[{"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-284":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},1366027,1806,"Chapter 284  First Anomaly [3]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-284",284,"\u003Cp>\"Don't play dumb, Azariah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin growled, pressure slowly leaking from his body, suffocating me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Show me the energy you stole from Yggdrasil.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I drew in a deep breath, steadying myself even though I felt my shoulder cracking underneath his pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp, jarring pain spread, making me clench my teeth and lock my gaze with his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gritting my teeth, I replied, \"I have no idea, Edwin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure on my body slowly started to subside as he kept on looking down at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I drew in shallow breaths repeatedly as my body wasn't in the best condition right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin turned towards the east, where the enormous painting was hanging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clasped his hands behind his back, staring at the painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know who that is?\" he asked, glancing at me over his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I straightened my back as I turned towards the painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a portrait of a family of three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An impossibly handsome man with crimson eyes sat on an elaborate throne, his long obsidian-black hair cascading behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him stood a woman of ethereal beauty, her green eyes contrasting against her dark hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what drew my attention was the child cradled in the woman's arms—a little girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A knot of confusion coiled in my chest as I studied her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was the third child of mana to be born and the first head of the Valentine family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing my lack of response, Edwin continued coldly, staring at the painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His name was Lazarus Twilight Valentine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tore my gaze from the girl in the painting to meet Edwin's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He studied me for a moment, then resumed his slow steps toward the painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many aren't aware of it, but the First Head of Sgaeyl Highbloods was actually his grandfather,\" Edwin said, glancing back at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned at his words as I asked confusedly, \"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was an elf,\" Edwin continued, his words sharp, filled with distance. \"Before his ascension. Before he became something far greater.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...I do know that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was vaguely explained in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason behind the conflict between elves and vampires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sgaeyl, Gerald, and Valentine Highbloods are all connected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But despite his superiority, Lazarus lived in his grandfather's shadow,\" Edwin said, his voice taking on a bitter edge. \"And he despised it to his core.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stayed silent, watching the flickers of emotion in Edwin's crimson eyes. Hatred. Frustration. Pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the one who started the Valentine Highbloods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin turned around once again as he raised his hand towards the candle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know how many wars have been waged between vampires and elves in the last six thousand years?\" he questioned, lighting up the candle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I slowly walked towards him as I replied, \"I don't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Heir of Sgaeyl Highbloods doesn't even know this much?\" he asked, sarcastically. \"How laughable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't reply; instead, I slowly walked and stood to his left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin didn't wait for my response either. \"Two hundred eighty-six wars. Thirty of them great wars.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And how many did vampires win?\" I asked, folding my hands, already knowing the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And like I expected, Edwin's jaw tightened, annoyance flashing across his face before his expression turned impassive. \"Zero.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quite the number you have there,\" I replied sarcastically. \"How laughable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I have no reason to be respectful to him either.' Edwin glared at me, yet he controlled his emotions immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know the reason behind it?\" he asked, staring back at the painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something immediately clicked in my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a lot of things started to make sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My stomach twisted as I turned my head to look at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yggdrasil,\" Edwin replied with a slight smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Esmeray never engaged me with the vampires just to give me a backer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neplh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blade of ice began to form in my hand, its glint aimed directly at Edwin's neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was slow. Agonizingly slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stopped close to his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Edwin didn't move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes lingered on the blade as if it were a curiosity rather than a threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is it,\" he whispered, hiding his myriad of emotions behind a calm facade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chuckled softly. \"So I am a tool to be used against the elves?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin didn't reply; instead, his eyes remained fixed on the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I willed it to shift. The hilt became the tip, and I gripped it with ease before offering it to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try holding it,\" I said, pointing the hilt towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin looked confused before he asked, \"Won't that hurt me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's precisely why I am asking,\" I replied with a slight smile. \"I want to see how much damage it will inflict on a demigod.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" he asked, curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My smile grew wider. \"So I could know how much I need to kill one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned the smile before he raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flicked his finger, the ice blade shattering like pieces of glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Live out what's left of your life in peace,\" he said, patting my shoulder. \"Your death will be painless. I'll make sure of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, he turned and left the hall, leaving me alone with the portrait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked back at the portrait, especially at the little girl in the woman's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I can't.' I rubbed my temples to alleviate the headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elves revered Yggdrasil more than anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Telling her that I stole the one thing that keeps Yggdrasil alive would be suicide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She would either capture me and make me a lab rat or outright kill me.' []\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I lightly smiled as I looked back at Lazarus's portrait while taking out my phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His inferiority complex is royally fucking me up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kallistar, the capital of Akasha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place which was the hotspot for business conviction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't odd considering, except for the humans, every other Highblood has firm control over their races.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the races have their own king or queen that leads them, the one who has the most authority was the forsaken families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But interestingly enough, there was another thing that Kallistar was famous for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was having the most prestigious academy in Lumina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Akasha Faith Academy.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place where the game Fall of Akasha started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That would be 1000 U.C.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My trail of thoughts broke as my gaze shifted towards the lady who stood opposite the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was... plain, especially when compared to Christina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, I am sorry.\" I replied with a light smile, taking out a card handed by Daina. \"I lost in admiring you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks flushed, and she smiled bashfully as she took the card. \"Don't be like that, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned casually against the counter, watching her process the transaction. \"You seem awfully young to work here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Akasha Travel Center hires based on talent,\" she said, her eyes flitting between the computer screen and me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must be quite talented.\" I replied, and her smile widened, clearly pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way,\" I began, lowering my voice slightly, \"what's the current currency exchange rate between Akasha and Lumina?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression faltered, just for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, it's a no-go for staff to reveal the exchange rate to anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's like an unwritten rule because they also add their own charges in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mustered the best smile I could as the lady hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few seconds of debate, she slowly leaned closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It has gone down significantly since the last few months, but it's still around 2:1. But it's safe to assume it won't go any lower.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\" I replied, with a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So, Esmeray has started to influence universal currency.' I thought, rubbing my chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might seem insignificant right now as the rate always fluctuates, but later on, it would cripple Akasha's economy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was so significant that by the middle part of the Second Core, Akasha's currency would plummet, leaving it weaker than Lumina's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I don't know how she did that.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She is scary when it comes to controlling these insignificant things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gives a lot more attention to little details than anyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I should learn to do as well.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought as I looked back at the lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here is your ticket for the academy.\" She replied while handing me a token.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, my lady.\" I replied with a smile while taking the token.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, sir?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could I... could I have your number?\" she asked shyly, holding out her phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tilted my head. Genuinely confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What made her think I am in her league?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced down. Right. The cuffs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She might be thinking I am some noble from Lumina who is trying to make connections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\" I replied, taking her phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was Aimar's number again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I swiftly dialed his number before returning her phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled sweetly while I turned back and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking around, I couldn't help but admire the infrastructure of the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the main train station that joined Kallistar with every other major city and places within Akasha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sprawling platform was a marvel of mana-infused engineering, with glowing runes guiding the constant movement of trains on intertwining tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It's far better than anything on Earth.' I mused, taking a sharp turn toward a quieter platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, only one track stretched westward—the route to Akasha Faith Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the academy is said to be part of Kallistar, it's still far away from here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I remember reading somewhere that the academy is spread over five percent of Akasha.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It may seem insignificant, but given Akasha is twice or more the size of the moon on Earth, five percent is a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sleek, rune-etched train pulled into the station. The doors slid open silently, and I stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oddly, there were no students aboard, only a handful of staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Maybe because it's past curfew?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wondered, taking a seat and making myself comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already late at night, and because I had to travel from Velentine Highbloods to Kallistar on a bike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Edwin, Edwin.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought, rubbing my brow with my thumb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sure is an ambiguous man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the game, he was one of the guys who was mostly unpredictable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was easy only if you know his end goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'And he is using me to reach that.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned back on the chair, closing my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Esmeray really just threw me into a quicksand, huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more I struggle to come out, the more I will sink deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, didn't he promise to engage Siersha to 'That guy?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Did he change his plans?' I frowned at the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But another possibility quickly emerged in my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'His plan is still the same.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha's engagement was supposed to happen in the Second Core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's almost two years from now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And from Edwin's perspective, I was as good as dead by then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I died, there'd be no complications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given if nothing happens between us, his plan seems flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Too bad I don't have any intention to die.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything, he made things easy for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Valentine family is an enemy that I need to be wary of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My phone buzzed, interrupting my thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced at the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aimar?\" I muttered, answering the call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have a problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1903,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","ce65e978b3c6b4aba47e5059a9695cdfd7efbb68d29321a0be742efe90f7e488","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-285","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-283",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]