[{"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-271":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},1366014,1806,"Chapter 271  Himmel [1]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-271",271,"\u003Cp>[Tamriel Kingdom, Alfheim]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Year 2982, A.H.W.-III] \"Az~.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glaring sun blazed high above the city of Tamriel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its golden rays filtering through the World Tree Yggdrasil, bathing the city in a gentle glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice, filled with amusement rippled through the garden adorned with hundreds of different fragrant flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman in her mid-twenties strolled through the garden, her presence regal yet tender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long hair—primarily white with soft pink gradients at the ends—cascaded like a silken waterfall down her back, swaying with each step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her hands clasped behind, her warm, ember eyes scanned the garden's tall, colorful plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't come out, I'll be sad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lament voice lingered in the air as she crouched, her flowing blue dress crinkling softly around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She covered her face with her hands, her expression morphing into a pout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Azariah doesn't like me now~,\" she whispered, her voice filled with sorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment passed. Then another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flowers around her rustled, and suddenly, a small boy with roughly combed purple hair darted from the foliage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grey shirt and black trousers were slightly dusty from his hiding spot, but his wide, guilty eyes were focused solely on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't cry, Yennefer—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got you!\" Yennefer exclaimed, her sadness vanishing as she scooped him into her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She twirled him around, holding him as his small hands clutched at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You cheated again,\" Azariah huffed, his purple eyes narrowing in annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why were you hiding in the garden?\" she asked, feigning innocence as she pinched his soft cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Nothing,\" he mumbled, avoiding her gaze, his hands fidgeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm. Did you do something naughty?\" Yennefer teased, arching an elegant brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" he said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me, what happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should I call her?\" Yennefer said with a smile, tilting her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah's face paled instantly. \"Not her—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then tell me,\" she urged gently, her voice as soothing as the breeze that rustled the flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His small shoulders slumped, and he lowered his head, his lips quivering to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer said nothing, giving him the space he needed while she carried him toward the edge of the garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they stepped into the open, the cheerful sounds of children reached them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A boy with the same purple hair as Azariah sprinted across the grassy courtyard, his laughter trailing behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer recognized him immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah's older cousin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, a group of children followed—Avril, Cecily, Pasithea, and at the very end, her own daughter, Zenith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their carefree laughter filled the air, but Yennefer noticed Azariah stiffening in her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer smiled softly, gazing at Azariah, who looked at them as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Az,\" she asked softly, her gaze dropping to his sullen expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did they refuse to let you play with them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah shook his head, his lip jutting out in a slight pout. \"It's not that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't want to play with Killian,\" he muttered, crossing his arms. \"He always takes my place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\" Yennefer's smile returned as she began walking away from the lively children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's because he's older, Az. And the girls seem to like him more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah's head drooped further, his purple eyes clouding with frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't deny it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killian had a natural charm, a warmth that drew others effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter where he went, friends seemed to gather around him like moths to a flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think... people will like me more if I become kind like him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah asked hesitantly, his wide, expectant eyes searching her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't need to be like anyone else, Azariah,\" she said, her voice gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You just need to be you. The right people will love you for that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah nodded back with a light smile, but her words stuck in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his light smile faltered as he noticed something—the familiar surroundings of the garden narrowing into a single pathway that led to a resting place in the middle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Where are we going?\" he asked hesitantly, his purple eyes darting to the trail ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you want to see her?\" Yennefer replied with a grin, tightening her hold on the squirming boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave me, Yennefer,\" he groaned, wriggling to escape her embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn't let him move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let go—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And where do you want to go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A calm, authoritative tone cut through his protests as they approached an open, tomb-like structure nestled in the heart of the garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah flinched at her voice as she slowly turned back to look at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stunning high elf lay gracefully on a reclining chair, radiating an aura of elegance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long, cascading hair a delicate blend of golden blonde streaked with subtle olive undertones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her almond-shaped eyes, a mesmerizing mix of vibrant green and olive, glanced at Azariah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her flawless, porcelain-like skin glowed faintly, and pointed ears peeked through her lustrous hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore emerald-green robes with golden thread-like patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Nerissa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah murmured, his voice barely above a whisper, as Yennefer set him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked back at her abruptly before quickly hiding behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you hiding?\" Nerissa asked, tilting her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer smiled as she stepped aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah looked at her pleadingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go on,\" Yennefer urged, ruffling his hair with a teasing smile. \"She won't bite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah meekly walked towards her, eyes fixed on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he was within reach, Nerissa grabbed his arm, yanking him closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you do what I asked?\" she questioned, combing his hair with her hand while cupping his face with another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yes,\" Azariah replied, biting his tongue in nervousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly did she ask, Az?\" Yennefer interjected, her tone laced with curiosity as she moved closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah blinked up at her innocently before responding, \"To propose to Queen Rosalie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, what!?\" Yennefer frowned at his words as she looked at Nerissa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nerissa ignored her. Looking at Azariah, she asked, \"What did she say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She said it wasn't possible,\" Azariah muttered, shaking his head. \"But... the king was very angry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" Nerissa asked as she made sure he looked presentable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because Rosalie was blushing?\" he replied, unsure if that was the reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...He said I won't be able to step here again once I leave Alfheim.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer sighed, rubbing her temples, while Nerissa nodded seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" Nerissa declared with a satisfied smile. \"Now I won't have to see his face here again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah's mood soured further at her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could protest, Nerissa pulled him onto her lap, her hands steadying his trembling frame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Show me what else you learned,\" she said calmly, her tone brooking no argument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah nodded gently before raising both his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cluster of green energy emerged in his hand, moving from one place to another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They danced at his will, taking different simple shapes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's good enough. You can learn the next step,\" Nerissa said, making him gaze up. \"How to use Ruah to heal others.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer leaned in, pinching Azariah's cheek playfully. \"Hard to believe a child can control Ruah better than most adults.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course he can,\" Nerissa scoffed, swatting Yennefer's hand away. \"I taught him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On a whim,\" Yennefer rebuked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And yet I succeeded,\" Nerissa retorted, turning her attention back to Azariah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And boy, why weren't you born as an elf with a longer life?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I am sorry,\" Azariah apologized, lowering his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That reminds me.\" Her eyes flicked to Yennefer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is his mother still pretending he doesn't exist, or are you planning to adopt him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Esmeray will be back soon enough,\" Yennefer replied with a smile, looking at Azariah, who looked back at her curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She will take good care of him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" Nerissa replied dryly, pinching Azariah's cheeks until he whimpered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. I'm glad I won't have to deal with your foolish face again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…I ahm sossry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah replied, his voice whistling as she kept on stretching his cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uaa Uaa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Nerissa could say more, the soft cry of an infant broke through the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come here,\" Yennefer said, lifting Azariah into her arms once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nerissa rose gracefully, crossing to a stroller nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened to my baby?\" She bent down, cooing softly as she picked up a wailing baby boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy cried louder while Nerissa tried to calm him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There, there,\" she murmured, cradling the child against her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's a little crybaby, unlike Az,\" Yennefer teased, planting a kiss on Azariah's cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah squirmed, rubbing his cheek while glaring at her in disgust. \"Don't do that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer grinned before kissing him repeatedly just to annoy him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah whined, making her stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is your daughter?\" Yennefer asked as she glanced back at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She should be playing alone like always,\" Nerissa replied as she looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, what name have you chosen for him?\" Yennefer asked, glancing at the now-quiet infant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…I want to name him Himmel,\" Nerissa replied with an uncertain expression. \"But Ragnar was against it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer nodded thoughtfully. \"True. Himmel suits Azariah more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mariam said the same,\" Nerissa replied with a faint smile. \"So I've decided to go with Ragnar's choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Yennefer raised a brow. \"And what did he choose?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nerissa's gaze softened as she looked at the child in her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dead.\u003C\u002Fp>",1543,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","f23714b537b329a41acdb0cad9e98941937006ace3b1be1e99f896c489020286","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-272","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-270",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]