[{"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-335":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},1366084,1806,"Chapter 335  [Who killed Mary?] [3] [Lumi]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-335",335,"\u003Cp>\"H-Himmel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned my head slightly at the sound of Zenith's voice, her unease clear in the way she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you really going to do it?\" she asked, eyes pleading for me to say no.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, rubbing my face. \"I don't want to spend any more time here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My head is killing me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith quickly stepped in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I kept walking, and she moved backward, still facing me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then why don't you take a break—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's the plan,\" I cut her off with a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can rest early if I kill everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She groaned, nearly tripping over herself as she moved aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Help me, Epione,\" Zenith grumbled as she turned to look at her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced at Epione as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled awkwardly, shifting under our gazes. \"What should I do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'.....Sing for me.' I thought to myself, rubbing my temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I still didn't understand how, but her voice always calmed me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Made me feel… alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I couldn't ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was already suspicious of me—I didn't need to make it worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better to just end the exam quickly so I could listen to a recording later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm fine,\" I muttered, meeting Zenith's gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't understand her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why was she acting like this?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had she always cared this much?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Zenith?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me more about Lumi,\" I said, glancing at her. \"And what we saw in the garden.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked, processing my request. \"Oh, let me think.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dim lighting around us shifted—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep, eerie red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The signature glow of the Crimson Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah! Right!\" Zenith clapped her hands together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Lumi was really close to dragons—she could even control hundreds of them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised an eyebrow. \"How?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Her Goddess Mafdet bloodline.\" Zenith's gaze flicked to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She was from one of the forgotten gods. Some say because of her, Lady Lumi was even born a demigod.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forgotten gods? I'd heard of them before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But where?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dead Lands of Kandam. []\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep in thought, I kept walking, scanning the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hallway was larger than most rooms, offering plenty of space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith and Epione followed closely behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three students approached from the opposite end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Asura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two High Humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? What are you guys doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Asura leader, a tall guy with dark hair, spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze flickered to Zenith. \"Zenith?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren't expecting a fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One held a spear lazily at his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another had a sword, its tip dragging against the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Asura gripped an axe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The man who strikes first usually strikes last.' So, raising my hand, I turned towards the High Human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I lifted my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A circle formed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames erupted, launching toward the High Human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"ARGHHH!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His screams tore through the hall as fire swallowed his head, his sword clattering to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clawed desperately at his face, but the flames spread, licking up his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A teleportation circle flickered beneath him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I lunged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear-wielder staggered back, eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grabbed the shaft of his weapon with one hand—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And slammed my forehead into his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sickening crunch of bone echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reeled back, blood dripping from his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I yanked him forward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swung my right arm in a brutal arc—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My fist crushed into his ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gasped, collapsing to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A portal swallowed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The axe whistled through the air above my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I swiftly dodged it, turning to look at the Asura boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-why are you doing this!?\" he yelled, spinning his weapon defensively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I dashed toward him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An arrow hummed past my face from somewhere behind the Asura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked past him as more students started gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four to be precise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no time to waste—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rushed towards the Asura boy again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana does not have much effect on Asuras.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are born with skin that has high resistance against mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I clenched my fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruah surged, shaping around my hand like a blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Asura swung his axe—desperate, wild arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ducked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let it slice through empty air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My Ruah-coated fist slashed upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade cut through his forearm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clean sever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood splattered the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"ARGHH!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crumpled, screaming, clutching the stump where his hand used to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His axe hit the ground—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a portal swallowed him whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a slow breath, turning—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four newcomers froze under my gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took a step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on,\" I murmured. \"If you don't attack, you'll die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl with a bow trembled, nocking an arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A boy raised a shimmering shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other two—twin daggers and a spiked chain—spread out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long-range could be annoying—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I lunged at the archer first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She loosed an arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I twisted my body, narrowly dodging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shield-bearer stepped in, slamming his barrier down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I vaulted over it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kicked off the wall—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And landed behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My Ruah blade plunged into his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A portal swallowed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No time to pause—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chain lashed at my legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I jumped—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it coiled around my ankle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chain-wielder yanked hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let the momentum pull me forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smirked—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until my fist crushed his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He collapsed, choking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A portal whisked him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dagger user circled me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another arrow whistled toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tilted my body, letting it sail past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dagger-wielder charged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I dropped low—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swept his legs out from under him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crashed to the floor, gasping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK. My elbow drove into his ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body went limp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence. The hallway reeked of burnt hair and blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith stared at me, hand clasped over her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Epione—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More footsteps echoed down the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I cracked my neck and readied myself once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five figures rushed toward me—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bigger than most of the students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Asura with spiked gauntlets led them, his gaze burning with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him strode a boy, and behind them, three girls with swords hanging at their waists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-What is happening here!?\" the Asura demanded, his glare drilling into me. \"What did you do to our team—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I lunged forward, aiming to catch him off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before I could reach him, a fireball hurtled toward me, forcing me to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sidestepped instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fireball exploded against the wall, sending shards of stone raining down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced back to check on Zenith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She's safe.' \"Die, you pest!\" the Asura roared, charging at me with his spiked gauntlet raised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ducked beneath his swing and stepped in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gauntlet cratered the floor, cracks spidering out from the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My Ruah blade sliced across his chest, cutting deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bellowed in pain, but I silenced him with a kick that sent him sprawling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A swordswoman took advantage of the opening, thrusting her blade toward my back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pivoted just in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sword aimed for my lower chest—I tilted slightly, catching her wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her scream choked off as my fist slammed into her throat, sending her crumpling to the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another spellcaster was already moving, two glowing circles forming in front of his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glared at me, then shouted, \"Inferno!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air crackled with energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fire tornado materialized, raging and growing, seeking to consume me whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Disturb.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pulse of static energy surged from my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The inferno vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A second swordswoman rushed in, blade arcing toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I caught her blade barehanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened in horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I headbutted her, then ripped the sword from her grasp and drove it into her stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A portal glowed beneath her, swallowing her as she disappeared from the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mage wasn't done yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ring of fire erupted around me, its searing heat licking at my skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed. \"Disturb.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands glowed as he frantically tried to form another circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Disturb.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spell shattered before it could even take shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My Ruah blade pierced his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't even have time to scream before my fist shattered his nose, sending him into the portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last swordswoman stumbled backward, terror flickering in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"M-Monster!\" she shrieked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grabbed a fallen sword and hurled it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It struck between her shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was eliminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed and turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Looks like the archer ran away…' Zenith groaned under her breath, clutching her stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Epione stared at my Ruah blade, still dripping with blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel…\" Zenith whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wiped the blood from my cheek. \"I'm listening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She opened her mouth as if to speak, then hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opened it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no words came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed and turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They obeyed without a word as I moved deeper into the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stretching my body, I wandered aimlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as we walked, we encountered no students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either they were avoiding me, or they had already fallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either way, nothing stood in our path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you even know where we're going?\" Epione finally asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced back at her. \"Nope. Just roaming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\" Suspicion laced her voice. \"Then why does it seem like you have a destination in mind?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chuckled. \"You're overthinking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My words died in my throat as my steps came to a halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before me stood a massive door—old wood adorned with intricate carvings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of nostalgia crashed over me, swift and overwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I reached for the doorknob and twisted it open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My heart clenched as I stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was simple, yet… beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden patterns adorned the wooden floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wooden desk stood against the far wall, its surface buried beneath neatly stacked books and a single, half-melted candle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bed, dressed in pale sheets, remained untouched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was just as I remembered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why do I remember this place?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel, are you alright?\" Zenith's concerned voice pulled me from my daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I exhaled, nodding. \"I'm fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the gnawing sense of familiarity, I moved toward the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single piece of paper lay on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I picked it up—and froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak my name with the star that never dies with you, And see how I'll come back for you from the dead. Every answer lies in sound— A name forgotten, forever bound.\" I let out a slow breath. \"Can you both leave me alone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith and Epione exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why—?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please?\" I cut Epione off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She studied me for a moment before nodding. \"Come back to the base soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith lingered a little longer, then turned and followed Epione out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed and sat on the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tweet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small bird suddenly pecked my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked up to see Epione's phoenix perched above me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ignored it, turning my gaze back to the riddle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She will come back, huh…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what's the star that never dies?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bird continued pecking at me until it finally got tired and nestled into my hair, dozing off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed, but I just sat there, staring at the words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiling faintly, I whispered, \"Are you here, Lumi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I waited for an answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What am I doing—?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You called, Qais?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My heart jolted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lumi's voice.\u003C\u002Fp>",1882,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","687b965115b28683c1e3d7fac63677590d61357f326974e4267e62793baab696","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-336","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-334",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]