[{"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-330":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},1366079,1806,"Chapter 330  Protocol.","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-330",330,"\u003Cp>\"Alright, time's up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep voice echoed in the class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced around as, one by one, the students set down their pens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaning back, I did the same, my gaze drifting to my answer sheet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sheet that perfectly answered every question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I am going to top every subject.' Grinning, I adjusted my spectra glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inna chimed in, her voice dripping with disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Who cares?' Cheating without getting caught is a skill in itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's not like I'm stopping others from doing the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'.....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did that actually make me feel a little sad?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fuck?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you done?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My head snapped toward Hannah. She stood beside me, her voice soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded as she took away the answer sheet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A relieved sigh escaped me as I stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the theory exams were over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It would've been better if I didn't have to take them at all.' Skipping them would've been ideal, but Mariam didn't let me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'\"You shouldn't live a privileged life,\" she said.' I grimaced at the memory as I made my way down the steps, heading for the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was filled with elves, and I hated every second of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as I stepped outside, my eyes instinctively scanned the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I saw her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver hair with a faint blue undertone, tied in a neat ponytail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Epione walked in the opposite direction, books clutched to her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My heartbeat quickened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My body heated up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My legs moved on their own, but I forced myself to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suppressing the urge, I let her pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused for a brief moment, her gaze meeting mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she bowed gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood frozen as she walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it. I should've talked to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Shut up.' I exhaled, turning in her direction to follow her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar voice interrupted me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frowning, I turned to see Zenith approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her amber eyes narrowed in suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shrugged. \"Nothing. How was your exam?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll top this one too.\" A smirk curled her lips. \"Guess who's going to be first place again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wish I could say the same.\" I grumbled, barely suppressing a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will patiently wait for the result just to look at her shocked face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You didn't even study, dumbo.\" She replied, looking up at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shrugged again. \"I'll pass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, we'll both pass.\" She turned slightly, facing me fully. \"But I'll be at the top, and you? At the bottom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're talking about the exam, right?\" I grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What else would I be talkin—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words died in her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blush spread across her face in seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned into a tomato real fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem. Corvina was with you last night?\" She cleared her throat, changing the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\" I nodded. \"She likes when I ride her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith's cheeks puffed in frustration. \"I want to ride her too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smirked. \"You can't, face it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glared at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hate this.\" Her foot stomped against the floor. \"She hates me for no reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\" I nodded. \"At this point, you might as well give her a reason to hate you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith halted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stopped too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean?\" she asked, turning to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled, taking a step closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked, stepping back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I reached for her hand, gently holding it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face flared red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go somewhere alone—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden burning sensation shot through my thigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A suppressed groan escaped me as I stumbled back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her kick made my leg go numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I h-hate you.\" She stammered, her entire face burning with embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, she stormed away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I groaned, shifting my weight onto my good leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'How the fuck is she so strong?' []\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Come on, she's been harassing me for weeks. Can't I do it just once?' []\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Whatever.' Shaking my head, I turned—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar stood right in front of me, golden eyes boring into mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The fuck was that?\" He tilted his head. \"Were you flirting with Zenith—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, fucker.\" I cut him off. \"It's what I call rizz.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What type of rizz?\" He scoffed, taking a step closer. \"Molester rizz?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you know? Fucking virgin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar glared but said nothing, brushing past me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\" I forced myself to move, catching up. \"How was your exam?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\" His reply was vague. \"Better than I expected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, good for you.\" I nodded. \"Now all that's left is the physical exam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar shot me a glance. \"Do you have any idea what it'll be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No clue.\" I shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the game, the physical exam was randomized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the time, it was a Battle Royale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope it's the same here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could wipe the floor with every second-year student in less than a minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe not Elijah or Epione.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How have you been these past few days?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked. Aimar's sudden question caught me off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine,\" I said, softer than before. \"Been working on my mana overdose problem with Yenna.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His footsteps halted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked like he wanted to say something—a lot of things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stayed silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sigh, he waved a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bottle of juice materialized out of nowhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woah, what was that?\" I asked, raising my eyebrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I can shift objects without portals now.\" He grinned, pride lacing his voice. \"It's my new ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\" I squinted at him. \"Anything else you wanna tell me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head. \"…Nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something definitely happened, but he wasn't talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His silence only made me more curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wish I could just force him to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bell rang, snapping me back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have things to do,\" I said, looking at him. \"See you soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded, smiling. \"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bye, my bitch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned and walked away, ignoring his smile instantly dying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time to check on Yennefer's progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*********\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith's steps slowed as she ducked into an empty hallway, pressing her back against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks still burned, and she clutched the fabric of her uniform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart pounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stupid, Stupid.\" She whispered, her fingers brushing her wrist that Himmel grabbed. \"Making fun of me like always.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She groaned, sliding down the wall until she was seated on the cold floor. \"This is why I hate him. He's... distracting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it the way he grabbed her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or his stupid comment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't know which one was making her react like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zenith?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She snapped her head up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha stood at the end of the hall, arms crossed, leaning against the archway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing,\" Zenith blurted out too quickly, scrambling to her feet and dusting off her skirt. \"Just... Himmel being Himmel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha's interest piqued. \"What did he do now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing much.\" Zenith waved a hand dismissively. \"Where are you headed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Library,\" Siersha replied, turning on her heel. \"I need to research something about the first family head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\" Zenith fell into step beside her. \"I'll join you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha nodded. \"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a while, they walked in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Zenith broke it. \"Why are you researching him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha glanced at her. \"I need information about his first transformation into a vampire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith frowned. \"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just research,\" Siersha answered vaguely. \"I want to know more about the ritual he performed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…I see,\" Zenith murmured. \"My mother might be able to help you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll visit her soon,\" Siersha said with a slight smile. \"She does owe me a favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith cast her a curious glance but didn't press further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha used to talk with her mother a lot during their first year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like how Himmel was always around her now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Ugh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She fanned her face, still feeling the lingering heat from earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zenith.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked up, meeting Siersha's gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha studied her for a moment before asking, \"Mind telling me about Lumi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Zenith could respond, her vision blurred, consciousness fading away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body fell forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha instinctively stepped forward, catching her as she collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zenith?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>********\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm coming in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twisting the knob, I pushed open the door to Yennefer's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first thing that caught my eye was the glowing ritual circle on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike last time, it was nearly complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soft light from the markings cast eerie patterns across the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How was your exam?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned towards the voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer sat at her desk, pen in hand, still scribbling on a piece of parchment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her white hair—tinged with pink undertones—was tied neatly in a bun, though a few strands had slipped free, framing her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked as elegant as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, as always,\" I replied, stepping closer. \"It was easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm glad to hear that.\" She smiled gently. \"Now, all that's left is your physical exam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" I muttered, dropping into the chair across from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any plans after that?\" she asked, finally looking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not really.\" I rubbed my chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect.\" Her expression lit up. \"Then come to my home for a while. I have something to show you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Sure,\" I agreed, caught off guard by her enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's up with her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer stood and walked toward the circle, glancing back at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you going to attend Asura's wedding?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hesitated before answering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Asura wedding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was supposed to be a historic event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it ended in disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A catastrophe that later became the reason for almost wiping out nearly all the Asura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I just hope it doesn't affect Epione too much.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can't let her die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her music is too good to be silenced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't believe they pulled this off,\" Yennefer murmured, drawing my attention back to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After what happened with their princes, I didn't think they'd recover.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Immortal Twins?\" I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded. \"The Orth Kingdom of Asura was desperate when they lost their gems.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't care enough to get involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway,\" she continued, turning to face me, \"the ritual is ready. We just need to research a little about your space to plant the tree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When can we do it?\" I asked as she approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now, if you want,\" she said. \"But you'll need rest afterward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I silently nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let's do it the day after tomorrow.\" I said, looking at her. \"After the exam ends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure?\" She asked as she studied me. \"Without mana, it'll be tough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shrugged. \"I don't need mana to beat a bunch of kids.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren't you confident?\" she teased, ruffling my hair. \"Though, my daughter won't be an easy opponent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Our daughter.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Nope.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned away and rummaged through a drawer before handing me something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mushroom-like object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took it, inspecting it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's this?\" I asked, tossing it into my mouth and chewing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was chewy but tasteless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or maybe that was just me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer turned back around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nature's sedative. To make sure you don't—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes flicked to my empty hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Where did it go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I ate it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She dragged a hand down her face. \"How are you so stupid?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You gave it to me!\" I rebuked, clearly annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To check it. Not to eat it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My head suddenly felt light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panic crept in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When will it—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I could finish, my legs gave out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer caught me effortlessly, my head landing against her soft bosom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her arms wrapped around me as she whispered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get some rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice sounded distorted, twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as my consciousness began to slip—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A status screen flickered in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Warning!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[????? Timeline is influencing the Current Timeline!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fog of confusion clouded my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The balance of the soul has been shifted.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Initiating Protocol!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ismael's Blessing has been chosen as the medium.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Oracle of the Present has been initiated!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'…What's happening?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything blurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darkness pulled at my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just before I blacked out—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[What future hold that your past betrayed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Delilah?'\u003C\u002Fp>",2007,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","953f4e469fe4ae0b6a9b067db22bee8f981527a810fd5d56b4683083af6c6c0a","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-331","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-329",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]