[{"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-376":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},1365969,1806,"Chapter 376  [Wedding By Blood] [28] [Different choices]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-376",376,"\u003Cp>376  [Wedding By Blood] [28] [Different choices]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones sat back on his seat once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to live?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah glared at the man who sat lazily on the seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried his best to break free while his blood kept dripping from his wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killian, who had been in a state of shock, finally looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice filled the room. \"...Will you let Cecily go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones looked at his eldest son, his eyes not showing a trace of warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It depends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He replied, his voice cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will you do as asked?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killian clenched his fists, his lips parted, but no words came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah tightened his jaw as he turned towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't,\" he muttered. \"Don't give in to him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't listen to him, Killian.\" Jones stood, walking towards him. \"He lost his lover and is trying to make you lose yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"SHUT UP—Urgh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah's words turned into a cough as Jones' punch connected to his stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We don't have all day, Killian.\" Jones said, ignoring Elijah's pained voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killian shut his eyes for a heartbeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cecily's face flashed before him—her smile, the way she'd always tried to protect him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way she always helped him no matter the condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't deserve this....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll do it,\" he said, voice low but firm. \"Just don't touch her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Killian!\" Elijah snapped, panic filled his voice. \"Don't be stupid—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said I'll do it!\" Killian's voice cracked. \"If it means she lives... I'll do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not kindly. Not proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with that cold, twisted satisfaction only a monster could wear so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of his finger, the chains that bound them snapped open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah didn't even think twice before punching his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones ducked under his swing, before grabbing his wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"ARGH!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah screamed in pain as he felt his wrist bone creaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't even scream before Jones yanked him forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A knee to his face almost broke Elijah's nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't test my patience, child.\" He said, his voice cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood dripped from Elijah's nose as he collapsed onto the floor, dazed and gasping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones turned away from him like he was nothing more than a fly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned towards Killian who slowly stood up in a daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah, on the other hand, felt some sort of invisible energy grabbing onto him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body floated right behind Jones as he moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, Avril.\" He said, looking at his daughter who had slowly started to get up. \"Stay here for a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avril lunged forward, her legs unsteady beneath her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"KILLIAN!\" she screamed, voice raw, tears stinging her eyes. \"ELI—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door slammed shut before she could reach them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones didn't even bother to look back as he dragged both his sons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know, Killian.\" He said, tightening his grip. \"I never liked your mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killian tried to break free of his grip on his neck but no matter what he did, it was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>08:16\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killian could only glare at the man as they walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah remembered the place, they were still inside the palace albeit in a different building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She was an object of trade.\" Jones continued, his voice void of feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Her father wanted a connection with the Aljanah family and he used her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why are you telling me this?\" Killian asked, looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you pity her?\" He questioned, tilting his head slightly. \"The woman who loved someone like me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you do, then stop.\" He interrupted, his voice cold. \"That woman didn't deserve it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killian tried to break free of his grip on his neck but no matter what he did, it was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones' hand felt like mountains—impossible to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you to say that!\" Killian barked as he couldn't do anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of replying, Jones looked at the ceiling of the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahh. I still remember that day.\" He said as if reminiscing a distant past. \"When Baal took over my body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killian flinched at his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I trusted that woman with my children.\" Jones continued, closing his eyes. \"Yet when she was cornered she chose to sacrifice them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killian felt his world had snapped into pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips trembled violently. \"...You are lying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would I?\" Jones whispered. \"I am just telling the truth about the woman who tried to use her children as bait to save her skin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"YOU ARE LYING!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killian yelled, trying his best to break free from his grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon he realized it was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he knew Jones was lying, the seed of doubt had already been planted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think, Elijah?\" Jones turned to ask his struggling son. \"Should she be left alive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah couldn't even speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones let him be as they reached the end of the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two soldiers wearing black armor guarded the front door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, the choice is yours.\" Jones whispered as he handed Killian a dagger. \"Who do you want to save?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killian's hand trembled violently as he refused to grab the dagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones forcefully made him hold it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Either kill your mother.\" He whispered softly. \"Or let your lover die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killian's breath turned ragged as he couldn't even bring himself to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if trying to push him further, Jones took out his phone, connecting the call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How long till the Uzume Princess dies?\" He asked, staring at Killian's terror-filled eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten minutes, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones smiled softly as he moved out of his way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now choose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killian stood at the place for a while, unable to process anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nine minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feminine voice echoed once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, with trembling steps Killian started to run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ran off without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Jones was aware he would try to find his lover, he let him be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he looked at his other son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have an update.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>08:17\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, he dashed out of the place and Jones didn't stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Send the troops after the princess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones said but—.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body blurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will kill her myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one who is behind the attack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I interrupted her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's Uncle Jones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orelena's expression faltered in an instant but she quickly returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch your mouth, Himmel.\" She whispered, her voice firm. \"Don't talk about your uncle—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't want that psychopath as my uncle.\" I scoffed, turning towards her. \"Matter of fact, I don't want anything from your family—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Much to my irritation, she yelled, glaring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't talk like—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wish you had been a little more strict with your children.\" I replied, rubbing the back of my neck. \"At least they might have turned into a better person—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My words abruptly cut off as I felt a sudden change in mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rejection OF Time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A nauseous feeling hit me like a boulder as I used El's ability once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the pain in my body from the previous explosion, I slowed time to the tenth of its original.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her stomach deformed inward by a shockwave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My head snapped upwards as I looked at a man descending down at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His kick was precisely aimed at her stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She will die.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no question about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Mariam was trying to protect her...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would be late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rushing in, I wrapped my arms around her waist as the kick almost reached her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Even with time slowed down, he is still fucking fast.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at the man as I moved Heather out of the trajectory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grey eyes stared into me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flow of time resumed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOMMM!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And my body was thrown away from the sheer pressure his kick had generated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfolding my wings, I used them to balance myself as I landed on my feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, I see how you were able to save her before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep voice resonated as the dirt and debris settled down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man walked towards me, tall and abnormally handsome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's been a while.\" He said, lips curling up in a smile. \"Nephew.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dust cleared out as a sharp branch of a tree rushed at him from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man—Jones—tilted his body, evading the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But another branch almost crucified his body from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Void sphere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spherical purple energy covered his entire body and a few meters around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything that was in his path was turned into nothing but dust, including the branches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orelena's panicked voice echoed within the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man turned to look at her with his cold grey eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother.\" He greeted while Mariam arrived in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel.\" She whispered softly. \"When I give you the signal, run.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quietly nodded as Orelena stepped closer towards her son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing?\" She demanded, glaring at him. \"How could you—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, don't give me your lecture, Mother.\" He scoffed, like he was talking to a stranger. \"I don't need it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is my granddaughter?\" Coretta asked, while her eyes turned pure white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones shrugged. \"She will die, so don't bother asking about her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sword materialized in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see.\" She muttered, glancing at Orelena. \"Are you going to help or not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I bit my lips at the absurdity of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I need to contact the others soon.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They might be—no, they are definitely in danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Yeah, Baal's Avatar and my uncle.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than that, I know him well from the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The [Main Antagonist] Of Core Two—'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goosebumps rose all over my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly twisted my body as I looked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Fuck!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones was closing in at a threatening speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The needle was laced with something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Poison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It rushed toward Yennefer at an alarming speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Desperation crept in as Zenith rushed forward to save her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she wasn't aware of what the effects of the poison would be, she didn't want to take the risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how fast she moved, she wouldn't be able to get anywhere close to saving her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart bled as the world kept slowing down for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't even comprehend what she was experiencing right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thin thread of pristine white formed in front of her, connected to the needle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't even noticed the world around her had turned grey as she continued to stare at the thread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She touched the white thread by instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Let me save my mother, please.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her wish came true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The future changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trajectory of the needle shifted, and Yennefer was out of its reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Huh?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith wasn't aware that changing the future comes with consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flow of time returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Urgh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith let out a low groan as she felt a stinging pain in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked down at it, finding the same needle embedded deep in her flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zenith!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer screamed as she rushed to help her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly grabbed her daughter in her arms and pulled out the needle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A-Are you alright?\" Yennefer whispered with concern as she looked at her daughter. \"D-Does it h-hurt?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm fine.\" Zenith replied, as she didn't feel any pain. \"Don't worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer wasn't buying her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>08:18\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly scooped her up in a princess carry and rushed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what the twins were staring at was the King of the Orth Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's been a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their voices were in sync.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zenith, are you feeling anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer placed her daughter gently inside a bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said I'm fine…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith's words died down as she felt something trickling from her nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer froze in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith touched the blood that had trickled down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Mothe—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words were cut off as blood began leaking from all her pores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creation is hard, cheer me up! VOTE for me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noob6_writer9\u003C\u002Fp>",1972,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","15dd9f716ed81d058691a26f9fc8f5bf128d0a6c945ec391722baeecf6c2ff92","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-377","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-375",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]