[{"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-258":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},1366001,1806,"Chapter 258  [End] [He Who Shouldn't Exist] [0]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-258",258,"\u003Cp>The capital city of the Pargoina Empire buzzed with murmurs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun brightened up the place, draping it in its light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets were filled with a crowd, all excited for the official announcement of the rumored summit and its content.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For most common people, it might just be a show for them to enjoy, but for those at the borders, it was a dream come true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conflict between the empires had never ceased to exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of soldiers died every week.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though there wasn't much hostility left among the people themselves,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...The egos of the generals kept small-scale wars happening every now and then along the borders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that would all end with the truce between the empires and the kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Know what happened at the summit yesterday?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People gathered in the central part of the streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man shouted at the top of his lungs, holding up a printed newspaper for everyone to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newspapers weren't a rare sight for the people of the empire, but what surprised them was that this one wasn't affiliated with Pargoina News.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only news company known for confirming the authenticity of information within the empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Church got humiliated!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man shouted, earning glaring looks from everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn't care, a smile plastered on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Read how \"he\" once again proved to be the [Exiled Prince]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he talking about Lady Duchess's son?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words grabbed the attention he needed, and people slowly swarmed toward him, buying the newspaper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Know how he tried to humiliate Lady Helena!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man shouted again, attracting another group of people toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's the commotion?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the man's face paled as he heard the deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without thinking for even a second, he packed up his things and ran away before the guards could arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people slowly began to disperse, some holding the newspaper while others were left empty-handed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch, he's at it again,\" a man in his early thirties muttered, clicking his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's beyond my understanding how Lady Duchess could give birth to such a disgrace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not her fault,\" his wife whispered, disappointed. \"Though she should really stop protecting him from everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he really that bad?\" the child in her arms asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course he is,\" she replied, hugging him. \"Never be like him, my boy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he strong?\" the boy asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's a weak, fraudulent person,\" his father scoffed. \"Let alone kill an Avatar, I bet he can't even stand in front of one without whining.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And even if he is strong, angels will always protect you if you remain a good boy,\" his mother said with a smile, gently patting his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A buzzing sound echoed across the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hologram slowly started to materialize in the sky, higher than the buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It flickered before gaining form, covering most parts of the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure began to emerge within the hologram.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hologram expanded, and more figures standing beside the man became clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The capital city buzzed with excitement as they all recognized Quinton Nara Pargoina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Their ruler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many soon began to recognize others within the hologram.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other rulers, the Holy Lady Irisveil, and her disciple Helena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all stood, oozing confidence that left the people in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Silence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quinton spoke solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice instantly made the crowd quiet down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone waited eagerly for the man's next words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now, we are live not only in the Pargoina Empire but also in the Mizraim Empire and the Ekari Kingdom,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quinton announced. His expression calm, he drew in a breath before speaking again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, there will be no war.\" ***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Urgh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The throbbing pain hit my head like a boulder crashing on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt unbearable, the sense of nausea kept on kicking in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I told you not to drink so much last night.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Can you be quiet, El?' I groaned, rubbing my forehead to alleviate some pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned back on the bench I sat on, looking around the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students returned to their usual selves, walking at the edge of the park.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, leaning back against the bench as I placed my arm over my eyes to cover it from sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tock! Tock! The sound of my feet hitting the edge of the bench echoed rhythmically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Are you alright?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What do you think?' [Your condition is bad.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'....Maybe.' [...You seem to be at your breaking point.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Come on, it's not that bad.' I replied, chuckling as my feet started to move again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'.....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dream that I saw last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It flashed past my eyes once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though I sat within the sunlight, I felt my body turning cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tried to keep myself calm but felt it hard to do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'....Why?' I asked myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'... Fucking Why!?' All I wanted was just a normal life, nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone I cared about all my life died right in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They died because of something they had no control of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...What was even that?' I grimaced, clenching my trembling hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....I know my mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would never try to kill me, no matter what!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever she did was because someone influenced her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...But who?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever that being is, he can definitely influence people from other worlds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I was on Earth, I never thought about connecting my family's death to the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could I?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was beyond stupid to think that way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the first place...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...What is the connection between Earth and Lumina?' What does a place filled with manaless beings who don't even live for a hundred years have to do with a place filled with gods?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Pleroma.' My mother said something about an angel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Angel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mind started to fill with dark thoughts, anger swelling up in my chest, making my breath ragged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...Keep yourself in check, Az.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I quickly shook those thoughts away as I heard El's voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Yeah.' One step at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I need to get out of this shitty empire first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed once again as I stood up from the bench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A commotion rose, alerting me of the ceremony that was about to be held.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I should talk with Nathan before leaving.' I thought as I walked towards the open field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...That man is having a hard life already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The least I could do is tell him about his family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...How his daughter died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I walked towards the place where the ceremony was going to be held,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't help but notice the gazes of the students around me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...They seem frightened.' I mused, gazing at them, which made them look away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as I looked around, I found a familiar face walking towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still alive?\" Aimar asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Barely.\" I replied with a tired smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shouldn't have drunk too much wine.\" He criticized, walking beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeah.\" I mumbled, too tired to argue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Where is Christina?\" He asked, looking around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She should already be present at the stadium.\" I replied, shrugging. \"Why do you ask?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"..Nothing particular.\" He replied, glancing at me. \"...It's odd for you to be walking without her...or Shyamal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I kept my mouth shut as I looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....Well, I have been spending too much time with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is Arianell?\" He asked, making me halt. \"...Haven't seen her since last night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....Right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She should be at the island where Moshel's Tomb is located by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\" Aimar asked, turning back to look at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing.\" I replied, suppressing my emotions. \"...She should be fine, and I will probably see her soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only you?\" He asked, squinting his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't mind me.\" I replied as we arrived at the open field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My gaze moved around until it landed on the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina stood there talking with a teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the corner of her eyes, she glanced at me before her head turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled softly, waving her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...I waved back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as I looked at her, my gaze landed on the boy standing at the side, surrounded by a group of nobles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Ethan talked with them, but his gaze still moved towards Christina from time to time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Should I break some of his bones?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that Shyamal?\" My head turned towards my side as I heard Aimar's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....What happened to her?\" I mumbled, looking at the girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked oddly glum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body oozed an aura like she didn't want to be approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....Az?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at my side as someone grabbed my sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ashlyn?\" I tilted my head in confusion. \"What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...She seems to have aged a lot since I last saw her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were clear tear marks on her face, and even her eyes were bloodshot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guys talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....Aimar mumbled as he stepped back, leaving both of us alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happene—?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My words died down by an unpleasant sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sound of static—a hologram forming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was the summit also shown to the students?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't think so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone's gaze turned to look at the hologram flickering in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so did mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn't that look like Drath Island?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the first-year students mumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And immediately, the place turned silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hologram showed a boy from afar, but I recognized him in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...O-Oliver.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I whispered weakly as I stared at the boy holding a sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But my happiness caught in my throat as a sword pierced his chest the next instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hologram flickered before showing the image of the boy who did it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mind turned numb as I looked at Oliver staggering back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could also see Aaliyah held hostage just behind him by Ruby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something snapped within me as I turned my head towards Ethan, who looked at the screen in horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Az.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I heard Ashlyn's voice, but I ignored it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My body moved on its own towards Ethan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blade of ice conjured in my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar appeared beside me in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan pushed the nobles aside as a grey mark appeared on his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Azariah!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as my sword reached his neck,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mana around me trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A teleportation magic circle emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, a bright light engulfed the entire academy.\u003C\u002Fp>",1718,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","18036bd59ceafe36329491442b2dc1d5e2500f677164dadaf5b77d648008ab39","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-259","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-257",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]