[{"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-233":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},1366132,1806,"Chapter 233  [Festival Of Love] [1] [Old Relation]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-233",233,"\u003Cp>\"Well, it's such a pain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grumbled as I looked around the place, my eyes squinting to adjust to the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bright board with a delicate design illuminated the path to enter the place, the sun already close to setting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A name was engraved on it that glowed with crimson, with a heart shape made on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Festival Of Love,\" I mumbled to myself, reading the name, \"What a cringe name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It's not bad.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It is for me,' I replied as I walked inside the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Stop being so moody all the time.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I am not moody.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You are.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I am not.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Then just for today, be happy without complaining about anything.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned silent as I looked around the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was packed with people, mostly upper-class commoners who had permission to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all looked happy, some roaming around with friends and some with their girlfriends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stalls were strictly placed on both sides, letting everyone check them as they passed towards the main festival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I didn't hear a yes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...You do know what happens today, right?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I asked with a tired sigh as I continued to walk further inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ah, right—the proposal.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Yep.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every year during the festival, people who like or have crushes on someone propose to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Call it a tradition or a way for young people to confess their love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either way, the one who is screwed here is me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[What are you worried about? It's not like anyone will propose to you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...I hope so.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I replied, even though I know someone definitely will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sighing again, I stopped at an intersection, with the left side for the festival hosted for commoners and the right side by the students of the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning right, I walked towards the main entrance while taking out my phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Showing my ID on my phone to the guards, I walked inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...You look a lot different than before.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...A lot.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I replied as I glanced at my phone, which had my ID along with my photo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...A lot.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I replied as I glanced at my phone, which had my ID along with my photo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skinny, depressed, messy hair roughly combed, and dark circles under my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...I looked like shit before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'At least I look good now.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...You look more than just good.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ignored his words as I finally looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place was beautifully arranged in a large area; different students walked around talking happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large stage was built in the middle of the open area, with hundreds of chairs placed just in front of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fuck.\" I cursed softly as I immediately recognized what the stage was for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Guess your love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for some reason, I have a bad feeling about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting out another sigh, I looked around the place until my gaze landed on a beautiful girl with golden hair highlighted with platinum, surrounded by a few noble students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My gaze met with Ashlyn's, and she smiled brightly, trying to walk towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I quickly turned around, walking in the opposite direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...Are you going to ignore her now?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Just for today.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though I know it won't change anything, I still wanted to avoid talking with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She is the only one I'm pretty sure would try to propose to me, and to make it worse, Christina isn't around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Just for today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I want to ignore her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Anyway, El, you are talking a lot today.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Oh, I just remembered something funny.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Share with me.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...No.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Oh, okay,' I replied, not bothering to press him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Children's party, come out,\" I whispered as I arrived at the place where sweets were placed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cluster of white, crimson, and gold appeared around me before they turned into three different children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Papa!\" A little girl with blonde hair shouted as she jumped at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Iffa!\" I replied with a bright smile as I hugged her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She chose a good name.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought as I thanked Arianell in my mind; her naming sense is far better than mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It's still bad.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She likes the name, so it doesn't really matter.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is always clinging to you,\" Willis grumbled as she wrapped her tiny hands around my neck while I supported her with my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you always jealous, brother?\" Olivia whispered softly as she walked towards me, grabbing my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, I don't care,\" Willis pouted as he turned around, walking towards the sweets on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Papa!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is Aria?\" Iffa asked as she looked around the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is busy,\" I replied, looking at her. \"You can meet her later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\" She cutely nodded her head in response, her greenish eyes curiously looking around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you not going to eat?\" I asked as I looked towards Olivia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't like sweets,\" she replied, shaking her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you do eat pancakes that I make, no?\" I asked, looking at her weirdly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's different when Father makes it,\" she replied, shaking her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\" I replied, gently patting her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She closed her eyes while she quickly held onto my hand as soon as I stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many kids do you plan to make?\" I turned to look back as I heard a familiar voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The fuck are you wearing?\" I asked, frowning as I looked at Aimar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of any good dress, he wore a black hoodie and simple black jeans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong with it?\" he asked, looking at his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything,\" I grumbled, while ignoring Iffa patting my head, \"Who even wears a hoodie at a festival?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I abruptly turned my head to look at Iffa, who gently whispered in my ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't say that,\" I quietly explained, \"It's a bad word.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuck,\" she whispered again, giggling as she did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's how you're going to raise your child, huh?\" Aimar commented, standing beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up,\" I grumbled as the little girl kept on giggling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give her to me, Father,\" Olivia said, looking up at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just don't go far,\" I said as I placed Iffa back on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia nodded as she grabbed Iffa's hand and walked towards Willis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...So, why are you like this?\" I asked, looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I still look better than you,\" he replied as he observed me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I did the same, fixing my black suit with a plain white shirt inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does it look bad?\" Glancing up at him, I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, you look handsome,\" he replied with a light chuckle, \"Any news about Daqan Town? It's been more than a week since we returned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are doing fine,\" I replied, shrugging, \"The church has taken hold of the situation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" he replied, looking down at my hand, \"...And that weapon, it's with you, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" I replied, clenching my hand slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful with it,\" he advised softly, \"It seems dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\" Moving back, I leaned against the table as I asked, \"...So, who are you going to propose to today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one.\" With a sigh, he replied, leaning beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just don't want to be heartbroken,\" he whispered softly, his voice tinged with sadness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about Miley?\" I asked as I turned back and picked up a cupcake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know, she visited Oliver only twice in all those months,\" he replied, and for once I didn't feel any warmth in his voice as he talked about her, \"...That alone is enough for me not to like her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quietly nodded as I took a bite of the cupcake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...It tasted bland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did I bother?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if someone else proposes to you?\" I asked, placing the cupcake back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will reject her,\" he replied, shrugging, \"I find it hard to love myself; how can I love anyone else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gently smiled as I patted his back, \"Everything will be alright; I am here for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, only you are my own in this world,\" he replied as he smiled back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Is that a proposal?\" I jokingly asked as I slapped his back, \"Bro, how am I supposed to react to it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up,\" he grumbled, glaring at me, \"That was just a slip of the tongue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are we going to kiss now?\" I asked with a bashful smile, \"Please be gentle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to glare at me, but his eyes widened slightly as he looked past me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why so quiet?\" I asked, tilting my head in confusion, \"You're acting like Christina is standing behind me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...He slowly nodded his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just to be sure, I repeated my words, \"...You're acting like Christina is standing behind me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He vigorously nodded his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Ah, fuck.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed as Aimar turned around and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you like it gently.\" A soothing voice echoed, making me slowly turn around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina looked at me with a bright smile that didn't reach her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>",1480,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","9cac0eb13c2d2091482aba7f69d49fb60c17fc98cac21a6a952949f68b3c1a27","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-234","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-232",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]