[{"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-343":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},1366092,1806,"Chapter 343  [Hot Springs] [1]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-343",343,"\u003Cp>The Yomi-Tosi city breathes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not in the way living beings do, but close enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every two hours, the ground rises before settling flat again, creating the illusion that the entire city is inhaling and exhaling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And right now, I'm lucky enough to witness it firsthand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the tram floating above, my gaze remain fixed as the city gradually sinks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The towering buildings, designed to adapt to the movement, shift seamlessly with the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is beautiful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fascinating voice echoed from beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned, my eyes landing on Zenith, who sits next to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her ember eyes fixed on the city, with her mouth slightly open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a form-fitting crimson dress with open shoulders, paired with sleek black pants that hugged her curves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her jet-black hair, tinged with a soft pink undertone, was tied in a high ponytail, with loose strands framing her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I placed a hand under her chin and gently shut her mouth. \"Stop gawking like a country bumpkin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to glare at me while I kept my gaze on the sinking skyline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tram shudders as the city exhales deeper, buildings moving downward like falling blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hate you.\" Zenith grumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then leaned closer, her elbow brushing mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring her, I glanced at the child in her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She didn't even last two hours, huh?\" I murmured, pinching Iffa's cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could she?\" Zenith replied, gently patting the sleeping girl. \"She spent the whole day playing with Mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled. \"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three of my spirits have grown close to Yenna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The biggest surprise? Olivia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even she couldn't resist Yenna's motherly charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How was my mother's training?\" Zenith asked, grinning. \"She's good at it, isn't she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded. \"Definitely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's only been two days since I started forming layers under my skin, yet I've already completed one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Yeah.' I remember how shocked Yenna was when I told her about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this rate, I could reach Mid-Overlord in just twenty days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For comparison, it took Ragnar eleven days to form one layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to look at Zenith sitting beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took her seventeen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She's quite talented too.' []\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'As many as I can.' Unlike others, the more layers I form, the more efficient I become.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reducing the time to one layer per day isn't impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'For now, fifty is my goal.' Noticing my lingering gaze, Zenith narrowed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? Am I really that nice to look at?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned close to her ear. \"Do you think everyone here sees us as a young married couple with a child?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—she scanned the tram.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several passengers glanced our way, their expressions warm, almost fond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face turned crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up!\" She snapped, passing Iffa to me before shifting further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chuckled softly as Iffa's body dissolved into mist, merging back into me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tram hisses to a stop, floating down as the city settles into its flat phase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith bolted upright, eager to escape the lingering smiles of elderly passengers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rose slower, stretching my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doors slide open, and we step out first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The neon-lit tram station is the first thing to catch my eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything looks futuristic—metallic structures, glowing pathways, people moving in smooth, systematic waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some passing gazes flick toward us as we start walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are the others?\" Zenith asked, looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shrugged. \"Don't know. Just call them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded, pulling out her phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, I scanned the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With so much modern architecture, the sight of a shrine stands out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foreign—but strangely familiar—script written across it caught my attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, the Uzume Highbloods are devotees of Amaterasu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancestral goddess who blessed their bloodline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Arianell used to talk about that a lot…' I smile slightly at the memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're outside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced back at Zenith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Siersha said they're waiting for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded. \"Let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We moved towards the closest exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As we pass through the station, I notice more small shrines scattered about before we reach the parking area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lamps bathe the space in a soft glow, illuminating the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! Over here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud voice makes us look forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group is already gathered—everyone except us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We make our way over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What took you guys so long?\" Amaury grumbled, glaring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zenith took too long to get ready.\" I lied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I waved towards Elijah and flipped my finger at Aimar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! I was ready before you!\" Zenith snapped, glaring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Better question—what were you even doing at her place?\" Pasithea asked, folding her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Her mom invited me.\" I replied, gazing around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My gaze landed on Siersha, standing further from the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for some reason, she wasn't looking happy as she continued to glare at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I promised to feed her my blood every five days… but then I went and slept for ten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked towards her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Must be nice.\" She whispered with a chilly smile. \"Breaking your promises.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" I whispered back. \"Can't you live without my blood, fucking bloodsucker.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't.\" She replied honestly. \"Your blood is the sweetest thing I have ever drunk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I added sugar in it just to please you.\" I replied sarcastically, staring at her. \"Don't you like it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She replied with a cold, frosty glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, is she going to attack me now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Nah, fuck her.' She can never try to do something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you guys talking about?\" Carson's voice made me turn to look at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing.\" Siersha replied, while the others also looked at us. \"Himmel was just complimenting my looks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never said—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't be shy.\" She interrupted, smiling gently. \"Just tell them how you admire my—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our ride is here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith's voice echoed, making her stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shot her a glare as I moved away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bitch likes to get on my nerves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hovering luxury car descended right in front of us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened up as a man in a driver's uniform walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On behalf of the Uzume family.\" He bowed slightly towards us. \"I welcome you to our household.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's already late.\" I said, acknowledging his bow. \"Let's move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man nodded, opening the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will take the front seat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And of course, Zenith had her own priority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took only twenty minutes to reach the Uzume palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Well, calling it a palace doesn't seem right.' I mused as I stood in front of the huge door made out of wood with delicate engravings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire estate was a single-story building, stretching nearly a kilometer in length.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What time is it?\" Elise asked, standing beside Aimar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Almost eight,\" Heather replied, checking her phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hummed, glancing at Elise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it just me, or have I been seeing her around Aimar a lot lately?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I narrowed my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy is actually attracting a girl?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing my gaze, Aimar looked back at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On second thought, he was good-looking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So why doesn't he try finding someone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Gay.' I smirked while he tilted his head in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gate creaked open, making me shift my gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of women stood on the other side, dressed in black and white kimonos that concealed their figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moving in perfect unison, they bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We welcome you to the Uzume household.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, they made way for us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please follow us to your assigned rooms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith was the first to walk towards them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all look so beautiful,\" she commented with a bright smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman at the front returned the smile. \"You are even more beautiful, my lady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith's eyes sparkled as she examined their clothing. \"Is that a kimono? Can I get one too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are kimonos in your rooms,\" the head maid informed us. \"Please do try them on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As we followed them, my gaze drifted around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entirety of the place was made out of wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long, delicate patterns filled the pillars, while different old paintings were hanging around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the ceiling had engravings on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar slid beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How've you been?\" he asked casually. Then, in a lower voice, \"And mind explaining what the fuck you were doing at my aunt's house?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sleeping,\" I said with a shrug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should I say with your aunt? []\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Yeah… probably shouldn't.' \"Of course, alone,\" I said, giving him a deadpan look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get your head out of the gutter. Can't believe I'm friends with someone like you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, guilt flickered across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed. \"Sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine.\" I patted his shoulder. \"Anyway, where have you been?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Training,\" he answered curtly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded, leaving it at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maids stopped in a hallway, turning toward us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This hallway leads to the ladies' rooms,\" one of them announced, gesturing to the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The opposite side will be for the gentlemen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, bowing deeply, she added, \"Dinner will be served in an hour. Feel free to freshen up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the maids walked away, we moved toward our respective rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm going to look around a bit,\" Elijah said, glancing at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure,\" I replied with a nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, I'll come too!\" Heather chimed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ignored them and slid open my door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's… simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room contained nothing but a mattress and a wardrobe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not that I was expecting luxury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I threw myself onto the mattress with a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nope.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pretty sure Siersha will visit me soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I don't want a parasite sucking me off while I sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should start working on the second layer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crossing my legs, I closed my eyes and focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A full image of my body formed in my mind, its surface already wrapped in the mana layer I'd created before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, to form another one over it, starting from my soles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Layering mana was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All I had to do was condense a small amount in a specific spot—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring her, I directed my focus to my soles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, the second layer of mana began forming over the first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten minutes in, a noise caught my attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frowning, I stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The estate was eerily silent, making any sound stand out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I followed the noise, it grew clearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is someone arguing? I turned a corner—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And stopped in my tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the end of the hallway, Elijah and Heather stood on one side, while two others faced them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avril was one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distress in her expression was obvious, but the other person remained oblivious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't recognize him at first, but the purple hair was a dead giveaway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Aljanah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked towards Elijah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others also noticed my presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's going on?\" I asked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She bumped into me—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I cut off the Aljanah before he could butt in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wasn't asking you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face twisted with rage. \"How dare you speak to me like that?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring him, I turned back to Elijah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Priel bumped into Heather,\" Elijah explained with a tired sigh. \"Then he started demanding she apologize.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Demanding?\" Priel scoffed, glaring at him. \"I'm just asking nicely, you bastard child!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now I remembered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Priel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cousin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And an absolute piece of shit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you stop lying?\" Heather snapped. \"You're clearly just picking on Elijah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, let's leave it at that,\" Avril pleaded, her voice almost cracking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Priel's glare flicked to her. \"What did you—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All right, enough,\" I interrupted, stepping in front of Elijah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, fuck off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Priel's face turned crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you even know who I am?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, a fucking bird.\" I said tiredly. \"Can you fuck off now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was friendly fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Priel immediately touched his bracelet and took out his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed. \"You shouldn't have done that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaking a bone should be enough. I took a step forward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden interruption made me halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two women approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was my aunt—Tyshara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killian and Avril's mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But my attention locked onto the woman beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a midnight-blue kimono, her pristine white hair scraped into a tight knot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No makeup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just empty, white voids for eyes that bore into me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Himari Kurai Uzume. Arianell's mother.\u003C\u002Fp>",2052,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","380c734677199e0706566149374a0669d3215aec72e8cbe8bf2152f5b10cec4f","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-344","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-342",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]