[{"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-355":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},1365914,1806,"Chapter 355  [Wedding By Blood] [7] [Order]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-355",355,"\u003Cp>\"Hello.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeline smiled, waving her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned, looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How does she hide her presence without getting noticed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Is that her ability?' I wondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shyamal took a step forward as if trying to protect me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want?\" Shyamal asked, pointing the scythe at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeline smiled gently as she glanced at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of answering, she questioned, \"I wasn't aware Heir Himmel had such a... relationship with a nobody.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My lips twitched at her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shyamal blinked. \"...Nobody?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeline clasped her hands behind her back as she walked towards us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Am I wrong though?\" she whispered softly, looking at us. \"I haven't heard anything about you other than being a vessel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, rubbing the bridge of my nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's with this girl?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shyamal took another step forward, making Zeline halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should watch your words,\" she said, her voice eerily calm. \"It would be a shame if that sharp tongue of yours got cut out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeline let out a soft laugh, completely unbothered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How adorable,\" she murmured. \"I wonder, is it your power that gives you confidence, or is it the goddess you are a slave of?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shyamal glared at her. \"I am nobody's slave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a mocking smile, she replied, \"I believe you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What is she trying to do?' I wondered, looking at the girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is she even here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeline quickly shifted her attention towards me. \"Dear Heir Himmel, why don't you leave her for me—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words cut off as Shyamal's scythe rushed towards her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scythe arced to decapitate her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She vanished from her place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A presence behind made me turn around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeline stood there with the same smile on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she teleport?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's quite barbaric—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Say that again.\" Shyamal interrupted her words, her face contorted with anger. \"And I will chase you till I have your head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeline turned silent, but her smile remained the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're awfully bold,\" I said, my voice even. \"Walking up to us just to start a fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeline's eyes flicked toward me, amusement gleaming in them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, but I didn't start anything,\" she said smoothly. \"I simply made an offer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shyamal's grip on her scythe tightened until her knuckles turned white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't recall asking for one.\" My voice remained calm, but I let the warning slip through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeline tilted her head, watching me closely. Then she let out a quiet laugh. \"A shame. I do so enjoy collecting rare things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still smiling, she turned to look at Shyamal. \"You must really love him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shyamal kept her silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeline's smile widened as she looked at both of us. \"Makes me wonder, why are you a virgin and he isn't?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shyamal's grip on her scythe twitched. Just barely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked slowly, my jaw tightening. \"Excuse me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeline let out a soft hum, tilting her head as if she had no idea what she had just said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Did I say something wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shyamal didn't move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could feel the heat of her anger pressing against my skin, like a blade hovering just inches away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn't just anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was something deeper. Darker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just stood there, silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeline watched her reaction closely. \"Hm…? Was she not aware?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, running a hand through my hair. \"Zeline.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to me, still smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really hope I don't have to kill you today,\" I muttered, voice low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeline's lips curled further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tapped a finger against her chin. \"I think I want to live a little longer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shyamal finally moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached out—not for her weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for my wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her grip was firm and... cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at her, but she didn't meet my gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she only said one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following without a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as we left, I heard Zeline murmur behind us—so quietly it was almost lost in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good luck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced back, but she wasn't there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gone, just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shyamal continued to drag me without a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I exhaled softly. \"Shyamal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was she telling the truth?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Answer me, Azariah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I closed my eyes briefly, then opened them. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her steps halted, and she let go of my wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, she crouched down, letting her dress pool around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sat down beside her. \"...Are you alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hid her face within her knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She is hurt.' I patted her head gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn't anything that I could say to make her feel better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nor was I a sweet talker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her muffled voice echoed. \"I don't feel good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded softly. \"Let's go back to the palace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...No. Too many people there.\" She whispered, shaking her head. \"Take me somewhere else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought for a moment before standing up, offering her my hand. \"Come on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slowly lifted her head, her moist crimson eyes peeking up at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grabbed my hand gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It only took us a few minutes to reach a nearby hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I would have rather avoided being here but—.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I can't run away forever.' Was I against being alone with her? No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was something else that worried me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft sniffing made me turn to look at the girl lying on the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shyamal curled herself like a cat with her back against me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since we arrived here, she hasn't said a single word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…I don't understand,\" Shyamal murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned my head slightly, waiting for her to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers clenched into the fabric of her dress. \"I don't care about things like that. I never have.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared at her. At the way her shoulders trembled just slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Do you think I'm weak?\" she whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question caught me off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned. \"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then.....Why does it feel like I lost something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How am I supposed to answer that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when I was about to answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something dark and sinister oozed out of her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively, I whispered, \"Rejection of Time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world turned grey, and I slowed time around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned. \"Inna?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My face immediately tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taishareth! I quickly stood up. \"Why!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I forcefully took a deep breath. \"What should I do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of replying, Inna did something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body materialized beside me as she looked at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't she your lover?\" she said, glancing at Shyamal, whose body was already covered in darkness. \"Do your thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that your answer—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring me, Inna pinched the air and pulled her hand back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three clusters of hue escaped my body, turning into three children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wills was sleeping, but the other two had popcorn in their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Inna.\" Iffa grumbled, looking at her. \"Let us watch her suffer more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" She shook her head. \"You're coming with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aw. Just when it was getting good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They really don't like her, do they?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, where are you going?\" I asked, looking at Inna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To meet someone close to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inna replied with a light smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body vanished along with the children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving us alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly focused back on Shyamal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, fuck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze solely on Edel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How have you been, brother-in-law?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragnar asked with a cocky smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edel glared at the man with bloodshot eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silent snarl escaped his lips. \"Ragnar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two seats materialized beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have a seat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin looked around, noticing the complete darkness they were in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it not been his senses that assured him, Edwin would have believed he wasn't even in the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Is this Avatar's power?' He wondered, sliding the chair closer. Edwin sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edel clenched his jaw as he kept on standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Suit yourself.\" Ragnar shrugged as he placed his legs on the table before leaning back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was disrespectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But both demigods chose to ignore it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want?\" Edwin asked, his voice cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragnar glanced at him. \"Nothing much, just want to give you some orders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edel growled. \"....Orders?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, brother-in-law.\" Ragnar replied, looking at him. \"Don't we order someone who is lower than us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin drew in a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was well known for his racial behavior, and listening to Ragnar made his blood boil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still.... he did not rebuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin swallowed his pride. \"...What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragnar smiled. \"Nothing much, just keep yourself out of tomorrow's matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin frowned. \"The meeting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" Ragnar said, his voice calm. \"From my hunting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edel's heartbeat rose as he heard his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could guess what Ragnar meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....W-who?\" Edel asked, trying to keep his composure. \"Who are you going to kill?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragnar's smile turned brighter. \"I heard Mortis claims to be the strongest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Edwin and Edel turned silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their blank gaze kept on gazing at Ragnar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can't kill him.\" Edwin said, glaring at him. \"That's impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's for me to decide.\" Ragnar stood up as he looked down at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And just to make it clear, I don't fear you joining hands with him. I fear Akasha will collapse ahead of its time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edel glared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man who stood like a ticking bomb in his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What would we gain from it?\" Edel asked, looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am letting you live.\" Ragnar replied, his voice cold. \"Is it not enough?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edel could only glare at him without a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will destroy this city—no, this country.\" He whispered softly, looking at him. \"A fight between demigods won't leave any civilians alive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think I care about them?\" Ragnar turned, vanishing in the dark. \"Heed my orders, that's all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edel and Edwin sat quietly for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one said a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were aware.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world will bleed tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>",1633,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","fe34e6ec88f7628225990b3b1488aa7ae4cc73b7e90a6f541dcbba959f31480e","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-167","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-166",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]