[{"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-148":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},1365791,1806,"Chapter 148  [Blood Of Fallen] [4]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-148",148,"\u003Cp>The bell of the church rang slowly at a rhythmic interval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exterior was adorned with intricate stone carvings, depicting angels, each etched by skilled hands long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tall, arched windows lined with delicate stained glass decorated the sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive wooden doors at the entrance were bound in iron, their surface polished to a deep shine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People in groups walked inside the church to pray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I stood outside the church, eyes vacantly looking at the open door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you not going in?\" Ashlyn asked, her curious gaze on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....No.\" I replied, shaking my head. \"I don't feel like going in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time I entered a church, I almost died without a chance of fighting back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And no matter what, I don't want to go inside and risk my life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\" She asked, playfully slapping my arm. \"You turned silent all of a sudden.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....Nothing in particular.\" I replied, a bleak look on my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just give me five minutes,\" she muttered as she twisted her body towards the church. \"You won't have to wait for too long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at her departing figure walking away from me, and I couldn't help but call her out, \"Ashlyn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately turned around, eyes blinking. \"Yes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just kept my gaze on her before replying, \"...Nothing...Just wanted to call you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled, her lips parting, her voice a whisper, \"I will be right back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blended into the crowd entering the church as I looked around, finding a bench placed at the forefront of the church.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking close, I sat down on the bench before placing my head between my hands, looking down at the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'El.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[....Yeah.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What the hell am I supposed to make out of it?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she fed me... I felt it. I felt the sweet flavor of the pastry, even though I shouldn't have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought I could only taste food when Christina feeds me, but.... I was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What should I do, El?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I asked again, gulping down, my throat felt dry, like ice shoved in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I don't know. You are the one who should make the choice.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why does this keep happening to me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For once, when I thought I should be selfish... cruel... ruthless, my shitty luck throws this at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Is this happening because I saved her?' I wondered, but I quickly dismissed that notion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way that's the reason. In the first place, I didn't lose my sense of taste because of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It happened because....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....I killed my family?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'....What does that have to do with my taste?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grimaced, rubbing my temples, leaning on the bench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...I want my other side of memories back. I want to know what happened on earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....I want to know what forced me to kill my parents and Senara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Sigh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold, misted breath escaped my lips as I gazed at the cloudy sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....Should I let Ashlyn die?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was an important character in the game, and a lot of people want her dead, including my mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She holds a lot of value for the church, and the only reason they haven't contacted her is because they aren't sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....That she is the one they want.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Come to think of it, she is only one-third of the whole.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought, my eyes darting towards my side as I looked at her walking out of the church.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Even if she lives, a long, painful life awaits her.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, pressing my hands on the bench to get up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know, there is a quote written inside.\" As soon as she closed in, she chirped, \"Saying, 'Love gods the most, they are the only worthy ones in your life.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren't gods narcissistic?\" I commented as we walked towards the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't say that.\" She scolded, \"You will be in trouble if someone hears it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever.\" I shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, what is love to you?\" She curiously asked, stepping closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know.\" I replied after thinking a little, \"What about you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, my mother used to say it happens when a cupid comes and shoots an arrow in your heart.\" She replied, a smile lingering on her beautiful face, \"Maybe that's when love happens.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow, you are childish.\" I commented with a chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a soft giggle as well, eyes on me, \"Where are we going now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The central mall or the garden of flowers.\" I mumbled, taking out the map that I got.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go to the garden!!\" She exclaimed happily, grabbing my hand and starting to walk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, let's go to the mall.\" I replied, tugging her closer to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Garden first, mall later.\" She said, her golden eyes pleading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mall first.\" I replied, shrugging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's flip a coin then.\" I suggested, taking out a coin from my pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\" She replied, coming closer as I flipped the coin in the air. \"Heads!\" She called.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The coin landed on my palm as I looked at it and mumbled, \"It's heads.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\" She beamed in happiness, jumping up and down, \"I won!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before she could celebrate further, I grabbed both her shoulders, shaking her vigorously, \"We have to assign heads to something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" She blinked innocently, \"We didn't?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" I lied with a straight face, \"Now, let's do it again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But my hands halted as I felt my phone vibrate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\" Ashlyn asked, but I shook my head and took out my phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Christina?\" I mumbled, looking at the person that called me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And from the corner of my eye, I could see Ashlyn's mood dampening as she took a step back away from me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I remained silent at her behavior as I picked the phone up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Az.\" Christina mumbled, her soft voice tinged with uneasiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did something happen?\" I asked, a swell of concern in my chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you do me a favor?\" She finally replied with a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are we here?\" Ashlyn asked as we walked inside a luxurious hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering, we were greeted by the sight of a vast, open lobby bathed in warm, golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floor was an expanse of marble, inlaid with patterns of gold and black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above, a massive crystal chandelier hung from the high ceiling, sparkling with thousands of tiny lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moving towards the counter, I replied, \"To book a room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" She asked, grabbing the hem of my shirt to not get lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To take some rest.\" I replied, looking at the man standing opposite the oak counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man gave a professional smile as he asked, \"How can I help you, sir?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much for a room?\" I asked as Ashlyn stood by my side, looking around curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at both of us, a knowing smile curling up on his face. \"Do you want the room on an hourly basis?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pointed my finger as I spat, \"Answer what I asked. How much for a da—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\" Ashlyn exclaimed, grabbing my extended finger, \"Why the whole day? Wouldn't it be better to pay for the hours we spend?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ashlyn, you are not understandin—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like you understand anything, always wasting money.\" She interjected before looking at the counter man, \"We will pay for how many hours we spend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man's smile widened even more as he looked at me and whispered, \"For how many hours should I book, sir?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just looked at Ashlyn without replying to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under my gaze, she became pressured as she fumbled, \"Two hours? ...No? How about three hours? No? ....Let's be on the safe side and make it four.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then turned and looked at the man with a smile, her voice chirping, \"We will book for four hours!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man looked at me, his eyes filled with admiration like he had found some hidden master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Book the room for two days.\" I said, looking at the man who kept admiring me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, why—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pinched her lips together with my hand to keep her shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come on, is she really that innocent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn't she get what he is talking about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Az!\" I turned around as I heard my name from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My grip on her lips loosened as Ashlyn stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her blue hair fluttered around, Christina walked towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what piqued my interest was the girl walking beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pale skin contrasted with her black velvet frock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dress, adorned with lace, fell just above her knees, its flowing skirt moving gracefully with each step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long, raven-black hair cascaded down her shoulders, framing her striking features—deep, smoky eyes and lips painted a bold, blood-red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what was odd was that she wore detached handcuffs, the cuffs worn almost like bracelets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at Christina for an explanation, but she didn't look happy for some reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" I let out a startled voice as a cluster of white started to emerge from my side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It quickly took the form of a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Willis jumped down, slowly walking towards that girl, his lavender eyes shining, no, I mean it, they were literally shining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood in front of her, hands spread wide as he exclaimed, \"Pick me up, mama!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a shitty son I have.\u003C\u002Fp>",1542,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","01892106983edbb21e91f1a58771a010b7f3e146e85346cd07868f2ea0c42a6c","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-149","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-147",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]