[{"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-385":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},1365978,1806,"Chapter 385  [Wedding By Blood] [37] [Aftermath]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-385",385,"\u003Cp>\"Get down, uncle,\" I said. \"My neck hurts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones' expression immediately turned colder as he looked down at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave a quick glance around me; the place was already a mess with a lot of things broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Urgh, whatever.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, looking back at Elijah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly turned to look at me as an enormous barrier made of mana started forming between us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"H-Himmel! Hey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the boy, I started to walk towards the fallen still floating in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can we talk?\" I asked, looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Jones let his wings slowly lower himself until he gently landed on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grey eyes never leaving me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I made two chairs of mana for both of us to sit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please,\" I said, groaning a little while I took my seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His smile slowly returned as he took his seat as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want to talk about?\" he asked, looking at me. \"Surely it should be important, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\" I leaned back into the chair. \"I want to know why.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head, that same smile at the edges of his lips. \"Why what, dear nephew?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you kill grandfather?\" I asked, staring into his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile dropped just for a second, and his fingers twitched on the armrest of his chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I caught it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think it was so simple?\" Jones asked, voice low. \"That I chose to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He isn't going to answer that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, not like I was interested in knowing, but it was one of the things that was never explained in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though his death was a trigger for both him and Esmeray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is Killian and Avril?\" I asked, leaning forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are safe,\" he replied. \"Can we cut to the chase now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded as I rubbed my palms on my thighs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right,\" I said, looking at him. \"You want the primordial god's weapon, don't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones' smile twitched again, but this time he didn't bother to hide it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you know.\" He leaned back into his chair, a hand lazily brushing the dust off his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suppose there's no point pretending in front of you anymore, is there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's make a deal,\" I said, keeping my emotions in check. \"I will give you the weapon, and you will give me something good in return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What makes you think you can make that decision?\" he chuckled. \"I can take it just by killing you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you think my mother will let that slide?\" I asked, smiling at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones is one of the beings that was well aware about Esmeray's obsession with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And—.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is also well aware how terrifying that woman is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, his expression changed as he glared at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't even think about torturing me.\" I shrugged, clearly aware what he was thinking. \"I would break the weapon before you even touch me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scoffed. \"That's not possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I killed the immortal twins while still a low Overlord rank,\" I replied, keeping my smile. \"Do you really want to take chances with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vein twitched on his temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hated this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hated that the child he once sneered at was now bargaining with him as an equal—or worse, an authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want?\" Jones finally asked, voice strained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I spread my arms lazily. \"Offer me something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment before speaking. \"How about Avril and Killian—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" I replied, shaking my head. \"Kill them for all I care.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Don't worry. I won't kill them.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One thing I know about the vessel is that they had to create a connection with the mortal world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something they can return to... that helps them in their awakening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...It's a psychological thing.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They force themselves to think about them as a way to keep themselves sane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that's the reason why they try to kill the one they love during the awakening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...No matter how fake or twisted their emotions may be, it works for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like how for him that connection is his children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Shyamal, it's me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And....for Esmeray—.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'.....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones sat silently for a long while, his eyes never leaving me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he spoke. \"Then what about this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved his hand, and three figures appeared in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mariam?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I whispered as the woman's golden eyes met mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-what's going on here!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stammered, confusion flickered in her eyes as she looked at both of us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coretta tried to move, but her body didn't budge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Orelena remained glued to a dead body in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Tch.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was wondering where they all vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give me the weapon, and I won't kill them,\" Jones said, folding his hand. \"Is that enough to make the deal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"..... \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned back on the chair as I stared at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, I whispered. \"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What!?\" Coretta yelled, glaring at me. \"What are you doing, brat! Just make the deal!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to look at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to look at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do me a favor,\" I said, pointing at Coretta. \"And kill this blind bitch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even he was taken aback from my request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-wait, what are you saying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coretta stammered, gone was her attitude and only fear remained in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones smiled, looking at me. \"Well, don't mind if I do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand moved, and a blade of pure void energy formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones' hand blurred as he moved to behead Coretta.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when it touched her neck—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My voice rang, making him halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I changed my mind,\" I said, leaning back on the chair. \"Let her live for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones shrugged as his void sword turned into nothingness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyes remained on Coretta, who kept on glaring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks flushed red in anger while her breath turned ragged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I took pity on you, miss demigod,\" I said, not hiding the mockery in my tone. \"Hopefully you will remember my generosity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked back at Jones, who kept on staring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mind making a soundproof around us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His glare intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pretty please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a tired sigh, he made a void sphere around us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, here is the deal. I want them,\" taking in a deep breath, I continued, \"....and I want you to come to my aid once. Whenever I call you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones let out a chuckle. \"And how are you going to make sure I come—?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't care about that,\" I replied, keeping my voice calm. \"All I want is you say that in front of them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones stared at me without a word, then... he smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sphere that covered our sound vanished as he stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here is the deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said, and the three demigods tensed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The lives of these three, and I will come to your aid once, no matter the condition or opponent you face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rubbed my neck as I stood up as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He extended his hand, staring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, I threw away the weapon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking out a tracking device, I passed it to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, it will lead you there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jones glared at me as he looked at the device and then at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You better not be lying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He launched himself into the air, spreading dust and debris all over the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I groaned, clearing my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fucking bitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"H-Himmel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam's concerned voice made me look at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three of them started to move when Jones moved away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened here?\" she asked, looking around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I said, rubbing my cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A lot happened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Urghh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden pain in her head made Zenith snap out of her sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She groggily looked around, trying to adjust to the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are awake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice made her look to her side, where she found a girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Siersha?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith mumbled, trying to get up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha moved closer, helping her to sit straight on her bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yennefer had some work, so I took over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, what happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith asked, looking at the black-haired girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, you got poisoned and crazy things happened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha replied, looking at her with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And now people are calling Himmel a miracle child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" Zenith's brows knitted together. \"A what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you walk?\" Siersha asked, looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think so.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come with me then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha helped Zenith get on her feet as she helped her move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they walked out of the place, Zenith's heart shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tens of people were getting moved around the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some lightly, while others heavily injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-what happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith asked, pulling her away from the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The kingdom was attacked by the immortal twins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha said, and Zenith nodded as she remembered that much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, Himmel killed them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh-huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith nodded her head in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't seem surprised,\" Siersha asked, noticing her mild reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I mean, it's Himmel,\" Zenith replied, her voice annoyed. \"I would be more surprised if he didn't insult any new girl he meets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....That's quite the judgment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha mumbled, leading her towards the balcony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about the others?\" Zenith hastily asked, looking at her. \"Are they safe?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're safe,\" Siersha reassured her with a soft smile. \"Well... mostly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elaborate.\" Zenith said, looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Aimar is badly hurt,\" Siersha replied, looking at her. \"...Heather as well, but they are out of danger. There is also Killian, Avril, and Cecily who were found unconscious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith nodded her head in response as they reached the balcony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight that greeted Zenith made her freeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Parts of the palace walls were cracked and crumbled, streets torn apart as if by a giant's hand, smoke rising from distant corners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the heart of it all, amidst soldiers, civilians, nobles, and priests bustling to repair the chaos, was a single name that echoed again and again from the lips of the people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The miracle child...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He defeated them alone...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He saved us...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith couldn't help but chuckle as she saw paintings of Himmel on the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subconsciously, her hand moved to her abdomen as she gently touched it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The memories that she saw with Avilea came crashing into her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You alright?\" Siersha asked, tilting her head. \"Your cheeks are getting red—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I am fine,\" she stammered, moving back inside. \"Where is Himmel?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He should be... there!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha pointed at the boy who walked in the garden of the hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't alone; Sir Mortis was with him, talking about something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Himmel's gaze wandered towards them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith flinched, but he smiled looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly saying his goodbye to Sir Mortis, he moved towards them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....Is he coming here?\" Zenith asked, looking at Siersha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems so,\" she replied, looking at the boy. \"He was worried about—hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha's words abruptly halted; Zenith followed her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Down at the garden, Himmel almost collided with an elf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They awkwardly tried to move out of each other's path but kept on blocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Himmel stopped and let Nymeria walk away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's with them?\" Zenith mumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her keen eyes noticed how Nymeria's ears twitched in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind wandered back to her vision as she tried to remember if Avilea ever mentioned an elf mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not important,\" she whispered, turning around. \"I need to talk with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she moved inside, her gaze landed on a nurse who walked past them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oddly enough, she looked like the lady who poisoned her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before she could catch up to her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shorty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Himmel's voice made her halt.\u003C\u002Fp>",1933,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","2b28e0fe3c5b16db313c93453207258dd73c9ac4b241441897c539590e1f77e3","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-386","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-384",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]