[{"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-304":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},1366053,1806,"Chapter 304  Heart Of Yggdrasil [Prelude]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-304",304,"\u003Cp>\"Hmm♪ hmm♪\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the garden sprawling below the World Tree Yggdrasil, a breathtaking high elf paced gracefully through the garden, her soft humming filling the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long, cascading hair—a delicate blend of golden blonde streaked with subtle olive—gently cradled a tiny baby in her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uwaa,\" the baby's soft cry broke the serene melody, his small hands reaching out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you awake?\" Nerissa whispered, her voice warm as she leaned closer. \"Morning, sleepyhead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uwaa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's Mama~,\" she crooned, her tone teasing as though coaxing him to speak. \"Can you say 'Mama' for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uwaa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you still asleep?\" Nerissa gently asked, bringing him close to her. \"Will a kiss wake you up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gently kissed his head and cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uwaa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The baby boy giggled softly, making Nerissa kiss him more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liam~,\" she called his name sweetly, savoring the way it rolled off her tongue as if trying to embed it into his tiny heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pausing for a moment, she mused aloud, \"You know, I almost named you Himmel. It would've suited you perfectly... my little piece of heaven.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gently rubbing his cheek, she continued, \"But your father wanted your name to be Liam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy giggled as her finger brushed past his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nerissa smiled gently as she looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze drifted to the corner of the garden, where a young boy with vibrant purple hair was playfully wielding a slender branch from the World Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See him, little one?\" she whispered, gesturing toward the boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's your big brother, Azariah. He'll look after you... maybe not as much as your sister, but he'll try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Azariah, come here,\" she called out, her voice carrying a gentle authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah quickly ran toward her, throwing the stick aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah?\" he said, his voice filled with caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to hold him?\" Nerissa asked softly, kneeling to his level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah's eyes sparkled as he asked, \"Can I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful, though,\" she cautioned as she gently transferred the baby into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azariah cradled the infant tenderly, his lips unable to stop smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even a second passed before she grew cautious about her child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, that's enough,\" she replied, gently taking her child away from Azariah's hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled, gazing at her giggling child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression crumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her vision turned blurry, tears trickled down as she tightly grabbed the blood-soaked cloth in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her child was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"—day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"—y lady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lady!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nerissa turned her vacant gaze toward the source, finding a gray-haired man in a butler's uniform standing beside her, his face etched with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you alright?\" he asked, looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took in a deep breath as she looked around, finding herself standing outside a teleportation portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is Nymeria?\" she asked, turning to look at her trusted aide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She departed with the rest of the family,\" Fredrick replied with a slight bow. \"You'll reunite with them in Lumina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" Nerissa whispered, lowering her gaze to her trembling hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slowly walked inside the portal room, Fredrick trailed behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze briefly shifted to her stiff shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if she was carrying a heavy burden with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fredrick sighed in pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smallest coffins are often the heaviest. ******\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Tamriel Kingdom, Alfheim] [Lumina] \"Hah, this feels nice,\" I muttered, stretching my arms as I emerged from the teleportation portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air felt nice while the grand interior of the hall greeted me like an opulent masterpiece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gleaming marble floors stretched endlessly, reflecting the golden chandeliers above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tall, arched windows lined the walls, flooding the room with natural light and revealing the lush greenery beyond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elves filled the place, walking around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some stood poised, waiting for the students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Walk faster!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned my head just in time to see Zenith stride out of the portal behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop dragging your feet,\" she said, shoving me lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After you, milady,\" I teased, stepping aside with a slight bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Humph, better,\" she replied, flipping her hair over her shoulder with a smug grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My gaze landed on the students of the second-year class walking out of the portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for a few strong beings, others had an uncomfortable and nauseous expression after the teleportation from Akasha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sweet scent made me inhale deeply as I looked forward again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You seem happy,\" Elijah walked toward me with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, really?\" I replied, tilting my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded. \"Yeah, you are smiling for once. Did something good happen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know.\" I shrugged, suppressing my smile. \"Maybe something did happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me,\" Aimar chimed in as he stood beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" I replied as a few elves walked toward us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, everyone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilhlem clapped his hands, grabbing everyone's attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked forward, standing with elves who had trays in their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come forward one by one and put these on,\" Wilhlem instructed, holding up a handcuff. \"Fail to comply, and you'll die a painful death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expressions of the students around me tensed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Why should we?\" one of the arrogant students asked. \"Isn't it disgraceful for us—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ethereal mana is different from mana in Lumina, you fool,\" Wilhlem barked, glaring at him. \"If you're not careful, you'll die from mana poisoning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knowledgeable students nodded their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's one of the reasons Forsaken families are called prisoners of the moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they are not Overlord rank, they can't move freely in Lumina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference in mana between them makes it hard to live in Lumina without a filter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now come here and pick one,\" Wilhlem\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>said, gesturing toward the handcuffs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students started to walk toward him and pick one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced down at my own cuff, identical in design but with a reverse function compared to theirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should we take it out?\" Aimar mumbled, looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We should,\" I replied, as I touched the green button on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a soft click, the filter deactivated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around me shifted almost instantly. The mana trembled, rippling like waves breaking free from a dam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small gust swirled around me, carrying a faint hum as if it were alive—happy to return to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's happening?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intensity of the mana's reaction quickly drew every gaze in the room toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I am trying.' I clenched my fist and willed the mana around me to return to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It listened to me, returning back to it's natural state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem.\" I coughed awkwardly, feeling their stares bore into me. \"It's just… uh, my handcuff malfunctioned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My lie seemed reasonable to them as they returned to their work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly stole a glance at Wilhlem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Fuck.' And just as I expected, he was looking at me suspiciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What was that?\" Elijah asked, and Aimar leaned closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing,\" I replied as I glanced at Siersha walking toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah and Aimar instinctively backed off as she reached me and grabbed my arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tilted my head in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come with me,\" she ordered, dragging me toward the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you want to avoid rumors about us—?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What just happened?\" she cut into my words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing,\" I shrugged, feigning indifference. \"Why do you care, anyway?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glared at me with her crimson eyes before sighing heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, I want to warn you,\" she began, looking at me seriously. \"Be careful of Harper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned. \"Who the fuck is Harper?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you talking about me?\" a voice echoed from behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to face a tall man with a neatly trimmed beard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His jet-black hair, piercing crimson eyes, and unnaturally pale skin marked him as a vampire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right, that guy who liked Yenna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave me a fake smile. \"Were you just cursing me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled back, just as insincerely. \"Was I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted toward Siersha. \"What are you doing with him, niece?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing, Uncle,\" she replied coolly. \"And if you could—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is our first meeting, isn't it?\" Harper interrupted, his focus back on me. \"Himmel, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've noticed you visiting Lady Yennefer's office every day—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get to the point,\" I scoffed, looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped closer, bringing his lips close to my ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy pressure of mana bore down on my body, trying to suppress me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was enough to rupture a normal person's internal organs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay away from Yennefer,\" he whispered softly. \"If I catch you near her again, I'll kill you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood unmoving, staring back in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harper took it as agreement. A smug smile curled his lips as he stepped back, patting my arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep it in mind.\"  He said, turning around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oy, bloodsucker,\" I called out, making him halt. \"Did you just threaten me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel?\" Siersha squeezed my arm softly, trying to stop me. \"Let it go, please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harper turned slowly, his expression twisting with unrestrained anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shrugging off Siersha's grip, I took a step closer to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill me?\" I tilted my head, feigning curiosity. \"What makes you think you can, parasite?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't fucking shout.\" I scoffed. \"Even your fucking father would show me respect. Who do you think you are?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our commotion brought everyone's attention toward us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilhlem and Lirien were already moving toward us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you say about staying away from her?\" I leaned in, lowering my voice to a chilly whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I dare you—try touching her. I'll make sure even your father won't save you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harper's fist clenched tight as he swung it toward me—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilhlem's hand caught Harper's arm mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you insane!?\" Wilhlem barked, shoving Harper back. \"Attacking a student? Have you lost your mind?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harper's chest heaved as he glared at me, his crimson eyes burning with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled brightly just to irritate him more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a frustrated snarl, he turned and stormed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, show's over. Move along,\" Lirien\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>said, waving the crowd back to their business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilhlem cast me a warning glance before walking away, leaving me and Siersha alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at me in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" I asked, looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kept on staring at me with her crimson eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you've got something to say—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't respect me one bit, do you?\" she interrupted, her voice quiet, almost hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you—hey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I could finish, she turned and walked away, leaving me standing there, baffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fuck?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned at the sound of my name, spotting a blonde-haired woman striding toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daina?\" I blinked in surprise as she stopped before me. \"What are you doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go,\" she said briskly, grabbing my arm and leading me toward the exit. \"The meeting is in a few hours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where's Mariam?\" I asked, following her as I motioned for Elijah to stay behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She'll be here in an hour,\" Daina replied, guiding me to the basement where a sleek black car awaited us. \"Until then, you're meeting the royal family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" I mumbled as she opened the door of a black car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need to hurry,\" she said, starting the engine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\" I settled into my seat. \"You brought my suit, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly navigated the car, taking it out of the dim light of the basement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I squinted my eyes as the sunlight filtering through the windshield hit me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyes narrowed further as I noticed a dark point in the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned forward to get a clear look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daina,\" I mumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is a huge tree branch coming toward us,\" I mumbled what I was seeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brace yoursel—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My words cut short as a tree branch slammed into us.\u003C\u002Fp>",1944,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","c3b014e4ef83376f5a9c4028630cec258e7423ee5674e5fe65a22a2a241208fc","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-305","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-303",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]