[{"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-179":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},1365931,1806,"Chapter 179  [Brightest Star] [9]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-179",179,"\u003Cp>\"I'll let you choose first,\" Valcina whispered. \"Will you be the prey or the predator?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah looked at her, eyes trembling slightly, the grip of the ghostly figure loosened as he stood straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Choose what you want, Azariah, I will protect your mind from collapsing.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice echoed in his head, a sense of calm washing over him as he took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Prey,\" he whispered softly, looking at her. \"...I am a spider, born to prey on weaker beings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His vision turned blank, his eyes blinked softly, turning into the eight eyes of a spider, his mind going numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His life as the spider started, filled with killing to survive, hiding, and waiting for his prey in his web.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a split second, he lived the life of a spider for over a year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His behavior slowly turned that of a spider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Until.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am a wasp,\" Valcina whispered, looking down at him with amusement. \"...Devourer of spiders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasp!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah gasped for breath as he saw and felt the 'spider' being eaten alive by a wasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat trickled down his head as he took deep breaths to calm himself down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I am a bat,\" Azariah mumbled, staring at her. \"...Killer of wasps, predator of night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes blurred again, turning pitch black, a grunt escaped his mouth, helping him navigate in the dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could even notice, he had already been absorbed in his life as a bat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing wasps and eating them, he lived like that for years, adapting to the life of an animal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I am a serpent,\" she whispered softly, unaffected. \"...Preying on bats, even at night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah's eyes snapped open, his breath caught in his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sensation of dying, swallowed alive by the serpent, still lingered in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking in a deep breath, he gulped down his saliva as Valcina observed him, deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...How is he still holding up?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wondered, looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Living two lives, even though it doesn't sound like much, could already kill one's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For her, who had lived for thousands of years, these lives didn't matter much, but for him, who was just a child, even a year of living as an insect could have been deadly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I am a phoenix,\" Azariah whispered, making her focus on him. \"...Holder of life, closest to immortal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah's mind blurred again, his vision changed, and so did his body, turning into that of a phoenix with blazing purple flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding a serpent in his claw, eating bits of its flesh, devouring it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His life as a phoenix began, living like the mythical beast it was, dominating everyone and everything within his reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I am Morningstar,\" Valcina whispered, smiling softly as she gazed at him, changing the rules she herself had set. \"...King of dragons and killer of phoenixes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huff... Huff...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah's knees buckled as he fell face-first onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breath slowly started to decrease, his consciousness slipping away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The majestic dragon that killed him was something he had never seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A being so beautiful, its image etched in his mind clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't hate it, even though that very being was the reason for his death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You cheated.\" With whatever consciousness he had left, he whispered weakly, glaring at Valcina. \"....There is no way you can even live... his life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You lose, boy.\" Ignoring his words, she said proudly, standing up from her throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Even if you didn't lose your mind, you can't continue... because no predator is born that can kill him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Liar,\" he whispered softly, his eyelids feeling heavy. \"...You didn't say anything about using—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you forget whose vessel I am?\" Valcina cut in mockingly. \"You are foolish to expect me to tell you everything truthfully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah bit his lips, stopping himself from falling asleep, his mind slipping into darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring him to my lab, daughters,\" Valcina smiled softly, looking at the ghostly figures. \"It's time to see what he truly is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They laughed, grabbing his hand to make him stand back up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...Sigh.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tired sigh escaped from El's mouth, echoing inside his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah's gaze flicked open as he felt a calming sensation in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His dizziness stopped, his muscles jolted back, feeling a rush of energy in his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...Get ready, Az.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>El's solemn voice echoed in his mind as he looked at Valcina, turning around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crystal-clear drop of water materialized in front of him, parallel to his temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gravity pulled the droplet down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as the droplet fell, the world around Azariah started to slow down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valcina's turning body increasingly started to move slower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...And just as the droplet hit the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world stopped moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ten seconds.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah snapped back from his daze, unfolding his wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body propelled upward, moving toward Willis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Willis remained frozen like a statue, not moving an inch, hovering in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too many questions filled his mind, but right now, he just wanted to run away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grabbing Willis mid-air, he flipped his body, folding his wings before he propelled toward Tiffany.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Move up.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he grabbed her, he listened to El's words, moving upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While continuously flapping his wings, he reached the far end of the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Don't stop.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued to move, glancing back at Valcina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Even when the world halted, she could still see him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah's entire body turned cold as her gaze met his, dread filling his mind as his body penetrated the ceiling, returning to the normal world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valcina's cold gaze shifted to the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been so long since someone had escaped her grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feeling of losing him made her blood boil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she controlled herself, letting out a frustrated sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't it rude to visit someone's place without permission?\" she whispered, turning around to look at her throne. \"....Esmeray.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Esmeray leaned against the throne, her emotionless grey eyes staring down at Valcina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her platinum hair fell freely behind her, and a sword embedded with countless runes lay on her lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Placing her elbow on the armrest, she made herself comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you, didn't I?\" Esmeray said, her eyes fixed on her. \"...Don't touch him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valcina smiled softly, but her eyes remained cold. Glancing around, she asked, \"...Why kill them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Esmeray also looked around, gazing at the headless bodies of the ghostly figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...They were all killed, even though Valcina stood right beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't like their faces,\" Esmeray replied calmly. \"...And they also tried to harm my son.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Is the mother inside you waking up now?\" Valcina asked mockingly. \"...Where was this care for him when he was here, getting experimented on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Do you have a death wish?\" Esmeray asked coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haven't you gotten cocky, girl?\" Valcina asked, an absurd look on her face. \"Threatening a godde—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are not a goddess, Valcina.\" Esmeray cut in, her gaze crucifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are just someone close to godhood, with some divinity... A coward, refusing to awaken the fifth time because you fear losing yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valcina's face hardened, anger blazing in her yellowish eyes as she stared at Esmeray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing it, Esmeray grabbed the hilt of the sword in her lap, placing it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elohim's sword,\" Valcina whispered, recognizing it. \"....So it wasn't Ragnar but you who possessed that sword.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...So what?\" Esmeray questioned, looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you here?\" Valcina asked, clasping her hands behind her back. \"Surely you didn't come just to say hello.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You touched something that belonged to me without permission.\" Esmeray replied calmly. \"I want compensation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valcina scoffed. \"...What value does he even have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has more value than you,\" Esmeray rebuked, looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valcina walked closer. \"I've seen his condition. He is a walking corpse with a broken life source and only a few years to live.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still more valuable than you.\" Esmeray repeated, remaining firm in her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he didn't have a broken life source.\" Valcina agreed, nodding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honestly, if he were normal, I wouldn't have just returned him to you after conducting my research. I would have done everything to keep him with me, and you wouldn't have been able to stop me back then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Esmeray remained silent, gazing at her, no speck of emotion on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one can save him,\" Valcina commented, smiling. \"Not even Lilith. The only thing I can think of that could cure him is—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tears of eternal love—Dumal-Hubb.\" Esmeray completed her sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But surely you won't join hands with her.\" Valcina cryptically commented, looking at her. \"...Not when we all are—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want compensation,\" Esmeray interjected sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what if I don't give you one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Esmeray stood up from her throne, her hand gripping tightly on the handle of the sword as she walked down. \"Then I will take one of your hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valcina smiled at her words. \"Do you have the strength to back it up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silver crown started to emerge just above Esmeray's head, constructed from sliversh lace and sharp, spiked structures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The front featured circular lace patterns that hung down, covering part of her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Valcina, whispering, \"Shall we try?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valcina calmly looked at her. Even though she was confident she could win, uneasiness filled her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She's growing faster than I thought.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She finally parted her lips. \"What do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Call Isis out,\" Esmeray replied, a vicious look passing through her eyes. \"I have an offer for her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1570,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","e2960ba64fd87e0aca6ab69d1d964b42f5b23810487082b992a0b7a3e8c67991","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-180","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-178",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]