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There he is!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them shouted, and all of them looked at me simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They quickly flocked towards me, ignoring everyone else, even the princess Arianell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grabbed Ashlyn, hiding her behind me, my eyes squinting subconsciously as they kept using flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hier Azariah, what are your views on the news leaked from the church?\" one of them asked expectantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What news?\" I spat, glaring at them as they kept invading my personal space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About you being the [Exiled Prince]!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1590,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","015f6ea0354bdac7b78a022cbb2f35c6f3ee35ed2fac802b8abf61250d10fb76","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-145","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-143",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]