[{"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-371":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},1365963,1806,"Chapter 371  [Wedding By Blood] [23] [Dance]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-371",371,"\u003Cp>371  [Wedding By Blood] [23] [Dance]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I am not.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking away from the wolf Casper, I replied to Inna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I just don't like him.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I know him from the game, he is a piece of shit.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the reasons why Amaury turned out the way he is now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Casper always encouraged him, using his daughter as bait to make him work harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it not been for their negligence, they wouldn't have died in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But I can't say Amaury wasn't at fault.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mean, he did do some fucked up shit even though it was out of jealousy from Elijah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things would have been a lot better if he had just been a little more rational.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Anyway, where is he?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wondered, looking around at the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And—.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It only took me a glance to find him, sitting alone in the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cat-like blue eyes staring at Elijah and Heather standing on the dance floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face grim as he gulped down more of the wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem! Ahem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Look at this guy.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acting like some kind of heartbroken—.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop ignoring me....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith grumbled, standing on her toes to get my attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled as I glanced down at her. \"What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I squeezed her hand gently, that had become sweaty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry about it,\" I said, keeping my calm. \"Focus on me and nothing else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slowly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, her eyes remained solely on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Why am I doing this?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did I think about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back when we first met, I wasn't really sure about Zenith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For me, she wasn't much but just a character from the game I played.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though I know only a few things about her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I still quite like her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Maybe it's because I know her from my childhood?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It makes sense, if Yennefer was the one who took care of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I may have played with Zenith but just not been aware of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What should I do now?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wondered, glancing at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like every other character in the game, her future wasn't really great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She lost all her innocence and joyfulness after... Yennefer died.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Yeah.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe it's because I like Yennefer but I never addressed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't want to acknowledge the fact that she was going to die one day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Worse, I was the one who killed her.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps I was hoping if I have already changed then maybe she would live happily now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... will she really?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The family of her so-called husband will come after her soon enough.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it will be a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hate to admit it but things will get messy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...I need to do something about them.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About this shorty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I should look after her.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knows, she might one day just vanish in the crowd because of her height.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are thinking something bad about me, aren't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I flinched slightly at her on-point words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith's ember eyes squinted even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, they are here.\" I quickly looked at the center as the groom and bride started moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their hands intertwined, they took their place at the center of the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion, tall and commanding, glanced around at the gathered crowd, a confident smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There has always been a tradition in our race,\" his voice boomed, capturing everyone's attention. \"On the night of our wedding, the bride and groom must deliver a flawless dance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murmurs spread through the hall, piquing everyone's interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that's not all,\" Orion continued, his smile widening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If anyone dances better than us—with the blessing of the goddess Anant—they earn the right to be married on the same day as us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The murmurs turned into excited chatter, the crowd buzzing with intrigue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then...\" Orion raised his hand, signaling the musicians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The melody started to play, grand and rhythmic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Try to beat us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith knew the basics as she put her hand over my shoulder while I pulled her closer from her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, I took the lead, guiding Zenith, who was visibly tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zenny.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you seen me in your childhood?\" I asked, making her follow my steps. \"When we were kids?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith's ember eyes looked at my face as she tried to remember it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did used to play with Killian.\" She replied, thinking deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm. There was a boy.\" She mumbled as she remembered something. \"There was one boy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\" I tilted my head. \"Who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't remember much.\" She replied, shaking her head. \"But he can't be you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because he was quite polite and kind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I spun her around gently, pulling her closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unlike the jerk you are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see.\" I mumbled, giving her a soft nod. \"Did he have purple hair?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded. \"I think he did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded gently to her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, we might really know each other from back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith called me, making me glance at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She drew in a deep breath, forcing herself to speak. \"How many lovers do you have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I almost stopped the dance but Zenith didn't let me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She continued to move without stopping and forced me to move as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't something that I was going to hide anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she should be aware of it because she is the Oracle Of Future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Can I count you in?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Nevermind.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exhaling softly, I replied. \"Two. I have two lovers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of surprise passed through her eyes. \"Only two?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean, only?\" I grumbled, not hiding my irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"N-no! I mean...\" Her voice turned into a soft whisper. \"I was expecting more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you take me for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scumbag.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her reply was instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shrugged. \"Fair enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith fell into deep thought, her movements also becoming fluent as she matched my rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Does she really not know how to dance?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wondered as she once again looked at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about me?\" She asked then immediately stiffened in place. \"I-I mean my mother! Do you like her!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The music slowly started to stop as I brought her closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaning forward, I whispered in her ear. \"I like Yennefer as much as I like you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The music stopped and so did the dance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith stood stunned, looking at me blankly while everyone else clapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't let her stand there, grabbing her hand I walked towards the second floor along with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's been so long since I had taken notice of her but didn't look in her direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel.\" Zenith whispered as we walked towards her mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned silent once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meekly she whispered. \"Nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded as we finally reached where Yennefer was sitting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just beside her sat another girl who was drinking the wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ignored Siersha as I focused on Yennefer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You both looked lovely.\" She said, smiling sweetly at us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drawing in a deep breath, I extended my hand towards her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith quickly rushed back, I wasn't sure why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled, nodding her head. \"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as her hand met mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you having a good time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha's voice interrupted us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you done your work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep within the empty kitchen of the Davana palace away from everyone, a man's voice echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire body was shrouded in a long, tattered hoodie, leaving only his cold, calculating eyes visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint, metallic clink sounded as another figure stepped forward, cloaked in shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was low and raspy, almost blending into the eerie stillness of the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything is prepared,\" the newcomer whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The poison has been mixed into the celebratory wine. It will take effect gradually the next day—enough to weaken, not kill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hooded man nodded slowly, his gaze fixed on the floor. \"Good. We don't need to cause a massacre—just enough confusion to cover our tracks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced back at the doorway, listening for any approaching footsteps. \"Have you secured the exits?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other figure gave a slow, confident nod. \"Locked and reinforced. The guards will be distracted with the dance ceremony. No one will notice until it's too late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newcomer then turned silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Say.....\" He finally whispered. \"Can we really take away their goddess's weapon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hooded man finally looked at the guy. \"Why do you say so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have seen the security.\" He gulped down his saliva. \"They don't look like something that we can break.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Worry about your own job,\" the hooded man scoffed, his tone cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The leader will handle the weapons. We have one of the Dark Trinity leaders with us—nothing can go wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His companion seemed to regain some confidence, nodding with a hint of a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words halted abruptly as the kitchen door swung open with a loud creak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you hear that, brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep, booming voice echoed through the pitch-black room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two figures stepped into the faint light—towering, imposing, and deadly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first man, broad-shouldered and wearing thick black armor, loomed over them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bright blue hair spiked upward, framing his two onyx horns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him stood another man of similar build, his presence just as menacing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Khokan and Vikoka Orth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The infamous twins who served under Rangar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone's trying to get in our way,\" Vikoka said calmly, his crimson gaze settling on the terrified pair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-who are you—!\" the hooded man stammered, his voice trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So noisy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, Khokan swept his hand through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hooded man's skull exploded like a ripe melon, his body crumpling to the floor while blood sprayed across the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining man fell to his knees, his face pale and drenched in sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He desperately tried to crawl backward, his hands slipping on the blood-slick floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You shouldn't have killed him,\" Vikoka grumbled, clicking his tongue in annoyance. \"Now we have to clean up the mess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have people for that,\" Khokan replied nonchalantly, shifting his focus to the remaining man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, he crouched in front of him, his icy smile sending chills down the man's spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you're from the Dark Trinity?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrified man could only nod, his lips quivering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Khokan patted his cheek almost gently, but his eyes remained predatory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Now go back and tell your leader—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he slapped the man hard enough to almost dislocate his jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"—that he should fuck off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vikoka glanced around the room, giving a casual wave of his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take care of the body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the darkness, hundreds of glowing eyes flickered open, revealing shadowy forms lurking within the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dark Trinity member's heart sank as he realized the horrifying truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....Davana palace was already infiltrated.\u003C\u002Fp>",1777,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","666b92117fee04213022ce44819f6aaeffd8b8c5dbe67ac4a27478dbc2726faf","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-200","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-199",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]