[{"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-342":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},1366091,1806,"Chapter 342  [Overlord] [3]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-342",342,"\u003Cp>[Earth.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, the killer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is he here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't understand what little miss saw in this bum to employ him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a bustling office room, the low mocking sound echoed as a trio from accounting snickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dissatisfaction in their voices was clear as day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man they were complaining about sat alone at his desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he could hear them, he didn't give any reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blue eyes remained locked on his screen, fingers tapping away, his posture eerily calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the room, Megan, the ringleader of the trio, smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crumpled a piece of paper and tossed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It grazed his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oops,\" she drawled, her voice dripping with false innocence. \"Must've slipped.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inder finally looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blue eyes—icy, indifferent—met hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something about his look made Megan's stomach twist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-what are you looking at?\" she stammered, glaring at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inder tilted his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want?\" His voice was calm almost hollow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Megan scoffed, folding her arms. \"What do I want? How about some respect? Do you even know who I am?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His deep, flat voice shut her up instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Megan clenched her fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heat flooded her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shot to her feet, marching toward him, her hand raised to slap him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Megan could hit him, a voice interrupted, making the entire place quiet down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything went silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Megan flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, she turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there she was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't just beautiful. She was unreal. Long, raven-black hair framed sharp, flawless features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crimson eyes gleamed with a quiet, suffocating authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tailored black suit she wore clung to her form just enough to hint at elegance—without losing an ounce of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze pinned Megan in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I asked you a question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Megan swallowed hard. \"M-Miss Delilah…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah's crimson eyes didn't waver. \"I asked you a question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Megan slowly lowered her hand, forcing a nervous laugh. \"I was just… teaching him some manners.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head slightly, her expression unreadable. \"Manners?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something in her voice made Megan's knees weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah took a step forward, closing the distance between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't recall hiring you to discipline my employees.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weight of her presence crushed any retort Megan had left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inder, meanwhile, merely leaned back in his chair, watching silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah turned to him instead. \"Are you alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inder gave a slow nod. \"I'm fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She studied him for a moment before shifting back to Megan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Now, as for you…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Megan held her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're fired.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her world crashed in a single sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Megan's lips parted, but no words came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah had already dismissed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she turned back to Inder. \"Come with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inder stood up, walking behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She studied him for a long moment before sighing. \"How many times has this happened in the last month?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's my first month,\" Inder murmured. \"Some problems are bound to happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah let out a tired sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking further, she pushed open her cabin's door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah leaned against her desk, arms crossed. \"That doesn't mean you should let them treat you like garbage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm someone who killed his family. I don't deserve anything.\" Inder said, his voice soft. \"Even you're helping me only because of Senara.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah turned silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had a lot to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now wasn't the right time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inder glanced at the files on her desk. \"Have you reviewed the characters?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah nodded. \"Most of them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anything you'd like to add?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She arched a brow. \"Why? You have complaints?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The game favors the antagonist way too much.\" He leaned forward slightly. \"Some of them are nearly impossible to kill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah smiled. \"Everyone has a weakness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about Mortis or the immortal twins?\" he asked, tilting his head. \"They alone are too much for Elijah to kill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hummed, reaching for a file. \"Here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took it, flipping through the pages. \"What's this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A list of weaknesses for most characters.\" She smiled. \"Memorize it. It might be useful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inder nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he was part of the development and playing team, this information could be very helpful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, after a pause, he asked, \"Who comes up with these stories? They're… insane.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah's expression shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second, something unreadable flickered across her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she gave a strained smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My father writes them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inder nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\" He closed the file and gave a small bow. \"Then I should get back to work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he turned to leave—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah hesitated for a moment before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you free tonight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inder blinked. \"Yes, ma'am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slow smile formed on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Let's have dinner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>******\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My gaze fluttered open as the headache settled in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world around me felt blurred while my body sank deeper into the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, rubbing my temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft humming drifted in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith stood nearby, her back slightly turned, one hand raised as she tied up her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long, black strands slipped through her fingers like silk as she adjusted them into a loose bun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unconsciously, she puffed out her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for her height, she got everything from Yennefer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Definitely E-cup.' \"Oh! You're awake!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I admired them, Zenith exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly forced my gaze to meet her bright, lit-up face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How long…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait! Let me bring some water!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cut me off before I could finish, rushing out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn't anything wrong with my body. Nothing felt out of place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pushed myself up, sluggish but stable, and stepped out of bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My movements were slow, but at least I could walk properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as I entered the hallway, Zenith blocked my path, a glass of water in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing?\" she exclaimed, glaring at me. \"You should be resting—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm fine,\" I interrupted, taking the glass from her. \"Where's Yenna?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the hall room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nodding, I walked past her, making my way there as she trailed behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first thing that registered was the playful laughter of children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next was Yennefer, kneeling on the floor, playing with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Willis. Olivia. Iffa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What's happening?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them turned to look at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Papa!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iffa was the first to sprint toward me, Olivia right on her heels behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Willis, however, remained by Yenna's side—not that I expected him to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iffa clung to my leg, peering up at me with wide eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm fine,\" I reassured her, scooping her up into my arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia grabbed onto my other arm, holding it tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hair was styled in a neat, intricate braid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled. \"Who combed your hair?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yenna did,\" she answered proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced at Yennefer, who rose to her feet and approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you alright?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A little thirsty,\" I admitted with a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ruffled my hair before gesturing toward the couch. \"Come sit down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I followed, settling onto the sofa. \"Was the ritual successful?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yenna took a seat opposite me, and Willis immediately climbed into her lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See for yourself,\" she said, gesturing toward my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced down. A glowing pattern shimmered on the back of my palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subconsciously, I willed it to activate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sphere of energy materialized, a tiny plant floating inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's still in the growing phase,\" Yenna explained as I studied it. \"It won't be of any use for a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It doesn't matter,\" I said, shaking my head. \"Curing Mana Overdose was my main concern.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer fell silent, watching me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You died for a few moments,\" she whispered. \"What happened back then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chuckled awkwardly. \"Must've been a side effect of the ritual.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though, in truth, I had a weird dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some crazy goddess tried to kidnap me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Let me live in my delusions. []\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Let me live in my delusions. I let out a bitter laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, I wasn't entirely sure what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one moment, I crossed Overlord rank, and the next, I was in the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With some fucking psycho.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can't you protect me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rubbed my face in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How should I deal with her now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was her problem anyway?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she think I was Amun-Ra because of my blessing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If so, that was a huge—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yenna's voice pulled me back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I examined your body,\" she said. \"You've reached Overlord rank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I noticed that—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, I frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But how? Don't we need to condense mana first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Somehow, your body was already at Overlord rank,\" Yenna explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When you received that influx of mana, your body condensed it on its own, forcing a breakthrough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, basically, I got lucky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will warn you, though,\" she said seriously. \"Be careful about how you break through from now on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned. \"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just as Primeval is the foundation for Overlord, Overlord is the base for Eternal.\" She met my gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you break through without proper preparation, you'll remain weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That caught my interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know how one progresses through Overlord rank?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shook my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer placed Willis down and stood up, walking toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To rank up from Low to Middle Overlord, one must create layers of mana in the space between their skin and muscles.\" She paused, watching how I would react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With a minimum of ten layers, they break them down, allowing the energy to sweep through their body and concentrate it here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She touched just below my heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did I realize—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was shirtless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is where an Eternal's kingdom is formed,\" she continued, tapping my chest lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The more layers you form, the stronger your foundation becomes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave her a slow nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that I thought about it, there was a saying—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If an Eternal cannot bear the weight of their kingdom, they are not truly Eternal. \"Stay here for two more days, and I will teach you how to form layers safely,\" Yenna said, looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Normally, it takes two months to form the first layer, but we don't have that luxury.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned. \"Wait… How long was I asleep?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten days.\" She smiled slightly. \"Your trip to the Uzume household is right around the corner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I slumped back into the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, fuck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did I just waste my entire vacation sleeping?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the fuck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I brought some food~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith's cheerful voice rang through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked up to see her walking toward me, carrying a large tray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zenny, I want some!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iffa ran toward her, eyes sparkling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me too, Zenny!\" Willis chimed in, following his sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith quickly lifted the tray out of their reach. \"You guys can eat later! This is for Papa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"B-But…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll make you cakes,\" Zenith bribed, flashing them a bright smile. \"So don't worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pouting, Iffa reluctantly stepped aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here,\" Zenith murmured, setting the tray down in front of me. \"Eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grinned. \"Thanks, Zenny.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression immediately twisted into one of regret. \"Don't call me that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiling, I stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are you going now?\" she asked, eyeing me suspiciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to try something,\" I replied, glancing back at her. \"Give me a few minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come back soon, or I'll feed your portion to the kids.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I simply nodded and walked outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as I stepped out, I noticed the sun just about to settle down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I drew in a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Yeah.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since receiving El's blessing, I had only ever used its raw form—never the actual blessing itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even in its first form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was mainly because my body couldn't withstand it, nor did I have the mana capacity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drawing in a deep breath, I whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ismael's Blessing: First Form.\" My mana drained instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rejection of Time.\" The world turned gray.\u003C\u002Fp>",1997,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","aa293d841103a20a4ac706bb4aa8dfea5ae689ed28b91ce09d167a195dcfc461","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-343","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-341",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]