[{"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-333":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},1366082,1806,"Chapter 333  [Who Killed Mary?] [1] [Conflict]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-333",333,"\u003Cp>There are five fundamental stances for any sword technique—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foundation upon which all sword arts in Lumina are built.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as elves use the eight-sided stance, tailored to complement their agility, the Asuras have their own—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stance that prioritizes overwhelming force, each strike carrying the full weight of the wielder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AHHHHH!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Asura boy's yelling snapped me back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stumbled down as he clenched his forearm, trying to stop the bleeding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HELP! H-HELP—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop shouting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I silenced him with a swift kick to the chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head snapped back, and he crumpled to the ground, unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No more screaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No more struggling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to the others. \"Anyone else have a problem with me being the leader?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sibry's crimson eyes burned with defiance, but she held her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Asura, jaw clenched, simply stood still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't do anything foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wise choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My gaze shifted as Epione stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, she picked up the severed hand, aligning it with the boy's forearm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small, ethereal blue bird materialized above her, its gaze locking onto mine before—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tweet! It landed on my head and started pecking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue flames engulfed Epione's hands, licking at the boy's wounds—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they didn't burn him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, the flames rapidly sealed his injury, flesh knitting itself back together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A memory flashed through my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That same fire had once licked my wounds—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While I was trying to kill her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...She was healing me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He should wake up in a few hours,\" she informed, standing back up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I resisted the urge to pat her head. Instead, I focused on them. \"Form pairs. I'll assign tasks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They nodded as they rearranged themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm with you!\" Zenith beamed, stepping forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could reach me, Siersha grabbed her wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should pair with someone else,\" she said, her tone unreadable. \"I'll be with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith frowned. \"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll be of more use to him than you,\" Siersha said, her crimson gaze calm. \"Step back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can you—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a tired sighed. \"Enough. You two will pair up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both turned to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about you?\" Zenith asked, tilting her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Epione will be with me,\" I said while keeping my face neutral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Epione let out a startled voice as she pointed at herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" I nodded, looking at her. \"You will be by my side.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little bird pecked on my head harder, but I chose to ignore it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith looked between me and her in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crossing her arms, she fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha, on the other hand, returned to her calm look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, is there anyone who knows a lot about other students?\" I asked, shifting my gaze to the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A complete silence lingered until—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, I can help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A girl mumbled, raising her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps from Uzume or Von Castia's branch family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When we gather enough clues, try to piece together who might be involved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" I continued, looking at the others. \"Three groups will guard the body. The rest, search for clues.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all nodded as they moved away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group of 30 thinned down to only two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Me and Epione.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kept on looking at me as if waiting for my orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gestured towards the door. \"Let's go in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the door, I walked inside, and she followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I once again looked around the place properly while glancing back at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make sure to inform me if you see anything worthwhile.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Epione gave me a gentle nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned and walked around the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tweet!\" And of course, her fucking bird had the time of its life pecking me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will have my revenge one day, fucker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Come on, don't say such obvious lies.' []\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stole a glance at Epione.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was checking the drawers, bending down a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'.....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is that ass natural?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is she so curvy—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I-I mean… yeah, okay, focus.' I turned my attention back to the dead body, trying to concentrate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as I tried to find any clue, my mind was somewhere else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'How did Epione die in the game?' As far as I remember, somewhere within the middle of Core Two, she went missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after, the Asura highbloods were wiped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Some people also say that she was the one who killed them.' But after she vanished, there was no mention of her again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had assumed she was dead, but—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Did she really die?' It's hard to believe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were some rumors back on Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People used to argue that she might be stuck in a death loop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'There are so many fucking mysteries with no answers.' Even Mariam started ignoring me because I kept pestering her about my past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She refused to say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think I found something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Epione's voice echoed from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned and walked toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was still close to the drawer, holding something in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a letter,\" she whispered, passing it towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tearing the envelope, I opened the letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was just one sentence written on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The garden remembers.\" I whispered softly, passing the letter back to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Epione glanced up at me. \"Should we check the garden?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded. \"Let's do that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gestured for her to go first, following behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as we stepped out, someone was waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can we talk for a minute?\" Siersha asked, her voice firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to Epione and whispered, \"Give me a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha started to walk, taking me to a different room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She opened the door, gesturing for me to walk in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as I walked inside, she closed the door behind us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I fully turned to observe her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hair was tied back in a ponytail with braids, crimson eyes locked onto mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her academy uniform clung to her frame, the blazer concealing most of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped closer, lowering her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need your blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" I said, my response was immediate. \"Do it after the exam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't wait forty-five hours, Himmel.\" She winced, glaring at me. \"I need it now—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I refuse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I cut in her words, walking past her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was before, I might have complied with her request, but not now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all those memories, I had better control over my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're being unreasonable, Himmel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha's scent hit me—sweet, like lilies left to rot under the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My steps immediately halted while my muscles loosened up without my will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped closer, her crimson eyes glowing faintly. \"I'm just asking for a little blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers brushed my wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heat pooled in my veins, sluggish and sweet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lust started to overtake my senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could blink, my hand was at her throat, slamming her into the wall with enough force to crack stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scent sharpened, flooding my lungs, but I tightened my grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What. Did. You. Do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression remained calm, even as my fingers dug into her skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Answer me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did nothing,\" she murmured, her fingers curling around my wrist. \"Your body wanted it—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop spouting nonsense.\" I grumbled, tightening my grip again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave me.\" She thrashed, but I pressed her body with mine while pinning her leg with mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen well,\" I hissed, glaring at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want my blood? Crawl. Beg. And maybe I'll pity you enough to spit in your mouth—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you going to force yourself on me now?\" She interrupted, meeting my gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I squeezed her throat. \"What if I do? Are you going to stop your fiancé?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips curled up into a sinister smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned in, her lips grazing the shell of my ear as she whispered, \"Do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taken aback, I could only blankly stare at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, I released my grip as I stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crumpled, coughing. \"How cruel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Never do that again.\" I whispered, looking down at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring her, I walked out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I fucking hate you, Inna.' []\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'....Warn me next time.' []\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned back to look at the closed door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faint sounds of laughing echoed from within the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muttering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crazy fucking bitch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>******\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, are the groups ready?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah's voice rang through the open veranda, bright as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood before the assembled students, scanning their faces as they nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satisfied, he clapped his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, now we need more information.\" Pasithea, who stood beside him, ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Search every corner of this castle. If you find anything, report back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students nodded before dispersing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about us?\" Heather asked, her cat-like eyes flickering toward Elijah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head in response. \"Nothing, for now, we should keep an eye on the dead body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carson, standing with them, frowned. \"Why though?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know.\" Elijah whispered, shaking his head. \"It's just a hunch but—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to look in the direction opposite to his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like how his was dampened in green light, that place was filled with blue light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe we will be attacked.\" He completed his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heather gently nodded her head in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her ears twitched as she glanced at Elijah, whose crimson hair was tied down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder what Himmel and Aimar are doing right now.\" Elijah mumbled as he gazed at Pasithea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know.\" She shook her head. \"And are we just going to ignore the fact that Zenith hugged Himmel this morning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" Heather chimed in. \"What was that about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah stole a glance at Carson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being the only one here who knew about Himmel and Siersha's engagement, Elijah couldn't help but feel concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is the engagement between them going to break?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing his gaze, Carson whispered, \"It's up to my sister. As long as she's not hurt, I won't interfere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea and Heather exchanged confused looks, but Elijah simply nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, guys.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fifth member of their group shifted uneasily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are they doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah turned his gaze downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of students was rushing toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get ready,\" he ordered, unsheathing his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We've got company.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*******\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Academy's headquarters, the room hummed with quiet tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of screens flickered, displaying real-time footage of the students within the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A boy sat in the head chair, fingers tapping idly against the armrest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, students aren't allowed in here, Sir Lysander.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A teacher beside him shifted uncomfortably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lysander barely glanced at her. \"I'm not interfering with anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But still—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough.\" Lysander cut in her words. \"I will return when I am done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The teacher flinched, stepping back. \"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lysander's gaze turned towards the television.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His focus solely on one person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He whispered, touching his onyx horns.\u003C\u002Fp>",1804,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","0ad34d0d7a40a41ad271db3058c094e572c0173bcb6ede9e45d4fe26eeb7e4c9","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-334","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-332",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]