[{"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-253":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},1365996,1806,"Chapter 253  [Summit Of Unity] [6]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-253",253,"\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruby nodded in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kneel.\" But before she could say anything, Adaliah ordered coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruby complied without any protest, slowly lowering herself to her knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Delwyn contacted Ethan last night,\" Ruby informed, her head lowered. \"...They've found the location of Moshel's Tomb.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Esmeray asked, \"What else did he tell Ethan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Delwyn seemed confident that they could kill Azariah at Moshel's Tomb,\" Ruby whispered softly, not looking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I don't know if he was confident in Ethan or someone else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their leader?\" Adaliah asked, her brows knitting together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Esmeray glanced at her without replying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could vaguely predict what Delwyn was planning to do, and that worked in her favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How does he plan to make Azariah visit Moshel's Tomb?\" Esmeray asked, glancing back at Ruby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Two days from now, they plan to abduct Christina,\" Ruby replied, closing her eyes. \"...Ethan agreed to it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a pathetic family they are.\" Esmeray sneered, leaning back in the chair. \"...They should just die, don't you think, Ruby?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruby's lips parted, but she quickly suppressed her urge to rebuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fear she had for Esmeray was deeply engraved in her bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That reminds me.\" Esmeray's voice turned colder as she looked down at her. \"...Have you fallen in love with Ethan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It's nothing like—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't lie.\" She flinched as Esmeray's gaze crucified her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruby drew in a deep breath, her head hanging low. \"...I love him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Esmeray quietly looked down at her, with no emotion in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruby's heartbeat quickened, her breath shallow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you forget the reason you got close to Ethan?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never did,\" Ruby replied, shaking her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My mind seems foggy; remind me of the reason,\" Esmeray probed further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruby bit her lip, her body trembling. \"...So I can turn him against Azariah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\" She rested her elbow on the armrest, her palm supporting her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Since the Ekari Kingdom incident, you've been using Ethan for your own agenda.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Azariah refused to kill Inës, Esmeray came up with a plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A simple plan to use Ethan in a more meaningful way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a daughter of a declining noble family became the most suitable pawn for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She helped Ruby's family in return for her assistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surface, Ruby's family may seem like it's crumbling, but they have far more wealth than most nobles of the empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, all she needed to do was convince Ruby that she was using Ethan as an extreme way to train Azariah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when Ruby got suspicious of her motives, she couldn't do anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you going to tell him the truth?\" Esmeray asked, glancing at the girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruby shook her head, sadness clear in her voice. \"...I can't do that. I'm too entangled with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"True. He will hate you the moment you do,\" Esmeray added, and Ruby quietly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...How long do I have to do it?\" Ruby asked, looking up at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No more.\" Esmeray replied as she stood up. \"Delete all proof of us collaborating, Adaliah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, my lady,\" Adaliah replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruby only blankly looked at Esmeray as she slowly walked towards her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You are free to live your life.\" Esmeray whispered, gently patting Ruby's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Live with your sins and share that boy's sin as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Fuck, I want to go home already.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I groaned in frustration as I gulped down another glass of wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked around at the place I was in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The younger generation had already been separated from the older ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in a separate room, only the high-ranking nobles were gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three royal families sat in a higher place along with the saintess and Helena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the rest of the high-ranking youth talked among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Fuck it.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And once again, I stood alone without any company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina asked me to leave her alone for some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for some reason, I couldn't find anyone else here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...Azariah.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...Are you not worried about Christina?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Is that even a question?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[No, your reaction was milder than expected.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned as I leaned against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...I don't have to freak out.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Christina made that stupid decision, it doesn't mean I have to keep scolding her for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even though she doesn't want it, I will protect her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I won't let that bastard get anywhere near her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Even if I have to keep her locked in a room for years.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...Are you going to take away her freedom?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I will do anything to keep her with me.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[.....]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren't you lonely, Sir Azariah?\" My gaze turned toward the voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena stood up from her seat, smiling at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone quieted down and looked towards me, waiting for my response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled brightly. \"I am fine, Lady Helena, don't worry about me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, how could I not?\" she replied as she stepped down, walking towards me. \"...That would be rude.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am fine—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at her as she grabbed my hand, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I yanked my hand away. \"Like I said, I am fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\" She nodded, standing beside me. \"Then I shall accompany you here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grimaced in frustration, picking up another glass of wine. \"Do as you please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled, leaning against the wall, and a moment later the saintess Lucretia also stood up and joined us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word she quietly ate her chocolate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mizraim Empire's princess and prince followed behind, as did the rest of the royal family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, I was surrounded by them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What a pain.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I groaned as I picked up another glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren't you drinking a little too much?\" Arianell, who had been silent, interrupted me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"None of your business,\" I replied without glancing at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't act like you care for me now,\" I cut in, glaring at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quieted down, gently nodding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked hurt, but I chose to ignore her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a tragedy you both are,\" Helena whispered, looking at us both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't say a word and continued drinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Asgrim told me once that you desired me as your marriage partner.\" My body halted as I heard a beautiful voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to look at the gray-haired girl, Princess Roxanna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Up close, I could clearly see why people called her divine beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" I tilted my head in confusion, looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"During the trip,\" she replied, and something clicked in my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeah, I did say that,\" I replied, and I could hear quite a few gasps from around me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does that offer still stand?\" she asked, and in an instant, the place quieted down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I squinted my eyes as I replied, \"No, I am happy with my current fiancée.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You sure are,\" Helena commented sarcastically, making my face twitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" Roxanna replied, showing little emotion, and turned around, walking away without a word as her brother followed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...How does it feel to reject a princess?\" Helena asked as I gulped down another glass of wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing,\" I replied. \"Princess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile faltered for a second, but she quickly recovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Better question.\" She grinned, clasping her hands as she turned to look at me. \"...How do you feel about Christina being the Avatar?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, rubbing my temples in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It was her choice,\" I replied, keeping my anger in check. \"And I respect her decision.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...I fucking don't.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I groaned inwardly, keeping a stoic face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't seem to love her,\" Helena commented with the same smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt something snap within me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a smile, I replied, \"At least Anastasia is better than those three hypocrit—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Azariah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arianell yelled, making me halt. I turned to look at her, glaring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could see many others glaring at me as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, feeling my head throb in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't bother me, Princess,\" I replied, glancing at Helena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if you don't understand that, I'll say it again in your words—'Thou shalt fuck off.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still smiled as I turned to walk away, pushing Johnathan out of my way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I hate her.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't know much about her from the game; in the first place, I never played the third game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just have some memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I know from them...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...That Helena...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is a fucking snake, a living parasite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She eats away the church from the inside, killing everyone holding important ranks within the church all by herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She alone is the reason the church collapses in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to make it worse, she did all of this just because she was bored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Fucking bitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are naive, Sir Azariah.\" My steps halted as I heard Helena's voice. \"Truly naive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned around, looking at her stepping toward me. I asked, \"Am I now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You say she is better—on what basis?\" she asked, standing in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't that the truth?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me tell you a secret.\" She leaned closer, her mouth close to my ear as she whispered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anastasia massacred an entire race in the Epoch of Rebirth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1509,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","503a406673699784b881559b0b1d332f02af90082ba80059b7255549d5b9f077","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-254","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-252",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]