[{"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-196":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},1365957,1806,"Chapter 196  [Island Of Drath] [11] [Azariah vs Shyamal]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-196",196,"\u003Cp>\"S-Shyamal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confusion, dread, frustration, and concern hammered my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My chest immediately clenched, a wave of panic rose deep from my heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Even though I didn't want to accept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was awakening again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking deep breaths, I tried to calm my trembling heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Shyamal,\" I whispered softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We locked gazes for a second; her body blurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world around me slowed down, the sharp, curvy edge of her scythe now inches away from my neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My hand trembled as I parried her scythe away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tightened the grip on my katana, my eyes couldn't move away from her piercing crimson glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shyamal—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My words froze as she twisted her body, spinning her scythe, gaining momentum again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stepped forward within its range, using my hand as a shield. I blocked the snath part of her scythe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My face inches away from hers, I shouted, \"SHYAM—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I flapped my wings, hovering above. The ground around her turned pitch black, swallowing everything within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you dare say my name,\" she growled, pointing her scythe as I landed a few yards away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relief washed over me as I heard her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn't lost her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was still a chance to save her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calm down, Shya,\" I said, my voice coming out close to pleading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But my words seemed to have the opposite effect; the murderous intent around her spiked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground underneath her crumbled from the pressure as she swung once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blackish arc followed her scythe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stomping the ground, I tried to parry her, but she twisted mid-air, her scythe now aimed at me from the opposite side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neplh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A barrier made of ice emerged, blocking her while I propelled back, creating distance between us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Snap out of it!\" I roared, \"Don't let her control you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But my words didn't seem to reach her as she prowled again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground around her turned black as several hands made of shadow rushed toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I bit my lip while dodging the hands that tried to hold me in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the corner of my eye, I could see a tree gripped by them turning black—its life draining away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Fuck.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I cursed softly as I flapped my wings to fly above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hands tried to reach out to me, but I kept moving up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn't take long for me to feel the strain on my wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each flap drained my stamina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I bit my lower lip until blood leaked out as I looked down at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her chest heaved with anger, her crimson eyes glaring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though I wanted to... I couldn't run away from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I did, she would definitely lose her mind, turning into a mindless puppet until Taishareth took over her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'El, what should I do?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having no other option, I asked the only person who could help me right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Stop her awakening.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'How?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Snap her out of Taishareth's influence.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Again, how am I supposed to stop the control of a literal goddess?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I propelled back while looking at her, jumping through the trees, slowly closing the distance between us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Do you know why she's like this?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned silent, gazing at her as she stood at the top of a large tree, crimson eyes staring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I do.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I replied, wrapping my wings to fall down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Any emotional stimulation that can numb her mind will stop the awakening.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I see.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I replied, softly landing on the ground floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I willed my wings to return, black feathers scattering as they vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground crumbled, dirt rising as Shyamal landed right in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bent down slightly, throwing her scythe back before leaping toward me with a large vertical arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I clenched my fist, gripped my katana as I twisted slightly, letting her scythe rush past my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want?\" I asked, grabbing the hand that held the scythe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't try to attack her, not even once, because I already knew there was no point in doing so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her bridal dress would negate every physical attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ignored my question, jerking my hand away, the rain dampening both of us, making it easier for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes, filled with nothing but pure hatred, glared at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neplh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A layer of ice emerged from below, grabbing her legs as she tried to move back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stretched both hands, grabbing either side of her neck tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring into her eyes, I asked, \"Are you doing this because of Shane?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flinched, the hatred in her eyes softening for just a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, a hand made of pure shadow grabbed my left hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Urgh.\" I winced in pain as I jerked my hand back, twisting my body to evade the scythe aimed at my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blackish hand mark appeared where it touched, the strength in my hand vanishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I propelled myself back as she silently looked at me, her hand lowering along with the scythe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you do that?\" she asked, her voice cracking, coming out as a whimper, \"Why did you kill him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My chest clenched with pain as I remembered him. Just like her, Shane was also my brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever I did was because I had to,\" I replied, trying to mask my emotions. \"I did what I thought was right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liar!\" she growled, rushing toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Limping my left hand down, I stomped on the ground, holding my blade in a reverse grip, waiting for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stepped back, her scythe glancing past my neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I spun, sweeping the blade from behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clear metallic sound echoed as the blade hit the snath, making her loosen her grip slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Willis!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My legs turned that of an angel as I raised one, kicking her side ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She staggered back; the kick didn't do any damage but made her loosen her grip on her scythe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glaring, she reared back toward me, the scythe disappearing before returning to her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You always abandoned me!\" she yelled, slashing her scythe around aimlessly, \"You always run away, leaving me behind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I parried her attack with less difficulty than before... as if she wasn't trying to kill me now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a blackish mist slowly started to emerge around us, covering a large area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything within the range of the mist started to lose its luster, including me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked down, my hand started to turn pale, blood dripping from my nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...El.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[She's losing her mind.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'W-what? W-what's that supposed to mean?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Taishareth is taking over her body.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood drained from my face as I heard his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If she takes over, even if it's for a short while... she will kill you because, from the looks of it, Shyamal's only attachment in this world is you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, no.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panic gripped my heart as I heard his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can't let that happen; she'll lose her will to live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are the worst kind of person—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up!\" I snapped, raising my forearm, her scythe digging into my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flinched, gazing at my bloody hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the pain, I walked toward her, \"I never abandoned you! I was there for you when you were at your worst!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liar!\" she yelled, losing her grip on her scythe, \"Where were you when Shane died? Where were you when I needed you the most!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was dying!\" Grabbing both her hands, I threw myself over, making her fall down, \"I was fucking dying, being experimented on by some mad scientist!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop lying!\" she yelled, twisting to get away from me, \"You were living your life without caring about me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tightened my grip with my knees on either side of her waist, dirt and mud sticking to her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What makes you think I would leave you alone after taking care of you all those years?\" I groaned, placing her hands over her head, the mist still oozing from her body, weakening me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your maid told me you did,\" she said, glaring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And my mind immediately froze at her words, \"Who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That woman who always stayed with you!\" she snarled, lifting her upper torso and pushing me down, \"She told me you didn't want to see me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Urgh,\" I grunted, her nails digging deep into my arms, \"Stop it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You never came to... look for me,\" she choked out, tears trickling down her cheeks, her nails scratching me. \"You never once came to talk to me after Shane died.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...My mind turned numb as I heard her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tears kept falling on my face, nails digging deeper, \"I-if o-only I loved you less... I might have been able to talk about this way before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You are lying,\" I finally whispered, pushing her aside. She fell on the ground as I stood up, \"...The first thing I did after recovering my broken mind was to look for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, you never—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did that!\" I yelled, feeling rage bubbling inside me, \"...You were the one who yelled at me and threw me out without listening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You never visited me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did,\" I snarled, glaring at her, \"...I did, and you... you were the one who pushed me away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" She whimpered, silently gazing up at me, \"...You are lying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aunt Belly was with me, she saw all that you did to me,\" I said coldly, the frustration and pain building within me coming out all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...If you had listened to me that day... I might not have turned out like I am right now... I might not have talked about what happened to me with Aunt Belly... She might not have tried to comfort me... My mother might not have killed her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-what are yo—?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hate you, Shyamal,\" I cut in, turning around, \"My life would have been better if only you weren't part of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mist around us started to disappear while I could hear her choked voice calling for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...El.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You shouldn't have done that.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...El.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes, her awakening stopped.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed in relief hearing his words, but my mind immediately turned numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Can I trust my memories?' I asked, gazing up at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shyamal kept saying that I never visited her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I remember talking with her, how she just threw me away... I remember all of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I remember how Aunt Belly comforted me after that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...You are the one who should know what is true and what is false, Az.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I halted my steps as I heard his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[And if you haven't noticed, she never used her crown... She never went all out against you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slight pang crept into my chest as I remembered how harsh I was on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Maybe, I shouldn't have said that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned around to walk back toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...After all, I did promise that I would take care of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOM!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But my steps halted as a thunderous sound echoed, accompanied by a shockwave that filled my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned sideways as I looked at the burning pillar of fire at the very center of the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I instinctively ran toward the fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Christina.\u003C\u002Fp>",1868,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","d90f68e1aa85c459a5627356b15385693426a74f791b50c50f6533af96d41c5a","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-369","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-195",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]