[{"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-269":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},1366012,1806,"Chapter 269  Epilogue [1]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-269",269,"\u003Cp>[Six months later]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single piece of paper floated at the center of the Pargoina Empire's capital city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sunlight shone over, the sun hiding behind the clouds that covered the entire place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets that were once bustling with people were now silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial law gripped the heart of the empire, suppressing the revolts of commoners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every corner was patrolled, and yet, crime festered like a plague.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commoners, stripped of hope and dignity, stole and fought for survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Depression loomed over the human domain for the past six months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people shuffled through the streets with hollow eyes, their faces pale from exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man collided with a small boy on his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry.\" He apologized as he helped the boy get up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy, trembling, nodded before running away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man sighed, hiding his face from the hood of his cloak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked through the streets with a tired expression, gazing around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets felt bizarre to him, and the gloom that clung to the place got into him as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking a little further, he arrived at the church.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place, once filled with devotees, was barren, without a soul roaming around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sighing, the young man walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The inside of the church was empty, pews lay cold and unused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Candles burned low, prayers no longer echoed here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without saying a word, the young man sat down on a bench, removing his hood to let his long, curly black hair cascade behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar relaxed his body, gazing up at the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are the only regular remaining.\" His golden eyes turned toward the side where a man in a priest's uniform said with a warm smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't get me wrong.\" Aimar replied, looking away. \"I visit only because it's the quietest place I could find.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\" The priest replied with a slight nod. \"...Though it's better than no visitors at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever you say.\" Aimar replied, shrugging. \"Seems like the church has given up on restoring people's faith in them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, you are wrong.\" The priest shook his head in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Elohim's Avatar will soon visit every place by himself to restore people's faith.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...So he is still alive, huh?\" Aimar mumbled, gazing down at his leg, which was bound with a tracking device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A device that forced him to stay within a certain range for his entire life, while limiting his mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...A punishment for attacking the Avatar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was just recovering from the previous injuries.\" The priest smiled confidently. \"It's impossible to kill an Avatar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it?\" Aimar asked, gazing at him. \"I'm sure I heard he was almost killed by—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do not take his name.\" The priest cut in, hiding his anger behind the smile. \"They are beheading those who take his name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar quietly looked at the man before shifting his gaze away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things had changed a lot in the past six months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single hologram that showed the angel's death had broken the faith of the masses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People started to doubt—are the Gods really that powerful?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fear that a single boy caused resulted in the death of thousands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like dominoes falling one after another, depression led the masses to conflict, and that conflict turned into chaos that consumed not only humans but other races as well in a short span of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...In the end, the royal family had to step in to control everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden commotion brought Aimar out of his stupor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People were shouting outside in delight, their voices echoing, which didn't match the atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar stood up from his place as he walked out, covering his face again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of guards patrolled the area, making him halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze landed on a crowd standing in front of a wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing up a little, he noticed a poster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...A poster that announced an execution next week in front of everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The execution of the Scourge Of Angels by the hands of the Elohim's Avatar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar's body turned cold as he leaned against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind spun with different thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he couldn't find a way to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...He gritted his teeth as he walked away, hiding himself within the excited crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I am risking too much for you, Azariah.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of footsteps echoed within a dark, empty dungeon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dungeon that didn't have a single speck of mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman with platinum hair that cascaded behind her back walked deeper inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lady with blackish-brown hair walked behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing alive was in view, only the broken pieces of skeletons spiraled around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Esmeray's steps slowed as she reached a cell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned around, gazing inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A boy with long, pristine white hair was restrained by a straightjacket-like outfit, with straps binding his arm and legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body was covered by chains looping around him and a collar around his neck that pinned him against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head hung low, eyes covered by an iron blindfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are treating you quite well,\" Esmeray said, her tone flat as she walked inside the cell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah's head raised at her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Esmeray made a chair from thin air, sitting on it as she added, \"It's been six months, hasn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah remained silent without saying a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The church has finally decided to execute you in public,\" she informed, looking at his motionless body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....It seems like they are willing to take the risk of going against the Aljanah family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again, Azariah remained quiet, as if ignoring her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren't you curious about your little lovers?\" Esmeray said, finally earning a response. \"The alive ones, of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah suppressed his boiling emotions as he waited for her to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arianell and Ashlyn joined the church,\" she informed, looking back at Adaliah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you know the best part? They both will try to kill you if they ever come in contact with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah remained quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps he expected something like this to happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And, yeah, the church wants to kill Shyamal along with you,\" she informed. \"Well, not like she will survive her third awakening—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me, mother,\" Azariah cut in, his voice calm like never before. \"How would you like to die?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Esmeray's lips curled up slightly before her face returned to stoic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at him for quite some time before she snapped her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang! Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chains, straps, and blindfold that bound him fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His swollen legs couldn't hold his weight as he fell down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah's eyes adjusted to the light slowly before she came into his view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not by your hands, son,\" Esmeray replied calmly, looking down at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" Azariah asked, staring at her. \"Are you afraid that I won't give you an easy death?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Esmeray replied flatly. \"Why should I be afraid of a weak little boy who can't even save his lover?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah glared at her, clenching his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why the glare, son?\" Esmeray asked, tilting her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deep down, didn't you already know she was going to die the moment she was revealed as Anastasia's Avatar?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It wouldn't have happened if not for you teleporting—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ragnar would have killed her sooner or later,\" she cut in, her anger hidden behind her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She was bound to die the moment she entered the power struggle between primordials.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah couldn't deny her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already knew what Ragnar wanted, and he was too weak to stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, I am here to reward you for completing your task of killing an angel,\" Esmeray said as she leaned toward him, looking into his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Choose, Azariah. Do you want to work under me, or do you want to be free and stand against me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do I need to say it?\" Azariah asked, staring back into her lifeless grey eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thought you would choose that,\" Esmeray nodded. \"So, from your future knowledge, you should already know what I plan to do, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah flinched slightly at her words as he looked at her blankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's with that face, son?\" Esmeray asked, tilting her head. \"...Did you really think I wouldn't notice it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind turned numb as he looked at the woman in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Answer me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....Destroy Akasha,\" Azariah whispered softly. \"And kill every member of the forsaken families.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed,\" Esmeray nodded her head. \"You will be living in Akasha from now on as Mariam's adopted grandson.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....What?\" Azariah asked confusingly, knitting his brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mariam begged me to give you under her care,\" Esmeray replied calmly, looking at him. \"She didn't budge even after she got to know that you are engaged to a vampire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What are you saying?\" Azariah asked, unable to comprehend her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are engaged to Edwin's granddaughter,\" Esmeray informed as she stood up. \"I quite like that girl, so I arranged it for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah quieted down, staring at her as she walked closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are standing on equal ground now,\" she said, looking down at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...And here's a deal: try saving one of those families from total annihilation, and I will see you as my equal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah stared at her for a while before his lips parted. \".....I want to use my last wish you gave me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What is it you want?\" Esmeray asked as she slowly turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Train Shyamal,\" he said, taking a deep breath. \"...Make sure she survives her awakening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why should I?\" she asked, tilting her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do not play dumb, mother,\" he replied, glaring at her. \"....You want her to survive as well, don't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your wish will be granted,\" she said without any emotion in her voice as she turned around and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, only Adaliah and Azariah remained in the cell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want?\" Azariah asked as he looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adaliah slowly walked toward him, taking out something from her bracelet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Christina asked me to pass it to you,\" she said as she passed a box-like object to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah took it, noticing its design, which reminded him of old recorders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will have one week before you are departed to Akasha,\" Adaliah informed as she turned around and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah clicked the play button as soon as she was out of sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tape started to roll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, hello.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina's voice echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah's body trembled as he drew in a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after listening to her voice again did he realize how much he missed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know how to use this properly, but I hope my voice is clear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice echoed once again, making him focus on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before that, Esmeray, if you are listening to this, fuck you, bitch. I will kill you one day for hurting my Azariah so much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah chuckled softly at her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you have any shame, just stop listening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice quieted down for a few seconds before continuing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I hope she's gone and the one listening to me is you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said, her voice tender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a lot to say, but I don't know how I should start.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah slowly leaned against the wall, closing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, let's start with this...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....Two months from now, I am going to die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1878,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","8951fb847cfd11ce3cf1b458d79a7b553a31eedb717e825314c2a2928616c3b9","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-270","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-268",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]