[{"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-323":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},1366072,1806,"Chapter 323  Ritual [1]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-323",323,"\u003Cp>\"Alright, you guys can stop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Wilhelm's voice echoed, my legs gave out, and I collapsed onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My breath came in ragged gasps as I stared up at the vast blue sky—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Argh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A startled groan escaped my lips as Elijah fell on top of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as if that wasn't enough, Aimar crashed onto him, adding even more weight to my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuck—get off, you assholes,\" I grimaced, forcefully shoving them off me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lying on my back, I turned my head toward the corner of the field, where two girls were playing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One had unnaturally pale skin, her long, pointed ears peeking through black hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite her frail appearance, her vibrant green eyes gleamed with mischief—just like her father's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other girl had cascading blonde hair, her equally bright green eyes mirroring the first girl's excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I want to be like them.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been over two weeks since we returned from the Tamriel Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My dull, repetitive life had resumed, uneventful as ever—except for…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'.....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rubbed my left arm, the spot where two deep holes had once been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, they were completely healed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A leg suddenly blocked my view of Iffa and Izara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked up, only to see Wilhelm staring down at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have a tough body but weak stamina,\" he remarked, his tone irritatingly calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I scowled. \"I just ran for four fucking hours without using mana. What the fuck do you mean, 'weak stamina'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your body is far stronger than it should be,\" he mused, arms crossed. \"Overlord, perhaps?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I groaned, sitting up. \"I'm in the Limiter rank. How many times do I have to tell you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not gonna tell you,\" I cut him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the past two weeks, Wilhelm had been pestering me with the same damn question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How are you stronger than your rank allows?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued to eye me with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I met his gaze with pure disdain, shifting slightly to cover my bare chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Bitch is interested in my body.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aimar,\" Wilhelm said, shifting his attention to the boy lying beside me. \"What's wrong with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to Aimar, who blinked at him in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilhelm crouched, his piercing gaze meeting Aimar's. \"Your body is changing. Every day, you're surpassing your previous self by a significant margin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar remained silent as he sat back, looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilhelm narrowed his green eyes. \"Did you awaken something? Something... absurd?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar's golden eyes met his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilhelm sighed and turned his attention to Elijah instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you…\" He stared at him for a long moment before scoffing. \"Well, as normal as ever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah's smile instantly dropped. \"At least encourage me a little.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You haven't even mastered Oiyz Sword Art properly,\" Wilhelm shot back. \"Learn to use it correctly, then we'll talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah rubbed his cheek but nodded nonetheless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, that's enough stamina training,\" Wilhelm said, glancing at the three of us. \"I've gathered all the data I need for your next phase.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally,\" I muttered, stretching as I stood up. \"We can start actual training tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilhelm eyed me for a second before sighing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning around, he started to walk towards Izara while I walked beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Must be hard raising a kid alone,\" I remarked, watching Izara laugh. \"She seems like the loud type.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is,\" Wilhelm admitted, a rare, gentle smile crossing his face. \"But her smile makes it all worth it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave him a weird look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was with that cheesy line?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would I act like this if I had a daughter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wish Eimi could see our daughter grow together.\" Wilhelm whispered with a wistful smile. \"She would love it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave him a small pat on his back. \"Don't worry. She'd be happy to see how well you're raising her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at me but said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iffa's eyes lit up as she spotted me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Papa!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ran toward me, her little feet barely touching the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Izara bolted forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I opened my arms, ready to catch Iffa—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilhelm did the same for his daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Izara ran right past him and latched onto me instead, laughing happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Ah, fuck.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, glancing up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilhelm was looking at me like I committed the worst crime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Play with us, big brother!\" Izara chirped, clinging onto me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe later,\" I replied, patting her head. \"I have somewhere to be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile faded as she looked at me pleadingly. \"You always say tha—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could finish, Wilhelm scooped her up into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me go! I want to play with him!\" she whined, squirming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's busy, baby.\" His grip tightened slightly. \"Aren't you, Himmel?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was he glaring at me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" I nodded, waving at Izara. \"See you later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm going to sleep,\" Iffa informed me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body dissolved into shimmering particles before merging into mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Izara's complaints faded into the background as I turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar and Elijah were already waiting at the gate of Wilhelm's house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I studied Aimar for a moment. \"You good?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just gave me a curt nod. \"I am fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Did he really awaken, Inna?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Then why is he not telling me?' I wondered, looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since our return from Tamriel, Aimar had been distant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reserved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, he avoided my gaze, ignoring me entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What really happened to him?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wanted to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead, I chose to stay silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He'd tell me when he was ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are you headed?\" Elijah asked as I took a separate path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a meeting with Yenna,\" I said, glancing at Aimar. \"Hannah will be there too. Wanna come?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" His reply was immediate. \"I have work to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shrugged. \"Suit yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, see you in the evening then,\" Elijah said, waving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded and turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Straight toward Yennefer's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——Knock! Knock!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knocking on Yennefer's office door, I took a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——Knock! Knock!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knocked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sigh, I pushed the door open without waiting for permission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment I stepped inside, my eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was shrouded in darkness, far dimmer than it should be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something wasn't right—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"BOOOO!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith leaped out of the shadows, arms flailing, her voice echoing through the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared at her, unimpressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, I grabbed her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahh! Help me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And rotated her head around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop! Stop!\" she cried, slapping at my hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let go, giving her a slight push.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stumbled, glaring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Told you it was a bad idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer's voice echoed from further inside the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft click, and the lights flickered on, illuminating her hunched over a desk, focused on something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I started walking toward her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Careful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith exclaimed, grabbing my arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to her, then followed her gaze downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Damn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the first thing that came out of my mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive circle was carved into the floor. Layers upon layers of smaller circles surrounded it, from tiny dots to broad rings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Runes and sigils wove an elaborate pattern along the edges, forming an almost hypnotic design.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only untouched space lay at the very center, a lone gap in the otherwise seamless design.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this?\" I asked, glancing at Zenith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shrugged. \"No clue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised a brow. \"How do you not know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's for the ritual,\" a voice chimed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to see Hannah approaching, a small smile on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yenna asked us to create a prototype,\" she added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\" I nodded, trailing behind Zenith as we moved closer to Yennefer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly are you doing?\" I asked, watching Yennefer closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Making sure nothing is wrong,\" she replied without looking up, her eyes scanning a smaller version of the floor's design, drawn on parchment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned in, studying it. \"You made this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yep,\" Yennefer answered, then gestured at Zenith. \"She helped too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are good at this.\" I said, looking back at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grinned, puffing out her chest. \"Of course I am!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any Von Casita is good with runes,\" Yennefer added, finally looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our ancestors learned them from the goddess herself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rubbed my chin. \"Isis, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" she confirmed, shifting her attention back to the floor. \"But not every Von Casita can perform rituals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tilted my head. \"Yeah, I've always wondered—why is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rituals require a connection to the Prism,\" Yennefer explained, her gaze fixated on the circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's the fuel that powers them. Right now, only six people can actually perform them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm one of them,\" Zenith said, sounding way too pleased with herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The pink undertone in our hair is a clear sign of the contract.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grinned. \"Bet you're still a novice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Says the guy who can't even use runes,\" she shot back, sticking out her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I scoffed. \"I can use runes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyes flickered toward Yennefer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was frowning now, her brows drawn tight as she leaned back in her chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Picking up a pen, she started scribbling on a sheet of paper, deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something bothering you?\" Zenith asked, noticing her shift in demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're missing something,\" Yennefer murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. \"Maybe a rune…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced at the design again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn't an expert, but El had drilled rune theory into my head whenever he had the chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it didn't take long for me to spot the flaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dream.\" I whispered, looking at Yennefer. \"We are missing the dream conceptual rune.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There isn't any dream rune, idiot.\" Zenith chimed in, standing beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ignored her and turned back to Yennefer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many runes are you actually aware of?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1624,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","5c65c7f123e333fb1af2c1c5abe27e86d32c0967f588054d16563f65937609a5","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-324","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-322",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]