[{"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-295":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},1366038,1806,"Chapter 295  Runes","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-295",295,"\u003Cp>\"How is this even possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer's awe-filled voice echoed in my ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sat on a chair, my upper body half-naked and fully exposed to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer stood behind me, mumbling things to herself while I tried my best to hide my boner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Fuck this stupid body.' I swear, I am not the kind of guy who gets thrilled by exposing himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Don't make me doubt myself, you dumb goddess.' I groaned, adjusting myself so I could hide my stupid thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is it so big anyway?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sighing, I glanced back at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was scribbling something in a notebook, her brows knitted together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pink-tinted white hair kept falling into her face as she worked, and the way her brows furrowed in concentration was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Fuck my body.' \"How are you still alive?\" she asked, slamming her notebook on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I don't know,\" I replied, shrugging off her question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed, rubbed her eyes, and then ordered, \"Bend over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" I asked, placing my hand on my chest. \"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just bend over,\" she repeated tiredly before walking closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I respect you, Professor Yennefer, but I am not that kind of man—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My words abruptly halted as she pushed my head down while touching my back along my spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stop touching me like that, woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I know righ—' []\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'.....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I cleared my throat, adjusting my boner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's all that bloodsucker's fault!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Are you with me or against me?' []\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Then shut it.' \"Alright, I think I get the gist of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer's voice echoed as I ignored Inna's grumbling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She patted my head—a gesture I wasn't sure how to feel about—before walking away slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze was on the notebook as she kept writing something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, leaning on the chair, waiting for her to finish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few moments, she put the notebook aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a chair, she placed it right in front of me before sitting down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something flashed past her eyes—anger, perhaps?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips parted as she asked, \"Who did this to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hesitated, then smiled awkwardly. \"I did it to myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel, why?\" she immediately whimpered, shifting uncomfortably on her chair. \"How could you destroy your own body?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not that bad—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It could have been!\" she snapped, cutting me off. \"Do you have any idea how many things could've gone wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think I do—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, you don't!\" she interrupted again, glaring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With the level of bone density increase I'm seeing, it's a miracle you haven't developed marble bones! Do you even realize how fragile that would've made you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tilted my head. \"Is that... good or bad?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's bad, you idiot!\" she huffed, tying her hair into a messy bun out of frustration. \"Higher-density bones are more brittle. Even walking should've been difficult for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grumbled something in anger before she grabbed her notebook. \"Anyway, why did you engrave runes on your body?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's complicated—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's because you couldn't use mana, isn't it?\" she interrupted, her eyes softening a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you know?\" I asked, narrowing my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It wasn't hard to figure out,\" she said, avoiding my gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded my head in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, she is smart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The problem is now I can use mana normally,\" I explained further, looking at her. \"But because of the runes, I can't—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer frowned. \"How did you lift the curse in the first place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you know I was cursed?\" I asked, narrowing my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why else would you not be able to use mana?\" she scoffed. \"That's the only possible reason I can think of.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quietly nodded my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valid point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I still couldn't let go of the feeling that she was hiding something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So,\" I began, \"any idea how I can fix my problem?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer leaned back in her chair, pondering for a moment before finally speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry, Himmel. I'll need more time to figure this out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, nodding. \"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, I guess I was being too hopeful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Removing the runes is one option,\" she continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"but that's incredibly risky. Alternatively, we could find a way to redirect the mana they're absorbing. Either way, it's going to be difficult.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have any leads?\" I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ritual,\" she replied, standing up. \"I can try something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pushed aside all the things on her table as she opened up a blank sheet of paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It would be better if I could use the runes for something else,\" I said, walking beside her. \"It was hard to engrave them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her movements stilled, and her hands trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without looking up, she whispered, \"It must've been painful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Engraving those runes,\" she mumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nah, you are thinking too much,\" I replied, smiling. \"It wasn't that hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed, leaning on the desk for support, her now-limp body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you okay?\" I asked, concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her amber eyes locked onto mine, burning with anger. \"Was it really necessary to put yourself through that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was desperate,\" I said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer pursed her lips, but in the end, she said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression turned into one of guilt as she bowed her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is she feeling guilty?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head, muttering under her breath as she returned to her work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to hug you, but...\" she said with a light chuckle. \"Something tells me your intentions aren't entirely pure right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sank back into my seat, away from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuck my stupid body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" she said, gesturing toward my shirt. \"You should go now. It's getting late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" I mumbled, grabbing my shirt, slipping it on as I headed for the door. \"See you tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take care of yourself,\" she said, focusing on her work. \"And make sure to drink more milk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I froze mid-step. \"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned, blinking innocently. \"Don't you like milk?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just go,\" she replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" I shrugged. \"Bye, Yenna.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By—hey! Who are you calling Yenna!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly closed the door behind me, walking outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as I did, I was immediately greeted by a few familiar faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What exactly were you doing with my mother?\" Zenith asked, glaring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smirked, running a hand through my long hair. \"Kids shouldn't concern themselves with what adults are up to—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're the youngest one here, fucker,\" Aimar cut in, his glare matching Zenith's. \"And button your damn shirt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Age is just a number,\" I shot back, lazily fastening my shirt. \"In my heart, I'm—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door behind me clicked open, interrupting my excuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I flinched as Yennefer stuck her head out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come back tomorrow. I'm not finished with you,\" she said curtly before slamming the door shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An awkward silence lingered between us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though I know she didn't mean it that way, I still couldn't help but grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith glared at me as if planning my murder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar had the same look as Zenith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only one girl remained impassive, her crimson eyes staring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked back at Siersha standing in the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She isn't jealous?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, doesn't seem like she is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope you die,\" Aimar snarled, glaring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My poor mom,\" Zenith groaned, turning to Siersha. \"Can I borrow your brother's car?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" Siersha asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to make a murder look like an accident,\" she replied, glaring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A car accident won't kill me, but feel free to try,\" I replied, shrugging. \"Anyway, why are you guys here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need a job,\" Aimar replied, turning around. \"Elijah asked me to call you so we can go together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why a job?\" I asked, stepping closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unlike you, I am no prince,\" he replied, glancing at me. \"I need money to keep myself sustainable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you here, then?\" I asked, glancing at Siersha and Zenith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wanted to talk to you,\" Siersha replied, her voice calm but curt. \"Though it seems you've been busy spending quality time with the professor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you not phrase it like that?\" Zenith groaned, her face twisted with disgust. \"She's my mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....I am sorry,\" Siersha replied with an awkward smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine,\" Zenith mumbled before glaring at me. \"Just lend me your brother's car later on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I have a moment?\" Siersha asked, looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tilted my head in confusion, but she refused to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure,\" I replied before looking at Aimar. \"I will meet you in a few minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't take too long,\" Aimar called over his shoulder as he walked off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, I'm coming with you,\" Zenith exclaimed before walking with Aimar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I followed Siersha as she led me down the hall to an empty classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your hand,\" she said as soon as the door clicked shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" I asked, though my hand was already extended toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grabbed my hand tightly before she brought it close to her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I flinched slightly as she pricked my finger with her canines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cooling feeling rushed all over my body as I closed my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, I felt some of my life energy replenish, giving me a sense of utopia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as quickly as it began, it was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha stepped back, wiping a stray drop of blood from her lips gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Already done?\" I asked, disappointment creeping into my voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't get greedy,\" she said, her tone sharp and unkind. \"I can only do this twice a day without harming myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Fair enough,\" I muttered, falling into step beside her as we left the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Won't it affect your life energy?\" I asked, glancing at her out of the corner of my eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vampires regenerate faster than humans,\" she replied coolly. \"You don't need to worry about me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quietly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is your grandfather preparing for something?\" I asked, matching my pace with hers. \"Like any kind of war—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren't we enemies?\" she cut into my words, staring into my eyes. \"What makes you think I would leak that information?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is this girl so touchy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way,\" she added, her crimson eyes narrowing slightly, \"are you actually interested in Zenith's mother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's none of your business,\" I replied curtly. \"And aren't we supposed to be enemies?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glared at me, and I just shrugged off her hostility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few seconds, she mumbled under her breath, \"…Just don't hurt Zenith.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\" I tilted my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's only recently started acting like herself again,\" Siersha explained, her voice softening. \"After what happened to her friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Her friend?\" I asked, confused. \"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Her close friend died.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My brows knitted together as I asked, \"Who died?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't know her,\" Siersha replied. \"She wasn't from Akasha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, who are you talking about?\" I asked, knitting my brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha slowed down before glancing at me. \"Her name was Christina. She died six months ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I froze in my place, my blood turning cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha also stopped, looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" I asked, unable to comprehend her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She was killed,\" Siersha continued, her crimson eyes boring into mine, \"by her fiancé.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1846,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","00bef15c1af37cc4f83cf123198502bf3f805b7d0669c4cb7aebf68a1a19991b","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-296","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-294",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]