[{"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-252":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},1365995,1806,"Chapter 252  [Summit Of Unity] [5] [Trust And Betrayal]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-252",252,"\u003Cp>'Wait, wait!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I screamed in my mind as I snapped out of my daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What the fuck does she mean?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did Christina become Anastasia's Avatar all of a sudden!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the first place, how is that even possible!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had no connection with Anastasia in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then fucking why!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My frozen body jerked back to reality as my gaze landed on Christina walking towards the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My stomach twisted, anxiety I had been trying to suppress surged once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Stupid idiot!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I bit my lips in frustration as I rushed towards her, pushing aside those who stood in my way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A commotion rose around me, and soon every gaze was on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Christina!\" I yelled, making her halt halfway up the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn't look back, just stood motionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two knights blocked my path. I stopped, my annoyance growing further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Move,\" I ordered, glaring at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them pointed his sword towards me. \"The Holy Lady called her, stop interrupting—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said move,\" I cut in, my voice low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both didn't budge. I glanced up and saw Helena grinning widely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My patience burst like a bubble, and I stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, the knight rushed towards me with the intent to subdue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drew his sword up over my head and snapped it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neplh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold mist escaped my mouth, a sword of ice forming in my left hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I brought it over my head, rotating it so the handle was up high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clatter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword sloped down to the left, like a raindrop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sidestepped. Curled my fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Argh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful right aimed at his ribs connected. A dent formed on his beautiful armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He curled up like a cat, gasping for breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another right swung, connecting to his head. His skull visibly shook, knocking him unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stepped back, gazing at the other knight, who, momentarily frozen, came back to his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He charged directly at me, hollering at the top of his lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His movement more fluid than the other's, legs shuffled to confuse me about his attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword cut and slashed towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arghh!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I parried the attack, turned around, and cut both of his legs off just above the knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He collapsed. I grabbed him by the back of his neck, squeezing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My gaze moved up. Tens of knights surrounded me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I squeezed the knight's neck further, glaring at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft voice echoed, and they all looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Irisveil walked beside Helena, her gaze on us, \"Step back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every knight obliged, retreating to their original positions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I loosened my grip on his neck as I walked up the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina still didn't look back at me, her head lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come with me,\" I said, grabbing her wrist tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't resist, letting me drag her away from the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Azariah,\" she called me, her voice tired, \"...You are hurting my wrist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't reply, instead tightening my grip more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving quickly at the guest room, I pushed her in before locking the door from the inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closing my eyes, I drew in deep breaths to keep myself calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She is the only person I genuinely don't want to lash out on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I slowly opened my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She came into my view, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....Why?\" I asked, my voice low, barely holding back my anger, \"Why did you become her Avatar?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It's, uh, complicated.\" She replied, never looking into my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What complicated!?\" I snarled, stepping closer, \"...I'm asking you why, just tell me the fucking reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That won't change anything now,\" she whispered softly, looking up at me, \"...I made my decision long ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fucking why!?\" I yelled, grabbing her arms, pulling her closer, \"What forced you—?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing.\" She cut in, \"I knew what I was doing and what I was getting myself into—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't, idiot,\" I said through my clenched jaw, \"...You don't know what you have done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me, then.\" She replied, staring into my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That won't change anything now!?\" I yelled, pushing her back, \"...That fucking monster didn't leave his daughter, let alone you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quietly looked at me, her lips sealed tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You could have at least asked me, Christina.\" I walked around the room, messing my hair in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the first place, you weren't supposed to be her Avatar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you know that?\" my steps halted as she asked, her voice tired, \"Tell me, Az.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, rubbing my temples in frustration. \"...Just why, Christina?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Az, I know what—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You fucked up!?\" I yelled, making her flinch, \"...You made the stupidest decision for what!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....Az.\" She walked closer, grabbing my hands, squeezing them. \"...I know you're being protective—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are a fraud, Christina!\" I yanked my hands away, glaring at her. \"You are a liar! Stupid!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped closer, a gentle smile on her face. \"You can say whatever you want. I don't mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should have just stayed like a normal human—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My words abruptly stopped as something clicked in my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything started to fall into place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....You did it for power?\" I whispered weakly, and she closed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stumbled back, staring at her in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why—?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I love you, Az.\" She confessed, her eyes still closed, \"And I never want to be a burden—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You aren't a burden!\" I yelled, suppressing my boiling emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I am weak—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can protect you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's the problem, Az,\" she replied, standing in front of me. Her hand gently caressing my face,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't want to be protected. Instead, I want to protect you from everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....I am stronger than you,\" I replied quietly, my forehead touching hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not for long.\" She replied, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are stupid,\" I mumbled, closing my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I know.\" She replied, nodding in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway.\" She stepped back, grabbing the hem of her gown before twirling around, \"How do I look?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ridiculous.\" I groaned, feigning a repulsive look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\" She asked, taking a step before grabbing my tie to pull me closer, \"Well, that doesn't seem to stop you from nutting inside me every night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not every night—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My words halted abruptly as her soft lips met mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kept on kissing me, not letting me get a hold of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...From now on, trust me a little more,\" she whispered softly, while gently kissing my lips, \"...And I will do everything in my power to make you the happiest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main hall buzzed with murmurs from the nobles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two knights beaten by Azariah were swiftly taken care of, removed from the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone's gaze remained fixed on the Holy Lady Irisveil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all waited for her reaction to the blatant disrespect shown to the church in front of everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If any other noble had done it, he would have been executed on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even though the same couldn't be done with Azariah, a severe punishment was set in stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, the three royal families will have a talk about the summit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But much to everyone's surprise, she said this, completely ignoring Azariah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The younger generation should also gather together—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are we going to ignore that boy?\" a voice echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every head turned towards Regan, who angrily whispered, \"Are we really going to forgive him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The murmurs spiked, and some people also voiced agreement just to stay on Regan's good side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regan nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For so long, he had wanted to see Azariah humiliated the same way he had been humiliated in front of everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he wasn't going to let go of the chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We should—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And who are you to tell them what to do?\" A chilling voice echoed, cutting through his words, \"Have you forgotten your place, Regan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned to look at Esmeray, who sat lazily on a chair on the second floor, looking down on everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you to say—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up, Regan.\" She cut in once again. \"You have no right to speak here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regan glared at her furiously, his chest heaving in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head snapped to complain about her to his son-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his expression crumbled as he looked at Ethan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...The boy wasn't even looking up. His body trembled, cold sweat running down his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...He was frightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And everyone noticed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Esmeray.\" Irisveil glanced at Ethan before turning to look at her. \"...Can we talk?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not now.\" Esmeray replied as she stood up from her seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without even looking around, she moved forward, in the opposite direction of where Azariah had gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like I thought.\" Esmeray mumbled to herself, \"...You are trying too hard, Anastasia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly arrived at the room that had been assigned to her in the royal palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the door, she walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two people were already present inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lady.\" Adaliah bowed as Esmeray walked towards the chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Delete everything about Azariah from the internet.\" Esmeray ordered as soon as she sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before the sun rises, I only want people to know he exists but with no proof to back it up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, my lady.\" Adaliah replied, nodding her head in acknowledgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Esmeray's cold gaze turned to the other girl in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a one-piece dress that covered her knees, her long chocolate-colored hair tied down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Report.\" Esmeray ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruby nodded in response.\u003C\u002Fp>",1555,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","7753395ff87c36802d75668eacf5fee5be29bde92c38a740ab94a9b3f1f25590","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-253","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-251",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]