[{"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-298":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},1366041,1806,"Chapter 298  Market [2]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-298",298,"\u003Cp>\"Tweet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tweet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tweet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right. Got it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tweet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you shut up?\" I grimaced, swiping at the bird perched on my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little menace easily dodged my hand, flapping its wings to hover briefly before settling right back onto my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tweet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"….\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, it started pecking at my scalp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fuck is wrong with this little shit?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop playing with that bird,\" Zenith snapped, glaring at me from a few feet away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not playing,\" I shot back. My eyes scanned the bustling mall as I continued walking. \"This thing just keeps assaulting me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like everything else in Akasha, this place was a home of advanced design, sprawling across an immense area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The architecture gleamed with sleek, futuristic materials, seamlessly integrating technology into every corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holographic displays danced in the air, showcasing ads, directions, and interactive guides, while the floors and walls seemed to hum with subtle energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite having roamed around for a while, we hadn't made it past the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our disguises altered our appearances just enough to avoid unwanted attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, the bird perched on my head wasn't helping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing at the different shopping places—.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tweet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little bird pecked my head once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does anyone here speak bird?\" I asked the group I was stuck with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bird language?\" Carson raised an eyebrow, walking beside Siersha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ask Amaury,\" Aimar commented, looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, hold on a minute,\" Amaury, who was walking with Elijah and Heather, chimed in. \"Why are you dragging me into this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's being racist, Amaury,\" I deadpanned before Aimar could respond. \"If I were you, I'd beat the shit out of him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you shut up?\" Aimar snarled, glaring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" I asked, looking at him. \"I am just saying, maybe he will awaken his inner wolf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's racist in so many ways,\" Elise added, looking at a dumbfounded Aimar. \"No wonder your friend also likes to make racist comments.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, he really shouldn't,\" I said, nodding solemnly. \"Being a racist is a sin, just like being a werewolf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was everyone staring at me like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are the worst person,\" Zenith scoffed, glaring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I'm so sorry for speaking the truth, Shorty,\" I replied, smiling at the girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She drew in a deep breath, trying to stop herself from exploding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you call her short, though?\" Elijah asked, looking at me. \"I mean, she isn't short—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at her,\" I said, stepping closer to Zenith. \"See this? Her head doesn't even reach my shoulder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I placed a hand over her head for emphasis while she glared daggers at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though I say she is short, in reality, she isn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's just that she is shorter than me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the record,\" she muttered through clenched teeth, \"this is average.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure it is,\" I teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ignored me. \"Anyway, we should pair up and do separate shopping; otherwise, it will take a lot of time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are right,\" Heather agreed with a smile. \"Me and Elijah will pair up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I will join,\" Amaury added, though he had a slightly annoyed look on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, dude.\" She cut into Elijah's words, looking at Amaury. \"I am going to a different section. Only two people can enter at once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" Amaury frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just can't explain,\" Heather said with a bright, apologetic smile. \"I'll make it up to you, promise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Amaury could argue, Heather grabbed Elijah's arm and dragged him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"..…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All Amaury could do was just look at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar quietly walked towards him before wrapping his hand around his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's pair up,\" he said, patting Amaury's back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amaury regained his smile as he replied, \"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both left in the opposite direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will pair up with them,\" Elise said, smiling and pointing to the Valantine siblings. \"Hope you guys enjoy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They moved, leaving the remaining people alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha's gaze lingered on me for a while, but she didn't say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....Wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to look at Zenith, who did the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grimaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go, Shorty!\" I said, grinning while she stomped her feet in anger. \"By the way, where are we going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have anything to buy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then shut up,\" she said, taking me somewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tweet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bird seemed to like pecking me, which I completely ignored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mind wandered back to Amaury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Looks like he is controlling himself well.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's clear as day that he likes Heather, no doubt about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If things go as they were supposed to in the game, then the like will turn into obsession in no time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The obsession that he will do his best to hide before Heather proposes to Elijah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His obsession with her will lead to a civil war between the werewolves back in Lumina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fallout?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The extinction of the Fenrir Highbloods in Akasha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All because of a one-sided crush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inna asked, snapping me from my trail of thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why should I?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I replied, shrugging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's not like I owe him anything, and neither can I change who he loves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am done being the good guy who helps everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helping him isn't something that I want to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Will you be disappointed if I don't help him?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Then it doesn't matter.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't need to prove anything to anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as I don't disappoint or hurt those I care about, then it doesn't really matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, nobody knows that I have the knowledge of the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one can lecture me that I am wrong for not saving innocents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oye!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tweet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What now?\" I snapped, glaring at both Zenith and the bird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fuck is wrong with the bird anyway?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop shouting!\" Zenith huffed. \"Just follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned on her heels, entering a shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sighing, I followed behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome.\" The staff smiled as she welcomed both of us with a small bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can I assist you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you show me some accessories for elven dress?\" Zenith calmly replied, looking at the lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This way, ma'am.\" The lady smiled, taking us further in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quietly looked around the place filled with different types of traditional accessories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some belonged to elves, some vampires, and some Asura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the Asura's accessories were rugged and hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, it does suit their nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you like some new ones or the old ones?\" The lady asked, looking at Zenith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old ones,\" she replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lady nodded before smiling toward me. \"We also have matching accessories.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith turned to look at me, a revolting expression on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are NOT a couple,\" she grimaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" I agreed, keeping a straight face. \"She's my daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff blinked, her professional demeanor faltering for a second. \"Oh, really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would I lie—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you shut up!\" Zenith shouted, elbowing me in the ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I groaned, rubbing my side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fuck, that hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at the girl weirdly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a Low-Overlord can't hurt me that easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you show me, please?\" Zenith asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure,\" the lady replied with a bright smile, looking at us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She got the wrong idea,\" I mumbled, leaning toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And whose fault is that?\" She grumbled, glaring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shrugged as I started to walk out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will be outside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The automatic doors hissed open as I stepped out, wandering aimlessly down the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tweet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This shit likes to peck me, doesn't it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, I don't even care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tweet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tweet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, fuck you too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the constant chirping of the bird, I looked around the place, trying to find someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after roaming around for a while, I found her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing outside a shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Talking to a group of boys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uzume Highbloods, from the looks of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly walked towards her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Siersha!\" I called her, taking everyone's attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her crimson eyes flicked toward me, confused. \"Can I help you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head in confusion as I grabbed her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I urged, dragging her with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked back at those boys, glaring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they didn't seem like they were going to pursue us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I led her to a shop before stopping in front of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who were they?\" I asked, making her look at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's none of your business,\" she replied with an annoyed look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is Carson?\" I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Busy,\" she replied curtly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I drew in a deep breath to suppress my annoyance as I raised my hand towards her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" She asked, looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You haven't given me your life energy today,\" I said, bringing a finger near her mouth. \"Twice a day, remember?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you insane?\" Her face reddened as she slapped my hand down. \"We're in public!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And?\" I cut her off. \"You promised twice a day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did not make such a promise,\" she replied, her voice harsh as she glared at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excuse me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We both looked at the staff who walked out of the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes?\" Siersha replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could you take your argument somewhere else? You're disturbing the customers—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're going inside,\" Siersha cut her off, dragging me into the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's for couples—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're engaged,\" she interrupted again, pushing past the stunned woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I followed, barely suppressing a groan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shop was filled with couples' nightwear, most of it overly elaborate and clearly designed for romance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think we entered the wrong shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you really announce our engagement like that?\" I asked, pushing past my awkwardness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hasn't your grandfather ordered you not to mention our engagement?\" I asked, looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression hardened, confirming my suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are in disguise,\" she replied, walking further in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't your grandfather waiting for a grand event to announce it to the public?\" I said, trailing behind her. \"Just to do maximum damage to elves' unity—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don't you go ahead and announce it then?\" she challenged, looking at me. \"By all means, spoil his plans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I met her crimson eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I do that, there's no guarantee that Edwin won't spill about Muspelh and Neplh to the elves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin is unpredictable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I don't want to risk it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaking eye contact, she turned and began browsing the store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, following her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having nothing else to do, I looked at the dresses as there weren't many people inside the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something caught my eye as I walked toward a pair of nightwear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a white pajama set with black patches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn't this look good on Shyamal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It will match her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Siersha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come here,\" I said, standing in front of the nightwear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" She asked, but her gaze quickly moved towards the dress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gestured to the outfit. \"What do you think of this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It's good,\" she said, her voice barely a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought so too,\" I mumbled, rubbing my chin. \"Should I buy it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't need to,\" she replied, shaking her head. \"I don't wear these types of dresses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" I tilted my head, looking at her. \"Who said it's for you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slowly turned to look at me, her lips curling up in a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then who is this for?\" she asked, tilting her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My girlfriend,\" I replied, shrugging. \"I thought this one would look good—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I instinctively pushed my body back as she tried to slap me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What was that for?\" I asked, glaring at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't answer, instead storming out of the shop, leaving me standing there, utterly confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did I do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I know, but why this time?' []\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Then teach me, my lady.' []\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Tch.' \"Tweet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little blue bird pecked my head once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want?\" I groaned, trying to catch it, but it abruptly flew away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving me alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stupid bird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Huh? It isn't?' []\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Wait, if it's not a bird, then what is it?' []\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Nah. Not possible.' I scoffed at her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are all dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I saw that with my own eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all died at the hands of Morningstar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the only phoenix left—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I froze in place as realization dawned upon me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I abruptly turned to look at the place the little bird flew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only one phoenix who is owned by...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Echo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2068,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","7a6d82f7297f89afacb144bf142b013f4aa9470525a6d98afe3823444f9db7c0","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-299","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-297",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]