[{"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-297":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},1366040,1806,"Chapter 297  Market [1]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-297",297,"\u003Cp>\"Aimar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned, leaning against the edge of the table, arms crossed as I sized Aimar up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was dressed sharply in a waiter's uniform—white sleeves rolled neatly under a black waistcoat, his usual annoyed look in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you woke up,\" I began, watching him, \"completely oiled up on top of a mountain, with a black eye and... uh... a sharp stinging pain in the backdoor, would you tell anyone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head jerked up in disbelief. \"What type of questio—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes or no. Bitch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. Fucker.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\" I asked, narrowing my eyes. \"Wanna go mountain hiking?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahaha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah, standing beside me, let out a heartfelt laughter. He wore the same clothing as Aimar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why the hell are you laughing?\" I turned my gaze on him, head tilted. \"You're coming with us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah's laughter died instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... I should really—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are you going?\" I grabbed his wrist, grinning like a maniac. \"Want some candy, little boy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aimar, help!\" He yelled, trying his best to get away from my grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huhuhu, no one is going to save you from me.\" I let out an eerie laughter, tightening my hold as Elijah's face contorted into genuine worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A-Aimar.\" He stammered, but the boy he was asking for help wasn't even listening to him. \"Help me, he is serious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you stop being a dick?\" Aimar growled, slamming his hand on the table. \"I'm trying to work here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What work?\" I scoffed, finally releasing Elijah, who stumbled away like a frightened rabbit. \"You're practically a gigolo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How the fuck does working in a café make me a gigolo?\" He asked, glaring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A café,\" I gestured around the sleek kitchen, \"where most of the customers are women here to feast their eyes on you 'handsome waiters.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's basically gigolo work—minus the sex.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't see the problem,\" Elijah chimed in, shrugging. \"Gigolos get paid well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am paying—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have many problems being one.\" He quickly ate his own words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch.\" I clicked my tongue in annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was he always like this?\" Elijah asked, turning to look at Aimar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Believe me when I say, he used to be an emo chick.\" Aimar replied, glancing at me while I shoved my middle finger at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\" Elijah asked, raising his brow in surprise. \"Seems like he changed a lot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, and what he's doing now is mild compared to how freaky my brother used to be,\" Aimar added, his smirk softening into a nostalgic smile. \"The fucker used to grope my chest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you liked it?\" Elijah genuinely asked, earning a glare from him. \"No, the way you were smiling, uh, I thought—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not like that.\" I cut into his words. \"Anyway, my offer still stands. I can pay for your every need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I will still refuse.\" Aimar replied, looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, man.\" I grumbled, frowning. \"I can afford that much—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you can.\" Elijah replied, as a few working staff came inside. \"But like I said, I don't want to be dependent on you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a tired sigh, rubbing my temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them are stupid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Come on, not you too.' The door slammed open, making me turn to look in that direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I immediately smiled, looking at a little girl running inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face was almost doll-like, with soft, childish features that gave it an air of innocence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gem-like green eyes sparkled, looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Framing her face was an extraordinary cascade of unusually long blonde hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Papa!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iffa yelled, running towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daughter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I exclaimed, scooping her into my arms and spinning her around, making her giggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trailing behind her was a massive gray cat—nearly the size of a tiger—walking with a lazy gait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Grey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iffa wriggled out of my arms and rushed to the cat, climbing onto its back like a rider mounting a horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cat let out a mournful cry, glancing pitifully at Aimar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just deal with it.\" Aimar shrugged. \"All you do is sleep anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go!\" Iffa exclaimed, patting Little Grey while pointing towards Elijah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cat lazily walked towards Elijah while Iffa took a small cute basket out of thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is for you, Uncle Elijah!\" she chirped, handing it over with a bright smile. \"I collected some money from the people outside!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\" Elijah asked, smiling. \"Can I have it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course!\" Iffa replied while I walked towards her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked over and scooped Iffa into my arms again. \"Why are you bothering with them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because they're your friends!\" she said, smiling and hugging me tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My sweet little daughter,\" I murmured, kissing her cheek. \"Now go sleep, you are still weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's only been a week since you woke up,\" I reminded her, gently patting her head. \"You need to sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pouted before yawning a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body turned into a cluster of green before entering my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened again, and a woman with sleek black hair entered, clapping her hands. \"Alright, boys! Break time's over!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar immediately returned to work, heading for the café floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman's gaze landed on me, her smile warm and sweet. \"Still here, young lord?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll pay for the intrusion,\" I said with a casual shrug. \"Don't worry, Lady Lada.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need,\" she replied, shaking her head. \"Just show your face to the ladies outside, and I'll be satisfied.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\" I replied with a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Shut up.' A group of three boys walked inside as their staff time was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as they looked at us, their expressions turned furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What's with them?' I wondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are jealous.\" Elijah replied, noticing my confusion while he picked up a tray with two cups of coffee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jealous of what?\" I asked, walking outside of the kitchen to the cafe floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tables were neatly arranged, filled with women of varying ages, all stealing glances at the waiters moving between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at him.\" Elijah said, gesturing at Aimar. \"He has only been here for a few days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I followed his gaze as I looked at Aimar, who was serving the ladies their coffee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, the look on the ladies' faces was.... disturbing, to say the least.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked back at Elijah. \"He is famous?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apparently, ladies like him.\" He replied, walking away to serve someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Someone actually likes him?' I wondered, staring at the boy with an annoyed expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, the way he was looking at those ladies with disgust, he should be immediately fired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Urgh, what's up with them?' I frowned, looking at the ladies smiling sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do they like guys who act like that or what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed. Rubbing my temples, I sank into an empty seat and pulled out my phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Still a few hours before I can meet her, huh?' I thought, playing with my phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's been more than ten days since the start of my academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And my life is still going on monotonously without any problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though, I do have some frequent fights, but I don't have much problem subduing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'They all are weak anyway.' Honestly, the only ones who can be a threat to me are the heirs of forsaken families and professors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as of now, except Nymeria, all the other heirs are just observing me from the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....Which is concerning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'People who hide behind the curtain are the worst.' Just like my mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rubbed my temples in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though I got more than a month's life energy from Siersha, it doesn't make me happy one bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem is the rapid emotions that come after that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It makes me want to kill myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's so bad that Yennefer's started to think it's completely normal for me to walk around with a boner all day long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My face started to heat up even at that thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have no idea why she has not thrown me away till now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I don't want to be horny,' I grumbled, letting out a tired sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door of the coffee house opened, earning my attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of familiar faces walked inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leading them was the shorty with black hair and a pink undertone, her hands full of shopping bags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the moment her face turned towards me, she visibly shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith took off her goggles before glaring at me. \"What are you doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Passing the time,\" I replied, standing from my seat. \"Your mother called me later than usual today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's all work-related!\" she snapped, stomping closer. \"Mother wouldn't even look at a guy like you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure, Shorty,\" I said, ignoring her outburst as my attention shifted to the rest of the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amaury acted like I didn't even exist, while Carson glared at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Siersha had already taken a seat, exuding her usual icy calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith grumbled something but sat down along with Heather and Amaury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Elise was roaming around the place as if trying to find someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is Pasithea?\" I asked, noticing her absence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Her family called for an urgent matter,\" Zenith replied, glancing at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is she going back to Lumina?\" I asked, tilting my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not yet. She'll leave with the students on the field trip,\" Zenith answered before narrowing her eyes suspiciously. \"Why are you asking about her so much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can't I?\" I asked with a smile that I knew would irritate her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take our order,\" Siersha interrupted, looking at me. \"Do your job as a waiter and stop irritating the customers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled. \"Who said I work here, bloodsucker?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carson shot up from his seat, his glare intensifying. \"Are you trying to pick a fight?\" he barked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You aren't worth it, Dickson,\" I said, looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha grabbed his wrist before he could rebuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sit down,\" she said, looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carson glared at me but listened to his sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Tch.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I clicked my tongue in annoyance as Elise walked towards us with Elijah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How's it going?\" Elijah greeted them with a friendly smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just shopping for the trip,\" Heather said brightly. \"I'll send you pictures later—tell me which ones are best!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, why are you asking him?\" Amaury frowned, clearly annoyed. \"I already told you—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax,\" Heather said with feigned innocence. \"I just want a second opinion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the working condition good?\" Elise asked Elijah with a sweet smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, it's pretty good,\" Elijah replied, smiling back. \"Thanks for recommending the place—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take their orders, waiter,\" I said, cutting him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, sure.\" He quickly pulled out his notepad, starting to jot down orders as I stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith's words were ringing in my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea's family matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As far as I remember, there was no such thing in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Did something change again?' I wondered, rubbing my chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I need to look into this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too many variables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about variables, my gaze shifted towards Zenith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have no idea how, but it seems she was close friends with Christina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How and why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the game, there was no such thing in any route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Inna, explain how this happened.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What kind of bullshit is that?' I frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, you!\" Zenith's sharp voice snapped me out of my thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We've got more shopping to do,\" she said, crossing her arms. \"Are you coming or not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just say yes!\" she barked, glaring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll join as soon as my shift ends,\" Elijah chimed in before I could respond. \"You should come too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to talk with you as well,\" Siersha added before I could reject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, sure,\" I replied, gazing at Siersha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just wait for an hour then,\" Elijah said before walking away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, I did not agree—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't listen to anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Fuck. My life.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door swung open again, drawing my attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tilted my head in confusion as the culprit fluttered in—a small blue bird, sparrow-like and energetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tweet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bird hovered closer, circling my head once before perching on top of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then it started pecking me.\u003C\u002Fp>",2017,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","244e7ac23fe3cf36ce9e6523a5090eeb8e572102a55e5e878a4e94914532f112","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-298","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-296",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]