[{"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-374":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},1365967,1806,"Chapter 374  [Wedding By Blood] [26] [Death]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-374",374,"\u003Cp>374  [Wedding By Blood] [26] [Death]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Looks like they're already aware of the situation.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I walked toward the makeshift church, something immediately felt off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are there so many soldiers?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar mumbled, his brows furrowed as he looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We hadn't even taken ten steps, and we'd already counted eight patrols.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them looked carefree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you know?\" Carson asked, walking alongside us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" Aimar blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apparently, someone threatened to cause a mess during the wedding,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carson informed, his voice barely a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And everyone thinks it's a demigod.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rubbed the back of my neck in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Are you sure it's them, Olivia?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Yes, Father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I clicked my tongue at her firm response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But… it did make sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dark Trinity would absolutely pull something like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I should be ready for anything.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frowning, I glanced at the gloomy boy walking beside us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cheer up, fucker,\" I said, slapping Amaury's back. \"It's someone's wedding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't slander me,\" I scoffed. \"I'd never hit a dog—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All right, we're here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar interrupted, stepping between us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd had already started to gather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guests in formal and ceremonial armor stood in tight clusters, whispering to one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the smiles on their faces, the tension in the air was thick. Everyone could feel it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We stopped at the entrance, where guards were scanning every guest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like they're checking for weapons,\" Carson muttered, raising his hands as a soldier patted him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it was my turn, I locked eyes with the guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression faltered—just for a second—before he quickly stepped aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What was that about?' I wondered as I moved forward, glancing back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The church was beautiful—white petals scattered along the aisle, golden chandeliers swaying gently with the wind, and a faint scent of jasmine floating in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though it was made outside in the open garden, I felt cramped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amaury walked beside me, his eyes barely glancing at the décor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar, on the other hand, seemed more focused on the people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Carson arrived, we started to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aimar,\" I called. \"No matter what happens, stay in touch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fell silent mid-sentence, his eyes shifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People were watching him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barely noticeable. But I felt it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will,\" Aimar finally nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nodding, I looked around the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'....Yeah.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The visible increase of divinity in the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was evident, even though nobody seemed to notice it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Not my problem.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We were just about to take our seats when—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft voice called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mariam?\" I blinked, seeing her approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hair remained braided while her golden eyes filled with spirals looked at me with relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, she grabbed my arm. \"Come with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, why?\" I asked, making her halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just come. I'll explain everything,\" she insisted, her voice almost pleading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed and glanced at Aimar, who gave a small nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting her lead me, I followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\" I asked as we moved through the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't answer at first. Her pace slowed as we reached a quieter hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, she turned to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Promise me you'll stay calm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My stomach twisted at her serious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…What happened?\" I asked, voice low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elijah and Heather—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was barely a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"—Are missing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took me a few moments to understand her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" I snapped, pulling out my phone. \"How could you—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We tried calling. It's not working.\" She cut in quickly, placing a hand on her waist. \"Avril, Killian, and Cecily are missing too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I froze in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam quickly turned around. \"Let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...No, no.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I bit my lips as I started following her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'In the game, there was a scenario like this.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Killian and Elijah were kidnapped together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....And it didn't turn out well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If things turned out the way they did in the game, then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Heather will die.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no doubt about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam brought us to a quiet hall. Several people were already there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did someone kidnap my son in the presence of a demigod!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman yelling was tall, likely in her mid-thirties. Long ombre-blonde hair, hazel-green eyes burning with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…My aunt, Tyshara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could someone take my child!?\" she cried, tears brimming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calm down, Tyshara,\" Orelena said softly, placing a hand on her shoulder. \"We're trying to—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can I calm down?!\" Tyshara snapped, eyes wild. \"My children are gone!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coretta, who had been pacing, looked up at me sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's he doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam stepped in front of me. \"I brought him. To keep him safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coretta scoffed. \"Who are you trying to fool? We all know you want him dead too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coretta!\" Orelena snapped. \"That's enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ask her, if you don't believe me.\" Coretta pointed at Mariam. \"Well? What do you say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Mariam could answer, the doors burst open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nehale—Heather's mother—stumbled in, sweat dripping down her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"D-Did you find her?\" she asked, voice desperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place quieted down in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have already searched the entire place.\" Coretta said, looking at her. \"She isn't in the palace—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words abruptly halted as if she sensed something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other demigods also had abnormal expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\" Nehale asked, looking at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I also quieted down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting the mana work as my senses, I heightened my hearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tick! Tick!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ticking sound echoed within the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tyshara heard it too. Her head turned as she followed the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others moved as well while I grabbed Mariam's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be ready to cast a protective spell. Any kind.\" I said, looking into her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We slowly followed the sound that grew louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't long before we reached a room from where the noise was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...This place.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the very end of the palace, on the opposite side of where the wedding was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coretta stepped forward, hand on the handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She twisted it slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door creaked open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tick! Tick!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nehale let out a horrified gasp as she looked at her daughter—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Tied with thousands of explosives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mana runes on the explosives glowed ominously, as if warning us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tick! Tick!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ticking sound of the timer made us stay still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nehale.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coretta couldn't stop her as she stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she did, the timer stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rejection Of Time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOOOM!!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The bride is coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Aimar heard the whisper, he stood up—along with everyone else present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>09:59\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar's gaze didn't remain on her for more than a second, his gaze shifted—.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh god.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heavens, who is she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because behind the bride was someone even more beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'…Epione.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar blinked, eyes fixed on the girl walking a few steps behind the bride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite wearing no makeup or accessories, she looked stunning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long silver hair tinged with soft blue fell like silk behind her, and her simple white dress only emphasized her natural beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the bride didn't seem to mind being overshadowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She looks beautiful, doesn't she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught off guard, Aimar glanced to his side and found Zenith standing beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn,\" he muttered. \"You're so short, I didn't even notice you sneaking in—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SMACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith slapped his arm hard. The sound echoed across the silent hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both lowered their heads as everyone turned to glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing here?\" Aimar whispered, side-eyeing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come with me after the wedding,\" Zenith replied softly. \"Aunt Hannah wants to spend time with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar didn't respond. Instead, he looked at Epione again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know,\" he said, glancing back at Zenith, \"I think Himmel likes her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith clicked her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And how do you know if he likes her or not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you take me for an idiot?\" Aimar rolled his eyes. \"I can tell who likes who at a glance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith pressed her lips together, visibly holding back a retort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she turned her gaze pitifully toward Elise, who was quietly observing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, where is Himmel?\" she asked, scanning the crowd. \"I don't see him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mariam took him somewhere,\" Aimar replied as the bride and groom stood before the altar. \"Don't know where.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see.\" Zenith replied, her expression turned that of uneasiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could feel something was going to be horribly wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps her oracle instincts were warning her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced toward Epione—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl was smiling. Genuinely. Like never before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We shall now begin the ceremony,\" the priest announced, drawing everyone's attention to the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But before that, we must offer a sacrifice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment those words left his lips, the air behind him shimmered—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall statue of the Goddess Anant appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But something was… different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two weapons the goddess held glowed with intense divinity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What is that?\" Aimar murmured, narrowing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith said nothing—just stared at the two broken weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The priest, ignoring the murmurs, handed a dagger to the groom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion took the dagger and made a small cut on his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising his hand, he let the blood drip onto the statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the name of the Davana family, I offer you my blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he began to lower his hand—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too low.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice boomed through the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hole had already been punctured through his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body fell down at the feet of the goddess, blood pooling around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhhh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leila the bride screamed at the top of her lungs trying to comprehend what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith quickly rushed towards Epione who stood frozen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar on the other hand, looked up at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two Asuras floated in the air with a satisfied expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chaos erupted when—.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOOOMMM!!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Urgh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an empty room Elijah groaned opening his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The headache was killing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to massage his head—.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only to find himself bound to a chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah..hah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze turned to his side as he heard another abnormal breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Killian?\" Elijah whispered, his voice filled with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killian didn't reply. He just stared at the floor between his feet, chest rising and falling quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah's confusion deepened when he noticed Avril, curled up in the corner, sobbing softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is everyone awake?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice echoed through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man appeared from nothing, stepping into the center of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah...hah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah's breath caught in his throat—ragged, sharp just like Killian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never seen the man before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recognized him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's been a while…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he not know?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…My children.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1759,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","c4dbe201fae7a33135e894175586516934ca191f680329db05197140c8bd288e","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-375","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-373",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]