[{"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-226":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},1366125,1806,"Chapter 226  [Hollow Town] [8] [Conflict]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-226",226,"\u003Cp>\"When an outsider arrives here, things always take a wrong turn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words echoed in the square pathway street of Daqan Town, filled with townsfolk gathered in one place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds passed; they stared at the forest, their expressions dull while they remained speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A broken scream echoed from within the forest, making them flinch in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since morning, the scream hadn't stopped for a single moment. It continued, making them all fear what was inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who was screaming? And why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't dare to think deeply about it; the dark secret of the town made them even more anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...We should call the church,\" a voice echoed within the place, making people look in that direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lady in nun attire walked forward to the center of the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's the only way I can think of,\" she said, her voice heavy. \"...The church—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've already tried it,\" another voice echoed, cutting her off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked towards the voice and found the old man, the director of the orphanage, with a sullen look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The church clearly told us they do not want to help,\" he said, his voice echoing in the silence. \"...Especially not this cursed town.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy silence lingered; they couldn't say or do anything but just listen to the horrifying scream echoing from the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gloomy clouds covered the evening sun like a blanket, light barely illuminating the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why aren't we sending the outsiders?\" one of the old ladies grumbled, her voice venomous. \"They're here to investigate, so they should check the forest as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silence followed her words. Nobody said anything but just looked at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I agree,\" another lady voiced out. \"They should check the forest as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, all the people of the town agreed with her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their voices grew firmer as more people acknowledged the idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you guys gone mad!\" the director of the orphanage yelled, making them all silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We don't even know what's inside! How can you suggest sending them in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My child is gone because of them!\" one of them yelled. \"...Those monsters usually take one child, but they took tens of them last night!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, it was all because they killed the monster!\" another one yelled, anger filling his voice. \"They should check it themselves!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others agreed, their voices echoing within the streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough!\" the orphanage director yelled, glaring at them all. \"We don't have time for all this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze moved upward as he looked at the retreating light. \"...It will be night in just a few minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The townsfolk flinched at the mention of night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm going home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them moved, and following him, everyone soon entered their houses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now only the old man remained in the empty streets, his gaze moving to the corner of the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A boy with white hair stood there, leaning against a wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'They are terrified, huh?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought as I looked at the townsfolk running back to their homes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I've been listening to them for a while, and they are behaving exactly how people in fear behave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am sorry,\" the old man bowed as he walked towards me. \"They are all—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine,\" I replied with a light shrug as I turned around. \"We should return to the orphanage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man quietly nodded, walking beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...What are you going to do?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Is it too late for us to run away?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It is.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Fuck.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grumbled, rubbing my temples in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things never go as planned, no matter how much I try to control them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were clues all around the place, but it took me a whole day to come to a conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Not that it matters, because I'm bound to be stuck here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you thinking, my lord?\" the old man mumbled, bringing me back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know how this town was created?\" I asked, looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head in confusion but replied nonetheless, \"...A priest made the first house, and people followed him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Do you know who that priest was?\" I probed further, squinting my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...M-my lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just answer me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drew in a deep breath as he replied, \"A-a devotee of the Primordial Demoness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded my head in response. Now it all makes sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orphanage quickly came into view, where two people stood at the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yo!\" I greeted them as they looked at me anxiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is happening?\" Nella asked, walking beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing much,\" I replied with a light smile. \"We are just fucked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get ready, we will be leaving soon,\" I said, patting her head once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just get ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man nodded towards me as he walked into the orphanage, while I turned to look at Aimar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you check?\" I asked, looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head in response. \"It's blurry inside. I can't see a thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Figured,\" I replied with a light shrug. \"It's not easy to look inside the forest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What now?\" he asked, looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a task for you,\" I replied with a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you fucking serious, Azariah?\" I turned to glance back at Nella, who yelled in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why, are you scared?\" I asked, smiling at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop smiling,\" she grumbled, glaring at me. \"Otherwise, I won't be able to stop my urge to punch you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chuckled as I looked forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We stood at the entrance of the dark and gloomy forest with dried-up trees and the sound of screaming echoing from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hate you,\" Nella grumbled as I started walking in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hate me all you want,\" I replied without looking back. \"...But we have work to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You seriously want to check a forest with creepy screams?\" she grumbled, walking beside me. \"...How stupid can you be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not stupid,\" I replied, glancing at her. \"I'm just confident I can take care of whatever is screaming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeah, I'm running at the first sight of a ghost,\" she whispered, her voice serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shrugged in response while extending my hand, and a magic circle illuminated the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I carefully walked, making a path for her to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest was weirdly silent, with just the sound of screaming resonating from time to time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Azariah,\" Nella whispered softly. \"...What are you going to do after this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing,\" I replied, gazing around the darkness. \"The festival is just around the corner, so I'll join. What about you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, the summit is happening in two months, so I need to get ready for that,\" she replied, and I nodded my head softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I plan to drop out of the academy,\" I informed her, making her halt. \"Maybe just after the summit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why?\" she asked, frozen in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't want to run away,\" I replied, shrugging. \"...I have plans that I can't do if I stay at the academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see.\" She nodded weakly. \"...I will miss you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My steps halted as I heard her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop that,\" I whispered with a small smile. \"You don't care about me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't have anyone,\" she replied, her gaze on me. \"...If anything, you're the only one I ever cared about—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up!\" I yelled, making her flinch. \"...Stop saying bullshit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't know why, but her words triggered me. They made me feel uncomfortable at my core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bullshit?\" she whispered weakly. \"I'm not lying—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You wouldn't have left if you cared,\" I snarled, glaring at her, my voice trembling with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you forget what you did that made me leave you!?\" she snapped, walking closer towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And? You could have stayed even after that,\" I replied, glaring at her. \"But you chose to walk away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know my words are selfish, but that's what I truly wanted at that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did!\" she nodded vigorously, standing inches away. \"I did it because I knew I wouldn't be alive for long. I separated from you so you wouldn't feel sad when I died!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! You're just being selfish,\" I snarled, looking down at her. \"You know nothing about sacrificing yourself for others, so don't fucking—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what about you!?\" she yelled, pushing me back. \"What is your great sacrifice!? You tried to force yourself on me—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you know damn well why I did that!\" I yelled back, stepping closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sword Maidens are required to be virgins, and you know what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was fucking ready to make the entire empire my enemy just so you could live!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a way to justify your actions,\" she replied, clapping her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what did you even think at that time? That I would fuck the entire world just so I could have two minutes of happiness with you!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two minutes?\" I whispered at the absurdity of her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, that's how long you're going to last anyway—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grabbed her firmly by the waist before slamming her against a nearby tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pressed her soft body down with my own as I glared at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know I can still fuck this world,\" I whispered, looking into her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked; her normal eyes turned pure white, and so did her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bringing her face closer, she whispered, her voice serious, \"Try me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flinched as I gently touched her stomach but still tried to keep her calm facade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She licked her dry lips, her breath quickening as I brought my face closer to hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the last second, I pulled back, and she sighed in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fucking coward,\" she groaned as I stepped back, releasing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would have done it if I were sure I loved you,\" I clarified while making another magic circle to illuminate the gloom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see.\" She whispered, and for some odd reason, I sensed sadness in her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned around, but just as I did, my breathing stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of me stood a living Redom...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...With no skin on its body.\u003C\u002Fp>",1666,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","1b71aa4c13cbd34c82386b021ad71bf9f1c078366fbfa03a68a5a6fabef6ed84","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-227","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-225",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]