[{"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-176":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},1365927,1806,"Chapter 176  [Brightest Star] [6]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-176",176,"\u003Cp>\"If you can't kill him,\" he said, smiling, \"then kill yourself, and both of them will be safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chilling silence lingered between them. Roen's casual words put Ashlyn in a dilemma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could only stare at him before her gaze dropped to the dagger in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ashlyn.\" A soft whisper echoed in her ears. Her head slowly turned, gazing at Azariah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head, his message clear: Don't listen to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, don't take so much time, girl!\" Roen said, his patience waning. \"Make your choice already!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An indescribable sound escaped her trembling lips as she looked up at her sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear gripped her mind, and she slowly gazed back at the dagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, she looked at Roen firmly, glaring at him. \"Why should I believe you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have any other choice?\" he asked, tilting his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bit her lip until it bled, her eyes crucifying him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine,\" Roen whispered, shrugging, pointing at Tiffany. \"I swear in the name of my mother, if you kill yourself, I will leave her alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was all she needed to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slowly nodded, her hands moving to position the dagger toward her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, she turned her head toward Azariah, her lips parting as a pained voice escaped. \"Please take care of her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ashlyn, don't be stupid!\" Azariah yelled. Even in such a situation, he tried to remain calm. \"Don't just believe whatever he's saying!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do it, girl!\" Roen shouted, a gloating expression on his face. \"Or if you can't, just kill the boy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring him, Azariah slowly walked toward her, arms raised slightly. \"Ashlyn, listen to me, just once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears streamed down her cheeks, her blurry eyes staring at him. She whispered, \"Please, don't leave her alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those words encapsulated her feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear flickered in her eyes, so she closed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ashlyn—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch, too much drama,\" Roen snarled, looking at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, his lips twisted into a sneer as his fingers moved slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiffany's body trembled violently. A silver string attached to her arm constricted, looping around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, blood gushed forth, and one of her arms dropped to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiffany's face contorted with pain as blood seeped from the hanging pedestal, falling drop by drop, soaking the ground below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ashlyn's gaze drifted to her sister's shoulder blankly. Fear, regret, and remorse filled her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....Tiffy,\" she whimpered, gasping for breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make your choice, girl!\" Enjoying her broken reaction, Roen snarled, grinning. \"Or else she will lose another arm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears streamed down Ashlyn's cheeks as she closed her eyes, bringing the dagger up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ashlyn!\" Azariah yelled, running toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shockwave of dust erupted as the dagger rushing toward her neck clashed with his katana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tried to plunge the dagger again, but Azariah arrived just in time to grab her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twisting it around, he tried to loosen her grip on the dagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave me!\" she yelled, not letting go of the dagger. \"I said leave me, Azariah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at him with dull eyes, showing nothing but the pain she felt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah pressed his lips together, glancing at Roen. He looked back at her, whispering, \"I'm sorry, but I can't let you die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do something within one minute!\" Roen snarled, grinning widely. \"Or else....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words trailed off as he moved his fingers again. Tiffany's right arm above her elbow began to constrict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Azariah...please,\" she choked those words out through trembling lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" he replied firmly, staring at her. \"Just believe me this once, and don't try—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry,\" she whispered, cutting him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small circle appeared in her hand holding the dagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burst of golden light engulfed the entire dagger, changing its shape into a sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah jerked her hand away as the tip of the sword reached for her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop trying to kill yourself!\" he yelled as he swung his katana at her dominant hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She propelled back, her golden eyes glaring at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ashlyn brought her golden sword across her body and dropped into a crouch as she raised the weapon over her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One minute is enough for me to subdue you,\" she whispered softly, prowling at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amun-Ra's blessing: First Form: Naqsal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah lowered his body, his katana ready, waiting for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She swung at him with her sword, and he ducked, attacking the handle. Even as it did so, he was turning, pulling his weapon to one side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deflected sword sped past and cracked into the ground off to his right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then touched the glowing sword with his free hand, his mana depleting, and so did the energy binding the sword, causing it to crumble, leaving only the dagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She propelled herself back, her bloodshot eyes staring at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forty-five seconds!\" Roen shouted, enjoying the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without saying anything, she threw the dagger to her side before opening her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two distinct circles emerged in her hands, slowly forming a lance and a rope made out of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah gripped his katana tightly, planting his feet wide as she rushed toward him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She threw the lance at him, but Azariah didn't move, knowing it was just a feint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His intuition didn't betray him. The lance rushed past him while she whipped the rope around his left leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cracks emerged in the ground as he rushed toward her, twisting his body to avoid it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flicked the rope, its end turning into a lance, rushing at him like a snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thrust his katana, trying to parry it, but Ashlyn had already flicked her wrist, completing the feint and dipping under his katana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grabbing the rope with both hands, she tried to loop it around his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her body stopped abruptly, like all the energy had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah ducked down, avoiding the ropes as Ashlyn's body regained its movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fifteen seconds!\" Roen shouted. \"You better do something, girl!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bit her lip until it bled as she glared at him. Azariah calmly looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips parted to say something, but he held himself back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She extended her hands sideways, two lances made of pure light appearing in her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ashlyn—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just leave me alone!\" she yelled, grabbing both lances before prowling toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A magic circle appeared around her calves, her body blurring as she broke the sound barrier. In the blink of an eye, the lances descended toward Azariah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tried to catch him off guard, but he was ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forcefully twisting his body, his arm contorted at an abnormal angle to parry both lances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust erupted as their weapons clashed. He used his blessing again to disintegrate her lance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn't end there. She kept making lances as she repeatedly attacked him, making it harder for him to fend her off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah propelled back, creating distance between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gasped for breath as she looked at Azariah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes drifted toward her sister. She was bleeding, her face extremely pale, her breath ragged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then glanced back at Azariah, her lips trembling as she whispered softly, \"I'm sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another lance made of light emerged in her hand. She gripped it tightly, taking a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lowering her body, she touched her dominant arm with her free hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, different magic circles began to emerge on her hand—the same circles that were imbued in her calves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clenched her jaw, ready for the pain that was bound to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five second—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roen's words halted abruptly as Ashlyn twisted her body toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She drew in a deep breath, followed by a burst of explosive movement: her hips twisted, arms moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lance left her hand, hissing through the air, leaving a trail of gold in its wake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roen was in no position to defend himself and could only watch in horror as the lance reached his face in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huff...Huff...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the silence, only the sound of Ashlyn's ragged breathing echoed, her dominant hand filled with bruises, blood seeping down from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The debris around Roen started to settle as Ashlyn looked in his direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah slowly walked toward the tree as well, gripping his katana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Ahh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ashlyn let out a strained voice as the dust settled and she could see Roen again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....Alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roen reached out, touching his cheek, a trail of blood leaking from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes drifted back to Ashlyn, a small smile etched on his face. \"You shouldn't have done that, girl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....His fingers moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah prowled toward him at full speed without delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was already too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....The silver string around Tiffany's neck constricted, her veins bulging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right in front of Ashlyn's eyes, the string cut through her neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, much to her despair, with a thud, her sister's head fell on the ground. Her headless body still strapped to the pedestal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pain lumped in her chest as she fell on her knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her world slipped with every breath she took.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lump in her chest grew bigger, her eyelids slowly closing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....Azariah still rushed towards Roen.\u003C\u002Fp>",1513,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","725a1e4da0a69bb4616fc02e976061fa440563fc1ef1c4bba21c09c2943e6abe","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-177","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-175",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]