[{"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-301":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},1366048,1806,"Chapter 301  Ruah Five Points.","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-301",301,"\u003Cp>\"Ruah, as all of you know, is the physical manifestation of one's life energy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lirien's voice echoed within the class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long blonde-green hair, tied into a sleek ponytail, swayed gracefully as she moved across the front of the class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Its properties vary among those who wield it,\" she continued, a note of pride lacing her words. \"Of course, only the elves have mastered its full potential.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing around the elves, she continued. \"Now, don't confuse Parna with Ruah. Unlike Ruah, which comes from within, Parna is the manipulation of external life energy—plants, animals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking to a large diagram of a universal body structure plastered next to the board, she gestured to the intricate markings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Typically, there are five primary life energy points within the body,\" she explained, pointing to the diagram.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They align along the spine, corresponding to the center of the brows, throat, heart, solar plexus, and pelvis.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her finger traced a line connecting the five points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This line,\" she said, \"is what we call the Life Source.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her piercing emerald eyes returned back to the class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The more points you awaken, the more adept you become at using Ruah,\" she said, leaning back on her desk while looking at everyone until her gaze landed on... me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hier Himmel,\" she said with a smile on her face. \"How many points have you awakened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shrugged, leaning casually in my chair. \"I don't know. Probably one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, it's only one.\" Her reply was instant. \"Lesser beings always struggle to grasp the true essence of Ruah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mocking laugh echoed within the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elves who hate me—every elf here—were enjoying her trash talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a daily occurrence anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure,\" I replied, smiling slightly. \"But doesn't that make it worse for you elves—being led by a 'lesser being'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How dare he!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one wants to be led by you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Mariam made a terrible mistake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chaos in the class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My smile grew as I looked at them, glaring daggers at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't know why, but I really like poking them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They reminded me of angry little monkeys, screeching and flailing about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough!\" Lirien's sharp voice cut through the noise, her hand slamming against the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The class fell silent at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Segyal Highbloods are nothing compared to what they once were,\" she spat, glaring at me. \"What's a king without his subjects? You're a prince to no one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever you say,\" I replied smoothly. \"I'm still the adoptive grandson of a demigod. That alone makes me more than a nobody.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Flaunting Lady Mariam's power only makes you look pathetic,\" she retorted with a scoff. \"I can't believe you are chosen to be worthy enough to replace Ragnar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My smile died down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I really hate when someone compares me with that fucker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing my expression, she continued. \"When Ragnar was your age, he had already unlocked three points. And here you are, struggling with just one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned back, rubbing my chin as I observed her. \"Don't you belong to the Gerald Highbloods?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She puffed up with pride. \"Of course. They're superior—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're aware of Ragnar's promise, aren't you?\" I interrupted calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lirien trembled subconsciously, a look of fear creeping onto her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students looked at her confusedly as she drew in deep breaths to calm herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I couldn't help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fear of death is really a great thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can crumble and break anyone's spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>RINGGG!!!!! The bell rang, ending the class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, she stormed out of the class, leaving the students dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stretched my body as I stood up from my seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last class ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The time to meet Yennefer has arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I made my way out of the class, noticing a group of timid half-elves trailing behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, excuse me,\" one of the girls said hesitantly, her voice barely above a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned, tilting my head. \"Yes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please… be careful,\" she said, fidgeting nervously with her hands. \"There are weird rumors… about you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My brows furrowed. \"Rumors?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" she murmured, casting a quick glance over her shoulder before hurrying away. \"Just… be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sigh escaped my lips as I resumed my walk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumors, huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My worst enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why?' []\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'....Hmm.' Taken aback by her words, I couldn't properly reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she isn't wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I need to at least keep my reputation neutral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knows, it might come in handy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, let's just focus on Yennefer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>******\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer's office room remained abnormally silent as I kept on staring at the girl sitting in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her black hair with a pink undertone fully opened, flowing behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ate cookies in her hand while her ember eyes glared at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's she doing here?\" I asked, spinning idly in my chair to face Yennefer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer just smiled as she kept on doing her work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why can't I be here?\" Zenith replied from behind. \"It's my mother's office.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned back towards her. \"But it was supposed to be private time between us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What private time?\" She snarled, glaring at me. \"This is all work-related.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is now?\" I smiled mysteriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith's mood plummeted immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I'd asked Yennefer to help with my runes, I'd made her promise to keep the details private.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And despite Zenith's countless attempts to know what is happening between us, she kept her mouth shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only replying with—it's work-related.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop giving my daughter strange ideas,\" Yennefer scolded lightly from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, our Zenith is smart,\" I replied, dodging the cookie Zenith hurled at me. \"She won't misunderstand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our Zenith?\" Yennefer repeated with a quiet chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See, Mother?\" Zenith grumbled, turning to her. \"He's obviously not a good person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nobody asked for your opinion, shorty,\" I shot back, only to feel a gentle pat on my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's not short,\" Yennefer chided as she walked past me. \"Don't call her that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ruffled my long hair while Zenith grinned widely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How was your day, Zenith?\" Yennefer asked as she picked up a notebook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" Zenith replied, stealing a glance at me. \"It would've been better if someone hadn't been annoying me all day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned closer and whispered just loud enough for her to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shorty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glared daggers at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you done all the preparation for the trip?\" Yennefer asked, looking at her daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\" She replied. \"I already packed most of my belongings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you not going with us?\" I asked, looking at Yennefer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wish I could,\" she said, smiling gently as she held up her notebook. \"But I have work to finish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed. \"You can do that later—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" She firmly cut in my words. \"We can't delay it. This is affecting your health.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" Zenith chimed in, pouting slightly. \"My mom's been working all night since she met you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quietly looked at Yennefer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though I didn't say a word, she understood in a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry about me,\" she said with that same gentle smile. \"I'm doing this for myself as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, leaning back on the chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is she pushing herself so hard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She doesn't even know me....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, Zenith, it's time for you to go,\" Yennefer said, turning to her daughter. \"We have work to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why can't I be here?\" She grimaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's going to be naked,\" Yennefer replied nonchalantly, pointing at me. \"Do you want to see that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words startled both of us, though I quickly composed myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith, however, turned to me with wide eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled and began unbuttoning my shirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blushed bright red, jumping to her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hate you!\" she shouted, storming out and slamming the door behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will she be alright?\" I asked, looking back at Yennefer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She'll be fine,\" Yennefer assured me with a small smile. \"Now, get undressed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded and removed my shirt, sitting with my back to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her warm hands touched my skin, and I tensed slightly, holding my breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter how often I see them, it's always fascinating,\" she murmured, her voice filled with awe. \"How did you manage to engrave three of them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not that hard.\" I whispered back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is hard. You don't understand what you have achieved.\" She replied, patting my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shook her hand off with a slight scowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How was your day?\" she asked while carefully examining the runes on my back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Same old.\" I replied, shrugging. \"That elven bitc—I mean professor kept on irritating me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I confusingly looked back at Yennefer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood there with her arms folded, looking at me sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you talk like that?\" She asked. \"Sarcastic, dismissive—always trying to provoke people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do not—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You do, mister.\" She interrupted. \"I haven't seen you have a single normal conversation with anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that she mentioned it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I do talk like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it's not like I can do anything about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since childhood, I have been trying to keep people away from me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had become a habit for me to talk in such a way that people come to hate me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you do that?\" Yennefer asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know.\" I replied, looking away. \"I just do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\" She ruffled my hair gently. \"You should try speaking more politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with that handsome face of yours, you'd probably become a dream boy for young girls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who'd even want that?\" I muttered, brushing her hand away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still, try to be gentle,\" she insisted. \"Rough words don't suit you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded. \"I'll try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer returned to her seat in front of me with a satisfied smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, I've made some progress on your runes.\" She said, looking at me. \"And I have some good news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am all ears.\" I replied, leaning closer to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like I said before, there are only two ways to heal you.\" She said. \"One of them was diverting the mana to somewhere else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded. \"I also asked for a way to make use of that extra mana.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" she said, showing me a detailed sketch in her notebook. \"While looking into rituals of ancient times, I found something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I observed the drawing she had in the notebook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't understand shit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I still nodded with a serious look. \"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer gently poked my forehead as if looking through my façade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I found an ancient ritual that can mimic the Segyal Highbloods' bloodline ability,\" she explained. \"If performed correctly, it could resolve your problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's the catch?\" I asked, knowing it couldn't be that simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled wryly. \"It'll take at least six months to prepare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Six months?\" I groaned, leaning back. \"That's forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's hard to mimic their subspace.\" She replied. \"Otherwise, I would have started working right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, you said subspace?\" I asked, tilting my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My lips curled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This might work.\u003C\u002Fp>",1822,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","4c8209f789f4ec5ec12cd2bae0042eb4fa70c953f1dd82632836898c0562687d","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-555","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-554",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]