[{"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-310":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},1366059,1806,"Chapter 310  Heart Of Yggrisial [6] [Aetheria]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-310",310,"\u003Cp>\"The Solace Kingdom demands that the World Tree be handed over to the protection of the Demiurge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy, suffocating silence lingered within the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hayes's sapphire eyes scanned the room, his professional smile faltering ever so slightly as he registered everyone's glare at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll take that as a humorless joke,\" Nerissa said, her chin resting on her hand, faint disdain in her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regretfully, this is no joke,\" Hayes replied smoothly, forcing his smile to remain intact. \"It is the sincere demand of the Solace Kingdom—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we can end this meeting right here,\" Nerissa cut into his words. \"It's impossible. Handing over Yggdrasil to lesser beings is out of the question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lesser beings?\" Hayes tilted his head, feigning confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was under the impression that you elves care more about Yggdrasil than your pride. Or am I mistaken?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's been almost ten thousand years since we elves have been taking care of the World Tree,\" Mariam said, her voice calm yet oppressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By handing over the World Tree, we will also lose the Tamriel Kingdom. You are asking too much here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hayes sighed deeply, even though he was trying to maintain his calm, deep down he was afraid of Mariam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze briefly shifted toward Himmel, who, oddly enough, wasn't focusing on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was focused on the guards who had followed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems I'll have to deliver some disappointing news to my king,\" Hayes said, not hiding his disappointment. \"Nevertheless, let us proceed to our next demand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sharp eyes fixed on Narcos, seated at the center of the table. \"We require the Aetheria artifact.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn't much reaction from anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elves had anticipated this demand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the state of the Solace King, it was no surprise they would seek Aetheria—an artifact that can support a dying body for years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But its main function is to keep a person from going insane or falling into madness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the artifacts that the first head of Segyal Highbloods made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An artifact that works with a small portion of Yggdrasil's essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there nothing else we can offer instead?\" one of the elders asked hesitantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's non-negotiable,\" Hayes shook his head firmly. \"The Solace Kingdom is in dire need of Aetheria.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it should be enough to give us the cure for the Yggdrasil, right?\" Nerissa asked, tilting her head. \"What is stopping us from exploiting your weakness?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hayes chuckled softly. \"The Solace Kingdom can afford to wait a few years for Aetheria. But can the elves afford to wait?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to look at Reis. \"How long does the Yggdrasil have before it dies?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reis smiled faintly, his tone almost casual as he answered. \"Three, maybe four years at most. We damaged it quite thoroughly—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Silence!\" Nerissa snapped, making Reis flinch under her glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quieted down as another wave of pressure dawned upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silence lingered in the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hayes kept his smile while the elves had an uncomfortable expression on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will meet your demand,\" Mariam finally said, her voice steady. \"Aetheria will be provided to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hayes's smile widened. \"Excellent. Now, to our third demand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes were on him as he turned toward Narcos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We propose a marriage alliance,\" Hayes said smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Continue,\" Narcos said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hayes leaned forward slightly. \"The Solace Kingdom requests the hand of your daughter in marriage to the Demiurge Prince.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Absolutely not!\" Rosalie burst out before Narcos could respond. \"We are not sending our daughter to marry barbarians—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Careful,\" Reis interjected with a sly grin. \"Such language is unbecoming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are barbarians,\" Rosalie shot back, glaring at him. \"And you will hold your tongue, lesser.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" Narcos said, looking at Hayes. \"What does the Solace Kingdom gain from this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is not something we can disclose at this time,\" he replied, keeping his demeanor. \"However, I assure you, it is for the betterment of the elves—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How so?\" Nerissa asked, feigning curiosity. \"I am quite interested.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will come to understand in time,\" Hayes replied cryptically. \"For now, know that the Solace Kingdom harbors no ill intent toward the elves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nerissa chuckled, clearly unimpressed by his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will not agree to this,\" Rosalie said firmly. \"No matter the cost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hayes sighed deeply, though he was quite satisfied with the outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elves were playing right into his hand—just as his prince predicted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then how about this,\" Hayes said, glancing at Himmel. \"Why not betroth the 'outsider' to the Demiurge Princess instead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\" Himmel tilted his head in response. \"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You heard me, Heir Himmel,\" Hayes replied, his tone calm yet commanding. \"You would make a fine groom for the Demiurge Princess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I accept this arrangement,\" Nerissa declared, her tone icy as she glanced at Himmel. \"He will marry—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will not marry a fucking blue ball species,\" Himmel cut into her words, glaring at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you want to help the elves?\" Nerissa asked, turning to him with a cold stare. \"Then prove yourself useful for once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuck the evl—Ahem.\" He cleared his throat as everyone glared at him. \"I am already engaged, and I want to be loyal to my future wife.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Break that engagement,\" she said, not hiding her disdain. \"It's better to marry a lesser than those filth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough, Nerissa,\" Mariam interjected sharply, rubbing her temples in frustration. \"He has the right to choose whom he marries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And why should he?\" Nerissa countered, her voice rising. \"I wasn't given a choice. Why should he be any different?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam sighed, exhaustion clear in her features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He will marry—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will not,\" he cut into Nerissa's words. \"You have no right to force me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you forget who I am to you?\" she whispered, her tone dangerously low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Himmel frowned in confusion, unable to understand her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is Lady Nerissa threatening Heir Himmel?\" Reis said with a bright, mocking smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not threatening him,\" Nerissa replied coolly. \"Merely educating him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to her butler. \"Sir Fredrick, if Reis speaks again—kill him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reis smiled, flattered as he tensed up, his panicked gaze turning toward Hayes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was a threat,\" she said, raising her brow. \"See the difference?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, is Heir Himmel going to marry—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Himmel glared at Nerissa, who calmly looked back at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems we are at a disagreement here,\" Hayes said, glancing at both of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could elaborate further, one of his guards, clad in beautiful blue armor, stepped forward and whispered something in his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hayes abruptly looked at him, a shocked expression etched on his face, which he quickly masked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The marriage alliance is important, and we wish to keep that demand,\" Hayes said, looking at everyone. \"But Heir Himmel clearly isn't keen on marrying the Demiurge Princess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here is an alternative then,\" he drew in a deep breath before delivering his proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heir Himmel may marry the First Princess of the Solace Kingdom instead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Argh, my head hurts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea groaned, pressing her fingers to her temples as she slouched on the bench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who told you to drink so much?\" Zenith asked, rubbing her back. \"Was it necessary to compete with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are you even fine?\" Pasithea glared at her, squinting against the piercing sunlight. \"You drank just as much as I did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have better tolerance,\" Zenith replied with a nonchalant shrug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is it always me?\" Pasithea muttered, letting her long blonde hair fall back as she leaned further against the bench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you have a meeting today?\" She asked, looking around the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students were roaming around a garden that was decorated with beautiful flowers from all over the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah...\" Pasithea groaned, her shoulders slumping. \"And I missed it. My parents are going to kill me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith rubbed her back while her gaze shifted towards Serisha, who walked toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, drink this.\" Serisha handed Pasithea a cold bottle. \"It should help with the hangover.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, darling~\" Pasithea chirped before downing the drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something I can help with?\" Serisha's crimson eyes shifted to Zenith, who kept on staring at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Can we talk?\" Zenith finally asked, her voice quieter than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" Serisha replied, nodding without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We'll be back in a bit,\" Zenith told Pasithea, who waved them off lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they began walking along the winding garden paths, Serisha remained silent, clearly waiting for Zenith to speak first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Say.....\" Zenith began, glancing at her. \"Is there....something going on between you and Himmel?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serisha stopped in her tracks, turning to face Zenith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't get me wrong, I am not suspect—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, we are dating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But much to her surprise, Serisha nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's mine, so you and your mother should keep your filthy hands off him.\" She said, her voice serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith's mouth agape as she looked at her in utter shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind unable to process her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft—\" Serisha suddenly started giggling, covering her mouth as she laughed. \"Oh, Zenny, you should've seen your face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, what?\" Zenith frowned in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, it's a lie.\" She said, resuming her walk. \"I have hardly known him for like half a month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....Right.\" Zenith mumbled, trailing behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why ask such a question?\" Serisha glanced at her curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith hesitated for a while, unable to find the right words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, she said, \"Uh, I think I saw you guys hugging each other last night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\" Serisha tilted her head in confusion. \"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I mean...\" Zenith paused, gathering her thoughts. \"I'm pretty sure I saw the two of you together in my room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serisha frowned. \"That's impossible. I was the only one in your room last night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, Himmel was there too,\" Zenith insisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He wasn't, Zenny.\" Serisha's tone was firm but calm. \"I was the one who brought you to your room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\" Zenith mumbled, unsure about her own memory. \"But I think—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were drunk at that time.\" Serisha cut in her words. \"It was probably just a hallucination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe...\" Zenith murmured, still unconvinced. \"But are you sure—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zenny, I've known you for years.\" Serisha's crimson eyes softened as she spoke earnestly. \"Why would I lie to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, it might be my imagination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hallucinating about a boy, huh?\" Serisha teased with a soft smile. \"Is our Zenny finally developing feelings for someone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hell no.\" Zenith grumbled, clearly repulsed by the thought. \"I could never like a guy who openly flirts with my mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, he isn't likable anyway.\" Serisha nodded her head. \"Better stay away from him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith abruptly halted her steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze moved around the place until it landed back on Serisha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like her, she also had a serious look on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you feel that?\" Zenith asked softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Serisha replied, looking around the place. \"Someone is keeping an eye on us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1807,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","92e05b6bb7066413b3909d015eab3341a7463c0697cdb1dda59b55c3b0114dd1","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-311","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-309",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]