[{"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-313":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},1366062,1806,"Chapter 313  Heart Of Yggrisial [9] [Core Space]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-313",313,"\u003Cp>\"Okay, I get the gist of it,\" I muttered, rubbing my temples as Zenith finished her explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, we're here in the royal palace,\" she concluded, glancing around the guest hall with mild curiosity. \"Pasithea said it's the safest place in Tamriel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Is it though?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wondered, my gaze shifting to Pasithea, who was seated on the adjacent sofa beside Heather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were engaged in a conversation, with Heather occasionally nodding while Pasithea gestured around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I am missing something.' I thought, staring blankly at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith nudged me lightly, pulling me from my thoughts. \"You're spacing out again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm just thinking,\" I replied, still staring at Pasithea. \"Something doesn't add up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith raised an eyebrow and crossed her arms. \"And what might that be, Miss Lumi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\" I blinked, taken aback. \"What's that supposed to mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't know who Lumi is?\" she asked, her eyes shining brightly. \"Want me to tell you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Sure,\" I muttered, already regretting it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That look in her eyes—I'd seen it before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The look of someone far too invested in something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A die-hard fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But Lumi.....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why does it sound familiar?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know Lumi is one of the most famous persons for her intellect,\" she said, her voice filled with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is likely the smartest person of this epoch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see,\" I replied, with a gentle nod. \"And how do you know that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She wrote books and made puzzles as well,\" she replied, staring into my eyes. \"One of her most famous puzzles is 'Who Killed Mary?'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who did?\" I asked, tilting my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's take a break,\" I said as I stood up. \"We will talk about her later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How would I know?\" she replied, tilting her head in the opposite direction. \"No one has ever solved that puzzle except one—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's take a break,\" I said as I stood up. \"We will talk about her later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rolled her eyes and muttered under her breath, \"Just say you don't want to hear about her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, I do want to hear about her, but I have bigger problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You left those two back on the streets, right?\" I asked as I looked at Aimar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tch, should have killed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And they were defeated easily?\" I muttered, narrowing my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pretty much,\" Zenith said, puffing her chest. \"I took care of them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice boo—job,\" I bit my tongue mid-way as I corrected myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned and glared at Siersha, who sat silently beside Carson, her calm gaze fixed on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway,\" I said, redirecting my attention back to Aimar, \"did the Dark Trinity guy spill everything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was… surprisingly cooperative,\" Aimar admitted, his voice trailing off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly my point.\" I raised an eyebrow. \"Doesn't that seem suspicious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, what am I missing?\" Amaury interjected, seated with Elijah. \"Are you two speaking in riddles?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any member of the Dark Trinity would rather die than talk,\" I explained bluntly. \"The fact that he cooperated at all doesn't sit right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, are you suggesting they gave us false information?\" Elise chimed in, sitting with the vampires as she looked at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not exactly,\" I said, shaking my head. \"They might still be planning to kidnap her, but—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They can't,\" Pasithea cut in confidently. \"Let's be real, Himmel. We're in the safest place in Tamriel. They wouldn't dare attack the royal palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haven't they already done that before?\" I asked, tilting my head. \"They also damaged Yggrisial—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Mariam wasn't here during any of those incidents,\" Heather pointed out. \"You think they'd try something with a demigod present?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was hard to imagine anyone being foolish enough to attack this place with Mariam around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She isn't wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was hard to imagine anyone being foolish enough to attack this place with Mariam around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But will they really give up on kidnapping Pasithea?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Seems unlikely.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you informed your parents about this?\" I asked, looking at Pasithea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They told me to stay in the palace,\" she nodded her head. \"And they don't mind you guys staying for tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All right, give a tour of the palace,\" Zenith quipped as she stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go,\" Pasithea said, standing up, and so did the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girls walked out of the place, leaving us boys alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So…\" Elijah glanced at his phone. \"We've got a while until nightfall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyone up for a game?\" Amaury suggested, and the others nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing happened, huh?\" I mumbled, staring blankly at the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My body sank deeper into the bed, but my mind refused to settle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already past midnight, and no one tried to attack the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Maybe I was just being paranoid.' I thought with a tired sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned the pillow to the cold side while trying to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meeting will continue tomorrow, and I really want to see how Solace kingdom will help the world tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I closed my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can't sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My left hand keeps on aching, making me sit back on my bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolling up my sleeve, I inspected the two puncture marks Siersha had left yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sigh, I climbed out of bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What's the problem?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing will happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will just get some life energy and come back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still in my pajamas, I twisted the doorknob and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gentle moonlight peeked through the windows as I stepped inside the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first thing I noticed were three guards patrolling in chainmail armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They bowed toward me slightly before walking past me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, chainmail?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey!\" I called while turning to face them. \"Are you guys new here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They froze mid-step before turning to face me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I focused a little, and the mana did its work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Six... Seven Primeval Level?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-yes,\" one of them stammered. \"We've been assigned to guard the princess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" I mumbled, finding something amiss. \"Mind removing your helmets?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"S-sure,\" the same guard replied, hesitating before complying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ordinary face. But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—slightly pointed ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half-elf?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since when did—.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My trail of thoughts stopped as he bent and rushed toward me, his hand grabbing onto the hilt of his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I closed the distance as well, and before he could bring out his sword, I kicked his throat, dislocating his windpipe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dropped down, strangling his throat, unable to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dias!\" Exclaiming, one of them dropped to his knees, trying to help the fallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smarter than his partner, the other looked at me cautiously while taking out his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You fucker!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guy on his knees surged up as he rushed toward me, his claw on his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took a step forward, my superior rank giving me an edge as I grabbed onto his wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I followed with a headbutt, flattening his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wrapping both my forearms around his head, I pivoted away from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I twisted him sideways and threw him on the ground, head first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chainmail armor didn't give his neck much support: his neck bones broke with a sharp sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing him aside, I stared at the last man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was brave as he rushed toward me with his sword high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking advantage of my faster speed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hooked my right toe around his ankle to hold his leg while I stamped his knee with my left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His knee snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stepped back, but the man didn't scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grabbing his sword tightly, he jabbed at me, but a simple sidestep and grip on his wrist were enough to yank it away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A simple swing took half his face, blood dripping down as he fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I calmly looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could sense more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confusion coiled in my head as I started to walk, thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where the fuck is Mariam?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>******\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A few minutes earlier.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam's vacant gaze rested on the World Tree before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calling it huge would have been an understatement; its colossal main branch stretched wide, its size rivaling that of a small city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For fifty kilometers in every direction, there was nothing but barren land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leaves emitted a gentle glow that bathed the surroundings in a serene, golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she had seen it countless times before, the sight never failed to leave her in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam exhaled softly, her heart heavy with unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could feel the fragile pulse of the tree, weaker than it had been a few years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scars and battle marks left by Baal and Molech refused to heal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smell of death covered the entire Yggdrasil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subconsciously, her gaze shifted towards Nerissa, who was walking with her on the empty path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You used to play here when you were a chil—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't try to act like you care about me,\" Nerissa cut in, glaring at her. \"It's repulsive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam fell silent, her lips tightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why did she change so much?' she wondered, biting her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she tried to deny it, she already knew the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced back at the others trailing behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about Azariah?\" Nerissa asked suddenly, her voice low. \"Has he forgotten everything after destroying nearly everyone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe so,\" Mariam nodded gently. \"He doesn't remember his time here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bastard,\" Nerissa spat, disgust evident in her voice. \"And you don't plan to tell me anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's better if he doesn't know that,\" Mariam quietly mumbled. \"What happened wasn't his fault—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Funny, isn't it?\" Nerissa interrupted coldly. \"I think the same. That's the only reason he's still alive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam sighed, rubbing her temples as she came to a halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others quickly joined them as they stood just a few meters close to the Yggdrasil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every high-ranking elf was present in the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is everyone here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle, soothing voice echoed around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lady of elegant and ethereal beauty emerged from the Yggdrasil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had long, flowing green hair decorated with golden and white flowers, which cascaded down her shoulders and back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her golden eyes held a gentle, serene expression, while her soft features added to her delicate appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a white dress with intricate gold embroidery, giving her an otherworldly and regal aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"\"Lady Elife.\"\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone bowed low in respect, including Mariam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elife's gaze rested briefly on Nerissa, a faint smile on her lips. \"It has been a while, Nerissa. You seem... tired.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm fine, Lady Elife,\" Nerissa replied curtly, her posture stiff. \"You don't need to worry about me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elife's smile softened as she gently patted Nerissa's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, she floated back toward the tree. \"Come inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She submerged within the Yggdrasil while they glanced at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam took a deep breath and stepped forward, the air rippling faintly around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding herself standing in a serene garden, bathed in the soft, golden glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A place cut off from Lumina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elife sat gracefully on an ornately carved wooden chair, looking at them gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For her, all of those present here were nothing but children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had outgrown many generations, but perhaps this was the last one, which gave them a soft spot in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are you, Lady Elife?\" Mariam asked as she looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't have much time,\" Elife replied with a sweet smile. \"I am already too weak to make much movement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You shouldn't strain yourself,\" Narcos interjected, his tone resolute. \"We may have found a way to extend your—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prioritize finding the new Yggdrasil,\" Elife commanded softly. \"That's more important than my life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't hold on much longer, Roasile,\" she said, addressing the queen directly. \"Alfheim's safety must come first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you remain here, Alfheim will always be safe,\" Mariam argued quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elife shook her head, a bittersweet smile gracing her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze shifted to Nerissa. \"I don't see Nymeria.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She stayed behind at the royal palace,\" Nerissa answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can't you live a little longer?\" Lorvil asked hesitantly. \"Perhaps if you took more essence from Yggdrasil—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't understand, do you?\" Elife sighed, raising her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a snap of her fingers, the world shifted again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The garden vanished, replaced by searing heat and flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yggdrasil's core subspace—cut off from Lumina's realm—lay exposed before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If things keep on going like this,\" Elife said, gazing at something. \"It will open up at the center of Alfheim.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone followed her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive door lay embedded in the ground, its surface carved with intricate crimson runes pulsating faintly with an eerie glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door was tightly sealed, held in place by the thick branches of the World Tree itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The branches coiled around it like chains, their bark glowing faintly with the same golden light as the tree's leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A subspace that entraps the Third Gate of Hell—Lazā.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames vanished as Elife snapped her fingers once more, returning them to the tranquil garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy silence lingered between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nerissa sighed, rubbing her temples. \"Is that why you called us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" Elife shook her head in response. \"I have far more concerning things to talk about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are listening,\" Mariam said, looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elife exhaled, her voice barely a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe... Heaven is about to fall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2185,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","8c30b598a8005452136379917caf7e420aa49e5eec75971b1a522ef70d7504c8","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-314","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-312",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]