[{"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-394":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},1365987,1806,"Chapter 394: [Terror of the Dead God] [2]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-394",394,"\u003Cp>I blinked, tilting my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Come again?\" I asked, half-sure I'd misheard her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena's shoulders shook slightly was she laughing? before she leaned closer, her voice dropping to a teasing whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kidding. Kind of.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kind of?!\" I took a step back instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hate this bitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena just shrugged casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Church is divided right now. Some want to welcome you.\" She held up one hand lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some want to chain you up, dissect you, and throw your corpse to the beast.\" She raised the other hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow,\" I mumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But,\" she added, stepping closer, her voice dropping into a mischievous whisper,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"the real reason you're here... is because the Archangel Families cannot agree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stayed silent, waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena tilted her head. \"Would you like some coffee?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I replied, rubbing the back of my neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Things keep on getting worse.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good choice,\" she said, turning smoothly on her heel moving outside the building. \"There's a cafe near the inner sanctum. Only high clergy and guests are allowed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She beckoned me with a flick of her fingers, walking ahead with that casual, dancer-like grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed and followed, feeling a headache coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city inside the Trinitas Sanctum felt even stranger up close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just the architecture though giant statues of angels and huge swords embedded into the ground were certainly intimidating... it was the air itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place was too clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too... unnaturally perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if the land itself rejected chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena led me through a series of suspended bridges until we reached a quaint little cafe tucked beneath the roots of a huge tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its branches glowed faintly like soft stars above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An old wooden plaque above the door read: \"The Seraph's Rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where did those swords come from?\" I asked, staring back at the closest one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They were wielded by the origin race,\" Helena replied, opening the door. \"Well, they aren't real but a replica... the real ones are with the church.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked in and I followed her inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm air, the scent of roasted coffee beans, and faint music filled the space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few priests and knights were seated at polished wooden tables, sipping drinks from crystal cups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as we entered, the room stilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every head turned toward us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or more accurately—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some faces were curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others... far less welcoming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ignore them,\" Helena whispered, grabbing my wrist lightly and pulling me toward a corner booth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slid into one side of the booth and pointed at the opposite seat. \"Have a seat, please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, feeling every stare burning into my back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, a waitress approached, a young woman wearing a white apron embroidered with the sigil of the Three Gods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena ordered without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One mana brew. And a mana-infused espresso. Extra shot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waitress blinked. \"For... just him, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She chuckled. \"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl bowed slightly and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sat quietly as my gaze moved toward the side where a knight was walking towards us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're going to say he doesn't deserve to sit with me, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena said sweetly, making the knight halt in his step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please fuck off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knight opened his mouth but couldn't argue, so he just glared at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I showed him my middle finger just to piss him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A void sphere formed around us before he could even speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I don't have time to argue with randoms.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's this?\" Helena asked, looking around the purplish orb curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sound barrier,\" I replied, leaning forward. \"You were saying? About the Archangel Families?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena tapped her finger on the table, the metal ring on her hand clicking softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Simple,\" she said. \"The Michael Family wants you gone. Not just kicked out. Erased.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Raguel Family,\" she continued, \"wants you to stay. They think you're a sign that the prophecy is real.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What prophecy?\" I asked, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena shrugged. \"Long story. I'll tell you after coffee.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the Uriel Family?\" I prompted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena tapped her chin theatrically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're split. Some see you as Elyon's chosen. Some see you as a mistake that needs to be corrected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A three-way political knife fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena leaned back as the waitress returned, placing steaming cup before me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aroma was rich and sweet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Taste it,\" she said, gesturing towards the cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grabbed my cup, sipping it cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Holy shit,\" I whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, it's really good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena remained silent even though I couldn't see, but I could feel her eyes on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, I placed the coffee down and leaned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, how are they planning to kill me?\" I asked, rubbing my chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There has been a case going on with the Dark Trinity,\" Helena said, tapping on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For some reason, they were able to revive a dead God who is terrorizing everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I froze for a second before leaning back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So, it did happen....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the game, Elijah was an Avatar much earlier than now and was able to stop it before the dead god was revived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... here he attended the wedding of the Asuras.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That resulted in the Dark Trinity being successful in their plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'....Butterfly effect.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They want me to kill the god, right?\" I asked, looking back at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's the mission they will assign you,\" she nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you win which is almost impossible... they will acknowledge you and give you the rank you deserve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if I lose, I die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you refuse, you die as well,\" she shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"..Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Folding my hands, I leaned back, falling in deep thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing a god even though mindless would be close to impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But... He isn't really a god.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a shell of the god stripped of his past glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Killing him isn't impossible.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All I need is well-thought-out planning and fucking luck on my side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why should I do that?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am not their slave nor a devotee of any god.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am an Avatar of two gods and technically have a goddess as my lover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Not yet.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'....Fair point.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, if I want to do things, then I will do it on my own accord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...They will have to pay for me to move.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I just so happen to know what it will be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What will I get in return?\" I asked, glancing back at Helena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena tilted her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want a reward?\" she asked, sounding genuinely amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't work for free,\" I said, resting my chin on my palm. \"Especially not for a bunch of hypocrites who would rather see me dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena's fingers drummed thoughtfully on the table, her nails clicking lightly against the wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...If you succeed,\" she said slowly, \"you'll be granted the title of Heir of the Sanctum.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I narrowed my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that means...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Recognition.\" Helena leaned forward, her voice dropping to a low whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Official protection under the Three Gods' Church. Access to the Inner Sanctum's resources. Authority over the Seraphblood families lower than the Archangels.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" she said sweetly, \"if you want more... you can bargain for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like what?\" I asked, raising an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena shrugged. \"Relics, secret arts, lands, titles... maybe you can ask my hand for marriage—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if I asked for something ridiculous?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned silent before whispering. \"Like what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled sweetly. \"Snow dallet flower.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena took a few moments to process my words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You sick bastard,\" she replied, laughing softly. \"Asking for the core of a Relic—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would they give it or not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned back thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Partially yes.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I still remember why Christina had to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the first place, she chose to become an Avatar because she was afraid...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Afraid that she would be a burden to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I don't want her to feel that way again.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I am going to give her a new body, might as well give her the best one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, it depends,\" Helena replied, looking at me. \"How much they want you to be gone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, make them hate me more,\" I replied, nodding my head. \"Noted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She chuckled softly, shaking her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, I have a favor to ask,\" Helena said, shifting back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Live in Kandam for a few months,\" she replied, looking into my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned. \"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you can do me a favor,\" she said, passing me a card. \"By becoming a professor in EEA Academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared at her, deadpan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...A professor?\" I repeated, slowly blinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena smiled sweetly behind her veil like she hadn't just dropped the most random bombshell ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, a professor,\" she said, voice lilting with amusement. \"You're smart, strong, and scandalous. You'll fit right in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you out of your damn mind?\" I asked, genuinely baffled. \"Why would I teach a bunch of spoiled brats?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena didn't reply; instead, she turned still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Wait, EEA Academy?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I silently grabbed the black card that she passed me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My gaze found Helena again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... It's because \"he\" is there, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slammed her palm on the table, beaming in happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew you would know who he is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It's more concerning how you know him,\" I mumbled, looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just smiled. \"So, are you going to take the offer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I remained silent, looking at the card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, I whispered. \"Can I....meet him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought for a moment before nodding. \"There is a function going on in the academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She picked up her phone, dialing a number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wanna go check it out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fine by me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mumbled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though I don't want to be anywhere close to this crazy girl... I do want to see him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The protagonist of the third game.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She might also be there.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragnar's daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go,\" Helena said, getting up from her seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as I moved to follow her, my gaze fell on the painting hanging on the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the same painting of the lady I saw in that building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midnight blue hair adorned with crown-like horns and crimson eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Helena,\" I said, making her halt on her steps. \"Who is she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She followed my gaze at the painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is Lady Nyxara, daughter of the leader of Archons, Vulas Hader Argonian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do I see her picture everywhere?\" I asked as he moved out of the cafeteria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because she owns everything,\" Helena replied with a chuckle. \"They call her a monster when it comes to business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't Vulas' daughter a spoiled brat in the game?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She wasn't even in the game but only mentioned once or twice.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did she become so important all of a sudden?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I meet her?\" I asked, feeling a lot of doubts creeping in my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena glanced back at me, her eyes behind her veil staring into mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your face may melt any girl's heart but not hers,\" she replied, turning around. \"Give up, she is out of your reach.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned. \"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Countless men had tried to woo her but none succeeded,\" she explained, looking back at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of them were influential beings, many were even kings and princes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is this bitch acting like I want to propose to her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why are you acting surprised!?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It was real, okay!?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, we didn't pay the bills,\" I mumbled but she waved her hands dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would the future Holy Lady pay for things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said, glancing back at me as we crossed over a bridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything is free for this lady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a bitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, walking behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My steps slowed down as I noticed someone on the other side of the bridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...She was a girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing an white armor and a helmet that covered her entire face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet I still recognized her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena twirled past the girl, winking towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I drew in a deep breath, walking closer towards the girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It's been a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I said, standing in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl opened her helmet as her long white hair fell behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's....been a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arianell said, smiling brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....Sir Azariah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2029,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","5c6f06894070938184276a28d1c67be84e735dd56fcfe62cd68f6ae2092f851c","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-395","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-393",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]