[{"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-279":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},1366022,1806,"Chapter 279  Mariam [2]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-279",279,"\u003Cp>\"A strange last words for someone who was a peak demigod.\" A soft voice echoed from behind. \"Don't you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I slowly turned around; a woman came into my view, walking towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had long, pointy ears that peaked from her crimson hair, her eyes a shade of golden with spirals in them, staring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had a striking resemblance to Ragnar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And my blood boiled just by thinking about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is strange.\" I replied, gazing back, suppressing my emotions. \"Strange how no one is able to find the meaning of his words to this day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam came to a halt just in front of me, her eyes softened a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have grown a lot.\" She whispered, reaching her hand, touching my face. \"I thought I would never see you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't act like you care for me.\" I replied, gently removing her hand away. \"I hate when people do that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hesitation flashed in her eyes as she retracted her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips curled up in a gentle smile as she turned around. \"Come with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I followed behind as she took me towards the side of the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do I need to put on a disguise of an elf?\" I asked the question that had been bothering me for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one knows who you are here, and even in Lumina, there isn't a record of how you looked.\"  She replied without looking back at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, no, just be yourself. Besides that, every family head already knows your identity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And they still allowed me?\" I questioned, raising one brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Half of them were against it.\" She replied. \"But Corett—Uzume family head—changed her decision.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\" I mumbled, throwing another question at her. \"And why Himmel?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You chose that name for me, didn't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....It suits you.\" She softly replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't think it does.\" I said, looking down at myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You changed a lot since last I remember.\" She said, glancing at my left hand, while slowing her steps to walk beside me. \"What actually happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can't say.\" I replied with a light shrug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\" She nodded, refraining from commenting. \"I had prepared some ways to help you—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course you did.\" I cut in her words, sarcasm clear in my voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It would have hurt your pride if a cripple became the heir for the oh-so-great Segyal Highbloods.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not the reason.\" Mariam softly wishpered, glancing at my face. \"I never wanted you to be burdened with my family's situation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then why bother adopting me?\" I scoffed as I came to a halt. \"Surely it's not without a reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam stopped as well, staring back at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed as her gaze shifted towards the golden tree looming over us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know what that tree signifies?\" She asked, keeping her gaze on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nuaria.\" I replied, looking back at the handcuff in my hand. \"Something that keeps Akasha alive by refining ethereal mana.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slowly extended her hand, the space beside her rippled like waves in a still pond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brownish tree branch slowly conjured into thin air; it moved gently, patting my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyone with Segyal bloodline has a subspace-like thing where they can cultivate a tree.\" Mariam explained while I slapped the branch away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze returned back to the golden tree, her voice prideful as she whispered, \"Nuaria was the tree cultivated by the first head of Segyal Highbloods.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....I know that.\" I grumbled, annoyance filling my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inna commented, and I subconsciously nodded my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Verdant Nexus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ability to connect to a tree, which can take the enemy's damage inflicted, give one infinite mana, and much more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An offensive and defensive ability envied by everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You still haven't answered my question.\" I asked again, shifting to look at her. \"Why bother saving me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She averted her gaze, unable to look at me as her gaze returned, fixed on the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I have so many regrets in my life.\" She whispered, her voice barely audible. \"Regrets that keep drowning me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I waited for her to untangle her emotions as she remained silent for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I j-just don't want you to become like Ragnar.\" She confessed, squeezing her hands. \"I don't want you to take the wrong path like him—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, I am just a tool for you.\" I cut in her words with a tired smile. \"...A tool you can use to correct your mistakes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? No—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can see it, right?\" I asked as I turned, standing in front of her. \"That I am going to die soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like I thought, she can see through my condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And yet you didn't ask how this happened.\" My lips curled up in a slight smile. \"Were you delighted knowing I won't live long enough to be a threat like Ragnar?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you talking like that?\" She grumbled, staring into my eyes. \"I was going to help you with your condition and even provide a peaceful and happy—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure you do.\" I cut in, sarcastically. \"Aren't you best at helping others and making them happy? I mean, just look at your happy famil—Urgh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel.\" Her cold voice echoed, and a heavy pressure hit my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like I was being crushed by a boulder, but the pressure vanished as soon as it appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened as she noticed her blunder. \"I am sorry, I didn't mean to—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine.\" I raised my hand, stopping her from coming closer. \"I shouldn't have overstepped my boundary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression crumbled at my words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I forgot she is a demigod and has no reason to care about me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There isn't any reason for me to act close to her either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She is using me to lessen her guilt, and someday I am going to use her as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I straightened my back as I stared at her restless face before I calmly asked, \"What order do you have for me, Lady Mariam?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please don't act like that—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your. Order.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh.\" She sighed, rubbing her temples. \"Orelena asked to meet you, and so did Edwin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....I see.\" I replied with a slight nod. \"Anything else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, you can do as you please.\" She shook her head in response. \"I will help you assimilate with ethereal mana in the next few weeks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand.\" I said as I turned around. \"Then I will go meet the Aljanah family right away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are your family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chose to ignore her words while I kept on walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I don't trust anyone.' I grumbled as I found Diana standing at the forefront of the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...I trusted Christina, and look what happened.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quieted down as I made myself clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you need anything?\" I asked while I arrived in front of Daina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As per my lady's decision, you will be joining the academy from tomorrow.\" She replied, her face impassive. \"Tell me if you need anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this what Mariam meant by 'A peaceful and happy life?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....Damn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's some bullshit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why didn't you tell me about this earlier?\" I asked, looking back at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I tried. You didn't care.\" She replied. \"I will inform both families to expect you today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rubbed my temple in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My family....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I really don't want to see them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I really don't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mentally nodded at her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Call Aimar.\" I said, walking past her. \"And we need a phone as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anything else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I halted my steps as I looked back. \"I need a bike.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My squinting eyes relaxed as I slowed the new bike I got.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It's perfect.' I thought as I gazed down at the purple bike with a mana-based engine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this the place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stopping the bike, I turned back as I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you blind?\" Aimar mumbled, looking at his phone. \"Beside you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shifted my focus to my side, where a bright and elegant palace with tall towers and arched windows was situated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soft sunlight gave it a glowing, dreamy look, and just above it was a huge pair of wings looming over the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two soldiers stood at the main gate, staring at us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gate slowly opened up without us even talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed as I started the bike, moving in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A neatly designed garden with pathways and flowerbeds came into my view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I parked the bike just at the outer part of the garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think I shouldn't be here,\" Aimar mumbled, his gaze still on the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't be shy,\" I replied, patting his back. \"My family is your family as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar sighed as he kept his phone back with a distressful look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\" I questioned, fixing my clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ethan executed 'you',\" he replied. \"For Lumina, you are officially dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" I mumbled, my gaze shifting to the two maids rushing toward us. \"The church should know about the decoy, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pretty sure they do,\" he replied. \"And they also declared me as a traitor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chuckled as both the maids reached us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please follow us.\" They bowed slightly as they requested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled. \"After you, ladies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The younger one blushed a little, while the older one quickly turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why?' I asked as they led us inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Urgh, whatever.' I groaned, walking inside the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beautiful hallway was the first thing that came into my view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the end of the hallway was the staircase that led to the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please have a seat.\" The maids bowed before walking away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We both moved toward the sofa while a few more maids glanced toward us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Come to think of it, Elijah should be here as well.' I mused, taking my seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I remained quiet at her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Technically, he is my brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem is he is also the protagonist of the second game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if I want to influence the events of the game to my accord, I need to be close to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...We have another problem.' []\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed tiredly. 'I don't know which route he took.' []\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Depending upon which main heroine Elijah is close with, the game has different endings.' Some good, some bad, and some disastrous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Yep, a Main Heroine of the game.' And I have no idea how to handle the situation if Elijah is close with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Inna, I would burn any man alive if he was engaged to Shyamal or Christina, doesn't matter if he isn't at fault....doesn't matter if he's my brother.' []\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Az!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud voice echoed within the hallway, making me turn toward the staircase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beautiful girl with purple hair rushed toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood up from my seat, looking at Avril.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am glad you are safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hugged me tightly, relief clear in her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am glad you are doing great.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I patted her head as I hugged her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few more stepped down the staircase, making me gaze up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And my expression immediately hardened as I stared at the 'him'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a tall young man with broad shoulders, his short purple hair combed neatly, and purple eyes staring back at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My older cousin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killian Noah Aljanah. And... 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