[{"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-197":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},1365959,1806,"Chapter 197  [Island Of Drath] [12] [Three Choices]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-197",197,"\u003Cp>[Hesperia kingdom]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[16 years ago]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chilly wind of winter breezed past the castle of the royals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A castle that lost its original luster, turning into nothing but broken pieces, its walls crumbling from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Burned and shattered objects were scattered around the now destroyed place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames rose from the very same castle, casting a hue of black and red around the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those flames cast an ominous look over the kingdom, leaving nothing but silence in their wake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure stood amidst the layers of smoke in front of the castle, along with several soldiers mounted on giant armored birds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill the intruder before it reaches His Majesty!\" the figure shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aged voice, along with his frail structure, made him look fragile, but his strength was anything but that. \"Lay your lives down to stop it, that's an order!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hooo!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They collectively shouted, eyes firm with determination, minds ready to sacrifice themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stretched out his spear-holding hand, lowering it toward the burning flames below him, while the soldiers behind him began casting all the astral magic circles they knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…A figure slowly walked through the burning flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames that burned the centuries-old castle couldn't do anything to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She held nothing but a simple sword in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silver crown adorned her head, hovering slightly above her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lifeless gray eyes, with a tinge of purple, gazed up at the myriad of magic circles showcasing a blend of different colors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Inrath.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She whispered softly, a invisible dome covering the entire caslte, her platinum hair with purple streaks at the ends fluttering around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waved her hand, holding the sword toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shockwave followed her movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Thud'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers fell, along with their mounts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cut into pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Painting the ground crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked over their dead bodies, slowly moving toward the castle entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A layer of mana blocked her path, a barrier strong enough to stop an Eternal rank for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at the barrier for a moment before using her free hand to touch it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crack appeared where she touched, slowly expanding until it covered the entire dome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barrier crumbled beneath her touch, breaking into pieces, shattering like broken glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She resumed her walk, entering the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"FIRE!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice yelled as soon as she walked in, hundreds of magic spells rushing toward her like missiles, all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She whispered softly, a soothing hum echoed, and all the elemental attacks stopped in their tracks, inches away from her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked slowly, gazing at the hundreds of soldiers frozen, terrified by the monster standing before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AGAIN, FIRE—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thread.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She whispered, her voice drowning out the shouts of the soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All those present, except her, felt chills down their spines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black threads emerged from all sides, filling the entire castle hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those threads moved slowly, penetrating the heads of all the soldiers present inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes lost color, turning gray as soon as the threads touched their brains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Move,\" she ordered, and they followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making way for her toward the throne where the King of Hesperia stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked between the soldiers, their heads bowed as if acknowledging her as their ruler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king moved to his family's side as she moved and sat on the beautiful throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill yourselves.\" She ordered, gazing at the hundreds of soilders in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They obliged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some plucked their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some ripped their thorat out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Esmeray watched the mayhem with bored eyes until all of them died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving nothing but strench of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you?\" the king growled, shielding his family behind him. \"Why are you doing this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring me Elohim's sword, and I will leave,\" Esmeray replied calmly, no trace of emotion in her voice, even after killing thousands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Never!\" The blonde-haired man standing behind the king roared, \"...We would rather die!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Esmeray's gaze landed on him, then slowly shifted to his wife. Her lips parted. \"...Is she going to give birth soon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And so are you,\" Maria replied softly, holding her sleeping son tightly while gazing at her round stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Esmeray ignored her words before her gaze returned to the king. \"...What is your answer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neve—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words were cut short as she waved her hand, her sword moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clean vertical line formed at the very center of his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body split into two halves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Falling to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His guts and blood spilled on the floor, soaking into the carpet below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maria closed her eyes tightly, turning away from the gruesome sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Delwyn froze, staring at his father's dead body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fell to his knees, his vision blurring as he tried to make sense of what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just half a day ago, he was happily talking with his father, but now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze slowly turned to Esmeray, his broken voice echoing, \"...Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Esmeray remained silent, touching her swollen stomach gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rage boiled within Delwyn as he shouted, \"...Why are you doing this to us?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are delusional to think you have any worth for me to do this,\" she replied, her tone flat. \"Your father, soldiers, your kingdom—they are all nothing but collateral damage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those words broke him even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing all this happened without any reason shattered him to the point of tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You monste—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give me Elohim's sword, and I will leave,\" Esmeray repeated, looking at him. \"Or do you want to lose even more?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delwyn's lips trembled as he slowly turned to look at his wife, son, and unborn child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze locked with Maria's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head firmly, holding her son even more tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delwyn felt his world crumbling, torn between his family and his duty to the kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...He couldn't choose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Think it through, Prince,\" Esmeray said, looking at him. \"...You can still save your kingdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body trembled violently, tears streaming down his cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he remained silent, glaring at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Esmeray slowly stood from the throne, walking toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Toward Maria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems your husband needs a reality check,\" she said as she stood in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delwyn tried to move to protect his wife, but his legs wouldn't budge... He remained frozen, unable to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have three choices,\" Esmeray said, her hand slowly reaching toward Maria, touching the boy in her arms. \"Your son.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand moved toward Maria's belly, touching it softly. \"Your unborn child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze shifted to Delwyn. \"Or your husband.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maria trembled as her gray eyes locked onto Esmeray's. She bit her lips, trying to stay calm. \"...Why do yo—?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Choose,\" Esmeray interrupted coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maria slowly looked at her husband, who sat there without moving... Just staring at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Maria notice, something gruesome holding her husband down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took deep breaths, hugging her son even tighter. \"...My son. I choose to keep my son safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you wish,\" Esmeray replied, moving her hand swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before anyone could react...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Her fingers wrapped around Maria's son's delicate throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...His neck broke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And all Delwyn could do was watch...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long after the sun had set and night crept in, bringing a bitter chill with it, Delwyn sat mindlessly by the fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hours must've passed since he last moved from his seat as his whirling vortex of thoughts filled his entire mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the anger had fizzled out, and his mind stopped thinking about his now deceased family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just above him, the clouds seemed the same, pouring down heavy rain stopped only by a small barrier, and the world behind him glimmered like crystal dust across the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Something was burning at the very center of the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he ignored it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing with his hazel eyes ahead, as if waiting for someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...He didn't have to wait long as a silhouette emerged from the forest, rushing toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of lightning revealed the figure clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Purple hair, damp with water, clung to his head... Blood dripped from both hands, filled with scratch marks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Purple eyes stared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah didn't hesitate before drawing his katana, ready to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure you have enough time?\" Delwyn asked, gazing back at the rising fire behind him. \"...Can you even defeat me before that fire engulfs whoever stayed there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah bit his lip in frustration, eyes glaring at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his katana and asked, \"...Are you the one who did this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Delwyn shook his head, \"...The one who did is a lot closer to you than me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah tilted his head in confusion before Delwyn's words sank in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind went numb as he considered the possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sit down,\" Delwyn said, motioning to the empty chair beside him. \"...We need to talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1453,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","35186ed43647ba0c2288f440479419ab1ba0979c243ba602f6a13b624148ff24","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-370","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-369",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]