[{"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-188":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},1365943,1806,"Chapter 188  [Island Of Drath] [3]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-188",188,"\u003Cp>We stared into each other's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her white eyes blazed while my purple eyes calmly gazed back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tightening my grip on the katana, I bent slightly, ready for the confrontation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to my surprise, she didn't attack and quietly walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's up with her?\" I mumbled to myself, watching her departing figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I could ponder it properly, the sound of a rhythmic hammer hitting the ground echoed, making me shift my focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...No, not just the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lifting my head, I observed the trees around me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two Drath were rushing toward me from within the dense jungle, their elongated claws gripping tightly onto the bark of the trees, propelling them forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My gaze followed them, trying to determine their path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly found it—a large boulder just a few meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Willis.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dada!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My legs petrified, crumbled, getting replaced by the legs of an angel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three quick steps later, I stood just below the boulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gripping my katana tightly, I jumped onto the boulder as a Drath leaped toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cladding my hands with mana, I swung my katana, aiming at its gaping petal-like mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My blade hissed through the air, leaving a silvery line—the Drath's head split into two halves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another one lunged at me from the side, its claws aiming to pierce my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twisting my body, I ducked, letting it pass over me while I extended my hand to touch its leg, engraving a purple marking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hammering sound grew louder as three more Drath surrounded me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huff...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I drew in a deep breath before slowly releasing it, stretching my hand toward the marked Drath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised my hand, and so did the Drath's body, hovering in mid-air. With a flick, I hurled its body at an incoming Drath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They collided, rolling on the ground before hitting hard on a tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jumping down from the boulder, I stretched my body while they regrouped in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Four, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mumbled, tilting my head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing on all fours, they gripped the ground tightly with their elongated limbs, screaming at me, their petal-like faces opening wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kicking off the ground, they rushed toward me without hesitation—one prowling close while the others flanked my position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Increasing my mana intake, my hand shot out, grabbing a Drath around its throat, squeezing hard enough to choke it but not kill it instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It tried to let out an alarmed cry, its sharp claws slashing toward my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I squeezed tighter, retracting my hand, snapping its neck while ripping its flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning back, I glanced at the boulder, finding three Drath glaring at me without moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...So they see me as a threat,' I wondered, observing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...They have enough intelligence, well this can make things easier for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two of them leaped together right over me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Making things easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Muspelh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I whispered, waving my hand, sending a crescent wave of flame toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They tensed as the flames engulfed their bodies without giving them the chance to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thrust my hand forward, releasing another violent wave of flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They screeched, howling in pain as they burned alive, vanishing in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With them gone, I turned to the last Drath, which slowly backed away, lowering its body in submission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Should I use the fourth ring on it?' I mused, stepping forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWISH!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But my step halted as an arrow flew past me, lodging itself precisely into the middle of the Drath's mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body went limp before falling off the boulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning around i looked at the one who shot the arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore the same academic uniform clinging to her body, her black hair falling freely down her back, with a quiver strapped to it and a bow in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face was ordinary, her brown eyes looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mama!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Willis, if you come out now, I swear I'm throwing you in an orphanage.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>B-but mama!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She's not your mama; not every girl with big boobs is your mother!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm not talking to you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Thank you. Now go to sleep.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring Willis's grumbling, I looked at her and mumbled, \"Nella.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled, \"Glad I found someone from my class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tilted my head, asking, \"We're in the same class?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" she nodded, walking toward me, \"you just don't remember, I sit right behind you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm pretty sure I remember everyone in my class,\" I replied, squinting my eyes, \"and I don't remember you being my classmate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What's she doing?' I wondered, staring at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Does she think I'm stupid or what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have the memory of a goldfish,\" she rebuked, walking past me. \"How can you not remember your classmate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rubbed my temples in frustration as she plucked her arrow from the dead body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We should find others as well,\" she commented like it was the most natural thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Did she forget that we're in different classes?' I wondered, looking at her doubtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go find them yourself,\" I replied, deciding to ignore her. \"I'll meet you where the queen is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, are you going alone?\" she asked, blocking my way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mind your own business,\" I grumbled, walking past her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can't do that—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't tell me what to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, listen, you fucking idiot,\" she snarled, blocking me again. \"You'll get yourself killed if you go there alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared down at her, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Why is she doing this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Don't tell me...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only reason she'd approach me flashed in my mind, and I couldn't help but feel bitter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Selfish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not going alone,\" I replied, sighing. \"...You're coming with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, am I?\" she asked, confused, but I ignored her and walked on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Does she not care about the exams or what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, did you see Princess Arianell?\" I asked, glancing back at her. \"She just walked in the direction you came from.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I saw her,\" she lied, with a straight face and without a spec of hesitation. \"She ignored me. Maybe she's looking for someone from her class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, don't be like her,\" I commented, cutting through the webbing with my katana to see better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean?\" she asked, tilting her head in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't be a bitch like her,\" I replied with a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can you say that?\" she frowned, glaring. \"She's our princess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn't change the fact that she's a selfish bitch,\" I shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She forced a smile, still glaring, \"...Is she now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded vigorously, scanning the path ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding jungle was dense, a wall of twisted white limbs and roots plunging several feet out of the ground, coiling around each other, their decaying forms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trees seemed to breathe, their trunks pulsing gently every once in a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the smell hit me. The stench of rotting, putrefying meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any reason you approached me?\" I asked, observing the surroundings. \"And if you're about to ask me out, let me tell you—even princess Arianell doesn't stand a chance, let alone yo—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My words cut off as I felt two firm hands shove me, making me step forward, trying to keep my balance, but to no avail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I slipped and fell on my ass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry,\" her mocking voice echoed, \"my hand slipped.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath to calm myself as I slowly got back on my feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine,\" I replied, smiling, brushing the dirt from my back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...I should throw her in front of a group of Drath next time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...That'll make us even.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Azariah,\" I heard someone call my name, making me turn around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chubby?\" I mumbled, seeing him approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled as he walked toward me, \"At last, I found someone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I'm happy to see you,\" I replied, already thinking of ways to use him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to look at Nella, asking, \"Who's she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apparently our classmate,\" I replied, glancing at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see,\" he replied, doubtfully. \"I don't remember see—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you coming with us?\" Nella interjected sharply, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To the queen's den,\" she replied, and Chubby's face turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned toward me for confirmation, and I nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face paled even more. \"A-alone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Nella said, smiling, \"all three of us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"M-maybe I s-should look for the others,\" he stammered, turning away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, don't go!\" Nella yelled as he walked off. \"We need a meat shie— I mean, we need a defender like you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...And now Chubby was practically running away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shook my head and turned to walk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch, he could've been useful,\" she commented, clicking her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're an asshole.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't care.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Yeah, it's been so long I forgot how she used to behave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, why did you approach me?\" I asked, returning to the previous topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She drew in a deep breath and mumbled, \"Let's say hypothetically—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hypothetically~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up,\" she grumbled before continuing, \"... Just tell me what you'd do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Okay,\" I replied, shrugging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking beside me, she whispered, \"...What would you do if your mother was absolutely evil and wanted to kill you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1504,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","f4b1eb1c66f551734851a1cf0188b823607db287f3030ed220b0259d8a58b7e4","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-363","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-187",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]