[{"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-305":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},1366054,1806,"Chapter 305  Heart Of Yggdrasil [1] [Royal Elves]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-305",305,"\u003Cp>\"Brace yoursel—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My words were cut short as a tree branch slammed into us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car skidded like it was on ice as Daina tried her best to bring it under control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the car spun, completing a full rotation before coming to a jarring halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shoved the door open and stepped out cautiously, scanning the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The road was eerily quiet, save for a few cars slowing down to look at the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But my focus abruptly shifted to the branch—a massive, unnatural thing, thick as a car and hovering ominously near us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What was that?\" Daina asked as soon as she walked out of the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Say...\" I began, giving her a quick glance. \"Does the World Tree randomly attack people?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She frowned, before her gaze shifted to the tree branch with thickness close to a car, hovering in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't move,\" she said, her voice strained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The branch slowly moved around me like it found me interesting while I remained completely still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat trickled down my face as a single thought passed through my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Can it feel the origin energy from my body?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it really is the reason, then I have to be ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't know if I can fight against the World Tree if it tries to attack me with full power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention the elves, who will recognize its odd behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I bit down on my lower lip, my heartbeat rumbling in my ribcage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If things go south, maybe I should summon my daughter agai—.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Huh?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood frozen as the branch reached closer, brushing against my face gently, almost playfully, like a child's curious touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahhh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right, both Muspelh and Neplh also nurtured this World Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So is this World Tree seeing me as its father?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grimaced at her words as I sighed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt a headache coming as I turned to look at Daina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her wide-eyed stare shifted between me and the branch, disbelief etched into her features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coming out of her shock, she softly asked, \"How?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know,\" I replied, shrugging. \"Isn't it common?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her glare sharpened. \"Common? You think Yggdrasil behaving like a playful child is common?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How would I know?\" I retorted, swatting the branch away as it tried to coil around me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The branch recoiled, almost flinching, before retreating back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gazed toward the direction where I could see the silhouette of a huge tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah...\" Daina let out a bewildered laugh, shaking her head as she climbed back into the car. \"This is insane. Get in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I followed without argument, settling into the passenger seat as she started the engine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at her, calling someone while starting the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam's voice echoed in the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something crazy happened,\" Daina said, unlike her usual calm self. \"Yggdrasil just acted around Himmel the same way it does with Lady Elife.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned. 'Who is Elife?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry about it,\" Mariam replied smoothly. \"It's not the first time Yggdrasil has behaved like this with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We both let out startled voices at her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean?\" I demanded, snatching the phone. \"I've never seen the World Tree before today!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam's tone remained frustratingly calm. \"I'll explain later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey—don't ignore me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call ended abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I slammed the phone on the seat as I tried to wrap my head around her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, do you know—?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ask Lady Mariam when she is here,\" Daina interrupted. \"I can't answer anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clicking my tongue, I leaned back in the seat, waiting for us to arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Damn.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's the word that popped into my mind as I looked out of the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The World Tree Yggdrasil was far bigger than I had anticipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One single branch was enough to cover the entire city in its shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city that I couldn't look enough of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car slowly entered the main palace of the Royal elves as I looked at the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city felt like it was carved from the most beautiful material in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every building looked futuristic and seemed like it was built from the finest material, elevating the grace of the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what made it better was how beautifully the city intertwined with the World Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get ready,\" Daina said, snapping me out of my awe. \"We're here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the car came to a stop, I stepped out, the scent of lush greenery filling my lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first thing that came into view was the vintage palace, and then the huge World Tree that loomed just behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It feels good.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't know how, but I feel like I am back home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few figures quickly rushed toward us, making me look forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When you meet them,\" Daina said, making me glance at her, \"be respectful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded as the guards stationed themselves in front of us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their regal figures clad in silverish armor gleamed in sunlight. They held rapiers around their waists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Limiter rank.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly gauged the leader's strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed powerful, with a beautiful control over his mana flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, they are remarkable, to say the least.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader of the soldiers bowed. \"His Majesty, King Narcos, awaits your presence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, they turned and led us into the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daina and I trailed behind them while I kept looking around the marvel of the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as beautiful yet old as the outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Makes me wonder how old this place is.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mused as they led us to a huge throne room, which was decorated far more than any other place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I kept my focus on the four people sitting on the four different thrones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the middle, sitting on the most beautiful throne, was a man with a defined expression, short blonde hair, and a mature face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was tall with a well-built body, wearing a traditional elven dress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a powerful aura around him, with calmness in his green eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king looked okay, but the queen sitting on his right was breathtaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With long blonde hair cascading behind her, she had a youthful yet mature appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a slender figure and round emerald eyes that gazed at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a greenish tiara as her crown that enhanced her appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea and her older brother, whom I haven't met till now, sat on either side of their parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel,\" Daina nudged me gently. \"Greet them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stepped forward, bowing slightly. \"The heir of Segyal Highblood offers his greetings to the royal family of the elves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't take it rudely,\" King Narcos began, eyeing me. \"You sure greet lousy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forgive me, Your Highness,\" I replied, keeping my calm. \"I just learned it yesterday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scoffed. \"You had enough tim—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have better things to do,\" I cut in his words. \"Elven greetings are the least of my priorities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glared at me furiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave it be, dear,\" Queen Rosalie quickly chimed in before he could continue. \"We will have our guest soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narcos scoffed, clearly unimpressed, while the queen descended from her throne and approached me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small, graceful smile played on her lips as she stopped in front of me. \"I've heard quite a bit about you, Prince Himmel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her hand close to my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, right,\" I muttered, fumbling slightly as I took her hand and pressed a kiss to her ring finger. \"Pleasure to meet you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when I glanced up, her smile faltered, replaced by an awkward expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked around, and for some reason, the atmosphere seemed chilly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you challenging me?\" Narcos growled, narrowing his eyes toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No?\" I replied, tilting my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kissing a lady's ring finger signifies romantic interest,\" Queen Rosalie explained gently, though her smile wavered with unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh… I had no idea,\" I admitted with an awkward laugh. \"My apologies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's quite alright,\" she said, shaking her head with a forgiving smile. \"You're clearly unfamiliar with our customs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" I said, glancing back at her. \"By the way, I like your… damgyatt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean, Diadem?\" she asked, pointing at her tiara. \"That's what we elves call it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Nah, I meant what I said.' I chuckled. \"Right, Diadem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All right, enough greetings!\" Narcos scoffed, standing up from his throne. \"The messenger of Solace kingdom will arrive soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, heir Himmel, we should be moving now,\" she said, with a gentle smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled back. \"Sur—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, well… If it isn't Ragnar's replacement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice echoed from behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as I stepped to follow her, a sharp, mocking voice echoed from behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All right, I wanna see everything before the trip ends!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith's voice brimmed with excitement as she spun around, taking in the beauty of the beautiful fountain in front of the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the professors had scheduled specific sightseeing hours, they encouraged students to explore during their free time—so long as they followed all the protocols.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's impossible, Zenny,\" Siersha said, standing beside her with a small sigh. \"The Tamriel Kingdom is massive—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Think positively, you stupid girl!\" The ball of excitement named Zenith exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crossed her arms, pouting dramatically. \"And don't say my name around him! He'll just tease me again for no reason!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha chuckled. \"You're very conscious around him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not!\" Zenith snapped, narrowing her eyes. \"And what's your deal, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha tilted her head, her crimson eyes filled with confusion. \"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't play dumb,\" Zenith accused, pointing at her. \"I see you talking to him alone all the time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are thinking too much,\" Siersha replied, with a dismissive wave of her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to her grandfather's order, she couldn't reveal her engagement with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if there wasn't any order, she wasn't very keen on revealing it to her friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever you say,\" Zenith replied, shifting her focus to a trio in the corner. \"What are they doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She narrowed her eyes toward Elijah, Amaury, and Heather talking about something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah looked troubled while the other two had an excited look on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you planning to spy on them?\" Siersha asked, noticing the faint swirl of mana forming in Zenith's palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? No!\" Zenith denied, her voice almost too defensive. \"I would never do that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've known you long enough, Zenny,\" Siersha replied, pinching her fluffy cheek. \"Your spying habits are no secret to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh, what do you know?\" Zenith grumbled, swatting her hand away. \"Anyway, let me just… listen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha sighed, shaking her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith softly made a rune around her ear, enhancing her hearing as she focused on their talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more she listened, the bigger her silly smile became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are they talking about?\" Intrigued, Siersha questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something good,\" she replied as she turned around before she started to search for someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Zenith,\" Siersha mumbled, looking at the girl. \"Are you still having those dreams?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith's grin faltered as she rubbed her temples. \"Yeah, I had one last night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anything new?\" Siersha pressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not really,\" Zenith muttered, though her eyes soon lit up as they landed on a lone figure leaning against a far wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oy, wannabe depressed boy!\" she exclaimed, pointing at Aimar. \"Come here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar glanced at her before he sighed, dragging his feet toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want?\" he asked flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need your help,\" Zenith replied, her tone suddenly serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I refuse,\" Aimar said immediately, turning on his heel to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll pay you generously!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With your mom's professor salary? No thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen!\" Zenith snapped, stepping in his path. \"All you have to do is buy me something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at her for a moment, then sighed again. \"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will tell you later,\" she replied, staring back at the trio group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar nodded before walking back to the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why does he like to be alone?\" Zenith mumbled, glancing at Siersha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know,\" Siersha replied, glancing at her hand. \"By the way, you forgot to switch on those handcuffs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith's smile turned stiff as she looked down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, my bad,\" she replied, flipping the switch to make the filter work. \"I forgot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine,\" Siersha replied. \"Just be careful next time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded. \"I wil—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith's words cut off as her head snapped toward a spot in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression tightened, her gaze locked on a now-empty space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\" Siersha asked, following her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing,\" Zenith replied, adjusting her uncomfortable handcuff.\u003C\u002Fp>",2081,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","e3ae4c765d3f8b4ab0e61c483ad92d668cd1f9c1b1ef2274ba81de1537427bde","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-306","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-304",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]