[{"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-225":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},1366124,1806,"Chapter 225  [Hollow Town] [7]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-225",225,"\u003Cp>\"Arghh, fuck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I groaned in frustration as I sat on a bench close to the square streets of the town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bizarre thing that happened at that old house kept on repeating in my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's up with them?\" Nella, sitting beside me, whispered anxiously. \"Why were they acting like that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know.\" I replied, closing my eyes and leaning back on the bench, comfortably. \"...I seriously don't know, what the fuck is happening now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That family made things even harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...As if things weren't messed up enough already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that child possessed?\" Nella asked, making me glance at her. \"I mean, the way he laughed last night—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, you may be right,\" I replied, turning to look at the cloudy sky. \"...He's probably possessed or marked by some evil being.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Maybe not just that child, but his entire family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silence lingered between us as we both fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's already been a full day, and instead of completing the task, things are getting more and more complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Why did you send me here, Mother?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought to myself, closing my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it something for my own good?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I highly doubt that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's either so she can sink me deeper into the pit of her control, or it's something that will be beneficial to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or maybe both?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, now I have to think of ways she can benefit from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something beneficial to her, huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For that, she can scapegoat someone else's plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kill thousands, if not more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Burn down a kingdom—.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to my side as Nella shook my body harshly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What now?\" she asked, looking at me, her eyes expectant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How would I know?\" I rebuked, giving her an annoyed look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk, you're useless,\" she grumbled, stretching her body while leaning against the bench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're one to talk,\" I replied, glancing at her, stretching like a cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you stop doing that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Peeking at my stomach.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never did that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You just did!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop slandering me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How am I—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words trailed off as I stood up from the bench and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice, just walk away like you always do!\" she shouted from behind, but I ignored her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn't in the mood to fight with her, not in this bizarre town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly walked toward me, matching my steps as we walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are we going?\" she asked after a moment of silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Somewhere quiet,\" I replied, looking around the town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after the kidnapping of the children, not much had changed within the town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People were still doing their daily jobs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shops and stalls were open, and people moved around buying and selling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...It's as if nothing happened in their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...What a weird place to live in.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moving further away from the town, we arrived at a barren junction with no one around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking closer to an abandoned house, I blew the leaves away from the wooden stairs before sitting down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just as I touched my bracelet, Nella yelled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grabbing my hand, she dragged me to the other edge of the stairs before sitting on the cleaner part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled sweetly, looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suppressing the urge to slap her cheek, I took out a book from my bracelet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's this?\" she asked as I opened the book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A book.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know that. What's it about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing special,\" I replied, turning the page. \"It's just some highlights of the town throughout the years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are yo—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is the Primordial Demoness?\" I asked, cutting off her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked innocently before replying, \"The Goddess Anant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know anything about her?\" I asked as she slid closer to look at the book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, she has three heads?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, idiot,\" I grumbled while reading. \"She's shown with three heads to signify that she's far smarter than most beings on her level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeah,\" she replied, dragging out her words, and as if feeling challenged, she continued, \"...She's known as a bloodthirsty and vengeful goddess who always does what she feels like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded in reply to her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like how goddess Taishareth is known for her corruption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goddess Isis for her witchcraft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anant is known for her spirituality and intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She's one of the divine beings who can win against anyone using just her brains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, she's worshiped as the goddess of fertility and war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's also related to Baal,\" Nella said, and I gently nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then something clicked in my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Baal, huh?\" I whispered, rubbing my chin. \"The Dark Trinity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't understand them,\" Nella said, resting her chin on her knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's there to understand?\" I replied with a light chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...They work the same as the church and ruling gods who want to overthrow the three main gods—Elohim, Elyon, and Adon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know,\" I replied with a shrug. \"They didn't tell me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" she grumbled, shifting even closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Found it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something interesting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This, right here.\" Pointing at the paragraph I was reading, I replied, \"...Twenty years ago, some people spotted a levitating broken staff inside the forest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So?\" she asked, tilting her head. \"What about it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as I parted my lips to reply, a cluster of green began to emerge from behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled as the cluster soon took the shape of a small child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grabbed the child and looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A childish face with baby-like features, gem-like green eyes, and unusually long blonde hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyelids blinked innocently before her gaze landed on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled brightly as she shouted, \"Papa!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daughter,\" I replied with a bright smile as I placed her on my lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Papa!!\" She turned around while standing on my lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" I replied as her tiny hands reached out to grab my cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Papa!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Say something else, or are you going to keep on saying 'Papa?'\" I said with a bright smile, letting her pinch my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your spirit?\" Nella asked, curiously looking at the little girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" I replied, nodding. \"She's the third and the last one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" she replied as the girl turned to look at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tensed slightly as I looked at the girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last time, it was Willis who called her 'Mama,' and even though she hasn't done anything like that, I couldn't help but worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to my relief, she didn't. Instead, she grabbed my arm and started climbing my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You're the father of three at such a young age,\" Nella commented, looking at me. \"I'm envious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want some as well?\" I asked, immediately regretting my words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That doesn't sound right coming from me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I'll pass,\" she awkwardly replied, glancing at the girl who now stood on my shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded gently, supporting the little girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's her name?\" she asked, looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I awkwardly rubbed my cheek as I replied, \"...I haven't named her yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm terrible at naming,\" I replied, shrugging my shoulders, which made the little girl giggle. \"...So I'm just waiting for Christina to return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Christy!!\" the little girl shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then who named your second spirit?\" Nella asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Aimar,\" I replied softly. \"Well, I asked him to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" she whispered, stretching her hand. \"Do you mind?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shook my head as I gently grabbed the girl by her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Papa?\" the girl mumbled innocently as I passed her to Nella.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry,\" I smiled reassuringly. \"She's a good aunt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt a kick on my leg, making me groan in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you calling 'aunt?'\" Nella grumbled, glaring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I silently passed the little girl to her without arguing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello,\" she smiled, placing the girl on her lap. \"Do you know me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aria?\" the little girl guessed, tilting her head, making Nella flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slowly turned her head to look at me, but I just shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's Nella.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aria?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nell—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aria!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give up,\" I said, looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nella looked at me, her eyes pleading as she whispered, \"...Can I name her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, Azariah,\" she pleaded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Only if she likes it,\" I replied, to which she smiled brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's see—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before she could start, a scream resonated throughout the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood up as I turned to look at the nearby forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The inhumane, broken scream echoed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And my face hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You've already guessed what's happening here, haven't you?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Yes.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...So, are you going to save them?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'....'\u003C\u002Fp>",1410,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","d5bc25b2cb9c2bda30eecfc4deecf07072b20b191057128ba0d733f2828b355d","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-226","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-224",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]