[{"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-168":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},1365916,1806,"Chapter 168  Change [2]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-168",168,"\u003Cp>\"I am sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at him strangely as he bowed his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But my expression hardened as his words sank in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you do?\" I snarled, my voice coming out harsh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this idiot did something stupid, I don't know what I might do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am sorry for trying to get close to Senior Christina,\" he replied, standing up and looking into my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...The fuck did you do?\" I asked again, stepping closer, glaring at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He met my gaze firmly, replying softly, \"I didn't do anything, and I am truly sorry for what I tried to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't look like someone asking for an apology,\" I snarled, observing his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like I said, he doesn't look even a little bit guilty for what he did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I see no remorse or guilt in his eyes...they only held hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same hatred that I have been seeing since the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are right,\" he admitted, his brown eyes staring at me coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wanted to save her from a toxic relationship with you, and I truly believe I was doing the right thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then why this fake apology, retard?\" I scoffed, my lips trembling in disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fucking two-faced bastard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm sure he has different motives for doing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't accept my apology, I don't care,\" he snarled, his eyes turning cold. \"But listen to what I'm about to say very clearly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My lips parted to rebuke, but a voice stopped me, \"Just listen to him, Az.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, glancing at Oliver, and let him say whatever he wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan drew in another deep breath to calm his anger as he said, \"From now on, I don't want you anywhere near Ruby. Try touching even a strand of her hair, and you will regret it for the rest of your life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at him calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning my head, I looked at Oliver and asked, \"Did he just threaten me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apparently, he did,\" Oliver replied, nodding his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned and looked at Ethan again. \"Did something happen between you two?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's none of your business,\" he snarled, glaring at me. \"I want an answer—did you understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, you talk like I even care about that girl,\" I replied, shrugging. \"Do whatever you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded, still glaring at me. \"You better remember my words.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning around, he walked toward the class before halting again and glancing back at me. \"And just so you know, I haven't given up on Senior Christina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I silently watched him as he walked away towards Miley, who was standing at the class door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes met mine, and for a brief moment, I could see her hatred matching that of Ethan's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'El.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...You were right, he is an Avatar now.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch.\" I clicked my tongue, running my fingers through my hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things just keep getting more annoying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Him accepting being the Avatar is problematic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only will he grow faster than me, but he will also have more influence within the empire and the church.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, he just became a bigger pain in the ass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...He'll also have a better chance of surviving the mid-term now.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, unlike in the game, he has more time to learn and control the Avatar's abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Should I tell my mother about this?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She should already know about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing her, she would have already changed her plans accordingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you looking at?\" I asked, glancing at Oliver, whose gaze was on the class door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has changed,\" he commented, looking back at me. \"Or should I say he gained more confidence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's a pain either way,\" I grumbled, walking towards the main door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you see how he tried to act like Christina is a victim?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is she not?\" he rebuked, shrugging. \"Honestly, I will never understand how she tolerates a toxic bastard like you for so long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neither will I,\" I replied, agreeing with his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She is an oddball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how annoying she is, I will always be grateful to her for not giving up on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Back then, she was one of the reasons I wanted to live,' I thought, walking out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glaring afternoon sunlight pricked at my skin as I moved faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn this heat,\" Oliver grumbled, looking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Summer is always the worst time,\" I grimaced, hiding within a building's shade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...It's been quite a while since I joined the academy,' I thought, looking up at the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost five months have passed since I arrived here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here.\" Oliver passed a cigarette to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, thanks,\" I replied, shrugging. \"I don't want to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then why did you even come out?\" he asked, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To meet with Nathan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The principal?\" he asked, tilting his head. \"What do you want from him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just some talking,\" I replied, turning around to move towards the main building. \"I will see you in a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure,\" he replied, waving at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moving through the main garden, I quickly arrived at his office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I visited him a few times after returning from the trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And from what he told me, the Mizraim Empire is in a mess right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knocking on the door, I twisted the knob as I walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still seated on his office chair, Nathan glanced at me. \"What do you want, Student Azariah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked towards the chair opposite him and sat down. \"...How have you been?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine,\" he replied, keeping his eyes on his work. \"And I assume you are not here to ask that, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" I nodded before asking, \"Can you tell me what happened to Ashlyn?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, revealing another student's situation is against school policy,\" he replied, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give me at least a clue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, old man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like I said, no.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not old, and go away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not moving then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Azari—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not happening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, fine,\" he finally gave in with a tired sigh. \"It's related to her sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" I whispered softly, squinting my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Did something happen to Tiffany?' I wondered, rubbing my chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She should have been fine by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or is she sick?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why was Ashlyn so tense when I last saw her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you go away now?\" Nathan sighed again. \"I have work to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened to the Mizraim Empire?\" I asked, leaning forward. \"Anything new?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced up at me, replying, \"It's getting worse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\" I asked again, my interest increasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their economic condition is deteriorating,\" he replied, returning to his work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More and more nobles are dying for different reasons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...And?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And they are pinning the blame on the [Exiled Prince],\" he replied, his finger pointing towards me. \"They are blaming you for all this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How idiotic can they be,\" I scoffed, leaning back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nathan didn't reply; he just looked at me, observing my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How strong are you right now?\" he finally asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"5th Primeval,\" I replied nonchalantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What!?\" he exclimed, his expression morphing into one of surprise. \"Are you serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" I shrugged. \"I broke through a few days ago. Lauryn also confirmed it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You are growing faster than I thought,\" he commented, his eyes narrowing. \"A lot faster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I guess so,\" I whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes moved towards the ceiling as he mumbled, \"You really do remind me of Ragnar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Stop saying that,\" I grumbled, feeling genuinely irked by his words. \"He was better than me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nathan didn't reply as he silently looked at the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I, too, remained silent as I looked at the old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...I pity him.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I truly do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did he lose his wife, but also his daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is only living because he wants to take revenge on his daughter's killer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....Revenge that he will never get.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....I could give him a little bit of happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his happiness will likely result in my death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, even though I pity him, I can't help him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My train of thought stopped as Nathan sighed, whispering softly, \"Remember you once asked if I had a granddaughter or not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guess what, I used to have one,\" he replied, a sad smile lingering on his tired face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Used to?\" I calmly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeah,\" he replied, nodding his head. \"She died alongside my daughter....Eaten by some street animal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just looked at him without replying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back, a pained expression on his face. \"You know, I failed miserably in everything...all this strength, and I couldn't protect anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You were not at fault,\" I replied, looking down at my hand. \"You couldn't have done anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's what I always say to myself,\" he let out a dry chuckle, \"just to not drown in guilt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should return to work,\" I replied, standing up from my seat. \"Hope you have a good day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning around, I walked towards the door, opening it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Azariah,\" I glanced back at him as he called me, his expression serious. \"Don't be like me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, old man,\" I replied, shrugging. \"I am better than you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1506,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","3df3afdfef429827328c75c46137716b117ca46c2e71238958c5da10ebb8f0e8","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-169","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-167",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]